- It's now the worst wildfire season in Canadian history, with 13.4 million hectares burned compared to the previous record of 7.6 million. And summer isn't even over yet. Meanwhile, in Hawaii the number of fatalities is now 80 and counting and the state's attorney general is investigating the response.
- Yet another potential safety concern with the Boeing 737 MAX.
- A special counsel has been appointed to look into the affairs of Hunter Biden. The impact on his father's presidency remains to be seen.
- Many workers are less than happy about the push to return to the office. This is especially true for those who found remote work to be a refuge from racism.
- Trump's legal team is trying to have one of his upcoming trials moved from DC to West Virginia on the grounds that it would be easier to find an impartial jury there. While the chances of getting a change of venue are minimal, it may be all about the optics.
- Violent threats against public officials in the US continues to rise. To the surprise of few, the far right is responsible in most cases. Not as bad as it is in Ecuador so far but hey, give it time.
- The latest rich arseholes' gladiatorial games could be held in Italy.
- Poland's rightwing government is playing the nationalist, anti-migrant, anti-German card in leadup to parliamentary elections in the fall. Whether this will convince the masses remains to be seen.
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