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The National Interest37 minutes ago
The Insane Story of a German-American Effort to Rescue French Prisoners During World War II*Sebastien Roblin* *World War II Semi-Automatic, * A story like this is fit for the silver screen. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Fighting alongside the small American force against the Waffen SS were more than a dozen Wehrmacht (Army) soldiers—making the Battle at Itter Castle possibly the only engagement in which U.S. and German troops fought on the same side in World War II. In 1943, Heinrich Himmler, leader of the SS and an all-around monster, decided it would be a good idea to take the top members of France’s political and cultural elite and imprison them in a medieval... read more
The National Interest37 minutes ago
Study This Weapon: The Ancient M60 Tank Keeps on Fighting*Peter Suciu* *M60 Tank, * Egypt maintains one of the largest fleets of M60s – and has some 300 M60A1 and 850 M60A3 variants still in service, while Saudi Arabia has nearly 400 in service. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Given how many M60s are now in service, it isn't surprising that there remains a large international market for M60 upgrades. Defense industry giants Raytheon and Leonardo have begun to market M60 upgrades in recent years that could extend the useful life of the design. In the summer of 2020, an M60 Patton tank rolled off a trailer and took its place of hon... read more
The Rio Times59 minutes ago
Chile extends economic aid to families at the height of the pandemicRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Chile, the conservative Sebastián Piñera, enacted this Sunday the law that extends until September the economic aid to families to alleviate the impact of the pandemic, which is experiencing a tough second wave in the country and is keeping hospitals at the limit. "The magnitude of the […] The post Chile extends economic aid to families at the height of the pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates1 hour ago
Two Drones Shot Down Above Iraq Base Housing US Troops
Aerial photo shows Ain al-Assad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. (Photo: Archive) *VOA/AFP:* *2 Drones Shot Down Above Iraq Base Housing US Troops, Army Says* BAGHDAD - The Iraqi army said Sunday two drones were destroyed above a base housing U.S. troops, one month after the same base was targeted by an armed drone. The U.S. military's C-RAM defense system was activated to shoot down the drones above the Ain al-Assad base, located in Iraq's western desert, the Iraqi military said. Several hours earlier a rocket was shot down above Baghdad airport, "without causi... read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Brazilian Footbball Confederation suspends its president after abuse allegationsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) suspended its president, Rogério Caboclo, accused by an employee of moral and sexual abuse, for a period of 30 days, starting this Sunday. The suspension of Caboclo from his functions as president of the CBF was adopted by the Confederation's Ethics Commission, which has also […] The post Brazilian Footbball Confederation suspends its president after abuse allegations appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
New Mandala1 hour ago
Gameplay for good: gamified crowdsourcing for better public policy in Southeast AsiaThe success of Translator Gator illustrates a gap between current policy making and rapidly changing technologies. The post Gameplay for good: gamified crowdsourcing for better public policy in Southeast Asia appeared first on New Mandala. read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Voting in Mexican elections ends without serious disturbancesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Mexican mid-term elections, considered the largest in the country's history, concluded after a relatively calm day despite some violent incidents in several parts of the country. The results of these mid-term elections, which have been experienced as a plebiscite to the transformation projects of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, […] The post Voting in Mexican elections ends without serious disturbances appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Fujimori ahead of Castillo but in a technical tie, according to the exit pollRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to an exit poll, right-wing Keiko Fujimori was ahead of leftist Pedro Castillo in the Peruvian presidential elections this Sunday, according to an exit poll that does not yet allow declaring her as the winner of the elections since her narrow lead is within the poll's margin of error. […] The post Fujimori ahead of Castillo but in a technical tie, according to the exit poll appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
CENSORED NEWS1 hour ago
Treaty People Gathering Mobilizes at Coffee Pot Landing, Monday, June 7, 2021.More than 2,000 have gathered to Stop Enbridge Line 3 tar sands pipeline in Northern Minnesota. Among those arriving Monday is Jane Fonda. read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris’ Plane Forced To Turn Back Because Of A ‘Technical Issue’*Daily Mail:* *'We all said a little prayer, but we're good': Kamala Harris reveals her midair panic after 'technical issue' forces Air Force Two to return to Joint Base Andrews 25 minutes after takeoff* * Kamala Harris' flight to Guatemala was delayed on Sunday when her plane was forced to turn around and land minutes after departure due to 'technical issues' * 'There are no major safety concerns,' Harris' chief spokesperson Symone Sanders told reporters as they turned the plane around * The vice president said when deplaning: 'I'm good. I'm good. We all said a little ... read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
These 5 Sniper Rifles Can Turn the Tide of Any War*Kyle Mizokami* *Sniper Rifles, * Snipers can make their presence felt far beyond a typical soldier’s assault rifle, cutting down enemy leaders, radio and heavy weapons operators, and damaging enemy equipment at considerable distances. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Sniper rifles are useful not just against human targets, but are used to destroy communications equipment, vulnerable supply targets and even disable armored vehicles. The Barrett M82’s big .50 caliber round is particularly useful in this regard, as it only drops below supersonic speeds at 1,700 yards while still hit... read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
Why Did This Confederate Ironclad Warship Join the Japanese Navy?*Peter Suciu* *American Civil War, World* The ship was first built by France for the Confederacy. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The ironclad *Sphinx* lived a colorful life. It has long been common for aging warships to be retired but then sold to another nation for continued service – and that was certainly true of many combat vessels built during the Second World War as many navies downsized in the years following. However, during the American Civil War, there was a warship built by the French for the Confederacy, offered to Denmark, and later used by the Japanese. While the ... read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
These 3 Warships are the Most Heavily Armed to Ever Set Sail*Charlie Gao* *History, * Many ships during history have claimed to be the most heavily armed. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The *Yamato* was never able to effectively use its guns in combat. The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) was hesitant to commit its flagship to any major naval battle, and by the time it fought in its only engagements, the IJN was decisively defeated and the ship was on the run. Many ships during history have claimed to be the most heavily armed. Concerns about an arms race between ships lead to some of the earliest arms control agreements, and a powerful... read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
Bang for Your Buck: Russia’s T-90MS Tank Is New and Improved*Mark Episkopos* *T-90 Tank, Eurasia* The T-90MS is a modernized export version of the T-90 main battle tank, Russia’s staple heavy armor solution from the early 1990’s through 2011. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The T-90MS is also the successor to the T-90’s prior export variant, the T-90S, offering several key iterative improvements. The T-90MS *boasts* a slightly more powerful 1,130 horsepower V-92S2F diesel engine, improved 3,500-meter thermal imager, digital computer for monitoring topographical conditions, GLONASS navigation integration, and a revised turret bustle. ... read more
Susan on the Soapbox2 hours ago
Jason Kenney’s Thoughts on Residential SchoolsThe only reason I’m going to mention the Sky Palace scandal in the same post as the deaths of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school in Kamloops BC is because the Sky Palace scandal pulled our focus away … Continue reading → read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 hours ago
"Jeremy Grantham Warns Day of Reckoning Will Bust Housing Bubble & Lead To A Catastrophic Crash!"*Full screen recommended.* *"Jeremy Grantham Warns Day of Reckoning Will * *Bust Housing Bubble & Lead To A Catastrophic Crash!"* by Epic Economist "The U.S. housing market is headed to an epic crash, and at this point, those who don't know it already are essentially the ones who want to believe things will be different this time. Deep down, they do know that this euphoria can't go on forever, and prices will eventually have to face a sharp correction. Just like the vast majority of frenzied market booms we have seen throughout history, this one will also end up in a catastrophic bu... read more
Small Dead Animals5 hours ago
Kamala’s Korrupt KingdomHere are some photos taken in Washington, DC yesterday. It’s still a beautiful place but the security around the White House is depressing and [should be] offensive to every American citizen. The access to their democratically elected dear leaders’ office is now tightly locked down with the nearest access MUCH further away than it used… Continue reading → read more
Diogenes' Middle Finger2 hours ago
"Wokeness" Has Become a Warm Blanket for all the Jealous and Weak and InsecureFor what ever reason, to some ‘Wokeness’ aims may be sincere. But it's method is pure madness. It associates itself with breaking away from any kind of rationality and logic and the complete subjugation of truth and the self to emotions. Its hatred towards of everything that has been carefully built up through long established truth and tradition is an act of moral vandalism. It’s not all doom and gloom though. Take your eyes off your Twitter stream or even better switch off all your social media and look around. It’s important to take a breath. Hard as it may be in the echo chamber... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
China Is Also Experiencing A Large Number Of UFO Sightings
Military delegates arrive for the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 3, 2019. © REUTERS/Aly Song *RT:* *Chinese military has its own UFO task force… and it’s been ‘overwhelmed’ by surge in sighting reports – media* The Pentagon isn’t alone in investigating strange objects spotted in the skies: according to reports, the Chinese military has also been tracking UFOs, and in recent years has registered an uptick in sightings. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) uses a three-tiered... read more
The National Interest3 hours ago
The Son Tay Raid: U.S. Special Forces Risked It All to Save U.S. Prisoners*Stavros Atlamazoglou* *Special Forces, Asia* All the Son Tay Raiders were awarded the Silver Star, the nation’s third-highest award for valor under fire, for the determination to go above and beyond the normal call of duty to save their compatriots. Six years of overt and covert war, mainly in South Vietnam but also in North Vietnam and the adjoining countries, had produced a lot of American prisoners of war, primarily aviators who had been shot down by North Vietnamese anti-aircraft fire. The U.S. intelligence community estimated that by 1970 approximately 450 Americans were h... read more
The National Interest3 hours ago
Best of Both Worlds: Heavy-Surface Attack Submarines*Steve Weintz* *Technology, * Technological advancements mean the capabilities of submarines are expanding rapidly. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *With the advent of nuclear power and the guided missile, the seemingly goofy idea of a heavy surface-attack submarine became an impressive and chilling reality. A century ago submarines presented as much of a challenge for naval war planners as drones do today. Like airborne and surface stealth decades later, underwater stealth was a game-changer — but how to use it? Until the missile age, a wide variety of naval missions and ve... read more
The National Interest3 hours ago
Bang: These 5 Bullets Are the Deadliest on Planet Earth*Kyle Mizokami* *, North America* Since their invention in the tenth century, engineers, soldiers and tinkerers have constantly tried to make firearms more deadly. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A normal 9mm firearm will typically have a maximum chamber pressure of 35,000 pounds per square inch (psi). By using stronger, more powerful gunpowders +P ammunition increase chamber pressure for a 9mm firearm to up to 38,500 psi—a 10 percent increase. This increases the bullet’s velocity and the ability to incapacitate the target. Since their invention in the tenth century, engineer... read more
Real Climate Science3 hours ago
SMH Calls For Tattooing People Who Tell the Truth About ClimateTen years ago today … “Surely it’s time for climate-change deniers to have their opinions forcibly tattooed on their bodies.” The dangers of bone-headed beliefs read more
Cairns News3 hours ago
Bogan response floors cops at Melbourne COVID checkpointBy TONY MOBILIFONITISWE don’t know the name of the driver who recorded a stop at one of Melbourne’s COVID lockdown check points but we’ll call him Bogan because of the no-nonsense, street level response to the illegal and nonsensical questioning.After Saturday’s shameful show by Victoria Police in provoking and brutally attacking small business protesters in […] read more
Welcome Back to Pottersville3 hours ago
What Does Trump Wear on Saturday? Depends...
With an almost admirable insensibility to irony, Donald Trump took the stage last night in Greenville, North Carolina to the strains of the theme song for *Titanic*. It was for the state's Republican convention, an annual gathering of Tar Heel State conservatives that was guaranteed to give Trump a full house (Well, "full" being a relative term as the pandemic was the obviously biggest contributing factor to the turnout. There were just 1200 in attendance). And, typical of a Trump speech these days, it was a snoozefest that no doubt brought to mind a man who steadies his ... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
China’s Thinking About The Next War
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects PLA troops *Dean Cheng, Breaking Defense:** How China’s Thinking About The Next War * The PLA Navy (PLAN) and PLA Air Force (PLAAF) are now the world’s largest, but China’s military modernization is not only focused on equipment. The PRC appears to be developing new strategies and doctrines. The PLA began shifting in the 1990s from preparing to fight “local wars under modern, high-tech conditions” to “local wars under informationized conditions” to today’s “informationized local wars.” In each case, the Chinese phrase embodies both the sca... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Meet the 5 Deadliest Guns in the History of War*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Europe* These things killed millions of people. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* Modern warfare has seen breathtaking advances in the last hundred years, as mortal competition between nations spawns successively deadlier weapons. Aircraft, missiles, tanks, submarines and other inventions—many of which did not exist in practical terms in 1914—have quickly earned key positions in the militaries of the world. Yet there is still one invention that, although conceived more than five hundred years ago, still has a vital place on today’s battlefield: the in... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
The Mega-Bomb That Nearly Vaporized the Spanish Navy*Steve Weintz* *Security, Europe* This bomb likely produced the loudest man-made sound in human history, at the time. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *To begin with, think of a hellburner as a *really* big and exceptionally dangerous fire ship. Some of the largest non-nuclear explosions on record — in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1917, Port Chicago, California in 1944 and Texas City, Texas in 1947 — involved huge accidental blasts at harbors and aboard ships. But what if a similar explosion occurred by intent rather than accident? A *really* powerful bomb, as big as a ship, could... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Should Battleships Be Brought Back to Fight against China?*Harry J. Kazianis* *U.S. Military, Asia* Could they even take on modern anti-access platforms? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Even if technology provided some solutions to the problems and costs were to drop, it seems the classic battleships like the Iowa-class will stay as museum ships and remain in the past—and thus likely no chance of seeing modernized battleships take on anti-access platforms. Imagine this fictional showdown: It's July 2026, and the United States and China are on the brink of war in the South China Sea. Despite years of negotiations and what amounts to... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 24 hours ago
Musical Interlude: 2002, "Memory of the Sky"*Full screen recommended.* *2002, "Memory of the Sky"* read more
A Different Perspective4 hours ago
Condon Committee NegatedMore than fifty years ago, the Air Force, believing that they were on the spot about UFOs, paid the University of Colorado more than a half a million dollars to investigate the subject. The claim was that this would be a scientific study into the reports of UFOs and a search for evidence. Dr. Edward U. Condon, a respected nuclear physicist who had once headed the National Bureau of Standards and was one-time president American Association for the Advancement of Science, was chosen to lead the project. He was selected, according to some sources, because he had no expressed bias ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 24 hours ago
"A Look to the Heavens"
“You may have heard of the Seven Sisters in the sky, but have you heard about the Seven Strong Men on the ground? Located just west of the Ural Mountains, the unusual Manpupuner rock formations are one of the Seven Wonders of Russia. How these ancient 40-meter high pillars formed is yet unknown. The persistent photographer of this featured image battled rough terrain and uncooperative weather to capture these rugged stone towers in winter at night, being finally successful in February of last year. Utilizing the camera's time delay feature, the photographer holds a flashlight in the ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 24 hours ago
The Poet: Margaret Atwood, "The Moment"
*"The Moment"* "The moment when, after many years of hard work and a long voyage you stand in the centre of your room, house, half-acre, square mile, island, country, knowing at last how you got there, and say, I own this, is the same moment when the trees unloose their soft arms from around you, the birds take back their language, the cliffs fissure and collapse, the air moves back from you like a wave and you can't breathe. *No*, they whisper. *You own nothing.* *You were a visitor, time after time* *climbing the hill, planting the flag, proclaiming.* *We never belonged to you.* *You n... read more
Majia's Blog5 hours ago
SARS-CoV-2: Convergent Evolution by DeletionsHave you noticed that the same or very similar mutations are emerging across the globe? For example, the E484K mutation emerged in the US (with California and Arizona variants), South African, and Brazil, among other locales. SARS-CoV-2 mutation is being driven by deletions according to several research studies. Here is one: Ribes, M., Chaccour, C. & Moncunill, G. Adapt or perish: SARS-CoV-2 antibody escape variants defined by deletions in the Spike N-terminal Domain. Sig Transduct Target Ther 6, 164 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41392-021-00601-8 Rapid evolution by delet... read more
6 hours ago
Read Dr Fiona McQueen’s letter on 1080 poisoning & NZ’s native birds that the Wanaka Sun declines to publishEWR comment: the 1080 issue is still as present as ever. It has been overshadowed more urgently at this blog by the CV VX rollout. The 1080 poisoning however continues, business as usual with currently the East Cape to be slathered with this deadly poison. Sixty years on and we still have the pests? How … Continue reading Read Dr Fiona McQueen’s letter on 1080 poisoning & NZ’s native birds that the Wanaka Sun declines to publish → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
Must hear: Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi tonight (Mon. 7th June, 8pm)on Voices for Freedomvia The Health Forum NZ Voices For Freedom ARE YOU READY to hear who we have as a guest on our Monday night webinar this week?! Hold onto your hats, New Zealand! We have the one and only Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi coming on to chat with us all. Dr. Bhakdi was born in Washington, DC, … Continue reading Must hear: Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi tonight (Mon. 7th June, 8pm)on Voices for Freedom → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
Hear the real UK VX casualties from a UK Medical Doctor – they will shock youHear Dr Vernon Coleman at the link below. He has had a lifetime’s experience as an MD in the UK … he spotted the lies long ago … I recommend you peruse both of his websites. Info for those is below his videos at the source. He really pulls no punches: https://www.bitchute.com/video/P6G9cFVUn9xF/ read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Floppy Magnets: The U.S. Navy's Secret Plan to Kill Russian Submarines?*Steve Weintz* *History, * The problem wasn't that they didn't work, but that they worked too well. *Here's What You Need to Know*: As weird as it sounded, the magnet concept proved a resounding success. At the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union had so many hundreds of deadly submarines at sea that Western war planners willing to try almost any possible countermeasure, however goofy sounding. Some seemingly crazy ideas proved actually worthwhile, such as the underwater Sound Surveillance System—a vast chain of seafloor microphones that patiently listened for Soviet subs …... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
In 1966, a SR-71 Pilot Accidentally Sky Dived at 78,000 Feet*Peter Suciu* *SR-71 Accident, * It occurred when he was torn from the seat of an SR-71 "Blackbird," which was flying at speeds far in excess of 2,400 mph, following an engine malfunction. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *He then managed against all odds to open his iced-up face plate on his helmet and was treated to a view few have ever seen outside of an aircraft. His parachute had deployed automatically and he slowly descended to the desert largely unscathed. In 1963, author Walter Tevis wrote the novel (later adapted into a film starring pop icon David Bowie) *The Man Who... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Joe Biden: Will He Go Down In History as the Slayer of COVID-10?*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Payment Stats, * On some measures, the new president is exceeding expectations. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The dire April report suggests that the economic recovery has a long way to continue. The uptick in unemployment represents a new challenge for the Biden administration, and a moral vindication for Republican state governors who oppose federal unemployment insurance on the basis that it de-incentivizes employment. But, as more Americans are vaccinated and return to work, the recovery will continue. The defining challenge of Joe Biden’s pre... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
China’s Long-Range Missiles Are One Tough Problem to Solve*Malcolm Davis* *China Missile, * Meeting the challenge posed by long-range missiles is a ‘wicked problem’ for Defence. An urgent threat is emerging to which there is no clear response. Is the Royal Australian Air Force Up to the Task? *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Australian defence planners didn’t consider preparing for a major-power war in our region to be a priority until the release of the 2020 defence strategic update. Australia’s new F-35A joint strike fighters deliver tactical advantages in air combat bestowed by stealth, systems integration and data fusion. Yet, ... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Mental Health: Pressure To Return To The Office Could be Making Employees More Anxious*Sunita Sah* *Health, * The top causes of return-to-work stress include being exposed to COVID-19, the loss of work flexibility, the added commute, having to wear a mask while in the office, and a need for childcare. After a year of social distancing, mask wearing and – for millions – working from home, many employers are eager to bring their staff back to the office. But for many, the prospect of readjusting to in-person work is a daunting one. A recent survey found that out of 4,553 office workers in five different countries, every single person reported feeling anxious about ... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
The U.S. Navy's Worst Nightmare: North Korean Mines?*Sebastien Roblin* *Korean War, Asia* North Korean mines were a serious obstacle for the U.S. Navy in the 1950s. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The four-hour rescue effort saved 170 crew from Pledge and Pirate—though a dozen crew from Pirate and Pledge would never make it back home. At noon sharp on October 12, 1950, the minesweeper USS Pirate had just completed a busy but productive morning off the North Korean port of Wonsan when everything went wrong at once. Hours earlier, the small, 625-ton vessel had led the five ships of Mine Division 32 based in Sasebo, Japan through... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
$2000 Stimulus Checks Are Coming for A Very Unique Group of Americans*Eli Fuhrman* *Stimulus Payments, * [image: $1,400 Stimulus Check Update:] One part of the Native-American community that has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic is set to receive a dedicated share of this money. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The plan called for over $31 billion dedicated to supporting tribal governments and Native-American communities, the largest such program in history. The American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law in March, included a number of measures designed to provide additional support to the many Americans still struggling with the ... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
China’s New Three-Child Policy Is Going to Fail*Jieyu Liu* *China, Asia* The new three-child policy has sparked a wave of online discussion among Chinese citizens. China’s new policy of allowing couples to have three children (replacing the previous limit of two) is an attempt to respond to ageing population concerns and a slowing birth rate. But the policy’s implications for working women and their families mean few will welcome the change with open arms. Population ageing is a significant concern in China. According to the latest national census in November 2020 , the number of people in the country aged 60 and above has ... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Wanna Know Why Joe Biden Is Smiling? The Economy Is Rocking.*Rachel Bucchino* *U.S. Economy, * The figure marks a massive increase from April’s 654,000 and a record gain since June 2020 when the U.S. had eased coronavirus restrictions after the first deadly wave. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The swift vaccine rollout in the U.S. has pushed the economy to slowly recover, with states lifting coronavirus restrictions. And with a steady drop in new infections, more people are going out to eat at bars and restaurants and shopping in-store. The number of added jobs in the private sector for May reached its highest point in nearly a year... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
The Crazy Way U2 Spy Planes Somehow Flew Off Aircraft Carriers*Steve Weintz* *CIA, * The CIA and Navy overcame considerbale obstacles to guarantee more efficient intelligence-gathering systems. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *First flown in 1957, the 63-foot-long, jet-powered U-2—capable of flying as high as 70,000 feet—is still used by the U.S. Air Force. On May 1, 1960, the Soviet Union shot down a CIA U-2 spy plane and captured its pilot, Francis Gary Powers. It was an international crisis for America’s intelligence agencies. *(This first appeared last year.)* A planned summit between Pres. Dwight Eisenhower and Premier Nikita K... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
France Is Designing Its Next Generation Nuclear Missile Submarines*Caleb Larson* *Submarines, Europe* Though France’s current nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are comparatively new, their replacements are already on the drawing boards. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Triomphant-class is still young. France’s nuclear-armed submarines won’t be replaced until the 2030s. But the replacement is already being designed. Though France’s current nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are comparatively new, their replacements are already on the drawing boards. The first of the Triomphant-class, as they are known, entered service wit... read more
Ice Age Now6 hours ago
‘Climate Seesaw’ Spurred Human Evolution For Millennia – New StudyClimate seesaw, including periods of glaciation, hammered humans for 620,000 years. NOT the other way around. No mention of humans hammering the climate. ______________ In an article entitled “‘Climate Seesaw’ Spurred Human Evolution in Africa For Millennia, Scientists Say,” David Nield writes “Ancient, oscillating weather patterns similar to El Niño are chiefly responsible for environmental shifts ... Read more The post ‘Climate Seesaw’ Spurred Human Evolution For Millennia – New Study appeared first on Ice Age Now. read more
6 hours ago
NZ Defence Force is pressuring service members to take the CV jab: some are refusingFrom RNZ Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short told Morning Report anyone who wouldn’t take the vaccine would have their employment reviewed. It was a decision made on a case-by-case basis, he said, but “they may have their employment terminated”. READ MORE https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/national/defence-force-told-to-get-vaccinated-or-face-being-fired/ar-BB1fWXSl?fbclid=IwAR0rSlcMfj0GO7NKt858SUYzQ58L36o4j_1s3rP8UZCNkGcJ_irUtTbaUSM Photo Credit: Wikipedia read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
“The lies have been so vast I have resigned”: Another MD taking the Hippocratic Oath seriously (UK)UK Dr, Samuel White has resigned, sick of the lies & cover up. The cures suppressed, the unnecessary deaths. The real risks of the jab and what it really is. A short 7 min or less watch. Vital, crucial info for you. This is a medical doctor who like many others now is taking his … Continue reading “The lies have been so vast I have resigned”: Another MD taking the Hippocratic Oath seriously (UK) → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
NZ’s new “Clayton’s” Medicines Act protects nobody from anythingFrom NZ Lawyer, Sue Grey: As a result of the government’s post VX Challenge so called emergency “technical” law change, any VX or other medicine can now be approved at the Minister’s discretion for everyone in NZ, based on an application that ONLY considers (a) to (h) below. The Minister need NOT consider (i) to … Continue reading NZ’s new “Clayton’s” Medicines Act protects nobody from anything → read more
Medical Kidnap6 hours ago
Plandemic Film Stars Dr. David Martin and Dr. Judy Mikovits together in Public for the First Time Doing a Q&A Session
The official Plandemic Documentary Bitchute Channel has just released a video from the "Free & Brave" Conference held at the Church of Glad Tidings in May, 2021. On the night before the conference started, there was a film screening of the Plandemic documentary, which featured Dr. David Martin and Dr. Judy Mikovits. This was apparently their first public appearance together, and they held a very informative Q&A session following the film screening. Dr. Mikovits addresses the first question regarding "Suramin." Then Dr. Martin addresses the history of the development of the SARS ... read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
Heart Inflammation Reported In Seven U.S. Teens Following Pfizer Covid Vaccine, Study ShowsOriginally posted on Decoded-Information: HEART INFLAMMATION REPORTED IN SEVEN U.S. TEENS FOLLOWING PFIZER COVID VACCINE, STUDY SHOWS Source: Heart Inflammation Reported In Seven U.S. Teens Following Pfizer Covid Vaccine, Study Shows read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
Hong Kong: 12 DEAD Four Miscarriages in One Week Following COVID-19 InjectionsFrom healthimpactnews.com Shortly after publishing this last night, The Standard has apparently taken the article down. Archive.org still has a copy here. Comments by Brian ShilhavyEditor, Health Impact News The Standard, Hong Kong’s biggest circulation English daily newspaper, is reporting that 12 people have died, and 4 women have had miscarriages following COVID-19 shots just … Continue reading Hong Kong: 12 DEAD Four Miscarriages in One Week Following COVID-19 Injections → read more
Health Impact News6 hours ago
Plandemic Film Stars Dr. David Martin and Dr. Judy Mikovits together in Public for the First Time Doing a Q&A SessionThe official Plandemic Documentary Bitchute Channel has just released a video from the "Free & Brave" Conference held at the Church of Glad Tidings in May, 2021. On the night before the conference started, there was a film screening of the Plandemic documentary, which featured Dr. David Martin and Dr. Judy Mikovits. This was apparently their first public appearance together, and they held a very informative Q&A session following the film screening. Dr. Mikovits addresses the first question regarding "Suramin." Then Dr. Martin addresses the history of the development of the SARS ... read more
From the Trenches World Report7 hours ago
Meanwhile… Reparations…https://twitter.com/SicarioScott/status/1400838352920850434 The post Meanwhile… Reparations… appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Last Refuge5 hours ago
Reminder, The Chinese Communist Party List of U.S. Governors They Can InfluenceWith increased attention on what organizations are under the influence of China (Hollywood, Big Tech etc.); and with a growing realization of U.S. politicians purchased by Chinese influence, it is worth revisiting a speech made by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo directly to an assembly of U.S. Governors who were on the 2020 CCP influence […] The post Reminder, The Chinese Communist Party List of U.S. Governors They Can Influence appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
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Clarence Williams III, ‘The Mod Squad’s’ Linc, Dies at 81Williams died Friday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with colon cancer, his manager Allan Mindel said Sunday. read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
For 50 Years, a Navy Nuclear Submarine Been Trapped on the Ocean Floor*Warfare History Network* *U.S. Navy, * When the Scorpion did not arrive at her berth at the Norfolk Navy Yard on May 27, repeated calls of Scorpion’s call sign, Brandywine, went unanswered. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Did an overheating battery sink Scorpion and did a warhead cook off? This bears some consideration. The wreck shows that the torpedo loading hatches and escape hatches leading to Scorpion’s torpedo room are open. If a 330-pound HDX warhead had detonated, it would likely have caused sympathetic explosions of nearby torpedoes. Even in the age of ultra-sophist... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
Gone in a Flash: These are History’s 5 Shortest Wars*Peter Suciu* *Military History, * Little more than border conflicts in most cases, the wars were still tragically deadly for those who took part. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *During the reign of Queen Victoria the British Army engaged in many "Little Wars," but none were as small in scale or as short as the Anglo-Zanzibar War. Lasting only 45 minutes, it began after the death of the pro-British Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini. The United States military has been involved in Afghanistan since October 2001, and while involvement is now in its second phase, even that is now enter... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
Deterrence, U.S. Grand Strategy, and the Wisdom of Bob Gates*Michael O'Hanlon* *National Security, Americas* America needs a sense of restraint in not viewing the sword as the only plausible response to small-scale security crises. The Biden administration is now working on its national security strategy, a basic set of concepts and priorities that should guide the nation over the next four years of foreign policymaking. At a time of great demands at home, it may be tempted to look primarily inward in developing that strategy. However, it needs to be careful not to go too far in that direction. America’s basic role in the global security ... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
Environmental Enigma: Regulations Can Sometimes Create More Problems*Rainer Zitelmann* *Environment, Americas* Government intervention in the economy, even when environmental protection is given as a motive, is often not driven by rational environmental considerations, but by populism and ideology. Contrary to popular perceptions, all around the world, environmental conditions have improved dramatically in recent decades. There is less air pollution and more widespread access to clean water than ever before. Stephen Pinker’s *Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress* and Hans Rosling’s *Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
The Cult of Cronyism In the Age of Joe Biden*Fred Lucas* *Politics, Americas* The Biden administration’s actions on the border have stretched beyond a policy snafu and into the realm of the legal or ethical. Andrew Lorenzen-Strait opened 2021 as an adviser for the Biden-Harris transition team. On the day President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office, Lorenzen-Strait also got another job. On Jan. 20, Texas nonprofit Family Endeavors announced Lorenzen-Strait was its new senior director for migrant services and federal affairs. Within two months, the group scored more than $600 million in fede... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
Think China’s Military Is a Superpower? One Thing Holds Them Back*Peter Suciu* *China Military, * China's navy may be closing the gap with that of the United States Navy, but to date, the PLAN has just one overseas naval base. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *"Lacking overseas bases is a problem for China because China is so dependent on markets, energy and natural resources in distant locations, such as the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America … [and Belt and Road Initiative] projects are very vulnerable to damage and disruption, which could have a tremendous impact on the economy of China and the world," Beijing has undertaken the larg... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
Chaos on the Horizon: Pakistan Wants a Risky Reset*S. Paul Kapur* *Pakistan, Eurasia* A reset in the United States-Pakistan relationship sounds attractive, but efforts to achieve it are unlikely to succeed. The Biden administration’s approach to South Asia has focused primarily on the promotion of U.S.-India relations. For example, the administration sent Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to meet Indian leaders in New Delhi. It stressed the importance of India at its Interim National Security Strategic Guidance. Additionally, it has actively promoted the U.S.-India-Japan-Australia Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as ... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
The Shifting Sino-American Trade Story*Milton Ezrati* *Trade War, Asia* It has become apparent that American business and industry have shifted decisively away from Chinese sourcing, in part because of China’s nationalist positioning during the pandemic. Trade issues with China have these days taken a back seat to more pressing geopolitical considerations. That is probably as it should be, but still, U.S.-China trade has taken a turn that deserves attention. It has become apparent that American business and industry have shifted decisively away from Chinese sourcing, in part because of China’s nationalist positioning... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
The Plight of the Palestinians*Paul R. Pillar* *War, Middle East* The natives of North America were easily marginalized via a variety of injustices that promotes similar thinking about the natives of Palestine. Last week the Irish parliament passed a resolution, with support of all major parties, that condemns the “de facto annexation” of Palestinian land by Israel. This makes Ireland the first member of the European Union to take such a frank and forthright stand about conditions in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. That Ireland should be ahead of its European brethren in this respect is not beca... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
Stimulus Checks for Homeowners: Joe Biden's Next Plan Has Arrived*Stephen Silver* *Homeowner Assistance Fund, * There are indications that the American Rescue Plan really did make a difference when it came to helping people. The American Rescue Plan Act, in addition to its $1,400 stimulus checks, expanded child tax credit, money for cities and states, and other benefits, provided money for something called the Homeowner Assistance Fund. The legislation made available $9.961 billion for states, territories, tribal entities, and other local governments, in order to “provide relief for our country’s most vulnerable homeowners.” “The purpose of t... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
This Picture Might Be How North Korea Starts a War*David Axe* *North Korea, Asia* The May tests of at least one apparently nuclear-capable short-range missile startled foreign observers and threatened to elevate tensions between the United States and its allies South Korea and Japan on one side and, on the other side, North Korea and its main patron China. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *"Even without using nuclear weapons, North Korea has the capacity to unleash a devastating level of violence against a significant portion of the ROK population through some mix of conventional artillery and possibly chemical munitions," acc... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
Has the New Hypersonic SR-91 Aurora Spy Plane Arrived?*Peter Suciu* *SR-91 Aurora, * The goal of the project was to develop a replacement for the aging and expensive to maintain a fleet of SR-71 Blackbirds, which cost around $200 - $300 million a year to operate. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It has also been speculated that Lockheed's Skunk Works, now the Lockheed Advanced Development Company, could have been the prime contractor for such project – but to date almost nothing has been released that indicated there was even a project for such an aircraft. Given these facts, the Aurora is little more than enigma at this point. ... read more
The Last Refuge5 hours ago
Moonbat Parseltongue, Secretary Janet Yellen Blames COVID for Inflation Today Because Everything Was Cheaper Last YearBoy I’m glad she decided to take one last question at the end of her G7 Finance Minister press conference, because that one question was the one that mattered…. and it didn’t come from a U.S. journalist (go figure). In this Q&A with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen she is asked about massive ongoing inflation and […] The post Moonbat Parseltongue, Secretary Janet Yellen Blames COVID for Inflation Today Because Everything Was Cheaper Last Year appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
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