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The Real Threat To Free Speech? Florida’s Courts
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 13 hours ago
Gov. Ron DeSantis and some other Florida Republicans are worked up over a perceived threat to the freedom of speech of politicians, but they’re ignoring a more significant threat to the public’s right to speak. They’re upset that Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms have begun to suppress posts they deem flagrantly false or socially offensive, particularly those from their favorite ex-president. But that isn’t a First Amendment issue. Those are private corporations, not government entities. The legitimate First Amendment threat they are ignoring is the misuse of Fl...
Texas Blackouts–Critical New Data Revealed
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 13 hours ago
By Paul Homewood This is the best analysis I have seen yet regarding the Texas blackouts. Yes Energy are a professional outfit of energy analysts, so have no axe to grind whatsoever. By now most of the world knows about the cold snap in ERCOT the week of 2/15/21 (if not, check […]
The Invisible Victims Of The Covid Lockdowns
Daniel McAdams, null - 8 hours ago
While the mainstream media concentrates on different milestones of Covid deaths, thousands and thousands of others die and suffer needlessly due to the unprecedented practice of locking societies down. Today's Liberty Report takes a look at these victims and asks why and was it necessary. Watch today's Liberty Report:
The Split in The Republican Party Showcased By Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
During a press question and answer period the dividing line inside the republican party became publicly clear again today. When responding to a question about whether President Trump should speak to the CPAC audience Kevin McCarthy said “yes he should.” … Continue reading → The post The Split in The Republican Party Showcased By Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Brazen: Australia plans to build $2 billion concrete airstrip at base in Antarctic
Brian Toohey, Michael West - 9 hours ago
While Australia criticises other countries for their expansionist policies, it claims to own 42% of Antarctica. And although citing a "staunch commitment" to environmental protection of the Antarctic, proposes to build a $2 billion concrete aerodrome at its Davis base. Brian Toohey reports.
World Health Organization: Coronavirus Deaths Worldwide Fell By 20% Last Week
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 9 hours ago
*Forbes:* *Coronavirus Deaths Worldwide Fell By 20% Last Week, WHO Says * The number of coronavirus-related deaths decreased by 20% worldwide last week compared to the week before, according to an analysis by the World Health Organization, which coincides with a drop in cases and deaths in the United States as well, as it appears the course of both the global and domestic outbreaks of the virus may finally be slowing. *KEY FACTS* * Slightly fewer than 66,000 fatalities worldwide were reported last week—the third consecutive week the fatality rate has decreased. * The WHO also...
Argentina economic activity beats forecasts in December, down 10% in 2020
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina’s economic activity fell 2.2% in the last month of 2020 versus a year earlier, better than the average 2.6% fall analysts had forecast, while activity was down 10% for the full year, also better than initial government projections. Argentina’s economy, in recession since 2018, was hit hard by the […] The post Argentina economic activity beats forecasts in December, down 10% in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Do These Transphobic Posts Show a Transgender College Basketball Player?
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
The posts are both out of date and out of context.
IATA plans digital COVID-19 travel pass to steer airlines towards recovery
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Global airline industry body IATA warned that the outlook for airlines has been weakened recently by tightening coronavirus restrictions but said it was preparing for a travel recovery later this year and would launch a digital travel pass in March. IATA said the sector would continue to bleed cash this […] The post IATA plans digital COVID-19 travel pass to steer airlines towards recovery appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s public debt hit new high of R$5.06 trillion in January
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil’s record public debt pile rose further above R$5 trillion (US$920 billion) in January, while rock-bottom interest rates continued to anchor the cost of servicing it near all-time lows, data showed on Wednesday, February 24th. Total federal debt rose 1% in January to R$5.06 trillion (US$932 billion), while the total […] The post Brazil’s public debt hit new high of R$5.06 trillion in January appeared first on The Rio Times.
Grandma puts handbag thief in a headlock
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
myGoldCoast Feb 21, 2021 The post Grandma puts handbag thief in a headlock appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Westminster “breaking own rules” with genetically modified food consultation
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 9 hours ago
THE London Government has been accused of breaking its own rules with its recently launched consultation on the introduction of genetically edited (GE) foods into the UK.
Biden’s CIA Nominee Has Close Ties to Communist China
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Breitbart – by Wendell Husbo President Joe Biden’s nominee to run the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns, has a history of cooperation organizations linked... The post Biden’s CIA Nominee Has Close Ties to Communist China appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Biden Exec Order Hints at Removal of Oath of Allegiance for New Migrants.
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
The National Pulse President Biden’s February executive order on immigration hints at a potential removal of the oath of allegiance for new migrants seeking U.S.... The post Biden Exec Order Hints at Removal of Oath of Allegiance for New Migrants. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Judge Bans Enforcement of Biden’s 100-Day Deportation Pause
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
ABC News HOUSTON — A federal judge late Tuesday indefinitely banned President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on most deportations. U.S. District... The post Judge Bans Enforcement of Biden’s 100-Day Deportation Pause appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Democrats Don’t Want Biden To Have Full Control Of Nuclear Weapons
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
American Lookout – by Mike LaChance According to recent reports, there are a number of Democrats who don’t want Joe Biden to have full control... The post Democrats Don’t Want Biden To Have Full Control Of Nuclear Weapons appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Microsoft forms coalition to censor “disinformation” online
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Reclaim the Net – by Rick Findlay Together with a few other tech and media corporations, Microsoft has formed a coalition focused on fighting “disinformation”... The post Microsoft forms coalition to censor “disinformation” online appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Brazil and the Oscars: Low investments reduce the chances of national films
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Pre-nominations for the 2021 edition have already been released, and the Brazilians considered to take part in the competition have once again been left out. For the "Best International Film" category (formerly "Best Foreign Film"), Brazil's nomination to the committee selecting the 2021 finalists was Babenco: Tell Me When I […] The post Brazil and the Oscars: Low investments reduce the chances of national films appeared first on The Rio Times.
It Now Only Costs $350 To 3D-Print An Entire Gun
Shalom, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden The next round of COVID-19 relief could bring up to $1,400 direct payments to millions of Americans. Some people... The post It Now Only Costs $350 To 3D-Print An Entire Gun appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Biden’s HHS Pick Dr. Rachel Levine Advocates Sex Changes For Kids.
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
The News Junkie’s Archives Feb 23, 2021 The post Biden’s HHS Pick Dr. Rachel Levine Advocates Sex Changes For Kids. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Former Clinton Adviser: America Becoming ‘Totalitarian State’ Under Biden
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Summit News – by Steve Watson Author and former Clinton advisor Naomi Wolf warned Monday that the US is devolving into a police state under... The post Former Clinton Adviser: America Becoming ‘Totalitarian State’ Under Biden appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Boris Johnson’s reopening plan
Alberto Mingardi, Econlib - 11 hours ago
On Twitter, Ryan Bourne links to a series of tweets by Ben Riley-Smith, the political editor of the Daily Telegraph, on Boris Johnson’s reopening plan. Ryan’s comment is: “Why are the UK guidance and laws so much more specific and prescriptive than anywhere else? Absurd level of micromanagement”. If you read Riley-Smith’s tweets (which, if […] The post Boris Johnson’s reopening plan appeared first on Econlib.
Twitter Deletes Dozens of Russian Accounts for “Undermining Faith in NATO”
Alan Macleod, MintPress News - 9 hours ago
A propaganda system is far more effective — and dangerous — when those inside are unaware of it and believe themselves to be free from influence. The post Twitter Deletes Dozens of Russian Accounts for “Undermining Faith in NATO” appeared first on MintPress News.
These 5 Raids Were the Most Disastrous in US Special-Ops History
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Most of these operations combine an excessive degree of military optimism about the parameters of possibility with a lack of political understanding of the risks and costs of failure. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The successes of special operators are well known, but special operations have always faced criticism from more conventionally oriented parts of the military. Since World War II, the U.S. military has experimented with special-operations forces, small groups of warriors with the equipment and training to undertake extremely difficult...
Forget Air Defenses, Hackers Could ‘Shoot’ Down America’s F-35s
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The increasingly serious cyber threat to major platforms and weapons systems is by no means restricted to the F-35. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* This phenomenon, wherein cybersecurity threats continue to rapidly expand well beyond IT and data systems to reach larger platforms and weapons systems, is often discussed in terms of a two-fold trajectory. While advanced computer processing, sophisticated algorithms and better networked weapons and fire control bring unprecedented combat advantages, increased cyber-reliance can also increase ri...
Small But Tough: Meet Nazi Germany's "Pocket" Battleships
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* Scharnhorst was one of the world’s most famous battleships, but its strategic impact was limited. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* These ships were not too bad, but Berlin had limited resources. They weren't as powerful as other warships and Nazi Germany didn't build many of them. The Treaty of Versailles drastically limited the size of the postwar Kriegsmarine, precluding Germany from owning any dreadnought battleships. The Germans could keep (and replace) pre-dreadnought vessels of ten thousand tons or less, roughly the size of a heavy crui...
Dead in the Water: Lasers Could Make Short Work of Naval Mines
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * If the Navy can find them. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The abundance and sheer variety of mine threats can also make detection more challenging. Some so-called “bottom mines” can be buried or shallow-water mines easily triggered by surface ships or submarines. Moored mines, however, often tethered to the ocean floor, can be found in deeper parts of the water column. The Navy is looking at ways to improve its now operational airborne laser system designed to track enemy mines from low-flying helicopters and expand the surface area from which min...
Can America Defend Taiwan Without Fighting China?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* Is war inevitable? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The United States is already close to Taiwan and has a long history of providing military and diplomatic support to the island. As part of this, Taiwan has long been a Foreign Military Sales customer of the United States, acquiring Black Hawk and Kiowa helicopters, hellfire missiles, Stingers, torpedos, and even C-130 aircraft, along with much more. A prominent Chinese researcher and military expert connected to the People’s Liberation Army is saying that a potential war with the United State...
New Finish COVID Variant May Evade Tests
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 9 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *Now scientists spot ANOTHER Covid variant: Finland detects strain that 'shares mutations with South African version' that makes vaccines slightly less effective* * Only one case of variant temporarily named Fin-796H has been spotted so far * Finnish experts who detected variant called combination of mutations 'unique' * British scientists today told MailOnline there was no reason to panic yet Finnish scientists claim to have found another coronavirus variant which shares some of the same mutations as other troublesome strains. Only one case of the virus — temp...
No, AOC Did Not Say ‘Pickup Truck Owners are a Danger to Society’
Snopes Staff, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Strategic Hour with Matt Ehret: Exposing the British Creation of Radical Islam 1865-present
Matthew Ehret, The Duran - 10 hours ago
From the Canadian Patriot Review In this week’s episode of the Strategic Hour on Rogue News, Matt, V and CJ discussed the true origins of modern radical Islam (as well as radical Zionism and Christian fundamentalism) as geopolitical tools of empire. In the space of an hour, we ask and answer the questions: 1) What […]
Did Merrick Garland Call Bill Barr a ‘Liar’ During Confirmation Hearing?
Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
A viral tweet purported to quote a tense exchange between Biden's attorney general nominee and Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.
The Empire’s Hidden Hand: How The US Established, Sustains and Benefits From Morocco’s Occupation of Western Sahara
Dan Cohen, MintPress News - 10 hours ago
Over the decades, the Moroccan settler population expanded while the United States and European Union have illegally exploited the Western Sahara’s resources, mining phosphates, fishing in its waters, and in recent years, drilling for oil and gas. The post The Empire’s Hidden Hand: How The US Established, Sustains and Benefits From Morocco’s Occupation of Western Sahara appeared first on MintPress News.
Did Biden Tweet About Coca-Cola’s Diversity Training?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The argument "it sounds like something they would say" usually means that person said no such thing.
“Protecting” the Vunerable
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 11 hours ago
The elderly nuns at a Kentucky monastery closed to the outside world to keep #Covid at bay. For 10 months they succeeded. Then they opened up to be vaccinated. Now they’re dying. “This is actually way more common than you might think,” the county public health director said. pic.twitter.com/NevO0OZgUJ — Alex Berenson (@AlexBerenson) February 24,… Continue reading →
And The Vaccine Will Manufacture Itself
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 11 hours ago
Tristan Hopper; Let’s go back to April of 2020. The world is still very much in the first wave of COVID-19, and governments around the world are scrambling to find some way to get back to normal. On May 6, the Government of Canada announces a deal with CanSino, a Chinese company that was developing… Continue reading →
Federal Grand Jury Hearing Evidence in Death of George Floyd
AP News, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
Several witnesses have been subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury considering charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is already facing state murder charges in the death of George Floyd.
Drunken Driving Charge Against Bruce Springsteen Dropped
AP News, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
The government has dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen, admitting that the rocker's blood-alcohol level was so low that it didn't warrant the charges.
The Power Of No
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 11 hours ago
Insauga; International travelers arriving at Mississauga’s Pearson Airport are bypassing new government hotel quarantine protocols by simply walking out of the airport or by choosing to take a fine. Peel Police have confirmed they are not detaining or arresting people who leave the arrival area. As well, others who refuse to take the mandatory… Continue reading →
Is This the New USPS Mail Truck?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
These Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) won't hit the road until 2023.
Lucky to Be Alive, Tiger Woods Faces Difficult Recovery
AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
Anish Mahajan, the chief medical officer, said Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones in multiple locations.
Funky Electronics Chain Fry’s is No More
AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData, called it “the end of an era, and a sad day” for an army of loyal customers.
Midnight backroom deal threatens to wipe out Apache sacred site. Apache Stronghold makes emergency appeal to Ninth Circuit to save Oak Flat
Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 6 hours ago
.Apache Stronghold in Globe, Arizona today. Midnight backroom deal threatens to wipe out Apache sacred siteApache Stronghold makes emergency appeal to Ninth Circuit to save Oak Flat Apache Stronghold, Becket Law FirmCensored NewsFebruary 23, 2021WASHINGTON – Apaches in Arizona filed an emergency appeal last night to save their spiritual lifeblood, a sacred site called Oak Flat, from being
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/24/2021
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
~ Today's Water Cooler ~
California's COVID-19 Variant Appears To Be More Contagious AND Deadlier
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago
*L.A. Times:* *California's coronavirus strain looks increasingly dangerous: 'The devil is already here' * A coronavirus variant that probably emerged in May and surged to become the dominant strain in California not only spreads more readily than its predecessors but also evades antibodies generated by COVID-19 vaccines or prior infection and is associated with severe illness and death, researchers said. In a study that helps explain the state’s dramatic holiday surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths — and portends further trouble ahead — scientists at UC San Francisco said the c...
Taliban Accuse Kabul And Washington For Not Respecting The Doha Deal
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago
Last week, the Taliban issued an 'open letter' calling on Washington to pull out the troops [File: Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera] *Al Jazeera:* Taliban blames Kabul, Washington for not abiding by Doha deal *Taliban accuses the Afghan government and the US of not fully honouring the agreement signed last year. * Doha, Qatar – The Taliban has blamed the Afghan government and its Western allies for not living up to the agreement signed last year despite months of negotiations, including the release of prisoners and withdrawal of foreign forces. A senior member of the Taliban’s political...
Why Gadhafi's private jet is gathering dust on a French airfield
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
24-Feb-2021 An aribtral tribunal ordered Libya to pay the Al Kharafi Group $930 million in damages. The Al Kharafi Group sued the Libyan state in France too, so when Gadhafi's A340 landed in France, they sought to have it impounded.
Covid-19 “Vaccine” Obituaries: From Virtue Signaling to Last Day Breathing
Teodrose Fikremariam, null - 10 hours ago
It happened yet again; someone who was lauding the benefits of Covid-19 experimental “vaccines” met her demise shortly after posting her endorsement on social media. The post Covid-19 “Vaccine” Obituaries: From Virtue Signaling to Last Day Breathing appeared first on .
Chris Sky Interview: PLUS: It isn't the State's bidness whether Canadians travel...whether inside or outside of the country. THAT is OUR Constitutional Right!!!
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 11 hours ago
*Chris Sky Shows Canadians How to Deal With* *The Illegal and Unconstitutional "Laws" to Restrict* *Travel...and as a Bonus. He Tells us WHY they're* *making it difficult/impossible to travel outside Canada!* *H/T Dennis* Folks, this video from *Rebel News* needs to be spread as far and as wide as you can. Chris Sky challenges Canada's new travel restrictions - Rebel News Chris Sky challenges Canada's new travel restrictions - Rebel News Here we have a young man, *Chris Sky *coming out of nowhere like a Comet streaking through the Canadian Sky. He shows us by example how to deal w...
Below The Radar – HR 880 amend the Consumer Product Safety Act
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Patriot Rising As we noted with the re-introduction of the Sabika Sheikh Firearms Licensing and Registration Act as HR 127, bad bills often turn up... The post Below The Radar – HR 880 amend the Consumer Product Safety Act appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
A New Highly Resistant COVID Variant Has Emerged In California, And It Could Make This Plague Far Worse
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
End of the American Dream – by Michael Snyder Just when it seemed like the COVID pandemic may be subsiding, a new COVID strain has... The post A New Highly Resistant COVID Variant Has Emerged In California, And It Could Make This Plague Far Worse appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Review Iraq’s Burdens, Oil, Sanctions, and Underdevelopment
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 11 hours ago
*Alnasrawi, Abbas, **Iraq’s Burdens, Oil, Sanctions, and Underdevelopment**, Westport London: Greenwood Press, 2002* *Iraq’s Burdens, Oil, Sanctions, and Underdevelopment* by Abbas Alnasrawi is a very good academic book about the impact of oil and the 1990s United Nations sanctions upon Iraq. It’s a very short read but it packs some real insights into how Iraq developed. The one drawback is that the author repeats himself quite often. His thesis was that in the 1950s the Iraqi government had the opportunity to use its vast oil wealth to really grow its economy. Instead it became ...
Ex-Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund Says He Had Intel Antifa Was Part of the January 6 Attack
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Gateway Pundit – by Cristina Laila Ex-Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund dropped a bombshell on lawmakers on Tuesday in his opening statement during a hearing... The post Ex-Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund Says He Had Intel Antifa Was Part of the January 6 Attack appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
CANADA MAN GOES BEAST MODE
Martin Hill, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
THEGREATREOPENING Feb 22, 2021 The post CANADA MAN GOES BEAST MODE appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
A Closer Look at Black History Month
Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, Cloaking Inequity - 11 hours ago
From 88.9 WEKU: Every president since Gerald Ford has honored Black History Month in February. But Blackness is still not celebrated year-round. WEKU talked with people about Black History Month. Carol Taylor-Shim is Director of the Office of Equity and Social Justice under the office of student success at the University of Kentucky. She said while she thinks Black History
22 Elderly with Dementia Dead in 1 Week After the Experimental mRNA COVID Injection in the Netherlands
Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Health Impact News – by Brian Shilhavy RTV Utrecht in the Netherlands reported yesterday that 22 residents have died within the span of 1 week... The post 22 Elderly with Dementia Dead in 1 Week After the Experimental mRNA COVID Injection in the Netherlands appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 24
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago
1915 Viceroy of India confirmed Basra and Baghdad vilayets should be under British control and ruled from India (Musings On Iraq book review *Enemy On The Euphrates, The Battle For Iraq 1914-1921*) 1917 British retook Kut from Ottomans in 2nd Battle of Kut 1921 Churchill met with French who argued against Faisal being put in power in Mesopotamia because of his record in Syria against France (Musings On Iraq Churchill In His Own Words On Mesopotamia/Iraq) (Musings On Iraq review *Churchill’s Folly, How Winston Churchill Created Modern Iraq*) 1927 UK Iraq C...
Krugman Misses on the Texas Blackout
Robert L. Bradley, Jr., IER - 12 hours ago
In his recent New York Times op-ed, “Texas, Land of Wind and Lies,” Paul Krugman criticizes the obvious link between… The post Krugman Misses on the Texas Blackout appeared first on IER.
Doctors Reject Claim That U.S. ‘No Longer Has a Prescription Opioid Driven Epidemic’
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 12 hours ago
In a letter to the AMA, a group of 17 doctors, researchers and patient advocates said the AMA was wrong to fight the CDC’s effort to address the over-prescribing of opioids and condemned the association’s call to remove “restrictions on controlled substances.” The post Doctors Reject Claim That U.S. ‘No Longer Has a Prescription Opioid Driven Epidemic’ appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
How the National Cyber Director Position Is Going to Work: Frequently Asked Questions
jcostello, Lawfare - 12 hours ago
The southern lawn of the White House, in Washington D.C. (Mark Skrobola, https://tinyurl.com/2ya8vvd6; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en) The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal 2021 created the Office of the National Cyber Director within the Executive Office of the President. The office will be headed by the United States’s first national cyber director (NCD) and is intended to lead the implementation of national cyber policy and strategy, with a focus on making rapid progress on domestic cybersecurity. The director will serve as the...
Texas Blackouts–Critical New Data Revealed
Hifast, Climate Collections - 13 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood This is the best analysis I have seen yet regarding the Texas blackouts. Yes Energy are a professional outfit of energy analysts, so have no axe to grind whatsoever. By now most of the world knows about the cold…
The Absurdity of Climate Hysteria
Hifast, Climate Collections - 14 hours ago
Originally posted on reality: The author is a grape farmer and wine maker, and a close observer of climate. It is widely asserted that grape vintages are nowadays earlier, due to hotter summers. I reject that assertion. Winters are warmer than in the past. Not summers. The earlier start to a longer growing season and…
The Iran - Venezuela Oil And Gas Partnership
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
An oil tanker is docked while oil is pumped into it at the ships terminal of PDVSA's Jose Antonio Anzoategui industrial complex in the state of Anzoategui April 15, 2015. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo *Reuters:* *Exclusive: 'Perfect trips' - Venezuela ships jet fuel to Iran in exchange for gasoline, sources say * CARACAS/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Venezuela is shipping jet fuel to Iran in return for vital gasoline imports for the South American nation as part of a swap deal agreed by the two state-run oil firms, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Ira...
Unrelenting, Omnipresent Fear Short Circuits the Human Brain
Jeff Harris, null - 11 hours ago
[image: undefined] As we rapidly approach the one year anniversary of Covid madness I’ll freely admit I’ve been shocked by the millions upon millions of American’s who appear so traumatized they are unable to think clearly. They clamor for an unproven, untested, hastily cobbled together DNA altering gene therapy mislabeled as a “vaccine”. They stand in long lines for hours to have this experimental cocktail injected into their bodies with the very real possibility of death as has already happened to hundreds of Covid Vaccine victims. At least 271 deaths, 9,845 adverse events after...
Even By Democratic Party Standards, Censoring Fox News Is An Insanely Stupid Idea
Matt Taibbi, null - 11 hours ago
[image: undefined] Two and a half years ago, when Alex Jones of Infowars was kicked off a series of tech platforms in a clearly coordinated decision, I knew this was not going to be an isolated thing. Given that people like Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy were saying the ouster of Jones was just a “good first step,” it seemed obvious the tactic was not going to be confined to a few actors. But corporate media critics insisted the precedent would not be applied more broadly. “I don't think we are going to be seeing big tech take action against Fox News… any time soon,” commented CN...
Biden WH and EU face humiliation for Navalny support after racist video surfaces
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 11 hours ago
Biden WH and EU face humiliation for Navalny support after racist video surfaces ****News Topic 301***** Amnesty International Rescinds Navalny’s ‘Prisoner Of Conscience’ Status After Discovering His Past Amnesty International Rescinds Navalny’s ‘Prisoner Of Conscience’ Status After Discovering His Past In a surprise twist on the Alexei Navalny saga, and on the very day that […]
China's Strategy To Beat America's F-35? Arsenal Planes
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * If not a battle plane, then what about an arsenal plane? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *China could defeat a force of 5th generation fighters by expending enormous numbers of older aircraft to force the US planes to use all of their missiles, thus exposing tankers and other infrastructure to attack. If not a battle plane, then what about an arsenal plane? The Air Force is fully aware that its fleet of stealth fighters cannot, due to the need to fly in stealth configuration, carry enough missiles to decisively defeat a larger force of 4th genera...
Afghanistan: Will Biden Cave to the Forever War Party?
Cheryl Benard, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Cheryl Benard* *Afghanistan, Asia* There is no military solution in Afghanistan, and more years of bloodshed and war serve no one. As is customary when a new administration takes the reins in Washington, policies of the previous administration are now under review, among them the Afghan Peace Talks. All such reviews must examine whether a policy makes sense for the U.S. national interest; whether it is in accord with the values of the party just elected; if no, what better alternatives exist; and if yes, whether the current implementation approach is solid. As the future of the...
Russia's MiG-25 Foxbat: A Killer or Waste of Rubles?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *MiG-25, * Today, only the Algerian Air Force operates the MiG-25 in any numbers. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Envisioned as an interceptor designed to destroy U.S. supersonic bombers and high-flying spy planes, the Foxbat also put its high speed to good use as a reconnaissance aircraft and, to less good effect, as a fighter-bomber. The MiG-25 (NATO reporting name: Foxbat) was one of the most awesome, yet most misunderstood, fighters of the Cold War. Envisioned as an interceptor designed to destroy U.S. supersonic bombers and high-flying spy planes, the Fo...
Dream On Putin: 5 U.S. Weapons Russia Would Love to Get Its Hands On
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Eurasia* All the same, there’s every reason to believe that the Russians understand their military deficiencies, and are working hard to remedy the problems. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Although Russia has begun to use precision-guided munitions more extensively in Syria than it did in either Georgia or Ukraine, it still lags behind the United States in deployment of these kinds of weapons. Part of the reason is doctrinal; the Russian military tends to be less sensitive to collateral damage than the U.S. military. During the Cold War, the Sovie...
Why Did the U.S. Army Pull the Plug on the XM25 "Punisher" Supergun?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* The XM25 saw limited active service, but it had a tepid reception among the troops. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Millions of dollars were spent on a gun that would allow you to attack enemies behind cover. The U.S. Army has officially terminated the “Punisher.” The XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System, or “Punisher,” was designed to engage enemy troops behind cover. While successful, the high-tech infantry weapon was the victim of a lengthy development period, ballooning costs, a perceived lack of utility and a 2013 incident that...
The U.S. Military Wants Working Drones When GPS Dies
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_PBEAHUOLAAE&share=true] The military is pinning high hopes on the Distributed Autonomy Responsive Control program. Imagine several dispersed, yet interconnected medium altitude surveillance drones discover a massive, fast approaching enemy armored force on the other side of a mountain range, advancing quickly to attack. What if before the drones could send real-time video to command and control centers, communications were jammed, destroyed or disrupted? How could t...
Adam Schiff: California’s Next Attorney General?
Fred Lucas, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Fred Lucas* *Adam Schiff, Americas* The California attorney general position is a lofty springboard office likely to be vacated by President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra. Would Schiff go for it? Perhaps no politician in America rode the Trump train—in his own way—as effectively Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), now jockeying to be the attorney general of California. The California attorney general position is a lofty springboard office likely to be vacated by President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Health a...
The Pentagon Reveals an Autonomous Hypersonic Weapon Project
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Advanced sensors and guidance technology could enable an attack to rapidly adjust to enemy countermeasures. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It is likely that there will be some new ways to synergize satellite sensors with emerging kill vehicle technology, as the technical ability to track multiple approaching threats at one time has existed for several years now and the Pentagon is working quickly and intensely on expanding satellite sensing capability. The Pentagon is looking to engineer self-guiding hypersonic weapons with emerging level...
Australia Is Getting the Triton Drone (To Track China's Submarines?)
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Australia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1E077E1650&share=true] These drones will help Australia and America better keep track of Chinese submarines. What if a Chinese attack submarine were to briefly surface near the coast of Taiwan or in close proximity to U.S. and allied surface ships operating near the South China Sea? Worse, what if a U.S. Navy Poseidon submarine-hunting surveillance plane simply was not in the vicinity or able to capture the threat? Are there enough U.S. and allied intelligence, ...
A Hypothetical Sino-American War Scenario Of 2025
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
The Sino-American Littoral War, September 9-28, 2025 *Michael R. Auslin, Spectator:* *The Sino-American War of 2025 * *A future history* The reasons why the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) avoided total war, let alone a nuclear exchange, during their armed conflict in the autumn of 2025 remain a source of dispute. What is clearer is why the Sino-American Littoral War broke out, and what course it took. The United States lost part of its position in Asia, while China found its gains an unexpected burden. The resulting cold war between the United States and ...
Twitter’s Attempt to Suppress Grayzone Reporting Backfires as Warning Label Becomes Meme
Alan Macleod, MintPress News - 11 hours ago
“The new Twitter scare label illustrates the threat our kind of factual reporting presents to a national security state that must employ social media censorship to conceal its agenda from the public.” -- The Grayzone’s Max Blumenthal The post Twitter’s Attempt to Suppress Grayzone Reporting Backfires as Warning Label Becomes Meme appeared first on MintPress News.
Barstool's Dave Portnoy faces off against Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 11 hours ago
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy faces off against Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev ****News Topic 300***** You Killed The Little Guy!” – Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev Faces Off Against Dave Portnoy In Tense Interview “You Killed The Little Guy!” – Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev Faces Off Against Dave Portnoy In Tense Interview In a face-off sparked by a random Twitter […]
Theatre of the Absurd: Amnesty Grants, Then Revokers’ Navalny’s Prisoner of Conscience Status
Alexander Mercouris, The Duran - 11 hours ago
Theatre of the Absurd: Amnesty Grants, Then Revokers’ Navalny’s Prisoner of Conscience Status News Topc 57: Amnesty strips Alexei Navalny of ‘prisoner of conscience’ status Amnesty said it took the decision after complaints of “hate speech” by the Russian opposition leader. Amnesty strips Alexei Navalny of ‘prisoner of conscience’ status Amnesty International has stripped the […]
Australia & Facebook play nice for benefit of media oligarchs
The Duran, The Duran - 12 hours ago
Australia & Facebook play nice for benefit of media oligarchs The Duran: Episode 895 Facebook ‘refriends’ Australia after changes to media laws Facebook ‘refriends’ Australia after changes to media laws CANBERRA (Reuters) – Facebook will restore Australian news pages, ending an unprecedented week-long blackout after wringing concessions from the government over a proposed law that […]
Justice Clarence Thomas’ scathing dissent. Coney Barrett & Kavanaugh disappoint
The Duran, The Duran - 12 hours ago
Justice Clarence Thomas’ scathing dissent. Coney Barrett & Kavanaugh disappoint The Duran: Episode 894 Justice Clarence Thomas Dissents From Supreme Court On Election Case: ‘We Need to Make It Clear’ Justice Clarence Thomas Dissents From Supreme Court On Election Case: ‘We Need to Make It Clear’ Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a dissenting opinion […]
Corporate-Gov’t Collusion Has Given Us Blackouts and Food Shortages, Here’s How We Stop It
Don Via Jr., The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: dectralized]Dependency on centralized corporate/government systems is causing a slew of problems that will only get worse. This is how we avoid the chaos.
Brazil has almost 30 vaccine plants for cattle and only 2 for humans
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 11 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The covid-19 pandemic has exposed a weakness in Brazil: the high dependence on imported raw materials from China for vaccine production and the scrapping of laboratories and factories used to produce immunizers in the country. While in the 1980s Brazil had at least five institutes capable of producing vaccines, today […] The post Brazil has almost 30 vaccine plants for cattle and only 2 for humans appeared first on The Rio Times.
Are you cooperating with tyranny?...
Adrienne, Adrienne's Corner - 12 hours ago
*Irish chap, Dave Cullen, gives you a dose of reality.* Smart fellow! What is going on in Ireland is not far removed from what is going on in many states in the U.S. Listen carefully! If you are walking around with a filthy rag on your face, you're part of the problem. Those of you who are required as a means of keeping your job are exempt, and you have my complete sympathy. *MUSINGS FROM DYSTOPIA* Are we headed for a *real* pandemic? Dave will give you much to ponder. *Must have!!* Today is errand day. My first stop is the male-dominated Harbor Freight where masks are fe...
Those millions of new ‘green’ jobs are going to China and India
Ronald Stein, CFACT - 12 hours ago
Without government subsidies, Germany and Australia have been unable to compete with the “green’ manufacturing in China and India, and neither will America The post Those millions of new ‘green’ jobs are going to China and India appeared first on CFACT.
U.S. Strategy Paper On China Does Not impress Beijing
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
Flags of U.S. and China are displayed at American International Chamber of Commerce (AICC)’s booth during China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing, China, May 28, 2019. Jason Lee, Reuters *CNBC:* *A U.S. strategy paper on China draws a tepid response in Beijing * * “The Longer Telegram” released in late January laid out a detailed proposal for how the new U.S. administration should deal with a rising China under its Communist Party government. * The anonymous author is a “former senior U.S. government official,” according to the D.C.-based think tank Atlantic Co...
Coronavirus today: Brazil records 3rd highest pandemic death toll; São Paulo may decree lockdown
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The media outlet consortium has released a new survey of the coronavirus pandemic situation in Brazil based on data from state health secretariats, updated at 8 PM yesterday, February 23rd. The country recorded 1,370 deaths from covid-19 in the last 24 hours, reaching a total of 248,646 deaths since the […] The post Coronavirus today: Brazil records 3rd highest pandemic death toll; São Paulo may decree lockdown appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uruguay becomes production site for Latin American expansion of catalan EV company
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Barcelona-based catalan start-up Lupa has announced its intention to build one of several planned production facilities in Uruguay. The factory is scheduled to go into operation in 2024. Among other things, the presented electric small car and an electric delivery van are to be built there. With the plant in […] The post Uruguay becomes production site for Latin American expansion of catalan EV company appeared first on The Rio Times.
First They Came For Milo
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago
The business model switched from a free exchange of ideas to a protection racket so fast we never even noticed. It took only two years to go from disappearing Milo and Alex Jones to banning content said to "amplify narratives that undermine faith in NATO." Imagine where the line will be two years from now.… Continue reading →
What Changed In Texas?
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 13 hours ago
This graph shows all 1,792,641 daily maximum temperatures in Texas recorded in the USHCN database going back to the 19th century. Texas had similar cold in many years, including 2011, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1983, 1963 and 1961. But Texas used … Continue reading →
Scratch A Canadian TV Production
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago
Seffi Kogen @seffikogen; I think this is the most antisemitic thing I have ever seen in a TV show. For those of you unfamiliar with Jewish law, which puts precedent on healing and saving lives, there is no prohibition on the kind of bone graft in this clip. The writers made it up, dressed their… Continue reading →
Protect Your Heart and Allow Yourself Again.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
Protect Your Heart and Allow Yourself Again — Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/94077/protect-your-heart/
The Superbowl Surge
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 14 hours ago
The New York Times and Dr. Fauci predicted a Superbowl COVID-19 surge. It didn’t happen. “Experts worry that football fans gathering on Sunday in Tampa, Fla., for the championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, … Continue reading →
It’s official: New Scotland has a new premier
Ethan Lycan-Lang, Halifax Examiner - 14 hours ago
News 1. Iain Rankin sworn in as Nova Scotia’s 29th premier Yesterday Iain Rankin was officially sworn in as the 29th premier of Nova Scotia, taking the reigns from Stephen McNeil who had held the office since the Liberals took power in 2013. Also sworn in at the socially distanced ceremony yesterday were his 16 […]
Vaccine CRACKDOWN! – Grocery Stores DEMAND Vaccine ID! – Biden Works With Big Tech!
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 14 hours ago
The post Vaccine CRACKDOWN! – Grocery Stores DEMAND Vaccine ID! – Biden Works With Big Tech! appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
UK Column News – 24th February 2021
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 14 hours ago
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Food Supply Chain Shutting Down as Blackouts Spread – Grand Solar Minimum
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 14 hours ago
The post Food Supply Chain Shutting Down as Blackouts Spread – Grand Solar Minimum appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Council approves rezoning for 17-storey apartment buildings in Clayton Park
Zane Woodford, Halifax Examiner - 14 hours ago
Twin 17-storey apartment buildings represent “smart growth” for the corner of Dunbrack and Willett streets, the councillor for the area argued Tuesday night. Halifax regional council held a public hearing to consider rezoning for 210 and 214 Willett St. Toronto developer and real estate investment firm Hazelview Investments (formerly known as Timbercreek Asset Management) owns […]
UK: 2 Years Prison For Selling Food – No Vax, No Food (Part 2)
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 15 hours ago
The post UK: 2 Years Prison For Selling Food – No Vax, No Food (Part 2) appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
No Vax, No Food? UK Supermarkets May Require Vax Passport
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 15 hours ago
The post No Vax, No Food? UK Supermarkets May Require Vax Passport appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
What Really Drives The Climate?
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 17 hours ago
The belief that carbon dioxide controls earth’s temperature is a superstition which has no basis in science. A civilization which bases policy on superstition is doomed to failure.
Japan's Military Performed 25 Missions In 2020 In Defense Of US Ships Or Planes
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
About 55,000 US military personnel are stationed in Japan, including the US Navy's Seventh Fleet [Reuters] *CNN:* *Japan increases protection for US military amid 'severe security environment' * Hong Kong (CNN)Japan's military performed 25 missions in 2020 in defense of US ships or planes, a sign of the growing integration of two of Asia's most powerful armed forces. The number of what Japan calls "asset protection" missions was up from 14 in 2019 amid a "severe security environment," according to an announcement from Japan's Ministry of Defense. The Japanese military said the...
Review of Tokyo Ueno Station by Renae Lucas-Hall
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 12 hours ago
Review of Tokyo Ueno Station by Renae Lucas-Hall Special Contribution: Renae Lucas-Hall According to Wikipedia, the author Yu Miri was born in Yokohama to Korean parents. Her abusive father worked in a pachinko parlour and her mother was a bar hostess. She was bullied at school and made to feel like an outsider. Years later, […]
The Global Insecurity of Climate Change
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
BONN, Germany, Feb 24 (IPS) - For Sudanese youth, climate change is synonymous with insecurity. Read the full story, “The Global Insecurity of Climate Change”, on globalissues.org →
Opening the CIA’s Can of Worms
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 13 hours ago
By Edward Curtin Off-Guardian The CIA and the media are part of the same criminal conspiracy,” wrote Douglas Valentine in his important book, *The CIA As Organized Crime*. This is true. The corporate mainstream media are stenographers for the national security state’s ongoing psychological operations aimed at the American people, just as they have done the same for an international audience. We have long been subjected to this “information warfare,” whose purpose is to win the hearts and minds of the American people and pacify them into victims of their own complicity, just...
CULTURE AND TOWN: Dumbest man in the Senate speaks!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 13 hours ago
*WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021* *Are we ever that dumb Over Here?:* The last few years have given the nation, and the world, some startling anthropology lessons. These lessons emerge from the general realm of abnormal psychology and/or flawed cognition. They involve the ability of us the humans to believe any damn fool thing. These lessons involve a remarkably widespread lack of basic human discernment. Within the past decade, the story can be said to begin with the rise of the birther tale. We'll admit it! We were surprised by the early surveys which in large percentages of Rep...
At least 67 dead in Ecuador jail riots
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At least 67 prisoners died on Tuesday, February 23rd, during violent riots in three Ecuadorian prisons due to clashes between rival gangs, Director of the Comprehensive Care Service for Adults Deprived of Liberty Edmundo Moncayo said at a press conference at the government palace in Quito. "The numbers are totally […] The post At least 67 dead in Ecuador jail riots appeared first on The Rio Times.
1 in 3 Freshwater Fishes — Vital to Food and Jobs for Millions — Face Extinction
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 13 hours ago
Freshwater fish provide livelihoods for 60 million people and feed at least 200 million globally, but nearly a third of the world’s freshwater fish species face extinction, according to a report released Tuesday by 16 conservation groups. The post 1 in 3 Freshwater Fishes — Vital to Food and Jobs for Millions — Face Extinction appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
The Coming U.S. Power Grid Collapse: What You Should Know
JoeSTP, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago
City Prepping Feb 20, 2021 The post The Coming U.S. Power Grid Collapse: What You Should Know appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
1921: The Year America Nearly Invaded Canada and Fought Britain
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, The Americas* A war in 1921 could have kicked off a different version of World War II. What if Imperial Japan had sided with Britain? *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Given the overwhelming disparity between available U.S. and Canadian military forces, most of these offensives would probably have succeeded in short order. The major battle would have revolved around British and Canadian efforts to hold Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and especially the port of Halifax, which would have served both as the primary portal for British troops and as the main loc...
Will Coronavirus Really Kill Off the Movie Theater?
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Movie Theater, Americas* According to a recent survey conducted by the National Research Group, which had been polling frequent moviegoers over three times a week since the start of the coronavirus pandemic over a year ago, nearly half of Americans are primed to return to movie theaters despite the still-high virus case numbers. Perhaps it is about time to get those popcorn makers and soda machines ready to go. According to a recent survey conducted by the National Research Group, which had been polling frequent moviegoers over three times a week since the s...
Heralds of Destruction: Five Killer Submarines of the Cold War
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The United States and the Soviet Union were the main players in the Cold War submarine campaign, but were hardly the only entrants. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Large, fast, and quiet, the Permit class set that standard for American and British submarines for the rest of the Cold War. Developed with a series of innovations that set them apart from their predecessors, the Skipjack class, the Permits immediately became state of the undersea art. These innovations included powerful bow sonar, a streamlined, deep-dive capable hull, and advanced qui...
Biden Administration Prepares To Impose Sanctions On Russia
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
*CNN: **Biden administration prepares to impose sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning and SolarWinds hack * Washington (CNN)The Biden administration is preparing to impose sanctions on Russia in the coming weeks over the poisoning and jailing of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny and the SolarWinds hack, according to two administration officials familiar with the Navalny plans and a US official familiar with the hack response discussions. Discussions about the response to the devastating security breach of at least nine federal agencies and dozens of private businesse...
Untitled
Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 13 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin NYC plans for at-home shots of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccineThis 105-Year-Old Beat Covid. She Credits Gin-Soaked Raisins. Clarence Thomas GOP Election Challenge Dissent Sparks Calls to Investigate His Wife Trump rioters could face long jail terms because of his executive order to punish BLM Baltimore police report a 400% increase in untraceable 'ghost ... Khamenei says Iran may enrich uranium to 60% purity if needed 1. Stop putting ideology on our children’s plates,’ French minister says after major city removes meat from school lunchesBill Gates says he's ...
Merrick Garland Says Antifa Attacks on Courthouses Aren’t Domestic Terrorism Because They Happen at Night
Bloomberg, Gateway Pundit and National File, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
Merrick Garland said that his personal definition of domestic terrorism is the use of violence or threats of violence to interrupt the democratic process, therefore, attacks on buildings at night don’t count.
Well, well, well - the answer really was 42 all along! Take a bow, Douglas Adams!
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 14 hours ago
It seems a huge fossilized tree in New Zealand has got the scientific world all abuzz. A perfectly preserved ancient tree fossil has offered scientists a unique peek into a moment 42,000 years ago when the Earth’s magnetic field went haywire. The impressive study paints a picture of temporary environmental chaos, potentially influencing everything from an increase in cave paintings to the extinction of the Neanderthals. *. . .* Geomagnetic excursions are short-lived, and involve temporary changes to the Earth’s magnetic field lasting anywhere from a few hundred to a few thou...
North Dakota Introduces Bill to Terminate Mask Mandate. Tennessee Seeks to Prevent Mask and Vaccine Requirements in Business
Summit News and National File, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
Tennessee lawmakers proposed legislation would keep stores, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, and any other form of business from requiring the wearing of masks or requiring proof of vaccination in order to obtain services.
Brazil seeks closer ties with India in science, health, space – Science Minister Pontes
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil’s science and technology minister Marcos Pontes said his country would like to procure additional Covid-19 vaccines from strategic partner India and is keen to form a joint working group of scientists with it to address health challenges, including future pandemics. “Like India, we are a big country and have […] The post Brazil seeks closer ties with India in science, health, space – Science Minister Pontes appeared first on The Rio Times.
No Proof January 6 Was an ‘Armed Insurrection’
American Greatness and Fox News, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
No one has been charged with possessing or using a gun inside the Capitol. Furthermore, the violence was perpetrated, not by genuine Trump supporters, but by Antifa types who were bused to the event and who were seen putting on MAGA hats and T-shirts in the parking lot.
US: Justice Thomas Issues Scathing Dissent that Blasts Supreme Court for Dismissing Election Fraud Lawsuits
Newswars and Breitbart, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
Justice Thomas wrote: “The decision to leave election law hidden beneath a shroud of doubt is baffling. By doing nothing, we invite further confusion and erosion of voter confidence. Our fellow citizens deserve better and expect more of us. I respectfully dissent.” Justices Kavanaugh and Coney-Barret voted with liberals.
Biden And The Exploitation Of The Chinese Workforce
Thierry MEYSSAN, OrientalReview.org - 15 hours ago
The Biden administration is driven by a fanatical ideology borrowed from small groups of left-wing believers. It is supported by two powerful lobbies: the military-industrial complex on the one hand, and the transnational corporations producing in China on the other. Thierry Meyssan presents this little-known lobby.
YB-49 Flying Wing: The First Stealth Bomber Ever?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Americas* The plane bears a strong visual resemblance to its distant cousin, the B-2 Spirit. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Although the YB-49 never reached full production, experience with the frame helped validate the concept which now dominates international thinking on strategic bomber design. As the United States approached World War II, it enjoyed the luxury of many innovative aircraft companies, and a ton of money to spend. Part of this bounty went to pursuit aircraft, part to tactical attack planes, and part to long-range bombers. This last ge...
Costly Mistake: Bush's Iraq Invasion Forever Changed The World
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *, * The enduring cost of the Iraq invasion comes in the form of the thousands of dead Americans, and hundreds of thousands of dead Iraqis. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The biggest effects of the Iraq War, and the most enduring limitations, may have come in how the conflict affected the U.S. military, and changed the attitudes of Americans toward the use of force. Every player of the popular video game Civilization knows to hit the save button before engaging in the risky, stupid invasion of foreign country. In the case of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, it be...
Does the CIA Need a Diplomat’s Touch?
Jeff Rogg, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Jeff Rogg* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2021%3Anewsml_RC2P5L9WTLWL&share=true] Together, William Burns and the CIA must overcome their formative pasts in order to change in the present and prepare for the future. The effusive praise that William Burns has received from former officials across the government, including the Central Intelligence Agency, does not sufficiently address the historic questions that surround his nomination to be Director of the CIA. Burns’ appointment presents pathways to professional, institutio...
Worst Case Scenario: Five Ways an Enemy Could Sink a U.S. Aircraft Carrier
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * At some point, the game will be up; carriers will no longer pack the offensive punch necessary to justify their vulnerability. *Here's What You Need to Know: *The next generation of aircraft-carrier architects will need to worry about these five problems. We know how to kill aircraft carriers—or at least we know how best to try to kill aircraft carriers. Submarine-launched torpedoes, cruise missiles fired from a variety of platforms and ballistic missiles can all give an aircraft carrier a very bad day. Of course, modern carriers have ways of defend...
Hitler's Failed Aircraft Carrier: Meet the Graf Zeppelin
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* Had it been completed, the Graf Zeppelin could have thrown a wrench into Allied naval warfighting plans. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Laid down in 1936, the ship would never see service. From the first days of his ascension to power, Adolf Hitler planned to rebuild the Kriegsmarine into a world-class navy. Most of the world’s other major fleets included aircraft carriers, and so German naval authorities soon determined that the Reich would also require carriers. Germany laid down its first carrier in December 1936, and launched the *Graf Zep...
Has China’s Military Beat America to an ‘Iron Man’ Exoskeleton?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* The suit is intended to optimize warrior performance at high altitudes where human energy levels are compromised by atmospheric conditions. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Army is testing and prototyping self-generating “Ironman-like” soldier exoskeletons, designed to massively change combat missions by supporting soldier movement, generating electricity, powering weapons systems, and substantially lowering the weight burden of what troops carry in war. The Chinese military appears to have developed its own combat-specific Exoskeleton Iron...
No Surprise: The Air Force Wants More Bombers, But Does It Need Them?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Should the Air Force grow to 386 squadrons? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *All of this need is expressed within the broader context that Air Power will only continue to grow in importance as the threat of war against a major power adversary persists. Not only are the boundaries of possible warfare becoming more multi-domain with space, cyber and electronic warfare threats, but potential adversaries are now armed with fifth-generation fighters and even hypersonic missiles. The U.S. Air Force still wants a much larger number of bombers, figh...
US Senator Mitt Romney Says Trump Would Win GOP Presidential Nomination 'In A Landslide' In 2024
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
*NBC:* *Romney says Trump would win GOP nomination 'in a landslide' in 2024* * Romney was among seven Republican senators who joined Democrats in voting in favor of convicting Trump in his second impeachment trial. * WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, who voted in favor of convicting former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, said Tuesday that Trump would likely beat the GOP field if he decides to run in the 2024 presidential election. “I don't know if he'll run in 2024 or not, but if he does, I'm pretty sure he will win the nomination,” Romney said in an...
Tweets Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
AP Morning Wire: •Capitol defenders cite missed 'war' intelligence for deadly siege. •No charges against officers in Daniel Prude’s death. •Iraq's struggling Christians hope for boost from papal visit. •Tiger Woods faces hard recovery after crash.https://t.co/XyY9Y5wIaH pic.twitter.com/gjA9NqhYh4 — The Associated Press (@AP) February 24, 2021 Virus update: • U.S. states try to catch up on vaccines. • Latino cities in Rhode Island, Massachusetts have two fates on vaccines. • Asia-Pacific nations to get first vaccine shots. • Ghana first to get U.N.-backed vaccines. Follow all @AP cov...
Ilargi: But….Then There’s the [Lithium] Math
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 14 hours ago
EV fans ignores the lack of enough lithium to meet projected sales with current technology. Will the next big thing arrive soon enough?
Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies inspect the vehicle of golfer Tiger Woods, who was rushed to hospital with severe leg injuries suffered when his car veered off a road and rolled down a steep hillside in Los Angeles, California, February 23, 2021. REUTERS/Gene Blevins *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car wreck* (Reuters). Tiger Woods is awake, responsive, and recovering after surgery following a major car accident in Los Angeles https://t.co/HKNGubjQx0 pic.twitter.com/0JfOvQrCXb — Reuters (@Reuters)...
Mark Weber's Three Critical Testing Questions
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 14 hours ago
This is not the first time I've piggy-backed on a post from Mark "Jersey Jazzman" Weber, but sometimes what he posts just sets a bright blazing lightbulb off in my head. Weber is a certified PhD-carrying academic of data crunching, and he is an absolute master of rendering complicated ideas comprehensible to civilians, and that's what he's done with his post about why "We Don't Need Standardized Testing In A Pandemic." I encourage you very much to go read the whole post. But sometimes saying, "This! This! This!" isn't enough for me. So. What I'm going to center on is his three-...
The Absurdity of Climate Hysteria
erl happ, reality - 14 hours ago
The author is a grape farmer and wine maker, and a close observer of climate. It is widely asserted that grape vintages are nowadays earlier, due to hotter summers. I reject that assertion. Winters are warmer than in the past. Not summers. The earlier start to a longer growing season and enhanced availability of CO2 […]
A Brutally Effective Strategy
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago
And lets not forget the legacy media’s role in terrorizing the general public either. *
Being Held To Account
Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 14 hours ago
The United States passed an ignominious milestone two days ago -- 500,000 deaths from the coronavirus. That milestone was absolutely avoidable. And, in the UK, there have also been thousands of avoidable deaths. Owen Jones writes: A government that is able to get away with the avoidable deaths of tens of thousands of its own citizens can get away with anything. In the coming months, the days will become lighter and warmer, and a population that has been through the most severe national emergency since the second world war will be ever freer. Playgrounds will fill with laughing chi...
On Labor Acknowledgements and Honoring the Sacrifice of Black Americans
cmaadmin, Diverse - 14 hours ago
I have begun to give land and labor acknowledgements to address this vital reality as a material and symbolic practice. For conferences and meetings, this practice has become essential and powerful. Not only have enslaved Africans labored on the lands where many hotels exist, but in many cities, Black Americans continue to serve as housekeepers/janitors/custodians, kitchen staff, and other service roles that often go unnoticed and uncompensated in ways they deserve.
Two Missouri medical cannabis applicants win permits after court battle
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 15 hours ago
A pair of medical cannabis license applicants in Missouri will be able to do business in the state after winning a protracted court battle. The Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission awarded Heya Kirksville and Heya Excello medical cannabis cultivation licenses more than a year after the state rejected their applications, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. Heya […] Two Missouri medical cannabis applicants win permits after court battle is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Deutsche Bank Admits EU Will Need ‘Eco-Dictatorship’ to Implement Green New Deal
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 15 hours ago
*21WIRE + GWPF* | In order to achieve carbon neutral by 2050, Europe’s economy and entire political and legal systems will have to be fundamentally altered.
Latest Climate Models Still Running Far Too Hot
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood The narrative that global warming is largely human-caused and that we need to take drastic action to control it hinges entirely on computer climate models. It’s the models that forecast an unbearably hot future unless we rein in our emissions of CO2. But the models have a dismal track record. […]
Pakistan says expects free-trade talks with Gulf countries by June
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Feb-2021 The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has reached out to Pakistani authorities to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) by June this year, a top Pakistani diplomat in Riyadh said.
UK-Japan trade deal settled nerves for Japanese firms, Honda executive says
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Feb-2021 Britain's trade deal with Japan settled the nerves of a lot of Japanese businesses in the United Kingdom and gives them confidence about their future prospects there, a senior Honda executive said.
La loi du plus fort…
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Feb-2021 Ni l'Inde, ni la Chine ne sont particulièrement chatouillés par la taille du marché local de Maurice ; ce qui les intéresse, c'est le rôle de conduit possible de Maurice sur l'Afrique.
World Bank body dismisses Agility's claims against Iraq
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Feb-2021 Kuwaiti logistics company Agility's claim to recover more than $380 million it said it lost in Iraq has been rejected by an international tribunal.
Kerala: Farmers demand that Centre withdraws from ASEAN agreement
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Feb-2021 Farmers from Kerala marched to the regional office of the Rubber Board, demanding that the Centre withdraw from the ASEAN free trade agreement.
Liberalisasi investasi dalam RCEP harus dikaji lagi sebelum diratifikasi
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Feb-2021 Masyarakat sipil untuk Keadilan Ekonomi terus mengingatkan Pemerintah dan DPR untuk secara hati-hati mengikatkan komitmen Indonesia di berbagai perjanjian pasar bebas yang memiliki konsekuensi hukum dan inkonsistensi terhadap Konstitusi Indonesia.
Japan cabinet endorses RCEP free trade deal
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Feb-2021 The Japanese government adopted at a cabinet meeting Wednesday a plan to approve a deal to forge the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which was agreed on by Japan and 14 other nations in November last year.
Liberty Activist Arrested, Held on $1M Bond Over Entirely Legal Facebook Posts Criticizing Gov’t
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: constitution]Constitutional activist, Joshua Martinez is being held on a $1 million bond for Facebook posts that called out a police officer and AG.
Highly radioactive cesium detected in northeastern Fukushima, Japan
The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago
Radioactive cesium fivefold higher the permitted levels have been detected in a black rockfish found in northeastern Fukushima Prefecture in Japan, a local fishing association announced on Monday, February 22, 2021. Roughly 500 becquerels per kilogram of cesium was...... Read more »
FDA Says J&J 1-Dose Shot Prevents COVID; Final Decision Soon
AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
The review is just one step in the FDA’s evaluation of a third vaccine option for the U.S.
Analysis: Self-absorbed U.S. anxious over multiplying Chinese Latin America vaccine deals
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
By Zhang Han RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The US is getting anxious amid news that Chinese COVID-19 vaccines are being delivered to more Latin American countries, including Uruguay that will receive its first batch from Sinovac on Thursday, while Pfizer deals with the region appear slow. Seeing Latin American countries' normal vaccine cooperation with […] The post Analysis: Self-absorbed U.S. anxious over multiplying Chinese Latin America vaccine deals appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump supporter tackled by staff on the “Trump ICE Rink” for flying huge Trump 2024 flag
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 15 hours ago
FNTV – FreedomNewsTV Feb 21, 2021 February 21 2021 – MANHATTAN, New York: Trump supporter tackled by staff on the ice for flying huge Trump... The post Trump supporter tackled by staff on the “Trump ICE Rink” for flying huge Trump 2024 flag appeared first on From the Trenches World Report .
REPUBLICANS WON'T PERCEIVE A 1/6 COMMISSION AS BALANCED NO MATTER HOW MANY PARTY MEMBERS ARE ON IT
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 15 hours ago
Politico Playbook writes about a proposed commission to study the January 6 riots: When Republican TOM KEAN became head of the 9/11 Commission, he got a call from TIM RUSSERT asking him to come on “Meet the Press.” Kean said he’d only appear if his Democratic counterpart on the commission, LEE HAMILTON, were invited too. Russert balked.... Which reminds us that the Sunday chat shows have had a pro-Republican bias forever, and there was no "golden age" in the Tim Russert era, as some seem to believe. ... Kean — believing the only way for the commission to work was for it to look...
Poll: Vaccine acceptance rising — except among Republicans
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 15 hours ago
Yahoo News Over the past few months, all of the available data from clinical trials and real-world studies has shown the approved COVID-19 vaccines are... The post Poll: Vaccine acceptance rising — except among Republicans appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Preparing for Nuclear War in a Multipolar World
A Political Junkie, Viable Opposition - 15 hours ago
In a recent edition of the United States Naval Institute's Proceedings magazine, an American Admiral clearly revealed why the United States military believes that it needs nuclear weapons. Let's look at what he said and some background on his current military posting. In his February 2021 commentary entitled "Forging 21st Century Strategic Deterrence", Admiral Charles A. Richard opens with this statement: "*Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Department of Defense (DoD) has not had to consider the possibility of great power competition, crisis, or direct armed conf...
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