‘Systematic theft of communal property’ | Climate & Capitalism

“The expropriation of the mass of the people from the soil forms the basis of the capitalist mode of production.” (Karl Marx)…

The World Is Still Short of Everything. Get Used to It.

Pandemic-related product shortages — from computer chips to construction materials — were supposed to be resolved by now. Instead, the world has gained a lesson in the ripple effects of disruption.

Britons, Unfazed by High Covid Rates, Weigh Their ‘Price of Freedom’

Britain is reporting more than 30,000 new coronavirus cases a day, but the public seems to have moved on. Experts say this could be a glimpse into the future for other countries.

Britons, Unfazed by High Covid Rates, Weigh Their ‘Price of Freedom’

Britain is reporting more than 30,000 new coronavirus cases a day, but the public seems to have moved on. Experts say this could be a glimpse into the future for other countries.

In Britain, Young Children Don’t Wear Masks in School

During the Delta surge, British schools emphasized other safety measures: quarantining and regular testing for the virus.

Jean Breeze, First Woman of Dub Poetry, Dies at 65

She was known for the passion of her performances, the raw honesty of her stories and her use of Jamaica’s lyrical vernacular.

A Yearlong Cry for Help, Then Death After an Assault

Daniela Espirito Santo died after an assault by her boyfriend, who had been arrested, then released, by police. Her case is emblematic of Britain’s failure to protect victims of domestic abuse.

Thousands in Britain Are Trying to Save Geronimo the Alpaca From Execution

Agricultural authorities say he has bovine tuberculosis, but a local vet and a “human chain” of “alpaca angels” say the government’s test yields false positives.

The Surprising Origins Of Those Racist England Soccer Posts

Sports fans are trash worldwide.

U.K. Leaders Hail a Return to Normal; Their Phone App Disagrees

Pandemic meets “pingdemic”: Coronavirus infections rise sharply and an official app tells legions of people to stay home after exposure, even as most restrictions are lifted.

Britain Introduces Measures to Curb Street Harassment and Violence Against Women

The proposals come months after Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive, was raped and murdered. She disappeared as she walked home from a friend’s house in South London.

Opinion | England Is ‘Free.’ And in Total Chaos.

We have no plan.

The Beta Variant: What Scientists Know

The variant can dodge some of the immune system’s defenses, but is still vulnerable to vaccines.

In England, a Call to Tax Sugar and Salt

The tax on salt and sugar in processed and restaurant-made foods was among several measures proposed in a sweeping review into England’s food industry.

Measuring the Cost of Racial Abuse in Soccer

Plus, fluorescent flying squirrels, aging golfers and more feats of athleticism in the Friday edition of the Science Times Newsletter.