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The National Interest21 hours ago
How America's Lewis Gun Became a Staple of the British Military*Caleb Larson* *Guns, World* Even Japan took a liking to the Lewis gun, and built a slightly modified copy in the early 1930s. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The gun served as late as the Korean War. The Lewis gun’s invention is credited to Isaac Newton Lewis, who designed and built his machine gun before the First World War. At the time, Lewis was an officer in the U.S. Army. Despite his proximity to the military, his machine gun design was not approved for service with the United States, possibly thanks to a bad relationship with his superiors. In part due to his design’s rej... read more
The National Interest21 hours ago
World War I: Early French Tank Designs Were a Disaster*Caleb Larson* *Tanks, Europe* They were ungainly, slow, and heavy—but taught the French Army a lot about tank warfare. *Here's What You Need to Know*: France had a lot to learn from its early failures. The brutal trench warfare during the First World War proved to be fertile ground for new technology, and fundamentally transformed warfare. Barbed wire was used to create barriers against infantry and to funnel enemy troops into more advantageous places for the defender. This technology become commonplace on the battlefield as did the machine gun—to devastating effect. But perha... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles21 hours ago
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: June 16 - 22, 2021Ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes from June 16 - 22, 2021. Ongoing activity: Aira, Kyushu (Japan) | Ebeko, Paramushir Island (Russia) | Etna, Sicily (Italy) | Fuego, Guatemala | Ibu, Halmahera (Indonesia) | Kadovar, Papua New Guinea | Karymsky, Eastern...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil climbs four places in renewable energy attractiveness rankingRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil rose four positions in the ranking of a publication that measures the attractiveness for renewable energy investments and is now 11th, the first placed in Latin America, pointed out consulting and auditing company EY. The United States remains in 1st place, followed by China and India, which moved from […] The post Brazil climbs four places in renewable energy attractiveness ranking appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
With tourism in crisis, 20 Rio de Janeiro hotels may become residential buildingsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following the example of the iconic Hotel Glória, which will be converted into a luxury residence, other properties affected by the pandemic are following the same path. With the slump in the number of guests during the pandemic, Rio's hotel owners have begun to convert areas formerly occupied by tourists […] The post With tourism in crisis, 20 Rio de Janeiro hotels may become residential buildings appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran22 hours ago
The Second Alert from Miles Guo to the World
Author：Skagen【翻Gnews原创组】 Proofreader：Shifter【翻Gnews原创组】 Image: Skagen 6/20/2021 Mr. Miles Guo’s 2nd Alert to the World on Behalf of the New Federal State of China and the Whistleblowers’ Movement – Based on reliable intelligence, the CCP attempts to release the next round of bioweapon attack between the end of this summer and the beginning of this fall and […] read more
The Duran22 hours ago
American pushback against Woke liberals on the increase [Video]
Conservatives are different than Liberals. They are not just different in ideological viewpoints but they are fundamentally psychologically different in makeup. Liberals are reactionary activists, shouters, demanding to be heard, quick to anger or outrage, and quick to act to produce radical “change” which is itself really not much change at all, but just noise […] read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Analysis: Brazil’s vaccination pace after 150 days far slower than US, UK, IsraelRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Five months into its vaccination plan, Brazil has immunized 11% of its population with two doses, while the United States has achieved 36%. Last week, Brazil reached 150 days of vaccine administration against Covid-19. By Wednesday, June 16, when this cycle was completed, the country had 11% of Brazilians fully […] The post Analysis: Brazil’s vaccination pace after 150 days far slower than US, UK, Israel appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran22 hours ago
FAUCI’S DECEPTION: IS COVID SURGE CAUSED BY DELTA VARIANT OR VACCINATED PEOPLE?
Fauci’s Deception: Is Covid surge caused by Delta Variant or Vaccinated People? We believe Christians need and deserve their own global news network to keep the worldwide Church informed, and to offer Christians a positive alternative to the anti-Christian bigotry of the mainstream news media. Say You’ll Support TruNews TODAY! source read more
The Duran22 hours ago
Turkish forces escalate their bombing. Displacement and clashes in “Manbij”, northeast of Aleppo.The Turkish forces and their loyal factions renewed their military escalation towards the northern outskirts of the “Manbij” area in the northeastern countryside of Aleppo. Local sources said that since dawn yesterday, the Turkish forces bombed the villages of “Al-Jat”, “Al-Hawsaria”, “Al-Sayada”, “Al-Dandania”, “Al-Jamousiya” and “Al-Farat” in the countryside of Manbij, with missiles, which resulted […] read more
The Duran22 hours ago
“SDF” justifies the events of “Al-Busira” by claiming the arrest of “ISIS” militants!
The “SDF” returned to the usual use of ISIS, as a justification for its arbitrary arrests, which it carried out in the city of “Al-Baseera” in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, claiming that it arrested 17 militants of the organization and its collaborators, during the raids that took place in the city. SDF claimed […] read more
The Duran22 hours ago
Tantric — The Sum Of All Things
Although they have been around since just before the turn of the Millennium, I had never heard of Tantric, at least I don’t recall ever having heard of them much less heard them. The band hails from Louisville, like the late great Muhammad Ali, and the best forgotten serial killer Edward Edwards. Their last album […] read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
The South Korean Navy Wants to Go Nuclear*Sanghoon Kim* *Security, Asia* The Republic of South Korea's defense strategy seeks a more autonomous military posture. *Key Point: *South Korea currently has eighteen operating submarines while the North has approximately seventy. The South Korean Ministry of National Defense announced its “2021-25 Medium-term Defense Program” on August 10, delineating plans to upgrade the military and prepare for the post-wartime operational control (OPCON) transfer era. Many initiatives were started to improve the Korean military with cutting-edge technology in response to intensifying Nort... read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
Don't Tell Joe Biden: Families May Have to Pay Back the Child Tax Credit*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, * [image: Joe Biden Speaking] Don’t be too disappointed – if nothing else is clear, it is certain that you’ll still come out ahead on the deal. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If you can spare the cash immediately, one of the easiest and most hassle-free ways to keep from being surprised in April is simply to opt out of the monthly checks from the IRS. By going to the agency’s website and entering your information into an (as yet unreleased) portal, the IRS will not send you its advance checks from July through December, instead offering yo... read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil’s Açu Petróleo resumes IPO plans eyeing rising exportsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Açu Petróleo will resume plans for an initial public offering later this year to finance expansion, the oil terminal operator's CEO Victor Bomfim said. The company, a joint venture between Prumo Logística and Oiltanking, is to use the IPO proceeds to finance a R$2.5 billion (US$503 million) storage tank project […] The post Brazil’s Açu Petróleo resumes IPO plans eyeing rising exports appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
OrientalReview.org22 hours ago
The Insurgency Against Big OilWhile Australian politicians languish in a world blotched by climate change scepticism and fossil fuel love-ins, global oil and gas companies have been shaken. Three titans of oil fame – Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron – faced a range of decisions in May that promise to dramatically shape their future operations. […] read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
HempMeds to provide medical cannabis to Brazilian fightersRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cannabidiol use is growing among athletes after its removal from banned substances list. After the World Anti-Doping Agency announced the removal of cannabidiol from the banned substances list last year, many athletes - professional and amateur - have been advocating the use of medical cannabis in sports. According to experts, […] The post HempMeds to provide medical cannabis to Brazilian fighters appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
Time to Cut the Waste: How to Pick the Right Submarine for the Job*James Holmes* *Security, World* In other words, build the sub to command the waters Washington wants to command. *Key Point*: High-seas operations are the arbiter of what does and doesn’t work in marine technology, just as road testing vindicates a supercar design—or exposes its shortcomings. Let the experiments begin, submariners and shipbuilders. Even as shipyards lay keels for a bulked-up “block” of its *Virginia*-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), the U.S. Navy espies an entirely new class of attack boat designated SSN(X). The SSN(X) program is slated to debut in... read more
The National Interest23 hours ago
Want to Work in Ohio? The State Will Pay You to Get a Job*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus Payment, * [image: Child Tax Credit Biden] Ohio businesses are offering a spate of back-to-work incentives for residents in the state, including cash bonuses and free pizza as companies struggle to find workers to fill the vacant roles. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Economists predict that more Ohioans will return to the labor market after the $300 weekly unemployment insurance expires at the end of the month in Ohio. Ohio businesses are offering a spate of back-to-work incentives for residents in the state, including cash bonuses and free pizza... read more
The National Interest23 hours ago
Warlords and Militias Love This Killer Russian 'Gun'*Caleb Larson* *Anti-Aircraft Guns, Eurasia* Once used against jets, the ZU-23 is now more likely to be used by warlords and militias than by armies. *Here's What You Need to Know*: In conflicts dominated by militias and paramilitary groups, the ZU-23’s truck-mounted future is secure. The ZU-23 is a beast of a gun. The ZU-23 is a twin-barreled 23 millimeter anti-aircraft gun originally designed in the late 1950s in the Soviet Union for use against low-flying aircraft. It can also be pointed away from the sky and towards the land, against infantry and unarmored or lightly armored ... read more
The National Interest23 hours ago
$400 Billion Stolen? Claims of Fraud Can Harm America’s Recovery*Stephen Silver* *Unemployment Fraud, * Axios alleged that as much as $400 billion may have been stolen from money meant for unemployed Americans. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“The result of promoting this narrative will not be ‘let’s fix the fraud problem and make sure the money gets to the right people.’ It will be that Congress decides that it’s unwise to pump a massive influx of money into state unemployment coffers during a crisis, and that the next time we deal with something like this, we shouldn’t do that and instead make people jump through a million (or 400 bill... read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 24 June 2021 – PA Pundits – International23 hours ago
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 23 June 2021By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
Modern Tokyo Times1 day ago
Hunger stalks vast numbers in MadagascarHunger stalks vast numbers in Madagascar Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Madagascar continues to face an enormous humanitarian crisis where hunger blights untold numbers. According to the World Food Program, over one million people in southern areas are “marching toward” the horrendous result of starvation. This includes hundreds of thousands of […] The post Hunger stalks vast numbers in Madagascar first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Small Dead Animals1 day ago
The Shiniest LibranoI smell another $100 ethics violation fine… A story that started out as just the government giving money to a friendly firm has grown into something much more. Political intrigue, personal relationships, and apparent benefits from being very close to Justin Trudeau. It turns out that the firm at the centre of a controversy on… Continue reading → read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 24 June 2021 – PA Pundits – International1 day ago
The Symptoms Of COVID-19Climate Collections1 day ago
Iowans To Ethanol: Enough Is EnoughOriginally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ During his long – and not always illustrious – political career, Bob Dole was fond of telling crowds on the campaign trail: “I’m the senator from ethanol.” Dole, still with us at 98, is from Kansas, which along with Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota,… read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 24 June 2021 – PA Pundits – International1 day ago
Ban Billionaire Jeff Bezos From Earth?By Tim Graham ~ One of the most curious things about America is how many of our most celebrated billionaires sound like socialists. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett love talking about how more and more of their wealth should be taxed. Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post, enabling it to wage relentless war on the […] read more
The Last Refuge1 day ago
June 24th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 156In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post June 24th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 156 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 24 June 2021 – PA Pundits – International1 day ago
Green Mania Hits The Wall Of NothingnessBy David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ It is now clear that none of Biden’s radical green promises are going to be kept. More broadly the wild green fantasies are going nowhere. There will be some action, but nothing much. None, nowhere, nothing much — welcome to the wall of nothingness. I for one am celebrating it, […] read more
Food Safety News1 day ago
Can consumers get past the yuck factor and embrace mealworm protein?
By Katharine Hopkins Mealworms could be hitting restaurants and supermarkets in products like burgers, pasta and even as snacks coated in chocolate in the relatively near future in some areas. This year yellow mealworms were approved for human consumption by the European Union. A novel food product is defined as something that was not eaten... Continue Reading read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 24 June 2021 – PA Pundits – International1 day ago
What the Music Of World War II Has To Tell Us About Patriotism And Pop CultureBy Michael Deviney ~ Ronald Reagan once said, “Younger parents aren’t sure that an ambivalent appreciation of America is the right thing to teach modern children. And as for those who create the popular culture, well-grounded patriotism is no longer the style.” His concern about trends in the popular culture of the time were warranted, […] read more
Food Safety News1 day ago
FSA working on reasons behind foodborne illness declineThe Food Standards Agency’s chief scientific advisor has said potential trends in foodborne infections must be monitored after a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Robin May said data from the past 12 months shows a substantial drop in foodborne disease rates for four major pathogens but this is likely because of fewer patients going to... Continue Reading read more
Food Safety News1 day ago
FDA continues investigations into 3 foodborne illness outbreaks
The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with investigations ongoing, others may be near completion. The Food and Drug Administration will issue public health advisories for outbreak investigations that have resulted in specific, actionable steps for consumers... Continue Reading read more
Small Dead Animals1 day ago
June 24, 2021: Reader TipsThis evening we enjoy a delightful rendition of Down to the River to Pray by Alison Krauss. Would love some great tips from you all! read more
Climate Collections1 day ago
No, NASA, Earth Has NOT Been Trapping Heat at an Alarming New Rate
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? A good analysis by Anthony Watts on the latest “worse than we thought” media hype: ? A new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters examining satellite instruments’ measurements of how Earth’s energy budget has changed, is being falsely portrayed… read more
Red Ice News1 day ago
White Supremacy Does Not Exist[image: White Supremacy Does Not Exist] The ideology that rules today is not White supremacy but anti-White supremacy. We do not live in a society that loves and celebrates White people above all else. Share the vhe video on: BitChute | Odysee | VK | Rumble | Gab TV | Telegram | RedIceMembers Sign up for a membership at redicemembers.com. Get full access to our extensive archives, watch or listen to all our shows. Stream or download over 1800 programs, including radio shows, videos, TV segments & our exclusive show Weekend Warrior. You get access to exclusive videos + all new videos... read more
Climate Collections1 day ago
Why Everything They Said About Solar Was Wrong-Michael ShellenbergerOriginally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? How often do we hear that solar power is cheap and clean? Michael Shellenberger bursts that bubble! . ? Three years ago I published a long article at Forbes arguing that solar panels weren’t clean but in fact produced 300 times… read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Jim Bakker, His Church Settle Lawsuit Over COVID-19 ClaimsJim Bakker and his southwestern Missouri church will pay restitution of $156,000 to settle a lawsuit that accuses the TV pastor of falsely claiming a health supplement could cure COVID-19. read more
War News Updates1 day ago
U.S. Marines Want to Be Armed With Suicide Drones To Engage Threats On Land And At Sea*Warzone/The Drive:* *Marines Pick Loitering Munition To Arm Light Vehicles And Drone Boats* *So-called "suicide drones" will give Marine units a new option for finding threats and engaging them precisely on land and at sea. * The U.S. Marine Corps plans to arm variants of its 8x8 LAV-25 wheeled armored vehicle, as well as 4x4 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and Long-Range Unmanned Surface Vehicle drone boats with Israeli-designed loitering munitions, sometimes referred to as "suicide drones." All of these platforms will deploy these munitions, a variant of the UVision Hero-120... read more
The Last Refuge1 day ago
Thursday June 24th – Open ThreadOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday June 24th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
New Mandala1 day ago
The price for neutrality is reform and preparednessThe current version of ASEAN is inadequate to implement a robust neutrality enforcement policy that follows a “strong neutrality” and “cohesive neutrality” principle. The post The price for neutrality is reform and preparedness appeared first on New Mandala. read more
War News Updates1 day ago
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Warns Congress That US Deficit On 'Unsustainable' Path*FOX News: **Fed's Powell warns Congress that US deficit on 'unsustainable' path* *The US deficit soared to $1.9T for the first eight months of the fiscal year, the Congressional Budget Office said* Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned Congress during his semi-annual testimony that the U.S. budget deficit, which is expected to hit $3.7 trillion this year, is on an "unsustainable path." "The United States federal budget has been on an unsustainable path for years now," Powell said Tuesday on the first of his two-day testimony. "And that just means the debt is growi... read more
CCG1 day ago
Latest data on Auckland sea level riseDramatic sea level rise is widely considered among the most evil effects of anthropogenic global warming, since warmsters claim that … Continue Reading → read more
The National Interest1 day ago
Meet the Schneider CA1: The First French Tank Ever Built*Caleb Larson* *Tanks, Europe* Hundreds were built and saw service on the Western Front in World War I. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Though significantly more capable than preceding tank designs, the Schneider CA1 had a several design flaws that hindered usefulness. The brutal trench warfare of World War One necessitated the development of the tank, which was intended to safely traverse No Man’s Land and the myriad obstacles like barbed wire and craters that dotted the ground between front lines. Perhaps the most recognizable tank of the war were the British heavy tanks—the S... read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Harrison Ford Injures Shoulder on ‘Indiana Jones 5’ SetHarrison Ford is taking a hiatus from filming “Indiana Jones 5” after sustaining a shoulder injury on set. read more
Small Dead Animals1 day ago
Say It Isn’t So, Qiáo!Huge Spike In Americans Buying F-15s After Biden Suggests You’ll Need Them To Overthrow Government read more
The Conservative Socrates1 day ago
The Story of Elihu Yale: Yale University’s BenefactorThe benefactor of Yale University, Elihu Yale, after whom the university was named, made his fortune as an employee of the East India Company. Born in Boston in 1649, Yale moved with his family to England when he was three years old. After completing his school education, he joined the East India Company and was posted at Fort St. George, the company's headquarter in Madras, India. Yale began as a low level clerk, and rising through the ranks he became the governor of Madras. But he misused his powers as governor to enrich himself. He purchased land by using company funds. He commi... read more
balance101 day ago
take up the crude block of rough-hewn stone; Accept not the condemnation of this world!
1) Men must return to the pristine, to the reality of the inner walk with God, to the high temple magic embodied and captured by living truth. The world media proclaim the wares of mankind that material treasures maybe bolstered, but seldom do men hear the voice that cries in the wilderness proclaiming to make straight the way of the Lord. Almost forgotten are the sweet lispings “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” I, Serapis then do come in memory of the Ancient of Days and in memory of the heritage of mankind, which is ... read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
‘Change Course Or I’ll FIRE’: Astonishing Threat Russian Ship Made to HMS Defender as video shows one of Putin’s attack jets flying over Royal Navy Warship ‘After Dropping Bombs in Its Path’ As It Sailed Past Crimea‘Change Course Or I’ll FIRE’: Astonishing Threat Russian Ship Made to HMS Defender as video shows one of Putin’s attack jets flying over Royal Navy Warship ‘After Dropping Bombs in Its Path’ As It Sailed Past Crimea by HARRY HOWARD and JACK NEWMAN and WILL STEWART FOR MAILONLINE, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/index.html * Russia said a patrol ship fired warning shots and … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Wait Until You Hear What’s Hidden In America! UFO Specialist LA Marzulli Risks All To Tell You This!https://stream.mux.com/DdIbSmtTf2Gsz01ppvL2zrCaYN32maFVO/high.mp4 read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Tension Erupts in Black Sea Between British And Russian VesselsRT UK “I think the question has to be, what was HMS Defender up to?” Political analyst Chris Bambery discusses the conflicting stories arising from today’s tension between Russian and British vessels in the Black Sea. end read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
As Cases Of Heart Inflammation After COVID Vaccination Go Into The Thousands, CDC Safety Group Forced To Admit Link With Myocarditis And Jab
As Cases Of Heart Inflammation After COVID Vaccination Go Into The Thousands, CDC Safety Group Forced To Admit Link With Myocarditis And Jab by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ There have been more than 1,200 cases of a myocarditis or pericarditis mostly in people 30 and under who received Pfizer’s or Moderna’s Covid vaccine, according to a series … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Learn How The Great Reset Plans to Kill You And Your Family – FULL SHOW 6/23/21
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
$4000 Gold & “Truly Stupid” Returns | Rick Rule & George SalamisLiberty and Finance Highly renowned investor Rick Rule says gold could head toward $4000, which could result in spectacular returns on gold equities. In this panel, Rick, along with President of Integra Resources George Salamis, outlines the keys to serial success in the natural resource sector. – 0:00 Intro 1:26 Keys to serial success 3:42 … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
U.S. Now Has 150 Million Fully “Vaccinated” Americans
U.S. Now Has 150 Million Fully “Vaccinated” Americans by Mac Slavo, June 22nd, 2021, SHTFplan.com The United States hit a new milestone. Over 150 million Americans are now fully “vaccinated” with the COVID-19 jab, according to the White House. – Perhaps the fear-mongering over the “delta variant” has worked to convince some holdouts, or perhaps … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Classified UFO Report To Be Released To U.S. CongressCBC News: The National A highly anticipated, classified report on UFOs is being released to Congress but it’s unlikely to reveal any real evidence of aliens. Sheeple: naive, gullible, easily deceived, useful idiots complicit in their own destruction and the destruction of others. People with an amazing ability to accept any amount of BULLSHIT. Last … read more
The National Interest1 day ago
Have Kids? A $3,600 Stimulus Check Could Be Coming Your Way*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Payment, * The Child Tax Credit was increased substantially by President Biden with the American Rescue Plan Act. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Every month from July until the end of the year, on or near the 15th, qualifying families will receive a check from the IRS for $250 or $300 per child, depending on the child’s age. Altogether, this can amount to $1500 or $1800, or half the total payment; the other half can be claimed as a tax rebate in April 2022. Starting on July 15, roughly 36 million American families – covering around 90 percent of a... read more
The National Interest1 day ago
How Toyota (Yes, Toyota) Came To Dominate the Modern Battlefield*Caleb Larson* *Security, World* The Toyota brand is synonymous with robustness and reliability—a perfect solution for warlords and rebel groups who lack armor. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Low-tech, armed technicals are charging forward into battle—with Toyota leading the way. Big and showy weapons systems involving stealth, networked sensors, remote piloting, hypersonic speed—these sop up much of the public’s attention and a lot of government funding. High performance, high technology, and highly expensive, they are the playthings of empires. On the other end of the spectru... read more
The National Interest1 day ago
Starting July 15, the IRS Is Sending Out Monthly Stimulus Check*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Payment, * The first advance payment of the Child Tax Credit – worth either $250 or $300 per child, depending on the child’s age – is set to be sent out on July 15. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Ordinarily, the Child Tax Credit is considered a tax discount at the end of the year; the amount – historically $2000 per child per year – is counted as a rebate against existing taxes. Following President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act, this structure changed; the credit was increased to $3000 or $3600 per year, depending on the child’s age, and half o... read more
The National Interest1 day ago
How a U.S. Nuclear Submarine Tapped Russian Undersea Cables*Caleb Larson* *Submarines, World* The potential intelligence that could be gleaned from tapping the Kamchatka-Vladivostok cable was great, as would be the difficulty in gaining access to the cable. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The U.S. military is not known to turn down a good challenge. A nuclear-powered American spy sub just off the Soviet coast at the bottom of the ocean—what could go wrong? *The Prize* One of the Soviet Union’s important naval bases was located on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Russia’s far east. The peninsula abuts the Sea of Okhotsk, a large bay west of... read more
War News Updates1 day ago
Russian Defense Minister Says Western Alliance Failed To Stabilize Afghan Situation. Expects A Civil War
Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at the 9th Moscow Conference on International Security said on Wednesday that the Western alliance has failed to stabilize the situation in Afghanistan. *TOLO News: **Western Alliance Failed to Stabilize Afghan Situation: Russia * *There was a high probability that after the withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan a civil war would resume, the Russian defense minister said. * “It must be admitted that over 20 years of stay in Afghanistan, a significant military contingent of the Western alliance has failed to achieve significant resul... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Brazil’s Solfácil solar energy fintech receives US$30 million investmentRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Solfácil, a financing platform for solar energy projects, announced on Wednesday, June 23, it received a US$30 million investment led by US venture capital fund QED Investors. Founded in 2018, Solfácil presents itself as the first solar energy fintech in Brazil. The company mainly finances residential installation of photovoltaic generation […] The post Brazil’s Solfácil solar energy fintech receives US$30 million investment appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
SoftBank invests in Atom Finance US$28 million funding, eyeing BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - American Atom Finance is SoftBank Latin America Fund's latest investment. The company, owner of a platform for investors to monitor listed companies, on Wednesday, June 23, announced it had completed its US$28 million Series B funding round, led by SoftBank with the participation of previous investors American General Catalyst (Airbnb, […] The post SoftBank invests in Atom Finance US$28 million funding, eyeing Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Last Refuge1 day ago
Years of Watching General Mark Milley Finally Make Sense – The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs is a Political OperativeA statement made by Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley defending the teaching Critical Race Theory to West Point cadets has gained some attention. However, the comments Milley made today actually reconcile several years of CTH watching Milley operate and having puzzling questions. Remember, General Milley did some really odd things as Joint Chiefs Chairman […] The post Years of Watching General Mark Milley Finally Make Sense – The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs is a Political Operative appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Industrialists see potential to create 13 “smart cities” in MexicoRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Mexican Confederation of Industrial Chambers (Concamin) has identified potential in 13 Mexican cities to implement a “smart cities” model. Concamin has selected Aguascalientes, Cuernavaca, León and Pachuca (in the center), Coatzacoalcos, Chetumal, Mérida, Oaxaca, Salina Cruz and Tuxtla Gutiérrez (in the southeast), Xalapa (in the east), Morelia (in the […] The post Industrialists see potential to create 13 “smart cities” in Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report1 day ago
Oath Keeper affiliate pleads guilty to conspiracy in Capitol riot caseWashington Examiner – by Jerry Dunleavy A man who had applied to be a member of the Oath Keepers pleaded guilty to criminal charges related... The post Oath Keeper affiliate pleads guilty to conspiracy in Capitol riot case appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report1 day ago
Blood PressureDr. John Bergman D.C. Nov 20, 2017 Wrong BLOOD PRESSURE it’s disease or adaptive response? How to take care of yourself? All about blood pressure... The post Blood Pressure appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
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