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The New Dark Age19 hours ago
Former Pfizer VP Michael Yeadon: ‘The Gloves Are Off,’ UK Government to Inject All 12-15-year-olds Without Parental Consent‘KNOWING WHAT I KNOW FROM 40 years TRAINING & PRACTISE IN TOXICOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY & PHARMACOLOGY, to participate in this extraordinary abuse of innocent children in our care can be classified in no other way than MURDER.’ read more
The New Dark Age19 hours ago
Biden gives green signal to US-China thawThe visit to Tianjin by President Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry on September 1-3 is assuming a huge dimension holding promise as a defining moment in the tense bilateral relationship between China and the US. Unlike Kerry’s previous visit in April to Shanghai, his conversation has broadened and deepened this time around, going well beyond climate change issues. read more
Turcopolier20 hours ago
Why are Biden’s numbers still so high?
Political Comment: Biden is obviously unfit for office. His long standing traits of; crooked money graft, nasty stupidity, play-acting the role of “uncle Joe,” indifference to other people’s suffering are all on display and his mental impairment is in full … Continue reading → read more
musingsofanoldfart21 hours ago
Oh, the questions we should askMy wife and I were watching an old movie called “Cabaret” with Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey and Michael York which won many Oscars. The movie (based on the successful play) was set in Berlin before the Nazis came into power, … Continue reading → read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 215 hours ago
"How It Really Is"Reportedly 12 million pending evictions, 30 million (?) people about to be homeless. What then? read more
Global Issues News Headlines18 hours ago
Improve support for rising numbers living with dementia, urges WHOMore than 55 million people globally are living with dementia, and that number continues to grow, according to a new UN health agency report launched on Thursday, which notes that only one-quarter of the world’s countries have national policies, strategies or support plans in place. Read the full story, “Improve support for rising numbers living with dementia, urges WHO”, on globalissues.org → read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
The Future of the United State Marine Corps is in Guam*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* Guam is an unincorporated American territory—and very important to the United States Marine Corps’ future. *Here's what you need to remember:* In a hypothetical Pacific conflict, Guam could command a powerful position as one of the United States’ more centrally-located positions in the Western Pacific—and perhaps one of the Marine Corps’ more important bases in the future. Guam is likely to factor heavily into the Corps’ future Pacific presence. The United States Marine Corps officially opened a new USMC base and their first new base since 1952. ... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Remember the 'F-16 Killed an F-35' Report Years Ago? It Was Wrong.*Kris Osborn* *F-35 vs. F-16, Americas* [image: F-35 vs. F-16] Know this: The F-35 stealth fighter jet has superior technology that makes it highly unlikely it will ever be involved in a dogfight. More than five years ago, reports emerged citing Edwards Air Force Base Tests results of experiments in which F-16 Fighting Falcons were placed in air-to-air combat against F-35 stealth jets to assess the ability of a fifth-generation fighter jet dogfight. Various news reports said results showed an F-16 jet actually “out-performed” an F-35 in a dogfight. The reports inspired a large ... read more
Accidental Deliberations18 hours ago
#Elxn44 RoundupNews and notes from Canada's federal election campaign. - Doug Nesbitt calls out Erin O'Toole's bait-and-switch scheme toward the working class. And PressProgress highlights how the Cons' policy planks for gig workers were actually written by Uber lobbyists to entrench permanent underclass status in law. - Meanwhile, D.T. Cochrane examines the Libs' platform from the standpoint of tax fairness and finds that it conspicuously avoids going far in that direction. And Paul Wells notes that incompleteness and incoherence are the main messages to be found in the platform of the party w... read more
War News Updates18 hours ago
52% Of U.S. Voters Think President Biden Should Resign Over Afghanistan WithdrawalU.S. President Joe Biden speaks about jobs and the economy at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner:* *Resign now: 52% want Biden out but fear worse under Harris* People have seen enough of President Joe Biden and his administration’s bumbling over the Afghan withdrawal and now want him to resign. In the latest shocking display of the president’s polling free fall, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that a majority, 52%, wants Biden to resign over the withdrawal alone. Just 39% disagrees, far short... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Yes, the Navy Could (Theoretically) Revive Its Iowa-Class Battleships*Kyle Mizokami* *Battleships, Americas* But they will most likely remain museum pieces for the foreseeable future. *Here's What You Need to Know*: If the will and the funding were there, the U.S. Navy could do some very interesting things with its old battleships. Battleships captivate the imagination. Before they were displaced by aircraft carriers, battleships were symbols of great-power status. Some of the most iconic were the American Iowa class, the last battleships ever built by the United States. Powerful in appearance, yet with sleek lines filled in with haze gray, the Io... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Biden Meets Ukrainian President Zelensky, Vows to Fight “Russian Aggression”*Trevor Filseth* *Ukraine, * Biden said that the partnership between the United States and Ukraine would “become even stronger” in the coming years, based on the two nations’ “shared value system” and connections to western Europe. President Joe Biden met with Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, on Wednesday afternoon, in a widely publicized Oval Office visit. During their meeting, Biden reaffirmed American support for Ukraine in the aftermath of America’s controversial exit from Afghanistan. Biden said that the partnership between the United States and Ukraine would “becom... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Survivability: Why Pilots Love to Fly (and Fight) in the F-35*Kris Osborn* *F-35 Survivability, Americas* The F-35 jet’s superior capabilities can give pilots specifics regarding the extent of a threat, giving them key insight regarding how best to manage an engagement, Pilots are much more likely to survive in an F-35 jet than other available fighter aircraft. That’s because survivability is arguably the most significant advantage of the F-35 stealth jet, according to Lockheed Martin’s Chief of Fighter Operation Tony “Brick” Wilson. Wilson is one of three F-35 pilots who recently spoke to the *National Interest *about the advantages of t... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Beef Up Missile Defense or Face Devastation*Michael Peck* *Missile Defense, * CSBA advocates a salvo defense system to protect overseas bases. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“Investing in non-kinetic and kinetic systems effective against the growing threat of cruise missile and UAV attacks would create more robust defenses for the theater bases that DoD continues to rely on for its operations," CSBA says. U.S. missile defense has focused so much on stopping ballistic missiles from hitting the American homeland, that it has neglected another pressing threat. Massed salvos of cruise missiles and armed drones could dev... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Wasps are Fearsome Insects, but they Fell Flat as Aircraft Carriers*Kyle Mizokami* *Aircraft Carrier, Americas* There were some major problems with the USS Wasp warship. *Key point: *An international treaty limited certain design aspects of the ship. This treaty was so limiting, it would even doom the USS Wasp when it later went to war. The U.S. Navy rose to prominence during World War II from just one of many major naval powers to the undisputed greatest in just four short years. This was in large part due to the expansion and effective use of its aircraft carrier fleet. Although most American flattops that fought in the war were highly succes... read more
War News Updates18 hours ago
Taliban Fighters Upset And Feel Betrayed That The US Military Left Non-Working HelicoptersThe Taliban were disappointed to find inoperable planes and helicopters left behind by American forces on the military side of the Kabul airport. pic.twitter.com/HfmlwYNjO0 — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) September 1, 2021 *FOX News:** Taliban fighters upset, feel betrayed that US military left non-working helicopters: report* *Militants reportedly believed helicopters would be untouched following US departure * Taliban fighters are feeling angry and betrayed Wednesday after discovering that Afghan National Army helicopters abandoned at Kabul’s airport have been rendered inope... read more
Snopes.com18 hours ago
Hunter Biden Arrest Rumors Are Latest From Alternative UniverseReal Raw News has published a number of fictitious articles falsely claiming that everyone from Hillary Clinton to Bill Gates had been arrested. read more
The Aviationist18 hours ago
F-15E Strike Eagles Tested Modified 2,000-pound GBU-31 JDAMs On Maritime Targets[image: GBU-31] Tests with the GBU-31 pave the way for the use of Joint Direct Attack Munitions against “moving and static maritime targets”. Three F-15E Strike Eagles from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron carried out tests [...] The post F-15E Strike Eagles Tested Modified 2,000-pound GBU-31 JDAMs On Maritime Targets appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Uruguay increases sports stadium attendance limit to 40% capacityRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguay is moving forward on the return of people to stadiums, and a 40% capacity for the Clausura Tournament has just been announced. Uruguay's Sports Secretariat officially announced that First Division clubs will be allowed to host fans in stadiums, in addition to flexibilities granted for qualifiers and international cups […] The post Uruguay increases sports stadium attendance limit to 40% capacity appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com19 hours ago
No Charges for Britney Spears in Dispute with HousekeeperA possible misdemeanor battery charge was declined based on insufficient evidence. read more
ClimateRealism19 hours ago
Sorry, BBC, the World Meteorological Organization Is Wrong, Climate Change Is Not Causing Increasing Weather Disasters
The BBC, among other mainstream media outlets, published a story today claiming climate change has caused a 500 percent increase in extreme weather events over the past 50 years. This is wrong. According to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released in early August, data show little discernable […] The post Sorry, BBC, the World Meteorological Organization Is Wrong, Climate Change Is Not Causing Increasing Weather Disasters appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
Small Dead Animals19 hours ago
Conservatives Are Secret Nazis, Part TwoEven big shots in the Liberal Party believe this crap. These people want to run the country again? read more
Small Dead Animals20 hours ago
Now Is The Time At SDA When We Juxtapose!The Lie August 6, 2021 CDC study confirms vaccination’s greater protection against COVID-19 compared to prior infection and natural immunity The Reality August 2, 2021 Natural immunity from a previous Covid infection provides 13.06 times better protection than from vaccines The Cope September 1, 2021: Gotta keep the official narrative rolling along Never forget, being… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals20 hours ago
Plan BWe might have to take this show on the road. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Afghanistan News Links 1-2 September 20212 September 2021 • 20:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Taliban Fighters Felt ‘Betrayed’ Because US Troops Disabled Many Warplanes Before Leaving Kabul – Report https://southfront.org/taliban-fighters-felt-betrayed-because-us-troops-disabled-many-warplanes-before-leaving-kabul-report/ Back to the Future: Talibanistan, Year 2000 https://www.globalresearch.ca/back-future-talibanistan-year-2000/5754679 Denmark’s former … Continue reading Afghanistan News Links 1-2 September 2021 read more
War News Updates18 hours ago
Government Internet Shutdowns Conitnue To Grow More Common
*Axios:* *Government internet shutdowns grow more common and costlier* Once rare, partial or total internet shutdowns engineered by governments have become a near-daily occurrence somewhere in the world. Why it matters: Such shutdowns pose a threat to human rights and are also costing the global economy billions of dollars per year, according to a new report from nonprofit Access Now and Jigsaw, a unit of Google parent Alphabet. *Read more *.... *WNU Editor*: The report on the frequency of governments shutting down their internet is here .... *The Current *(Jigsaw). *More ... read more
the daily howler19 hours ago
THE THEAETETUS AND THEE: Rauch was impressed with the Theaetetus!*THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021* *Our reaction may have differed:* Today, we're going to take a guess: Long ago and far away, we were assigned to read the Theaetetus. This would have happened in the fall of '65, when we were a freshman at a well-known university. It happened to Jonathan Rauch maybe thirteen years later, when he was a freshman at Yale in the class of 1982. At the start of his new book, The Constitution of Knowledge, Rauch describes his reaction to, in effect, first looking into Plato: *At age eighteen, as a college freshman, I encountered Theaetetus with a jolt. I s... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ19 hours ago
Review Saddam’s Word, Political Discourse In Iraq
*Review Bengio, Ofra, **Saddam’s Word, Political Discourse In Iraq**, New York: Oxford University Press, 1998* *Saddam’s Word, Political Discourse In Iraq* by Ofra Bengio is an analysis of the language and rhetoric used by the Baath Party and Saddam Hussein. It explores what words and phrases were popular, their provenance and then tries to explain how and why they were selected to further Baathist rule in Iraq. It’s a very interesting study of how the Iraqi government attempted to rally the public to support its policies using history and Islam. The book is divided into t... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ19 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 21922 Turkish troops tested border with Iraq Seized Rania in Sulaymaniya after four days of fighting 1940 British asked Iraq to break ties with Germany Intern all Germans Provide aid if needed 1959 Qasim govt re-instated Martial Law Ordinance of 1959 Shut down freedom of speech newspapers and peasant groups Aimed at Communists (Musings On Iraq review *The Making of Iraq 1900-1963, Capital, Power and Ideology*) (Musings On Iraq review *Red Star Over Iraq, Iraqi Communism Before Saddam*) (Musings On Iraq Interview with Prof Johan Franzen on the history of the Iraqi Comm... read more
War News Updates19 hours ago
U.S. House Armed Services Committee Vote To Require Women To Register For The Draft
Women would be required to register with the Selective Service System under a proposal approved by the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. (Chief Master Sgt. Jaimee Freeman/Air Force) *Politico:* *House panel backs requiring women to register for the draft* The House Armed Services Committee vote follows a similar vote in the Senate to expand the Selective Service System to include women. The House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday voted to require women to register for the military draft, making the change one step closer to becoming law after senators endorsed t... read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Bolivia raises tariffs on 94 products, but exempts those from Mercosur or Andean CommunityRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Vice Minister of Domestic Trade, Gróver Lacoa, stated this Wednesday (2) that Supreme Decree (DS) 4573, which establishes the increase of import tariffs for 94 products as of this month, does not apply to countries with which Bolivia has trade agreements or treaties. However, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, […] The post Bolivia raises tariffs on 94 products, but exempts those from Mercosur or Andean Community appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Uruguay among first 3 non-BRICS countries admitted to New Development BankRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguay, Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates have become the first countries to be admitted as full members of the New Development Bank (NDB), which until now consisted of the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). President of the NDB, Brazilian entrepreneur Marcos Troyjo welcomed the addition […] The post Uruguay among first 3 non-BRICS countries admitted to New Development Bank appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report19 hours ago
Moderna Vaccine Shipment Crashes, Prompting Hazmat Cleanup and Shuttering of AirspaceTimcast – by Cassandra Fairbanks UPDATE: HHS said in a statement to Timcast that all of the vaccines are accounted for. Read the full update... The post Moderna Vaccine Shipment Crashes, Prompting Hazmat Cleanup and Shuttering of Airspace appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Bolivia will give temporary residency to irregular migrantsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Migrants will be "exonerated from any sanction or fine" upon regularization, stressed Bolivia's Minister of Government (Interior), Eduardo Del Castillo, during the announcement. "There are many Venezuelan, Brazilian, Cuban, and other nationalities in the national territory irregularly", added the minister. The measure was endorsed by a decree published on August […] The post Bolivia will give temporary residency to irregular migrants appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report19 hours ago
San Francisco will pay people to not shoot others: ‘Cash for criminals’Fox News San Francisco is rolling out a pilot program that will pay high-risk individuals to not shoot anyone as gun crimes tick up in... The post San Francisco will pay people to not shoot others: ‘Cash for criminals’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report19 hours ago
Pfizer Is Now Developing A Twice-Per-Day COVID Pill That Must Be Taken Alongside VaccinesNational File – by Gabriel Keane Pharmaceutical megacorporation pfizer is now developing a COVID pill that is meant to be taken alongside the COVID vaccines... The post Pfizer Is Now Developing A Twice-Per-Day COVID Pill That Must Be Taken Alongside Vaccines appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report19 hours ago
Shocking Video Shows 2 Men Beaten & Robbed While Women Twerk Over Unconscious BodiesZero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Shocking footage from a security camera in Chicago’s expensive River North neighborhood (which hosts restaurants, shops and art galleries,... The post Shocking Video Shows 2 Men Beaten & Robbed While Women Twerk Over Unconscious Bodies appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
PopularResistance.Org20 hours ago
Falling In Love With Your CommunityToday's world is complex and messed up. All the suffering among the great majorities for many people is just one more number while an increasing number of human beings are or feel isolated, depressed and alone, burdened down by the social consequences of decadent capitalism. However, in this hostile context Nicaragua, physically small but morally gigantic, is making real efforts to rebuild the country's neighborhoods as social and political units, a mutual support network based on solidarity. The post Falling In Love With Your Community appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org20 hours ago
Doctor Fights To Let Pharmacists Prescribe Birth ControlIndiana - People love the pill. As a pediatrician and a researcher who studies access to contraception, I speak to patients from all walks of life, and, even if they choose not to use the birth control pill themselves, most people support making it affordable and easy to access for everyone. Its near-universal support is not surprising: Birth control can improve people’s lives by giving them the freedom to plan their families, allowing them to delay pregnancy until they decide they are ready. Still, for many people, getting to a doctor to get a prescription for birth control isn’t... read more
The New Dark Age20 hours ago
Africa’s Uprising is Frozen, Its Cry Swollen with Hope: The Thirty-Fifth Newsletter (2021)2 September 2021 — Tricontinental Bertina Lopes (Mozambique), Dimensão (‘Dimension’), 1972. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. On 26 August, two deadly attacks on the perimeter of Kabul’s international airport killed over a hundred people, including a dozen US soldiers. The bombings struck people desperate to enter the airport and … Continue reading Africa’s Uprising is Frozen, Its Cry Swollen with Hope: The Thirty-Fifth Newsletter (2021) read more
The New Dark Age20 hours ago
The Incantational Bewitchment of PropagandaAll propaganda succeeds because it satisfies needs that it has first created. If you follow the daily rat-a-tat mainstream news reports and react to them, you will be caught in a labyrinth that has been set to entrap you. You will keep finding that your mind will be like a bed that is already made up and your daylight hours filled with nightmares. What you assume are your real needs will be met, but you will swiftly tumble into the free-floating anxiety that the media has created to keep you on edge and confused. read more
Snopes.com20 hours ago
German Central Bank Inundated with Money Damaged in FloodsThe Bundesbank said that individuals and banks have handed in notes that were soaked in the floods and often also contaminated with oil, sewage or mud. read more
The New Dark Age21 hours ago
Experimental GM wheat trial goes ahead in UKThe UK Government has given Rothamsted Research consent to plant highly experimental GM wheat in an open field near St Albans. read more
The New Dark Age21 hours ago
To Counter U.S. Hostility China Moves Towards People Centered PoliciesIn December 2001 China became a member of the World Trade Organization. That opened new markets for China's industry and attracted a lot of foreign investment. The growth in GDP that China has achieved since is breathtaking. read more
Viable Opposition15 hours ago
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Its Implications for Non-indigenous Landowners
Way back in another era (2007), the United Nations passed one of its overwhelming declarations that has received relatively little attention since. That is about to change for at least one nation as you will see in this posting. Here is the webpage from the United Nations website outlining the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples or UNDRIP: Here is the title page of the resolution/declaration: The UNDRIP was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 2007 with 144 nations voting for the resolution and 4 voting against. The ... read more
Balkinization19 hours ago
Facebook Announces Formation of Supreme Court Oversight BoardJohn Jay Washington, D.C. and Menlo Park, CA-- Today Facebook and the United States Supreme Court announced a joint venture, the creation of a Supreme Court Oversight Board that will perform tasks that the Supreme Court is no longer able to perform: hearing cases on the merits after full oral argument and briefing, and rendering reasoned opinions explaining its conclusions to the public. To this end, the new Supreme Court Oversight Board (SCOBUS) will contract with a group of former judges to do what Supreme Court Justices used to do. The U.S. Supreme Court will continue to twee... read more
War News Updates19 hours ago
Defying The Biden Administration, U.S. House Committee Backs $25 Billion Increase In Defense Spending
The United States Capitol is shown at night. Photo via the Architect of the Capitol on Twitter. *Politico:* *House panel backs $24B Pentagon budget boost, defying Biden* The committee voted to boost the budget topline of the annual National Defense Authorization Act in a 42-17 vote during its marathon markup of the military policy legislation. The House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday voted to endorse a nearly $24 billion increase to the Pentagon budget, delivering another bipartisan rebuke to President Joe Biden’s military spending plan. The committee voted to boost th... read more
The Conservative Socrates19 hours ago
On Hulk’s AmericaWhat has America done to promote liberty in the last 100 years? What has it done to promote democracy and free markets? What has it done to promote human rights? America might have practiced these values in a limited measure within its own borders but it is not the fountainhead of these values and it is not fit to be the propagator of these values. In the last 100 years, the Americans have performed the role of the crusaders who have no sense of values, no sense of history, no knowledge of political and cultural systems, no capacity to identify the real adversary, who are angry with... read more
The Free Thought Project19 hours ago
Air Force Vet Landlord Left Homeless As Tenants Refuse to Pay, Thanks to Rent Moratorium[image: rent]Thanks to the government shutting down the economy, causing widespread unemployment, and telling people not to pay their rent, chaos is unfolding. read more
The Free Thought Project19 hours ago
Establishment Wages War on Joe Rogan After He Lists Meds that Made Him ‘Feel Great’ After 3 Days of Covid[image: rogan]Joe Rogan has sparked outrage by commenting on Covid-19, saying he contracted the virus, but only faced “one bad day” after taking meds like Ivermectin. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man20 hours ago
So much for financial privacy (what's left of it)
Looks like Big Brother is getting even bigger and more intrusive. The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) warns of a new IRS push for more data on bank accounts and transactions. The proposal would require financial institutions to report information on customer bank accounts to the IRS. This would be an enormous burden on the community banks required to furnish this information and a breach of their customers’ privacy. Specifically, the proposed fiscal 2022 budget would require banks and other financial institutions to report to the IRS on the deposits and with... read more
naked capitalism20 hours ago
Mask Mandates Save LivesWho'd have thunk it? Those crazy doctors in operating rooms are on to something. Masks work. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil’s Recife residents use “evil doll” to scare off bandits and “bad guys”RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The photo of an "evil doll" protecting a street in the Afogados neighborhood of Recife, the capital of Pernambuco state, recently went viral on social networks. To deter criminals and reduce the number of robberies, residents placed the doll on a chair in the middle of Albatroz Street. "Since there […] The post Brazil’s Recife residents use “evil doll” to scare off bandits and “bad guys” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
PopularResistance.Org20 hours ago
Don’t Wage Economic War On AfghanistanSanctions advocates from the hardline Foundation for Defense of Democracies recently made the case for piling on sanctions on Afghanistan by adding the Taliban to both the FTO list and the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Hawks have been disastrously wrong about the use of sanctions for decades, and now they propose to strangle a country that has been wracked by war for the last four decades. The last thing that Afghanistan needs after generations of armed conflict is a new US economic war. The post Don’t Wage Economic War On Afghanistan appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org20 hours ago
Roe V. Wade In Grave Danger As Supreme Court Lets Texas Abortion Ban Take EffectA draconian Texas law banning abortions beyond around six weeks of pregnancy took effect at midnight after the conservative U.S. Supreme Court did not act to block it on Tuesday, a decision that could have major implications for reproductive rights across the country. The post Roe V. Wade In Grave Danger As Supreme Court Lets Texas Abortion Ban Take Effect appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil will hit record for stock offerings this year, says Bank of AmericaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to Bank of America Corp, stock offerings by Brazilian companies will likely reach more than R$159 (US$31) billion this year, which should surpass 2020 as the strongest ever. This year through Aug. 30, the total raised stands at R$126 billion, a 40% increase over the same period in 2020, […] The post Brazil will hit record for stock offerings this year, says Bank of America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MintPress News20 hours ago
On Propaganda and Failed Narratives: New Understanding of Afghanistan is a MustUS-Western propaganda, which has afflicted our collective understanding of Afghanistan for twenty years and counting, has been so overpowering to the point that we are left without the slightest understanding of the dynamics that led to the Taliban’s swift takeover. The post On Propaganda and Failed Narratives: New Understanding of Afghanistan is a Must appeared first on MintPress News. read more
Halifax Examiner20 hours ago
Halifax releases 2021 sunshine list: Of more than 1,000 employees making more than $100,000, 454 are policeHalifax Regional Municipality has released its 2021 sunshine list, showing 1,065 employees made more than $100,000 in the last fiscal year, and more than 40% of them work for the police force. The municipality has released the list annually since 2016, and the 2021 edition was posted online on Thursday. For the first time, the […] read more
Halifax Examiner20 hours ago
Assault with a breakfast sandwichNews 1. “Cautiously optimistic” activist hoping for dignified housing solutions Sixteen people are currently living in a small park at the corner of Chebucto and Dublin streets in Halifax. Formally called Meagher Park, it has come to be known as “People’s Park” since Halifax Regional Police evicted people from tents and emergency shelters in parks […] read more
Waking Times21 hours ago
The Ugliness (and Hidden Beauty) of Real Awakening
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - Real awakening is both a reckoning and a wrecking, both an expansion and an annihilation. read more
Waking Times21 hours ago
Ayahuasca: Reigniting the Fire Within
*Sergey Baranov* - Our medicine pots cannot save the world but they are saving us and those who come to work with us from giving in and losing hope while living in a world that is falling apart. read more
Waking Times22 hours ago
Putin Opposes Mandatory Jabs, Says People Should Get Vaccinated Without Coercion*Tyler Durden* - Russian President Vladimir Putin says that while people need to get vaccinated to "overcome this pandemic," nobody's job should be on the line if they refuse. read more
Waking Times22 hours ago
Harvard Epidemiologist Says the Case for COVID Vaccine Passports Was Just Demolished*Jon Miltimor* - New research found that natural immunity offers exponentially more protection than COVID-19 vaccines. read more
Halifax Examiner22 hours ago
As a Canadian nurse who provides abortion care, I worry for my colleagues in TexasIt was a tweet from Whole Women’s Health Texas clinic that got me. As abortion care providers we can be a bit hardened, but I was teary: The clinic staff were working until 11:59pm on August 31, 2021, the waiting room still full, trying to get everyone cared for before midnight, when Senate Bill 8 […] read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, "AM/PM 9/2/21"Gregory Mannarino, AM 9/2/21: *"Must Know Updates"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ Gregory Mannarino, PM 9/2/21: *"Global Food Prices Are Skyrocketing. * *Billionaire Bill Gross Says: 'Cash Is Garbage'"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Northern Reflections16 hours ago
No More DetenteDoug Ford was going to stay out of this election. But he's now in it in a big way. Susan Delacourt writes: So much for the election truce between Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau. The detente appears to have crumbled over the issue of vaccinations — proof of vaccination, in particular — an off-and-on wedge issue of this pandemic election. It has given a whole new meaning to “shots exchanged,” which wouldn’t make a bad title for anyone writing a book about this weird campaign in the age of COVID-19. Yesterday, Doug introduced a policy of vaccine passports -- and blamed Trudeau for the... read more
War News Updates20 hours ago
President Biden's Approval Numbers Now Match Former President Trump's Numbers At The Same Time In Their Presidencies
*WNU Editor:* From Rasmussen .... *Daily Presidential Tracking Poll.* A prediction. The fallout from Afghanistan is going to continue to bleed President Biden's approval, as well as concerns over Covid, crime, border, housing, and depressing economic numbers like inflation. read more
War News Updates20 hours ago
Tweets Of The DayVirus update: • What can employers do if workers avoid COVID-19 vaccines?; • Taiwan gets first Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines after long delay; • Mexico sees easing in its third wave of COVID-19 cases. https://t.co/vAvrG49PSx — The Associated Press (@AP) September 2, 2021 Japan finds black particles in Moderna vaccine https://t.co/L2w7Xe0m8j — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 2, 2021 People stranded in Afghanistan will be provided 'tailored' evacuation routes: State Departmenthttps://t.co/JbBcZ2vM0I — Fox News (@FoxNews) September 2, 2021 Sixty-five combatants have been killed in fi... read more
A Different Perspective20 hours ago
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Dr. Abraham (Avi) Loeb and the Galileo Project
This week I spoke with Dr. Abraham (Avi) Loeb, who made a splash last spring when he suggested an object moving through the Solar System was artificial. It was moving at a relatively slow speed that suggested it had been traveling for a very long time. Make no mistake, this was the first time that something had entered the Solar System from outside of it or maybe I should say, it was the first time that such an object was detected. The question was whether it was artificial or natural. You can listen to that earlier interview here for an in-depth background on that object: http... read more
War News Updates20 hours ago
Tweets On AfghanistanKabul residents said they were waiting for the new government to be formed after the Taliban took over and U.S. troops left earlier in the week, leaving much of the country in chaos https://t.co/Uuz0OXN663 pic.twitter.com/IDvA0ys6QN — Reuters (@Reuters) September 2, 2021 Taliban and Afghan rebels claim heavy casualties in fighting over valley https://t.co/Bbsa44D7Mc pic.twitter.com/Si5X0b4a2C — Reuters (@Reuters) September 2, 2021 In the final days of the chaotic American airlift from Afghanistan, many U.S. citizens and green card holders found themselves stuck in the Afghan capit... read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Embraer’s Eve partners with Australian helicopter operator in urban air mobility projectRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eve, a company formed by Embraer to develop and explore the global urban air mobility (UAM) market, announced a partnership with Microflite, one of Australia's leading helicopter operators. Under the agreement, the companies will lay the groundwork for new urban air mobility operations in Australia, scheduled to begin in 2026. […] The post Embraer’s Eve partners with Australian helicopter operator in urban air mobility project appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Free Thought Project20 hours ago
Finally, the Cops & EMTs Who Drugged and Choked Elijah McClain to Death Have Been Charged[image: mcclain]Three Aurora cops and two paramedics have been indicted on manslaughter and other charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. read more
bilaterals.org20 hours ago
Government bars unions from ‘seat at the table' in trade talks02-Sep-2021 UK Prime Minister and the trade department are blocking trade unions from sensitive trade talks despite unions' offers to sign confidentiality agreements, according to leading labour representatives. read more
bilaterals.org20 hours ago
Timeline shifts for UK-NZ free trade deal02-Sep-2021 A free trade deal with the UK is taking longer than both sides had hoped. read more
bilaterals.org20 hours ago
Companies cannot use ECT to sue governments for climate progress, top court says02-Sep-2021 Environmental organisations have hailed a court decision that could mean the end of a little-known legal mechanism that poses a massive threat to climate action. read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog20 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin A former Marine was pulled over for following a truck too closely. Police took nearly $87,000 of his cash. They’re called mild cases. But people with breakthrough covid can still feel pretty sick. Less than zero taxes being paid by top 55 U.S. firms FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2021 HOMESCHOOL INTEREST NOW BREAKING 2020 RECORDS BY NEARLY 5x South African Scientists Say New Variant May Have ‘Increased Transmissibility’Sacramento school district confirms 24 students are still stranded in Afghanistan America's 20-year war on terror has killed up to 929,000 people and cost ... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
More Than Half a Million South Korean Troops Are Ready To Face Kim Jong Un*Kyle Mizokami* *Korea, Asia* But North Korea's nukes are still a serious obstacle. *Here's What You Need to Know*: It’s no accident that the North Korean military has evolved asymmetric means to counter the South’s increasing technological superiority. In the last seventy years, the Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army) has evolved from a constabulary force into one of the largest, most powerful, technologically advanced armies in the world. This remarkable evolution is entirely due to the original 1950–53 invasion and war by neighboring North Korea. This existential threat has nev... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
America is Running Out of ICU Beds Again*Trevor Filseth* *Coronavirus, * Some states have bed availability in the single digits. Following a surge in coronavirus cases throughout the United States, hospitals in all fifty states have seen increased admissions, and many have experienced acute staffing shortages. Among the states with the lowest vaccination rates, these outcomes have been the worst. Five states in particular–Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida–are each nearly out of intensive care unit (ICU) beds. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, each of the five states has less than ... read more
Organizing Notes20 hours ago
Best G.I. war resistance film everThe story about the anti-war effort within the military during the Vietnam War. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Amazon.com to restore Brazilian Amazon forest areas in carbon removal actionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amazon announced on Thursday (2) that it intends to invest in carbon removal projects in the Amazon rainforest. In partnership with the NGO The Nature Conservancy, the online commerce giant promised to restore forest areas and create more sustainable sources of income for small farmers in Pará. According to the […] The post Amazon.com to restore Brazilian Amazon forest areas in carbon removal action appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
OrientalReview.org21 hours ago
Chinese-Russian Cooperation Is The Key To Afghan PeaceThese major countries have pivotal roles to play through the Extended Troika, the SCO, the non-Western alternative financial institutions that they participate in, bilaterally with Afghanistan, and jointly with one another and that war-torn country. China and Russia can help Afghanistan politically, in terms of security, and financially. Chinese President […] read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Pension savings in Colombia reach new high in JulyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Workers' savings in their pension funds reached a new high at the end of July, consolidating the good performance they have experienced following the recovery of the global economy. Read also: Check out our coverage on Colombia According to the balance sheet of Asofondos, the association of Colfondos, Porvenir, Protección, […] The post Pension savings in Colombia reach new high in July appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Covid-19: Colombia launches digital vaccination certificate; projects 41 million vaccinatedRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombian President Iván Duque and Health Minister Fernando Ruiz today (1) announced the entry into force of the so-called Covid-19 digital vaccination certificate. According to the Colombian leader, the digital vaccination certificate is a "private document that belongs to the citizen" and contains information about the vaccination process and certifies […] The post Covid-19: Colombia launches digital vaccination certificate; projects 41 million vaccinated appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazilian July industrial production down 1.3% from June – IBGERIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian industrial production shrank 1.3% in July, compared to the previous month, according to the Monthly Industrial Survey - Physical Production (PIM-PF), released on Thursday by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). In June, the indicator had a 0.2% retraction in the seasonally adjusted series after revised data […] The post Brazilian July industrial production down 1.3% from June – IBGE appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest21 hours ago
If WWIII Would Have Happened in the 1980s NATO Would Have Lost*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* WWIII in Europe would be the most dangerous possible theater for a Third World War. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * While the World War III scenario in Europe was always unlikely, it was also the most dangerous. We now know that, instead of an escalation to nuclear war being a possibility, it was virtually guaranteed. The only question would have been to what extent—and whether or not human civilization would have survived it. Last month in the* National Interest* we discussed NATO’s plan for World War III in Europe. The scenario, set in ... read more
The National Interest21 hours ago
The New Child Tax Credit Has Had Many Supporters—And Few Opponents*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, United States* While the measure has had its detractors and it is unclear if most voters would support a permanent extension of the policy, it is broadly popular among the electorate. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), passed in March 2021, provided for a number of significant pandemic relief-related measures. Probably the best-known among these was the third stimulus check, which sent $1,400 to all qualifying adults and their dependents in the United States. A close second is the updated Child Tax Credit; The ARPA revitalized the measure, i... read more
No More Mister Nice Blog21 hours ago
THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE ANTI-DEMOCRACY REPUBLICANS' LIVES A WHOLE LOT EASIERDana Milbank is right: Texas this week showed us what a post-democracy America would look like. Thanks to a series of actions by the Texas legislature and governor, we now see exactly what the Trumpified Republican Party wants: to take us to an America where women cannot get abortions, even in cases of rape and incest; an America where almost everybody can openly carry a gun in public, without license, without permit, without safety training and without fingerprinting; and an America where law-abiding Black and Latino citizens are disproportionately denied the right to vote. This ... read more
Snopes.com22 hours ago
Death Toll Rises After Ida’s Remnants Hit NortheastThe remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped historic rain over New York City, with at least nine deaths linked to flooding in the region, as it swamped subway cars and submerged vehicles and homes. read more
Small Dead Animals22 hours ago
News You Won’t Find On The CBCBlacklock has the latest news on corruption and fascist behaviour by the Libranos. Including banning any challenges to vaccine mandates. read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
The Great Stalingrad Sniper Duel is Alternative History*Michael Peck* *History, Russia* Could there be a more dramatic war story? No—considering it’s probably not true. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *So why the legend of Zaitsev versus Konig? Because propaganda is as formidable and useful a weapon as a rifle or tank. In the hands of a skilled writer such as Vasily Grossman, who wrote that Zaitsev had never hurt a living creature until motivated by hatred of the German invaders, the Soviet people could find a hero to inspire them in the long and bloody struggle against Nazi Germany. *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, Ame... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles22 hours ago
Vigorous ash emissions at Telica volcano, NicaraguaVigorous ash emissions have been observed rising from Nicaragua's Telica volcano on September 1, 2021. According to the Washington VAAC, volcanic ash clouds were observed on webcam imagery rising up to 2.1 km (7 000 feet) above sea level at 14:20 UTC, drifting...... Read more » read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
What is the Highest Possible Monthly Social Security Payment?*Trevor Filseth* *SS Highest Payment, * If a person waits to file for Social Security until they reach the age of seventy, they receive a bonus of roughly 25 to 30 percent on their monthly checks. Most Americans claim their Social Security benefits at roughly the same time as their “full retirement age”—an age, generally sixty-six or sixty-seven, at which the Social Security Administration (SSA) decides that the average American will have retired, and therefore the age at which a person is eligible to claim his or her full level of benefits. There is some flexibility regarding w... read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Income tax reform, Vittia’s debut, GOL, Kora: factors affecting today’s Brazilian financial marketRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, September 2, the Brazilian market should reflect the new 20% tax on dividends and the end of interest on equity (JCP) payments, measures included in the income tax reform approved yesterday by the Chamber of Deputies. The change is expected to affect virtually all listed companies. Although similar […] The post Income tax reform, Vittia’s debut, GOL, Kora: factors affecting today’s Brazilian financial market appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Science 2.0 blogs23 hours ago
Extreme Pandemics Like COVID-19 Aren't Rare, We Roll The Dice Each YearCOVID-19 is certainly worse than the SARS and MERS pandemics that occurred a few years prior, and the reasons why SARS-CoV-2 is worse than those others is open for debate, but one thing is not; pandemics, even extreme ones, are not as rare as many believe. The big difference between pandemics now and those of prior generations is the prevalence of real-time media and worldwide connections never available before. We have no real way to know how many people the Asian Flu of the 1950s killed because there was even less transparency in China then than there is now. Likewise, the Spanish... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man23 hours ago
What do you do when China steals your entire company out from under you?A mind-boggling story is unfolding of how one of the world's leading semiconductor design and IP (intellectual property) firms set up a Chinese subsidiary, only to have the boss of the subsidiary "go rogue", take it over, and run it as a Chinese company for his own and that country's benefit, without so much as a "by your leave". Arm is widely regarded as the most important semiconductor IP firm. Their IP ships in billions of new chips every year from phones, cars, microcontrollers, Amazon servers, and even Intel's latest IPU. Originally it was a British owned and headquartere... read more
MJBizDaily23 hours ago
Marijuana cultivation experts expose 3 common lighting mythsMyths about lighting pervade the marijuana industry. Because the industry was underground for so many years, it led to growers doing things in ways that “make no sense,” said Marc van Iersel, horticulture professor at the University of Georgia. “Old-school cannabis growers believe it’s a special crop, different than any other plant,” van Iersel said. […] Marijuana cultivation experts expose 3 common lighting myths is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The New Dark Age23 hours ago
We Can No Longer Avoid Raising the Contradiction of the Western Imperial Left’s Collaboration with the Western BourgeoisieAs the Western left has become more aligned with their imperialist bourgeoisie in the destabilization of the Global South, the radical Black tradition provides a clear approach to “turn imperialist wars into wars against imperialism." read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT23 hours ago
The Cold & Wet Augusts Of 1941 and 1951By Paul Homewood Weather wise, August this year has been a pretty nondescript month, with very little of note. This has not always been the case! Back in 1941, it really was an unpleasant month, cool and very wet in places. In England, for instance, rainfall was 45% above average, with the […] read more
The New Dark Age23 hours ago
Black Agenda Report 2 September 20212 September 2021 — Black Agenda Report Why the U.S. Still Suffers from COVID Margaret Kimberley, BAR Editor and Senior Columnist The Covid-19 crisis cannot be separated from the failed state. War is a Racist Enterprise Danny Haiphong, BAR Contributing Editor Racism is an unspoken rationale for U.S. imperialist actions. We Can No Longer Avoid Raising … Continue reading Black Agenda Report 2 September 2021 read more
Modern Tokyo Times1 day ago
North Korea rejects Covid jabs politely by saying other nations need moreNorth Korea rejects Covid jabs politely by saying other nations need more Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The international coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Northeast Asia (excluding the Russian Federation) is noticeable by the low number of deaths in this part of the world. Thus the death toll in China, Japan, Mongolia, […] The post North Korea rejects Covid jabs politely by saying other nations need more first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
CFACT1 day ago
Biden’s infrastructure plan is Solyndra on steroidsBY LARRY BEHRENS: President Biden and his congressional allies want us to buy into his infrastructure plan that is a massive gift to his green donors. The post Biden’s infrastructure plan is Solyndra on steroids appeared first on CFACT. read more
Small Dead Animals1 day ago
Gormless WazzockThe Brits sure have a way with the English language. Especially when it comes to Dementia Joe. read more
Komando.com1 day ago
Windows 11 is coming in October – Here are all the details we have so far
Ready for Windows 11? The wait is almost over. We've got details on everything you need to know about the new OS and when you can expect it. read more
Gangsters Out Blog21 hours ago
A Salute to Maxime Bernier
I just want to point out that Maxime Bernier is the only Conservative leader on the ballot. He is the only leader that has publicly opposed lockdowns and the assault on our freedoms the Covid misrepresentation has launched. He supports economic prosperity for all Canadians. Maxime recently referred to Doug Ford as a fake Conservative for supporting Vaccine passports. He's absolutely right. Doug Ford is not a Conservative. He is a whack job. In my recent post about political ideology, I pointed out how political labels have changed in Canada. Erin O'Toole is not a Conservative, he... read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
How America’s Fierce Los Angeles-Class Submarines Became Underwater Spies*Kyle Mizokami* *Submarines, Americas* Lacking a underwater enemy to fight, American submarines could linger off the coastlines of potential adversaries, conducting surveillance operations. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Sixty-two Los Angeles–class submarines were built between 1976 and 1996. The Los Angeles–class nuclear attack submarines were the most successful American submarines of the Cold War. The United States built sixty-two Los Angeles–class subs, more than any class except for the Gato class of World War II. Fast, powerful and heavily armed, the submarines are slowly ... read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
Why Great Navies Collapse (And Whether China's Could Be Next)*Robert Farley* *Security, * Now that China has its navy, can it keep it? The historical record is mixed. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Only one “new” naval power managed to maintain its position, and the United States Navy (USN) today represents the PLAN’s greatest obstacle. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is the most visible, and possibly the most consequential, manifestation of China’s emergence as a great power. In three decades, China has turned a large, but relatively minor regional force into a fleet of global consequence. But now that China has its navy, c... read more
The Aviationist22 hours ago
First Two Hawk Mk167 Jets For the Qatar Emiri Air Force Delivered To RAF Leeming[image: QEAF Hawk] The first two Hawk Mk167s with the Qatar Emiri Air Force markings were delivered to RAF Leeming to join the joint Hawk training squadron. The first two BAE Systems Hawk Mk167 jet trainers for the [...] The post First Two Hawk Mk167 Jets For the Qatar Emiri Air Force Delivered To RAF Leeming appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
naked capitalism23 hours ago
Links 9/2/2021The Watchers » Latest articles23 hours ago
Persistent ash emissions at White Island volcano, New ZealandMinor-weak ash emissions are occurring at White Island volcano, New Zealand since early this morning (LT), September 2, 2021. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2. "Since 06:50 LT this morning (18:50 UTC, September 1), minor ash emission has been observed from...... Read more » read more
naked capitalism23 hours ago
The Cost of Corporate America: Checking Your Conscience at the DoorReflections on the moral cost of being a corporate citizen. read more
naked capitalism23 hours ago
‘Catastrophic Injustice’: Judge OKs Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan Shielding SacklersTens of thousands dead and the Sacklers get to ride away with their Purdue Pharma loot. read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!23 hours ago
An Open Letter to CDC on Reinfection rates in Vaccinated & Unvaccinated
From James Lyons-Weiler PhD: From: James Lyons-Weiler Cc: <>, Dear Dr. Campbell, I am cc’ing Dr. Poland as he recently uncritically interpreted your report... Related Stories - Pregnancy Risk Summary in Pfizer Covid Vaccine - A Glimpse of America - Liquor Then Beer Never Fear, Moderna Then Pfizer WHO Says To Be Wiser read more
Electroverse23 hours ago
Early-Season Snowfall hits Uttarakhand, India, European Ski Areas open in September after Heavy August Dumps, + ‘Green’ Europe Faces Energy Crisis as Winter Looms
Prepare for energy restrictions, empty grocery store shelves, and ZERO help from the emergency services--work with the assumption that nobody is coming to help. The post Early-Season Snowfall hits Uttarakhand, India, European Ski Areas open in September after Heavy August Dumps, + ‘Green’ Europe Faces Energy Crisis as Winter Looms appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The National Interest1 day ago
What You Don’t Know about Social Security *Stephen Silver* *economy, Americas* Social Security will cease to exist unless Congress takes some action to shore up the popular program. Social Security’s main fund, will be depleted a year sooner than originally planned if nothing is done to preserve it, according to a long-delayed government report that was issued Tuesday. “The OASI Trust Fund is projected to become depleted in 2033, one year sooner than last year’s estimate, with 76 percent of benefits payable at that time,” the Social Security Administration said Tuesday. “The Trustees’ projections in this year’s repor... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Covid-19: Number of Delta variant cases in Brazil up 86% in one weekRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil on Tuesday, August 31, reached a total of 2,613 confirmed cases of the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus, recording an 86% increase in the number of positive diagnoses registered up to last Tuesday (1,405), according to data compiled by the Ministry of Health. The significant increase in the […] The post Covid-19: Number of Delta variant cases in Brazil up 86% in one week appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Virtual Mirage1 day ago
A New DayAre Democrats Turning on Creepy Joe? (Western Journal) If the temperature in the Biden administration itself says anything about the president’s standing with John Q. Public, patience with the demented, gaffe machine and boorish, incompetent oaf, with his old man’s shuffle is wearing thin. I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. […] The post A New Day appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
The Americas highlight importance of their agricultural sector for the worldRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The countries of the Americas on Wednesday (1) reinforced their joint position on the importance of their agrifood systems for trade and global food security, and to become part of the solution to the problems facing the world, such as the climate crisis. "We must continue working to strengthen the […] The post The Americas highlight importance of their agricultural sector for the world appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Terra Forming Terra1 day ago
American Civil War and the Lesson for China and Taiwan
It is so tempting. The population of Taiwan is small compared to China and it is certainly unfinished business for the CCP. Taiwan's only realistic defense is alliances and the ability to make it expensive. So far this has worked. Tasiwan has strategic options based on its proximity to China proper and its natural sea barrier. 1 Invite a million man field army to be based in Taiwan from India. This is a direct counter to Chinese adventurism in the Himalayas and a real threat to the adjacent Mainland. A large landing fleet can also be maintained when stress is high. 2 Ex... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Schoolchildren in Ecuador will require one to two years of leveling due to pandemicRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With 18% of the centers approved to provide blended learning in the classrooms and more than 70% of the institutions under distance modalities, it will take Ecuadorian schoolchildren from one to two years to recover the lost educational level, warned the Minister of Education, Maria Brown. "We know that we […] The post Schoolchildren in Ecuador will require one to two years of leveling due to pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
“The Wizard of Oz” by Italian choreographer Francesco Ventriglia returns to UruguayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The classic children's play "The Wizard of Oz" will come to Uruguay, as Italian choreographer Francesco Ventriglia shows the public, who will attend the first performance since the health emergency was decreed in March 2020, the story of magic, wit, and friendship between Dorothy and the other characters. Ventriglia explained […] The post “The Wizard of Oz” by Italian choreographer Francesco Ventriglia returns to Uruguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
S&P Global continues stable outlook for Ecuador’s economyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - International credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed Ecuador's long-term and short-term sovereign ratings at 'B-' and 'B,' respectively. The outlook is stable, "reflecting our view that the economic recovery, together with the ongoing implementation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, will reduce the government's financing needs," the agency […] The post S&P Global continues stable outlook for Ecuador’s economy appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Honduras prepares for bicentennial of independence from Spanish CrownRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Civil authorities, military, and students of educational institutions participated this Wednesday, September 1, with sanitary measures due to the pandemic of Covid-19 that the country suffers since March 2020, at the beginning of the commemorative acts for the bicentennial of the independence of Honduras from the Spanish Crown. In the […] The post Honduras prepares for bicentennial of independence from Spanish Crown appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles1 day ago
Remnants of Hurricane "Ida" bring record rains, historic flooding and destructive tornadoes to U.S. Northeast, leaving at least 46 people deadRemnants of Hurricane "Ida" -- which made landfall in Louisiana on August 29 with maximum sustained winds of 240 km/h (150 mph)1 -- inundated parts of the U.S. Northeast and spawned large and extremely dangerous tornadoes on September 1 and 2, 2021....... Read more » read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Covid-19: South Korean drug to reach Brazil this FridayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The drug Regkirona (regdanvimabe), which aims to treat early cases of Covid-19, will reach Brazil on Friday, September 3. The product was approved for emergency use by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) on August 11 and should have its use restricted to hospitals - public and private. Regdanvimab is […] The post Covid-19: South Korean drug to reach Brazil this Friday appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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