MasterChef contestant Ben Ungermann to fight allegations he sexually assaulted teenage girl
Danny Tran, Just In - 21 hours ago
The dumped reality show contestant is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Melbourne in February.
A mixed-use development is dividing the community in this traditional Canberra suburb
Isaac Nowroozi, Just In - 21 hours ago
It drew the praise of Grand Designs host Kevin McLeod, but now a proposed development just metres down the road, is creating a stir among residents who say it could destroy the traditional suburb's character entirely.
US Sanctions Iranians for Petrol Shipments to Venezuela – Pompeo Warns Other Would-Be ‘Mariners’
21wire, 21st Century Wire - 21 hours ago
*Antiwar.com* | US threats notwithstanding, Iran and Venezuela are almost certain to continue trading.
It took 1,000 days of industrial action, but Canberra is finally getting 99 new firefighters
Just In - 21 hours ago
A "very historic agreement" between Canberra's firefighters and the ACT Government will see the largest-ever investment in the territory's firefighting force since its inception.
Arrest made over 1998 cold case murder of Adelaide grandmother
Just In - 22 hours ago
Police have made an arrest in the case of 71-year-old Phyllis Harrison, who was fatally stabbed inside her Elizabeth South home more than 20 years ago.
No packed house at Collingwood and Geelong clash in AFL's Perth hub as crowd limit remains
Evelyn Manfield And Eliza Laschon, Just In - 22 hours ago
Phase five of WA's easing of coronavirus restrictions will not be moved forward, even by a few hours, to allow for a 60,000-strong capacity crowd at next month's Collingwood and Geelong clash at Perth Stadium.
How to fight online racism without spreading it
Cameron Wilson, Just In - 22 hours ago
These steps will help you dull the impact and limit the reach of racist content in your social media feeds.
Sig Sauer's P226: The Gun U.S. Navy SEALs Loved in a Fight
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* The P226 was promptly put into extensive environmental trials that simulated the operating environment of SEAL units, including immersion in sand, salt water and mud. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Mk. 25 can be operated as either a single- or double-action pistol, and has a decocker for safely releasing the hammer without firing a round. Unlike the Beretta there is no manual safety—all of the mechanical safeties are instead incorporated into the fire-control system to prevent accidental discharge. For three decades, the U.S. Navy’s ...
Could Israel's Iwi Dan .338 Really Be the Ultimate Sniper Rifle?
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://iwi.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dan-9004.jpg] It may just fall short of the cut. *Key point:* This weapon is good, but super niche. Can it crack open a spot in the very competitive export market? Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI) is best known as the creator of the Uzi, a compact submachine gun that went on to become a global export hit in the 1960’s. IWI’s other notable products include the Galil and Tavor, both of which have become formidable export contenders in their own right. Following its privatization in 2005, IWI...
Thanks To This One Part, You Can Build Rifles And Pistols At Home
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Take a look. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Modern home firearms production is the result of so-called “80 Percent” firearms receivers. Every firearm has a receiver, a common part that brings together the grip, stock, trigger group, barrel and action. It’s similar in function to a car chassis. In the world of small-arms parts, the necessity of a receiver makes it the only single part regulated by the BATFE, and legally designated as a firearm. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, the agency that regulates gun ownership in the U...
The US & the UN -- A Looming Confrontation
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jun 25 (IPS) - The recent approach of the US to the UN and its agencies has left many shaking their heads. The US, under President Roosevelt, played a seminal role in creating the UN and its key agencies after World War II and subsequently nurturing them. Read the full story, “The US & the UN -- A Looming Confrontation”, on globalissues.org →
Solidarity in precarity: food delivery riders in Thailand’s gig economy
Kriangsak Teerakowitkajorn, New Mandala - 20 hours ago
The algorithms of food delivery apps incentivise riders to work harder, longer and faster—sometimes at the expense of their safety and rights. The post Solidarity in precarity: food delivery riders in Thailand’s gig economy appeared first on New Mandala.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* No Justice, No Sleep, Mitch! - Protesters outside of Moscow Mitch McTraitor's Kentucky home. With everything else that's been going on, we must never forget Trump's $enate expediter Moscow Mitch. As crooked old Dick Nixon once uttered, "That would be wrong." We should never forget Trump's henchmen. After all, we didn't forget Hitler's at Nuremberg. So, I was very pleased to hear about the protesters that started gathering at night in front of Moscow Mitch's ol' Kentucky home recently. They reportedly woke him up. Aw, poor little turtle! I guess he wasn't out burning a ...
Could Brazil's Taurus G3 Pistol Unseat The Mighty Glock 19?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Price vs. reliability. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The G3 is designed to take on the Glock 19, but its main advantage is in pricing. The G3 costs less than half the price of the Austrian pistol, and if history is any guide is likely less reliable. That having been said, with a street price of $250 it’s an option for those looking for a handgun and on a budget. High capacity nine millimeter pistols were first introduced to the public as service pistols. Built for military and police without regard for size, service pistols were full-sized hand...
Why Ruger's Pistol-Caliber Carbine Is Turning Heads
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* Take a look. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * Once upon a time, there was a niche for a rifle that was shorter than traditional rifles, making it handier and easier to travel with. Preferred by the likes of cavalrymen, stagecoach guards, and gold and silver prospectors, the carbine sacrificed range for portability. Ruger’s new Pistol Caliber Carbine (PC Carbine) is an excellent example of a compact, firearm that can be packed at home in a backpack, the back of a truck, or anywhere space is limited, ready to provide protection, hunting sma...
Arctic Circle Town Sets New Record With Temperatures Above 100 Degrees
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] The average increase in temperature on the entire planet over the past forty years is 1.44 degrees Fahrenheit. In comparison, the Arctic has warmed by more than 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit during the same period. This past weekend, a small Siberian town that is known for its wild temperature fluctuations hit a scorching 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature has to be verified by experts, but if it holds, it will be the hottest temperature ever registered in the Arctic Circle. The initial reading was done by Pogoda i Klimat...
Glock Has a Problem Gun Owners Can't Seem to Forget
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Nothing is perfect. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Glock handguns may have “light” triggers, but historically they are no lighter than other commonly owned handguns. Ultimately, the handgun operator is the only one that can make his or her handgun fire, and it falls to the Glock owner to operate their weapon in a safe manner and learn the ins and outs of his or her firearm. Handgun maker Glock advertises its pistols as the embodiment of perfection, and the Austrian-designed handguns have indeed attracted a fanatical following. One complaint abou...
MAJOR GENERAL IGOR KONASHENKOV TO BE CALLED TO TESTIFY IN MH17 TRIAL – JUDGE STEENHUIS WILL RULE NEXT WEEK TO ACCEPT OR REFUSE EVIDENCE OF UKRAINIAN FINGERPRINTS ON THE WEAPON OF THE CRIME
Editor, Dances With Bears - 21 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with One of the most prominent generals in the Russian Army is to be called to testify in the Dutch government’s trial of the shooting-down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 when district court judge Hendrik Steenhuis rules next week on whether to accept or refuse his evidence as a witness for the […]
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan
The Watchers » Latest articles - 21 hours ago
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.2 hit near the east coast of Honshu at 19:47 UTC on June 24, 2020 (04:47 LT, June 25). The agency is reporting a depth of 30 km (18.6 miles). The USGS registered it as M5.9 at...... Read more »
White Allies Paint Whip Marks on Their Backs and Carry “Cracker for Sale” Signs
Gateway Pundit, Fox News, NY Daily News, Need To Know - 22 hours ago
White allies, identified as Stand As One, were hoping to impress the Black Live Matter mob by carrying “Cracker for sale” signs and painted whip marks on their backs. BLM was not impressed and told them to leave the demonstration.
Arab League: Israeli Annexation Could Ignite a Religious War
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Arab League: Israeli Annexation Could Ignite a Religious War by ASSOCIATED PRESS, https://www.latimes.com/ UNITED NATIONS — The head of the Arab League warned a high-level U.N. meeting Wednesday that Israel’s annexation of parts of the West Bank would inflame tensions and endanger peace in the Middle East, and could ignite “a religious war in and …
$3,000 Gold Price No Longer Target; It’s Now $10,000 When Fed’s Assets Collapse
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
$3,000 Gold Price No Longer Target; It’s Now $10,000 When Fed’s Assets Collapse by https://www.kitco.com/ The Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is at risk of devaluation, and should the underlying assets fail, gold will respond by “rising to a price that balances the Fed’s balance sheet,” said Dan Oliver, founder of Myrmikan Capital. – “The Fed, …
Former ISRAELI PM Named as SEX OFFENDER in Epstein Court Filings Submitted by Dershowitz
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Former ISRAELI PM Named as SEX OFFENDER in Epstein Court Filings Submitted by Dershowitz by https://www.rt.com/ Deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein directed his best-known accuser to have sex with former Israeli PM Ehud Barak, according to a sealed deposition – one of many papers lawyer Alan Dershowitz is trying to use to clear his own name. …
Jerusalem School Trains Priests to Perform Temple Rituals in Anticipation of 3rd Temple
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Practical Temple Service being taught in Jerusalem during a private course for Kohanim (Jewish Priests) Posted by Breaking Israel News on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Jerusalem School Trains Priests to Perform Temple Rituals in Anticipation of 3rd Temple by https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/ A school next to Temple Mount is bringing the Third Temple one step closer by …
Statues Across the US Have Been Toppled and Defaced to Incite Anger and Violence
Fox News, Need To Know - 22 hours ago
Tucker has done an excellent job of summarizing the deadly serious nature of the present revolution, but we do not agree that our only hope lies in the Republican Party. In our view, we are seeing a bad-cop, good-cop scenario. Both political parties are bad cops, but one is pretending otherwise.
It was a crime that shocked Perth more than two decades ago, now the hunt for a serial killer may be almost over
Andrea Mayes, Just In - 22 hours ago
The long-running Claremont serial killings trial is at an end, with the defence counsel wrapping up his closing argument to the WA Supreme Court this afternoon about why Bradley Edwards should not be found guilty of the three murders that shocked Perth more than two decades ago.
Woke Virus Keeps It’s Promise
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 23 hours ago
BuzzFeed fake news reports that BLM protest cities did not have subsequent COVID spikes. This is just what the virus promised on Twitter. There is one big problem however. BuzzFeed news is lying about this, like they do about essentially … Continue reading →
Heavy rain triggers gold mine collapse, killing 3 in northwest Nicaragua
The Watchers » Latest articles - 21 hours ago
Three people died after a portion of a gold mine collapsed due to heavy rain in northwest Nicaragua, the National System for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, and Attention (SINAPRED) confirmed. The landslide occurred in the Rincon de Garcia mine in Villanueva,...... Read more »
Musical Interlude: Gnomusy (David Caballero), "Footprints On The Sea"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
Gnomusy (David Caballero), *"Footprints On The Sea"* Outstanding playlist follows... Enjoy! :-)
Global Security, The United Nations Organization And The Role Of The Security Council
Vladislav B. SOTIROVIĆ, OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
After the failure of the interwar League of Nations to prevent international crises and military conflicts of the 1930s which finally culminated in the next global war, the major Allied states (the USA, the USA, the UK, and China) agreed in Moscow in October 1943 to create a new, more […]
"This Is Always The Hope..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
"What happens to people living in a society where everyone in power is lying, stealing, cheating and killing, and in our hearts we all know this, but the consequences of facing all these lies are so monstrous, we keep on hoping that maybe the corporate government administration and media are on the level with us this time. Americans remind me of survivors of domestic abuse. This is always the hope that this is the very, very, very last time one's ribs get re-broken again." - Inga Muscio It isn't the very, very, very last time, and never will be...
The US-China Battle Over the Internet Goes Under the Sea
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 22 hours ago
06.24.2020 The DOJ’s opposition to Facebook and Google’s 8,000-mile cable to Hong Kong highlights how physical infrastructure is as contentious as the virtual world. Photograph: Liang Xiaopeng/AP Last week, Washington strongly objected to a new project from Facebook and Google. It’s too risky and offers “unprecedented opportunities” for Chinese government espionage, the Justice Department declared. … Continue reading The US-China Battle Over the Internet Goes Under the Sea →
Joy Behar Reveals She Drives Around With Her Husband Looking For People Who Aren’t Wearing Masks
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 22 hours ago
By LifeZette | June 24, 2020 On Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” the radically liberal cohost Joy Behar bragged that she often enjoys driving around with her husband looking for people who are not wearing masks amidst the coronavirus pandemic. “I don’t have much faith that this is going to end anytime soon… Barring a … Continue reading Joy Behar Reveals She Drives Around With Her Husband Looking For People Who Aren’t Wearing Masks →
BLM Vandals Destroy Statue Of Anti-Slavery Activist And Immigrant
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 23 hours ago
By Rusty Weiss | Featured Contributor June 24, 2020 A group of non-peaceful protesters in Madison, Wisconsin Tuesday night, tore down a statue of Hans Christian Heg, a Norwegian-American immigrant who died fighting to end slavery during the Civil War. A report by Seehafer News indicates rioters filled the streets following the arrest of 28-year-old … Continue reading BLM Vandals Destroy Statue Of Anti-Slavery Activist And Immigrant →
Common or garden: why social class and outdoor space isn’t as simple as you think
Rebecca Alper Grant, The Overtake [beta] - 23 hours ago
[image: Common or garden: why social class and outdoor space isn’t as simple as you think] The garden narrative shows a really poor understanding of life in smaller, poorer towns Read full article →
Above the law: Blacks now have total immunity to commit violent crime across America… even when their violent crimes are caught on video
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 23 hours ago
06/24/2020 / By Lance D Johnson Law enforcement in Flint, Michigan decided to let a black man off the hook after he assaulted a white man in a Macy’s store. Right now in the U.S., white people are being shamed and told to submit to black power and the Marxist black lives matter (BLM) movement. … Continue reading Above the law: Blacks now have total immunity to commit violent crime across America… even when their violent crimes are caught on video →
James Woods Calls Out Bubba Wallace For Peddling ‘Noose’ Theory On CNN After FBI Ruled It Wasn’t
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 23 hours ago
Jun 24, 2020 James Conrad On Tuesday night, the FBI concluded there was no hate crime after its investigation into the alleged noose found in the garage stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Officials said it was not actually a noose at all but instead a rope used as a garage door pull that … Continue reading James Woods Calls Out Bubba Wallace For Peddling ‘Noose’ Theory On CNN After FBI Ruled It Wasn’t →
More Music For The Lockdown
TheDarkMan, The Duran - 23 hours ago
Life Motion is a creation of the Intelligent Music Project, album number 5 in the series. The brainchild of the multi-talented Bulgarian medical doctor Milen Vrabevsk, it features musicians who have performed with some of the world’s biggest rock bands including John Payne – lead vocalist and bass player with Asia, 1991-2006, and Ronnie Romero who […] More The post More Music For The Lockdown appeared first on The Duran.
Former FEMA Official Details the Step-by-Step Plan to Destroy America
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 23 hours ago
Follows TheWay 6/22/2020 From Dave Hodges (6/22/2020): “I recently interviewed former FEMA official, Celeste Solum. This was the first part of two interviews in which Celeste laid out in detail the plans for the powers-that-be to totally destroy the United States of America. How does Celeste know what is coming? She was part of planning … Continue reading Former FEMA Official Details the Step-by-Step Plan to Destroy America →
Liberal journalist calls out the American Left, says it has “lost its mind”
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 23 hours ago
06/23/2020 / By Ralph Flores Journalist Matt Taibbi isn’t a fan of President Donald Trump. He’s actually unabashed on what he thinks of the leader of the free world, describing him as a “Mad King” in an article he wrote in Rolling Stone last year. In his most recent article, he still pilloried the president, even as he … Continue reading Liberal journalist calls out the American Left, says it has “lost its mind” →
Infant vaccination rates plummeted during the lock down, so why did INFANT mortality rates also plummet to historic lows?
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 23 hours ago
06/23/2020 / By Lance D Johnson Vaccines are praised as the golden standard for saving millions of lives worldwide. That’s the promise that we are led to believe as parents ritualistically submit their infant sons and daughters to a cornucopia of state-sanctioned injections. Well-baby visits are designed to introduce up to 26 liability-free vaccinations in … Continue reading Infant vaccination rates plummeted during the lock down, so why did INFANT mortality rates also plummet to historic lows? →
Nazi Brownshirts used media propaganda and violence against political opponents in the same way Antifa and BLM terrorize their way to power
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 23 hours ago
06/23/2020 / By Lance D Johnson The Nazi Brownshirts rose to power in much the same way that Antifa and Black Lives Matter are rising to power today. The Browshirts used violence against their political opponents, demanding submission, while using media propaganda to embellish their crusade. In cities across the U.S., the Left is using … Continue reading Nazi Brownshirts used media propaganda and violence against political opponents in the same way Antifa and BLM terrorize their way to power →
BLM co-founder admits they’re “trained Marxists” who want Trump out of office
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 23 hours ago
06/23/2020 / By Isabelle Z. Black Lives Matter’s strong focus on class conflict and group identity has led many observers to compare it to Marxism, and now a video clip from 2015 has come to light in which Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors leaves no doubt about the group’s underlying ideology as she proudly … Continue reading BLM co-founder admits they’re “trained Marxists” who want Trump out of office →
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 24th June 2020
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
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 […]
CNN’s Joke-Shaming Double Standard
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Tim Graham ~ On May 20, CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time aired one of those jokey interviews between CNN host Chris Cuomo and his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The governor had submitted himself to a coronavirus test on camera. Chris decided to mock the size of his brother’s nostrils by unveiling a series of […]
DOJ Calls For Big Tech Bias Reform Laws
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The US Department of Justice has issued a wish list of reform laws aimed directly at the big Internet media giants. These proposals come on the heels of President Trump’s Executive Order aimed at curbing politically biased censorship by the Big Tech giants like Facebook, Google, Twitter and YouTube. However, […]
America’s Top 20 Cities For Crime, And What Party Runs Them
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Fred Lucas ~ Annoyed that Senate Democrats are blocking a police reform bill, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the 20 U.S. cities with the highest crime rates are all run by Democrats. “The Senate Republicans want very much to pass a bill on police reform,” Trump said during a Rose Garden press conference […]
Gone with the Wind returns with four-minute racism disclaimer
Just In - 23 hours ago
HBO Max hasn't edited the film, but audiences will sit through an explanation of the historical context before they can watch it.
Close call as giant shark lurks menacingly below unsuspecting surfers
Anthony Pancia, Just In - 23 hours ago
The unnerving footage is filmed by a 14-year-old drone pilot who says he feared for the worse as the shark approached.
Bacteria cases in babies at two Adelaide hospitals a coincidence, SA Health says
Just In - 23 hours ago
SA health authorities rule out links between cases of a potentially dangerous bacteria recently detected in babies at the Women's and Children's Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre.
Orthodox Christian Russia has a message for Black Lives Matter [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 23 hours ago
The Second American Civil War “Blue” Side includes Black Lives Matter. One of our earlier pieces noted that BLM supports everything is against Christianity, that it is in fact, an anti Christian organization. This has aroused a very strong reaction from one of the last remaining Christian nations on Earth, Orthodox Christian Russia. The Russians have […] More The post Orthodox Christian Russia has a message for Black Lives Matter [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Why performers at this 145yo theatre can't stand up straight
Just In - 23 hours ago
For 145 years, performers have stood on the stage of Ballarat's Her Majesty's Theatre not perfectly upright, but with a slight tilt towards the audience.
The Second American Civil War is here, Part I: The combatants [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 23 hours ago
The American Civil War in 1861-1865 proved that even constitutional governments are not able to stand when civil opinion determines that the Constitution no longer needs to be obeyed. This is the same situation that is unfolding in our sight now, during the begining of the Second American Civil War. No shots were fired in […] More The post The Second American Civil War is here, Part I: The combatants [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Police close investigation into former Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle
Just In - 23 hours ago
Victoria Police drop an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against former Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle following a two-year probe by the Sexual Crimes Squad.
ABC budget cuts to affect department behind You Can't Ask That, Revelation, War on Waste
Michaela Boland, Just In - 1 day ago
The ABC will reduce funding to factual programs and broadcast fewer hours of original television as part of a new plan to meet budget cuts.
Qantas is the kangaroo in the coalmine for Australia's coronavirus recovery
Michael Janda, Just In - 1 day ago
The Qantas job cuts send a stark message to anyone who thought the bounce-back from coronavirus was going to be swift and strong. Alan Joyce just told them they're dreaming.
Coronavirus: Human trial of new vaccine begins in UK
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-53061288
Tweets For Today
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
📰 Subscribe to our newsletter https://t.co/sr1rEEDzJ9 pic.twitter.com/yQnscjELpE — Reuters (@Reuters) June 25, 2020 Meanwhile, BREAKING: U.S. breaks record for most COVID-19 cases recorded in a single day, with at least 36,358 new positives reported Wednesday: @NBCNews https://t.co/C31farA9yi — Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) June 25, 2020 Batch of updates for the @nytimes coronavirus vaccine tracker: Sinopharm Phase III trial on inactivated virus in UAE. Genexine: Phase I DNA-based vaccine trial. Anhui Zhifei: Phase I inactivated virus. AstraZeneca: Phase III vector trial in ...
Tesla’s Electric Vehicle Competition Not Yet a "Measurable Threat"
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM1E82A19FD01&share=true] Elon Musk is basking in Tesla's rise. Now boasting 80% control of the U.S. electric vehicle market, Elon Musk and Tesla recently dethroned Toyota to become the world’s most valuable automaker. With a market cap now valued at about $180 billion, the next-gen electric carmaker, which only became profitable this year, is now worth more than Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen Group and Daimler. Tesla’s chief rivals, however, have not given up ho...
Showdown: Russia's Su-35 vs. America's F-15 Fighter Jet (Who Wins?)
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Let's take a closer look. *Key Point*: Future air-combat capabilities may be increasingly defined by the effectiveness of missiles and electronic countermeasures rather than the aircraft carrying them. *More From The National Interest: * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * I have been asked to compare the venerable American F-15 Eagle fighter to Russia’s new competitor...
Why Springfield's Saint AR-15 Is One of the Best Rifles Ever Made
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.springfield-armory.com/saint-556-m-lok-ar-15-rifle-b5/] A very slick weapon. *Key Point:* This variant is decent and reliable. It is also notably affordable when compared to other AR-15s. The AR-15 has long been the dominant semi-automatic rifle platform in the U.S., prized for its unparalleled modability and component diversity. The AR-15 platform’s immense popularity has spawned a fiercely competitive consumer market, with firearms manufacturers constantly searching for ways to innovate a better price-to-performance rat...
This American Fighter Had One Goal: Kill Hitler's Jets
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* The P-47M was arguably the fastest piston-engine fighter to see combat in World War II. *Key Point*: Though the Luftwaffe was increasingly crippled by a lack of fuel and trained pilots, the German Me-262 still posed a deadly threat to U.S. bombers. *More From The National Interest: * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * Pilots nicknamed early-model P-47 Thunderbolt...
Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Russian servicewoman salute as they walk in front of President Vladimir Putin, his guests and Russian dignitaries in Moscow's Red Square on Wednesday for the 75th anniversary of the Nazi defeat *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Tanks and troops parade through Red Square as Putin whips up patriotic fervour ahead of a vote on extending his rule* (Daily Mail).
June 25th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1253
sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 June 25th – Open Thread
sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →
North Korea Says That A Planned Military Retaliation Against South Korea Has Been Postponed By Kim Jong-un
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*The Hill:* *North Korea says planned military retaliation against South suspended* North Korean officials said Wednesday that a planned military retaliation against South Korea had been postponed by its leader, Kim Jong Un. The Associated Press reported that North Korean state media said the decision was made a day earlier during a meeting of the Workers’ Party’s Central Military Commission presided over remotely by Kim, though it was unclear when the initial proposal or decision for military retaliation had been made. “What’s clear is that the North said [military retaliation] ...
My Latest Rant
Joachim Hagopian, American Empire Exposed - 23 hours ago
Several days ago I did another hour long rant on the nature and state of the world, bouncing from one topic to the next like a manicky Chicken Little conspiracy realist... an hour of encapsulated truth according to the mind of Joachim Hagopian... better get back to work on exposing the next scandal - the Dutch episode... https://www.bitchute.com/video/jWAOEKwxI2Ej/ Joachim Hagopian is a West Point graduate and former Army officer who has written a manuscript based on his unique military experience entitled “Don’t Let The Bastards Getcha Down.” In addition to being a pe...
Bottled water’s arsenic king remains legal but still loaded with heavy metal
Dan Flynn, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Consumer Reports still has a knack for finding something hiding in plain sight that many people will find outrageous. The find this time is bottled Starkey Spring Water manufactured by Whole Foods and also sold by Amazon. It’s the arsenic king of bottled water. The problem with Starkey bottled water is that it contains harmful... Continue Reading
Salmonella outbreak now involves 1 death and 42 states; live poultry blamed
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
One person has died and more than 350 additional people have been infected with Salmonella from backyard poultry flocks, according to a CDC outbreak update. A third of the ill people are children younger than 5 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last reported on the outbreak on May 20. Now there... Continue Reading
Vibrio increase linked to raw mussels in New Zealand
Joe Whitworth, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Eating raw mussels from one region has been linked to several cases of vibriosis in New Zealand. The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) is aware of eight confirmed cases of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus associated with eating mussels. Six of these consumed raw mussels harvested from two commercial areas in the Coromandel. New Zealand Food Safety, which... Continue Reading
WGS boosts Salmonella investigations in Minnesota
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Whole Genome Sequencing data has enhanced Salmonella Enteritidis investigations in Minnesota and become an integral part of the surveillance process, according to a study. Clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis cases were identified by the Minnesota Department of Health Public Health Laboratory with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and whole genome sequencing (WGS) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis... Continue Reading
Tokyo covid-19 cases increase: Yuriko Koike distracted and the heatstroke angle
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 1 day ago
Tokyo covid-19 cases increase: Yuriko Koike distracted and the heatstroke angle Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The number of infections from coronavirus (Covid-19) is increasing in Tokyo. This comes after five weeks of extremely low reported cases. Thus, while the numbers aren’t dangerously high, it is still a concern. Equally important, […]
New Climate Poll, Same Results: People Concerned, But Not Very Much
H. Sterling Burnett, Climate Realism - 1 day ago
Every few months one polling firm or another releases a survey asking people if they would like action on climate change. And survey after survey says people would – if action is not too costly or disruptive. A new Pew Research Center poll is being hyped by the Washington Post and other Establishment-Left media, but […] The post New Climate Poll, Same Results: People Concerned, But Not Very Much appeared first on Climate Realism.
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