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Econlib6 hours ago
Royal Caribbean’s Response to DeSantis’s Restrictions on Freedom of AssociationUnintended consequences strike again. Earlier this month, the line [Royal Caribbean] said that certain venues on the ship would be off-limits to unvaccinated passengers, but it didn’t give specifics. This week’s listing of forbidden venues fleshes out the plan. The newly posted list includes: The Chef’s Table Izumi Hibachi & Sushi R Bar Schooner Bar The Pub […] The post Royal Caribbean’s Response to DeSantis’s Restrictions on Freedom of Association appeared first on Econlib. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Trump Organization and CFO Indicted on Tax Fraud ChargesDonald Trump’s company and its longtime finance chief were charged in what prosecutors called a “sweeping and audacious” tax fraud scheme in which the executive collected more than $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation, including apartment rent, car payments, and school tuition. read more
Children's Health Defense6 hours ago
America’s Largest Teachers’ Union to Vote on Mandatory COVID Vaccinations, Masks and Testing for Students + MoreThe Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines. The post America’s Largest Teachers’ Union to Vote on Mandatory COVID Vaccinations, Masks and Testing for Students + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Real Climate Science6 hours ago
Suppose You Were A Member Of Congress“Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself.” – Mark Twain 9:22 AM · Jun 28, 2021 weather stations on the Yukon River, in the Arctic, have reported temperatures of more … Continue reading → read more
Covert Geopolitics7 hours ago
The Days of The West Bullying China Are Gone for Good | Xi JinpingChina’s growing confidence was highlighted in a thunderous speech by Xi Jinping at an event to mark the Communist Party’s centenary, at which he promised the country would no longer be oppressed by foreign powers. If anyone needed a marker of where China has come from, where it is now, and where it is heading, … Continue reading The Days of The West Bullying China Are Gone for Good | Xi Jinping → read more
Medical Kidnap7 hours ago
1,007,253 Injuries 1,403 DEAD in the UK Following COVID-19 Injections According to UK Government
The UK Government’s reporting system for COVID vaccine adverse reactions from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency released their latest report today, July 1, 2021. The report covers data collected from December 9, 2020, through June 23, 2021, for the three experimental COVID “vaccines” currently in use in the U.K. from Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Moderna. They report a total of 1,403 deaths and 1,007,253 injuries recorded following the experimental COVID injections. In addition to these official UK Government statistics, last Friday, 25 June 2021, Public Health E... read more
Children's Health Defense7 hours ago
Daughter Forced to Say Goodbye to Beloved Dad on FaceTime — Despite Being Fully Vaccinated + MoreThe Defender’s Big Brother NewsWatch brings you the latest headlines related to governments’ abuse of power, including attacks on democracy, civil liberties and use of mass surveillance. The post Daughter Forced to Say Goodbye to Beloved Dad on FaceTime — Despite Being Fully Vaccinated + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Covert Geopolitics7 hours ago
The Chinese Miracle, RevisitedThe Chinese Communist Party (CCP) centennial takes place this week at the heart of an incandescent geopolitical equation. China, the emerging superpower, is back to the global prominence it enjoyed throughout centuries of recorded history, while the declining Hegemon is paralyzed by the “existential challenge” posed to its fleeting, unilateral dominance. A mindset of full … Continue reading The Chinese Miracle, Revisited → read more
Michael West7 hours ago
Coalition protects wealthy retirees’ investments under cover of Covid-19 pandemic[image: superannuation draw down extension] The Coalition moved to protect the superannuation of Australia's wealthiest retirees at the same time it was encouraging the nation's poorest to raid their retirement accounts. And they continue to protect the wealthiest even though the Australian share market is back at record highs. Elizabeth Minter reports. read more
Children's Health Defense7 hours ago
Joe Rogan’s ‘Emergency Podcast’ Questions YouTube’s Censorship of Content Showing Ivermectin as an Effective COVID TreatmentJoe Rogan, on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” interviews two of the world’s leading experts — Bret Weinstein and Dr. Pierre Kory — on ivermectin. They discuss how YouTube censored the DarkHorse Podcast for highlighting the benefits of ivermectin to treat COVID. The post Joe Rogan’s ‘Emergency Podcast’ Questions YouTube’s Censorship of Content Showing Ivermectin as an Effective COVID Treatment appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Children's Health Defense7 hours ago
Undercover Videos of Exxon Lobbyists Reveal Anti-Climate CampaignThe videos of ExxonMobil lobbyists, obtained by Unearthed reporters posing as recruitment consultants, expose how the company continues to fight against U.S. efforts to tackle the climate emergency. The post Undercover Videos of Exxon Lobbyists Reveal Anti-Climate Campaign appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Health Impact News7 hours ago
1,007,253 Injuries 1,403 DEAD in the UK Following COVID-19 Injections According to UK GovernmentThe UK Government’s reporting system for COVID vaccine adverse reactions from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency released their latest report today, July 1, 2021. The report covers data collected from December 9, 2020, through June 23, 2021, for the three experimental COVID “vaccines” currently in use in the U.K. from Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Moderna. They report a total of 1,403 deaths and 1,007,253 injuries recorded following the experimental COVID injections. In addition to these official UK Government statistics, last Friday, 25 June 2021, Public Health E... read more
Diverse8 hours ago
Iona College to Launch Mentoring Program
Iona College will launch a mentoring program this fall to advance students’ goals and give alumni a new way to support students. The “Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program” will have academic and business development professional Colleen Slattery as its inaugural director. Slattery most recently was coordinator of workforce development programs at Stony Brook University. The […] read more
Diverse8 hours ago
Yale University Drama School Goes Tuition-Free Following $150 Million Gift
The Yale University School of Drama is going tuition-free due to a $150 million donation from entertainment executive David Geffen, WTNH reported. This applies to both the school’s current and future students. Tuition costs will be eliminated for students pursuing a degree or certificate enrolled for fall semester and returning students. The drama school will […] read more
Econlib9 hours ago
Security StatesTwo well-told stories in the most recent issue of Wired magazine highlight complex technological and human security challenges that will remain with us for the foreseeable future. The first is, “The Full Story of the Stunning RSA Hack Can (Finally) be Told,” by Andy Greenberg. It’s about a 2011 breach at security firm RSA, which […] The post Security States appeared first on Econlib. read more
Econlib9 hours ago
Knowledge, Reality, and Value Book Club Replies, Part 3Here are my replies to your comments on Part 3 of the Huemer Book Club. KevinDC: [I]n the reading I’ve done on the free will debate, I’ve never heard anyone argue that the predictability of behavior is evidence against free will. (Possibly due to the fact that most of the arguments I’ve read have come […] The post Knowledge, Reality, and Value Book Club Replies, Part 3 appeared first on Econlib. read more
Global Issues News Headlines6 hours ago
Billions risk being without access to water and sanitation services by 2030Without an urgent injection of cash, billions globally risk still being without lifesaving access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services by 2030, according to a new UN report published on Thursday. Read the full story, “Billions risk being without access to water and sanitation services by 2030”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines6 hours ago
Social protection ‘lifeline’ during COVID, depends on where you liveAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic had triggered the roll-out of an “unprecedented number” of new and often innovative social protection measures, it was unable to stem a widening gap between rich and poor countries, according to a new UN report released on Thursday. Read the full story, “Social protection ‘lifeline’ during COVID, depends on where you live”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines6 hours ago
Delta variant drives Africa COVID threat to ‘whole new level´: WHO warns; ‘dominant’ in Europe by AugustWith cases now doubling in Africa every three weeks, the Delta variant of COVID-19 has spread to 16 countries and it is present in three of the five nations reporting the highest caseloads. The variant is the most contagious yet - up to 60% more transmissible than other variants. Read the full story, “Delta variant drives Africa COVID threat to ‘whole new level´: WHO warns; ‘dominant’ in Europe by August”, on globalissues.org → read more
The National Interest6 hours ago
Can the U.S. Navy Alone Destroy North Korea's Military?*James Holmes* *North Korea, East Asia* [image: North Korea Missile] It would likely not act alone during a war with North Korea. *Here's What You Need To remember: *Corbett and Wylie caution that purely naval action seldom wins wars; Wylie verges on saying they *never* win wars. Only groundpounders can. How can the U.S. Navy destroy North Korea should Washington give the word? It can’t. Or at least it stands little chance of doing so by its lonesome barring improbable circumstances. What the navy can do is contribute to a joint or multinational campaign that destroys the Northe... read more
The National Interest6 hours ago
More Stimulus Checks: Families Will Receive the Child Tax Credit for Months*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, * Older children will earn $250 per month, and younger children will receive $300 per month, for six months. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The Child Tax Credit is only one of a number of federal assistance programs that the Trump and Biden administrations have launched to combat the economic crisis accompanying the pandemic. In addition to the stimulus checks, the government has placed a moratorium on evictions and made a $10 billion fund available to struggling homeowners. Starting on July 15, an estimated 36 million American families a... read more
The National Interest6 hours ago
They Gave None: U.S. Marines Held Guadalcanal At All Costs*Warfare History Network, Al Hemingway* *Security, Asia* “With a complete lack of knowledge of Japanese on my part, the maps the Japanese had of our positions were so clear as to startle me. They showed our weak spots all too clearly.” *Key Point: *At noon, the leathernecks stopped to eat and take a break from the intense tropical heat. As several Marines neared a clump of fruit trees, they saw a Japanese patrol casually strolling by and “not in military formation.” On the humid morning of August 19, 1942, infantrymen from Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines carefully eyed the... read more
The National Interest6 hours ago
China Is Ready to Deter (and Defeat) The U.S. Military*Michael Peck* *China, Asia* Beijing wants more than mere parity or deterrence with Washington. *Here's What You Need to Know*: China's military has seen impressive growth in recent years. China's military isn't just aiming for mere parity or deterrence with the U.S., but rather military victory in a potential Sino-American war. "The PLA [People's Liberation Army] is focused not merely on competing with the United States or other nations as a goal in and of itself, but instead on competing as a means to achieving the policy outcomes identified by the CCP [Communist Party of Chin... read more
The National Interest6 hours ago
Why An Aircraft Carrier is a Bad Choice for the EU's Security*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Germany may have endorsed the idea, but that doesn't make it a good one. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Perhaps the real question isn’t what a carrier would bring, but what Europe would give up. Maybe Germany is planning revenge for Brexit by sinking British merchant ships in the North Atlantic again. Because otherwise, a top German politician’s call for a European Union aircraft carrier doesn’t make much sense. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, president of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union and a likely successor to Chancellor Angela Merkel, ... read more
naked capitalism6 hours ago
We’re Havin’ a Heat Wave (along with Our Cats)Cats, "wet bulb" temperature, and life without air conditioning. read more
All That Is Solid ...6 hours ago
Two Speeches from the CommonsToday has seen the Commons graced by two excellent speeches. The first from Labour's Dan Carden speaks about his struggles with alcoholism and how it almost cost him his life. The second is from the SNP's Mhairi Black who takes aim at the transphobia running riot in the British media, the government and, disgustingly, among those who consider themselves otherwise tolerant and progressive. Including people classifying themselves as socialists. It's not often parliamentary speeches are must-see events outside of a crisis. read more
The Last Refuge6 hours ago
Arizona Chairwoman Kelli Ward Discusses Results of Supreme Court Decision Supporting Arizona Election ReformGOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward provides her reaction to the Arizona state victory in the U.S. Supreme Court case. Mrs. Ward notes the how “ballot harvesting” is used by many leftist organizations to manipulate voting outcomes, and how Arizona legislature is working to curtail the process that is rife with fraud. There is also a difference […] The post Arizona Chairwoman Kelli Ward Discusses Results of Supreme Court Decision Supporting Arizona Election Reform appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Dollar closes up 1.37% against Brazilian real at R$ 5.0447RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The dollar on Thursday had the highest rise in nearly six weeks and closed above 5 reais for the first time in ten days, trailing the strengthening of the currency abroad, before employment data in the U.S., and some local discomfort on the political side. The spot dollar rose 1.37% […] The post Dollar closes up 1.37% against Brazilian real at R$ 5.0447 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago
Must Watch! "All the Stimulus Programs Ending in July, with Jeremiah Babe"*Full screen recommended.* Dan, IAllegedly, PM 7/1/21: *"All the Stimulus Programs Ending in July, with Jeremiah Babe"* "Jeremiah Babe joins me to cover all the different stimulus programs that are ending in the month of July. You need to get ready for rent moratorium, forbearance, unemployment and getting prepared with savings and security." ○ *Related:* "The Systemic Risk No One Sees" read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
55 Central American officials on new list of U.S. corruption chargesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The U.S. State Department published Thursday a list of 55 Central American officials and ex-officials who have been indicted for corruption, including former Honduran President José “Pepe” Lobo and his wife, former First Lady Rosa Elena Bonilla de Lobo. The list includes people who, according to Washington, are suspected of […] The post 55 Central American officials on new list of U.S. corruption charges appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Peru again extends suspension of flights with Brazil, India and South AfricaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peru will keep commercial flights with Brazil, India and South Africa suspended until at least mid-July after the Government extended the suspension for two more weeks to reduce the risks of spreading the new variants of covid-19 that have emerged in those countries in its territory. This was established by […] The post Peru again extends suspension of flights with Brazil, India and South Africa appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
U.S. keeps Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and China on human trafficking blacklistRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The United States on Thursday kept Nicaragua, Venezuela, China, and Cuba on its "blacklist" of countries that do not do enough to combat human trafficking, and warned of problems in countries such as Israel or Saudi Arabia, according to the new State Department report. "This crime is an affront to […] The post U.S. keeps Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and China on human trafficking blacklist appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Brazilian coffee, sugarcane and corn hit by third day of frostRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a note to clients, Rural Clima said frosts hit the west and north of São Paulo state, the Minas Gerais triangle, the southwest of Goias, and some areas of southern Minas Gerais state. "It has affected coffee, sugarcane, pasture, potatoes, corn, beans, and tomatoes," Rural Clima meteorologist Marco Antonio […] The post Brazilian coffee, sugarcane and corn hit by third day of frost appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Brazil posts US$10.4 bln trade surplus in June – ministryRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil posted a US$10.4 billion trade surplus in June, figures showed on Thursday, close to the consensus forecast in a Reuters poll for a US$10.7 billion surplus and up sharply from a US$6.5 billion surplus in the same month last year. Exports in June totaled US$28.1 billion and imports were […] The post Brazil posts US$10.4 bln trade surplus in June – ministry appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Brazil eyes immediate, bolder corporate profit tax cut of 10 percentage pointsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's government is weighing an immediate cut in taxes on company profits by 5 percentage points, and may double that to a 10-percentage-point reduction, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Thursday. That would signal a far more aggressive stance from the government's tax reform bill delivered to Congress only last […] The post Brazil eyes immediate, bolder corporate profit tax cut of 10 percentage points appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com7 hours ago
It looks like a flashlight, but also jump-starts your car – Is it worth it?
The JumpSmart 10-in-1 also packs a thermometer, multitool, compass and more. read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Live Blog: Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever Return to DisneyHappily Ever After and Epcot Forever fireworks shows returned to Disney World in Orlando tonight after they were stopped for more than a year. read more
Welcome Back to Pottersville7 hours ago
Pottersville Digest
(And even if you *can* prove it, I hire nothing but the best lawyers!) ------------------------------ Here's the multi-page list of indictments against Weisselberg and the Trump Org. If they bag Weisselberg on all counts, it could get him 105 years in prison. ------------------------------ Fucking morons. ------------------------------ Another reason to believe why lobbyists, Republicans and Blue Dogs are pure scum. ------------------------------ Well, well, look who's in custody. ------------------------------ I'm amazed they didn't fire Meghan McCain's fat a... read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
WATCH: World’s First Flying Car Makes 35-Minute Debut FlightThe aircraft turns into a sports car in under three minutes. read more
The New Dark Age7 hours ago
UK Crony Capitalism: What else are they not telling us?On Monday we published a short post, pointing out that the so-called “transparency” data - which is supposed to list all of the external meetings Ministers have - failed to mention a meeting on 1 April 2020 that Lord Bethell had with Abingdon shortly before his department awarded it the first of two contracts worth up to £87.5m in total. read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Tuition is Now Free at the Yale Drama SchoolThat's thanks to producer and business magnate David Geffen's endowment of $150 million. read more
the daily howler8 hours ago
Our Town is very, very dumb!*THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021* *When Target left Mondawmin:* Just this Monday, we had occasion to think about the Mondawmin Mall. We had to go to the MVA on a matter of national consequence. In years past, the agency maintained its Baltimore City location in a freestanding building right there at Mondawmin. It's only a couple of miles from our campus. But for whatever reason, the MVA left its Mondawmin location in 2011, after forty years at the site. The MVA is no longer there. On Monday, we had to go a bit farther out, to the surprisingly ramshackle current location. This morning, t... read more
Food & Water Watch8 hours ago
LA City Council Members Opt For Recess Instead of Climate ActionEnergy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice and Rivers Committee cancels fifth opportunity to discuss LA100 clean energy motion since March 24 read more
From the Trenches World Report8 hours ago
Canada Moves to Ban ‘Hate Speech’ Online, Punishable by a $40,000 FinePJ Media – by Tyler O’Neil Last week, Canada’s Liberal Party headed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proposed new legislation to criminalize “hate speech” online,... The post Canada Moves to Ban ‘Hate Speech’ Online, Punishable by a $40,000 Fine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report8 hours ago
COVID-19 is caused by Graphene Oxide introduced by several ways into the bodyOrwell City Today, La Quinta Columna has made an urgent announcement that they hope will reach as many people as possible, especially those involved in... The post COVID-19 is caused by Graphene Oxide introduced by several ways into the body appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Hillary Clinton Campaign Official and Founder of Org to End Sexual Violence Against Children Is Arrested on Child Rape Charges – Sentenced to 13 Yrs in PrisonGateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft Joel Davis was a Hillary Clinton Campaign officials and founder of the organization “Youth to end Sexual Violence.” Joel... The post Hillary Clinton Campaign Official and Founder of Org to End Sexual Violence Against Children Is Arrested on Child Rape Charges – Sentenced to 13 Yrs in Prison appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Franklin County Judge Including Mandatory Coronavirus Vaccine in Terms of ProbationBreitbart – by Hannah Bleau Common Pleas Judge Richard Frye of Ohio’s Franklin County has been including mandatory coronavirus vaccines in the terms of defendants’... The post Franklin County Judge Including Mandatory Coronavirus Vaccine in Terms of Probation appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Half A Million Illegals Crossed Since Harris Named Border ‘Czar’Summit News – by Steve Watson According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection figures, around 500,000 illegal immigrants have crossed the southern border since Kamala... The post Half A Million Illegals Crossed Since Harris Named Border ‘Czar’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Tucker Carlson: There is an “invasion” of immigrants “changing the population”Media Matters From the June 29, 2021, edition of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight TUCKER CARLSON (HOST): How is this not the biggest story in the... The post Tucker Carlson: There is an “invasion” of immigrants “changing the population” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
San Jose to tax gun owners, will confiscate firearms for noncomplianceMSN Gun owners in San Jose, California, will soon face a yearly tax and be required to carry additional insurance after their city council voted... The post San Jose to tax gun owners, will confiscate firearms for noncompliance appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Japanese official warns US of potential surprise attack on Hawaii — from Russia and ChinaYahoo News Russia and China are coordinating military exercises to threaten not only Taiwan but also Hawaii, according to a senior Japanese defense official who... The post Japanese official warns US of potential surprise attack on Hawaii — from Russia and China appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Video shows Miami condo garage strewn with concrete debris and water pouring minutes before collapseDaily Mail A new video purports to show water gushing from the ceiling of the doomed Miami condo building’s garage while concrete debris litters the... The post Video shows Miami condo garage strewn with concrete debris and water pouring minutes before collapse appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
REPORT: No longer about health. Canada will prevent groups from gathering in order to stop the spread of ‘unauthorized information’.REPORT: No longer about health. Canada will prevent groups from gathering in order to stop the spread of 'unauthorized information'. pic.twitter.com/WM381SGnCC — New Granada (@NewGranada1979)... The post REPORT: No longer about health. Canada will prevent groups from gathering in order to stop the spread of ‘unauthorized information’. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Gas stations run low on fuel ahead of July 4th weekend and prices rise to their highest in seven years as 43m Americans prepare to hit the roadDaily Mail Gas stations across the country are running out of gasoline just as 43 million Americans are preparing to hit the road for the... The post Gas stations run low on fuel ahead of July 4th weekend and prices rise to their highest in seven years as 43m Americans prepare to hit the road appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation7 hours ago
Supreme Court blunts voting rights in Arizona – and potentially nationwide – in controversial ruling
The court upheld two Arizona laws that limit when, where and how people can vote.The ruling further guts the Voting Rights Act at a time when many US states are passing more restrictive voting rules. read more
Children's Health Defense8 hours ago
Injured by a COVID Vaccine? Want Financial Compensation? Too Bad, Says Injury Compensation Law FirmA prominent vaccine injury law firm says it can’t help people injured by COVID vaccines because COVID vaccines are not covered under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, forcing many to raise funds for their injuries online. The post Injured by a COVID Vaccine? Want Financial Compensation? Too Bad, Says Injury Compensation Law Firm appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Reports Suggest IRS Child Tax Credit Tool Is Having Problems*Rachel Bucchino* *economy, * It’s reportedly not that easy to use. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *These issues add to the digital divide that exists among the economic classes across the U.S. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that Americans earning less than $30,000 are more likely to have smartphones than desktop computers. The IRS is expected to send out the first advance child tax credit payment to millions of American families in roughly two weeks as part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. The enhanced child tax credit not only boo... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
What Will Post-Revolutionary Iran Look Like?*Michael Rubin* *Iran, * It would be foolish to believe that the Islamic Republic is permanent. What might Iran become should the Islamic Republic fail? Iran’s 42-year-old Islamic Republic is facing an existential test. Transition looms as Iranians discuss what might occur after the death of 82-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran’s dictator for more than three decades. The importance of hardline Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi’s election to the presidency rests both in Khamenei’s efforts to preserve a revolutionary atmosphere and in the advantage the presidency gives Raisi ... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
The Buzzsaw: MG-42 Was Hitler's Rifle Sword Through Europe*Warfare History Network* *Security, * The machine gun was the epitome of German design ingenuity. *Key Point: *The MG 42, possibly the best machine gun ever created, originated as a replacement for the German Army’s standard machine gun, the MG 34, which first came into service in 1936. *In 1943, the U.S. Army attemped to copy the MG 42. The design, called the T24 machine gun, was hampered by the introduction of provisions for it to fire the U.S. .30-06 cartridge. The gun’s performance was disappointing, and the project was abandoned.* The MG 42, possibly the best machine gun e... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Waiting on Your Tax Return? The IRS Has Backlog of 35 Million to Process*Rachel Bucchino* *Tax Return, * The coronavirus pandemic forced the agency to halt in-person operations to mitigate the spread of the deadly disease, prompting the returns to pile up, according to a new report. The IRS is swamped with a massive backlog of 35 million tax returns that still need to be manually processed, according to a new report released Wednesday from a government watchdog. The report from the National Taxpayer Advocate, an independent entity within the agency, noted that the backlog includes about 16.8 million paper tax returns, nearly 15.8 million returns tha... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Crazy: In 2018, Taiwan Landed F-16 Fighter Jets on a Highway*Michael Peck* *F-16, Asia* No runway? No problem. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Taiwan isn’t the first nation to turn highways into runways. An F-16 landing on a public highway, engine roaring as its wheels touch the concrete, is a memorable addition to any driver’s morning commute. But whether this will save Taiwan’s air force from a Chinese attack is a different matter. In 2018, Taiwanese jets landed on a highway as part of a military drill—the first such drill in five years. “Three fighter jets, as well as an early warning aircraft, practiced refueling and loading missile... read more
Greencrow As The Crow Flies8 hours ago
Sherlock Holmes' Dogs NOT BARKING anymore - PLUS: London UK staged gigantic anti-lockdown protests BUT criminally controlled Media was silent. Other examples of how Humanity is being Played
*Media Dogs Do not Bark Anymore* * Massive **UK Anti-lockdown Demonstrations Unreported* The Dog That Didn't Bark | Epsilon Theory Good morning readers. It is a cool, grey, overcast *Canada Day 2021*. This year there's no cause for celebration or wishing one another the best. This is an era of deep crisis...where the only significant action of our Canadian Prime Minister, Lil' Turd Jr. has taken--was to finally shave that scraggly beard. He has literally done nothing else...except to relentlessly and Satanically* escalate our spiral down the extinction swirly.* There is a "s... read more
SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS8 hours ago
Govt Eerily Calls for Vaccinating Pets “Once the Human Population has Been Dealt With”
Insects next? Russian artist Anatoly Konenko has created functional masks for insects. I post this just for the humour of it. His teeny masks for crabs and other insects are equally amusing. However, the world we live in today is just crazy enough that he could be on to something! But please read on. The reason for the drive to vaccinate our pets is based on fear-driven neuroses of a prepared audience created of course, to satisfy pure greed on behalf of big Pharma. Shares for Big Pharma have sky-rocketed over the past few years of this coronavirus situation ~ as from $19 per... read more
The Last Refuge8 hours ago
Big Tech Now Sending Warnings That Users May Have Been Exposed to Extremist Content, Dissident Voices Must Be ControlledJumpin’ ju-ju bones, George Orwell was either a time-traveler or he just had incredible prescience. We are all subversives and counter-revolutionaries now! Facebook users are reporting today that warnings and alerts are showing up on their feeds notifying them they may have been “exposed to extremist content.” The alerts provide users the option to “Get […] The post Big Tech Now Sending Warnings That Users May Have Been Exposed to Extremist Content, Dissident Voices Must Be Controlled appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
White Wolf8 hours ago
Virginia Dog Saves Fawn From Drowning and Refuses to Leave Its Side
Ralph Dorn surveyed the lake's surface behind his home during the early evening of June 2, looking for his Goldendoodle, Harley. Then he spotted the pup about 200 feet from shore; the 6-year-old canine was swimming with another animal that, after a few moments, Dorn realized was a tiny baby deer. "Not sure how the fawn got out there but Harley obviously didn't ask why, he just jumped into action," Dorn, 62, of Culpeper, Virginia, wrote in a viral Facebook post about the incident that's been shared over 250,000 times. Harley paddled side-by-side with the fawn all the way to shore.... read more
Small Dead Animals8 hours ago
LEAKER’S FIRST NAME IS “JILL”. STILL HUNTING DOWN A LAST NAME… developingWhy Is the Buttoned-Up Biden White House Leaking Dirt on Kamala? read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
Rescue Operations Halted in Surfside Florida As Remaining Structure Shifts and Becomes Too Unstable, Biden Visits Rescue WorkersThere are numerous laser guided measuring devices located in and around the remaining structure of the collapsed condominiums in Surfside, Florida. Overnight those devices detected significant movement in the remaining building as well as large cracks developing in the underground garage area. As a result rescue and recovery workers were pulled from the building as […] The post Rescue Operations Halted in Surfside Florida As Remaining Structure Shifts and Becomes Too Unstable, Biden Visits Rescue Workers appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Small Dead Animals9 hours ago
Margin Of FraudWell, look who showed up for work. The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday made it easier for states to enact voting restrictions, endorsing Republican-backed measures in Arizona that a lower court had decided disproportionately burdened Black, Latino and Native American voters and handing a defeat to Democrats who had challenged the policies. The 6-3 ruling,… Continue reading → read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Cruel and unusual punishment: California now letting biological men into women’s prisonsLaw Enforcement Today – by Gregory Hoyt CALIFORNIA – It’s been nearly six months since the passing of SB 132, an ill-thought bill passed under... The post Cruel and unusual punishment: California now letting biological men into women’s prisons appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
NBC news crew held up at gunpoint during interview…Patriot Rising Midway through NBC Bay Area’s interview with Oakland’s head of violence prevention Guillermo Cespedes, two robbers interrupted, holding up the crew and Cespedes... The post NBC news crew held up at gunpoint during interview… appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Holocaust education law takes effect July 1KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas Jun 30, 2021 NEWS: A commission is set to examine and potentially overhaul holocaust and genocide education in public schools... The post Holocaust education law takes effect July 1 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
Your 2022 Congressional Campaign Stump SpeechVideo Rebel’s Blog Before starting your sample stump speech, I would like to emphasize that the man from Wall Street who pretends to be a... The post Your 2022 Congressional Campaign Stump Speech appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Duran9 hours ago
Putin’s Annual Q&A: Hard line on NATO, Black Sea & Zelensky
Putin’s Annual Q&A: Hard line on NATO, Black Sea & Zelensky The Duran: Episode 1023 Western Provocations, Ties With US, & Vaccination: Highlights From Putin’s Annual Q&A Session Western Provocations, Ties With US, & Vaccination: Highlights From Putin’s Annual Q&A Session The president responded to dozens of questions from Russians in his annual Q&A session. […] read more
Collecting My Thoughts10 hours ago
White Fragility is causing massive divisivenessThere are even white men (gasp) who have something to say about the motives behind the planned, organized divisiveness. James Lindsay and Helen Pluckrose, "Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything About Race, Gender and Identity – And Why This Harms Everybody" (2020). He exposed the bogus scholarship behind the woke movement. It should have laughed some of these authors and experts off the planet, but instead they just publish more because they make so much money. They are tearing apart the workplace, our schools, our universities, our churches, our clubs, and now ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 25 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, AM/PM 7/1/21Gregory Mannarino, AM 7/1/21: *"ALERT! We Are In A Full Blown Inflationary Crisis; * *Crude Oil Now OVER $75 A Barrel"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ Gregory Mannarino, PM 7/1/21: *"Wall St. Now Betting The Fed.* * Will INCREASE Asset Purchases! Not Taper"* -https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
NCAA Clears Way for Athlete Compensation As State Laws LoomThe NCAA Board of Directors approved one of the biggest changes in the history of college athletics. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
New Index finally brings more transparency to Brazil’s real estate marketRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (EXAME/Loft) The Speculometer Index by newspaper EXAME and Brazilian unicorn Loft shows the difference between the price of the property sale announcement and that of the contract signing at the notary's office; more transparency should lead to agility in negotiations between parties. The real estate market in Brazil withstood the […] The post New Index finally brings more transparency to Brazil’s real estate market appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
UK to face judical review of Morocco trade deal, after high court allows challenge over Western Sahara01-Jul-2021 A group campaigning for the rights of Western Sahara's Saharawi people has been granted permission by the High Court in London to bring a judicial review against the UK government's trade deal with Morocco. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Did an Iowa Man Call in a False Bomb Threat to McDonald’s Over Dipping Sauces?Robert Golwitzer Jr. was arrested in June 2021, after what news reports claimed was a dispute over a Chicken McNuggets order. read more
Electroverse9 hours ago
Save Your Own Carrot SeedsThe first and most important part of seed saving carrots is to ensure that you have an heirloom variety (we grow "Nantes 2" and "Chantenay"). The post Save Your Own Carrot Seeds appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
WATCH: Cruella Spots Service Dog in Disneyland, Yells ‘Stop the Car!’The lighthearted moment was posted by TikTok user @disney.mom.101. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
São Paulo city to have New Year’s Eve and Carnival in 2022 -MayorRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The mayor of São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes (MDB), said Thursday (1) that the city should have New Year's Eve party and Carnival 2022. According to him, the issue will be discussed at a meeting between city departments. The authorization is already treated as feasible. "First, we will organize and prepare […] The post São Paulo city to have New Year’s Eve and Carnival in 2022 -Mayor appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Whither #MeToo? Chilling Effect of Cosby Reversal FearedAs the nation digested the stunning sight of Cosby released from prison, some worried it would have a chilling effect on survivors. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Yes, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Is LegitSnopes readers have reported receiving postcards in the mail alerting them to the settlement. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Meghan McCain Says She’s Quitting ‘The View’ in Late JulyMcCain, daughter of the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, announced on the air that she would leave after the show's season ends. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
‘You Didn’t Know There Were 2 Guitars on That Track’?If you don't know there are supposed to be limitations on what you can do, perhaps you won't be bound by them. read more
Food & Water Watch10 hours ago
Schumer and Pelosi Must Reject Privatization in Infrastructure ProposalsWhite House-approved deal would hand public infrastructure over to Wall Street profiteers read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT10 hours ago
Brand new Tesla Model S Plaid ‘drives up hill while ablaze’ just weeks after model with new battery went on marketBy Paul Homewood h/t Patsy Lacey Whoops!! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9745621/Brand-new-Tesla-Model-S-Plaid-rolls-road-explodes-just-weeks-model-went-market.html read more
Disability News Service10 hours ago
DWP’s ‘excruciating PIP assessment torture’ helped cause my son’s suicide, says disabled mumA young disabled man took his own life, just weeks after the Department for Work and Pensions slashed his benefits, despite being warned he was severely depressed, malnourished, could not face leaving his flat, and had made several suicide attempts. The Department […] read more
Disability News Service10 hours ago
Disabled women decide ‘enough is enough’ and launch protest over pandemic deathsDisabled women have begun a three-week protest to highlight “appalling” research findings that showed they were almost twice as likely to die from COVID-19 during the pandemic as non-disabled women. They said the research showed that disabled women have been treated as […] read more
Bayou Renaissance Man10 hours ago
Fielding some questions about AR-15 pistolsWith the publication for comment of the ATF's proposed new restrictions on AR-15 pistols, a number of readers have contacted me, asking what they can do to prepare for the new regulations. There are several practical steps one can take, and of course they all depend on whether or not the regulations are implemented as currently drafted. They also depend on whether or not legal challenges to those regulations are successful, something we probably won't know for years as they wend their way through the court system. Nevertheless, in order to prepare ourselves for what's likely... read more
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