Monthly Archives: July 2026

Growing anger in Jordan as calls mount for US troop withdrawal amid war on Iran —— According to The New York Times, hundreds of Jordanian politicians, lawyers, academics, tribal leaders, trade unionists, and other public figures signed an open letter … Continue reading →

U.S. Mission to NATO @USNATO President Trump is transforming NATO from a model of dependency to one of true partnership, restoring the focus and determination of the founding Alliance. Allied investment jumped more than 20% in the last year alone, … Continue reading →

An influential Iraqi Shia cleric is blaming the “reckless actions” of Iraqi armed groups and the failure of the state for the deaths of 20 PMF fighters. Muqtada al-Sadr posted a statement accusing militia leaders in Iraq of pursuing their … Continue reading →

Henry Comerford was a merchant in Galway, a ship owner, a wealthy landowner & magistrate. He and his wife Margaret had at least 12 children but presumably only two had survived by 1861. Will of Henry Comerford. 1862. Principal registry, … Continue reading →

U2 @U2 Sometimes I would wonder if Glen Hansard really existed…. Seriously, he was such an angelic presence… not otherworldly…in fact, very present this presence… A smiling rascal if you needed him to be… this most musical and mischievous archangel … Continue reading →

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Does the rapid pace of technology’s advancement ever make you feel like a monkey trying to operate a machine? As it turns out, monkeys can relate. Wild monkeys in Costa Rica, including one named Papi, are learning to use an AI-powered device … Continue reading →

The mouth-longevity link Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios   “Say ahh.” Nobody likes it, but your mouth may be one of the most revealing windows into how well — and how long — you live, Axios’ Natalie Daher writes. The big picture: Scientists are finding that … Continue reading →

How AI Might Impact the Economy—and What Government Could Do About It Harvard economists map out scenarios, winners and losers, and possible responses. By  Paul Massari July 24, 2026 SHARE According to a recent New York Times analysis, “the total value of the … Continue reading →

@ShiningScience “1000% Going to Go Bankrupt.” Elon Musk warns the U.S. will likely fail as a county. During an appearance on the Dwarkesh Podcast, tech billionaire Elon Musk issued a stark warning regarding the financial trajectory of the United States. … Continue reading →