News Links, April 7, 2020
## Global Ponzi meltdown/House of Cards/global cooling/deflationary collapse ##
Ocean shipping services continue to deteriorate
Ocean shipping services continue to deteriorate
## Airline death spiral ##
From 271 to 13: American suspends most NYC flights amid coronavirus crisis; demand 'evaporating'
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
Taliban warn peace deal with US near breaking point
## Energy/resources ##
The Oil Giant Drowning In Debt
## China ##
If Lockdown Is a Needless Over-Reaction, Then Why Did China Lockdown Half its Economy?
## US ##
## Airline death spiral ##
Alaska warned U.S. government its largest regional airline was on verge of collapse: letter
Coronavirus brings Boeing's US airplane production to a halt
From 271 to 13: American suspends most NYC flights amid coronavirus crisis; demand 'evaporating'
"Nobody's Traveling For Next Two Months" – Airlines Dumping Chemicals In Fuel Tanks To Prevent Algae
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
Taliban warn peace deal with US near breaking point
How Generals Fueled 1918 Flu Pandemic to Win Their World War
Just like today, brass and bureaucrats ignored warnings, and sent troops overseas despite the consequences.
Just like today, brass and bureaucrats ignored warnings, and sent troops overseas despite the consequences.
Acting Navy Secretary Under Fire For Speech Calling Fired Captain 'Stupid'
'What the f-ck?' a sailor can be heard yelling in the background of Modly's speech over the ship's PA system.
'What the f-ck?' a sailor can be heard yelling in the background of Modly's speech over the ship's PA system.
So Much for Keeping the Military Out of Politics
Acting Navy Secretary Modly's Trumpian approach to the military and his firing of a carrier captain has gone over like a lead anchor. Now members of Congress are calling for his own firing.
Acting Navy Secretary Modly's Trumpian approach to the military and his firing of a carrier captain has gone over like a lead anchor. Now members of Congress are calling for his own firing.
## Energy/resources ##
The Oil Giant Drowning In Debt
[Exxon's] struggles are growing, but they predate the pandemic and the collapse of oil prices.
Countries Across the World Start to Suspend Food Exports to Secure Domestic Supplies
## Environment/health ##
Vanuatu braces as monster storm strengthens in Pacific
## Environment/health ##
Vanuatu braces as monster storm strengthens in Pacific
• Coronavirus
Scientists at the Royal Melbourne Hospital believe ivermectin may in turn reduce the severity of the life-threatening disease. They are now urging for ivermectin to be trialled on coronavirus patients, as experts continue the race against time to find a cure.
## Intelligence/security/internet/cyberwar ##
U.S. Will Cover-up Its Own Coronavirus Death Toll
The Trump administration has used the novel coronavirus pandemic to malign its perceived enemies. Now as the U.S. itself is at the center of the pandemic the accusations and lies come back to bite.
Open database exposes 425 GB of financial companies' data
The Trump administration has used the novel coronavirus pandemic to malign its perceived enemies. Now as the U.S. itself is at the center of the pandemic the accusations and lies come back to bite.
Open database exposes 425 GB of financial companies' data
## Systemic breakdown/collapse/unsustainability ##
Saudi futuristic city turns mirage in Covid-19 era
Saudi futuristic city turns mirage in Covid-19 era
Many schools in Japan reopen after monthlong coronavirus shutdown
Animal ventilator maker looks to boost output for human coronavirus patients
Animal ventilator maker looks to boost output for human coronavirus patients
COVID-19 spike suggests Tokyo teeming with infected people
Tokyo reports 83 new COVID-19 infections after two days of 100-plus cases
Tokyo reports 83 new COVID-19 infections after two days of 100-plus cases
Tokyo running out of beds and gear, medical staff say
As Japan faces a fresh wave of coronavirus infections and the government prepares for a state of emergency, medical staff say a shortage of beds and a rise in cases linked to hospitals are pushing Tokyo's medical system to the brink of collapse.
As Japan faces a fresh wave of coronavirus infections and the government prepares for a state of emergency, medical staff say a shortage of beds and a rise in cases linked to hospitals are pushing Tokyo's medical system to the brink of collapse.
## China ##
If Lockdown Is a Needless Over-Reaction, Then Why Did China Lockdown Half its Economy?
Life Between Wuhan's Thin Yellow Lines
Coronavirus has lit the fuse on a time bomb in China's economy: debt
Coronavirus has lit the fuse on a time bomb in China's economy: debt
Coronavirus: New car registrations may drop more than 40%
Coronavirus: UK councils start to ban funeral ceremonies
Coronavirus: UK councils start to ban funeral ceremonies
## US ##
New York Fed, FDIC Tout "Opacity in a Banking Crisis" to Keep Corporations, Hedge Funds, PE Firms & Counterparties in the Dark about Weak Banks
"Suppressing" bank balance-sheet data in a banking crisis to prevent the biggies from yanking their billions out of a weakened bank.
"Suppressing" bank balance-sheet data in a banking crisis to prevent the biggies from yanking their billions out of a weakened bank.
• Coronavirus
Bronx Zoo tiger becomes first of its kind to test positive for coronavirus, officials say
Navajo Nation reservation COVID-19 outbreak strains hospitals
Trump adviser Navarro clashes with Fauci on hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19
Navajo Nation reservation COVID-19 outbreak strains hospitals
Trump adviser Navarro clashes with Fauci on hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19
News Links, April 8, 2020
## Global Ponzi meltdown/House of Cards/global cooling/deflationary collapse ##
Asian companies pose lower dividend risk due to stronger finances
Asian companies pose lower dividend risk due to stronger finances
Spain Announces Guaranteed Free Money: What's Really Going On?
Gold, silver soar as safe-haven buyers gain more confidence
Gold, silver soar as safe-haven buyers gain more confidence
Russia's Inflation Picks Up After Ruble Crash
Price rises are an early sign of the impact of the coronavirus on the Russian economy.
Price rises are an early sign of the impact of the coronavirus on the Russian economy.
## Cut, baby, cut! ##
Exxon Cuts Spending By $10 Billion As Oil Prices Collapse
Vallourec cuts 900 pipe manufacturing jobs in North America
Vallourec cuts 900 pipe manufacturing jobs in North America
## Airline death spiral ##
Alaska warned U.S. government its largest regional airline was on verge of collapse: letter
Coronavirus brings Boeing's US airplane production to a halt
Domestic travel in the US, Australia and Southeast Asia could resume by June, says Flight Centre CEO
Hainan Airlines calls bondholders for meeting on plan to defer debt repayment amid liquidity squeeze
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
## Got food? ##
Food Banks Warn They Will Soon Run Out Of Food As Economic Suffering Explodes All Over America
New Report Exposes How Unsustainable the Meat Industry Really Is
## Environment/health ##
Cherry trees absorb carbon emissions, South Korea scientists say
Methane Levels Dramatically Increase
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
US Rushed B-52 Bombers to Diego Garcia Amid January Iran Tensions
## Global unrest/mob rule/angry people/torches and pitchforks ##
Pandemic has taken toll on planned protests
## Global unrest/mob rule/angry people/torches and pitchforks ##
Pandemic has taken toll on planned protests
Covid-19: 'Extending lockdown could exhaust social tolerance, fuel civil unrest, crime'
## Energy/resources ##
U.S. Rig Count Could Collapse By 65%
## Energy/resources ##
U.S. Rig Count Could Collapse By 65%
Shale oil was never going to make the US energy-independent, anyway. -- RF
## Got food? ##
Food Banks Warn They Will Soon Run Out Of Food As Economic Suffering Explodes All Over America
New Report Exposes How Unsustainable the Meat Industry Really Is
## Environment/health ##
Cherry trees absorb carbon emissions, South Korea scientists say
Methane Levels Dramatically Increase
• Coronavirus
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
OPCW Report Expected to Blame Syria for Chemical Attacks
## US ##
White House considering U.S. Treasury coronavirus bond: Kudlow
Trump, other top officials yet to don masks in public despite announcing CDC guidelines
## Intelligence/security/internet/cyberwar ##
MuzzleWatch: Breaking down the legal attack against the BDS movement
MuzzleWatch: Breaking down the legal attack against the BDS movement
Unfortunately, the Pentagon has now submitted a legislative proposal that would move the U.S. toward the Chinese model of defense opacity.
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
OPCW Report Expected to Blame Syria for Chemical Attacks
Trump administration attempts to blame China for its own abject failure. -- RF
## Systemic breakdown/collapse/unsustainability ##
'Smart toilet' recognizes users' backsides, analyzes poop
## Systemic breakdown/collapse/unsustainability ##
'Smart toilet' recognizes users' backsides, analyzes poop
It's not my intent to "dump on" this invention, but many people will suffer shock when abruptly transitioning from hi-tech porcelain thrones to holes in the ground. -- RF
Trains to run as usual, some retailers to shorten hours during state of emergency
80 People in Tokyo Newly Infected with Coronavirus
80 People in Tokyo Newly Infected with Coronavirus
Coronavirus: China handing out more vouchers to spur spending, but cash handout still unlikely
## UK ##
PM Johnson in intensive care - Health experts comment
## UK ##
PM Johnson in intensive care - Health experts comment
New renewable energy capacity hit record levels in 2019
Who has the UK nuclear button while Johnson is ill? No comment
Who has the UK nuclear button while Johnson is ill? No comment
## US ##
White House considering U.S. Treasury coronavirus bond: Kudlow
Trump, other top officials yet to don masks in public despite announcing CDC guidelines
The Lockdown Wouldn't Be So Devastating If Our Economy Wasn't So Rigged, Brittle and Exploitive
An economy of rackets designed to enrich the few at the expense of the many is brittle because self-serving rackets snuff out competition, accountability and transparency.
An economy of rackets designed to enrich the few at the expense of the many is brittle because self-serving rackets snuff out competition, accountability and transparency.
Bailing Out the Bailout
It will take years to sort through the details, but Trump's $2 trillion COVID-19 response looks like a double-down on the last disaster
It will take years to sort through the details, but Trump's $2 trillion COVID-19 response looks like a double-down on the last disaster
• Coronavirus
NYC may temporarily bury coronavirus victims on Hart Island
Some coronavirus victims could be temporarily buried in the Hart Island potter's field — or even public parks — if New York's morgues become overwhelmed by the number of dead, officials said Monday.
Some coronavirus victims could be temporarily buried in the Hart Island potter's field — or even public parks — if New York's morgues become overwhelmed by the number of dead, officials said Monday.
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