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Snopes.com16 hours ago
Cheslie Kryst, Former Miss USA, Dies at 30Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the entertainment news program “Extra,” has died at age 30. read more
OrientalReview.org16 hours ago
Analyzing The Media Hype About Alleged Russian Bases In Latin AmericaThe Mainstream Media wants to hype up the so-called ‘Russian threat’ while the Alt-Media Community fantasizes about Russia opening up bases all across the world since they wrongly think that it’s an effective form of power projection for the Kremlin. The Mainstream and Alternative Media went wild in mid-January after […] read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazilian Market reduces projection for GDP in 2023 from 1.69% to 1.55%RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The median of the projections of the market for the growth of the Brazilian economy next year fell again, now from 1.69% to 1.55%, in the Focus Report of the Brazilian Central Bank (BC), released this Monday, January 31, with estimates collected until the end of last week. For this […] The post Brazilian Market reduces projection for GDP in 2023 from 1.69% to 1.55% appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
AEL and Brazilian Air Force successfully integrate E-LynX TM system aboard two F-5M Tiger II fightersRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and AEL Sistemas, the Brazilian subsidiary of Elbit Systems, the prime contractor of the Brazilian strategic Link-BR2 program, have completed a series of flight tests to integrate E-LynX TM Airborne Software Defined Radio on board two F-5M Tiger II aircraft. The Brazilian Link-BR2 program aims […] The post AEL and Brazilian Air Force successfully integrate E-LynX TM system aboard two F-5M Tiger II fighters appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Electric vehicle infrastructure in Nova Scotia needs a big boostCars, trucks, and buses account for about 25% of emissions fueling climate change. One of the biggest barriers to persuading drivers to dump gas-guzzling cars, pickups, and SUVs for an electric vehicle is what’s called “range anxiety.” That’s a fancy term for the fear that grips a driver afraid you’ll run out of juice on […] read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Tourism to Brazilian natural destinations hits recordRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has registered a record number of visits to its natural destinations during 2021. State Park Jalapão, in Tocantins State, received more than 55,000 visitors, which was the highest number recorded since 2014. Another highly visited place in 2021 was Bonito, in Mato Grosso do Sul State. The city recorded […] The post Tourism to Brazilian natural destinations hits record appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
LATAM Airlines to offer free WhatsApp on flights in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - LATAM Airlines Brazil announced that its passengers would be able to send and receive text messages via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and iMessage in-flight, completely free of charge as of this week. The free messaging package is one of the airline's initiatives . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post LATAM Airlines to offer free WhatsApp on flights in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner17 hours ago
Users, industry condemn Nova Scotia Power’s proposed fee on solar installationsReaction to Nova Scotia Power’s request for a 10% rate hike over the next three years continues to gain steam. Some of the most vocal opposition is coming from people who have installed home solar systems to generate some of their own electricity or who are considering doing so. In addition to the proposed general […] read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Crazy weather in MaineHow things can change in a week. We've not had much snow here in Bath, Maine so far this year until Saturday. So in one week's time we went from virtually no snow on the ground to this dump of 18-20 inches. And there is no place really to put the snow that we move! Another 5-8 inches is due on Friday of this week. Is it the result of climate crisis where weather patterns are becoming increasingly strange and unpredictable? Sure seems that way. One of my sisters who lives in northwest Iowa (Minnesota and South Dakota border) as of last week told me they've had no snow at a... read more
Gangsters Out Blog15 hours ago
Learning from the LiesWhile we wait to see the videos of the Truckers debate in the House of Commons I want to compare the media's misrepresentation of the truckers convoy with their misrepresentation of Covid. The media's misrepresentation of the Truckers convoy goes far beyond criminal insanity. It demonstrates criminal culpability as there clearly is a method to their madness. Listing the lies to see the truth Fox News North and falsified hospitalization rates Ontario and Quebec Omicron Hospitalization Rates Omicron Is The Vaccine That Big Pharma Could Not Make The Magnitude of Organized Crime read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden's war on energyNY Post Editorial: Think energy costs are high now? Just wait: President Joe Biden is doubling down on his War on Energy, and that’s sure to keep prices zooming up, up and . . . up. Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency is writing new rules that will raise costs for fossil-fuel-based power plants. And, as Kenneth R. Timmerman noted in The Post last week, Team Biden has also moved to kill the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Pipeline, which would’ve brought Israeli and Cypriot natural gas to gas-starved Europe, helping ease shortages there. The prez is also reviving Obama-era loan gua... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
The Biden portentsRoger Kimball: ... Biden talks about infrastructure. We’re the ones that have to drive over the crumbling bridges. We read the news. We know about Biden’s plummeting poll numbers. We know that inflation is out of control. We know that the stock market is skittish if not verging on panic. We look on, amazed, as the president of the United States all but invites Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine. Memo to the president: When it comes to armies violating the borders of sovereign nations a “minor incursion” is analogous to being “a little bit pregnant.” “The White House quickly trie... read more
The Itihasa & The Darshana16 hours ago
Vax and Vaccine: The Words of the Year 2021The dictionaries have been announcing the word of the year since the 1990s. For 2021, word of the year for the American dictionary, *Merriam-Webster* ( *M-W*), and the British dictionary, the *Oxford English Dictionary* (*OED*), is almost similar. I say “almost” because, for *M-W* the word of the year is “vaccine,” and for the *OED*, it is “vax.” The dictionaries should inform Microsoft and Apple that “vax is now officially a word—my Mac Pages word processor is showing a red squiggly line under “vax,” and most of this word’s formulations. In its entry on “vax,” the *OED* offers a nu... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles16 hours ago
At least 4 killed as powerful storm dumps record-breaking snow, U.S.At least 4 people died and more than 120 000 customers were left without power after a powerful Nor'easter hit the U.S. East Coast on Saturday, January 29, and Sunday, January 30, 2022. More than 16 million people were placed under winter weather alerts. The...... Read more » read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
The Democrats' 2020 drop box scamConservative Tree House: CTH continues to be cautious with measured expectations around this story, because a thoroughly corrupt and politically compromised DOJ has possessed all of this information for almost a year. {GO DEEP} There will be a response. Likely a massive, coordinated and weaponized response from the totality of the most politically corrupt DC system in our nation’s history, every branch, and their aligned ideologues outside government. First, the preview {Direct Rumble Link}: . No one wants to join *Michael Hastings*, and yet that is the scale and scope of the ... read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
Scotland’s damaging fishing methods can be sustainable, says leading academic; 'It’s a win, win'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
Thai cave diver Rick Stanton reflects on the mission to save 13 lives that transformed his ownUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
Scientists: Tongan underwater volcano eruption shows need for improved warnings systemsUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
Beach Declared Disaster Area: Navy Ships Deployed To Contain Oil Spill In The Gulf Of ThailandPrairiePundit17 hours ago
Biden DHS no longer deporting killers?*Washington Times:* *DHS cancels deportation request for hit-and-run killer* ... U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also told Texas that it was canceling deportation requests — known as “detainers” — on other illegal immigrants, including some who pleaded guilty to felony charges of evading arrest or had convictions for drunken driving, drug possession or domestic assault injuring a family member. In each case, ICE told Texas in emails that the detainers were canceled as “priority lifts.” They were no longer important targets under Mr. Mayorkas’ rules. “Here we have a la... read more
The Duran17 hours ago
Boris Johnson faces tough week. Sue Gray set to release Partygate report
Boris Johnson faces tough week. Sue Gray set to release Partygate report The Duran: Episode 1208 Dominic Cummings says it is his ‘duty to get rid’ of Boris Johnson Dominic Cummings says it is his ‘duty to get rid’ of Boris Johnson Dominic Cummings has said it is his “duty to get rid” of Boris […] read more
The Duran17 hours ago
[LOCALS EXCLUSIVE] UK Telegraph Article Admits US/EU Sanctions on ‘Fortress Russia’ Won’t Work[LOCALS EXCLUSIVE] UK Telegraph Article Admits US/EU Sanctions on ‘Fortress Russia’ Won’t Work UK Telegraph Article Admits US/EU Sanctions on ‘Fortress Russia’ Won’t Work [LOCALS EXCLUSIVE] UK Telegraph Article Admits US/EU Sanctions on ‘Fortress Russia’ Won’t Work read more
Jennifer Marohasy17 hours ago
Banned from Facebook for 24 HoursI’ve just been banned from Facebook for 24 hours. The offending words must have been: “How come everyone is so frightened of the unvaccinated. If being vaccinated keeps you safe?” All the other words were a variation of what I had already read in news articles at Facebook about the unvaccinated in Western Australia being [...] The post Banned from Facebook for 24 Hours appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT18 hours ago
Nation’s heritage is threatened by climate change!By Paul Homewood Here we go again! Nestled on the banks of the Thames in Richmond, south-west London, the National Trust-run 12-acre garden is threatened by floods, extreme weather and unpredictable rainfall. While summer temperatures in some of the historic rooms soar to 95F (35C) so they have to be […] read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
University recommends seven more retractions for psychology researcherTwo years after a psychology researcher in The Netherlands was found guilty of misconduct, including manipulating data and cutting co-workers out of publications, a new report says she deserves more retractions. In November 2019, as we reported, Lorenza Colzato was found guilty by an investigation at Leiden University of having failed to obtain ethics ethics … Continue reading University recommends seven more retractions for psychology researcher read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
US reminds India it’s showtimeThe Biden-Harris Administration is sensing that Modi Govt, a perceived ally, is not to be seen as its war machine revs up in anticipation of a horrific war. Typically, if a country is not with the US, then, it must be against it. But India falls in a category by itself. read more
CFACT19 hours ago
Coal, here today and tomorrow (Part 2) Coal use in power plants around the world is increasing and we have the numbers to prove it. The post Coal, here today and tomorrow (Part 2) appeared first on CFACT. read more
Science 2.0 blogs19 hours ago
A Request For Nomination To The Nobel Prize In PhysicsIf you are a follower of Science20, you probably know that I have always been very liberal in this column about what deserves to be mentioned as a possible new idea in Physics. I even invited some "non-conventional", independent scientists to write about their own ideas and pet theories here, in many occasions. I do not think this collides with the main purpose of this blog, which is to discuss real science and do some proper outreach and dissemination. In fact, I find it instructive and enlightening on what really Science is. read more read more
Welcome Back to Pottersville17 hours ago
Pottersville Digest------------------------------ Stick to checkers and Uno. Leave the 4D chess to those who actually have brain cells. Checkmate, sweetie. ------------------------------ So, the local police gave her cover by illegally withholding information about her arrest. Nice. ------------------------------ "Williams' attorney, Vincent A. Citro, also cited his client's life-saving work as a first responder in a sentencing memo..." IOW, "My client's probably saved a few lives in the past so he's entitled to take the life of a Democratic Congresswoman or two, right? I mean, it all ... read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Biden's racist pander on Supreme Court not popular* ABC News:* *Majority of Americans want Biden to consider 'all possible nominees' for Supreme Court vacancy: POLL* *An ABC News/Ipsos poll says a plurality of the U.S. views the court as partisan.* Biden apparently made the campaign promise to get black support in the South Carolina primary. The promise appears to be backfiring on him and the Democrats at this point. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 1/31/2022naked capitalism17 hours ago
Covid Situation Continuing to Develop Not Necessarily to the Officialdom’s AdvantageThe new Covid news isn't better than the old Covid news, and some is actually disconcerting. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
'Progressive' DAs blamed for cop shootings*Fox News:* *Houston official blames anti-police rhetoric, weak DAs for rash of violence against cops * *Thursday marked the second time in a week that officers in the Houston area were shot.* It started with the BLM and Antifa riots around the country. Both groups could be designated as domestic terrorists. See, also: *Reining in rogue progressive district attorneys and judges* read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Biden officials out of touch on their border fiasco*Monica Showalter:* *Biden officials surprised and 'exasperated' to find that Border Patrol agents aren't applauding them* A huge majority of the country is opposed to Biden's border policies and the Border Patrol is having to deal with the fiasco on a daily basis. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
The American Hyper-Focus on Individualism Makes Us Poorer, Sicker, and SadderOur wealth, health and happiness problems are not individual personal troubles that can be resolved by exhorting people to think or act differently. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Democrats primary beneficiary of 2020 'dark money'*Breitbart:* *NYT: Democrats’ ‘Dark Money’ Outspent Republicans’ by 66% in 2020* ... “Dark money” is money spent by groups outside campaigns and political parties that do not have to disclose their donors — either because they are organized as “social welfare” organizations under section 501(c)4 of the federal tax code, or as 501(c)3 charities receiving contributions from donor-advised funds that allow many donors to remain anonymous. ... One of the things Democrats did was use it to fund "Republican" anti-Trump groups. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Biden energy policies enabled Putin aggressionDailyWire: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, slammed President Joe Biden during an interview on Sunday morning for his weakness in dealing with Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. Barrasso’s remarks come as U.S. officials believe that Russia may launch an invasion into Ukraine at any time as they have amassed approximately 100,000 soldiers near the Ukrainian border. “We need to sanction Russia before an invasion, not afterwards,” Barrasso told Fox News host Maria Bartiromo. “And here’s the reason, let’s put this into perspective, Vla... read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Marijuana legalization push increasingly unites unlikely political bedfellowsMarijuana legalization has long been viewed by many as a left-wing cause, in part thanks to the political divisions of the Nixon era and the U.S. war on drugs in the 1970s. But that has changed in recent years. And it has accelerated even more in recent months, boosting reform efforts at the state and federal levels. Marijuana legalization push increasingly unites unlikely political bedfellows is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Truckers cause Lib cartoonist to lose his mind?*Blaze:* *Washington Post political cartoon labels trucker convoy as 'fascism,' which ignites fierce firestorm: 'Devoid of wit or truth. Shameful and pathetic.'* Liberals are trying the change the meaning of fascism to "people they disagree with." In the real world, there is nothing fascist about a convoy of truckers demonstrating for freedom. read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
There Were 5.4 Million First-Time Gun Buyers in 2021*Peter Suciu* *Firearms, United States* First-time gun buyers accounted for about 30 percent of firearms sales in 2021, according to a survey of gun retailers. Much has been made about the number of first-time gun buyers in 2020, which helped drive sales of firearms to record levels – and led to shortages of ammunition in the process. While firearms sales dipped overall in 2021, the year was still the second-highest on record, greatly outpacing pre-pandemic levels. First-time gun buyers accounted for a large portion of sales again in 2021. According to new data from the National... read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Snap Portugal’s elections and the dizzying rise of right-wing CHEGARIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Portugal’s general vote on Sunday, January 30, was expected to see conservative right-wing CHEGA party secure 10 times more seats than in 2019. It did that, and some more. “CHEGA promised and delivered: we are Portugal’s third political force!” Ventura said, amid a cheering packed Merriot hotel conference room in […] The post Snap Portugal’s elections and the dizzying rise of right-wing CHEGA appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals18 hours ago
Its Monday Already??The Ontario Liberals and NDP want three doses for vaccine certificates. Fringe minority churches go to court. A negative view of Trudeau and other leaders …..from Britain Redefining words to suit their political purposes. News about the island prison of New Zealand. Stories you won’t find at CNN. Hunter Biden and China. Sean Spicer on… Continue reading → read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!18 hours ago
UK Protects Healthcare Industry
Important news from across the Atlantic in the UK, this after dropping many Covid restrictions. The healthcare industry is far more than Covid, despite what we've lived with for going on 2 years. Why does the for profit USA health... Related Stories - Part 2: A Few Nuggets from the New Best-selling Book by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Robert Kennedy with Law and Liberation: Ripping the Veil Off Big Pharma’s Agenda - Is our Federal Government making Religious Exemption lists of its employees? read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Radical Islamist in Yemen using child fighters* Washington Examiner:* *Nearly 2,000 children recruited by Houthi rebels dead* Historically using children fighters is a sign of a losing effort. Certainly, the Houthi deserve to lose. The children are also being sexually abused. read more
Small Dead Animals19 hours ago
Rewriting Canada’s HistoryWhere was the public consultation to do this? read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
3 reasons Kim bought extended warranties for her carsDon't overspend on car repairs. Get an extended car warranty to protect your car in case of future issues. It's perfect for new and old cars. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man19 hours ago
Memes that made me laugh 94Gathered from around the Internet over the past week. Click any image for a larger view. More next week. Peter read more
The New Dark Age11 hours ago
Ukraine News Links 30-31 January 2022Monday, 31 January 2022 • 18:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back. If it gets updated, I usually insert the time on the line above. A lot of cross-posting usually indicates that the article is popular. Saving … Continue reading Ukraine News Links 30-31 January 2022 read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Trump in TexasNewsmax: Former President Donald Trump returned to Texas on Saturday, vowing the largest Republican-led state in the U.S. "will never, ever turn blue." "Our country is angry and our country wants to be respected again," Trump told his latest Save America rally in Conroe, Texas. "Hello, Texas, it's great to be back in this great, wonderful beautiful state with thousands of proud American patriots who believe in family and freedom, God and country. "And by the way, oil and guns – unlike the Democrats." Trump hailed the largest political rally crowd in the history of Texas, throwin... read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
New variant of Omicron not seen as dangerous?Washington Examiner: The former head of the Food and Drug Administration said Sunday that he predicts there will be a "backstop" to prevent a new strain of the omicron variant of COVID-19 from becoming a problem. "A fully boosted person may be more protected against this new variant than they were against the original strain of omicron," said Scott Gottlieb on CBS's *Face the Nation* with host Margaret Brennan. "So far, based on what we've seen out of Denmark and the U.K., which are collecting very good data on this, it doesn't appear to be a more virulent strain." Gottlieb said... read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Cartels control US southern borderEpoch Times: Mexican cartels are making billions of dollars from drug trafficking, human smuggling, and exploiting the U.S. border, said Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). Border Patrol agents apprehended more than 1.3 million illegal immigrants crossing into Texas from Mexico in 2021. Hundreds of thousands more weren’t captured. Seizures of the deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl, have sharply increased, as have overdose deaths in the United States. “We have 100,000 Americans die from opioid poisonings. They’re not really overdoses—they’re poisonings,” Roy told NTD’s Capitol Report on Jan. ... read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Report: Brazil’s isolated indigenous territories lost 3,200 hectares to deforestation in 2021RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2021, 3,220 hectares of indigenous lands with the presence of isolated indigenous peoples were deforested, according to data from the Sirad-I report, the monitoring system of the Socio-environmental Institute (ISA). There were also 904 deforestation alerts registered within these territories, mainly concentrated in the Piripkura (MT), Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau (RO), Araribóia […] The post Report: Brazil’s isolated indigenous territories lost 3,200 hectares to deforestation in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazil’s Ceará builds hub to produce and export green hydrogenRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The state of Ceará is designing a hub with the capacity to produce at least 500,000 tons of green hydrogen per year, equivalent to around 2.5 million tons of green ammonia, and export to Europe on a shipping route from the Port of Pecém to its trading partner, the Port […] The post Brazil’s Ceará builds hub to produce and export green hydrogen appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Estimates for 2021/22 soybeans in Southern Brazil reducedRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Recent rains in the two states have helped temporarily, but more rain is needed to recharge the soil moisture after one of the worst droughts in recent memory. The Department of Rural Economics for the state of Paraná (DERAL) lowered their estimate for the 2021/22 soybean crop to 12.8 million […] The post Estimates for 2021/22 soybeans in Southern Brazil reduced appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
BRF, Arezzo, COPOM, Santander and the week’s agenda in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The coming week foresees important events for investors in the corporate field and in economic decisions. The fourth quarter earnings season starts in Brazil with figures from Santander (SANB11) and Cielo (CIEL3), while BRF (BRFS3) and Arezzo (ARZZ3) set the prices of their follow-ons. On Wednesday, February 2, the Central […] The post BRF, Arezzo, COPOM, Santander and the week’s agenda in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
China and Saudi Arabia Hint at Expanded Military Ties*Trevor Filseth* *Saudi Arabia, Middle East* Many Arab leaders now see Beijing as a valuable alternative to the United States. With the United States appearing to have begun a political withdrawal from the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has expanded its search for other potential security partners. Chief among these potential partners is China, which has also displayed a growing interest in forming ties in the Arab world. In a recent meeting, Chinese defense minister Wei Fenghe and Saudi deputy defense minister Khalid bin Salman pledged to expand their “practical cooperation” and con... read more
Global Issues News Headlines19 hours ago
Attacking Iran is a Recipe for a CatastropheNEW YORK, Jan 31 (IPS) - Regardless of a success or failure to reach a new agreement with Iran, Israel must not attack Iran’s nuclear facilities and must work closely with the US to develop a joint strategy to curb Iran’s ambition to acquire nuclear weapons and potentially end the conflict with Iran on a more permanent basis Read the full story, “Attacking Iran is a Recipe for a Catastrophe”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines19 hours ago
If you’re not thinking about the climate impacts of thawing permafrost, (here’s why) you should beEarth’s permafrost is thawing, and indigenous communities in the Arctic and scientists around the world say it’s high time this alarming loss of ground ice receives the global attention – and dedicated research – it deserves. As this phenomenon reshapes landscapes, displaces whole villages, and disrupts fragile animal habitats; it also threatens to release dangerous microorganisms and potential carbon emissions that have been locked in ice for thousands of years. Read the full story, “If you’re not thinking about the climate impacts of thawing permafrost, (here’s why) you should... read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Biological control to change Brazil’s agribusiness in the coming yearsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil is currently the world leader in the use of biological control in the field. In 2019 alone, over 23 million hectares used the technology, according to EMBRAPA (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply). The agency also disclosed that the global revenue with biopesticides […] The post Biological control to change Brazil’s agribusiness in the coming years appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Covid-19: Brazil’s presidential candidate Lula da Silva advocates discrimination for unvaccinated peopleRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ex-president Lula said that, despite being against mandatory vaccination, he is in favor of non-vaccinated people staying home and being excluded from public life. With this stance, he follows countries like France and Italy, which systematically exclude the unvaccinated from public life, facing the largest protests in many years. "No […] The post Covid-19: Brazil’s presidential candidate Lula da Silva advocates discrimination for unvaccinated people appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Heavy rains cause destruction and casualties in São PauloRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Heavy rains in the early hours of Sunday, January 30, caused at least 24 deaths in São Paulo, the state government said. Deaths were registered in the following cities: Franco da Rocha: 8 Francisco Morato: 4 Embu das Artes: 3 Várzea Paulista: 5 Arujá: 1 Ribeirão Preto: 1 Jaú: 1 […] The post Heavy rains cause destruction and casualties in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age19 hours ago
Press Stunned as Ukraine President Zelensky Points Finger at WestIn a stunning and unexpected outburst this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country’s current problems came from the west rather than the east. The fears of a looming war were built on news stories that Russia had troops on the border it shares with the country—but this was not unusual, and there had been a similar assembly of soldiers a year ago, he said. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil’s Federal Police operations against slave labor up 470% in 2021RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Data compiled by the Ministry of Justice and Public Safety last week, on National Day to Combat Slave Labor, show that the number of operations launched by the Federal Police to rescue workers in slave-like conditions increased 470% in 2021 compared to the previous year. There were 47 operations last […] The post Brazil’s Federal Police operations against slave labor up 470% in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Virtual Mirage20 hours ago
January is HistoryWinter Reading J. L. (Old NFO) Curtis has a new book in print. RIMWORLD: Diplomatic Immunity Fargo’s latest attempt at quiet retirement is going haywire quickly. Hiding the officially missing Dragoon heir at his cabin is about to get interesting. A GalPat change of command brings new attention to his militia and their […] The post January is History appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
San Jose Passes Law Requiring Gun Owners To Purchase Insurance, Pay Fees For Anti-Gun Non-ProfitSan Jose gun owners will soon be required to invest in liability insurance through their renter’s or homeowner’s insurance and to pay annual fees on their Second Amendment rights, making San Jose “the first city, state, or jurisdiction in the nation” to adopt such a law. read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
Elderly Victim Beaten with Bat Sues San Francisco DA for Letting Attackers Off Without JailA Vietnamese-American elder is suing San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin for reducing multiple felony charges, including terrorist attacks and elder abuse, against his attackers down to a single count of misdemeanor assault, no jail time. read more
CENSORED NEWS10 hours ago
Press Conference: Demand Hospitalization and COVID Release of Leonard Peltier from PrisonJean Roach, Lakota, speaking at Peltier press conference now, urged President Biden to release Peltier from prison. Peltier has COVID and multiple health problems. Prisons are failing to protect elders from COVID. NOW! On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PeltierHQ/videos/1076542746223112International Leonard Peltier Defense CommitteeInternational Leonard Peltier Defense Committee read more
EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL19 hours ago
Untitled* Jeff Jacoby: More education choices, fewer education fights * WITHIN HOURS of being sworn in as Virginia's new governor on Jan. 15, Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order empowering parents to decide whether their children should wear masks in school. That effectively made masking optional for students across the state, triggering a backlash from education officials who support mask mandates. Seven school boards quickly filed lawsuits to block Youngkin's order. "We will fight it to the end," vowed a defiant Jason Kamras, the superintendent of schools in Richmond. In justice to... read more
OrientalReview.org20 hours ago
Zelensky’s Pushback Against Mainstream Media Panic Confirms US-Ukrainian DivisionsThe US-led Western Mainstream Media is hyping up the scenario of a so-called Russian ‘invasion’, doing so with extra gusto nowadays precisely because Ukraine is no longer playing along with its very dangerous warmongering gamble. Ukrainian President Zelensky powerfully pushed back against what he described as the “panic” being propagated […] read more
bilaterals.org20 hours ago
Trade justice advocates to senators: Which side are you on?31-Jan-2022 Trade Justice Pilipinas reiterates its call to the Senate to deny concurrence to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
The Navy's Unmanned Systems Keep Expanding Their Capabilities*Kris Osborn* *Unmanned Systems, United States* The Navy is pursuing a wide range of unmanned systems. Most of all, the Navy is working to network all of them together. The U.S. Navy’s new Ford-class aircraft carriers, America-class amphibious assault ships, submarines, and destroyers are all praised for their technological sophistication and performance. But some other systems are also worthy of recognition. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is widely known for its work on large warships and submarines. But the firm has also been designing and producing underwater drones to t... read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
ADL Changes Definition Of Racism So Only Whites Can Be Labeled As RacistThe Anti-Defamation League, a group that lobbies for Israel and promotes censorship, has changed the definition of racism so that it only applies to white people: "The marginalization and/or oppression of people of color based on a socially constructed racial hierarchy that privileges white people." read more
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