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Lightnews surfaces the most relevant scholar‑driven perspectives on today’s news. We aggregate posts and recommendations from scholars across social media.
Of all posts related to “Trump orders Epstein ties probe” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @meidastouch.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
meidasnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Of all posts related to “Trump orders Epstein ties probe” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @meidastouch.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Trump withdraws endorsement of Greene” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43895, this post by @atrupar.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Of all posts related to “Trump withdraws endorsement of Greene” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43895, this post by @atrupar.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Trump targets Democrats over Epstein” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @beerlaimbill.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
NYT: “Epstein emails a distraction from the Republican shutdown victory”
WSJ: “We estimate the Epstein files to be 67% Trump by weight”
WSJ: “We estimate the Epstein files to be 67% Trump by weight”
November 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Of all posts related to “Trump targets Democrats over Epstein” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @beerlaimbill.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “COP30 Scrutinizes Major Emitters, Finance” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43848, this post by @brenttoderian.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Climate knowledge has been taken hostage to prevent climate action.
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
“It didn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of a deliberate and systematic assault on knowledge by some of the richest people on Earth. Preventing climate breakdown means protecting ourselves from the storm of lies.”
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Of all posts related to “COP30 Scrutinizes Major Emitters, Finance” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43848, this post by @brenttoderian.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Labour reverses subsidies, alarms investors” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43868, this post by @robfordmancs.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
A chart from "The British General Election of 2024" (out soon!) which is relevant to this debate - here's what voters wanted (black line) and what they though Labour (red) and Cons (blue) would do on tax and spend during the campaign. Higher figures = "put them up". Some important lessons here 1/?
November 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Of all posts related to “Labour reverses subsidies, alarms investors” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43868, this post by @robfordmancs.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “US and Switzerland cut tariffs” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43743, this post by @apnews.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
BREAKING: President Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices.
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Of all posts related to “US and Switzerland cut tariffs” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43743, this post by @apnews.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Trump seeks Clinton Epstein probe” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @jbendery.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
This is cool. COURIER has created a searchable database with all 20,000 of the files just released from Epstein’s estate.
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
We created a searchable database with all 20,000 files from Epstein’s Estate
Easily find every mention of Trump, Clinton, blackmail, and potential sex crimes in the thousands of private messages between Epstein and his close associates.
couriernewsroom.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Of all posts related to “Trump seeks Clinton Epstein probe” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @jbendery.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Reeves scraps planned tax rise” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43826, this post by @jamesrball.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Thanks to months of pitch rolling, the Labour government has now effectively told anyone paying attention that income tax rises are necessary, but they’re not going to do them because they’re politically weak. Let’s see how that plays!
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Of all posts related to “Reeves scraps planned tax rise” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43826, this post by @jamesrball.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Trump Calls Epstein Emails Hoax” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43800, this post by @guygrossman.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Excellent read. Trump is doing authoritarianism without accounting for the fact that he is in fact term limited and so his schtick cant last for long because everyone is starting to think about the day after.
Donald Trump’s presidency hinges on loyalty, which depends on the perception of power. As a lame duck, that perception is already eroding — and the Epstein scandal is now accelerating it.
November 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Of all posts related to “Trump Calls Epstein Emails Hoax” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43800, this post by @guygrossman.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Trump presses for Epstein probe” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @pbump.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Donald Trump’s presidency hinges on loyalty, which depends on the perception of power. As a lame duck, that perception is already eroding — and the Epstein scandal is now accelerating it.
Opinion | The Epstein divisions among Republicans are hastening Trump's lame-duck status
These polls suggest the issue is a bigger problem than the president wants to admit.
www.msnbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Of all posts related to “Trump presses for Epstein probe” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @pbump.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Catholic bishops denounce Trump deportations” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43404, this post by @shashj.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
"what began as a way to increase the pace of deportations has come to look like a national police force, answerable to the president, that is at least as focused on bullying the residents of Democrat-run cities as it is on deporting undocumented migrants" www.economist.com/interactive/...
See how Donald Trump is creating his own police force
Immigration agents are operating in cities with few legal constraints
www.economist.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Of all posts related to “Catholic bishops denounce Trump deportations” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43404, this post by @shashj.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Texts Show Epstein Advised Bannon” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @cwarzel.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Importance: High
subj: An article for U (gift link)
i wrote ,,,,,, about jeff epstein. s emails.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
subj: An article for U (gift link)
i wrote ,,,,,, about jeff epstein. s emails.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
When QAnon Meets Veep
The dumb, abhorrent truth at the heart of the Epstein scandal
www.theatlantic.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Of all posts related to “Texts Show Epstein Advised Bannon” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @cwarzel.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Delegates debate shift to adaptation” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43637, this post by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Of all posts related to “Delegates debate shift to adaptation” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43637, this post by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Delegates debate shift to adaptation” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43637, this post by @clequere.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
The 2025 update of the Global Carbon Budget is out.
While fossil CO2 emissions rise again and carbon sinks are weakened by climate change, deforestation emissions are down and many countries decarbonise their energy.
No global emissions peak yet though.
theconversation.com/the-worlds-c...
While fossil CO2 emissions rise again and carbon sinks are weakened by climate change, deforestation emissions are down and many countries decarbonise their energy.
No global emissions peak yet though.
theconversation.com/the-worlds-c...
The world’s carbon emissions continue to rise. But 35 countries show progress in cutting carbon
In 2025 the world has fallen short, again, of peaking and reducing its fossil fuel use. But there are many countries on a path to greener energy.
theconversation.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Of all posts related to “Delegates debate shift to adaptation” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43637, this post by @clequere.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Experts Urge Human Centered AI” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43475, this post by @wolvendamien.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
A new state-by-state evaluation of the projected energy and water use of "AI" data centers in the US. Looks… real bad. Like, "undoing tech sector climate gains" bad.
Strongly recommends immediately ensuring any & all new "AI" data centers to run on existing & expanded renewables grids. Which… yeah.
Strongly recommends immediately ensuring any & all new "AI" data centers to run on existing & expanded renewables grids. Which… yeah.
Environmental impact and net-zero pathways for sustainable artificial intelligence servers in the USA - Nature Sustainability
The rapid expansion of AI server installations in the United States poses sustainability challenges in terms of water usage and carbon emissions. A study now quantifies these potential impacts and out...
www.nature.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Of all posts related to “Experts Urge Human Centered AI” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43475, this post by @wolvendamien.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Experts split over artificial intelligence” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43475, this post by @sarahoconnorft.ft.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Is AI making job recruitment less meritocratic? We're getting some v interesting research studies on this question now, and the news is... not good. @jburnmurdoch.ft.com & I dive in, in the latest edition of our newsletter The AI Shift www.ft.com/content/e5b7...
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Of all posts related to “Experts split over artificial intelligence” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43475, this post by @sarahoconnorft.ft.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber delegations” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43582, this post by @simondonner.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
For years, people argued that there's no point in taking climate action unless China is onboard. I'm at a COP30 event where Chinese government officials and renewable industry reps are outlining the fast-paced renewable energy transition and long-term carbon neutrality plan. The story has flipped.
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Of all posts related to “Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber delegations” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43582, this post by @simondonner.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “EPP weakens due diligence rules” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43506, this post by @davekeating.substack.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Yesterday will mark a major turning point – the collapse of the European Parliament's decades-old centrist governing majority.
It's the end of an era, and the beginning of another.
It's the end of an era, and the beginning of another.
The EU Parliament now has a right-wing majority
President von der Leyen's centre-right EPP yesterday broke the centrist coalition, joining with the far right in order to pass the climate deregulation demanded by Trump.
davekeating.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Of all posts related to “EPP weakens due diligence rules” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43506, this post by @davekeating.substack.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Ancient dogs displayed breed diversity” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43370, this post by @profmarciniak.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
By the beginning of the Holocene, dogs already displayed extensive variation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The emergence and diversification of dog morphology
Dogs exhibit an exceptional range of morphological diversity as a result of their long-term association with humans. Attempts to identify when dog morphological variation began to expand have been con...
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Of all posts related to “Ancient dogs displayed breed diversity” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43370, this post by @profmarciniak.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “EPP weakens due diligence rules” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43506, this post by @eccjorg.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
🚨For the first time, @europarl.europa.eu has adopted a legislative mandate thanks to an alliance between conservatives & the far right
This vote marks a dangerous turning point for EU democracy. When anti-EU forces & lobbies write the rules, accountability dies
corporatejustice.org/news/press-r...
This vote marks a dangerous turning point for EU democracy. When anti-EU forces & lobbies write the rules, accountability dies
corporatejustice.org/news/press-r...
PRESS RELEASE European Parliament’s far-right alliance adopts position on Omnibus I: Corporate capture on full display, written for the few not for people or planet - ECCJ
corporatejustice.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Of all posts related to “EPP weakens due diligence rules” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43506, this post by @eccjorg.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Parliament approves 2040; tightens credits” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43526, this post by @nathalietocci.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Once a leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing. From deforestation to carbon pricing, vital policies are being watered down in the name of ‘competitiveness’. But Europe is shooting itself in the foot. My piece @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Once a global leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing | Nathalie Tocci
From deforestation to emissions trading, vital policies are being watered down in the name of ‘competitiveness’, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Of all posts related to “Parliament approves 2040; tightens credits” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43526, this post by @nathalietocci.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Emissions rise, 1.5C target unrealistic” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43520, this post by @pfriedling.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Published today in Earth System Science Data: The Global Carbon Budget 2025
essd.copernicus.org/preprints/es...
essd.copernicus.org/preprints/es...
Global Carbon Budget 2025
Abstract. Accurate assessment of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and their redistribution among the atmosphere, ocean, and terrestrial biosphere in a changing climate is critical to bette...
essd.copernicus.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Of all posts related to “Emissions rise, 1.5C target unrealistic” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43520, this post by @pfriedling.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “EPP drives down EU obligations” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43506, this post by @profjacob.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
🚨🚨Breaking and bad #EU news: Lawmakers in @europarl.europa.eu agreed today to exempt more companies from green reporting rules after the center-right, right-wing and far-right groups allied to pass the EU’s first omnibus simplification package. #omnibus 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/epp-...
www.politico.eu/article/epp-...
EU conservatives vote with far right to approve cuts to green rules
The outcome highlights the EPP’s willingness to abandon its traditional centrist coalition allies.
www.politico.eu
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Of all posts related to “EPP drives down EU obligations” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43506, this post by @profjacob.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Trump hires 50,000 immigration officers” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43512, this post by @zacheverson.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Published yesterday: The Trump Organization requested a record 184 foreign workers this year.
me, for @forbes.com
me, for @forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Of all posts related to “Trump hires 50,000 immigration officers” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/43512, this post by @zacheverson.com has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
Of all posts related to “Emails released spur unsealing calls” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @kevinmkruse.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.
The Speaker of the House shut the chamber down for two months to block the release of the Epstein Files and the president is huddled in the Situation Room of the White House to formulate a plan to keep them from being released, and I don't know why you crazy libs think there's some kind of cover up.
November 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Of all posts related to “Emails released spur unsealing calls” https://www.lightnews.app/digests/42826, this post by @kevinmkruse.bsky.social has been recommended most by relevant scholars.