Saturday, June 27, 2026

"Enter Helios: quantum computer sets high watermark for accuracy"

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Quantinuum, recently public as a spin-out of Honeywell, and PsiQuantum, still private, are two of the more interesting entrants in the quant...

"Keynes, Minsky, and the Economics of Uncertainty"

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William Janeway writing at Project Syndicate, May 22: Although Hyman Minsky’s version of John Maynard Keynes’s economics had a minimal impac...

"Time runs out for thousands missing after Venezuela earthquakes"

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We've seen survivors of other earthquakes rescued after a week under the rubble but it really is the first three days that matter most. ...
Friday, June 26, 2026

"What is it like to live in a world you believe is about to end?"

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Beats me, I'm pretty optimistic.  From Asterisk Magazine, Issue 14, June 2026: The Doomers Are All Right What is it like to live in a wo...

"After decades of warnings, new data suggest the Atlantic’s vital circulation may withstand climate warming better than feared"

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And now for some good news. From the journal Science , June 11:  Shifting currents  O ff the coast of the Canary Islands —In calm waters he...

"Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 589 with over 50,000 missing and US military arrives for aid efforts"

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From The Independent, June 26 15:34 BST: At least 589 people have been confirmed dead in Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes struck ...

"VW weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures in biggest overhaul yet, sources say"

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 This follows on March 12's Signposts: "Volkswagen slashes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half" . From Reuters, ...

"China Gives Coal Room to Grow in New Five-Year Energy Plan"

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It is quite possible that cheap electricity from coal-fired power plants will win the AI race for China.  From Bloomberg, June 25/26: China ...

"Chinese firms brace for new EU rules as trade deficit tops $1bn a day"

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Who will China sell to? From Nikkei Asia, June 26: Bloc leaders ready diversification tool but still split on how hard to push Beijing   Chi...

Capital Markets: "Oil Resumes Decline, Tech Shares Extend Slump, Greenback Trades Heavier"

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From Marc Chandler at Bannockburn Global Forex: There have been two key developments this week and they are both evident today. The first i...
Thursday, June 25, 2026

Korea's KOSPI Index Gets Slammed Again, Circuit Breaker Triggered

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I'm getting triggered. From Korea's Yonhap News Agency, June 26: Bourse operator issues circuit breaker for KOSPI on sharp fall   So...

SoftBank Stock Plunges On Possible OpenAI IPO Delay (9984:Tokyo)

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Last I saw the stock was down 12.25% (-872.00 yen)  From CNBC, June 25: SoftBank sinks 12% as Asia tech rout tracks declines in the U.S.  So...

"Bayer Surges After Winning Its Supreme Court Roundup Challenge"

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From Investor's Business Daily, June 25: Bayer ( BAYRY ) stock rocketed to a four-month high Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court, i...

"Tinker Saylor Soldier Spy" (MSTR; BTC)

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From Puck, June 24: Bitcoin has now fallen by more than 50 percent from its all-time high. Does the cryptocurrency’s number one evangelist h...

Meanwhile, In Canada: "Report: Female cop shoots rabbi outside Pornhub office in Canada while hiding from Marxist gunman who killed immigrant officer named Mohamed "

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Quite a bit going on in that headline. From the Babylon Bee's sister site (for those times when parody fails) Not The Bee, June 23: This...

Pelosi Group Reveals Latest Option Plays On...

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The former Speaker of the House is hands down one of the premier traders of our time. From Benzinga, June 24:  Benzinga’s Government Tra...