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Judge denies media request to publicly release body camera video in shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.

Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago

Live 5 News ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WITN/AP/WBTV) – A judge ruled Wednesday that body camera video of the fatal officer-involved shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.... The post Judge denies media request to publicly release body camera video in shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

When Did the “Cold War” End? Part III

barovsky, The New Dark Age - 11 hours ago

In 1989, before the end of the Cold War, Bush I, Reagan’s successor, invaded Panama, and in August 1990 attacked Iraq, starting the First Gulf War.

Feds search Giuliani apartment in Ukraine investigation: report

Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago

Fox News Federal investigators have executed a search warrant on former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, seizing electronic devices, according to a report from... The post Feds search Giuliani apartment in Ukraine investigation: report appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

A US Navy ship fired warning shots after Iranian fast-attack boats got too close in the Persian Gulf

Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago

Yahoo News A US Navy ship fired warning shots after three armed Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) fast-attack boats came “unnecessarily close” to... The post A US Navy ship fired warning shots after Iranian fast-attack boats got too close in the Persian Gulf appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

The MH17 Trial: The Dangers of Presuming the Fairness of a Geopolitically-Driven Enterprise

barovsky, The New Dark Age - 11 hours ago

Inspection of the MH17 saga teaches us, in the first instance, never simply to presume that an enterprise that appears to have the status of an officially supported and endorsed international legal proceeding must on that account be above reproach.

New York Closes the Last Reactor at the Indian Point Nuclear Plant

IER, IER - 11 hours ago

Indian Point’s last nuclear reactor will be shuttered on April 30, and its power will be largely replaced by natural… The post New York Closes the Last Reactor at the Indian Point Nuclear Plant appeared first on IER.

Plugged In Podcast #75: Dr. David Kreutzer on Green Jobs Past and Present

IER, IER - 11 hours ago

Dr. David Kreutzer’s testimony in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs followed by a… The post Plugged In Podcast #75: Dr. David Kreutzer on Green Jobs Past and Present appeared first on IER.

Machines Learn That Brussels Writes the Rules: The EU’s New AI Regulation

mmaccarthy, Lawfare - 13 hours ago

European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton speaks at a hearing in 2019. (European Parliament, https://flic.kr/p/2hKYFrS; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) The European Union’s proposed artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, released on April 21, is a direct challenge to Silicon Valley’s common view that law should leave emerging technology alone. The proposal sets out a nuanced regulatory structure that bans some uses of AI, heavily regulates high-risk uses and lightly regulates less risky AI systems. The proposal would require providers and...

$1,400 Stimulus Checks Were Just the Beginning. More Money Is Coming.

Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Stephen Silver* *More Stimulus, * The $1,400 stimulus checks that were mandated by the American Rescue Plan are going out to taxpayers currently, with the most recent round last week including nearly 2 million checks. And more help is on the way. The $1,400 stimulus checks that were mandated by the American Rescue Plan are going out to taxpayers currently, with the most recent round last week including nearly 2 million checks. Once that check arrives, it doesn’t appear that the government has any immediate plans for another round of stimulus checks. The two big legislative pac...

Stealth F-35s Can Share Missile Targeting Data With Warships

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *F-35, Americas* [image: SM-6] An enemy ship might be too far to see with ship-based radar, but a flying F-35 could see it and relay targeting data to an American warship so it could launch a long-range missile at it. An attacking enemy anti-ship missile can approach from hundreds of miles away beyond the visible horizon, making them less detectable to line-of-sight radar systems and other kinds of ship-integrated threat sensors. But what if they could not only be seen, but destroyed, at much farther ranges? Wouldn’t ship defenders have a vastly improved ability to ...

$1,400 Stimulus Check Problem: One Group Still Is Missing Their Money

Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus Check Update, * Overall, many Veterans Affairs beneficiaries still haven’t seen their stimulus money. The Internal Revenue Service unleashed its seventh batch of $1,400 stimulus payments on Wednesday, bringing the total number of payments disbursed so far from the American Rescue Plan to 163 million payments, but some people may still be waiting for their direct relief—certain veterans and their beneficiaries. The payments have been issued in groups each week, with the first batch sent out on March 12. Millions of Americans who receive government be...

Spread Out and Networked: How the Navy Plans to Fight and Win Future Wars

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Navy, Americas* [image: U.S. Navy] The Distributed Lethality Strategy is designed to be able to let the Navy fight from a distance and without the risks of operating close together. *Key point: *America is keenly aware of the large challenges that come with competing with China. Here is how the Navy hopes to be able to handle long-range, numerous threats such as anti-ship missiles. The Navy’s now multi-year use of the word “Distributed” to explain its fast-evolving maritime warfare strategy is expanding and, in an interesting and significant way, building upo...

An Asymmetric Defense of Taiwan

Michael O'Hanlon, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Michael O'Hanlon* *Strategy, Asia* It is not credible to envision with any confidence a decisive, permanent military victory in any U.S.-China war—be it over Taiwan or another topic of contention—unless the two countries collectively wind up in Armageddon. In recent months, as China’s threats against Taiwan have mounted, strategists and policymakers have been debating whether it is time for a change to the somewhat tortured method by which the United States has sought to preserve stability across the Taiwan Strait since the late 1970s. The current policy of “strategic ambiguity”...

Joe Biden Is Spending a Lot Of Money America Doesn't Have

Desmond Lachman, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Desmond Lachman* *U.S. Economy, Americas* [image: $1,400 Stimulus Check Update:] Biden’s budget policy could trigger the economically disruptive bursting of the many asset prices and credit market bubbles that now are to be found both in the United States and in the rest of the world economy. Joe Biden’s economically hyperactive first one hundred days in office can be characterized as a combination of the good, the bad, and the ugly. Unfortunately, it would seem that the ugly part of his economic policies far outweighs the good, which could come to cost his administration dearly...

$1,400 Stimulus Check Update: Some Seniors Have Not Been Paid

Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check Update, Americas* [image: Stimulus Check] There are reports of thousands of seniors who haven’t yet seen their stimulus funds, though keep in mind that many could still be in transit via the post office. The advice for this situation is to do one’s best to stay patient. For individuals who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits, there is a high likelihood that most already have gotten their hands on the coronavirus stimulus checks sent out under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. In the most recent and much-an...

Pray That These 5 Drones are Never Flying Above You

Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Charlie Gao* *Drones, * From surveillance to direct combat, drones have reshaped how wars are fought. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The follow on to the Reaper, the jet-powered General Dynamics Avenger promised to have even more endurance and ordnance, being able to carry even 1000lb bombs. Drones serve in almost every role on the modern battlefield. From surveillance to direct combat, drones have reshaped how wars are fought. Here are some that could be considered the best, with concessions made to actual fielding. *Lethality: MQ-9 Reaper and GD Avenger* The MQ-9 Reaper is...

Why Greece Needs the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Sarah White, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Sarah White* *F-35, Europe* [image: F-35] Ensuring the NATO alliance has the latest weapons technology is vital to protecting against both adversaries like Russia and frienemies like Turkey. The deterioration of Turkey’s role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) means Greece is now effectively the alliance’s southern flank. Because of the somewhat outsized nature of this role for a small country, Greece needs a more survivable fighter to counter potential moves by Russia and Turkey. Such a warplane will be the anchor of allied airpower in the eastern Mediterranean. ...

Foreign Election Interference and the Other Ills of American Democracy

Paul R. Pillar, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Paul R. Pillar* *U.S. Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Politics] Multiple crises and dangerous decisions by bad actors are all harming the stability of the United States as a democracy. Any doubts about Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. election should have been laid to rest long ago, after voluminous press reporting, intelligence assessments, and congressional reports on the subject. But additional confirmation and details keep appearing. The most recent detail, addressed in a Treasury Department statement about sanctions, is that top officials in the Trump presidential ca...

To Protect Its Tanks, Turkey Looked Across the Black Sea (To Ukraine)

Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Charlie Gao* *Tanks, Europe* Turkish/Ukrainian defense cooperation has stepped up significantly in the past few years, with Turkey building on Ukraine’s strengths of armor and anti-armor technology. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Turkish Zaslon variant also differs from the original Zaslon configuration, which holds 2 interceptors. Rather, it is based on the Zaslon-L variant which only holds one interceptor. This makes it very vulnerable to saturation attacks, as once an interceptor is spent that angle of coverage is vulnerable to a follow-up attack. Turkish/Ukrainian ...

Iranian FM Meets With Patriarch of Chaldean Catholic Church

Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago

On the second day of his Iraq visit, Foreign Minister Zarif held a meeting with Patriarch of Chaldean Catholic Church Louis Sako in Iraq. In continuation of Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif's meetings with Iraqi political and religious figures, he held a meeting with the Patriarch of Chaldean Catholic Church Louis Raphaël I

Sydney and Melbourne Armenians, Assyrians and Greeks Participate in the March for Justice

Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago

Thousands of Armenian-Australians, Assyrian-Australians and Greek-Australians rallied simultaneously in Sydney and Melbourne in the #SpeakUpScoMo March for Justice, calling for Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Government to officially recognise the 1915 genocides suffered by the ancestors of the three represented communities at the hands of the

Enlightenment On Middle Eastern History And Culture Through Artwork

Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago

Michael Rakowitz (Detail of new work, on view for the first time, commissioned by the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art at Hamilton College.) Panel H - 13, Room H, Northwest Palace of Nimrud, from the series The Invisible Enemy Should Not Exist , 2020.

European Parliament Threatens To Cut Russia From SWIFT Over Ukraine

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago

Calls for Russia to be disconnected from SWIFT have grown in recent weeks. Alexander Demianchuk / TASS *Zero Hedge: **European Parliament Seeks SWIFT Shut-Off For Russia "If Ukraine Aggression Continues"* Days after President Putin warned the West of a "harsh" and "asymmetrical" response if it crosses Russia's 'red line' concerning NATO troop positioning and the recently renewed Ukraine standoff, the European Parliament in Brussels has proposed a new resolution to disconnect Russia from the SWIFT payment system. Dated Wednesday, April 28, it's entitled, "European Parliament r...

Wall Street Titans Under Fire for Backing World’s Largest Private Funder of Fossil Fuel Projects

Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 10 hours ago

Investment giants BlackRock and Vanguard should have voted against the chairman of Wells Fargo because the bank is one of the largest private funders of fossil fuel projects in the world, climate activists said. The post Wall Street Titans Under Fire for Backing World’s Largest Private Funder of Fossil Fuel Projects appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Concrete Capture

Linda Pannozzo, Halifax Examiner - 10 hours ago

[Here are Part 1 and Part 2 of this three-part series] Cover photo: Cement kiln dust (CKD) storage at Lafarge Brookfield. According to CABOT member Lydia Sorflaten, from 1965 to 1994, the CKD was landfilled behind the plant without any containment measures in place. A barrier several metres high was later constructed around the perimeter […]

Michael Collins, Apollo astronaut, pioneer in space

CFACT Ed, CFACT - 10 hours ago

America lost one of our pioneers in space. Michael Collins flew the Apollo 11 command module while Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. We are forever grateful for the courage and skill these men of science bestowed upon us all. The post Michael Collins, Apollo astronaut, pioneer in space appeared first on CFACT.

"How It Really Is"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 11 hours ago

"The Mass Exodus From The West Coast Is Driving Home Prices In Idaho To Insane Levels"

75 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Wednesday, April 28

Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 11 hours ago

Jump to sections in this article: Overview Variants Demographics Testing Vaccination Schools Potential exposure advisories Seventy-five new cases of COVID-19 are announced in Nova Scotia today (Tuesday, April 27). Sixty-seven of the cases are in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone, six are in the Eastern Zone, one is in the Northern Zone, and one is […]

2:00PM Water Cooler 4/28/2021

Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago

Readers, today you blew through our goal of 325 donations with 397. I am very grateful. (Of course, if you came in late, you can still join in!) A reader wrote: I cannot thank you and Yves enough for the daily education I get from the Naked Capitalism site, and from the comments too.. I […]

Canadian cannabis firm Valens seeks Nasdaq listing

Solomon Israel, MJBizDaily - 10 hours ago

Canadian cannabis product manufacturer The Valens Co. announced its initial application to list shares on the Nasdaq exchange in the United States. As part of the Nasdaq listing plan, Valens will ask shareholders to approve a share consolidation at a May 25 meeting. “If the share consolidation is approved at the shareholder meeting, the company […] Canadian cannabis firm Valens seeks Nasdaq listing is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Brown University Fund Gives $474,000 to Support Providence Public School District

Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 10 hours ago

Brown University’s Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence is giving $474,000 in grants to support Providence Public School District (PPSD) programs, according to Brown officials. “A Public Education Committee composed of Providence and Brown community members voted unanimously to allocate the Fund’s 2021 payout to support key actions outlined in the district’s […]

Credit Suisse Faces Renewed Push To Investigate Whistleblower Claims They Violated Plea Deal

Kevin Gosztola, Shadowproof - 10 hours ago

Credit Suisse, a financial services firm headquartered in Switzerland, violated the terms of a 2014 plea agreement, but the Justice Department under Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump declined to punish the investment bank. Former Credit Suisse bankers blew the whistle on the firm’s use of sham companies, foundations, and The post Credit Suisse Faces Renewed Push To Investigate Whistleblower Claims They Violated Plea Deal appeared first on Shadowproof.

Ballet School at Theatro Municipal do Rio celebrates 94th anniversary

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 11 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio de Janeiro's Theatro Municipal Maria Olenewa State Dance School celebrated its 94th anniversary yesterday, April 27th, with the launch of the e-book "Professores que Construíram Nossa História." With testimonials from several teachers of the oldest and most traditional school of classical ballet training in Brazil, the e-book is available […] The post Ballet School at Theatro Municipal do Rio celebrates 94th anniversary appeared first on The Rio Times.

"Woke" politics threaten the workplace, and must be driven out

Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 11 hours ago

Two reports on Monday caught my eye. Both illustrate the dangers of tolerating "woke" employees and ideas in any organization: inevitably, the "woke" will try to take over, actively or passively, and bend the organization to their interests. First, Basecamp announced that political discussions would be banned from the workplace. Basecamp, a productivity software maker, said that it’s banning employees from “societal and political discussions” on internal workplace tools. The move, which was met with swift criticism online, mirrors the controversial no-politics-at-work polic...

Oklahoma cracking down on lawbreaking marijuana companies

John Schroyer, MJBizDaily - 11 hours ago

Oklahoma law enforcement officials are conducting a wide-ranging investigation into legal medical marijuana businesses they say might also be involved in illicit street sales. One such company in the town of Guthrie was raided recently, Oklahoma City TV station KOKH reported, and the state Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized “dump trucks full of marijuana plants.” […] Oklahoma cracking down on lawbreaking marijuana companies is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Jack Cashill Gives His Review of the Derek Chauvin Trial – Turning Chauvin Into A Racist Killer

Sundance, The Last Refuge - 11 hours ago

Author Jack Cashill has followed the intersection of the severe left and law enforcement for decades. In his latest article he walks through the Derek Chauvin case and outlines a familiar pattern. [Full Article Here] Excerpt: […] “Roughly six or seven minutes before Floyd took his last breath, Chauvin had shown no signs of racism […] The post Jack Cashill Gives His Review of the Derek Chauvin Trial – Turning Chauvin Into A Racist Killer appeared first on The Last Refuge.

Chamber president Lira says 100% of impeachment motions against Bolsonaro are “useless”

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 11 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After demands from federal deputy Henrique Fontana (PT), the president of the Chamber said that "the time is of the Constitution." The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), on Tuesday evening, April 27th, said that 100% of impeachment motions against President Jair Bolsonaro are useless. The comment […] The post Chamber president Lira says 100% of impeachment motions against Bolsonaro are “useless” appeared first on The Rio Times.

UC Davis Releases Document Showing DEI Investments

Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago

University of California, Davis, has released a document showing the school’s investments in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Some of the investments include creating a campus advisory position to help develop equity strategies; hiring additional diversity subject-matter experts; partnering with the Transformative Justice in Education Center; establishing the Next Generation Reforms to Advance Campus Safety […]

Two Views of Oceans SST End of April 2021

Ron Clutz, Science Matters - 11 hours ago

My preferred SST dataset has been HadSST3, for reasons noted at the end. However, no new data has been provided for either February or March, so I have been looking at alternatives. This post will feature ERSST5, with some comparisons with HadSST4 which has now been updated through March 2021. First the usual contextual introduction. […]

Darren Lenard Hutchinson Named Emory University Inaugural John Lewis Chair for Civil Rights and Social Justice

Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago

Darren Lenard Hutchinson has been named Emory University School of Law’s inaugural John Lewis Chair for Civil Rights and Social Justice, effective Jul. 1. Hutchinson – legal, social justice and civil rights scholar – is currently the Raymond & Miriam Ehrlich Eminent Scholar at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Previously, Hutchinson held […]

Michael Bloomberg to Deliver Keynote Address at Howard University Honors and Oaths Ceremony

Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago

Philanthropist and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will deliver the keynote address at Howard University’s Honors and Oaths Ceremony on May 7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bloomberg will address the graduating class of 2021 in a private ceremony for the College of Medicine graduates only. “In September, Michael Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies […]

Proctor Institute Report Examines Mexican American Studies Implementation in Texas Public Schools

Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago

A new report from Rutgers University's Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, & Justice is highlighting and advocating for efforts to integrate Mexican American Studies (MAS) into the Texas K-12 education system.

Lamborghini plant in Brazil? Not quite… understand the story

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 11 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The latin American division has pledged investments in the country, as it has also done with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Lamborghini announced plans to set up a plant in Brazil and executives from the brand have met with Daniela Reinehr, acting governor of Santa Catarina, to discuss the project. There […] The post Lamborghini plant in Brazil? Not quite… understand the story appeared first on The Rio Times.

UNCF Partners With Strategic Education to Offer Remote Learning Training Sessions to HBCU and PBI Faculty

Sarah Wood, Diverse - 11 hours ago

In collaboration with Strategic Education, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) plans to offer professional development opportunities for faculty members at predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU). Last year, under the partnership, 400 faculty members at 14 HBCUs engaged in training sessions to adjust to remote learning. Afterwards, participants’ confidence […]

ButanVac: Brazil’s health regulator requests additional documents to authorize trials

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) announced that after the technical analysis of documents and data submitted for authorization of human trials, the so-called clinical trials, of the Covid-19 ButanVac vaccine, developed by the Butantan Institute, it has requested the São Paulo immunization development center for additional documents and information. […] The post ButanVac: Brazil’s health regulator requests additional documents to authorize trials appeared first on The Rio Times.

Wealth tax returns twice as much revenue as expected in Bolivia

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bolivian President Luis Arce announced on Tuesday, April 27, his country's tax bureau had collected twice as much as originally estimated through the “wealth tax.” In his Twitter account, Arce explained that days before the deadline, collection exceeded 224.1 million bolivianos (more than US$32 million) from 203 millionaires, residents in […] The post Wealth tax returns twice as much revenue as expected in Bolivia appeared first on The Rio Times.

Beyond management, Omie intends to become education and finance startup

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Omie, a cloud management platform for small and microbusinesses (SMEs), had one of the most challenging years in its history in 2020. With the opening and closing of trade and the financial impact of the pandemic on small businesses, the startup, which had until then this public as its main […] The post Beyond management, Omie intends to become education and finance startup appeared first on The Rio Times.

A meeting with God in the days of COVID madness

Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 12 hours ago

In the Orthodox Christian world, today marked Great and Holy Wednesday in the Passion Week, or Holy Week as many call it. It is the last day of the first half of Holy Week, which marks our Lord’s excoriation of the Pharisees and is the time when the sentiment of the crowd which hailed Jesus’ […]

...Frying Eggs Ever After...

Alfred Lehmberg, alienviews - 9 hours ago

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Astronaut Michael Collins, Apollo 11 Pilot, Dead of Cancer

AP News, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago

Collins was part of the three-man Apollo 11 crew that effectively ended the space race between the United States and Russia and fulfilled President John F. Kennedy’s challenge to reach the moon by the end of the 1960s.

Reagan’s Star Wars Lives On: How Lasers Could Wipe Out Enemy Missiles

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 10 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *Missile Defense, Space* [image: Missile Defense] The technology needed to actually use powerful, miniturized lasers to eliminate enemy nuclear missiles is becoming closer and closer to being fully realized. *Key point: *A powerful form of missile defense has long been a dream of part of the U.S. military and political establishment. However, even today it may not be fully partical or as effective as would be hoped. Space-based anti-missile laser weapons calls many military possibilities to mind. After all, there are already different lasers built, some more often ...

Better Than a $1,400 Stimulus Check? Democrats Have Huge Plans.

Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 10 hours ago

*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Check, Americas* House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal has introduced a bill that’s called the Building an Economy for Families Act. Following the American Rescue Plan earlier this year, which mandated $1,400 stimulus checks for most Americans, the Biden administration has unveiled its latest big pieces of legislation aimed at helping Americans during the pandemic, with bills known as the American Jobs Plan and the American Rescue Plan. But even as the Biden administration plans to begin its push for those bills, with President Joe Biden...

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In India -- News Updates April 28, 2021

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago

India reported 3,293 new cases of Covid on Wednesday, a new one-day record, but amid warnings the true toll is likely far higher because the country only counts those who die in hospitals India also recorded another 360,960 cases of Covid, also a one-day record, as Delhi's chief minister warned the wave is being driven by a 'supremely infectious' variant that causes more severe cases that last longer *NBC: **India passes 200,000 Covid-19 deaths as new cases spike to record highs* Increased infections are not only overwhelming the hospitals, but crematoriums which are running ou...

Judge Denies Requests for Video in North Carolina Shooting

AP News, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago

A judge on Wednesday denied requests to release body camera video in the case of a Black man who was shot to death by North Carolina deputies as they tried to arrest him on drug-related warrants.

TPP-11 y su amenaza frente al cambio constitucional

bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago

28-Apr-2021 El CPTPP, o más conocido como TPP-11, "es un ambicioso acuerdo comercial que involucra a 11 países y su objetivo es contribuir al crecimiento económico", según se describe en la página web de la Subsecretaria de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales, pero este tratado, que tiene alrededor de 700 páginas, ¿es solo comercial?

Video: Latino Man Pinned by California Cops Before He Dies

AP News, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago

Police in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Alameda have made public body cam footage showing officers pinning a Latino man to the ground for more than five minutes during an arrest last week that ended in his death.

Why the U.S. Shouldn't Rely on Fancy Equipment to Beat China In a War

James Holmes, The National Interest - 10 hours ago

*James Holmes* *China, Asia Pacific* The combat logistics fleet—oilers, ammunition ships, refrigerated stores ships, and the like—thus plays a prominent part in strategy despite its frumpy image. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *But by the same token certain mundane capabilities should rank high in the pecking order—and so must the humdrum platforms deployed to carry out missions deriving from those capabilities. Some everyday capabilities act as enablers, helping glamour platforms fulfill their potential. Others advance strategic purposes in their own right. With apologies...

Why Israel’s Merkava Is Like No Other Tank

Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 10 hours ago

*Charlie Gao* *, Middle East* The Merkava's unusual layout places the tank's engine in the front. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Does all of this mean the Merkava is a poor tank? No. But it’s clear why most nations have stuck to more traditional designs instead of embracing the Merkava’s frontal engine tank design. The Merkava tank is sometimes called the most survivable tank in the world. The reasons given usually include its active protection system, forward engine design, urban warfare specific modifications, and thick armor. But do these claims hold up to scrutiny? The...

Unwanted weight gain or weight loss during the pandemic? Blame your stress hormones

The Conversation, The National Interest - 10 hours ago

*The Conversation* *Global Health, Americas* Global pandemics are definitely stressful, and scientists warn that stress may be taking a toll on your body. If you have experienced unwanted weight gain or weight loss during the pandemic, you are not alone. According to a poll by the American Psychological Association, 61% of U.S. adults reported undesired weight change since the pandemic began. The results, released in March 2021, showed that during the pandemic, 42% of respondents gained unwanted weight – 29 pounds on average – and nearly 10% of those people gained more than 50 ...

Thanks to Ammo Backpacks, Russia’s PKM Will Never Stop Shooting

Task and Purpose, The National Interest - 10 hours ago

*Task and Purpose* *Machine Guns, Europe* The backpack, known as the Scorpio, is a product of Front Tactical Systems and it was designed at the request of the Russian military as a method of increasing machine gun efficiency. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *You can buy a Russian Scorpio backpack today for 65,800 rubles, or roughly $1,000. Unfortunately, the MICO is a government-only item, and the National Firearms Act could rain on your parade if you try to import a Scorpio stateside. Images have been circulating on Twitter of a Russian Spetsnaz soldier apparently testing ou...

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Admits Afghanistan Could Be Taken Over By The Taliban Or Descend Into Civil War When US Withdraws Troops

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has admitted that a civil war or Taliban takeover in Afghanistan is 'certainly a possible scenario' when the US withdraws all its troops from the country by September 11 *Daily Mail:* Secretary of State Anthony Blinken admits Afghanistan could be taken over by Taliban or descend into civil war when US withdraws troops by 20th anniversary of 9/11 * Blinken told CNN a civil war or Taliban takeover in Afghanistan is 'certainly a possible scenario' when the US withdraws all its troops from the country * The Biden administration is 'planning for ...

Changes to Naval Special Warfare (SEALs)

Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 11 hours ago

>>CAVEAT – this blog contains no classified material – I have no access to classified material of this sort. Information provided consists of open source information combined with conjecture. Don’t draw any conclusions from reading this.<< (Associated Press) I encourage you to read the entire article, because it is a sign of the times. […] The post Changes to Naval Special Warfare (SEALs) appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

AP Source: Feds Execute Warrant at Rudy Giuliani’s NYC Home

AP News, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago

Federal investigators executed a search warrant Wednesday morning at the Manhattan home of Rudy Giuliani, former President Donald Trump’s attorney, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

“The Present” — A Painful Short Film Tells the Whole Story of What It Means to be Palestinian

Miko Peled, MintPress News - 11 hours ago

In “The Present,” as throughout all of Palestine, soldiers, police officers, secret police, or Shabak agents, have the power -- indeed they are instructed -- to harass, humiliate, and take the lives of Palestinians in the most arbitrary fashion. The post “The Present” — A Painful Short Film Tells the Whole Story of What It Means to be Palestinian appeared first on MintPress News.

Wednesday Morning Links

Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 12 hours ago

Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Jason Warick reports on how the lack of enforcement of public health rules has emboldened anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers to impose their disregard for community safety on the people around them. Guy Quenneville highlights the Moe government's decision to do absolutely nothing in the face of a COVID-19 surge hitting Saskatoon (despite the efforts of the people who best understand the crisis). Mia Rabson reports on the deployment of military personnel to coronavirus hot zones - as well as Theresa Tam's recognition that any responsib...

YouTube CEO Wins ‘Free Expression Award’ from YouTube, Then Brags About Censoring People

The Free Thought Project, The Free Thought Project - 12 hours ago

[image: youtube]In an insanely Orwellian move, despite YouTube’s track record of censorship, the CEO was awarded with the company's own "Free Expression Award."

Kazemi Govt Runs Into Obstacles Trying To Close Displaced Camps In Iraq

Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago

(Shia News Association) Al Mada reported that Prime Minister Mustafa Kazemi wants to end the displacement (IDP) crisis in Iraq before the October elections. Starting in the fall of 2020 he ordered the closing of all IDP camps in the country forcing people out. That plan has now run into serious problems. The first is that there are populations that can’t go back to their homes no matter what. For instance, there is a camp Anbar and another in Ninewa that mostly contain families associated with the Islamic State that fear that they will be attacked and killed if they returned. Th...

This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 28

Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago

1922 UK Iraq Commissioner Cox said King Faisal racially weak for disagreeing with him 1929 Tawfiq al-Suwaidi became premier of Iraq Would hold that office 3 times Were 14 govts under Mandate (Musings On Iraq review *The Chatham House Version and other Middle-Eastern Studies*) 1941 PM Gaylani and Golden Square officers decided to go to war with UK Asked Axis for military and financial aid for second time to be used against British (Musings On Iraq interview with Prof Boich World War II In Iraq and Syria) (Musings On Iraq review *Iraq Between the Two World Wars, The Milita...

U.S. State Department Orders All Non-Essential Personnel Out Of Afghanistan As The Security Situation Deteriorates

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago

The State Department ordered most remaining staff at the U.S. embassy in Kabul leave Afghanistan after threats from the Taliban ramped up *CNN: **US orders drawdown of government employees from Afghanistan embassy* Washington (CNN)The State Department on Tuesday ordered the departure of government employees from the US Embassy in Kabul "whose functions can be performed elsewhere" as the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan gets underway. US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad told senators in a Tuesday hearing that some diplomats who "ar...

Was ‘Strange Fruit’ Written by James Baldwin’s High School Teacher?

Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago

In April 2021, many readers became aware of a remarkable biographical link between the anti-racist anthem and the prominent Black novelist.

Tushnet on Koppelman

Andrew Koppelman, Balkinization - 11 hours ago

My Balkinization coblogger Mark Tushnet is unpersuaded by the argument of my book, Gay Rights vs. Religious Liberty? The Unnecessary Conflict, as he explains in a new review at the Los Angeles Review of Books Marginalia. Curiously, though, after declaring my approach to be untenable and morally defective, he ends up embracing something very much like it. It would be nice to resolve the gay rights/religion question in a way that does not threaten anybody. Gay rights advocates fear that exempting even a few religious dissenters would unleash a devastating wave of discrimination. ...

“Mistakes Were Made”, Video Outline to Explain History of FISA Court Abuse

Sundance, The Last Refuge - 11 hours ago

With the jaw-dropping revelation of former DOJ-NSD head Mary McCord being enlisted by the FISA Court as an Amici Curiae (advisor to the court) it is worthwhile revisiting this previous video explanation of the FISA Court. John Spiropoulos does a great job outlining the history of the FISC looking the other way when the fourth […] The post “Mistakes Were Made”, Video Outline to Explain History of FISA Court Abuse appeared first on The Last Refuge.

Coming COVID Commission Is a Gates-Led Cover-Up

Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago

Dr. Joseph Mercola Having gone as far as he can with the World Health Organization’s cover-up, Bill Gates takes another bite at the apple with... The post Coming COVID Commission Is a Gates-Led Cover-Up appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

30-Year-Old Man Hospitalized With Blood Clots After J&J Vaccine

Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago

Children’s Health Defense – by Megan Redshaw In what is believed to be the first reported case of its kind in a male, a 30-year-old... The post 30-Year-Old Man Hospitalized With Blood Clots After J&J Vaccine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

59-Year-Old Israeli Fashion Icon Alber Elbaz DEAD After Being “Fully Vaccinated” for COVID-19

Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago

Health Impact News – by Brian Shilhavy Another public figure has died following injections of the experimental COVID shots. Israeli fashion icon Alber Elbaz has... The post 59-Year-Old Israeli Fashion Icon Alber Elbaz DEAD After Being “Fully Vaccinated” for COVID-19 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Counties with Oregon’s biggest cities moved to extreme risk

Shalom, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago

AP SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday rising COVID-19 hospitalizations threaten to overwhelm doctors, and she is moving 15 counties into... The post Counties with Oregon’s biggest cities moved to extreme risk appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Honey Versus Blood – The Battle Between Comfort and Courage

WakingTimes, Waking Times - 11 hours ago

*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - Have no illusions, our society’s profound sickness is directly related to the war between comfort and courage.

Drilling past rocket science

Mark Mathis, CFACT - 12 hours ago

Fracking has not only given us energy independence, the technology is amazing! Go science! WATCH NOW The post Drilling past rocket science appeared first on CFACT.

The Blue Communities Movement

Angie Aker, Food & Water Watch - 12 hours ago

We have everything you need to learn about Blue Communities and get your own city or town on the Blue Community map!

O, Sweet Saint Of San Andreas

Kate, Small Dead Animals - 12 hours ago

Hear my prayer. (h/t EMS)

Dilbert & The Climate Scientist

Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 12 hours ago

By Paul Homewood An old one, but a good one!

What Does a Blobfish Look Like in Its Natural Environment?

Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago

The "world's ugliest fish" isn't as ugly in its natural environment.

Pfizer to Trudeau

Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 12 hours ago

Yeah, about that dosing interval…

This Is CNN

Kate, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago

Glenn Greenwald; The network proudly announced that it had hired Natasha Bertrand away from Politico. In doing so, they added to their stable of former CIA operatives, NSA spies, Pentagon Generals and FBI agents a reporter who has done as much as anyone, if not more so, to advance the scripts of those agencies. Bertrand’s… Continue reading →

America: The Coffin of Capitalism

Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 13 hours ago

What is America now if not the coffin and grave of capitalism? The Americans have achieved what the Soviet Union couldn’t. They have killed capitalism and buried it in a secret unmarked grave, where posterity will never find it. With this achievement, they have sealed the fate of Western civilization. Many decades from today, historians will write that the killing of capitalism was not America’s ultimate achievement—the killing of Western civilization was.

Miami Private School Won’t Employ Vaccinated Teachers or Staff Due to Health Concerns

Miami Herald, Need To Know - 13 hours ago

A private school said it will not employ anyone who has been inoculated. The school warned that vaccinated persons “may be transmitting something from their bodies” that could harm others. Teachers and staff were asked to hold off on taking vaccines until the end of the school year.

For The Most Part, It’s Safe to Get Vaccinated

Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago

The latest Joe Rogan non-controversy everyone’s talking about. Fauci, ever eager for the spot light jumps in. Meanwhile Tim Pool offers up some common sense.

The Wednesday Wanderer

Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 15 hours ago

In all fairness to Dion who sang “The Wanderer” back in 1961, this wanderer is not the womanizing man defined therein, but someone whose thoughts are wandering about. It is not unusual for some great tunes to be about not … Continue reading →

Biden's Latest Plan To Save the U.S. Hegemon

Karen Garcia, Sardonicky - 10 hours ago

The Biden administration's call for 16 years of non-means tested, guaranteed, fully funded public education for every American citizen certainly is laudable on its face. It's the White House's rationale for extending schooling by four years - two for Pre-K and two for community college - that should be propelling our B.S. detectors into high alert. Biden's proposed extension, along with his plan for paid family medical leave and child care subsidies which would cap out-of-pocket costs for day care at seven percent of family income, is to ensure that parents can continue to work...

Cameron, Cummings & Boris Johnson, scandals hit Conservative Party

The Duran, The Duran - 12 hours ago

Cameron, Cummings & Boris Johnson, scandals hit Conservative Party The Duran: Episode 955 LYING OF DUTY Boris Johnson hits back at Dominic Cummings branding ‘bodies pile-up’ claim lies & ex-aide could still be ‘Chatty Rat’ PM blasts Dom branding ‘bodies’ claim lies & ex-aide could still be ‘Chatty Rat’ BORIS Johnson hit back at Dominic […]

Why Variants are Most Likely to Blame for India's COVID Surge

Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago

Apr 28 (IPS) - With more than 300,000 new COVID cases a day and hospitals and crematoria facing collapse, Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called the situation in India “beyond heartbreaking”. Read the full story, “Why Variants are Most Likely to Blame for India's COVID Surge”, on globalissues.org →

Why Experts are Saying Its a Make or Break Moment for Forests

Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (IPS) - A new global report on forests says that while the COVID-19 pandemic is the latest threat to achieving ambitious forest protection goals, it has brought the importance of forests to global well-being into sharp focus, and that this recognition must now be met with collection action. Read the full story, “Why Experts are Saying Its a Make or Break Moment for Forests”, on globalissues.org →

370,000 children displaced in Central African Republic; highest level since 2014

Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago

Child displacement in the Central African Republic (CAR) has now reached its highest level since 2014, according to the latest estimates from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), warning of the mounting risks children face. Read the full story, “370,000 children displaced in Central African Republic; highest level since 2014”, on globalissues.org →

Renewed clashes displace thousands in Myanmar, UN reports

Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago

Fresh clashes between Myanmar security forces and regional armed groups have displaced thousands across the country, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Renewed clashes displace thousands in Myanmar, UN reports”, on globalissues.org →

Filipino investigative journalist to receive UN press freedom prize

Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Tuesday named investigative journalist and media executive Maria Ressa of the Philippines as the recipient of its 2021 press freedom award. Read the full story, “Filipino investigative journalist to receive UN press freedom prize”, on globalissues.org →

Opinion: Brazil’s Theater of the Absurd: Bolsonaro says “our” Army will hit the streets

Michael Royster, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – (Opinion) Last week and this, while railing against the “cowardly” restrictions on people’s movements by local governments during the pandemic, Jair “Messias” Bolsonaro said that, if needed, “our” armed forces would “take to the streets” so as to guarantee the people’s constitutional right to go and come freely; to work; […] The post Opinion: Brazil’s Theater of the Absurd: Bolsonaro says “our” Army will hit the streets appeared first on The Rio Times.

Is Russian President Putin Serious When He Draws A 'Red Line' On Ukraine?

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago

© Alexei Druzhinin/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS *Rebekah Koffler, The Hill:* *Putin draws a 'red line' on Ukraine, and he means it* Last week, Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), told the Senate Intelligence Committee that DIA has no idea why Russian President Vladimir Putin has mobilized troops near Russia’s border with Ukraine. “We don’t know what the intent is right now,” he said. This is disappointing, considering American taxpayers shelled out $23.1 billion for military intelligence in 2020 alone, but it’s h...

Analysis: Dollar down 6% since early March, back to R$5.40; will the slump continue?

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Analysts in Brazil assess that the U.S. currency may continue to drop, but it depends on the U.S. Federal Reserve and on Brazilian domestic politics. Yesterday, the U.S. dollar registered only its second high in the last 10 trading sessions, although still down 5.8% since its peak on March 8th, […] The post Analysis: Dollar down 6% since early March, back to R$5.40; will the slump continue? appeared first on The Rio Times.

Satellites Show World’s Glaciers Melting Faster Than Ever

AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago

The annual melt rate from 2015 to 2019 is 78 billion more tons (71 billion metric tons) a year than it was from 2000 to 2004.

Gregory Mannarino, AM 4/28/21: "TODAY! The Supreme FREAK Speaks, And It Will Move The Markets"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 13 hours ago

Gregory Mannarino, AM 4/28/21: *"TODAY! The Supreme FREAK Speaks, And It Will Move The Markets"* - https://traderschoice.net/

Brazil’s mining giant Vale S.A. is most valuable company in Latin America

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Vale S.A., Brazil's giant mining company, surpassed the US$100 billion mark in market value, expanding its position as the most valuable company in Latin America. According to a survey by Economática, the company closed the trading session on Tuesday, April 27th, of B3, the São Paulo Stock Exchange, worth US$103.8 […] The post Brazil’s mining giant Vale S.A. is most valuable company in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.

"No Ways Tired in A Sea of Lies"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 13 hours ago

*"No Ways Tired in A Sea of Lies"* by Chris Floyd "I think we are living in a world of lies: lies that don't even know they are lies, because they are the children and grandchildren of lies. One of the hardest things to accept is that the reality of our world is buried under so many layers of official deception and well-cultivated public ignorance about our history and our political system. Even if you break through somehow, momentarily, and hold up a fragment of the truth, most people have no context for dealing with it. It's like a bolt from the blue, they can't process the infor...

The Relative Percentages of Anthropogenic and Natural Carbon Dioxide in the Earth’s Troposphere

GCD, ClimateCite - 13 hours ago

By Tom Tamarkin I. Introduction & Statement of Problem Correlations of decrease in “average worldwide temperature” and volcanic activity are high. Correlations of increase in “average worldwide temperatures” and El Niño events are high Empirical measurements and calculations of the relative percentage of anthropogenic carbon dioxide in the total carbon dioxide reservoir are highly uncertain at best. The total atmospheric CO2 concentration represented …

Baby Murdered after Soros-Backed San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin Let the Killer Go Free … Twice

Breitbart, Gateway Pundit and SF Chronicle, Need To Know - 13 hours ago

Joseph Williams is accused of murdering a 7-month old baby boy while taking care of him. Williams had been arrested twice for felony domestic violence before being released without charges. District Attorney Chesa Boudin, a radical funded by Soros, dropped the recent domestic abuse cases.

The MH17 Trial: The Dangers of Presuming the Fairness of a Geopolitically-Driven Enterprise

Oliver Boyd-Barrett, MintPress News - 13 hours ago

Inspection of the MH17 saga teaches us, in the first instance, never simply to presume that an enterprise that appears to have the status of an officially supported and endorsed international legal proceeding must on that account be above reproach. The post The MH17 Trial: The Dangers of Presuming the Fairness of a Geopolitically-Driven Enterprise appeared first on MintPress News.

German Police Ransack the Home of Judge after He Says Masks Endanger Children

Gateway Pundit, Need To Know - 14 hours ago

Weimar District Court judge Christian Dettmar was subjected to a police search of his house and office, and his cell phone was confiscated after ruling that two Weimar schools were prohibited from requiring students to wear masks, in contravention of government COVID policy.

Homeless People Forced to Move Their Encampments for the Oscar Show

Fox News, NY Post and Post Millennial, Need To Know - 14 hours ago

LA forced homeless people out of an encampment next to the awards show. A homeless man, said, "They told us if we didn’t move, they were gonna just demolish our stuff and [that] if we have any warrants out on us they're gonna take us to jail.” He said they "forced us to go to the Grand Hotel on Third and Figueroa."

Putin Recites The Distribution Of Power In Central Europe

M. K. BHADRAKUMAR, OrientalReview.org - 15 hours ago

The Colossus in modern European history with whom Russian President Vladimir Putin would draw comparison might be Otto von Bismarck, the first Chancellor of the German Empire who unified his country out of the scattered pieces. Putin is very familiar with German history, culture, society. Such analogies would always have […]

Lower property values? That’s the point.

Scott Sumner, Econlib - 13 hours ago

In a recent post on zoning, some commenters pointed out that new housing development can lower the property values of existing homeowners. That’s true, indeed the whole point of new development is to make housing more affordable for those who do not have a home in the area where they’d like to live. If one […] The post Lower property values? That’s the point. appeared first on Econlib.

Are Submarines Headed for Total Obsolescence?

James Holmes, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*James Holmes* *Submarines, * How can the silent service stay in tune with the times? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Big Data coupled with non-acoustic detection, tracking, and fire-control technology may soon expose American boats to the prying eyes of hostile forces. S’pose Bryan Clark has it right. The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) analyst and retired U.S. Navy commander *postulates* that *a technological revolution is about to overtake undersea warfare*, rendering the wine-dark sea transparent to hostile antisubmarine (ASW) forces for the first ...

$1,400 Stimulus Checks Are Tiny: Joe Biden Has Bigger Plans For America

Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Check, * President Biden on Wednesday night will address a joint session of Congress for the first time as president when he is expected to lay out his plan for the next phases of legislation. And while the next legislation is unlikely to include a full-on fourth round of stimulus checks, the president has big plans that will involve payments. President Biden on Wednesday night will address a joint session of Congress for the first time as president when he is expected to lay out his plan for the next phases of legislation. And while the next legislatio...

1989: The Year One of the Navy's Last Battleships 'Big Guns' Mysteriously Exploded

James Holmes, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*James Holmes* *U.S. Navy, * It was a definitely low point for the Navy, accompanied by an even more shameful coverup. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Unwilling to admit that an accident may have taken place, especially when rulebreaking may have contributed, navy investigators and senior officers circled the wagons and scapegoated the dead. The U.S. Navy covered itself with shame thirty plus years ago while investigating a fatal explosion on board the battleship USS *Iowa*. The World War II veteran *Iowa* and her sister dreadnoughts sported three 16-inch, 50-caliber three...

Kel-Tec Hopes These 5 Guns Will 'Blow You' Away

Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Charlie Gao* *Guns, * Kel-Tec’s cheap, polymer heavy design philosophy has come back to bite it at times. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* All in all, the KS7 is probably one of the best bullpup shotguns on the market. But bullpup shotguns are incredibly niche because they aren’t all that useful in the end. *Who Is Kel-Tec?* Kel-Tec is one of the most polarizing companies in the American gun industry, known for making exotic designs at cheap prices, but also with quality control issues. They are undoubtedly successful though, with an ever-increasing catalog of products and ...

TRUTH AND TOWN: Are we being asked to handle the truth?

<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 13 hours ago

*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021* *Three ways to be misled:* Is it possible? Is it possible that Our Town is facing a "coming liberal crackup?" Yesterday, Bret Stephens predicted that very thing in his New York Times column. This morning, a news report from Portland, Oregon suggests the possibility that at least* one* of Our Towns is in peril. Is this a case of Goodbye, Portland? Could *Portland* be cracking up? BAKER (4/28/21): After the protests have concluded, sometimes in the early morning hours, Margaret Carter finds herself climbing into her gray Toyota Camry and cruising the str...

WATCH: While Killing Fleeing Man, Cops Shoot Innocent Child Inside Shop

Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago

[image: shoot]Video has been released showing police in Chicago shoot an innocent child and budding guitar player as they shot and killed a suspect.

Girl Scout Cookies Take Flight in Virginia Drone Deliveries

AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago

A Google affiliate is using drones to deliver Girl Scout cookies to people's doorsteps in a Virginia community.

US ‘Real ID’ Deadline is Now May 2023 Because of COVID-19

AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago

Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005 to establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards following a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission.

"We're looking for a hole in the water"

Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 14 hours ago

A couple of years ago, two ballistic missile submarines, one French, one British, collided underwater *without being aware of each other's presence*. The French initially ascribed the damage to "an immersed object (probably a container)". Only after Britain informed France that one of her submarines had also suffered damage did the two nations put two and two together. The incident illustrated one of the conundrums of modern stealth technology (which is used on ships as well as aircraft). If you make a ship, or a submarine, stealthy enough, it's impossible to see or hear it c...

SOFAGATE EU Ursula says Erdogan snub was about women & misogyny

Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 14 hours ago

SOFAGATE EU Ursula says Erdogan snub was about women & misogyny ****News Topic 392***** ‘Sofagate:’ Ursula von der Leyen speaks of sexism after Turkey snub ‘Sofagate:’ Ursula von der Leyen speaks of sexism after Turkey snub | DW | 26.04.2021 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a plea on Monday to advance women’s […]

Tucker Carlson calls out Susan Rice/Obama radical 3rd term White House

Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 14 hours ago

Tucker Carlson calls out Susan Rice/Obama radical 3rd term White House ****News Topic 391***** “I’d Have to Check on That” – Psaki When Asked Why Migrant Children in US Shelters Are Being Given Copies of Kamala Harris’ Book (VIDEO) “I’d Have to Check on That” – Psaki When Asked Why Migrant Children in US Shelters […]

Dual Anthems

Bryan Caplan, Econlib - 14 hours ago

Ayn Rand‘s Anthem only takes about an hour to read. So while it’s her weakest novel, the literary value per minute of reading is high. And it definitely belongs on any list of classic dystopian fiction. Only recently, though, did I discover that there are two graphic novel adaptations. 1. The 2011 adaptation by Charles Santino and […] The post Dual Anthems appeared first on Econlib.

So, we’re back in lockdown

Ethan Lycan-Lang, Halifax Examiner - 14 hours ago

Here we go again… News 1. COVID-19 Update Today’s COVID numbers were just released for Nova Scotia: there are 75 new cases and now 489 known active cases in the province. That follows an unprecedented 96 new cases and 419 active cases announced Tuesday, and so the province is going into a full 14-day lockdown […]

Sorry, Google News, Blueberry Harvests Keep Setting Records Amidst Modest Warming

H. Sterling Burnett, Climate Realism - 14 hours ago

Among its top search results today for “climate change,” Google News is promoting a story published by AZO CleanTech claiming global warming threatens blueberry harvests in Maine. However, data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture show blueberry production and yields in Maine, in the United States, […] The post Sorry, Google News, Blueberry Harvests Keep Setting Records Amidst Modest Warming appeared first on Climate Realism.

Congressman Exposes Billion Dollar Vaccine Company Ties to Facebook’s Fact Checker

Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago

[image: fact]Congressman Thomas Massie exposed the billion dollar ties of Facebook's fact checkers to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Johnson & Johnson.

U.S. Ties Deadliest Avalanche Season on Record (also Breaks 1910 Benchmark for Deadliest Week)

Cap Allon, Electroverse - 14 hours ago

Colorado's avalanche information center ranked this year as an event that might occur once every 10 years (so once every solar minimum then?) The post U.S. Ties Deadliest Avalanche Season on Record (also Breaks 1910 Benchmark for Deadliest Week) appeared first on Electroverse.

India Grieves 200,000 Dead with Many More Probably Uncounted

AP News, Snopes.com - 14 hours ago

Hospitals are scrambling for more oxygen, beds, ventilators and ambulances, while families marshal their own resources in the absence of a functioning system.

The CIA Has Been Taking Over For Decades

Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 15 hours ago

December 22, 1963 — exactly one month after President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated, former President Harry S. Truman published an op-ed in the Washington Post that most people, especially our perfumed ruling elite, wanted to ignore. Truman, who signed the CIA into existence just after World War II, wrote, “I think it has become necessary to take another look at the purpose and operations of our Central Intelligence Agency—the CIA. […] For some time I have been disturbed by the way the CIA has been diverted from its original assignment. It has become an operational and at...

US Troop Build Up Threatens Resource War In The Arctic

Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 15 hours ago

While plenty of headlines are being dedicated to the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, an increase of U.S. forces in another area has gone under the radar. This area is the Arctic. Back in March, the U.S. Army announced its strategy for “Regaining Arctic Dominance,” signaling that the region long devastated by climate change may soon also be devastated by great power competition and U.S. imperialism. This focus on the Arctic comes as a result of the climate crisis. The Arctic is melting three times faster than the rest of the world, but rather than treating this as the ...

The Tune Has Changed

Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 7 hours ago

Ontario used to think of itself as the crown jewel of the Canadian provinces. But, this week, Newfoundland and Labrador -- who Ontarians used to think was Canada's neediest province -- sent in a medical team to help Ontario in its fight against COVID. Among them was Dr. Allison Furey, the wife of premier Andrew Furey who -- like his wife -- is a doctor. Susan Delacourt writes: The pandemic has officially turned the rules of Canada’s federation upside-down — Ontario is now a have-not province in COVID-19’s brutal third wave. This is a notable development in the short and long le...

ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC Ignore Reports That John Kerry Leaked Israeli Intel To Iran

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago

*FOX News:* *ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC all skip John Kerry controversy over alleged leaking of Israeli intel to Iran* *CNN had only two mentions of the growing controversy* There's been a widespread blackout in media coverage of the growing controversy surrounding Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry over his alleged sharing of Israeli intel with Iran. There has been intense backlash after the New York Times reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif alleged in audiotape that Kerry told him that Israel had struck around 200 Iranian targets in Syria. The I...

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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 13 hours ago

From Jenna Orkin Two-thirds of Americans believe juries should not be asked to evaluate science during trials Climate Points of No Return Iranian Ships Swarmed U.S. Coast Guard Vessels in Persian Gulf, Navy Says Saudi Arabia says it foiled boat attack off Yanbu LA just debuted a new $8.6 million prefab tiny home village to help solve the city's homelessness crisis— see insideAlphabet asks shareholders to block vote for whistleblower protections and new human rights role [image: Wall Street.] Dealmakers from Carlyle to KKR are leaning into the $7.4 billion private-credit market — but ...

Le Parlement japonais ratifie le RCEP, le plus grand traité de libre-échange au monde

bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago

28-Apr-2021 Le Japon intègre pour la première fois un accord de libre-échange qui inclut à la fois la Chine, son premier partenaire commercial, et la Corée du Sud, son troisième.

UE-Mexique: Tout le pouvoir aux... investisseurs?!

bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago

28-Apr-2021 Vingt ans après l'entrée en vigueur de l'Accord UE- Mexique, les espoirs du Mexique ne se sont pas réalisés, bien que les échanges entre l'UE et le Mexique aient augmenté de 148% depuis 2000.

Research undermines billion euro “compensation” claims by German energy companies for Dutch coal phase-out

bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago

28-Apr-2021 The claims that German energy companies RWE and Uniper have submitted in response to a Dutch law that phases out coal by 2030 are not in line with the declining value and profitability of their coal power plants in the Netherlands.

PH, Chile to kick off joint economic cooperation this year

bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago

28-Apr-2021 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Joint Economic Cooperation (JEC) between the Philippines and Chile will commence this year to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations.

Feminism's legacy sees college women embracing more diverse sexuality

Sarah Young, BSW Program Director, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago

Women's sexual identities and behaviors are changing in ways men's are not.

Why states didn't go broke from the pandemic

Raymond Scheppach, Professor of Public Policy, University of Virginia, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago

The headlines were inescapable: States faced a financial disaster of epic proportions because of COVID-19. The predictions were wrong.

Paid domestic employment dropped 23% in fourth quarter 2020

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian population engaged in paid domestic work is finding fewer job opportunities. According to data from the Intersyndicate Department of Statistics and Socioeconomic Studies (DIEESE), released on Tuesday, April 27, the amount of people employed in the sector fell from 6.4 million in the fourth quarter 2019 to 4.9 […] The post Paid domestic employment dropped 23% in fourth quarter 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Forget the T-14 Armata, Russia’s T-95 Is the Better Tank

Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Charlie Gao* *Tanks, Europe* The Object 195 project was incredibly ambitious. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *From all of the features above, the T-95 appears to be a far more powerful tank than the T-14. The T-14 has a less powerful primary and coaxial armament, has fewer sighting systems, and has similar armor. The history of Russian and Soviet armor is littered with prototypes of “super tanks” that promised armor and lethality far beyond any of their contemporaries. But at the end of the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed an actual prototype “super-tank” that if fielde...

Russia Plans to Fly the MiG-31 Interceptor for Another Decade

Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Charlie Gao* *Russian Air Force, Europe* The MiG-31 is the standard long-range interceptor of the Russian Air Force. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Another possible reason is that Russia wishes to keep the heritage of MiG alive within United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). Since Sukhoi has done the majority of the design work and has had its name attached to the PAK FA (in the Su-57 designation), MiG needs a next generation project of their own to work on. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’ s Air Defense Forces (VPVO) needed a series of heavy interceptors to patrol its mass...

Palestinian President Unleashes Profane Rant Against China, Russia, The U.S., And His Arab Neighbours

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago

Leaked audio recording of Mahmoud Abbas cussing out Russia, the Arabs, and China (Fatah Central Committee meeting April 19,2021) pic.twitter.com/bLngjLMXl8 — Fadi Elsalameen فادي السلامين (@Elsalameen) April 22, 2021 *Washington Free Beacon: **Palestinian President Unleashes Profane Rant Against Rest of the World* *Abbas says Communist China is a 'c—t,' tells 'all the Arabs' to 'go to hell'* Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas was recently caught badmouthing several countries, including the United States and his Arab neighbors, during a profanity-laced rant that raises new con...

Saudi Arabia Says It Destroyed Explosives-Laden Drone Boat Targeting The Saudi Port Of Yanbu

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago

*Middle East Eye:* *Saudi Arabia destroys explosive-laden boat near Red Sea port* *Riyadh said it intercepted and destroyed the boat after reports a nearby vessel was damaged * Saudi Arabia said it destroyed an explosive-laden boat off the Red Sea port of Yanbu following "unconfirmed reports" by maritime security firms of an attack on a vessel in the area. The Saudi defence ministry did not specify who was behind the attack nor whether there were any casualties after the Saudi navy attacked the boat on Tuesday. "A bomb-laden unmanned (vessel) was intercepted and destroyed thi...

InterCement looking at IPO of up to US$1 billion in Brazil

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - InterCement has hired banks for an initial public offering (IPO) of its operation in Brazil, which aims to raise between US$500 million and US$1 billion, according to sources close to the matter. The cement maker is working with Bradesco BBI, Itaú BBA, UBS BB Investment Bank, JPMorgan Chase and Bank […] The post InterCement looking at IPO of up to US$1 billion in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

TRAIN LOADS OF LUMBER JUST STACKED UP !!!! Why

JoeSTP, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago

Kens Karpentry Apr 17, 2021 The mystery deepens. Huge quantities of lumber sitting and not at the lumber yards. The post TRAIN LOADS OF LUMBER JUST STACKED UP !!!! Why appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

West Virginia to pay residents $100 to get COVID-19 vaccine

Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago

New York Daily News – by Kate Feldman West Virginia is practically bribing its youngest adults to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Residents between 16 and... The post West Virginia to pay residents $100 to get COVID-19 vaccine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Govt Preparing for a Global Crash | John Whitehead

A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago

Liberty and Finance Apr 26, 2021 John Whitehead, constitutional attorney, founder of The Rutherford Institute, and author of Battlefield America: The War on the American... The post Govt Preparing for a Global Crash | John Whitehead appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Spring is sprung - beauty makes a comeback

Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 15 hours ago

*A neighbor's blooming cherry tree - in the distance is the Kennebec River. Bath Iron Works shipyard is two blocks to the left where the Navy builds Aegis destroyers that are being used to encircle Russia and China with so-called 'missile defense' systems. (Click any of the photos for a better view)* After a long cold winter our spring is finally here in Bath, Maine. I've been working outside the last couple of weeks on my garden. I started early with lettuce, spinach and radishes by growing them in our south facing mud room and now have them in the ground outside. A week ...

Reject Mainstream Culture: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix

Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 16 hours ago

Listen to this article: ❖ Hey remember when we learned that the CIA unilaterally funds its own clandestine operations via drug trafficking without the permission or oversight of any elected body and then everyone went “meh” and forgot about it? ❖ It’s strange how many […]

Greg Hunter, "Covid Lies Cost 100,000 Lives"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 13 hours ago

*"Covid Lies Cost 100,000 Lives"* by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com “When you don’t have the data and you don’t have the actual evidence, you’ve got to make a judgment call." - Dr. Anthony Fauci, 3/11/21 "Michigan State Economics Professor Mark Skidmore revealed more than three years ago, there was $21 trillion in what he called “Missing Money” from government books. He’s doing some new number crunching surrounding public policy and the effects on the Covid 19 (CV19) pandemic. It’s all laid out in a brand new report. What he found is appalling. One big fact his research revealed is...

Stop Calling This Stealth Destroyer a Battleship

James Holmes, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*James Holmes* *Zumwalt Destroyer, * Like it or not, the shoe just doesn’t fit. Here's What You Need to Remember: Battleships were multi-mission warships capable of engaging enemy surface navies, fighting off swarms of propeller-driven aircraft, or pounding hostile beaches with gunfire. The DDG-1000 is a gee-whiz but modestly armed surface combatant optimized for one mission: shore bombardment. Over the years it’s become commonplace for writers to sex up their descriptions of guided-missile destroyer (DDG) *Zumwalt*, the U.S. Navy’s newest surface combatant. Commentators of such...

The U.S. Navy's Master Plan For Its New Constellation-Class Frigates

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *Constellation-Class, Americas* [image: Constellation-Class] These warships will be able to carry out a wide variety of tasks and will help free up larger and more powerful destroyers for other missions. Deck mounted guns, drone operations and an integrated network of “meshed” sensors are all likely to operate as key components of the Navy’s new FFG 62 Constellation-class Frigate. These new warships will be tasked with many missions, including a requirement to find and destroy small swarming boat attacks, support carrier strike groups, conduct dis-aggregated operati...

Why Russia Sees the Hamilton Black Sea “Raid” As a Military Provocation

Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Mark Episkopos* *Black Sea Hamilton, * Russian commentators have charged that Hamilton’s Black Sea “raid” amounts to a military provocation against Russia. Russia’s Navy is monitoring a U.S. vessel in the Black Sea amid simmering military tensions between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The U.S. Navy announced earlier this week that the Coast Guard cutter Hamilton has transited into the Black Sea “to support NATO allies and partners.” Hamilton’s Black Sea patrol was preceded by logistics visits to Spain and Italy, and is part of a larger routine deployment ...

Fighting Over Afghanistan, Russia’s Su-17 Could Do Almost Anything

Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Charlie Gao* *Russia, Europe* It served in many roles during that conflict, including reconnaissance, strike, and minelaying. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Su-17s left Russian service alongside their MiG-23BN and MiG-27 counterparts during defense reforms during the 1990s and 2000s as single-engine aircraft were not considered survivable enough for air-to-ground combat. In the role as a close air support aircraft, the double-engined squat Su-25 replaces it. For many military watchers, the Sukhoi name is synonymous with the clean flowing lines of the Su-27, Su-30, and Su-3...

Goodbye Humvee, Hello Z-MAG: Meet Israel’s New All-Terrain Military Vehicle

Seth J. Frantzman, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Seth J. Frantzman* *Israeli Army, Middle East* [image: Israeli Army] The Z-MAG is a promising new, rugged vehicle that could be armored and decked out with various advanced weapons systems. Israel’s Ministry of Defense is procuring Z-MAG, a unique all-terrain vehicle for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF traditionally has used several types of light armored vehicles and jeeps, including thousands of Humvees. Now Z-MAG will be one of the IDF’s future vehicles as the army continues to modernize and use new technology. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), one of Israel’s larg...

Russia Is Rapidly Growing Missile Defense Network

Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Mark Episkopos* *Russia Military, Eurasia* The missile allegedly travels in excess of three kilometers or more than four times the speed of a Kalashnikov assault rifle. Russia’s Aerospaces Forces have tested a new interceptor missile, one of Moscow’s latest investments into its rapidly growing missile defense network. “The combat team of the Aerospace Force’s air and anti-ballistic missile defense troops conducted another successful test-launch of a new missile of the Russian anti-ballistic missile defense system at the Sary-Shagan proving ground (the Republic of Kazakhstan),...

Evil or Stupid? #15

Unknown, Roscoe Reports - 14 hours ago

*The people presented here are evil, stupid or both. They all want money and fame and they all have one thing in common, they are promoting the gene altering drug technology that will ultimately kill those who take it. * *Evil or Stupid? * *How would you rate them on a scale of 1 to 10? * Bernie Sanders *Sanders said, “Following the advice of the Office of the Attending Physician, today I received the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. As the vaccine is being distributed, we must all continue wearing masks and engage in social dista...

How Biden’s Request for More Education Funding Would Shift More Power to the Federal Government

Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 14 hours ago

Biden's plan to increase Title I funding is at least in part intended to increase Federal influence over education. New York is resisting.

Lahar flows within the river system in the Red and Orange Volcano Hazard Zones at St. Vincent

The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago

According to information received from the Scientists at the Belmont Volcano Observatory, there were lahar flows within the river system in the Red and Orange Volcano Hazard Zones at St. Vincent island from 09:00 to 10:00 LT on April 27, 2021. Lahar is a rapidly...... Read more »

$1,400 Stimulus Check Help: What If Your Check Goes Missing?

Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check Help, Americas* As a few Americans have unfortunately found out, sometimes checks are lost in the mail or get damaged while in transit. *Key point: *The IRS has a tool to help folks check on their check status. Here is how to use it and what form you will need to fill out. Considering that many millions of payments were rapidly sent out, only a small percentage of that could potentially mean that tens of thousands of taxpayers either didn’t receive the stimulus check at all or it arrived in such a poor condition that it wasn’t able to be cashed....

Why China’s J-15 Can’t Stand Against Russia’s Su-33 Fighter

Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Charlie Gao* *Su-33, J-15, Asia* The Su-33 itself hasn’t even seen that many upgrades since the early 1990s. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the Su-33 is probably superior to the J-15 in reliability and engine power, the J-15 is simply a more modern aircraft and is integrated with modern ergonomic design concepts. China’s effort in tearing down the airframe and (even imperfectly) understanding how it works has allowed them to thoroughly modernize it and develop new variants of it. Recently, Sputnik International put out a piece bashing China’s based J-15 carrier-based...

China supplies 95% of Brazil’s vaccines, says ambassador after Guedes’ speech

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Albeit not mentioning the economy minister, Yang Wanming spoke of China's importance for vaccination in Brazil. China's ambassador to Brazil, Yang Wanming, used social networks to talk about the importance of the country in vaccination in Brazil, after Minister of Economy Paulo Guedes accused China of having "invented the coronavirus" […] The post China supplies 95% of Brazil’s vaccines, says ambassador after Guedes’ speech appeared first on The Rio Times.

Political future of Chilean President increasingly uncertain

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile's Constitutional Court (TC) rejected on Tuesday a request by the government of Sebastián Piñera seeking to disapprove of a constitutional reform that Congress passed into law for a third pandemic aid withdrawal of 10% of the pension funds. In a plenary 7-3 vote, the TC did not accept the […] The post Political future of Chilean President increasingly uncertain appeared first on The Rio Times.

Singapore’s GIC leads US$55 million funding round in Brazil fintech Warren

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is leading a R$300 million (US$54.95 million) funding round in Brazilian financial startup Warren, the company said on Wednesday. Existing investors such as Ribbit, Kaszek and Quartz also participated in this new round. In total, Warren has raised R$445 million in three funding rounds. The […] The post Singapore’s GIC leads US$55 million funding round in Brazil fintech Warren appeared first on The Rio Times.

Cargill’s profits in Brazil rise to US$385 million in 2020

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The net income of commodities trader Cargill Inc in Brazil reached R$2.1 billion (US$385.2 million) in 2020, the company said on Wednesday, an increase over 2019 results, boosted in large part by the devaluation of the local currency. The volume of Brazil soy exports rose by 9% in 2020, Cargill […] The post Cargill’s profits in Brazil rise to US$385 million in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.

What’s The Hold Up?

Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 15 hours ago

Financial Post Court upholds Alberta’s right to turn off the oil taps to other provinces.

How the IHRA antisemitism definition became a pro-Israel cudgel

barovsky, The New Dark Age - 15 hours ago

New research charts a five-year campaign by highly partisan, pro-Israel lobby groups to mislead the international community about the nature of what has been widely described as the “gold standard” definition of antisemitism.

REPLACE THE TRUMP FALSEHOOD DATABASE WITH A MURDOCH FALSEHOOD DATABASE

Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 15 hours ago

Glenn Kessler and the rest of the *Washington Post* fact-checking team have found, unsurprsingly, that President Biden is much more honest than his predecessor. After four years of a presidency that swamped Americans with a gusher of false and misleading claims, the Joe Biden era has offered a return to a more typical pattern when it comes to a commander in chief and his relationship with the facts.... Through April 26, Biden has made 67 false or misleading statements, according to a Washington Post Fact Checker analysis of every speech, interview, tweet or public statement made b...

Israel has missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 Boeing 777 in a hangar at Tel Aviv

Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 17 hours ago

Putin’s aircraft was the target of the Ukranian missile in 2014 The Israeli Twin The presence of a Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 in Tel Aviv, the mysterious disappearance of a second Malaysian Boeing 777 on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, and the attack on yet a third Amsterdam-to-Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Boeing 777 over […]

Was Your Stimulus Check Was the Correct Amount?

Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check Correct, Americas* [image: Law and Order] Clerical errors due to out-of-date information or changes in marital and household status can result in incorrect stimulus checks. *Key point: *No system is perfect, especially when the emphasis is on speedy relief. Here is what needs to be done if someone got the wrong amount from the stimulus plan. The most up-to-date tally has revealed that the Internal Revenue Service has sent out nearly a hundred sixty million stimulus checks under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan. With that many direct ...

Stimulus Check Denied: Why Millions of Americans Never Got Money

Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Money, Americas* Yes, it is possible to be denied the $1,400 stimulus under certain circumstances according to the law. *Key point: *If you owe the IRS money, you might not see your stimulus. Also if you make a certain amount of money, you may not qualify. Over the past couple of weeks, the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury have worked tirelessly to send out millions of coronavirus relief checks under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to financially struggling Americans. However, there already have been reports of honest taxpaying Ameri...

Will China's Missiles Render U.S. Aircraft Carriers Obsolete?

Robert Farley, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Robert Farley* *Aircraft Carriers, Asia* People have predicted the obsolescence of the aircraft carrier since the end of World War II. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The vulnerabilities of big carriers are real. The United States has decided to spend many billions of dollars on the CVN-78 (“Ford”) class of aircraft carriers to replace the venerable Nimitz class. The latter has served the U.S. Navy since 1975, with the last ship (USS George H. W. Bush) entering service in 2009. The Fords could be in service, in one configuration or another, until the end of the 21st century. ...

Three More Stimulus Checks Coming? Watch Biden's Speech Tonight.

Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Checks, * [image: Biden Speech Stimulus] Known as the American Families Plan, the mammoth $1.8 trillion proposal may also set aside billions of dollars for millions of Americans who have struggled immensely over the past year due to the ongoing pandemic. Proponents of such stimulus checks are keeping their fingers crossed for a fourth, a fifth, or even a sixth round of direct payments. The disbursement of the third round of coronavirus stimulus checks under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is nearing its end, as only about 15 percent of the pay...

Has the Sun Already Set on China’s J-10 Fighter?

Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Charlie Gao* *, Asia* The future of the J-10 remains doubtful. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Despite this, the J-10 is not to be underestimated. As China puts more advanced indigenous radars and integrates new AESA radars on it, it could remain a credible threat, just as the F-16V remains relevant on the modern battlefield. In the 1990s, China introduced its answer to the MiG-29 and F-16. The J-10 was a light single-seat multirole aircraft meant to replace older J-7 and J-8 aircraft as the bulk of forces a possible adversary would meet. When China started to reopen itself to ...

Family Says Body Cam Shows Police ‘Murder’ Innocent Dad ‘Just Like George Floyd’

Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago

[image: police]An innocent father was approached by police in the park who proceeded to bring him to the ground before squeezing the life out of him like George Floyd.

More Stimulus Checks Coming? All of the Ways It Could Happen.

Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Check, * TV station WJW recently looked at some ways that additional payments might be distributed by the end of the year. There have been three stimulus packages distributed to American taxpayers since the start of the pandemic, most recently the American Rescue Plan that President Biden signed in early March. That package distributed $1,400 one-time checks for most Americans. Whether a fourth stimulus package passes this year is very much an open question. Senators and interest groups have pushed for more checks to go out this year, possibly as part ...

Russia Can Only Dream Of Owning These 5 U.S. Weapons

Robert Farley, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Robert Farley* *U.S. Military, World* Russia may be formidable, but it continues to suffer key deficiencies relative to the United States. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Russians understand their military deficiencies, and are working hard to remedy the problems. *(This article first appeared in 2016.)* During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States struggled to match each other’s best weapons. The MiG-25 informed the F-15; the Tu-95 “Backfire” resembled the B-52; submarines and tanks were designed with their competitors firmly in mind. As the Cold War ticked to ...

The 5 Most Disastrous Special-Ops Raids in U.S. History

Robert Farley, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Robert Farley* *Special Operations, World* The glamor and undeniable heroism of special operators has helped deflect scrutiny of some of their more egregious failures. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Special operations have always faced criticism from more conventionally oriented parts of the military. Since World War II, the U.S. military has experimented with special-operations forces, small groups of warriors with the equipment and training to undertake extremely difficult missions. In effect, special forces exist to leverage human capital in unusual tactical situations. Sol...

I Commanded a NATO Brigade in Afghanistan. Now Is Not the Time to Leave.

James L. Creighton, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*James L. Creighton* *Afghanistan Withdrawal, South Asia* [image: Afghanistan] Leaving Afghanistan this September will compromise the gains achieved to date and render useless the sacrifices of thousands of soldiers, international aid workers, civilians, and young Afghanis striving to rebuild their country. On the surface, the recently announced withdrawal of American and coalition forces from Afghanistan this September looks appealing both from a political and public opinion perspective. Close to 3,000 American and coalition lives, and tens of thousands of Afghan lives have been...

Stimulus Check Nightmare: 2 Million People In One State Never Got Paid

Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Stephen Silver* *Missing Stimulus Check, * [image: Stimulus Check Missing] California Policy Lab released a study in early April called The Stimulus Gap, estimating that as of the start of the month, about 2.2 million eligible Californians were “likely did not receive these or prior stimulus payments automatically and may be in danger of not receiving them at all.” The total amount of money in those checks is $5.7 billion. The American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress in March, has mandated stimulus checks of $1,400 to most Americans. But some Americans have fallen through the c...

Did the Israeli Air Force Stop Syria From Getting Nuclear Weapons?

Robert Farley, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Robert Farley* *Nuclear Weapons, Middle East* Armageddon averted? Maybe not. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The air strike on Syria was probably not decisive in preventing Syria from getting a nuclear weapon. On September 6, 2007, Israeli fighter-bombers destroyed a mysterious installation near the Euphrates River in the Deir-ez-Zor region. The strike incurred curiously little response from Damascus. A cyber-attack reportedly pre-empted a defensive Syrian military mobilization, and even the diplomatic outcry was muted. No other Arab governments commented on the attack, and eve...

$1,400 Stimulus Check Hell: Why Some Americans Gave Their Check Back

Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Rachel Bucchino* *$1400 Stimulus Check, * [image: Stimulus Check Return] Fact: Anyone who died before January 1, 2021, is not eligible for a third stimulus check. Roughly 161 million stimulus payments from the third round of coronavirus relief have been sent out by the Internal Revenue Service so far, pushing the total value of the direct aid to more than $397 billion. Eligible recipients for the $1,400 direct payment include single filers earning up to $75,000, and joint filers making up to $150,000. Individual filers earning up to $80,000 and joint filers making up to $160,00...

$3,000 Stimulus Check This Summer? Why More Money Is Coming.

Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *New Stimulus Check, * [image: 3000 Stimulus Check] Essentially creating a “fourth” stimulus check, the IRS has already confirmed that monthly payments from the new $3,000 or $3,600 child tax credit will be delivered to financially strapped parents beginning in July. It appears that the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department are in the final innings of disbursing the remaining coronavirus stimulus checks under the American Rescue Plan to eligible U.S. taxpayers. But do not fret—more stimulus cash will be soon heading into bank accounts of America...

Stimulus Check 'Check': Did You Really Get the Right Amount?

Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Money, Americas* [image: Joe Biden Stimulus] Many Americans have suddenly had to pay a lot of money to have someone watch their kids after the schools closed due to the coronavirus lockdowns. *Key point: *There are several ways that families could get back some of the money they spent on child care. In fact, the stimulus might let that amount reach a few thousand or more. The Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury have indeed done a mostly wonderful job in sending out millions of coronavirus relief checks to cash-strapped Americans. And know tha...

How Iraq Is Balancing the Saudi-Iran Rivalry

Maya Carlin, The National Interest - 14 hours ago

*Maya Carlin* *Iraq, Middle East* While maintaining good relations with its Iranian neighbor and top energy provider is strategic, Baghdad also sees the potential a stronger U.S.-Iraq and Iraq-Gulf relationship could deliver. On April 26, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Baghdad to initiate a series of official talks concerning the future of relations between the two countries. Three weeks prior to this visit, the Iraqi government hosted senior Iranian and Saudi officials in an effort to ease tensions between the regional adversaries. These outward display...

Record-breaking solar flare erupts from Proxima Centauri

The Watchers » Latest articles - 15 hours ago

Scientists have observed an extreme, record-breaking solar flare from Proxima Centauri, our sun's closest star. The outburst was roughly 100 times more powerful than any similar event seen from our own sun. Proxima Centauri is a small but 'mighty' red...... Read more »