The Israel shelling of the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza was an escalation too far. But that does not mean Israel or the US will put on the brakes
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Ethanol and Carbon Capture on the Great Plains
A mega project that would pipe carbon from five states and inject it underground in North Dakota relies on dubious technology, risks prolonging the ethanol boondoggle and could destroy lives and land.
After Poland’s Elections: Democracy and Keynesianism?
A divergent take on Poland elections: PiS lost becaue it promised to address the costs of 1990s shock doctrine but then did little.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/17/2023
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New York City Will Send Migrant Families to Flood-Prone, Far-Off Tents
New York City will send arriving migrant families seeking shelter to a former airfield. Those now in shelters get 60-day eviction notices.
Why Did Colombia Change Its Mind About Expelling Israeli Ambassador Over Israel’s “Genocidal” Siege of Gaza?
“If diplomatic relations with Israel have to be suspended, we will suspend them. We do not support genocides,” said President Petro. But hours after expelling Israel’s ambassador, his government reversed course.
‘Honey, I Bought My Football Team!’ The World of Sports Investments
Confirming that investors in football (as in the kind played all over the world) have money to burn, because that’s what they are probably doing.
Deaths of Despair Afflict More Cohorts Than Case-Deaton Originally Found
Deaths of despair turn out to be more widespread than thought earlier. Yet lack of interest in this collective tragedy persists.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/16/2023
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Rob Urie: Is It Fascism Yet?
Rob Urie provides a follow-on post to focus on a topic he mentioned in passing: fascism on the left, and fascism generally.
How Widespread Is Price-Fixing in the US Economy?
DOJ finally goes after Agri Stats, a company notorious for helping the meat industry gouge producers, stores and consumers. Will the move serve as a warning for other industries?
Wildfire Smoke Leaves Harmful Gases in Floors and Walls − Air Purifiers Aren’t Enough, New Study Shows, but You Can Clean It Up
An easy, cheap and effective way to improve indoor air quality following wildfires.
Drone Warfare in the Nuclear Age
American leadership drunk on its belief in its exceptionalism, drone and war with China edition.
