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War News Updates2 days ago
U.S. Health Experts Now Predict An Alarming Surge Of US COVID-19 Cases This Winter*CNBC: **Covid cases rise yet again in U.S. ahead of Thanksgiving holiday* Doctors are urging caution to prevent Covid-19 outbreaks as cases rise nationwide following a nearly three-week plateau and Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family next week. The U.S. reported a seven-day average of nearly 95,000 new Covid infections Thursday, up 31% over the past two weeks, according to a CNBC analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University. Cases across the country declined for weeks this fall before hovering between 70,000 and 75,000 per day beginning in lat... read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
Austria imposes compulsory vaccination from February 1 & nationwide lockdown starting MondayRT Austria will introduce a full lockdown that could last for three weeks on Monday in an attempt to tackle a new wave of Covid-19... The post Austria imposes compulsory vaccination from February 1 & nationwide lockdown starting Monday appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
Jeff Bezos: Future Humans ‘Will Visit the Earth the Way You Visit Yellowstone’Gizmodo – by Brian Kahn Renowned conservationist Jeff Bezos has shared his vision for planet Earth. It’s not enough to protect it for the humans... The post Jeff Bezos: Future Humans ‘Will Visit the Earth the Way You Visit Yellowstone’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
UNREDACTED2 days ago
2021 Documents in Review: Declassified State Department Review of the Havana SyndromeThe National Security Archive is concluding 2021 by reviewing some of our most impactful postings from the past year and highlighting the biggest documents behind them. This week we’re highlighting the State Department’s declassified June 2018 Accountability Review Board (ARB) report, which was originally published in the Archive’s February 10, 2021, posting, U.S.-Cuba: Secrets of […] read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
Harris to become first woman with presidential power while Biden is under anesthesia for routine colonoscopyCNN President Joe Biden on Friday will temporarily transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he is under anesthesia for a routine colonoscopy, White... The post Harris to become first woman with presidential power while Biden is under anesthesia for routine colonoscopy appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Is the BBC biased?2 days ago
''The unstoppable rise of Kamala Harris'' [something to cackle at]
The BBC News website is proud to announce that Kamala Harris is the *First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)*. Though the hapless, deeply unpopular Ms Harris has sunk to a 28% approval rating [the lowest on record for a vice-president] the BBC continues to cheerlead for her... ...at least if this typically identity-politics-focused report is anything to go by. In fairness, the 'cheerleading' mainly comes through not reporting her many gaffes or discussing her unpopularity, so it's mainly bias by omission. That said, I still vividly remember the BBC swooning over her on... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 days ago
"Who Could Have Seen That Coming?"*"Who Could Have Seen That Coming?"* by Bill Bonner "Fish gotta swim, Birds gotta fly, Rain gotta fall, And it’s gotta go somewhere..." – Bill Bonner, with apologies to the writers of "Showboat" BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "When you see someone setting fire to a federal building, shouldn’t you say something? And what if the matches and gas can are in your own hands? The Federal Reserve printed up nearly 5 trillion brand-spanking-new dollars between August 2019 and today. Surely, there must have been at least one alert economist among the 1,000 Ph.D.s on the Fed’s payroll who noticed that ... read more
Global Issues News Headlines2 days ago
‘The Brutal Death of a Child’s Dream’MADRID, Nov 19 (IPS) - Kailash Satyarthi,? an Indian social reformer and co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, along with Malala Yousafzai, spoke in a recent international forum about the devastating impacts of child labour. Read the full story, “‘The Brutal Death of a Child’s Dream’”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines2 days ago
Time Honoured Food Traditions, Pleasing for Palate and PlanetKARACHI, Nov 19 (IPS) - Balance is the absolute key, if you ask Alia Chughtai, a journalist who started a catering service with filmmaker Akhlaque Mahesar, by the name of Aur Chaawal (And Rice), two years ago. Read the full story, “Time Honoured Food Traditions, Pleasing for Palate and Planet”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines2 days ago
Safe sanitation for all benefits people and the planet: UN chiefUN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to keep their promise to leave no one behind and deliver health and sanitation to all. Read the full story, “Safe sanitation for all benefits people and the planet: UN chief”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times2 days ago
Chile is no longer the least risky country in Latin AmericaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chilean financial markets have been under intense pressure in 2021, in an unusual scenario marked by political elections. This year constituents and governors were elected, and now the country is on the verge of presidential elections. The favorites are representatives of the extremes of the political spectrum. Read also: Check […] The post Chile is no longer the least risky country in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times2 days ago
Argentina and Brazil, the Latin American countries most closed to international tradeRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It was a half-hearted return; some in person and many others, remote. What is certain is that CAF-Development Bank of Latin America once again presented its annual report. This time the theme of the extensive document is the integration of the region and the importance not only of trade with […] The post Argentina and Brazil, the Latin American countries most closed to international trade appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 days ago
"Crime is Running Rampant in the Economy"*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly, AM 11/19/21: *"Crime is Running Rampant in the Economy"* read more
The Rio Times2 days ago
In 2020, labor income in Brazil registered biggest drop in 8 yearsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The share of labor income in Brazil's total income in 2020 recorded the most significant drop in eight years and registered the lowest level of the historical series, as almost a quarter of the country's households received a social benefit in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Data released […] The post In 2020, labor income in Brazil registered biggest drop in 8 years appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 days ago
Gregory Mannarino, "And So It Begins: New Lockdowns, Now Be Ready For Anything"Gregory Mannarino, AM 11/19/21: *"And So It Begins: * *New Lockdowns, Now Be Ready For Anything"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
The Rio Times2 days ago
Covid-19: Austria decides to lock down entire population and require vaccinationRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Austria is the first country in Europe to resume lockdown and impose vaccination on the population. The restriction goes into effect on Monday (22). Faced with a significant increase in Covid-19 cases, Austria imposed a lockdown on the entire population on Friday (19). Austria is the first country on the European […] The post Covid-19: Austria decides to lock down entire population and require vaccination appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 days ago
The Daily "Near You?"Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Thanks for stopping by! read more
Food & Water Watch2 days ago
Petitions to Create Renewable Energy Program Accepted in Cherry HillTown could join wave of municipalities adopting community choice energy plans The post Petitions to Create Renewable Energy Program Accepted in Cherry Hill appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
CFACT2 days ago
“Buy Nothing” movement grows in popularity, lowers consumer wasteSome enviro-preneurs have come up with one interesting solution to address a least part of it – a sort of recycling of consumer items via online which doesn’t require any government involvement and best of all, doesn’t involve any exchange of money. The post “Buy Nothing” movement grows in popularity, lowers consumer waste appeared first on CFACT. read more
MJBizDaily2 days ago
Mississippi lawmakers unlikely to reach medical marijuana deal this yearMississippi state lawmakers say a special session of the legislature to legalize medical marijuana this year is increasingly unlikely, given that the regular legislative session convenes in January. Mississippi lawmakers unlikely to reach medical marijuana deal this year is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
PopularResistance.Org2 days ago
Artists, Activists Demand Concert Venues Drop Amazon’s Palm-Scanning TechConcert operators may like Amazon's palm recognition system, but some performers and activists are less than thrilled. A group of 200 artists and 30 rights groups has penned an open letter demanding the Red Rocks amphitheater, its ticketing provider AXS and AEG (AXS' parent company) "immediately cancel" contracts to use Amazon One scanning at any venue. They also want the firms to ban all biometric surveillance at those events. The post Artists, Activists Demand Concert Venues Drop Amazon’s Palm-Scanning Tech appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Snopes.com2 days ago
Biden to Have Routine Colonoscopy, Transfer Power to HarrisPresident Joe Biden will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris when he undergoes a “routine colonoscopy" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. read more
Musings from the Chiefio2 days ago
Friends Of Australia Friday: 19 November 2021Australia Friday - 19 November 2021 Continue reading → read more
Turcopolier2 days ago
“Is there water on Mars?”
“While there may have been abundant oceans in the past and water ice persisting in the present, could there be lingering liquid water on Mars? Tantalizingly, the answer may be yes. Using radar technology that penetrates the ground, the Mars … Continue reading → read more
Gangsters Out Blog2 days ago
India repeals controversial farming lawsReuters is reporitng that "In a surprise announcement on Friday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would repeal agriculture laws that farmers have been protesting against for more than a year, sparking celebrations for what farmers called a hard-fought victory." This is big news. Locally the Sikh community mobilized to provide food for people stranded in Hope. Diversity makes us strong. read more
Virtual Mirage2 days ago
Ready for the Weekend?From CDR SAL A lot of you read Commander Salamander’s Blog. I hope that I’m not regurgitating too much by posting a portion of his Diversity Thursday post here. The US State Department is instituting a quota system on diversity, inclusion, and equity. Jobs, promotions, and rewards will be distributed based on a sectarian […] The post Ready for the Weekend? appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Argentina: The "Teleporting Woman" Mystery Continues
*Source: Maraco Digital and Marcelo Metayer* *Date: November 17 2021* *Argentina: The "Teleporting Woman" Mystery Continues* Jacinto Araúz - La Pampa November 17, 2021 - * - Phone calls were made from the Araúz woman's phone; a mechanical buzzing sound could be heard.* - *- The woman vanished for 24 hours.* The woman, whose 24 hour long disappearance was made known by her partner, appeared some 60 kilometers distant without showing any signs of having covered the distance on foot, according to reports. The mystery deepened when it was ascertained that on Tuesday... read more
War News Updates2 days ago
Covid-19 Statistics For EuropeEurope's third wave of Covid infections has now exceeded the peak of its second wave with 310,000 infections registered Wednesday, more than the 290,000 recorded at the same point last year Deaths across the continent are also slightly below the same time last year, though are climbing rapidly amid fears that it could exceed the second wave as the virus seeks out the unvaccinated Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic once again, with the World Health Organisation warning that the Continent was the only region in the world where deaths had increased - with Covid-related fa... read more
White Wolf2 days ago
'Full Beaver Moon' To Shine in the Night Sky Today And Tomorrow
With a once-in-a-few-centuries partial lunar eclipse in the sky, stargazers in North America and northeast Russia are in for a historic treat this week. November's full beaver moon will see the longest partial lunar eclipse in over 500 years, lasting over six hours from Thursday night into Friday morning, according to NASA. Parts of South America can catch a glimpse at moonset, and parts of East Asia and Australia might see the eclipse at moonrise. A partial lunar eclipse occurs when part of the full moon falls under Earth's shadow (unlike May's total lunar eclipse) — more than 97% ... read more
The Reference Frame2 days ago
President Klaus' speech on 17 November was timeless...highlighting the importance and bravery of students during the events of 1939 and 1989... By Ivo Strejček, IVK On the festive day of 17 November 2021, there was only one prepared, thoughtful and serious political speech. It was delivered by President Václav Klaus at the memorial site in front of Hlávka College. This seems to be the only possible place to reflect on the meaning and legacy of 17 November 1939 and 1989 and to use this opportunity to reflect on the connections between these important milestones in modern Czech history and today. Performances with similar political spe... read more
The New Dark Age2 days ago
A Solution Without a Solution16 September, 2021 — John Steppling Léon Spilliaert “Ultima ratio regum. (The final argument of kings)” — Inscription on french cannons, on order of Louis XIV “The language of Enlightenment has been hijacked in the name of corporate greed, the police state, a politically compromised science, and a permanent war economy.” — Terry Eagleton (Reason, … Continue reading A Solution Without a Solution read more
The Duran2 days ago
Angry China Denies US Claims Xi Agreed to Nuclear Talks in Summit with Biden
Angry China Denies US Claims Xi Agreed to Nuclear Talks in Summit with Biden News Topic 343 Biden and Xi agree to look at possible arms control talks- Biden adviser Biden and Xi agree to look at possible arms control talks- Biden adviser WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Nov 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader […] read more
War News Updates2 days ago
Austria Becomes The First Country In Europe To Make Covid Vaccines Mandatory For Everyone And Imposes A Full Nationwide Lockdown Due To A New Wave Of The VirusAustria is battling a brutal third wave of Covid that has seen infections soar to record levels in recent days, far surpassing last winter's infection totals and leading to fears that deaths will soon start mounting Covid deaths in Austria are not yet at levels seen last winter but have begun to climb rapidly, amid fears that this winter's death toll may be worse than the last because the country still has large numbers of unvaccinated people *Daily Mail:* *Austria makes vaccines mandatory for EVERYONE and imposes full nationwide lockdown, as Europe's cases hit a record high, Ge... read more
The Free Thought Project2 days ago
Official Public Health England Data Says COVID Infection Rates Higher In Vaxx’d Than Unvaxx’d[image: rates]"...this would mean the vaxxed and unvaxxed pose a comparable danger to each other,” writes Shriver. “All Covid apartheid schemes are therefore insensible.” read more
The Rio Times2 days ago
Bolivia: Relatives pay tribute to victims of Senkata massacre in 2019 crisis with mass and ceremoniesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The victims of the Senkata Massacre will be paid tribute this Friday with a mass, a memorial wall and other events to demand justice for their deaths 2 years ago, to be held in the city of El Alto, announced Association of the Relatives of the Deceased chairwoman Gloria Quisbert. […] The post Bolivia: Relatives pay tribute to victims of Senkata massacre in 2019 crisis with mass and ceremonies appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
DEADLIEST BOOGIE COMBO EVER!!Terry Miles Feb 7, 2020 Terry Miles, Ben Toury, Dr K and Acoustic Milestone perform the deadliest Boogie Woogie Piano ever at the public piano... The post DEADLIEST BOOGIE COMBO EVER!! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
ClimateCite2 days ago
EU to Restrict Coffee Imports to Combat Climate ChangeBy Eric Worrall | Nov. 18, 2021 Has the European Union finally crossed a line? Coffee importers who cannot pinpoint the exact geographical source of their product, and prove their product is “deforestation free”, are set to be locked out of the common market, potentially starving European coffee lovers of their morning fix. E.U. seeks to block import of commodities … read more
The Free Thought Project2 days ago
Austrian Police, Army Reportedly Refusing to Enforce ‘Health Dictatorship’, Will March in Protest Against It[image: austrian]According to a French media outlet, Austrian armed forces and police are refusing to enforce Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg's dictatorial segregation. read more
The New Dark Age2 days ago
Farm Laws Repeal: A Historic Day For IndiaOn November 19 the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi announced the important decision of repealing three highly controversial farm laws. This decision should be widely welcomed cutting across narrow narrow political divides. read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
Manhunt for 2 Cops Who Kidnapped Children Tragically Ends With Cops & Kids Shot to DeathFree Thought Project – by Matt Agorist Cockeysville, MD — Earlier this week, two disgraced cops kidnapped two children, ages 6 and 7, before carjacking... The post Manhunt for 2 Cops Who Kidnapped Children Tragically Ends With Cops & Kids Shot to Death appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man2 days ago
Another factor in food production: giant corporate controlI've been reading extensively about factors affecting the food supply pipeline in particular, ever since this became an issue during the COVID-19 pandemic. I came across a very interesting article from 2011, examining the meat-packing industry and the problems it's causing for ranchers and farmers. It's ten years old, but from what I've been able to confirm, the situation has only grown worse since then. It's a very long article, but worth reading in full. I've chosen one excerpt to whet your appetite. (Remember, the statistics date from ten years ago.) The price a ranche... read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
Pfizer has power to ‘silence’ governments and ‘maximize profits’, consumer group allegesABC Australia COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Pfizer has been accused of hiding behind a veil of secrecy to profiteer during the “worst public health crisis” in over... The post Pfizer has power to ‘silence’ governments and ‘maximize profits’, consumer group alleges appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
DHS Sec Believes Paying Millions To Illegals Would NOT Encourage More Illegal ImmigrationDinesh D’Souza Published November 16, 2021 That sounds like a pull factor. The post DHS Sec Believes Paying Millions To Illegals Would NOT Encourage More Illegal Immigration appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
South Dakota GOP Gov Kristi Noem Signs Executive Order Banning Boycotts of IsraelInformation Liberation – by Chris Menahan Though Republicans won’t lift a finger to protect the free speech rights of their own constituents on social media... The post South Dakota GOP Gov Kristi Noem Signs Executive Order Banning Boycotts of Israel appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates2 days ago
France Warns Iran Not to Come To The Next Round Of Talks With A 'Sham' Negotiating StanceGovernors meeting at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna *Reuters:* *France warns Iran against "sham" nuclear negotiating stance* PARIS (Reuters) -France's foreign minister warned Iran on Friday not to come to the next round of talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal with a "sham" negotiating stance, a day after Paris urged the board of the U.N. atomic watchdog to send Iran a tough message. Tehran had earlier responded to Paris by saying the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which verifies Tehran's compliance with the 2015 deal with world powers limiting Tehran's nuclear p... read more
War News Updates2 days ago
What Will Happen to The Afghan Embassy In Washington D.C.Outside the stately Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C., it's hard to tell the republic has fallen. But inside, the staircases are dark, the hallways quiet and the offices empty. Laura Sullivan/NPR *NPR:* *In Washington, the last employees at the Afghan Embassy work until the lights go off* For more than 70 years, the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C., has held down the corner lot in a neighborhood of grand embassies. With its giant black, red and green flag, lush landscaping and stately brick and stone, it's hard to tell the republic has fallen. Inside though,... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ2 days ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 191914 British troops took Fort Zain, Basra Ottomans retreated to Basra city (Musings On Iraq review *When God Made Hell, The British Invasion of Mesopotamia and the Creation of Iraq, 1914-1921*) 1922 UK High Comm for Iraq Sir Cox Iraqi officials Nuri al-Said, Jaafar Askari, Ibn Saud met to draw border between Iraq and what would become Saudi Arabia After 6 days Cox drew straight line dividing 2 (Musings On Iraq Drawing The Iraq-Saudi-Kuwait Border In The Sand) 1973 KDP and Communists began talks to end hostilities between two KDP had been attacking Communists for its all... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 days ago
The Poet: gk thomas, “Wretched of the Earth”*“Wretched of the Earth”* “Poor kids, wretched of the earth, why should we feed you? Why shouldn't we empty our sea of bullets into your swollen bellies or poison you with toxic chemicals or depleted uranium? Why should we care, we who are living well? Where is it written in stone that you deserve better? Or that we are not animals subject to the law of nature: kill or be killed? You suspect us of being cruel, but we are kind. Our god tells us so. It is yours that lies. So you cry at night, shivering in the cold or sell yourselves for a slice of bread. What is that to those of us who a... read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
Bug out: Lobstermen must start removing gear to save whales, federal regulators sayUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
UK submarines, divers in race against Russians to find crashed F35 stealth fighter jet: ReportUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
Car falls off marina during diver training and gets rescued immediatelyUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
Diving influencer aims to change 'old thinking' with scuba in the modern age; 'I absolutely love shipwrecks'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
Surfer who lost 'large chunk' of thigh in horror shark attack reveals how he survivedIER2 days ago
Banning U.S. Oil Exports Will Increase, Not Decrease, Oil PricesEleven Democratic Party Senators have written to President Biden asking him to ban the sale of U.S. crude oil exports… The post Banning U.S. Oil Exports Will Increase, Not Decrease, Oil Prices appeared first on IER. read more
Small Dead Animals2 days ago
Austria Goes All The WayBBC- Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges Days after Austria imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it has announced a full national Covid-19 lockdown starting on Monday. Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said it would last a maximum of 20 days and there would be a legal requirement to get vaccinated from 1 February… Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times2 days ago
Paraguay prepares its reply on meat packing plants after audit by U.S. officialsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Of the 4 recommendations issued by the U.S. technicians who inspected meat packing plants and laboratories in Paraguay, the government complied with 3 points and is working jointly with the industry to complete the last one. For both sectors the audit was successful and everything points to the opening of […] The post Paraguay prepares its reply on meat packing plants after audit by U.S. officials appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com2 days ago
Rare First Printing of US Constitution Sells for Record $43MThe anonymous winning bidder outbid a group of 17,000 cryptocurrency enthusiasts from around the world who crowdfunded to buy it over the last week. read more
Small Dead Animals2 days ago
Shoot First, Explain LaterCBC- Renowned gunsmith killed in Toronto police raid Hearing about Rodger being near guns wasn’t unusual — he was a world-renowned gunsmith, known as one of the best in Canada and someone local police officers trusted to fix their firearms, according to people who knew him. Toronto Police Service said that day at noon —… Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times2 days ago
Paraguay and Chile foresee future of great developmentRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The arrival in Paraguay of Chilean consortia such as the Luksic group (with its Enex brand), making strategic alliances with the Cartes group, represent agreements of great relevance to continue generating economic development, market positioning and capital injection in the country. The ambassador of the Republic of Chile Jorge Ulloa […] The post Paraguay and Chile foresee future of great development appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
Hospitals’ Incentive Payments for COVID-19AAPS – by Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D. and Ali Shultz, J.D Upon admission to a once-trusted hospital, American patients with COVID-19 become virtual prisoners, subjected... The post Hospitals’ Incentive Payments for COVID-19 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report2 days ago
Port of Vancouver CLOSES as BC flooding damages rail & roadsIce Age Farmer Nov 17, 2021 Canada’s largest port by far, the port of Vancouver, has closed, as have the rails and highways connecting it... The post Port of Vancouver CLOSES as BC flooding damages rail & roads appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Modern Tokyo Times2 days ago
Uganda kills Islamist ADF terrorist recruiting cleric after the recent attackUganda kills Islamist ADF terrorist recruiting cleric after the recent attack Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) commit terrorist attacks and massacres in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This terrorist group originates in Uganda. Therefore, after the recent suicide bombings that hit Kampala, the […] The post Uganda kills Islamist ADF terrorist recruiting cleric after the recent attack first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Snopes.com2 days ago
US Expands COVID Boosters to All Adults, Final Hurdle AheadAt least 10 states already had started offering boosters to all adults. read more
Lawfare2 days ago
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Is Wrong on AUKUS DealA nuclear-powered attack submarine in Portsmouth, Virginia. (Photo by U.S. Navy) On Sept. 15, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden jointly announced a new enhanced trilateral security partnership—Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS). As part of the agreement, the U.K. and U.S. committed to support Australia’s efforts to acquire nuclear-powered submarines at the earliest achievable date. That promise immediately drew the ire of China, which claims that the agreement will intensify the arms race and undermine int... read more
Is the BBC biased?2 days ago
I confessSo, a lead story on today's BBC One's *News at One* concerned a former cricketer who's been forced to apologise after someone released a photo of him dressed up as one of his favourite rappers, Tupac Shakur, at a fancy dress party in 2009. His crime? Wearing JustinTrudeauface. I suppose I ought to confess too. When I was in my last year at primary school I played The Ghost of Christmas Future in *Scrooge. *I dressed in black and floated over the assembly hall menacingly, only slightly spoiling the effect by tripping over Scrooge's bed. But I'm ashamed to admit that I had gold ma... read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
No crab for you: Dungeness fishing delayed by humpback whales hanging out, could affect holiday tablesUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
Fish store owner gets probation for selling endangered and invasive fishUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
Intruder alert: Shark alarm systems unveiled in Western AustraliaUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
Pioneering research into mysterious Sei Whale uncovers Falklands hotspotUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
State and federal leaders partner to save Florida's manatees amid record-breaking die-off; 'We take this situation seriously'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page2 days ago
Wild Seas: Nat Geo Photojournalist Thomas Peschak Captures Underwater Worlds Few Have SeenRunning 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 days ago
"Live All You Can...""Live all you can; it's a mistake not to. It doesn't so much matter what you do in particular, so long as you have your life. If you haven't had that, what have you had?" - Henry James read more
The National Interest2 days ago
The Army's New Artillery Can Hit Targets 40 Miles Away*David Axe* *Artillery, United States* The Extended-Range Cannon Artillery is a tactical weapon that’s most suitable for directly supporting nearby forces. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The howitzer that took the 40-mile shots in Arizona was one of the Army’s prototype Extended-Range Cannon Artillery systems. The U.S. Army last year fired two 155-millimeter-diameter howitzer shells out to a distance of 40 miles. The test shots at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona on March 6, 2020 signal the beginning of a major overhaul of the Army’s artillery. The ground-combat branch is spendi... read more
The National Interest2 days ago
Want to Deter War? Keep Tanks on the Front Lines*David Axe* *Armored Vehicles, Europe* A typical armored brigade has around 90 M-1 tanks and 130 M-2 fighting vehicles plus around 18 M-109 self-propelled howitzers, but that might not be enough. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Deploying troops on short notice in direct response to an imminent military threat can stop a war from breaking out but tend to leave the deploying country no better off than it was before, RAND found. Heavy ground forces are best at deterring war and boosting a country’s overall influence in the aftermath of a crisis. But the heavy forces, which include... read more
The National Interest2 days ago
The Worst of the Worst: Here Are Five Aircraft Carriers that Epically Failed*Robert Farley* *Aircraft Carriers, * The HMS Eagle, Bearn, HIJMS Kaga, USS Ranger, and Kuzentsov. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Many of the carriers here were early efforts, although even these compared unfavorably to their competitors. Some (*Kaga*, *Eagle*) were sunk; others (*Ranger*, *Bearn*) were kept away from the main areas of fighting because of their obvious deficiencies. The navies that operated these ships, in most cases, learned a great deal and made an effort not to repeat the mistakes of their construction. Building an aircraft carrier is difficult business. ... read more
The National Interest2 days ago
These 5 Expenses Will Eat Away at Social Security Check Increases*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, Americas* A sizeable bump—the biggest boost to the benefits seen in four decades—is slated to raise retirees’ monthly payments by roughly $90 to an estimated average of $1,657, and a typical couple’s benefits will climb by approximately $150 to $2,754 per month. As millions of Social Security recipients are likely now aware, the Social Security Administration recently confirmed that there will indeed be a 5.9 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) beginning next year. That sizeable bump—the biggest boost to the benefits seen in four decades—is ... read more
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