# The Happening World **URL:** https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/c/scanalyzer/the-happening-world/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/latest.md) · [Categories](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/categories.md) · [Tags](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Divided Europe](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/divided-europe/6457)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 14:04 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/divided-europe/6457 "2026-09-16T14:04:14Z")
On the one hand, von der Leyen (the German woman who in some mysterious process became the ruler of Europe) is pushing for European trade sanctions against China. On the other hand, Airbus (currently a European company … --- ## [What's to be done - European edition?](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/whats-to-be-done-european-edition/6455)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 22:36 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/whats-to-be-done-european-edition/6455 "2026-09-14T22:36:51Z")
The days are getting shorter, and the northern hemisphere is getting colder. The Middle East is getting more complicated, with Saudi Arabia under attack from Houthis in the Yemen and Islamists in Iraq (presumably both u… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Morning Launch for TF14](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-morning-launch-for-tf14/6452)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2026 14:49 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-morning-launch-for-tf14/6452 "2026-09-12T14:49:56Z")
Highlights: More tower 2 cladding Quick disconnects simultaneous testing New multi-level launch mount delivered FAA filing for launch ~7:15am September 18 or 19 Testing activity for TF15 comp… --- ## [Dome of the Rock vs Sortocracy](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/dome-of-the-rock-vs-sortocracy/3840)
**Author:** [@jabowery](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/jabowery)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 20:09 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/dome-of-the-rock-vs-sortocracy/3840 "2026-09-09T20:09:27Z")
The recent breakout of violence in Israel demonstrates the betrayal of Zionist Jews by the Israeli government is similar to (although on a much smaller scale than) the betrayal of The Nation of Settlers by the US governm… --- ## [Science Education](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/science-education/6450)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 00:50 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/science-education/6450 "2026-09-09T00:50:55Z")
“PISA is an international assessment administered every three years by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to evaluate the knowledge and skills of 15-year-old students. The assessment measur… --- ## [Time to end mail-in voting?](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/time-to-end-mail-in-voting/6449)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 22:03 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/time-to-end-mail-in-voting/6449 "2026-09-08T22:03:44Z")
Here’s something about that German election I have not seen widely reported – you know, the election which gave the “wrong” result: The elitist political parties which have ruined Germany got about 40% of their votes… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Roman On Its Way!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-roman-on-its-way/6445)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 03:10 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-roman-on-its-way/6445 "2026-09-06T03:10:46Z")
Highlights: Post-test fire action with Booster 21 Both Ship and Booster presumably ready for TF14. FAA declaration on Ship re-entry options. Flight termination systems installs on B21 and S41 sp… --- ## [Paging Snake Plisken! Zohran Mamdani Open Forum](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/paging-snake-plisken-zohran-mamdani-open-forum/6111)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2026 19:46 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/paging-snake-plisken-zohran-mamdani-open-forum/6111 "2026-09-05T19:46:04Z")
BREAKING: With Eric Adams dropping out, Zohran Mamdani now has an 83% to win the NYC Mayor Election pic.twitter.com/c5FRZcqVAN — Kalshi (@Kalshi) September 28, 2025 --- ## [Bureaucracy defeats the US military](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/bureaucracy-defeats-the-us-military/6443)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 00:46 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/bureaucracy-defeats-the-us-military/6443 "2026-09-03T00:46:55Z")
A bureaucracy has been defined as an organization in which anyone can say no and no-one can say yes. The US Navy’s inability to build a new generation of warships is a classic example. While China outbuilds the US by a… --- ## [AI Lawsuits](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/ai-lawsuits/3381)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2026 21:19 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/ai-lawsuits/3381 "2026-08-31T21:19:58Z")
The one apparently mentioned in the article: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67535351/pm-v-openai-lp/ plus a bonus: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67538258/tremblay-v-openai-inc/ https://www.thestreet.com/… --- ## [Hanlon's Razor is Dead](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/hanlons-razor-is-dead/6442)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2026 02:12 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/hanlons-razor-is-dead/6442 "2026-08-31T02:12:57Z")
Hanlon’s razor is an adage or rule of thumb that states, “Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”\[1\] It is a philosophical razor that promotes a way of eliminating unlikely explanatio… --- ## [“It's a pity both sides can't lose"](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/its-a-pity-both-sides-cant-lose/4797)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2026 06:06 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/its-a-pity-both-sides-cant-lose/4797 "2026-08-30T06:06:40Z")
Here we celebrate left-on-left conflict. As a start, Warner Bros. Discovery v. Amazon on NBA broadcast rights: --- ## [Dropping the “T” from LGBT](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/dropping-the-t-from-lgbt/6434)
**Author:** [@civilwestman](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/civilwestman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2026 05:39 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/dropping-the-t-from-lgbt/6434 "2026-08-30T05:39:34Z")
The Log Cabin Republicans (LCR) have dropped the “T” from their references to groups for which they advocate. This is long overdue, as Bruce Bawer writes on Frontpagemag.com: “That’s right – “gender-affirming treatment… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Louisiana!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-louisiana/6439)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2026 13:52 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-louisiana/6439 "2026-08-29T13:52:17Z")
Highlights: Ship 41 test campaign complete–final inspections before flight Pad 2 scaffolding removed, water deluge tests this week. Booster 21 moved to Pad 2, QDs engaged, successful full duration … --- ## [Measles in Pennsylvania?](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/measles-in-pennsylvania/6436)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2026 02:21 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/measles-in-pennsylvania/6436 "2026-08-29T02:21:00Z")
Hypatia – I hope you don’t mind me asking you about this directly. You are in PA, and may be getting more complete information on the Great Measles Epidemic of 2026 than those of us in the sticks. If you have had a few… --- ## [Subsea Mining](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/subsea-mining/6437)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 00:18 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/subsea-mining/6437 "2026-08-28T00:18:35Z")
A fascinating article – well worth reading. Non-Grok summary – Mother Nature has created enormous resources of valuable metals on the deep sea-bed – multiples of terrestrial reserves. Half a century of data collection … --- ## [Weekly Space Report: China's Landspace Success](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-chinas-landspace-success/6431)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 00:58 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-chinas-landspace-success/6431 "2026-08-24T00:58:37Z")
Highlights: Ship 40 reaches Christmas Island. Cool photos. Held up relatively well. Will attempt to return Ship 40 to Starbase via semi-submersible “Forte”. Forecast 43-48 day trip. Ship 41 heade… --- ## [Agility Robotics “Digit” Human-Centric Robot](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/agility-robotics-digit-human-centric-robot/3016)
**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2026 01:17 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/agility-robotics-digit-human-centric-robot/3016 "2026-08-23T01:17:59Z")
Agility Robotics describes its “Digit” robot as “human-centric”—designed to work in human environments alongside humans—but not humanoid: any resemblance to the human form is due to functional requirements. The legs, fo… --- ## [Everyone Has Problems - Real Estate Edition](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/everyone-has-problems-real-estate-edition/6429)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2026 14:33 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/everyone-has-problems-real-estate-edition/6429 "2026-08-22T14:33:08Z")
Flood of discounted auction homes deepens China’s property slump - Asia Times One wonders what will be the longer-term ramifications of this decline in property prices – in a country that has a declining population and … --- ## [Weekly Space Report: SpaceX IPO!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-spacex-ipo/6371)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 04:32 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-spacex-ipo/6371 "2026-08-21T04:32:41Z")
Highlights: Booster 20 Cryo Testing at Massey’s, now back for engine install Massey’s small test fire stand cleaned up. Ship hot fires expected soon. Booster 21 spotted nearing completion Gigas… --- ## [Long March Competition for Spacex](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/long-march-competition-for-spacex/6398)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 13:50 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/long-march-competition-for-spacex/6398 "2026-08-19T13:50:56Z")
Earlier today, first Chinese successful recovery of a reusable Long March 10B rocket – using a “net”-type capture mechanism rather than Spacex’s very precise engine control on Falcon or the capture arms for Starship. St… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: Ship 40 Still Floating!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-ship-40-still-floating/6427)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2026 14:33 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-ship-40-still-floating/6427 "2026-08-15T14:33:53Z")
Highlights: Ship 40 recovery mixed progress Static fire delayed? Pad 2 refurbishment may be the reason. Pad servicing “jig” constructed to replace scaffold each time. Tower cladding being added,… --- ## [The Two Front War](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/the-two-front-war/6426)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2026 18:58 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/the-two-front-war/6426 "2026-08-14T18:58:07Z")
The things we forget! I vaguely remember once learning that the USSR and Japan never signed a peace treaty at the end of WWII. In a sense, WWII never ended. Now Russia may find itself facing a re-militarizing Japan in… --- ## [Possible juror misconduct jeopardizes Maxwell conviction](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/possible-juror-misconduct-jeopardizes-maxwell-conviction/686)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [11 August 2026 19:44 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/possible-juror-misconduct-jeopardizes-maxwell-conviction/686 "2026-08-11T19:44:27Z")
--- ## [Weekly Space Report: Recovering Ship 40](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-recovering-ship-40/6419)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 August 2026 12:49 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-recovering-ship-40/6419 "2026-08-08T12:49:26Z")
No highlights today. Traveling home. --- ## [SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Thirteenth Flight Test](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/spacex-starship-super-heavy-thirteenth-flight-test/6400)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 11:49 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/spacex-starship-super-heavy-thirteenth-flight-test/6400 "2026-08-06T11:49:21Z")
This topic discusses the forthcoming SpaceX thirteenth flight test of the integrated Starship (#40) and Super Heavy booster (#20), currently scheduled for launch no earlier than 2026-07-16 22:45 UTC with a … --- ## [The Problems of the Wealthy ... and Governments](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/the-problems-of-the-wealthy-and-governments/6416)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 15:11 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/the-problems-of-the-wealthy-and-governments/6416 "2026-08-05T15:11:51Z")
One of these little items that directly concerns only a tiny minority of the human race, and tends to fly under the radar. However, it may be a very important harbinger in today’s over-indebted world. Bottom line is th… --- ## [Weekly Space Report: More Starship TF13 Followup](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-more-starship-tf13-followup/6413)
**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2026 13:40 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-more-starship-tf13-followup/6413 "2026-08-01T13:40:47Z")
No highlights this week. Visiting my mom. :grin: --- ## [2026 Maine US Senate Election](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/2026-maine-us-senate-election/6368)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2026 21:51 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/2026-maine-us-senate-election/6368 "2026-07-30T21:51:12Z")
Recruited by a thirty-somthing guy who speaks like a teenage girl: This video is turning me into a burn-it-all-down populist ready to toss out the arrogant political elites (these Ivy League ex-Bernie staffers who recru… --- ## [Airbus thins the walls on the A350 to increase cabin width](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/airbus-thins-the-walls-on-the-a350-to-increase-cabin-width/2212)
**Author:** [@CTLaw](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/CTLaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 July 2026 15:38 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/airbus-thins-the-walls-on-the-a350-to-increase-cabin-width/2212 "2026-07-28T15:38:51Z")
Airbus said in a blog it was introducing a New Production Standard (NPS) to make A350s lighter and more flexible. Changes include scraping four inches off interior walls and making the cabin longer by moving a bulkhead … [Previous page](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/c/scanalyzer/the-happening-world/7.md) [Next page](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/c/scanalyzer/the-happening-world/7.md?page=2)