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China accuses Canada of helping US topple tech giant Huawei
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Chinese Embassy in Canada stated on Wednesday that the Canadian government is working to support the United States in its efforts to bring down Huawei and Chinese companies active in the field of advanced technologies. The embassy’s comment came after the court’s decision to dismiss the request to release […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Moment Turkish military comes under attack in western Idlib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – On Wednesday, a Turkish military convoy came under attack by a roadside bomb that was detonated by unknown assailants in the western countryside of the Idlib Governorate. According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, at least one soldier was killed as a result of the attack, while another was hospitalized […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Powerful missile strike targets meeting of high-ranking Yemeni defense officials
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 A.M.) – The pro-government Yemeni media the fate of the Minister of Defense Muhammad al-Muqdashi, Chief of Staff Saghir Aziz, and a number of senior army leaders after a missile attack targeted the “Sahn al-Jin” camp in the Marib Governorate. A local official outlet said the Ansarallah group targeted the camp with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* That's one small coughing fit for a man; one giant coughing fit for all humankind! I hereby nominate Jim Carrey for the 2020 Nobel (or as the Big Orangalunatic would say, Noble) Prize for trolling. No? OK, let's at the least give Mr. Carrey a Medal Of Freedom.
W.O.O.D. – 28 May 2020
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How America Reacted To The 1968-1969 Flu Pandemic
The 1969 flu pandemic killed 116,000 Americans. This was how the country reacted.
U.S. Justice Department Targeting Venezuela's First Lady For Drug Trafficking
Cilia Flores, a longtime legislator, is better known for her influence than for grassroots politics. Alleged crimes, according to people familiar with a U.S. probe, have helped her keep Nicolás Maduro in power. REUTERS/Christian Veron *Reuters: **U.S. takes aim at the power behind Venezuela’s Maduro: his first lady * First lady Cilia Flores has a long record as a power broker in Venezuela. Now, with the help of a jailed former bodyguard, U.S. prosecutors are preparing to charge her with crimes that could include drug trafficking and corruption. CARACAS/WASHINGTON – Four years ago... more »
LG’s Pricey 48-inch 4K OLED TV to Be Released Next Month
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, Americas* Will a bad price point ruin the launch? The 48CX, LG’s newest member of its highly regarded OLED HDTV lineup, will be available for purchase in the U.S. in late June, the Korean company has confirmed. With a price tag of $1,499, LG is anticipating that this particular model will appeal to a wider consumer base. However, those who were hoping to land a better entry-level price into LG’s much-vaunted OLED panels will likely be disappointed. This is LG’s first foray into the 48-inch size, but the price point is higher than that of the B9 S... more »
How the Coronavirus Has Helped Mexican Migrant Workers
*Araby Smyth* *Economics, Americas* Mexicans living in the U.S. sent $4.02 billion home in March 2020, a 35.8% increase over March 2019. One might think Mexican immigrants in the U.S. would be sending less money home to their families as a result of the coronavirus. The 11.2 million people of Mexican origin living in the United States together send upwards of US$38 billion to Mexico each year. This money, called remittances, supports the basic necessities and financial investments of 1.6 million Mexican households – some 10 million people. In March, analysts at BBVA bank predict... more »
Are Thermal Cameras Effective in Combating the Coronavirus?
*Scott Adams, Abbas Kouzani, Tracey Bucknall* *Technology, * Evidence suggests thermal cameras are far from a perfect solution, offering limited accuracy if set up incorrectly, and raising data privacy concerns. During the frenzy of the past few months to secure resources for the fight against COVID-19, the demand for technologies that promise to detect symptomatic individuals has been sky-high. However, not all proposed solutions work as advertised. Thermal cameras are already being implemented as a means of detecting people with fever-like symptoms in high-traffic areas such as... more »
Can Antibody Tests Tell Us Who Is Immune to COVID-19?
*Shayan Sharif, Byram W. Bridle* *Coronavirus, World* The idea of using antibody testing as a true measure of protection is something that requires much more research. Widespread media coverage of antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has generated high hopes that we will be able to readily identify individuals who are immune to this virus. There has also been coverage about developing immunity passports, which employers can use to let people return to work. While these are all tantalizing thoughts, the idea of using antibody testing as a true measure ... more »
Trump Is Leaving the Open Skies Treaty—Where Does That Leave Russia?
*Patty-Jane Geller* *Security, Europe* [image: Russia's President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS] Far from the notion that withdrawing from Open Skies begins a retreat to a spiraling arms race, the decision can place the United States on stronger footing for future arms control negotiations. When making foreign policy decisions, one must be careful not to view the world prescriptively (the way we want it to be), but rather to view it d... more »
Beijing Heralds Success Over Coronavirus as Victory for Chinese Marxism
*Ruairidh Brown* *Security, Asia* Differentiation between China and the rest of the world is likely to become more prominent in Chinese Communist Party (CCP) rhetoric as the nation’s success is attributed to its socialist political system. In the run-up to China’s 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) on May 22, the chairman of its Standing Committee, Li Zhanshu, said how important it was that the session was being held in the middle of the global coronavirus pandemic. Li remarked the session was being held at a time when “overseas COVID-19 epidemic situations remain grim and com... more »
Why is Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer and Dementia?
*Rachel Climie, Jonathan Shaw* *Health, * For people with type 2 diabetes, close monitoring for other diseases such as cancer through screening programs is particularly important. In Australia, more than 1.1 million people currently have type 2 diabetes. A host of potential complications associated with the disease mean a 45-year-old diagnosed with type 2 diabetes will live on average six years less than someone without type 2 diabetes. This week we published a report bringing together the latest evidence on the health consequences of type 2 diabetes. Aside from demonstrating th... more »
German Bombers Tried to Pummel Britain's Ancient Cathedral Cities
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: View of the centre of Bath in 1958, still with signs of war damage. Ben Brooksbank. Creative Commons Attribution Share-alike license 2.0] "Now the Luftwaffe will go for every building which is marked with three stars in Baedeker." On Monday evening, April 27, 1942, Kathleen Stainer and her family readied themselves for sleep in the English countryside. Having walked about a half mile away from their home in the city of Bath, they found a spot just off the road where they could finally throw down their bedding. The distance se... more »
Grenell's Parting Gift: Declassified Document on Origins of Russia Probe
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: The ambassador of U.S. to Germany, Richard Grenell, in pictured in Meseberg, Germany July 6, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt] President Donald Trump called Grenell a “superstar” on Sunday for declassifying the records. As one of his last acts in office, Richard Grenell, the outgoing director of national intelligence, declassified a batch of Trump-Russia documents, including one that a senior U.S. intelligence official said is “very significant” to the origins of the Russia probe. Grenell also declassified transcripts of phone calls between Mic... more »
Coronavirus Bad Look at Grandview Medical Center ER in Birmingham, Alabama
Coronavirus mask defiers in all the wrong places.
Signs point to the next century becoming the Asian Century
A May 25th report from Russia’s TASS News Agency brings up a very interesting question: What will the role of the United States be in the century to come, and who will be the leader of the world if it is not the US? This report opines that an Asian century is looming, and that […] More The post Signs point to the next century becoming the Asian Century appeared first on The Duran.
CRIMES CAUGHT ON CAMERA — Real And Imagined
Many people are worried about the slowly and at times not so slowly encroaching total surveillance state, but it has a definite up side. In the crime field, CCTV in particular has probably led to as many exonerations as convictions. Increasingly, mobile phones are being used to both indict and exculpate, especially by the public. […] More The post CRIMES CAUGHT ON CAMERA — Real And Imagined appeared first on The Duran.
American Orthodox Christianity appears to lose faith in God – [Video]
[image: The Orthodox Church in America caved to COVID-19, and this is trouble.] The complicity of multiple Orthodox jurisdictions with the secularists over COVID is wrong. More The post American Orthodox Christianity appears to lose faith in God – [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Tweets For Today
For the latest developments around the coronavirus outbreak, follow @Reuters Liveblog https://t.co/cEBwkoEQ5P pic.twitter.com/Cx2nszIh29 — Reuters (@Reuters) May 28, 2020 Coronavirus deaths in US top 100,000 https://t.co/CRSObW4EEe — BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) May 27, 2020 The Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has told Congress. The notification sets the stage for U.S. to withdraw Hong Kong's preferential trade and financial status. https://t.co/66cQ4UL44Z — The Associated Press (@AP) May 27, 2020 ... more »
Quote of the Day
“[The Green New Deal] is a watermelon —green on the outside, deep, deep red communist on the inside… They want to take your pickup truck. They want to rebuild your home. They want to take away your hamburgers. This is what Stalin dreamt about but never achieved. You are on the frontlines of the war against communism coming back to America under the guise of Democratic socialism, which is just the PC term for communism.” —Sebastian Gorka, author of Why We Fight and Defeating Jihad, in his CPAC speech.
Monologue
So, Emily Maitlis got angry and was given the night off. "So grateful to my friend and excellent colleague Katie Razzall for stepping in this evening. She did so because I asked for the night off - knowing tonight’s prog would be in the most excellent hands", she tweeted overnight. And from the looks of it - as many of you have guessed already - that's almost certainly going to be it as far as the 'repercussions' for* Newsnight* go. They didn't even have to publicly acknowledge their rebuke last night. Both from how she reacted, and from the Twitter reactions of her colleagues (... more »
Indian Media Reports Up To 10,000 Chinese Soldiers Have ‘Invaded’ Border Territory
Tyler Durden 05/26/2020 After over the weekend international reports said that multiple hundreds, or up to 1,000 Chinese troops have crossed into India following prior small-scale skirmishes weeks ago involving dozens of Indian and Chinese soldiers near a remote but strategically important mountain pass near Tibet, Indian media is now reporting that up to five to ten thousand PLA … Continue reading Indian Media Reports Up To 10,000 Chinese Soldiers Have ‘Invaded’ Border Territory →
The Big War Between Israel And Her Enemies Could Begin As Soon As July 1st
May 26, 2020 by Michael Snyder The level of tension in the Middle East is sky high right now, and it is about to go even higher. On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he would move ahead with a plan to annex portions of the West Bank in the months ahead. The … Continue reading The Big War Between Israel And Her Enemies Could Begin As Soon As July 1st →
Chinese ‘Netizens’ Claim Americans Are Eating Coronavirus Dead
Frances Martel 26 May 2020 A page on WeChat, a Chinese social media site, claimed American officials have been “processing dead bodies” of Chinese coronavirus victims into burgers and feeding them to the masses, the South China Morning Post revealed on Tuesday, claiming Beijing had shut the page down. Prior to its deletion, however, the page – … Continue reading Chinese ‘Netizens’ Claim Americans Are Eating Coronavirus Dead →
American Islamists’ Hypocrisy on Religious Persecution
Abha Shankar IPT News May 27, 2020 When India is accused of enacting discriminatory or threatening policies toward its Muslim minority, American Islamists are quick to protest. News conferences and social media campaigns cast an image of a looming genocide. When religious and ethnic minorities in Muslim-majority Pakistan actually are persecuted or harmed, however, that … Continue reading American Islamists’ Hypocrisy on Religious Persecution →
Will the world become a police state? – Nexus Newsfeed
Story at-a-glance Some law enforcement officers are taking advantage of new regulations, imposing unreasonable force in their zeal to contain citizens Liquor stores are deemed essential, but drive-in churches where people are parked in their cars with the windows up, was against the rules in Mississippi and Kentucky Human rights violations are happening worldwide, as … Continue reading Will the world become a police state? – Nexus Newsfeed →
Epidemic: Shocked that tests for the virus are worthless? You shouldn’t be.
Jon Rappoport May 27, 2020 I’ve written and published many words explaining why the diagnostic tests for the coronavirus are unreliable, inherently worthless, wrong-headed, and deceptive. (For starters, click here.) This is not the first time “testing madness” has been launched. Far from it. In fact, there is a whole branch of medicine which diagnoses … Continue reading Epidemic: Shocked that tests for the virus are worthless? You shouldn’t be. →
All The Numbers Are Wrong, Not Just COVID & They’re Being Used To Justify “Immunity Passports”
26 May 2020 Ryan Cristián Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/26/20). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. … Continue reading All The Numbers Are Wrong, Not Just COVID & They’re Being Used To Justify “Immunity Passports” →
Mapped: the state of facial recognition around the world
Tyler Durden 05/25/2020 From public CCTV cameras to biometric identification systems in airports, facial recognition technology is now common in a growing number of places around the world. In its most benign form, facial recognition technology is a convenient way to unlock your smartphone. However, as Visual Capitalist’s Iman Ghosh notes, at the state level, … Continue reading Mapped: the state of facial recognition around the world →
Nation That Revolted Over Three-Pence Tax On Tea Now ‘Pretty Cool’ With Government Locking Everyone In Their Homes
May 27, 2020 U.S.—The nation that once revolted over minor taxes on tea and stamps is now “pretty cool” with state and local governments locking everyone in their homes and robbing them of their livelihood indefinitely. A new poll has confirmed that the country that threw crates of tea into a harbor because they’d have to … Continue reading Nation That Revolted Over Three-Pence Tax On Tea Now ‘Pretty Cool’ With Government Locking Everyone In Their Homes →
The “Obstruction of Justice Trap” – Former AAG Matt Whitaker Confirms Mueller Probe Was Used As Weapon to Cover Coup Effort…. — The Last Refuge
Within an interesting interview conducted by Jan Jekielek of Epoch Times, former AAG Matt Whitaker confirms what CTH long suspected. The Mueller investigation was used by corrupt interests within the special counsels office to threaten any/all executive branch and congressional officials with “obstruction of justice” charges if they revealed any exculpatory or counter-narrative information during […] … Continue reading The “Obstruction of Justice Trap” – Former AAG Matt Whitaker Confirms Mueller Probe Was Used As Weapon to Cover Coup Effort…. — The Last Refuge →
President Trump To Sign Executive Order On Social Media
President Trump's aides told reporters traveling on Air Force One that the president would sign a social media-focused executive order. While they didn't give details he's been in a fight with Twitter for 24 hours over the site's decision to fact-check his tweets *Daily Mail: **Donald Trump will sign executive order on 'social media' after threatening to CLOSE platforms he claims are censoring conservatives in wake of Twitter fact-checking his tweets* * President Trump plans to sign a 'social media'-focused executive order on Thursday, White House aides told reporters travelling on... more »
Petition seeks COVID-19 testing, reporting, warnings for meat and poultry
An impressive sounding name — Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine — is not likely to make up for the advocacy group’s lack of scientific evidence for a new petition it has filed with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). A statement from the FSIS said the Physicians Committee request for testing meat and poultry for... Continue Reading
Follow-up dairy study shows less Salmonella; wild boar meat rules reviewed
A follow-up study on Salmonella prevalence among dairy cattle on a Swedish Island has found much lower levels. In late 2019, the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) and Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket), did an anonymous national milk tank survey for antibodies against Salmonella. Milk samples from all the dairy herds tested showed a generally low... Continue Reading
Kruse waives physical appearance, posts bond, and remains free to assist in his defense
Blue Bell’s former chief executive has waived physical appearance for his initial appearance in federal court on felony charges stemming from a 2015 Listeria outbreak. The defendant, Paul Kruse, has posted bail and accepted conditions of his continued freedom. U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane cited the current coronavirus pandemic for accepting the waiver of a... Continue Reading
WGS aided detection of parallel Salmonella outbreaks in Germany
Whole genome sequencing helped identify concurrent outbreaks of a rare Salmonella serotype in Germany in 2017, according to a study. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of Salmonella Kottbus isolates revealed three co-circulating clusters in the country between June and August 2017. A total of 69 infections were identified in 13 German states. Median age was 55... Continue Reading
Letter to The Editor: Is contributing author HACCP trained?
Opinion Editor’s note: We want to hear from our readers. Letters to the Editor can be submitted via the Contact Us link on our website. Dear Editor, I am responding to Brianna Leach’s article released by Food Safety News on May 26. She includes comments on the USDA’s implementation of its HACCP rule in 1995. For those who... Continue Reading
'The way the world's moving': Regional Australia laments loss of print as titles go digital
It was the breaking news many readers in streets, shops and newsagencies across regional Australia today did not want delivered — the loss of the print versions of their favourite local newspapers.
How a near-fatal car crash ended up saving this WA farming family
WA farmer Alan Sattler spent months in hospital re-learning how to walk, and the experience laid bare his long-running issues with mental and physical health and alcohol abuse.
Morrison 'not the Premier': Gutwein stands firm on Tasmanian border closure
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Despite continued pressure from the Prime Minister, Tasmania's Premier says he will not make a decision on when to reopen the state's borders until July.
Surrounded by spiders in a cave? That's the fun part for this arachnid whisperer
John Douglas says being wedged inside a small cave, surrounded by 10 enormous Tasmanian cave spiders, was a challenge, but not because of the "critters".
Fans divided as AFL confirms fake crowd noises will be added to broadcasts
Broadcasters have added crowd noise to Bundesliga matches and broadcasters will follow suit when the AFL resumes in June, but reaction is mixed so far.
News Corp cuts: Is your local newspaper affected?
Just In - 23 hours ago
Dozens of communities around Australia will lose print editions of their local papers as News Corp slashes jobs and moves editions online.
'Ambush attack' on love rival ends in life sentence for murderer amid angry court outbursts
A man who fatally stabbed his former love rival at a Perth boarding house before claiming he was the victim of a "corrupt" justice system is sentenced to a minimum of almost 20 years behind bars.
Interest rates unlikely to rise 'for some years' but JobKeeper may need extending, RBA says
The Reserve Bank's governor says the coronavirus recession may not be as bad as first feared, but the economy will reach another "critical point" in late September when Government stimulus starts winding down.
The pandemic won't stop this 91-year-old newspaper editor from printing
Most Tuesday nights, Norm Marston can be found on the printing plant floor, checking on the newspaper his family has owned for more than 60 years.
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
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Two hikers who went missing in the New Zealand wilderness are found with only minor injuries after an 18-day ordeal, police say.
Second worker at Melbourne hotel hosting quarantined guests tests positive to coronavirus
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Victorian health authorities are investigating the source of two infections in staff at the Rydges Hotel on Swanston Street, as the number of coronavirus cases in Victoria rises by 10.
In America, a bystander with a smartphone bears witness, but cannot deliver justice
The video of George Floyd's death, captured by a passer-by, went viral. Within 24 hours local authorities sacked the four officers involved in the arrest. But it begs the question, what might have happened if this didn't take place in broad daylight, writes Kathryn Diss.
Paper number plates prompt traffic stop before drugs, ice pick seized
Just In - 23 hours ago
An allegedly unlicensed driver from SA's north is facing drugs and weapons charges after police spotted a car with number plates made of paper, before discovering items including an ice pick inside.
Police fired 'beanbag round' before fatal shooting on Melbourne freeway
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A investigation is underway after police shot dead a Narre Warren man they say was armed with a knife and advancing towards them during a stand-off on Melbourne's Monash Freeway.
'Last thing I want to do is kick a Vic': Spurrier apologises for coronavirus blunder
South Australia's public health chief apologises for mistakenly claiming Victorian counterparts left SA Health in the dark about the state's latest coronavirus case, who arrived at Adelaide Airport on Sunday.
Big bank stocks surge again, boosting Australian share market
After strong gains yesterday, bank stocks are rallying again and leading the ASX higher, following similar moves on Wall St.
Coronavirus update: More than 14 million across Latin America unable to eat, UN warns
Just In - 23 hours ago
Severe food insecurity is expected to become a major issue for the region and affect more than four times the amount of people it did last year.
Picture Of The Day
Anti-government demonstrators scuffle with riot police during a lunch time protest as a second reading of a controversial national anthem law takes place in Hong Kong, May 27. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu *WNU Editor*: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters).
Create 50 Million American Jobs To Rebuild The World
[image: Gas tungsten arc welding by Prowelder87. Photo: Wikimedia Commons [Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International]] “The LaRouche Plan to Reopen the Economy: The World Needs 1.5 Billion New, Productive Jobs” was released by the LaRouche Political Action Committee on May 23, 2020. The proposals are based on the LaRouche method of physical economy applied to the daunting task of productively employing 1.5 billion people on the planet—nearly half the work force—who are now de facto unemployed. This spectacular program to create 50 million productive American jobs is... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 27th May 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
NY Times Front Page Divides: ‘The Coronavirus Is Deadliest Where Democrats Live’
By Clay Waters ~ It’s official: The coronavirus is a partisan weapon for the New York Times. The paper deployed it in its co-lead story slot Monday — Memorial Day — “Virus at Its Deadliest in the Strongholds of Democrats.” The online version of that headline was even blunter: “The Coronavirus Is Deadliest Where Democrats […]
Sens. Cruz, Lee Outline How US Should Move Forward After COVID-19 Crisis
By Fred Lucas ~ Taking a fresh look at deregulation and at “decoupling” the U.S. from China economically will be key for renewed job growth after the COVID-19 crisis ends, Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Wednesday. “I fully expect over the next coming weeks and months and years, we are going […]
May 28th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1225
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 →
Thursday May 28th – 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 →
Election Confection Deflection
From MEDIAITE: White House counselor Kellyanne Conway threw a huge pot of verbal spaghetti against the wall in trying to justify President Donald Trump’s opposition to mail-in voting, and slipped up at the end by admitting she thinks the process would benefit former Vice … Continue reading →
Healthy Bays Network: Fish farms are not just a rural issue; people in Halifax should be concerned
A group of community organizations opposed to open-net finfish farms in Nova Scotia have pooled their resources and formed a new organization they say will amplify their voice. In a media release Monday, the newly created Healthy Bays Network (HBN) said Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture regulations have been written for industry, and the voices […]
Contemporary Japanese artist and the delightful Barnard Castle in a fresh light
Contemporary Japanese artist and the delightful Barnard Castle in a fresh light Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The contemporary Japanese artist Sawako Utsumi fluctuates from Japanese related themes to landscapes, European art, and various religious angles. In her latest art piece titled the Artistic Light of the Ruins of Barnard Castle, she focuses on […]
Democrats Say U.S. Considering New Weapon Sale To Saudi Arabia
Senator Bob Menendez calls into question motives behind another Saudi arms sale (AFP/File photo) *CNN:* *Trump administration considering new weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, top Democrat says * The Trump administration is considering yet another weapons sale to Saudi Arabia despite the fact that it is facing scrutiny from congressional Democrats who believe Secretary of State Mike Pompeo may have recommended the firing of an independent watchdog because he was investigating the top US diplomat's controversial decision to fast-track a previous arms deal to the Kingdom. In a CNN op-e... more »
Trump Threatens Twitter Over Fact Checks: What’s Next?
Twitter’s move and Trump’s reaction raise a host of questions, including why Twitter acted now, how it decides when to use such warnings and what its newly assumed role means for the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
British Museum Offers Fictional Travel Guides to Ancient Cities
Assyrian International News Agency - 23 hours ago
Assyrian artists were masters of naturalism. A relief from 645--640 BCE. ( British Museum)Much like other art institutions, the British Museum is finding new ways to engage with audiences during the coronavirus pandemic.
20 Ways Vote By Mail Could Revolutionize Our Democracy And Save Our Nation-- if Election Protection Activists Make It Happen
*-by Harvey Wasserman* Vote by Mail will decide the 2020 election. Trump and 50,000 of his armed backers will try to say otherwise. But VBM could turn us forever from hackable touch screens to paper ballots. To make that happen, election protection activists must overcome Vote by Mail’s many vulnerabilities to make mail-in paper ballots an instrument of real democracy. The odds are long, but the chances are real. To follow an *ongoing* compendium of stories on this election as they unfold, go to the Election Protection portal at the Free Press website. You can also join our na... more »
CNBC: Trump to Sign Executive Order on Social-Media Companies on Thursday
President Trump is set to sign an executive order on social media Thursday, the White House said. While the purpose and intent are not clear, early on Wednesday Trump warned social media giants that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices.”2 Trump’s comments come amid […] The post CNBC: Trump to Sign Executive Order on Social-Media Companies on Thursday appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: A Radio Station Denied a Caller a Prize Because He’d ‘Mispronounced’ a Pop Star’s Name. Then the Star Waded In.
Tony Hadley, 1980s icon and Spandau Ballet frontman, has stepped in to solve an unusual dispute erupting in Singapore, earning a man a cash prize by clarifying exactly how the star’s surname is articulated. The uproar focused on a Gold 905, a national radio station, which has asked listeners to identify 14 celebrities just by […] The post CNN: A Radio Station Denied a Caller a Prize Because He’d ‘Mispronounced’ a Pop Star’s Name. Then the Star Waded In. appeared first on Health Nut News.
AG Barr Appoints West Texas U.S. Attorney to Support Durham Investigation – Review Unmasking Before and After 2016 Election…
John Bash, the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas, has been assigned to assist USAO John Durham in the investigation of corrupt and malign activity by former USIC, DOJ and FBI officials. USAO Bash is in addition to … Continue reading →
The “Obstruction of Justice Trap” – Former AAG Matt Whitaker Confirms Mueller Probe Was Used As Weapon to Cover Coup Effort….
Within an interesting interview conducted by Jan Jekielek of Epoch Times, former AAG Matt Whitaker confirms what CTH long suspected. The Mueller investigation was used by corrupt interests within the special counsels office to threaten any/all executive branch and congressional … Continue reading →
World Health Organization Says Latin America Is The New Epicenter Of The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
*Reuters:* *WHO says the Americas are new COVID-19 epicenter as deaths surge in Latin America * BRASILIA, May 26 (Reuters) - The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a Tuesday briefing, as a U.S. study forecast deaths surging in Brazil and other Latin American countries through August. "Now is not the time for countries to ease restrictions," Carissa Etienne, WHO director for the Americas and head of the Pan American Health Organization, said via videoconference. The Americas have registered more than ... more »
Pompeo Revokes Waivers to Convert Iranian Nuclear Plants to Civilian Use
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* It’s another nail in the coffin of the nuclear deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo revoked permission for foreign companies to help convert Iranian nuclear facilities to peaceful use in another escalation of the nuclear standoff between the United States and Iran. Russian, Chinese, and European companies are currently helping modify nuclear facilities to bring them into compliance with a 2015 deal between Iran and six other world powers—and have been protected from U.S. sanctions by temporary waivers up until now. The waivers have been a ... more »
Should America Worry About China's Shiny H-20 New Bomber?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* While there is much still to be known about the H-20, there are many reasons why U.S. weapons developers are likely to take it very seriously. China appears to be preparing to unveil its new H-20 stealth bomber, an emerging platform expected to massively extend China’s attack range and present a rival platform to the U.S. B-2 and emerging B-21. Quoting “military sources,” a report from *The New Zealand Herald* said the new and still somewhat mysterious H-20 bomber could make its first public appearance at this year’s Zhuhai Airshow in November—depen... more »
Operation Dovetail: Why Did the Navy and Marines Bury This Pacific Operation From Official Histories?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: A plane captures this overhead view of the carrier USS Enterprise IV moored at Ford Island, 12 July 1942. U.S. Navy.] It is not surprising that neither the Navy nor the Marine Corps at the time, or after the war, wanted to cast light upon an operation that was so flawed. *by Arnold Blumberg* *This article by June 1942, the military might of Imperial Japan threatened Australia. The string of spectacular Japanese conquests in the South Pacific menaced lines of supply and communication between the United States and its allies and b... more »
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Struck at Worst Possible Angle
*Erwan Le Ber* *Space, * The event led to a mass extinction in which more than 70% of species on Earth – including the dinosaurs – disappeared. Few geological events fascinate as much as the one that happened 66 million years ago. Evidence suggests a huge asteroid hit our planet, triggering a chain of events that led to a mass extinction in which more than 70% of species on Earth – including the dinosaurs – disappeared. A new study narrows down the trajectory of this asteroid, which could help us better understand how the impact affected the planet beneath it and how material wa... more »
Communist Cuba Fears Another Trump Presidency: Cuban Diplomat
*Jason Hopkins* *Politics, Americas* [image: Cuban soldiers carry images depicting U.S. President Donald Trump during a May Day rally in Havana, Cuba May 1, 2019. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini] Trump would keep in place “people with an anti-Cuban trajectory” within “important positions inside the government, in the State Department structures or the National Security Council.” The Trump campaign flaunted comments from communist Cuba’s top diplomat in Washington, D.C., expressing alarm over the possibility of a re-election victory for the president. “China isn’t the only communist ... more »
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