Tuesday, June 02, 2020

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A Letter to George Floyd

cmaadmin at Diverse - 11 hours ago
I do not know at a biological or emotional level what it is like to be Black. White privilege was my birthright. Poverty, and homosexuality, and a propensity toward obesity were equally my birthright, and I have experienced prejudice for all of those reasons. Still, I do not pretend to know what it feels like to be racially profiled or to know that my ancestors were violently separated from their homeland and brought in chains to serve people whose race is the same as mine.

Almost 50% of Iraqi Youth Not Working

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 11 hours ago
(Al Mada) New information being released during Iraq’s on-going economic crisis shows that almost 50% of the country’s youth, which is the largest age group is not working. First, Planning Minister Nuri al-Dulaimi announced that the unemployment rate was at 13.8%. That was up from 9.9% in 2018. Amongst the youth 27% were jobless. Then the World Bank’s annual report on Iraq added that more than 20% of the country’s youth did not have a job, were not looking for work, weren’t in school or getting training. People who aren’t actively seeking employment are not included in the jobl... more »

This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 2

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 11 hours ago
1920 Revolt against British started when sheikh in mid-Euphrates refused British taxation arrested and freed by tribe 1920 Revolt 1920 Ex-Ottoman Iraqi officers marched from Syria to Tal Afar hoping to spark revolt against British there Joined by Shammar and Jabouri tribes (Musings On Iraq review of *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) 1924 UK run Baghdad Times said if Anglo-Iraq Treaty not ratified Iraq would lose Mosul to Turks (Musings On Iraq article on how Mosul province became part of Iraq) 1941 Jamil al-Midfai named PM in new... more »

On LIVE TV Cops Detain Armed Store Owners Protecting Store As Looters Run Off

The Free Thought Project at The Free Thought Project - 11 hours ago
Police detain store owners live on air after they use shotguns to PROTECT property from suspected looters, as the looters take off running.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Visit St. John Paul II National Shrine and Memorial…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 11 hours ago
Earlier today, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and presented a ceremonial wreath to observe remembrance of the former Pope. [Video Below] After placing a wreath at the Statue of … Continue reading →

World News Briefs -- June 2, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 11 hours ago
Riot police chase a man as they rush protestors to clear Lafayette Park and the area around it across from the White House for PresidentTrump to be able to walk through for a photo opportunity in front of St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, June 1. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno *Reuters: **Tensions rise in U.S. cities after police shot; Trump pushes crackdown* WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday taunted state governors for not embracing his proposal to send in the U.S. military to quell unrest, hours after five officers were shot and wounded in an escalat... more »

Telling The Truth About Climate Illegal In Germany

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 11 hours ago
Germany appears headed back to their darkest days. Germany Threatens Naomi Seibt With Prison Over Climate ‘Denialism’

Greenhouse Gases Are Racist Too

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 11 hours ago
E&E NEWS ANALYSIS: Flooding disproportionately harms black neighborhoods

Destroying America Through The Big Lie

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 11 hours ago
America haters around the world are cheering on the efforts by the press and social media to create racial hatred and violence in the US. The reality is that violent crime in America is down by almost two thirds over … Continue reading →

Tiger King twist: Judge awards Carol Baskin ownership of Joe Exotic's zoo

Just In - 11 hours ago
He was the star of the Netflix series Tiger King but after failing in his attempt to avoid paying $1.45 million to his nemesis in big cat ownership, Joe Exotic loses his zoo to rival Carol Baskin.

UK warns China to pull back from Hong Kong

Just In - 11 hours ago
The United Kingdom warns Beijing to step back from the brink over an "authoritarian" national security law in Hong Kong that risks destroying one of the jewels of Asia's economy.

Body-Weight HIIT Workout You Can Do With No Equipment

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://www.livestrong.com/article/13720176-body-weight-hiit-workout/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lsfb

New effective treatment for inflammatory diseases found

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-06-effective-treatment-inflammatory-diseases.html

Researchers develop viable sodium battery

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://techxplore.com/news/2020-06-viable-sodium-battery.html

Explained: What causes #cyclones, and are they really getting stronger?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://www.cntraveller.in/story/explained-what-causes-cyclones-are-they-really-getting-stronger-india-maharashtra-gujarat-palghar-nisarga/

How to Start #Bodybuilding for Total Beginners

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/pro-tips/getting-started-bodybuilding/

The easier way to do push ups involves a Pilates ring

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://www.wellandgood.com/push-ups-with-pilates-ring/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wgfb

21 Best Bodyweight Exercises to Burn Fat and Build Muscle

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/best-bodyweight-exercises-lose-weight-burn-fat/

5 Ancient Egyptian Symbols That Everyone Should Know.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://trueblog.net/5-ancient-egyptian-symbols-that-everyone-should-know-4579/

Activate Your Core Muscles With These 3 Exercises

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://www.forhealthylifestyle.com/activate-core-muscles-3-exercises/

Best Chest Exercises for Pec Major and Minor Muscles

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
https://www.livestrong.com/article/346039-upper-pecs-vs-lower-pecs/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lsfb

Draft rules call for Missouri medical marijuana stores to warn against vaping

Bart Schaneman at Marijuana Business Daily - 11 hours ago
Missouri regulators released draft rules that would require medical cannabis dispensaries to alert customers about the dangers of vaping THC products, even though most of the vaping-related illnesses that began in summer 2019 have been linked back to the illicit market. According to Greenway, the Missouri Cannabis Industry’s publication, each dispensary would have to display […] Draft rules call for Missouri medical marijuana stores to warn against vaping is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Navajo Poet Laureate Laura Tohe receives Academy of American Poets Fellowship

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 11 hours ago
Laura Tohe Photo by J Morgan Edwards Navajo Poet Laureate Laura Tohe receives Academy of American Poets Fellowship By Brenda Norrell Censored News Laura Tohe, Poet Laureate of the Navajo Nation, is the recipient of a major fellowship award from the Academy of American Poets. She is one of 23 Poets Laureate of states, cities, counties, and the Navajo Nation who will receive the

Tuesday Morning Links

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 11 hours ago
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Robert Reich writes about the end of any pretense that Donald Trump was acting as a president rather than a self-serving social media influencer. - Branko Milanovic discusses why it's useless to make modeled economic predictions in a time of complete uncertainty about the effect of reverberating shocks. - Gary Mason points out that a national report on violence against women has been awaiting followup for three decades. And Chris Hall writes about the disproportionate burden being borne by women during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic,... more »

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 2, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 12 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *How Trump could use the Insurrection Act - last used in the 1992 LA Riots - to deploy 'thousands of thousands' of soldiers to control George Floyd protests against the wishes of governors* * President Donald Trump on Monday suggested he would use federal troops to end unrest that has erupted following the death of George Floyd * To deploy the armed forces, Trump would need to formally invoke a group of statutes known as the Insurrection Act of 1807 * The act permits the president to send in US forces to suppress a domestic insurrection that has hindered the normal enf... more »

UKC News: ‘Documents Reveal Government Lockdown Was Political, Not Scientific’

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 12 hours ago
An incredible discovery of UK government documents from SAGE science advisory committee reveals that Downing Street’s decision to ‘Lockdown’ the country was in fact a political one, and little to do with “The Science” that government insists it’s being guided by. Also, many are concerned about a spike in child abuse reports as a result of government lockdown policy. All this and more.

6 Atlanta Officers Charged After Students Pulled From Car

AP News at Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
The incident first gained attention from video online and on local news. Throughout, the couple can be heard screaming and asking officers what is happening.

Discipline, innovation drive profit: Q&A with Supreme Cannabis CEO Beena Goldenberg

Matt Lamers at Marijuana Business Daily - 12 hours ago
Veteran consumer packaged goods executive Beena Goldenberg sees parallels between the development of the natural organic food market and the cannabis industry. Rigorous executive discipline, a more thoughtful approach to mergers and acquisitions and targeted product innovation are important factors for corporate success in the cannabis space, she said. Before joining Toronto-headquartered Supreme Cannabis as […] Discipline, innovation drive profit: Q&A with Supreme Cannabis CEO Beena Goldenberg is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for can... more »

Lee Camp: 19 Facts About American Policing That Will Blow Your Mind

Lee Camp at MintPress News - 12 hours ago
Just a few facts will change everything you think you know about American police, writes Lee Camp, with pictures by Eleanor Goldfield from the streets of downtown Washington. The post Lee Camp: 19 Facts About American Policing That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on MintPress News.

Deadly flash flooding hits Dhofar, Oman

Days of severe weather triggered flash flooding in Oman's southern province of Dhofar, particularly in the provincial capital Salalah, where at least three people lost their lives. Up to 351 mm (14 inches) of rain fell in a period from May 27 to 31, 2020,...... Read more »

Facebook Staff at Odds With Zuckerberg Over Trump Posts; Stage Virtual Walkout

James Murphy at rss - 12 hours ago
[image: facebook-staff-at-odds-with-zuckerberg-over-trump-posts-stage-virtual-walkout] Many Facebook employees are voicing their displeasure with boss Mark Zuckerberg’s rare stand for the First Amendment.

Cybersecurity Lessons From the Pandemic, or Pandemic Lessons From Cybersecurity

HLin at Lawfare - 12 hours ago
Personnel of the 624th Operations Center conduct cyber operations in support of the command and control of Air Force network operations and the joint requirements of the Air Force component of Cyber Command. (U.S. Air Force/William Belcher) Fred Cohen was the first person to introduce the term “computer virus.” In a 1984 paper, he defined it as “a program that can ‘infect’ other programs by modifying them to include a possibly evolved copy of itself. With the infection property, a virus can spread throughout a computer system or network using the authorizations of every user using... more »

"Black Out Tuesday" State/Intelligence Asset/Corporate Approved Protest

Penny at Penny for your thoughts - 12 hours ago
* Knowing the ties between intelligence agencies and the music industry run long, deep and are extensive, informs me very clearly why the "music industry" is the creator and promoter of "Black Out Tuesday"* *BBC* *Radio stations and TV channels have changed their programmes to mark "Blackout Tuesday", reflecting on George Floyd's death in police custody.* *There will also be moments of reflection on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, while commercial radio stations including Kiss, Magic and Absolute Radio are observing a social media blackout "to show that racism of any kind cannot be toler... more »

NEJM, Lancet place expressions of concern on controversial studies of drugs for COVID-19

Ivan Oransky at Retraction Watch - 12 hours ago
As controversy swirls around two papers that used data from Surgisphere, the New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet have placed expression of concerns on the relevant papers. Here’s the NEJM expression of concern: On May 1, 2020, we published “Cardiovascular Disease, Drug Therapy, and Mortality in Covid-19,” a study of the effect of … Continue reading NEJM, Lancet place expressions of concern on controversial studies of drugs for COVID-19

County Officials Rule George Floyd Death Was A Homicide

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
June 1, 2020 Vanessa Romo A mural in Los Angeles depicts George Floyd. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Updated 7:37 p.m. ET The Hennepin County Medical Examiner released a new autopsy report Monday, ruling George Floyd’s death was a homicide. The office said Floyd’s heart and lungs stopped functioning “while being restrained” by law enforcement … Continue reading County Officials Rule George Floyd Death Was A Homicide →

MALCOLM: Are our borders actually closed?

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
Remember when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally closed Canada’s borders to stop the spread of coronavirus? Well, new figures released by the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) show that the borders never really closed. 129,772 non-Canadian travellers were able to fly into Canada while our borders were supposed to be closed. by Candice Malcolm June … Continue reading MALCOLM: Are our borders actually closed? →

Cities Under Siege

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
by Andrew Lawton June 1, 2020 In the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer numerous American cities have been besieged by riots and looting, and in some cases set ablaze. At the same time, dozens of cities have played home to peaceful protests. True North’s Andrew Lawton … Continue reading Cities Under Siege →

Eight moments from US protests that show the good in humanity

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
The mainstream media has contributed to an atmosphere of fear and division by highlighting only the worst elements of the protests. by True North Wire June 1, 2020 Protests over the death of George Floyd have rocked the US and beyond in the past week. The dialogue around the incident has placed police brutality, racism … Continue reading Eight moments from US protests that show the good in humanity →

Shocking Evidence That Indicates That Somebody Is Trying To Orchestrate An Internal Uprising Inside The United States

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
June 2, 2020 by IWB by Michael Snyder Violence has erupted in major cities all over America yet again today, and we are being told to brace ourselves for more rioting, looting and civil unrest in the days ahead. The death of George Floyd was a great tragedy, and the vast majority of Americans agree … Continue reading Shocking Evidence That Indicates That Somebody Is Trying To Orchestrate An Internal Uprising Inside The United States →

America Ready For Full Societal Breakdown, Economic Collapse And Planned Starvation!

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
June 1, 2020 by IWB As has become the world’s new normal, this week’s news was yet another long march of troubling economic collapse news and pessimistic predictions. Experts and economists that spent months forecasting a speedy economic bounceback after the health crisis abates and businesses are able to reopen have changed their tune … Continue reading America Ready For Full Societal Breakdown, Economic Collapse And Planned Starvation! →

Thanks to #Antifa, the political left just lost every argument they have ever made, except for abortion. At least from a persuasion perspective.

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
June 1, 2020 by IWB Thanks to #Antifa, the political left just lost every argument they have ever made, except for abortion. At least from a persuasion perspective. — Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) May 31, 2020 Thanks to #Antifa, the political left just lost every argument they have ever made, except for abortion. At least … Continue reading Thanks to #Antifa, the political left just lost every argument they have ever made, except for abortion. At least from a persuasion perspective. →

The Horrifying Civil Unrest We Have Been Warning You About Is Here, And America Is Literally Coming Apart At The Seams

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
June 1, 2020 by IWB by Michael Snyder For a very long time, many of us have been loudly warning the American people that this was coming. The mainstream media and many of our national leaders have been fanning the flames of hatred, anger, frustration and division on a daily basis for many years, and … Continue reading The Horrifying Civil Unrest We Have Been Warning You About Is Here, And America Is Literally Coming Apart At The Seams →

NO SOLUTION: Is It “Antifa”, Or The Federal Reserve That’s THE REAL TERRORIST GROUP

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
June 1, 2020 by IWB via silverdoctors: Until Americans recognize the Fed is a domestic terrorist group, therein lies the problem. America has a LONG way to fall… How do you solve a problem that can’t be solved? America is descending into third world status right now, and we’re descending at breakneck speed. I thought silver was … Continue reading NO SOLUTION: Is It “Antifa”, Or The Federal Reserve That’s THE REAL TERRORIST GROUP →

There Will Be A Lot More Rioting, Looting And Civil Unrest As The U.S. Economy Continues To Crumble

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
May 29, 2020 by IWB by Michael Snyder What we have been witnessing on the streets of Minneapolis is just the beginning. Our nation is so deeply divided, and a large portion of the population is losing faith in the basic institutions that govern our society. Personally, I don’t know how anyone can watch the … Continue reading There Will Be A Lot More Rioting, Looting And Civil Unrest As The U.S. Economy Continues To Crumble →

A Bunch Of 'Karens' - Why Are Female High Profile Democrats So Miserable, Angry, And Hate-Filled?

Susan Duclos at All News PipeLine #2 - 12 hours ago
As a conservative can you name a female Congress person not of your state? Either in the U.S. Senate or the U.S. House of Representatives? Undoubtedly almost all of us can name at least one, most likely due to something in the news spotlighting her, or her actions. Unfortunately national negative news sticks in the mind far longer than good news does. Perhaps that is the medias' mindset of "if it bleeds, it leads." Whatever the reason, when thinking of a female politician, generally, whether you are a conservative or a liberal, it is a Democrat female that comes to mind. If aske... more »

Celebrity Pathologist Baden: Knee Restraint Killed Floyd. Coroner’s Finding: “Fentanyl Intoxication.”

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 12 hours ago
[image: celebrity-pathologist-baden-knee-restraint-killed-floyd-coroner-s-finding-fentanyl-intoxication] The pathologists who conducted a second autopsy on George Floyd, who died while a Minneapolis police officer restrained him with a knee to the back of the neck, say Floyd died of asphyxia.

Pressure Building on Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Appeals

Bob Adelmann at rss - 12 hours ago
[image: pressure-building-on-supreme-court-to-hear-second-amendment-appeals] It is hoped that the Supreme Court seizes the opportunity to hear one or more Second Amendment appeals.

Assaulted and Vilified, the Cops Save the Cities

Patrick J. Buchanan at rss - 12 hours ago
[image: assaulted-and-vilified-the-cops-save-the-cities] Liberals may equate the term “law and order” with racism, but without law and order, there is no justice and no peace.

Bricks Found at Protest Sites Suggest Orchestrated Campaign to Incite Violence

Raven Clabough at rss - 12 hours ago
[image: bricks-found-at-protest-sites-suggest-orchestrated-campaign-to-incite-violence] Following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, pallets of bricks have reportedly been placed, presumably to be used as weapons of destruction by looters when the sun goes down.

Listen to the Doctors, End the Lockdowns

Ron Paul at rss - 12 hours ago
[image: listen-to-the-doctors-end-the-lockdowns] Six hundred physicians recently signed a letter to President Trump calling for an end to the coronavirus lockdowns because they are causing “exponentially growing negative health consequences” for millions of Americans.

New Flu? Coronavirus Might Become Cause Of A Seasonal Illness

Hank Campbell at Science 2.0 blogs - 12 hours ago
The flu kills over 600,000 people each year and in 2020 another virus exploded in public health circles for the third time in 17 years; coronavirus. SARS-CoV-2, which causes the COVID-19 disease, has killed nearly 400,000, and given the risk factors it is hard to say how people would have been killed by any respiratory disease, but one question is not philosophical: is this the new normal? read more

The Purell Of The Future May Be A Handheld UV Light Device

News Staff at Science 2.0 blogs - 12 hours ago
Though "energy medicine" and "oxygenated herbs" promoted by CNN's Chris Cuomo are woo, one notion ridiculed by journalists has merit; using light to disinfect areas and kill coronavirus. Though chemicals are most common, they are not always practical or portable. Ultraviolet radiation in the 200 to 300 nanometer range will destroy the virus, it just requires UV radiation sources that emit sufficiently high doses of UV light. Current devices are things like expensive mercury-containing gas discharge lamps, which require high power, have a relatively short lifetime, and are bulky. r... more »

Beyond Prisons: Evolving Political Consciousness feat. Anthony Williams

Beyond Prisons at Shadowproof - 12 hours ago
Anthony Williams discusses co-founding the hashtag "#MasculinitySoFragile" and evolving political consciousness on an episode of the Beyond Prisons podcast. The post Beyond Prisons: Evolving Political Consciousness feat. Anthony Williams appeared first on Shadowproof.

Biden: Trump ‘Consumed’ by Ego, Not Leading During Crisis

AP News at Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
“I call on the Congress to act this month," former Vice President Joe Biden said, urging lawmakers to start “with real police reform" and citing proposed legislation outlawing choke holds.

Thirteen dead in protest shootings, 700 arrested in NYC

Just In - 13 hours ago
More than 700 people are arrested in New York City looting as the city's first curfew since 1943 is extended. At least 13 deaths have so far been reported across the US amid the images of unrest which have included heavy-handed police tactics, violence, vandalism and arson.

Coronavirus update: Ethnic minorities up to 50 per cent more likely to die from COVID-19

Just In - 13 hours ago
A study out of the UK contributes evidence to a growing pool of international data suggesting people of black or Asian ethnicities are more likely to die from COVID-19.

'Too dirty to help make the cake': Art depicts the painful reality of the Stolen Generations

Hannah Reich at Just In - 13 hours ago
Noongar artist Sandra Hill was the third generation of her family to be forcibly removed and placed in an institution — and she confronts this history with her graphic paintings.

Experts call for Australia to snub Europe, US in favour of Asia post-coronavirus

Max Walden at Just In - 13 hours ago
Australia should work with partners in Asia rather than the US or UK to rebuild the global economy in the wake of coronavirus, a group of experts says.

More than 50,000 live export sheep set to sail on coronavirus ship to remain in Australia

Eliza Laschon And Joanna Menagh at Just In - 13 hours ago
A $12 million shipment of sheep left stranded after a coronavirus outbreak on board the Al Kuwait live export vessel will remain in Australia after an exemption to the summer live export ban is denied.

Neo-Fascist? Time To Drop The "Neo" When Describing Trump

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 13 hours ago
*Out of the bunker and...* Jim Acosta on CNN: "We are descending into something that is not the United States of America tonight; there's just no other way to put it... Donald Trump did not do this by himself tonight. There were other White House officials, military officials, federal employees paid for with our tax dollars. And our tax dollars were used to teargas fellow Americans. That's what happened tonight in the nation's capital and the entire world was watching." And yeah, this was all done because Trumpanzee-- a notorious coward-- was embarrassed that it leaked out by ... more »

How many scary black guns can you pack into downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on Monday night?...

Adrienne at Adrienne's Corner - 13 hours ago
*answer?* Definitely over five hundred. And that's not counting the side arms and shotguns. Rumor was that antifa types were headed to our beautiful Coeur d'Alene downtown to plunder and riot. *It was not to be.* *Local Brent Regan:* "Last night's "Gun d'Alene" was AMAZING! Thousands of citizens, the majority of them armed, turned out at the mere suggestion that Antifa anarchist thugs and/or Proud Boys radicals may be coming to cause trouble. You want to cause trouble in our town? Not just "No" but "Hell No!!". You are welcome to come. You are welcome to peacefully protest. But d... more »

Signs of the times

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 13 hours ago
It's been awhile since I've done much with Photoshop, and I can't take credit for the concept of working with this background. But for those interested, a couple of takes on Donald Trump's most prominent recent sacrilege:

Should Utilities Be Able to Count Cloud Services Costs as Investment Expenditures?

Paige Lambermont at IER - 13 hours ago
Right now, most utilities can make their regulated rate of return on their expenditures for building their own new servers,… The post Should Utilities Be Able to Count Cloud Services Costs as Investment Expenditures? appeared first on IER.

As Cities Burn, US Leaders Continue to Dithers

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 13 hours ago
*21WIRE* | As the dust settles, it seems not everyone is working to ameliorate the situation, as some political and media personalities are more employing race-baiting rhetoric in order to leverage political capital.

This may explain why Minneapolis PD allowed rioters to burn down their precinct

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 13 hours ago
If this account is correct, it looks like Minneapolis had already gone a long way down the liberal, progressive, socialist road to hell that's being followed in California and many other places. All of the adults on the city council have retired or been voted out, and the council is now composed of earnest young progressives like our boy mayor Jacob Frey. And what does every young progressive like Jacob fear the most? Being called a racist. We also have a few AOC types who want to seize the Lake of the Isles mansions for the (well-connected) people. * . . .* Retail stores are soon... more »

As Minneapolis Burns, Trump's Presidency is Sinking Deeper into Crisis. And yet, he may still be Re-elected

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jun 02 (IPS) - Violence has erupted across several US cities after the death of a black man, George Floyd, who was shown on video gasping for breath as a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck. The unrest poses serious challenges for President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden as each man readies his campaign for the November 3 election. Read the full story, “As Minneapolis Burns, Trump's Presidency is Sinking Deeper into Crisis. And yet, he may still be Re-elected”, on globalissues.org →

Tear Gas, Threats for Protesters Before Trump Visits Church

AP News at Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
“I am your president of law and order and an ally of all peaceful protesters," the president declared as law enforcement officers fired tear gas and deployed flash bangs into a crowd outside the White House.

Shocking Photo Shows Cop Appear to Aim a Grenade Launcher Toward Little Girl

Matt Agorist at The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: photo]A photo taken during the protests in Long Beach, CA could perhaps be the most iconic image of 2020 — incredibly summing up the current disparity in the land of the free.

Syrian soldier confronts US forces, tells them to get out of Syria: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – A reporter from Sputnik Arabic in the Al-Hasakah Governorate obtained a video clip showing a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldier challenging a U.S. patrol in the Tal Tamr area and demanding immediately leave Syria. The soldier, who is from the 154 Special Forces Regiment of the the Syrian Arab Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Sudan attempts to ease tensions with Ethiopia over border issues

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – Sudan sent a message to the UN Security Council on Tuesday, calling for commitment to the importance of establishing a solid base for cooperation with Egypt and Ethiopia on the Renaissance Dam. In its message, Sudan also demanded that the parties concerned be encouraged to refrain from any unilateral measures […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian military shows off tank capabilities in various battlefields: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Russian Ministry of Defense published a video clip showing the great combat capabilities of the country’s army tanks in various battlefields. The clip shows the high capabilities and agility of Russian tanks to pass the most difficult roads, and their ability to dive and cross the water obstacles. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish-backed forces fight one another in northeast Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed factions once again clashed with one another in northeastern Syria over the control of goods that were looted by their forces. According to reports from northeastern Syria, the Turkish-backed militants were engaged in heavy clashes in the Abu Rasin region of Al-Hasakah, which resulted in casualties among these […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US Air Force’s F-35 stealth fleet returns to Middle East

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – A U.S. Air Force squadron of F-35 stealth fighters have returned to the Middle East to begin a new deployment, the Air Force Times reported. According to the report, the F-35 squadron of the 388th and 419th fighter wings at Hill Air Force Base in Utah deployed to Al-Dhafra Airbase […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Watch: Syrian special forces intercept US military convoy as children pelt vehicles with rocks

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army soldiers prevented an American convoy from passing through a military roadblock in the countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate this week. According to Sputnik Arabic, the Syrian Arab Army’s 154th Special Forces Regiment prevented a convoy of U.S. military vehicles from passing through the village of Al-Dardara […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish ship delivers tanks to Libya amid mass build up: LNA

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army’s (LNA) spokesperson, Ahmad Al-Mismari, accused Turkey of shipping military vehicles to the Libyan port-city of Misrata, which is under the control of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and its allied militias. “A Turkish cargo ship was detected suspiciously moving M60 tanks owned by a Turkish […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

New Syrian governors of Homs, Daraa, Hasakah, Quneitra announced

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad participated in a ceremony on Tuesday to swear in Bassam Mamdouh Barsik as governor of Homs , Muhammad Tariq Ziad Krishati as governor of Al-Quneitra, Marwan Ibrahim Sharbak as governor of Daraa, and Ghassan Halim Khalil as governor of Al-Hasakah. President Assad met with the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Armenian forces shoot down Israeli-made drone: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.)- The Armenian forces shot down an Israeli-made drone in April that belonged to the Azerbaijani Army in the disputed Karabakh-Nagorno region. However, while the incident reportedly took place in April, the video footage of the Armenian forces shooting down this Israeli-made drone was recently released via social media. According to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US-made missiles and massive weapons cache seized by Syrian Army in southern Syria: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 13 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Armed Forces uncovered a massive weapons cache in southern Syria this week while combing through the areas previously controlledby the militant forces. According to reports, the Syrian military found anti-armor missiles, a large number of shells and machine guns, among them American-made ones, more than half a million […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Rivals Are Now Testing Limits of American Influence

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 13 hours ago
*Lightly News:* *As Virus Toll Preoccupies U.S., Rivals Test Limits of American Influence* WASHINGTON — With the United States preoccupied by the sobering actuality of greater than 100,000 Americans lifeless from the coronavirus, China has pushed in current weeks to maneuver troops into disputed territory with India, proceed aggressive actions within the South China Sea and rewrite the foundations of the way it will management Hong Kong. At roughly the identical time, Russian fighter jets roared dangerously near American Navy planes over the Mediterranean Sea, whereas the nation’s ... more »

One day in the streets doesn’t stop injustice, but it does show how Black lives matter

El Jones at Halifax Examiner - 13 hours ago
I’m standing in front of the Black Lives Matter banner at the protest for Regis on Saturday when my phone starts ringing insistently. It’s the jail. I walk away from the crowd and answer. A young Black man is calling from segregation at Burnside. Along with other prisoners, he filed a habeas application challenging their […]

How to succeed in business by killing a bunch of people

Tim Bousquet at Halifax Examiner - 13 hours ago
News 1. Mass shooting “The class action lawsuit brought against the estate of the man who killed 22 people and injured seven others during a fiery rampage across northern Nova Scotia has been updated through an amended statement of claim,” reports Jennifer Henderson: The lawsuit includes three groups of plaintiffs: those whose loved ones were […]

Mass shooting lawsuit amended; victims’ families call for public inquiry

Jennifer Henderson at Halifax Examiner - 13 hours ago
The class action lawsuit brought against the estate of the man who killed 22 people and injured seven others during a fiery rampage across northern Nova Scotia has been updated through an amended statement of claim. The lawsuit includes three groups of plaintiffs: those whose loved ones were murdered by the person the Halifax Examiner […]

Wait times increase for long-term care

Jennifer Henderson at Halifax Examiner - 13 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. If there was any doubt there are not enough places for people who need long-term care, the pandemic should lay that notion to rest. According to numbers provided by the Department of Health and Wellness yesterday, the wait-list for nursing home beds grew by 200 […]

Earthquake at Ijen volcano triggers a 3-meter tsunami, killing 1, Indonesia

Volcanic tremor at Mount Ijen in East Java, Indonesia, triggered the release of poisonous gas and a 3 m (10 feet) high tsunami at 05:30 UTC (12:30 LT) on Friday, May 29, 2020. A sulfur miner was found dead a day after, local media confirmed. The tremor resulted in...... Read more »

Yale Epidemiologist: Hydroxychloroquine Should Be ‘Widely Available And Promoted Immediately’

Robert at Ice Age Now - 14 hours ago
“Every patient I’ve prescribed it (Hydroxychloroqine) to has been very, very ill and within 8 to 12 hours, they were basically symptom-free,” said Los Angeles doctor Dr. Anthony Cardillo, adding “So clinically I am seeing a resolution.” Hydroxychloroqine – a cheap, widely-prescribed anti-malaria drug which was deemed safe for decades until it showed efficacy treating ... Read more Yale Epidemiologist: Hydroxychloroquine Should Be ‘Widely Available And Promoted Immediately’ The post Yale Epidemiologist: Hydroxychloroquine Should Be ‘Widely Available And Promoted Immediately’ appear... more »

Is There A Colour Revolution Going On In The US?

ORIENTAL REVIEW at OrientalReview.org - 14 hours ago
Minneapolis has declared a state of emergency. For a week now, protests have raged on unabated in Minnesota’s largest city at the police murder of unarmed black man George Floyd. Initially peaceful, the protests have quickly escalated into clashes with the police, looting and arson. President Trump has condemned the […]

George Floyd's death reflects the racist roots of American policing

Connie Hassett-Walker, Assistant Professor of Justice Studies and Sociology, Norwich University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Half a century after the federal government voided Jim Crow laws, the criminal justice system still discriminates against African Americans.

Militarization has fostered a policing culture that sets up protesters as 'the enemy'

Tom Nolan, Visiting Associate Professor of Sociology, Emmanuel College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
The militarization of local police departments has been associated with an increase in police violence against citizens.

How the Postal Service helped stamp identity on America – and continues to deliver a common bond today

Amy Werbel, Professor of the History of Art, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
The United States Postal Service plays a vital role in US civic life, one that helped shape American society more than 250 years ago and continues to characterize it today.

Coronavirus halts PTA bid for months

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
02-Jun-2020 The signing of preferential trade agreements with Nepal, Bhutan and Indonesia has been delayed for months as the economy is battling the global COVID-19 fallout, officials have said.

EAEU, Egypt to step up FTA talks

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
02-Jun-2020 A number of chapters have already been drafted; some others are nearing completion; the remaining chapters are still under expert evaluation.

Trade officials to discuss Australia-UK free trade deal within weeks

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
02-Jun-2020 Australia is beginning to hold formal talks with the UK over its first post-Brexit free trade agreement.

Agreement concerning amendment to mainland and Macao closer economic partnership arrangement (CEPA) agreement on trade in services takes effect

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
02-Jun-2020 The agreement concerning amendment to the CEPA agreement on trade in services, which was signed on 20 November 2019, went into force on 1 June 2020.

Like NAFTA, successor trade deal lacks US worker protections

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
02-Jun-2020 NAFTA and other trade deals have been a disaster for American workers. Unregulated global trade consequences have led to worldwide criminal-level labor exploitation.

China halts some US farm imports, threatening trade deal

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
02-Jun-2020 Chinese government officials told major state-run agricultural companies to pause purchases of some American farm goods including soybeans as Beijing evaluates the ongoing escalation of tensions with the US over Hong Kong.

Corporate lawsuits could devastate poor countries grappling with Covid-19

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
02-Jun-2020 Wealthy corporations may use trade courts to keep public health measures from cutting into their profits.

Trump’s China policy at a cul-de-sac

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 14 hours ago
This past week has been a catastrophic seven days that shook America. Some of the debris may have inevitably fallen on President Donald Trump too. Most important, the Trump administration has lost the plot on China.

German Official Leaks Report Denouncing Corona as ‘A Global False Alarm’

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 14 hours ago
Germany’s federal government and mainstream media are engaged in damage control after a report that challenges the established Corona narrative leaked from the interior ministry.

Will Italy be the next country to leave EU?

InfoBrics at The Duran - 14 hours ago
Italy can be the catalyst for the disintegration of the European Union More The post Will Italy be the next country to leave EU? appeared first on The Duran.

The Blue Cities Burn

InfoBrics at The Duran - 14 hours ago
George Floyd’s Death Brings Rage and Rampage More The post The Blue Cities Burn appeared first on The Duran.

Serial liar Susan Rice to CNN: “Foreign actors” behind riots (Video)

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 14 hours ago
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 562 More The post Serial liar Susan Rice to CNN: “Foreign actors” behind riots (Video) appeared first on The Duran.

G7 Leaders Reject President Trump's Bid To Invite Russia

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 14 hours ago
US President Donald Trump has previously supported Russia's return to the group *Foreign Policy:* *G-7 members reject Trump's bid to bring Russia in from the cold* No objections raised to president's suggestion that India, South Korea and Australia also be included. President Donald Trump’s pitch to re-invite Russia to the G-7 got a swift thumbs-down from fellow world leaders on Monday. The U.S. president, who is hosting the next gathering of leaders from major industrial nations, suggested Saturday the group ought to expand to include Russia, India, Australia and South Korea. T... more »

What Trump’s Announcement on Hong Kong Could Mean

pharrell at Lawfare - 14 hours ago
President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping meet at the July 2017 G20 Summit in Germany (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead/https://flic.kr/p/W1AL1L/Public Domain) President Trump announced on May 29 that his administration would “begin the process of eliminating policy exemptions that give Hong Kong different and special treatment” than mainland China under U.S. law. Trump’s announcement followed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s decision earlier last week to determine that Hong Kong was no longer sufficiently autonomous from China under the 1992 Hong Kong Poli... more »

WATCH: Cop Shoves Fellow Cop After He Attacks Kneeling Woman, Riots Ensue

Matt Agorist at The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: kneeling]Despite a good cop stopping a fellow cop after he assaulted a kneeling woman, his acts were enough to turn a peaceful protest into chaos.

This is Why There are Riots: Cop Caught on Video Attacking Elderly Disabled Man

Matt Agorist at The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: elderly]A disturbing video of riot police bullying and then attacking a disabled elderly man explains why people are fed up with the police.

Anti-fascist Brazilian Soccer Fan Organizations Take Front Line Action Against Bolsonaro

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since the start of quarantine enforced by the Coronavirus pandemic, no demonstration critical of Jair Bolsonaro's government had produced as much commotion in the streets as the anti-fascist rally summoned by anti-fascist soccer fan organizations on Paulista Avenue this Sunday. In defense of democracy, soccer fan organizations also staged coordinated […] The post Anti-fascist Brazilian Soccer Fan Organizations Take Front Line Action Against Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.

ADULTHOOD'S END: Had Chris Wallace done the right thing?

bob somerby at the daily howler - 14 hours ago
*TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020The facts are always wrong:* It's a fact which has been widely noted. In recent years, Chris Wallace has possibly been the best performer among the hosts of the five Sunday morning shows. Because Wallace is host of Fox News Sunday, this fact has occasioned surprise. That said, Wallace has often been tougher on Trump-aligned guests than other Sunday hosts have been. He's often done the best work. Wallace has often done the best work—though this past Sunday, he may have messed up at one point. On the brighter side, his apparent error helps us establish a basic ... more »

More proof the New York Times hates women: Rose McGowan Tara Reade edition

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 14 hours ago
When a woman who couldn't remember when or where she was assaulted by Kavanaugh and whose own lifelong friend said that there was no event like the woman described the NYT said that Kavanaugh was essentially guilty. But now that Joe Biden, who the NYT likes, has been accused they're asking Tara Reade questions about: - Her mother's activism - Her finances - Her college degree - How she knows three specific Russians - Was her ex-husband ever a person of interest in an FBI probe Rose McGowan has called out the NYT's hypocrisy: BREAKING NEWS: New York Times ‘journalist... more »

Was Governor Cuomo bribed?

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 14 hours ago
A big scandal that the #FakeNews media is working hard to spin and/or coverup is that Cuomo's administration in New York forced nursing homes to take patients who had the China, or as Cuomo says the European, virus. That undoubtedly led to many elderly people dying. It turns out that Cuomo also signed legislation granting hospital and nursing home executives immunity from lawsuits related to COVID19. This might actually make sense since lawyers are always eager to sue if anyone is less than perfect. However the law is pretty universal in that it says: *“shall have immunity from a... more »

Facebook's censorship board member said Cross's in public places violated human rights

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 14 hours ago
One of the members, Andras Sajo, of the newly created Facebook oversight board ruled that crosses in public schools in Italy violated the European Convention on Human Rights. That's right. In a country famous for its Catholicity it's a violation of human rights to have crosses in public school rooms. While one could argue separation of Church and State it would require an amazing level of bigotry or intellectual dishonesty to say that a cross in a classroom violates human rights? What right; the right to not have to see something you don't like? I don't know any sane Christian who... more »

Police Use of Deadly Force in America - Part 1 - A Statistical Examination

A Political Junkie at Viable Opposition - 14 hours ago
With America's police forces once again coming under severe public scrutiny for their actions in Minneapolis, Americans are once again facing the facts about their police forces and their use of force against the taxpayers that pay their salaries. In part one of this two part posting, I will look at some key statistics that provide us with a stark viewpoint of how many Americans are killed by police and how many police forces across the United States have policies in place that do not provide protection for America's civilians. In part two, we'l look at some suggested options by Ca... more »

Judge Gives Control of Joe Exotic’s Zoo to Carole Baskin

AP News at Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
The zoo made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" is now under the control of the Tiger King's chief rival.

A message for our black neighbors – by Charlotte clergy and community leaders

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 15 hours ago
The following brief editorial appeared in The Charlotte Observer on June 2, 2020, signed by about 80 clergy and community leaders. “In the wake of yet one more unjust killing of an unarmed African American, we clergy and community leaders … Continue reading →

Landslides leave at least 20 dead in Assam, more than 200 000 still affected by floods

At least 20 people were killed while several others were injured in a series of landslides that hit three districts of the Barak Valley region in Assam, India, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. According to officials, six deaths were reported in the district of Karimganj,...... Read more »

Michael Hudson: Fed’s $10 Trillion Defends Assets of the Rich

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 15 hours ago
Michael Hudson gives a detailed, if sobering, account of the outlook for the economy.

Lessons for 2020: How the 1968 Riots Destroyed Detroit

Phillip Martin at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Phillip Martin* *Politics, America* As 1968 began, the city of Detroit was dealing with the aftermath of some of the worst race riots the country had ever seen. As 1968 began, the city of Detroit was dealing with the aftermath of some of the worst race riots the country had ever seen. That year, the Kerner Commission, appointed by president Lyndon Johnson, placed the blame squarely on the way the police and the city government had handled the response. In this episode, Jeffrey Horner, a professor of urban studies at Wayne State University, speaks with Phillip about how race an... more »

China Is Starting a New Effort to Search for Aliens and Black Holes

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * The Chinese team will tap into the next-gen capabilities of the world’s largest single-aperture radio telescope—the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST)—which is now dedicated to the search for extraterrestrials and potentially habitable alien planets. One of China’s leading scientists has confirmed that the nation will be searching for extraterrestrial life as soon as September, according to the state-run news outlet Science and Technology Daily. The project’s chief scientist Zhang Tongjie, an astronomer at Beijing Normal Univ... more »

Explained: Why Apple Is Slashing iPhone Prices in China

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Apple is currently witnessing solid sales momentum in China, where the tech giant had to close its stores for several weeks during the COVID-19 lockdown. Apple has decided to slash the prices of its latest iPhone models in China ahead of a major online shopping festival. The so-called 6.18 shopping festival takes place on June 18, when many of the country’s top e-commerce players offer steep discounts on various tech products. This particular event is similar to the wildly popular Singles Day, which occu... more »

India's P-8I Poseidon Surveillance Aircraft Are Getting U.S. Harpoon Missiles

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * And torpedoes too. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * While India has the joint Russian/Indian BrahMos missile, the missile is very large, and likely would have significant dimensional and technical difficulties integrating with the P-8I. On April 13, the United States Department of Defense Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the Department of State approved two foreign military sales of naval weapons to the Republic of India. The sales were for the AGM-84L air-launched Harpoon anti-ship missile, and the Mk54 Lightweight Torped... more »

Northrop Grumman's New B-21 Stealth Bomber: A Technological Powerhouse?

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The new stealth U.S. Air Force B-21 bomber has taken yet another key technological step toward being ready for war, through integrated computer automation designed to streamline information, improve targeting and offer pilots organized warzone information in real-time. The new stealth U.S. Air Force B-21 bomber has taken yet another key technological step toward being ready for war, through integrated computer automation designed to streamline information, improve targeting and offer pilots organized warzone information in real-time. Air Force and Nort... more »

Iran's Nader RPG Has Found Itself On Many Middle Eastern Battlefields

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Middle East* One of Iran's most successful exports. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * Ironically, while the Nader has become a sign of the IRI’s influence, the design was originally commissioned by the Iranian Shah government from a West German firm, according to a released report by the U.S. Army National Ground Intelligence Center. The Islamic Republic of Iran’s (IRI’s) influence is felt in almost every conflict in the Middle East. Iranian money, weapons, and training frequently show up in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. While most of this support is covert... more »

This U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Just Conducted a Military Excersise with NORAD

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* This was the first large-scale exercise that involved four combatant commands and NORAD. It involved homeland defense operations, joint integration exercises and multinational operations. Last week, the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) took part in the first-of-its-kind major exercise in the Atlantic. From May 28 to May 31, the U.S. Northern Command led a major homeland defense drill, known as Operation Eagle, that was conducted in partnership with North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Strategic... more »

Donald Trump Is the President of Our Nightmares. And He Might Get Reelected

Timothy J. Lynch at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Timothy J. Lynch* *Politics, America* Trump’s critics have assailed his handling of both and questioned whether he can effectively lead the country in a moment of crisis. Violence has erupted across several US cities after the death of a black man, George Floyd, who was shown on video gasping for breath as a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck. The unrest poses serious challenges for President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden as each man readies his campaign for the November 3 election. If the coronavirus had not already posed a threat to civil... more »

Forget Russia, Pakistan's Tactical Nuclear Weapons Are A Real Threat

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * A dangerous environment. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, particularly tactical nuclear weapons, are seen as an asymmetric means of offsetting India’s advantage in conventional forces. Even if a Pakistani Army offensive into India fails and the Strike Corps counterattacked, tactical nuclear weapons could blunt their spearheads, ideally halting them in their tracks. Of all the countries in the world, just nine are believed to have developed nuclear weapons. One member of this exclusive club is Pakistan, a country that... more »

Here Is the Army's Hyper-Networked Vision of Future War

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1ABE28C030&share=true] Drones and lots of data links. An aerial drone finds an enemy target buried beneath a ridge maneuvering to attack, and passes the specifics to a small column of forward operating reconnaissance and weapons-robots. These robots then traverse the rugged terrain, maneuver through hostile territory and get in position for counterattack. Soldiers, operating in the role of command and control, receive navigational and targeting data from “networke... more »

Military Helicopters Being Used To Intimidate Protesters/Rioters In Washington D.C.

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 15 hours ago
*Warzone/The Drive:* *Military Helicopters Descend On Washington In Bizarre Very Low-Altitude Show Of Force (Updated)* *Using military helicopters to intimidate U.S. citizens is certainly a new tactic in the ongoing crisis.* U.S. Army UH-72 Lakota helicopters, as well as UH-60 Black Hawks, one possibly belonging to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have been flying extremely low-level show-of-force maneuvers over areas of Washington, D.C. in obvious attempts to try to disperse groups protesting the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota last week. Some of the ... more »

Sony’s Boss Warns PlayStation 5 Won’t Come Cheap

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2020/06/PS5-tunein-nodate.jpg?resize=1088,612&crop_strategy=smart&zoom=1] Why not? Sony’s long-awaited PlayStation 5 will likely be on the pricier side, according to PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan. Even with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic still affecting many parts of the world, Ryan told GamesIndustry.biz that he foresees that the PS5 will sell very well. “I think the best way that we can address this (economic challenge) is by providing the best possible value proposition that we can,” Ryan said... more »

What a Second Wave of Coronavirus Might Look Like

Adam Kleczkowski at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Adam Kleczkowski* *Coronavirus, * What can be done to avoid a second wave of COVID-19? As the new coronavirus was rapidly spreading in February and March 2020, many governments introduced stringent lockdown measures. Through a massive public effort, these countries have been successful at slowing the pandemic. Combining various public health approaches, countries such as Slovenia and New Zealand have eradicated the virus within their borders. Other countries, including the UK, achieved significant progress in arresting the spread of the disease. Yet the lockdown has led to subst... more »

What-If Nuclear War? This Is How America Could Wage War On Pakistan

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* Loose nukes, terrorists, and more. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * In the U.S. television series Homeland, the United States and Pakistan are brought to the brink of war. In real life, the two countries are allies, albeit strained ones at that, and many Americans believe Islamabad often actively works against Washington’s interests. If the relationship turned poisonous, how would the United States prosecute a war against Pakistan? In order to proceed, let’s sketch out two war scenarios. In one, we’ll assume that the United States is purs... more »

Will George Floyd Protests Set Off Second Wave of COVID-19 Infections?

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * The recent protests against police brutality in dozens of cities across the country have heightened fears that a second wave of novel coronavirus infections could soon follow. The recent protests against police brutality in dozens of cities across the country have heightened fears that a second wave of novel coronavirus infections could soon follow. Thousands of protesters, many without protective masks, have gathered and marched in close proximity to each other. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, is chiefly transmitted via resp... more »

Coronavirus Debt Will Hurt Americans for Years to Come

Michele Gilman at The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Michele Gilman* *Society, Americas* Millions of people may remain out of work or be forced to take lower paying jobs. Long after the COVID-19 health emergency ends, many Americans will still suffer from the long tail of the pandemic’s economic devastation. For people on the country’s economic fringes, the proliferation of data analytics tools to monitor consumer life – driven by companies that profit from gathering personal data – will magnify today’s financial hardship. These companies scrape data from your public records, social media interactions, purchase history and smartp... more »

Is America At A Crossroads?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 15 hours ago
*WNU Editor*: I have seen my fair share of revolutions around the world in my lifetime. The U.S. is still far away from that type of unrest. But as I had mentioned a few days ago. These type of events do not happen in a healthy country. There are many in the U.S. who are not happy with their country, and some are now targeting the people who make the country work. The small entrepreneurs, shop-owners, institutions of government, etc.. The damage from all of this destruction is going to run deep, and it is going to last a long time. Will the leaders in the U.S. be held accountable? ... more »

Christian Fascism

Owen Gray at Northern Reflections - 15 hours ago
Yesterday, Donald Trump used military officers to clear a path for him -- a path to a church, where he stood -- flanked by members of his administration, a Bible in his hand. Trump is no Christian. But he is a fascist. And the United States now stands on the brink. Paul Krugman writes: I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that America as we know it is on the brink. How did we get here? The core story of U.S. politics over the past four decades is that wealthy elites weaponized white racism to gain political power, which they used to pursue policies that enriched the already w... more »

‘Hope and Excitement’ in the Midst of a Struggle

adam at LaRouchePAC Feed - 15 hours ago
[image: President Donald J. Trump takes questions from the press on the South Lawn of White House prior to boarding Marine One for Joint Base Andrews Md. Saturday, May 30, 2020, for his trip to Cape Canaveral, Fla. (Official WH Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)] A nation which has at last gotten back on the path to real human exploration of the Solar System and resulting revolutions in science and technology, has seen four nights of growing riots aimed to remove the President who returned it to that path. The violent overthrow aimed at China’s authority in Hong Kong has now been delibera... more »

Is the Violence Unleashed in American Cities a Continuation of the Coup Against President Trump?

Alicia at LaRouchePAC Feed - 15 hours ago
Is the Violence Unleashed in American Cities a Continuation of the Coup Against President Trump? Video of Is the Violence Unleashed in American Cities a Continuation of the Coup Against President Trump? Those committed to removing President Trump, to prevent him from developing cooperative relations with Russia and China, have not given up, after the failures of Russiagate and the Ukrainegate impeachment. As Trump's commitment to revive the U.S. space program had a spectacular success last Saturday, anarchists stormed through American cities, setting fires and battling with polic... more »

Macy’s Flagship Store And Fifth Avenue Stores Looted In New York City

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 15 hours ago
NOW: Macy’s flagship store is being looted in New York City; It is considered a National Historic Landmark. #NYCPROTEST pic.twitter.com/yeXbmxUTqQ — Cicada News (@cicada_news) June 2, 2020 Peaceful protests in New York looting Nike store with police nowhere to be seen pic.twitter.com/l0sthBmlhp — CryptøManiac101 🅐 (@_Crypto_Maniac_) June 2, 2020 5th Ave in New York being ransacked by protesters - a peaceful march turned into looting in a flash @10NewsFirst pic.twitter.com/V7A9E7j2p2 — Eammon Atkinson (@EammonAtkinson) June 1, 2020 *WNU Editor:* The revolution is now at the doors... more »

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