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Western Force's return to Super Rugby spoiled by Waratahs
Just In - 16 hours ago
The Western Force show they aren't in Super Rugby AU to make up the numbers after giving the NSW Waratahs a scare in their return outing.
Demons see off Suns despite Izak Rankine magic on debut, Bombers beat Roos
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Melbourne claims victory over Gold Coast despite Izak Rankine's memorable debut, before Essendon climbs into the top four with a win over North Melbourne.
Why The U.S. Is Failing In Confronting The Pandemic-- Is It All Bad Leadership?
The other day, the very Trumpist governor of West Virginia was complaining about South Carolina. West Virginians, apparently, like going down to Myrtle Beach as their vacation spot of choice. Increasingly, according to Gov. Justice, they're coming back with COVID-19. Although there has been some monkeying around with reporting, generally West Virginia has had a very easy pandemic-- just 2,222 cases per million residents. Only Vermont, Alaska, Montana and Hawaii have lower numbers. But West Virginia has begun spiking in the last 10 days. Thursday there were 119 new cases. Yesterday ... more »
From World’s Fourth Wealthiest Country to Ruin: Venezuela’s Lessons
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "In Venezuela one lives a genuine freedom." With this sentence, the Spanish newspaper El País began its 1976 article on the thousands of immigrants from dictatorial regimes in South America, and even from Spain itself, who were seeking a safe haven in Venezuela to prosper. It was also around that […] The post From World’s Fourth Wealthiest Country to Ruin: Venezuela’s Lessons appeared first on The Rio Times.
Despite Military Presence, Amazon Deforestation in June Is Highest in Five Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon grew for the 14th consecutive month in June, according to preliminary data published on Friday by the National Space Research Institute (INPE), increasing pressure on the government of Jair Bolsonaro at a time when foreign investors and entrepreneurs are demanding more effective measures against the […] The post Despite Military Presence, Amazon Deforestation in June Is Highest in Five Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus autopsies: Small vessel blood clotting found in patients, pathologist says
Coronavirus autopsies: Small vessel blood clotting found in patients, pathologist says – CNN https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/10/health/what-coronavirus-autopsies-reveal/index.html?utm_content=2020-07-10T13%3A00%3A19&utm_source=fbCNN&utm_term=link&utm_medium=social
Saturday Snippet: Ancient military engineering
In almost every war, it's up to military engineers and combat engineers in some shape or form to prepare, optimize, and later repair the actual field of battle. From making roads and building fortifications, to carving ramps from a beach to inland objectives, to preparing rough-and-ready airstrips for aircraft to land with supplies and evacuate wounded, and in many other ways, military and combat engineers are absolutely essential. Some engineer units have become modern legends, for example: - The Pioneers of the French Foreign Legion, and that unit's First and Second Forei... more »
Jack Charlton, World Cup winner and football great, dies aged 85
Just In - 16 hours ago
"Big Jack", a member of England's legendary 1966 World Cup-winning team, an icon at Leeds United and a successful manager for Ireland as well as English national club sides, dies aged 85.
No, June 2020 Was Not the Hottest June on Record
By Paul Homewood Anthony Watts debunks “hottest June” claims: The Washington Post and other media outlets are claiming June 2020 was the hottest June on record. Not surprisingly, that is fake news and a lie. Let’s set the record straight. The root of the claim that June 2020 was the warmest […]
Bruce Gagnon: U.S. Lacks Credibility to Complain about Iran’s Space Program
TEHRAN (FNA) - Bruce Gagnon, American campaigner and peace activist, says Washington is not in a position to repeal international law which allows Iran, like other countries, to launch military and civilian satellites. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Fars News Agency, Gagnon blasted the US Secretary of State for his claim that Iran should be held accountable for the satellite launch, saying the US itself never cared about international law when it invaded Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya as well as when it deployed forces to Syria. Bruce K. Gagnon is a long time peace campaigne... more »
Mask to Mask Transmission?
Note: The mask plot thickens. In California, COVID stepped in and said to mere, measley measles, "Hold My Anchor Steam." Below is an article about mask-to-mask transmission that has halted the Assembly. As always, we wish a speedy recovery from... more »
No Data for Neurological Impairment
Our John Stone asked a simple, but critical question of Danish Professor Dr. Christine Stabell Benn on Twitter. "Do you have data for neurological impairment" from pediatric vaccines. In other words, "At what cost?" And the answer was, “No, the... more »
Prosecutors Find Millions in Cash in Home of Rio Ex-Secretary of Health Edmar Santos
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Prosecutor's Office operation that arrested the former Rio de Janeiro Health Secretary Edmar Santos on Friday, July 9th, found millions of reais in cash in his home. According to the agents' initial count, at least R$6 million (US$1.2 million) were found. The money was in a house in Itaipava, […] The post Prosecutors Find Millions in Cash in Home of Rio Ex-Secretary of Health Edmar Santos appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lacking Evidence, Brazil Government Links Chloroquine To Lower Contagion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the absence of evidence, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday, July 9th, that the early use of the drugs, mainly chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, has caused the pandemic to lose steam in some parts of the country. On Thursday alone, Brazil recorded 1,199 more deaths and 42,907 new cases. […] The post Lacking Evidence, Brazil Government Links Chloroquine To Lower Contagion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Philippine President Says Country Would Be in Trouble Had It Followed Brazil and USA
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, gave an interview on Thursday, July 9th, in which he stated that his country would be in deep trouble had it followed the United States and Brazil in managing the novel coronavirus pandemic. For the controversial Philippine leader, his country is . . […] The post Philippine President Says Country Would Be in Trouble Had It Followed Brazil and USA appeared first on The Rio Times.
“There’s No Military Wing in Government,” says Brazilian Defense Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Defense, Fernando Azevedo e Silva, stressed that Brazil's Armed Forces are dissociated from the reserve generals holding positions in the Planalto Palace. During a live broadcast on Thursday, July 9th, the 4-star General claimed that there is no The post “There’s No Military Wing in Government,” says Brazilian Defense Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guayaquil: The City That Beat COVID-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Slow rattling gasps mark the beginning of the end. The dry COVID cough. Then silence. Eyes wide open. Then they reemerge like a drowning victim for one last breath. Relatives scream in desperation, and their cries wail through the thick air of the city. Just days before, a corpse on […] The post Guayaquil: The City That Beat COVID-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pastor Milton Ribeiro Accepts Bolsonaro’s Invitation to Head Brazil’s Education Ministry
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Professor and pastor Milton Ribeiro accepted Jair Bolsonaro's invitation to head the MEC (Ministry of Education). The news was confirmed by a Minister close to the President and disclosed by Bolsonaro on his social media. He reaches the Ministry well regarded among evangelicals and had been shortlisted . . . […] The post Pastor Milton Ribeiro Accepts Bolsonaro’s Invitation to Head Brazil’s Education Ministry appeared first on The Rio Times.
Racism in Social Science: Copy, Paste, Repeat (An Urgent Call to Action)
This is the second installment in our series on Race&IR. This is a guest post from Ebby L. Abramson who is a Doctoral student in the political science program at the University of Ottawa and a research associate and editor for Endangered Scholars Worldwide. His current research systematically investigates counterterrorism policies in Europe and the […]
Record snow and freezing temperatures hit parts of South America
The Watchers » Latest articles - 17 hours ago
Parts of South America were hit by record snow accumulations and below-freezing temperatures this week. This included Mendoza City in Argentina, which recorded about 1.5 m (5 feet) of snow-- the highest volume of snow in the city this early in the season. The Andes...... Read more »
Restricted access to Grenfell inquiry for survivors and bereaved
Phase Two of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry resumed Monday after being halted in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. More than three years on from the devastating fire that claimed 72 lives, the resumption of the inquiry confirms its character as a contemptible cover-up.
Africa to Become Testing Ground for “Trust Stamp” Vaccine Record and Payment System
A new biometric identity platform partnered with the Gates-funded GAVI vaccine alliance and Mastercard will launch in West Africa and combine COVID-19 vaccinations, cashless payments, and potential law enforcement applications.
The Kalashnikov: 200 Years of Russian Guns (Not Just AK-47s)
*Peter Suciu* *History, * The history of one classic gun maker that is quite complex. Perhaps the most surprising fact about the company that is known today as the JSC Kalashnikov Concern was that it was actually founded not by gun maker Mikhail Kalashnikov, the gun designer who created the infamous AK-47. Rather the company was actually founded in 1807 by Tsar Alexander I of Russia! Technically, it isn't even a company, but the Russian defense manufacturing concern, and has been the main supplier of small arms for Imperial Russia, the Soviet Union, and the Russian Federation fo... more »
Nightmare Scenario: Could North Korea Sink an American Carrier?
*James Holmes* *Security, * The threat is real. *Key Point*: The wisest military sage can do little more than stack the deck in his favor. He may lose anyway. Could North Korea’s armed forces sink an American aircraft carrier? Yes—depending on what type of carrier they confront, how skillfully U.S. Navy commanders employ the flattop and its consorts, how well North Korean warriors know the tactical surroundings and, most crucially, whom fortune favors in combat. Fortune is a fickle ally, prone to switch sides and back again in battle. It’s doubtful an American carrier would fall... more »
The M1 Carbine Wasn’t the M1 Garand’s Little Brother
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons / Rama] Despite its name and the fact that its basic appearance is similar to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine—officially the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1—wasn't really a carbine version of the main battle rifle. Despite its name and the fact that its basic appearance is similar to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine—officially the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1—wasn’t really a carbine version of the main battle rifle. The confusion lies in the fact that both were designated “M1” but that simply dates back to ... more »
Hypersonic Weapons: How the F-35 Becomes the Ultimate Stealth Fighter?
*David Axe* *Security, * The Air Force’s F-35A and the Navy’s F-35C internally can carry no more than four AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, although Lockheed is developing a special rack that could boost this number to six. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *HAWC apparently is too big to fit in the F-35’s internal weapons bay. To minimize the F-35’s radar signature, Lockheed designed the plane to carry weapons internally. But the fighter’s dense internal layout doesn’t leave a lot of space for munitions. The U.S. military could hang more weapons under the wings of its F-35 stealth ... more »
We Asked a Military Expert to Dream Up a U.S.-China War. We Wish We Hadn't.
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The possibility of war endures. *Key Point*: The most difficult question to judge is “who will win?” The United States and China are inextricably locked in the Pacific Rim’s system of international trade. Some argue that this makes war impossible, but then while some believed World War I inevitable, but others similarly thought it impossible. In this article, I concentrate less on the operational and tactical details of a US-China war, and more on the strategic objectives of the major combatants before, during, and after the conflict. A war between t... more »
Fighter Talk
Next Generation Fighters and Vaporware Many nations are toying with next generation fighter aircraft but the only entries that are flying come from the US, which is still the world’s only super power. The F-22 and now the F-35, 20 years more advanced than the F-22 are flying actively as members of squadrons both in […] The post Fighter Talk appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Why a Strong Solar Cycle 25 still Spells Disaster
We humans are programmed to recognize cycles -- the timeline for cyclical catastrophes reside deep within every one of us. Look at the world today. We sense it. We recognize something is coming. The post Why a Strong Solar Cycle 25 still Spells Disaster appeared first on Electroverse.
Qassem Soleimani was on ‘mission of peace’ when he was assassinated: Iran
[image: Qassem Soleimani was on ‘mission of peace’ when he was assassinated: Iran] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi affirmed that the Iranian people have always been an advocate of peace, which can be touched on in literature, including their long list of poets. Mousavi told the state-owned Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the late Quds Force commander, Major-General Qassem Soleimani was on a “mission of peace” until the “treacherous assassination operation by American terrorists while he was on the peace-making miss... more »
Mysterious drone strike kills 2 jihadist commanders in Idlib
[image: Mysterious drone strike kills 2 jihadist commanders in Idlib] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – Local reports from Idlib revealed the killing of two senior jihadist leaders from the “Ansar al-Tawhid” organization last night. According to the reports, an unknown drone, likely U.S. Coalition, carried out an airstrike in the Al-Sina’a District of Idlib city, after which an explosion was heard that shook the administrative capital. Not long after the drone strike, opposition activists took to social media to report the attack on the eastern part of the Idlib city. Continue readin... more »
Iran will help secure Syria’s skies against Israeli attacks: report
[image: Iran will help secure Syria’s skies against Israeli attacks: report] Iran will help Syria strengthen its air defence as part of an agreement between the two states signed on Wednesday. The agreement was signed by Iran’s Chief of the Armed Forces General Staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, and Syrian Minister of Defence Ali Abdullah Ayyub. The agreement provides for the strengthening of military ties, as well as enhancing constant coordination between the parties. Moreover, Bagheri said that Iran’s strengthening of Syria’s air defence was aimed at increasing the pace of de... more »
Iranian media indirectly accuses US, Israel of being behind nuclear facility explosion
[image: Iranian media indirectly accuses US, Israel of being behind nuclear facility explosion] Iranian media outlets have indirectly accused the US and Israel of being behind a blast at the Natanz nuclear facility in early July, even though Tehran is yet to issue an official statement on what caused the explosion, the London-based news outlet Middle East Eye reports. The outlet referred to the online version of the Iranian newspaper Hamshahri which argued that the Natanz explosion’s time and location indicates that “the attackers had chosen a time and place that would not cause an... more »
Turkish-backed forces preparing to attack strategic city, base in northern Libya: LNA
[image: Turkish-backed forces preparing to attack strategic city, base in northern Libya: LNA] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – The commander of the Ijdabiya Operations Force, affiliated to the Libyan National Army (LNA), Major General Fawzi Al-Mansouri, revealed that his military units continue to prepare their defense lines at the cities of Sirte and Al-Jafra, pending the instructions of the General Command. Al-Mansouri said that “the Libyan Army forces are fully prepared to respond to any attack by the Al-Wefaq forces, backed by mercenaries and Turks.” The Ijdabiya Operations Force... more »
COVID-19 & Why We Care
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 10 (IPS) - Among the many compelling points made by Dr. Anthony Fauci in our "Rethinking Health" webinar this week was the absolute essentiality of global collaboration and transparency to contain the pandemic with which we are faced. Read the full story, “COVID-19 & Why We Care”, on globalissues.org →
'What a historical day': Victoria to establish truth and justice process for Aboriginal Victorians
Victoria will establish Australia's first formal truth-telling process for Aboriginal Victorians in a "historic" move some community members have waited decades for.
NicNat gifts O'Reilly a new phone after Twitter slipup as Eagles thump the Crows
Just In - 18 hours ago
Days after an accidental tweet called him "lazy and unfit", Nic Naitanui outplays Reilly O'Brien — and gifts him a new phone — as the Eagles ease past the Crows.
Panthers pile the pain on Sharks in 56-24 flogging, Broncos finally win
Just In - 18 hours ago
Penrith makes light work of Cronulla to move to the top of the NRL ladder for now, winning 56-24, while the Broncos claimed an overdue win over the Bulldogs.
WA Opposition Leader Liza Harvey backflips on state border closure
Liza Harvey had been pushing the State Government to open up WA to states with low levels of coronavirus, but now says borders to all states should remain closed until recent arrivals from Victoria have been tested for COVID-19.
"Farewell…For Now"
*Comment by Jim Quinn:* "Mike Krieger saved TBP back in May of 2014. A denial of service attack had the site down for days when Mike emailed me and hooked me up with his IT guru TMWNN. I was hours away from pulling the plug on TBP. Within two days TMWNN had fought off the attack and has protected TBP ever since. I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to Mike for helping out a fellow blogger. We both started blogging around the same time (2009/2010) and both had the same goal – to warn as many people as possible about the dire financial consequences from the actions of the Fed, Wall St... more »
The Colonial Politics Appropriating Mount Rushmore
As colonial monuments are being destroyed in the U.S. and Europe, Mount Rushmore so far remains untouched and a news item since U.S. President Donald Trump visited the site on July 4 to commemorate Independence Day. Fireworks and fighter jets dominated a territorial space that is laden with the memory of colonial violence against the … Continue reading The Colonial Politics Appropriating Mount Rushmore →
How Democrats Are Deceived
Democrats are deceived in basically the same way that Republicans are, but by a different group of billionaires. by Eric Zuesse Noah Shachtman is the Editor-in-Chief of the Democratic Party billionaires’ Daily Beast ‘news’ site. On 29 October 2018, he headlined there, “Why The Daily Beast Matters Now More Than Ever”, and the article sub-headed … Continue reading How Democrats Are Deceived →
“Union of Concerned Scientists” never lets the truth get in the way of a good story
BY AMERICA's ENERGY: Activists claim letting utilities "self commit" their resources harms consumers when it actually saves them money. The post “Union of Concerned Scientists” never lets the truth get in the way of a good story appeared first on CFACT.
LATAM: Flight Demand Slumps 95.2 Percent in June Compared to June 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday LATAM released its operational reports for the month of June. On Thursday, LATAM Brasil filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. With the impact of the novel The post LATAM: Flight Demand Slumps 95.2 Percent in June Compared to June 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump Commutes Sentence of Roger Stone, Says Trial Was Based on a ‘Hoax’
*21WIRE* | The White House maintain Stone was a victim of the Russiagate hoax.
Neil Oliver on the Breakdown of Free Speech and Threat of Civil War
*Neil Oliver* | History shows us that when populations can’t talk, then there will be violence.
‘Memory Palace’: Advanced Technique for Increasing Memory Skills
*WIRED* | Memory Champion explains how to build a 'memory palace' to optimize your short and long-term memory ability.
New Zealand station cooling changed to warming
“Here’s an even earlier version of the NASA GISS data plot of Hokitika station before all the data altering began. It shows temperatures had been COOLING:” click here
São Paulo Governor Announces Further Relaxation of Isolation Since Start of Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, July 10th, the governor of São Paulo, João Doria, announced the most flexible plan of isolation measures since the start of the The post São Paulo Governor Announces Further Relaxation of Isolation Since Start of Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid: Brazil Records 1,270 new Deaths, Exceeds 70,000, Says Consortium (July 10th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday, Brazil passed the 70,000 deaths mark from the novel coronavirus. According to a survey by the media outlets consortium, there were 1,270 deaths recorded until 8 PM (Brasília time) yesterday. A total of 45,235 lives have been lost. The media consortium also pointed out that Brazil has passed 1.8 […] The post Covid: Brazil Records 1,270 new Deaths, Exceeds 70,000, Says Consortium (July 10th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Breaks Record for Opening Companies in Q1, Says SERASA
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A total of 889,003 new companies were created in the first quarter of 2020, according to data from SERASA Experian (information services to support businesses). The number is the highest since official records began in 2010. The study, entitled "Company Formation Indicator", shows that the volume of new companies opened […] The post Brazil Breaks Record for Opening Companies in Q1, Says SERASA appeared first on The Rio Times.
West Australian court decision leaves all mining leases insecure and subject to claim jumpers
by Robert J Lee A West Australian mining company, Kimberley Minerals, was accused of claim-jumping and fraud in the WA Mining Warden’s Court by advertising for development funds for a lease it did not own. The decision handed down by Warden John O’Sullivan on June 18 has rendered all leases insecure, valueless and wide open […]
Civil Disobedience and Citizens Arrests Coming Soon!
The scamdemic aspects of the COV 19 infection abound. Not least because a real bilogical agent does not transmit this way. It was clearly a planned hit job plausibly aimed at railroading the population into the vaccine MEME. At least that is a global picture that argues the facts on the ground. Initial outbreaks were apparently stopped cold and that continues as an experience. Yet the global vaccine gag is still been peddled Now push back is also in full flight and laying vin a mandatory vaccine is been opposed everywhere. .. *Civil Disobedience and Citizens A... more »
US Supreme Court Hands 2020 Election to Trump (Sorcha Faal)
Excellent review regarding what is happening at the Supreme Court level. We are certainly heading for the complete overthrow of the whole abortion industry as it stands. What replaces it will be the real challenge. My own thinking here is toward the general implimentation of the natural commnunity to provide child nurturing independent of the individual mother. This would support early child birth and even larger families without all the unnecessary stress. What is becoming a certainty though is that hte criminal behavior of Planned Parenthood has doomed its case. Do not fo... more »
NOAA issues La Niña watch, up to 55 percent chance of development during fall persisting through winter
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a La Niña watch on Thursday morning, July 9, 2020. However, the possibility is not that strong as there is only a 50 to 55 percent chance of La Niña, a 40 to 45 percent chance of...... Read more »
Russia's PTRD: The Mighty Tank-Killing Super Rifle That Terrorized Nazi Germany
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Here's the story. *Key Point*: These venerable antitank rifles still manage to appear in conflicts more than 70 years after they were hurriedly designed and put into the hands of Red Army soldiers. The German panzers approached the Russian artillery column as it moved to a new position. As the troops trudged toward their new firing point, six panzers appeared, rampaging into the Russian rear area, no doubt searching for vulnerable targets to destroy. The long line of Red Army trucks, which had cannons hitched behind them, were helpless... more »
Is China's Military Right To Bet Everything On Stealth Weapons?
*David Axe* *Security, * The future will tell. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *China’s stealth expansion isn’t without hiccups, as Beijing’s engineers still struggle with certain key technologies. But the Pentagon doesn’t expect technological challenges to halt the Chinese air force’s transformation into a stealthy, “fifth-generation” force. The Chinese air force is expanding its fleet of J-20 radar-evading stealth fighters while also preparing to field FC-31 stealth fighters and H-20 long-range stealth bombers, the U.S. Defense Department warned in the 2019 edition of its ... more »
How the U.S. Navy Plans to Crush Iran's Sea Mines in a War
*Kris Osborn* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2008%3Anewsml_GM1DWZKIPTAA&share=true] Mines might keep getting more advanced, but so do ways to neutralize them. Sea mines lurk beneath the surface of the ocean with explosive power, often buried in the sea floor, denying enemies entry into combat-critical waterways. They can explode on impact or use sensor technologies for proximity detonation. They are shallow, deep-water, and open ocean weapons that are inexpensive, available and increasingly deployed in critical waters by both ... more »
Supersonic Nuclear Seaplane? Soviet Russia Wanted a Monster of a Bomber
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: The Valkyrie’s six large turbojet engines together provided an impressive 180,000 pounds of thrust. (U.S. Air Force photo)] These planes would have gone fast to deliver their payloads during a nuclear war. But such weapons did not make sense as the rocket age dawned. *Key point: *A cool idea, but Moscow soon realized ICBMs were way better. With airline passengers crammed like sardines, it’s hard to remember there was a time when airliners were more like ocean liners. In the 1930s, seaplanes were queens of the sky. Clipper seaplanes like th... more »
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From Jenna Orkin EXCLUSIVE: Chinese virologist accuses Beijing of coronavirus cover-up, flees Hong Kong: 'I know how they treat whistleblowers'China Claims Unknown Pneumonia Deadlier Than Coronavirus Is Spreading in Kazakhstan"Unfortunately, 70 percent of elders who receive mechanical ventilation will not survive the year. And the 30 percent who are strong enough to survive will be very disabled." ICE Offering 'Citizens Academy' Course with Training on Arresting Immigrants Seoul mayor found dead in northern Seoul: police Manhattan Rental Market Implodes: Median Rent Plunges Most Eve... more »
Dominic Cummings: Money for his mates
Why do so many public contracts end up with friends of Dominic Cummings? Like us, you might have wondered. But, although reporters pick these stories up, nothing ever happens. Well, this time it's different.
Friday Night argument
If, unlike me, you had a late night last night you might have heard this Twitter row resounding round the country like a long, low rumble of thunder. Even if you didn't, crack open the popcorn now. The spat involves a *Newsnight* reporter and a famous *Mail on Sunday *columnist: *Deborah Cohen*: Just as you’re hoping for a quiet Friday night and having a glass of wine, the editor lobs the face mask debate hand grenade into your in tray for tonight’s programme... *Matthew Kirtley*: Might be one for Peter Hitchens to speak on? He's the most anti-mask public figure I know of. *Peter ... more »
Just Bring Back “Trump That Bitch” Into Economic Issues
I am reminded of the story of Trump’s 2016 campaign period in Detroit, where in my opinion, he was sensitive enough to understand the situation and build a narrative with language that was easy to understand to react to it. Donald Trump, at the Detroit Economic Club, 2016, in the […]
Istanbul moves towards Islamic nationalism as Hagia Sophia is redesignated a Mosque [Video]
[image: A view of the Mother of God in Hagia Sophia - now to be used as a Mosque] Russia Today and the BBC both report that the Hagia Sophia (The Church of Holy Wisdom), the single largest Church in Byzantium, is to be repurposed as a mosque. This move ends 86 years of the building serving a “neutral purpose” as a museum, where neither Muslim nor Christian was allowed to pray in open […] More The post Istanbul moves towards Islamic nationalism as Hagia Sophia is redesignated a Mosque [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
WHO Team Heads to China to Investigate COVID-19 Origins
WHO Team Heads to China to Investigate COVID-19 Origins | Voice of America – English https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/who-team-heads-china-investigate-covid-19-origins
Drug regulator okays psoriasis injection for limited use in treating coronavirus patients
Drug regulator okays psoriasis injection for limited use in treating coronavirus patients | Deccan Herald https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/drug-regulator-okays-psoriasis-injection-for-limited-use-in-treating-coronavirus-patients-859736.html
Maryland man may be first person successfully vaccinated against COVID-19
Maryland man may be first person successfully vaccinated against COVID-19 | Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/health/maryland-man-may-be-first-person-successfully-vaccinated-against-covid-19
Google launches balloon-powered internet services in Kenya
Google launches balloon-powered internet services in Kenya – CNN https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/08/africa/google-kenya-balloons/index.html?utm_source=fbCNNi&utm_campaign=africa&utm_medium=social
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