Monthly Archives: September 2026

Michael Smerconish: Has Trump Changed Presidency Forever? PRESIDENCY CHANGED FOREVER

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Sep 29, 2026 Did Donald Trump change the presidency, or simply reveal it? Debating presidential power and the US Constitution in this episode of “Can We Agree?”: John Yoo of UC Berkeley Law, one of the country’s leading scholars of … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: A new strategic research initiative is seeking to bolster pioneering Harvard work in areas ripe for breakthroughs, including neuroscience, immunology, quantum, artificial intelligence, and energy and climate. Quote: “One area Harvard will look to support through funding is neuroscience, which is experiencing rapid advances in areas related to dementia, schizophrenia, and brain structure.”

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Harvard launches $150M research initiative Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer September 28, 2026 6 min read University plans range of awards in basic and applied science, seeking to meet ‘moment of remarkable opportunity’ A new strategic research initiative is seeking … Continue reading →

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TED: Why I’m building libraries inside prisons. Comment: Inspirational and so important. Have we any Freedom Libraries in Irish prisons; I am sure like me there are plenty of people willing to donate books

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Why I’m building libraries inside prisons

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Neuroscience News: Uninjureed Brain Key to Language Recovery

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Uninjured Brain Age Holds Key to Language Recovery Following Stroke Featured Neurology Neuroscience September 28, 2026 Summary: A new study demonstrates that accelerated biological aging in areas of the brain spared by a stroke strongly influences language impairment and long-term … Continue reading →

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Steve Hanke: The US released another 800,000 bbl from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve last week, bringing total reserves down to 283.3 million bbl.

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

AT PRESENT, THE LEVEL OF SPR INVENTORIES HAS BREACHED THE SAFE LEVEL MARK AND IS DANGEROUSLY LOW. Stay tuned.

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The Conversation: The advance of the Iran-aligned Houthi rebel group in Yemen has driven more than 130,000 people from their homes since the beginning of September, deepening the humanitarian crisis in an already poor country with a long history of domestic conflict

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Share article Print article The advance of the Iran-aligned Houthi rebel group in Yemen has driven more than 130,000 people from their homes since the beginning of September, deepening the humanitarian … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: The market for oil is global, which is why events like the war in Iran affect oil prices – and prices of the wide range of products made from oil – literally everywhere. Federal data shows that the price at the primary crude oil hub in the U.S. was US$66 a barrel in late February 2026 – before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran – and $101 a barrel on April 13. Similar price increases have reverberated around the globe.

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Become an author Sign up as a reader Sign in Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Share article Print article The market for oil is global, which is why events like the war … Continue reading →

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Eurasia Review: Afghanistan Reduced Opium Production: What Was The Impact On Drug Trafficking? – Analysis

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Cultivating poppies in Afghanistan for opium. Photo Credit: Tasnim News Agency. Afghanistan Reduced Opium Production: What Was The Impact On Drug Trafficking? – Analysis September 28, 2026 By Geopolitical Monitor FacebookTwitterEmailFlipboardMastodonLinkedInShare Playlist advancing in 5 seconds Video Muted By Damián Jacubovich  … Continue reading →

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John Nosta: The Decomposition of Intelligence

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

The Decomposition of Intelligence AI may be revealing that intelligence was never one thing to begin with. By John Nosta KEY POINTS: AI may separate capabilities that human cognition tightly integrates. Broad AI ability may not be organized the way … Continue reading →

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DW: Pope Leo XIV. warns of ‘new senseless slaughter’ in Europe

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Pope Leo concluded his four-day visit to France with a stop in Metz near the German border, where he met religious leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron. Speaking at an interfaith gathering, the pope called for messages of peace and … Continue reading →

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