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The Rio Times6 hours ago
Supreme Court opens investigation against Brazil’s Bolsonaro for spreading fake news undermining democracyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Supreme Court (STF) itself announced the judge's decision, which came in response to a request from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), headed by Judge Luis Barroso. Judge Barroso is not only president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal but also a Supreme Court justice with facilitated access to members of […] The post Supreme Court opens investigation against Brazil’s Bolsonaro for spreading fake news undermining democracy appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Diogenes' Middle Finger6 hours ago
Get The Fook Outta Here!!
.....and take that Gaslighting Sleazeball sibling Fredo with you! read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Odd Baseball Cards: Mickey Hatcher and the Giant GloveHatcher was one of the "stunt men" on the bench of the 1988 championship Dodgers team. read more
War News Updates6 hours ago
Inside Lebanon’s Worst Economic Meltdown*New York Times:* *Collapse: Inside Lebanon’s Worst Economic Meltdown in More Than a Century* TRIPOLI, Lebanon — Rania Mustafa’s living room recalls a not-so-distant past, when the modest salary of a security guard in Lebanon could buy an air-conditioner, plush furniture and a flat-screen TV. But as the country’s economic crisis worsened, she lost her job and watched her savings evaporate. Now, she plans to sell her furniture to pay the rent and struggles to afford food, much less electricity or a dentist to fix her 10-year-old daughter’s broken molar. For dinner on a rec... read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Interpol red notices re-issued against Colombian FARC dissident chief “Iván Márquez”RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombian Police Director General Jorge Luis Vargas said Wednesday in a statement that the red notices (international arrest warrants) were issued at the request of the Human Rights Prosecutor's Office for the crimes of "aggravated homicide, homicide of a protected person, forced disappearance, and illegal recruitment of people". The Colombian […] The post Interpol red notices re-issued against Colombian FARC dissident chief “Iván Márquez” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Health Impact News6 hours ago
Tragic Loss of Life Following COVID-19 Injections
We continue to bring to the public stories of those who chose to receive an injection from an experimental COVID-19 shot and are now dead. All of these people believed what the media and government health authorities were telling them. They wore masks and complied with other COVID measures, in some cases ridiculing those who did not. But they paid the ultimate price for their belief in the shots, and the claims that were made regarding them. We want to put names and faces on the cold statistics where millions now have suffered from injuries, or are no longer alive after getting a ... read more
Food & Water Watch6 hours ago
PG&E Admits It May Have Contributed to Dixie FireCPUC has yet to take disciplinary action against the investor-owned utility. read more
Penny for your thoughts6 hours ago
Doctors For Covid Ethics- Symposium 1- *From earlier today:* Let's Do the Math! *I've listened to the Symposium once. There is much to take in and personally speaking when time allows I'll be giving it a second go round. There are 4 symposiums in total. Can't say what the other 3 are about. Can say, give this one a listen.* *Doctors for Covid Ethics* *Symposium1 * *Over two days in July, Doctors for Covid Ethics and UK Column held a symposium in which experts in science, medicine, finance, media, the law and more came together to share knowledge, experience and evidence, unconstrained by political agenda, p... read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Small boy dies in Nicaragua after falling through hole in floor of bus he was traveling inRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The child, traveling with his grandmother, was about to occupy a seat next to the bus window, without seeing that in the space to put his feet there was a hole, which he sank through. There was no time to ask the driver to stop, according to what witnesses told […] The post Small boy dies in Nicaragua after falling through hole in floor of bus he was traveling in appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report7 hours ago
16 and 17 year olds will NOT need parental consent to get Covid vaccinesDaily Mail Sixteen and 17-year-olds won’t need parental consent to get Covid vaccines, No10’s top scientists revealed today as they hinted children as young as... The post 16 and 17 year olds will NOT need parental consent to get Covid vaccines appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Real Climate Science8 hours ago
Ten Years Ago Today At The BBCArctic ‘tipping point’ may not be reached – BBC News BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Arctic summers ice-free ‘by 2013’ read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 23 hours ago
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War News Updates6 hours ago
Israel And Lebanon Exchange Rocket And Artillery Fire*Times of Israel*: *3 rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel; IDF responds with 3 rounds of shelling* *Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona as 2 missiles hit outside city, sparking fire; 4 people treated for anxiety; Israel said to assess that armed Palestinian groups are behind attack * Three rockets were fired into northern Israel from Lebanon Wednesday shortly after noon, causing warning sirens to sound in the Kiryat Shmona area. Two rockets hit open areas, while the third fell short of the border. There were no reports of casualties in the attack, though the Magen David Adom em... read more
Not PC6 hours ago
Three – No, Four – Cheers for Space-Travelling Billionaires
*Getty PicturesIn this guest post, Peter C. Earle argues that while private space programs are commercial endeavours in the short term, over the long term they begin to look more like philanthropy – and on an epic scale. In this culture, however, "expecting public magnanimity however was probably foolish."* Three – No, Four – Cheers for Space-Travelling Billionaires*by Peter C. Earle* On July 11, 2021, Sir Richard Branson and three employees of his private space venture, Virgin Galactic, traveled 85.4 km over Earth in a voyage taking just over one hour. A little over a week late... read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Brazil’s Nubank buys automated chat platform Juntos GlobalRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nubank on Wednesday (4) announced the acquisition of American automated chat company Juntos Global. The deal is part of a bid by Brazil's largest fintech to be more aligned with the real needs of its over 40 million customers. Founded in 2010 in the United States, Juntos Global operates as […] The post Brazil’s Nubank buys automated chat platform Juntos Global appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Peru’s Lima Film Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with tribute to Laurent CantetRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - French filmmaker Laurent Cantet will be the main guest at the silver jubilee of the Lima Film Festival, which this year celebrates its 25th edition from August 19 to 29, the second in virtual mode due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the slogan "25 years of Latin cinema", this year's […] The post Peru’s Lima Film Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with tribute to Laurent Cantet appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
700,000 People Expected at Sturgis Bike Rally, Despite Virus VariantCrowds of bikers are rumbling their way towards South Dakota's Black Hills, raising fears that COVID-19 infections will be unleashed among the 700,000 people expected to show up at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. read more
Food & Water Watch7 hours ago
NY Activists Hold Hudson River Flotilla Protest Against Danskammer PlantThe Danskammer expansion proposal threatens public health and water and air quality, and locks New York into a fossil fuel future read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Why Designing an Olympic Logo Is So DifficultThe history of Olympic logos shows it’s not easy to strike the tricky balance between capturing the spirit of the Games and that of the host city. read more
Organizing Notes7 hours ago
Biden Escalates Airstrikes in Somalia
by Dave DeCamp Antiwar.com The Biden administration is escalating airstrikes in Somalia after a long pause in the US drone war against al-Shabaab. The US bombed Somalia on Sunday, the third time in less than two weeks and the third official airstrike in the country of Biden’s presidency. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in a press release that the airstrike was conducted near Qeycad, Somalia, on August 1st. The US-backed Somali government said the airstrike “destroyed a large al-Shabaab firing position” that was engaged with members of Danab, a Somali commando force trained b... read more
Small Dead Animals8 hours ago
O, Sweet Saint Of San AndreasHear my prayer. h/t wjm read more
Medical Kidnap8 hours ago
Are American Businesses Committing Suicide by Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for their Employees as Staffing Shortages Increase?
While the public continues to debate COVID-19 Vaccination "Passports" or IDs in order to participate in society, many businesses have recently announced that they are planning to mandate the shots as a condition for employment. This begs the question: Are these companies committing financial suicide by further restricting the labor force that is already seeing massive shortages since last year? As we have documented here at Health Impact News, publishing dozens and dozens of cases of people who died in the prime of their life after receiving a COVID-19 shot, we know that all of t... read more
Diverse8 hours ago
Woods Hole Appoints First Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), a nonprofit research organization dedicated to marine science and engineering, appointed Dr. Natalie Nevárez as its first Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. She will report directly to Dr. Peter de Menocal, president and director of WHOI. “Natalie brings deep professional and personal experience to this role, as well […] read more
Diverse8 hours ago
Mississippi State University Hires Dr. Dominique A. Quarles
Mississippi State University has named Dr. Dominique A. Quarles to serve as assistant vice president for access, diversity, and inclusion. Quarles will begin work this week to further MSU’s efforts in diversity and inclusion. He joins Ra’Sheda Forbes, MSU’s vice president for access, diversity, and inclusion. Together, they will work to further a culture of […] read more
Diverse8 hours ago
Achieving the Dream Adds Five Colleges to its 2021 Cohort Promoting Student Success and Equity
Achieving the Dream (ATD) has added five community colleges to its 2021 cohort. ATD president and CEO Dr. Karen A. Stout said that the colleges selected are willing to examine how they engage with students and “take a hard look at where [they] are falling short.” The five institutions will join with ATD for the […] read more
Diverse8 hours ago
UK Establishes Fellowship Program to Study Health Care Inequities
To study health care inequities experienced by Black Americans, Dr. Anita Fernander, former associate professor in the University of Kentucky (UK) Department of Behavioral Science, worked to establish a fellowship program. Now, two UK College of Medicine students were recently named inaugural participants of the Department of Behavioral Science White Coats for Black Lives Fellowship, […] read more
Diverse8 hours ago
AAUP Condemns Political Attempts to Restrict Critical Race Theory
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) condemned “in the strongest possible terms” all political attempts to remove critical race theory (CRT) from classrooms in a statement Wednesday. Although CRT has been present in academic and legal systems since the 1980s, the past year has seen heated, politically-charged debate over whether to incorporate the discipline […] read more
Diverse8 hours ago
Morgan State Offers Full-Time Status, Benefits and Higher Pay to Contractual Employees
In an effort to address employee inequity, Morgan State University will no longer hire contractual employees to meet its workforce needs, announced Dr. David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State. Instead, the historically Black university will offer benefits and full-time status to eligible existing contractual employees. What’s more, the university will also raise its hourly […] read more
Health Impact News8 hours ago
Are American Businesses Committing Suicide by Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for their Employees as Staffing Shortages Increase?While the public continues to debate COVID-19 Vaccination "Passports" or IDs in order to participate in society, many businesses have recently announced that they are planning to mandate the shots as a condition for employment. This begs the question: Are these companies committing financial suicide by further restricting the labor force that is already seeing massive shortages since last year? As we have documented here at Health Impact News, publishing dozens and dozens of cases of people who died in the prime of their life after receiving a COVID-19 shot, we know that all of t... read more
Diverse8 hours ago
Dr. Jane Fernandes Appointed President of Antioch College
Dr. Jane Fernandes was selected on Wednesday to lead Antioch College, becoming the first deaf president in the school’s history. Since 2014, she has served as president of Guilford College. Under her leadership, Guilford experienced a rise in enrollment rates and student diversity increased by 12% over a span of five years. Fernandes also focused […] read more
Small Dead Animals9 hours ago
He Admires Their Basic Dictatorship.Oh Nooo! Even leftist Senators in the United States are trashing little Justin regarding Cuba. And Post Millennial reports that the Cuban embassy in Canada is harassing Cuban Canadians organizing a demonstration with the Conservatives. read more
Schools Matter5 hours ago
KIPP Undergoes a Woke Rebranding for Racist Chain Gang SchoolsIn 2016, America's largest private prison company, Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), became such a toxic brand under so much scrutiny that it changed its name to CoreCivic. Maybe the new branding meant that we were supposed to forget that CCA was even a "corporation" in the "corrections" business, i.e., a private prison outfit. Maybe we were supposed to assume CoreCivic had a public mission that was so central to its identity that "core" and "civic" could not even be divided into two words. Never mind that CoreCivic would remain the same brutal CCA private prison syste... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
If the M1 Abrams Tank Wants to Survive, It Must Adapt to the Modern Battlefield*Charlie Gao* *U.S> Military, United States* While the M1 Abrams was outgunned when it first entered production, since the M1A1 entered service in 1985 it has become one of the most lethal tanks in the world with its 120mm gun. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It remains to be seen whether this will continue into the future, or whether American tanks may have to be upgunned again to meet future threats. In the 1970s, the situation for NATO tank forces in Europe was grim. The program to develop the next generation battle tank for both Germany and the United States, the MBT-70,... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Win NBA Championship, Spread COVID-19? Wisconsin Has a Big Jump In Cases.*Stephen Silver* *Coronavirus, * The number of cases in Wisconsin has quadrupled in just a month. If you watched the Milwaukee Bucks’ run to the NBA championship this summer, and especially their NBA Finals victory over the Phoenix Suns, you probably saw the Deer District. That was the area, outside of Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum arena, where Bucks fans gathered to cheer on their team during games. Milwaukee has made the Deer District a full-on entertainment district in downtown Milwaukee. The crowds were huge those nights, and now there’s a report that some coronavirus spread pro... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Will Britain’s Tempest Fighter Soon Be Europe’s Top Stealth Aircraft?*Alex Hollings* *Tempest Stealth Fighter, Europe* The Tempest has made some big promises, though arguably no bigger than those of the U.S., China, or Russia’s 6th generation fight programs. Last December, the Royal Air Force Capabilities Office and the branch’s Team Tempest held a virtual briefing to provide updates regarding their forthcoming 6th generation fighter dubbed “Tempest.” Along with industry updates and discussion about the program’s progress, the UK’s Ministry of Defence also revealed a new artist’s rendering of the new fighter (shown above). Team Tempest includes ... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Will DirecTV Keep NFL Sunday Ticket After All?*Stephen Silver* *NFL Sunday Ticket, Americas* But the Sunday Ticket package has been a money loser for DirecTV of late. Earlier this week, AT&T’s long-awaited spinoff of DirecTV was finally completed, with the satellite broadcaster officially becoming a standalone company, albeit one in which AT&T continues to own a majority stake. Attention will next turn to NFL Sunday Ticket, the NFL’s package of out-of-market games, for which DirecTV has held the exclusive rights since 1994. That contact is expected to run out after the 2022 season, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has in... read more
Retraction Watch7 hours ago
Researcher who faked co-authors earns two more retractions, publication ban following Retraction Watch coverageNine months after Retraction Watch notified a pair of journals about fraudulent letters they’d published by a researcher in Singapore, the publications are now being retracted. As we reported last October following earlier news reports, Shunjie Chua, fabricated the names and affiliations of co-authors in at least four articles, two of which were being retracted. … Continue reading Researcher who faked co-authors earns two more retractions, publication ban following Retraction Watch coverage read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
MAGA Candidate Mike Carey Wins Crowded GOP Primary Field, Ohio CD15President Trump endorsed republican candidate Mike Carey in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District. With that endorsement Cary went on to win against a crowded field of candidates and will now face-off against Democrat Allison Russo in the November general election. As noted in The Daily Mail, “Carey was a little known contender until he earned Trump’s […] The post MAGA Candidate Mike Carey Wins Crowded GOP Primary Field, Ohio CD15 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Mexico sues U.S. gun makers for negligent and illicit tradeRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico filed a lawsuit in a Boston federal court on Wednesday (4) against major U.S. arms manufacturers, alleging a "negligent and illicit trade" that encourages smuggling and drug violence in its territory, the foreign ministry announced. "We are confident in the legal quality of what we are presenting, we are […] The post Mexico sues U.S. gun makers for negligent and illicit trade appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Sinovac to install plant in Chile to produce vaccines for Latin AmericaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chinese laboratory responsible for the production of the Sinovac vaccine confirmed this week the opening of a plant in Chile to produce the drug for the whole of Latin America. Chilean government sources confirmed that the plant will be located in the Metropolitan Region and that Antofagasta is also […] The post Sinovac to install plant in Chile to produce vaccines for Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
HubGC wants to turn Brazil’s Florianópolis into e-sports hotspot; US$134 million to be invested by 2027RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Costão do Santinho resort in Florianópolis announces the launch of HubCG, an area focused on the development and promotion of games, gamers, and events within the resort area. According to the company, investments will amount to 300 million reais within the next two years to build an area of […] The post HubGC wants to turn Brazil’s Florianópolis into e-sports hotspot; US$134 million to be invested by 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
U.S. Senate Panel Votes To Repeal Iraq War Authorizations*Politico*:* Iraq War authorization repeal clears key Senate hurdle* *Three Republicans joined all Democrats on the Foreign Relations Committee, teeing up a full Senate vote later this year. * A key Senate committee voted on Wednesday to repeal two authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq, setting up a full chamber vote later this year. All Democrats and three Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed a bipartisan bill to scrap the 1991 authorization for the Gulf War and the 2002 authorization to topple Saddam Hussein’s regime in Baghdad.... read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
China suspends imports from Brazil’s BRF Mato Grosso do Sul plant without prior noticeRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chinese government has suspended pork and poultry imports from BRF's Lucas do Rio Verde (MT) unit, according to a statement on China's General Administration of Customs' (GACC) official website published on Tuesday, August 3. According to the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, issues in the shipment of products to the […] The post China suspends imports from Brazil’s BRF Mato Grosso do Sul plant without prior notice appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Children's Health Defense8 hours ago
FDA Aims to Give Final Approval to Pfizer Vaccine by Early Next Month + 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 FDA Aims to Give Final Approval to Pfizer Vaccine by Early Next Month + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Children's Health Defense8 hours ago
This Week’ With Mary + Polly: ‘They Act as if These Vaccines Are a Sugar Pill’ + MoreIn “This Week” with Mary Holland, Children’s Health Defense president, and Polly Tommey, co-producer of “Vaxxed,” Mary and Polly discuss the latest COVID vaccine news. The post This Week’ With Mary + Polly: ‘They Act as if These Vaccines Are a Sugar Pill’ + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
MJBizDaily8 hours ago
Cannabis REIT acquires Illinois property for $50.25 million; 4Front to operateInnovative Industrial Properties (IIP) closed on the acquisition of a property in Illinois and entered into a long-term lease with a subsidiary of 4Front Ventures Corp. to run the business. Cannabis REIT acquires Illinois property for $50.25 million; 4Front to operate is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Children's Health Defense8 hours ago
Register Today: 19th Annual AutismOne ConferenceRegistration is open for the 19th Annual AutismOne Conference from Thursday, Sept. 2 - Saturday, Sept. 4. The conference will be in-person and live streamed on Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday the conference will be virtual only. The post Register Today: 19th Annual AutismOne Conference appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Children's Health Defense8 hours ago
Amazon Will Give You $10 for Your Palm Print + 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 Amazon Will Give You $10 for Your Palm Print + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Children's Health Defense9 hours ago
Offspring Band Boots Drummer for Refusal to Get COVID Vaccine — Even Though He Has Natural ImmunityPeter Parada, drummer for the California-based band, Offspring, was dropped from the band’s upcoming tour because — on the recommendation of his doctor — he refused to get the COVID vaccine, since he has a history of Guillain–Barré syndrome and already has natural immunity to COVID. The post Offspring Band Boots Drummer for Refusal to Get COVID Vaccine — Even Though He Has Natural Immunity appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
CFACT9 hours ago
Did climate cause the Florida condo collapse? Watch new Morano MinuteIt's not the first time climate change has been blamed for a tragic disaster. The post Did climate cause the Florida condo collapse? Watch new Morano Minute appeared first on CFACT. read more
Children's Health Defense9 hours ago
As Health Officials, Media Ramp Up Vaccine Coercion, They Scapegoat the UnvaccinatedRather than admit defeat in the face of vaccine failure or vaccine refusal, media and government officials are now openly stoking the fires of hostility toward the unvaccinated. The post As Health Officials, Media Ramp Up Vaccine Coercion, They Scapegoat the Unvaccinated appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Gangsters Out Blog6 minutes ago
Kelowna bomb 2nd update: Battery Pack
Update: One reader states that there were two bomb claims, one real one not. The West Kelowna claim turned out to be a battery pack but the downtown shooting one was real. We need a little bit more information as to exactly what kind of bomb it was and who gave it to them. The Kelowna Now is reporting that "West Kelowna Mounties have disposed of a device they thought might be a bomb. It turned out to be someone’s attempt at a homemade battery pack, police said, but residents in the Cameron Road area were still evacuated as a precaution." "The RCMP said the device was not connecte... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Stimulus Checks Forever? Should Expanded Child Tax Credit Be Made Permanent?*Stephen Silver* *economy, Americas* The mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, wrote in an op-ed published by the Boston Globe this week that the expanded child tax credit should be made permanent. One of the key pieces of the American Rescue Plan Act, which was passed by the Biden administration earlier this year, was the expansion of the child tax credit. The first payment from the new credit arrived July 15, with the next set to arrive August 13. Additional payments will arrive every month for the remainder of the year. The expanded credit, as passed in the American Rescue Pla... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Iran’s Attacks on Commercial Shipping Proves Need for Maritime Security*Tommy Waller* *Iran, Maritime Security, Middle East* Commercial ships targeted by Iran face a wide variety of threats including drones, mines, piracy or illegal boarding from Iranian-backed vessels and personnel, and an array of cyberattacks. Iran is being blamed for a drone attack last week against a commercial vessel, killing two crew members, one from the United Kingdom and the other from Romania. The Japanese-owned tanker, the *Mercer Street*, was sailing under a Liberian flag at the time and traveling from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to an oil terminal in the United Arab Emirat... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Didn’t Report Your Parent’s Death to Social Security? Here’s What to Do*Stephen Silver* *Social Security, * One frequent occurrence is for people to continue to collect Social Security benefits of a deceased parent or other relative, after not informing the Social Security Administration that the relative has in fact passed away. Here's how to avoid legal trouble. There have been multiple reports in recent weeks about people arrested and indicted, or pleading guilty to, fraud crimes related to Social Security. One frequent occurrence is for people to continue to collect Social Security benefits of a deceased parent or other relative, after not inf... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Why the Air Force Is Struggling to Make a Hypersonic Missiles Work*Mark Episkopos* *military, Americas* A rocket booster failed to ignite upon separation from the B-52 Stratofortress that was carrying a rapid-response weapon. A second flight test of a prototype of the U.S. Air Force’s hypersonic AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) has had some trouble. The Air Force provided a brief statement on the outcome of the July 28 flight test. “Objectives for the test included demonstrating the safe release of the booster test vehicle from the B-52H and assessing booster performance. An Edwards AFB B-52 released the ARRW test missile, du... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Lyme Disease Vaccine? Not Yet, But an Antibody Shot Could Help*Mark Klempner* *Health, * Ticks can carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Lyme disease has become an insidious epidemic in the United States. Caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick, it can lead to heart problems, meningitis or arthritis if left untreated. It is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 475,000 people likely contract the disease each year. Scientists, doctors and ecologists have worked for decades to slow the spread of Lyme and the blacklegged, ... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
COVID: CDC Wants You to Think Twice Before Traveling to These 16 Countries*Stephen Silver* *Coronavirus, * Greece and Ireland, for starters. Throughout the pandemic, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has regularly warned against travel to certain countries that have particularly high levels of coronavirus infections and spread. Now, per CNN, the CDC added 16 countries and territories to its "Level 4: Covid-19 Very High” category, including the popular travel destinations Greece and Ireland. Americans have also been warned not to travel to Andorra, Curacao, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iran, the Isle of Man, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Libya, Ma... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Stimulus Incoming: The Child Tax Credit Is in Your Bank Account*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * Do take note that the next payments will arrive on August 13, which is different from the other months that all have pay dates on the fifteenth. This is due to August 15 falling on a Sunday. Fresh off disbursing last month’s first payments from the expanded child tax credits, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department are now gearing up to release the next batch of checks for August. Do take note that the next payments will arrive on August 13, which is different from the other months that all have pay dates on the fifteenth. ... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
COVID: Why You Still Need to Wash Your Hands*Fidelma Fitzpatrick* *Coronavirus, * Hygiene still matters. Hygiene was a significant part of the health measures to control the coronavirus at the start of the pandemic. But as evidence began to emerge of airborne spread, the focus switched to masks and, more recently, ventilation. Indeed, for some the focus has switched so sharply from surface transmission to airborne transmission that they now view hygiene measures – such as hand gelling and deep cleaning handrails – as pointless. Derek Thomson, a writer for The Atlantic, coined the term “hygiene theatre” to describe these ... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Enduring Struggle: Why USAID Plays a Critical Role in the National Security Realm*Daniel Runde* *Foreign Assistance, Americas* A new book, written by John Norris, contains a fascinating account of the history of the least understood U.S. government agency. On Labor Day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed the Foreign Assistance Act which created a new organization, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The founding principle of USAID was to collectively unite Americans and the world to fight, in the words of Kennedy’s inaugural address, “tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.” Since that auspicious beginning, over the past sixty year... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
What Happened to America’s Plan to Reform the United Nations? *Brett D. Schaefer* *United Nations, Americas* The president knows from personal experience that U.S. influence in international organizations crests when there is bipartisan consensus. Last week, conservatives introduced legislation to address two pressing concerns involving international organizations: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) authored legislation combatting pernicious Chinese influence in the United Nations system. Also, Sen. James Risch (R-Idaho) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) introduced bills ensuring that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near ... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Fourth Round Stimulus Checks Might Be Coming—But Not Soon*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check, * [image: Stimulus Check Return] For millions of still struggling Americans amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the proposed bill might appear to be meaningful action in Washington. But know that there is a caveat: this legislation won’t put direct cash in the pockets of Americans anytime soon. Progressive Democrats in Congress, including Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), last week proposed legislation—Sending Unconditional Payments to People Overcoming Resistances to Triumph (SUPPORT) Act—that calls for recurring monthly stimulus checks of $1,200 for... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Ship-Killer Missiles: The Air Force Has an Ingenious Device To Stop Them*Michael Peck* *Security, * Sea-skimmers fly low to avoid radar detection. *Key Point: *Sea-skimming missiles have been the nemesis of surface warships since the 1970s. Weapons such as France’s legendary Exocet, America’s Harpoon or Russia’s Zircon threaten even the most powerful warships with destruction. Sea-skimmers fly low to avoid radar detection. If warships can’t spot these missiles in time, they can’t shoot them down with point-defense cannons or employ countermeasures such as jamming or decoys. So, the U.S. Air Force has an idea: send out robot boats to detect sea-skim... read more
War News Updates8 hours ago
Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Are StuckIran’s President-elect Ebrahim Raisi at a news conference in Tehran, Iran, June 21, 2021. (Majid Asgaripour/West Asia News Agency via Reuters) *CNBC: **Iran nuclear deal talks are stuck after substantial progress, negotiator says* * A German official involved in the talks described the progress made in the last three rounds of discussions as "quite substantial" despite coming to a now two-month standstill. * The pause in talks follows the election of Iran's new president, Ebrahim Raisi, who will succeed Hassan Rouhani this week. * Last month, a senior Biden administration of... read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Belarus Olympic Runner Who Feared Going Home Lands in PolandBelarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on a humanitarian visa. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Library Book Returned After 50 Years with $20 BillA book checked out a half-century ago has been anonymously returned to a library in northeastern Pennsylvania, officials said. read more
From the Trenches World Report8 hours ago
Tucker reveals why the New York Times ‘mysteriously’ deleted articlesFox News Aug 3, 2021 ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ host calls out media covering for China. The post Tucker reveals why the New York Times ‘mysteriously’ deleted articles appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
The Word From the Trenches – August 4, 2021Join in on the conversation. Call (712) 770-5597 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. (If you are unable to get through call... The post The Word From the Trenches – August 4, 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
The Global Pandemic Could Be Causing More Shortsightedness in Kids Than Ever BeforeScience Alert – by Carly Cassella There’s a whole lot of consequences from the current global pandemic that we didn’t see coming, and worsening eyesight... The post The Global Pandemic Could Be Causing More Shortsightedness in Kids Than Ever Before appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Lawfare13 hours ago
Why Van Buren Is Good News for CybersecurityU.S. Supreme Court. (Geoff Livingston, https://flic.kr/p/2jJa7Sf; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) After years of uncertainty, the Supreme Court finally shed some light in June on the meaning of a notoriously vague law, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). The CFAA is an important tool for deterring and punishing cybercrime. Unfortunately, some courts had interpreted the CFAA’s language so broadly that mere violations of a computer use policy—like using a work computer for personal messages—might have landed you in jail. In Van Buren v. Unit... read more
The Reference Frame6 minutes ago
Both ATLAS, CMS: it may look like a new \(28\GeV\) particleAfter a few days of silence, here is another blog post whose title remarkably differs from the previous title. There is quite a diversity of topics here these days, right? ATLAS (an LHC detector) just released a new preprint Search for Higgs bosons decaying to new spin-0 or spin-1 particles in four-lepton final states at the ATLAS detector with 139/fb of \(pp\)-collision data at \(\sqrt s = 13\TeV\)OK, these events start with the well-known new \(125\GeV\) Higgs boson, some of them may decay to \(Z_d Z_d\), and these two new bosons should decay to four leptons, either electrons or m... read more
Real Climate Science8 hours ago
Ten Years Ago Today In Texas“Texas has the most wind power in the country, but the wind does not blow during the summer.” Heat waves pushes Texas power grid into red zone | Reuters read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Nearly 300 fires recorded in Amazon basin since beginning of 2021, most in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nearly 300 fires have been recorded in the Amazon since the beginning of 2021, mostly concentrated in Brazil, where the number of fires is more than double last year, the Andean Amazon Monitoring Project (MAAP) reported Wednesday. There are 287 major fires detected from space satellite information in the Amazon […] The post Nearly 300 fires recorded in Amazon basin since beginning of 2021, most in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Sumo Scare? Riders Say Horses Might Be Spooked by StatueRiders say a life-size sumo wrestler positioned next to the 10th obstacle on the 14-jump Olympic course may have distracted several horses in qualifying for the individual jumping final. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Trump Absent from Highlight Reel at Disney World’s Reopened Hall of PresidentsVideo from Joe Biden's animatronic debut at the reopened Magic Kingdom attraction showed a film that ended with Obama, not Trump. read more
Halifax Examiner8 hours ago
Province starts online resource for COVID long-haulersA new online resource has been launched to help Nova Scotians suffering with lingering COVID-19 symptoms long after they’re no longer infectious. In a media release Wednesday, Nova Scotia Health (NSH) said the website, MyCOVIDRecoveryNS.ca, will provide the most up-to-date information available about managing and/or treating persistent symptoms of COVID-19. It will include trusted information […] read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Bolsonaro reaffirms that Petrobras can subsidize the purchase of cooking gasRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, reaffirmed that Petrobras has a fund of about R$3 billion (US$577 million) to make a program along the lines of the "vale-gas" voucher, to subsidize the purchase of cooking gas cylinders for the country's low-income population. "This proposal is quite advanced. It depends on […] The post Bolsonaro reaffirms that Petrobras can subsidize the purchase of cooking gas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Covid-19: 53% of São Paulo municipalities had zero deaths in last epidemiological weekRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid the advance of the vaccination calendar against Covid-19, the state of São Paulo registered 346 municipalities, out of a total of 645, without deaths by the disease in the last epidemiological week, representing 53% of the total number. On Wednesday (4), the announcement was made during a press conference […] The post Covid-19: 53% of São Paulo municipalities had zero deaths in last epidemiological week appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
Israel Says Military Action May Be Needed To Stop Further Attacks By IranA DRONE IS launched during an Iranian army large-scale drone combat exercise on Wednesday. (photo credit: IRANIAN ARMY/WANA/REUTERS) *Bloomberg:* *Israel Says Military Action May Be Needed to Stop Iran Attacks* Military action may be needed to stop further attacks by Iran, Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz said, days after a deadly drone strike on an Israeli-managed tanker off the coast of Oman. “Now is the time for deeds -- words are not enough,” Gantz said on Wednesday. “It is time for diplomatic, economic and even military deeds. Otherwise the attacks will continue.” I... read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
São Paulo to allow social events as of August 17; corporate fairs and museums are includedRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, August 4, the São Paulo state government announced the end of restrictions on social events starting August 17. Among these social events are congresses, conventions, museum exhibitions, and corporate fairs. The events will function without testing or maximum audience capacity, as long as they continue to follow protocols […] The post São Paulo to allow social events as of August 17; corporate fairs and museums are included appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily9 hours ago
Oklahoma medical marijuana regulators sued over new business rulesTwo Oklahoma attorneys sued the state’s medical marijuana regulators, claiming the MMJ board didn’t adhere to public meeting laws in adopting new emergency rules that have a wide range of business impacts. According to The Oklahoman, the rules, which took effect June 28, include a number of changes that affect medical cannabis inventory tracking, inspections, […] Oklahoma medical marijuana regulators sued over new business rules is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
MintPress News9 hours ago
Media and the Permanent War State: Top National Security Reporters Linked to US GovernmentWatch Behind The Headlines correspondent Dan Cohen explain how top foreign policy reporters are linked to the U.S. government, weapons industry and oil corporations – the very forces they are supposed to hold accountable. The post Media and the Permanent War State: Top National Security Reporters Linked to US Government appeared first on MintPress News. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Soybean agrochemical sales in Brazil exceeded US$6 billion in 2020/21 crop yearRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The sales of agrochemicals for soy crops in the country totaled R$ 31.3 (US$6) billion in the 2020/21 crop year, a 17% increase compared to the previous crop year, Spark Intelligence reported today. In the evaluation by product category, foliar fungicides accounted for 41% of the total, or R$12.7 billion, […] The post Soybean agrochemical sales in Brazil exceeded US$6 billion in 2020/21 crop year appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Virtual Mirage9 hours ago
The Great ResetYou just know that it will be the greatest reset EVER! As I’m sure many of you are already aware, globalist elites are using their COVID19 psyop to push through The Great Reset, which is simply a rebranding of the United Nation’s ‘Agenda 21’ (also known as ‘Agenda 2030’ and ‘Sustainable Development Goals’). When […] The post The Great Reset appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Halifax Examiner9 hours ago
2 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Wednesday, August 4The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories Nova Scotia announced two new cases of COVID-19 today, Wednesday, August 4. . Both of the new cases are in Nova Scotia Health’s Central […] read more
Accidental Deliberations9 hours ago
Wednesday Afternoon LinksMiscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Nora Loreto points out the thousands of deaths known to have been caused by the spread of COVID-19 in Canadian hospitals - and the virtual certainty that the numbers available to date represent a significant undercount. Allan Massie discusses the spread of COVID-19 through the majority of the attendees at a party where every guest was fully vaccinated. Vincent Del Guidice reports on Idaho's stark rise in cases among babies and toddlers. And Don Braid calls out the UCP for axing even the most uncontroversial and necessary of publi... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
PAHO calls for more vaccines for Latin America, with only 18% of its population fully vaccinatedRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) called on Wednesday (4) for "urgently" donating more vaccines to Latin America and the Caribbean, where Covid-19 infections continue to increase but only 18% of the population is fully vaccinated. The agency's director, Carissa Etienne, lamented during her weekly press conference that the continent […] The post PAHO calls for more vaccines for Latin America, with only 18% of its population fully vaccinated appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Majia's Blog10 hours ago
Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Have Similar SARS-CoV-2 Viral LoadVaccinated people are as likely to get and transmit the Delta variant as unvaccinated people, as I explained using CDC data in my post yesterday. Here is more evidence that the vaccinated and unvaccinated have similar viral loads: Riemersma KK. 2021. Vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals have similar viral loads in communities with a high prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant, medRxiv, https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.07.31.21261387, https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.07.31.21261387v1 Dutta, Sanchari Sinha (2021, August 3) Unvaccinated and vaccinated have simila... read more
MJBizDaily10 hours ago
Hydrofarm continues acquisition spree, buys Canadian cannabis firm for $83MHydrofarm Holdings Group is on an acquisition tear in the cannabis cultivation infrastructure space. In its fourth purchase of the year, the Pennsylvania-based company bought Canadian plant nutrients firm Greenstar Plant Products in an $83 million cash-and-credit deal. According to a news release, Greenstar – which owns the Grotek and Gaia brands of plant nutrients […] Hydrofarm continues acquisition spree, buys Canadian cannabis firm for $83M is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Retraction Watch12 hours ago
Should journals retract when an author is sent to prison for a crime unrelated to their work?Should a journal retract a paper when they learn that one of its authors has earned a year-long prison sentence for downloading child pornography? For Brill’s Journal of Afroasiatic Languages and Linguistics the answer was no. And experts in publication ethics say that was the right call. The researcher in question is Jan Joosten, who … Continue reading Should journals retract when an author is sent to prison for a crime unrelated to their work? read more
CENSORED NEWS9 hours ago
Native Attorney Tara Houska 'People were shot in their faces, a young woman's head was split open.' Brutal arrests at Enbridge's Line 3 Minnesota"People were shot in their faces. I saw a young woman's head get split open right in front of me." -- Native Attorney Tara Houska, after being shot with rubber bullets and jailed, speaking on Democracy Now! During the brutal arrests, Sheriffs deputies pushed Water Protectors faces down into the dirt. At least 20 Indigenous water protectors were arrested in Minnesota over the weekend during read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
'Potential Hijack' Of An Oil Tanker Off The Coast Of The United Arab Emirates Is Over*Daily Mail: **Oil tanker 'hijacked by Iranian forces' off the coast of UAE is now safe and boarders have left the vessel* * Suspected hijacking of oil tanker off the coast of UAE is now over, UK has said * 'Boarders have left the vessel. Vessel is safe. Incident complete,' a statement from Britain's maritime safety agency said, without elaborating * It was thought the ship, identified as tanker Asphalt Princess, had been boarded by armed men with links to Iran or one of its proxies * Iran denied involvement, and it is still not clear who raiders were or why they left An... read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
You Can’t Cash a Dead Relative’s Social Security Checks*Trevor Filseth* *Social Security, * Some unscrupulous families have tried to game the system by neglecting to inform the government of a parent’s death, meaning that the Social Security checks will continue to come. However, this rarely ends well. One of the draws of Social Security is that it provides security, no matter what age a retired person lives to. Any other retirement fund, into which a person pays a certain amount during their career, is often budgeted by year based on a person’s life expectancy. Social Security, on the other hand, never expires; it continues to be pa... read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
Oman Attack: Is a Showdown with Iran Brewing?*Seth J. Frantzman* *Oman Attack, Middle East* The United States and the UK have both slammed Iran for the attack. Israel’s Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yair Lapid, have been pushing a full-court press, speaking to the United States and the UK, in the wake of a deadly drone attack on a ship off the coast of Oman at the end of July. Lapid briefed ambassadors of United Nations Security Council member countries on August 4 and pinpointed the man Israel blames for the attack. “Saeed Ara Jani is the head of the [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ ... read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
Social Security Benefit: Here's How to Max Out Your Check*Trevor Filseth* *, * For most people, however, the objective of Social Security is not to maximize the dollar value extracted before their deaths but to generally ensure a comfortable retirement. To assist with this, one should also consider saving through retirement funds such as a 401(k) or a Roth IRA, which are tax-free and can help to supplement monthly Social Security payments. Social Security payments are intended to replace about forty percent of a retiree’s pre-retirement income. For many Americans, this will not be enough to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in retireme... read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
The U.S. Navy Is Rethinking How It Would Wage War*Kris Osborn* *military, Americas* Torpedo-armed submarines need to locate and attack enemy surface ships and submarines, undersea drones need to detect mines and enemy submarines, and surface ships need to launch massive offensive attacks, all while simultaneously networking with unmanned systems and, perhaps most importantly of all, deterring incoming enemy anti-ship missiles. Torpedo-armed submarines need to locate and attack enemy surface ships and submarines, undersea drones need to detect mines and enemy submarines, and surface ships need to launch massive offensive attacks... read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
The F-14 Tomcat: The First True Multi-Role Fighter?*Trevor Filseth* *F-14 Tomcat, * And one of the most effective of all time. Today, the F-14 Tomcat is mostly known for its operational history during the Vietnam War, its starring role in “Top Gun,” and its anachronistic continued usage by the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, a point that is often missed in discussions of the F-14 was its revolutionary dual design purpose: it was created as a fleet defense interceptor but was fully capable of taking on an air superiority role as well. As Matthieu Pickens observed on Quora, “The F-14 wasn’t supposed to be a one-trick pony like ... read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Yes, This ‘Smokenado’ Video Is RealThe video features a strange, funnel cloud-shaped column of smoke. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Push to Oust Cuomo Gathers Force as Prosecutors Eye Him, TooWhile political pressure grew, so did the potential for criminal charges against the third-term Democratic governor. read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
Your Exploding National Debt At Workh/t TC read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
DC Police Officer Michael Fanone Did Not Storm Capitol with Confederate FlagA baseless smear directed at D.C. police officer Michael Fanone was circulated on social media. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Mattel Releases Barbie Doll of Scientist Behind Oxford COVID-19 VaccineMattel, the company behind Barbie, is honoring women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). read more
Econlib10 hours ago
Huemer’s Two TaxesIn my Knowledge, Reality, and Value Book Club, I focus on my disagreements with Huemer, even though I agree with the vast majority of what the book says. Recently, however, he wrote a separate piece that I disagree with almost entirely, entitled “Two Taxes that Aren’t Theft.” Using Huemer’s common-sense approach to ethics, I say that […] The post Huemer’s Two Taxes appeared first on Econlib. read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Did Obama Scale Back ‘Massive’ 60th Birthday Party Due to COVID-19 Concerns?George Clooney, Steven Spielberg, and Oprah Winfrey were reportedly among the "hundreds" of invitees. read more
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