Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 16, 2025

While I shall express no opinion on the subject of his innocence or guilt, here are a few thoughts on Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest on a warrant by the ICC for allegedly summarily executing thousands of criminal suspects during his war on drugs.

Cuba’s ongoing power crisis, plunging more than 10 million people into darkness, serves as a stark reminder of the systemic failures of the repressive communist dictatorship in the Caribbean island struggling with imploding infrastructure, economic turmoil, and natural disasters.

China’s AI frenzy: DeepSeek is already everywhere — cars, phones, even hospitals

How a rapidly growing population of crocs has been impacting Australia’s Northern Territories ecosystem

US Deficit Hits Record $1.1 Trillion In First 5 Months Of 2025 As February Taxes Failed To Cover Even Half Of Spending

How a rapidly growing population of crocs has been impacting Australia’s Northern Territories ecosystem

It is the opinion page so it is not clear that it should be taken as the view of the New York Times Editorial Board but nonetheless noteworthy that it is even being allowed to appear in print. ‘We Were Badly Misled’ Says the New York Times As They Admit COVID Lab-Leak Theory Was True.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 15, 2025

Trump orders ‘powerful’ attack on Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

The unclassified FBI records convey the alarming scope and speed of the FBI’s 2022 investigation of President Trump, which they dubbed “Operation Arctic Frost.” The investigation – launched by anti-Trump FBI agent Timothy Thibault in a breach of FBI protocol – formed the basis of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s elector case against Trump. Upon opening the investigation, Thibault vowed it would be “prioritized over all others in the Branch” and commented that “it frankly took too long for us to open this [investigation].”

All week I’d been getting texts and calls from a family member – let’s call him Bob – about how his sentient AI was wanting to get in touch with me. I figured it was one of Bob’s usual jokes. It was not.

Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Set with Canadian Aluminum Imports the Most Affected

Senate Averts Shutdown, Passes Continuing Resolution

How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 14, 2025

Two Sudzha residents describe seven months under Ukrainian occupation

A Trade War Threatens Your Electricity Bill Too

Nearly 25% of New US Army Recruits Exit Within Two Years: Report

The End of the Kursk Bulge

Putin Open To Ceasefire Deal But Says “Nuances” Must Be Addressed First

Germany fact of the day

Recent Seismic Events in Washington Lead to Updates to Response Plans for Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens

Costs of child care now outpace college tuition in 38 states

Dodge Chargers Now Have Pop-Up Ads at Every Stoplight

Hundreds of your Warner Bros DVDs probably don’t work anymore

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 12, 2025

Ukraine On Verge Of Losing Key City In Russia’s Kursk Region

Analysis: Why did Syria’s Kurds sign a deal with the new regime?

Main thing was that they made this conclusion back in 2020 when it was bad think. German spy agency concluded COVID virus likely leaked from lab

A plane carrying the former Philippine president from Manila has touched down in the Netherlands. Rodrigo Duterte is expected to face the ICC on charges of crimes against humanity.

The New York Energy Tax Cash Grab

Millionaire Tax Hikes? Inflation Rebate Checks? New York’s 2025 Budget Showdown

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 11, 2025

U.S.-Ukraine Reach Agreement On Terms For Total Ceasefire With Russia

Moscow hit as Russia reports largest Ukrainian drone attack since full-scale war began

Ontario suspends 25% electricity surcharge for US customers after Trump ups aluminum, steel tariff

This is news because it is published in the Boston Globe for all the good it will do us now. ‘The lockdowns were never really effective’: New research shows COVID stay-at-home orders did more harm than good

Why Manus Matters

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 10, 2025

Russian Raiders Crawled For Miles Through Gas Pipeline To Attack Ukrainians In Kursk

‘Terrorists Are Killing Everyone,’ the Christian Genocide in the Middle East

Russia’s Air Base In Syria Has Become Refuge From Fierce Sectarian Violence

TSMC chip plans in US fuel China security fears in Taiwan

Shutdown Looms: Will GOP Resistance and Democratic Discontent Derail a Deal?

Ontario has implemented a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Minnesota, Michigan, and New York in response to U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Kevin Hassett forgets Econ 101

New York Utilities Pour Billions Into Replacing Old Gas Pipes.

Guess who makes these planes? Any company can have an off day but lately it don’t seem like they can do anything right. The U.S. Air Force suspended deliveries of new KC-46 Pegasus tankers due to the presence of cracks in the new refueling aircraft

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 9, 2025

Trump says US has ‘just about’ ended pause on Ukraine intel sharing

Clashes in Syria kill more than 1,000 people in 2 days

As Bangladesh’s factories turn to surveillance and automation, garment workers feel the pressure

In India, buying a gun is a WhatsApp message away

US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years