Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 5, 2025
Ukrainian Minerals For Arms Deal Complicated By Russian Control Of Key Territories
An Africanist Perspective On American Aid Cuts/disruptions
Chinese-Made Patient Monitor Contains a Secret Backdoor
Trump aides knew he wanted to take over Gaza but had no plan
Politico, New York Times, BBC Received Government Funds
New York Won’t Say Why it Froze Heating Assistance in the Middle of Winter
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 4, 2025
Frontline Dynamics 2025: Key Updates & Developments
Trump: ‘The U.S. Will Take Over the Gaza Strip’
Flu is resurging to yet a higher peak this season.
Mystery Donor Funds $10 Million Campaign Against Hochul Home Care Plan
Framework Laptop’s RISC-V board for open source diehards is available for $199
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 3, 2025
The Electricity Front of Russia’s War Against Ukraine
China Building Wartime Command Center as War Preparations Intensify
Saudi Arabia Defers $1.2B Oil Payment By Pakistan
It’s France vs. the rest on buying U.S. weapons.
Mexican President Sending Troops to Border, Trump Delays Tariffs One Month
Trudeau Says Canada Will Secure Border, Trump Delays Tariffs for 30 Days
Japan Mulls Support for Alaska LNG Project Over Trump Tariff Threat
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 2, 2025
This is a strange bedfellows/man bites dog type of story. I wonder how long this alliance will last. Azerbaijan’s state oil company to buy 10% stake in Israel’s Tamar gas field
Pakistan Separatist Militants Kill 18 Paramilitaries in Ambush
Panama Backs Out of China’s Silk Road Agreement
Canada, Mexico, and China Strike Back Against Trump’s Tariffs
Sundry observations on the Trump tariffs
NYT, NBC, NPR, Politico Evicted From Pentagon Press Offices In Favor Of Trump-Friendly Outlets
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 1, 2025
Japan’s Aging Problem In One Chart
The US spent millions on STD prevention in Gaza. But it was a province in Mozambique
Trump launches trade war with tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
US Cattle Herd Shrinks To 1951 Lows As Beef Crisis Deepens
No survivors expected after air ambulance crashes in Philadelphia
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 31, 2025
EU fertilizer dilemma: How to kill Putin’s profits without hitting farmers
North Korean forces pulled back from front lines after heavy losses
Sinkhole in Japan That Swallowed a Truck Just Keeps Getting Bigger
This is not what I expected when I saw that a border agent got shot in Vermont but it is what I would expect from the culture that is Vermont. More here.
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, China, Mexico Begin on Saturday
“Just give me the f***ing links!”—Cursing disables Google’s AI overviews
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 30, 2025
Discovery of explosives-filled trailer near Sydney averted mass casualty event
“Elevation Issue” With UH-60 That Collided With CRJ700 Over Potomac Being Investigated
GOP Deficit Hawks Standing Firm on Trump’s Reconciliation Bill
Policy options to reduce the deficit or use as offsets
Trump Set On 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Starting February 1
Prenatal Nutrition Breakthrough Reduces Risk of Preterm Birth by 27%
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 29, 2025
Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal
Dozens Of Israeli Patriot Missiles Sent To Ukraine
Likely a lot of dead, but this is breaking news at the time of this posting. H-60 Black Hawk Collides With CRJ700 Airliner Over Potomac River
Trump’s new head of DOT rips up US fuel efficiency regulations
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 28, 2025
Rebel Troops Claim Capture Of Congo Border City Stoking Fears Of Wider Conflict
Rwanda-Congo Issues & Kagame’s Stewardship
Uncovering DeepSeek: The Ultimate Tale of Chinese Tech Idealism
Winter Storm Essentially Extinguishes Greater Los Angeles Wildfires
White House reveals Trump explanation for NJ drones — and raises even more questions
Adderall shortage sparks scramble for ADHD medication alternatives