hopebuilding
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I read a lot and share stories, especially those focused on solutions. I blog at Hopebuilding.blog and on Substack at Seeing Like A Local.
A National Emergency Briefing.....
This is not the video I had planned to make.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
A National Emergency Briefing.....
This isn't just another strike, it's a message. In this video, we take a deep look at Ukraine's strategy against Russia, covering both economic and psychological warfare, to show how devastatingly effective Ukraine's strategy really is.
Ukraine is Now Sinking Russia’s Shadow Fleet
YouTube video by Paul Warburg
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December 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
This isn't just another strike, it's a message. In this video, we take a deep look at Ukraine's strategy against Russia, covering both economic and psychological warfare, to show how devastatingly effective Ukraine's strategy really is.
It was a clear chain of intent and action: a senior civilian leader issued a blanket command to “kill everybody”; a senior military commander interpreted that phrase literally; and a strike cell at the tactical level carried out a second missile attack on two wounded, shipwrecked men...
Hegseth's "Kill Everybody" Drug Strike Order and the Duty to Refuse That Didn’t Happen. A Deeper Look Analysis.
In recent days, information has surfaced that provides what appears to be a textbook example of an unlawful order that could have—and should have—been refused.
michaeldsellers.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It was a clear chain of intent and action: a senior civilian leader issued a blanket command to “kill everybody”; a senior military commander interpreted that phrase literally; and a strike cell at the tactical level carried out a second missile attack on two wounded, shipwrecked men...
Housing prices in Russian-occupied parts of the Ukrainian Donbas have risen by 30% to 40% since 2020. For most local residents, housing has become entirely unaffordable. ...it is being bought up by Russian soldiers who have been deployed to Donbas and want to sleep in apartments...
Luxury rubble: Real estate prices in Russian-occupied Donbas skyrocket despite widespread destruction, shelling, and water shortages
Housing prices in Russian-occupied parts of the Ukrainian Donbas have risen by 30% to 40% since 2020. For most local residents, housing has become entirely unaffordable. Paradoxically, proximity to th...
theins.press
November 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Housing prices in Russian-occupied parts of the Ukrainian Donbas have risen by 30% to 40% since 2020. For most local residents, housing has become entirely unaffordable. ...it is being bought up by Russian soldiers who have been deployed to Donbas and want to sleep in apartments...
.In February 2024, Viginum, the French government’s department for countering foreign digital interference, exposed a network of 193 websites pushing pro-Kremlin narratives across Europe. Dubbed «Portal Kombat», the operation is run by a Crimea-based firm, TigerWeb....
Taming the Machines: How Russian Propaganda is Training AI Language Models – Riddle Russia
Anna Andreyeva on how Kremlin-aligned disinformation is seeping from obscure websites into the responses of popular chatbots
ridl.io
November 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
.In February 2024, Viginum, the French government’s department for countering foreign digital interference, exposed a network of 193 websites pushing pro-Kremlin narratives across Europe. Dubbed «Portal Kombat», the operation is run by a Crimea-based firm, TigerWeb....
Over 120 Muslim salesmen were shown the door, and scores of shops shut down. In some cases, owners were told they could continue only if they fired their Muslim partners or employees.
How “Love Jihad” Paranoia Swept Historic Indian Market Clean Of Muslim Workers
The removal of over 100 Muslim employees in an Indian market is just the latest anti-Muslim incident that has occurred in recent years, following the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu natio...
worldcrunch.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Over 120 Muslim salesmen were shown the door, and scores of shops shut down. In some cases, owners were told they could continue only if they fired their Muslim partners or employees.
A new polymer reported in Nature may mark a turning point for needle-free insulin delivery. Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed a charge-shifting polyzwitterion that can carry insulin through intact skin and into the bloodstream...
A polymer for needle-free insulin delivery
New material slips past skin and ferries insulin into the bloodstream
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November 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A new polymer reported in Nature may mark a turning point for needle-free insulin delivery. Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed a charge-shifting polyzwitterion that can carry insulin through intact skin and into the bloodstream...
Yet while no Palestinian bodies have been involved in the conversations surrounding Gaza’s future, at least two private U.S. surveillance firms have found their way into the White House’s post-war designs for the Strip.
AI-powered surveillance firms are gunning for a share of Gaza spoils
The presence of Palantir and Dataminr at the new U.S. military compound in Israel offers a glimpse of how tech companies are cashing in on the genocide.
www.972mag.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Yet while no Palestinian bodies have been involved in the conversations surrounding Gaza’s future, at least two private U.S. surveillance firms have found their way into the White House’s post-war designs for the Strip.
Crucially, its language is explicitly discriminatory, applying to Palestinians who kill Jews but not to Jews who kill Palestinians. As one of the bill’s sponsors, MK Limor Son Har-Melech, put it bluntly, “There is no such thing as a Jewish terrorist.”
Why the death penalty would cement the Israeli radical right’s ascendancy
A bill to legalize the execution of Palestinians represents an effort to institutionalize revenge and erase all remaining limits on state violence.
www.972mag.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Crucially, its language is explicitly discriminatory, applying to Palestinians who kill Jews but not to Jews who kill Palestinians. As one of the bill’s sponsors, MK Limor Son Har-Melech, put it bluntly, “There is no such thing as a Jewish terrorist.”
Mexico's consumer protection agency and FIFA are working on a “ticket relocation system” that will allow those with extra World Cup tickets to sell them safely and at appropriate prices.
Mexico Preps for the 2026 World Cup With a Ticket Resale Platform and a Tourism App
Mexico's consumer protection agency and FIFA are working on a “ticket relocation system” that will allow those with extra World Cup tickets to sell them safely and at appropriate prices.
www.wired.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Mexico's consumer protection agency and FIFA are working on a “ticket relocation system” that will allow those with extra World Cup tickets to sell them safely and at appropriate prices.
From Australia to Asia to the Mediterranean, nature is increasingly unpredictable. And costs like those from the Ahr Valley flood will be nearly impossible to manage if such events keep multiplying, as expected.
Climate Crisis Hits Housing Market — Anatomy Of A Looming Global Financial Crash
As natural disasters intensify, insurers are withdrawing from high-risk regions, mortgages are failing, and real estate values are weakening. Analysts fear a chain reaction that could resemble, or sur...
worldcrunch.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
From Australia to Asia to the Mediterranean, nature is increasingly unpredictable. And costs like those from the Ahr Valley flood will be nearly impossible to manage if such events keep multiplying, as expected.
Revived railway lines, renovated tracks, and repaired roads because of Russia’s attack on Ukraine? ...significant funding is set to flow into infrastructure projects with military relevance at both the German and EU levels. That could give many stalled construction plans a decisive boost.
How The War In Ukraine Is Forcing Europe To Rethink Its Railways
The EU’s new military mobility push is turning delayed infrastructure projects like Germany’s Murr Railway into potential defense assets, reshaping transport priorities across the continent. The EU’s ...
worldcrunch.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Revived railway lines, renovated tracks, and repaired roads because of Russia’s attack on Ukraine? ...significant funding is set to flow into infrastructure projects with military relevance at both the German and EU levels. That could give many stalled construction plans a decisive boost.
"Today former judge advocate generals, military lawyers, in the Former JAGs Working Group issued a statement declaring that it unanimously “considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both”....
November 29, 2025
A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"Today former judge advocate generals, military lawyers, in the Former JAGs Working Group issued a statement declaring that it unanimously “considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both”....
Russia is ramping up a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Armenia's West-leaning government ahead of a parliamentary election in June 2026.
Russia's disinformation campaign in Armenia gains momentum – DW – 11/30/2025
Russia is ramping up a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Armenia's West-leaning government ahead of a parliamentary election in June 2026.
www.dw.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Russia is ramping up a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Armenia's West-leaning government ahead of a parliamentary election in June 2026.
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Meanwhile in Russia: head of RT Margarita Simonyan said that in light of what is happening right now, she was right to rejoice about Trump's election. She also claimed that Russia is the best country in the world and all other countries are jealous of it.
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Margarita Simonyan says all countries are jealous of Russia
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
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November 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Meanwhile in Russia: head of RT Margarita Simonyan said that in light of what is happening right now, she was right to rejoice about Trump's election. She also claimed that Russia is the best country in the world and all other countries are jealous of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQT5...
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In Germany's southwestern Rheingau region, researchers have created a test facility to determine how the region's beloved white Riesling might sustainably thrive with the help of photovoltaic (PV) modules despite changes to the climate.
Solar energy protects German vineyards from climate change – DW – 11/30/2025
As viticulture suffers from the effects of climate change, German researchers are experimenting with technology that fosters growth while also harvesting electricity.
www.dw.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
In Germany's southwestern Rheingau region, researchers have created a test facility to determine how the region's beloved white Riesling might sustainably thrive with the help of photovoltaic (PV) modules despite changes to the climate.
in February, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania officially switched their electricity systems to the European Union’s (EU) continental power grid Sunday, just one day after cutting decades-old energy ties to Russia and Belarus.
Baltic states celebrate switch to EU power grid, cutting ties with Russia and Belarus
YouTube video by Global News
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November 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
in February, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania officially switched their electricity systems to the European Union’s (EU) continental power grid Sunday, just one day after cutting decades-old energy ties to Russia and Belarus.
The Latvian government is considering the complete removal of sections of railway line leading into Russia, it was confirmed November 26th following the weekly official conversation between President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.
Latvia will consider removal of railway tracks leading to Russia
The Latvian government is considering the complete removal of sections of railway line leading into Russia, it was confirmed November 26th following the weekly official conversation between President....
eng.lsm.lv
November 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The Latvian government is considering the complete removal of sections of railway line leading into Russia, it was confirmed November 26th following the weekly official conversation between President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.
As they whisper through job sites, these groundbreaking machines are transforming urban landscapes, with cities like Oslo at the forefront of this eco-friendly revolution.
Electric Construction Equipment Promises A Quiet Revolution
Imagine a world where construction sites are no longer dominated by roaring engines and thick clouds of diesel fumes. That's the promise of electric construction equipment, where battery-powered excav...
www.karunanews.org
November 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
As they whisper through job sites, these groundbreaking machines are transforming urban landscapes, with cities like Oslo at the forefront of this eco-friendly revolution.
This story of revival and creativity is set against the backdrop of the Cariboo mountains, where every piece tells a tale of time and transformation.
Cariboo Craftsman Turns Salvaged Bikes Into Wall Art
Chad Schuett isn't your average craftsman. With a love for biking that took root in his high school days, Chad's journey morphed into a passion for upcycling that's truly unique. His venture, True Axe...
www.karunanews.org
November 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This story of revival and creativity is set against the backdrop of the Cariboo mountains, where every piece tells a tale of time and transformation.
Denmark’s government plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, although it will take time to develop the legislation.
Denmark's Government Aims To Ban Access To Social Media For Children Under 15
Denmark’s government plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, although it will take time to develop the legislation. Caroline Stage, Denmark’s minister for digital affairs, said 94% of...
www.karunanews.org
November 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Denmark’s government plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, although it will take time to develop the legislation.
The "Armed to Farm" program is transforming veterans into agricultural pioneers, giving them both skills and camaraderie. Veterans gather for week-long sessions that mix expert-led classes with hands-on farm tours, tackling everything from soil health to seed saving.
'Armed To Farm' Program Prepares Veterans For Success In Agriculture
Ever considered farming as a fresh start? The "Armed to Farm" program is transforming veterans into agricultural pioneers, giving them both skills and camaraderie. As Towanda Farrington shares, "I wan...
www.karunanews.org
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The "Armed to Farm" program is transforming veterans into agricultural pioneers, giving them both skills and camaraderie. Veterans gather for week-long sessions that mix expert-led classes with hands-on farm tours, tackling everything from soil health to seed saving.
Somewhere behind the guarded gates of a private golf club outside Miami, under soft lights and white tablecloths, a group of men are talking about Ukraine’s fate as if it were a development project.
BREAKING: Miami “Peace Talks” Exposed — Trump’s Inner Circle Forcing Ukraine Into Putin’s Deal
From a secret Shell Bay meeting with Witkoff, Rubio, and Jared Kushner to an upcoming trip to Moscow, my sources reveal a pre-cooked plan to pressure Ukraine on land, elections, and regime change that
levremembers.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Somewhere behind the guarded gates of a private golf club outside Miami, under soft lights and white tablecloths, a group of men are talking about Ukraine’s fate as if it were a development project.
He visits a project where land restoration is being used to address the age-old conflict between nomadic herders and settled farmers, and looks at the details of water harvesting and plant systems that are restoring food security and rehabilitating damaged lands.
How Africa's Great Green Wall is Solving an Ancient Conflict
YouTube video by Andrew Millison
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November 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
He visits a project where land restoration is being used to address the age-old conflict between nomadic herders and settled farmers, and looks at the details of water harvesting and plant systems that are restoring food security and rehabilitating damaged lands.
The November 28 purple plume incident at the Yasny missile complex (Orenburg region) indicates a critical oxidizer-rich exhaust failure within Russia's Strategic Missile Forces.
Kremlin’s Secret Nuclear Missile Test Just FAILED
YouTube video by Jason Jay Smart
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November 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The November 28 purple plume incident at the Yasny missile complex (Orenburg region) indicates a critical oxidizer-rich exhaust failure within Russia's Strategic Missile Forces.