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Socio-Economics History Blog16 hours ago
Core Consumer Prices Surge 5.0% YoY At Fastest Rate Since 1992Core Consumer Prices Surge 5.0% YoY At Fastest Rate Since 1992 by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With the world’s eyes having moved on from China’s rip-roaring PPI (and post-data decision to unleash price controls), this morning’s CPI print has been heralded as the arbiter of “is it transitory or not” with some (BofA) even suggesting we … read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Sinovac urged Bolsonaro government to stop criticizing China to ensure vaccine contract fulfilmentRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Butantan Institute has received less active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) than agreed with the Asian pharmaceutical company, which in a meeting with diplomats complained about Brazil's stance. Sinovac laboratory executives urged the government of Jair Bolsonaro to stop criticizing China to ensure compliance with contracts for coronavirus vaccines, according to […] The post Sinovac urged Bolsonaro government to stop criticizing China to ensure vaccine contract fulfilment appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Evening Standard – “I will not let police be subjected to trial by social media” says Priti PatelPriti Patel told the annual Police Federation of England and Wales conference “I will not let the police be subjected to trial by social media.” read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
The U.S. Military Is Already Planning on a Sixth Generation Stealth Fighter*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Military, * Even though the F-35 is still relatively new, discussions about the new generation proceed apace. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *What might this look like? What technologies might it involve? Roper did not elaborate on any design possibilities or technical components of the aircraft, however several defense industry giants have already built prototypes. It is a huge development. It could even be called somewhat shocking. The U.S. Air Force has already built and flown a new, sixth-generation stealth fighter jet. An early prototype has secretly... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
How Biden and U.S. Allies Should Sanction Russia*Francis Shin, Sarah Martin* *Russia Sanctions, Europe* No matter how robust a United States sanctions regime, it will always be less than what it could be without allied financial enforcement through the reform of allied sanctions’ capacity. Following the dual revelations of Russian interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and the SolarWinds cyberattack, the Biden administration announced a new series of sanctions on Russian individuals and entities. Though these sanctions are a promising first step in addressing Russian aggression, the Biden administration must do mo... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
"Smart" Hypersonic Missiles: Is This Picture the Future of the U.S. Military?*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Military, * Enabling missiles traveling at hypersonic speeds to draw upon advanced sensors and guidance technology could, for instance, enable an attack to rapidly adjust to an enemy countermeasure, destroy an approaching interceptor or even alter its trajectory to avoid any impediments to attack. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Pentagon is looking to engineer self-guiding hypersonic weapons with emerging levels of autonomy to quickly adjust course in flight as needed, adapt to emerging targets and avoid defensive threats. The Pentagon is looking to... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
“Bidenomics”: Are Stimulus Checks Really Good Economic Policy?*Trevor Filseth* *Bidenomics, * Less than six months into his term, it is probably too early to speculate what President Joe Biden’s legacy will be. Yet in some ways, Biden’s economic policy is already no less audacious than those of presidential heavyweights such as FDR, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Ronald Reagan. Less than six months into his term, it is probably too early to speculate what President Joe Biden’s legacy will be. Yet in some ways, Biden’s economic policy is already no less audacious than those of presidential heavyweights such as FDR, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Ronald Reag... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Stimulus Check Countdown: One Month Until Families Get Biden’s Child Tax Credit*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * According to the IRS, the payments will be made either by direct deposit or by paper check sent via USPS. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Be aware that another part of Biden’s legislation is seeking to help out parents and guardians who pay out of pocket for child care services. These individuals can now collect those related expenses in the form of tax credits of $8,000 for one child and up to $16,000 for two or more children. The Internal Revenue Service has announced the official dates of when eligible Americans can get their hands ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Stimulus Check Didn’t Arrive Today? Here’s What You Can Do.*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Check, * The IRS has estimated that 90 percent of qualifying Americans have received, or will shortly receive, a stimulus check. If you think you are eligible for such a check, and it has not arrived yet, there might be a number of reasons. It has now been nearly three months since the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act and the initial round of $1400 stimulus checks. So far, roughly $2.7 billion has been sent out in June, roughly half in the form of paper checks and half in the form of direct deposits. This, in addition to the checks sent in March... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
New B-21 Stealth Bomber Can Evade Russian-Made Air Defenses*Kris Osborn* *military, * Should the B-21 be what it is purported to be, it may indeed be engineered with new, much more advanced, paradigm-changing stealth properties. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Unlike fighter jets, many of which have vertical structures more detectable to enemy radar return signals, smooth horizontal bombers such as the B-2 or new B-21 are designed to elude both surveillance and engagement radar, and therefore conduct operations without an enemy even knowing something is there. The very first Air Force B-21 Raider stealth aircraft is nearing completio... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Do Americans Need a Fourth Stimulus Check? Bank of America Says Nope.*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Check, * [image: Stimulus Payment Tax Credit] If Moynihan is right, it means that two-thirds of Americans who received their stimulus checks simply cashed them in without using them to stimulate the economy. In a CBS interview on Sunday, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan discussed the economic recovery. Moynihan’s outlook was positive; he noted that spending had increased by 20 percent from 2019 levels, indicating a healthy economic recovery; he also argued that, according to Bank of America’s projections, the U.S. economy would grow by 7 percent in 20... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Child Tax Credit News: How to Get Biden's $3,600 Family Stimulus 'Check'*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * According to the White House, these enhanced credits will target nearly forty million American households and about ninety percent of families with children will get the funds automatically. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Eligible families will be able to claim as much as $3,600 per year for a child under the age of six and up to $3,000 for children between ages six and seventeen. Therefore, a family headed by a couple earning less than $150,000, or an individual making under $75,000, can now qualify for a $250 or $300 payment each mon... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Is Joe Biden the Stimulus Check President? (And Is That Bad?)*Stephen Silver* *Joe Biden Stimulus Checks, * Joe Biden hasn’t even been president for five months. But some in the media are already beginning to think about the 46th president’s legacy. Joe Biden hasn’t even been president for five months. But some in the media are already beginning to think about the 46th president’s legacy. Writer and economic Noah Smith wrote for Bloomberg News this week that the American Rescue Plan Act, with its stimulus checks and other benefits, may prove to be President Biden’s primary legacy. “Whether Joe Biden’s presidency will be as transformative a... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
The B-21 Stealth Bombers Are Coming—and in Less Than a Year*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Military, * The on-time arrival of the Air Force’s new B-21 simply cannot come soon enough, given how the service perceives the current condition of its aging bomber fleet. *Heres's What You Need To Remember:* The need for the B-21 is considered extremely pressing. While the exact extent to which the Air Force may seek to go beyond its initial plan for 100 B-21s may not be known, senior service leaders have consistently said there is, potentially, a need for a much larger force of new B-21 Raiders. In a stunning achievement, the first two new Air Force B-21 b... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Why People Hate the IRS: Millions of Americans Have No Tax Refund*Rachel Bucchino* *Tax Returns, * Filers can check the status of their tax refund online. The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly taking longer to send out income tax refund money this year, largely due to the impacts of the coronavirus and a pivoted focus on pumping out stimulus payments and analyzing taxes paid on unemployment insurance. The pandemic forced the IRS to close several of its processing centers for weeks, setting the agency back on reviewing, processing, and disbursing coronavirus-related federal aid to millions of Americans and families. While the IRS has reop... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Coming Soon: China's Third Aircraft Carrier (Should the Navy Worry?)*Kris Osborn* *China, East Asia* It will be more advanced and far larger than its immediate predecessors. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Unlike the Ukrainian-built Liaoning, China’s first carrier, and its first domestically built carrier, the Shandong, the third Chinese carrier is not built with a ski-jump kind of aircraft take-0ff ramp. Rather, it looks more like a large, flat-decked U.S. carrier, and the use of an electromagnetic catapult is exactly the kind of technology now used by the U.S. *Ford *class. China may likely launch its third aircraft carrier as soon as this ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Russians Sighted: America's Submarines Are No Longer Dominant*Kyle Mizokami* *Russian Navy, * The Russian Yasen-class submarine could be preparing to actually compete with the U.S. Navy. The United States Navy’s submarine force emerged from the Cold War as the undisputed masters of the undersea realm. The elite, all-nuclear submarine force watched as its Soviet submarine force rivals rusted away pierside, the newly founded Russian Federation unable to maintain them. After more than twenty years of American submarine supremacy, a new challenger has arisen from the deep. Slightly familiar and almost two decades in the making, it’s an unusu... read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Biden to Lay out COVID-19 Vax Donations, Urge World Leaders to JoinPresident Joe Biden will outline plans for the U.S. to donate 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses around the globe over the next year. read more
Northern Reflections16 hours ago
The Lie Goes Marching On
Barbara Comstock is an old-school Republican. In yesterday's *New York Times*, she wrote that it's time for her party to abandon Donald Trump, whom she called a "dangerous and diminished man:" When Donald Trump, the patron saint of sore losers, appeared at a Republican event on Saturday night and compared the 2020 election to a “third-world-country election like we’ve never seen before,” it wasn’t just another false rant from the former president. His words also described his attempted subversion of democracy in the run-up to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Trump keeps repeating ... read more
Roscoe Reports16 hours ago
STEW PETERS INTERVIEWS DR. JANE RUBY, MAGNETOFECTION ADDED TO INJECTIONS TO FORCE MRNA THROUGH BODYHalifax Examiner16 hours ago
Public engagement, future of the forestry, and the Harvest Plans Map ViewerIn December 2020, Mike Lancaster was invited to attend an online meeting of the Western Region Stakeholder Interaction Committee, which he describes as a venue for those holding forestry licences on Crown land and “other key stakeholders to engage with the Department of Lands and Forestry on forestry and planning issues for the western region […] read more
musingsofanoldfart17 hours ago
A few movies worth a nostalgic look (a revisit)My wife and I rented few new releases and enjoyed them, but felt nostalgic about some older movies. “Gone Girl” was good, but the characters were not very redeeming. “Interstellar” was good for the relationship between father and daughter, but was … Continue reading → read more
Real Climate Science16 hours ago
BBC – Twelve Years Of Covering Up ClimategateIn 2009, a whistleblower released emails showing how climate academia was manipulating data, destroying data and blocking publication of articles which didn’t support their global warming agenda. Climate change: this is the worst scientific scandal of our generation – Telegraph … Continue reading → read more
Penny for your thoughts16 hours ago
Gaming Our Lives- Pandemic Control Grid Transitions and the "Internet of Bodies" Alison McDowell*via guns and butter* * The future is being planned at a global level; children are the ultimate target of the move into virtual reality and the Internet of bodies; extracting value from the coming generation through finance and technology; video gaming industry a psy-op out of military R&D; normalizing living online; virtual world to be monetized by blockchain; personal avatars or meta-humans in a virtual gaming world parallel to the real world; coding of the spatial web to be done by its eventual prisoners; AI profiling of virtual space users; colonial nature of the move into a... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Russia’s Mi-28NM Helicopter: The Apache’s Worst Nightmare?*Michael Peck* *Helicopters, Eurasia* The Mi-28NM is an upgrade of the Mi-28 Havoc. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Attack helicopters aren’t designed to be dogfighters. Russia is arming its newest attack helicopter with air-to-air guided missiles. The Mi-28NM “Night Hunter” will be armed with the same R-74M heat-seeking missiles designed for advanced jet fighters, according to Russian media. But some experts warn that the United States armed its helicopters with anti-aircraft missiles during the Cold War, and that using choppers for air combat isn’t as easy as it looks. “The ... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
‘Plus-Up Payments’: The IRS Is Sending Out More Stimulus Checks*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Payment, * For those who are still waiting for the funds to arrive, the agency says the best course of action is to stay patient. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *For those who have already filed their taxes, the IRS has already indicated that it will automatically adjust tax returns if individuals are found to qualify for a refund. The latest tranche of coronavirus stimulus checks sent out by the Internal Revenue Service has boosted the total number of payments to one hundred sixty-seven million with a value of $391 billion. And, once again, the ... read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
California’s capital city charging illegal marijuana business fees, suit allegesA lawsuit filed against Sacramento, California, alleges that the local government has been charging licensed marijuana businesses illegal fees equal to roughly 1% of their gross receipts. According to a news release, the lawsuit was filed in Sacramento County Superior Court by Garner & Associates on behalf of a number of unidentified marijuana companies. The […] California’s capital city charging illegal marijuana business fees, suit alleges is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
21st Century Wire17 hours ago
The ‘3 Seas Initiative’ – The West’s Answer to China’s Belt and Road?
*Brian Berletic* | Washington is desperate to maintain its exclusive influence over European geopolitical, economic and energy policy. read more
21st Century Wire17 hours ago
Foo Fighters, Springsteen, Strokes Only Allowing ‘Fully Vaccinated’ to Attend NY Shows
*21WIRE* | You must show proof you've been 'fully vaccinated' in order to enter the venue to watch these rock idols. read more
Roscoe Reports17 hours ago
REINER FUELLMICH (JUNE 9, 2021) INTERVIEW - WORLDWIDE LEGAL CASES & WHAT'S COMING THIS FALL & WINTERnaked capitalism18 hours ago
Links 6/10/2021The National Interest18 hours ago
The U.S. Navy Wants Its Sailors to ‘Talk’ with Robot Warships*Michael Peck* *U.S. Navy, Americas* The service wants technology that will enable robot ships that talk like humans. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Technology already exists to convert voice to text and vice versa. Concerned that the advent of unmanned surface ships can result in collisions with manned vessels, the Navy wants technology that will enable robot ships that talk like humans. The goal is to enable human bridge crews to converse with robot ships using normal speech over VHF radio. “The nautical rules of the road (COLREGS) provide clear guidance for encounters bet... read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Keystone XL Developer Abandons Pipeline ProjectIn an apparent victory for environmentalists, the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline has pulled the plug on the project. read more
Halifax Examiner18 hours ago
Committee recommends in favour of one Dartmouth development, defers anotherOne Dartmouth developer ticked a box on Wednesday, while another will have to wait. The municipality’s Design Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to city planners on the design elements of proposals under the Centre Plan, met virtually with two proposals on the agenda: one for Wyse Road and one for Pleasant Street. Both proposals are […] read more
21st Century Wire18 hours ago
Vernon Coleman: ‘Lies on the BBC Will Result in Children Dying’
*Dr. Vernon Coleman* | Establishment politicians, 'public health experts' and media have all lied about the risks involved with giving children the experimental COVID injection. read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Crisis Coming? Joe Biden Must Act on Student Loans by September*Eli Fuhrman* *Student Loan Debt, * [image: Child Tax Credit Biden] Shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, student loan repayments were frozen as part of the CARES Act passed in March 2020. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The American Families Plan, one of the Biden administration’s two proposed tax and spending bills, includes a number of measures designed to increase access to education, including funding for free community college, investments into universal preschool, and enhanced Pell Grant awards. Most adults in the United States have now received at leas... read more
MJBizDaily18 hours ago
How cannabis extractors can ensure their organic products stay cleanOrganic marijuana and hemp products can fetch two and three times more than conventional cannabis, but the path to market is trickier than simply growing the plant without common pesticides. How cannabis extractors can ensure their organic products stay clean is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Small Dead Animals18 hours ago
The Sound Of Settled ScienceRead the full text. (pdf) read more
The Aviationist18 hours ago
Italian, British F-35B Jets Carry Out Austere Runway Ops During Expeditionary Event On Pantelleria Island[image: F-35B Pantelleria] An Italian Air Force F-35B and an RAF F-35B jet from HMS Queen Elizabeth were involved in an Expeditionary Combat Support Event at Pantelleria airport during exercise Falcon Strike 2021. On Jun. 8, 2021, Pantelleria, [...] The post Italian, British F-35B Jets Carry Out Austere Runway Ops During Expeditionary Event On Pantelleria Island appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Retraction Watch19 hours ago
Meet a sleuth whose work has led to the identification of hundreds of fraudulent papersLast month, Retraction Watch reported on the case of Hironobo Ueshima, an anesthesiology researcher found guilty of misconduct in more than 140 papers. A journal editor, John Loadsman, was the first to suspect there were issues in Ueshima’s work. But this was hardly the first time Loadsman had been the canary in the coal mine … Continue reading Meet a sleuth whose work has led to the identification of hundreds of fraudulent papers read more
CFACT20 hours ago
Follow the science on nutritionMany suggestions in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – the official government recommendations for a healthy diet – are based on outdated data. The post Follow the science on nutrition appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil corporate financial restructuring requests up 48.4% in May over April – SurveyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of financial restructuring requests by companies reached 92 in May this year, representing an increase of 48.4% compared to April, according to a survey by Serasa Experian. The majority concern micro and small companies. Compared to May last year (94 requests), there was a 2.1% drop in the […] The post Brazil corporate financial restructuring requests up 48.4% in May over April – Survey appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
naked capitalism19 hours ago
Who Speaks for the Mainstream in France?The military’s ‘civil war’ letters on behalf of the ‘silent majority’ marks a shift to the Right that progressives... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles19 hours ago
Heavy monsoon rains leave 11 people dead in Mumbai, IndiaAt least 11 people have died while seven others were injured as heavy monsoon rains hit Mumbai, India on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, authorities reported on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the city for the next four...... Read more » read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Is India's New Missile Defense Up to Snuff?*Michael Peck* *Missile Defense, Asia* When it comes to missile defense, perception is everything. *Here's What You Need to Know*: India is notorious for developing home-grown weapons. India says it successfully tested an interceptor capable of shooting down ballistic missiles. But could this trigger a nuclear war with Pakistan? On August 2, 2018, the Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) -- India's equivalent of the Pentagon's DARPA research agency -- launched an Advanced Area Defense (AAD) missile from Abdul Kalam island off India's eastern coast. "The endo-atmosp... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Joe Biden Promised to Reduce Student Loan Debt. Will He Deliver?*Stephen Silver* *Student Loan Debt, * About six months into his term, Biden has not yet fulfilled that particular campaign promise. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“When Biden was elected, I was like 'Yes, here is someone who has heard about our fight, who heard about our struggles. He’ll take care of this,” said Kulka, 33, who owes $10,000 in federal student loans for a certificate in medical administration. “But we’re still here. I want to be optimistic, but I’ve been waiting for so long.” While running for president in 2020, Joseph Biden endorsed the notion of student l... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
The Amazing Merkava Tank: Israel's Perfect Armored "Chariot"*Kyle Mizokami* *Merkava, Middle East* What makes the Merkava tank so capable in the hands of the Israeli Defense Forces? *Key Point*: Israel’s main battle tank, the Merkava series, is one of the best-designed tanks ever produced. In the past forty years, just a handful of countries have proved themselves capable of building their own main battle tanks. One of these tank powers is actually one of the smallest countries in the world: Israel. Israel’s main battle tank, the Merkava series, is one of the best-designed tanks ever produced. Israel’s independence in 1948 saw the forma... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man19 hours ago
Ye gods and little fishes - a "woke" romance novel!!!
I had no idea that the "woke" pandemic had invaded the sphere of romance novels; but here's one that made me blink. The sub-title on its Amazon page is "Steamy Romance Against Fascism". I wasn't aware that, when in the throes of "steamy romance", one had any time (or inclination) to be against (or for) anything except the immediate consummation thereof… but perhaps my younger days weren't typical of the modern generation. The blurb reads: A young congresswoman falls in love with a daring masked protestor in Seattle, Washington. After encountering him at a non-violent bur... read more
Virtual Mirage20 hours ago
BloggingAnthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown – Kenya The late Anthony Bourdain was one messed-up guy. But it’s the messed-up people who seem to have the most interesting stories to tell. Thus, at least at some level, I can relate. He had a TV food blog that morphed into a travel blog. “Behold my friends […] The post Blogging appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Cold War: Stopping a Soviet Invasion of Europe Wouldn’t Have Been Easy*Michael Peck* *Cold War, Europe* The computer game Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm simulates a hypothetical Warsaw Pact invasion of West Germany in 1989. *Here's What You Need to Know*: It is easy to forget that the 1980s were the high point of the World War That Never Was. God favors the side with the bigger battalions, says the old military proverb. The Soviet Union didn’t believe in God, but heaven knows, it did swear by the bigger battalions. So what if some of those numerous battalions had obsolete equipment, or soldiers and officers who didn’t speak the same language? As ... read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT20 hours ago
BBC Victoria Falls Complaint EscalatedBy Paul Homewood You will recall the BBC’s fake news story of how the Victoria Falls was drying up due to climate change: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56902340 I submitted this short complaint at the time: I have now received this response: In short, they are just saying “Look, there was a drought, […] read more
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