18 May - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

 10:10 pm MDT

Did a lab leak cause a global pandemic?

Scott Sumner, Econlib - 10 hours ago

An article by former NYT science reporter Donald McNeil suggests that the answer is likely yes: Despite constantly rising biosafety levels, viruses we already know to be lethal, from smallpox to SARS, have repeatedly broken loose by accident. Most leaks infect or kill just a few people before they are stopped by isolation and/or vaccination. […] The post Did a lab leak cause a global pandemic? appeared first on Econlib.

Good sound advice, circa '74...

<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 11 hours ago

* TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021* *...as offered by Jackson Browne:* Last Saturday's report about the Boston nun with all the skulls sent out thoughts screaming back to this song by Jackson Browne. We hadn't thought of it for a long time. Along the way, it offers some good sound advice: *Keep a fire for the human raceLet your prayers go drifting into spaceYou never know what will be coming down...* The song begins as a memorial for a friend who died way too young. By its midway point, it's offering that good sound advice. Banality is all around us. How about keeping a fire for the kids...

My email to Fote Seretes concerning reports he initiated the false imprisonment of a doctor giving accurate warnings about covid sars vaccines

Jane Burgermeister, BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE - 11 hours ago

Dear Kostas Agorastos, Director of Thessaly Region, Dear Fote Seretes, Director of the 5th Health Division of Thessaly, Dear Larisa Union of Doctors, According to media, you unlawfully and knowingly instructed that a doctor in Lamia be subjected to false imprisonment without due process for giving accurate warnings about the risks of the covid sars vaccine. Is this correct? To silence legitimate warnings about a vaccine in order to induce people by misrepresentation to take it and so to spread sickness and death is a crime. https://radiolasithi.gr/se-psychiatreio-giatros-p...

HOW PLASTIC IS ENTERING THE GLOBAL FOOD CHAIN (AND COMPROMISING OUR HEALTH)?

The Healing Oracle Team, Healing Oracle - 1 day ago

Plastic is everywhere. Plastic is one of the most common materials found throughout our society, and it has been for decades. It can be found in almost anything from soda bottles to cell phones –... The post HOW PLASTIC IS ENTERING THE GLOBAL FOOD CHAIN (AND COMPROMISING OUR HEALTH)? appeared first on Healing Oracle.

Did Ariana Grande Get Married?

Jessica Lee, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago

The pop star announced her engagement to Dalton Gomez in December 2020.

Biden Boosting World Vaccine Sharing Commitment to 80M Doses

AP News, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago

President Joe Biden said that the U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world in the coming six weeks as domestic demand for shots drops and global disparities in distribution have grown more evident.

Arizona Senate Hearing on Maricopa County Audit and 2020 Election Issues – 4:00pm ET Livestream Links

Sundance, The Last Refuge - 9 hours ago

Today at 1pm local / 4:00pm Eastern, the Arizona Senate is holding a public hearing to accept testimony from the groups and individuals currently undertaking the Maricopa County ballot audit of the 2020 election. The auditors are expected to deliver testimony and answer questions raised about what the audit has discovered so far. The event […] The post Arizona Senate Hearing on Maricopa County Audit and 2020 Election Issues – 4:00pm ET Livestream Links appeared first on The Last Refuge.

This Marine Corps Tank Destroyer Was Downright Monstrous in Vietnam

Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Caleb Larson* *Tank Destroyers, Asia* In a desperate bid to quickly get an anti-tank capability into the field, the Marine Corps enthusiastically embraced a project the Army had rejected: the M50 Ontos. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Thanks to the Ontos’ light sub-ten ton weight and relatively wide tread design, the tank killer enjoyed good mobility, particularly in the wet and mushy conditions often seen in parts of Vietnam. The odd-looking Ontos was originally intended to be a nimble, lightweight, and easily transportable tank destroyer platform that could be rushed aro...

Starting July 15, U.S. Parents Will See a Brand New Stimulus Payment

Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Stephen Silver* *Child Tax Credit, * The Child Tax Credit (CTC) will continue going out on the 15th of each month, unless the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“With two parents, two kids, that’s $7,200 in the pockets you’re getting to help take care of your family,” President Biden told Congress back in April. “And that will help more than 65 million children and help cut childcare poverty in half, and we can afford it.” The American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress back in March, included some payments beyond the $1,400 checks that have be...

Are You Eligible for the Child Tax Credit? Here’s What You Need to Know

Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit Question, * For a family headed by a couple earning less than $150,000 or an individual making under $75,000, they are now eligible to receive a $250 or $300 payment each month. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The IRS has announced that it will launch portals for the child tax credit payments by July 1, so that taxpayers’ information can be updated more conveniently. It now appears that many Americans’ attention has pivoted from the $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks to the expanded child tax credit. On Monday, President Joe Biden’s admin...

Australia's Loyal Wingman Drone: Coming Soon to a Fighter Jet Near You

Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Caleb Larson* *Drones, The Americas* The Loyal Wingman could perform a variety of missions including decidedly non-combat flights like reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as protecting pilots from enemy missiles—by sacrificing themselves—or by firing on enemy planes. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Loyal Wingman drone is currently being developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force. Boeing Australia’s Loyal Wingman drone successfully completed its first low-speed runway taxi maneuver and is on track to begin flight later this year. “Reaching a maximum sp...

Hackers Behind Colonial Pipeline Have Made $90 Million In Bitcoin From 47 Victims In The Past Nine Months

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 9 hours ago

*CNBC:* *Hackers behind Colonial Pipeline attack reportedly received $90 million in bitcoin before shutting down* * DarkSide, the hacker group behind the Colonial ransomware attack, received $90 million in bitcoin ransom payments, according to blockchain sleuths Elliptic. * The cybercriminal gang shut down last week after losing access to its servers and as its cryptocurrency wallets were emptied. * Elliptic said DarkSide’s bitcoin wallet contained $5.3 million worth of the digital currency before its funds were drained. LONDON — DarkSide, the hacker group behind the rec...

White House Occupant: “Even the Martin Luther King Assassination Did Not Have The Worldwide Impact That George Floyd’s Death Did”

Sundance, The Last Refuge - 9 hours ago

Joe Mumbles, the politically installed current occupant of the Oval Office, just said something very revealing: “Even the Martin Luther King assassination did not have the worldwide impact that George Floyd’s death did”… WATCH: . Beyond the disrespect to the MLK legacy, this outlook shows a lot of perspective for how the current leftists viewed […] The post White House Occupant: “Even the Martin Luther King Assassination Did Not Have The Worldwide Impact That George Floyd’s Death Did” appeared first on The Last Refuge.

Are Frankie and Marta From ‘School of Rock’ a Real-Life Couple?

Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago

The former child actors who co-starred in the 2003 comedy film starring Jack Black were rumored to be dating in real life.

90 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Tuesday, May 18

Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 9 hours ago

The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Demographics Testing Schools Potential exposure advisories Nova Scotia announced 90 new cases of COVID-19 today (Tuesday, May 18). Of today’s cases, 64 are in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone, […]

Fauci Now Admits His Mask Wearing Was Political Theater, A Position He Previously Denied During Heated Debate With Rand Paul

Sundance, The Last Refuge - 10 hours ago

Any American with a hint of capability to sniff out a fraud spotted the hallmark traits of a horsepucky speaker within a few minutes of listening to Dr. Anthony Fauci. This guy is just plain sketchy and speaks in obtuse sentences. Sometimes within a 24 hour period Fauci will make a statement, then contradict the […] The post Fauci Now Admits His Mask Wearing Was Political Theater, A Position He Previously Denied During Heated Debate With Rand Paul appeared first on The Last Refuge.

Musical Interlude: The Who, "Tommy"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 10 hours ago

*The Who, "Overture" from "Tommy"* *○* *The Who, "Tommy", "See Me, Feel Me/Listening to You"○* *The Who, "Tommy", Full Album 1969*

NAC and Your Heart

Bernie, TDW - 10 hours ago

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) has been in use for decades. In fact, doctors prescribe NAC for Tylenol overdoses and to people with kidney disease undergoing coronary angiography to prevent contrast induced nephropathy. NAC is also available over the counter. But MAYBE not for long. More on that in a bit. What is NAC? Cysteine is an … Continue reading "NAC and Your Heart" The post NAC and Your Heart appeared first on TDW.

"How It Really Is"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 10 hours ago

Gregory Mannarino, AM 5/18/21: "Market Updates; Gold And Silver- What You Must Know Now"

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

Gregory Mannarino, AM 5/18/21: *"Market Updates; Gold And Silver- What You Must Know Now"* - https://traderschoice.net/

"Eternal Springtime"

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

*"Eternal Springtime"* by Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – “Transitory” or not? Economists are studying the numbers. Is inflation heating up… or cooling off? Should they be looking at the Consumer Price Index (CPI)? The CPI-U (for urban customers)? With or without food and energy? The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index (PCE)? ShadowStats? They watch the thermometer and check the skies. In the following few words, we explain why we think they are wasting their time. You can tell it’s getting warmer by looking at data points. Check the thermometer every day and you may begin ...

CDC Foundation Gives Xavier University of Louisiana Grant to Tackle COVID-19 Transmission

Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation is giving Xavier University of Louisiana $420,000 to create strategies to combat disproportionate COVID-19 transmission among African Americans in the New Orleans area, which has had one of the highest rates of mortality from COVID-19 in Louisiana and the U.S. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the […]

California Gov. Newsom Proposes $12 Billion Increase in Higher Ed Investments

Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $12 billion increase for higher ed, with investments in college affordability, strengthening pathways, improving time to degree and graduation and addressing COVID-19 pandemic impacts on students. The investments aim to close racial equity gaps, which have been exacerbated during the pandemic. The higher ed budget proposed in the […]

Frontier Nursing University Endows New Scholarship to Increase Diversity in Healthcare

Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has endowed a new scholarship to support African American, Black, Native American, and Alaskan Native students. The scholarship will be for 10 students a year. FNU will designate $2.5 million to give $100,000 in scholarships a year. “While our other endowed scholarships are needed by and available to students of all […]

A Constitutional Whodunit

Gerard N. Magliocca, Balkinization - 2 hours ago

I am at Mount Vernon conducting some final research for my Bushrod Washington biography and I came across something new (at least to me) that others find want to examine. In December 1801, five anonymous essays appeared in the *Washington *(Georgetown) *Federalist *newspaper attacking the proposed repeal of the Judiciary Act of 1801, which created the "midnight judges." The essays argued, in part, that the repeal was an unconstitutional assault on an independent judiciary. They were signed "A Friend of the Constitution." My eyes opened wide when I saw that. Why? Because that was t...

Deeper and Darker: The Vaccine Trials - The Truth about the Genocidal Scam PLUS: What do Tel Aviv and Rwanda have in common???

greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 8 hours ago

*The Vaccine Trials - The Truth about the Genocidal Scam* The Vaccine Trials - Short Documentary Film 2021 - DELETED BY YOUTUBE (bitchute.com) *H/T Dennis* Greencrow says: Watch this video to understand how they're pulling the wool over the Sheeple Eyes. Just remember when the catastrophic die-offs of humans [including some of your friends and family] happens next year that they did not die of a virus...or a variant...they will have died of stupidity. That may give you some consolation. This story goes deeper and darker but the whistleblower asked that it not be shared after ...

Good News: The IRS Is Still Sending Out More Stimulus Checks

Trevor Filseth, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Money, * The March stimulus bill represented the largest payment to Americans since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In total, roughly 165 million payments have gone out since March, with a cash value of more than $380 billion. The IRS has based payments on 2020 tax returns, and have strongly pushed Americans to file their taxes for 2020 if they wish to receive a stimulus payment or other beneficial tax credits. As the House and the Senate begin to debate President Joe Biden’s newest stimulus measure...

Taiwan Troubles: Why Washington Tolerates China’s Territorial Flex

Michael D. Swaine, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Michael D. Swaine* *Foreign Policy, Asia* Washington needs to break the current destructive dynamic with China over Taiwan, but the only way to do that is to fully grasp the drivers of the deepening vicious circle. In recent months, many observers have been correctly pointing to the growing danger that has been emerging from a conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan. This issue, well beyond any other, has the potential to escalate rapidly both horizontally and vertically into a major U.S.-Sino conflict once an initial direct use of force occurs. An understandi...

India Is Preparing to Buy New Light Tanks for Its Troops

Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 9 hours ago

*Mark Episkopos* *India Tanks, Eurasia* The Indian military’s intention to procure and locally manufacture a modern light tank is the latest in New Delhi’s effort to build up its domestic defense industry as part of the government’s 2014 Make in India program. The Indian Army is looking to procure hundreds of “light” tanks, according to a recently issued request for information (RFI) form. The RFI document, dated to late April, expresses the Indian Defense Ministry’s intent to acquire 350 light tanks. The first part of the document lays out the tank’s design concept and desired...

Rite Aid pharmacy CEO not ruling out carrying marijuana products

Kristen Nichols, MJBizDaily - 9 hours ago

Marijuana could be coming to Rite Aid, a U.S. pharmacy chain with 2,500 stores in 17 U.S. states. Rite Aid pharmacy CEO not ruling out carrying marijuana products is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Alberto Fernández believes that Venezuela’s human rights problem “was disappearing”

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, affirmed this Tuesday that “little by little” the “problem” of human rights in Venezuela “was disappearing”, and once again defended dialogue as a way to solve the serious crisis in that country. “There is a way to solve the problems that do not involve […] The post Alberto Fernández believes that Venezuela’s human rights problem “was disappearing” appeared first on The Rio Times.

Charles Grodin, ‘Midnight Run,’ ‘Heartbreak Kid,’ Star, Dies

AP News, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago

Grodin appeared in a string of notable films from the 1970s onward, including “Midnight Run,” “The Woman in Red” and “Heaven Can Wait.”

Pentagon Will Be Launching A Program To Screen The Social Media Of Military Personnel For Extremist Content

War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 9 hours ago

Trainees check their cell phones and update their family members at the Solomon Center on Fort Jackson Dec. 18, 2017. (Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office/Robert Timmons) *The Intercept:* *Pentagon Plans to Monitor Social Media of Military Personnel for Extremist Content* *The military has previously balked at surveilling service members for extremist political views due to First Amendment * As part of the Biden administration’s crackdown on domestic extremism, the Pentagon plans to launch a pilot program for screening social media content for extremist material, according to i...

Cuba reports 1,244 cases of Covid, the third highest number since the start of pandemic

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuba reported on Tuesday 1,244 new cases of covid-19, the third-highest number of daily infections since the first SARS-Cov-2 positive confirmed in March last year, informed the Ministry of Public Health (Minsap). The Caribbean country, which has exceeded 1,000 cases per day for eight consecutive days, now has 126,755 infected […] The post Cuba reports 1,244 cases of Covid, the third highest number since the start of pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.

How The US Can Bring Peace To Israel/Palestine

Daniel McAdams, Peace and Prosperity - 10 hours ago

As the death toll mounts in the latest Israel/Palestine flare-up, Americans find themselves taking sides on whether Israel is really "defending" itself or whether the Palestinian "militants" are again up to their old tricks. Today we present another view; one that could actually help diminish the violence. Also today: Whitmer getting her due? Cultural Marxism in NoVa. What's up with OSHA covid vax guidelines. And some fun with Thomas Massie's Tweets. Today on the Liberty Report:

2:00PM Water Cooler 5/18/2021

Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago

~ Today's Water Cooler ~

Did Lea Salonga Say She Was Rejected From a Role for Being Asian?

Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago

Salonga's powerhouse vocals have made her a household name.

Argentina willing to host Copa America alone if protocols are guaranteed

The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Argentine president, Alberto Fernández, affirmed this Tuesday that, if Colombia cannot host the Copa América soccer tournament due to the social protests that the country is experiencing, Argentina can consider hosting the tournament alone, as long as compliance with the sanitary measures against COVID-19 is guaranteed beforehand. "If they […] The post Argentina willing to host Copa America alone if protocols are guaranteed appeared first on The Rio Times.

Did an Octopus Throw a Spoiled Shrimp at Its Handler?

Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago

We call that a tale with a twist.

Colombia says it has information on the death of leader of FARC dissidents “Jesús Santrich” in Venezuela

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (EFE) The Colombian government has information that Seuxis Paucias Hernández Solarte, alias "Jesús Santrich", one of the leaders of the FARC dissidents, died in a confrontation in Venezuela, Defense Minister Diego Molano said Tuesday. "Intelligence information indicates that in alleged clashes that took place yesterday in Venezuela, alias 'Santrich' and […] The post Colombia says it has information on the death of leader of FARC dissidents “Jesús Santrich” in Venezuela appeared first on The Rio Times.

MedMen raises $10M for new cannabis stores in Boston, San Francisco

Solomon Israel, MJBizDaily - 10 hours ago

Multistate marijuana company MedMen Enterprises has closed a non-brokered private placement worth $10 million that will be used “to drive” new store openings in Boston and San Francisco. MedMen sold $10 million worth of units at 32 cents per unit. Each unit includes one subordinate voting share and one share purchase warrant redeemable for an […] MedMen raises $10M for new cannabis stores in Boston, San Francisco is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Podcast Panel: The Israeli Assault on Gaza with Malak Mattar, Dan Cohen and Miko Peled

Mnar Muhawesh Adley, MintPress News - 10 hours ago

Malak Mattar, Dan Cohen and Miko Peled join MintCast to discuss the ongoing Israeli violence in the Gaza Strip. The post Podcast Panel: The Israeli Assault on Gaza with Malak Mattar, Dan Cohen and Miko Peled appeared first on MintPress News.

Bill, Melinda, Jeff & Men’s Club meetings at NY Mansion

Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 11 hours ago

Bill, Melinda, Jeff & Men’s Club meetings at NY Mansion ****News Topic 411***** Gates And Epstein Traded Advice On Bill’s ‘Toxic’ Marriage, Jeff’s Image Rehab During Secretive “Men’s Club” Gatherings Gates And Epstein Traded Advice On Bill’s ‘Toxic’ Marriage, Jeff’s Pedo Image Rehab During Secretive “Men’s Club” Gatherings A former Jeffrey Epstein insider claims that […]

Offshore Wind Experiences Problems with Transmission Cables

IER, IER - 11 hours ago

First Block Island, offshore Rhode Island, and now wind farms offshore Europe are experiencing problems with transmission cables requiring millions… The post Offshore Wind Experiences Problems with Transmission Cables appeared first on IER.

Russian pranksters expose U.S. regime change ops

Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 6 hours ago

I love this video (all in English). It reminds me of the two US pranksters called 'The Yes Men'. In this case two well-known Russian pranksters expose the 'National Endowment for Democracy' (NED) which is a long-time CIA front group that funds 'color revolution' regime change operations around the globe. Recently NED was very involved in the attempted coup d'etat in Belarus and in this video they brag about it as well as their continuing operations to destabilize the Russian government. Particularly great was near the end when the person posing as the US's prize candidate ...

Social media erupts after crocheter makes prosthetic ‘packers’ for very young trans kids — even those wearing diapers

Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago

The Blaze – by Sarah Taylor A crocheting and lifestyle website is selling crocheted prosthetic penises for female children whose parents believe they are male.... The post Social media erupts after crocheter makes prosthetic ‘packers’ for very young trans kids — even those wearing diapers appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

In Rural, Conservative North Carolina County, Anti-Jail Movement Takes Shape

Amanda Abrams, Shadowproof - 10 hours ago

Down Home is organizing an anti-jail movement in a seemingly unlikely place: rural and conservative North Carolina. The post In Rural, Conservative North Carolina County, Anti-Jail Movement Takes Shape appeared first on Shadowproof.

Gringo View: Truth or Consequences

Peter Rosenwald, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Opinion) Starting in the 1940s, ‘Truth or Consequences was a popular American radio program that asked contestants questions and when they didn’t give the right answers (usually), they had to face the ‘consequences’. These were typically having to perform some contrived stunt that made them look silly in front of […] The post Gringo View: Truth or Consequences appeared first on The Rio Times.

Biden Threatens “Those Who Are Not Vaccinated Will End Up Paying The Price”

Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago

Summit News – by Steve Watson Joe Biden issued a threat Monday that those who choose not to get vaccinated against coronavirus will “end up... The post Biden Threatens “Those Who Are Not Vaccinated Will End Up Paying The Price” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Supreme Court Blocks Police From Entering Homes Without A Warrant For ‘Caretaking’—Siding Against Biden, Law Enforcement

Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago

Forbes The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that law enforcement cannot legally enter homes without a warrant even in cases where doing so may... The post Supreme Court Blocks Police From Entering Homes Without A Warrant For ‘Caretaking’—Siding Against Biden, Law Enforcement appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

California National Guard told to place fighter jet on alert for “possible domestic mission” … against Americans?

Shalom, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago

News Target – by Nolan Barton California National Guard members received an unusual order at the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in March last year. They... The post California National Guard told to place fighter jet on alert for “possible domestic mission” … against Americans? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Argentina suspends meat exports for 30 days over inflation concerns

The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina has announced a 30-day suspension of meat exports amid soaring prices that have raised government concerns over losing control of inflation, ahead of congressional elections to be held later this year. The government said on Monday it will implement the emergency measure due to the "sustained increase in the […] The post Argentina suspends meat exports for 30 days over inflation concerns appeared first on The Rio Times.

The US Conducted Freedom Of Navigation Operations Against India- What Will the Fall Out Be?

Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 10 hours ago

* From Earlier:* *Whom the Gods Would Destroy They First Make Mad- Mass and Unjustified Covid Hysteria..* * ____________* * Some readers may recall my pointing out that India was in the cross hairs of the West? (US Led NATO aka 5 eyes plus 1) Including the reasoning for the placement of Pakistan's leadership a couple of years back.* *Last week: India's Greta Thunberg Knock-off Appeals to the West For Intervention/Meddling in India. Her face was featured front page/center in the Globe& Mail, not a coincidence* *In 2019.. Jerusalem Post: Indian-occupied Kashmir: A new American di...

Lebanese Sources Are Saying Hezbollah Has ‘No Interest’ In The Current Israel - Hamas Fighting In Gaza Spreading To Lebanon

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

Supporters of Lebanon's Hezbollah lift its flags (C) alongside those of Iran (L) and Palestine, during an anti-Israel protest in the southern Khiam area by the border with Israel, facing the northern Israeli town of Metula, on May 14, 2021. (Photo by Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP) *Times Of Israel:* *Report: Hezbollah has ‘no interest’ in Gaza fighting spreading to Lebanon* *Lebanese official tells newspaper that the terror group and its patron Iran don’t want to impact the nuclear talks with world powers* Hezbollah does not want to expand the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip to Le...

Prosecutor Says Deputies Justified in Shooting of Andrew Brown

AP News, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago

A North Carolina prosecutor said that sheriff’s deputies were justified in fatally shooting Andrew Brown Jr. because he ignored their commands and endangered at least two of them when he drove his car toward them.

Breathing through your WHAT???

Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 11 hours ago

I thought I'd heard everything. I was wrong. In what sounds like a “South Park” episode, Japanese scientists have developed a procedure that allows lab animals to “breathe” out of their rectum. In a new study published last week, scientists using an enema of oxygen-carrying liquid proved that oxygen-deprived animals — and maybe people — can be saved via their bottoms. According to the New York Times, Dr. Takanori Takebe, of the Tokyo Medical and Dental University and the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, started alternative oxygen-delivery research during his fa...

28 Groups Demand Facebook Stop Intimidating WhatsApp Users

Children's Health Defense - 11 hours ago

Facebook is “pestering” WhatsApp users to accept a new policy that allows the social media company to collect more data, while gradually removing key features of the app for those who don’t, a coalition of 28 groups say. The post 28 Groups Demand Facebook Stop Intimidating WhatsApp Users appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Covid 37, Facebook deletion of CDC PH page, Doc Iggy at Congress Committee hearing

Bienvenido Oplas Jr, Government and Taxes - 11 hours ago

Today, Facebook has deleted the Concerned Doctors and Citizens of the Philippines (CDC PH) for the 3rd time. See my previous posts, Facebook disabled CDC PH group, then restored it, May 05, 2021 Covid 36, CDC PH new website, FB disabled-restored again the group page, May 13, 2021. Last May 15 or three days ago, FB already gave warning of "being disabled" again. Why? See next two screen shots. FB and its "fact checkers" super-hate non-vax treatment to Covid like Ivermectin, or HCQ, or perhaps even more sunlight. Yesterday, FB disabled the group's page.... Why... Then I requested ...

The top 10 most QUESTIONABLE INGREDIENTS purposely put in today’s already dirty vaccines

Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago

Vaccine Deaths – by S.D. Wells Today’s vaccines are “dirty” for more than a few reasons, and in many different ways. First off, FDA inspectors... The post The top 10 most QUESTIONABLE INGREDIENTS purposely put in today’s already dirty vaccines appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

US Again Blocks UN Statement Urging Halt To Gaza Violence – Accused Of “Obstructionism”

A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Perhaps entirely as expected (given it was the same pattern in past Israel-Gaza conflicts), the United States on Monday... The post US Again Blocks UN Statement Urging Halt To Gaza Violence – Accused Of “Obstructionism” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report .

Rachel Maddow has not done a segment on Gaza in 7 years

contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 11 hours ago

Over the course of a decade Rachel Maddow has had over 2,000 shows and has mentioned Gaza just five times. While others at her network have been speaking out, the MSNBC star remains silent. Another PEP - Progressive Except Palestine...

Chemical Giants Misled FDA, Consumers on Health Impact of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Food Packaging

Children's Health Defense - 11 hours ago

A new report reveals chemical giants DuPont and Daikin withheld studies from the public and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the health effects of a “short-chain” PFAS chemical widely used in food packaging. The post Chemical Giants Misled FDA, Consumers on Health Impact of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Food Packaging appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Israeli forces kill 5 Palestinians in 5 days in West Bank – one a teenager

contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 12 hours ago

While the world focuses on Gaza, the Occupied West Bank has seen a surge in violence, with Israeli forces using live fire against Palestinians, rubber coated steel bullets and tear gas on protesters...

Brazilian singer MC Kevin plunges to his death from hotel’s fifth floor

The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian funk musician Kevin Nascimento Bueno, popularly known as MC Kevin, died at the age of 23 after falling from the fifth floor of a hotel in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, western Rio de Janeiro. The artist was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but was declared dead. […] The post Brazilian singer MC Kevin plunges to his death from hotel’s fifth floor appeared first on The Rio Times.

Thank Joe Biden: You May Qualify for $16,000 in Stimulus Payments

Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 11 hours ago

*Rachel Bucchino* *Child Tax Credit, * Parents, depending on their income level, can claim up to 50 percent of child care-related expenses like daycare, nannies, camp, and transportation costs. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In order for dependents to qualify for the credit, the IRS says that they must have a tax identification number, such as a Social Security number, be under the age of 13 or are unable to care for themselves if they are 13 or older. All child care services paid for in 2021 can be claimed as tax credits, a sweeping family benefit featured in the American ...

Mohawk Nation News 'Notice #2 to Montreal and Bronfmans: Trespass on Mohawk Nation Land'

Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 11 hours ago

Read article at Mohawk Nation Newshttps://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2021/05/18/notice-2-to-montreal-bronfmans-re-trespass-on-mohawk-land/

Both Israel and Hamas are aiming to look strong, instead of finding a way out of their endless war

Boaz Atzili, Associate Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 11 hours ago

In most wars, each side's aggression is meant to get the other side to back down. But that's not the case with how Israeli and Palestinian leaders have conducted their long-running war.

Famed “Darwin’s Arch” collapses in Galapagos

CFACT Ed, CFACT - 11 hours ago

The Ecuadoran Ministry of Environment and Water reported that the collapse was due to "natural erosion." The post Famed “Darwin’s Arch” collapses in Galapagos appeared first on CFACT.

GWPF launches ‘workable alternative to Net Zero’

Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 11 hours ago

By Paul Homewood London 18 May — With mounting concern in the media about the true cost of the Government’s Net Zero project the Global Warming Policy Forum (GWPF) is today publishing a realistic alternative that reduces CO2 emissions without inflicting astronomical costs on consumers. The Government’s current Net Zero plans and the […]

Herodotus The Barbarophile

Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 11 hours ago

Herodotus was viewed as a Barbarophile (a lover of barbarians) by the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans because in his *Histories* he has disparaged Greek culture and written about non-Greek cultures with remarkable enthusiasm, openness, and tolerance. The *Histories* contains a glowing account of the achievements of the Egyptian pharaohs and the grandeur of their kingdom, before their lands fell into the hands of the Persians. The book has lot of good things to say about the Persians too. Plutarch, who came almost four centuries after Herodotus, wrote an essay, “On the Malice of H...

IDF Says An Underwater Drone Attack By Hamas Was Thwarted

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

An aerial view of the Israeli 'Tamar' gas processing rig 24 kilometers off the Israeli southern coast of Ashkelon. Noble Energy and Delek are the main partners in the oil field, October 11, 2013. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90) *Times Of Israel*:* IDF says it thwarted underwater drone attack by Hamas from northern Gaza* Military destroys autonomous submarine before it leaves the coast and strikes car used by Hamas operatives who launched it; no details on target of attempted attack The Hamas terror group attempted to attack Israeli naval assets with an autonomous submarine from northern...

The History of Sneakers: From Commodity to Cultural Icon

David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago

Sneakers, once the symbol of athleticism, have transcended their primary function to become commercial and fashionable objects of desire.

GREEK PROSECUTORS OPEN INVESTIGATION WITH SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE THAT BILL GATES AND GEORGE SOROS PERSONALLY DIRECTED THE ATTEMPTS AT MY FALSE IMPRISONMENT

Jane Burgermeister, BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE - 11 hours ago

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Tuesday Morning Links

Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 11 hours ago

This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Tonda MacCharles reports on David Naylor's justified call for an inquiry into Canada's pandemic response. And Peter Walker's report on the rapid spread of the B.1.617.2 variant in the (heavily-vaccinated) UK offers a reminder that the work of protecting public health is far from done. - Seth Klein argues that after decades of polluting both our atmosphere and our polity in the name of instant profits, the fossil fuel sector can't expect a transition to a cleaner economy to cater to its demands. Geoff Dembicki exposes how Suncor in particu...

Conservation, cicadas, crazy stories (ft. the Your Mountain guys)

Gabriella Hoffman, CFACT - 12 hours ago

The guys from the Your Mountain podcast join District of Conservation today to chat the latest in conservation news, cicadas, and crazy Yellowstone tourist stories. Tune in here! The post Conservation, cicadas, crazy stories (ft. the Your Mountain guys) appeared first on CFACT.

Is the First Amendment bonkers?

Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 12 hours ago

I think the conservative news media are being too hard on Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, for his bonkers comment about the First Amendment. We've got Big Tech shutting down our First Amendment Rights claiming they can do it because they aren't "government." They behave like a public utility then claim their first amendment rights to shut down a sitting president and his 75,000,000 supporters. You've got to admit, that sounds bonkers to all of us who aren't Democrats. We've got governors declaring our churches as non-essential, while allowing tattoo parlors to stay open. That's bonkers...

Who is Eligible for the Expanded Child Tax Credit?

Jessica Lee, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act included measures to help low- to moderate-income families cover new expenses or job losses.

UN Security Council FAILS to end Israel-Gaza conflict

The Duran, The Duran - 12 hours ago

UN Security Council FAILS to end Israel-Gaza conflict The Duran: Episode 974 Senseless Cycle of Bloodshed, Destruction between Israel, Palestinians in Gaza Must Stop Now, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Senseless Cycle of Bloodshed, Destruction between Israel, Palestinians in Gaza Must Stop Now, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Senior Government Officials Call for Immediate Ceasefire, Relaunching Peace […]

No, Biden Did Not Grope Psaki During Job Interview

Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago

A demeaning doctored photo was shared in an apparent attempt to smear the White House press secretary and President Joe Biden.

Tycoon Who Dumped 47M Gallons of Toxic Waste in Flint Gets 1 Year, As Man Gets LIFE for Weed

Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 12 hours ago

[image: toxic]A man who harmed no one is serving a life sentence for a plant while a man who harmed countless individuals with toxic waste gets just one year.

Security In Iraq May 8-14, 2021

Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago

Both the Islamic State and pro-Iran groups continued their offensives into the second week of May. During the winter attacks by the insurgency were often down to single digits each week. Then at the end of April the annual Ramadan offensive began. On the other hand, starting in December Hashd groups loyal to Iran began a new series of assaults upon American targets in Iraq. There were a total of 31 security incidents recorded in Iraq from May 8-14. There were 36 the week before. 5 of those incidents were by factions loyal to Tehran. That included IEDs on convoys carrying...

Netanyahu & Israel lobby tell Biden what to do, as Gaza bleeds

contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 12 hours ago

Giraldi: Biden gives Israel more weapons even as Gaza is bleeding... Blocks UN measures... The U.S. has surrendered key aspects of its national sovereignty to Israeli control... Pro-Israel lobby influences policies down to state & local governments, schools... covers up Israeli attack on USS Liberty...

My Son Graduates High School In Two Weeks: JWST Has Been Delayed Longer Than He's Been Alive

Hank Campbell, Science 2.0 blogs - 12 hours ago

NASA has told us that the James Webb Space Telescope, first funded in 1996 as a successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, will miss its launch date again. An astronomy site worries it's been delayed since 2014. It's worse than that. It started getting delayed in 2002. read more

Brazil’s Inhotim institute joins global wave of online museum tours

The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Aiming to bypass the isolation barriers caused by the pandemic, museums worldwide have been offering virtual tours of their venues and collections since last year. The Inhotim Institute, located in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, was among the adherents to this trend that is starting to take on new formats: with the […] The post Brazil’s Inhotim institute joins global wave of online museum tours appeared first on The Rio Times.

Biden Administration Denies Apache Religious and Treaty Rights in New Oak Flat Court Filing

Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 6 hours ago

Contact: Dr. Wendsler Nosie, Sr. Apache Stronghold, apaches4ss@yahoo.com BIDEN ADMINISTRATION DENIES APACHE RELIGIOUS AND TREATY RIGHTS IN NEW OAK FLAT COURT FILINGBy Apache StrongholdCensored NewsOAK FLAT, Ariz. – The Biden Administration's Department of Justice ("DOJ") filed papers in the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals this evening trying to stop the traditional Apache from

Large Corporations Cash in on COVID-19 Relief Funds

Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago

BRATISLAVA, May 18 (IPS) - Poverty and income inequality are being deepened as COVID-19 relief funds are handed out to large corporations instead of social protection programmes in developing countries, groups involved in a new study of COVID-19 bailouts have said. Read the full story, “Large Corporations Cash in on COVID-19 Relief Funds”, on globalissues.org →

Climate Crisis: Elephants in the Room are Getting Nastier

Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago

HAMILTON, Canada, May 18 (IPS) - The year 2020 will forever be notorious for the COVID-19 pandemic but it might also be known by historians for a precipitous rise in second order climate change consequences -- a new elephant in the room. Read the full story, “Climate Crisis: Elephants in the Room are Getting Nastier”, on globalissues.org →

Watch This if You Still Believe People Are Thinking For Themselves

WakingTimes, Waking Times - 11 hours ago

*Dylan Charles* - We are so much more easily influenced that we would like to believe. Watch this for proof.

They Killed Millions: The Main Battle Rifles of World War I

Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 11 hours ago

*Peter Suciu* *History, Americas* Some of the rifles were better than others, but these were truly the “weapons of war” a century ago. World War I is remembered for its technological innovations—it was truly a war of “firsts.” It was the first war to make widespread use of the airplane and the first to see the use of tanks. In terms of small arms weapons had improved dramatically in the hundred years since the Napoleonic Wars and this was noted by the devastating firepower of the machine gun. However, most soldiers actually carried bolt action rifles—a technology that had been d...

Stimulus Payments are Leading Americans to Buy Billions in Guns

Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 11 hours ago

*Peter Suciu* *Gun Sales Stimulus, * The trend in strong gun sales began last spring even before the first round of stimulus checks went out. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *"For the first quarter of 2021 as a whole, about 5.9 million firearms were sold as opposed to 5.2 million in the first quarter of 2020," Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting reported. "If this rate of sales were to be sustained throughout 2021, last year's record sales of 22.8 million would be broken." Across the country, there has been a similar story told: as soon as stimulus checks came in gun sales inc...

After recent economic activity, Brazil government raises GDP 2021 growth projection to 3.5%.

The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Banks and financial analysts have been reassessing the GDP outlook for this year since last week with the first-quarter economic activity indicators posting lower than expected drops, particularly in March. This Tuesday, May 18, it was the government's turn to review its GDP outlook. With the activity indicator, particularly the […] The post After recent economic activity, Brazil government raises GDP 2021 growth projection to 3.5%. appeared first on The Rio Times.

Federal Law Prohibits Mandates of Emergency Use COVID Vaccines, Tests, Masks — 3 Resources You Can Use to Inform Your School or Employer

Children's Health Defense - 12 hours ago

Under federal law, employers and universities cannot legally mandate COVID vaccines because they are unlicensed Emergency Use Authorization products which are, by definition, experimental. The post Federal Law Prohibits Mandates of Emergency Use COVID Vaccines, Tests, Masks — 3 Resources You Can Use to Inform Your School or Employer appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Ohio’s Vaccine Lottery: How DeWine Converted Federal Funds Into A State Giveaway

Jonathan Turley, Peace and Prosperity - 12 hours ago

[image: undefined] Below is my column in USA Today on the announcement that Ohio will be using federal relief funds for a lottery giveaway to lure people to take the vaccine. In the meantime, New York City announced it would give out an array of free items, including a seven-day free Metro card. Here is the column: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has announced that Ohio is about to run a vaccine lottery with federal funds. The state will give away millions in federal stimulus dollars for people who have received the coronavirus vaccine in an effort to incentivize more Ohioans to take the...

Ban Paternalistic Government

Jacob G. Hornberger, Peace and Prosperity - 12 hours ago

[image: undefined] What is it about paternalists that prevents them from minding their own business? They are obsessed with minding everyone else’s business and, even worse, using the power of government to force people to live their lives the way paternalists want them to live them. Look at the war on drugs. For our entire lives, paternalists have used the force of government, at the both the federal and state level, to punish people for putting substances in their mouths that haven’t been approved by our federal and state masters. But what business is it of some politician or bu...

Severe flooding hits Brazil as Amazon rivers rise to near-record levels

The Watchers » Latest articles - 12 hours ago

Heavy rains in Brazil's Amazon rainforest have triggered the rise of rivers to near-record levels, flooding towns and threatening Manaus City. According to authorities, the water level at the Rio Negro is the third-highest in history and may surpass the record...... Read more »

U.S. Blocks U.N. Security Council Statement On Violence In Gaza

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

My sincere thanks to the U.S. Administration and in particular to @SecDef. Lloyd Austin, with whom I spoke this week, for rightly preventing the unjust U.N. Security Council statement criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza. — בני גנץ - Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) May 17, 2021 *Jerusalem Post:* *US blocks UN Security Council statement calling for ceasefire* He added that he was also concerned by violent clashes between Israeli security forces in the West Bank and east Jerusalem as well as internal rioting. The United States blocked the United Nations Security Council from issuing a sta...

This Day In Iraqi History - May 18

Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago

1941 British bombed Fallujah while troops began surrounding town (Musings On Iraq Iraq’s First Battle Of Fallujah 1941) (Musings On Iraq interview with Prof Boich World War II In Iraq and Syria) 1941 Transjordan force arrived at Habaniya base in Anbar Were attacked by German planes (Musings On Iraq review *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Iraq 1941, The Battles for Basra, Habbaniya, Fallujah and Baghdad*) (Musings On Iraq review *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musings ...

CA marijuana social equity advocates demand help, threaten to sue state

John Schroyer, MJBizDaily - 12 hours ago

A coalition of stakeholders from across California joined forces to deliver a message to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature: Help victims of the war on drugs get into the legal cannabis industry or face a court fight. Kika Keith, president of the Los Angeles-based Social Equity Owners and Workers Association, and other social […] CA marijuana social equity advocates demand help, threaten to sue state is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Could Putting a Dollar Value on Nature Prevent Sixth Mass Extinction?

Children's Health Defense - 12 hours ago

Overhauling society’s concept of wealth to include “natural capital” — the value nature provides to humans — is a critical step for slowing and reversing the loss of precious ecosystems. The post Could Putting a Dollar Value on Nature Prevent Sixth Mass Extinction? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Pilots Eject From F-15QA At MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 13 hours ago

[image: F-15QA ground ejection] Images show a Boeing F-15QA on the ground after the crew members ejected. A Boeing F-15 was involved in a ground ejection incident at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport around 07.30AM LT on May 18, 2021. [...] The post Pilots Eject From F-15QA At MidAmerica St. Louis Airport appeared first on The Aviationist.

MMIP families gather for justice in Seattle

Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 13 hours ago

On May 15, the families of missing and murdered Indigenous people and their supporters gathered in Seattle from around the North West for a day of prayer and action for “Justice for MMIP families.” The post MMIP families gather for justice in Seattle appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.

New Report Urges End to Fossil Fuel Drilling and New Infrastructure

Peter Hart, Food & Water Watch - 13 hours ago

The Biden administration speaks of climate as an existential threat; it’s time that they act like it, by stopping new fossil fuel projects and banning fracking everywhere.

9th Circuit Upholds $25 Million Judgement Against Monsanto for Glyphosate Liability

Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 14 hours ago

The decision is unlikely to affect a pending glyphosate settlement, but may hold wider signficance for the pesticides industry.

To Oversee or to Overrule: What is the Role of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court Under FISA Section 702?

gcroner, Lawfare - 16 hours ago

Headquarters of the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland (National Security Agency Photo). Last month, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released a redacted version of a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinion and order following a declassification review. The opinion, which was originally entered in November 2020, reflects the findings and conclusions reached by the FISC after reviewing the 2020 “certifications” presented by the attorney general and the director of national intelligence (DNI) seeking authority to conduct electro...

The Navy's Indo-Pacific Command Needs a New Fleet But Where to Dock It?

Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 12 hours ago

*Caleb Larson* *U.S. Navy, Asia Pacific* Based out of Hawaii, Indo-Pacific Command is the largest combat command in terms of area covered and is vital to American and allied interests. The challenges in the region are enormous. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In comments delivered during the annual Naval Submarine League symposium, held online this year on account of the global pandemic, Secretary of the Navy Braithwaite explained what the driving force behind the idea of a new Navy fleet is, stating that “the Chinese have shown their aggressiveness around the globe. Having j...

New Stimulus Check: How the Expanded Child Tax Credit Works

Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 12 hours ago

*Stephen Silver* *Child Tax Credit Questions, * [image: Joe Biden and Honest Abe] We’ve known since the passage of the American Rescue Plan back in March that payments to Americans with children will be going out starting in July, in the form of an expanded child tax credit. The payments will arrive in multiple installments. We’ve known since the passage of the American Rescue Plan back in March that payments to Americans with children will be going out starting in July, in the form of an expanded child tax credit. The payments will arrive in multiple installments. On Monday mor...

Peru fails to attend to indigenous peoples exposed to toxic metals – Amnesty International

Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Peruvian government is failing in its obligation to guarantee the right to health of hundreds of indigenous Peruvians of the K’ana People in the province of Espinar, who are exposed to high levels of metals and toxic substances, according to a report presented Tuesday by Amnesty International (AI). Young […] The post Peru fails to attend to indigenous peoples exposed to toxic metals – Amnesty International appeared first on The Rio Times.

Isolation in Brazil hits lowest levels since pandemic began – Datafolha

Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A Datafolha survey shows that 3 out of 10 Brazilian adults (30%) are fully isolated or leave their homes only when strictly necessary. At a time when the country has just been through the most lethal month of the pandemic and experts are considering a third wave of Covid-19 cases, […] The post Isolation in Brazil hits lowest levels since pandemic began – Datafolha appeared first on The Rio Times.

Russia’s Terrifying Strategic Gamechanger: The Poseidon Nuclear Powered Underwater Drone

Alexander Mercouris, The Duran - 13 hours ago

Russia’s Terrifying Strategic Gamechanger: The Poseidon Nuclear Powered Underwater Drone News Topic 156

Inside the Military’s Secret Undercover Army

People for Life and Freedom, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago

Newsweek The largest undercover force the world has ever known is the one created by the Pentagon over the past decade. Some 60,000 people now... The post Inside the Military’s Secret Undercover Army appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Netflix resumes its productions in Brazil

Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Netflix is resuming its series in Brazil. This week, "De Volta aos 15" ("15 Again") will be back in production. "Maldives" is scheduled to return next month. And the recordings of "Temporada de Verão" ("Summer Season") wrapped up over the past few days in Ilhabela. Secrets Those top-secret contracts adopted […] The post Netflix resumes its productions in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

‘Our Hands Won’t Get Covered in Blood’: Italian Port Workers Hold Up Israel-Bound Weapons Cargo

Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago

Sputnik Tensions between Israel and Hamas have recently reached a new boiling point, with thousands of rockets being exchanged between the two parties despite repeated... The post ‘Our Hands Won’t Get Covered in Blood’: Italian Port Workers Hold Up Israel-Bound Weapons Cargo appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Chile’s GDP grew 0.3 % in 2021 first quarter, amid second wave of the pandemic

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 0.3 % in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of the previous year, in the middle of the second wave of the pandemic that pushed the health system to the limit and forced to confine a large part of the […] The post Chile’s GDP grew 0.3 % in 2021 first quarter, amid second wave of the pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.

Chicago Eliminates Another Arne Duncan Initiative

Christopher Johnson, PopularResistance.Org - 13 hours ago

While Arne Duncan was superintendent of schools in Chicago, he received over $10 million from the Gates Foundation to begin “turning around” low-performing schools. He supported the creation of The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL), which subsequently took over 31 schools, some of which raised test scores but were criticized for pushing out low-scoring students. One of AUSL’s goals was to train teachers for urban schools. The post Chicago Eliminates Another Arne Duncan Initiative appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.

With Greyhound Gone, Let’s Replace it with a National Public Intercity Operator

Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 13 hours ago

After serving Canadians with varying degrees of success for the better part of a century, Greyhound Canada has elected to cease serving them at all. On May 13, the intercity coach service ended its routes in the country for good. The national press release discussed the “decision rationale” for closing up shop. The company looked back to 2018 and its suspended services in the west, citing “years of declining ridership and the impact of a changing and increasingly challenging transportation environment, including de-regulation and subsidized competition such as VIA Rail and publicly...

Dr. Pierre Gilbert – “Contaminating the bloodstream will be enforced by law” (1995)

Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago

⁣ Floyd Reynolds – The Virus Hoax 17 May 2021 I first saw it here…it’s just another video making its way around again https://twitter.com/AtlantaRod….gers/status/13942543 The post Dr. Pierre Gilbert – “Contaminating the bloodstream will be enforced by law” (1995) appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Biden Plans Expansion Of Feds’ Army Of Snitches In “Dollars For Collars” Program

Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago

The American Conservative – by James Bovard The Biden administration may soon recruit an army of private snoops to conduct surveillance that would be illegal... The post Biden Plans Expansion Of Feds’ Army Of Snitches In “Dollars For Collars” Program appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

Rare Classroom: Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome.

zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago

Rare Classroom: Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome – Patient Worthy https://patientworthy.com/2021/05/12/rare-classroom-maroteaux-lamy-syndrome-mps-vi/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Patient%20Worthy&utm_content=Rare%20Classroom:%20Maroteaux-Lamy%20Syndrome&fbclid=IwAR18qrZHTT3-fYqH8eg7Wmblhn-ik9xpvCNyFl43osDVdtlwTsyqsvdUveA

Texas reports 0 COVID-19 deaths for first time since tracking pandemic data, Gov. Abbott says

A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago

WFAA TEXAS, USA — Editor’s note: On Monday, the Texas Department of State Health Services’ COVID-19 dashboard reported 23 new deaths. As the world continues... The post Texas reports 0 COVID-19 deaths for first time since tracking pandemic data, Gov. Abbott says appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

California/Oregon Cut off Klamath Valley Irrigation to Farmers/Fisheries

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

The Real BPEarthWatch May 15, 2021 The post California/Oregon Cut off Klamath Valley Irrigation to Farmers/Fisheries appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.

How to Let Go of People Who No Longer Need, or Want to Be in Your life.

zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 14 hours ago

How to Let Go of People Who No Longer Need, or Want to Be in Your Life — Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/67487/how-to-let-go-of-people-in-your-life/

New COVID variants have changed the game, and vaccines will not be enough. We need global ‘maximum suppression’

zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 14 hours ago

New COVID variants have changed the game, and vaccines will not be enough. We need global ‘maximum suppression’ – Brighter World https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/new-covid-variants-have-changed-the-game-and-vaccines-will-not-be-enough-we-need-global-maximum-suppression/?fbclid=IwAR0-dbomAvQ0h5XVAdWB3iHUfq75-xIx6_3I8na-82t7i8INQtgP2zR816M

Can use of steroids lead to black fungus? How should it be treated?

zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 14 hours ago

Can use of steroids lead to black fungus? How should it be treated? – Coronavirus Outbreak News https://www.indiatoday.in/coronavirus-outbreak/story/can-use-of-steroids-lead-to-black-fungus-how-should-it-be-treated-1802736-2021-05-14?utm_source=fb_IA&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=May21&fbclid=IwAR0vYx9kLYPEJYphz1zNSmmfYuk1-NU0ybXtADpp83MqLYicsiYM-B3m2vY

Palestinians Have a Right to Defend Themselves

Christopher Johnson, PopularResistance.Org - 14 hours ago

The scenes we’ve been witnessing on our screens coming out of occupied Palestine this week are unprecedented. What has been happening is a unified national uprising of the entire Palestinian people against Israeli ethnic cleansing, apartheid and aggression. Resisting colonial fragmentation of their body politic, Palestinians from all segments of the people have risen up with one […] The post Palestinians Have a Right to Defend Themselves appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.

Gaza/Palestine News Links 17-18 May 2021

barovsky, The New Dark Age - 9 hours ago

18 May 2021 • 20:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Unity at Last: The Palestinian People Have Risen Podcast Panel: The Israeli Assault on Gaza with Malak Mattar, Dan Cohen and Miko Peled https://www.mintpressnews.com/podcast-panel-israel-assault-gaza-malak-mattar-dan-cohen-miko-peled/277155/ Carnage in … Continue reading Gaza/Palestine News Links 17-18 May 2021

Russian Spy Chief Says SolarWinds Cyberhack On US Government May Have Been Done By Western Agencies

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

*Daily Mail: **Moscow spy chief denies being behind Solar Winds hack of nine US federal agencies but says he's 'flattered' by the accusation* * SVR Director Sergei Naryshkin said 'these claims are like a bad detective novel' * US and UK accused Russian spies of the 'highly-sophisticated' hack in December * Software breach exposed US government departments and powerful companies Russia's spy chief has denied responsibility for the SolarWinds cyber attack but admitted he was 'flattered' by the accusations from the US and Britain. The hack, described by Microsoft as the 'mo...

Palestine on Strike – Solidarity statement on events in Palestine

barovsky, The New Dark Age - 13 hours ago

I am sure that you will have heard about the recent escalation of violence that Palestinians are experiencing, which began around two weeks ago with families in Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem facing forced eviction as a result of a legal loophole.

Committee to define defunding for Halifax police board launches questionnaire

Zane Woodford, Halifax Examiner - 13 hours ago

The committee struck to define the concept of defunding the police for the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners has started its public consultation process with an online questionnaire. The Committee to Define Defunding the Police, chaired by professor, activist and Halifax Examiner contributor El Jones, launched the questionnaire on Tuesday. “The committee is leading a […]

111-Year-Old Australian Recommends Eating Chicken Brains

AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago

Dexter Kruger's 74-year-old son Greg credits his father’s simple Outback lifestyle for his long life.

Daylight fireball recorded over Bahia, sonic boom reported, Brazil

The Watchers » Latest articles - 13 hours ago

A daylight fireball was recorded over the sky of Bahia, Brazil at around 13:02 UTC (10:02 LT) on Monday, May 17, 2021. The event was followed by a sonic boom heard by residents of the Macaúbas Brotas region. The bolide was detected by the GOES-16 weather...... Read more »

Liberal Spyware

Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago

Hey kids we’ve got a cool new app to help keep you safe! Don’t worry it’s perfectly secure and totally safe and we will like totally respect your privacy.

Facebook Labeling 100% Facts About Vaccine Company Corruption as ‘Misinformation’

Don Via Jr., The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago

[image: facebook]Facebook is now censoring entirely factual information about this history of vaccine companies and their corrupt and unethical pasts.

Has The “Civil War” In Israel Really Just Begun?

Thierry MEYSSAN, OrientalReview.org - 14 hours ago

The whole world is, without moving, witnessing new clashes between Israel and the Palestinians. It remains unmoved confronted with the blood that flows on both sides. The course of events attests that foreign powers, the United States, Iran and Turkey, are throwing oil on the fire. However, this conflict differs from the wars that have followed one another for 73 years in that we are witnessing the possible beginning of a civil war in Israel. The question arises whether this is a spontaneous fire or whether it is deliberately provoked.

The threat of civil war grows ever greater

Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 14 hours ago

I'm far from alone in believing that the left-wing, progressive onslaught on America is going to lead to civil war. They're desperate to implement their Cloward-Piven strategy and centralized Federal authority as fast as possible, to force a dictatorship on our country; but they haven't allowed for the fact that millions of Americans won't stand for that. It's the irresistible force meeting the immovable object, and it's not going to be pretty when it explodes. John Wilder opines: April had increased violence. None that I could see was from the Right, which appears to sti...

It’s Probably Nothing

Kate, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago

Via JoNova: “Nobody saw the KP Index hitting 7. […] when I say nobody, I mean nobody predicted this: not NASA, NOAA, ESA or IPS in Australia.” h/t Adrian

LARISA DOCTORS APPEALS TO GREEKS TO NOT TAKE COVID VACCINES, SAYS RESEARCH ON CURE USING MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES IS UNDERWAY, MAY HELP LONG COVID, FEARS GROW OVER ALL VACCINES USING THE ADENOVIRUS ALSO CHINESE VACCINES

Jane Burgermeister, BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE - 14 hours ago

DOCTOR GIVES HOPE, SAYS CURE IS ON ITS WAY, MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER MAY HELP CURE SO CALLED LONG COVID, MAY JUST BE FALSE CLASSIFICATION OF LONGER TERM EFFECTS OF COVID VACCINES SWISS RREGULATOR SAYS TWO OUT OF THREE PEOPLE VACCINATED REPORT FATIGUE AND HEAD ACHES, YOUNG PEOPLE ESPECIALLY AFFECTED https://www.tagblatt.ch/leben/die-halfte-der-geimpften-hat-kopfschmerzen-ld.2131755 https://orf.at/stories/3211751/ PALM STUDY FOR EBOLA PATIENTS FOUND MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SAFE AND VERY EFFECTIVE, ESPECIALLY FOR mAB114 and REGN EB3 https://www.nih.gov/n...

“This Was A Test, And We Failed”

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 14 hours ago

*“This Was A Test, And We Failed”* by Jim Quinn “The Truth, when you finally chase it down, is almost always far worse than your darkest visions and fears.” ~ Hunter S. Thompson "I think Hunter S. Thompson is being proven right by revelations becoming obvious daily. I’m a natural skeptic, so I rarely believe anything I’m told without verifying facts, analyzing data and understanding the motivation of those making declarations and assertions. For most of my life I thought I generally understood how the world worked. Doubts about my understanding began to creep into my mind between ...

It’s a sign: finding meaning in “industrial, commercial, and civic detritus”

Philip Moscovitch, Halifax Examiner - 14 hours ago

News Before we get to the Morning File, big congrats to the Halifax Examiner team for five (count’ em, five!) Atlantic Journalism Award nominations. We get two nominations in the “Excellence in Digital Journalism: Breaking News” category, one for the team as a whole for mass murder coverage, the other for Yvette d’Entremont’s body of […]

Eric Clapton after COVID Vaccination: “I should never have gone near the needle.”

Noor al Haqiqa, SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS - 14 hours ago

Ed Noor: Having been a Clapton fan since his Yardbird days, I thought passing this on a good excuse to offer some of my favourite tunes whilst giving you a health update from the man himself. I still listen to Eric and his companions, usually JJ Cale, playing such fine guitar ~ loaded on my swim tape. I would listen to the Yardbirds every morning before walking to school. Eric and I have shared a sweet one-sided companionship that has endured for over five decades. His gifts have touched all of us. Now he is in truth crippled due to his reaction to the poisons injected into his bod...

Whom the Gods Would Destroy They First Make Mad- Mass and Unjustified Covid Hysteria..

Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 14 hours ago

*"Whom the Gods Would Destroy They First Make Mad" Roughly equates with the idea of foolish actions seen as self-destructive in their effect. Accurate. Astute and Correct. * *The media and the political class are the reason the people have been made mad. Insane with fear. And it was done intentionally- Trauma Based Mind Control.* *Society is fractured. Fearful. Sick. With a mind virus. That’s has settled in so deeply one wonders if it will ever leave. * *Fear based mind control. Works beautiful every time. And it worked on you. And you. And most certainly, you. Why? Because YOU...

SPECIAL EVENT – Cultivate your life-force energy for greater vitality, peace & personal power

WakingTimes, Waking Times - 14 hours ago

*Waking Times* - Qigong is the foundation for a life lived with more flow, bliss, and balance.

50 Beluga Whales Trapped by Thick Arctic Sea Ice

Cap Allon, Electroverse - 14 hours ago

An ice free Arctic is a pie in the sky fantasy, one dreamed-up by the 'plotters on high' in order to keep the purblind masses controlled and compliant. Wake up already The post 50 Beluga Whales Trapped by Thick Arctic Sea Ice appeared first on Electroverse.

Team Trudeau Training

Kate, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago

Meanwhile Over In Switzerland

Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 15 hours ago

You’ll need to use something like google translate for this one. A criminal complaint has been filed against Martin Ackermann, the head of the Swiss National Covid-19 Science Task Force and “possibly other parties involved” The plaintiffs accuse Martin Ackermann of the following crimes, among others: Repeated publication of implausible horror prognoses regarding the occupancy… Continue reading →

Warrior Bomber: How America's B-1 Lancer Defies Old Age

Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Peter Suciu* *B-1 Lancer, Americas* Upgrades continue on the aging warbird. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The B-1 has a proven history of lethality. *(This article first appeared in November 2020.)* Today there are sixty-two B-1B Lancer bombers in service, and while the aircraft are expected to be replaced by the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider beginning in 2025, there have been continuing efforts to update and upgrade the aging warbird. As the United States, Air Force has shifted the primary defense focus to prepare for future potential conflict against peer threats, which is i...

The U.S. Marines Are Getting Ready to Smash China in a War

Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Caleb Larson* *China, Asia Pacific* This latest exercise is just the latest in the Corps’ mission to become leaner and faster. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Though in this case, the USMC utilized the HIMARS mobile artillery system, it is possible that in an actual near-peer fight in the Pacific a different missile system could be used. One option that could prove of high value is the Corps’ new Naval Strike Missile (NSM). Though primarily in use with the U.S. Navy as an anti-ship munition, the Marines have a plan for using it on land. As a part of Exercise Noble Fury, Sai...

Want Another Stimulus Payment? Don’t Look to Congress

Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Eli Fuhrman* *New Stimulus Payment, * The potential end of the distribution of stimulus payments comes as more and more Americans are now demanding that additional payments be made in the future. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Any bill that includes a fourth stimulus payment or recurring stimulus payments is likely to face opposition from both Congressional Republicans and moderate Democrats, such as Joe Manchin (D-WV), who have indicated concern over the budget implications of future payments. The IRS’ campaign to distribute the third round of direct federal stimulus pay...

Biden’s Trillion-Dollar Big Plans Make the Stimulus Payments Look Small

Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Eli Fuhrman* *Stimulus Payments, * It does not appear as though the Biden administration is planning to pursue additional stimulus payments in the near future. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The American Infrastructure Plan and American Families Plan do not include provisions for further stimulus payments, and it is unlikely that such measures will be tacked on by Congress. Instead, they will look to support Americans in other ways not involving direct payments. The distribution of stimulus payments will likely be wrapping up in the next few weeks, with the IRS now having ...

China’s Type 093A Submarine Could Become the Stuff of Nightmares

Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Peter Suciu* *Submarines, Asia* The Type 093 is well on its way to being a world-class attack submarine. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Shang II-class submarine has helped to make China into a major naval power. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is now the largest naval force in the world, and a lot of attention has been paid to its two aircraft carriers, while a third flattop is reportedly on the way. This is in addition to its naval expansion, which includes assault carriers, cruisers and destroyers. However, the more significant threat from Beijing may not be the...

Detecting Drones: Israel’s ThirdEye Helps Confront Latest Threats 

Seth J. Frantzman, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Seth J. Frantzman* *Drones, Middle East* To confront all these machines flying in the sky you need to not just detect them but also classify threats and a person can’t do all the work by themselves. The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas illustrated the importance of having the latest detection systems against various threats, including drones. Hamas in Gaza and other non-state actors and terrorist groups are increasingly using drones, including small quadcopters and larger kamikaze drones based on Iranian models. Military officials from Israel to the US have warned abo...

Unmanned Vehicles are Coming and Their Batteries Matter 

Seth J. Frantzman, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Seth J. Frantzman* *Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Middle East* It's not clear if these vehicles made an appearance in this month's war with Hamas. However, in future conflicts, such vehicles are likely to be used. Israel is pioneering a plethora of military and defense hi-tech equipment for the future battlefield, from smart munitions and artificial intelligence to drones and defense systems for tanks. One of the weapons of the future that will accompany infantry and ground forces into battle will be unmanned vehicles. Pairing these vehicles and figuring out how best they will be u...

Bad News: You May Need to Return That Stimulus Check

Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 13 hours ago

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Payments, * In the effort to fast-track these $1,400 payments under the American Rescue Plan, some of the checks ended up heading into the bank accounts or mailboxes of certain individuals who didn’t necessarily deserve them. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If one chooses to return the stimulus funds, it is relatively straightforward. Just write “void” in the endorsement section on the back of the check and then mail it via USPS to a local IRS location. Don’t forget that they should also write a brief explanation stating the reason for returning t...

Yes, Israel is an Apartheid state

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia), Egyptian Chronicles - 13 hours ago

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez aka AOC hit a nerve from a couple of two days ago when she tweeted that “Apartheid states are not democracies” hinting out to Israel without naming it. Apartheid states aren’t democracies. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 15, 2021 The tweet went viral, and the US media did not like that much and the crazy woman screaming online card was pulled for the young Congresswoman from New York, but it did not intimidate her. So are the extensively researched, painstaking conclusions from the UN, Human Rights Watch, and B’Tselem (among the la...

Mexico’s President expects to conclude vaccination against Covid-19 by October

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, announced this Tuesday, May 18, an expansion of vaccination points to conclude the immunization of the entire population next October. "We want to finish the vaccination by October, well before winter begins. That is the general plan," he said in his morning […] The post Mexico’s President expects to conclude vaccination against Covid-19 by October appeared first on The Rio Times.

Tweets Of The Day

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

Virus update: • India reports record day of virus deaths as cases level off. • Biden: U.S. to share 80M virus doses. • Clinic helps long-haul patients in London's "COVID triangle." • California to stay masked for another month. More @AP coverage: https://t.co/l6SfTXWTgP — The Associated Press (@AP) May 18, 2021 The COVID-19 variant first identified in India could threaten Britain's plans to ease pandemic restrictions. An @AP explainer on what we know and don't know about the variant. https://t.co/agxjk5bWvB — AP Europe (@AP_Europe) May 18, 2021 BREAKING: Israeli medics say 10 people...

Darwin’s Arch, Galapagos geological and tourist icon, collapses from natural forces

The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The well-known Darwin's Arch, an iconic geological and tourist formation, located in the north of the Galapagos Islands, collapsed on Monday, May 17, after a natural erosion process, reported the Ministry of Environment of Ecuador. This giant formation, similar to the Arc de Triomphe in France, was regularly visited by […] The post Darwin’s Arch, Galapagos geological and tourist icon, collapses from natural forces appeared first on The Rio Times.

Picture Of The Day

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

An explosion is seen midair as Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip. REUTERS/Amir Cohen *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters).

Panama reports second consecutive day with no Covid-19 deaths

The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Panamanian health authorities reported on Monday that for the second consecutive day no deaths were reported due to covid-19, but warned that the pandemic is not over because the virus is still circulating in the country. The daily report of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) highlighted that as on Sunday, […] The post Panama reports second consecutive day with no Covid-19 deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.

Minnesota lawmakers OK medical cannabis smokable flower

Jeff Smith, MJBizDaily - 14 hours ago

Minnesota’s Legislature approved smokable flower for medical cannabis patients, which could significantly boost sales in what has been a heavily regulated MMJ market that has only two operators. The change, effective no later than March 2022, will provide a more affordable option to customers and might financially strengthen the state’s MMJ program overall. House lawmakers […] Minnesota lawmakers OK medical cannabis smokable flower is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Costa Rica’s Congress approves the country’s accession to the OECD

The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Costa Rican Congress approved this Monday, in the second and final vote, the country's accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which was celebrated by the Government. "Thanks to the joint effort of the three powers of the Republic and its long-term vision, the country is […] The post Costa Rica’s Congress approves the country’s accession to the OECD appeared first on The Rio Times.

Parents Catch Cop on Video ‘Puncturing Their Toddler with Unknown Object’

Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago

[image: toddler]Parents were likely horrified when they saw a police detective on their surveillance footage, abusing and 'puncturing' their toddler with an unknown object.

ANTHROPOLOGY UNBOUND: Defining the meaning of 1 + 1!

<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 15 hours ago

*TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021* *Anthropologists float theory:* Very frankly, we almost felt triggered. We'd turned to the leading authority on Bertrand Russell's 1903 classic text, The Principles of Mathematics. "The book presents a view of the foundations of mathematics and Meinongianism and has become a classic reference," we were quickly told. We'll admit that we knew nothing of this Meinongianism. But when we clicked the kink we'd been provided, we were confronted with this: [Meinong's] theory of objects, now known as "Meinongian object theory," is based around the purported empir...

Their Best Ally

Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 15 hours ago

The rise of Donald Trump underscores the failure of the American public education system. Dana Milbank writes: Only a quarter of U.S. students are proficient in civics, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. And apparently, the right wants to keep it that way. Civics education used to part of the American curriculum. Now, two Republican senators -- John Cornyn of Texas and Tom Cole of Oklahoma -- are sponsoring a bill that would authorize one billion dollars a year to improve civics education in the United States. The Right has erupted: The Post’s Laura Mec...

Untitled

Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 16 hours ago

From Jenna Orkin The Antikythera Mechanism: New Research Uncovers Secrets of the World’s First Computer The Quest for Rare Wood is Endangering Forests. Now We Can Just 3D-Print Replicas Made from Wood Waste Instead COVID-19 variant first found in India detected in Maine No masks in most indoor places starting Wednesday: Cuomo Chinese businessman with links to Steve Bannon is driving force for a sprawling disinformation network, researchers say Video Shows Police Cooperating with Protestors at Capitol Developer Of Aluminum-Ion Battery Claims It Charges 60 Times Faster Than Lithium-Ion,...

COVID-19 Vaccines - Real Risk Reduction vs. Absolute Risk Reduction

A Political Junkie, Viable Opposition - 8 hours ago

While Big Pharma, governments and the media would have us all believing that the COVID-19 vaccines are going to be the only solution to the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a recent paper from Ronald Brown at the School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo puts the actual effectiveness of the experimental and unprecedented mRNA vaccines into perspective by differentiating the concepts of relative risk reduction and absolute risk reduction. Let's start by looking at the definition for both risk reduction terms knowing that CER is the control group eve...

California - Oregon border faces 'catastrophic' water crisis, irrigation water to farmers shut off

The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago

The water crisis along the California - Oregon border has reached catastrophic levels, on course to becoming the worst in generations amid historic drought in the area. Federal regulators have shut off irrigation water to farmers, severely impacting the agricultural...... Read more »

Alliance Of Democracies Summit

Christopher Johnson, PopularResistance.Org - 15 hours ago

Copenhagen, Denmark — The United States is the nation that most threatens democracy worldwide, far more than Russia or even China. That is the headline finding from a new worldwide poll of 53 countries commissioned by the Alliance of Democracies (AoD). The poll also found that the global public considers rising inequality and the increased power of the super rich to be the greatest threat to liberty and democracy. This was likely not the response the Alliance of Democracies wished to hear as it opened its third annual Democracy Summit in Copenhagen this week — precisely because th...

India Scours Sea After Barge Sinks, 2nd Adrift After Cyclone

AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago

Cyclone Tauktae is the most powerful storm to hit the region in more than two decades.

Progressive Democrats are Pushing for a Fourth Stimulus Payment

Trevor Filseth, The National Interest - 15 hours ago

*Trevor Filseth* *Democrats Stimulus Payment, * So far, $3200 has been paid out in federal stimulus: $1200 in March 2020, $600 in December 2020, and $1400 in March 2021. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the stimulus checks have clearly helped people to meet basic needs, most have already spent the most recent one, and some are once again in need of financial help. This has fueled support for a fourth, or even recurring, stimulus checks. As of Tuesday, May 11th, the Internal Revenue Service is two full months into the third round of direct stimulus aid for Americans. The ...

Question: Could America's Navy Embrace Smaller Aircraft Carriers?

David Axe, The National Interest - 15 hours ago

*David Axe* *Security, * Budgets, politics, and the changing threat environment could shape the future of America's naval fleet structure. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Flattening budgets and a possible new fleet design could inform the carrier studies. In a move that should surprise no one, the U.S. Navy has walked back its four-year-old plan to expand its front-line fleet from today’s 294 vessels to 355 some time in the 2030s. The consensus could be … more giant, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Or the Pentagon could double down on a concept that has become popular in...

World's worst pandemic leaders: 5 presidents and prime ministers who badly mishandled COVID-19

Scott L. Greer, Professor, Global Health Management and Policy and Political Science, University of Michigan, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago

The pandemic's not over yet, but these world leaders have already cemented their place in history for failing to effectively combat the deadly coronavirus. Some of them didn't even really try.

Racial groups suffer disparate consequences after unfair police treatment – but not the groups you might think

Jessica Finkeldey, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, State University of New York at Fredonia, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago

New research confirms that unfair police treatment is psychologically damaging and that the consequences are decidedly worse for certain racial and ethnic groups.

SCHOTOMA: WHY YOU CAN’T SEE WHAT’S RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU

Unknown, Roscoe Reports - 15 hours ago

40 percent fruit crop loss after days of intense hailstorms hit Kashmir Valley, India

The Watchers » Latest articles - 15 hours ago

Intense hailstorms affecting Kashmir Valley over the past couple of days have caused extensive losses to apple orchards and other fruit crops. While damage occurred almost everywhere in the valley, more than 40% of fruit crops were destroyed in the districts of...... Read more »

Richmond's Arjan Bhullar wins MMA title

Dennis Watson, Gangsters Out Blog - 15 hours ago

The Richmond News is reporitng that "Richmond’s Arjan Bhullar has become a world champion at mixed martial arts (MMA). The former Canadian Olympic and Commonwealth wrestler won the ONE Championship heavyweight world title in the early hours of Saturday in Singapore."

Breakthrough Cases: Remember the "Change of Life" Baby

Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 15 hours ago

Good morning - we're having some technical issues with type overlap, thanks for your patience. We're working on it with the platform provider ### I'm old enough to remember the term, "change of life baby." We called her "Auntie Ann,"...

Russia Is Watching: Why NATO Must Welcome Ukraine and Georgia

Mamuka Tsereteli, James Jay Carafano, The National Interest - 15 hours ago

*Mamuka Tsereteli, James Jay Carafano* *Ukraine, Eurasia* Anything short of full NATO membership for Georgia and Ukraine with immediate enforcement of the defense of these countries would only stimulate Russia to act even more aggressively against them. Uncertainty over Ukraine’s long-term future undercuts the peace and stability of all Europe. The sooner and more confidently U.S. and European allies open a path to full Western integration for Kyiv, the sooner that doubt will be removed.  On a recent visit to Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said all the right t...

Don’t Bet on Joe Biden Sending You Another Stimulus Payment

Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 15 hours ago

*Eli Fuhrman* *New Stimulus Payments, * The Biden administration appears set on generating support for its two proposed tax and spending bills that it argues will support long-term economic growth and revival. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *There has been little interest among Republicans for a fourth-round of stimulus payments, and it is unlikely that such a measure would generate support from the at least 10 Republican Senators that would be needed to prevent a filibuster. The IRS is continuing to distribute the third-round of federal stimulus payments called for by the A...

Big Tech is Facilitating Jihad Against America and Israel

Aron Wagner, The National Interest - 15 hours ago

*Aron Wagner* *Big Tech, Middle East* Big Tech offers forums to extremists and genocidal leaders, fueling radicalization and inciting violence. But it’s likely that Big Tech has also been selling hardware that’s been used by our sworn enemies for death and destruction. Over the past several years, Big Tech has clearly revealed itself to be an existential threat to the American way of life. By booting citizens from its social media platforms, let alone often without warning or recourse, it has quashed freedom of expression—possibly the freedom most essential to our democracy. And...