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Incidence of thrombotic complications in critically ill ICU patients with #COVID-19
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7146714/
Lewis Goodall stands up for Emily Maitlis
Lewis Goodall is clearly somewhat emotional tonight. He's just tweeted: So much to say but best to leave it for now given, for obvious reasons, certain people want nothing more than to have a debate about the media. Instead, will just say I couldn’t be prouder to work on BBC *Newsnight*, a world class programme with a world class presenter, Emily Maitlis. Lots of people are telling him how much they admire him and encouraging him to keep his chin up and looking at their Twitter bios it's *very* striking how many of them bear descriptions like "Socialist", or "pro-EU", or "appalled... more »
My Letter to Cochrane on the Hooper 2020 saturated fat meta
I submitted this on the Cochrane form at https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD011737.pub2/comment Others will have points to add about study quality and other factors, I have stuck to what I know (not wanting to waste my life battling an opponent who can obviously be reanimated an unlimited number of times). The introduction to this meta-analysis includes an error uncorrected from the 2015 version. Oliver 1953 measured total cholesterol, not LDL cholesterol. Further, it is relevant that every subject in Oliver 1953 had been eating the same hospital diet for at... more »
Were NY Nursing Homes Full of COVID-19 Patients While Hospital Ship Sat Empty?
Bureaucratic hurdles appeared to have prevented a hospital ship in New York City from being fully used.
WA is set for an unexpected economic boost that last time saw the budget surge back to surplus
The pandemic's tightening grip on Brazil and its iron ore output, just as Chinese demand for the mineral returns, is set to help Western Australia weather the COVID-19 economic storm.
It isn’t just about Wæver and Buzan
In case you missed it, quite the IR controversy has broken out. In August 2019, Alison Howell and Melanie Richter-Montpetit (hereafter H&RM) published “Is securitization theory racist? Civilizationism, methodological whiteness, and antiblack thought in the Copenhagen School” in Security Dialogue (SD) OnlineFirst. The authors conclude, after a tendentious (my assessment) reading of Security: A New Framework for Analysis(1998) […]
No, Trump Didn’t Murder a Woman Named Carolyn Gombell
It's amazing (and kind of terrifying) how easy it is to spread baseless rumors.
Hawaii Test Drives The Green New Deal
Hawaii’s politicians want no CO2 and no viruses – even if it means no jobs. Head of Labor Department: 190,000 could remain unemployed through end of year
World’s Worst Modelers
“I thought it was impossible” But undaunted by their spectacular failures, virus modelers ramp up the lies one more time. Coronavirus will come roaring back in King County without contact tracing, other measures, report finds | The Seattle Times
“completely abandoned all logic and reason and fell victim to fear porn”
34 States Had Higher Death Rate From 2018 Flu Than Coronavirus – Outkick the Coverage
Gregory Mannarino, "This Freakshow Is Getting Even Freakier"
Gregory Mannarino, *"This Freakshow Is Getting Even Freakier"* - https://traderschoice.net/
Arkansas medical cannabis dispensary wins trademark dispute against MSO
What’s in a name? Plenty, at least to a locally owned Arkansas medical cannabis dispensary pitted against a large multistate operator. Harvest Cannabis Dispensary, a family owned business licensed in the central Arkansas city of Conway, won a preliminary injunction prohibiting two facilities managed by Arizona-based MSO Harvest Health & Recreation from using the Harvest […] Arkansas medical cannabis dispensary wins trademark dispute against MSO is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Global flower industry suffers $1.5b loss, but Australian industry may bloom as a result
Major flower exporters like Kenya are seeing tonnes of flowers rot as COVID-19 slows trade of floral produce around the world, but the disruption could sow the seed for a blooming flower industry in Australia.
Margaret was raped at 10 and had a daughter at 19. In her 70s she's seeking justice
Just In - 6 hours ago
Margaret is seeking justice for the years of physical and sexual abuse she endured as a child, but her lawyer says the state of Tasmania is dragging its feet while Margaret is running out of time.
Why coronavirus won't stop the cult of cruising
Ursula Steinberner and Leon Sharp were passengers on the Ruby Princess and both of them caught coronavirus. Ms Steinberner spent 10 days in intensive care and thought she was going to die. They cannot wait to cruise again.
Airbnb 'turned their back' on customers with 'misleading' policy changes as COVID-19 crisis worsened
Klara Kalocsay is one of many disgruntled Airbnb customers globally who say the company's policy for refunding customers who have been forced to cancel their travel plans due to COVID-19 restrictions is packed with loopholes.
BOM announces wet winter outlook for 2020
After years of drought there are high hopes for the southern cropping season, so how is it looking at the moment and how much is too much of a good thing?
Live: NSW Now: Man accused of dating app murder of Nicole Cartwright faces court
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Sydney man Dennis Pietrobon is in court charged with murder after Ms Cartwright's body was found bruised, wrapped in a bedsheet and dumped near a children's playground in Hunters Hill two years ago.
Man who had leg broken by police in 'egregious' arrest wins more than $700,000 in compensation
More than seven years after he was seriously injured while being arrested, Matthew Charles Crossley is set to receive compensation.
This 'freakishly' talented scientist spotlights reptiles every night. His data leads the world
Every night, Dr Greg Brown searches through the same crocodile-infested floodplain for reptiles. After cane toads came along, he forged one of the largest tropical data sets in the world.
SpaceX launch called off with 16 minutes left on countdown
Just In - 6 hours ago
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship carrying two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.
Blackwater residents to undergo widespread coronavirus testing following death of miner
Health authorities are rushing to confirm whether the case of Nathan Turner — Australia's youngest person to die with coronavirus — is linked to a Rockhampton nurse who recently tested positive to COVID-19.
How to support Indigenous business during COVID-19
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been trading for over 60,000 years but the COVID-19 pandemic left many Indigenous businesses facing an uncertain future.
Bad weather grounded SpaceX's historic launch. Here's what you need to know about the mission
Nearly nine years after the final NASA space shuttle mission lifted off, a test flight from the Kennedy Space Centre is set to herald a new era for the space agency and open up commercial space travel.
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 5/27/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 5/27/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* *MAY 27, 2020 1:33 PM: *"We Will Keep People Home By Law, If Necessary" - UK Unveils New "Test & Trace" Plan To Fight COVID-19: Live Updates" ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/* ○ *Click image for larger size.* *5/27/20, 1:32:31 PM. **For updates click here:* *- https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html* ○ - COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ○ - https://ncov2019.live/data
"Experts are often called in, not to provide factual information or dispassionate analysis for the purpose of decision-making by responsible officials, but to give political cover for decisions already made and based on other considerations entirely." #QotD
*"Experts are often called in, not to provide factual information or dispassionate analysis for the purpose of decision-making by responsible officials, but to give political cover for decisions already made and based on other considerations entirely."* ~ Thomas Sowell, from his book *Intellectuals and Society* . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Rod Rosenstein Scheduled to Testify to Senate Judiciary Committee – June 3rd, 10:00am…
CTH wants details. Details on the process of this testimony from Rod Rosenstein; how it will be structured, how much time the committee will allow; who is questioning, Skype or in-person? Why are details important? Because CTH has enough questions … Continue reading →
Chinese Study Finds Asymptomatic COVID-19 Carriers Might Not Readily Spread the Disease
[image: chinese-study-finds-asymptomatic-covid-19-carriers-might-not-readily-spread-the-disease] An interesting study on COVID-19 published in the journal Respiratory Medicine suggests that asymptomatic carriers might not spread the disease very effectively after all.
New Book: Clinton Had Affair With Epstein Madame Maxwell
[image: new-book-clinton-had-affair-with-epstein-madame-maxwell] Though former President Bill Clinton denies visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s orgy island, he admitted flying on the deceased rapist’s private jet dubbed the Lolita Express for one reason: access to Ghislaine Maxwell.
Will there be a Tory Rebellion?
What was one of the enduring lessons of Theresa May's premiership when it entered into crisis following the 2017 general election? And what did we learn from the chaos in parliament last Autumn? Repeat after me: there is no such thing as a Tory rebel. Or at least a consistent one. With inglorious recent history in mind, how does this bear on recent events? It's now obvious Dominic Cummings isn't about to go willingly, and Boris Johnson has decided to cling on to him for dear life. Even if it means dynamiting essential public health messaging and exposing people to needless risk. Wh... more »
”It's not just censorship in China, they're censoring Americans; Google's YouTube is censoring Americans who are critical of the Communist Party"
5-27 ”It's not just censorship in China, they're censoring Americans; Google's YouTube is censoring Americans who are critical of the Communist Party," the Missouri Republican said on *Fox News' "Fox and Friends."* In his letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai Wednesday, Hawley called the deletions "censorship at the behest of the Chinese Communist Party," reports *Business Insider*. Google says the deletions have been accidental and that it is working to fix the problem. Sen. Hawley asked in the letter that Google explain when it first became aware of the deletions and to explain ... more »
Hurricane-force winds and heavy rains wreak havoc across Yekaterinburg, leave at least 3 people dead, Russia
The Watchers » Latest articles - 7 hours ago
Hurricane-force winds and heavy rains wreaked havoc across Yekaterinburg, Russia, on Monday afternoon, May 25, 2020. Numerous trees were downed, many properties sustained extensive damages, roofs and portions of buildings were sent flying, and at least three people...... Read more »
BREAKING: Family Offers Reward for Answers in the Murder of Holistic Doctor Found Dead on Black Friday
(NOTE FROM ERIN: Sadly, we have not previously written about the death of Dr. David Bailey. As busy as we are, we try our best to catch every single unfortunate doctor death. We often rely on our readers to keep us informed.) It has been six months since Dr. David Bailey was found dead inside […] The post BREAKING: Family Offers Reward for Answers in the Murder of Holistic Doctor Found Dead on Black Friday appeared first on Health Nut News .
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Musical Interlude: Phil Collins, "You'll Be In My Heart"
Phil Collins, "You'll Be In My Heart"
"When All Others Have Deserted Us..."
“A silent look of affection and regard when all other eyes are turned coldly away- the consciousness that we possess the sympathy and affection of one being when all others have deserted us - is a hold, a stay, a comfort, in the deepest affliction, which no wealth could purchase, or power bestow.” - Charles Dickens
European Union – locking horns with Germany – Brexit fades back as this struggle ramps up
Germany has been dragged into the efforts to save and resuscitate the lagging southern countries. They have been very reluctant to do so and this judgement by their high court signals a rising sentiment that may well spell serious trouble ahead down the road for the European Union. Besides the U.S. interest, the upheaval of Brexit, the EU now is going to have to deal with their largest financial supporter. –##– Why the judgment of the German Constitutional Court is extremely dangerous for the EU New Europe News Otmar Lahodynsky President of the Association of European Journalists (A... more »
A Timeline—Pandemic and Erosion of Freedoms Have Been Decades in the Making
*Children’s Health Defense Team* - From the moment of “COVID-19’s” naming and the imposition of unprecedented restrictions on life and liberty—some people have smelled a rat.
The Winning Hand
*Elva Thompson* - The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents.
Alberta Energy Minister Calls Pandemic ‘a Great Time’ to Build Pipelines Due to Protest Restrictions
*Olivia Rosane* - Savage made the comments while speaking on a Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors podcast.
COVID-19 Vaccination: What the Plan Looks Like
*Jon Rappoport* - Despite Moderna’s cheery press release this week, the clinical trial results for its groundbreaking COVID vaccine could not be much worse.
U of Washington School of Law Receives Gift to Promote Diversity
The University of Washington (UW) School of Law has received a $250,000 gift to support efforts to increase diversity. UW regent Blaine Tamaki and his wife, Preciosa Tamaki, are the donors of the gift, which will be distributed over two years, said a university statement. Of the total gift, $150,000 will be used to create […]
Manchester U to Waive Tuition for Some Indiana Fall 2020 Freshmen
Manchester University will offer four years of free tuition to fall 2020 freshman students from Indiana who meet certain financial criteria, in an effort to help those facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the institution said in a statement. To be eligible for the tuition waiver, Indiana students must be from families that […]
Many Massachusetts Colleges Uncertain About Robust COVID-19 Testing on Campus
Many Massachusetts colleges are uncertain they will be able to put robust COVID-19 testing mechanisms in place on their campuses if and when they reopen for fall 2020, reported The Boston Globe. An advisory group of a dozen Massachusetts college presidents, set up by Gov. Charlie Baker, conducted a survey of nearly 90 campus leaders to […]
Seven Things Colleges Can Do to Help Students During this Pandemic
This year the path to and through college for thousands of students has been disrupted, but the effects on students from low-income families will be felt for generations.
"It May Remain For Us..."
"It may remain for us to learn that our task is only beginning; and that there will never be given to us even the ghost of any help, save the help of unutterable unthinkable Time. We may have to learn that the infinite whirl of death and birth, out of which we cannot escape, is of our own creation, of our own seeking; that the forces integrating worlds are the errors of the Past; that the eternal sorrow is but the eternal hunger of insatiable desire; and that the burnt-out suns are rekindled only by the inextinguishable passions of vanished lives." - Lafcadio Hearn
The Poet: Maya Angelou, "When Great Trees Fall"
*"When Great Trees Fall"* "When great trees fall, rocks on distant hills shudder, lions hunker down in tall grasses, and even elephants lumber after safety. When great trees fall in forests, small things recoil into silence, their senses eroded beyond fear. When great souls die, the air around us becomes light, rare, sterile. We breathe, briefly. Our eyes, briefly, see with a hurtful clarity. Our memory, suddenly sharpened, examines, gnaws on kind words unsaid, promised walks never taken. Great souls die and our reality, bound to them, takes leave of us. Our souls, dependent upon their... more »
"If We Ever Get Free..."
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet depreciate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground. They want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters. This struggle may be a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may be both moral and physical; but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what a people will submit to, and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong whi... more »
Disney, SeaWorld Announce Plans for Florida Parks to Reopen
Disney plans a tiered reopening, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opening on July 11 and the other parks in later in July. SeaWorld plans to open to the public on June 11.
US on Cusp of Marking at Least 100K Deaths from Coronavirus
The stark reality comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine, according to a new poll released Wednesday from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Mayor: Officer Who Put Knee on Man’s Neck Should Be Charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called for criminal charges to be filed against the white police officer seen on video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man during an arrest.
Huawei's Meng Wanzhou loses key defence in fight against extradition to United States
Just In - 7 hours ago
Huawei's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou has lost a key aspect of the trial on her extradition to the United States, a Canadian court has announced.
How Victoria's libraries, pools, cinemas and zoos will reopen
Victorians will soon be allowed to swim, visit the zoo, the library and see a movie, but there are specific restrictions in place. Here's how it will all work.
'Stuck in the dark ages': The education failure that's forcing Queensland parents to take desperate measures
Homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed growing inequality within Queensland's education system, as some parents are forced to choose between paying bills or providing critical equipment for their children.
'Zombie businesses' surviving on Government support face collapse later this year
Australia was already witnessing a wave of business collapses before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Experts warn the corporate casualty list will mount as government support is removed later this year.
Meet the Australians who moved to regional towns and took their high-powered jobs with them
With logging in from home the new normal for many businesspeople, the Regional Australia Institute hopes more companies will allow employees to live and work in rural and regional areas.
High Court set to decide community's fate in fight for 'what's rightfully ours'
Western Australia's Pilbara region has been home to Pansy Sambo's ancestors for centuries. But its mineral-rich expanses have now brought bitter community division and court dates. The latest, with billionaire Andrew Forrest's company FMG, is set to play out in the High Court tomorrow.
Daniel arrived in Australia with big plans, this is how he ended up 'terrified' and homeless
Peruvian national Daniel Cortez lost his job because of the coronavirus pandemic and ended up living out of his car and going through garbage for food — he's not the only temporary visa holder who has fallen through the cracks.
'No reasonable person' can say Hong Kong is autonomous from China, says Pompeo
Just In - 7 hours ago
US Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo says 'no reasonable person' can say Hong Kong any longer enjoys a high degree of autonomy from China, which sets the stage for a war of words between Washington and Beijing.
There are some very good reasons Biden has stayed conspicuously quiet during coronavirus
Coronavirus forced Joe Biden into his basement and kept Donald Trump confined to the White House for months. As the pandemic sweeps across America, here's how the 2020 candidates are shaping up in the digital battle to be America's next president.
John Howard poisoned the well — now Scott Morrison has chosen to drink from it
Scott Morrison wasn't in Parliament when WorkChoices poisoned the prospect of industrial relations changes for the Coalition. Without those scars, he can see an opportunity, political editor Andrew Probyn writes.
Suzanne is just one of the many women facing poverty in a post-pandemic world
A third of single mums live in poverty in Australia, according to a new report. And there's concern that it's only going to get tougher for women across Australia, once COVID-19 supplements are rolled back.
NRL claims changes will mean faster games, stats reveal otherwise
Just In - 7 hours ago
The NRL is back tonight with changes that tout faster games and a better fan experience, but the ABC has taken a look at the stats and that may not be the case.
Will the Federal Government push Australia off the 'fiscal cliff'?
The Federal Government is $60 billion better off than it thought it would be because of the JobKeeper bungle. But economists warn failing to borrow and spend that money could push Australia off a "fiscal cliff" later this year, write Michael Janda and Elysse Morgan.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Calls for Rapprochement with Russia and End of “American-led System”
A recent address by the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borell, hints at a new pro-Asian political order on the continent as Germany gets ready to lead the 27-nation bloc. But, is it just a ploy to check Chinese hegemony? The post EU Foreign Policy Chief Calls for Rapprochement with Russia and End of “American-led System” appeared first on MintPress News.
Final Thoughts (from Alex)
Here's a sound thread from blog favourite Alex Deane: I make no friends saying this (such a change) & no doubt harm my own paddling-in-media prospects as a commentator saying it, but the sight of many journalists seemingly untroubled by any examination of the issues expressing “solidarity” with Emily Maitlis here is troubling. In truth, it’s merely the latest example of a growing, and peculiar, clubbish, circle the wagons, we are special mindset - one that presently seems even worse than it usually is, given recent events so thoroughly & insistently examined by the media itself. ... more »
Postponed for rain. Now watch historic Space X launch May 30th live!
Historic launch postponed for rain as Americans return to space on our own rocket. Watch the run up to the launch now and the launch itself rescheduled for Saturday, May 30th at 3:22 PM. Godspeed astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley! The post Postponed for rain. Now watch historic Space X launch May 30th live! appeared first on CFACT.
Irish Solidarity for Indigenous COVID-19 Relief: U2 Drummer Donates $100,000
Shandiin Herrera said, "Ya’ah’teeh from Monument Valley. Today we finished up our food distribution! We served 111 households in Monument Valley, Oljato, Halgaitoh, Douglas Mesa, and Halchita! I’m so thankful for my volunteers (Jenae Herrera, Michael Franklin, Matthew Herrera, Jose Herrera, Jose Morris Herrera, Rose Atene, Polly Crank) who tirelessly worked packaging, loading, unloading,
"Why Emotional Agility Is Power and How to Develop It"
*"Why Emotional Agility Is Power and How to Develop It"* by Sherrie Hurd, A.A. "Many of us have dealt with numbness and abuse. We have adapted to these negative issues. Now, we should strive for emotional agility, which is powerful. It is one of the most influential and successful attributes a person may have. This ability goes beyond the traumatic effects of abuse or neglect which keep us struggling through life. In fact, having this trait can be beneficial to others around us as well. So, exactly, what is emotional agility? T*he definition of emotional agility and why it is a sup... more »
Pandemia, patentes y derecho a la salud
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
27-May-2020 Los tratados de libre comercio incluyen cláusulas que pueden afectar el acceso a la salud en escenarios de crisis como el desatado por la pandemia.
Corea del Sur y China discutirán sobre posible ampliación del alcance de TLC
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
27-May-2020 Corea del Sur sostendrá la séptima ronda de diálogos con China esta semana, para discutir sobre la potencial expansión del alcance de su tratado de libre comercio bilateral (TLC), para abarcar de mejor forma el sector servicios y de inversión.
US says Hong Kong's autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
27-May-2020 Under the US-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, Washington agreed to treat Hong Kong as fully autonomous for trade and economic matters even after China took control.
Video del conversatorio "Transgénicos en nuestro plato: TPP-11 y el SAG"
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
27-May-2020 Continuando con las actividades enmarcadas en la lucha contra los Tratados de Libre Comercio y el TPP-11 en tiempos de revuelta y pandemia, la plataforma Chile Mejor sin TLC realizó el Conversatorio: “Transgénicos en nuestro plato: TPP-11 y el SAG”
Justice and Reparation: the struggle of Chevron-affected communities in COVID-19 times
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
27-May-2020 Indigenous communities call for international solidarity to support for the vindication of rights of the comunities and peoples affected by corporate impunity and their struggle for a dignified life.
Endorsement Alert: Angie Nixon (Jacksonville)
Yesterday we talked briefly about Florida state Rep. Kimberly Daniels, one of the worst "Democrats" we've run across in many years. As I mentioned, Blue America has endorsed the progressive Democrat running for Daniels' seat this cycle, Angie Nixon. Another candidate for the state legislature, Robert Lynch, from the Miami area, told me that his chief advisor, Dr. Fergie Reid helped him "identify a number of races here in Florida of strategic importance. We can assure a win for Angie in a matter of weeks if we can raise enough money to show the Republicans that we mean business. We ... more »
Mike Pence: We’re NOT Going to Tolerate Social Media Censorship Anymore
May 26, 2020 Sean Adl-Tabatabai Vice President Mike Pence has put the censors at Silicon Valley on notice, warning that the U.S. government is “not going to tolerate” their silencing of conservative voices. Asked during an interview on Friday about big tech companies such as Google, Twitter, and Facebook trying to suppress conservative voices, Pence … Continue reading Mike Pence: We’re NOT Going to Tolerate Social Media Censorship Anymore →
President Trump: ‘Twitter Is Now Interfering in 2020 Election’
May 27, 2020 Sean Adl-Tabatabai President Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of interfering in he 2020 presidential election after the social media giant colluded with left-wing media organizations and branded one of POTUS’ tweets as “false”. “Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election,” Trump wrote on Twitter after the company unveiled their new … Continue reading President Trump: ‘Twitter Is Now Interfering in 2020 Election’ →
Kafkafornia Clamps Down
Attorney General Becerra grabs guns, Gov. Newsom deploys “trace force” of 20,000. May 27, 2020 Lloyd Billingsley “Gun violence is the last thing our communities and children should have to fear during a public health crisis. Background checks can save lives and DOJ’s firearms operations help make that happen. At the California Department of … Continue reading Kafkafornia Clamps Down →
‘White Harlots, Eager for Sex’: Islam’s Sadomasochistic Fantasies
The “religious and racial” nature of Muslim sex grooming gangs. May 27, 2020 Raymond Ibrahim Raymond Ibrahim is a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center. Speaking under the pseudonym of “Ella,” a British woman recently revealed that her Muslim rapists called her “a white c*nt, a white wh*re, and a white b*tch,” … Continue reading ‘White Harlots, Eager for Sex’: Islam’s Sadomasochistic Fantasies →
Ayatollah Khamenei and the Unhinged Mind of a Religious Zealot
Iran’s Supreme Leader calls for a “final solution” to Israel and the “liberation of Palestine.” May 27, 2020 Ari Lieberman This past Friday, Israelis of all backgrounds and political persuasions celebrated Jerusalem Day, which commemorates Israel’s liberation of the eastern part of the city during the Six Day War of 1967. While Israelis were … Continue reading Ayatollah Khamenei and the Unhinged Mind of a Religious Zealot →
Blue States Take Cops and Firefighters Hostage to Demand Bailouts
Pay us or we’ll fire cops and firefighters. May 27, 2020 Daniel Greenfield Daniel Greenfield, a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the Freedom Center, is an investigative journalist and writer focusing on the radical Left and Islamic terrorism. As New York State’s pandemic was winding down, Governor Cuomo had a heartwarming message of thanks for … Continue reading Blue States Take Cops and Firefighters Hostage to Demand Bailouts →
Tyler O’Neil Video: Making Hate Pay – The Corruption of the SPLC
How a discredited group suffocates conservatives – and exiles them from polite society. May 27, 2020 Frontpagemag.com This video is brought to you by a Freedom Center-Glazov Gang collaboration on a new exclusive webinar series, Teach-Ins for the Twenty-First Century. Join us as some of the leading thinkers and pundits on the scene today … Continue reading Tyler O’Neil Video: Making Hate Pay – The Corruption of the SPLC →
Anti-American, Racist NY Times Smears U.S. Military as Racist on Memorial Day
There are no greater racists than “anti-racist” activists. May 27, 2020 Bosch Fawstin On our Memorial Day, a day when Americans honor those who have died fighting for our freedoms, the leftist supremacists at the The New York Times decided to smear the U.S. military as “white supremacist” in an op-ed titled “Why Does … Continue reading Anti-American, Racist NY Times Smears U.S. Military as Racist on Memorial Day →
While Media Focuses on Central Park, 10 Shot Dead in Chicago
May 26, 2020 Daniel Greenfield If Black Lives really mattered, there’d be a whole lot more outrage over this than an argument in Central Park. Chicago experienced its deadliest Memorial Day weekend in five years — at least 10 people shot to death and 40 others wounded — despite a stay-at-home order and stepped-up … Continue reading While Media Focuses on Central Park, 10 Shot Dead in Chicago →
California Issues Guidelines for Reopening Places of Worship
Demonstrators holding signs demanding their church to reopen, protest during a rally to reopen California and against stay-at-home directives San Diego, California, on May 1, 2020. (Sandy Huffaker/AFP via Getty Images) AMERICA California Issues Guidelines for Reopening Places of Worship Move follows Trump stating he would ‘override’ governors who maintain ban via California Issues … Continue reading California Issues Guidelines for Reopening Places of Worship →
NASA Astronauts Ready For SpaceX Rocket Launch To The International Space Station (Live Video)
*UPDATE:* The launch has been scrubbed for today. *Daily Mail:* *Ready for blast off: NASA astronauts are strapped into their seats for SpaceX rocket launch after giving farewell air hugs to their families - as Elon Musk says he accepts full responsibility if something goes wrong* * NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are strapped in the Crew Dragon capsule * The pair conducted a series of communications checks in the cabin, all of which seem to be working properly * They are suited up in their sleek one-piece tailor made suits that are only for use in the Dra... more »
"There Are Days, There Are Times..."
"There are days, there are times, when you feel like you've walked so far, when the voice inside you is complaining that it's all uphill, that it always will be. And then, after all that, way beyond your blue horizon, you see the biggest mountains you've ever seen, and you think, "I can't do that." Well, I hope you always have somebody who tells you that you can. Like I'm telling you now." - Windy Ariestanty
"Journey to the Lost World"
*"Journey to the Lost World"* Wednesday, May 27, 2020 – Week 11 of the Quarantine By Bill Bonner SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – A “Lost World?” Nothing at all? We wanted to find out what was on top of the mesa. “Indian ruins,” said the locals. “But it’s been a long time since anyone has been up there.” But how to get up? The mesa is surrounded by a sheer stone wall, rising as much as 500 feet from the valley floor. *The sheer stone wall surrounding the mesa.* “There is a secret path. But nobody remembers where it is,” said our foreman. We had twice tried to find a way up onto the top. Twice... more »
Secretary Wilbur Ross Discusses SpaceX Launch and U.S. Response to Increased Chinese Hostility Toward Hong Kong…
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross contrasts the importance of the latest U.S. SpaceX launch in an era when China is increasingly expressing communist control over Hong Kong. Within the interview Secretary Ross outlines the likelihood of an economic response toward Beijing … Continue reading →
Huawei Executive Meng Wanzhou Loses Her Bid To Have The U.S. Extradition Case Against Her In Canada Thrown Out
*SCMP:** Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou loses bid for freedom as Canadian judge decides US extradition case must continue* * Judge rules that the US fraud charges against Meng satisfy the ‘double criminality’ rule for extradition cases * Meng’s lawyers will continue to fight against her extradition on other grounds Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has lost a bid to have the extradition case against her thrown out, with a Canadian judge instead ruling on Wednesday that the US charges against her meet a key condition and the hearings must continue. Justice Heather Holmes of British Columbia’... more »
Recognizing food safety heroes around the world
This year in the lead up to World Food Safety Day, June 7 2020, the Partnership for Food Safety Education is recognizing the people who keep us fed during the COVID-19 pandemic and every other day of the year. They are asking for help as they try to shine a light on Food Safety Heroes. ... Continue Reading
BBC Plug Yet Another Coronavirus Green Recovery Plan
By Paul Homewood h/t Jonathan Scott I may be wrong, but I have yet to see the BBC run a report on companies that want a recovery plan based on business needs! Yet they have plenty of space to publicise green groups demands. A wildlife charity has suggested ways Wales can recover from […]
Thoughts on the Chinese Economy
Doing Business in China I know a number of people who are Westerners, currently living in Communist China. I asked a few if they’d write an article on the current business environment for the blog. They all declined, fearing expulsion from the Worker’s Paradise if they were labeled as “practicing journalism”. They are all in […] The post Thoughts on the Chinese Economy appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
The Real and Imagined Problems of the Middle Eastern Arms Trade
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The methods and motivations behind the U.S. arms sales in the Middle East are not the stuff of sound regional policy. One of the latest steps in the Trump administration’s never-ending pressure on Iran in its attempt to extend a United Nations-imposed embargo prohibiting the export to, or import from, Iran of conventional arms. At a rhetorical level, the administration’s pitch is easy to make—no American politician ever lost votes by arguing against arms going to Iran. But the administration says nothing about the backgro... more »
OLED HDTV & Smartphone Sales: Disaster or Booming?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Worldwide revenues for OLED technology jumped 24 percent year over year in the first quarter of 2020 to $6.7 billion, even as they slid 18 percent quarter over quarter, due to the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the supply chain. At the same time, OLED gained a slightly larger share of both the TV and smartphone markets. Worldwide revenues for OLED technology jumped 24 percent year over year in the first quarter of 2020 to $6.7 billion, even as they slid 18 percent quarter over quarter, due to the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the ... more »
History Shows Why Naval Mines Are No Joke
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* They are a real threat to even the most advanced navies. As the Navy accelerates its development of offensive and defensive mine-warfare technology, service weapons developers often look to history for key lessons regarding the tactical and military implications they present. Although technology has long since progressed since even the days of the Gulf War in the early 90s, both shallow and deep water mines continue to present a serious problem for U.S. Navy ships on patrol—just as they have done throughout the years. Large numbers of blue or de... more »
Can Israel Stay Democratic After Annexation?
*Joseph Cirincione, Zack Brown* *Security, Middle East* The future of a democratic Israel could be decided in the next few months as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rushes to annex large portions of the occupied West Bank. President Donald Trump’s backing of the plan is another indicator of why we need a dramatically new national security strategy, according to Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of J Street, an organization advancing pro-peace, pro-Israel policies. The future of a democratic Israel could be decided in the next few months as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rushes to a... more »
China Didn't Give Us the Coronavirus. Europe Did.
*Salvatore Babones* *Health, * Genetic research has now revealed that most of America's coronavirus cases originated in New York, and most of New York's cases were imported from western Europe. While all eyes were focused on China in February, it turned out that the virus was already circulating widely in New York by the end of the month. Trump's travel bans really did work to protect the United States from what he called the "China virus." They did little to stop the spread from Europe. America's coronavirus crisis has cost the government more than $3 trillion -- so far -- to s... more »
Meet Imperial Germany's MP-18: The First Submachine Gun Ever Made
*Caleb Larson* *History, Europe* [image: By MKFI - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20582289] The MP 18 was issued to German Sturmtruppen, who were tasked with storming enemy trenches using overwhelming firepower, and aided by the newly developed submachine gun. The MP 18 made its combat debut during the First World War. Standard-issue bolt action rifles of the era were in no way optimized for trench warfare. They were optimized for engaging an enemy at a couple thousand meters and had long barrels to accurately meet ranged targets. This ... more »
Could a Massive Economic Turnaround Guarantee Trump's Reelection?
*Desmond Lachman* *Economics, * Mr. Trump could very well be lucky and have the stars realign for him come November 3. However, it is at least equally possible that he could have to go the polls with a very unfavorable economic and coronavirus backdrop. Lenin famously observed that there are decades when nothing happens and then there are weeks when decades happen. Since the coronavirus pandemic struck early this year, we now seem to be living in such tumultuous weeks. In this new world of rapid change, and with five months still left to go before the U.S. November elections, o... more »
Why the iPhone 11 Is Now the World's Most Popular Smartphone
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_HP1EF9A1DVX0W&share=true] Absolutely crushing it. This time last year, an Apple iPhone was the top smartphone in the world, with a Samsung Galaxy model in second place. That’s still the case now, except that different phones have taken those spots. According to Omdia’s Smartphone Model Market Tracker Q1’20, which has been cited by various media outlets, the iPhone 11 was the top smartphone in the world in the first quarter, with 19.5 million units sold. That pho... more »
Gordon Chang: China's Economy Is In Deep Trouble
*Gordon G. Chang* *Security, Asia* It is evident that China will not have, as analysts had once predicted, a V-shaped recovery. An L-shaped one—a long-drawn-out climb out of a hole—is more like it. And that spells trouble for Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping, during his appearance at the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference in Beijing on Saturday, talked about analyzing the Chinese economy from a “dialectical and long-term perspective.” Should we be surprised that the Chinese leader is resorting to ideological circumlocutions when his economy is contracting and he knows he c... more »
Pompeo Cuts Off Special U.S. Trade Relationship With Hong Kong
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Asia* The city will now be treated like mainland China. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that Hong Kong no longer has a “high degree of autonomy from China,” cutting off the city-state’s special trade relationship with the United States. The Chinese government promised Hong Kong the ability to maintain its own government after peacefully taking back the former British colony in 1997. This policy of “One Country, Two Systems” has allowed the United States to maintain separate trade ties with Hong Kong and the rest of China. But the Chinese centr... more »
Double the Fun: 5 Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * To help you whittle down your shopping list, here are five solid options to strongly consider. If you have a finite amount of cash and can’t decide between a tablet and a laptop, know that you can always go with a 2-in-1 convertible device. In recent years, these handy laptops have continued to garner a loyal following among consumers, and best of all, the once-high price points have started to come down, with many now in the sub-$1,000 range. To help you whittle down your shopping list, here are five solid options to strongly consider. First u... more »
Protests Continue In Hong Kong
*BBC:* *Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper pellets amid fresh unrest* Police in Hong Kong have arrested about 300 people and fired pepper pellets amid new anti-mainland unrest. Protesters were rallying against a bill on China's national anthem and Beijing's planned introduction of a national security law. Police said most arrests were on suspicion of unauthorised assembly. Protesters oppose the anthem bill, which would criminalise insulting it, and the security law, which they fear will strip Hong Kong of basic freedoms. Meanwhile in the US, Secretary of State Mike... more »
Pause for Thought
Here's *an interesting way* of looking at the events of the past 24 hours from author of *The Northumbrians *Dan Jackson: This Maitlis furore is an almost perfect example - as per Jonathan Haidt - of the futility of much modern political debate, with both sides completely talking past each other. “She should be impartial!”, “so what, she was right!” etc etc ad inifinitum ... There's some truth in that I think.
California bribery case highlights corruption allegations engulfing the state’s cannabis industry
When federal attorneys in California announced bribery charges last week against two Calexico city officials who allegedly accepted $35,000 in cash bribes in exchange for help obtaining marijuana business licenses, many in the cannabis industry shrugged it off as par for the course. “It’s not necessarily the norm, but it’s not far from it,” said […] California bribery case highlights corruption allegations engulfing the state’s cannabis industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
China’s Two New Aircraft Carriers to Take Part in Intimidating War Games
[image: china-s-two-new-aircraft-carriers-to-take-part-in-intimidating-war-gameschina-s-two-new-aircraft-carriers-will-take-part-in-war-games-near-disputed-areas-of-the-south-china-sea-this-summer-including-taiwan-s-pratas-islands] China’s two new aircraft carriers will take part in war games near disputed areas of the South China Sea this summer, including near Taiwan’s Pratas Islands.
Exposing the Hoaxes Killing America
[image: alex-newman-linda-goudsmit-exposing-the-hoaxes-killing-america] VIDEO - In this interview with The New American's Alex Newman, author and political analyst Linda Goudsmit outlines some of the pseudo-humanitarian hoaxes that have been used by world-government advocates to undermine American freedom on the road to a New World Order.
Days After Maskless Beach Selfies, Virginia Governor Northam Issues Decree That All Virginians Wear Masks
[image: days-after-maskless-beach-selfies-virginia-governor-northam-issues-decree-that-all-virginians-wear-masks] Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that — as of Friday, May 29 — any Virginian over the age of 10 will be required to wear a mask in all public places.
Twitter “Integrity” Chief Tweeted Anti-Trump Lies
[image: twitter-integrity-chief-tweeted-anti-trump-lies] The individual in charge of fact-checking at Twitter is a hate-Trump homosexual who not only claims “actual Nazis” are working the White House but also apparently believes that “flyover” Americans are mouth-breathing racists.
Why shouldn't high stakes testing be abandoned next year?
Testing in the fall? Let's talk about that idea. Thomas Toch is one of those reformsters who has managed to bounce from job to reformy job. Currently, he's head honcho at FutureEd, an ed reform advocacy group that bills itself as a thinky tank, and there isn't an educational disruption that they haven't tried to make a case for. This spring they have been vocal in trying to protect the future of the Big Standardized Test, which brings us to Toch's appearance yesterday in The Hill. "Don't abandon standardized testing in schools next year — rethink it," pleads Toch, offering a plate ... more »
Iraq Exaggerates Its Latest Operation Against The Islamic State Again
Iraq helped kill the Islamic State's Mutaz Noman al-Jabouri which it claimed was the governor of Iraq and assistant to its leader when he wasn't (AIN) For the second time in a week the Iraqi government has exaggerated its work against the Islamic State. On May 26 Baghdad announced it helped kill Mutaz Noman al-Jabouri who it claimed was IS’ governor of Iraq and the assistant to its leader when he wasn’t. This came after Iraq said it captured Abd Nasser Qirdash who was supposedly considered to be the successor of Abu Bakr al-Baghdad when in fact he was turned over by the Syrian Demo... more »
READ MY REQUEST TO US ATTORNEYS TO ASK GREEK PROSECUTORS FOR FILE E 17 449 ACCUSING TRUMP, KUSHNER IN RELATION TO PLOT TO SPREAD AN EPIDEMIC DISEASE DELIBERATELY
*GREEK PROSECUTOR OPENED A CRIMINAL PROBE E 17 /449 AGAINST * *#DONALD TRUMP AND JARED KUSHNER IN 2017 * *#OVER TRUMPS AND KUSHNERS ROLE IN A PLOT TO SPREAD A DISEASE DELIBERATELY * *US PROSECUTORS CAN MAKE FORMAL REQUEST TO GREEK PROSECUTORS FOR THE FILE, AND START OWN INVESTIGATION* READ MY LETTER TO US PROSECUTORS ASKING THEM TO INVESTIGATE https://de.scribd.com/document/463262453/Greek-Prosecutor-Probe-of-Trump-and-Kushner-over-their-role-in-a-plot-to-spread-diseses-like-coronavirus-deliberately LINKS TO THE PROSECUTOR DOCUMENTS ARE HERE https://de.scribd.com/document/463257598... more »
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Tells Congress That Hong Kong Is No Longer Autonomous From China
*CNBC:* *Pompeo declares that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, threatening trade with U.S.* * Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reported to Congress on Wednesday that Hong Kong was no longer autonomous from China, a move that could jeopardize the special administrative region’s favorable trade relationship with the U.S. and open up Chinese officials to sanctions. * The State Department was required to issue a determination on Hong Kong’s autonomy under pro-democracy legislation passed late last year. The law also requires the president to impose sanctions on foreigners... more »
Chief Arvol Looking Horse 'World Peace and Prayer Day: Honoring Sacred Sites June 21, 2020'
Chief Arvol Looking Horse Www.worldpeaceandprayer.com ”Maka akantula (People of the earth), This is our 25th year in our efforts to bring attention to the importance of the remaining Sacred Sites around the world; where we have visited Nations and honored their ancestor’s place of worship. One day I would like to see “Honoring Sacred Sites Day, June 21st” recognized all over the world, when
Can the US Copy New Zealand? Should We?
A month ago, when most US states adopted “stay at home” orders, they did so with the stated intention of “flattening the curve.” That is, the purpose wasn’t to reduce the total number of people who will become infected by coronavirus over the coming weeks and months, but to spread out those infections over […] The post Can the US Copy New Zealand? Should We? appeared first on Econlib.
Exercise isn’t a cure-all – especially when recovering from a virus
[image: Exercise isn’t a cure-all – especially when recovering from a virus] If you’re recovering from Covid-19, or experiencing post-viral fatigue, listen to your body Read full article →
Several drones target southern city in Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Saudi-led Coalition forces in Yemen announced on Wednesday, the downing of drones over the southern city of Najran. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the spokesman for the coalition forces, Colonel Turki al-Maliki, stated that the forces were able to intercept and shoot down unmanned drones launched by the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US denies transferring Patriot defense system to Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – The U.S.-led coalition has denied media reports about transferring their Patriot air defense systems to Syria. “More fake news in Syria. There are no Patriot air defense systems in Syria. In these tweets there is a picture from another country,” the Coalition spokesperson said. The Syrian media had previously reported […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey announces death of soldier after attack in western Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced that one of its soldiers was killed in an explosion while conducting a patrol to monitor the Aleppo-Latakia Highway (M-4) in the Idlib Governorate of northwestern Syria. The ministry said, in a statement reported by Turkish media, on Wednesday: “The killing of a Turkish […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Satellite images reveal China is dramatically increasing airbase near Indian border: photos
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – New satellite images that were obtained by India’s New Delhi Television (NDTV) station showed the Chinese military dramatically increasing their Ngari Gunsa Airbase in the western region of Tibet near the Indian border. According to the NDTV report, the satellite images show major construction being done at this base, which […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish Air Force bombs northern Iraq region
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday, the bombing of some areas in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The ministry stated on its official Twitter account that the raid targeted the sites of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), and resulted in the neutralization of five members of the group, which Ankara considers […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military convoy comes under attack in western Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – On Wednesday, a Turkish military convoy came under attack while traveling along the M-4 Highway (Aleppo-Latakia Higihway) in the western countryside of the Idlib Gvoernorate. According to opposition reports, the Turkish military convoy was driving along the M-4 Highway near the town of Al-Ghassaniyeh along the Hatay Province border, when […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia flexes might to send message to US, NATO that Syria’s coast is a no-fly-zone
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Russian military is no longer tolerating U.S flights near the Syrian coast, as they have now intercepted at least three American planes in the eastern Mediterranean over the last 90 days. According to a Syrian military source in Damascus, the Russian Armed Forces previously tolerated the U.S.’ flights along […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Several Israel soldiers enter southern Lebanon amid air cover
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The Lebanese media reported several violations by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) over the last 12 hours, including illegally crossing the border. The Lebanese El-Nashra News Agency reported, quoting its correspondent, that dozens of Israeli soldiers crossed the technical fence at the town of Aitaroun, which is on the border […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian jets swarm western Idlib as Syrian Army troops strike jihadist positions
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force was seen all over the western countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Wednesday, as their jets buzzed areas like Jisr al-Shughour along the Turkish border. According to a field report from the Idlib Governorate, the Russian Air Force was flying over areas under the control of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Time has come’ to confront US policy of waging wars: Iranian FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday that said it “time has come” to confront the U.S. policy of waging wars. “Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been killed in wars caused by utilitarian rationality and the inexhaustible greed of American leaders,” they said in a tweet […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Today
It’s been 18 years or so since the United States invaded Afghanistan in what officials promised to be a decisive mission to uproot a breeding ground for Islamic fundamentalist terrorism and then get out. Except we never left. –##– On and Off Again Forbes figured in September 2019 that the United States spent on war in Afghanistan somewhere around $975 Billion. They relied on the website The Balance for the information. Their data is based on research from Brown University and it makes the war in Afghanistan second only to the inflation-adjusted $4.1 trillion the United States spent ... more »
Developments
The *Guardian*'s Jim Waterson reports that Emily Maitlis won't be presenting tonight's* Newsnight* as planned and that Katie Razzall will be presenting the programme instead. Will Ms Razzall be asked to deliver an apology? Jim Waterson also confirms, from BBC sources, that the programme's editor, Esme Wren, did indeed work on Tuesday night’s episode - so it *was* her who signed off on the Maitlis monologue. The question then is: Does she deserve to survive in post after this? *Update 22:00*: A little while back Katie Razzall tweeted, "Just for the record, Emily Maitlis has not b... more »
Delhi records warmest May day since 2002 as North India becomes hottest region worldwide
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The capital city of Delhi recorded its warmest May day since 2002, with temperatures hitting 46 °C (114.8 °F) on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. During the same day, North India became the world's hottest region as Rajasthan hit a scorching 50 °C (122...... Read more »
Khazaria and the Forgotten Christian-Jewish-Muslim-Confucian Alliance
From the Rising Tide Foundation Today’s age of imperial geopolitics has made it difficult for many people to appreciate the cooperative traditions in history that gave rise to the great discoveries and progress of humanity’s experience. From the ancient Silk Road uniting the east with the west in trade and cultural exchange for hundreds of […] More The post Khazaria and the Forgotten Christian-Jewish-Muslim-Confucian Alliance appeared first on The Duran.
UPDATE – MISSION SCRUBBED – NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon – Falcon 9 Rocket Launch – 4:33pm EDT Livestreams…
UPDATE 4:00pm Mission Scrubbed due to weather History will unfold today as NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station. This mission marks the first time since the retirement of the space shuttle … Continue reading →
Devin Nunes: House Cannot Debate FISA Reauthorization When Democrats are Not Here….
Devin Nunes appears on Fox News daytime to discuss the pending FISA reauthorization bill from the Senate amid President Trump’s request to expose corruption before legislation. As Representative Nunes outlines there are only a handful of Democrats in Washington DC … Continue reading →
Two Su-35 Russian Fighter Jets Surround A P-8A US Spy Plane Over The Eastern Mediterranean
*Daily Mail:* *Two Russian fighter jets 'buzz' a US reconnaissance plane and come within FEET over the Mediterranean provoking Navy fury at 'unsafe' manuever* * Two Su-35 Russian fighter jets surrounded a P-8A US spy plane on Tuesday * The US Navy accused the jets of flying 'in an unsafe and unprofessional manner' * It is the third time in two months Russian pilots buzzed US aircraft, said the Navy Two Russian fighter jets have been accused of flying in 'an unsafe and unprofessional manner' while intercepting a US spy plane. The Su-35 fighters surrounded a P-8A US plane as it flew... more »
Sometimes the jokes write themselves . . .
I had to do a double-take at this headline: *Elvis Presley’s bedazzled jockstrap* *hits auction block for $35K* I've heard about the dick-tates of fashion, but I never expected them to go to that extreme! Peter
“Germ-Ridden Masses” – How America’s Wealthy Elite Describe the Rest of Us
Increasingly, journalists at establishment publications come from and represent the one percent that they claim to be holding to account. The post “Germ-Ridden Masses” – How America’s Wealthy Elite Describe the Rest of Us appeared first on MintPress News.
As Chief Prosecutor, Klobuchar Declined to Bring Charges Against Cop that Killed George Floyd
While serving as Minnesota's chief prosecutor between 1999 and 2007, Klobuchar declined to bring charges against more than two dozen officers who had killed citizens while on duty – including against the cop that killed George Floyd. The post As Chief Prosecutor, Klobuchar Declined to Bring Charges Against Cop that Killed George Floyd appeared first on MintPress News.
COVID-19 is Laying Bare How Big Ag is Taking America’s Small Farmers to Slaughter
As the door for greater consolidation across industries opens wider, entrenched transnational food interests are feeling the heat from American farmers and ranchers to curb their monopolistic dreams. The post COVID-19 is Laying Bare How Big Ag is Taking America’s Small Farmers to Slaughter appeared first on MintPress News.
How many people have died in L.A.?
*WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020Also, where are last Friday night's transcripts?:* This Monday, we were struck by the highlighted statement in a New York Times opinion column: WILENTZ (5/23/20): For years, New Yorkers like me have mocked and reviled Los Angeles because of its messy residential sprawl and its out-of-control car culture. They’ve asked: Can you even call that a city? But sprawl and cars means Los Angeles doesn’t have much in the way of virus vectors like subways and residential elevators. And indeed, *the pandemic in Los Angeles has not been anywhere as intense as in New Yo... more »
AKA Jane Roe and the Human Cost of Homophobia
The recently released documentary, *AKA Jane Roe*, is generating keen interest for its (spoiler alert!) “deathbed confession” by Norma McCorvey, a/k/a Jane Roe in *Roe v. Wade*(1973), that her apparent conversion in 1995 from supporting abortion rights to born-again Christianity and the pro-life/anti-abortion cause was not genuine, but “all an act.” McCorvey reveals (in words that may bring the lyrics of Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” to mind) that she used them and they used her: “I took their money and they put me out in front of the camera and told me what to say and that’s what I... more »
\(B\)-mesons at LHCb: \(Z'\)-bosons or leptoquarks?
The LHCb experiment Charlie Wood wrote an intriguing article for the Quanta Magazine, Growing Anomalies at the Large Hadron Collider Raise Hopes which mostly covers this March 2020 LHCb paper about the decay of \(B^0\to K^{*0}\mu^+\mu^-\) which is CP-averaged. The decay involving the muons is easier to measure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Because the \(N\)-th generation quarks can't "directly" transform to \(N\)-th generation leptons (the three generations of quarks and leptons are "incommensurable" three generations according to the Standard Model), and becau... more »
What’s in S.3176, the goodies-for-Israel bill slinking through Congress?
In the middle of coronavirus financial devastation to Americans, Congress is poised to pass a 10-year package obligating American taxpayers to give Israel $38 billion – and US media aren't even telling Americans about it. Read the details of what the bill contains. It's only a few steps away from passage, unless voters object – contains action alert to contact Congress... more »
Facebook Failing To Block China's Targeting Of President Trump
During the BBC interview Zuckerberg said: 'If you're saying something that is just wrong and is spreading quickly but isn't going to put people at imminent risk, we don't take that down but we stop it from spreading' *Laura Edelson and Sheila Krumholz, USA Today:* *China's hidden targeting of Donald Trump one reason Facebook needs new cybersecurity approach* *Too many loopholes exist for bad actors to influence our elections. It's time for Facebook to get serious about closing them.* Six months out from election 2020, Facebook is awash with coronavirus-themed paid advertising — but... more »
Bill Gates - Epically Exposed
*Bill Gates - Epically Exposed * *by James Corbett* *H/T Northerntruthseeker* Good Morning Folks, I have just spent the entire morning watching this two hour masterpiece. I have posted it above and am highly recommending that my readers take the opportunity to watch it, if they have not already done so. Don't leave it too long, as this video could be taken down by YouTube at any time...although it will remain accessible at BitChute and other platforms. Watching this video *will immunize you* against the *"Bill Gates' Eugenics and Total Control Agenda".* You'll need this immuniza... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/27/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart. The data is the John Hopkins CSSE data. Here is the site. Today I thought I would add several charts: The vertical scale is expanded so New York’s enormous debacle is cut out, but the differences between other states that otherwise […]
War Drums Beating: US declares Hong Kong no longer enjoying autonomy
*The Covid 1984 virus crisis has lots to do with waging war on China..* *Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday...* *US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer enjoys the autonomy promised by Beijing, stripping the financial hub of its special status under US law.Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Pompeo sent a notice to Congress that China was not living up to obligations from before it regained control of the territory from Britain in 1997."I certified to Congress today that Hong ... more »
New Video Appears to Refute ‘Official’ Story of George Floyd ‘Resisting’ Before He’s Killed
[image: floyd]George Floyd was in handcuffs and appeared to be cooperating with officers when he was brought to the ground, his neck knelt on by a cop, until he died.
This Is The Territory That The Taliban Control In Afghanistan
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *WNU Editor:* That is a lot of territory that the Taliban control.
American National Security Is No Place for Amateurs
*John Douglass, David Oliver* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] This is why we need another Reagan-style commander-in-chief in the White House. Back in the mid-1980s—before we got stars on our lapels, when we were just a couple of uniformed officers—we were able to serve our country in one of the most fraught periods in history. Douglass served as a director at the National Security Council and Oliver led the U.S. Navy’s Pacific-based attack submarines, stationed overseas to check Soviet expansionism. This was the height of the Cold War, and the stakes were high. We had a tru... more »
The Real Reason Why China's J-31 Stealth Fighter Looks Like the F-35
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM1E8BC1FYM01&share=true] Beijing is stealing U.S. designs. Chinese media reports are now referencing new photos of the emerging J-31 5th-Gen stealth fighter appearing on social media, ostensibly showing various design improvements to the new radar-evading multi-role aircraft. A May 5th report in the Global Times, an English Language Chinese newspaper, says the new photos show an …. “upgraded version with modifications made to its aerodynamic design just like the pro... more »
Why America Has Misdiagnosed Russia’s Role in Syria
*Robert G. Rabil* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Washington’s reading of the political map of the Middle East is fraught with erroneous assumptions similar to those that predicted the collapse of the Syrian regime during the initial months of the Syrian rebellion. A recent flurry of reports and statements involving Russian foreign policy in Syria and a fallout among the pillars of the Syrian regime reflected a Russian “malignant engagement” in the region, an American desire to make Syria a “quagmire for the Russians,” and a Russian inclination to “dispose of its infamo... more »
HBO Max Gets a Launch Day Surprise: Every “Harry Potter” Movie
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2EWG99UVQ1&share=true] A magical time for video streaming. HBO Max—AT&T and WarnerMedia’s new streaming service—made its debut Wednesday, and users logging on for the first time noticed a surprise: The service, at launch, had all eight “Harry Potter” movies available for streaming. All of the “Potter” movies, adapted from J.K. Rowling’s mega-popular series of novels, were released by the Warner Brothers movie studio, the catalog of which is providing a great... more »
How Did The Afghan Taliban Survive?
Taliban members gathered under a tree in March in Alingar District of Laghman Province, Afghanistan.Credit...Jim Huylebroek for The New York Times *New York Times: **How the Taliban Outlasted a Superpower: Tenacity and Carnage* The Taliban stand on the brink of realizing their most fervent desire: U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan. They have given up little of their extremist ideology to do it. ALINGAR, Afghanistan — Under the shade of a mulberry tree, near grave sites dotted with Taliban flags, a top insurgent military leader in eastern Afghanistan acknowledged that the group had s... more »
USA Return To Manned Launch At NASA
SpaceX & NASA return to manned flight today, if all goes well. Continue reading →
Covid: Killing Fields of the Old and Sick?
[image: undefined] *Note: This was first published as a letter to RPI Subscribers. Subscribe for free here.* The numbers are sickening and impossible to ignore. Throughout the United States the Coronavirus "pandemic" looks more and more like a war on the elderly and sick than a mysterious new virus that was so dangerous and unknown that the entire country (with notable exceptions - South Dakota for example) had to be completely locked down tighter than Guantanamo Bay. Nationwide, 42 percent of the Covid-19 death toll was comprised of Americans who were confined to live-in care faci... more »
U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan Ahead Of Schedule
US officials say they will reduce their forces to 8,600 troops by July 15 and abandon five bases [Omar Sobhani/Reuters] *Reuters:* *Exclusive: U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan down to close to 8,600 ahead of schedule - sources* WASHINGTON/MUMBAI (Reuters) - U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan is down to nearly 8,600, well ahead of a schedule agreed with Taliban militants in late February, in part because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, U.S. and NATO officials said. A key provision of the Feb. 29 agreement between the Taliban and the United States, to which the A... more »
Dr. Fauci: Second Covid-19 Wave Isn't Inevitable If We Do This
*Business Insider:* *Fauci says 2nd wave of COVID-19 is 'not inevitable' in the fall* * Dr. Anthony Fauci has consistently warned of the lingering threat of the novel coronavirus and has acknowledged the possibility of a so-called second wave of cases in the fall and winter. * But the US's leading infectious-disease expert added a shade of optimism to his prognosis in a CNN interview Wednesday morning. "I'm feeling better about it as we go by with the weeks that go by and we see that we're getting more and more capability of testing," Fauci said. * "We often talk about the possibili... more »
Two Chinese Aircraft Carriers Are Headed to the South China Sea
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC1607CC7080&share=true] A Chinese newspaper essay says a new U.S.-China Cold War is not “inevitable” and accuses the U.S. of shifting away from engagement toward “all-out strategic competition.” Meanwhile, at the same time, China is reportedly sending two aircraft carriers for war games to Northern portions of the South China Sea, sparking continued concerns about threats to Taiwan. A Chinese newspaper essay says a new U.S.-China Cold War is not “inevitable” and accuse... more »
Apple Set to Reopen About 100 More Stores in the United States
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Economics, Americas* Little by little, companies are trying to return to some semblance of normal. Apple is planning to reopen approximately 100 stores in the United States this week. That will put Apple’s active U.S.-based retail locations at about 130 out of 271, spread out across 21 states. The company operates 510 stores around the world Apple said that it will reopen each location in phases, which will mean some stores will support only curbside pickups, while other stores will be available for walk-in customers. The U.S. stores that have already reope... more »
3D Simulations Reveal Asteroid Impact That Killed off Dinosaurs
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Enviornment, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E79G197501&share=true] The impact had the power of 10 billion atomic bombs. Some 66 million years ago, a mammoth asteroid the size of a city smashed into Earth with the power of 10 billion Hiroshima atomic bombs on the eastern coast of present-day Mexico, resulting in the 110-mile-wide Chicxulub crater and eventual extinction of about 75 percent of all plant and animal species on the planet. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Communi... more »
From Batman to Game of Thrones: The Best of HBO Max at Launch
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_HP1EF9N0ALCSO&share=true] It's finally here! HBO Max, the latest major streaming service, has finally arrived. The new service launched Wednesday, with a huge collection of Warner Brothers classic movies, the entire runs of several famous sitcoms, a handful of original shows, and the entirety of every major HBO show. WarnerMedia, the AT&T division that supervises HBO Max, has said that the service is offering 10,000 hours of original content at launch. Once yo... more »
Everything You Wanted to Know About Hitler’s MP 40 Submachine Gun
*Caleb Larson* *History, Europe* [image: By Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-278-0899-26 / Wehmeyer / CC-BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5410715] A fascinating weapon with a post-war history. The iconic MP 40 was a German submachine gun designed in the late 1930s that built upon earlier domestic submachine gun designs. The MP 40 was a fully automatic-only weapon, meaning that single shots could not be taken unless the trigger was quickly and carefully pulled just once. The MP 40 was chambered in the ubiquitous 9x19 millimeter pistol cartridge. T... more »
Ecuador Protests New Neoliberal Measures Amid Lockdown
Above photo: Ecuador protests against neoliberal measures during pandemic from Twitter. Protesters state that Lenin Moreno’s government has made decisions that only benefit big companies and private banks. Unions, students, teachers, workers, and social organizations took to the streets in Quito as others followed from home in several cities Monday with a pot-banging protest. In Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil the protesters […] The post Ecuador Protests New Neoliberal Measures Amid Lockdown appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.
Launch Of Apartheid Off Campus
Apartheid Off Campus was born officially just over a week ago and it could not have come at a better time, with the new and ever-mounting challenges the Palestinians have had to face. In this 7-day window, AOC acquired over 2000 followers across three social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. AOC has received far-reaching and overwhelming support from students and activists alike, enough to remind us that now is as perfect a time as any to launch an active, dynamic student-led movement for Palestine. After an online-only (courtesy of the lockdown!) student campaign ... more »
Smithfield Sued For Misleading Consumers With False Claims Of Superior Safety
The Organic Consumers Association announced that it has sued Smithfield Foods for falsely advertising Smithfield pork products as the “safest” U.S. pork products. In the complaint, OCA alleges that on numerous occasions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture testing of Smithfield pork has detected pathogens that are “commonly associated with human illness” and resistant to antibiotics. This makes the products far less than the “safest possible” in the U.S., according to OCA. The suit also alleges that many disease strains detected in Smithfield products have been found to be resistan... more »
Schools Are Feeding Millions Of Children
Public schools served tens of millions of emergency meals in April to low-income children after coronavirus closures ended cafeteria service, said a survey released on Monday. But with roughly half of the 1,894 districts taking part in the School Nutrition Association survey reporting a drop-off of at least 50 percent in meals served, losses are expected to balloon this year. School food directors put the median loss at $200,000, meaning half of all schools will lose more money, and half less. Among large districts, the median loss could be $2.5 million. SNA president Gay Anderso... more »
Update On Kings Bay Plowshare 7 Sentencing
On Friday, May 22, Judge Lisa Godbey Wood of the Southern District Federal Court of Georgia in Brunswick assigned new dates for seven defendants, according to the Kings Bay Plowshares' attorney, Bill Quigley. Many of the defendants had asked the court to postpone their May 28th and 29th court dates to accommodate their right to be sentenced in person in open court, witnessed by the public and press and not by video. The seven were convicted of three felonies and one misdemeanor last October for their nonviolent, symbolic disarmament act at the Kings Bay Trident nuclear submarine b... more »
The Future Is Public
Resistance to privatisation has turned into a powerful force for change. (Re)municipalisation refers to the reclaiming of public ownership of services as well as the creation of new public services. In recent years, our research has identified more than 1,400 successful (re)municipalisation cases involving more than 2,400 cities in 58 countries around the world. But this book is about more than just numbers. It shows that public services are more important than ever in the face of the climate catastrophe, mounting inequalities, and growing political unrest. Together, civil society... more »
Making Peace An Election Issue
In this series of interviews by the United National Antiwar Coalition, Joe Lombardo speaks with Margaret Kimberley who is an author, editor of Black Agenda Report and coordinating committee member of Black Alliance for Peace. She speaks about the Black Alliance for Peace's campaign to make peace an election issue. The demands include cutting military spending, losing military bases, stopping sanctions and ending militarism domestically. Margaret Kimberley explains why this is an important issue and what people can do to support the campaign. The post Making Peace An Election Issue... more »
Fear-mongering Over National Security Law Unfounded
"If it makes any fuss on Hong Kong's unique linked exchange rate regime which ensures its monetary base is backed with US dollars, how big would the US lose when global investors lose faith in US-denominated assets, which are considered as lifeline for the US economy," Lui said. When it comes to the new national security law, China's top legislators are committed to pushing forward it smoothly, in spite of how hard foreign forces have been trying to pressure China on the matter. The US should not underestimate the central government's determination in defending its sovereignty an... more »
Co-op Has A Plan To Democratise Large Parts Of The Internet
Around 5% of all websites use the .org domain, with the most popular being Wikipedia. These websites represent around 6% of the top 1000 websites and 7% of the top 100 000 domains. The domain itself has been controlled by ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), which is part of the non-profit Internet Society. In 2019 a private equity firm, Ethos capital, approached ICANN with an offer of buying the .org registrar for $1.6 billion. As the deal seemed likely to pass, the opposition to the deal mobilised a massive campaign to stop it. ICANN received 3,252 co... more »
Global Renewable Capacity Will Increase Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), 167 gigawatts of renewable capacity are expected to be added in 2020—a decline… The post Global Renewable Capacity Will Increase Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic appeared first on IER.
Premier McNeil: A message from my grandmother about the RCMP
That horrible weekend last month, all Canadians witnessed what was likely the most catastrophic collapse of policing in Canadian history. Little, if anything, went right. Twenty-two people were murdered. The gunman marauded around the province of Nova Scotia with seeming impunity, only being killed and captured because the last person he murdered had left her […]
My favorite political shirts
Among my favorite, most memorable shirts, below. (1) pilipinasforum@yahoogroups.com, "where immortals argue", we formed in 1999, verrry active political and economic discourses. It helped me focus my advocacy towards Minimal Government, a small political movement we formed in 2004. I was granted an Atlas International Fellowship that year, I attended the Mackinac Leadership conf in Michigan, the Atlas liberty conf 2004 in Chicago, among others. Then the 2009 Atlas commemoration of the 20th anniversary, fall of the Berlin Wall (Nov. 1989) held in Washington DC. It was also my last A... more »
CIA Veterans Disapproved Of Former CIA Director Pompeo's Advisory Board
*Politico:* *Mike Pompeo's CIA advisory board rankled agency veterans* As CIA director, Pompeo and his wife Susan organized an advisory group heavy on business players, current and former officials said. Some saw a political machine in the making. Mike Pompeo put together an undisclosed board of outside advisers while he was director of CIA that some at the agency viewed as inappropriately weighted toward wealthy individuals and well-connected political figures, according to four current and former officials. The advisers were often treated to elaborate multiday experiences that ... more »
Is This Ex-Minn. Cop Derek Chauvin Wearing a ‘Make Whites Great Again’ Hat?
Chauvin is the former Minneapolis police officer identified in news reports as the killer of George Floyd.
México podría afrontar numerosos arbitrajes de inversión por su política energética
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27-May-2020 Más de 40 proyectos relacionados con energías renovables son potencialmente susceptibles de entrar en conflicto con el gobierno mexicano, muchos de ellos podrán recurrir al arbitraje de inversiones
Española AFC Investment Solutions presenta arbitraje contra Colombia
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27-May-2020 La entidad financiera española AFC Investment Solutions SL ha presentado un arbitraje de inversiones contra Colombia por la liquidación forzosa de la entidad financiera Compañía de Financiamiento SA
Le coût réel de l'accord commercial UE-Mercosur
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27-May-2020 Comment le traité de libre-échange entre l'Union européenne et le Mercosur va sacrifier les droits humains, l'alimentation et et la planète.
As COVID-19 continues, governments must shield emergency measures from investor-state arbitration
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27-May-2020 Governments worldwide need the policy space now to issue economic support packages and protect their public health systems, without worrying that their budgets could face even more strain from an all-consuming wave of arbitration.
Wind farm owner sues Romania at WB's arbitrage court
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27-May-2020 Cyprus-based offshore EP Wind Project (Rom) Six Ltd claims that Romania has breached the Energy Charter Treaty.
Brexit trade warning: British farmers ‘will go out of business' under UK-US trade deal
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27-May-2020 A trade deal with the United States risks jeopardising the livelihoods of farmers in Britain, former environment secretary has warned, predicting many "will go out of business".
Energy Charter Treaty: EU text proposal for the modernisation (May 2020)
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Coronavirus update: US death toll is likely higher than official tally, CDC says
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Issues with reporting, particularly in the early stages of the pandemic, mean the 100,000-death milestone that the US just passed was probably hit some time ago, according to the man in charge of statistics at the CDC.
'True embarrassment' of astronomy resolved as missing matter is found
After an intergalactic search lasting more than two decades, an Australian-led team of scientists say they have finally found the universe's "missing matter", solving a mystery that has long stumped astronomers.
As coronavirus hits Russia, private jet companies are reaping the spoils of travel bans
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While the coronavirus pandemic has sent global airline travel into a nosedive, some private jet companies are seeing a surge in demand as wealthy Russians seek to ride out the pandemic in the West.
Americans Would Rather Pay More Than Buy Cheaper Products from China
[image: americans-would-rather-pay-more-than-buy-cheaper-products-from-china] A new poll from FTI Consulting indicates that Americans not only blame China’s duplicity for the early spread of the virus, but they are now willing to pay more for goods rather than purchase goods “made in China.”
President Trump Threatens To Regulate Social Media
*Daily Mail:* *Donald Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate or close' social media for trying to 'silence conservative voices' after Twitter fact-checks two of his 'misleading' tweets* * President Donald Trump warned Wednesday morning that his administration will begin to regulate and shut down social media sites – like Twitter and Facebook * He tweeted that the GOP feels these sites 'totally silence conservatives voices' * 'We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen,' the president asserted * The assertion came as Twitter flagged two of ... more »
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