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Lawfare16 hours ago
The U.S. Needs a New Licensing Policy for Chinese CompaniesA pair of Xiaomi cellphones. (Hitech 24h, https://flic.kr/p/MR9ACL; CC0 1.0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) The Biden administration inherited policies from the Trump administration that make it harder for U.S. businesses to operate in China and harder for Chinese businesses to operate in the United States. Many of those policies will lead to a wholesale decoupling between the United States and China with steep economic and strategic costs to the United States. As the Biden administration evaluates whether to continue those policies, it must grapple with how ... read more
PopularResistance.Org16 hours ago
Fight Against Femicides Continues Across Latin AmericaJune 3 marked the sixth anniversary of the formation of the Ni Una Menos or ‘Not One (Woman) Less’ movement in Argentina. Since 2015, every year, the movement organizes massive marches across the country to raise voice against violence against women and non-binary people and demand justice for numerous of its victims. This year, like last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the collective called on the people to mobilize virtually with hashtags and photos. The post Fight Against Femicides Continues Across Latin America appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org16 hours ago
Lying Cops Still On Duty Despite Brady ListAlmost 200 Washington state law enforcement officers have been placed on the Brady list, a list of officers who may not be considered trustworthy in a court of law. USA Today in an extensive investigation found that “thousands of people have faced criminal charges or have gone to prison based in part on testimony from law enforcement officers deemed to have credibility problems by their bosses or by prosecutors.” Although these officers have proven themselves unsafe for the public, law enforcement agencies continue to employ and rehire untrustworthy officers and take no real acco... read more
PopularResistance.Org16 hours ago
Switzerland’s UBS Blocks And Holds Venezuela’s COVAX PaymentsIn an official communication issued on June 7, the COVAX initiative notified the Government of Venezuela that UBS bank (United Bank Switzerland) blocked and put “under investigation” the last four payments made by Venezuela to complete the financial requirements for COVID-19 vaccines. This news was reported to the nation this Wednesday, June 10, by the Executive Vice President of the Republic, Delcy Rodríguez, during an international academic conference entitled “Unilateral Coercive Measures: Disrespect of International Law and Grave Human Consequences.” Rodríguez stated that the ... read more
PopularResistance.Org16 hours ago
US Coup Machine Unleashes New Sanctions On The Nicaraguan PeopleU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced new unilateral coercive measures, or ‘sanctions’, against members of the elected government of Nicaragua. News of the new sanctions was accompanied by simultaneous statements by officials of the State Department aimed at the Nicaraguan government. Accordingly, OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro tweeted a letter in which he urged the President of OAS Permanent Council to convene an urgent meeting on Nicaragua. The latest planned interference comes as the U.S. escalates its campaign against the left-wing Sandinista National Liber... read more
PopularResistance.Org16 hours ago
It’s Time To Change Liberal Discourse About HamasRepresentative Ilhan Omar may have thought she was doing Palestinians a favor when she challenged Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in a congressional hearing on Monday. But her comments about Hamas only reinforce Israeli propaganda delegitmizing Palestinian resistance. Sadly Omar’s both-sidesism is a common feature of discourse even among ostensibly pro-Palestinian liberals. Omar posted this video clip of her exchange with Blinken. In her tweet she wrote that “We must have the same level of accountability and justice for all victims of crimes against humanity.” She claimed, “We... read more
PopularResistance.Org16 hours ago
Policing And Militarism Go Hand In HandPolicing and militarism are a two-headed monster that protects and upholds the foundation upon which racial capitalism was built — exploitation of the lives of poor Black and Brown people. Although much attention has been placed on recent expansions of police militarization, these threads have long been intertwined. For Black Americans, police have always acted as an occupying force within our communities. But during the 1960s, a decade of unprecedented Black radical resistance, the lines between police and military and national defense became even more blurred. On December 8, 19... read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
Nightime frosts hit Atlantic Canada, as June Snow buffets Multiple Provinces
According to climate scientists, heavy snowfall was supposed to be a thing of the past by now. According to the IPCC, the Sun plays a little-to-no role in Earth's climate. This is the entrenched idiocy we're up against. The post Nightime frosts hit Atlantic Canada, as June Snow buffets Multiple Provinces appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The Reference Frame13 hours ago
There won't be any nontrivial Fall 2021 Covid wave in CZ, UK, most of Europe, US...I can guarantee it for you, insure you The numbers of new positive tests have been dropping in Czechia since early March and this time, it is obvious that this quasi-exponential decrease is the last one. Technically speaking, it is right to say that Czechia has enjoyed the herd immunity (towards the latest, most contagious, variants) since early March (even though the daily casualties were huge and the fraction of infected surely counted as an epidemics) because the quasi-exponential decrease has been statistically guaranteed since that moment because \(R_0\lt 1\) was true, even wit... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazil approves Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children over 12RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTERS) Brazil health regulator Anvisa on Friday said it had approved the use of the Pfizer/BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine for children over 12 years of age. Anvisa said it approved the measure after seeing studies, conducted outside Brazil, that showed safety and efficacy for the age group. The vaccine, the first […] The post Brazil approves Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children over 12 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Note to Joe Biden: 90 Percent of Americans Approved of Stimulus Checks*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Check, * [image: Stimulus Check] The question was never raised about whether the respondents believed a fourth stimulus check would be beneficial. However, the answers given seem to suggest that, in spite of their cost to taxpayers – the American Rescue Plan Act cost $1.9 trillion, including nearly $400 million on stimulus payments alone – most Americans are in support of it. The debate continues on Capitol Hill on whether or not to implement a fourth stimulus check. Although political considerations have made the passage of such a measure difficult, an... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Thanks to Biden, Parents Have Some Serious Cash Payments Coming*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * [image: Joe Biden All Smiles] Thanks to President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, this new cash windfall will come in the form of expanded child tax credits, which will begin hitting the bank accounts of eligible parents on July 15. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The agency added that more than thirty-six million American families will be receiving letters telling them that they may be eligible to receive the monthly credit payments. Then a second, personalized letter will follow, which will have the estimated amount of their monthl... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Monthly Payments or a Lump Sum? How to Get That Child Tax Credit*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Payment News, * Starting on July 15 and continuing until December 15, checks for one-twelfth of the total amount – $250 for older children and $300 for younger ones – are being mailed out to all qualifying parents in the United States. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The IRS has stated that it will make a pair of portals available by July 1 on its website. The first portal is set up for existing taxpayers; they can use it to update their information, or to cancel their advance checks if they prefer to receive a lump sum in April 2022. In March 202... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Is Russia Really Building a 'Stealth' Warship?*Mark Episkopos* *Russian Stealth Warship, * It is important to understand that “stealth” doesn’t function like an ‘on’ or ‘off’ switch— it is not and has never been, a binary design choice that’s either present or missing. Russia is building its first dedicated “stealth” warship, but just how stealthy is it? Russian state news outlet RIA Novosti reported earlier this week that Russia’s shipbuilding industry is forging ahead with the construction of the Project 20386 Mercury corvette class. Although formally classified as a “corvette,” the Mercury-class is arguably closer to a ... read more
Stranger in a Strange Land15 hours ago
You Must Not Consent - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*A mass deception * *Authorities who deceive* *You must not consent* *© ** 2021 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: I wrote and published this poem for the first time in the haiku style of poetry today, the 11th of June, 2021. Another historical poem telling of current events from a clear seeing prospective. No one can give you any drug or medicne without your consent. You are being lured into submission. I call it the devils deal. It will only lead to your demise or death.* read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
U.S. ambassador to Brazil announces unexpected resignationRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Because of the closeness between Jair Bolsonaro and former President Donald Trump, Todd Chapman has established privileged access to the Brazilian government and presidential family. United States Ambassador to Brazil Todd Chapman has unexpectedly announced his resignation from the State Department. In a social media post on Thursday, he released […] The post U.S. ambassador to Brazil announces unexpected resignation appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE16 hours ago
Indian Bar Association serves legal notice on WHO scientist for misinformation over ivermectin, hopefully just first such caseThe Indian Bar Association has served a legal notice on Dr Soumya Swaminathan, the World Health Organisation chief scientist for opposing use of Ivermectin for treating Covid patients on the basis of misrepresentation, risking lives. https://bird-group.org/indian-bar-association-serves-legal-notice-on-who-for-disinformation/ The IBA needs to serve a similar notice on the government officials who are refusing to use Ivermectin! read more
BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE16 hours ago
THE HYDROPONIC GREEN SEED GROWING MACHINES COULD BE THE WORLD S BIGGEST AGRICULTURAL BREAKTHROUGH EVERSeed and crop growing machines can be mass produced to produce crops without the need for pesticides or farmland and so would be make a vital contribution to food security, sustainability and the environment. I know from my personal experience of a similar hydroponic green fodder machine that it really does grow high quality feed 100% organically and provide better quality milk. https://www.globalsources.com/si/AS/Qingzhou-Sunny/6008851657661/pdtl/Hydroponic-Green-Fodder-Machines-/1142811549.htm A range of seds and crops can be developed to be grown in this fashion, perhaps even... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
“Between Portugal and Brazil there can never be an obstacle” – Ambassador Luís Faro RamosRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On the National Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities, the ambassador highlights the date's significance and the strong friendship with Brazil, focused on the future. The diplomat also mentioned environmental appreciation as a prerequisite for commercial relations. Yesterday, June 10, over 5 million Portuguese around the world celebrated, […] The post “Between Portugal and Brazil there can never be an obstacle” – Ambassador Luís Faro Ramos appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Run to the Mailbox Right Now: You Might Have a Stimulus Check Waiting*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Check Update, * Of the most recent 2.3 million, roughly 900,000 were sent to individuals or families who had not had tax information on file before the most recent round of tax returns were due on May 17. Over the last two weeks, more than 2.3 million stimulus checks have been sent out. The latest batch of payments brings the total number of stimulus payments sent out, either via paper checks or direct deposit, to 169 million – although this number includes roughly 1.1 million “plus-up” payments for earlier checks that did not include all money owed. So... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Putin's Nightmare: NATO's Rocket Artillery Is Ready To Take On Moscow*Charlie Gao* *Artillery, Europe* Rocket artillery systems are dangerous in their ability to obliterate a position before units have a chance to take cover. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Rocket artillery is an area that Russia has long dominated. Now Europe is catching up. Rocket artillery is one of the most destructive weapons on the modern battlefield. Designed to pump out a high volume of fire within a short period, rocket artillery systems are particularly dangerous in their ability to obliterate a position before units have a chance to take cover. This capability, while l... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles16 hours ago
Large cloud of Saharan dust reaches the Caribbean and South AmericaA large cloud of Saharan dust moving across the Atlantic Ocean over the past week has reached the Caribbean and South America. The dust will remain over the region for the next couple of days, limiting visibility and lowering air quality. After that, it's...... Read more » read more
BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE16 hours ago
Greek school kids invent bench which absorbs CO2 emissions, generates electricity. The basis for attachable green trees which can be placed all around cities to absorb C02, provide power and beautySchool kids in Greece have invented a bench which is made out recyled materials and coated with paint which absorbs carbon dioxide and generates electricity. https://www.ekathimerini.com/society/1159819/high-school-pupils-create-environmentally-friendly-bench/ The photocatalytic paint can absorb carbon dioxide while generating electricity, and could make a major contribution to helping cities reduce CO2 while providing decorative elements in the form of an "attachable" green tree. Photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to fuels using solar energy is an attractive option for ... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Joe Biden Might Have a $400,000,000,000 Student Loan Debt Problem*Eli Fuhrman* *Biden Student Loans, * In 2020, the Education Department found that taxpayers could be responsible for as much as $435 billion from the federal student loan program. The freeze on student loan repayments – the third such freeze since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic – brought about by an early executive order signed by President Biden is set to end on October 1. Many are now wondering whether or not the Biden administration will extend the freeze on student loan repayments for a fourth time. The holders of the estimated $1.7 trillion in collective student loan de... read more
The Duran16 hours ago
Twitter suspends Nigerian President. Nigeria bans Twitter
Twitter suspends Nigerian President. Nigeria bans Twitter The Duran: Episode 999 Nigeria orders broadcasters to delete ‘unpatriotic’ Twitter Nigeria orders broadcasters to delete ‘unpatriotic’ Twitter Abuja directs radio, TV stations not to use Twitter to gather information and tells them to de-activate their accounts. Nigerian television and radio stations should not use Twitter to gather […] read more
BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE17 hours ago
PRIVATE BANKS ARE COMMITTING FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENATION AND SHOULD BE PROSECUTED IF THEY REFUSE TO COOPERATE IN FINANCIAL REFORM FOR THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE KIND PERFORMED BY SOLON IN ATHENS 2,500 YEARS AGOIn 1968, lawyer Jerome Daly won a landmark court case when he argued that his bank had not given him anything equal in value to his house when it printed money out of thin air to give him the loan to buy it and, therefore had no right to seize it when he did not pay the mortgage. https://mn.gov/law-library/legal-topics/copy-of-credit-river-case.jsp The bank manager had to admit, as all bank managers must as it is the standard practise, that the bank had indeed created the “money” and credit used as consideration as a bookkeeping entry upon its own books and had not given any th... read more
Cairns News17 hours ago
Says it allby great cartoonist Steve Hunter read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
‘Net zero’ emissions is a dangerous hoaxA new report published Wednesday by a trio of progressive advocacy groups lifts the veil on so-called “net zero” climate pledges, which are often touted by corporations and governments as solutions to the climate emergency, but which the paper’s authors argue are merely a dangerous form of greenwashing that should be eschewed in favor of Real Zero policies based on meaningful, near-term commitments to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Biden’s Child Tax Credit Is a Massive Stimulus Payment for Families*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus Payments, * The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill passed in March boosted the original child tax credit from $2,000 to as much as $3,600 per child until the end of the year. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Most families will receive the money in the form of smaller monthly payments, unless they opted out of the advanced money, with cash payments ranging from $300 to $250 per child. More than 36 million families who may be eligible for the enhanced child tax credit will receive a letter from the IRS, as the agency ramps up its efforts to issue ... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Russia, Beware: The 5 Deadliest Tanks in the NATO Arsenal*Charlie Gao* *Tanks, Europe* Moscow no longer has a clear tank advantage. *Here's What You Need to Know*: NATO wants to be ready for a land war with Russia. As Russia prepares to roll out its next-generation T-14 Armata, NATO countries are stepping up the pace of their existing tank modernization programs. Here are five of the most advanced tanks that are fielded, or will be fielded in the near future by NATO. *1. M1A2C* The M1A2C in it’s latest 2019 configuration is without a doubt the most advanced tank in the NATO inventory. It’s the only NATO tank with a fielded active-pr... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Rent Stimulus Checks: How Joe Biden Could Bail Out Poor Renters*Rachel Bucchino* *Eviction Moratorium, * Some tenants may be eligible for a renters coronavirus stimulus payment. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Millions of renters are still experiencing financial hardship, even with the relief that’s already been sent out. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimated last month that roughly 20 percent of American households who rent their homes are behind on rent payments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s federal eviction moratorium is set to expire on June 30, leaving millions of renters across the U.S. vulnerable ... read more
AGE OF AUTISM16 hours ago
Eating Your Own: Severe NonsenseEarlier this week, I was looking at Twitter and checking our notifications. What caught my eye was the photo we use on Anne Dachel's amazing posts cataloging the monstrous increase in and costs of special education around the globe. Then... read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 6/11/2021PopularResistance.Org17 hours ago
Fair Trade USA’s Dairy Label Fails WorkersFair Trade USA released a new “Fair Trade Dairy” label in partnership with Chobani. It’s a program that has been opposed by farmworker and human rights organizations since it was first announced. Now that there is yogurt on the shelf, but still no final standard released, this report looks at the label claims and evaluates “Fair Trade Dairy” based on the available standards. The post Fair Trade USA’s Dairy Label Fails Workers appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
California marijuana farmers prepping for wildfire seasonWildfire season is quickly approaching in California, and marijuana farmers all over the immense state are trying to bolster their defenses against a perennial threat that wreaked record-setting havoc in 2020. Conditions appear worse this year, and marijuana growers are making preparations as best they can. Robert Steffano recently concluded maintenance checks on 30 fire […] California marijuana farmers prepping for wildfire season is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
São Paulo street elected one of the coolest in the worldRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to Time Out magazine, São Paulo capital downtown unites diverse foreign cultures, arts and international cuisine. Every year, Time Out magazine searches the world's most interesting destinations, either to live or travel. Gastronomy, cultural tours, and the community are some of the attractions that increase the score of these […] The post São Paulo street elected one of the coolest in the world appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
New York State Senate Passes Right to Repair BillBy Jerri-Lynn Scofield, who has worked as a securities lawyer and a derivatives trader. She is currently writing a book about textile artisans. The New York State Senate on Thursday became the first U.S. legislative body to pass selectronics right-to-repair legislation when it voted 51-12 to approve the Digital Fair Repair Act. The bill requires original equipment […] read more
Bayou Renaissance Man17 hours ago
The ATF's new regulations may effectively ban most AR-15 pistolsThe agency has issued for comment (for 90 days) a proposed new set of regulations that are cause for a good deal of concern. I'm not going to discuss the Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968, or the provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934. At this point, *both are settled US law,* whether we like it or not, whether they're "good laws" or not, and no matter what we might prefer instead. They're givens. If we don't like them, we are free to lobby to change those laws; but *unless and until Congress does so,* they stand as they are. The ATF's job (again, whether we like... read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Anonymous Donation, Pandemic Consolidate Bitcoin Economy on Salvadoran BeachSome 40 businesses on central El Salvador’s El Zonte beach have promoted a local exchange project with bitcoin as currency, consolidated by an anonymous donation and strengthened amid the COVID-19 pandemic. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Copa America Overcomes Legal Hurdles, to Begin Sunday in BrazilThe Copa America will finally get under way this weekend in Brazil after the Supreme Court rejected on Thursday three lawsuits trying to prevent the South American soccer tourney due to the country’s sky-high COVID-19 infection rate. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Count Shows Leftist Castillo with Insurmountable Lead in PeruLeftist political neophyte Pedro Castillo maintains a narrow lead over Keiko Fujimori – the daughter of disgraced former President Alberto Fujimori – with just 0.7 percent of the votes from last weekend’s presidential runoff still to be counted, Peru’s ONPE electoral agency said on Thursday. read more
BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE17 hours ago
HOW A CHANGE IN THE CENTRAL BANK POLICY COULD CHANGE THE WAY WE WORK, TRAVEL, LIVE AND DRAMATICALLY REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS QUICKLYA change in lifestyle funded by a central bank issuing money as single entry book keeping could lead to a massive and immediate reduction in carbon emissions and should be considered by G7 leaders in Cornwall meeting this evening to discuss new approaches to the environment under the auspices of Prince Charles. By funding a universal basic income for anyone who wants it provided they sign up for a new scheme reorganizing work and travel to be more environmentally friendly could lead to a car travel, flights, consumption being slashed and to a massive reduction in carbon emission... read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Abstracts flagged because conferences — including one in Wuhan in late 2019 — may not have happenedA journal has issued an expression of concern after learning that it may have published abstracts from meetings that appear not to have taken place. As many journals do, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, a Wiley title, occasionally publishes meeting supplements. But according to the journal, it recently learned from several authors that a … Continue reading Abstracts flagged because conferences — including one in Wuhan in late 2019 — may not have happened read more
Mining Awareness +18 hours ago
USAID (PREDICT) & NIH Gave $ 1.9 Million to the Wuhan (WIV) Lab Through Daszak-EcoHealth Alliance; Daszak Talks China Partners’ Work on “Killer” Viruses; Biden Budget Requests More USAID Money for Similar Projects“According to federal government data, EcoHealth received tens of millions in federal research dollars. EcoHealth has partnered with the WIV since 2004.” … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
NotreDame and EDP Brasil sign agreement to build 4 solar power plantsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Grupo NotreDame Intermédica (GNDI3) has just signed a 10-year contract with EDP Brasil (ENBR3) for the implementation of 4 solar power plants with approximately 4.4 MWp of installed power. With a R$20 (US$3.9) million investment, the plants to be built through EDP Smart, will supply 60 of NotreDame's clinical centers. […] The post NotreDame and EDP Brasil sign agreement to build 4 solar power plants appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Inactive military and pensioners may cost Brazil over US$138 billionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The cost was calculated after the Federal Audit Court (TCU) last year opened the black box of data from the military social protection system. The federal government would have to disburse R$703.8 (US$138) billion were it to today pay all future benefits of active and inactive military personnel of the […] The post Inactive military and pensioners may cost Brazil over US$138 billion appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
In Uruguay, about one third of wealth is inherited – studyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the recently published book “Los de arriba: estudios sobre la riqueza en Uruguay” (Fucvam), which includes articles by various national academics, economist Evelin Lasarga dedicated a chapter to analyzing the influence of inheritances on the distribution of wealth in the country. The chapter begins by warning that the evidence […] The post In Uruguay, about one third of wealth is inherited – study appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
CFACT19 hours ago
Smart meters: Constant Green surveillance“Smart meters serve as surveillance devices, identifying and recording patterns of electrical consumption inside the home.” The post Smart meters: Constant Green surveillance appeared first on CFACT. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Krejcikova Reaches French Open Final after Fending Off Match PointBarbora Krejcikova was one point away from defeat late in the third set against Maria Sakkari but managed to stay alive and then pull out an epic and highly entertaining 7-5, 4-6, 9-7 victory on Thursday to book her spot in the French Open final. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
VP Harris Promises US to Be ‘Safe Haven’ for Asylum-SeekersVice President Kamala Harris eased back on Thursday on the harsh message she sent to potential migrants during her trip earlier this week to Guatemala and Mexico, saying that she is “committed” to guaranteeing that the United States will be a “safe haven” for people seeking asylum. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Visit by Right-Wing Israeli Lawmaker Spurs Protests in JerusalemFourteen Palestinians were arrested on Thursday when they gathered to protest a visit to East Jerusalem’s mainly Muslim Old City by the leader of Israel’s far-right Otzma Yehudit party, police said. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Brazil Senate Committee Probing COVID Response Focuses on Ex-MinistersThe Brazilian Senate committee investigating the national government’s management of the coronavirus pandemic in the South American giant decided on Thursday to suspend the right to telephone and telematic privacy for two of President Jair Bolsonaro’s ex-Cabinet ministers. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Pulse Massacre: Greater Visibility for LGBTQ Hispanics Born Out of TragedyThe hatred that motivated the mass shooting five years ago at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, also had unintended positive effects, serving to promote a deep sense of community in that city and bringing more visibility to the LGBTQ population and, in particular, its marginalized Hispanic members. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Kazakhstan Sees Diversified Economy as Key to Remaining Regional LeaderKazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Thursday that his government is committed to taking the steps needed to maintain the energy-rich country’s status as the largest economy in Central Asia. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
The Challenge of Translating Lopez Obrador’s Remarks into Sign LanguageIt’s possible that they don’t remember her, but all Mexicans at one time or another have seen Laura. Below and to the right, in a little box on their television screens, each morning she translates into sign language the remarks of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, and often that is not an easy task. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Wife of ‘El Chapo’ Pleads Guilty to US Federal Drug ChargesThe wife of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” (Shorty) Guzman pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of conspiring to introduce illegal drugs into the United States and engaging in money laundering. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Russia’s Pavlyuchenkova Advances to French Open FinalRussia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova advanced to her first French Open final and maiden championship match at a major tournament with a 7-5, 6-3 victory Thursday afternoon over Slovenia’s Tamara Zidansek. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Partial Eclipse Delivers Images of a Crescent SunThe first annular solar eclipse of the year only delighted the North Pole and certain areas of Canada and Russia with a view of the “ring of fire,” whereas other parts of the world had to settle for sights of a chipped sun, reminiscent of a crescent moon. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Biden, Johnson Pledge Cooperation on Global IssuesUnited States President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed on Thursday a new version of the Atlantic Charter that cements trade, travel and technology ties between the two allies and includes a pledge to work together to tackle the world’s most pressing issues. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Afghan, Pakistani Clerics Meet in Mecca for Afghanistan PeaceAfghan and Pakistani clerics and political representatives condemned on Thursday extremist violence at the end of a meeting in the Saudi city of Mecca on the peace process in Afghanistan. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Latvian MP, Former Interior Minister Accused of Spying for RussiaA Latvian member of parliament and former interior minister had his parliamentary immunity lifted on Thursday shortly after he was charged with spying for Russia. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Cleric Held for Death Threat to Malala in PakistanPakistani cleric Mufti Sardar Ali was arrested after the release of a video in which he threatens to kill Malala Yousafzai when the Nobel Peace laureate visits Pakistan, police officials said on Thursday. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Women, Young Candidates to Reverse Algeria’s Low Voter TurnoutYoung men and women candidates running for Algeria’s upcoming legislative elections are considered an asset amid a predicted record low turnout. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Latvia to Reopen Indoor Restaurants to Vaccinated PeopleThe Latvian government agreed on Thursday to reopen indoor service in bars and restaurants to fully vaccinated people or those who have recovered from the disease from June 15. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Africa Faces Aggressive Third Wave as COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Dries UpNine in 10 African countries are set to miss the target of vaccinating 10% of their population against COVID-19, as an aggressive third wave looms over the continent, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
UEFA Orders Removal of Nationalist Slogan on Ukraine JerseyUEFA has asked the Ukrainian national team to remove the nationalist slogan “Glory to the Heroes” from its Euro 2020 jersey due to its political nature, according to Russian news agencies. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Locals Employed by US in Afghanistan Plead for Evacuation as Troops PulloutHundreds of locals who have been employed by the NATO forces in Afghanistan urged United States President Joe Biden on Thursday to evacuate them to a third country to save from the Taliban as foreign forces prepare to pullout by September. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Europol Opens Special Operations Center to ‘Keep Euro 2020 Safe’A special operations center at Europol’s headquarters in The Hague will host some 40 liaison officers from 22 countries participating and hosting the UEFA Euro 2020 football championships that begin on Friday to coordinate public security issues surrounding the tournament, including terrorist and cyber threats. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
North Macedonia to Protect National Park, Move Closer to EUShar Planina Mountain, which casts its shadow over the Polog valley in North Macedonia, could soon be breathing a long sigh of relief. After years of poaching, deforestation and construction in the area, it is poised to be granted the coveted “protected national park” status, which would significantly favor the country’s bid to join the EU. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Arctic Sea Ice Thinning Twice as Fast as Previously Thought, Study FindsSea ice in coastal regions of the Arctic may be thinning twice as fast as thought, a study by the European Space Agency warned on Thursday. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Pakistan Economy Estimated to Grow by 3.9%The government estimated on Thursday that the Pakistan economy grew by 3.9 percent in the current financial year ending June 30 after a 0.4 percent contraction due to the coronavirus pandemic. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
FundeuRAE Unveils Style Guide for Tokyo OlympicsThe Fundacion del Español Urgente (FundeuRAE) presented on Thursday its editing guidelines for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
WHO: EU Vaccination Rates Insufficient to Prevent Virus ReboundCOVID-19 vaccination rates in Europe are not enough to prevent a resurgence of the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, despite a recent drop in infections in the region. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Greek Strike Rejects New Labor Reform Aiming to Boost Work-Hour FlexibilityGreek unions held on Thursday the first general strike since the COVID-19 pandemic began, halting public transport and a large portion of state administration services to protest the new labor reform, which they say undermines workers’ rights. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Pope Rejects Cardinal’s Resignation, Admits Church in ‘Crisis’Pope Francis rejected on Thursday Cardinal Reinhard Marx’s resignation, although the Pontiff said he appreciated the Cardinal’s gesture and admitted that “the whole Church is in crisis” because of the sexual abuse of minors. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Synthetic Drug Trafficking Increased in Asia in 2020 Despite PandemicTrafficking in synthetic drugs, mainly from Myanmar, increased last year in East and Southeast Asia despite the prevalence of COVID-19 restrictions, according to a report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released on Thursday. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
From the Pitch to the Kitchen, David Alaba Opens New RestaurantReal Madrid’s new star David Alaba has opened the doors to his new restaurant in his native city Vienna. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Banksy, Genius or Vandal, Asks Brussels Immersive ExhibitionBanksy, genius or vandal? The question thrown at visitors by the new immersive exhibition on the urban artist inaugurated on Thursday in Brussels, which will guide its audience through an interactive expo to understand his craft. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
China Approves Law against Foreign SanctionsThe National People’s Congress (NPC or the parliament) of China passed on Thursday a law to counter foreign sanctions in order to supposedly safeguard its national sovereignty, dignity and fundamental interests, according to official media reports. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
EU Joins US in Call for Fresh WHO Investigation into Origins of COVID-19The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday it was necessary to know the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, joining the United States’ call for a new World Health Organization investigation. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
India Records Over 6,100 New COVID-19 Deaths after Revised DataIndia added a record of more than 6,100 daily COVID-19 deaths on Thursday after the eastern state of Bihar revised its figures to include previous fatalities from the disease. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Building Collapse in India Kills 11At least 11 people died when a residential building collapsed on another in Mumbai after heavy monsoon rains lashed the financial capital of India, officials said on Thursday. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Suu Kyi’s Lawyer Calls Corruption Charges Against Her ‘Absurd’One of the lawyers of the ousted Myanmar leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, described on Thursday as “absurd” the latest corruption charges levelled by the military junta against the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Australia to Welcome Foreign Students in the Second Half of 2021From the second semester of this year, foreign students will return to universities in Australia’s state of New South Wales, thanks to a pilot program authorities presented on Thursday to reactivate this important economic sector. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
China, US Hold Trade Talks for Third Time in Two WeeksChina and the United States held on Thursday the third round of talks on trade issues in the last two weeks, the Chinese commerce ministry announced. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Venezuela’s Maduro Regime Ships One-Third of Its Diesel to CubaVenezuela’s Maduro regime has been claiming that the reason it has no diesel is because of US sanctions. Instead, PDVSA documents and shipping bills of lading uncovered by Caracas Capital show that the real reason is that the Maduro regime ships one-third of its diesel to Cuba. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Fujimori Raises Tensions in Peru, Calls for Annulment of Castillo’s VotesKeiko Fujimori raised election tensions in Peru on Wednesday by calling for the annulment of some 200,000 votes in regions that overwhelmingly support her opponent, Pedro Castillo, with barely 1 percent of the votes from Sunday’s presidential elections left to be counted. read more
Latin American Herald Tribune17 hours ago
Tribeca Film Festival’s 20th Edition Begins with ‘In The Heights’ PremiereThe Tribeca Film Festival, the first major in-person film festival to be held in North America since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, began 12 days of screenings and events on Wednesday with the highly anticipated world premiere of “In The Heights” in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Standard Inflation Theory Leaves Out Social Conflict and CostsWhat That Means For Biden’s Inflation Policy Trilemma read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
U.S. Special Forces Are the Tip of the Spear against Russia and China*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Military, United States* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000178849&share=true] Of particular interest is what the U.S. Air Force Special Operators are doing these days. *Here’s What You Need To Remember: *Interestingly, much of the skill set Special Operators will need for great-power war does have many similarities to mission envelopes pursued in recent years in Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force Special Operators are slightly shifting tactical focus to prepare for major power warfare, raising interesting... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Are You Behind on Rent? Joe Biden Has a Stimulus Payment for That*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Payment, * According to one recent University of California study, renters falling behind on their payments has become a growing issue. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“The purpose of the Homeowner Assistance Fund is to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020,” the Treasury Department writes on its website. Studies and surveys over the past year have shown that coronavirus stimulus checks can only go ... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles18 hours ago
Severe storm hits Victoria leaving a trail of destruction, 2 people dead and more than 200 000 homes without power, AustraliaAt least two people died after a deep low started affecting the state of Victoria, Australia, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Severe weather, including torrential rain, snow, and strong winds of over 120 km/h (74 mph), prompted evacuations and rescues across the state...... Read more » read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
6/11I Miss Them Both His goal was to Make America Great Again. There were a lot of people who objected to that. Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet The only rocket-powered fighter aircraft ever to have been operational and the first piloted aircraft of any type to exceed 1000 km/h (621 mph) in level flight. […] The post 6/11 appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
naked capitalism19 hours ago
Parking Reform Could Reenergize Downtowns – Here’s What Happened When Buffalo Changed its Zoning RuleRezoning cities to prioritize people instead of parking would free more space for affordable housing and encourage use of public transportation. read more
Stranger in a Strange Land19 hours ago
We Have Become Masters Of Survival - A Quotation by Tiokasin Ghosthorse
*"This is the hardest time to live, but it is also the greatest honor to be alive now, and to be allowed to see this time. There is no other time like now. We should be thankful, for creation did not make weak spirits to live during this time. The old ones say 'this is the time when the strongest spirits will live through and those who are empty shells, those who have lost the connection will not survive.' We have become masters of survival — we will survive — it is our prophecy to do so."* *Tiokasin Ghosthorse* Tiokasin Ghosthorse—a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation o... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Death from Above: How the U.S. Army Practices “Joint Forcible Entry”*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Military, * These exercises ensure troops are trained and ready to seize hostile territory. Here is how it works. *Here's What You Need To Know: *As part of a large-force infiltration exercise, the Army-Air Force team worked to optimize C-130s’ cargo capacity and combat delivery systems, as the aircraft is large enough to transport certain tactical vehicles, large weapons systems, and airdropped artillery. It’s called “Joint Forcible Entry,” a coordinated, fast-paced air-ground assault to seize an airfield, conduct a large-scale air-assault raid, overwhelm a... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Avoid Jail: There Is a ‘Correct’ Way to Spend Your Stimulus Payment*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Payments, * It’s a case that raises questions about the way the legal system punishes people who are poor, and how poverty drives people into decisions that are often met with the harsh judgment of the courts. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“This, to me, has an awful underpinning that seems like this is happening because the person is being treated differently because they’re low income,” Mitch told *The Washington Examiner*. “It’s not just an issue that’s the result of poverty, poverty is causing these issues.” A Wisconsin woman has been threaten... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Japan Needs Better Military Rifles (and Soon)*Charlie Gao* *Rifles, Asia* It's a crucial area that Tokyo should not forget to invest in. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Good rifles can help a military keep the peace. The standard issue rifle of the average soldier tends to be among the oldest equipment issued by a military. Russian Ground and Airborne Troops use variations of a rifle designed in the 1970s, the U.S. military uses variations of a design from the late 1950s. Japan stands in contrast, using a rifle designed in 1989 (albeit based on an earlier American design from the 1960s). But despite their usage of recent d... read more
Dances With Bears19 hours ago
RUSSIAN ART WEEK IN LONDON – SOTHEBY’S HITS DOUBLE BULLSEYE WITH “NUDE IN CRIMEA”; CHRISTIE’S REVEALS FILMMAKER EISENSTEIN’S EROTIC DOODLESBy John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Every summer and winter the London art auction houses display the best of Russian painting and fine art objects for a bidding match between Russian bank robbers on the run; museums; boardrooms; and everybody else with the taste to fit their pockets. When the price of oil goes up, along with […] read more
Electroverse20 hours ago
Sydney shivers through Coldest Day in 37 Years, as NSW sees Coldest June Day in 122 YearsRecord-breaking accumulations of SNOW have also been reported, as a pool of Antarctic air delivers eastern Australia its coldest conditions in decades. The post Sydney shivers through Coldest Day in 37 Years, as NSW sees Coldest June Day in 122 Years appeared first on Electroverse. read more
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