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The U.S. Navy Sent North Korea a Message: We Can Kill Your ICBMs
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Missile Defense, Asia Pacific* The Navy's Aegis Ballistic Missile defense system successfully intercepted an incoming missile. That poses some major challenges for Pyongyang. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Although the recent test was congressionally mandated, it nonetheless serves as a stark message to North Korea: just don’t do it. The Navy, in conjunction with the Missile Defense Agency, a federal body that develops and deploys missile defense systems for protecting the United States, conducted a missile defense test back in November of last year of cruci...
Meet the USS Olympia: The Oldest Steel Warship Still Afloat
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *U.S. Navy, Americas* This ship has survived just about everything. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The USS *Olympia* has her issues, but her place in naval history is secure. The oldest steel warship afloat has survived wars, economic downturns and even the harsh passage of time, but there was one battle that the USS *Olympia *(C-6), flagship of the American Asiatic Fleet during the Spanish-American War (1898), almost was unable to win. The future of the ship remained very much in jeopardy for several years due to the rising costs of maintaining the protected crui...
Russia Warns West Against Arctic Encroachment Ahead Of Arctic Council Talks
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 6 hours ago
*Moscow Times/AFP:* *Russia Warns West Against Arctic Encroachment Ahead of Talks* Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday warned Western countries against staking claims in the Arctic, as global warming makes the region more accessible and a site of global competition. Lavrov's comments came ahead of a ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council that comprises Russia, the United States, Canada, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland on Wednesday and Thursday in Rejkavik. "It has been absolutely clear for everyone for a long time that this is our territory, this is...
The Secret Tax Loophole Making the Rich Even RicherHow do we...
Robert Reich - 6 hours ago
*The Secret Tax Loophole Making the Rich Even Richer* How do we prevent America from becoming an aristocracy, while also funding the programs that Americans desperately need? One way is to get rid of a tax loophole you’ve probably never heard of. It’s known as the “stepped-up basis" rule. Here’s how the stepped-up-basis loophole now works. Take a man named Jeff. At his death, Jeff owns $30 million-worth of stocks he originally bought for a total of $10 million. Under existing law, neither Jeff nor his heirs would owe federal tax on the $20 million of gains because they’re automa...
Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict the 2021 Gas Shortage?
Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
During panic buying at gas stations in May 2021, internet users shared what appeared to be a prescient moment from an old episode of "The Simpsons."
Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict the 2021 Gas Shortage?
Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
During panic buying at gas stations in May 2021, internet users shared what appeared to be a prescient moment from an old episode of "The Simpsons."
Q&A: On the Frontline, Islands Aim to Seize Climate Initiatives
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
KINGSTON / PARIS, May 17 (IPS) - The “all-virtual” Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW) that took place May 11-14 highlighted islands’ particular vulnerabilities in the face of both climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic. But the event - hosted by the Dominican Republic - also provided “important momentum for a successful UN Climate Change Conference” (COP 26) in November in Glasgow, according to the United Nations. Read the full story, “Q&A: On the Frontline, Islands Aim to Seize Climate Initiatives”, on globalissues.org →
Women Leading Somalia’s Health System
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
NEW DELHI, India, May 17 (IPS) - Somalia is one of the most complex regions of the world, with threats and political instability, extreme weather conditions, movement of internally displaced people (IDPs), decades of conflict, poverty-related deprivation, poor health and communicable diseases that are killing people. There is a constant risk of gender violence making women, children and members of minority groups particularly vulnerable, and more so during displacement or while seeking work. Three decades of civil war and instability have weakened Somalia’s health system and contr...
CANDACE OWENS: Greta Thunberg Is Nothing But A Pawn For The Left
Robert, Ice Age Now - 6 hours ago
“Revealed as a young woman who is part of calculating, intentional, and contrived political apparatus.” ________ Here are excerpts from an article by Candace Owens entitled: “Greta Thunberg Is Nothing But A Pawn For The Left”: “For years, the world has been led to believe that Greta Thunberg, (the 18-year-old climate activist who’d become a ... Read more The post CANDACE OWENS: Greta Thunberg Is Nothing But A Pawn For The Left appeared first on Ice Age Now.
COVID-19 Cases Plummet in India as They Distribute Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 6 hours ago
India has received the baton for title of COVID Capitol of the World after China, Italy and the United States held it for much of last year. The world second-most populace country after China had fewer than 138,000 total active COVID cases in early February 2021. That’s the lowest figure since January 2020. India active COVID cases sit around 3.6 million today, according to the India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Mainstream media are blaming the massive spike on a “scary, mutant variant” called B.1.617. Said media are also speculating whether or not the “vaccines” will wo...
Baby Becomes World’s Youngest Person to Get 2 Pfizer Vaccine Doses + More
Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
The Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines. The post Baby Becomes World’s Youngest Person to Get 2 Pfizer Vaccine Doses + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Iowa Legislature Sends Dangerous Factory Farm Biogas Bill to Governor’s Desk
Peter Hart, Food & Water Watch - 7 hours ago
HF 522 incentivizes the buildout of factory farm biogas digesters - meaning more dirty energy, more pipelines and more factory farms in Iowa
Pottersville Digest
jurassicpork, Welcome Back to Pottersville - 7 hours ago
('Murrica, a nation literally of flaming assholes.) ------------------------------ "Bring the children unto me, then put them in cages after ripping them from their parents' arms." Tht good enough for you, Bobo? ------------------------------ Seems to me this idiot was high enough so that he didn't need a plane. ------------------------------ Just "a tour group", eh, Clyde? ------------------------------ Remember Roe v Wade? Say bye bye to it. ------------------------------ These right wing psychopaths honestly don't believe the law applies to them. ----------...
Angus Taylor’s oil hand-outs: What’s the Scam?
Michael West, Michael West - 7 hours ago
[image: what's the scam, Chevron] The share prices of the oil refiners went ballistic on the ASX today, Viva shot up 7% and Ampol 6%, after the Energy Minister Angus Taylor announced a $2bn subsidy.
Israel’s Pyrrhic victory in Gaza, Netanyahu is real winner
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 7 hours ago
Egypt has once again been thrust onto the forefront of brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi remarked on Monday that a ceasefire might still be within reach.
Russell Brand: Is There a ‘Deliberate Attempt’ to Hide Origins of COVID?
Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
In this video, Russell Brand discusses science writer Nicholas Wade’s theories on the origins of the COVID pandemic. The post Russell Brand: Is There a ‘Deliberate Attempt’ to Hide Origins of COVID? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
AstraZeneca Woes Persist as Vaccine Side Effects Generate Headlines
Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
AstraZeneca’s woes continue as blood clot causes man to lose half his intestine, India reports 26 cases of blood clots and Indonesia suspends 45,000 doses following death of 22-year-old man. The post AstraZeneca Woes Persist as Vaccine Side Effects Generate Headlines appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Pronghorns on the bombing range: Targeted assassinations in a world where leaders mumble
Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 5 hours ago
The Reckless Disregard for LifeBy Brenda Norrell Censored NewsMy mind is on the pronghorns in the Sonoran Desert, west of the Tohono O'odham Nation, and the drones used for targeted assassinations.The last time I visited the center designed to protect the pronghorns, the staff told me they went out to the Goldwater Bombing Range to take the small pronghorn herd food and water."Are the pronghorns
Africas Worsening Climate: Heres How the United States can Help Africa
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
URBANA, Illinois, May 17 (IPS) - Recently, I participated in a Congressional hearing on the “Effects of climate change in Africa”, before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and Internal Organizations, chaired by Congresswoman, Karen Bass. Read the full story, “Africas Worsening Climate: Heres How the United States can Help Africa”, on globalissues.org →
South Africa has ‘obligation’ to better address domestic violence: UN women’s rights experts
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
South Africa’s failure to address domestic violence is a violation of women’s rights, independent UN experts said in a report published on Monday, citing low levels of prosecution and conviction as factors. Read the full story, “South Africa has ‘obligation’ to better address domestic violence: UN women’s rights experts”, on globalissues.org →
Mining giant Rio Tinto Face Environmental, Human Rights Complaint in Papua New Guinea -
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
CANBERRA, Australia, May 17 (IPS) - Local communities in the vicinity of the abandoned Panguna copper mine, have taken decisive action to hold the global mining multinational, Rio Tinto, accountable for alleged environmental and human rights violations during the mine’s operations between 1972 and 1989. Read the full story, “Mining giant Rio Tinto Face Environmental, Human Rights Complaint in Papua New Guinea -”, on globalissues.org →
Over half of LGBTQI students in Europe bullied in school: UNESCO
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
More than one in two LGBTQI students in Europe have suffered bullying based on their sexuality, the UN educational, cultural and scientific body (UNESCO) said on Monday, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia. Read the full story, “Over half of LGBTQI students in Europe bullied in school: UNESCO”, on globalissues.org →
WFP moves to support families affected by Gaza violence
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
Responding to rising humanitarian needs brought about by the escalation of conflict in the Gaza Strip, the World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday began providing emergency assistance to support families, amid fears of low food stocks and rising prices. Read the full story, “WFP moves to support families affected by Gaza violence”, on globalissues.org →
Vaccine inequity triggers ‘huge disconnect’ between countries
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
Although COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline globally for a second consecutive week, the UN health agency chief said on Monday that “a huge disconnect” is mounting between some highly vaccinated countries, which see the pandemic as largely resolved, while huge waves of infection continue to grip others where shots are scarce. Read the full story, “Vaccine inequity triggers ‘huge disconnect’ between countries”, on globalissues.org →
Invest in Sudan’s peaceful and sustainable future, UN chief tells Paris conference
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
Continued international support for Sudan is critical as the country undergoes a historic political and economic transformation, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a major investment conference in Paris on Monday. Read the full story, “Invest in Sudan’s peaceful and sustainable future, UN chief tells Paris conference”, on globalissues.org →
Man suing for wrongful arrest after police used facial recognition technology to help identify him
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 6 hours ago
60 Minutes May 14, 2021 More police departments across the U.S. are using the technology, but there aren’t well established national guidelines on how it... The post Man suing for wrongful arrest after police used facial recognition technology to help identify him appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Mexican Drug Cartels (continued)
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 7 hours ago
La Familia Michoacana (The Michoacán Family) an its transformation into Los Caballeros Templarios (The Knights Templar) La Familia Michoacan (LFM) was a Mexican drug cartel and organized crime syndicate based in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is defunct today, but as is almost always the case, it morphed into something else, and that’s […] The post Mexican Drug Cartels (continued) appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
U.S. Senator Says ‘We Don’t Own Space Anymore’ After China Landing On Mars
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 7 hours ago
*Space News: **U.S. senator: China landing on Mars a reminder ‘we don’t own space anymore’* *Sen. Angus King: There should be no doubt that China is a strong competitor to the United States* WASHINGTON — Just hours after a Chinese rover successfully touched down on the surface of Mars Friday evening, Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said the achievement puts to rest any doubt that China is a rising space power that will challenge the United States. “This landing reinforces the point that we don’t own space any more,” King told reporters May 15 hours after returning from a two-day...
America is Beefing Up Taiwan's Weapons (Like This) and China Hates It
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *China Taiwan, Asia* Taiwan is slated to get a defense boost from the United States that would put the Chinese coast within their range. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In a daily press briefing, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that they “urge the United States to strictly observe the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués, and stop selling weapons to Taiwan or having any military ties with it. We will continue taking necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and security interests.” The United States Department of State...
COVID in India: A Tragedy with Its Roots in Narendra Modi’s Leadership Style
Nitasha Kaul, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Nitasha Kaul* *Coronavirus, India* What is happening in India is as much a political crisis as a health crisis. India has set an unenviable new world record. More than 348,421 new infections were recorded on May 12, and another 4,205 deaths. The death toll now stands at more than 254,000 people. It is widely thought that these numbers may even be vastly underestimated. Meanwhile, as the body count continued to rise exponentially, the Modi administration held a workshop on May 5 for hundreds of top officials on “effective communication”, where they were asked to “create a positiv...
Marijuana REIT announces $200 million private placement
Jeff Smith, MJBizDaily - 7 hours ago
Innovative Industrial Properties, a marijuana real estate investment trust (REIT), said it plans to raise $200 million through a private placement of senior notes for continued cannabis-related property investments. The San Diego-based company said the placement, under its IIP Operating Partnership, will grant initial purchasers of the notes a 30-day option to buy an additional […] Marijuana REIT announces $200 million private placement is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Canada approves fourth medical cannabis vaporizer license
Matt Lamers, MJBizDaily - 7 hours ago
Health Canada approved a cannabinoid inhaler made by Tel Aviv, Israel-based Syqe Medical, the company announced, making it only the fourth medical device license granted for a cannabinoid vaporizer by Canada’s federal regulator of therapeutic products. The license means the inhaler may be offered for general marketing purposes in Canada. Syqe Medical said in late […] Canada approves fourth medical cannabis vaporizer license is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Bypassing B.C.
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 8 hours ago
Trudeau, Horgan et al should thank them for keeping us “safe”. On May 13, the U.S. senate approved a bill, first brought forward by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, that would allow U.S. cruise ships to bypass Canadian ports for as long as the borders are closed. To become law, this bill must still pass in… Continue reading →
COVID Vaccine Magnet Challenge Videos Debunked by Scientists
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 8 hours ago
Newsweek Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, various conspiracy theories surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine have arisen, with one of the most popular pieces of... The post COVID Vaccine Magnet Challenge Videos Debunked by Scientists appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
‘Criminal Complicity’: Outrage as Biden Pushes $735 Million Weapons Sale to Israel Amid Gaza Slaughter
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 8 hours ago
Common Dreams – by Jake Johnson Human rights advocates warned Monday that the Biden administration is deepening U.S. complicity in the Netanyahu regime’s ongoing massacre... The post ‘Criminal Complicity’: Outrage as Biden Pushes $735 Million Weapons Sale to Israel Amid Gaza Slaughter appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Chris Hedges: Israel, the Big Lie
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 8 hours ago
Israel is not exercising “the right to defend itself” in the occupied Palestinian territories. It is carrying out mass murder, aided and abetted by the U.S.
Israel kills children, doctors in horrific nighttime massacre
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 9 hours ago
The massacre early Sunday was “one of the most horrific crimes” Israel has committed during its ongoing war against the people of Gaza, according to Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor.
No More Stimulus Checks: What Will You Do Now?
Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Eli Fuhrman* *Stimulus Payment End, * It is likely that different industries will be impacted differently by continued economic revival and the influence of stimulus payments. *Here's What You Need to Remember: I*t appears that the positive impacts of the third-round of stimulus payments may be starting to slow. The IRS is nearing the end of its distribution of the payments, focusing its efforts now on sending payments primarily to those people whose eligibility was dependent on the processing of their 2020 tax returns. The positive economic impacts of the federal government’s d...
Battleship USS California: How She Got Revenge for Pearl Harbor
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *USS California, Americas* The battleship was seriously damaged during the attack and soon sank in the days that followed. However, her salvage, repair and modernization were completed by the Pearl Harbor and Puget Sound Navy Yards. There was no shortage of “heroes” on December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor, and for their efforts, which went above and beyond on that fateful morning, a total of fifteen men of the U.S. Navy were awarded the Medal of Honor. Four of those awards went to sailors and one officer aboard the stricken USS *California* (BB-44), and tragically of t...
The Commando Armored Car Has Raised Hell
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Armored Vehicles, The Americas* This Vietnam veteran got a new life with the LAPD, who traded in its guns for something a little more city-appropriate. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The four-wheel-drive vehicle’s ground clearance reduced the effectiveness of mines, as the vehicle body was physically high off the ground, and gave good visibility through the tall, thick brush and vegetation endemic to the jungles of Vietnam. The Commando was originally manufactured by Cadillac Gage, now known as Textron, in the early 1960s for use with American Military Police...
Massive ‘Wizard of Oz’ Memorabilia Collection Shown in TikTok Video
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
Ruby slippers, life-size figurines, and framed artwork are only a tiny part of what appeared to be thousands of "Wizard of Oz" collectibles.
El Corredor Económico China-Pakistán sin caretas
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
17-May-2021 CPEC es un componente esencial de la Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta, cuyo objetivo es crear nuevos sitios de producción y rutas comerciales para conectar mejor a China con el resto del mundo.
Chile mejor sin TLC y litigio con Ohio National: “Demuestra que los tratados cercenan la soberanía de Chile”
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
17-May-2021 La plataforma se refirió a la decisión de la aseguradora Ohio National de iniciar un litigio con Chile luego de la reforma que permite solicitar un anticipo de las rentas vitalicias.
Argentina aceptará cambios para "salvar" el acuerdo entre el Mercosur y la UE
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
17-May-2021 El gobierno estudia la incorporación de adendas ambientales para destrabar la oposición que el tratado genera en Francia, Irlanda y Polonia.
Vaccine Passports Are Catnip for Big Tech + More
Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
The Defender’s Big Brother NewsWatch brings you the latest headlines related to governments’ abuse of power, including attacks on democracy, civil liberties and use of mass surveillance. The post Vaccine Passports Are Catnip for Big Tech + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Russian Military Analyst Says That if US And Chinese Aircraft Carriers Were To Clash Today, The US Navy Would Triumph
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*Asia Times: * *Hell in the Pacific: US ‘would win’ carrier battle* *Russian military analyst points to lessons from The Battle of Midway if Chinese and US carriers were to clash * At the epic Battle of Midway during World War II, victory or defeat rested on which side first spotted the other side’s carriers, and then dispatched an airstrike against the vulnerable flattops. Unknown to the Japanese, US Navy cryptanalysts had cracked the Japanese naval code and determined that the primary target of the forthcoming Japanese offensive was Midway. Moreover, the Japanese believed...
Did a Man Forge His Dead Wife’s Vote for Trump?
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Barry Morphew has been charged with first-degree murder in the case of his missing wife, Suzanne.
EPA Ordered to Protect Kids From Dangerous Levels of Lead in Homes, Schools
Children's Health Defense - 8 hours ago
Environmental groups said the court’s ruling against the EPA last week will protect millions of children from exposure to dangerous levels of lead dust at their homes and schools. The post EPA Ordered to Protect Kids From Dangerous Levels of Lead in Homes, Schools appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
During The Last Ice Age, Global Cooling Dropped The Temperature On Land 11 Degrees
News Staff, Science 2.0 blogs - 8 hours ago
An analysis of noble gases dissolved in groundwater finds that the low-to-mid latitude land surfaces at low elevation cooled on average by 11 degrees Fahrenheit during the Last Glacial Maximum - the ice age. Prior to modern times, ice ages were about 90,000 of every 100,000 years. Since it has been 12,000 years since the last one, prior to concern about global warming there was concern about global cooling happening again. Yet 11 degrees is less than some notable marine and low-elevation terrestrial studies that have relied on various proxies to reconstruct past temperatures. read...
PA: The Special Ed Funding Triple Whammy
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 8 hours ago
Are you ready for the best explainer yet for the screwed-up state of Pennsylvania's charter funding when it comes to special ed students? Here at the Institute, we're fans of the work of Research for Action. The Philly based research group is meticulously independent and well-conceived and executed. We're previously looked at their work on test-based (poverty-punishing) assessment, the failure of cyber-charters, and the astonishing PA gap between students and teachers of color. Now they've produced a video outlining the troubles with Pennsylvania's formula for funding special ed...
Sociologist critiques behavior Over Here!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 8 hours ago
*MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021* *Consulting with anthropologists?: *Kelly Donohue is a bank examiner for the state of Massachusetts. Late last month, he went national as a three-time Jeopardy! winner. He was victorious his first three nights, was defeated his fourth time out. In his weekly Media Equation column in this morning's New York Times, Ben Smith discusses one unfortunate part of Donohue's run of success. After watching Donohue's fourth and final appearance, a group of former Jeopardy! contestants became convinced that they'd seen him flash a three-finger "white supremacist" sign...
Leading Scientists: COVID ‘Booster Shots’ Are Unnecessary
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 8 hours ago
*21WIRE* | Some qualified scientists are finally beginning to challenge the omnipotence of the dominant drug firms.
Eric Clapton ‘Feared He Would Never Play Again’ After AstraZeneca Vaccine, Says ‘Propaganda’ Overstated Safety
Children's Health Defense - 8 hours ago
The 76-year-old musician, who lives in the UK, said “propaganda” described the AstraZeneca vaccine as “safe for everyone.” In the U.S., vaccine makers are running ad campaigns on TV and social media targeting the vaccine-hesitant. The post Eric Clapton ‘Feared He Would Never Play Again’ After AstraZeneca Vaccine, Says ‘Propaganda’ Overstated Safety appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Duck Podcast: The SolarWinds Hack
Jarrod Hayes, Duck of Minerva - 8 hours ago
The latest (I use that term advisedly as the podcast was actually recorded in early March of 2021) Duck podcast is now available. In it I talk with Nina Kollars of the Naval War College and Mark Raymond of the University of Oklahoma about the hack and what it means for IR.
New Device Turns Mental 'Writing' Into Onscreen Text
News Staff, Science 2.0 blogs - 8 hours ago
Researchers working with a paralyzed participant who has sensors implanted in his brain have deciphered the brain activity associated with trying to write letters by hand. They used an algorithm to identify letters as he attempted to write them. Then, the system displayed the text on a screen - in real time. Brain-computer interfaces convert thought into action. By attempting handwriting, the study participant typed 90 characters per minute - more than double the previous record for typing with such a "brain-computer interface." read more
Mitochondrial Enzyme DHODH, Ferroptosis, And Maybe A New Cancer Treatment Strategy
News Staff, Science 2.0 blogs - 10 hours ago
Preclinical findings suggest that targeting the mitochondrial enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) can restore ferroptosis-driven cell death, pointing to new therapeutic strategies that may be used to induce ferroptosis and inhibit tumor growth. Ferroptosis is a form of controlled cell death triggered by the toxic accumulation of lipid peroxides in the cell. Because lipid peroxides are generated through normal metabolic activities, cells also have mechanisms in place to defend against ferroptosis. Glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) is one of the key defense mechanisms identified...
An Open Letter to People of Faith: Overcome the Devil’s Divisions, Unite as One or Perish Apart
Teodrose Fikremariam, null - 10 hours ago
When I was a teenager growing up in Woodbridge, Virginia, a friend of the family—who happened to be a devout Christian—used to come visit during The post An Open Letter to People of Faith: Overcome the Devil’s Divisions, Unite as One or Perish Apart appeared first on .
Good ol' Uncle Joe is a KILLER!
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 4 hours ago
He killed the Abraham Accord, Trump's finest accomplishment, by restoring Obama's 2016 "humanitarian" Billion+ dollars to Iran and the back room deals which fund Hamas and kickstarting the nuclear deal which Trump scrapped. He killed innocent Palestinian civilians because Hamas launches attacks on Israel from heavily populated areas, even schools and hospitals. They hate Israel more than they love Palestinian children, and so does our squad in Congress. He killed the recovering job market by flooding American workers with benefits and disincentives to return to work. He killed the...
Bad News: Gas Prices Are Going Up, Again
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Gas Prices, * [image: Gas Prices] The average gas price has risen to $3.03 per gallon as of Monday, the fourth consecutive week of rising prices. Last week, GasBuddy’s weekly report about national gas prices found that the average price for regular gas in the United States had exceeded $3 for the first time since 2014. This was mostly attributed, the site said, to rising demand for gasoline, as weather gets warmer and life begins to get closer to normal due to the pandemic. “While many Americans are pointing fingers, they should be pointing at the same factor G...
Child Tax Credit: What If You Don't File Your Taxes?
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Child Tax Credit, * What happens if parents don’t file taxes by the May 17 filing deadline? Congress has authorized massive child tax credits as part of President Joe Biden’s rescue package that was passed in March, with payments beginning to hit the pockets of American families in July. The Biden administration announced Monday that the Internal Revenue Service will send the monthly child tax credit payments on the 15th of the month, starting in July and lasting until December, where families could receive up to $300 a month for each eligible child. Taxpayer...
Taistelukenttä: This Must-See Film is Required Viewing for Finnish Troops
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Finland, Europe* There's a reason this film is used to train Findland's military. Here's how the updated one will reflect the realities of how a potential adversary, such as Russia, wages war. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The trailer shows that the film is updated stylistically and thematically in how it presents the outbreak of war for Finland. In looking at the differences between the trailer and the original film, it may provide an interesting perspective into how warfare has changed in the last 30 years. The pedagogical value of short films for militar...
During World War II, Soviet Pilots Loved This American Warplane
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *World War II, * Curiously, American pilots didn't like the aircraft as much. It was in many respects unique — it carried its engine rear of the cockpit and had a powerful 37mm autocannon poking out of its propeller hub. When the United States entered World War II, the American-built P-39 Aircobra was America’s primary fighter airplane. On paper at least, the P-39 was a very uniquely arranged aircraft with a great amount of potential. Unlike most airplanes that were designed around their engines, the Aircobra was instead designed around its main armament, a powerfu...
B-21 Stealth Bomber Update: Set to Fly Next Year?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *B-21 Stealth Bomber, Americas* The first serial B-21s are expected to begin operations in the mid-2020s. The current target is to have at least one hundred of the B-21 Raiders in service by the early 2030s to replace the aging fleet of Air Force bombers. It has been a busy month for Air Force Gen. Timothy Ray, the head of the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command. He took part in a very special tour, one that involved seeing the progress that is being made on the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider. The aircraft’s first flight could still be a year away, but Gen. Ray made...
Question: Can Dogs Catch COVID-19?
Beth Daly, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Beth Daly* *Coronavirus, * Worried about your four-legged friends catching COVID? Read on to learn more! *Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. Have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Send it to CuriousKidsCanada@theconversation.com.* *Can Tulip (our dog) catch COVID-19? — Tiju, 7, Toronto* Just as humans can come into contact with germs and not always get sick, so can dogs. Even if dogs do get infected, COVID-19 affects them differently than humans because dogs don’t seem to get very sick. So, Tiju, you really don’t have to worry about Tulip catching CO...
The Air Force Is Preparing for Challenges From Russia and China
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *military, Eurasia* Weapons guidance systems are being hardened against newer kinds of electromagnetic interference. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* “Know the enemy” were words attributed to Sun Tzu as quoted by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown in the context of better understanding the need for innovative concepts, adjustments and tactical modifications to successfully “accelerate” with threat adaptation and rapid modernization. Speaking to an audience at the 2021 Air Force Association symposium, Brown emphasized his well known “change or lose” gui...
Child Tax Credit: All of Your Questions Answered Here
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit Question, * On Monday, President Joe Biden’s administration confirmed that nearly forty million cash-strapped American families will start receiving monthly direct cash payments on July 15 via these new child tax credits, which were made available through the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. It now appears that many Americans’ attention has pivoted from the $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks to the expanded child tax credit. On Monday, President Joe Biden’s administration confirmed that nearly forty million cash-strapped American families w...
26 Years On, Tibet’s Panchen Lama Remains in Chinese Custody
Georgia Leatherdale-Gilholy, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Georgia Leatherdale-Gilholy* *China, Asia* The disappearance of Nyima and his family, and the ongoing encroachment on the liberties of Tibetan Buddhists is just another point on the ever-expanding list of the Chinese government’s egregious abuses on its own populations. Twenty-six years ago to the day, on May 17, 1995, the Chinese government “disappeared” Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the Dalai Lama’s choice of successor for the “Panchen Lama*,*” the second most important authority in Tibetan Buddhism. Both the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama are “tulkus,” incarnate custodians of a specifi...
Joe Biden's New Problem: What Happens When the Stimulus Money Dries Up?
Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Eli Fuhrman* *Stimulus Payment End, * The three rounds of direct federal stimulus payments, along with other government relief measures such as expanded unemployment benefits, have been a major factor in generating an economic recovery in the United States. The positive economic impacts of the federal government’s distribution of third-round direct stimulus payments, as called for in the American Rescue Plan, have been substantial. The IRS has now sent nine separate batches of stimulus payments to eligible Americans, with over 165 million payments with a total value of over $388...
Cowboys in Khaki: American Battledress in the Spanish-American War
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *U.S. Army, Americas* By the outbreak of the war with Spain, the small U.S. Army was being outfitted with the 1898-pattern khaki uniform blouse. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Storage and production problems meant that the Army went to war with a hodge-podge of uniforms and supplies. The post-Civil War era saw a vast reduction in soldiers, and the U.S. Army Quartermaster Department was left with large quantities of uniforms and equipment. At first it was thought that the cache would last for years. However, by the early 1870s many of the most needed sizes were alre...
Burn-In: OLED HDTVs Have One Major Flaw (Or Not?)
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *OLED Burn-In, * CNET recently looked at that question, and concluded that while burn-in is real, most OLED device users don’t have anything to fear from it. OLED is one of the leading TV technologies, but one of the biggest drawbacks to the technology has long been burn-in. What is burn-in? It’s a problem that happens when a part of the TV’s image has been on screen for so long that it remains on screen even after it shouldn’t be. This can happen with network logos, score boxes for sports, and other things. Most manufacturers have tried to both minimize the bur...
Why Did Stalin's T-10M Heavy Tank Stick Around for So Long?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Tanks, Eurasia* A much-loved weapon of war? Or simply institutional inertia? *Here's What You Need to Remember:* That gun would go on to be a hallmark of the IS series, arming the later IS-3, IS-4, and eventually, the IS-8, which would be adopted as the IS-10. Following Stalin’s death in 1953, the IS-10 was renamed T-10 as part of the destalinization process. The T-10 is one of the longest-lasting tank designs in the world. Adopted in 1953, the tank served for over 40 years before finally being decommissioned in 1997. Along the way, the design underwent several re...
The U.S. Air Force Is Going All in On 6th Generation Fighters
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *6th Generation Fighter, Eurasia* The Air Force is making such fast progress with a sixth-generation aircraft, as it may be even stealthier than a fifth-generation aircraft. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* The U.S. Air Force is making a massive and greatly accelerated push to stay in front of newer and emerging detection threats being posed by Russian and Chinese air defenses, systems increasingly reported to be capable of detecting stealth aircraft to some degree. This may or may not be accurate to a measurable degree, yet it is often claimed by Russian media ...
Four U.S. B-52 Bombers Have Just Landed In Spain For A Bomber Task Force Deployment
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 8 hours ago
B-52H Stratofortress bombers have arrived at Moron Air Base, Spain, for a European deployment. Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers of the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Moron [...] The post Four U.S. B-52 Bombers Have Just Landed In Spain For A Bomber Task Force Deployment appeared first on The Aviationist.
Christian doctors discuss Covid19
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 9 hours ago
The "Doctor doctor" program on EWTN broadcast May 15 a discussion of May 11 (before the latest CDC announcement) with 2 doctors, one in Portland, OR and one in Fargo, North Dakota. https://www.ewtn.com/radio/shows/doctor-doctor I don't have the exact broadcast number, but it's the latest if you look at the listing. Learned that 84% of those most vulnerable (over 65) have at least one of the shots, and 71% are fully vaccinated. They answer most of your questions, although for some there's no answer right now. This is a Christian, and medical perspective, not political. Interesting di...
Non-defense spending
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 9 hours ago
Six charts illustrating what is happening to non-defense spending/safety net. 6 Charts Highlight Trends Driven by Growing Nondefense Spending (dailysignal.com) The growth of the federal budget and the debt has been driven by an unsustainable growth in nondefense spending. These charts illustrate how we got here and the long-term consequences to our nation’s financial health.
The Unsilenced Majority
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 9 hours ago
The Unsilenced Majority: “We strongly believe that corporate censorship, thought-policing and politically motivated blacklists and boycotts are having a corrosive effect on our country and will ultimately lead to a less free world. We also believe that freedom of speech and diversity of thought are fundamental bedrocks of a free society and should always be protected and celebrated,” Mike Davis said. “The Unsilenced Majority speaks for an emboldened majority of Americans who recognize the imminent threat that cancel culture poses to our nation. The rising intolerance of cancel cultu...
Knowledge, Reality, and Value Book Club
Bryan Caplan, Econlib - 22 hours ago
I’m launching a book club on Michael Huemer’s new introductory philosophy textbook, entitled Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy. I’ve already blogged a few highlights, but now that I’m done, I’m ready to declare this yet another fantastic work by my favorite philosopher. To keep the club interesting, I’ll focus almost […] The post Knowledge, Reality, and Value Book Club appeared first on Econlib.
A Small U.S. Investment in Rwanda Could Pay Huge Security Dividends
Michael Rubin, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Michael Rubin* *Africa, Americas* Too often policymakers and progressives depict proactive defense and the war on terrorism as an endless, extension, or counterproductive but, in the case of Rwanda, a small investment could pay tremendous dividends. BUSASAMANA, RWANDA—I walked through the forest in the Rubavu district of western Rwanda with some Rwandan soldiers. For the rainy season, it was an uncharacteristically clear day. Just eight miles away, steam rose from the summit of the eleven-thousand-foot Mount Nyiragongo, one of Africa’s most active volcanoes. As we stood on the t...
Gas Price Update: When Will Prices Go Down?
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Gas Prices, * AAA reported Monday that the national average gas price is $3.045. That’s higher than the $2.967 average from a week earlier, the $2.870 price from a month ago, and the $1.877 average a year ago, although that price was unusually low in the opening months of the pandemic. Earlier this month, following the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline that knocked that pipeline offline, it created a crisis of higher prices, lines, and closed gas stations that reminded many observers of the late 1970s. Late last week, the pipeline was back online, alth...
America and its Allies Lack a Plan for Dealing with Violent Extremism
Joseph Adam Ereli, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Joseph Adam Ereli* *Terrorism, Middle East* If America is to get a handle on domestic terrorism—no matter what its source—it will have to implement a comprehensive national rehabilitation and re-entry program for convicted extremists and their family members. The horrific attack against a girls’ school in Kabul on Saturday, May 8 once again made us stare at the horror which is terrorism. But despite the carnage, the United States has an unfortunate habit of declaring victory and prematurely leaving conflict zones. President Donald Trump withdrew American forces from Syria after ...
Joe Biden Won't Commit To That New Stimulus Check Just Yet
Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Eli Fuhrman* *New Stimulus Checl, * [image: Biden Debt] The Biden Administration has remained noncommittal with regards to the possibility of a fourth-round of direct federal stimulus payments. The IRS has now sent out over 165 million payments to eligible Americans, totaling over $388 billion. The Biden Administration has remained noncommittal with regards to the possibility of a fourth-round of direct federal stimulus payments. The IRS has now sent out over 165 million payments to eligible Americans, totaling over $388 billion. These payments, along with the previous two roun...
Shallow M5.4 earthquake hits Iran - Turkmenistan border region, injuring 25 people
The Watchers » Latest articles - 8 hours ago
A shallow earthquake registered by the Iran Seismological Center (IRSC) as M5.4 hit North Khorasan Province, Iran at 00:54 UTC (05:24 LT) on May 17, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). USGS is reporting M5.4 at a depth of 10 km; EMSC M5.3 at...... Read more »
Alabama governor signs medical cannabis legalization bill into law
Jeff Smith, MJBizDaily - 8 hours ago
Alabama on Monday became the latest state in the nation and second in the Deep South to legalize a medical cannabis market after Gov. Kay Ivey signed a legalization bill into law. The Republican governor’s approval of a restrictive medical marijuana market comes nearly two weeks after lawmakers passed the landmark measure. The signing took […] Alabama governor signs medical cannabis legalization bill into law is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
124 Retired Generals, Military Officers Warn of Conflict Between Marxism and ‘Constitutional Freedom’
Robert, Ice Age Now - 8 hours ago
“We are in a fight for our survival as a Constitutional Republic like no other time since our founding in 1776.” __________ More than 120 retired U.S. generals and admirals signed an open letter warning that the United States is embroiled in an existential fight and urged “all citizens” to get involved in local and state politics. ... Read more The post 124 Retired Generals, Military Officers Warn of Conflict Between Marxism and ‘Constitutional Freedom’ appeared first on Ice Age Now.
How Much Do US Special Forces Make?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*Yahoo News:* *How Much Do Navy SEALs and Other Special Ops Make?* We’re all familiar with the commercials encouraging Americans to enlist in the military. Action-packed and provocative, these ads (even those that call out individual career types) tend to keep it simple, glossing over details about one very important factor: money. How much can you make in the military, particularly as you advance up the rungs? When you’re talking about base salary, the answer is not a whole lot — at least, not when compared with many civilian careers. Even those in high-ranking special forces d...
The Word From the Trenches – May, 17, 2021
Henry Shivley, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Join in on the conversation. Call (712) 770-5597 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. (If you are unable to get through call... The post The Word From the Trenches – May, 17, 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Samuel Adams brewer to research cannabis beverages in Canada
Matt Lamers, MJBizDaily - 9 hours ago
The Boston Beer Co., the maker of Samuel Adams, announced plans to establish a subsidiary in Canada to research nonalcoholic cannabis beverages. The subsidiary will serve as a dedicated research and innovation hub focused on nonalcoholic cannabis beverages, according to a news release. The company did not say where it intends to sell any products […] Samuel Adams brewer to research cannabis beverages in Canada is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
NaMA Responds to Blinken-Biden Statement on Ethiopia; Dem Senate Holds Secretive Meeting on Ethiopia: Plotting Invasion & More Election Rigging? & Still No Answers Re Fort Detrick Shooter (Apparently Ethiopian)
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 9 hours ago
Not satisfied with being up to no good within the United States, Blinken-Biden and the Dem Senate appear to be … Continue reading →
Yahoo Money 39 million households to get monthly child tax credit payments starting July 15
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Yahoo News Around 39 million U.S. households will begin receiving periodic Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments worth up to $300 on July 15, a new... The post Yahoo Money 39 million households to get monthly child tax credit payments starting July 15 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Lawfare Live: Biden’s Executive Order On Cybersecurity
bklehm, Lawfare - 9 hours ago
This Friday, May 21, at 1 p.m. ET, Robert Chesney, *Lawfare* founding editor and James A. Baker III Chair at the University of Texas School of Law, and Trey Herr, the director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative under the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council, will join Benjamin Wittes, *Lawfare's* editor in chief, to discuss their most recent article on *Lawfare*, “Everything You Need to Know About the New Executive Order on Cybersecurity.” powered by Crowdcast *Sign up now to become a patron of Lawfare and receive email notifications for Lawfare Liv...
Mainstream doctors are REFUSING to see or treat vaccine-damaged patients because they don’t want to get involved in “controversial” diagnoses
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Natural News – by Ethan Huff Many more people than is being reported are suffering serious adverse events from Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) “vaccines,” and some... The post Mainstream doctors are REFUSING to see or treat vaccine-damaged patients because they don’t want to get involved in “controversial” diagnoses appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Trump’s Former White House Counsel Will Testify Before Congress. What Now?
QJurecic, Lawfare - 10 hours ago
Former White House Counsel Don McGahn speaking at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. (Gage Skidmore/https://flic.kr/p/24BTGgd/CC BY-SA 2.0/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) Americans can be forgiven if the testimony of Don McGahn in the context of the first impeachment of a former president is the last thing on their minds these days. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since the Justice Department released the Mueller report in April 2019 and the House Judiciary Committee sought McGahn’s testimony in respo...
Israel kills children, doctors in horrific nighttime massacre
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
The Electric Intifada Israel in the early hours of Sunday night obliterated multiple generations of families when it bombed their homes in Gaza. Around 1... The post Israel kills children, doctors in horrific nighttime massacre appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Marijuana legalization outlook: Minnesota fading, Alabama gov says yes
Jeff Smith, MJBizDaily - 10 hours ago
Minnesota's House of Representatives passed recreational marijuana in a historic vote last Thursday, but the bill likely will die in the Republican-led Senate, which isn’t expected to consider the measure before the legislative session ends later Monday. Marijuana legalization outlook: Minnesota fading, Alabama gov says yes is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Perfect Storm for Israelis and Palestinians
nsachs, Lawfare - 10 hours ago
Demonstrators in Hebron, West Bank, in 2015 (Sete Ruiz, https://tinyurl.com/ctrt7vhd; CC BY 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en) Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos. A perfect storm has gathered among Israelis and Palestinians. Amid yet another calamity—the loss of life, the loss of human dignity, the fear—the undercurrents of the conflict have reemerged. This is not merely another round of the Israel-Hamas war. As bad as previous rounds were, the past few weeks have managed to touch and inflame almost every core aspect of the ...
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