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China ‘overcapacity’ is a smokescreen for Western protectionism Protectionism

China ‘overcapacity’ is a smokescreen for Western protectionism

“Overcapacity” has become the buzzword in Washington and Brussels. American and European policymakers insist China churns out far more steel, electric vehicles and green technology than it can absorb, flooding the world with subsidised goods. Yet the economic data tells a different story: of double standards, protectionist impulses and a…
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June 16, 2026
Sydney Swans chairman suggests gambling stock to players, Derryn Hinch’s ‘not great’ scran, and AFR’s AI woes continue Julian Assange

Sydney Swans chairman suggests gambling stock to players, Derryn Hinch’s ‘not great’ scran, and AFR’s AI woes continue

Plus News Corp fails to pay its staff, the Tele gamifies its crime series, and when is it time for Julian Assange’s dad to get a new set of wheels? Sydney Swans player Chad Warner, chairman Andrew Pridham, and former senator Derryn Hinch (Image: Crikey) Go long! The Sydney Swans…
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June 16, 2026
Michelle Obama’s womanhood isn’t a question. Josh Hokit’s idea of manhood is. Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama’s womanhood isn’t a question. Josh Hokit’s idea of manhood is.

Jun. 15, 2026, 9:08 PM EDT President Donald Trump celebrating his 80th birthday with UFC fights on the White House lawn was classless enough. Then Josh Hokit was given a microphone. After the UFC fighter won his cage match at Trump’s flamboyant celebration Sunday night, Hokit, who spoke mostly in…
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June 16, 2026
Rivian CEO says supervised point-to-point self-driving will arrive this year, and he’s comparing it directly to Tesla’s FSD Tesla

Rivian CEO says supervised point-to-point self-driving will arrive this year, and he’s comparing it directly to Tesla’s FSD

TL;DR Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says supervised point-to-point self-driving arrives this year on Gen 2 and R2 vehicles, with eyes-off driving in 2027. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company will ship supervised point-to-point self-driving on all of its second-generation vehicles and the R2 later this year, describing the capability…
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June 16, 2026
Oop! Social Media Jumps To Michelle Obama’s Defense After UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Calls Her “A Man” At White House Event Michelle Obama

Oop! Social Media Jumps To Michelle Obama’s Defense After UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Calls Her “A Man” At White House Event

It’s been nine years since Michelle Obama was First Lady of the United States. Yet on Sunday (June 14), Josh Hokit seemingly had her top of mind during an exhibition at the White House. The UFC fighter came under fire overnight, into Monday, after calling Mrs. Obama “a man” following…
bubmag
June 15, 2026
B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, US Air Force launches investigation Nuclear Weapons

B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, US Air Force launches investigation

The B-52 is typically operated by a crew of five and is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons. It has a combat range of up to 8,800 miles and has been deployed in multiple conflicts, including Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and recent operations in the Middle East. Trump's Nuclear-Capable…
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June 15, 2026