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2 US Navy Jets Fly Like Drones Controlled By An EA-18G Growler
A pair of US Navy EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft. USN *Warzone/The Drive:* *Navy EA-18G Teamed With Two Other Growlers Flying Semi-Autonomously As Loyal Wingmen* Although the test is a promising step toward manned-unmanned air combat teaming, it is an echo of a much more promising past. Boeing has announced that it recently conducted an experiment together with the Navy in which an EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft oversaw two other EA-18Gs flying missions semi-autonomously. The test demonstrated technology that would allow the service's Growlers, as well as i... more »
Take A Step Back-- And Not Just In Iowa
Apparently, there's only one way to insure legitimate elections-- paper ballots. Yesterday, after an Iowa caucus that delegitimized itself technologically, *NY Times* reporter Kevin Roose seems to have come to the same conclusion. A lot of people have. He suggested that "Americans should vote by etching our preferred candidate’s name into a stone tablet with a hammer and chisel. Or maybe by dropping pebbles into a series of urns, as the ancient Greeks did. Or possibly just by voting the way we voted for much of the 20th century, on punch-card machines that spit out paper ballots t... more »
My Impressions On President Trump's State Of The Union Address
*WNU Editor:* Here are some of my impressions on President Trump's State of the Union address (*Read the full text of Donald Trump's 2020 State of the Union as he makes his case for re-election*) From the beginning to the end the speech touched all emotions. The speech was also partisan, delivered in a very partisan chamber. No surprises there. This year is an election year To begin. The President chose his wedge issues well, focusing on Democrat positions when it comes to immigration, free health care for illegals, abolishing private insurance, and late term abortions. President ... more »
Rare sea fog shrouds Perth coastline and Fremantle Port in a ghostly haze
A rare sea fog moves down Western Australia's south-west coast, prompting a warning for people on the water to take extra care.
Police arrest man, shut down Melbourne CBD intersection
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Police block off a busy Melbourne intersection, halt all city loop trains and warn people to stay away from the area after they arrest a man at the intersection of Williams and Flinders streets.
Is fish and plant-based protein the way to go? New study links meat and heart disease
You don't have to be a heavy meat-eater to face increased risks of heart disease or death, new research shows.
'Completely unacceptable': Two workers die on Canberra's construction sites in one month
WorkSafe ACT vows to crack down on the residential construction industry's "concerning" safety culture after a second worker died on a building site.
Mass Matildas' exodus leaves some players worried for W-League's future
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is not concerned about the increasing number of players turning their backs on the W-League, but others believe more needs to be done to foster a new generation of stars.
QC's son has jail term cut for bashing near MCG after AFL final
Sam Walker, who was one of three people convicted of bashing two men after an AFL game, has his six-month prison sentence reduced by two months.
The cute but venomous primate proving cats are not our friends
It looks like butter wouldn't melt in its mouth, but the slow loris shares a toxic weapon with the common cat, and it's helping scientists understand why some people are allergic to their pets.
Push for more Indigenous teachers in WA schools
A new generation of Aboriginal teachers is taking shape in classrooms once dominated by non-Indigenous staff.
Victorian councillor granted more paid leave despite corruption inquiry
City of Casey councillor Sam Aziz, who flew overseas late last year, continues to avoid giving public evidence to an anti-corruption inquiry investigating allegations a developer bribed him in exchange for favourable planning decisions.
Blaze Aid to 'bypass' council red tape to get on with bushfire recovery
A volunteer organisation with a hands-on approach to bushfire recovery is threatening to bypass "incompetent and inept" local governments so it can help replace destroyed farm fences and rein in loose livestock.
'It's important we don't catastrophise' coronavirus fallout, warns RBA boss
The Reserve Bank governor paints a bright picture of the Australian economy in 2020, although one that will be clouded by the uncertain costs of bushfires and coronavirus early this year.
US general holds talks in Iraq in bid to mend relations and shut down calls for troop withdrawal
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The top US commander for the Middle East slips quietly into Iraq for meetings with top Iraqi officials, as the Trump administration works to salvage relations with Baghdad and shut down the Government's push for an American troop withdrawal.
Australians among coronavirus patients being held on cruise ship in Japan
Two Australians are among 10 people who have tested positive to coronavirus on board the Diamond Princess, which is docked in the Japanese port of Yokohama.
Trump’s Claims in His State of Union Address
President Donald Trump’s portrayal of American renewal drew on falsehoods about American energy supremacy and the economy as well as distortions about his predecessor’s record.
DNC Completely Loses Public Trust In Its Primary Process On Very First Day
After a 2016 presidential primary race riddled with scandals, all of which worked against Bernie Sanders to the advantage of anointed establishment favorite Hillary Clinton, the 2020 Democratic presidential primary elections officially began with a massive scandal working against Bernie Sanders to the advantage of […]
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Tears Up President Trump Speech Transcript Following State of The Union…
In a clear sign of desperation; as President Trump approval numbers jump significantly while the impeachment effort fails; and seeming to accept that Democrat 2020 ambitions are evaporating in front of her eyes; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi tears … Continue reading →
Transcript of President Trump State of The Union Address…
[White House] – Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow citizens: Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you to share the incredible … Continue reading →
Trump ‘Plan’ Would Create a Fictitious Palestinian State Devoid of Rights Under International Law
Trump ‘Plan’ Would Create a Fictitious Palestinian State Devoid of Rights Under International Law by François Dubuisson, https://mondoweiss.net/ After being announced shortly after Donald Trump took office in 2017, the “Plan” (modestly called “the Vision”) supposed to put an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was made public on January 28th. It is therefore now possible …
Washington Democrats Push Mandatory LGBTQ-Focused Sex Ed for Kindergartners
Washington Democrats Push Mandatory LGBTQ-Focused Sex Ed for Kindergartners by DR. SUSAN BERRY, https://www.breitbart.com/ Parents in the state of Washington are fighting a Democrat bill that would mandate LGBTQ-focused sex ed for children, including kindergartners. Democrats in the State House are pushing House Bill 2184, a measure that would mandate “comprehensive sexual health education” by …
Convicted Pedophile RELEASED, “No Longer Deemed Threat” Because He Says He’s A WOMAN NOW!!!
Press For Truth This is a man and he’s a danger to society. Joseph Matthew Smith is a convicted pedophile who was found guilty of sexual crimes against children ranging from age 1 to 13. An individual like that should be behind bars but the Iowa Attorney General’s Office wants to see him set free because …
Shanghai Coronavirus Lockdown: Deserted Streets of a 24+ Million City
RT Chinese authorities have extended the country’s internal quarantine to include four additional cities comprising roughly 21 million people in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Travel restrictions have been placed on residents in Taizhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo and Wenzhou; allowing only one person per household to leave every two days to …
Top EU Diplomat: Trump Mideast Plan Unlikely to Succeed
Top EU Diplomat: Trump Mideast Plan Unlikely to Succeed by https://www.presstv.com/ The European Union’s foreign policy chief says he does not think that US President Donald Trump’s initiative for resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict stands the chance to succeed. – Josep Borrell made the remarks after meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman …
Gravitas: Japan Prepares Itself For Space War
Nations around the world preparing to attack the Lord Jesus Christ on His 2nd Coming! WION For years, experts have said that future wars will be fought in space. U.S., Russia, China & India have already bolstered their space forces. Now Japan has invested 50.6 Billion Yen on its ‘Space Domain Mission’. Details in this …
Irrefutable: The WuHan Coronavirus Was Engineered by Scientists in a Lab Using Well Documented Genetic Engineering Vectors that Leave Behind a “Fingerprint” ?
Irrefutable: The WuHan Coronavirus Was Engineered by Scientists in a Lab Using Well Documented Genetic Engineering Vectors that Leave Behind a “Fingerprint” ? by Mike Adams, https://www.naturalnews.com/Index.html (Natural News) Every virology lab in the world that has run a genomic analysis of the coronavirus now knows that the coronavirus was engineered by human scientists. …
Gary Stearman Talks To Tom Horn About “The Wormwood Prophecy”
Prophecy Watchers Tom Horn had a dream. In this exclusive and shocking interview, Tom reveals what he believes was a direct message from the Lord, predictably delivered at 2:00 AM, like many previous messages given to him in the past. Perhaps you’ve heard about the asteroid Apophis. According to NASA, it’s scheduled to enter our …
Is WuHan Coronavirus a Biowarfare Weapon as Professor Francis Boyle Believes?
Are there evidence that the WuHan Coronavirus is an ethnic specific bio-weapon targeting Asian Males? You decide (Emphasis mine): – Single-cell RNA expression profiling of ACE2, the putative receptor of Wuhan 2019-nCov by https://www.biorxiv.org/ …. Surprisingly, we found that this population of ACE2-expressing AT2 also highly expressed many other genes that positively regulating viral reproduction …
Liquidity Panic Returns: Term-Repo Most Oversubscribed Since Start Of Repo Crisis As Fed Injects $94.5BN
Liquidity Panic Returns: Term-Repo Most Oversubscribed Since Start Of Repo Crisis As Fed Injects $94.5BN by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Update: confirming that liquidity is indeed quite scarce to start the month of February, moments ago the Fed also conducted its overnight repo which saw a whopping $64.45BN in liquidity injected… – … and which together with the …
China Unveils Strategy to Avert Coronavirus Meltdown
RT America Rick Sanchez examines the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China and how the country is trying to tackle the problem. Then, “Boom Bust” host Christy Ai joins Rick Sanchez to weigh in on the economic impact of the massive and ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China and abroad. end
China’s Social Stability Is Under Threat: Xi
Bloomberg Markets and Finance Feb.04 — Chinese President Xi Jinping called on all officials to quickly work together to contain the coronavirus at a rare meeting of top leaders, saying the outcome would directly impact social stability in the country. Stephen Engle reports on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” end
Top US General On Ramped Up Gulf Presence: “We’re Preventing Iran From Starting A War”
Top US General On Ramped Up Gulf Presence: “We’re Preventing Iran From Starting A War” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The United States has been ramping up its force readiness in the Persian Gulf region following the killing of IRGC Gen. Qassem Soleimani and subsequent Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces stationed in Iraq in …
The Apartheid Deal of the Century
The Apartheid Deal of the Century by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The Trump “deal of the century” is nothing if not predictable. The product of a small group of Orthodox Jewish Americans willingly adopting the long-standing plans of the Israeli right, it merely reaffirms what Israeli policy has in fact done “on the ground” over the past 53 …
If Internal Combustion Engines Were Banned
You would have no choice but to use an electric vehicle on road trips. Recharging stations along the highway would have extremely long queues. Electricity demand would be massive. Green energy is much less available at night, when most people … Continue reading →
A Reminder About Boris Johnson
Boris is friends with Franny Armstrong, who made this sickening movie.
Norse Fimbul Winter Date 630 AD ?
The Norse people had a story about a Fimbul Winter lasting 3 years and it occurred to me that it might have occurred around 630AD. The following graph is Leona Libby’s Japanese Cedar Tree isotope data for hydrogen and oxygen, … Continue reading →
Donald Trump SOTU...
*speech of a lifetime!* *...We are Americans. We are the pioneers. We are the pathfinders. We settled the new world, we built the modern world, and we changed history forever by embracing the eternal truth that everyone is made equal by the hand of Almighty God.* *America is the place where anything can happen! America is the place where anyone can rise. And here, on this land, on this soil, on this continent, the most incredible dreams come true!* *This Nation is our canvas, and this country is our masterpiece. We look at tomorrow and see unlimited frontiers just waiting to be explor... more »
I Fight Cancer For a Living and I Have Good News: Cancer Deaths In America Are Declining
*Jonathan M. Gerber* *Security, * Doctors are getting better at prevention, detection, and treatment. The American Cancer Society recently reported a drop in the overall cancer death rate in the U.S., with an overall 29% decline in cancer deaths from 1991 to 2017. This resulted in 2.9 million fewer deaths over this span. This decline was mainly attributable to progress in the four most common cancers: lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer. This included a record decline of 2.2% in the last year of the report (2016-2017), led by a particularly steep recent drop in lung ca... more »
The B-21 Raider Will Be Everything (And Hell for China and Russia)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* The aircraft appears similar in size to the B-2 Spirit, almost certainly making it a four-engine bomber. *Key point:* In the nuclear mission, the Air Force will arm the B-21 with the Long-Range Stand-Off (LRSO) missile, the next-generation stealthy nuclear cruise missile. On October 27, 2015, nearly thirty-four years to the day after Northrop Grumman was awarded the contract to develop the first stealth bomber, the U.S. Air Force awarded Northrop a contract for a new bomber: the B-21 Raider. While many of the details of the Raider are shrouded ... more »
Can Congress Just Throw Out the Census Results?
*Walter Reynolds Farley* *History, * They've done it before. The 2020 Census hasn’t even started – but it has already kicked off spirited fights. A Supreme Court case, decided last year, blocked a Trump administration proposal to ask every respondent if they were a citizen. Meanwhile, there are three pending federal court suits in which plaintiffs for civil rights groups and one city claim that the administration has not done sufficient planning or provided enough funding for Census 2020. Census 2020 is far from the first census to set off bitter political fights. One hundred y... more »
Question: Why Doesn't Japan Have Aircraft Carriers?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* [image: A man looks at a model of Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jet during Japan Aerospace 2016 air show in Tokyo, Japan, october 12, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon] It's one small reason... *The Point:* History and many other issues are the reason why. Byt that could change--and soon. What will Asia think? Japan has decided to refit its Izumo-class light carriers to operate the F-35B stealth fighter. So modified, the Izumos will carry about a dozen F-35Bs each, giving the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force a small but significant aviation comb... more »
Winter storm warnings for 10 states
Including large parts of Texas. 4 Feb 2020 – Winter storm warnings for New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The areas marked in red have winter storm warnings in effect. https://www.weather.gov/ The post Winter storm warnings for 10 states appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Snowing in Lubbock, Texas right now
Temperature to drop to 19 F (-7.2 C) overnight. Tonight Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Wednesday Snow likely, mainly before noon. High near 31 F (-.5 C). Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?x=152&y=194&site=lub&zmx=&zmy=&map_x=152&map_y=194#.XjohNSN7l_A The post Snowing in Lubbock, Texas right now appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Trump’s approval rating rises to 49%.
His highest Gallup poll since he took office in 2017. According to Gallup, half of registered voters say he deserves to be re-elected. Meanwhile, Rasmussen Reports today places him at 48%. Not too shabby for someone in the midst of impeachment proceedings. I’d like to think that some of that approval comes from his unwillingness ... Read more Trump’s approval rating rises to 49%. The post Trump’s approval rating rises to 49%. appeared first on Ice Age Now .
Possible snow and sleet in North Texas
A strong cold front is moving through North Texas bringing winter temperatures. As it looks now, wintry weather chances are highest for western and northwestern North Texas. The Dallas-Fort Worth area could see a transition to a wintry mix by Wednesday morning as well. https://www.wfaa.com/article/weather/winter-weather-possible-dallas-fort-worth-area/287-fe04053e-653f-464d-a36a-04e9e04a324b The post Possible snow and sleet in North Texas appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Watch As Smugglers Try To Breach Border And Get Stopped By Mexican Marines
Proving Trump’s Policies Are Working – And Mexicans are Paying For It! From the Gateway Pundit: Excerpts: We Build The Wall Inc.’s surveillance cameras have captured video footage of two migrants attempting to illegally cross the southern border earlier this week but were pushed back by a Mexican Marine. The attempted illegal crossing took place at a checkpoint in Sunland Park, New Mexico within a mile of where We Build the Wall, a crowdfunded nonprofit, built a three-quarter mile-long security barrier on private land. Black-clad migrants in face masks can be seen in the footage has... more »
Virginia Senate Blocks Another Gun Bill Pushed By Democrats
From the Gateway Pundit: Excerpts: Democrats took control of both legislative chambers in 2019, and also hold the governorship, so they decided to try to push through a slew of gun control bills. So far that hasn’t worked out so well in a mostly rural state that has long supported gun rights. Virginia lawmakers on Monday rejected another gun control bill that was proposed by Democrat Gov. Ralph Northam. The Senate Judiciary Committee rejected Northam’s bill that would make it a felony to “recklessly leave a loaded, unsecured firearm” in a way that endangers a minor. But two Democrat... more »
REMINDER: Elizabeth Warren Transferred Oil And Gas Royalties
To Children To Maintain Her Green Energy Cred From the Dailywire: Liawatha (NO offense to Hiawatha) is at it again. Selling her royalties to her kids. Excerpts: As Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-MA) profile was rising, she transferred her royalties earned from oil and gas to her children. The Wall Street Journal editorial board used its latest editorial to remind readers that in 2011, Warren’s husband, Bruce Mann, sold his interest in “all of the oil, gas, and other minerals” throughout properties in Latimer and Pittsburg County in their home state of Oklahoma. The person who purchased ... more »
President Trump State of The Union Address – 9:00pm ET Livestream…
President Trump will deliver his third State of the Union address tonight to a joint session of Congress. The anticipated start time is 9:00pm Eastern. Livestream links below: Fox News Livestream – Fox Business Livestream – Alternate Livestream . .
Syrian Army gives jihadists last chance to lay down arms in Idlib
The General Staff of the Syrian army said it gives one last chance to the militants operating in the province of Idlib to lay down their arms, Ikhbariya news agency reported on Tuesday citing a military source, adding that the Syrian Army was ready to repel any Turkish aggression in the province. “Our armed forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-02-03
This is a summary of 16 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hmeimim, Russia, Syria, Idlib, US, Turkey, Iran, Erdogan, Aleppo, Israel, Palestine. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Iran, Turkey, Middleeast, Palestine Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Breaking: […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Pre-philosophical Achievements Of Humankind
The philosophers believe that they are indispensable, but their work is not of critical importance—by “critical importance” I mean the feature of being absolutely necessary for survival. We can live without the theoretical understanding of the world. An advanced civilization will not be possible without philosophy, because the organization of such civilizations requires the common knowledge of religion, morality, and politics. However, we don’t need philosophy to develop primitive settlements held together by acquired skills like: communicating with symbolic language; hunting and fo... more »
Iran Sentences Alleged CIA Spy To Death
Iranian judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili confirmed today that an Iranian man had been sentenced to death by the Republic's top court for allegedly spying for the CIA *DW:* *Iran sentences alleged CIA spy to death* A spokesman for Iran's judiciary has said one man was to be executed as a US spy. Two other suspects were given jail sentences. Iran said on Tuesday that its top court had confirmed a death sentence for an Iranian man accused of spying for US intelligence. Amir Rahimpour was found guilty of passing along information about Iran's nuclear program to the CIA. Judi... more »
Cholesterol Lowering Statin Drugs Trigger Brain Changes With Devastating Effects
Data from the CDC in 2017 show heart disease causes one death every 37 seconds in America and that it is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It created a financial burden of $219 billion in 2014 and 2015. Every 40 seconds someone has a heart attack. Those at higher risk are smokers and those who have high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and/or diabetes. Since researchers believed cholesterol levels contribute greatly to heart disease, pharmaceutical companies focused on developing a drug that might be marketed to millions when they first began searching for a “cure” to wh... more »
James Carville: Iowa Democrat Turnout Was Terrible and What Happened to The Polling?…
Democrat political strategist James Carville appears on MSNBC and plays the roll of Toto pulling back the curtain on a false media-constructed narrative. Carville notes this was supposed to be a year of hyped democrat voter enthusiasm, but it just … Continue reading →
Pretending Not to Know – Media Wonder: What The Heck Happened to Joe Biden?
Last week, after the Senate impeachment trial outcome became likely, we surmised that Joe Biden’s candidacy would plummet fast. The reason was simple, Biden was only propped up to create the Trump opponent narrative. There really was no underlying support … Continue reading →
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 4, 2020
*Ruairi Casey, Al Jazeera*:* How does coronavirus spread and how can you protect yourself?* The 2019-nCoV coronavirus spreads from person to person in close proximity, similar to other respiratory illnesses. More than 20,000 people worldwide have been infected by the new coronavirus, which continues to spread to more countries since it was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in early December. At least 425 people have died so far in mainland China, one more in Hong Kong and one in the Philippines. Almost all the fatalities in China have been in Hubei province, of which Wu... more »
Scary Facts: Carbon Monoxide Traumatizes Thousands Every Year
*Julie Connolly* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] There is no antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning, nor is there any treatment for injury caused by exposure. Carbon monoxide is an undetectable yet lethal gas, often produced by incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels, such as coal, gas and wood. It kills about 60 people a year in the UK, according to the NHS. Although statistics on unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide are hard to come by, about 4,000 people are thought to attend A&E each year as a result of exposure to the gas. The true figure is probably much h... more »
If Congress Wants To Ban Elon Musk's Flamethrower, It Should Be Prepared To Get Burned
*Jared Keller* *Politics, Americas* Bans often bring unintended consequences. *Key Point:* If passed, the legislation would effectively stick flamethrowers into the U.S. criminal code of the federal government. Ever since billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk unveiled his slick new commercial flamethrower for the low, low price of $500, Americans have been scrambling to stake their claim to the incendiary gadget. By Feb. 1, Musk’s Boring Company announced it had sold a whopping 20,000 flamethrowers. “When the zombie apocalypse happens, you’ll be glad you bought a flamethrower,” Musk... more »
You're So Dead: The Marines and Army Now Have Anti-Ship Missiles
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2013%3Anewsml_GM1E9271DOM01&share=true] Surprise, surprise. *Key point:* Washington wants to ensure it can sink enemy warships even when its own Navy is unable to fight back. That means having mobile land units armed with anti-ship weapons. U.S. Army soldiers and U.S. Marines need to become ship-killers, one Marine Corps lieutenant argued. With the Chinese and Russian fleets fielding more and better ships and missiles and the U.S. Navy struggling to grow its own fleet, it’s time f... more »
Why The Russian Cabinet's Resignation Was Good News For Vladimir Putin
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Security, Eurasia* Putin has new options. *Key point:* If we take Putin at his word, that he does not plan to be president again, but... Russian president Vladimir Putin dropped a bombshell on Wednesday during his 2020 state of the union address to legislators. He announced a raft of constitutional amendments that, if enacted, would transform the Russian political system. In response, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev offered the resignation of the country’s entire Cabinet so that Putin could form a new government to oversee the changes. Putin did not invite t... more »
The Navy Wants Sub-Hunting Underwater Drones to Deter China
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Very advanced. *Key point: *Robot subs could be sent to seek and destroy other subs. The advantage is that they are cheaper to make and can supplement the existing, manned Navy. Should an enemy submarine surface well beyond undersea or surface drone detection range and send intelligence to attack platforms - US Navy platforms could be vulnerable in some instances. Fortified by targeting data from well beyond the horizon, enemy subs, planes and ships might, in this case, be well-positioned for a coordinated strike. However, should an interwoven... more »
Drunk and drugged driver jailed for killing Socceroo's young sister in crash
A driver who had drugs and alcohol in his system when he caused the death of teenager Bor Mabil in a high-speed crash in Adelaide's north will spend at least two years behind bars.
World's largest fish spotted off Fraser Island in 'unusual' encounter
Whale shark experts say sightings are becoming more frequent on Australia's east coast, as one boatie can confirm after being bumped by one off Fraser Island.
Ten passengers test positive to coronavirus on cruise ship in Japan
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Ten people on board a cruise ship docked in the Japanese port of Yokohama test positive for coronavirus, a figure that could rise as medical screening of passengers and crew continues.
NSW minister takes swipe at State Government's bushfire inquiry
The NSW Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, says she does not believe the recently-announced inquiry into the bushfire crisis should be held behind closed doors.
Spiderman suit used in undercover sting against William Tyrrell person of interest
Police planted a Spiderman suit on a walking track and hid in bushes to see if Paul Savage — a suspect in William Tyrrell's disappearance — took it, a court hears.
The real winners of the Iowa caucuses? The billionaire candidates who weren't even there
If you want to look utterly incompetent, infuriate your base, inflame tensions amongst your leading candidates and hand your real opponent a massive win, there's an app for that, writes David Lipson.
Man charged with murder over body found on footpath in Adelaide's north
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A 29-year-old Adelaide man is charged with killing another man who was found by a passer-by on a footpath with puncture wound to his chest.
US says its new submarine-launched nuclear weapon 'strengthens deterrence'
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The US Defence Department says its new low-yield nuclear weapons will allow it to "decisively respond to any threat scenario" from countries like Russia.
'It is our duty': Prime Minister announces national commissioner for defence and veteran suicides
After years of campaigning by bereaved families, a permanent national commissioner will look at ways to curb the suicide rate among current and former Defence Force personnel.
Fear hangs over Christmas Island as remote outpost earns a new notoriety
It was previously know for its detention centre, now Christmas Island is making headlines as a coronavirus quarantine zone after Australians flown out of Wuhan were sent to the island.
Flash flooding possible in NSW as weather bureau predicts 200mm of rain in some areas
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The Bureau of Meteorology predicts plenty of rain for NSW this week, with some drought-affected western areas and bushfire grounds expected to be soaked so much there is the potential for flash flooding.
Adam Bandt's biggest challenge as Greens leader might not be delivering on climate policy
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Can Adam Bandt deliver the Greens a strategic reset after 10 years in the electoral wilderness? asks Josh Holloway.
Live: Donald Trump finished his State of the Union speech. Then Nancy Pelosi literally tore it up
President Donald Trump didn't shake Nancy Pelosi's hand to start his State of the Union address. As he finished, she tore a copy of his speech in half. Follow live.
Body of missing fisherman discovered off SA coast
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The body of one of two missing fishermen is discovered by rescuers off South Australia's south-east coast as the search continues for the other missing man.
World News Briefs -- February 4, 2020
*CNN:* *This is where Wuhan coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide* The Wuhan coronavirus has spread throughout the world since the first cases were detected in central China in December. At least 427 people have died and more than 20,600 people have been infected, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. China's National Health Commission has confirmed the virus can be transmitted from person to person through "droplet transmission" -- where a virus is passed on due to an infected person sneezing... more »
UT Austin, Dell Foundation Aim to Close Pell Grant Completion Gap
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation are partnering in an ambitious plan to narrow the completion gap for Pell-eligible students at the Texas institution's flagship campus.
S. David Wu Named First Asian American President in CUNY System
The City University of New York on Monday named Dr. S. David Wu the president of its Baruch College. Wu, who will assume office on July 1, will be the first Asian American leader of a CUNY college.
Michigan State University Apologizes for Racially Insensitive Display
Michigan State University has apologized for a display featured at a gift shop in the Wharton Center for Performing Arts that caused offense due to racial insensitivity, according to Essence. Essence cited a WILX report which noted that the display “showed historical, notable Black figures hanging from a rack that resembled a tree,” supposedly in […]
Politics is being diluted in Japan based on endless hereditary politics
Politics is being diluted in Japan based on endless hereditary politics Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Apathy towards the political system in Japan isn’t something new but in some recent elections just below 50 percent didn’t bother to vote – or, slightly over 50 percent did. Thus, the usual dominance of […]
Propagandizing Syrians - Force-Feeding Washington's Agenda in the Middle East
With the pro-Assad forces (in red) controlling the vast majority of Syria as shown on this map: ...and with roughly 500 United States forces being relegated to the Kurdish-controlled northeast frontier/border region with Iraq (in yellow on the preceding map) as shown on this map: ...to "keep the oil" as quoted here with thanks to Donald Trump: "*But we’re keeping the oil — remember that. I’ve always said that: “Keep the oil.” We want to keep the oil. Forty-five million dollars a month? Keep the oil. (Applause.) We’ve secured the oil.*" ...you might almost think that Washing... more »
No Soup For You, Tater!
*WH Excludes CNN From Traditional Luncheon* * Before State of the Union* CNN's media hall monitor Brian Stelter announced today that he's shocked, SHOCKED that his network appeared to have been left off the guest list of the traditional White House pre-State of the Union luncheon. The luncheon is an intimate off-the-record confab in which the president usually gives an insight into what he'll talk about in his annual congressional address. Like presidents before him, DJT typically invites anchors from all the major networks to dine with him at the White House. The lunch conversatio... more »
The Centrists And The Republican Wing Of The Democratic Party Keep Losing Elections-- Maybe They Should Take A Rest And Let The Democratic Wing Of The Democratic Party Decide
*He Can Do It by Nancy Ohanian* After Bernie's big win in Iowa, the greed-driven and power-mad Democratic Party Establishment is in panic mode. They will do *anything* to stop him. I expect it to get really ugly really fast-- especially if the new Emerson poll of likely New Hampshire primary voters turns out to be predictive. With Elizabeth, Mayo Pete and Status Quo Joe all battling it out for second place, Bernie has more than double the support of any of them. This represents a shift from the previous Emerson College poll of New Hampshire, as Sanders has increased his lead over... more »
American Airlines Halts Hong Kong Flights, United to Follow
American Airlines said it has temporarily suspended flights to Hong Kong due to weak demand, and United Airlines will do the same.
Macy’s to Close 125 Stores, Shed 2,000 Corporate Jobs
Macy's said it is closing 125 of its least productive stores and cutting 2,000 corporate jobs as the struggling department store tries to reinvent itself in the age of online shopping.
Did the ‘Obamacare’ Website Cost $5 Billion?
U.S. President Donald Trump resurfaced a stale myth in the lead-up to the 2020 election.
Online Conspiracy Theories Flourish after Iowa Caucus Fiasco
The Iowa Caucus could not have gone better for online troublemakers who have spent years propagating false or misleading conspiracy theories on the internet that the U.S. election is rigged or vulnerable to tampering.
Record Snowfall in Salt Lake City
Shatters previous record set in 1936. More than 300 flights were delayed and roughly 13 canceled at Salt Lake City airport after a yesterday’s winter storm rolled through Utah. The 8.6 inches of snow that fell at the airport shattered the old record of seven inches set in 1936, according to the National Weather Service. ... Read more Record Snowfall in Salt Lake City The post Record Snowfall in Salt Lake City appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Winter storm warning for Midland, Texas
Up to 9 inches of new snow accumulation possible. This Afternoon A chance of rain showers and sleet. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Northeast ... Read more Winter storm warning for Midland, Texas The post Winter storm warning for Midland, Texas appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 4, 2020
An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine Nebraska off the coast of California on March 26, 2018. Highly trained sailors who routinely perform important missions under stress are perfect candidates for national laboratories, this op-ed author says. (Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Navy) *Defense News*: *Trump’s new nuclear weapon has been deployed* WASHINGTON — A new nuclear warhead requested, designed and produced under the Trump administration, has been deployed aboard a nuclear submarine, the Pentagon confir... more »
Houston Chronicle: Hilton, Wyndham and Choice Hotels Sued for Promoting Sex Trafficking
Three victims of sex trafficking have sued three major hotel chains – Hilton, Wyndham, and Choice Hotels – in parallel lawsuits, maintaining that the companies exercised gross negligence about on-site prostitution at Houston branches despite corporate policies that promote social responsibility. Filed in December, the lawsuits contend that Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Choice Hotels International, […] The post Houston Chronicle: Hilton, Wyndham and Choice Hotels Sued for Promoting Sex Trafficking appeared first on Health Nut News.
The Medical Cannabis Ad CBS Rejected for the Super Bowl
CBS rejected this incredibly moving ad for the Super Bowl. The ad, which profiles 3 people who say medical marijuana completely changed their lives, was produced by a marijuana and cannabis investment firm called Acreage Holdings. The company was willing to pay $5 million for the spot, but CBS turned it down. (This is hard […] The post The Medical Cannabis Ad CBS Rejected for the Super Bowl appeared first on Health Nut News.
Feb. 03: "We've won the war, now we've got to win the peace."
News media of most countries have always described enemy nations as evil and their own side as good. In the days of British Empire That was - or should have been obvious in the days when the British were killing hundreds of millions and enslaving hundreds of millions, Britain itself (in the British press) was always hailed as glorious. And all of the conquered people of India, China, etc. were treacherous. The same press treatment has been common in American and Canadian news media. When Americans were slaughtering indigenous peoples, men, women, and children, and stealing their lan... more »
Second Monarch Butterfly Activist Found Dead in Mexico
The Monarch butterfly population has taken a beating in recent years, with massive losses reported in many areas but especially along the California coast heading down into Mexico. The butterflies typically migrate along the west coast down through the Golden State and cross the border into Mexico, as they search for food and a suitable climate. But the environment in these areas has not been kind to monarchs, culminating in a sobering 2018 announcement that only 28,000 monarch butterflies were found in California coastal groves in fall 2018, which constituted a 99 percent decli... more »
State Of The Union AddresseS by Trump
RSBN Live Coverage of the Trump State Of The Union, including replay of the first two as warm up. Continue reading →
Engineered Bioweapons and Coronavirus – Another Conspiracy Theory Quickly Becoming Conspiracy Fact
*Buck Rogers* - The evidence supporting the conspiracy theorist view of the Coronavirus is becoming very difficult to ignore, deny or dismiss.
“If There’s a Recession, Don’t Worry”
*“If There’s a Recession, Don’t Worry”* by Brian Maher “Pride goeth before destruction,” warns the Book of Proverbs... “and a haughty spirit before a fall.” The Federal Reserve might keep this biblical reproach close by… For as one Federal Reserve magnifico boasted recently — pridefully and haughtily: “If there’s a recession, don’t worry.” Don’t worry, that is, because “the Fed is very powerful.” This information we gathered through our vast web of spies… *Dispatch From a Banking Conference in Puerto Rico:* The Federal Reserve hosted a recent banking conference on the Caribbean isl... more »
Dispensaries advance in New Jersey medical cannabis licensing process
Three medical marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey moved closer to opening their doors. Regulators awarded permits to grow medical marijuana to three more companies, the state health department said Tuesday: Columbia Care NJ. MPX NJ. Verano. The cultivation licensing round advances a process that began more than a year ago in an effort to stimulate the state’s MMJ […] Dispensaries advance in New Jersey medical cannabis licensing process is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Perfect Club Engineering – Iowa Democrats Release Partial Results – Buttigieg Lead, Bernie Screwed, Biden Covered…
A key point of reference is ABC reporter Kendall Karson revealing the DNC came in and took over the tabulations of the Iowa Caucus result prior to this release. “One Democratic official I spoke to is being told that the … Continue reading →
THE STATE OF THE DIS-UNIONAn impeached president who was on...
Robert Reich - 5 hours ago
*THE STATE OF THE DIS-UNION* An impeached president who was on trial and is up for re-election will be delivering a state of the union address to the most divided union in living memory. He will be giving his address to both his jurors and prosecutors, and most importantly, to the voters that will decide his fate in November. It’s not unprecedented for an impeached president to give a state of the union address. Bill Clinton delivered his State of the Union in 1999 while in the middle of his Senate trial. But that’s where the similarities end. Clinton was not up for re-election wh... more »
I SURE HOPE THIS OPERATION CHAOS WORKS AS WELL AS THE ORIGINAL ONE
Omigod, we're doomed! *Upstate GOP leaders plotting to meddle in SC Democratic primary by boosting Bernie Sanders* A group of prominent Upstate Republicans are preparing to launch a wide-scale effort this week to encourage GOP voters across South Carolina to vote for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Feb. 29 Democratic primary.... Greenville GOP chairman Nate Leupp, Spartanburg GOP chairman Curtis Smith, Anderson GOP chairwoman Cheryl Cuthrell and the leaders of multiple Tea Party activist groups in the Upstate are behind the effort to undermine the Democratic race, with other offici... more »
Coconut Oil’s History in Destroying Viruses, Including Coronaviruses
People living in the Philippines, a country of islands not very far off the coast of China, remember all too well the last time a deadly coronavirus epidemic broke out in China. It was 2003 when the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) coronavirus broke out in China. It infected over 7000 people in China with over 600 recorded deaths. Even with its close proximity to China and large Chinese population in the Philippine nation of about 80 million people, only 14 cases of SARS was reported with two recorded deaths. Canada, many thousands of miles away, had far more cases and more... more »
Israel Is So Confident In Its F-35s That They May Be Flying Over Iran
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* A risky power play. *Key point: *Israel's enemies are unprepared to fight Jerusalem's F-35s. Israel’s F-35 stealth fighters are positively supernatural: here, there and everywhere. In 2018, the Israeli Air Force claimed its new F-35s had attacked Iranian targets in Syria. Also in 2018, Arab press made dubious claims that IAF F-35s had flown over Iran. Now comes reports that Israeli F-35s have attacked Iranian targets in Iraq, according to Arab media. Western diplomatic sources allegedly the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that on Ju... more »
Missile Mayhem: China Has Given Its J-20 Stealth Fighter a New Long-Range Weapon
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC18660A96B0&share=true] How good is it? *Key point:* Beijing wants its military to be able to compete with Washington's. In order to accomplish this, China has built a new long-range missile for its J-20. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force made waves at the 2018 Zhuhai Airshow with the latest showing of their flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-20. As is common with airshow coverage, large swaths of the ensuing commentary focused on the ... more »
Why China's Mighty and Growing Navy Is Not Something to Laugh About
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC19BCE38300&share=true] No joke. *Key point:* Hubris harms America's ability to see its rivals clearly. Washington must take Beijing seriously and adapt its own military as necessary. Admirals say the darnedest things. Over at the U.S. Naval Institute’s *Proceedings *magazine, retired U.S. Pacific Command Intelligence Chief Capt. Jim Fanell takes PACOM kahunas, past and present, to task for disparaging China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Respect for prospec... more »
Interview With Eoin Higgins: The Aftermath Of 2020 Iowa Caucus
Shadowproof Editor Kevin Gosztola is joined by Common Dreams Senior Editor Eoin Higgins to discuss the fall-out from the 2020 Iowa Caucus. The post Interview With Eoin Higgins: The Aftermath Of 2020 Iowa Caucus appeared first on Shadowproof.
Reporter Notes: Exposing Corruption Within The DNC
Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola reflects on his reporting on DNC corruption in the hours leading up to the 2020 Iowa caucus disaster. The post Reporter Notes: Exposing Corruption Within The DNC appeared first on Shadowproof.
"China, Interrupted"
*"China, Interrupted"* by David Stockman It is not certain that everything is uncertain. – Blaise Pascal, "Pensées" (1669) "In the concluding paragraphs of his most recent missive on the situation in China, Chris Scott notes that “this crisis will mean Beijing has to keep the stimulus coming.” Indeed, the coronavirus had the Peoples Bank of China injecting 1.2 trillion yuan – or $173.81 billion – into money markets on Tuesday via reverse bond repurchase agreements. Reuters also notes that the PBoC “unexpectedly cut the interest rate on those short-term funding facilities by 10 basi... more »
Not So Super Tuesday
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari.) *O*K, I'm going to deviate from the norm and start this piece by announcing that 538, based on the unreleased data they've seen, announced Bernie Sanders won last night's Iowa Caucus. The two New England senators in the race, Sanders and Warren, finished 1-2, getting 22 and 18% of the votes, respectively. Joe Biden finished a disappointing fourth (It's worth noting that, even though Iowa is about 97% white and hardly represents the much more diverse national electorate, not one candidate of either party who's finished out of th... more »
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