NEW - Britain could face blackouts because of net zero.

Ed Miliband’s net zero push risks leaving Britain increasingly vulnerable to a Spanish-style blackout, official reports have warned.

The grid operator has raised concerns that the switch from dependable gas to intermittent wind and solar power will "reduce network stability," the Telegraph reports.

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JUST IN - Trump announces ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

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Amazon’s Vulcan Robots Now Stow Items Faster Than Humans

Robots are going through the same ramp in capability that large language models went through a couple of years ago.

Via: IEEE Spectrum:

At an event in Dortmund, Germany today, Amazon announced a new robotic system called Vulcan, which the company is calling “its first robotic system with a genuine sense of touch—designed to transform…

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"China had this one-child policy from 1980 till 2015. And, this was the time of, the thinking in the world was that humanity was going to devour the planet. There was this very influential book in the U.S., The Population Bomb, 'We're all gonna die of starvation', that came out in 68.

And...there was this hysteria about population. Many countries had tried to institute population controls. But the Chinese government was really in a position to do it because it's an authoritarian regime. There's not really big cultural, religious, precepts against birth control or abortion.

The Chinese felt that, to boost their economy, they had to keep population down, and it was it was a little bit of a mathematical sleight of hand, they wanted to boost per capita income.

It was very brutal. It's hard for me to say exactly when, but, mid-80s, I think the first stories came out about, people being killed by family planning..." Barbara Demick of BarbaraDemick.com 🇨🇳

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Huh, I somehow completely missed it, but turns out Russia has its own DOGE now:

A large-scale project has been launched in Russia to reform public administration. The Service for Effective State Governance (SESG) is being established—a specialized body reporting directly to the President of the Russian Federation, tasked with ensuring maximum efficiency and transparency in the operation of state institutions.

In the face of systemic problems such as budget losses, delays in government projects, and corruption, SESG is set to become the driving force for change. A key component will be the active integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to minimize the human factor and ensure objective decision-making.

Sergey Domanevsky, the author of the SESG project and an expert in artificial intelligence and public administration, emphasizes:
“We are on the threshold of a new era in state governance. SESG represents a fundamentally different approach—rooted in technology, data analysis, and strict oversight. Our goal is to achieve national objectives on time with minimal resource expenditure, while eliminating corruption and bureaucratic obstacles.”

SESG proposes a new governance model based on technological sovereignty and big data analytics. The central body will continuously monitor financial flows and agency performance using domestic AI tools. When deviations from standards are detected, mobile expert teams composed of IT specialists, legal advisors, HR auditors, and other experts will be deployed for on-site comprehensive audits. This will allow for swift identification of inefficiencies, prevention of data distortion, and generation of actionable optimization recommendations.

As Domanevsky notes:
“Our strength lies in combining a powerful AI analytical platform with mobile expert teams. This enables us not only to identify problems but to promptly implement optimal solutions.”

SESG’s effectiveness will be measured by criteria such as:

Response time to queries (within 72 hours),

Automation of processes (at least 75%),

Non-productive expenses (no more than 10% of the budget),

On-time execution of national projects (at least 90–95%).

Meeting these benchmarks will help save public funds and ensure timely implementation of government programs.

Domanevsky emphasized:

“SESG is an investment in Russia’s future. We are confident that this system will improve the efficiency of public administration, strengthen public trust, and ensure sustainable development. SESG is about process optimization, not job cuts. We want civil servants to solve real problems, grow the economy, and ensure security—while AI takes over routine and bureaucracy.”

🇲🇽 Mayoral candidate, 3 of her supporters shot dead during campaign rally in Mexico

A mayoral candidate and three of her supporters were shot dead on Sunday at a campaign event in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, the state governor said, marking the latest politician to be targeted by violence in the country.

Yesenia Lara, the candidate of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Morena party for mayor of Texistepec, was identified by local media as the slain politician.

Footage posted online during a Facebook Live broadcast by the politician shows people running and screaming as gunshots ring out at a procession of motorcycles and supporters carrying Morena flags.

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☠️ Blood Meridian

Israel is going to recruit over 10,000 "pastors, youth leaders, educators, and social media influencers" as “Friends of Zion Ambassadors” to "combat anti-Semitism," according to Mike Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem.

The Jewish state will fly the hasbara recruits to Israel on all-expense paid trips, according to Evans.

"A larger percentage of the youth globally have turned against Israel. Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood supporters have been winning the ideological war by using social justice narratives," Evans says.

"[Recruits will] be required to complete a 'comprehensive online leadership and biblical worldview course' developed by Evans," CBN News reports.

"They will also be asked to sign 'an ambassador policy, signifying their dedication to the program's mission and values,'" CBN added.

"This year, the Ambassador Program plans to bring more than 1,000 participants, and in 2026, they aim to bring some 10,000 leaders to Israel." (Via CBN News)

JUST IN - Islamist leader of Syria "offers to build Trump tower" in Damascus — Telegraph

Trump is to meet Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh this week for talks hosted by the Saudi Crown Prince.

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Mark Zuckerberg Is Building a New Surveillance State

Welcome to the open air dragnet.

Via: The Hill:

Mark Zuckerberg recently took to Instagram to boast that nearly a billion people now use Meta AI across the company’s platforms. To celebrate, he announced the launch of a new standalone app, encouraging users to “Check it out!” It sounded innocuous, almost charming, as if he…

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Plans to Photograph Everyone Exiting the U.S. by Car

“They are locking this place down, and it’s going to be for everyone.”

Via: Wired:

United States Customs and Border Protection plans to log every person leaving the country by vehicle by taking photos at border crossings of every passenger and matching their faces to their passports, visas, or travel documents, WIRED has learned.

The…

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Qatar Offers Trump Administration ‘Palace in the Sky’

Via: ABC:

In what may be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar — a gift that is to be available for use by President Donald Trump as…

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