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Disability News Service11 hours ago
Minister told his ‘absurd’ high-rise evacuation plans are ‘dangerously misplaced’A minister has been told that his government’s “absurd” plans to protect disabled residents who would need assistance if they had to evacuate from high-rise blocks of flats are “dangerously misplaced”. A parliamentary meeting heard this week that the “arbitrary” proposals drawn […] read more
Disability News Service11 hours ago
Wembley violence and chaos ‘could have been catastrophic’ for disabled supportersThe violence and chaos that preceded Sunday’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley could have been “catastrophic” for disabled supporters attending the game, according to a user-led campaigning organisation. Reports have emerged that ticketless England fans who forced their way into the stadium […] read more
Disability News Service11 hours ago
DWP agrees to stop high-pressure tactics on eve of court hearingThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has agreed to stop intimidating disabled claimants into accepting lower benefit payments than they are entitled to, hours before it was due to face a high court hearing over its tactics. Work and pensions secretary […] read more
Disability News Service11 hours ago
Disabled shopper left angry and frustrated after Next cordons off accessible baysA disabled woman was left angry, frustrated and saddened by the “discriminatory” actions of a major retailer that blocked off a whole row of accessible parking bays for three days, to make space for customers queueing for its sale. Amy-Louise Peach challenged […] read more
Disability News Service11 hours ago
Government announces fresh set of exemptions from transport access lawsParts of the rail, bus and coach industries are likely to be able to continue to use inaccessible vehicles for years to come, after a “worrying” government announcement that it was planning a fresh series of exemptions from transport access laws. The […] read more
Disability News Service12 hours ago
Frustration over MPs’ failure to hear disabled people’s voices on ATU scandalDisabled activists have welcomed a new parliamentary report that calls for an end to most admissions to long-term health institutions for autistic people and people with learning difficulties, but they have criticised its lack of direct evidence from disabled people. The cross-party […] read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
Black Lives Matter Praises Cuba's Communist Regime. Blames U.S. Sanctions For The Unrest
Black Lives Matter has blamed the 'cruel and inhumane US for the current unrest in Cuba as the activists praised the communist government *Daily Mail: **BLM blames 'cruel and inhumane' US embargoes for Cuban unrest and praises the communist regime for granting 'Black revolutionaries' asylum* * Black Lives Matter accused US of causing the instability that sparked protests * Activists also praised the regime for showing 'solidarity with oppressed peoples' * Demonstrations over food shortages and rising prices have rocked the island * The group also praised Cuba for harborin... read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch9 hours ago
All Across France Citizens Take to the Streets Protesting New Mandatory CV VX Measuresby Brian ShilhavyEditor, Health Impact News As we reported on Monday, France President Emmanuel Macon announced new COVID measures that included mandatory COVID vaccines for health workers, a “health pass” to access the cinema, trains, restaurants as well as in hospitals, retirement homes, medical and social establishments, but also in planes, trains and buses for … Continue reading All Across France Citizens Take to the Streets Protesting New Mandatory CV VX Measures → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch9 hours ago
Petition by Asylum 4 Assange in Aotearoa To Jacinda Ardern (PM) and Min. Kris Faafoi – Please sign!Campaign created by Aotearoa 4 Assange We ask the New Zealand Government, Jacinda Ardern (Prime Minister), and Kris Faafoi (Minister for Justice, Immigration, Broadcasting and Media) to take a global lead for transparent democracy (he kawanatanga-ā-iwi) by declaring that New Zealand would ensure protection for Julian Assange against extradition for publishing evidence of war crimes … Continue reading Petition by Asylum 4 Assange in Aotearoa To Jacinda Ardern (PM) and Min. Kris Faafoi – Please sign! → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch9 hours ago
An interview with NZ’s Dr Sam Bailey on virusesOur own NZ MD, Doctor Sam Bailey (who takes her Hippocratic Oath seriously). (EWR comment) From JermWarfare@jermwarfare Odysee Channel Jerm Warfare@jermwarfareFollow Dr Sam Bailey (https://odysee.com/@drsambailey:c) chatted to me about Germ Theory and why it needs to be challenged because of its potentially false premises. And we chatted about her brilliant book, Virus Mania. read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch9 hours ago
Canadian Doctor: 62% of Patients Vaccinated for COVID Have Permanent Heart Damageby Brian ShilhavyEditor, Health Impact News We have previously covered the story of Dr. Charles Hoffe, the brave doctor who has been practicing medicine for 28 years in the small, rural town of Lytton in British Columbia, Canada. After he had administered about 900 doses of the Moderna experimental mRNA COVID-19 injections, he sounded the alarm … Continue reading Canadian Doctor: 62% of Patients Vaccinated for COVID Have Permanent Heart Damage → read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
US Surgeon General Asks Big Tech to Restrict Voices That Challenge Biden Regime Narrative on VaccinationsDr. Vivek H. Murthy, Vice Admiral, U.S. Public Health Service Surgeon General of the United States has produced new guidance to combat “misinformation” about health guidance as provided by the U.S. Government. [pdf Here] Comrades, the ‘Ministry of Truth’ is becoming very real. The government push to promote vaccinations for COVID-19 has gone well beyond […] The post US Surgeon General Asks Big Tech to Restrict Voices That Challenge Biden Regime Narrative on Vaccinations appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch9 hours ago
U.S. COVID CAMPS: Training begins for the “isolation and quarantine of a large portion of a local rural population”From tyranny.news The Center for Rural Development is launching a new training course to teach Joe Biden’s vaccine “brownshirts” how to “isolat[e] and quarantine” a “large portion of a local rural population.” Listed as MGT 433 in the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) course catalog, the eight-hour class is designed to provide both public- and … Continue reading U.S. COVID CAMPS: Training begins for the “isolation and quarantine of a large portion of a local rural population” → read more
Food Safety News9 hours ago
FDA sampling finds Listeria, leads to nationwide recall of kimchi products5000 Years Foods Inc. of Chicago is recalling certain kimchi because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was the result of sampling by the FDA that found Listeria monocytogenes in 5000 Years Foods Inc.’s production facility. The recalled products were first distributed in Illinois and then further distributed to retail stores, potentially nationwide. Recalled... Continue Reading read more
Diverse9 hours ago
DOIT Pillar III: Cultivating Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Institutional Climates With Intentionality
Research about university performance regarding diversity and climate matters is ongoing. However, few surveys inquire directly about institutional performance regarding the plight of diversity professionals responsible for instilling and modeling transformative leadership. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and Coop Di Leu have partnered to create the DOIT (Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation) certification program. Meet seven institutions who received high DOIT scores for institutional climate. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago
"Après Uber-Loose Monetary Policies"
*"Après Uber-Loose Monetary Policies"* by Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "As we saw yesterday, inflation has not gotten on the bus yet. At a 5.4% annual running rate, consumer prices are now rising about as fast as they did in the mid-1970s. Producer prices are rising at an even faster pace – 7.3% year-on-year. Here’s Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, speaking to the House Financial Services Committee yesterday: "Right now of course inflation is not moderately above 2%, it is well above 2%. It’s nothing like 'moderately.'” What’s ahead, reporters wanted to know? Here’s Powell... read more
PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago
US Targets Nicaraguan Presidential ElectionBefore Henry Kissinger became a Clinton pal, liberals condemned him for saying: “I don't see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its people. The issues are much too important for the Chilean voters to be left to decide for themselves.” The 1973 US-backed coup and bloodbath in Chile followed. Now Uncle Sam has a problem in Nicaragua, where independent polls predict a landslide victory for Daniel Ortega’s leftist Sandinista slate in the November 7th presidential elections. The US government and its sycophantic media are working to ... read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
J&J recalls spray sunscreens after testing found traces of cancer-causing chemicalYahoo News Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen products after tests revealed small amounts of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.... The post J&J recalls spray sunscreens after testing found traces of cancer-causing chemical appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
Get ready Family!Zay speak truth Jul 14, 2021 The post Get ready Family! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
the daily howler10 hours ago
What teachers can't teach in Oklahoma!*THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021* *Would we want them to?:* We became aware of Karen Attiah in the aftermath of Jamal Khashoggi's death. Khashoggi went missing in 2018. As the Post’s founding Global Opinions editor, Attiah surfaced as the voice of the Post during this episode. She was only 32 at the time. We assumed she must be very capable. We've had a different reaction to her work as a columnist in the past year or so. Her work strikes us as highly bombastic and highly (tribal) war like. One example would be this morning's column from Oklahoma—her column about "emergency rules...limi... read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
The U.S. Wheat Crop Is in TroubleGizmodo – by Molly Taft Wheat farmers across the country are facing lower yields as 98% of the country’s wheat crop is in areas experiencing... The post The U.S. Wheat Crop Is in Trouble appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Diverse10 hours ago
NSF Awards $1M Grant to Fund UAlbany’s STEM Retention Efforts
Focused on retaining more women and women of color in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, the National Science Foundation awarded $1 million to the State University of New York at Albany (UAlbany). The three-year grant will fund the Striving to Achieve Gender Equity in STEM (SAGES) project to offer increased campus support, departmental […] read more
Diverse10 hours ago
‘Case for Campus Housing’ Study Finds Benefits to Living on Campus
First-year students who live on campus are 2% more likely to continue on to their second year than those who do not, according to a new report, “The Case for Campus Housing,” from the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I). ACUHO-I says that difference could be due to the proximity of […] read more
Viable Opposition10 hours ago
Hospitalization and Deaths - Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated In England
In this recently published document: ...Public Health England provides us with some interesting information on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness. Let's take a close look at the findings of the authors. The report looks at 60,624 Delta variant infections between February 1, and June 14, 2021. Here is a table showing vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic disease for the Alpha and Delta variants combined for doses 1 and 2: Here is a table showing vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization for the Alpha and Delta variants for doses 1 and 2: The data would certain... read more
Diverse10 hours ago
LA-Tech.org Provides 1,000 Tech Internships to Underrepresented LA Students
LA-Tech.org, a nonprofit dedicated to introducing underrepresented LA communities to the tech sector, will provide 1,000 paid internships to students over the next two years. LA-Tech.org is collaborating with tech companies to design and monitor the internship experience “so the companies feel fully equipped to provide exceptional internships,” which typically last between 10-12 weeks. Alongside […] read more
The Duran11 hours ago
Exploring Ideologies with Frank Huguenard and Matthew Ehret
In this discussion with film maker Frank Huguenard, Canadian Patriot Review editor-in-chief Matthew Ehret talks about the structure of ideologies, their causes and effects and how the death of thinking occurs whenever we allow “isms” mentation. Throughout the discussion, topics ranging from Plato’s approach to hypothesis formation to the role of aesthetics in regards to […] read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ1 hour ago
U.S. Army History Of Iraq War Vol 1 – Chapter 8 – Muddling Through August-October 2003
The title of Chapter 8 of the U.S. Army history of the Iraq War is “Muddling Through” which is exactly what America was doing during the summer and fall of 2003. Washington D.C. was pushing for a strategy to stabilize Iraq which wasn’t forthcoming. That left the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) and the U.S. military to continue to go in different directions. The CPA was thinking of a 2-3 year transition to Iraqi sovereignty but was disappointed with the Iraqis it empowered. The army on the other hand wanted to withdraw as quickly as possible and turn over security to new Iraq... read more
Children's Health Defense10 hours ago
Doctors for COVID Ethics: Halt Use of Pfizer COVID Vaccines in Adolescents ‘Immediately’In a 20-page report, three doctors who are all founding members of Doctors for COVID Ethics outline in detail the compelling argument for why COVID vaccines are not only unnecessary and ineffective, but also dangerous for children and adolescents. The post Doctors for COVID Ethics: Halt Use of Pfizer COVID Vaccines in Adolescents ‘Immediately’ appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The National Interest10 hours ago
Stimulus Check Time: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, * July 15 is the day the IRS will begin sending out advanced Child Tax Credit payments. As of this morning, the first of six advance Child Tax Credit payments are being sent out by the Internal Revenue Service. Roughly 36 million American families, altogether containing nine in ten American children, can expect to receive the payments in the coming weeks. The payments were made possible by the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act, the first significant piece of legislation passed in the forty-sixth president’s term. The American Re... read more
The National Interest10 hours ago
Bad News: Russia Claims its New Weapons "Outpace" Rivals*Kris Osborn* *Russian Military, * There are a few things that do come to mind when it comes to the question of Russian military superiority, and even they are quite debatable. A Russian news report claims the country is “outpacing” rival armies around the world with new weapons, despite a much smaller budget, making somewhat curious and completely unsubstantiated claims. Citing hypersonic weapons, long-range precision weapons, and armed warships, the TASS report says, "The latest strategic missile systems are on combat alert and the number of strike aircraft with Kinzhal hyper... read more
naked capitalism10 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/15/2021~ Today's Water Cooler ~ read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
OPEC Agreement Is Reached After Saudi Arabia And The UAE Compromise On A Production Deal
FILE PHOTO © Reuters / Christian Hartmann *CNBC/Reuters:* *Oil prices drop after Saudi-UAE reach output compromise* Oil prices dropped on Wednesday after Reuters reported Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had reached a compromise that should unlock an OPEC+ deal to boost global oil supplies as the world recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. The benchmarks extended their losses after government data showed implied U.S. gasoline demand declining considerably last week. While the U.S. Energy Information Administration said crude stockpiles declined more than expected,... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Israel's Northern Command Assesses The Possibility Of War Against Hezbollah
An IDF tanks train for a war against Hezbollah in northern Israel in an undated photograph. (Israel Defense Forces) *Times of Israel: **15 years on, IDF girds for a potentially devastating war against Hezbollah* Military does not believe conflict is imminent, but says Iran-backed terrorist militia, against which it fought a war in 2006, has an arsenal of roughly 140,000 missiles THE PIT, IDF NORTHERN COMMAND, SAFED — In a future war with Hezbollah, more rockets and missiles would be fired at Israel from Lebanon in the span of less than two days than were fired during the entir... read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
Striving for Sustainability in Global Food SystemsAMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, Jul 15 (IPS) - The writer is Manager – Sector Program, Global Reporting Initiative As the global community gears up for the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit in September, it is significant that preparations are also underway by Global Reporting Initiative to deliver a new sector reporting standard for agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing. Read the full story, “Striving for Sustainability in Global Food Systems”, on globalissues.org → read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
That Was Fleeting: Twitter Kills off Ephemeral MessagesTwitter is disappearing its disappearing tweets, called fleets, after they didn't catch on. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Number of firearms in Brazilians’ hands doubles in three yearsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil saw the number of firearms in the hands of civilians double in only three years: an arsenal of at least one gun for every 100 Brazilians. There are 2,077,126 in the hands of civilians, including police and military officers' personal weapons. In 2020 alone, 186,071 new weapons were registered, […] The post Number of firearms in Brazilians’ hands doubles in three years appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 211 hours ago
"Life In Texas; Cryptos Plunge; Get A Side Hustle Now"*Full screen recommended.* Jeremiah Babe, AM 7/15/21: *"Life In Texas; Cryptos Plunge; Get A Side Hustle Now"* read more
Mining Awareness +11 hours ago
In North Carolina, Home to the Notorious Baric-UNC Chapel Hill Coronavirus Lab, Health Dept. Brings Covid-19 Shots to the DoorstepThey should telephone or have the property manager contact people and not just show up on people’s doorsteps, and yet … Continue reading → read more
Diverse11 hours ago
University of North Carolina and Posse Arts Partner to Recruit Underrepresented ArtistsThe University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is partnering with The Posse Foundation, a diversity-focused scholarship organization, on a new initiative to recruit, train and support talented — but underrepresented — students in the arts. The initiative, called Posse Arts, was conceived in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda, the brain behind Hamilton and […] read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Lebanese Struggle To Survive Their Country's Economic Collapse*NBC: **'There is no future here': Lebanese struggle through economic collapse* *"I was shocked. I'm Lebanese, I have a job, I have health insurance," one person with breast cancer said about struggling to afford a $5 chemotherapy co-pay.* BEIRUT — Ahmed Hamour had been waiting to fill up with gas for 90 minutes. He anticipated he'd have to wait at least another hour and a half to get his turn at the pump. "Every morning I ask, 'What’s new today?'" said Hamour, 58, as he lined up to buy gas in the middle-class Lebanese capital's Baabda neighborhood. He bemoaned the skyr... read more
Diverse11 hours ago
Dr. Christopher Nellum Named Executive Director of The Education Trust-West
Dr. Christopher J. Nellum was recently appointed executive director of The Education Trust-West. After first joining the advocacy organization in 2017 as the deputy director of research and policy, he oversaw studies focused on supporting student parents and increasing access to financial aid. He also developed a poll to gage an understanding of K-12 needs […] read more
Bayou Renaissance Man11 hours ago
If the Internet goes down, how will we communicate?I'm by no means a conspiracy theorist. Nevertheless, the increasing frequency of "Big Brother" forecasts or analyses, followed closely by action that uncannily resembles those forecasts or analyses, is very troubling. The most obvious example is the Event 201 "global pandemic exercise", held about a year before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The similarities between the exercise's simulated events and responses to a pandemic, and the actual responses of world organizations and governments to COVID-19, have not been lost on many observers. Some have speculated that E... read more
CFACT11 hours ago
Climate change makes Antarctic summers… coolerForty years of global warming have made East Antarctic summers even shorter and more miserably colder than they already were The post Climate change makes Antarctic summers… cooler appeared first on CFACT. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ11 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 151920 UK Chief General Staff Wilson heard of 1920 revolt and ordered dispatch of division from India to put it down (Musings On Iraq review *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) (Musings On Iraq review *Enemy On The Euphrates, The Battle For Iraq 1914-1921*) 1948 Iraqi air force bombed Haifa and Israeli airfield 1950 Cabinet resigned when PM Suwaidi complained his brother not appointed head of Cassation Court Stayed in office because Regent out of country and couldn’t call for new govt (Musings On Iraq review *The Chatham House Ve... read more
CFACT12 hours ago
Fix The RFS!The EPA and Congress need to act immediately to Fix the RFS before more damage is done to America’s economic, energy and national security. The post Fix The RFS! appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Last Refuge12 hours ago
Tucker Carlson Outlines Fulton County, Georgia, Ballot FraudOn his Wednesday night broadcast, Fox News host Tucker Carlson ran a segment on the identified ballot fraud in Fulton County, Georgia. As noted by Carlson, the Atlanta Journal Constitution also verified the ballot review results from the lawsuit of Garland Favorito and VoterGA. One point that deserves highlight, totally overlooked by AJC. The identified […] The post Tucker Carlson Outlines Fulton County, Georgia, Ballot Fraud appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Stimulus Check Question: Should the Advance Child Tax Credit Be Permanent?*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, * There is no question that families have been uniquely affected by the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; the expenses of raising children are significant, and the projected benefits from the tax credit have fueled a movement to make it permanent. The first of six Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments is scheduled to be sent out today. The payments, scheduled for each month from July until December, are slated to be sent to 36 million American households and will cost the government roughly $110 billion to administer. This is a steep pr... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Biden's Navy Secretary Pick Has His Eyes Laser-Focused on China*Mark Episkopos* *U.S. Navy, * As Beijing ramps up its military presence in the Pacific, a consensus emerges among top military and civilian leadership on the need for a larger fleet to counter China’s growing territorial ambitions. Carlos Del Toro, tapped by President Biden to become the secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), fielded questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing earlier this week. Del Toro, a former surface warfare officer and destroyer commander, voiced unequivocal support in favor of expanding the Navy’s warship roster. “Senator, ... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
China Says It Expelled U.S. Warship ‘Trespassing’ In South China Sea*Kris Osborn* *China, Asia* The United States regards China’s territorial claims as phony and therefore continues to assert its legal right to operate wherever international law allows. China is once again ratcheting up rhetoric about its territorial ambitions in the South China Sea, accusing the United States of trespassing into its waters and claiming to have “expelled” a U.S. warship transiting in its territory. It was a familiar scene, wherein a U.S. Navy warship sailed within the twelve-mile boundary of island territory claimed by China in the South China Sea. The USS* B... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Student Loan Conundrum: Will Biden Extend the Payment Pause?*Rachel Bucchino* *Student Loan Debt, * Education Department officials are reportedly calling on President Joe Biden to extend the freeze on federal student loan payments and zero interest accrual, sources familiar with the internal discussion told Politico. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Cares Act passed in March of last year first suspended all federal student loan payments and interest, and former President Donald Trump pushed the relief deadline twice in 2020. Once Biden took office, he also extended the pause until the end of September 2021. Education Department o... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
USS Sealion: The Only U.S. Submarine To Sink an Enemy Battleship*Warfare History Network, Chace V. Howland* *Submarines, Americas* The fateful misson took place in November 1944. *Here's What You Need to Know*: In November 1944, the submarine Sealion did what no other American sub in World War II did: sink an enemy battleship. “Thornton! Go let the captain know he’s needed in the conning tower.” Nineteen-year-old Quartermaster Third Class Ed Thornton from Three Notch, Alabama, scurried to the conning tower hatch and slid down the ladder into the control room. Through the control room and into the forward battery, Thornton hustled along the di... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Playing with Fire: China Is Mad That Biden Is Backing Taiwan*Mark Episkopos* *Taiwan, Asia* A top U.S. admiral has warned that China could invade Taiwan in the next six years, sparking renewed concerns over Beijing’s military designs on the island state to its southeast. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *China’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday reaffirming the “One China” policy and urging Washington to stop selling arms to Taiwan. “China’s position on the Taiwan question is consistent and clear. There is but one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory,” said Foreign Ministry Zhao Lijian... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Underwater Dud: China's First Nuclear Submarine Failed Miserably*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Asia* While China’s first ballistic-missile submarine was meant to be a real, operational submarine and part of China’s nuclear deterrent, the obstacles encountered during construction forced lower expectations. *Key point:* Building a submarine on your own is hard, but constructing a nuclear-missile one is even harder. Beijing messed up as every new nuclear power does, but it has learned from its mistakes. During the early 1980s, the People’s Republic of China attempted to modernize its nuclear deterrent force. One concrete results of the effort was th... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Regime Change in Cuba: Be Careful What You Wish For*Paul R. Pillar* *Cuba, * U.S. interests begin to benefit only when the regime in the country in question or that regime’s policies change in a favorable direction. So far there is no sign of that happening in Cuba. U.S. policy toward Cuba has been subordinated to domestic politics probably more than any other U.S. foreign policy issues apart from those involving Israel. The U.S. embargo of Cuba—which has persisted for decades without positive results, and has been subject year after year to condemnation at the United Nations—has largely been about catering to the votes of thos... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Bad News: One Russian Expert Is Betting on America in a U.S.-China War*Michael Peck* *U.S. Military, World* Konstantin Sivkov argues that superior U.S. reconnaissance capabilities would trump China’s advantages in hypersonic missiles. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Russian analyst assumes that 21st Century carrier battles will be replays of the World War II carrier battles of the Pacific. If U.S. and Chinese aircraft carriers were to clash, the U.S. Navy would win. And who makes that prediction? A Russian military expert. Konstantin Sivkov, a member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, argues that superior U.S. reconnaiss... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Child Tax Credit Forever? Some Lawmakers Are Pushing to Make It Permanent*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * When 2022 rolls around, will these still cash-strapped parents and their children be forced to fend for themselves as the pandemic continues to be a factor in certain pockets of the country? For millions of American parents with multiple children to take care of, the current third round of $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan did little to mollify their financial struggles. However, as many parents are now surely aware, nearly forty million families will start receiving monthly cash payments t... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
What Will Happen to EU-Russia Relations after Merkel Leaves Office?*Tony van der Togt* *EU-Russia Relations, * A more critical attitude towards Russia’s internal and external policies has already started to emerge earlier with Merkel at the helm. The relationship between Berlin and Moscow has always been crucial to the EU’s evolving Russia policy. Not only is Germany one of Russia’s most important trading partners, but traditional German Ostpolitik has always been based on expectations that increased contacts could change Russia into a modern and open society and a constructive partner in international affairs. During the Ukraine crisis German ... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
If You Received Unemployment Benefits The IRS May Owe You Money*Rachel Bucchino* *Unemployment Benefits, * President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan passed in March provided up to $10,200 in unemployment compensation to be waived from taxation. But any taxpayer who paid their taxes prior to when the pandemic bill passed may be owed money from the IRS. The IRS will continue to send tax refunds to nearly four million taxpayers this week who paid too much on their unemployment insurance in 2020. “So far, the IRS has identified 13 million taxpayers that may be eligible for the adjustment,” the agency said in a statement last month. “Some will ... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
How America's ASM-N-2 “Bat” Created a New Class of Anti-Ship Missiles*Michael Peck* *Smart Bombs, Americas* This bomb was a real ship-killer. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Bat is the ancestor of today’s antiship missiles. In April 1945, the Imperial Japanese Navy became the first victim of what would soon become a terrifying new ship-killing weapon. Off the coast of Borneo, Japanese ships were attacked by U.S. Navy PB4Y Privateers (the naval version of the B-24 Liberator heavy bomber). But instead of regular bombs, the Privateers carried under each wing bulbous-nosed bombs with wings, as well as a double tail that gave it the look of a min... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Surgeon General Urges US Fight Against COVID MisinformationU.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wrote that bogus claims have led people to reject vaccines and public health advice on masks and social distancing. read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Jack in the Box Roasts McDonald’s in New TikTok CommentIn order to understand Jack in the Box's TikTok comment, we recommend first watching the video about McDonald's that prompted the remark. read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
Des accords commerciaux qui privatisent la biodiversité15-Jul-2021 Les pays industrialisés forcent les gouvernements du Sud à adopter des lois qui privatisent les semences, principalement les accords de libre-échange. read more
IER12 hours ago
Connecticut and Rhode Island Wisely Say No to TCIOn December 21, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and Washington, D.C.… The post Connecticut and Rhode Island Wisely Say No to TCI appeared first on IER. read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
5 Minutes with a Climate ScepticJudith Curry So what’s wrong with this narrative? In a nutshell, we’ve vastly oversimplified both the problem and its solutions. The complexity, uncertainty, and ambiguity of the existing knowledge about climate change is being kept away from the policy and public debate. The solutions that have been proposed are technologically and politically infeasible on a… Continue reading → read more
Israel Palestine News12 hours ago
WATCH: 30-second video about $20 mill per day on behalf of IsraelLegislation is making its way through Congress that, if passed, will disburse a total of over $7 billion to/and or on behalf of Israel in 2022. This works out to $20 million per day. See the video, learn the details, and click here to take action... read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
PollspottingHave at ‘er read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
Trade agreements privatising biodiversity15-Jul-2021 For the past 30 years, industrialised countries have been forcing governments of the global South to adopt laws that privatise seeds, mainly through free trade agreements. read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
Biden faces hard sell in Asia for anti-China digital trade pact15-Jul-2021 As the US mulls a digital trade agreement to counter China, it faces a key problem: Many countries in Asia don't want to join any deal seen as challenging Beijing, whose tech giants are deeply entrenched in the region. read more
Accidental Deliberations11 hours ago
Thursday Morning LinksThis and that for your Thursday reading. - Umair Haque discusses how the UK is headed for yet another avoidable wave of COVID-19 disaster. Sarah Rieger reports on the rising spread of COVID-19 in Alberta, while James Keller reports that Jason Kenney's declaration of surrender has predictably convinced people not to bother getting vaccinated. Martin Finucane reports on the dozens of COVID deaths and hundreds of hospitalizations even among fully vaccinated people in Massachusetts. - David Tynar and Matthew Johnson study how actual methane emissions from fossil fuel facilities are ... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Lebanon's PM-Designate Hariri Abandons Efforts To Form A New Government*CNBC: **Lebanon’s Hariri gives up on government formation, throwing the country into further chaos* * The World Bank has called Lebanon’s economic crisis one of the worst in modern history. * Its lira is now 20,000 to the dollar on the black market, having lost more than 90% of its value this year. * There are currently no apparent alternatives to fill Hariri’s position, leaving little prospect of a turnaround for the country’s devastated economy. Lebanese politician and former Prime Minister Saad Hariri gave up on his mandate to form a government for the crisis-rocked c... read more
The Last Refuge12 hours ago
Arizona Senate Hearing on Election Audit in Maricopa County 10am MT / 1pm ET LivestreamArizona Senate President Karen Fann has announced a Senate Hearing today at 10:00am MST / 1:00pm ET on the topic of the Maricopa County Ballot Audit. The substance, content and purpose of the hearing is unknown. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm Eastern / 10:00am Mountain. OANN is broadcasting and the Senate Livestream […] The post Arizona Senate Hearing on Election Audit in Maricopa County 10am MT / 1pm ET Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Spanish Court rules on restrictions. Macron & Mitsotakis usher in dystopian passport future
Spanish Court rules on restrictions. Macron & Mitsotakis usher in dystopian passport future The Duran: Episode 1037 WATCH mass protests erupt in Greece after government bans unvaccinated from indoor public spaces & allows teens to receive jab WATCH mass protests erupt in Greece after government bans unvaccinated from indoor public spaces & allows teens to […] read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
What Pairs with Beetle? Startups Seek to Make Bugs TastyThe European Union headquarters in Brussels is backing research into insect-based proteins as part of a broader sustainable food strategy. read more
Children's Health Defense12 hours ago
Glyphosate Still Used Everywhere, Despite Evidence It Causes Cancer, Other IllnessesBecause it’s a cheap and effective weedkiller, glyphosate is used everywhere around the globe, despite evidence it harms human health. The herbicide looks cheap now, but its true costs could turn out to be much higher. The post Glyphosate Still Used Everywhere, Despite Evidence It Causes Cancer, Other Illnesses appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
U.S. Wants To Have A Military Base Near Afghanistan
A U.S. special operator teaches a member of the Uzbekistan National Guard how to detonate a flash bang grenade while performing tactical movement procedures during exercise Invincible Sentry in the Tashkent region of Uzbekistan, February 26, 2020. Uzbekistan once allowed U.S. and allied military presence through its borders in support of the war in neighboring Afghanistan, but the country also has close ties to Russia and has banned foreign military presence on Uzbek territory for nearly a decade. © Staff Sergeant Steven Colvin/U.S. Special Operations Command Central *The Guardi... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Taliban Are Reverting Back To Their Old Ways In Newly Seized Afghan Territory
The Taliban is enforcing its harsh interpretation of Islamic rule and reverting to its fundamental roots as it makes huge advances across Afghanistan (file image) *Arab News/AFP:* *Taliban back to old ways in newly seized Afghan territory* KUNDUZ: Days after the Taliban captured a remote district in Afghanistan’s north, they issued their first orders in the form of a letter to the local imam. “It said women can’t go to the bazaar without a male companion, and men should not shave their beards,” said Sefatullah, 25, a resident of Kalafgan district. The insurgents also banne... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Uruguayan theater launches into audiovisuals with TV seriesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Hit by the pandemic's standstill, an Uruguayan theater decided to bite the bullet and risk it all in an innovative adventure: to produce a fictional TV series with a team that allies playwrights with filmmakers and its stage transformed into a film set. Unaffected by the sanitary debacle that led […] The post Uruguayan theater launches into audiovisuals with TV series appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Children's Health Defense13 hours ago
An Uplifting Conversation With 6 Freedom FightersMembers of Children’s Health Defense (CHD) and CHD Europe met in Switzerland to discuss actions, projects and strategies for how best to continue fighting the injustices and threats to health, especially children’s health. The post An Uplifting Conversation With 6 Freedom Fighters appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Protests in Greece & France. Massive crowds demand Freedom & Liberté
Protests in Greece & France. Massive crowds demand Freedom & Liberté ****News Topic 481***** WATCH mass protests erupt in Greece after government bans unvaccinated from indoor public spaces & allows teens to receive jab WATCH mass protests erupt in Greece after government bans unvaccinated from indoor public spaces & allows teens to receive jab Thousands […] read more
Mining Awareness +13 hours ago
US House Oversight Republicans Raise Concerns About Biden Family Profiting Off White House: Demand Documents-Communications from White House & National Archives“Press Release Published: Jul 14, 2021 Oversight Republicans Raise Concerns About Biden Family Profiting Off White House Republicans demand documents … Continue reading → read more
Science 2.0 blogs13 hours ago
Do Airbnb Listings Increase Crime?There is a belief that Airbnb listings cause increased crime in residential neighborhoods - or at least annoying late-night parties which increase risk of crimes. However, a new paper suggests that while Airbnb listings can be linked to a reduction in the local social dynamics that prevent crime, it isn't the tourists committing the crimes. And it takes years, which means Airbnb listings may be a symptom rather than the cause. read more read more
ClimateCite14 hours ago
The deadly heat wave of July 1936 in the middle of arguably the hottest decade on record for the USBy Paul Dorian | July 14, 2021 Photograph of a dust storm captured in the Texas Panhandle during March 1936. When the drought and dust storms showed no signs of letting up, many people abandoned their land. The Dust Bowl exodus was the largest migration in American history. By 1940, 2.5 million people had moved out of the Plains … read more
Caitlin Johnstone14 hours ago
US Military Intervention Is Never, Ever, EVER The SolutionListen to a reading of this article: ❖ The imperial propaganda machine is blaring loudly about anti-government protests in Cuba after ignoring anti-government protests in Brazil, Haiti, Chile and Colombia which were much larger and often met with much harsher police responses. There is nothing surprising about this; the imperial […] read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
The railway that never wasNews 1. Here come the electric buses Zane Woodford has a developing story on the announcement that three levels of government are pitching in to start electrifying the Halifax Transit bus fleet: Halifax will start electrifying its bus fleet in the next two years, with 60 electric buses en route, using money from the federal […] read more
Science 2.0 blogs14 hours ago
IBD Correlated To Processed Foods In Food SurveyA new paper has statistically linked inflammatory bowel disease, an umbrella term for chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, to processed foods. But because every food is processed - no one eats wheat that hasn't been milled - the term has now become "ultra-processed." read more read more
Econlib14 hours ago
The intellectual world we live inTyler Cowen, on Marginal Revolution, linked to this very interesting interview with Eric Nelson, executive editor of Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins which publishes “conservative” books (perhaps more “right wingers’” book). The whole interview is well worth reading but this quote strikes me as a perfect assessment of the intellectual world we live in: […] The post The intellectual world we live in appeared first on Econlib. read more
The Reference Frame12 hours ago
The peril of politicizing scienceWillie Soon sent us this wonderful essay in J. Chem. Lett. written by Ms Anna Krylov who is a USC chemist with formidable 20,000 citations. The Peril of Politicizing ScienceIt was sent to Willie by a Professor of AE at the same USC, i.e. a male colleague of Krylov's. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Even though it is long, you should read it and be reminded of some of the terrifying things that were happening to the society, science, and scientists in the Soviet Union. She grew up in... Donětsk, currently the capital of a "seceded" republic in Ukraine, but that ind... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles12 hours ago
Rare Red Warning for heavy rain issued for New Zealand's West CoastAn active front over the Tasman Sea will move slowly eastwards across New Zealand on Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, 2021. The front will bring heavy rain to the country's western areas, and northerly gales to much of central and northern New Zealand. In...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil’s infrastructure challenges for the coming years; interview with Minister de FreitasRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On July 8, the flow of people at the B3 headquarters, Latin America's largest stock exchange, was a positive sign for Brazil's infrastructure sector. Entrepreneurs and investors flocked there, in downtown São Paulo, with more than one mission. In addition to taking part in the auction of the BR-163 highway […] The post Brazil’s infrastructure challenges for the coming years; interview with Minister de Freitas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Japan's Navy Is a Lot More Powerful Than You Realize*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Technically, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is a “self-defense force” designed to overcome the country’s constitutional limits on armed forces. It is, ship for ship, the best navy in Asia. *Key point:* Japan may have an aging population problem, but its navy is highly-advanced. In fact, Tokyo still arguably could give Beijing's navy a run for its money... maybe. The best navy in Asia has a total of 114 warships and 45,800 volunteer personnel. It has a large fleet of fast, powerful destroyers, thoroughly modern diesel-electric attack submar... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Russia Moves to Sell Su-57 Abroad: Is Anyone Buying?*Mark Episkopos* *Su-57 Stealth Fighter, Eurasia* Less than half a year following the introduction of the Su-57 stealth fighter jet, Russia is stepping up its efforts to sell foreign customers on its flagship fifth-generation multirole aircraft. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Moscow has embarked on a Su-57 marketing blitz, consisting of public messaging, high-level talks between politicians, and ongoing behind-the-scenes negotiations. In an approach vaguely reminiscent of the mass-marketing techniques employed by Lockheed Martin to boost the F-35 jet’s public image, Russia’s... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Laser Submarines: A Paradigm Change For the U.S. Navy*Michael Peck* *U.S. Military, Global* Navy subs will become giant batteries, supplying juice to power-hungry lasers, or underwater platforms, or equipment used by special operations forces. *Here's What You Need to Know*: If the Navy can develop electrical hull connectors, power generation and other systems needed for a submarine-mounted laser weapon, the potential could be enormous. A stealthy submarine emerging from the depths to fire a surprise laser shot could be devastating. Will U.S. Navy submarines be armed with laser weapons? That’s the implication of a new Navy resear... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Killings of environmental and indigenous defenders in Mexico are alarmingRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Mexico has recorded at least 28 murders of environmental defenders and indigenous leaders so far this year in an escalation of violence that has set off alarm bells over the increase in murders of activists. The latest case occurred last week when environmental defender David Díaz Valdez, in the city […] The post Killings of environmental and indigenous defenders in Mexico are alarming appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
RECALL: Johnson & Johnson Recalls 5 Sunscreen Products Over BenzeneSamples of some Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreens were found to contain very low levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
FBI Gets Owned on Twitter After Encouraging Family and Friends to Snitch on Each Other[image: family]Following in Biden's footsteps, the FBI has taken to encouraging family and friends to snitch on each other but many folks aren't buying it. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Lightning Strike? Cause of George Floyd Mural Collapse DisputedA mural honoring George Floyd crumbled in July 2021, but the exact cause is undetermined. read more
21st Century Wire13 hours ago
Asian-American Author Debunks Critical Race Theory With Simple Explanation
*21WIRE* | This simple explanation handedly disproves the reactionary critical race theory. read more
21st Century Wire14 hours ago
Wikipedia Co-founder: ‘I No Longer Trust the Website I Created’
*UnHerd* | Is Wikipedia the new Ministry of Truth? read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
Cop Who Murdered Man with Hands Up, Given an iPad in Jail to Access Child Porn Behind Bars[image: ipad]A disgraced killer cop's blue privilege allowed him to have an iPad behind bars where he allegedly accessed and shared child pornography. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, AM 7/15/21: "Important Updates"Gregory Mannarino, AM 7/15/21: *"Important Updates"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago
The End of the Nation-State"
"*The End of the Nation-State"* by Doug Casey "There have been a fair number of references to the subject of "phyles" in this publication over the years. This essay will discuss the topic in detail. Especially how phyles are likely to replace the nation-state, one of mankind’s worst inventions. Now might be a good time to discuss the subject. We’ll have an almost unremitting stream of bad news, on multiple fronts, for years to come. So it might be good to keep a hopeful prospect in mind. Let’s start by looking at where we’ve been. I trust you’ll excuse my skating over all of human... read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Globalist Psychopath, Anthony Fauci’s Latest Foray into Delusion Lectures on ‘Deadly’ Delta VariantK-A July 15th, 2021. July 5, 2021 By Ken Adachi The so-called “Delta Variant” DOES NOT EXIST and has NOT been isolated or identified by... The post Globalist Psychopath, Anthony Fauci’s Latest Foray into Delusion Lectures on ‘Deadly’ Delta Variant appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Biden administration inviting UN racism, human rights envoys to visit USThe Hill – by Joseph Choi The State Department announced Tuesday that it invited the United Nations’s racism and human rights envoys for a visit... The post Biden administration inviting UN racism, human rights envoys to visit US appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Cops used SONIC BLAST to disable Rise of the Moors militia and finally arrest them during an 11-hour stand-off on Interstate 95Daily Mail A Massachusetts police chief said officers used a sonic boom to disable Rise of the Moors suspects, helping authorities apprehend 11 armed men... The post Cops used SONIC BLAST to disable Rise of the Moors militia and finally arrest them during an 11-hour stand-off on Interstate 95 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
NEA Scout: Sail Mission to an Asteroid
[image: Story 454484492] Near-Earth Asteroid Scout (NEA Scout) is a CubeSat mission designed and developed at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. I’m always interested in miniaturization, allowing us to get more out of a given payload mass, but this CubeSat also demands attention because it is a solar sail, the trajectory of whose development has been a constant theme on *Centauri Dreams*. And while NASA has launched solar sails before (NanoSail-D was deployed in 2010), NEA Scout moves the ball forward by going beyond s... read more
Organizing Notes8 hours ago
No New Fighter Jets for Canada
Dear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, As wildfires blaze in western Canada amidst record breaking heat waves, the Liberal government is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars on unnecessary, dangerous, climate destroying fighter jets. The government is currently moving forward with the competition to procure 88 warplanes, which includes Lockheed Martin’s F-35 stealth fighter, SAAB’s Gripen and Boeing’s Super Hornet. Despite previously promising to cancel the F-35 purchase, the Trudeau government is laying the ground to acquire the stealth fighter. Officially the cost of ... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles13 hours ago
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 7 - 13, 2021New activity/unrest was reported for 6 volcanoes from July 7 to 13, 2021. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Bagana, Bougainville (Papua New Guinea) | Krakatau, Indonesia | Pavlof, United States | Sarychev...... Read more » read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
“Rare” Vaccine BreakthroughsGrab a coffee. More and more stories like this one from the Boston Globe are popping up. 79 fully vaccinated Massachusetts residents have died, 303 hospitalized in very rare COVID ‘breakthrough’ cases, officials say Forbes According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have already been 4,115 reported cases of fully vaccinated… Continue reading → read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Afghan Taliban Have Offered A Three Month Ceasefire For The Release Of Seven Thousand Insurgent Prisoners*Daily Mail*: *Taliban demand the release of SEVEN THOUSAND insurgent prisoners in Afghanistan in return for ceasefire lasting just THREE MONTHS* * The offer comes as the US prepares to withdraw from Afghanistan by August 31 * Analysts claimed a ceasefire would help the Taliban consolidate their territory * Authorities last year released 5,000 Taliban prisoners - many are now fighting The Taliban have demanded the release of seven thousand prisoners in exchange for a ceasefire lasting just three-months. It comes as the militant group continues a sweeping offensive across ... read more
Food & Water Watch13 hours ago
Budget Deal Still Short on Climate DetailsWhile some advocates celebrate progress, ‘clean’ electricity program remains vague read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Delta variant may be soon dominant in Rio de Janeiro – health secretaryRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Delta variant of the coronavirus is circulating in the city of Rio de Janeiro and may soon become dominant, the city's Health Secretary Daniel Soranz said Thursday, warning that Delta requires an acceleration of vaccination amid a shortage of doses. The first two cases of local transmission of the […] The post Delta variant may be soon dominant in Rio de Janeiro – health secretary appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Pershing's Army: American Strategy to Win World War I Was Unstoppable*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* In the end, Pershing had defeated not only the Germans, but also the Allied commanders who had tried so hard to erase the independence of American units that fought on the Western Front. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the Americans had given ground, they had not broken, and they had repulsed every assault the experienced Germans mounted. As the fateful day drew to a close, the exhausted soldiers of the German 25th and 82nd Reserve Divisions huddled in their trenches. It was May 30, 1918, and for the past two days the Germans... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
How Russia Became Africa’s Largest Weapons Dealer*Mark Episkopos* *Russian Military, Europe* Russia has considerably widened its export lead over the next two biggest players in the African market, France and the United States, over the past two decades. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *As of 2020, Rosoboronexport—Russia’s state arms export agency—accounts for a whopping 49 percent of Africa’s arms imports. Algeria and Egypt are historically Moscow’s two biggest clients, but Russian exporters have pushed in recent years to expand their presence in states including Nigeria, Tanzania, and Cameroon. Russia’s defense industry i... read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Taliban Calls China “Friend”; Beijing ‘Prepared to Invest’ in Afghanistan
Taliban Calls China “Friend”; Beijing ‘Prepared to Invest’ in Afghanistan News Topic 221 Afghanistan mirrors US evil acts, contrasting China’s goodwill: Global Times editorial Afghanistan mirrors US evil acts, contrasting China’s goodwill: Global Times editorial The pain that the US brought to Afghanistan has ended, and a new page is unfolding in the country. It […] read more
Food Safety News14 hours ago
Fruiterie Milano Inc. recalls La Bella Contadina brand cheese over Listeria concernsFruiterie Milano Inc. is recalling La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The recalled product was distributed through retail outlets in Quebec. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing... Continue Reading read more
Bayou Renaissance Man14 hours ago
South Africa: "Make the country ungovernable" is still a factorThe current unrest and destruction in South Africa, about which we spoke yesterday, can be traced all the way back to a deliberate policy choice of the African National Congress (ANC) during the 1980's, when that organization was still banned and functioned as a resistance movement. It called at the time to make South Africa ungovernable, as part of the war against *apartheid*. The notorious encouragement to murder farmers and their families also dates back to this period. An early indication of the direction that the ANC/SACP was moving in, when it came to the land question... read more
Viable Opposition14 hours ago
Compensation for COVID-19 Vaccine Victims
Recent news from Norway may provide us with a glimpse of what lies ahead for many nations that have basically forced their citizens into accepting a COVID-19 vaccine. Back in mid-April 2021, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) posted this news on its website: Here is a key quote from the article with my bold: "*Since use of the AstraZeneca vaccine was put on hold on 11th March, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered further use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Norway, together with other experts. * *"We now know significantly more about the a... read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Gun Sales Continue To Break Records During First Half Of 2021Patriot Rising 2020 saw record firearm sales month after month as protests, riots, a chaotic political environment and a pandemic lockdown affected every American. If... The post Gun Sales Continue To Break Records During First Half Of 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
45 churches engulfed or attacked in ongoing anti-Christian terror campaignCounter Signal – by Keean Bexte Terrorists are attacking and burning down churches across Canada with impunity. It’s a reality most Canadians only thought possible... The post 45 churches engulfed or attacked in ongoing anti-Christian terror campaign appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Miami Mayor Says the US Should Consider Bombing CubaAnti-War – by Dave DeCamp In the wake of anti-government demonstrations in Cuba, many US officials are calling for Washington to intervene. The mayor of... The post Miami Mayor Says the US Should Consider Bombing Cuba appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Obama’s Health Secretary: Unvaccinated Americans Should Not Be Allowed to Work, Have Kids Near ThemBecker News – by Kyle Becker Former Obama administration Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently appeared on CNN’s “OutFront” with Erin Burnett. Sebelius... The post Obama’s Health Secretary: Unvaccinated Americans Should Not Be Allowed to Work, Have Kids Near Them appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Tennessee Abandons Vaccine Outreach to Minors + MoreChildren’s Health Defense Tennessee Abandons Vaccine Outreach to Minors — Not Just for COVID USA Today reported: The Tennessee Department of Health will halt all... The post Tennessee Abandons Vaccine Outreach to Minors + More appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
US-Taiwan: West’s Last Foothold in ChinaBy Brian Berletic (New Eastern Outlook) In Washington’s ongoing and ever-growing confrontation with China, it continues to place pressure on Beijing over Taiwan. However, as China continues along a path soon to exceed the US economically, militarily, and technologically, Taiwan’s reintegration as part of a single China is all but inevitable. Recently introduced legislation attempting to reinforce US influence over the island territory is - in the short-term - only going to ratchet up tensions further between Beijing and Washington. While US moves are sold as “supporting Tai... read more
Northern Reflections15 hours ago
The Conservative Temperament
Erin O'Toole does not inspire confidence. Many will blame him for his party's current woes. But those woes, Andrew Coyne writes, go way beyond O'Toole: The Conservatives’ woes did not begin with Mr. O’Toole’s leadership, and they will not end there. In six elections under the unified Conservative banner, the party has averaged just short of 35 per cent of the vote – four percentage points less, on average, than the old Progressive Conservative and Reform/Canadian Alliance parties used to get, between them, in the years when the movement was divided. Some of that is explicable in ... read more
Komando.com17 hours ago
Printer maintenance: 3 easy tasks to do now to extend the life of your printer
Many people bought printers during the pandemic. If you have one at home, you need to take care of it to make it last. Here's how you can make the most of this essential tech. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Rio de Janeiro’s City Hall confirms US$2.8 billion investment plan by 2024RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Municipal Secretary of Finance and Planning of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Paulo Carvalho, confirmed on Thursday (15) an investment plan for the capital of Rio de Janeiro of R$14 billion (US$2.8), running through 2024. The information was published by "O Globo" newspaper. In an interview to […] The post Rio de Janeiro’s City Hall confirms US$2.8 billion investment plan by 2024 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
B-2: This Plane Could Be the Last Thing North Korea Ever Sees*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* In any conflict in the skies over North Korea, the U.S. Air Force will likely follow a familiar pattern. *Key point: *The main risk isn't to America's military, but to U.S. allies and the homeland. In any conflict in the skies over North Korea, the U.S. Air Force will likely follow a familiar pattern. First, it will need to sweep the skies of enemy fighters—not a difficult prospect considering the decrepit state of the North Korean air force. Concurrent with that will be a campaign to shut down the country’s command and control and air defense sy... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Media Poll: Only 29% Of People Surveyed In The U.S. Said They Trust The News
*Poynter:* *US ranks last among 46 countries in trust in media, Reuters Institute report finds* Just 29% of people surveyed in the U.S. said they trust the news, compared to 45% in Canada and 54% in Brazil. The United States ranks last in media trust — at 29% — among 92,000 news consumers surveyed in 46 countries, a report released Wednesday found. That’s worse than Poland, worse than the Philippines, worse than Peru. (Finland leads at 65%.) The annual digital news report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford also found some improvement in trust in nea... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Homicide rates rise again in Brazil in 2020 after two years in declineRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After two years in decline, the rate of intentional violent deaths (homicides) grew 4% in 2020 in Brazil, to 23.6 people per 100,000 inhabitants, from 22.7 in 2019, according to data from the 15th Yearbook of the Brazilian Forum on Public Security (FBSP) released on Thursday (15). In absolute numbers, […] The post Homicide rates rise again in Brazil in 2020 after two years in decline appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
Biden Targets Non-Compete Agreements, Which Restrict the Job Opportunities of Millions of Low-Wage WorkersBiden goes after non-compete agreements....but will this effort make a difference? read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Total Duds: These Five Soviet and Russian Weapons Ended in Failure*Michael Peck* *Cold War, Eurasia* There can be no innovation without experimentation, and experimentation inevitably results in failures. *Here's What You Need to Know*: If Sputnik News admits that a weapon failed ... it *really* failed. It's not usual for Russia to admit that its weapons have failed. Especially Russian media, purveyor of glorious stories of space MiGs and interplanetary tanks. Yet Russia's Sputnik News in 2018 published an article on Russian and Soviet weapons that fizzled. "For each military vehicle that is accepted into service, there are often roughly ten... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Run to the Bank NOW: The Child Tax Credit Stimulus Check Is Out*Rachel Bucchino* *Child Tax Credit, * Parents who are eligible for the enhanced child tax credit are expected to receive the monthly payments as early as Thursday. President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill included a provision that offered parents with certain income thresholds an expanded child tax credit that will be pumped out by the IRS on a monthly basis from July through December, while the rest of the credit can be claimed when they file their income tax returns next year. The pandemic bill boosted the credit from $2,000 to $3,000 and allowed parents w... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Are Americans Really Buying That Many Guns Without Background Checks?*Peter Suciu* *Guns, Americas* Gun control proponents see this issue as a problem and have called for universal background checks. The notorious “Gun Show Loophole” has been a hot-button issue among politicians for decades. While it addresses firearms sold mainly at various gun shows around the country, it actually remains a political term that refers to the sale of firearms by private sellers and doesn’t require a federal background check of the buyer. Gun control proponents have long seen this issue as a problem, and have called for universal background checks. However, acco... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Is the Right to Repair Just Wrong?*Peter Suciu* *, * Do intellectual property and brand security trump consumer needs? There is a growing movement across Europe: "the right to repair," which could give consumers the option to turn to third parties to repair damaged equipment. The movement is also gaining steam in the United States, and later this week President Joe Biden is also expected to sign an executive order that would call upon the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to draw up rules on the repair of farming equipment. Tractor manufacturer John Deere is among the companies opposed to the idea, suggesting it wo... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Sorry: There Isn't a "Best" Tank of World War II*Michael Peck* *Tanks, Europe* Do historical rankings make a difference beyond mere curiosity? *Here's What You Need to Know*: A relatively minor design feature can make a profound difference in the actual effectiveness of a weapon. It can be argued that the best tank is the one that destroys the enemy. Or, depending on your point of view, it's the one that isn't shooting at you. But otherwise, choosing the top tank is always a nightmare of technical and historical analysis. There are so many variables, and so many experts and history buffs that will argue those variables to the ... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Video: Watch Russia’s New T-90MS Tank Demolish a Target*Mark Episkopos* *T-90 Tank, Eurasia* The video aims less for entertainment value and more to demonstrate the T-90MS’ technical capabilities to foreign military experts. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Despite these active measures to maintain market competitiveness, the T-90MS will still come in at 4.5 million dollars per unit, a steep increase over the 2.5-3.5 million dollars per unit of its T-90S predecessor. To capture as many segments of the heavy armor market as possible, the Russians will *continue offering* the T-90S and even the original T-90. Earlier this week, Rus... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Showoff: These 5 Weapons Topped Russia’s Victory Day Parade*Mark Episkopos* *military, Eurasia* Russia’s annual Victory Day parade commemorating the anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany has steadily grown in recent decades to become the country’s most important holiday. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Through a series of high-profile contracts with Turkey, India, and China, the S-400 has likewise become the face of Russia’s high-end defense export industry. The S-400 is not only more capable but significantly more versatile than its S-300 predecessor, boasting four distinct missile types that support effective performa... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Brazilian Real: Dollar and long-term rates fall, amid US and China activity (July 15)[image: The U.S. dollar registered its highest daily hike in eighteen years on Thursday, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil News] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Around 10 AM, the commercial dollar retreated 0.13% to R$5.0796, while the U.S. currency appreciated against strong rivals but gave mixed signals against emerging peers of the real. At the same time above, long-term interest rates accompanied the currency's decline. The rate of the Inter-financial Deposit (DI) contract for January […] The post Brazilian Real: Dollar and long-term rates fall, amid US and China activity (July 15) appea... read more
Mining Awareness +15 hours ago
2019 US Treasury Sanctioned Members of a Significant Asian-Indian Corruption Network in South Africa; India Born Guptas Hired PR Firm to Stir Anti-White Animosity; South Africa Currently Trying to Extradite Them from the UAEIn 2016, the India born Guptas hired a PR Firm, Belle Pottinger, to stir up racial animosity against white people … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Medical team in São Paulo rules out emergency surgery on Brazil’s President BolsonaroRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President should remain in intense "conservative clinical treatment", initially without the need for surgery. A note released reported that clinical, laboratory and imaging evaluations have already been made The medical team of Vila Nova Star hospital, in São Paulo, informed on Wednesday night, 14, that President Jair Bolsonaro should remain […] The post Medical team in São Paulo rules out emergency surgery on Brazil’s President Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
OrientalReview.org15 hours ago
When Football Did Not Come HomeThey were in with a shot. The English team, deliriously floating on chants of Football’s Coming Home, had made it to their first major tournament final since 1966. The UEFA European Football Championship would be decided at Wembley against an Italian side unblemished by defeat since September 2018. But the […] read more
LaRouchePAC.com - All Posts17 hours ago
Lincoln Series #9: With Malice toward None, with Charity for AllIn this conclusion of the Lincoln podcasts, we review key points concerning Lincoln's creation of the Republican Party, the Greenback national credit policy, Lincoln's triumph with the Emancipation Proclamation and more of Lincoln's wit and humor. All of this is highly relevant for those of us today who are committed to saving our Republic. read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
Antarctic Air Engulfs Southern Africa: Heavy Snow hits SA, as Nations Log their Coldest July Temperatures Ever Recorded
All-time lows are falling in SA, Namibia and Botswana. And looking ahead, even harsher polar cold is due next week, with rare snow forecast for Table Mountain. The post Antarctic Air Engulfs Southern Africa: Heavy Snow hits SA, as Nations Log their Coldest July Temperatures Ever Recorded appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Electroverse19 hours ago
Winter Bites Hard in Australia, U.S. Wheat Crops in Serious Trouble, + more record GAINS posted across Greenland
Earth's average temperature is below the 30-year average. Natural, solar-driven global warming is over. There is no "climate emergency". The post Winter Bites Hard in Australia, U.S. Wheat Crops in Serious Trouble, + more record GAINS posted across Greenland appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Gangsters Out Blog15 hours ago
Ontario murder suspects arrested in Budapest
The Daily Beast is reporting that "After a three-month-long manhunt, the glamorous daughter of a prominent Canadian businesswoman and her boyfriend were finally arrested in connection to a February shooting that killed a 39-year-old man and left his pregnant fiancée fighting for her life in a hospital." Tyler Pratt, 38, died in Hamilton on Feb. 28 after being shot. His pregnant fiancée survived but lost the baby. Tyler was from Kamloops. "Li’s mother, Winnie Liao, who runs Toronto-based asset management firm Respon International Group, has reportedly organized high-profile fundrai... read more
The Free Thought Project15 hours ago
FBI Covered Up for Serial Child Rapist with 500 Victims, Allowed Him to Rape Countless Children[image: fbi]According to the inspector general, the FBI violated procedures, made false statements and exhibited "extremely poor judgment", allowing a child predator to continue preying on girls. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
São Paulo is auctioning 22 airports today; expected investment is R$447 (US$90) millionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Socicam group, a medium-sized operator, is considered the favorite in the competition, according to people familiar with the matter. The company currently manages the federal airports of Cuiabá, Sinop, Rondonópolis, and Alta Floresta, in Mato Grosso. The airfields in the interior of the state will be granted by the […] The post São Paulo is auctioning 22 airports today; expected investment is R$447 (US$90) million appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
$10 Million Rewards Bolster White House Anti-Ransomware BidThe rewards are being offered under the State Department's Rewards for Justice program. read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Margin Of FraudAt least 36 batches were “improperly duplicated” in Fulton County, Georgia. And more. h/t fc read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
The Guardian Claims It Has Documents From Russia's National Security Council That Proves Russian President Putin Approved Measures To Support Trump In The 2016 ElectionVladimir Putin holds a meeting with permanent members of the security council on 22 January 2016 at the Kremlin. Photograph: Alexei Nikolsky/Russian presidential press service/TASS *The Guardian:* *Kremlin papers appear to show Putin’s plot to put Trump in White House * *Exclusive: Documents suggest Russia launched secret multi-agency effort to interfere in US democracy* Vladimir Putin personally authorised a secret spy agency operation to support a “mentally unstable” Donald Trump in the 2016 US presidential election during a closed session of Russia’s national security coun... read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
New Ecuadorian government teams up with powerful international lobbies to rejoin investment treaties prohibited by the constitution15-Jul-2021 Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) allow foreign capitalists to run roughshod over the rights of Ecuadorians. read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
Unpacking an empty box? The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment15-Jul-2021 The recent tit-for-tat sanctions between the EU and China have cast a shadow over the deal's future and frozen talks for the time being. But if the agreement reaches the finish line, what is at stake? read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
The Government of Ecuador wants to negotiate a free trade agreement with the United States15-Jul-2021 Ecuador wants to negotiate a free trade agreement with the United States, its main trading partner, as its neighbors Colombia and Peru have already done. read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
Egypt, South Korea aim to explore feasibility of economic partnership: Ambassador Hong15-Jul-2021 South Korea's Ambassador to Egypt has said that there are ongoing discussions between Egypt and his country, to initiate a feasibility study on an economic partnership agreement between the two countries. read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
The Libranos: Bend OverFeel the love; (Federal Liberal) Cabinet yesterday announced $19 million in subsidies for café patios and shrubbery in empty parking lots in Toronto. “This is the love being returned,” said Liberal MP Adam Vaughan (Spadina-Fort York, Ont.). Toronto returned 25 Liberal MPs in the last election with an average 54 percent of the popular vote:… Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Magazine Luiza buys Brazil’s largest e-commerce platform for technology and gamesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "With the purchase of KaBuM!, we have consolidated our position as one of the leaders in Brazilian formal e-commerce and strengthened our presence in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world -- products for geeks and gamers," says Frederico Trajano, CEO of Magalu (Magazine Luiza). In a year and […] The post Magazine Luiza buys Brazil’s largest e-commerce platform for technology and games appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
Three levels of government announce funding for 60 electric Halifax Transit buses, charging infrastructureHalifax will start electrifying its bus fleet in the next two years, with 60 electric buses en route, using money from the federal and provincial governments. The three levels of government made the announcement Thursday at the Ragged Lake Transit Centre, which will be renovated to charge the buses and to achieve net-zero emissions. It’s […] read more
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