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Temperatures in Spain shattered heat records for early October according to the country’s meteorological agency AEMET. Nearly 40% of weather stations recorded highs above 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit to start the month. Two cities, Badajoz and Montoro, broke continental Spain’s record for the warmest October temperature with readings of 38 and 38.2 degrees respectively, surpassing the previous mark of 37.5 degrees. Most of the Iberian Peninsula saw temperatures 7 to 14 degrees above normal. Even Madrid’s historic Retiro Park matched its October heat record of 30 degrees from 1930. The weather expert noted almost 100 individual records were broken just on October 1st alone. If the trends continue, future summers may not only be hotter but also longer, extending well into autumn which is usually milder.
The article notes that scientists widely attribute the rising global temperatures to human activity.
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The Writers Guild of America went on strike for 148 days, forcing the studios to return to negotiations. With help from a SAG strike, writers secured major concessions around AI usage, streaming residuals, and staffing minimums. These were demands the studios had refused, but writers showed through an uncompromising strike that highlighted class differences that these were realistic goals. The victory sets a precedent for other unions to organize in the industry and demand increased protections. To defend their gains, writers will need to remain militant as the studios look for loopholes and try to roll back terms.
Increased organizing and a willingness to strike again will be crucial to protecting workers’ interests when negotiations resume with SAG and in future contract fights.
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The passage discusses debates between Left Voice and Tempest on building an independent socialist party and engaging with broader left formations. A key point of contention is whether revolutionaries should aim to build their own organizations or intervene within reformist groups like Syriza or Podemos. While both agree on the need for revolutionary change, Left Voice argues for proposing a clear socialist program and alternative, while Tempest stresses the importance of flexibility and maintaining independence within broader left spaces to spread revolutionary ideas.
Overall, the debate centers on the best strategy for small revolutionary groups to transform consciousness and build working class power in the current political context.
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The Land Alliance, representing five First Nations in Ontario, is opposing mining and extraction on unceded Indigenous lands without consent. A march called the March for the Land is being organized to pressure the Ontario government to respect Indigenous sovereignty and stop resource extraction. The article argues that capitalism depends on domination over land and resources, requiring the ongoing oppression and genocide of Indigenous peoples. It claims settler colonialism cannot reform itself and will always violate treaties and encroach on Indigenous land. The piece calls on the settler working class to support the land march and stand in solidarity with Indigenous people against the extraction-driven policies of Doug Ford’s government. It notes that large shows of opposition have successfully pressured Ford to backtrack on policies in the past.
United action could challenge settler colonialism’s theft of Indigenous land and positioning of the land as a resource rather than sacred living space.
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Eddie Irizarry was shot and killed by Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial while sitting in his car. Dial was initially charged with murder but the charges were dropped, angering Irizarry’s family and supporters. On September 26th, protests turned into widespread rioting across Philadelphia in response. The riots saw organized and well-prepared participants spread looting across the city to overwhelm police. After looting electronics that were later disabled, some rioters destroyed the items to reject consumerism. While smaller in scale than 2020 protests, this revolt highlighted Black consciousness against anti-Black systems regardless of the specific victim’s race.
Anarchists played a limited role in intentionally participating but supported the growing unrest, seeing it as a sign of future mass revolts to come.
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Union organizers at an auto parts plant in London, Ontario were prepared when management launched another anti-union campaign. By mapping out the workforce and addressing managers’ claims of bankruptcy directly, the union secured support. Experts note employers increasingly rely on consultants to bust unions. Successful organizing involves addressing workers’ issues discreetly while building relationships. Amazon uses intimidating one-on-one meetings to discourage unionizing at its Montreal fulfillment center. Meanwhile, Honda monitors “hot spots” with color-coded maps and sets “watch lists” of at-risk franchises. The article highlights how mapping workplace geography and leveraging workers’ concerns can help unions overcome employer interference. However, aggressive union-busting tactics are spreading as companies learn from each other.
Overall, the piece examines current unionization efforts and strategies used by both labor and management.
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Dutch regulator rejects Apple’s objections to fines is about a decision by the Dutch Competition Authority (ACM) regarding Apple. The ACM had previously ruled that Apple violated competition laws in the Dutch dating app market and fined them 50 million euros for failing to comply with orders to open its App Store payment options. Apple objected to the fines but the ACM rejected all of Apple’s objections in a July 2023 decision. While Apple has complied with most demands, it has not met a still undisclosed third condition. Apple disagrees with the original order and says it does not support user privacy or security. The company will appeal the decision in Dutch courts. The ACM said it would disclose the undisclosed part of the proceedings if Apple loses its court appeal.
In summary, the Dutch regulator upheld sizable fines against Apple for noncompliance related to payment options for dating apps in the Netherlands.
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New York City experienced major flooding on Friday from heavy rainfall, overwhelming the city’s aging infrastructure. Over six inches of rain fell, causing flooded roads and subways and more than 150 flooded schools. Critics argued that Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul did not adequately warn and prepare the public, with warnings and emergency declarations coming too late for many commuters. Residents in frequently flooded neighborhoods like Queens and Brooklyn once again saw their basements flood. Climate change is exacerbating heavy rainfall events, and while the city is working to improve flood resilience, it remains unprepared for the magnitude of storms now expected.
The flooding highlighted the city’s ongoing challenges in upgrading its sewer and transit systems to handle increased precipitation.
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Indonesia is launching Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway connecting the capital Jakarta with Bandung. Largely funded by China under its Belt and Road Initiative, the 142 km railway will cut travel time from 3 hours to around 40 minutes on the Whoosh bullet trains reaching speeds up to 350 kph. The $7.3 billion project was constructed by a Chinese-Indonesian joint venture and faced delays due to land and environmental issues. Indonesian President Joko Widodo championed the project and will inaugurate commercial operations on Monday. During test runs, Chinese and Indonesian leaders rode the trains and were comfortable even at top speeds.
However, some experts question the financial viability of the high-speed rail for such a short route, as existing transportation is far cheaper.
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An anonymous doctor (IM Doc) has been emailing about the declining state of medical practice in the US due to increasing administrative burdens, lack of guidance during Covid, and dismissal of vaccine side effects. IM Doc has meticulous patient records showing correlations between recent Covid vaccinations and new infections, which local officials have also acknowledged. Specialists are now advising patients not to get boosters. Stories are shared of vaccinated groups having outbreaks while unvaccinated individuals do not. The FDA dismisses requests to study such instances. Doctors are resigning in large numbers due to losing trust in health institutions.
The CDC and FDA have damaged trust in medicine by not addressing evidence of poor vaccine performance and threatening doctors who questioned policies.
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