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Snopes.com11 hours ago
Did Glenn Beck Evacuate 5,100 Christians from Afghanistan?Beck said that his organization raised almost $30 million. read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
20 Years of LiesGood interview read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
Industry collapseWhile it is undeniably true that Covid subsidies have incentivized the withdrawal of employees from the workplace, who is going to seek a long term career in an industry such as hospitality that could be shut down repeatedly at the drop of a hat? Offering higher wages will do little to encourage people to stay… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Please, Think of the ChildrenIt’s not just the CDC peddling this hysteria. (click on image for chart) read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Mary Tyler Moore, Swine Flu ShotLincoln Karim Aug 19, 2021 The post Mary Tyler Moore, Swine Flu Shot appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
New Text Messages Reveal 2nd Battalion 1st Marines Were Given “a Countdown” Before Kabul Airport Bombing – It Started About Two Hours Out – They Are Now Being SilencedGateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft The US military knew there was going to be an attack at the Kabul Airport last week. On Wednesday,... The post New Text Messages Reveal 2nd Battalion 1st Marines Were Given “a Countdown” Before Kabul Airport Bombing – It Started About Two Hours Out – They Are Now Being Silenced appeared first on From the Trenches World Report . read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
The strawman comethAs far as the mainstream media is concerned, the main purpose of a story on Ivermectin is not to discuss the topic seriously and to seek the opinions of trained medical professionals who have actually used it successfully to treat Covid, but to promote the narrative that it is a dangerous fringe treatment pursued only… Continue reading → read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
EMALS: How U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Will Dominate the Future?*Kris Osborn* *military, Americas* The maturation of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System has been a multi-year developmental process, as it represents the advent of previously unprecedented technology. Navy* Ford*-class aircraft carriers will be able to launch a much greater number of drones in different sizes and configurations from the deck of the ship. The new Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) will tailor a ship’s thrust to launch a much wider range of air vehicles than what is possible with a traditional steam catapult. This impacts the tactical equation... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Is It Time for the Second Kingdom of Libya?*Abdurrahman Habil* *Libya, * The country may instead be headed to another civil war, this time ending in the country’s final fragmentation, flinging open the gates for a flood of terrorists into Libya and illegal immigrants to Europe. In other words, the potential for another Afghanistan is real. Those who deny that history repeats itself should take a look at recent Libyan history. Almost three-quarters of a century ago, following the defeat of the Axis forces in Libya during World War II, the issue of the destiny of the former Italian colony arose. Not unlike today, the inter... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Biden’s Child Tax Credit Helps Feed 1.6 Million More Children Than Last Month*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, United States* All told, the IRS disbursed roughly $15 billion in credit payments in the latest round that reached more than sixty million children. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey revealed that an estimated 10 percent of American households with children sometimes or often didn’t have enough to eat over the past week—the lowest percentage registered since the pandemic began in early 2020. The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department already are two months into the issuance of the ex... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Thankfully, The Allied Navies Never Had To Fight This Nazi Aircraft Carrier*Robert Farley* *World War II, Europe* Simply getting Graf Zeppelin’s air group into shape would have taken more time than the Reich had to lose. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the end, the need to develop operational experience with carriers may have posed the most difficult obstacle. In the wake of World War I, Japan, the UK and the United States spent almost two decades working through the problems and implications of carrier warfare. This included the development of aircraft, deck procedures, pilot training programs, resupply priorities, and aircraft management syste... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Iranian Drone Power: How Tehran Uses Armed Drones Across the Middle East*Sebastien Roblin* *Iran, Middle East* Iran has developed a diverse arsenal of kamikaze and reusable combat drones to project military pressure across the Middle East at an acceptable degree of political and military risk. The Liberian-flagged tanker *Mercer Street* was transiting through the Gulf of Oman on July 29, bound for the United Arab Emirates, when it was attacked by two delta-winged drones packed full of explosives. The startled crew issued several distress calls. But before help could arrive, a third drone slammed into the pilothouse early in the morning of July 30.... read more
The Last Refuge11 hours ago
Irony, Biden Administration Being Called Out By Health Officials for Political Booster Shots That Do Not Follow ScienceThe politics of COVID-19 are becoming too obvious. Joe Biden’s approval ratings are collapsing. In response the White House messaging team led by Chief of Staff Ron Klain drop back to the value of COVID fear and start promoting the need for multiple booster shots; or else. There appears to be a pattern as the […] The post Irony, Biden Administration Being Called Out By Health Officials for Political Booster Shots That Do Not Follow Science appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
balance1011 hours ago
rigged, fixed, manipulated, infiltrated and covered up9-4-21 “Yeah… it happened an hour after the last radio transmission about it. They said 10 minutes an IED is set to go off. 2 minutes an IED is set to go off. At 1627 an IED is going to go off. Then at 1730 something finally went off.” The S Vest (suicide vest) countdown is no lie. I head occasional radio chatter of them saying how far away the bomber was. Absolute incompetence. We had a Carl G and literally had to steal rounds because we were not given them…” https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/09/new-text-messages-reveal-2nd-bn-1st-marines-given-countdown-kabul-... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Does a Covid infection protect against reinfection?RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Vaccines have high protective efficacy against infection or reinfection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. A new review available on the medRxiv* preprint server showed that the protective effect of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection is at least equivalent […] The post Does a Covid infection protect against reinfection? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ11 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 41921 Colonial Secretary Churchill memo said he supported Iraqi govt and independence to maintain British influence in Iraq (Musings On Iraq Churchill In His Own Words On Mesopotamia/Iraq) (Musings On Iraq review *Churchill’s Folly, How Winston Churchill Created Modern Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Supremacy And Oil, Iraq, Turkey, and the Anglo-American World Order, 1918-1930*) 1945 Iraqi forces along with anti-Barzani tribes launched new assault upon Kurdish forces in Barzan (Musings On Iraq review *The Kurds, A Modern History*) (Musings On Iraq review *Kurds of Ira... read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
What Is ‘Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior’?Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have taken steps to bar such behavior by users. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Red Cross issues warning to stop blood plasma donations from vaccinated peopleNatural News – by Ethan Huff If you took a Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) “vaccine,” the American Red Cross will not accept blood plasma donations from... The post Red Cross issues warning to stop blood plasma donations from vaccinated people appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Amazon could soon REMOVE sites using its cloud service that post content violating its policies – sparking concerns tech firms will ‘censor the internet’Daily Mail Amazon plans to be more proactive about removing websites and services from its cloud computing platform AWS, which is used by the likes... The post Amazon could soon REMOVE sites using its cloud service that post content violating its policies – sparking concerns tech firms will ‘censor the internet’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Teacher/Nurse Shannon Davis Announces She Quits Minnesota Prior Lake-Savage School MeetingPiratePete September 1st, 2021. The post Teacher/Nurse Shannon Davis Announces She Quits Minnesota Prior Lake-Savage School Meeting appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Did China just Declare WAR?serpentza Sep 3, 2021 Chinese State Media has just released a document that states the USA is engaging in biological warfare and other transgressions against... The post Did China just Declare WAR? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Energy and fuel price inflation in Brazil jeopardizes industry recovery plansRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Essential in the daily life of families and companies, a group of products in the energy sector is eroding the economy's recovery. The electricity, gasoline, and diesel oil prices jumped at the end of last year and have not stopped rising since then. In July, they were the main item […] The post Energy and fuel price inflation in Brazil jeopardizes industry recovery plans appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
15 Things You Need To Do In Order To Live Without Regrets15 Things You Need To Do In Order To Live Without Regrets https://iamfearlesssoul.com/live-without-regrets/ read more
From the Trenches World Report1 day ago
DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOBAmerica’s Frontline Doctors As the mandates are increasing and the “deadlines” fast approach, YOU SHOULD NOT QUIT YOUR JOB. Do not be fooled if your... The post DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report1 day ago
Russia reveals it may recognize Taliban as Afghan authorities – but only after formation of government including minority groupsRT Russia may officially recognize the Taliban as the authorities in Afghanistan, but will only properly consider the move after an inclusive government is formed,... The post Russia reveals it may recognize Taliban as Afghan authorities – but only after formation of government including minority groups appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report1 day ago
A school ordered a student to quarantine. His dad and 2 men confronted the principal with zip ties, official says.MSN – Washington Post When an Arizona school employee called a parent on Thursday to share that his son had come in close contact with... The post A school ordered a student to quarantine. His dad and 2 men confronted the principal with zip ties, official says. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE4 days ago
Science Confirms That Forgetting Things Is Actually A Sign Of Very High Intelligence – Science And NatureScience Confirms That Forgetting Things Is Actually A Sign Of Very High Intelligence – Science And Nature https://www.sci-nature.vip/2019/10/science-confirms-that-forgetting-things.html?m=1 read more
PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago
US Collected 4.8 Million Biometric Records Of AfghansIn the wake of the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul and the ouster of the Afghan national government, alarming reports indicate that the insurgents could potentially access biometric data collected by the U.S. to track Afghans, including people who worked for U.S. and coalition forces. Afghans who once supported the U.S. have been attempting to hide or destroy physical and digital evidence of their identities. The post US Collected 4.8 Million Biometric Records Of Afghans appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago
AFRICOM in the CongoIts immeasurable mineral resources has made the Congo the victim of a long history of Western greed, plunder, and genocidal violence. AFRICOM’s recent arrival in the Congo -- ostensibly to fight ISIS -- will only extend this history; we can be sure these military forces will do more to support the US looting of the Congo’s wealth than stopping terrorism. The post AFRICOM in the Congo appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago
Free Download: “State Of Insecurity: The Cost Of Militarization Since 9/11”
*“State Of Insecurity: * *The Cost Of Militarization Since 9/11”* "Twenty years after 9/11, the war on terror has remade the U.S. into a far more militarized actor, both around the world and at home. The human costs of this evolution are many - including mass incarceration, widespread surveillance, the violent repression of immigrant communities, and hundreds of thousands of lives lost to war and violence. But of course, this militarization also has financial costs too. Over 20 years, the U.S. has spent more than $21 trillion on militarization, surveillance, and repression - all in... read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Popular Resistance In The Age Of Neoliberal War: The Case Of ColombiaSince April 28 hundreds of thousands of Colombians have taken to the streets to demand the end to neoliberal reforms, chanting “el pueblo unido jamás será vencido”. Now, a month later their joint call has grown into a generalized rejection of the neoliberal and far-right government of Ivan Duque. His government is polled as the least popular in recent Colombian history, already a low bar for a State that has waged an ongoing war against its people. The post Popular Resistance In The Age Of Neoliberal War: The Case Of Colombia appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
We Need Public Control Of Our Energy Systems.When natural disasters like Hurricane Ida occur, policymakers often wave away the damage and devastation as an unavoidable “act of god” (to use common insurance language). However, these types of response ignore deep structural deficiencies and inequities in the way critical infrastructure systems are often designed and operated in the United States. Specifically, they obscure the role of private, for-profit ownership and control of these services. The post We Need Public Control Of Our Energy Systems. appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Ruby Montoya Seeks To Withdraw Guilty Plea, Citing Coercion, Entrapment And Mental IllnessOn August 26, admitted Dakota Access Pipeline saboteur Ruby Montoya filed a motion in federal court seeking to withdraw her guilty plea, claiming she was coerced into signing it by her previous attorneys, movement “leaders”, and her abusive father. The motion also claims that government agents may have taught Montoya to use a welder and encouraged her to use it for pipeline sabotage, indicating a possible entrapment defense. The post Ruby Montoya Seeks To Withdraw Guilty Plea, Citing Coercion, Entrapment And Mental Illness appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Australian Military Whistleblower Shares Perspective On End To Afghanistan WarDavid McBride is a former military lawyer in the Royal Australia Regiment and Australia Special Forces. He completed two tours in Afghanistan and submitted an internal complaint against what he witnessed in the war. He immediately faced scrutiny and harassment. What David had to reveal was published as “The Afghan Files.” It was a “quite a big story in Australia,” according to him. But the Australia government responded by raiding the ABC and targeting David with a prosecution for an espionage offense. The post Australian Military Whistleblower Shares Perspective On End To Afghani... read more
the daily howler13 hours ago
Bruenig, McWhorter get it right!*SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2021* *A pair of accurate statements:* You rarely see accurate statements. Perusing the discourse of these end days, you'll see plenty of statements which are overstated or wrong. You'll also see statements which may be hard to paraphrase or to parse. You'll rarely see statements which are accurate. Today, we refer you to two. The first such statement comes from Elizabeth Bruenig, writing for the Atlantic. Bruenig wonders about the best way to persuade The Others to get vaccinated. Along the way, she makes the following statement: "To persuade someone to... read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
The Labor Day Dreams Of Black WorkersAs our second pandemic Labor Day approaches, Black worker leaders are determined to never again bear the brunt of a national crisis as they have under Covid-19. How can we make the recovery more equitable — and improve conditions for Black workers before the next crisis hits? We asked nine leading Black labor organizers and policy advocates for their views. The post The Labor Day Dreams Of Black Workers appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Will A Summer Of Climate Crises Lead To Climate Action? It’s Not Looking GoodThis summer, the climate crisis has roared into basement apartments in Brooklyn, leaped across the dry tops of the Sierra Nevadas and kicked over the towers that held up the power and communication networks of Louisiana. It has shredded homes in New Jersey and poured into the underpasses of Philadelphia, turning a cross-town expressway into a murky, swirling river. The post Will A Summer Of Climate Crises Lead To Climate Action? It’s Not Looking Good appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Shadow Docket Supreme Court Decisions Could Affect MillionsTraditionally, the process of getting an opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court takes months and those rulings are often narrowly tailored. Emergency orders, especially during the court’s summer break, revolve around specific issues, like individual death penalty cases. Since Aug. 24, that truncated process known as the shadow docket has moved at astronomical speed, producing decisions related to immigration, COVID-19 and evictions and, most recently, abortion. The post Shadow Docket Supreme Court Decisions Could Affect Millions appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Organic MadnessSri Lanka is having Dictator induced food shortages thanks to organic ideology. Video is queued up, relevant part is only the last 10 minutes. More here. And this would be a good time to remind everyone what the Liberals have planned for Canada. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Beyoncé turns 40. See the artists that the diva influences in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This Saturday (9/4), the American singer Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter turns 40 years. From a young age, through the girl group Destiny's Child to the present day, the pop star has worked constantly to build a cultural and musical legacy. It is not uncommon for artists and personalities around the world […] The post Beyoncé turns 40. See the artists that the diva influences in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
PopularResistance.Org14 hours ago
Stop The Terror Of The US Drone Killing MachineDid you hear about the 3 Afghan toddler girls whose flesh was ripped to pieces by a U.S. Drone Strike last Sunday? Striking in a Kabul NEIGHBORHOOD, the attack also killed 4 other children, including 2 more under 6 years old! The grief on Amal Ahmadi’s face tells it all! 10 civilian family members dead, 7 of them children, body parts everywhere, and bodies unrecognizable. It was a horrific and tragic scene. And then there was last Friday’s U.S. drone strike in Nangarhar Province that U.S. officials claimed killed two “high profile" ISIS-K targets.” A witness reported, “…ricks... read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
A Chicken in every PotConrad Black goes over the party platforms. Erin O’Toole’s platform is imaginative, but Maxime Bernier is the most impressive leader. The Liberals offer plenty of extra spending but don’t say how it will be paid for. Bleary-eyed and almost gasping for air, I can confirm to the 99.9 per cent of Canadians who don’t read… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Macdonald Replaced By Porcupine QuillsThe CBC is excited that the Macdonald statue on PEI, will be replaced by whiny Indian art. And when are they going to change the name of the island to Mikmaw? I can’t wait for the national Indian holiday. More Genocide News: BLM accuses Churchill of genocide. read more
Komando.com16 hours ago
8 new Amazon tricks to save you some cash
Want to save money while shopping at Amazon? Here are 8 clever ways to keep some coin in your pocket. read more
Komando.com16 hours ago
How to save text messages on iOS and Android
Don't lose track of those special text messages. Take these steps to save them on iOS and Android. read more
Komando.com17 hours ago
Before you die, decide who gets access to your online accounts and digital files
Essential steps to take to get your digital life in order before you die. read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Are China's South China Sea Bases A Problem For The U.S. Navy?*Robert Farley* *PLA Navy, Indo-Pacific* China continues construction across the region, meaning that it may expand its military presence in the future. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Militarily, they represent a thin crust on China’s A2/AD system. Under certain conditions this crust could disrupt U.S. freedom of action, but it won’t be hard for the United States’ Air Force and Navy to punch through.China has built some islands in the South China Sea. Can it protect them? During World War II Japan found that control of islands offered some strategic advantages, but not enough t... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Why the F-35B Stealth Fighter Is Revolutionary*Mark Episkopos* *F-35B Marines, United States* The Marine Corps' new F-35Bs will change the way they fight. One of the lesser-known Lightning II variants, the F-35B is nonetheless slated to become a core pillar of the Marine Corps’ ability to project power. Although commonly referred to in the singular, Lockheed Martin’s fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter is technically three different planes: the F-35A conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) variant that is being procured by the US Air Force (USAF) to phase out the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the F-35B short takeoff and vertical... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
How do you Take Garbage and Build an Air Force? Just ask Israel.*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Middle East* One of the first weapons Israel acquired was a fighter plane designed by a country that had sought the extinction of the Jewish people. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * In an omen of things to come, the first S-199 was lost on May 23 when its C-46 transport crashed attempting to land in the fog, the dismantled fuselage sliding forward and killing navigator Moshe Rosenbaum. On other occasions, aircraft carrying the 199s were impounded and their crew jailed at various airports for their violation of the arms embargo. When Israel declar... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Is Russia’s Army Infantry a Match for NATO Forces?*Kyle Mizokami* *Russia, Russia* In a head-to-head matchup, which side would prevail? *Here's What You Need To Remember: I*n a matchup between American and Russian infantry forces American forces have a decisive advantage in firepower. Let’s hope the two sides never do meet. The United States and Russia field two of the most powerful armies in the world. Heavily mechanized and salted with combat veterans, the U.S. Army and Russian Ground Forces have spent the better part of the last fifteen years not only chasing guerrillas from Afghanistan to Syria, but also fighting convention... read more
The Conservative Socrates13 hours ago
Rome Lost the Civilizational ClashesIf religion is taken as one of the primary pillars of culture, then it can be argued that the Roman Empire was not a cultural power. The Romans could not win the clash of civilizations in Europe and the Levant. Both halves of the Roman Empire, the Western and the Eastern, lost their dominant religion and underwent cultural transformation before and after they fell. With the issuance of the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, Constantine the Great made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire. But this did not lead to a significant conversion to Christianity. Paganism continued to be the domina... read more
No More Mister Nice Blog13 hours ago
DEMOCRATS NEED A LONG GAME, AND IMPORTANT PEOPLE DON'T WANT THEM TO HAVE ONEIn *The Washington Post,* Paul Waldman writes: *The harsh truth of this moment: Republicans understand power. Democrats do not.* Democrats look like they’re the ones with the greater share of political power in America today, holding both the White House and Congress. So why do they so often seem weak and ineffectual, while Republicans ruthlessly employ every shred of power they have? You could hardly have asked for a more vivid illustration than what’s happening right now. In Congress, a couple of key Democrats, especially Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.), proclaimed their intentio... read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
Gov’t Threatening to Go After Family for Child’s Tree House, Built on Their Own Property[image: tree house]A family is fighting for the right to keep their tree house built by their children on their own property after a neighbor sicced the code enforcers on them. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Editor's NoteBlogging will return later this evening. read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
How Married Couples Can Maximize Their Social Security Payout*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, * There are indeed some proper steps an individual needs to take to max out those monthly benefits—and that final total might even be larger than what one anticipated. When many older Americans get closer to retirement, they often cram in as much information regarding Social Security benefits as possible. Along the way, there invariably will be missing pieces of information that will prevent one from taking full advantage of the monthly checks and claiming all of the money that they’re entitled to. For many experts, the most prudent financial... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Google 'Temporarily Locks Afghan Government Email Accounts As The Taliban Tries To Access Servers Used By Previous Officials'
Google has temporarily locked down an unspecified number of Afghan government email accounts as the Taliban tries to access servers and emails of former officials, according to a source *Daily Mail/Reuters: **Google 'temporarily locks Afghan government email accounts as the Taliban tries to access servers used by previous officials' amid fears data will be used to track down US allies* * Google said Friday it was 'taking temporary actions to secure relevant accounts' * The company stopped short of confirming accounts had been temporarily locked and it is not immediately clear... read more
The Duck of Minerva14 hours ago
The Promise and Peril of Public-Facing ScholarshipPaul Musgrave concludes the "Lab Leaks" symposium by engaging with his interlocutors and reflecting on the challenges faced by political science in an era of public-facing scholarship. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
More Details Emerge On The U.S. Soldiers Injured From The Deadly Kabul Airport Attack That Left 13 Service Members Dead
Lance Corporal Romel Finley III of Kenosha, Wisconsin, suffered a blast injury after the attack on Kabul, and was left in critical condition *Daily Mail:** REVEALED: The US troops recovering in Walter Reed after suffering gunshot and blast wounds, facial paralysis and burst eardrums in ISIS-K suicide bombing that killed 13 Americans in Kabul* * A total of 15 Marines are at Walter Reed hospital following the deadly ISIS-K suicide blast that left 13 service members dead * The attack comes after President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan * Lance Cpl. ... read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
Top FBI Official in Charge of Crimes Against Children, Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Children[image: children]A top FBI official whose job was to supervise investigations on crimes against children, has been arrested for multiple crimes against children. read more
OrientalReview.org14 hours ago
The Relations Between War And Politics (I)In dealing from both theoretical and practical points of view about war, at least six fundamental questions arise: 1) What is war?; 2) What types of war exist?; 3) Why do wars occur?; 4) What is a connection between war and justice?; 5) The question of war crimes?; and 6) […] read more
Global Issues News Headlines15 hours ago
FROM THE FIELD: Bringing aid to Haiti, a country at breaking pointHumanitarian workers supporting relief efforts in Haiti following the devastation caused by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, are contending with widespread insecurity, including gang violence, as well as logistical challenges, as they try to reach hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people. Read the full story, “FROM THE FIELD: Bringing aid to Haiti, a country at breaking point”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines15 hours ago
Journalists in Hiding to IPS: Silencing Women Journalists, is Silencing the Voice of Afghan WomenKARACHI, Pakistan, Sep 03 (IPS) - “If I fall into the hands of the Taliban, not only me but my family will be killed,” said AB, 23*, who worked as a broadcast journalist for the past seven years and is a well-known face on the television screen. Read the full story, “Journalists in Hiding to IPS: Silencing Women Journalists, is Silencing the Voice of Afghan Women”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines15 hours ago
Internationally Trained Medical Doctors are Part of the Solution in Post-Covid-19 Canadian Healthcare SystemSep 03 (IPS) - Access to quality healthcare is a basic human right, but for many, especially those in vulnerable communities, the right is not fully realized. Read the full story, “Internationally Trained Medical Doctors are Part of the Solution in Post-Covid-19 Canadian Healthcare System”, on globalissues.org → read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
Weekend FileWelcome to Weekend File, where you’ll find all the articles you might have missed last week. There was no article on Saturday; use the links to jump to these days: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday, August 29 1. When developers and landlords speak, Tim Houston listens Stephen Kimber reviewed Premier-elect Tim Houston’s […] read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
Sometimes, you just have to be more directWhen dealing with people who have a high sense of self worth, ranging from arrogance to narcissism, a common attribute is the “all about me” chip they carry around with them. This chip also precludes them from thinking they ever … Continue reading → read more
Northern Reflections15 hours ago
We Never Learn
Andrew Nikiforuk writes that there are seven lessons that the American withdrawal from Afghanistan should teach us. Here are three of them: 1. Interventionistas by definition do harm. The straight-talking philosopher and risk expert Nassim Nicholas Taleb lays out the disastrous hubris of interventionista thinking in his excellent book Skin in the Game. Interventionistas, he says, not only lack practical sense, but they never learn from history. They also fail at pure reasoning and cannot imagine complex interactions let alone consequences. (Author Wendell Berry called such unaccou... read more
Collecting My Thoughts15 hours ago
Need for vetting of refugeesIf Biden hadn't been so cowardly, better vetting would have been done before thousands of Afghans entered the U.S., as Trump demanded. This administration's "word" to properly vet the Afghans fleeing their country, means little. Look at everything Biden promised in August that he flip flopped on. "An estimated 100 Afghan refugees from Afghanistan to the United States have been flagged for potential ties to terrorist organizations, including the Taliban, according to a new report. Of more than 30,000 evacuees from Afghanistan to the U.S., about 10,000 needed additional screening as o... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
This Is How Social Security Spousal Benefits Work*Stephen Silver* *American Politics, United States* You also may be eligible for benefits if you’re no longer married. The Motley Fool recently noted that potential extra benefits are available for some people- whether they’re married, or divorced. “The average retiree receives around $1,500 per month in benefits, according to the Social Security Administration. That comes out to roughly $18,000 per year, and unless you have a lot of money saved in your retirement fund, it can be challenging to make ends meet,” the site said. “Fortunately, you may be entitled to more money in ben... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Coming to a Submarine Near You: Meet the Tiny Torpedo*Caleb Larson* *Torpedoes, * The U.S. Navy's tiny torpedo is comically small, but can still do major damage. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* In places with high ocean traffic, like shipping lanes, submarines launched mobile mines (SLMMs) can lie in wait and be used to restrict traffic during a conflict scenario. Northrop Grumman just announced successful testing of their new Very Lightweight Torpedo. According to their press release, “the successful testing of the torpedo nose on the first try is a testament to Northrop Grumman’s design-for-affordability approach, which wi... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Russian MiG-17 Fighters Terrorized Americans in Vietnam*Caleb Larson* *Mig-17, Eurasia* Superiority at low speed — and maneuverability was the name of the game and allowed the MiG-17 to excel. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *So successful were MiG-17s — in the hands of both skilled Vietnamese pilots as well as allegedly some Russian pilots — that the United States acquired several MiG-17s from Israel in order to evaluate their capabilities and determine what tactics American pilots should employ in order to shoot down the North Vietnamese pilots. Although it never achieved parity with its American counterparts, the MiG-17 was s... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Results of a U.S. China War Simulations Point to Frightening Results*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* The U.S. has some serious improvements that need to be made to avoid a defeat. *Key Point:* War games give us a possible glimpse into future battle plays, and in this future, the U.S. lost. The year is 2016, and two of the U.S. Navy’s latest ships are backing a key ally in the tinderbox of the South China Sea. They’re facing down the Chinese navy halfway across the world with the latest weapons and systems the United States can get its hands on. But is it enough? For more than a hundred years, the U.S. Navy has been using naval wargames to test ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
The Skipjack Class of Submarines were Once the Fastest in the World*Kyle Mizokami* *Submarines, Americas* New technologies can combine to produce a weapons system with vastly improved characteristics. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The design was so successful that it provided a basis for future submarines around the world. The Skipjack-class submarines were arguably the first truly modern postwar submarines of the U.S. Navy. Combining two new innovations—a new high-speed hull design and nuclear power—the innovative, fish-shaped subs were the basis of all future American submarines up to the present day. The United States Navy officially enter... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Social Security Could Be Bankrupt by 2029*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, * One of the top concerns of recent retirees is that many are still unsure whether they can count on the Social Security program to be around in the decades ahead. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“Social Security does face funding challenges … (but) to avoid that outcome, Congress would need to take steps to shore up Social Security’s finances, as it did in 1983, the last time the program nearly depleted its reserves. The steps then included raising the full retirement age, increasing the payroll tax rate and introducing an income tax on ... read more
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