From Jenna Orkin

Quote of the day:

"Bezos claimed that the growing human population and growing energy consumption will force us to make a choice between “stasis and rationing” and “dynamism and growth”, and claimed that the latter item in his dichotomy is possible only by moving humans off the planet."

...Since "stasis and rationing" aren't as much fun. - JO

Mena Mangal: Journalist and women’s rights campaigner shot dead in broad daylight in Kabul

UFOS INVADING MILITARY AIRSPACE MULTIPLE TIMES PER MONTH, BUT PUBLIC WON’T BE TOLD MORE - Newsweek(!)

Saudi minister says two of its oil tankers were attacked in UAE waters

French Activists Successfully Block Saudi Ship From Loading Purchased Weapons 

CIA Briefed Colleagues Of Khashoggi That Saudis Are Now Targeting Them

1. The US is sending a ton of firepower to take on Iran — here's everything headed its way

2. 6 killed in shooting at Catholic church in Burkina Faso

   Taiwan Breaks Ground On First Submarine Factory Amid Invasion Threats From China 

   Swarms Of AI-Piloted Drones May Soon Patrol Europe's Borders

   WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak Critical As Armed Militants Target Healthcare Workers