It's 1928. A mold has claimed a petri dish left stacked on a London lab bench during holidays. The staphylococcus bacteria are gone. A clear ring cuts through the growth like a moat. Most men would scrape the plate into the bin and start fresh. Alexander Fleming, looks twice and so it goes...

🌎 The world in one minute
Middle East: diplomacy is moving, but the war continues.
Ukraine: deadly Russian drone attacks continue.
Russia: defense spending is set to rise sharply.
Africa: fighting is intensifying again around Tigray.
Markets: oil and bond yields are up; stocks and gold are under pressure.
Asia: a deadly Nepal avalanche is driving a major rescue effort.
U.S.–China: a new dispute over alleged arms discussions is emerging.

This is a September 27, 2026 snapshot; developments around the world that are changing rapidly.

I’ve always understood the press to be a stand-in for folks like us, people who believe our government should explain what it’s doing with our tax dollars, but who doesn’t have the time, expertise or access to answers.

The 70’s saw the end of the Vietnam War, Wheel Of Fortune‘s debut, and the release of much marvelous music. 

Everybody, from Bob Dylan to Elton John, was taking on the charts. If you were in school during this time, you definitely remember this hit song.