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The quality of our lives in the Global North is about to plunge, and no one here is ready for it.

That the new Syrian authorities banned alcohol in Damascus, where it historically has been allowed, signals a worrying intolerance and sectarianism. Hopefully it is not the beginning of a trend. trib.al/w11EaIl


Ever heard of Palantir? Here's why it matters: Palantir is a US software company. It specialises in data products, used widely by governments for surveillance, intelligence and military purposes. In January 2024, Palantir signed a contract with the Israeli military to use its technology in support of “war-related missions.” Palantir has a deep relationship with US law enforcement. It supplies ICE with tools that can be used for surveillance and targeting of migrants in the US. Now, that same company is working at the heart of the UK National Health Service. Palantir has already received £330 million of our money for its contract with our NHS England. Health workers and patients have been ringing the alarm for years: this is not right. What’s happening in Gaza is an ongoing genocide. We shouldn’t have a company linked to human rights abuses have anything to do with the health of patients in the UK and the public health system. Learn more: amnesty.org.uk/issues/interna…






JUST IN: 🇩🇪 Germany demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

And one major problem with knowing too much or seeing things clearly is that you lose the ability to participate in certain illusions that make life easier for everyone else.



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