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Small Dead Animals11 hours ago

A banquet of seed corn

You know things are getting bad when the frenzied purchase of consumption goods starts to outstrip investment in dividend-earning plant and equipment. Why expend effort to create more seed corn when you can just gorge yourself on whatever is already in the bin? A bigger concern for Canada might be real-estate dominance. Statistics Canada’s latest… Continue reading → read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

‘America’s enemies CAN shut down the energy grid’: Energy secretary makes startling admission, but warns paying ransoms would make the problem worse

Daily Mail The United States’ energy grid is vulnerable to an enemy attack, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Sunday. CNN‘s Jake Tapper asked Granholm point... The post ‘America’s enemies CAN shut down the energy grid’: Energy secretary makes startling admission, but warns paying ransoms would make the problem worse appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

MUSINGS ON IRAQ11 hours ago

Islamic State’s Offensive Appears Over While Pro-Iran Groups Maintain Campaign In May 2021

Security in Iraq went through different trends in May 2021. First, the Islamic State might have ended its annual Ramadan campaign after the second week of the month. If that proves true it will be the shortest ever by the group and another sign that it is barely holding on in the country. On the other hand, Hashd factions aligned with Iran continued their campaign against the U.S. presence. There were a total of 113 security incidents recorded in May versus 107 in April. 24 of those were by groups aligned with Tehran and the remaining 89 by the Islamic State. That led to ... read more

MUSINGS ON IRAQ11 hours ago

This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 7

1920 Ex-Ottoman officer and nationalist al-Ahd member Jamil al-Midfai’s forces reached Mosul hoping to start revolt against British 1920 Head UK political officer in Iraq Sir Wilson met with Iraqi nationalists in Baghdad Also invited local notables Wilson apologized for delay in creating Iraqi govt Warned nationalists not to riot Nationalists demanded immediate creation of govt Wilson said terms of British mandate had to be determined first 1920 Head UK political officer in Iraq Sir Wilson wrote India Office and High Commissioner in Egypt that Iraqi nationalists were co... read more

Small Dead Animals11 hours ago

What Bubble?

58′ of frontage. read more

Lawfare11 hours ago

The Week that Will Be

Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 9:30 a.m.: The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing on America's strategic competition with China. The committee will hear testimony from Matthew Pottinger, former deputy national security adviser; Evan Medeiros, distinguished fellow in U.S.-China Studies at Georgetown University; Sheena Chestnut Greitens, associate professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin; and Bonnie Glaser, director of the Asia program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.: The Hous... read more

Lawfare12 hours ago

Finally! A Cybersecurity Safety Review Board

President Joe Biden speaks on the phone on May 12, 2021. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz/https://flic.kr/p/2m3toNc/Public Domain)) One element of President Biden’s executive order on cybersecurity establishes a board to investigate major incidents involving government computers in somewhat the way that the National Transportation Safety Board investigates aviation disasters. The two of us, among many others, have been advocating for such a board for many years. The creation of the board is a good first step, possibly as much as can be done without legislative action. B... read more

Lawfare13 hours ago

Public Attitudes on U.S. Intelligence in 2020

Headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency, Langley, Va. (Source: Flickr/Central Intelligence Agency) The Chicago Council on Global Affairs recently published the results from the fourth round of an annual poll sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin’s Intelligence Studies Project that seeks to shed light on Americans’ perceptions of U.S. intelligence agencies. The data from summer 2020—along with selected graphics, a summary of the survey history and methodology, and related policy analysis—is available here. The most recent survey reaffirmed Americans’ broad-based b... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Bad News For You: No New Stimulus Checks and Extra Unemployment Money Is Gone

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Unemployment Benefits, * [image: Biden Stimulus] Data have indicated millions of Americans are utilizing unemployment benefits to make ends meet. But for some Republican governors, the incentives are misplaced. They may not be seen as traditional coronavirus stimulus checks, but federal enhanced jobless benefits of $300 per week have been a lifesaver for many struggling families. But now, more than two dozen Republican governors say such government-issued assistance must end—with four states taking concrete action as early as this week. For those states that... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

How Hamas Took UNRWA Hostage

*Alex Joffe, Asaf Romirowsky* *Palestine, Middle East* For UNRWA employees, truth-telling can be a career killer, or worse. Truth is a rare commodity when it comes to international organizations, all the more so when it comes to the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA), the internationally funded welfare organization for Palestinians. For UNRWA employees, truth-telling can be a career killer, or worse. Consider the case of Matthias Schmale, UNRWA’s director of operations the Gaza Strip, who is now persona non grata and forbidden to return to Hamas-ruled Gaza. Schmale’s crim... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Best Way to Deter China? An American Great Wall.

*James Holmes* *South China Sea, Asia-Pacific* An "Inside-Out" strategy that builds a perimeter with the "first island chain" is the key to intelligent deterrence. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The coauthors liken their strategic logic to football It’s always gratifying to see your ideas take wing. Back in 2012, on a lark, Toshi Yoshihara and I broached a strategic concept we took to calling “island-chain defense,” or sometimes a “Great Wall in reverse.” Long story short, the conceit behind island-chain defense is that the United States can mold geography, land, air, and ... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Stimulus Check Alert: Why Joe Biden Just Might Push for Fourth Stimulus Check

*Rachel Bucchino* *Joe Biden Stimulus, Americas* [image: Joe Biden Stimulus] Five other petitions have launched on Change.org, all calling for monthly direct payments to help mitigate the economic crisis. Roughly 2.6 million people have signed onto six online petitions calling on Congress to pass $2,000 monthly stimulus payments until the pandemic is over. The largest petition among the half-dozen on Change.org has more than 2.3 million signatures and was created last year by Colorado restaurant owner Stephanie Bonin. The petition directly addresses the House and the Senate, u... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

The IRS Is Going to War to Get Stimulus Checks Accidently Sent Overseas

*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus, * The government’s quest to recover mistakenly sent stimulus checks from overseas has gotten complicated. Efforts by the IRS to retrieve some stimulus checks from the recent stimulus packages that were sent to the wrong people overseas have led to “legal mayhem overseas,” according to a new report. According to a report from NPR, the stimulus packages led to more than a billion dollars being sent to people who are either no longer living or are living in other countries and not eligible for the money. Now, the IRS is trying to get the money back from... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Iran’s Hatred for Israel Isn’t Helping Palestinians

*Kourosh Ziabari* *Iran, Middle East* Clinging to nonconformism and hubris in campaigning on behalf of Palestine in a “revolutionary” fashion is a route neither the Palestinians nor the Muslim world would want Iran to tread. The latest flare-up of violence between Israel and the Palestinians was extinguished on May 21 after eleven days of exchanging rockets and missiles, leaving behind a trail of casualties and destruction and further compounding what is an intractable dilemma that has demonstrated its resistance to resolution throughout decades. The conversation about the compl... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Could Joe Biden Make It Happen?

*Rachel Bucchino* *U.S. Economy, Americas* Although it’s unlikely that Americans will get recurring payments until the end of the pandemic, certain residents in a number of states, including California and Maryland, were eligible for state-level direct relief. While the White House and congressional Republicans are trying to hammer out a bipartisan infrastructure package, some Democrats have aimed their focus toward sending Americans additional direct relief, despite receiving $1,400 stimulus payments as part of President Joe Biden’s pandemic rescue package. At the end of March... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

$3,600 New 'Stimulus Check' Update: Joe Biden's New Stimulus Plan

*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit Stimulus, * According to the IRS, 88 percent of American families will automatically receive monthly payments from the Child Tax Credit, beginning on July 15. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It is important to note that the monthly checks are opt-in rather than opt-out, so it is safe to assume that the vast majority of Americans will receive them month by month. For American families not following the economic debates in Washington, the checks in July, and every month thereafter, will come as a welcome surprise. One of the most consequential... read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

Are ‘Loki Charms’ Real?

A limited number of boxes go on sale the day the series drops on Disney+. read more

The Last Refuge9 hours ago

President Trump Says He Would Consider Ron DeSantis as Running Mate If He Decides to Run for President in 2024

This is essentially a no-brainer ticket option if President Trump decides to run for the presidency in 2024. During an interview with Stuart Varney on Fox Business, President Trump says he would definitely consider Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a running mate should Trump decide to run again in 2024. . My suspicion of the […] The post President Trump Says He Would Consider Ron DeSantis as Running Mate If He Decides to Run for President in 2024 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Pandemic has slashed banks’ profitability, but Brazil’s Central Bank sees improvement in 2021

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Covid-19 pandemic has slammed banks' profitability in 2020 to its lowest in at least 10 years by forcing institutions to increase their expenses with provisions, the Central Bank (BC) pointed out on Monday, stressing that despite the increased uncertainties, the outlook is for improvement this year. "The drop in […] The post Pandemic has slashed banks’ profitability, but Brazil’s Central Bank sees improvement in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

IER10 hours ago

Biden’s Electric Trucks Hard on Infrastructure

Biden wants the United States to be a net zero carbon economy by 2050. To do so, he must first… The post Biden’s Electric Trucks Hard on Infrastructure appeared first on IER. read more

War News Updates10 hours ago

CIA Looking For New Ways To Gather Intelligence And Carry Out Counterterrorism Strikes In Afghanistan

Afghan soldiers, whose time at Camp Nowruz is up, are flown away from the outpost in Marja, southern Afghanistan, May 14, 2021 *New York Times:* *CIA scrambles for a new approach in Afghanistan* The rapid US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is creating intense pressure on the CIA to find new ways to gather intelligence and carry out counterterrorism strikes in the country, but the agency has few good options. The CIA, which has been at the heart of the 20-year American presence in Afghanistan, will soon lose bases in the country from where it has run combat missions and d... read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Brazilian artist reproduces famous art works using discarded plastic bags

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian artist Eduardo Srur reproduces works by renowned masters without using a drop of paint, but rather plastic collected from city streets and rivers. For his most recent exhibition, Srur copied Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and Warhol to draw attention to the pollution caused by the accumulation of plastic waste. […] The post Brazilian artist reproduces famous art works using discarded plastic bags appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Virtual Mirage10 hours ago

Joe Takes Aim at Cybersecurity

I am not a Cybersecurity Expert I can code UNIX from scratch, though, and have played in the government playhouse enough to know how things work. I snagged Cisco assembly code a long time ago and found that interesting. I also remember SATAN (System Administrator’s Tools for Analyzing Networks) and if that ages me, […] The post Joe Takes Aim at Cybersecurity appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more

Ice Age Now10 hours ago

Snow at Mt Baker, Washington thru June 13th, 2021

Ain’t global warming grand? All I see is fraud, fraud, fraud. Snow at Mt Baker, Washington (10,000 ft) thru June 13th, 2021 Yesterday Afternoon Snow likely… could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Last night Snow…could ... Read more The post Snow at Mt Baker, Washington thru June 13th, 2021 appeared first on Ice Age Now. read more

The Last Refuge10 hours ago

More Than Two-Thirds of US Voters Believe COVID-19 Came From Wuhan Lab

With increased evidence and internal documents from government officials surfacing, a recent poll from Rasmussen finds that more than two-thirds of U.S. voters understand the greater likelihood that SARS-CoV-2 came from a biological weapons laboratory in Wuhan, China. RASSMUSSEN – A majority of voters think it is likely COVID-19 originated in a Chinese research laboratory […] The post More Than Two-Thirds of US Voters Believe COVID-19 Came From Wuhan Lab appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

Bayou Renaissance Man11 hours ago

Headline of the day, week and month, all at once!

How many of you would expect to read a headline like this? *Sheriff Attacked by a Flying Dildo Riding a Drone* *Huh???* Nobody expects a flying dildo. But that’s exactly what confronted Albuquerque Sheriff Manuel Gonzales III, whose campaign for mayor was dramatically interrupted at an event on Tuesday by a large sex toy attached to a drone. The drone hovered toward Gonzales as he was answering a confrontational question from a member of the audience, and it provoked nervous laughter from the crowd of about 70 people. Gonzales attempted to continue muddling through his an... read more

Science Matters11 hours ago

Why Climate Models Fail to Replicate the North Atlantic

A recent paper employed expert statistical analysis to proved that currently climate models fail to reproduce fluctuations of sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic, a key region affecting global weather and climate. H/T to David Whitehouse at GWPF for posting a revew of the paper. I agree with him that the analysis looks solid […] read more

reality12 hours ago

Questions

I want to thank the resourceful Zoe Phin for the data presented below. You can download the data here. If that doesn’t work try here: https://phzoe.com/2021/06/01/on-albedo/ This figure shows the average atmospheric albedo by month of year from March in the year 2000 through to March 2021. Atmospheric albedo is the extent to which solar […] read more

Gangsters Out Blog9 hours ago

Jury Selection for Larry Amero's trial has begun

Jury Selection for the Alkahil, Wiwchar, Amero conspiracy to commit murder trial is scheduled for today in Vancouver Supreme court. Ironically enough, their pals Cody Haevischer and Matthew Johnston are scheduled today in Vancouver Supreme court to fix a date to have their Surrey Six murder conviction thrown out because of an abuse of process. This is why Jamie Bacon was tried separately. I have to sort this out. It sounded like the Crown set their convictions aside like in the Bobsy twins who cooperated with the police. I don't know if this is a cover up yet. Neil Cantrill's sente... read more

naked capitalism10 hours ago

2:00PM Water Cooler 6/7/2021

~ Today's Water Cooler ~ read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Brazil is key in UN initiative for ecosystem restoration – study

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil holds the world's largest number of priority areas for ecosystem restoration among all nations. Consequently, global attention is focused on the country with the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, which starts this year and ends in 2030. The goal is to unite governments, productive sectors, and […] The post Brazil is key in UN initiative for ecosystem restoration – study appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Bolsonaro refused Pfizer vaccine at half the price paid by the U.S. and European Union

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Jair Bolsonaro government declined the Pfizer vaccine last year at half the price paid by the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union. Considered expensive in August 2020 by then Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello, up to 70 million doses from Pfizer could have been delivered from December, […] The post Bolsonaro refused Pfizer vaccine at half the price paid by the U.S. and European Union appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

bilaterals.org10 hours ago

Minister calls for establishment of more arbitration institutions

07-Jun-2021 The Nigerian Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has called for the establishment and strengthening of more arbitration institutions in Africa in line with international standards. read more

bilaterals.org10 hours ago

Nigerian creative industry under the AfCFTA: Threats and opportunities

07-Jun-2021 The Nigerian creative sector argues that the scalability of the industry within the AfCFTA will depend on the existence of a robust framework that supports IP rights and provides digital security. read more

Snopes.com10 hours ago

Does Lyft Have a Safety Feature That ‘Checks in’ When Riders Go Off Route?

A viral Facebook post brought Lyft's "Smart Trip Check-in" feature to the attention of many readers in June 2021. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Analysis: Some conclusions from the Peruvian presidential vote

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With an agonizing and tight vote count, which threatens to drag on for several days before an official result can be counted, the Peruvian elections nevertheless allow us to draw some conclusions about the political, social, and economic situation of the country. Regardless of whether the winner is Pedro Castillo […] The post Analysis: Some conclusions from the Peruvian presidential vote appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago

"Larceny Disguised as Inflation"

*"Larceny Disguised as Inflation"* by Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "In matters of technology and material progress, we discover new things all the time. But in love, central banking, and the rest of life… we discover the same things over and over. And what Americans are likely to re-discover in the months ahead is the Quantity Theory of Money, or QTM. *Quantity Theory of Money: *The idea was first proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus, the great Polish mathematician, in 1517. Since then, it enjoyed a cicada’s celebrity… emerging from the deep earth of monetary theory only episodically... read more

MJBizDaily10 hours ago

Marijuana legalization outlook: CT close on adult use, Louisiana OKs smokable flower

Key Connecticut lawmakers reached an agreement on a measure to legalize an adult-use market that MJBizDaily projects potentially could reach $725 million a year. But it’s uncertain the bill will pass before a legislative deadline Wednesday. If not, Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to call a special session. Louisiana lawmakers legalized smokable flower, which could […] Marijuana legalization outlook: CT close on adult use, Louisiana OKs smokable flower is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Snopes.com10 hours ago

Can European Starlings Talk?

Starling wants a cracker? read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Castillo overtakes Fujimori in Peru’s presidential vote count (Update 1)

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peruvian presidential candidate Pedro Castillo overtook his rival, Keiko Fujimori, on Monday in the tight vote count of the presidential elections, which has already counted 92.62% of the votes. Castillo, the leftist Peru Libre party candidate, is thus ahead for the first time with 50.07 % of the valid votes […] The post Castillo overtakes Fujimori in Peru’s presidential vote count (Update 1) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT10 hours ago

India, Australia, China, Russia pushing ‘massive’ coal expansion

By Paul Homewood From The Economic Times of India: Coal producers are actively pursuing 2.2 billion tonnes per annum of new mine projects around the world, a growth of 30 per cent from current production levels, a new report from Global Energy Monitor said on Thursday. The first-of-its-kind analysis surveyed 432 […] read more

The Rio Times11 hours ago

Embraer’s Eve and Brazilian helicopter firm partner to develop urban air mobility services

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eve, the first independent company created by EmbraerX, on Monday, June 7, announced it has entered into a partnership with Helisul, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America, to develop urban air mobility (UAM) products and services in Brazil. The partnership also includes an order for up to […] The post Embraer’s Eve and Brazilian helicopter firm partner to develop urban air mobility services appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times11 hours ago

OAS regrets El Salvador’s break with commission against corruption

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Organization of American States (OAS) said today that it “deeply regrets” the rupture, by the government of El Salvador, of the agreement that governed the work of the International Commission against corruption in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador justified its decision on Friday in […] The post OAS regrets El Salvador’s break with commission against corruption appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Accidental Deliberations12 hours ago

Monday Morning Links

Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Adam Miller writes about the race between vaccinations and COVID-19 variants. The Strategic COVID-19 Pandemic Committee of Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association highlights why it's reckless to be insisting on an end to public health regulations (and concurrent encouragement of potential superspreader events). And Lori Culbert writes about the Surrey ICU staff who have had to deal with the worst of British Columbia's case load. - Vass Bednar and Robin Shaban make the case for a national bus service to ensure the economic and social v... read more

naked capitalism12 hours ago

UN Report Assesses Dire State of Global Soil Pollution

The UN last wee issued a report assessing the dire state the world’s soil. The calls to action are inadequate to the scale of the problem. read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Despite robust GDP growth, data show Brazil has never been so unequal – MADE/USP Study

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite first quarter GDP growth above expectations, data show that the country has never had so many unemployed and that poverty indexes are increasing. High inflation is compounding the problem. The 1.2% growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter 2021, released recently by the Brazilian Institute […] The post Despite robust GDP growth, data show Brazil has never been so unequal – MADE/USP Study appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Chile recorded a trade surplus of US$1.314 billion in May

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile recorded a trade surplus of US$1.314 billion in May, mainly driven by copper, which surpassed the US$4.70 mark per pound barrier for the first time in history at the beginning of May, advised the Central Bank. In May, the country had exports totalling US$7.92 billion, a 34.9% increase over […] The post Chile recorded a trade surplus of US$1.314 billion in May appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Brazilian government lashes out at ‘The Economist’ over latest cover story

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Government is lashing out at the British magazine The Economist. It accuses it of creating a "fallacious, histrionic and exaggerated" narrative after a critical report against the administration of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. In a series of tweets published Sunday night, the Government Communication Secretariat (Secom) asserts that […] The post Brazilian government lashes out at ‘The Economist’ over latest cover story appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

CENSORED NEWS43 minutes ago

MINNESOTA -- Hundreds in lockdowns and blockades in massive direct action to Stop Enbridge Line 3

.Police move in on Water Protectors at 5:25 pm today at pump station lockdown. Screenshots by Censored News.At sundown, police had arrested more than 50 Water Protectors. At 10 pm a group of 30 locked arms to protect those remaining locked down. Hundreds now in blockade at Enbridge's Mississippi River Crossing near Itasca State Park in Northern Minnesota. New camp established at headwaters of read more

War News Updates10 hours ago

Taliban Continue To Gain Momentum In Afghaistan

*Long War Journal:* *Taliban seizes eight districts in the past week* The Taliban has taken control of eight district centers in four different regions of Afghanistan over the past week as Afghan security forces struggle to maintain control of the security situation. Eight districts in the north, south, southeast, west and center have fallen under Taliban control, while another district in the south is under effective Taliban control. The disbursed location of the Taliban attacks will force the already strained Afghan military to divide its forces if it wants to retake the dis... read more

MJBizDaily11 hours ago

Judge refuses to overturn Oklahoma medical cannabis residency provision

A Washington state marijuana company lost its bid in federal court to enter Oklahoma’s medical cannabis industry through a legal challenge to the state’s residency requirement. According to Law360, U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Friot threw out the lawsuit without ruling on the merits of the argument regarding the residency requirement, saying he wouldn’t help […] Judge refuses to overturn Oklahoma medical cannabis residency provision is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

The Conservative Socrates11 hours ago

Napoleon and the Making of Modern Egypt

After the fall of Saladin’s Ayyubid dynasty in the thirteenth century, the Mamluk Sultanate became the masters of Egypt. The Mamluks were overthrown by the Ottomans in the Ottoman–Mamluk war of 1516 and 1517. But after the war, the Ottomans retained the Mamluks as an Egyptian ruling class. The Mamluks were allowed to retain their influence in Egypt though they remained the vassals of the Ottomans. When Napoleon attacked Egypt in 1798, the country was out of direct control of the Ottomans and was being dominated by the local Mamluk elite. In the Battle of the Pyramids, fought on 21 ... read more

Diverse11 hours ago

TMCF to Create National Black Talent Bank to Increase Diversity in Workforce

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will create the National Black Talent Bank in an effort to increase corporate diversity and advance economic pathways for talented African American students. The talent bank will have a database of talented Black high school seniors and create alternative paths to college and career. It will also give a […] read more

PopularResistance.Org11 hours ago

US Kidnaps Venezuelan Diplomat: Alex Saab’s Case

Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with attorney Femi Falana about the shocking case of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, who has been kidnapped for the crime of violating illegal sanctions in order to feed his country. Under pressure from the United States, Cape Verdean authorities arrested Saab in June of 2020 when he stopped in the country to refuel his plane while en route to a humanitarian mission in Iran. The US is seeking to extradite Saab over money laundering charges, however Falana explains why the case is invalid, accusing the US of practicing "gangsterism". The US is per... read more

PopularResistance.Org11 hours ago

Protests Over Enbridge’s Pipeline Are Expected To Intensify

It could be a long, hot summer for the $3 billion pipeline Enbridge is building across northern Minnesota. As workers start the final push to complete the pipeline, a replacement for the company's deteriorating Line 3 and one of the largest construction projects in the state in recent years, protests are expected to intensify starting Monday. Meanwhile, a key court decision due this month could halt construction of the new Line 3 if the ruling goes against Enbridge, jeopardizing the Canadian company's plans to have oil running through the pipeline in the fourth quarter. "We're a... read more

PopularResistance.Org11 hours ago

From Black Wall Street To Black Capitalism

The Tulsa Massacre began 100 years ago on May 31st, 1921 when an angry white mob accused a 19-year-old Black man, Dick Rowland, of raping a 17-year-old white girl, Sarah Page. Flustered by the perceived “Negro Uprising” of Black men armed to defend and protect Dick Rowland outside the Tulsa courthouse, the inflamed white mob, sanctioned by the state, responded with brute terror — burning down the Black segregated neighborhood of Greenwood destroying 1,256 homes, nearly 191 Black businesses and the death of roughly 300 (likely more) people by the morning of June 1st, 1921. 100 yea... read more

PopularResistance.Org11 hours ago

Peru: Exit Poll Shows Technical Tie

The pollster Ipsos published this Sunday the exit polls of the second round of the presidential elections in Peru. With a difference of 0.6% of votes, the candidate Keiko Fujimori, from Fuerza Popular, and her rival, Pedro Castillo, from Peru Libre, are in a technical tie, considering that the margin of error of the study is +/- 3 %. The post Peru: Exit Poll Shows Technical Tie appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more

PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago

Trans Mountain Insurer To Cut Ties With The Pipeline Company

Trans Mountain insurer and Lloyd’s of London syndicate Argo Group has pledged to cut ties with the existing Trans Mountain tar sands pipeline when its current insurance policy expires on August 31, 2021, and to not insure the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Following the Canadian authorities’ decision to hide the project’s insurance backers from public scrutiny, Argo is the first insurer to drop the pipeline in this year’s round of policy renewals, joining more than ten insurance companies that have vowed not to touch Trans Mountain. In an email to Public Citizen, Argo stated: “... read more

Diverse12 hours ago

Virginia Middle School Renamed After NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson

Sidney Lanier Middle School – a Fairfax, Virginia middle school named after a Confederate soldier – has been renamed in honor of African American NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, ABC News reported. Lanier was a poet and Confederate private. Johnson was one of four Black women whose work with NASA helped pave the way for the […] read more

PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago

Communities Of Color Want Wood Pellet Byproducts Out Of Their Neighborhoods

“We have other states that have taken into consideration the cumulative impact, the health impact, on these communities and they’re saying no to these companies that are coming,” Joyner said. “You know what? North Carolina has become a cesspool, because everything that everyone else doesn’t want, we don’t have the laws to protect us.” The post Communities Of Color Want Wood Pellet Byproducts Out Of Their Neighborhoods appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more

PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago

Not Just Another Drought

In the face of continued climate change, some scientists and others have suggested that using the word "drought" for what’s happening now might no longer be appropriate, because it implies that the water shortages may end. Instead, we might be seeing a fundamental, long-term shift in water availability all over the West. The post Not Just Another Drought appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more

PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago

Together, We Can Choose A Different Future For Appalachian Communities

Over the course of my career, I have been humbled by what the people in the Ohio River Valley have given to me. I recall those community members who kindly served me coffee made with bottled water because their wells had been compromised by the then-new fracking industry; gifts of home-grown fruit that ripened despite the adjacent coal ash disposal area blowing a thick dust over all adjoining properties; and donuts shared with retired mine workers as we stood in the cold demanding the benefits they earned putting their bodies on the line to line the pockets of their corporate boss... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

"Yet Another Scientific Study Concludes COVID Is Likely Lab-Engineered"

*"Yet Another Scientific Study Concludes COVID Is Likely Lab-Engineered"* by Steve Watson "Another new scientific study has concluded that it is more likely than not that the COVID pandemic originated with a virus engineered inside a lab. Dr. Stephen Quay and Berkeley physics professor Richard Muller revealed the findings in The Wall Street Journal Sunday, noting that “The most compelling reason to favor the lab leak hypothesis is firmly based in science.” The scientists added that “COVID-19 has a genetic footprint that has never been observed in a natural coronavirus.” The research... read more

PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago

A New Nevada Law Bans Racial Mascots In Schools

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak met with members of the Nevada Indian Commission in Carson City on Friday as he signed legislation removing racially discriminatory identifiers or language from schools. Additionally, counties can no longer sound "sundown sirens," which once signified it was time for certain people to leave town. The law will require schools to change any name, logo, mascot, song or identifier that is "racially discriminatory" or "associated with the Confederate States of America or a federally recognized Indian tribe." Under Assembly Bill 88, exceptions can be made only ... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

"How It Really Is"

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Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

"Reset Yourself!"

*"Reset Yourself!"* by Jim Kunstler "If Quentin Tarantino made a James Bond movie, the villain would be a maniac named Klaus Schwab, played with a light touch by Christoph Waltz, leading a SMERSH-like org bent on turning the world into a utopia of robots, and, of course, absolutely everything would go wrong, leading to a joyously comical bloodbath in the climax. Are we living in that movie, one wonders? In real life - if there even is such a thing anymore? - Klaus Schwab is the octogenarian head of the World Economic Forum (WEF), the NGO that hosts the annual cavalcade of global v... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago

"Economic Market Snapshot AM 6/7/21"

*"Economic Market Snapshot AM 6/7/21"* ○ "Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone." - John Maynard Keynes ○ "Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you*! Your guide: *Gregory Mannarino, AM 6/7/21:* *"Expect A Full Blown Currency Crisis By Design;* *Important Updates"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ "The more I see of the monied classes, the better I understand the guillotine." - George Bernard Shaw ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Upd... read more

Econlib13 hours ago

Knowledge, Reality, and Value Book Club Replies, Part 1

Here are my reactions to Part 1 of the book club for Mike Huemer’s new book: Kevin DC: Thoughts/comments directed primarily towards Bryan: Compared to other academic disciplines, philosophers really do spend a lot of time rehashing 2000-year-old debates. I suspect this is at least in part due to the fact that of all the […] The post Knowledge, Reality, and Value Book Club Replies, Part 1 appeared first on Econlib. read more

What Is Sustainable5 hours ago

Unsettled

Steven Koonin’s *Unsettled*, is an unsettling book. I learned about it via a Facebook post, clicked my way over to Goodreads, and listened to the reader comment jungle drums. Folks seemed to like it. A few climate deniers wrote that the book had convinced them that the climate was actually warming. Wow! What could a book say that that might communicate with them? I promptly downloaded a copy of the Kindle version. Koonin is a physicist who has worked for BP, Obama’s Department of Energy, and in academia. He enjoys an unblemished reputation as a contrarian. For him, climat... read more

The Duran11 hours ago

One World Government. G7 15% tax deal (Live)

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The Watchers » Latest articles11 hours ago

Hundreds ordered to evacuate as 2 large wildfires rage in Arizona, U.S.

Two large wildfires are raging in Arizona, U.S., over the past couple of days, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. The first one, Telegraph Fire, has so far spread through 16 636 ha (41 109 acres) and the other -- Mescal Fire, 20 084 ha (49 631 acres) as of...... Read more » read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against immigrants with temporary status

Yahoo News WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons are ineligible to... The post Supreme Court rules against immigrants with temporary status appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

The National Interest11 hours ago

Here's What You Need to Know about the Chukavin SVCh Sniper Rifle

*Charlie Gao* *Guns, Russia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Vladimir Putin is known to have tested it out himself. *Here's What You Need To Know:* The sum of numerous new features shows that the SVCh is a necessary upgrade for the Russian military and paramilitary forces. In November 2019, Kalashnikov Concern announced that they would begin serial production of the Snaiperskaya Vintovka Chuvakin (SVCh) sniper rifle in 2020, finalizing it as an official replacement for the SVD more than 50 years after it entered service. The SVCh is already notorious following press photos that show... read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

5.5 Million Guns Sold in First Three Months of 2021

National Interest – by Peter Suciu Topping a record in anything is never easy, but if firearms sales stay on track this could be another... The post 5.5 Million Guns Sold in First Three Months of 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Smugglers Openly Advertise Illegal Border Crossings on Facebook

Epoch Times – by Petr Svab Human smugglers along the southern border are openly advertising their services on Facebook and the social media company has... The post Smugglers Openly Advertise Illegal Border Crossings on Facebook appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Feds Spend $3 Billion More on Vaccine Hesitancy Ads as VAERS Death Reports Surpass 5,000

Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist Since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago, the US government has poured billions of your tax... The post Feds Spend $3 Billion More on Vaccine Hesitancy Ads as VAERS Death Reports Surpass 5,000 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Video appears to show GOP state lawmaker telling protesters how to breach Oregon Capitol

CNN Jun 7, 2021 An Oregon state lawmaker who has been charged after he allegedly allowed protesters into the closed state Capitol building during a... The post Video appears to show GOP state lawmaker telling protesters how to breach Oregon Capitol appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Outrage After FBI Subpoenas IP Addresses Of All Individuals Who Accessed USA Today Child Porn Article

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden In the latest surreal and brazen example of federal government overreach, the FBI is demanding that USA Today turn... The post Outrage After FBI Subpoenas IP Addresses Of All Individuals Who Accessed USA Today Child Porn Article appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Tony Blair: There is no acceptable non-medical reason to turn down a vaccine

The Telegraph Jun 6, 2021 Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that there is no acceptable argument for not having the vaccine unless... The post Tony Blair: There is no acceptable non-medical reason to turn down a vaccine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

‘It’s like Guantanamo Bay’: Inside the Washington D.C. jail where Capitol rioters are ‘treated like domestic terrorists,’ assaulted, taunted and locked up in ‘closet-sized’ cells up to 24hours a day

Daily Mail The Washington D.C. Jail – where dozens of Capitol rioters are housed before their trials – is like ‘Guantanamo Bay’, a lawyer representing one... The post ‘It’s like Guantanamo Bay’: Inside the Washington D.C. jail where Capitol rioters are ‘treated like domestic terrorists,’ assaulted, taunted and locked up in ‘closet-sized’ cells up to 24hours a day appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Shocking Moment Amazon Employee Viciously Punches Elderly Woman in California Caught on Camera

Sputnik The horrific confrontation took place in Castro Valley in California’s Alameda County on Thursday and was caught on surveillance cameras. The attacker, who claims... The post Shocking Moment Amazon Employee Viciously Punches Elderly Woman in California Caught on Camera appeared first on From the Trenches World Report . read more

The Duran11 hours ago

Facebook Ministry to Truth passes final judgement on Trump suspension

Facebook Ministry to Truth passes final judgement on Trump suspension ****News Topic 433***** Facebook suspends Trump’s account for two years following oversight board report Facebook suspends Trump’s account for two years following oversight board report Social media giant Facebook has announced it’s suspending the account of former US president Donald Trump for two years, starting […] read more

The Duran11 hours ago

US “Shocked” As Erdogan Waters Down NATO Statements Criticising Russia, Belarus

US “Shocked” As Erdogan Waters Down NATO Statements Criticising Russia, Belarus News Topic 178 Turkey’s persistent watering down of anti-Russian language leaves NATO in bind Turkey’s persistent watering down of anti-Russian language leaves NATO in bind Turkey has repeatedly softened language in NATO statements condemning Russia, part of a broader pattern of muscle-flexing obstructionism within […] read more

From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago

Outrageous: Brian Williams Pushes Ad Likening Antifa Terrorists to American Patriots

MRC NewsBusters – by Brad Wilmouth On Friday night, MSNBC host Brian Williams collaborated with the Lincoln Project in giving free publicity to the far-left... The post Outrageous: Brian Williams Pushes Ad Likening Antifa Terrorists to American Patriots appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago

“They’re Manufacturing a Food Shortage”

Forbidden Knowledge Farmer’s son says farmers are being forced to destroy their crops. The Federal Government is telling farmers they will pay them 1.5X the... The post “They’re Manufacturing a Food Shortage” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago

CONTEMPT OF COP – DOUBLE ARREST – ADAIR OKLAHOMA POLICE – OFFICER CARLOS

johnny five o May 25, 2021 The post CONTEMPT OF COP – DOUBLE ARREST – ADAIR OKLAHOMA POLICE – OFFICER CARLOS appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago

Vaccination rates fall off, imperiling Biden’s July Fourth goal

MSN – Washington Post Plummeting vaccination rates have turned what officials hoped would be the “last mile” of the coronavirus immunization campaign into a marathon,... The post Vaccination rates fall off, imperiling Biden’s July Fourth goal appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago

Thierry Baudet exposes the Rockefeller Foundation in parliament!

Forum for Democracy International Jun 4, 2021 How is it possible that a 10-year old document by an influential globalist NGO predicted COVID? Across the... The post Thierry Baudet exposes the Rockefeller Foundation in parliament! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

The National Interest11 hours ago

France's Adrian Model 1915: The First Modern Steel Combat Helmet

*Peter Suciu* *Helmets, Europe* When the armies of Europe first met in August 1914, the helmets in use were still largely decorative pieces. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Adrian helmets were popular with various Allied nations during the war and even in the ensuing peace that followed. Even before World War I entered its second year the soldiers on both sides of the line were forced to dig in, and this resulted in the horrors that were to be trench war. A quick victory was a distant memory for both sides, and rapid movement and flanking maneuvers were but a dream. Artillery ba... read more

The National Interest11 hours ago

The Medal of Honor: America’s Highest Military Decoration, Explained

*Peter Suciu* *Medal of Honor, Americas* The award has evolved greatly since its first introduction in 1862. *Here's What You Need to Know*: It is a federal felony to falsely claim to be a Medal of Honor recipient. The Medal of Honor, the United States Military’s highest decoration, is not an award most of us will encounter very often. And apart from those belonging to the original receipts or their families, the medals are often something you’re only likely to see in a museum*—*as very few are in private collections in the United States. The history of this highest decoration d... read more

The National Interest11 hours ago

Headdress of the Guards: A Brief History of the Bearskin Cap

*Peter Suciu* *military, Europe* The British caps are of a French origin of sorts. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The original version of bearskin caps for the grenadiers was reported to have been twelve inches in height and made of black-brown fur. Many forms of military headdress and headgear can be described as iconic and even definitive. But even to those who couldn’t identify most helmets, hats or caps, there is one piece of headgear that is almost universally known – it is the bearskin caps of the soldiers who guard the queen. That might be putting it in extremely simplis... read more

The National Interest11 hours ago

Countering the Myth of Ukrainian Authoritarianism

*Doug Klain* *Ukraine, Europe* Yes, Ukraine has some serious problems but it remains one of the most promising democracies in Eastern Europe. In “Ukraine’s accelerating slide into authoritarianism,” Ted Galen Carpenter contends that the Washington foreign policy “blob” has wrongly painted Ukraine as a “blossoming American-style democracy” when “it bears a much greater resemblance to the pseudo-democratic systems of Russia, Hungary, and Turkey.” He couldn’t be more wrong. While Ukraine has problems, there are numerous reasons why it remains one of the most promising democracies i... read more

CFACT12 hours ago

Secretary Pompeo sounds off on climate alarmists, gun control pushes

Gabriella recently sat down with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and teased a little of her conversation on the podcast today. The post Secretary Pompeo sounds off on climate alarmists, gun control pushes appeared first on CFACT. read more

War News Updates12 hours ago

China Furious Over U.S. Senators' Trip To Taiwan To Announce Vaccine Donation

*CNN: **US senators took a military aircraft to Taiwan to announce vaccine donation. To Beijing, that is a major provocation* Taiwan is finally getting much-needed help from the United States to fight its spiraling coronavirus outbreak. But to Beijing, the offer is a major provocation that risks escalating both cross-strait and US-China relations. A delegation of US senators visited Taiwan on Sunday morning local time to announce the donation of 750,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen called the vaccines "timely rain" for the island, which has o... read more

Diverse12 hours ago

Two West Virginia Institutions Team Up to Improve Vaccine and Immunization Outreach

West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service and West Virginia University (WVU) Extension Service have received nearly $250,000 for better vaccine and immunization education and outreach across the state, with a focus on vulnerable populations. The money will be used to focus efforts in four counties. WVU will lead program implementation in McDowell and Mercer […] read more

Diverse12 hours ago

Book Review: ‘Pregnant Girl’ Prompts Public Policy Discussion About Parenting Students

Pregnant Girl: A Story of Teen Motherhood, College and Creating A Better Future for Young Families by Nicole Lynn Lewis is a powerful and deeply moving memoir that sheds light on the plight of an invisible population: student-parents. In her harrowing narrative, Lewis recounts the heart-wrenching pangs of racism and poverty that she experienced as a young mother working her way through college at William & Mary. read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Death toll of Burkina Faso Attack Reaches 160

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso, Jun 07 (IPS) - On the night of Friday 4th June, a group of unidentified armed men stormed the village of Solhan in the north of Burkina Faso, shooting indiscriminately, looting the market and burning homes. A report by RFI, the French radio station said there could have been as many as 200 attackers by some accounts of survivors. Read the full story, “Death toll of Burkina Faso Attack Reaches 160”, on globalissues.org → read more

Snopes.com12 hours ago

Did US Rep. Mo Brooks Tweet His Gmail Password?

A screenshot, rather than a photograph, can be an effective way to take an image of your computer screen. read more

Diverse12 hours ago

An Increasing Number of LGBTQ Coaches Are Publicly Out, But the Work for Inclusion Continues

Over the past few years, it has become more and more common for lesbian and gay coaches to include the names of spouses and partners in their bios. Dr. Pat Griffin, professor emerita of education at University of Massachusetts Amherst and longtime advocate for equality in sports, describes it as a sea change, noting that today’s athletes and coaches are coming out into a much more supportive environment than existed 20 years ago. read more

Small Dead Animals12 hours ago

What Would We Do Without Experts?

There’s a cure for this plague of experts, and it’s called “accountability.” Accountability is the bane of experts, so our ruling caste has dispensed with it. That’s why these people can be wrong time after time after time – on COVID, on Russia, on why crime happens and on how the economy works – and… Continue reading → read more

The Free Thought Project12 hours ago

Taxpayers to Be Held Liable After Cops Hold Innocent Dad’s Face in Dirt Until He Dies

[image: ground]A family has filed a lawsuit after their innocent family member was unlawfully detained, forced to the ground, and killed in police custody. read more

Snopes.com12 hours ago

Did Logan Paul Wear a Pokémon Card at Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fight?

Gotta fight 'em all. read more

Snopes.com12 hours ago

Supreme Court Rules Against Immigrants with Temporary Status

The case pitted the Biden administration against immigrant groups that argued many people who came to the U.S. for humanitarian reasons have lived in the country for many years, given birth to American citizens and put down roots in the U.S. read more

Snopes.com12 hours ago

No Mass Protests After Honolulu Police Shoot, Kill Black Man

While there have been some local gatherings and small protests decrying Lindani Myeni's death, it hasn't inspired the passionate outrage seen elsewhere. read more

Children's Health Defense13 hours ago

126 Nobel Laureates: Time Is Running Out for ‘Our Planet, Our Future’

A group of 126 Nobel laureates and other experts told leaders of the G7 nations the world faces a coming decade which will be "decisive" in determining whether the Earth remains habitable. The post 126 Nobel Laureates: Time Is Running Out for ‘Our Planet, Our Future’ appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more

Small Dead Animals13 hours ago

ALL SILK ROADS LEAD TO FAUCI

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Small Dead Animals14 hours ago

Vegas Baby!

Meanwhile in the moderately great Dominion we’re horrified that Milhouse isn’t wearing a mask. read more

Small Dead Animals14 hours ago

And Just Like That…

Degrees aren’t quite as important as they used to be. Davis, along with other executives, said that rather than waiting on economic immigrants, Canada needs to overhaul its approach to training to take advantage of the large pool of workers that were left stranded by the recession. There is a plethora of workers available for… Continue reading → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Is the UN Fighting a Losing Battle Against Worlds Corrupt Leaders?

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 07 (IPS) - A hilarious anecdote, recounted in the New York Times years ago, related to the widespread corruption embedded in the political culture of a Southeast Asian country where crooked politicians were willing to provide receipts every time they received a bribe—big time bribes. Read the full story, “Is the UN Fighting a Losing Battle Against Worlds Corrupt Leaders?”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Why We Need More Women in Power

NEW DELHI, India, Jun 07 (IPS) - What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you read the words, women and power? The accepted wisdom is that women can be powerful, but not without the constant reference to their gender - which is often based on a set of unconscious biases towards them. Is she competent enough, effective, articulate without being too assertive or too aggressive. Is she a straightjacket, is she too emotional, will her family life impact her work or vice versa. Is she smart enough to camouflage her intelligence, is she ready for a key position, is it worth ... read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

The Oceans Silent Killer: Breaking Down Overfishing

SCRANTON, USA, Jun 07 (IPS) - You don’t have to look too hard to find some news network or media outlet talking about water pollution, plastic waste, CO2 emissions, and climate change. Read the full story, “The Oceans Silent Killer: Breaking Down Overfishing”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Indias COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Is Excluding Millions of Citizens

MUMBAI, India, Jun 07 (IPS) - In May, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) uploaded a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) related to ‘COVID-19 Vaccination of Persons without prescribed Identity Cards through CoWIN’ on its website. Read the full story, “Indias COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Is Excluding Millions of Citizens”, on globalissues.org → read more

The Duran12 hours ago

The New Eugenics: Transhumanism and the Myth of the 4th Industrial Revolution

The ‘re-organization’ of the world’s societies, cultures, economies and politics seem to be occurring at an ever rapid pace. International bodies controlled by technocrats all seem to be telling us, and the governments of the world, ‘how it’s going to be’, and why it is ‘all for our own good’. A relatively small group of […] read more

The Watchers » Latest articles12 hours ago

Turkey's Sea of Marmara experiences the largest outbreak of "sea snot" on record

A large amount of thick, viscous, mucus-like substance known as marine mucilage or sea snot (phytoplankton bloom) is covering the coastline of the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, Turkey, threatening marine life and the local fishing industry. Sea snot is caused by the...... Read more » read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

COVID-19’s Impacts on The Brain and Mind Are Varied and Common – New Research

*Cameron Watson, Jonathan Rogers* *Coronavirus, * The coronavirus' neurological and psychiatric impacts are likely to pose a challenge to clinicians and healthcare systems for many years to come. Although COVID-19 was first described as a disease of the lungs, as its relentless march has continued we’ve realised that it has a far wider reach in the human body. COVID-19 has been associated with skin rashes, bleeding disorders and structural damage to the heart and kidneys. It has also been implicated in disorders of both the brain and the mind. Early studies prompted fears that he... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

Geometrically Baffling ‘Quasicrystals’ Found in The Debris of The First-Ever Nuclear Blast

*Robert A. Jackson* *Science, * The heat and pressure generated by a nuclear explosion can produce unusual chemical curiosities. Nuclear detonations unleash an astonishing amount of destructive force. But the extreme pressure and temperature that they generate also makes nuclear blasts a cauldron of chemical creation, capable of delivering new and surprising scientific discoveries. In the 1950s, for instance, scientists examining debris from US hydrogen bomb tests found two new elements, which now occupy numbers 99 and 100 in the periodic table. They named them after prominent n... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

The Unclassified Version of the UFO Report is Hitting the Desks of U.S. Lawmakers

*Peter Suciu* *UFOs, * The report – which was commissioned by Congress – has already garnered so much attention that speculation has run rampant on what it may actually reveal about the UAPs when it is finally released. Later this month, U.S. lawmakers will get to learn a bit more on what may be "out there," as top intelligence and military officials are now scheduled to release a report addressing so-called "Unexplained Aerial Phenomena" or UAPs. The highly-anticipated unclassified report will provide insight into what is actually known about the UAPs – which are more commonly ... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

Is the Future of Naval Warfare Drone Swarms That Can Wipe Out Submarines?

*Sebastien Roblin* *U.S. Navy, Global* Swarms of cheap drones both above and below the water (unmanned underwater vehicles, or UUVs) may pose the biggest and most proximate threat to submarines. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Drones offer a lot of interesting possibilities for how warfare might change. However, they aren't yet able to displace traditional systems. After a post-Cold War hiatus, navies across the planet are pursuing new anti-submarine capabilities as a submarine arms race accelerates in the Pacific Ocean. Developing technologies like quantum magnetometers and... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

Vought F7U Cutlass: The Navy Plane That Had 'Nazi' DNA

*Caleb Larson* *Aviation History, * Even though the Cutlass incorporated elements from some of Nazi Germany’s most advanced airplane designs, it was one of the Navy’s most dangerous planes to fly. Aircraft in the post-World War II era featured a number of novel designs as aerospace engineers mated newly-created jet engines with advanced airframes intended to push the limits of speed and overcome the sound barrier — a feat that would prove to be difficult to achieve. In recognition of the advanced aircraft designs Nazi Germany built and flew with some success during the waning da... read more

All News Pipeline Feeds12 hours ago

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War News Updates13 hours ago

Peru Presidential Election Too Close To Call

CNN: *Peru presidential election too close to call, but Keiko Fujimori leads in preliminary tally* Bogota, Colombia (CNN)The first official results from Peru's presidential elections gave a small lead to right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, but the election was too close to call as of early Monday. Peruvian electoral authority ONPE said so far it had counted 42% of the vote. Of those, Fujimori was the preferred candidate for 52.9% of voters, while left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo was the preferred option for 47.1%. Turnout was 77%. "These results are the first official da... read more

Need To Know13 hours ago

Federal Judge Overturns California Ban on AR-15 Rifles. The California Attorney General Will Appeal.

Judge Roger Benitez said that California's ban on AR-15 "assault" rifles is a 30-year “failed experiment”. The judge declared the California statutes to be unconstitutional. He said that the media exaggerates the danger of rifles and cited some surprising FBI crime statistics. read more

Need To Know13 hours ago

Minneapolis: New Riots, Antifa/ BLM Agitator Says: “I’m Not Gonna Lie, I Forgot His Name”

US Marshals shot and killed Winston Boogie Smith in a parking garage as they tried to arrest him on a felony-arms rap. Rioters set fires, blocked traffic and looted following the shooting of Smith, who was armed and fired at law enforcement officers. read more

Need To Know13 hours ago

Conservative Media Silent about South Carolina Man who Gets Away with ‘Murder’ of Former Fire Chief

Mr. Stevens was sitting in his Ford F-150 truck in a parking lot when Dunham approached the elderly man and unloaded all eight rounds in his 9 mm handgun, killing Stevens, who was unarmed. The defense attorney said that because there was no intent to harm, it was not murder. read more

Diverse13 hours ago

Oregon is Finally Counting Student Parents. Other States Should Follow.

The only way many colleges have a sense of how many student parents attend is based on FAFSA, the financial aid form students fill out that asks whether they have any dependents. But some students don’t file a FAFSA or report their children as dependents, for a variety of reasons, resulting in an underestimate of the student parent population. Thus, even NCES data may underestimate the number of student parents, and is unlikely to capture many who are "acting as a parent" but are not the biological parents of the children that they care for. read more

Need To Know13 hours ago

Victoria, Australia to Require QR Code Contact Tracing for All Businesses, Including Grocery Stores

Victoria now requires individuals to check in at all retail stores, supermarkets and cafes for the purpose of contact tracing. Individuals who refuse to check in may be denied food. Businesses may be fined up to $1,278 USD for not following QR code rules and a further $7,671 if there are repeated breaches. read more

Need To Know13 hours ago

How Can a Virus Become a Bioweapon through ‘Gain of Function’ If the Virus Doesn’t Exist?

The US government has reportedly funded gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab, tweaking it to produce a dangerous entity, but that narrative falls apart because of the death toll used inflated and fraudulent numbers. If the pandemic was real , the numbers would not have had to have been pumped up. read more

21st Century Wire13 hours ago

Brian Gerrish speaks to Reiner Fuellmich: ‘Our oppressors are very frightened people’

*Corona Ausschuss* | Testimony on government's psychological operations used against the British public. read more

Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago

'Bride kidnapping' haunts rural Kyrgyzstan, causing young women to flee their homeland

In rural Kyrgyzstan, 1 in 3 marriages begins with an abduction. Older generations see this as a harmless tradition, but two brides have been killed since 2018. A study finds other problems, too. read more

Gangsters Out Blog13 hours ago

Man known to the police injured in Langley shooting

CTV is reporting that " Mounties in Langley are investigating after a shooting that sent a man to hospital Sunday afternoon. Langley RCMP told CTV News Vancouver the call came in around 5:30 p.m., reporting shots fired in the 26200 block of 60th Avenue, a rural stretch of road north of Aldergrove. When officers arrived, they found the victim yelling and screaming in a ditch, police said, adding that he is a 50-year-old man who is known to police." read more

Gangsters Out Blog13 hours ago

Police shootout in Merrit

City News is reporting that "A child, believed to be under the age of 12, and an adult have been seriously hurt after a dramatic police chase and shootout involving the RCMP in Merritt, according to B.C.’s police watchdog. The events unfolded Sunday at around 3:50 p.m. when Mounties tried to stop a white Ford F350 and trailer, which were believed to have been stolen. Both the child and adult were inside the vehicle." Why did an adult have a child with them in a stolen vehicle? “The vehicle reportedly did not stop,” the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. says. A short ... read more

The Rio Times13 hours ago

Brazil 2021 inflation forecasts rise above Central Bank’s upper limit – FOCUS survey

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Forecasts for Brazil’s growth and inflation in 2021 rose to new highs, a survey of economists showed on Monday, June 7, with inflation moving further above the upper limit of the Central Bank’s target range for the year. The median forecast for 2021 inflation from more than 100 economists in […] The post Brazil 2021 inflation forecasts rise above Central Bank’s upper limit – FOCUS survey appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Snopes.com13 hours ago

Train Barrels into Another in Pakistan, Killing at Least 40

Officials said more than 100 passengers were also injured. read more

The Rio Times13 hours ago

Brazilian state of Amazonas asks for National Force police after wave of attacks

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government of the Brazilian state of Amazonas requested the dispatch of agents of the National Force, an elite police force, to reinforce security in the region amid a wave of attacks by criminal groups. The governor of Amazonas, Wilson Lima, advised this Monday that he asked the federal government […] The post Brazilian state of Amazonas asks for National Force police after wave of attacks appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

OrientalReview.org13 hours ago

Biden Clears The Air On Russia Ties

The US President Joe Biden’s op-ed in today’s Washington Post My trip to Europe is about America rallying the world’s democracies will draw wide attention in world capitals from Brussels to Beijing. He says right at the outset that this weeklong trip to Europe, the first overseas trip of his […] read more

The Free Thought Project13 hours ago

Police Employee Caught on Disturbing Video Groping 13yo Girl He Trapped in Elevator

[image: elevator]A police employee was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child after horrifying video caught him in the act inside an elevator. read more

Bayou Renaissance Man14 hours ago

Raffle results, and some blog news

I mentioned last week that a winner had been drawn for our AR-15 pistol raffle, but that I was waiting for him to indicate whether or not he wanted his name, location, etc. to be mentioned before publishing them. I can tell you that 82 tickets were sold (out of a possible maximum of 100 tickets, as previously announced). Sadly, it turns out that the winner, an elderly man, had died (of natural causes) in the interval between sending in his entry, and the close of the raffle. That's why he hadn't replied to my e-mails or telephone messages. His widow eventually got back to me... read more

War News Updates14 hours ago

Mach 30 ‘Tunnel’ Will Put China Decades Ahead In Hypersonic Tech Research

Image credit: South China Morning Post *Asia Times:** Mach 30 ‘tunnel’ will put China decades ahead* Hypersonic tech could make it possible for super-fast jets to fly anywhere in the world in two hours or less *“There is a Chinese saying, it takes 10 years to sharpen a sword. We have spent 60 years sharpening two swords … and they are the best.” — Chinese researcher Han Guilai* Imagine a wind tunnel, capable of simulating flights at Mach 30 — that’s 23,000 mph, or, 30 times the speed of sound. It may sound like science fiction, but in fact, China has built a hypersonic win... read more

Next Grand Minimum Profit14 hours ago

The Published Secret to manufacturing business Next Found

[image: business idea Next]Now the automotive’s value depreciates as soon as you drive off the lot. So it isn’t stunning in case your automobile’s LTV turns into greater than one hundred%. Lenders are well conscious of this truth and so they usually accept something between a hundred% and a hundred thirty five%. 2. Hospital footwear. These sneakers have features that promote general physique wellness. The soles are properly cushioned and it promises to promote alignment of the spine, improve posture and with it you can avoid future foot issues brought on by work fatigue. Security ... read more

Modern Tokyo Times14 hours ago

Tokyo Olympics: Official at the JOC aged 52 commits suicide in Tokyo

Tokyo Olympics: Official at the JOC aged 52 commits suicide in Tokyo Sawako Utsumi and Kanako Mita Modern Tokyo Times The holding of the Olympics in Tokyo this year remains largely unpopular because of the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Yet, while members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and Tokyo Governor […] The post Tokyo Olympics: Official at the JOC aged 52 commits suicide in Tokyo first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more

Snopes.com14 hours ago

France Fines Google $268M for Unfair Online Ads Treatment

Practices used by Google “are particularly serious because they penalize Google’s competitors” in certain markets and publishers of mobile sites and applications, the statement by France's Competition Authority said. read more

The Free Thought Project14 hours ago

Feds Spend $3 Billion More on Vaccine Hesitancy Ads as VAERS Death Reports Surpass 5,000

[image: government]The US government has poured over $40 billion in tax dollars to get Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 but many folks still refuse. read more

the daily howler14 hours ago

Starting tomorrow: NORRIS EMERGES!

*MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2021* *Justice denied, dream(s) deferred: *Michele Norris has been a prominent mainstream media figure for the past several decades. Today, she's an opinion columnist for the Washington Post, but she worked for several prominent news organizations before she came to the Post. The leading authority on her career offers this capsule account: Michele L. Norris (born September 7, 1961) is an American journalist who currently works as an opinion columnist with The Washington Post. *From 2002 until 2011, she was co-host of the National Public Radio (NPR) evening news ... read more

Electroverse15 hours ago

Polar Cold Grips South Africa, “load shedding” likely as the Nation’s Power Grid struggles to cope with Heating Demand

Unprecedented "stage 8" load shedding could be on the cards in the near future, as an aging infrastructure plus low solar activity-induced cooling threatens a disastrous combo in 2021. The post Polar Cold Grips South Africa, “load shedding” likely as the Nation’s Power Grid struggles to cope with Heating Demand appeared first on Electroverse. read more

LaRouchePAC.com - All Posts15 hours ago

Part II: Their Vision Versus Ours

In Part 1 of this report, we sketched the current state of the battle for the United States focusing on an international cartel of the world’s richest financiers, banks, and insurance companies now united to control the world’s credit, using the myth of catastrophic climate change to justify their consolidation of power. Their immediate target is a campaign to disintegrate the fossil fuel sector of the U.S. economy by denying further credit to it. The states where fossil fuel is a key part of the economy, however, have now begun to fight back. read more

Waking Times15 hours ago

Must Mankind Bow to False Gods?

*Julian Rose* - Public obedience to the beast is simply another form of insanity. read more

Caitlin Johnstone15 hours ago

Mainstream Politics Offer Pretend Revolutions To A Discontented Public

Listen to a reading of this article: In 2008 the American public was fed up with the disastrous status quo politics of George W Bush, so they came together and elected a progressive candidate who campaigned on hope and change to replace him. But no […] read more

News – TOTT News3 days ago

Australian vaccine blood clot cases rise sharply, deaths investigated

Eight new cases of blood clotting have been likely linked to vaccine rollout in Australia, bringing the total number of confirmed and 'probable' cases to 41. The TGA has revealed these statistics in their new safety report, which also raises questions surrounding 210 'unconfirmed deaths' following immunisation in aged-care. [...Continued] read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

Is Joe Biden Serious about Negotiating with North Korea?

*Doug Bandow* *North Korea, Asia* The Biden administration has nominated a special envoy to the North, Sung Kim. However, Korea is only his hobby, or perhaps light after-hours duty. His day job will continue to be ambassador to Indonesia. The United States has no ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. That reflects Washington’s foolish belief that diplomatic recognition would imply approval. During the Cold War America and the Soviet Union exchanged ambassadors, maintained embassies, and communicated regularly. Yet the closest diplomatic contact between the Unit... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

Delta IV: Russia Retired One of the Most Powerful Nuclear Submarines Ever

*Peter Suciu* *Russian Navy, * Last April, the Russian Navy announced that it will decommission the Project 667BDRM 'Delfin' (NATO reporting name: Delta IV) strategic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Yekaterinburg (also known as Ekaterinburg) next year. The submarine, which entered service with the Northern Fleet thirty-six years ago, will be withdrawn from service. Last April, the Russian Navy announced that it will decommission the Project 667BDRM 'Delfin' (NATO reporting name: Delta IV) strategic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine *Yekaterinburg* (also know... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

China's J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighter Has An Engine Problem (Or Not?)

*Peter Suciu* *China J-20, * Beijing has certainly invested a lot of time, nearly two decades, developing the aircraft – yet the Mighty Dragon doesn't seem so mighty whenever its engines have been discussed. The People's Republic of China (PRC) has touted the capabilities of the People's Liberation Army Air Force's (PLAAF's) J-20 "Mighty Dragon" fighter in recent years, suggesting it is superior to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and even a true rival to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. Exactly how mighty these aircraft remain a matter of debate, for many reasons. Beijing... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

‘Stimulus’ Check for Homeowners: Is This the Real Fourth Stimulus Check?

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus, * [image: Biden Plus-Up Payment] That nightmare scenario is about to come true: In just a few weeks, the Internal Revenue Service will send out its final batch of coronavirus stimulus checks to cash-strapped Americans. That nightmare scenario is about to come true: In just a few weeks, the Internal Revenue Service will send out its final batch of coronavirus stimulus checks to cash-strapped Americans. Then what? Well, fortunately, it appears that President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan has a few more bullets left in reserve. Over the past few wee... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

The F-111 Aardvark: One of the Most Dynamic Planes of the Modern Era

*Sebastien Roblin* *F-111 Aardvark, * Its innovative design allowed for years of exciting deployments. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* While the F-111 has been retired, a similar aircraft remains in use today. The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was a low-altitude strike plane born out of a shotgun wedding between competing Air Force and Navy requirements—with Defense Secretary McNamara as the minister. Despite its troubled adolescence, it grew into a capable high-tech night bomber that lasted decades in service, noted for its sleekly elegant profile. *This first appeared e... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

$3,600 'Stimulus Checks' Are Coming on July 15. Do You Qualify?

*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Check, * [image: Biden Stimulus] That’s thanks to the expanded child tax credit, which was also passed as part of the American Rescue Plan. The first payments from that will arrive in mid-July. The $1,400 stimulus payments from the American Rescue Plan Act are nearly finished being distributed. And even though an additional stimulus check is unlikely to happen this year, many Americans will be getting additional payments, starting next month. That’s thanks to the expanded child tax credit, which was also passed as part of the American Rescue Plan. The ... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

M1 Abrams: The Best U.S. Military Tank Ever Built?

*Peter Suciu* *M1 Abrams, * Know this: With its current updates, even at 40 years old, the M1 Abrams is a battle-tested tank that is among the very best in the world. Know this: With its current updates, even at 40 years old, the M1 Abrams is a battle-tested tank that is among the very best in the world. *A Quick History * The M1 Abrams was developed in the 1970s to close what at the time looked like a 'tank' gap with the Soviet Union. After the MBT-70 American-West German joint project to develop a new tank ended in failure, the U.S. Congress then directed the U.S. Army to go i... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

Israel Has Their Very Own State-of-the-Art F-35 Stealth Fighter

*Peter Suciu* *F-35I Adir, * By 2024, an additional twenty-three Israeli variants of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter are set to be delivered, bringing the total number of operation fighters to fifty. Late last April, three F-35I "Adir" jets touched down in Israel, and will soon enter service with the Israeli Air Force (IAF). With these three additional aircraft, Israel will operate 27 of the Lockheed Martin-built fifth-generation stealth aircraft, *The Times of Israel* reported. *F-35s in the Middle East * By 2024, an additional twenty-three Israeli variants of the F-35 Joint Str... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

Arleigh Burke Destroyer: The U.S. Navy's Guided Missile Truck?

*Peter Suciu* *Arleigh Burke Destroyer, * The Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are multi-mission ships that can conduct diverse operations, including peacetime missions, crisis management, sea control, and power projection. In late April of this year, the U.S. Navy christened its newest *Arleigh Burke*-class guided-missile destroyers (DDGs), the future USS *Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee* (DDG-123). The warship is being manufactured by Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division. *A New Arleigh Burke-class Hits the Waves * Due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandem... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

Astute-Class Submarine: Why Russia Hates This Underwater Killer

*Peter Suciu* *Astute-class, * The Astute-class boats are the largest and most advanced attack submarines ever constructed for the Royal Navy. The fifth *Astute*-class attack submarine was launched in late April at the BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, the company announced earlier this month. The vessel emerged from the Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time. The 7,400-tonne nuclear-powered submarine was officially named HMS *Anson* at a ceremony last December. "The launch marks an important milestone in the *Astute* programme and seeing *A... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

5.5 Million Guns Sold in First Three Months of 2021

*Peter Suciu* *Gun Sales, * As long as Democrats, and a handful of Republicans, continue to push for new legislation and there remains uncertainty the strong sales will likely continue. For the industry 2020 could be the year to beat, but 2021 is well on its way to topping it. Topping a record in anything is never easy, but if firearms sales stay on track this could be another record year. The National Sport Shooting Foundation (NSSF), the trade group for the firearms industry, reported earlier this month that there were nearly 5.5 million firearms sold in the United States in t... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

Why Does the U.S. Navy Have Massive Aircraft Carriers?

*Kyle Mizokami* *National Security, Americas* The drift towards large aircraft carriers was a mixture of politics and practicality. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The U.S. Navy’s ten nuclear supercarriers are the largest warships on the high seas. Home to more than five thousand sailors and Marines, the Nimitz-class carriers are nuclear-powered and can carry nearly ninety combat aircraft. Still, it didn’t have to be this way: had the Navy taken a different tack several decades ago, the gigantic ships would have been supplemented with smaller, more cost-effective flattops—th... read more

The National Interest13 hours ago

One State Could Give You a Gun For Getting a COVID-19 Shot

*Stephen Silver* *Coronavirus, Americas* “The giveaway will include a grand prize of $1.588 million, a second prize of $588,000, full scholarships to any higher education institution in West Virginia, custom-outfitted trucks, weekend vacations at state parks, lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, custom hunting rifles and custom hunting shotguns.” *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The gun prizes won’t significantly add to the volume of firearms in that state, according to CNN. The prizes include a total of “two new custom outfitted trucks, 25 weekend getaways to state parks, ... read more

Halifax Examiner14 hours ago

What shouldn’t go back to “normal?”

News 1. COVID-19 update Tim Bousquet was away for a well-deserved weekend off, so I filled in on the COVID updates. A total of 30 new cases of COVID-19 were announced on the weekend: 18 new cases on Saturday; and 12 new cases on Sunday. As of Sunday, there were 204 active cases in Nova […] read more

The Aviationist14 hours ago

The MQ-25 Performs The First Aerial Refueling Between An Unmanned Tanker And Manned Receiver Aircraft

[image: MQ-25 refueling] The new MQ-25 unmanned tanker achieved the important milestone by refueling a U.S. Navy F/A-18F over Illinois. The MQ-25 Stingray performed the first ever air-to-air refueling operation between an unmanned tanker and a manned receiver [...] The post The MQ-25 Performs The First Aerial Refueling Between An Unmanned Tanker And Manned Receiver Aircraft appeared first on The Aviationist. read more

The Rio Times14 hours ago

Mexico’s López Obrador says the election results will boost his project

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador celebrated Monday the results obtained in the mid-term elections held on Sunday because, in his opinion, they will allow him to continue with his transformation project. "Two projects were voted for, different and opposed. Especially in the federal election, and I am very grateful […] The post Mexico’s López Obrador says the election results will boost his project appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

21st Century Wire14 hours ago

Pharma’s ‘Record-Breaking’ Vaccines (For All the Wrong Reasons)

*Dr Joseph Mercola* | More medical professionals are blowing the whistle on the experimental jab, with government officials now panicking as the horrific results continue to pour in. read more

War News Updates14 hours ago

Tweets Of The Day

Senator Joe Manchin will oppose a voting rights bill pushed by his fellow Democrats to expand access to voting, Vice President Harris visits Guatemala in her first official visit and G7 nations reach a deal targeted at tech giants. Here are 5⃣ stories you need to know today pic.twitter.com/Dm0ExhOCTs — Reuters (@Reuters) June 7, 2021 Could a third wave of Covid be more serious than UK’s first two? https://t.co/dNAXCQrK6r — The Guardian (@guardian) June 7, 2021 China has expressed fury over US Senators visiting Taiwan to donate coronavirus vaccines, saying it could embolden "separa... read more

21st Century Wire15 hours ago

VIDEO: What You Need to Know About Those Vaccines (But Were Afraid to Ask)

*21WIRE* | Are officials underplaying the risk of the jabs, while overplaying the risks of getting ill or dying from COVID-19? read more

21st Century Wire15 hours ago

Under Duress: Are Coerced COVID-19 Vaccinations Proportionate?

*Chris Lonsdale* | The mantra that 'vaccines are safe and effective' is being repeated, but why are authorities deploying so many coercive tactics to sell the idea to the public? read more

Organizing Notes6 hours ago

Signs along the road to empire collapse

*The US military empire is unsustainable - especially when the nation is $28 trillion in debt and using worthless Confederate money (that is a joke meaning the dollar is declining in value). Below are just a few early examples that things are not going so well inside the Pentagon as they try to juggle the mounting cost demands of empire. It is only going to get worse. Watch out they don't grab your Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and more. My suggestion is to step up the calls for Pentagon spending cuts emphasizing that human needs and climate crisis are demanding a comple... read more

War News Updates14 hours ago

Picture Of The Day

Tactics Training Marines navigate combat rubber raiding craft during small boat tactics training at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan, May 27, 2021. read more

The Watchers » Latest articles14 hours ago

Heavy storms and hail pummel western and central Germany

Severe weather struck parts of western and central Germany on Thursday, June 3, 2021, including heavy rain and hail, causing havoc in the regions. Firefighters and police received multiple calls for assistance as traffic was brought to a standstill, trees were...... Read more » read more

The New Dark Age15 hours ago

BBC sparks outrage after removing content following pressure from pro-Israel lobby

The BBC has removed a series of educational videos about Palestine and the origins of the ongoing Israeli occupation and ethnic cleansing, following pressure from a pro-Israel lobbyist organisation, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

Falklands War: Argentina Used French Jets to Sink Two British Ships

*Sebastien Roblin* *Falklands War, * France's Super Étendards gave the South American nation a decisive edge early on. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Argentina purchased fourteen Super Étendards in 1981 to serve in its Second Pursuit and Attack Squadron onboard the carrier *25 de Mayo*. Just one year after France retired its last Super Étendard carrier-based strike planes from service, it was announced this week that Argentina would purchase six of the retired warplanes. The Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard has always been more distinguished by its armaments and technical ... read more

Ice Age Now15 hours ago

Follow the science, at least on nutrition 

If our government can’t even get the nutrition guidelines correct, why should we believe their foolish utterances about climate? Note: If you know someone of child-bearing age, please tell them about an infant’s need for the choline found in eggs, which appears to improve cognitive development that begins during infancy and lasts into school-age years. ... Read more The post Follow the science, at least on nutrition appeared first on Ice Age Now. read more

No More Mister Nice Blog15 hours ago

MURDOCH'S COVID EXPERTS

Yesterday, the editorial page of *The Wall Street Journal* ran an op-ed titled "The Science Suggests a Wuhan Lab Leak." The op-ed was cited in an editorial in Rupert Murdoch's *New York Post* and in a Fox News story ("‘Damning’ Science Shows COVID-19 Likely Engineered in Lab: Experts"). The authors of the piece were Steven Quay and Richard Muller. Who are they? Neither is a virologist. Quay is a doctor, entrepreneur, and self-promoter who runs a company called Atossa Therapeutics focused on breast cancer treatments. He repositioned himself as a COVID-19 expert and wrote a quickie bo... read more

From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog15 hours ago

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From Jenna Orkin Virus Spreads From B.C. Fish Farms to Wild Chinook Salmon, Study Finds Hunting Burmese Pythons in the Dark of the Everglades Amid controversy, Justice Dept. says it won’t seek to compel journalists to give up source informationMy trip to Europe is about America rallying the world’s democracies Opinion ● By Joe Biden A slowing current system in the Atlantic Ocean spells trouble for Earth Natural Gas, America’s No. 1 Power Source, Already Has a New Challenger: Batteries Homeless Oaklanders were tired of the housing crisis. So they built a ‘miracle’ village Oceana Find... read more

The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago

Spectacular tornado touches down in Aragon, Spain

Residents of Teruel Province in Aragon, Spain, were treated to a spectacular sight as a tornado touched down around 21:00 UTC (19:00 LT) on Friday, June 4, 2021. The twister did not cause any significant damage, but drivers along the road near the whirlwind said...... Read more » read more

The New Dark Age15 hours ago

G7 Summit police confused about duty to protect freedom of assembly

Protests against the forthcoming G7 summit, from 11-13 June in Carbis Bay in Cornwall, are expected to face a huge policing operation that includes exclusion zones and around 6500 officers from around the country. A coalition of organisations under the banner “Resist G7” are organising demonstrations on each day of the summit and separately, Extinction Rebellion South West plans a series of actions. read more

The New Dark Age15 hours ago

The Etymological Animal Must Slip Out of the Cage of Habit to Grasp Truth

Words slip out of our mouths to surprise us. Thoughts slip into our minds to shock us. Dreams slip into our nights to sometimes slip into our waking thoughts to startle us. And, as the wonderful singer/songwriter Paul Simon, sings, we are always “slip sliding away,” a reminder that can be a spur to courage and freedom or an inducement to fear and shut-upness. read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

This Russian 'Big Gun' Only Had One Purpose: To Destroy a City

*Sebastien Roblin* *Russia, * The Russian 2S4 Tyulpan is designed like no other. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* It uniquely fields gigantic 240-millimeter mortars on its 2S4 *Tyulpan* (Tulip) mortar carriers—by far the largest mortar system in use today. And by “use,” I mean in combat. Self-propelled heavy mortar carriers are ubiquitous in modern mechanized armies. Mounted on light armored carriers and placed at the disposal of battalion commanders, such vehicles can deliver heavy and fast-responding indirect bombardments with 120-millimeter shells. When compared to self-p... read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

The Final Frontier Was the Final Shot For American Intelligence Gatherers

*Steve Weintz* *Society, * The obstacles to spying on the Soviets led to remarkable breakthroughs in lunar technology. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Without overflights, America was suddenly blind to a quarter of the Earth's surface, home to armies, bombers, missiles and nuclear weapons ready for war. As the Cold War settled into a deadly balancing act after the Korean Armistice, the Soviet Union's hostile opacity coupled with its sheer size and remoteness presented a terrific challenge to American military planners and intelligence agencies. Conventional aerial reconnai... read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

These 5 Guns Will Send (Almost) Any Army Running

*Kyle Mizokami* *Firearms, * No matter how high tech the armed forces of the world have become, warfare since the end of the Second World War has consistently involved some form of infantry combat. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The QBZ-95, or “Type 95 Automatic Rifle” is the standard-issue assault rifle of China. Designed to replace the Chinese copy of the AK-47, the QBZ-95 is unlike any other Chinese rifle. The rifle is issued to all arms of the People’s Liberation Army, as well as the People’s Armed Police. Modern warfare has seen breathtaking advances in the last hundre... read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

Impressive: A U-2 Dragon Lady Received a Software Update While in Flight

*Peter Suciu* *U.S. Air Force, Americas* Even after more than six decades in service the U-2 continues to fly high to provide that eye in the sky for the U.S. intelligence community. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The U-2 uses its ability to fly at an extremely high altitude as its primary defense. In 2020, the United States Air Force’s F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter underwent a major computer and software upgrade as part of the Tech Refresh 3 program. These updates included addressing issues with its supposedly “state-of-the-art” ALIS logistical system, which was intend... read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

Hound-Dog: This Elvis-Inspired Missile Could've Destroyed Russia

*Steve Weintz* *Security, * The AGM-28 'Hound Dog' was fast, destructive, and abundant. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In a procurement environment moderns can only marvel at, the Hound Dog went from official request to delivery in only thirty months. As peer opponents field ever more sophisticated air defenses the U.S. Air Force requires ever more ingenuity to get its B-52 bomber force to its targets. The Air Force needs a large missile its bombers can carry with them to strike radars, missile sites and air bases hundreds of miles ahead of the slower manned aircraft. Is ... read more

War News Updates16 hours ago

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 7, 2021

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Kidd transits the South China Sea in November 2017. (MC3 Kelsey J. Hockenberger/U.S. Navy) *Everett Pyatt, Defense News:* *China will only benefit from the US Navy’s shipbuilding budget* The proposed U.S. Navy shipbuilding budget for fiscal 2021 contains only good news for China. The threat of a larger U.S. Navy has disappeared. Reductions of cruisers eliminate long-range offensive and anti-submarine warfare ships. Frigates and Marine expeditionary ship programs are delayed. Force assessments form the plan for the Navy. An a... read more

Viable Opposition16 hours ago

Artificial Intelligence, the American Worker and a Universal Basic Income

With the growing talk of official implementation of a universal basic income picking up momentum in the post-pandemic world, a recent development gives us a sense of why governments will be under pressure to ensure the financial security of their citizens. According to Nation's Restaurant News, McDoncald's CEO Chris Kempczinski told an investor conference being held by AllianceBernstein Strategic Decisions that McDonald's is testing automated voice order-taking at ten drive-through restaurants in the Chicago area. Let's look back to September 2019, when McDonald's moved ... read more

Halifax Examiner16 hours ago

Fitch Report showing some results

Three months ago the Liberal government announced several changes designed to reduce ambulance wait times at overcrowded emergency departments around the province. One of the policy changes was to allow paramedics the flexibility to treat patients at home or at the accident scene instead of making a mandatory trip to the hospital. Another change recommended […] read more

PopularResistance.Org16 hours ago

After Blocking Israeli Ship From Unloading…

After their success blocking an Israeli ZIM cargo ship from unloading at the Port of Oakland on Friday, pro-Palestine activists held the first-ever pro-Palestine protest in the Port of NY-NJ. The newly formed Block the Boat NY coalition organized a protest against the ZIM Tarragona, which was scheduled to arrive at the port Sunday morning. The protest has been organized as part of the International Week-of-Action called by the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) of San Francisco. Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters had prevented the unloading of the Israeli container ship ... read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

OLED Is Not Just for Your HDTV (It Is Now Everywhere)

*Stephen Silver* *OLED, * The category of mid-to-large size OLED panels, which are used in TVs, monitors, notebooks and other panels 10 inches and larger, saw a sales increase of 156 percent worldwide in the first quarter of 2021, to a figure of $145 billion. The category of mid-to-large size OLED panels, which are used in TVs, monitors, notebooks and other panels 10 inches and larger, saw a sales increase of 156 percent worldwide in the first quarter of 2021, to a figure of $145 billion. That’s according to the research firm UBI Research, as cited by The Elec in South Korea. ... read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

Run to the ATM Right Now: IRS Issues Millions of New Tax Refunds

*Stephen Silver* *Tax Refund, * The IRS announced last week that it was sending close to three million tax refunds to “taxpayers who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that new legislation now excludes as income.” The IRS announced last week that it was sending close to three million tax refunds to “taxpayers who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that new legislation now excludes as income.” This came about as a direct result of the American Rescue Plan Act, which passed in March of 2021, which among other provisions “excluded up to $10,200 in unemployment compensatio... read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

This British Rifle Lost a Shootout Against an American Rifle. It Should’ve Won.

*Caleb Larson* *Rifles, Europe* The British-designed EM-2 performed well, but was rejected from British and NATO service. *Here's What You Need to Know*: This rifle was sadly relegated to the history books. The EM-2 rifle was introduced in 1951 and had some pretty unique features. As this period video explains, the EM-2 was easy to use, had a high rate of fire, and good stopping power. The bullet it was chambered in was intended to replace the venerable, but ancient .303 British, first introduced into British service in 1889. The intermediate .280 British, as the rifle cartrid... read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

Russia and China Loved the B-29 Bomber (Yes, the Air Force Bomber)

*Sebastien Roblin* *World War II History, * The Soviets and Chinese used the Superfortress, both with and against America's wishes. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The B-29 exceeded its predecessors in speed, range and bomb load. Few aircraft have as great a mark on history as the B-29, the pencil-shaped American four-engine bomber that dropped the atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. What’s less well known is that the Soviet Union had its own B-29—as in, *literally *the same airplane, in all but a few respects. And like its American counterpart, this duplicate B-29 w... read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

Is the H&K SP5 the Best Pistol Caliber Carbine Available On the Market?

*Charlie Gao* *Guns, United States* Before you make a decision whether or not to buy, here are a few things you should know. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* H&K brings the most mechanically up-to-date revision of the MP5 to civilians in the SP5. Turkish and Pakistani clones of the MP5 lack the later mechanical revisions implemented by H&K, based on 1980s versions of the MP5. The German manufacturer also brings superior quality control standards, while Turkish and Pakistani clones are made on imported German machinery With the announcement of the H&K SP5, H&K has finally reen... read more