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The Blackout Agenda

By Viv Forbes Solar power fails every day from sunset to sunrise as well as during rain, hail, snow or dust storms. No matter how much land we smother in subsidised solar panels, they will still fail. Wind power fails often and unpredictably, sometimes for days, especially in quiet cold winter weather. It also shuts […] read more

The US Needs Icebreakers To Keep Up With China And Russia In The Arctic – PA Pundits – International3 minutes ago

The US Needs Icebreakers To Keep Up With China And Russia In The Arctic

By James Di Pane and Kaitlyn Romaine ~ President Joe Biden recognized the U.S. Coast Guard’s crucial presence in the Arctic Ocean during his address to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduating cadets in New London, Connecticut, on May 19. But it will take more than words to compete against China and Russia in the … Continue reading "The US Needs Icebreakers To Keep Up With China And Russia In The Arctic" read more

War News Updates30 minutes ago

Peru's New President Has Radical Plans To Change The Country

In his straw hat, Pedro Castillo claims victory in the Peruvian presidential election *DW: **President Pedro Castillo has radical plans for Peru* Until four years ago, Pedro Castillo was a teacher in a rural school in the Andes. Then he gained national notoriety as the leader of a teachers strike, and now he's president of Peru. Only one road leads to Puna. The village in Tacabamba District consists of two dozen houses scattered around a few fields and paths — and a school where Jose Pedro Castillo Terrones taught until 2017. From here it takes a whole day to travel to the re... read more

The Last Refuge36 minutes ago

The Tucker Carlson Solution to Deal With a Corrupt Intelligence Apparatus and FBI Will Not Work, Here’s Why

Last night and tonight, Fox News host Tucker Carlson led off the show with discussion of the “January 6th Insurrection” narrative. On Tuesday night Carlson and Darren Beattie suggested some form of senate Church Committee 2.0 should be initiated in order to investigate the U.S. intelligence community, and specifically the FBI for their role in […] The post The Tucker Carlson Solution to Deal With a Corrupt Intelligence Apparatus and FBI Will Not Work, Here’s Why appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

The National Interest44 minutes ago

Are Republicans Right to Kill Extra Unemployment Benefits?

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *U.S. Economy, * Half of all U.S. states with Republican governors have notified their respective residents that they will pull out of the federal program, with Alaska, Iowa, Mississippi, and Missouri the first states to do so. *Here is What You Need to Remember: *Many Republican governors, however, have contended that the enhanced weekly unemployment checks are keeping Americans out of the workforce. In an effort to turn around that trend, some states like Arizona and New Hampshire are giving cash payments to those who eventually accept a job. They may not ... read more

The National Interest44 minutes ago

Russia Isn't a Priority for Biden

*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *U.S.-Russia Relations, * There is an emergence of a calculus in which policy towards Russia must now be considered in the context of other priorities, rather than existing in an independent sphere Thirty years ago, as a graduate student, I undertook a project for Georgetown's Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, looking at how the U.S. government navigated between its legal requirement not to recognize the incorporation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union in 1940 and its efforts to balance the acknowledgment of the March 11, 1990 Lithuanians' declaration of... read more

The National Interest44 minutes ago

Naval Expert: To Save the Aircraft Carrier, Study the Battleship

*James Holmes* *Aircraft Carriers, Americas* How can the U.S. Navy prolong the relevance of its big-deck aircraft carriers amid increasingly menacing surroundings? Hindsight. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Imagination poses the stiffest challenge. How can the U.S. Navy prolong the relevance of its big-deck aircraft carriers amid increasingly menacing surroundings? In part, through hindsight. The Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor rudely evicted dreadnought battleships from their perch atop the navy's pecking order. The day of the aircraft carrier had arrived. And yet battleships foun... read more

The National Interest44 minutes ago

Stimulus Check Time: Here’s How to Get the Most from the Child Tax Credit

*Trevor Filseth* *Taxes, * The Biden administration has estimated that 88 percent of American children will be aided by the payments and suggested that they could lift as many as five million children out of dire poverty over the course of the year. *Here is What You Need to Remember: *Once a family is safe with rent, experts have recommended keeping up to date with utility bills and paying down other existing debts, such as credit card debt. If all of this is secured, then it might be advisable for parents to build up an “emergency stash” of cash—in case of an unexpected emergen... read more

The Rio Times1 hour ago

Argentina’s 2020/21 soy sales reach 21.8 million tons, government says

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Argentina’s farmers have sold 21.8 million tons of newly harvested 2020/21 season soy after deals closed last week for 853,500 tons, the Agriculture Ministry said Wednesday in a report with information updated through June 9. The pace of Argentina’s soy sales is slower than last year, when by this time […] The post Argentina’s 2020/21 soy sales reach 21.8 million tons, government says appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times1 hour ago

Experts criticize Brazilian cities vaccinating teenagers

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Betim (MG) and Cacoal (RO) this week began using Pfizer doses to immunize people over 12 years of age; The measure is not recommended by the Ministry of Health and is considered a "mistake" and "waste" by doctors. Contrary to the Ministry of Health's guidelines, which recommends vaccination for people […] The post Experts criticize Brazilian cities vaccinating teenagers appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

War News Updates1 hour ago

Car Bomb Explodes Inside A Colombian Military Base Housing US Soldiers

*Daily Mail:* *Car bomb explodes at Colombian military base housing US soldiers, injuring 36 people* * The Colombian government said 36 people, including two civilians, were injured after a car bomb exploded inside a military base in Cucutá on Tuesday * Two individuals arrived at the 30th Military Brigade complex at 3:05pm local time before the first bomb went off at 3.10pm * A second bomb, also place inside the SUV, exploded at 3.12pm, next to a building where U.S. military personnel were being housed * The U.S. Embassy in Colombia announced that no American military per... read more

War News Updates2 hours ago

Now We Know Why President Biden Did Not Want To Have A Joint Presser With Russian President Putin

President Biden explodes on CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins after taking questions for about half as long as Vladimir Putin in Geneva 'What the hell?' he erupts in response to her question. After a followup, Biden adds: 'If you don't understand that, you're in the wrong business' https://t.co/xBbHUVxYF2 — Steven Nelson (@stevennelson10) June 16, 2021 *Joe Concha, The Hill:* *Now we know why Biden was afraid of a joint presser with Putin* Vladimir Putin took questions from the press on Wednesday afternoon in Geneva following his first summit with President Biden. The Russian preside... read more

Musings from the Chiefio2 hours ago

Today Out Shopping In Sheep-afornia

Californians are now Free, Free At Last, To Walk In the Sun, Mask FREE! So what happened? Continue reading → read more

The Rio Times2 hours ago

Panamanian Prosecutor’s Office asks to prosecute 9 people for Odebrecht development

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Panamanian Prosecutor’s Office asked this Wednesday to call to trial nine people, including a minister, and the dismissal of another for the case “Renovation of Historical Heritage”, a millionaire development of Odebrecht with an alleged overpricing tendered under the Government of Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014). Of the nine people that […] The post Panamanian Prosecutor’s Office asks to prosecute 9 people for Odebrecht development appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times2 hours ago

Argentina places debt in the local market for U$654.3 million

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Argentina placed this Wednesday in the domestic market Treasury bills in local currency for a total effective value of 65,593 million pesos (about US$654.3 million) and also managed to exchange bonds maturing next July. According to the Ministry of Economy in a press release, this Wednesday’s operation included the placement […] The post Argentina places debt in the local market for U$654.3 million appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times2 hours ago

Concert of Colombian singer Karol G in Puerto Rico in November is already sold out

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombian artist Karol G sold out the tickets for the concert she will perform in Puerto Rico next Saturday, November 27, 2021, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The statement highlights that just minutes after the start of ticket sales for Karol G's first performance, the public's response was […] The post Concert of Colombian singer Karol G in Puerto Rico in November is already sold out appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times2 hours ago

Brazil central bank hikes rates, eyes quicker return to ‘neutral’ policy

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil’s central bank delivered its third consecutive interest rate increase of 75 basis points on Wednesday and raised the specter of larger hikes ahead as it returns to “neutral” rates, dropping plans for a “partial” normalization of policy. With economic growth much stronger than many had expected and inflation forecast […] The post Brazil central bank hikes rates, eyes quicker return to ‘neutral’ policy appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Caitlin Johnstone3 hours ago

America’s Soup-Brained President Says The US Never Interferes In Other Countries’ Elections

Listen to a reading of this article: During an astonishingly sycophantic press conference after the Geneva summit with Vladimir Putin, President Biden posited an entirely hypothetical scenario about what the world would think of the United States if it were interfering in foreign elections and […] read more

The Rio Times3 hours ago

Inflation in Argentina eases in May but remains at high levels

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Inflation in Argentina ceded some ground last May but continues at very high levels, with a worrying trajectory in the case of food that has led the Government to adopt certain measures to try to contain the escalation. The National Institute of Statistics and Census reported Wednesday that consumer prices […] The post Inflation in Argentina eases in May but remains at high levels appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 24 hours ago

"Michael "Big Short" Burry: This Is The Greatest Bubble Of All Time In All Things"

*Full screen recommended.* *"Michael "Big Short" Burry: * *This Is The Greatest Bubble Of All Time In All Things"* by Epic Economist "This week, none other than legendary investor Michael Burry made a comeback on his Twitter account to share another apocalyptic warning about overvalued markets and the epic asset bubble burst that is about to be triggered by rampant inflation and higher interest rates. Earlier this year, the investor alerted that the U.S. was on the path to face Weimar-like hyperinflation, he argued that government monetary policies were "inviting inflation" by addin... read more

Pension Pulse1 hour ago

PSP Investments Gains 18.4% in Fiscal 2021

PSP Investments released its fiscal year 2021 results today, posting a 18.4% return and surpassing $200 billion in assets under management: *Focus on strategic asset allocation, active asset management, diversification and long-term returns safeguards pensions of contributors and beneficiaries who dedicate their professional lives to public service * *Highlights:* - 10-year net annualized return of 8.9% led to $11.3 billion in cumulative net investment gains above Reference Portfolio - Five-year net annualized return of 9.3% led to $4 billion in cumu... read more

MJBizDaily2 hours ago

Connecticut nears adult-use marijuana legalization as House passes bill

Connecticut moved closer to legalizing a social equity-focused recreational marijuana market after the state House of Representatives passed a bill in a special session Wednesday night. In so doing, the House embraced a version supported by Gov. Ned Lamont, and rejected an amended Senate-passed bill that Lamont has pledged to veto. The legislation, Senate Bill […] Connecticut nears adult-use marijuana legalization as House passes bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

The National Interest2 hours ago

Born in the U.S.A.: The P-51 Mustang Proved America's Military Strength

*Warfare History Network* *History, * The P-51 Mustang was a an American-made aircraft that did provided the Allies the victory. *Key Point:* If a single airplane has captured the public imagination more than any other, it is undoubtedly the North American P-51 Mustang fighter. In the minds of many, including the young fighter pilots who flew it during the final year of combat in Europe, it was the P-51 that allowed the Allies to attain complete air superiority over Europe. Many of the accolades bestowed upon the Mustang are not quite in tune with the facts, however. The airpl... read more

The National Interest2 hours ago

Congress Is Begging Biden to Cancel Student Debt

*Trevor Filseth* *Biden Student Debt, * In the rush to pass aid to families and other components of the bills, one progressive priority has fallen by the wayside – student loan forgiveness. *Here is What You Need to Remember: *More Senators and Representatives have joined in supporting loan forgiveness, and a handful of major U.S. cities – including Boston, Philadelphia, and Washingon, D.C. – have passed resolutions calling for student debt cancellation. But the odds that such a measure would succeed on Capitol Hill are low. President Joe Biden, now in his fifth month in office, ... read more

War News Updates2 hours ago

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 16, 2021

*Daniel R. DePetris, NBC News:* *Biden-Putin summit comes as U.S. and Russia share something in common: A fear of China* *Moscow eyes with leeriness Beijing’s assertiveness in Russia’s near-abroad. The U.S. should use that to its advantage rather than fight a two-front battle. * As was expected, the hours long summit between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin produced little in the way of major results. The only point of commonality before the meeting was an acknowledgment that U.S.-Russia relations were at their lowest point in decades. The fact that Bi... read more

War News Updates2 hours ago

World News Briefs -- June 16, 2021 (Nght Edition)

*Reuters: **Far apart at first summit, Biden and Putin agree to steps on cybersecurity, arms control* GENEVA (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Wednesday to begin cybersecurity and arms control talks at a summit that highlighted their discord on those issues, human rights and Ukraine. In their first meeting since he took office in January, Biden asked Putin how he would feel if a ransomware attack hit Russia's oil network, a pointed question making reference to the May shutdown of a pipeline that caused disruptions and panic-bu... read more

Small Dead Animals3 hours ago

Greta’s Little Red Guards

It’s been said that the revolution eats its own children, but in this case the children seem positively eager to devour themselves. In a Facebook post, School Strike 4 Climate’s Auckland chapter said it was shutting down because it “has been a racist, white-dominated space.” It directed people concerned about climate change to Indigenous-led groups… Continue reading → read more

The Rio Times3 hours ago

A Caribbean without reopening, unvaccinated Latinos and African-Americans and other Covid key issues in the Americas

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Caribbean will not reopen if its population is not vaccinated. This is how emphatic the World Health Organization (WHO) director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was about the need for an equitable distribution of vaccines. At the same time, the Butantan Institute identified the circulation of 19 variants of covid-19 in […] The post A Caribbean without reopening, unvaccinated Latinos and African-Americans and other Covid key issues in the Americas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The National Interest3 hours ago

Does China Actually Want Confrontation in the South China Sea?

*James Holmes* *South China Sea, Asia* Opportunism is Beijing's watchword. *Here's What You Need to Know*: An antagonist who stumbles into the arena of combat is different from one who strides into the arena. It’s been said that groupthink is a bad thing, that creative tension is a good thing and that appointing a “devil’s advocate” represents the best way to counteract the former while generating the latter. With any luck the give-and-take of debate yields better insights into ambient circumstances and how to manage them. To assure there *is* some give-and-take against the pres... read more

The Rio Times3 hours ago

São Paulo has 19 coronavirus variants in circulation, P.1 accounts for almost 90% of cases

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There are 19 coronavirus variants circulating in São Paulo and the P.1, originated in Manaus, is predominant in the state, accounting for 89.9% of cases, according to the Network of Variant Alerts coordinated by the Butantan Institute, the São Paulo institute reported Wednesday. According to the Butantan, the B.1.1.7 variant, […] The post São Paulo has 19 coronavirus variants in circulation, P.1 accounts for almost 90% of cases appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Snopes.com3 hours ago

2 South Carolina Executions Halted Until Firing Squad Formed

The South Carolina Supreme Court has blocked the planned executions of two inmates by electrocution, saying they cannot be put to death until they truly have the choice of a firing squad option. read more

The Rio Times3 hours ago

Nicaragua disregards OAS and continues with wave of arrests, including a banker

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nicaraguan authorities detained a banker as part of the wave of arrests unleashed against several opposition political leaders, including four presidential aspirants, accused under a law that classifies them as "traitors of the homeland", despite which they sent signals on Wednesday of wanting a dialogue with the United States. The […] The post Nicaragua disregards OAS and continues with wave of arrests, including a banker appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Small Dead Animals3 hours ago

The Cristiano Ronaldo Rebellion

“Be less Coke”. * read more

The Rio Times3 hours ago

Colombia adds another 27,827 new Covid-19 infections and 595 deaths (June 16)

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombian health authorities reported on Wednesday that 595 people died due to the coronavirus in a day in which there were 27,827 new cases of the disease that has collapsed the country's health systems. Colombia now has a total of 3,829,879 infections and 97,560 deaths, figures that show that the […] The post Colombia adds another 27,827 new Covid-19 infections and 595 deaths (June 16) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Snopes.com4 hours ago

Did US Rep. Tim Burchett Say Recent UFO Sightings Were Evidence of Technology ‘Out of Our Galaxy’?

If authentic, the quote would be an example of a high-profile politician siding with alien enthusiasts who believe top U.S. intelligence officials aren't sharing everything they know. read more

Snopes.com4 hours ago

No, the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol Wasn’t an FBI False Flag

This isn't the first time right-leaning commentators have tried to blame a third party for the 2021 deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. read more

Snopes.com4 hours ago

The Replaced Rabbit

A family legendarily replaced their neighbor's dead rabbit after mistakenly believing their own dog had killed it. read more

The Rio Times4 hours ago

Brazil records 2,997 deaths and 95,367 new Covid cases in 24 hours (June 16)

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil registered 2,997 Covid deaths between yesterday and today, according to data released Wednesday by the National Council of Health Secretaries (Conass). As of today, 493,693 lives have been lost to the disease. The survey by Conass, which compiles data from the health secretariats of the 26 states and the […] The post Brazil records 2,997 deaths and 95,367 new Covid cases in 24 hours (June 16) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Small Dead Animals5 hours ago

When They Say “Nothing could be further from the truth”

It means “We got caught and we’re changing our story’ read more

MJBizDaily7 hours ago

Investors key in on social equity, sustainability – even in cannabis

While business fundamentals will – and absolutely should – continue to be critical factors in investments, more funds are adapting their models to include activities viewed as beneficial to the broader world, including: Sustainability Social equity The shift isn’t just in cannabis. More individual investors want to ensure their dollars are going to firms that […] Investors key in on social equity, sustainability – even in cannabis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

The National Interest3 hours ago

Cancel Student Loan Debt: Joe Biden's Next Big Problem?

*Trevor Filseth* *Student Loan Debt, * The Education Department includes a new idea for the president: student loan forgiveness. *Here is What You Need to Remember: *Progressive activists have expressed displeasure at the slow timeline of reforms. Many of the 2020 Democratic candidates, including Biden, included a promise to reform student loan forgiveness programs in their campaign platforms. On Friday, President Joe Biden released his regulatory agenda, a list of regulatory actions that the Executive Branch intends to take during each administration. The list is usually releas... read more

Government and Taxes3 hours ago

Covid 42, Vaccine budget, injuries

How much really is the PH government budget for vaccination? This is from DOF Sec. Sonny Dominguez in a pre-SONA briefing, September 24, 2021. And from a DOH document. *‘P25 billion additional vaccine budget too much’ * Paolo Romero - June 9, 2021 - 12:00am https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/06/09/2104124/p25-billion-additional-vaccine-budget-too-much *Budget Secretary Wendell Avisado earlier said the government needs an additional P25 billion on top of the P82.5 billion allocated for vaccine procurement under the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act or Bayanihan 2.* *“Based on th... read more

Global Issues News Headlines3 hours ago

To Reverse Food Insecurity Build a Climate Resilient Agricultural Sector

URBANA, Illinois, Jun 16 (IPS) - The number of people facing acute food insecurity has hit a five-year high, according to a recently released annual report by the Global Network Against Food Crises (GNAFC) - an international alliance of the United Nations, the European Union, governmental and non-governmental agencies working to tackle food crises. In addition, the report noted that 28 million people were one step away from starvation. This was attributed to conflict, economic shocks due to COVID-19 and climate change associated weather events. Read the full story, “To Reverse Foo... read more

Global Issues News Headlines3 hours ago

Milestone moment for UN principles on business and human rights, but abuses persist

Although more companies are committing to respect human rights, gaps and challenges remain, UN experts said on Wednesday in assessing a decade of standards for business that take the wellbeing of people and the planet into consideration. Read the full story, “Milestone moment for UN principles on business and human rights, but abuses persist”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines3 hours ago

UN chief: Desertification and drought destabilizing well-being of 3.2 billion people

Land degradation from climate change and the expansion of agriculture, cities and infrastructure “undermines the well-being of 3.2 billion people”, the UN chief said on Wednesday in his message for World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Read the full story, “UN chief: Desertification and drought destabilizing well-being of 3.2 billion people”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines3 hours ago

‘Families came first’ for remittances in year of pandemic, says Guterres

Migrants working away from their families made significant sacrifices to send money home last year as they did before COVID, UN chief António Guterres said on Wednesday, warning that now is not the time for countries to withdraw their support to these key workers. Read the full story, “‘Families came first’ for remittances in year of pandemic, says Guterres”, on globalissues.org → read more

Science Matters4 hours ago

Coincidence, or Connected Dot?

John Green writes at American Thinker Sometimes a Coincidence isn’t a Coincidence. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and images. Coincidences are interesting things. They’re considered remarkable because their combined occurrence seems improbable. But sometimes, improbable occurrences really happen. Lightning really has struck the same location twice — on rare occasions. But when coincidences start […] read more

No More Mister Nice Blog4 hours ago

LISA MURKOWSKI COULD LOSE TO A DEMOCRAT -- OR TO A REPUBLICAN WHO THINKS TWILIGHT IS DEMONIC

In *The Washington Post*, Henry Olsen tells us that ranked-choice voting could give Democrats a Senate seat in Alaska. Alaska's 2022 general election for the Senate seat will feature the top four vote-getters from a non-partisan primary. The Trump-skeptical incumbent, Lisa Murkowski, will probably be one of those candidates, as will Kelly Tshibaka, a Trumpist Republican who led the race in a recent poll, with Murkowski a distant third. The second-place candidate in this poll is Dr. Al Gross, who hasn't said he'll run but has expressed interest; he lost a Senate race last year, but ... read more

War News Updates4 hours ago

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 16, 2021

In this Dec. 3, 2019, file photo, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger testifies during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo) *Military.com:* *'At the Limits of What I Can Do:' Marine Corps Commandant Makes Plea for Funding* Arguing for full funding of the Marine Corps' fiscal 2022 budget request, Commandant Gen. David Berger said his service has shed all waste and needs support to focus on potential adversaries like China and Russia. Making his case before the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday for the... read more

Diverse4 hours ago

Teresa Ramey Appointed Inaugural Vice President of Community, Diversity and Inclusion at Roanoke College

Teresa Ramey has been appointed Roanoke College’s inaugural vice president of community, diversity and inclusion, a cabinet-level position, effective Aug. 2. Ramey was vice president for regional and community programs at Francis Marion University. She also served as vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Francis Marion and interim dean of students […] read more

From the Trenches World Report4 hours ago

Fatal Shooting In Georgia Over Mask-Wearing Argument

Daily Wire – by Charlotte Pence Bond A fatal shooting took place in Georgia over a dispute regarding wearing masks in a store. A man... The post Fatal Shooting In Georgia Over Mask-Wearing Argument appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Snopes.com4 hours ago

Georgia County’s Elections Messy, But No Evidence of Fraud

Election processes in Georgia's most populous county were badly managed, sloppy and chaotic, but there was no evidence of fraud, said an independent monitor who spent many hours over several months observing county election workers. read more

Diverse4 hours ago

A New Pipeline – A Fellowship Opportunity for Black MBA Students Will Connect Them Directly with Jobs

In September, a global cohort of Black MBA students will begin an eight-month long fellowship that ends with direct work placement at Marsh McLennan, a risk, insurance, and consulting company. The fellowship, called Racial Injustice and Social Equity (RISE), is a first-of-its-kind program developed in a partnership between Marsh McLennan, Fisk University, and the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA). read more

Snopes.com4 hours ago

Baker Fined for Refusing to Make Transgender Transition Cake

A Colorado baker violated the state’s anti-discrimination law by refusing to make a birthday cake for a transgender woman, a state judge has ruled. read more

Diverse4 hours ago

‘Get Close to Injustice’ and ‘Expect the Unexpected’: Advice From This Year’s Education Summit

Two major hurdles face the future of higher education — an unpredictable workforce and racial injustice — according to historian Yuval Noah Harari and legal expert and civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, both of whom presented at the ninth annual Education Summit hosted by Salesforce. read more

Medical Kidnap5 hours ago

Member of Parliament in Finland Warns Government that They are Guilty of Genocide for Misleading Public on COVID-19 Injections

Ano Turtiainen, member of Parliament of Finland, gave a straight speech on June 9, 2021 about possible COVID vaccine genocide going on in Finland. He warned all members of the Finnish Parliament and media by letting them know if they would still continue misleading our citizens by telling them fairy tales about safe vaccines, they are intentionally involved in several different crimes, the most serious of these may be even genocide. Thank God for this man Ano Turtiainen, who is daring to tell the truth! Here is his complete speech as seen on this video. The post Member of Parliame... read more

Medical Kidnap5 hours ago

“Government Stole our Water”: US Farmers Ready for Standoff with Feds in Drought Irrigation Crisis

Outraged farmers threatened to disrupt a federal order to stop the flow of irrigation water from a lake amid a severe drought in the US state of Oregon. Farmers are protesting because they own the water in the Upper Klamath Lake, farmer Dan Nielsen told RT’s Ruptly video agency. He stood outside an American flag-colored tent that was set up next to the canal headgates, which control the flow of irrigation water from the lake. “It’s ours and the federal government actually just stole it. No due process of law, no compensation,” Nielsen said, adding that federal officials had viol... read more

Medical Kidnap5 hours ago

Pharmacist Quits CVS Job Over Refusal to Kill People with COVID-19 Shots and Becomes a Whistleblower (Video)

A pharmacist who used to work for CVS has gone public with details about how the pharmacy chains are handling the roll outs of the COVID-19 injections. She obviously has done her homework as a pharmacist, and was convinced that these shots were harming people. But apparently she was such a good employee, that originally they allowed her to stay on even though she made it clear that she was NOT going to be injecting anybody with these shots. In fact, she states that not only was she not going to inject anyone, she was actually going to try to convince CVS customers NOT to take the... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 26 hours ago

Gregory Mannarino, PM 6/16/21: "100% Proof That The Economy Is Collapsing And The FED Is Buying It All"

Gregory Mannarino, PM 6/16/21: *"100% Proof That The Economy Is Collapsing And The FED Is Buying It All"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more

Science Matters8 hours ago

Politicize Science at Your Peril

Anna I. Krylov (Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California) writes at the American Chemical Society The Peril of Politicizing Science. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and some added images. I came of age during a relatively mellow period of the Soviet rule, post-Stalin. Still, the ideology permeated all aspects of life, and survival […] read more

Welcome Back to Pottersville4 hours ago

Pottersville Digest

(Welcome to Deathapalooza 2021.) ------------------------------ Another high-ranking Trump official is about to roll over on the fat man. ------------------------------ "Much of Puerto Rico lost power after a fire at an electrical substation caused a massive blackout just days after the private U.S. and Canadian company LUMA Energy formally took over management of the island's electric grid from the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority..." If this sounds familiar, it should. The same thing's happening in Texas and their privatized power grid. ------------------------... read more

The National Interest4 hours ago

Why America's Super Battleships (Like This) Will Never Make a Comeback

*James Holmes* *Battleships, Americas* They're a technology of the past. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Battleships still have much to contribute to fleet design, just not as active surface combatants. There’s a mystique to battleships. Whenever inside-the-Beltway dwellers debate how to bulk up the U.S. Navy fleet, odds are sentimentalists will clamor to return the *Iowa*-class dreadnoughts to service. Nor is the idea of bringing back grizzled World War II veterans as zany as it sounds. We aren’t talking equipping the 1914-vintage USS *Texas* with superweapons to blast the Sovi... read more

The National Interest4 hours ago

Don’t Miss Out: Biden’s Child Tax Credit Stimulus Is a Game-Changer

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Taxes, Americas* Come July 15, millions of eligible Americans will be on the receiving end of such recurring payments that some have dubbed as the unofficial fourth “stimulus” checks. *Here is What You Need to Remember: *The stimulus bill made many families eligible 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—meaning that for a family headed by a couple earning less than $150,000, or an individual making under $75,000, they are now eligible to tap into a $250 or a $300 chec... read more

The National Interest4 hours ago

3 Million Americans Want Another Stimulus Check

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Payments, Americas* It also appears that some Washington lawmakers are finally listening to the demands of these financially wounded Americans. *Here is What You Need to Remember: *“The pandemic has served as a stark reminder that families and workers need certainty in a crisis,” members of the House Ways and Means Committee recently wrote in a letter that called for recurring direct payments in Biden’s highly ambitious American Families Plan. There is a high likelihood that the Internal Revenue Service only has a few more batches of coronavirus s... read more

The National Interest4 hours ago

American Military Weapons on Steroids: How Israel Wins on the Battlefield

*Charlie Gao* *Security, Middle East* Israel has mastered the art of modifying American weapons to fit its specific needs. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While Israel later acquired variants of the ground-attack F-15E Strike Eagle under the name F15I Ra’am, they also updated their first- and second-gen F-15s to a new standard with indigenous electronics and parts, under the name F-15 Baz Meshopar, or Baz 2000. The Israel Defense Forces field a wide variety of American military equipment, due to significant amounts of American military aid to Israel. However, American equip... read more

The National Interest4 hours ago

Have Children? Biden Could Soon Send You Monthly Stimulus Payments

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * These potentially sizeable checks—$3,600 annually for a child under the age of six and up to $3,000 for children between ages six and seventeen, amounting to a $250 or a $300 payment each month through the end of the year—will begin landing in eligible parents’ bank accounts starting July 15. *Here is What You Need to Remember: *There will be other portals designed specifically for child tax credits that will be up and running by July 1 to help individuals update and adjust their personal financial information and any changes to the number ... read more

The National Interest4 hours ago

How China's 1979 War With Vietnam Shaped Its Military Future

*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* This conflict has been largely forgotten by the broader international community, but taught the Chinese government several lessons which it carries with it today. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Following the 1979 war, many reforms and reorganizations occurred within the PLA. Old leadership was removed, and a fresh set of new officers was brought in. When the Sino-Vietnamese war ended on March 16, 1979, it was hardly a definite resolution of the conflict. Both sides claimed victory, and Vietnam continued to pressure China’s allies in Cambodia ... read more

The National Interest4 hours ago

Kim Jong Un Just Admitted North Korea Is Facing a Food Shortage

*Eli Fuhrman* *North Korea, Asia* Kim told the assembled party officials that the country’s food situation was in a difficult spot following failures in the agricultural sector in the aftermath of severe weather events last year. North Korean leader Kim Jon-un acknowledged his country’s difficult food situation while speaking at a meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea. North Korean state media reported on the decision to convene a plenary meeting of the party’s central committee earlier this month, with Kim Jong-un attending preparatory meetings with to... read more

The National Interest4 hours ago

When the Panic Is Over, Health Care Challenges Face Neglect

*Alexandra B. Hall* *Taxes, Americas* Dr. Nahid Bhadelia explains how “pandemics become yet another stage on which geopolitics plays out.” From devastation caused by climate change to the lingering threat of nuclear warfare, global pandemics are yet another existential threat to our global, and national, security. On the latest episode of *Press the Button, *Dr. Nahid Bhadelia explains that one of the reasons global pandemics pose such a threat is that “outbreaks tend to take advantage of the cracks that already exist in our communities. They prey on those that we leave out in t... read more

Snopes.com4 hours ago

Runner Says Tainted Burrito Led to Test for Banned Substance

Shelby Houlihan, the American record holder in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, was banned for four years after failing to prove that tainted pork caused her positive test for an anabolic steroid. read more

Snopes.com5 hours ago

Prosecutors: New Trial Not Merited for Derek Chauvin in Floyd Death

Prosecutors say the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death should not be granted a new trial. read more

Snopes.com5 hours ago

Does Photo Show a Newly Discovered Easter Island Statue?

The mysterious Rapa Nui statues have captured people's imaginations for more than a century. read more

Snopes.com5 hours ago

Michigan Republicans Pass Bills to Add Voter ID Requirements

Republicans who control the Michigan Senate passed contentious legislation that would mandate a photo ID to vote in person and add identity requirements for people who want to vote by mail. read more

Small Dead Animals5 hours ago

The Sound Of Settled Science

Warnings about processed meat fail the test of science; A new re-analysis of the science concerning links between processed meat and chronic disease indicates that studies showing a relationship between the two are very low quality and suffer from, as the authors put it, “serious risk of bias and imprecision.” This conclusion is unsurprising, as… Continue reading → read more

Small Dead Animals5 hours ago

The Children Are Our Future

And that’s how 2+2=5. read more

The Rio Times5 hours ago

Firing arrows, indigenous people in Brazil protest bill curtailing land rights

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Several hundred indigenous Brazilians protested outside the Congress building in Brasilia on Wednesday against a bill backed by the country’s farm sector that would limit recognition of reservation lands. Protesters wearing feathered headdresses and body paint later tried to invade a downtown building to demand the ouster of the head […] The post Firing arrows, indigenous people in Brazil protest bill curtailing land rights appeared first on The Rio Times. read more