AI Boom Could Slow U.S. Clean Grid Ambitions
AI is projected to consume lots of power. And no one seems to care much that that’s going to increase climate change damage.
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Why Does Russia Produce More Ammunition Than the US?
Russian industrial performance serves as a point of departure for Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson to discuss the shortcomings of capitalism.
Read more...2:00PM Water Cooler 1/26/2024
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Read more...Sales of US-Made Guns and Other Weapons, Including US Army-Issued Ones, Are Under Spotlight in Mexico Again
The “iron river” continues to flow.
Read more...The U.S. Finally Started to Crack Down on Crypto in 2023
An overdue clean-up in crypto has finally started. But will it go very far?
Read more...Biden Must Choose Between a Ceasefire in Gaza and a Regional War
International pressure on Israel and the US for a ceasefire in Gaza keeps growing. Who will relent?
Read more...Russian Foreign Ministry Ties Red Sea Blockade to Gaza Blockade, Backs Houthis in Moscow Meeting
In the Gaza conflict, Russia has shifted from being uncommitted to supporting the Houthis and Iran. How much will this change the US posture?
Read more...Fossil Fuel Speculators—Not Consumers—Would Win Big From LNG Exports: Report
Expansion of U.S’ LNG export capacity simply enables Big Oil giants and commodity traders’ ability to earn eye-popping profits.
Read more...With Trump Front of Mind, New Hampshire Voters Cite Abortion and Obamacare as Concerns
Quelle surprise! Voters are concerned about matters that affect them personally, like abortion access and health care costs.
Read more...2:00PM Water Cooler 1/24/2024
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Read more...For South Africa, Defending Palestine Is Personal
South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICJ has restored pride among its people
Read more...On Plagiarism and Related Issues
Better tools make it easier to detect most types of plagiarism than in even the recent past. But where should gatekeepers go with that?
Read more...Apple’s Next Big Thing
Nearly everyone who wants an iPhone already has one. What’s next for Apple?
Read more...A Year After US and EU Requests, A Latin American Country (Ecuador) Finally Gives Up Its Russian-Made Weaponry
Until now, Latin American nations had refused to play a direct role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, preferring to take a more neutral approach. But that fragile unity has been shattered.
Read more...The Left Has a Great Story to Share About Alternatives to Capitalism—But Sucks at Telling It
Why is the left so lousy at messaging?
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