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Banned chemicals continue to endanger environmental health in the Middle East and North Africa https://phys.org/news/2026-07-chemicals-endanger-environmental-health-middle.html

Banned chemicals continue to endanger environmental health in the Middle East and North Africa
In a study recently published in the journal Environmental Research, scientists from the University of Sharjah have drawn renewed attention to contamination by polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), a class of man-made chemicals formerly used as flame retardants in a wide range of products, including electronics, household appliances, vehicles, furniture and upholstery.

"The SFMTA announced last month that it would significantly reduce the 1.1 miles of [Ocean Ave] red [transit-only] lanes to a handful of blocks"
Okay, hold it right there. That's a cut-and-dried violation of our city charter's Transit First policy, repeatedly reaffirmed by voters. This should not be a debate because we already had the debate. The "don't prioritize transit" side lost. Transit supporters need to sue the city.

Merchants Group Demands SFMTA Cancel Ocean Avenue Red Lanes Before Election
A project designed to speed up the K-Line may soon become an obstacle for cash-strapped Muni's November ballot measure.

Gotta love that Interlochen Public Radio is doing the footwork on the rogue MAGA county clerk in Antrim County illegally cancelling registrations.
https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2026-05-19/antrim-county-clerk-has-c…

Antrim County Clerk has changed at least 6 voters’ statuses to ‘cancel’
After telling the state Bureau of Elections she has not canceled any voters, IPR has confirmed Victoria Bishop has canceled 6 voters in her jurisdiction.

"We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades"
#ForeverChemicals #PFAS

We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades
Cancer-linked chemicals can remain hidden in drinking water supplies for decades.

They're starting tightening the thumbscrews
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-20-changes-to-github-copilot-plans-for-individuals/

Former DOJ Attorney Indicted for Concealment, Theft of Government Records (US Department of Justice)
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/former-doj-attorney-indicted-concealment-theft-government-records
http://www.memeorandum.com/260520/p84#a260520p84

US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year on labor union opposition efforts, according to a report published on Wednesday by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).
Employers spent company money hiring consultants and law firms specializing in union avoidance and on legal counsel, representation, and litigation services during union elections and organizing campaigns.
US employers spend $442m on union-avoidance consultants annually, according to an estimate by the EPI. Amazon alone…

After Town Bans Flock, Councilmember Crashes Out, Proposes Internet and Phone Ban (Jason Koebler/404 Media)
https://www.404media.co/after-town-bans-flock-councilmember-crashes-out-proposes-internet-and-phone-ban/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260520/p83#a260520p83

Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with island checkpoints, diplomatic deals - and sometimes 'fees' (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/investigations/iran-is-consolidating-control-hormuz-with-island-checkpoints-diplomatic-deals-2026-05-20/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260520/p23#a260520p23

U.S.-Iran talks postponed as Vance cancels trip and Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon (NBC News)
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-iran-talks-postponed-vance-cancels-trip-israel-strikes-lebanon-rcna350830
http://www.memeorandum.com/260619/p26#a260619p26