## Global Ponzi meltdown/House of Cards/global cooling/deflationary collapse ##
World's Best-Run Pension Funds Say It's Time to Start Worrying
Greece Never Really Recovered from Its Financial Crisis
World's Best-Run Pension Funds Say It's Time to Start Worrying
Greece Never Really Recovered from Its Financial Crisis
GM, Ford, BMW, VW, Honda Shift More Production to Mexico. Auto Imports Surge Despite Decline in US Sales
But Mexican exports to other countries plunge, tripped up by global auto slowdown.
But Mexican exports to other countries plunge, tripped up by global auto slowdown.
## Cut, baby, cut! ##
This Is What A Recession Looks Like – Here Are 12 Big Companies That Are Conducting Major Layoffs
HSBC to cut up to 10,000 jobs in drive to slash costs: FT
## War on cash/cashless society/cryptocurrencies ##
PayPal becomes first member to exit Facebook's Libra Association
HSBC to cut up to 10,000 jobs in drive to slash costs: FT
## War on cash/cashless society/cryptocurrencies ##
PayPal becomes first member to exit Facebook's Libra Association
## Airline death spiral ##
Airline bankruptcies surge, leaving rivals vying for planes
Airline bankruptcies have increased this year at the fastest ever rate, led by the collapse of India's Jet Airways, British travel group Thomas Cook and Avianca of Brazil, according to industry data.
"Darkening Outlook For Trade" - Global Air Cargo Rates Continue To Plummet, Hit 4-Year Low
Pilot shortage in Colorado and U.S. looms as current flyers are aging out and trainees face steep costs
Airline bankruptcies have increased this year at the fastest ever rate, led by the collapse of India's Jet Airways, British travel group Thomas Cook and Avianca of Brazil, according to industry data.
"Darkening Outlook For Trade" - Global Air Cargo Rates Continue To Plummet, Hit 4-Year Low
Pilot shortage in Colorado and U.S. looms as current flyers are aging out and trainees face steep costs
Seven Brits chucked off easyJet flight after punch-up forces emergency landing
Safety scare as criminals supply dodgy parts to South African planes
Safety scare as criminals supply dodgy parts to South African planes
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
Hundreds of Russian Mercenaries Now in Venezuela, US Admiral Says
## Migrants/refugees ##
Trump restricts entry for migrants without means to get health insurance
## Global unrest/mob rule/angry people/torches and pitchforks ##
Hong Kong metro stays shut after night of violent protests
## Energy/resources ##
## Environment/health ##
Raking leaves again this fall? Stop right now
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
Spooks Turned Spox: US Media Now Filled With Former Intelligence Agents
Singapore to decide what’s fake and what’s real
New fake news law will strictly curb online freedoms but big foreign tech firms like Facebook are willing to play along
## Systemic breakdown/collapse/
To decarbonize we must decomputerize: why we need a Luddite revolution
Big tech claims AI and digitization will bring a better future. But putting computers everywhere is bad for people and the planet
Nobody’s Century: Deglobalization and its Discontents
Despite concern inside the U.S. about rising authoritarianism, Chas W. Freeman Jr says what we are really witnessing is the retreat of representative democracy, constitutionalism, secularism and a rule-bound international order.
Despite concern inside the U.S. about rising authoritarianism, Chas W. Freeman Jr says what we are really witnessing is the retreat of representative democracy, constitutionalism, secularism and a rule-bound international order.
• War on Iran
• War on Venezuela
## Migrants/refugees ##
Trump restricts entry for migrants without means to get health insurance
The number of migrants arrested at the US-Mexico border is the highest it's been since 2007, new federal data shows
Erdogan base rejects refugees, pressuring EU pact
Erdogan base rejects refugees, pressuring EU pact
## Global unrest/mob rule/angry people/torches and pitchforks ##
Hong Kong metro stays shut after night of violent protests
Greek protesters demonstrate against Pompeo visit
Climate activists occupy Paris mall as global Extinction Rebellion protests begin
## Energy/resources ##
More Than 50% Of The Mighty Permian’s 2018 Oil Production Has Vaporized
Ecuador Leaves OPEC, Declares State Of Emergency Amid Protests
Ecuador Leaves OPEC, Declares State Of Emergency Amid Protests
Israel: Wind turbines land in trouble
## Got food? ##
The Climate Crisis Will Permanently Change How These 22 Crops Are Grown
## Got food? ##
The Climate Crisis Will Permanently Change How These 22 Crops Are Grown
## Environment/health ##
Raking leaves again this fall? Stop right now
Leaving the leaves is not enough. The world needs to go further and end the Cult of the Lawn. -- RF
## Intelligence/security/
China, Russia Deepen Technological Ties
With joint dialogues, incubators, and technology parks, Beijing and Moscow are seeking to overcome deficiencies and compete with the United States.
With joint dialogues, incubators, and technology parks, Beijing and Moscow are seeking to overcome deficiencies and compete with the United States.
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
Spooks Turned Spox: US Media Now Filled With Former Intelligence Agents
Singapore to decide what’s fake and what’s real
New fake news law will strictly curb online freedoms but big foreign tech firms like Facebook are willing to play along
## Systemic breakdown/collapse/
To decarbonize we must decomputerize: why we need a Luddite revolution
Big tech claims AI and digitization will bring a better future. But putting computers everywhere is bad for people and the planet
## Japan ##
Organizers fear security staff shortage for Tokyo Olympics
With less than a year to go until the start of the Tokyo Olympics, organizers fear they may not be able to recruit enough security staff and are looking to the Self-Defense Forces and sophisticated facial recognition systems for help.
Organizers fear security staff shortage for Tokyo Olympics
With less than a year to go until the start of the Tokyo Olympics, organizers fear they may not be able to recruit enough security staff and are looking to the Self-Defense Forces and sophisticated facial recognition systems for help.
China breeds giant pigs the size of polar bears as African swine fever causes pork shortage
China launches satellite that can photograph every metre of ground
China launches satellite that can photograph every metre of ground
Extinction Rebellion protests: Climate activists plan to shut down London roads for second time
Here’s how this government is spiralling a homeless crisis for families
Here’s how this government is spiralling a homeless crisis for families
Second Ukraine Whistleblower Comes Forward With "Firsthand Knowledge"
Trump Wants to Shrink the National Security Council
In the wake of the whistleblower complaint at the heart of the biggest threat to his presidency to date, President Donald Trump has “ordered a substantial reduction in the staff” at the National Security Council, Bloomberg reported
Trump Wants to Shrink the National Security Council
In the wake of the whistleblower complaint at the heart of the biggest threat to his presidency to date, President Donald Trump has “ordered a substantial reduction in the staff” at the National Security Council, Bloomberg reported
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