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Argument, Attack or Antecedent: Shooting of Intellectually Disabled Man and his Parents in Costco
Photo source Rick Shureih A sad event on Father's Day. The cousin of a man shot and killed by an off-duty police officer in a California Costco says his relative was nonverbal and couldn't have started the argument that allegedly... more »
U.N. Officials: U.S. Planning a ‘Tactical Assault’ in Iran
U.N. Officials: U.S. Planning a ‘Tactical Assault’ in Iran by SHLOMO SHAMIR/MAARIV ONLINE, https://www.jpost.com/ The military action under consideration would be an aerial bombardment of an Iranian facility linked to its nuclear program, the officials further claimed. – Is the US going to attack Iran soon? Diplomatic sources at the UN headquarters in New York …
The State Department’s War On Americans Against War On Iran
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live on Jun 12, 2019 In an unfolding scandal you won’t much hear about in the mainstream media, the US State Department has been caught funding NGOs that are attacking Americans who express opposition to the neocon policy of confrontation with Iran. This is beyond just propaganda and into the realm of actual …
US Envoy Hints Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan Could be Delayed
US Envoy Hints Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan Could be Delayed by https://www.aljazeera.com/ Middle East envoy said Trump administration’s much-awaited peace plan might be delayed until early November. – US President Donald Trump‘s Middle East envoy has hinted at a further delay until early November to the unveiling of a White House peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I …
Trump Not in Control of Iran Policy, Should Perhaps Fire Bolton – EU Foreign Policy Chief’s Adviser
Trump Not in Control of Iran Policy, Should Perhaps Fire Bolton – EU Foreign Policy Chief’s Adviser by https://www.rt.com/ US President Donald Trump does not appear to be in control of his own administration’s Iran policy and he should fire national security adviser John Bolton, special adviser to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini told …
US to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to Middle East – Pentagon
US to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to Middle East – Pentagon by https://www.rt.com/ The acting Pentagon chief has green-lighted the deployment of 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East, citing “reliable, credible” intelligence on recent attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf that Washington blames on Iran. – In a statement Monday, Acting US Defense …
US Using Attacks on Oil Tankers to Trigger War in Mideast
Press TV Published on Jun 17, 2019 The administration of US President Donald Trump is using the attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman last week to trigger a conflict in the region, an American analyst says. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and “other officials are continuing their accusations against Tehran …
US Tanker Story Evades Rational Reasoning: Analyst
Press TV Published on Jun 17, 2019 The United States’ assertion that Iran was behind blasts on board two tankers in the Sea of Oman evades rational reasoning, says an American political analyst. Speaking to Press TV from Virginia on Sunday, Keith Preston said, “The story that the United States is spinning about the attack …
Ex-IMF Director: Is Italy Headed for ANOTHER Economic Crisis?!
goingundergroundRT Published on Jun 17, 2019 We speak to former head of the IMF and former Caretaker Prime Minister of Italy Carlo Cottarelli on the percieved future Italian budget deficit and confidence crisis, Euroscepticism and populism as well as possible solutions to Italy’s ongoing economic woes. end
550 Palestinians to be Homeless After Israel Demolishes Entire Jerusalem Neighbourhood
550 Palestinians to be Homeless After Israel Demolishes Entire Jerusalem Neighbourhood by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Israeli authorities are pressing ahead with plans to demolish an entire Palestinian neighbourhood in occupied East Jerusalem, human rights NGO B’Tselem reported, which will leave 550 homeless. – Wadi Yasul, located between the neighbourhoods of Abu Tur and Silwan, is home to …
China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Comes to the EU…Leaving the US Worried
goingundergroundRT Published on Jun 17, 2019 Afshin Rattansi goes over Italy signing up to China’s Belt and Road, leaving Washington DC worried that the EU is leaving the US’ orbit end
Will A False Flag Iran War Cause A Financial Crisis?
Will A False Flag Iran War Cause A Financial Crisis? by JOHN RUBINO, https://www.dollarcollapse.com/ Just a couple of weeks ago the financial world’s biggest worry was the plunging price of oil. Supply was up, stockpiles were building and speculation was pointing towards $40 a barrel, a price at which the fracking/shale oil “miracle” would evaporate. …
Seven Reasons To Be Highly Skeptical Of The Gulf Of Oman Incident
Seven Reasons To Be Highly Skeptical Of The Gulf Of Oman Incident by Caitlin Johnstone, https://medium.com/@caityjohnstone In a move that surprised exactly zero people, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wasted no time scrambling to blame Iran for damage done to two sea vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, citing exactly zero evidence. – “This …
EU Leaders Reject US View of Oil Tanker Incident – Galloway
RT America Published on Jun 17, 2019 As the race to replace Prime Minister Theresa May over in the UK heats up, most of the Conservative Party frontrunners agree on the need for a close US-UK alliance, especially in light of the growing risk of war with Iran. May’s potential successors were quick to back …
Joining the Chorus: Saudi Arabia, Israel Supports US in Accusing Iran
RT Published on Jun 17, 2019 US repeats its threat of ‘all options are on the table’ for Iran – including military action over Tehran’s alleged attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman – And it seems America’s closest allies in the region are all on the same page. STORY: https://on.rt.com/9whq end
Iran to Break Uranium Stockpile Limit Set by 2015 Nuclear Deal
RT Published on Jun 17, 2019 Tehran will increase uranium production beyond the limits set by the 2015 nuclear deal by June 27, a spokesperson for the nation’s atomic energy agency, Behrouz Kamalvandi, said on Monday. Iran has “already increased” uranium production at a nuclear research site in Natanz in the central Isfahan province, Kamalvandi …
Top Secret (Sort Of): The Story of How the Navy Makes Stealth Destroyers Stealth
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo - http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=77322, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29286004] What we can tell you. *Smith explained the rationale for the “split-delivery” acquisition of the three ships, which follow a path from commissioning, through a transport to a home port of San Diego for further combat preparation. While there are some differences between the three ships, such as the use of a steel deckhouse for the Johnson, the developmental trajectory for all three ships h... more »
Russia's 1st 5th Generation Stealth Fighter: Meet the Secret MiG 1.44
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * A stealth tragedy Over the prior decade, Russia’s foray into fifth-generation jet fighter development has become synonymous with the upcoming Su-57. But the Su-57 was only Russia’s second attempt at developing a fifth-generation aircraft, preceded by several decades with an altogether different project. This is the story of the ill-fated MiG 1.44. In 1979, Soviet high command determined that a new generation of fighter aircraft was needed to ensure the competitiveness of the Soviet Air Force (VVS) into the 1990’s and beyond. The timing could not ha... more »
Trump Throws Some WTC911 Bones to Distract US from Oman Gulf False Flag Failure
As we already know by now, Donald Trump suffered significant losses worldwide when his duly-approved false flag against Iran did not gain any traction, as the victims, the Norwegian-owned ‘Front Altair’ and the Japanese-owned ‘Kokuka Courageous in this case, didn’t buy the White House narrative. He must recover from the fallout all too quickly to … Continue reading Trump Throws Some WTC911 Bones to Distract US from Oman Gulf False Flag Failure →
The World’s First Heartless Human, Living Without A Pulse.
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/the-worlds-first-heartless-human-living-without-a-pulse.38463/
Huge, energetic outbursts can erupt from stars like our sun
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/massive-superflares-have-been-seen-erupting-stars-sun
The ABCs of #5G NR standards
https://electronicsforu.com/5g-nr-standards?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=keysight&utm_term=download
Climate change: Greenland lost 2 billion tons of ice this week, which is very unusual.
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/06/14/us/greenland-sudden-ice-melt-wxc/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F
Report: People Eat, Drink, And Inhale Teaspoon Of #Microplastics Every Week
https://www.intelligentliving.co/eat-drink-inhale-microplastics/
Cheap, dangerous oil: Indian FDA warning over adulterated products amid FSSAI rule change
https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/17/Cheap-dangerous-oil-Indian-FDA-warning-over-adulterated-products-amid-FSSAI-rule-change
Fossilized Cannabis Reveals The Plant is 27.8 Million Years Old.
https://www.rxleaf.com/fossilized-cannabis-original-land-race-evolution/?fbclid=IwAR1YhwUtJB9g-p7ooZH7kFQxJakUXYJ8I3NhckoaU3950yVzOvEr2tLK8nc
Netherlands passes law making everyone an organ donor by default.
https://canoe.com/health/netherlands-passes-law-making-everyone-an-organ-donor-by-default
1 Tbsp of ACV for 60 Days can Eliminate These Common Health Problems
https://realfarmacy.com/apple-cider-vinegar-life/
This is What 2 Cups of Coffee Per Day Can Do to Your Liver
https://www.thehealthyarchive.com/2019/02/this-is-what-2-cups-of-coffee-per-day.html?m=1
Federal Deputy David Miranda, Greenwald’s Husband, Reports Death Threats to Police
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Married to journalist Glenn Greenwald, founder of The Intercept Brasil website, Federal Deputy David Miranda of the PSOL party submitted accusations of death threats to the Federal Police. He lodged a criminal complaint with the Federal Police on March 13th, for having been threatened on social networks […] The post Federal Deputy David Miranda, Greenwald’s Husband, Reports Death Threats to Police appeared first on The Rio Times.
Video Shows Police Brutally Assaulting a Couple of Wagon Drivers in São Paulo
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A video broadcast on social networks shows a couple of wagon drivers being assaulted by two policemen on Tripoli Street, in Vila Leopoldina, West Zone of São Paulo. The State Police announced through their press office, that these officers had been removed from their positions and that there […] The post Video Shows Police Brutally Assaulting a Couple of Wagon Drivers in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
GOL will Sell International Tickets for R$3.90 This Tuesday Night
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In a promotional partnership with Brahma beer, GOL will be selling airline tickets for the cost of a can of beer during the Brazil vs. Venezuela match on June 18th for the CONMEBOL Americas Cup 2019. On this date, it will be possible to buy an international […] The post GOL will Sell International Tickets for R$3.90 This Tuesday Night appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Daily Brief 2019-06-16
This is a summary of 8 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Syria, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Idlib, Raqqa, Tabaqa, US, Aleppo, Turkey, Iran, UK. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Yemen, Iran Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Jihadists launch […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Stratton gets two-week suspension for pinching, stomping antics
Hawthorn captain Ben Stratton is suspended for two weeks by the AFL tribunal, one week each for repeatedly pinching Essendon's Orazio Fantasia and stomping on the foot of Shaun McKernan.
L'accord de libre-échange UE-Tunisie «est un projet colonialiste»
18-Jun-2019 « Aucun secteur, aucune catégorie sociale ne sera à l'abri de l'effet destructeur de l'Aleca. » L'économiste tunisien Mustapha Jouili s'alarme des dangers du traité de libre-échange en cours de négociation entre l'Union européenne et la Tunisie.
ASEAN, Japan, South Korea are misusing FTA: PPMAI
18-Jun-2019 Process Plant and Machinery Association of India (PPMAI) stated do not include capital goods in RCEP.
340+ organisations call on the EU to immediately halt trade negotiations with Brazil
18-Jun-2019 In an open letter, over 340 civil society organisations are demanding that the European Union immediately halt free trade agreement negotiations with the Mercosur bloc (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) on the grounds of deteriorating human rights and environmental conditions in Brazil.
Trump Threatens to Deport Millions Beginning Next Week
President Donald Trump is threatening to remove millions of people living in the country illegally on the eve of formally announcing his re-election bid.
New leader Liza Harvey apologises to Liberal MPs as frustrations surface over policy shifts
WA Liberal MPs distance themselves from their new leader's policy direction, including contentious moves to abandon the Western Power sale and steer away from supporting deregulated trading hours, after strong criticism from the business lobby.
Women's hearts really do work differently to men's, research reveals
There are differences between the male and female heart, which may explain conflicting symptoms when it comes to heart disease, research shows.
Live: Four goals from super Sam Kerr see Matildas progress
Australia is through to the next round of the Women's World Cup after a 4-1 win over Jamaica, featuring four goals from Kerr. See how it unfolded in our live blog.
'No proof' accused killed five-month-old baby, court hears
A man accused of manslaughter and unlawful sexual intercourse with a baby will argue there is no proof of any crimes alleged against him, an Alice Springs court hears.
WA flu deaths double within a week as disease notifications spike to new high
The Health Department confirms a massive spike in the number of influenza cases in Western Australia this year, with 3,000 extra notifications and 14 deaths in the past week alone.
Former cop wanted chat with gangland bosses days after being arrested, royal commission hears
Former drug squad detective Paul Dale wanted to speak to gangland bosses Tony Mokbel and Carl Williams nine days after he was arrested for the burglary of a drug house, the royal commission hears.
One brother 'looking for a fight' before attack on Melbourne cop, court hears
Two brothers charged with intentionally causing serious injury over an alleged attack on a a senior Victoria Police officer displayed aggressive and threatening behaviour and were "attempting to engage in a fight" a Melbourne court is told.
Jake had his second stroke at 22, instead of getting help he waited in ED for hours
When 22-year-old Jake Vincent had a stroke, he was forced to wait at the emergency department for almost seven hours. The doctor who finally saw him "went white" he hadn't been administered a time-critical medication earlier.
Video of chickens being stretched and thrown prompts probe into farm
Footage from a Victorian poultry farm, released by animal activists, appears to show workers stretching the necks of chickens and throwing them onto a concrete floor.
Home loan arrears are rising but no cause for panic, RBA says
There are now more Australians at least 90 days behind on their home loan repayments than at any time since the last recession, but the Reserve Bank says we shouldn't be worried, yet.
The Question NBC’s Debate Moderators Should Ask Elizabeth Warren on #MedicareForAll
Despite all appearances to the contrary, Elizabeth Warren may be prepared to give #MedicareForAll more than lip service.
Boeing Sells 0 Planes on First Day of Paris Air Show v. 123 for Airbus, Yet Boeing Still Pushing for More Weakening of FAA Standards Via Greater Use of Computer Testing
Boeing seems determined to make its bad situation worse.
“Pull The Plug On Stress”
“Pull The Plug On Stress” by Dr. Joseph Mercola "If you are like most people these days, you are plugged into everything from the time you get up in the morning to the moment you unplug the light and drift off- hopefully- into blissful sleep. But is this constant saturation of activity and overbooking taking a toll on your health and happiness? One of the most common problems among busy people, is that they feel fatigued, anxious or depressed. Most of them share a common underlying problem: adrenal burnout. Adrenal Burnout: Adrenal burnout is the result of living with a constantly ... more »
REUTERS IS NOW A UNIT OF US INFO-WAR COMMAND, REPORTERS AND INVESTORS REVOLT
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Stephen Adler (lead image), the American chief executive of Reuters news agency, has ordered into publication three US Government-directed stories targeting the Russian oil company Rosneft — the first in mid-April, and two published over the past week. Adler’s operations support US coup plans in Venezuela and US sanctions against […]
Now, Order Yourself - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Now, order yourself* *Fragment not your thoughts or mind* *Now, bring balance, back* *©** 2019 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: This poem was written throughout the day, yesterday. The poem actually came to me in the middle of the night but by the time I got up to write it down, I could only remember some of line one and three and wrote one word of line two to jog my memory later. The above poem is the end result. I wrote it in the haiku style of poetry and published it for the first time on my blog today, the 18th of June, 2019.*
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "The Journey"
"The Journey" "One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice - though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. "Mend my life!" each voice cried. But you didn't stop. You knew what you had to do, though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations, though their melancholy was terrible. It was already late enough, and a wild night, and the road full of fallen branches and stones. But little by little, as you left their voices behind, the stars began to burn through the sh... more »
"The Most Beautiful People..."
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassions, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Oil Tanker Attacks Open the Door for War on Iran
Its no secret that the US and its Western allies have had Iran on their 'to do list' for some time, after all conquering the middle east has been a favourite pass time for the West for several decades now. The post Oil Tanker Attacks Open the Door for War on Iran appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Why You Might Want a ‘Fake You’
Whether we like it or not our ability to do good is likely to be hindered by those powers we strive to take down. The post Why You Might Want a ‘Fake You’ appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Showdown: Glock 19 vs. Sig Sauer P320 (Who Wins This Face Off?)
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: By Vladimir Dudak - my personal camera BENQ DC740, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3019563] We give you all the evidence. *The trigger mechanism is also mentioned a lot. Though a lot of people have found that the trigger on the P320 requires some breaking in before it starts to work perfectly, once it gets going it really is a joy. This is doubly surprising because the trigger on the previous Sig gun, the P250, sucked.* One of the most common questions we get asked here at GND is whether you should buy ... more »
Russia's Su-35 Fighter Has 1 Very Special Skill
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] Super dogfighter? *The Flanker-E can achieve a maximum speed of Mach 2.25 at high altitude (equal to the F-22 and faster than the F-35 or F-16) and has excellent acceleration. However, contrary to initial reports, it appears it may not be able to supercruise—perform sustained supersonic flight without using afterburners—while loaded for combat. Its service ceiling is sixty thousand feet, on par with F-15s and F-22s, and ten thousand feet higher than Super Hornets, Rafales and F-35s.* The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is the top Rus... more »
"Complain But Remain"
*"Complain But Remain"* by Jeff Thomas "All countries have a “shelf-life” of sorts. Generally, they begin when an old, top-heavy government collapses from its own weight. The end of the old regime is characterized by civil unrest, revolution, secession, economic collapse or some combination of these conditions. The new country generally has minimal government and little or nothing in the way of entitlements. It’s “sink or swim” for the people, and the recovery generally begins when a portion of the population rolls up its sleeves and creates an economy based upon production. Over ... more »
People With Extreme Political Views Have Trouble Thinking About Their Own Thinking
This is an important thought. It is natural to doubt yourself at times. After all we should arrive at a position after a long tenuous investigation and it is natural to forget parts of the path and to run into conflicts. Yet it typically sorts itself out. That means that all political thinking should generally all be rather consistent within a ninety five percent bracket around the mean. The electorate is actually telling us that. Trouble is that political promotion tends to grab the extreme positions in order to establish left or right.. . *People With Extreme Politi... more »
All The Experts Who Were Mocking Trump Are Suddenly Quiet
Slowly but surely Trump is getting control of Central Bank policy. This was completely necessary in a world in which China particularly and just about everyone else has weaponized their central banks. Actual reform of the whole global central bank system and of the US central bank in particular has been talked about for decades and has gone nowhere because of political ignorance. No one knew what to do or even who to trust for advice either well meaning or correctly informed. It was always easier to leave it alone. This is no longer true. Worse, those who have held control ar... more »
The Arab spring is still alive
Tyrants still refuse to go gracefully into the night. Most fight and are quite prepared to destroy everything which makes the next leader a likely tyrant as well. Even when the transition is peaceful enough, it is often enough all hijacked by another tyrant. Of course, tribalism has always been a convenient shortcut to tyranny as well. Yet we are entering an age of universal literacy and a public who all see an effective democracy as a true mechanism able to resolve internal conflicts while encouraging prosperity. The public soon flees the mullahs and all tyrants. The Arab ...more »
President Trump balanced etiquette with charm on United Kingdom visit
What we will likely never see is a misstep by Trump in the fine art of etiquette. His life experience in this regard is only surpassed by that of the queen herself. All commentators sound like the ignorant carpers that they are when they take this on. This went very well and it appears that the problems induced by the Coup have been resolved. The good news is that he has developed a working relationship with the Queen who at age 93 is fully up to it and represents a gold mine of oral history that includes the Second War that has proved invaluable to every one of the thirteen... more »
Putin, Lavrov And Xi Call For An End To MAD. Lord Russell’s Spectre Frowns
A fragmentation of the global economic space by a policy of completely unlimited economic egoism and a forced breakdown is the road to endless conflict, trade wars and maybe not just trade wars. Figuratively, this is the road to the ultimate fight of all against all.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Knowing what we do about Trump, it's easy to imagine that, right now as you read this, Trump is asking Kellyanne Conway or some other Russian asset on his staff how he can get all of those Russians that are supposedly leaving Venezuela jobs in his administration and on his campaign staff, maybe even the Federal Elections Commission. Maybe Mitch McConnell will have room for some of them on his staff or the staffs of his Senate cronies. That's where we are, as we approach the fourth of July 2019.
"'It's A Disaster Like I've Never Seen Before': 2019 Could Be Worst Year Ever For US Corn Farmers"
*"'It's A Disaster Like I've Never Seen Before': * *2019 Could Be Worst Year Ever For US Corn Farmers"* by Michael Snyder "The amount of corn produced in the United States this year is going to be way below expectations. The Department of Agriculture just slashed its harvest estimates quite dramatically in its June report, but some farmers in the Midwest believe that those reduced projections are still way too optimistic. As I have previously detailed, millions upon millions of acres will go unplanted this year, but that is only part of the story. Much of the corn that has actually ... more »
Odebrecht Files for Bankruptcy: Biggest Judicial Recovery Case in Brazil’s History
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Odebrecht SA, one of the companies at the heart of Brazil’s massive Car Wash (Lava Jato) corruption scandal, took Monday to the 1st Court of Bankruptcies of São Paulo a request to start over. Once one of the world’s biggest engineering and construction groups, the conglomerate’s perception is […] The post Odebrecht Files for Bankruptcy: Biggest Judicial Recovery Case in Brazil’s History appeared first on The Rio Times.
Patriot Humor – How To Trigger A Leftist
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Energy And Environmental Newsletter – June 17th 2019
By John Droz, Jr ~ This is the latest Energy Related newsletter from John Droz. Greed Energy Economics: The Greens’ Goal has Always Been to Make Renewable Energy Expensive Combined-Cycle Natural Gas Power Beats Everything Else The Levelized Cost of Electricity from Existing Generation Resources Observations on the Alliance for Market Solutions’ ‘conservative’ case for […]
Turbine Trouble
From the team at CFACT ~ By Mark Mathis of The Clear Energy Alliance ~ We already know many of the serious problems with industrial wind power. It is expensive, heavily subsidized (a hidden tax), unreliable, causes negative health impacts, kills large birds of prey and bats and can be maddening to people who live […]
Arrests in 1995 gang rape case despite police allegedly destroying evidence
Police arrest three men over the gang rape of a Brisbane woman in 1995, despite an admission by detectives that crucial evidence had been destroyed.
Cafe owner who boasted about lavish lifestyle guilty of drug trafficking
A 27-year-old Canberra man is found guilty of running a major drug operation to fuel a flamboyant lifestyle played out on Facebook and Instagram.
SA Government delivers 'overalls and high-vis vest' budget
South Australia's latest budget locks in money for a new hospital and other key infrastructure projects, but also foreshadows cuts to overall health spending.
Who are the winners and losers in South Australia's budget?
Funding flows for low-income earners to buy a home and a new Women's and Children's Hospital are on the cards in South Australia's 2019 budget. Find out how the budget will impact you.
'The brink of a catastrophic military clash': Here's what's happening between the US and Iran
Tensions between the United States and Iran could be rising to "the brink of a catastrophic military clash", experts warn, as the US announces plans to send more troops to the Middle East.
Man jailed for sharing Christchurch massacre video with 30 'associates'
Philip Arps is sentenced to 21 months in jail after pleading guilty to distributing the video, which was livestreamed on Facebook by the gunman who killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques.
Sport memorabilia, garden gnomes and a creepy doll: This Queensland council bought up big
A south-east Queensland council with more than 700 memorabilia items — the bulk of which is believed to have been bought with ratepayers' money — is asking the community what should be done with the haul.
Woman arrested after Sydney high-rise death
Police arrest a woman they had urged to come forward to authorities after another woman plunged to her death at a high-rise complex in Sydney's inner east.
June 18th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #880
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Tuesday June 18th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Russian Su-27 Fighter Intercepts U.S. Air Force B-52H Bomber
#BREAKING: #Russia Ministry of Defense released video of interception of #USAF's B-52H with 61-0038 serial number from 93rd Bomber Squadron by a #RussiaAirForce's SU-27SM flying from #Belbek AB over the #BlackSea. The B-52 was flying close to Russian airspace yesterday. pic.twitter.com/5s4XZL5JsW — Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) June 18, 2019 *WNU Editor:* A cool video of an intercept.
Now We shall decide the victory in battle and in the laboratory of the scientist.
A) 57. *Be* not hasty--even iron needs time for forging. Iron must be tempered in cold water before it can flash in the flame. 87. a pure and ardent striving leads to victory. 169. strengthen the armor, and the enemies' arrows will be an adornment on the shield of victory. Be patient on your watch. 299. I will safeguard you with a helmet of faith, an armor of devotion and a shield of victory. 333/ Let the children approach. Bow before Him who brought the beauty of the great universe. 340. Only creative labor leads to victory. 371. Hearken! 437. Conquering self the victor ... more »
Research Study Concludes That Pesticides Soon Penetrate an Apple’s Peel
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A researcher from the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) found that a type of agrochemical used to increase the preservation period of apples, eventually penetrates the fruit and it is not confined to the peel. The study was carried out in cooperation with a university in Louisiana, […] The post Research Study Concludes That Pesticides Soon Penetrate an Apple’s Peel appeared first on The Rio Times.
65 Percent of Brazilians Saving Money Choose Savings Accounts
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Despite lower yields in comparison to other investments, saving accounts remain the favorite option among Brazilians holding some money. According to a survey by the National Confederation of Store Managers (CNDL) and the Credit Protection Service (SPC Brazil), this is the case for 65 percent of people. […] The post 65 Percent of Brazilians Saving Money Choose Savings Accounts appeared first on The Rio Times.
Governors of Northeast Brazil Want to Bring Cuban Doctors Back to the Region
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The governors of the nine northeastern states have recently completed the necessary procedures to legalize the Northeastern Consortium, aimed at seeking greater autonomy from the government of Jair Bolsonaro and the federal policies they deem detrimental to the region. Among the first measures to be promoted by […] The post Governors of Northeast Brazil Want to Bring Cuban Doctors Back to the Region appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chamber of Deputies President Maia Criticizes BNDES Double Resignation
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Rodrigo Maia, said on Monday morning, June 17th, that the resignations of Joaquim Levy from the presidency of BNDES and lawyer Marcos Barbosa Pinto from the bank’s Capital Markets board are “unprecedented cowardice”. Levy resigned this Sunday, June 16th, the […] The post Chamber of Deputies President Maia Criticizes BNDES Double Resignation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Visa Waiver for Citizens of USA, Canada, Australia, and Japan Effective Since Yesterday
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The decree signed by President Jair Bolsonaro exempting tourists from four countries (United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan) from submitting visas for entry into Brazil came into force on Monday, June 17th. The decree, published in March in the Federal Gazette, is “unilateral”, in other words, it […] The post Visa Waiver for Citizens of USA, Canada, Australia, and Japan Effective Since Yesterday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Adam Reid, CEO of Street Child United Brazil, Awarded MBE for Charity Work in Rio
[image: Reid, pictured at his son’s graduation, is also being honored for his work with the British community in Brazil, including his roles as Chair of The British School and Chairman of the British and Commonwealth Society, where he has just returned to the council, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil News,] By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This past week saw Adam Reid, longtime Rio resident and CEO of Street Child United Brazil, receive the prestigious award of Member of the British Empire (MBE) for his ongoing charity work in Rio de Janeiro and continue... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 18, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Jazz na Rua Larga @ Beco das Sardinhas (Centro) – Come down to the atmospheric and historic Beco das Sardinhas for some free live jazz which takes place every […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 18, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Protect your gums and your brain with K2
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Has it ever occurred to you that the overall picture of your dental health is really a reflection of your physical health? That’s the premise of Dr. Steven Lin, a dentist who uses a holistic approach and who says less-than-stellar oral health results from issues in other parts of […] The post Protect your gums and your brain with K2 appeared first on Health Nut News.
Tweets For Today
CENTCOM imagery of IRGC-N Gashti craft and crew— interesting details: - Crew wearing Hi-Viz life preserver survival vests. - Uniforms include what may be IRGC insignia (see insets). Observation: Unusual details, given presumption for mission deniability. Will IRI exhibit UXO? pic.twitter.com/0tinP9wEOu — Mark Pyruz (@INTELonIRAN) June 17, 2019 U.S. says new tanker photos point to Iran https://t.co/xGa5DsLsUq via @ReutersTV pic.twitter.com/Mv1n4SVyGA — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 18, 2019 Exclusive: U.S. preparing to send more troops to Middle East - sources https://t.co/3o1C... more »
Hatch Left Open Nearly Sunk a $3 Billion Dollar Indian Nuclear Submarine
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] How could that happen? *This is not good. * The modern submarine is not a simple machine. A loss of propulsion, unexpected flooding, or trouble with reactors or weapons can doom a sub crew to a watery grave. Also, it’s a good idea to, like, close the hatches before you dive. *(This article originally appeared at Task & Purpose. Follow Task & Purpose on Twitter. This article first appeared in 2018.)* Call it a lesson learned for the Indian navy, which managed to put the country’s first nuclear-missile submarine, the $2.9 billi... more »
The Navy Can't Use an Aircraft Carrier to Strike Venezuela
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/9568001195/sizes/h/] Bad news. *At any given time on average, a few thousand U.S. troops and a handful of warships are on deployment in the SOUTHCOM area of operation. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, by contrast, at any given time oversees scores of warships, hundreds of warplanes and more than 100,000 personnel.* A failed coup attempt targeting Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on April 30 ended in confusion and failure. Russian and Cuban advisors and a strong core of the Venezuelan military continues to ... more »
Picture Of The Day
Fans fill the streets of downtown Toronto during the Raptors victory parade. REUTERS/Moe Doiron *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Millions of Canadians cheer Toronto Raptors in NBA victory parade *(Reuters).
Saving elk with coal mine reclamation
Gabriella Hoffman interviews Leon Boyd and his volunteers who have been working to make reclaimed coal fields in Virginia suitable habitat for growing numbers of elk. The post Saving elk with coal mine reclamation appeared first on CFACT.
Turkey Unveils its Own TF-X Next-Generation Fighter (It Is Just A Mock-Up)
Here is Turkish Aerospace Industries’ TF-X mock-up. TAI’s president notes that it is one of the makers of the F-35’s center fuselage, which gives it the industrial strength to build this fighter. This music is amazing lol. pic.twitter.com/0ZM7HMdF1U — Valerie Insinna (@ValerieInsinna) June 17, 2019 *Military.com:* *Turkey Unveils its Own TF-X Next-Gen Fighter Amid F-35 Uncertainty* SALON DU BOURGET, PARIS -- Amid discord between the U.S. and Turkey over Turkey's recently announced removal from F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, Turkish Aerospace Industries on Monday unveiled its ... more »
Still No Minimum Wage Bill – Not Because Of Trump Or McTurtle – Because Of Pelosi And Hoyer And Their Blue Dogs
Minimum wage increases....another nice thing the Democrats don't really stand for.
New Executive Order to fast track agricultural technology applications
The reaction was somewhat muted to the new “regulatory framework” for agricultural biotechnology products announced last week by the White House and USDA. The big agriculture organizations and biotech industry did, of course, quickly praise President Trump’s new executive order. For something that streamlines the regulation of genetically modified organisms, however, push back probably won’t... Continue Reading
FDA modifies alerts for food imports
The FDA uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations on food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed here. Click on the URLs to view the actual alerts. Import Alert number Description URL IA-16-13 Detention... Continue Reading
Sweden hit by new Yersinia outbreak; source unknown
Swedish officials are investigating an outbreak of Yersinia with more than 20 people affected. The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) reported the source of infection is still unknown. Infection from Yersinia is relatively rare in Sweden, with between 200 to 300 cases reported annually. A total of 26 cases have been confirmed by whole genome... Continue Reading
Patient count almost doubles in outbreak linked to salads, sandwiches
A review of National Health Service food has been ordered by Conservative Health Secretary Matt Hancock after the number of deaths linked to a Listeria outbreak from pre-packed sandwiches and salads rose to five and the case count to nine. “I have been incredibly concerned by this issue and strongly believe that we need a... Continue Reading
Salmonella cases in UK from food on cruise ships confirmed with WGS
The United Kingdom has reported 24 cases of Salmonella linked to travel on cruise ships. Salmonella Enteritidis cases are from cruise ships visiting destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. The outbreak was detected through whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis. They have sampling dates from May 6 to 21, 2019. Five other cases have sample... Continue Reading
Did The Pentagon Keep President Trump In The Dark About Its Cyber Attacks on Russia?
*Rolling Stone:* *Pentagon Keeps Trump in the Dark About its Cyber Attacks on Russia* “Intelligence officials described broad hesitation to go into detail with [the president] about operations,” the report said On Saturday, the New York Times published an important story about how the United States military branches are attempting to thwart and combat Russian cyber attacks on American utility networks and interference in elections. But deeper into the article, an interesting and disturbing nugget has drawn attention: The Pentagon has gone out of its way to keep President Donald T... more »
Goss shredded parchment deeds now Palaszczuk is tearing up paper titles
Land ownership deed of grant in fee simple no longer available in Queensland Key issues: From 1 October 2019, paper certificates of title will no longer be used and will cease to be an instrument under the Land Title Act From 1 October 2019, an equitable mortgage will no longer be created by leaving a […]
Russia Says Reports That The U.S. Is Attacking Its Power Grid Is Worrisome
*Moscow Times/Reuters: **Kremlin Says Report on Alleged U.S. Power Grid Incursion Is Worrying* The Kremlin said on Monday that a report in the New York Times newspaper citing sources as saying the United States had inserted potentially disruptive implants into Russia's power grid showed a cyber war was, in theory, possible. The New York Times on Saturday published an article citing current and former unnamed U.S. government officials talking about the deployment of American computer code inside Russia’s grid and other targets as a classified companion to more publicly discussed a... more »
Bad Loans Still Too High at Eurozone Banks, ECB Warns
The ECB is concerned that the latest fix for bad loans still leaves banks in a weakened state.
President Trump Orders 1,000 More Troops To The Middle East Over Iran Fears
*CNN:* *US sending 1,000 additional troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions* Washington (CNN)The US will send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, the Pentagon announced Monday. "In response to a request from the US Central Command for additional forces, and with the advice of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and in consultation with the White House, I have authorized approximately 1,000 additional troops for defensive purposes to address air, naval, and ground-based threats in the Middle East," acting Defens... more »
"Don't Say We Didn't Warn You"
*"Don't Say We Didn't Warn You"* by Jim Rickards "The phrase "Don't say we didn't warn you" may be a cliché in English but the Chinese equivalent is anything but. The Chinese used this phrase in 1962 just before they went to war with India. They used it again in 1979 just before they went to war with Vietnam. And they just used it for only the third time in over 50 years against the United States. The context, of course, was the U.S.-China trade war. Events are moving so quickly in this war that it's hard to keep up with the news. The threat was used in the context of an ominous wa... more »
Pentagon Releases New Images From Oil Tanker Attacks
*Daily Mail:* *Trump orders 1,000 MORE troops to the Middle East as Pentagon reveals color 'proof' that Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked oil tankers in the Gulf* * Pentagon release new images it says were taken from an MH-60R Navy surveillance helicopter of the aftermath of alleged Iranian attack on tankers in the Gulf of Oman * Acting defense secretary Patrick Shanahan announces 1,000 more troops will go to the Middle East for 'defensive purposes' and says deployment is to 'protect our national interests' * Sources say 1,000 more troops are being sent to the Middle East altho... more »
We stand with Jack
“…the [Colorado Civil Rights] Commission’s treatment of Phillips’ case violated the State’s duty under the First Amendment not to base laws or regulations on hostility to a religion or religious viewpoint. The government, consistent with the Constitution’s guarantee of free … Continue reading →
As Victoria brings in euthanasia, NT is still banned from talking about it
More than two decades since Philip Nitschke set fire to the "disgusting, pathetic" bill overturning voluntary euthanasia in the Northern Territory, the region remains in a stranglehold, banned from even debating the issue.
Queensland Environment Minister 'shed tears' over Adani approval process
A new video shows Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch telling a room full of people she has shed tears over the approval of Adani's Carmichael coal mine, while also saying current environmental legislation is flawed.
Appeal for information after newborn found dead in backyard
Police found the baby's body in Newcastle early on Tuesday morning. Police hold "serious and grave concerns" for the safety of the baby's mother, who they say may need to seek urgent medical treatment.
Are the NSW Treasurer's budget forecasts overly optimistic?
The NSW Treasurer delivers a surplus of around half that expected this time last year, but is forecasting blue skies ahead. He's optimistic despite doubts circulating about the domestic and global economies, Ian Verrender says.
What do the Matildas need to do to qualify and who will they play when they get there?
What do the Matildas need to do in order to qualify for the last 16 at the Women's World Cup, and who will they play when (and if) they get there?
Find out if you're a winner or a loser in the NSW budget
Builders, students and those using the NSW's hospitals are among the big winners in this year's state budget, but there are also cuts to some areas — find out if you're affected by them.
Currency traders think Australia's economy is as bad as it was after the GFC
The Australian dollar falls within a whisker of a decade low, as minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting confirm another rate cut is almost certain.
Victorians set to win right to choose gender on birth certificates
The Victorian Government prepares to reintroduce a bill which would make it easier for people to alter the sex recorded on their birth certificate to male, female or any other gender descriptor of their choice.
Drought drags down Australia's agricultural exports, production
From sky-high water costs to prohibitively expensive livestock feed, new forecasts show how drought will impact Australia's exports and agricultural production.
The Primary Takes Shape-- Biden, Bernie, Elizabeth Warren
So many new polls! And they all pretty much say the same two big things, neither of which, so far out from the primaries, let alone the 2020 election day, should be taken as a sure thing: *•* Any Democrat could beat Trump *•* Status Quo Joe will be the nominee Before we look at the newest polling data, let's take a quick peak at the RealClearPolitics national polling averages (which already include the Fox poll numbers). *•* Status Quo Joe- 32.2% *•* Bernie- 15.8% *•* Elizabeth Warren- 11.2% *•* McKinsey Pete- 7.8% *•* Kamala- 6.6% *•* Beto- 3.6% *•* ooker- 2.4% *•* Klobuchar-... more »
New Mexico Burning
I was at about 9,500 feet this afternoon west of Los Alamos, NM, when it turned very cold and rainy. On the drive back down, I could see a massive storm covering the Sangre de Cristo mountains about 20 miles … Continue reading →
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 18, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Forró de Terno (Pinheiros) – A night of live forró music at the great Remelexo Brasil. As usual, the venue will be throwing the “Forró de Terno” party this […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 18, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Russia Has a Warning for the F-35: It Will Never Be Alone
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)] What does that mean? *This can't be a good sign. * In a move that would raise eyebrows even by Cold War standards of political saber-rattling, the Russian Embassy in Washington seemed to threaten America’s F-35 fighter with Vietnam-era propaganda footage. *(This first appeared earlier in the year.)* Last month, the official handle of the Russian Embassy in the US tweeted the following update: *'If a Russia... ever was to see an F-35 inside its airspace', we would love to send ... more »
What will it take to address poverty in Malaysia?
Despite Malaysia’s record of economic growth since the 1970s, poverty remains a persistent, and especially vexing, problem. How likely is a structural remedy under the new PH government? The post What will it take to address poverty in Malaysia? appeared first on New Mandala.
On Philosophy, Legends, and Religions
Philosophy entails venturing into unknown areas. That is why good philosophy always develops in cultures which are dominated by religions whose theological structure is explained through enduring legends which are full of all kinds of adventures. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle believed in Zeus. The religion of Zeus, propagated mainly through the legends of Hesiod and Homer, brought to the thinkers in Ancient Greece the desire venture into unknown areas of intellectualism. In Plato’s the *Republic*, Socrates and his friends use the phrase “by Zeus” 92 times (as per my count in Allan ... more »
A Mistake in the Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle
In the June 3, 2019 Wall Street Journal crossword, edited by Mike Shenk, the clue for 13 Down is “SFO screeners.” The answer is TSA. The answer is wrong. Why? The post A Mistake in the Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle appeared first on Econlib.
Over $160 million paid so far in 2019 for vaccine injuries and deaths, according to government reports
Editor’s Note: My family is proud to have worked with NVIC since the early 1980’s. Those relatives have since passed away, but now we are proud to be one of their top financial supporters, and will make a list soon of some of our favorite vaccine nonprofits. On June 6th, the federal government Advisory Commission […] The post Over $160 million paid so far in 2019 for vaccine injuries and deaths, according to government reports appeared first on Health Nut News.
Comfort is the certitude of victory--the mighty Arc of Life
*Desire* need not be suppressed but tethered by a higher vision to a higher goal. Men must learn the glorious system of reactivating the fires of their beings and redirecting them Godward. Thus the energy of the soul is used to create the need and motive for an infusion of that love which refuses to take no for an answer, which will not be stymied in its desire for God-realization….Humanity is ever searching for excuses, and these are easy to come by. We know that the glaring light of true reality is being bypassed daily, meanwhile the slightest stirring is amplified into pe...more »
NSW budget reveals record $93b infrastructure spend, $1b surplus
Sluggish economic times at home and abroad fail to derail the NSW budget, with a record $93 billion spend on infrastructure over the next four years and a $1 billion surplus this financial year.
'It sounds like someone is dying': Screaming heard before woman's death at Sydney high rise
Residents of an apartment block in Zetland say they heard screaming coming from a unit last night shortly before a woman plunged to her death, as homicide detectives combe nearby areas for clues.
Stampede as shots fired at Toronto Raptors victory parade
Four people are shot and thousands flee as gunfire broke out at a Toronto rally for the NBA champion Raptors, less than a block from where the players and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat onstage.
'The Kardashians' of US basketball: LaMelo Ball signs with regional Australian team
A teenage basketball star from a celebrity family in California is set to move to Wollongong in New South Wales in one of the most intriguing signings in Australian basketball history.
Billion-dollar Indigenous-led power station to revive struggling Queensland coal town
A proposed $2 billion Indigenous-led coal-fired power station in Collinsville in North Queensland — developed by Brisbane-based Indigenous company Shine Energy and headed by traditional Biri man Ashley Dodd — is set to revive one of the country's oldest coal towns.
Indian stuntman dies after attempting Harry Houdini trick in the Ganges
Police say Chanchal Lahiri, known by his stage name "Wizard Mandrake", drowned after being tied up with steel chains and ropes and lowered by a crane into the Ganges River.
Dine' Leona Morgan Visits Bure, France Threatened by Nuclear Waste, and Shares Her Experience in New Mexico
LEONA MORGAN, DINÉ, VISITS BURE, FRANCE, AN AREA THREATENED BY HIGHLY RADIOACTIVE NUCLEAR WASTE, AND SHARES HER EXPERIENCE IN NEW MEXICO By Christine Prat Censored News BURE, France -- In May-June 2019, Leona Morgan, Diné [Navajo] anti-nuclear activist, came to Europe. On initiative of Pascal Grégis, member of the CSIA-nitassinan, (Committee in Support of American
Trump Campaign Fires Pollsters after Mixed Messaging
Trump and his team have made a habit of discounting embarrassing news as "fake."
Gotham City Digest
(In which we will *always* show you how the real world works.) ------------------------------ In other words, "Russia, if you're still listening... so am I." ------------------------------ "Omar was found to have used the campaign money during her tenure as a congresswoman to travel to Boston for a speech at a political rally, travel to Chicago to accept an award and attend a fundraising event, and to pay for a hotel in Washington, D.C., where she participated in an interview at a conference..." Wait a minute. Isn't going to campaign events covered under responsible us... more »
DOJ Appears to Block Manafort Transfer to Rikers Island…
An interesting, and moderately positive, development in the ongoing fiasco surrounding the prosecution of Paul Manafort. According to the New York Times, Attorney General William Barr’s top deputy, Jeffrey Rosen, sent a letter to New York state prosecutors saying Main … Continue reading →
June 23: Praise the Lord....
....and pass the ammunition... (The following item is not the usual blog. That will appear on June 18 with regular blog. This one, dated June 17, is not at all a regular blog. It's an extra.) "praise the Lord and pass the ammunition...." That was a popular song right after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, a song about 3 pastors who joined the soldiers at the guns during the attack by Japanese bombers. You think that was a suitable activity for Chistian clergy? Care to pick out the section of The Bible that would recommend this? And why was Japan doing this in the first place... more »
How a U.S.-Iran War Could Get Nasty
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* The Trump-Iran showdown is heading up. Oil tankers have burned on the Persian Gulf, allegedly victims of Iranian attack. An American drone was shot down over Yemen by rebel forces who reportedly have enjoyed some measure of Iranian support. And now Iran is threatening to exceed hard limits placed on its nuclear program. In the summer of 2019 Iran and the United States are “staggering toward war,” Jim Krane, a fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, *wrote* for Forbes. And to great degree it’s the fault of U.S. president... more »
TICAS Report Sheds Light on Student Loan Defaults
A report from The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS) finds that, of the nearly seven million borrowers who take out student loans, more than a million Direct Loan borrowers have entered default in just the last 12 months.
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