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"Regime Change” in Venezuela is a Euphemism for U.S.-Inflicted Carnage For decades, Washington has sold the world a deadly lie: that “regime change” brings freedom, that U.S. bombs and blockades can somehow deliver democracy. But every country that has lived through this...

For decades, Washington has sold the world a deadly lie: that “regime change” brings freedom, that U.S. bombs and blockades can somehow deliver democracy. But every country that has lived through this euphemism knows the truth—it instead brings death, dismemberment, and despair.

Secret drone flights from South Korea to the heart of Pyongyang were part of a ploy by the former president to rattle the North Korean leader, South Korean prosecutors have alleged as they released new details of plot they say preceded a foiled attempt to declare martial law. https://cnn.it/3WY1Kgb

Proust Manuscripts, Recently Unveiled, Bring Back Memories in Paris

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The Beijing courier who went viral: how Hu Anyan wrote about delivering parcels – and became a bestseller Like so many others, his days have been spent in the gig economy, moving from one precarious job to another, often tied to a gruelling 996 shift pattern. He discusses the harsh realities of modern working life in China, and far beyond

The Beijing courier who went viral: how Hu Anyan wrote about delivering parcels – and became a bestseller

Spend a satisfying 18 minutes listening to the Speculative Reader tell you about JG Ballard's entire oeuvre in his immaculate rumbly voice. Pump up the bass!

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Violating the Form | Work in Progress Rachel Cusk, author of the Outline Trilogy, in conversation with critic Alexandra Schwartz.

Rachel Cusk: "I’m not interested in character because I don’t think character exists anymore."

Go, Mamdani! Beat the Old Guard!

For some reason, the West's main objective in the Israeli-Iranian war – seizing Iran's energy resources – isn't discussed much.

During his lifetime Vladimir Nabokov qualified Dostoevsky as “a cheap sensationalist, clumsy and vulgar,” “a prophet, a claptrap journalist, and a slapdash comedian,” and “a much overrated sentimental and Gothic novelist.”

In Solidarity !
However, last month US General Michael Langley name dropped Ibrahim Traore's name in a corruption topic at a Senate Armed Services Committe Hearing.
The bourgeoisie launched a campaign to discredit and defame Traoré.
He is the bravest man in modern history!

For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon The governments of India and Pakistan pulled back from the brink over Kashmir because neither can afford a full-scale war. Bellicose rhetoric and a climate of strident nationalism have helped both governments as they face problems on the domestic front.

The governments of India and Pakistan pulled back from the brink over Kashmir because neither can afford a full-scale war. Bellicose rhetoric and a climate of strident nationalism have helped both governments as they face problems on the domestic front.

(S+) Günter Wallraff über Salman Rushdie: »Er wollte seinen Feinden die Stirn bieten« Ein Attentat auf Salman Rushdie nach so langer Zeit hätte Günter Wallraff nicht für möglich gehalten. Hier erzählt der Journalist, wie es damals war, ihn unter höchsten Sicherheitsvorkehrungen bei sic...

About a month after the Madımak Hotel fire, Aziz Nesin met Salman Rushdie in Berlin. A photo of this meeting appeared on Der Spiegel’s site, and Cumhuriyet’s archive held others. Nesin serialized The Satanic Verses in Aydınlık, with Rushdie’s direct approval, facilitated by Günter Wallraff.

Long live the unity of proletarians from the whole world!

4/27 National Tell a Story Day

Just imagine the number of stories that have been told throughout the history of our species! Mind boggling.

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Istanbul, Kamondo Stairs
Photography by Esra Erdoğdu

‘The Interview’: Isabel Allende Understands How Fear Changes a Society (Gift Article) The beloved author left Chile at a time of great turmoil and has longed for the nation of her youth ever since.

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An Entire Company Was Staffed With AI Agents and You'll Never Guess What Happened An experiment by researchers at Carnegie Melon University staffed a fake software company with AI Agents, and the results were dismal.

Fundamentally, AI is little more than an advanced calculator; the bigger problem is the unchecked greed of those in power.

YouTube video by aquarianrealm Andy Bey - Celestial Blues

Sad to learn the passing of the truly gifted Andy Bey.

Anarchist Compass: 29 Ways of Navigating Christofascism

Anarchist Compass: 29 Ways of Navigating Christofascism

YouTube video by FOX 5 New York Long Island sanctuary fire kills founder, up to 100 cats in Medford

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Here’s your morning mood, courtesy of Parker Steven Jackson.

CBS Cancels ‘After Midnight’ After Host Taylor Tomlinson Steps Aside The show’s host, Taylor Tomlinson, said she wanted to go back to doing stand-up comedy full time.

CBS said on Wednesday that it was canceling “After Midnight,” the network’s 12:30 a.m. comedy show, after the host, Taylor Tomlinson, decided to return full time to stand-up comedy.

Moving through gas pipes to trap the enemy-the strategy used by Russian forces to regain territory from Ukraine—will likely be the first successful example of its kind in the history of war tactics. This demonstrates that ancient Greek texts remain relevant even today. Long Live Troy!

With respect to the Master of Masters, in remembrance of Karl Marx on the anniversary of his death.

Kara Swisher is on The View

My fiction collection FEVER DREAMS OF A PARASITE is officially out into the world! A million thanks to @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social for gifting me a stellar introduction! From the bottom of my heart, I hope everyone enjoys these 21 tales of terror! Much love!

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"The parade of the German POWs in Moscow in 1944. Not many would return home."