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Climate News - April 2021
Geoff, The Australian Climate Sceptics Blog - 27 minutes ago
*Alan Moran* 1 April 2021 A review and commentary on topical matters concerning the science, economics, and governance associated with climate change developments. Climate politics Bigger than Ben Hur – the Biden guest list of heads of state to the US climate summit meeting set for April 21, Earth Day, has now reached 40. The US will announce an "ambitious" new 2030 emissions target for the country by the time the summit gets underway. Sniffing the air, the American Petroleum Institute has now offered support for a carbon tax “to tackle climate change” though 350.org respon...
WHO Says European COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Has Been 'Unacceptably Slow'
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 44 minutes ago
*DW:* *WHO slams Europe's 'unacceptably slow' vaccine rollout * The World Health Organization has warned that Europe's COVID surge is "more worrying than it has been in months. It also said the European Union's vaccine rollout had been "unacceptably slow." WHO experts on Thursday criticized the sluggish pace of Europe's vaccine rollout and said a surge in coronavirus infections was "worrying." The organization also warned that the virus' rapid spread at present could increase the risk of new, concerning variants developing in the region. *Read more* .... * More News On WHO S...
Indigenous Groups Rally against Oil ‘Snakes’ Threatening US Environment
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
A black cloth snake slipped through the United States’ capital on Thursday as a symbol of the oil pipelines that threaten the ancestral lands of the country’s indigenous communities, immersed perhaps in the greatest environmental struggle in their history.
Chile at 1 Million COVID Cases, Pandemic Out of Control, Borders Closed
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Chile reached on Thursday the grim milestone of 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, with the pandemic raging more virulently than ever, hospitals on the verge of collapse, 83 percent of the population confined and new variants of the disease spreading, a situation that has forced the authorities to close the borders for the month of April.
OPEC+ to Pump 2 Million Additional Barrels of Crude Daily
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
The OPEC+ alliance, headed by Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed on Thursday to gradually increase its petroleum production with the group of oil-producing nations adding some 2.141 million barrels per day to their output in three stages over three months, starting May 1.
Defending Champion Barty Reaches Miami Open Final
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
World No. 1 and 2019 Miami Open champion Ashleigh Barty extended her title defense on Thursday by defeating Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-3 in the first women’s semifinal.
Belgian Cops Use Water Cannon against 1,000s Gathered for Fake Festival
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Hundreds of Belgian police mobilized on Thursday to break up a crowd of several thousand people who flocked to a Brussels park for a festival even after the promoters acknowledged the event was an April Fools’ Day hoax.
Mexican Kids Stage Way of the Cross, Calling for End to Pandemic, Femicide
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Between prayers for the COVID-19 pandemic and femicides in Mexico to end, 10-year-old Rodrigo Vidal is playing Jesus Christ in a Way of the Cross performance staged exclusively by children in the southeastern Mexican town of Cardenas.
Overfishing Threatens Marine Reserve in Argentina
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Uncontrolled fishing by commercial fleets just outside Argentine territorial waters is harming the ecosystem even as some operators violate human rights through the use of virtual slave labor, Greenpeace says.
Qatari Royal Seeks to Become First Woman from Her Country to Climb Everest
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Sheikh Asma Al-Thani, an adventurous member of the Qatari royal family, landed in Kathmandu on Thursday to try and become the first woman from her country to conquer Mount Everest, as part of her quest to break gender stereotypes.
Bolivian Lake Becomes an Arid, Trash-Covered Wasteland
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Gazing at Lake Uru Uru in the southwestern Bolivian province of Oruro, the thought occurs that no amount of effort would be sufficient to reverse the environmental degradation which has left 90 percent of the lake bed a dried-up waste piled high with plastic and other detritus.
Myanmar Descending into Chaos Two Months after Coup
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
It has been two months since Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup and so far it has failed to stabilize a country teetering on the edge of what a United Nations representative warns could be a “bloodbath.”
Real Madrid’s Ramos Injured on Spain Duty, Will Miss Liverpool, Barça Ties
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday that captain Sergio Ramos had sustained an injury while on international duty.
Pakistan Reverses Decision to Resume Trade with India
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
The Pakistani cabinet decided on Thursday to not resume trade with India, a day after announcing plans to kick off imports from its neighbor, with the trade links having been broken since August 2019 when New Delhi revoked the semi-autonomous status of the disputed Kashmir region.
HRW Denounces Taliban Attacks on Reporters in Afghanistan
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
The nonprofit Human Rights Watch (HRW) denounced on Thursday an increase in Taliban attacks on media professionals, since the start of intra-Afghan peace talks in Qatar some seven months ago.
World News Briefs -- April 1, 2021 (Night Edition)
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 55 minutes ago
*Daily Mail*: *US declares its 'unwavering' support for Ukraine with Russia flooding Crimea with trains full of tanks amid escalating tensions * * Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the US' 'unwavering support' for Ukraine as Russia moved trains carrying military vehicles toward the border * A number of American officials have reached out to their Ukrainian counterparts this week over concerning moves by Russia's military * Blinken spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday in the face of 'Russia's ongoing aggression in the Donbas and Crimea' ...
U.S. Gets Ready To Go Full Venezuela On Economic Policy
Francis Menton, Manhattan Contrarian - 1 hour ago
* It was in 1998 — a mere 23 years ago — that Hugo Chavez first got elected President of Venezuela. * From the start, his program was explicitly one of vastly increased government spending, which was supposed to make the economy grow, reduce income inequality, eliminate poverty and bring about social justice. Chavez called his social programs his “Bolivarian missions.” Among some 30 or so such “missions,” big ones included blowout spending on education, subsidized food, subsidized housing and healthcare. * In the early years, things seemed to be going swimmingly, at least if you bel...
Musical Interlude: The Eagles, "The Last Resort"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 2 hours ago
*Full screen recommended.* *The Eagles, "The Last Resort"*
"A Look to the Heavens"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 2 hours ago
"Colorful NGC 1579 resembles the better known Trifid Nebula, but lies much farther north in planet Earth's sky, in the heroic constellation Perseus. About 2,100 light-years away and 3 light-years across, NGC 1579 is, like the Trifid, a study in contrasting blue and red colors, with dark dust lanes prominent in the nebula's central regions. In both, dust reflects starlight to produce beautiful blue reflection nebulae. But unlike the Trifid, in NGC 1579 the reddish glow is not emission from clouds of glowing hydrogen gas excited by ultraviolet light from a nearby hot star. Instead, ...
"Remember...""
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 2 hours ago
“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” - Emily Kimbrough
Netherlands Marks 20 Years of Same-Sex Marriage
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Two decades have passed since the Netherlands became the first country in the world to recognize same-sex marriage but LGBT groups today warn the country is no longer at the vanguard of equal rights and acceptance.
Myanmar ‘Civil Government’ Calls for Foreign Military Intervention
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
The special representative of Myanmar’s deposed civilian government called on Thursday for a foreign military intervention in Myanmar to stop the violence of the military junta, which has killed more than 530 civilians, including children, since the Feb. 1 coup.
Real Madrid Fires Starting Gun on Leadership, Board Elections
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Real Madrid’s president Florentino Perez has asked the club to prepare for elections for the presidency and the board of directors, according to a statement on Thursday.
Beijing Tests Venues to Host 2022 Winter Games
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Five of the venues that will host the 2022 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will be on trial from Thursday until April 10 with a series of local competitions.
Pakistan Court Lifts TikTok Ban after 3 Weeks
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Pakistan unblocked on Thursday popular Chinese social networking site TikTok after an order by a court which had banned it in March for allegedly not filtering obscene content, following a similar 10-day ban in October.
Aizuwakamatsu: Fukushima’s Unnoticed Japanese Crafts Jewel
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Tucked between the Fukushima mountains, Aizuwakamatsu is a bucolic and unnoticed city in northeastern Japan with an artisanal tradition of lacquers and ceramics dating back more than 400 years that languishes because of depopulation.
Modest Mass as Maundy Thursday Ceremonies Get Underway in Jerusalem
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Maundy Thursday liturgies got underway in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem with a local congregation permitted to return for Easter ceremonies, which were kept behind closed doors last year due to coronavirus restrictions.
Taiwan, Palau Establish Asia-Pacific’s First ‘Travel Bubble’
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Taiwan and Palau inaugurated the first “travel bubble” established in Asia Pacific, which will allow travel from one place to another without the need to quarantine, according to local press.
WHO’s Europe Director Says Vaccine Rollout ‘Unacceptably Slow’
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
The World Health Organization said on Thursday fresh restrictions being introduced in Europe were necessary to curb swelling COVID-19 figures but criticized the slow vaccine rollout on the continent.
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Guilty of Staging Illegal Rally
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Hong Kong press magnate Jimmy Lai and six other former opposition deputies were found guilty on Thursday of organizing and participating in an unauthorized anti-government demonstration.
Peace Eludes Kashmir despite India-Pakistan Border Truce
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
At least 18 people lost their lives in various violent incidents across Kashmir since Feb. 25, when India and Pakistan renewed their pledge to a cease-fire along the troubled border between the two countries in the disputed Himalayan region.
India Begins 3rd Phase of Vaccination Drive for Those above 45 Years
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
India began its third phase of vaccination on Thursday to immunize people over the age of 45, as it seeks to accelerate its campaign amid a second wave of COVID-19 cases in the country.
Myanmar Junta Declares Ceasefire with Ethnic Armed Groups
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Myanmar’s military junta has declared a month-long unilateral ceasefire with ethnic armed groups as at least 20 soldiers were killed in a clash with the Kachin Independence Army and a UN envoy warned of the possibility of “civil war at an unprecedented scale.”
Australian City of Brisbane Ends Lockdown before Easter
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Some 2.4 million inhabitants in Brisbane, Australia’s third-most populous Australian city, ended a three-day confinement on Thursday after only one new case with the British variant of COVID-19 was reported.
At Least Four Dead in Los Angeles Shooting
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
At least four people, including a minor, died on Wednesday in an office building shooting in the United States.
New Zealand Raises Minimum Wage, Taxes on the Richest
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
New Zealand raised on Thursday its minimum wage and increased taxes on the richest, two measures to fight inequality and boost the economy in the wake of the country’s COVID-19 epidemic.
UN Envoy Warns Security Council of ‘Imminent Bloodbath,’ Civil War in Myanmar
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
The United Nations’ special envoy on Myanmar warned the body’s Security Council on Wednesday that a “bloodbath is imminent” in the Southeast Asian nation if the 15 members fail to take action against its military junta.
Business Confidence in Japan Recovers to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Confidence in the Japanese economy registered an upturn in March and recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) reported on Thursday.
Witnesses Describe Guilt, Helplessness on Day 3 of Derek Chauvin Trial
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
Witnesses to the arrest and death in custody of George Floyd spoke of guilt and helplessness on Wednesday, the third day of the trial of former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin.
Biden Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan to Reshape Economy
Latin American Herald Tribune - 49 minutes ago
United States President Joe Biden proposed on Wednesday a trillion-dollar plan to renew the country’s infrastructure, create “millions of jobs” and cut carbon emissions, with the aim of modernizing the American economy.
France Almost Sold Two Helicopter Carriers To Russia in 2014
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Helicopter Carriers, Europe* That such a deal was possible illustrated the fundamentally different tenor of Europe-Russia relations prior to Moscow’s seizure of Crimea. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Russia paid €893 million in advance to help seal the deal. It’s not uncommon for national leaders to succumb to the temptation of lucrative weapon sales abroad, even when there are obvious risks those weapons could undermine their national security and diplomatic interests, or those of close allies. After all, the United Kingdom, France and the United States ha...
Terrific 12: The Navy Has Plans for Its Columbia-Class Submarines
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Kris Osborn* *Columbia-class Submarine, Americas* This would be two fewer submarines than currently make up the Ohio-class submarine fleet. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *These factors point to the key issue of consistent, fluid mission maintenance and deployment longevity; given that the Columbias are expected to serve throughout most of the remainder of this century, careful planning and thorough consideration must be given to maintaining them for decades into the future. The Navy is confident that its anticipated fleet of twelve new nuclear-armed Columbia-class ballisti...
How China Is Driving Japan to Buy More F-35 Stealth Fighters
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Kris Osborn* *Japan F-35, Americas* The possibility of a huge Japanese F-35 jet buy introduces a wide sphere of tactical and strategic dynamics for the power-balance in the region. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The F-35 jet’s drone-like surveillance capability, which includes the technical capacity to detect enemy assets at long distances before it is seen itself, would certainly offer Japanese forces vastly improved defensive opportunities. A Japanese military armed with F-35 aircraft and less restricted might also function as an even more credible deterrent or counterbal...
Russia's Best? The SVCh Sniper Rifle Comes with Putin's Seal of Approval
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Charlie Gao* *Sniper Rifle, * All show and no substance? Or a necessary upgrade for the Russian military and paramilitary forces? *Here's What I Need to Remember: *Design-wise, the SVCh is thoroughly modern compared to the SVD. In many ways it looks like a generic Western precision semi-automatic rifle. The old wood furniture is gone in favor of a modern adjustable stock and free float handguard. This grants the SVCh the ability to mount a bipod in most common positions, something the SVD couldn’t do. In November 2019, Kalashnikov Concern announced that they would begin serial...
Bolsonaro affirms that he will be the last Brazilian to be vaccinated against Covid-19
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 1 hour ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro affirmed this Thursday, April 1, that if he decides to get the covid-19 vaccine, he will be the "last Brazilian" to do so, because it is his duty to "set an example" and put himself last in line. "I already had coronavirus. After the last Brazilian […] The post Bolsonaro affirms that he will be the last Brazilian to be vaccinated against Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Israel rearrests Palestinian Magd Barbar celebrating release after 20 years in prison (with VIDEO)
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 2 hours ago
Two hundred words that span 20 years of Magd Barbar's life – and it gets more disturbing with every sentence.
Kodak Agfa Presents : Bahariya Oasis Heritage Private Museum
egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia), Egyptian Chronicles - 2 hours ago
In February 2019, Kodak Agfa went on a short trip to the amazing and wonderful Bahariya Oasis of Egypt. Despite it follows the Giza governorate officially yet it is considered in the heart of the Western desert or rather we can consider it the gate of the Western Desert and its oases Interestingly the Bahariya Oasis is known in Egypt as Bahariya Oases and not only One oasis. There are sites many sites and places I have been on this short trip including the city of Bawiti where I have been staying but I will kick it off with this small private museum I have been to hours before ...
Ivan Koop Kuper : LITERATURE | Larry McMurtry: The Houston years and beyond
Thorne Dreyer, The Rag Blog - 2 hours ago
‘I had two novel manuscripts in my drawer, which meant that I had options my fellow graduate students just didn’t have.’ By Ivan Koop Kuper | The Rag Blog | April 1, 2021 HOUSTON — Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Academy … Continue reading →
Evidence of ethnic massacre of Tigrayans in Ethiopia reported
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 2 hours ago
Evidence of ethnic massacre of Tigrayans in Ethiopia reported Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia recently confirmed that massacres had taken place in Tigray. He also said that this applies to both sides in the conflict. Hence, the BBC finding of a massacre of people speaking […] The post Evidence of ethnic massacre of Tigrayans in Ethiopia reported first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times.
PREDICTION: GAETZ WILL PLAY THE JESUS CARD IN 5, 4, 3 ...
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 2 hours ago
Well, this is awkward: Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida Republican being investigated by the Justice Department over sex trafficking allegations, ... gained a reputation in Congress over his relationships with women and bragging about his sexual escapades to his colleagues, multiple sources told CNN. Gaetz allegedly showed off to other lawmakers photos and videos of nude women he said he had slept with, the sources told CNN, including while on the House floor. The sources, including two people directly shown the material, said Gaetz displayed the images of women on his phone and talked...
What if We Actually Taxed the Rich?Income and wealth are now...
Robert Reich - 2 hours ago
*What if We Actually Taxed the Rich?* Income and wealth are now more concentrated at the top than at any time over the last 80 years, and our unjust tax system is a big reason why. The tax code is rigged for the rich, enabling a handful of wealthy individuals to exert undue influence over our economy and democracy. Conservatives fret about budget deficits. Well, then, to pay for what the nation needs – ending poverty, universal health care, infrastructure, reversing climate change, investing in communities, and so much more – the super-wealthy have to pay their fair share. Her...
End of the World books, songs and movies and even some happy ones!
David Brin, CONTRARY BRIN - 3 hours ago
A roundup of fun and interesting news... plus music and flicks about that hoary-old topic that keeps fascinating... doomsday! First something light. Coffee in Space: Politics with David Brin: Here's another podcast series to listen to... I've been giving a lot of these interviews. But if you haven't yet had enough of me ;-)! Now how about analyzing war scenes from movies and TV shows, starting in a cool video with Admiral James Stavridis (ret.) and Elliot Ackerman (authors of 2034: A Novel of the Next World War) on Wired magazine. They have fun talking about what’s real and what ...
Time for Qld objectors to file in the Federal Court against Ministerial and doctor’s Covid decrees while we have a few businesses left
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 3 hours ago
Support Victorian solicitor Serene Taffaha in her battle against the corrupt legal system Brussels courts rule against all coronavirus measures From the Brussels Times The Belgian State has been ordered to lift “all coronavirus measures” within 30 days, as the legal basis for them is insufficient, a Brussels court ruled on Wednesday. The League for […]
City Refuses To Prosecute Victimless Crimes Like Drugs, Sex Work – Crime Rate Plummets
WTStaff, Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*Matt Agorist* - In the land of the free, 86% of the federal prison population are behind bars for victimless crimes.
Hello fellow detainees, worried about dangerous masks?
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 3 hours ago
Letter to the Editor It is possible to legally skirt the current regulations regarding the mask mandate in Queensland, if you can match one of the following conditions. The health clause could apply to everyone! This is the law as it stands. Interstate readers may check their State Government regulations.www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/protect-yourself-others/face-masks. Transcribed directly from the above […]
Record-Setting 150,000 Aliens Arrested at Southern Border in March
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 3 hours ago
Big League Politics – by Richard Moorhead Law enforcement arrested more than 150,000 illegal aliens crossing the southern border in the month of March, crushing... The post Record-Setting 150,000 Aliens Arrested at Southern Border in March appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
FDA Whistleblower Claims the FDA is Not Properly Inspecting Plants where Vaccines are Manufactured, Mainly Merck Who Will Begin Producing COVID Experimental Vaccines
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 4 hours ago
After it was recently announced that Merck & Co. would take over producing some of the experimental COVID "vaccines" for Johnson and Johnson, an FDA whistleblower has now stepped forward to reveal that the FDA is not properly examining production facilities where these experimental COVID shots are being produced. This is just another routine incident that highlights the incestuous relationship between Big Pharma and government health regulatory agencies like the FDA and the CDC, which primarily work for the pharmaceutical industry to maximize their profits, and are not very concern...
FDA Whistleblower Claims the FDA is Not Properly Inspecting Plants where Vaccines are Manufactured, Mainly Merck Who Will Begin Producing COVID Experimental Vaccines
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 4 hours ago
After it was recently announced that Merck & Co. would take over producing some of the experimental COVID "vaccines" for Johnson and Johnson, an FDA whistleblower has now stepped forward to reveal that the FDA is not properly examining production facilities where these experimental COVID shots are being produced. This is just another routine incident that highlights the incestuous relationship between Big Pharma and government health regulatory agencies like the FDA and the CDC, which primarily work for the pharmaceutical industry to maximize their profits, and are not very concern...
China and Iran pushed closer together
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 5 hours ago
A television report on the ‘historic, strategic’, 25-year agreement reached between Iran and China. Iran and China are entering a new phase of bilateral relations. After years of talks and discussions, both sides are tying up loose ends within the framework of a strategic cooperation document covering all fields. The two sides describe this document as the roadmap for the future of their bilateral relations, with its clauses encompassing trade, economic, military, and cultural cooperation.
US is in serious need for a Peace Train (a reprise)
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 6 hours ago
This post was written five years ago, yet it still resonates today as conditions have deteriorated here in the US and some places abroad. Fear mongering and finger pointing by wanna-be leaders have taken us further down a dark path. … Continue reading →
Bulls Play an April Fools' Joke on Bears?
Leo Kolivakis, Pension Pulse - 2 hours ago
Yun Li and Jesse Pound of CNBC report the S&P 500 climbs more than 1% to close above 4,000 for the first time: The S&P 500 crossed the 4,000 threshold for the first time on Thursday as Wall Street built on a solid March following the rollout of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan. The broad equity benchmark rose 1.2% to a fresh record high of 4,019.87. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 171.66 points, or 0.5%, to 33,153.21. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.8% to 13,480.11. Alphabet and Netflix jumped more than 3%, while Amazon and Microsoft gained over 2%. M...
Gregory Mannarino, "U.S. To Give The IMF $650 BILLION. Stocks Hit New Record High, Crude Surges"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
"Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you*! *Your guide:* Gregory Mannarino, *"U.S. To Give The IMF $650 BILLION. * *Stocks Hit New Record High, Crude Surges"* - https://traderschoice.net/
Gerald Celente, "S&P Hits New High; Crash Coming"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
Gerald Celente, *"S&P Hits New High; Crash Coming"* "The Trends Journal is a weekly magazine analyzing global current events forming future trends. Our mission is to present Facts and Truth over hype and propaganda to help subscribers prepare for What’s Next in the increasingly turbulent times ahead." - https://trendsresearch.com/
Did Pelosi Prevent Rep. Tenney’s Son From Attending Swearing-in for ‘No Reason’?
Alex Kasprak, Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
The congresswoman claimed that House Speaker Pelosi and her staff gave "no reason" for refusing to let her son watch the ceremony. Pelosi's office said the reason was COVID protocols.
"The Great Economic Equalizer"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
*"The Great Economic Equalizer"* by Nomi Prins "In an interview with CNBC in February 2021, after being confirmed as the first female Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen stressed the crucial need for both a Covid-19 stimulus relief bill and a sustainable infrastructure bill. When commenting on the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” agenda, she underscored the “long-term structural problems in the U.S. economy that have resulted in inequality [and] slow productivity growth.” She also highlighted how a major new focus on clean-energy investments could make the economy more compe...
The Daily Brief 2021-04-01
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 3 hours ago
[image: The Daily Brief 2021-04-01] This is a summary of *8* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Saudi, US, Israel, Lebanon, Greece, Libya, Houthi, Yemen, Geagea, Syria, Iraq, ISIS, Iran*. Categories covered in this brief: Middleeast, World-News, Israel, Lebanon, Africa, North-Africa, Gulf, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Iran Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - US withdraws some forces from the Middle East, studying options to protect Saudi allies: WSJ - Israeli forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons along Lebanes...
BWorld 481, Carbon tax is not good
Bienvenido Oplas Jr, Government and Taxes - 3 hours ago
* My article in BusinessWorld, March 30, 2021. Early this year, some sectors resumed their carbon tax-pushing agenda, proposing higher energy prices for many financially struggling companies and households while favoring intermittent renewable energy (RE) like solar-wind. These five reports in BusinessWorld capture this development: 1. “Carbon taxes could sap PHL competitiveness, Energy department says” (March 10). 2. “DoE to endorse 75 RE plants for feed-in tariff program” (March 13). 3. “Environment dep’t agrees PHL not ready for carbon tax” (March 15). 4. “Regulator says power...
Learning Curved: Flying the F-35 Is Becoming Easier Than Ever
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Many F-35 pilots say that flying the fifth-generation fighter is an entirely new and different experience in many respects. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *One such example is something called Delta Flight Path, a special software program tailored to help with the take-off and landing process; advanced computer algorithms account for, integrate and balance a host of otherwise separated variables such as wind-speed, trajectory, angle of descent and other atmospheric conditions such as sea state or ship movement for maritime landing, in order ...
It’s No F-35, But the F-15EX Fighter Can Help the Air Force Grow
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *F-15EX, Americas* If the Air Force wants to grow its force, this is a cost-effective way to do it. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The now-being-built F-15EX is reported to incorporate a large number of impactful innovations, yet that does not mean it is in any way comparable to a 5th-generation fighter. Its advantage is multi-faceted in that it is lower cost and more readily able to be produced than an entirely new system, and it brings previously unavailable warfighting systems to 4th-gen fighters. Firing Hypersonic weapons, flying at supersonic speeds of Ma...
How Good is Chinese Military Night Vision Gear? You Won't See Them Coming
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Chinese Army, * Because wars don't stop at when the sun goes down. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The BBG-011A is an interesting example of a Chinese military night vision unit on the civilian market. The unit is clearly a clone of the Thales LUCIE night vision goggles, a popular European NVG that has seen use with the German Bundeswehr and French Army. The LUCIE is notable for being relatively “flat”, having the form factor of a rectangular box with a lens in the upper right corner. Recently, various Chinese military night vision units have been showing up ...
Iran Could Cause Real Damage To American Stealth Fighters
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Stealth Fighters, Middle East* Iranian anti-air defenses are nothing to joke about. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Just because a threat can be defeated does not mean it is necessarily wise to do so. Iran’s military planners face an unenviable military challenge: preparing defenses against air attacks from the most formidable air forces on the planet. The once-formidable Iranian Air Force, starved of spare parts for its 1970s-era American-built fighters, is unlikely to effectively challenge U.S. air superiority. Instead, Iran has doubled down on a diverse ar...
The Air Force Wants Its Entire Force to Carry Hypersonic Missiles
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Hypersonic Missiles, Americas* The Pentagon is trying to play catch up with the Russian and Chinese militaries. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Although hypersonic weapons are already being prototyped and test-fired, manufacturing hypersonics brings substantial technical challenges, many weapons developers explain. They require very precise engineering to manage propulsion, temperature, and target guidance, among other things. The Air Force is now ready to arm its force with fast-emerging hypersonic weapons, keeping pace with the service’s plan to fast-track t...
DELTA AIRLINES Gets Involved in Politics, Georgia House Plans to Makes Them Pay.
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 3 hours ago
Activist and Imaginary Governor of Georgia - Tank Abrams Georgia House Republicans have voted to strip Delta Air Lines of a jet fuel tax break worth tens of millions of dollars Wednesday after the company condemned the state’s new laws that protects voters from fraud and illegal voters. According to *FORBES*, Delta has joined a growing list of corporate executives and Hollywood soft skulls who have criticized the new legal vote safeguards amid a debate over boycotting Georgia's biggest companies. The move was in response to CEO Ed Bastian condemning Georgia’s voting bill, who des...
"Knowing..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
“Knowing can be a curse on a person’s life. I’d traded in a pack of lies for a pack of truth, and I didn’t know which one was heavier. Which one took the most strength to carry around? It was a ridiculous question, though, because once you know the truth, you can’t ever go back and pick up your suitcase of lies. Heavier or not, the truth is yours now.” - Sue Monk Kidd
Was This Sign Commenting on Trump’s Wives Real?
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
A sign outside a Vermont hardware store sparked more than one wave of internet outrage.
Developers planning 70-acre ‘cannabis campus’ in upstate New York
John Schroyer, Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
Following the legalization on Tuesday of recreational marijuana in New York, developers in South Buffalo announced they’re moving ahead full-steam with a new business park that they envision could become home to multiple marijuana companies. The proposed multi-million-dollar project – which backers are calling a “cannabis campus” – will cover upwards of 70 acres and […] Developers planning 70-acre ‘cannabis campus’ in upstate New York is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Dr. Natoya Haskins Selected President of Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 6 hours ago
Dr. Natoya Haskins, associate professor of counselor education and first director of diversity and inclusion at the William and Mary School of Education, has been selected president of the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). Haskins will be president-elect, effective July 1, 2021, and president in 2022-2023. “As a first-generation college student, who worked […]
Mentees of Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Reflect on the Role of Mentorship in Diversity Work
Sara Weissman, Diverse - 6 hours ago
Mentorship was the focus of Thursday’s panel discussion hosted by the Minority Achievement, Creativity and High Ability (MACH-III) Center at Prairie View A&M University, in partnership with the Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation.
US withdraws some forces from the Middle East, studying options to protect Saudi allies: WSJ
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 8 hours ago
[image: US withdraws some forces from the Middle East, studying options to protect Saudi allies: WSJ] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden had ordered the Pentagon to begin withdrawing some of the forces that Washington had deployed in the Gulf region, especially in Saudi Arabia. The newspaper stated in an exclusive report that the United States has withdrawn at least three batteries from the Patriot air defense missile systems, noting that one of them was deployed in recent years at the Prince Sultan Airbase in ...
Israeli forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons along Lebanese border
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 8 hours ago
[image: Israeli forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons along Lebanese border] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – The Israeli army announced yesterday that it thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons and drugs on the border with Lebanon, and arrested the suspects, and seized two pistols and two kilograms of drugs in their possession. “The IDF forces, with the support of the Israel Police, thwarted the attempt to smuggle weapons and drugs on the border with Lebanon yesterday, as border monitors detected suspects transporting bags to Israel,” the IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a twe...
Brazil reports 91,097 new coronavirus cases, 3,769 deaths in 24 hours (April 1)
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 4 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil recorded 91,097 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, along with 3,769 deaths from COVID-19, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. Brazil has registered nearly 13 million cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 325,284, according to ministry […] The post Brazil reports 91,097 new coronavirus cases, 3,769 deaths in 24 hours (April 1) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ecuador’s economy to contract by 7.8% in 2020 due to pandemic
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 4 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador's economy contracted 7.8% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic's effects, which hit hard household and government consumption, investment, and exports, the Andean country's economic authorities said Thursday. The fall in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020 was less than the 9.5% projected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […] The post Ecuador’s economy to contract by 7.8% in 2020 due to pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ecuador’s Emergency Committee recommends “state of exception” by zones
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 4 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Emergency Operations Committee (COE-N) recommended on Thursday, April 1, to the president of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, to declare a "state of exception" in a focused way to face the growing wave of coronavirus infections in the country. "We recommend to the president to declare a state of exception […] The post Ecuador’s Emergency Committee recommends “state of exception” by zones appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pro-Israel students pressure Butler U to cancel an event featuring Angela Davis
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 4 hours ago
Students at Butler University say an event featuring Angela Davis was abruptly canceled by the school following pressure from Zionist students. This is not the first time Ms. Davis has been snubbed because of her advocacy for Palestinian rights.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 1, 2021
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 5 hours ago
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger at Twentynine Palms. *Breaking Defense: **Historic Marine Plan to Reinvent The Corps EXCLUSIVE* *The document outlines an evolving effort to stand up a series of small, agile units tasked with air defense, anti-ship and submarine warfare, and seizing, holding and resupplying ad hoc bases to support an island-hopping campaign in the Pacific. * WASHINGTON: An ambitious new Marine Corps planning document outlines historic changes in how the service plans to equip, organize, and train over the next decade to meet the challenges of Chinese and ...
Israeli Air Force Details How F-35I “Adir” Stealth Jet’s Coating Is Cleaned To Preserve Low Observability
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 5 hours ago
[image: Israeli Air Force F-35I Adir] The F-35I “Adir” (just like any other Lightning II aircraft) requires the exterior paint or coating to be regularly cleaned to preserve its LO (Low Observability). Several things combine to provide the F-35’s LO (Low [...] The post Israeli Air Force Details How F-35I “Adir” Stealth Jet’s Coating Is Cleaned To Preserve Low Observability appeared first on The Aviationist.
Did Lester Holt ‘Urge Journalists to Ditch Objectivity’?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Holt's remarks about the dangers of misinformation on the internet were misconstrued in a misleading headline ... on the internet.
Can India's Navy Counter China in the Indian Ocean?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *China, Asia* The two emerging superpowers have grown increasingly confronational. *Here's What You Need to Know*: India could probably gain a lot through deepened cooperation even while stopping short of needlessly provoking China. For decades, the Indian Navy has been the dominant regional power in the Indian Ocean, and has even boasted a carrier aviation capability that was nearly unique in Asia. But as outlined in a report by the Center for New American Security (CNAS), the growth of Chinese military power in the last two decades has dramatically eclipsed...
Why America Is Spending Millions Upgrading Its Old Superweapons
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The Air Force just awarded Boeing a continued development deal for upgrading the B61 nuclear bomb. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The B-2 is getting improved digital weapons integration, new computer processing power reported to be 1,000-times faster than existing systems and next-generation sensors designed to help the aircraft avoid enemy air defenses. One of the effort’s key modifications is designed to improve what’s called the bomber’s Defensive Management System, a technology designed to help the B-2 recognize and elude enemy air def...
"If Only God Had Thought of It"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
*"If Only God Had Thought of It"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "In an unexpected bombshell this morning, the Biden Administration unveiled its most ambitious initiative to date… perhaps the boldest political move since Caligula made his horse, Incitatus, a senator. It announced that it was going to tackle the “inequality” issue once and for all. “This country has lived with injustice and unfairness long enough,” said White House spokesperson Ina Propriot. The talking person then proceeded to list all the crimes allegedly committed by white males, dead and alive. From slaughte...
FBI: NYC Morgue Workers Stole Credit Cards from Dead People
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
The FBI arrested two former city employees accused of stealing bank cards from dead bodies taken to New York City’s mortuary and racking up thousands of dollars in charges.
The Machines Are Now Programming Us
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 5 hours ago
You don’t get in unless you smile. No, thats not creepy at all. Why yes I’d love to add my face to the recognition software database for the Central Scrutinizer!
George Soros to Give $500M to Bard College in New York
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Billionaire philanthropist George Soros has committed $500 million to a private liberal arts college in New York, which the school called a “transformational” gift that would be among the largest ever given to higher education in the United States.
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