2026-08-24

Local (Benalmádena & Málaga)

The plan to speed up public works in the center of Málaga is finally being activated after more than a decade of waiting. Diario SUR
A large eucalyptus tree unexpectedly fell on local residents in Málaga, with witnesses reporting they heard a loud crunch just a second before the impact. Diario SUR

The migration crisis in Ceuta is signaling an all-out battle between the Government and the opposition at the start of the new parliamentary session. The executive branch maintains that Morocco is collaborating, despite 80,000 people crossing the border. elDiario.es
Spanish courts have completely closed the door on Baltasar Garzón’s claims against his conviction. Neither the Supreme Court, the National Court, nor the Judiciary upheld his allegations after a UN Committee declared he should be compensated. elDiario.es
The humanitarian crisis in Ceuta has become chronic and is quickly shifting into a public order and health emergency. elDiario.es

Sweden has transitioned from an example of the welfare state to a paradise for the super-rich. The country now allows private companies to manage schools and health centers with public money while inequality grows. elDiario.es
A U.S.-registered drone from defense contractor Shield AI was detected flying within 500 meters of an Ecuadorian fishing boat just hours after a suspected CIA strike. Dropsite News
The private prison giant GEO Group gave a Trump-aligned Super PAC $1.4 mi ll i o n s h or tl y a f t ersec u r in g tw o immi g r a t i o n d e t e n t i o n ce n t erco n t r a c t se x p ec t e d t o g e n er a t eo v er$ 160 million annually. The Lever
Missouri Republicans are attempting to repeal abortion rights by leaning heavily into anti-trans sentiment for a new ballot amendment. ProPublica
The U.S. national debt has topped $40 trillion amidst ongoing global conflicts, including recent Russian strikes that killed 16 people in Ukraine. Dropsite News

High-profile firings within the Mossad show that none of the Israeli spy agency’s promises regarding the war with Iran have come to pass. This marks a crushing defeat entirely of the agency’s own making. The Intercept
A new documentary showcases what American doctors witnessed in Gaza, highlighting the extreme shortage of medical supplies and the reality of Israeli bombing. The physicians also discussed facing intense media bias and indifference upon returning home. The Intercept
Israeli settlers and soldiers are increasingly targeting Palestinians in Area B of the occupied West Bank. The ongoing siege of Palestinian families in Qusra is part of an escalating tactic to force them from their homes. Dropsite News
Recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 17 Palestinians. Dropsite News

A new analysis explores the growing legal risks that tech companies face when operating in or providing their services to conflict zones. Lawfare
An investigative piece details how Big Tech has successfully captured American schools, heavily influencing educational tools and student data. The New York Times
The Sosc Core is set to institute an outright AI ban and technology-free classrooms this fall. This reflects a major pushback against tech reliance in modern education. Chicago Maroon
Recent educational studies suggest that placing strict limits on technology yields significant benefits for students’ focus and well-being. Minot Daily News

Phill will be providing the DJ sets for the Boozie Brunch Pool Party in Nerja on August 30th, 2026. Villa del Mar, Nerja Camping
The Mojo Band is scheduled to play the ongoing Boozie Brunch Pool Party on September 6th, 2026. Villa del Mar, Nerja Camping
Skatz will be providing the music and entertainment for the pool party event on September 13th, 2026. Villa del Mar, Nerja Camping