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War News Updates26 minutes ago

Afghanistan Imposes A Nighttime Curfew To Curb The Momentum Of The Taliban

The curfew will be effective between 10pm and 4am local time [File: Mohammad Ismail/Reuters] *DW:* *Afghanistan imposes nighttime curfew to stem Taliban push* *The Afghani government announced curfews in 31 out of 34 provinces amid the Taliban offensive. * Following US airstrikes against the militants, the Taliban warned "there will be consequences" for the bombing. Afghanistan put in place a night time curfew on Saturday across 31 of the conflicted countryꞌs 34 provinces "to curb violence and limit the Taliban movements," the government in Kabul said. Only the provinces of... read more

The National Interest43 minutes ago

The 5 Best Hunting Rifles on the Planet? The Search Stops Here.

*Kyle Mizokami* *Guns, * Hunting lingers in America’s DNA. Here are the best tools for the job. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *For many in rural areas hunting rifles are tools not only for sport but for procuring a supply of meat. The best hunting rifles are a combination of firepower, portability and affordability. Hunting, more than other countries in the Western world, lingers in America’s DNA. While the number of hunters in Europe and the rest of the industrialized world has declined with the rise of cities, hunting is still a major sport in the United States. Hunting ... read more

UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World55 minutes ago

Montana's Famed Trout Under Threat as Drought Intensifies; 'it's an all hands on deck moment'

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UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World55 minutes ago

New Zealand: Baby Orca, Toa Dies After A Futile Search For Mother And Pod

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Whale-come Back: Alaskan killer whale pod hunts returning salmon

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They're back: Mystery pod of killer whales last seen in Scotland three years ago spotted in Norway

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UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World55 minutes ago

Taking Toa to his final resting place: 'Tangaroa had his way with him in the end'

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How scientists are bringing back sturgeons, fish that once swam with dinosaurs

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Frenzy: Shark attack explosion as 800 people mauled in just nine years as swimmers ignore bloodbath warning signs

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UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World55 minutes ago

'I can see the industry disappearing': US fishermen sound alarm at plans for offshore wind

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Whale watching trip nets photographer incredible shots of a large humpback

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War News Updates1 hour ago

Grim Covid-19 Projections For The U.S.. Delta Variant Surge Projected To Peak In Mid-October And Cause Up To 240K Infections And 4K Deaths Per Day If Current Vaccination Rates Stay The Same

*Daily Mail:* *Indian Delta variant surge is projected to peak in mid-October and cause up to 240K infections and 4K DEATHS per day IF current vaccination rates stay the same: Experts plead with public to get their shots as US COVID cases rise 166% in two weeks* * Concerns are rising about the highly infectious Delta variant as it races across the United States * A mathematical model predicts a new peak in October that could approach the highs in January * On the worst end of the projection, new cases could hit 240,000 a day and daily deaths could top 4,000 * The seven-day av... read more

The National Interest1 hour ago

D-Day Delayed? The War Could Have Ended a Year Early

*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* An invasion of Nazi-held Western Europe had been considered as early as 1943. *Key Point: *On June 6, 1944, the Allies unleashed on land, air, and sea the largest invasion force in world history in an enormous effort to liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny. Code-named Operation Overlord, the invasion consisted of five divisions, more than 7,000 ships and landing craft, and 195,000 naval personnel from eight countries. The massive invasion of the European continent included 133,000 troops from the United States, Great Britain, and Canada. ... read more

The National Interest1 hour ago

Yes, the U.S. Military Once Had 'Flying' Aircraft Carriers

*Peter Suciu* *Aircraft Carriers, Americas* The ability to launch and recover a drone at least offers the very practical ability to send a drone to regions not otherwise readily accessible. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Aircraft carriers on the water are protected by destroyers and submarines, and unless similar craft could be built to fly alongside this "mother ship" it couldn't be properly protected. Even with such screening aircraft, it isn't too hard to see how a missile or just a "kamikaze" could all too easily take out such a craft. Whether it is because of the Helicarri... read more

The National Interest1 hour ago

Pakistan Has Put China’s JF-17 Thunder to Work Against Its Enemies

*Sebastien Roblin* *JF-17, Asia* The Thunder, which first flew in 2003, is a no-nonsense evolution of the MiG-21. *Here's What You Need to Know*: While the Thunder is not particularly sexy compared to cutting-edge stealth fighters and even 4.5-generation jets like the Rafale and Su-35, its seems capable for its price, particularly once it integrates AESA radar and the PL-10 missile. It seems likely to show up in the new again if there any future showdowns between Pakistani and Indian aviation. In the 2019 Paris Air Show, Pakistan demonstrated its lightweight JF-17 Thunder jet f... read more

The Last Refuge1 hour ago

Israeli Government Approves COVID Fascism, Compulsory Vaccinations and Legally Required Masks For All Citizens Effective August 8th

Comrades, it must be said that Israeli fascism is a particularly ironic form of Fascism. However, when you combine fascist government dictates from the Jewish state along with newly approved forced vaccinations, the level of irony exceeds adequate encapsulation. The only level of irony missing is armbands for the non-vaccinated. Here’s the Announcement (with excerpt […] The post Israeli Government Approves COVID Fascism, Compulsory Vaccinations and Legally Required Masks For All Citizens Effective August 8th appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

AltHealthWorks.com2 hours ago

Naturopathic Doctor Sounds Off What He Calls the “Most Unhealthy Protein for the Liver”

Dr. Eric Berg is a naturopathic and holistic doctor based out of Washington, D.C. who has become a mainstay on social media over the past decade, reaching over 400 million people on his YouTube channel as part of a subscriber base of more than three million people. Berg is well known not just on the social media landscape, but also among senior officials in the U.S. government, doctors, high-level executives of major corporations, scientists, and other clients from many different walks of life. While living healthy may seem like a simple task for anyone who’s been following along ... read more

Mining Awareness +2 hours ago

Novartis-Funded Researchers Admit Pregnancy Related Vaccine Research Needed While Dismissing Concerns; Novartis Helping Produce mRNA Vaccines for Both Pfizer and CureVac

Novartis is involved in helping produce Pfizer mRNA vaccines and working on a new mRNA vaccine by CureVac (Reuters, 21 … Continue reading → read more

AltHealthWorks.com3 hours ago

Superfood Popular Among Surfers Eradicates Cancer Cells While Reducing Blood Sugar and Cholesterol in Overweight Adults

For most people, the consumption of berries is limited to only a few different types, and they are almost never organic. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries (in that order) are the three most popular types in the U.S., but they’re almost never organic and are often heavily sprayed with chemicals, including strawberries which ranked #1 on the 2018 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list by the Environmental Working Group. While these berries are still relatively beneficial in comparison to other popular foods that make up the “Standard American Diet,” they’re still a far cry from being truly healt... read more

AltHealthWorks.com4 hours ago

Ten Unorthodox Ways to Increase Healthy Circulation and Prevent Blood Clots

The cardiovascular system is paramount to human health, but nearly half of American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease according to a 2019 study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. The bad news is that a healthy heart and cardiovascular system are not “normal” by today’s standards. The good news is that there are countless ways to improve it. Some of these ways involve herbal treatments or combinations of natural medicines, and others unorthodox ways of moving or positioning your body to increase healthy blood flow to your cells. The key t... read more

The National Interest1 hour ago

Good News: Inflation Won't Destroy the U.S. Economy

*Brendan Lesko* *Inflation, * The more you fear inflation, the more you feed into its growth and negative effects. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Why haven’t we seen a substantial increase in GDP? The largest component of GDP is consumption, which represents final transactions of goods and services in an economy. From February 2020 to May 2021, consumption rose by approximately $781.9 billion. As of late, many media outlets have been reporting abnormal levels of inflation, which is absolutely accurate information. Generally, the Federal Reserve aims to keep inflation around... read more

The National Interest1 hour ago

Barrett MRAD: The Best Sniper Rifle On The Planet?

*Richard Douglas* *Guns, * The truth is that you may not need such a high-powered, high-end sniper rifle as a casual shooter. But if you have the cash to spare and you’re in LE or you’re a competition shooter? Then maybe an MRAD would be an appropriate rifle to call your own. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* There's no two ways about it: Barrett’s MRAD sniper rifle is a great precision gun. It’s reliable, it’s customizable, and you can easily tear it down and even change its caliber. In 2009, the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) was looking for a new rifle t... read more

War News Updates1 hour ago

Tens Of Thousands Of French Protesters Against Covid-19 Health Restrictions Clash With Police In Paris

*Daily Mail:** Riot police fire tear gas and water cannons on protesters in Paris as thousands demonstrate against bill mandating vaccine passports for restaurants and jabs for all healthcare workers* * French anti-riot police fired teargas, water canons on Saturday as clashes broke out during demonstrations * Thousands protested over proposals for a a special virus pass to enter restaurants and other venues in France * Bill was debated in the Senate on Saturday after it was approved in the lower house of parliament on Friday French anti-riot police fired teargas and water... read more

The Rio Times1 hour ago

Brazil debuts the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in surfing with a win

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two Brazilians reached the round of 16 in men's surfing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, 24. Ítalo Ferreira won the sport's first heat at an Olympics with 13.67 points in the competition held at Tsurugasaki Beach. Gabriel Medina competed in the last heat of the day and also […] The post Brazil debuts the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in surfing with a win appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times1 hour ago

Brazil’s opposition takes to the streets to demand Bolsonaro’s impeachment

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's opposition took to the streets in Brazil on Saturday to demand the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the fourth protest called by the trade union centers, leftist parties, and social movements in less than two months. In various cities of demonstrators also […] The post Brazil’s opposition takes to the streets to demand Bolsonaro’s impeachment appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Diogenes' Middle Finger2 hours ago

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SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS2 hours ago

When the Only Choice is Kosher-Certified, and You Object: A Layman’s Glance at Legal Recourse

Truly the best way to avoid Kosher tax and boost local folks! It doesn't cover everything but home businesses are the best way to go if possible. But then I know how privileged I am to have such access just across the road. Just do what you can to avoid giving them your hard earned coins. You can bet your sweet bippy that if products had the Christian crucifix on them there would be action taken! Many lawsuits. July 24, 2021 By KosChertified *Introduction* Seanna Fenner, aka Odinia, is an Odinist gyðja (priestess), a völva, and the founder of the native European religious or... read more

War News Updates2 hours ago

Tens Of Thousands Participate In Anti-Lockdown Protests In Australia

*The Hill:* *Thousands participate in anti-lockdown protests in Australia* Thousands of protesters on Saturday took to the streets of Sydney and other cities across Australia to push back on continued COVID-19 lockdown orders amid new record case surges in the country. Videos and photos posted to social media showed people, many of whom were not wearing masks, gathered closely together in the streets of Sydney, chanting “freedom” and holding signs with phrases like “unmask the truth.” Some violent clashes erupted between protesters and police, who tried to disperse the demo... read more

The Rio Times2 hours ago

Paraguay signs contract in U.S. for purchase of two million doses of Moderna vaccine

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Government of Paraguay signed a contract to purchase two million doses of Moderna vaccines as part of the negotiations carried out in the United States by the Minister of Health, Julio Borba, announced this Friday the health ministry. The source added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would coordinate […] The post Paraguay signs contract in U.S. for purchase of two million doses of Moderna vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Modern Tokyo Times2 hours ago

First gold medal won by Japan at the Tokyo Olympics in Judo

First gold medal won by Japan at the Tokyo Olympics in Judo Kanako Mita and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times Japan won its first gold medal of the tainted Tokyo Olympics in judo. This will ease the pressure on other Japanese competitors because some famous athletes from the host nation faltered in other events. Therefore, […] The post First gold medal won by Japan at the Tokyo Olympics in Judo first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more

Global Issues News Headlines3 hours ago

‘Lack of global solidarity’, slow vaccination rates put Indonesia in COVID glare

A “lack of global solidarity” including the hoarding of vaccines by richer nations as well as slow vaccination rate has contributed to Indonesia becoming the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak in Asia, according to the UN’s top official in the country. Read the full story, “‘Lack of global solidarity’, slow vaccination rates put Indonesia in COVID glare”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines3 hours ago

Farmers the ‘lifeblood of our food systems’, deputy UN chief highlights, ahead of key summit

Farmers, especially women and indigenous people, work tirelessly to put food on our tables. UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed met on Saturday women producers at a farmers’ market in Circo Massimo, Rome, ahead of the Food Systems Pre-Summit taking place next week. Read the full story, “Farmers the ‘lifeblood of our food systems’, deputy UN chief highlights, ahead of key summit”, on globalissues.org → read more

Welcome Back to Pottersville3 hours ago

The Whitewashing of History By the Nonvictors

(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari.) *B*ack in 2015, the proprietor of this blog wrote a historical epic entitled *Tatterdemalion*. Owing something of its basic premise to Caleb Carr's legendary historical psychological thriller, *The Alienist*, the story revolves around another team of ad hoc investigators composed of Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, Frank Butler, Chief Sitting Bull, Arthur Conan-Doyle, Sigmund Freud and Frederick Abberline trying to bring to ground Jack the Ripper in 1888 Whitechapel. In the second half of the book, it appears as if Jack is a ... read more

Mining Awareness +3 hours ago

US Congressman Gosar Sponsors 10-Year Moratorium on All Immigration

US Congressman “GOSAR SPONSORS 10-YEAR MORATORIUM ON ALL IMMIGRATION Washington, July 23, 2021 | Jessica Lycos (202-379-6385) WASHINGTON D.C. – This … Continue reading → read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 24 hours ago

"Warning! No Access To Your Bank Account; Financial Cliff Gets Higher; Bank Restrictions Imminent"

Jeremiah Babe, PM 7/24/21: *"Warning! No Access To Your Bank Account; * *Financial Cliff Gets Higher; Bank Restrictions Imminent"* read more

The Last Refuge4 hours ago

Perfect – Arizona GOP Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita, Who Killed Election Reform Bill, Destroyed by Audience, Booed and Run Off Stage

We need more of this! Arizona Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita was one of two republicans who voted with Democrats to kill SB1241, an Arizona senate bill to reform election integrity. Senator Ugenti was scheduled to speak to the audience at Turning Point USA today; however, when she attempted to give her speech, the audience absolutely destroyed […] The post Perfect – Arizona GOP Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita, Who Killed Election Reform Bill, Destroyed by Audience, Booed and Run Off Stage appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

Mining Awareness +4 hours ago

Human Endogenous Retrovirus K Activation: May Help Explain Illness Severity-Mortality in COVID-19 Patients

This work is especially interesting since 8% of the human genome is comprised of “Retrovirus-like elements”. (“Initial sequencing and analysis … Continue reading → read more

Halifax Examiner4 hours ago

NDP candidates say they will close suspicious activity “loophole” and end police street checks

The NDP candidate for Preston in the upcoming election, Colter Simmonds, met with party leader Gary Burrill and community activist Quentrel Provo in a Cherrybrook playground Saturday to publicly discuss police street checks. They were joined by Suzy Hansen, the NDP candidate for Halifax–Needham; Angela Downey, the candidate for Hammonds Plains–Lucasville; and Matthew Green, a […] read more

Mining Awareness +4 hours ago

Novartis Charged-Paid Fine for Bribery-Fraud Under FCPA (2020)

Novartis is involved in helping produce Pfizer mRNA vaccines and working on a new mRNA vaccine by CureVac (Reuters, 21 … Continue reading → read more

Mining Awareness +4 hours ago

Robert Benlevi Arrested for $27 Million PPP Fraud Scheme

“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 22, 2021 Los Angeles Man Arrested for $27 Million PPP Fraud Scheme A California man … Continue reading → read more

The National Interest3 hours ago

Biden's Big Win: Americans Love the Child Tax Credit 'Stimulus Check'

*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, * The Child Tax Credit’s defenders have argued that it fulfills a similar need: middle-class American families could use direct payments to offset the rising costs of childcare *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The only thing that separates the increased Child Tax Credit from other major assistance programs is its brevity; after 2021, the credit is set to shrink to its normal level of $2000 per year. Some Democrats have objected to this—and Biden has previously supported its extension at its current level until 2025. The first monthly checks... read more

The National Interest3 hours ago

Russia’s New ‘Checkmate’ Su-75 Stealth Fighter Has Enormous Wings

*Trevor Filseth* *Stealth Fighter, * A larger wingspan is vital to taking off and landing from an aircraft carrier, given the limited space available on a flattop. On Tuesday, Rostec, Russia’s state-owned defense conglomerate, unveiled its new stealth fighter at the MAKS air show. Before the unveiling, photos had been taken of a mock-up plane underneath a tarp; the tarp was later removed, and viewers were able to gather first impressions from the plane’s shape. Soon after photos of the revealed mockup were made public, Rostec opted to unveil the plane publicly, allowing for close... read more

The National Interest3 hours ago

Really Bad News: The Student Loan Interest Freeze Is Set to Expire

*Rachel Bucchino* *Student Loan Debt, * Back in March 2020, the federal government temporarily suspended all federal student loan payments and interest accrual,. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It’s unclear, however, whether the White House backs the extension effort. Several opponents argue that if the Biden administration agrees to elongate the paused payment period, then the move would collide with the president’s messages over working toward economic recovery. The deadline for student loan borrowers to resume monthly payments after a sixteen-month break is slowly approac... read more

The National Interest3 hours ago

Budget Killer: Ruger's Precision Rifle Is a Killer

*Richard Douglas* *Rifles, * If you’re looking for a budget-friendly precision rifle, then I’d recommend getting the Ruger Precision Rifle. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The RPR is a three-lug bolt action and a 70-degree throw. The bolt locks when the magazine is empty, and it can be cycled when safety is on. The Ruger precision rifle, or RPR, is revolutionary in that it brought long-distance shooting to the average gun enthusiast. The rifle is built to be *reminiscent of an AR-15*, and comes with so many features that even beginners will be giddy with excitement. After ge... read more

The National Interest3 hours ago

North Korea's Very Own 'AK-47' Is Everywhere (And It's A Strange Gun)

*Kyle Mizokami* *military, East Asia* Pyongyang's arms industry is poor and backward but full of surprises. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The North Korean People’s Army Type 88 rifle is similar to the Soviet-era AK-74 with one key difference: unusual helical magazines that carry up to five times as many rounds as conventional 30-round magazines. One of the largest armies in the world has adopted one of the most unusual variants of the AK-series of assault rifles. The North Korean People’s Army Type 88 rifle is similar to the Soviet-era AK-74 with one key difference: unusua... read more

The National Interest3 hours ago

How Social Security Could Soon Run Dry

*Stephen Silver* *Politics, Americas* Even those who do expect to eventually get social security believe that even if they do get benefits, they expect that they will have to continue working-even though most of them believe that they should be able to live on social security alone. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While 71 percent total of those surveyed either answered “strongly agree” or “somewhat agree” to the question “I worry about the Social Security program running out of funding in my lifetime”—a number that rose to 83 percent for Gen Xers, and 77 percent for Millenn... read more

The National Interest3 hours ago

Hitler Hated Them: America’s Tank Destroyers Kicked Butt in Europe

*War Is Boring* *History, Europe* But don’t dare call them tanks. These were tank-destroyers. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Tank-destroyers were pretty much just tanks with inferior armor and better guns. Contrary to doctrine, commanders in the field asked them to perform most of the same tasks as regular tanks. Why invest in a whole separate branch of the army and different class of vehicles when you could simply give tanks the same gun? During the 1940s, the U.S. Army developed a special weapon to counter the tanks of the German Wehrmacht. Most of these vehicles had the h... read more

The Last Refuge4 hours ago

Millions of Freedom Fighters Around the World Protest COVID Lockdowns and Forced Vaccinations, London, Sydney, Paris, Rome, Some Clashes Turn Violent

We Cannot Comply Our Way Out of Tyranny… Patriots around the world are rising up in opposition to the totalitarian government efforts to weaponize COVID fear against the principles of liberty and freedom. In Australia, the government has reintroduced forced lockdowns, the patriots are taking to the streets and successfully breaking through police barricades. In […] The post Millions of Freedom Fighters Around the World Protest COVID Lockdowns and Forced Vaccinations, London, Sydney, Paris, Rome, Some Clashes Turn Violent appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

The National Interest4 hours ago

Chaos in the Caucasus: Could a ‘Biden Doctrine’ Contain Russia and Turkey?

*Ara Papian* *Politics, Eurasia* The Biden administration’s rhetorical willingness to confront both Turkey and Russia has been reassuring but policy needs to extend beyond promises. Crafting a China strategy dominates the Biden administration’s foreign policy agenda, but Russia remains America’s most active adversary, challenging the West from Ukraine to Central Asia. Western inaction—more than Russian enterprise—has allowed this to happen. In effect, the White House consistently folds with a full house when the Kremlin holds only a pair of twos. Russia has also benefited fro... read more

Small Dead Animals5 hours ago

The Church of Science

How Science Lost the Public’s Trust From climate to Covid, politics and hubris have disconnected scientific institutions from the philosophy and method that ought to guide them. “Conformity,” Mr. Ridley says, “is the enemy of scientific progress, which depends on disagreement and challenge. Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts, as [the physicist… Continue reading → read more

CENSORED NEWS5 hours ago

Women Horse Nation Riders Arrive to Support Water Walkers, as Police Threaten Red Lake Treaty Camp Today

Honor the EarthWomen Horse Nation Riders going to support the Water Walkers, coming from Pine River Crossing to Itasca, headwaters of the Mississippi and drilling site for Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline - photos by Flow #StopLine3 #NibiWalk #WaterIsLife #HorseNationsAlert! Red Lake Treaty Camp. Minn., Sat. 4:20 pm. Police threatening to arrest everyone, as a busload of police arrived. # read more

The Last Refuge5 hours ago

President Trump Rally to Protect Our Elections – Phoenix, Arizona, 6:30pm ET Livestream Links

President Trump will be holding a rally today in Phoenix, Arizona, billed as ‘The Rally To Protect Our Elections’ sponsored by Turning Point USA. President Trump is scheduled to begin speaking at 6:30pm ET. RSBN, Newsmax and OANN are carrying the broadcast. We are including links below to multiple live-streams below. RSBN YouTube Link – […] The post President Trump Rally to Protect Our Elections – Phoenix, Arizona, 6:30pm ET Livestream Links appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more    Who ? I thought the DNC election-rigging machine had fixed that problem.