26 May - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 4

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Econlib7 hours ago

Who are the homeless?

My recent post on the homeless elicited a bunch of comments citing surveys of homeless people. I wish I had been more careful with my terminology, as I was not actually trying to discuss the homeless population, rather my focus was on people living on the streets. In America, there are an estimated 550,000 homeless […] The post Who are the homeless? appeared first on Econlib. read more

Children's Health Defense7 hours ago

Action Alert: Join Children’s Health Defense in Demanding that the FDA Withdraw its Approval of Remdesivir for Children

While those who stand to profit from remdesivir sales claim that the drug can potentially reduce disease progression and help children recover more quickly, remdesivir is known to be highly toxic. The FDA needs to #FollowtheScience and set a higher bar when it comes to the health and safety of our children. The post Action Alert: Join Children’s Health Defense in Demanding that the FDA Withdraw its Approval of Remdesivir for Children appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more

Lawfare8 hours ago

The Legal Challenges Presented by Seizing Frozen Russian Assets

The Red Square in Moscow, Russia. (Jorge Láscar, https://flic.kr/p/vtuRLX; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) As Russia’s unlawful war of aggression continues to inflict untold devastation on Ukraine and its people, policymakers have begun to search for ways to support Ukraine’s beleaguered economy and fund its eventual reconstruction. Their attention has increasingly turned to the billions of dollars in assets that countries have frozen as part of the unprecedented array of sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies. The largest tranche of these f... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Pan-Africanism Yes! US AFRICOM And NATO No!

We are honored to participate in this annual commemoration of Africa Liberation Day some 59 years after the founding meeting of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Much has transpired since 1963 when more than 30 independent African states held this gathering and pledged to work towards the total liberation of the continent and greater unity among governments throughout the region. Today, the African Union (AU), founded in 2002 in Sirte, Libya, is facing one of the most profound challenges of the post-colonial period. The struggle for... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Memorial Day Salute To A Repentant Ex-Marine

In its recent front-page series on foreign domination and poverty in Haiti, the New York Times vividly recounted the role of the U.S. Marine Corps in this painful history. The accompanying photos showed Marines, in battle dress, boarding a ship in Philadelphia headed for Port-au-Prince more than a century ago, forming a skirmish line in the jungle, and posing with the bodies of Haitians killed while resisting the U.S. overthrow of their government. As the Times reported, one highlight of this mission was the brazen theft of $500,000 in gold from the Haiti’s national bank and its t... read more

Politics + Society – The Conversation6 hours ago

Why gun control laws don't pass Congress, despite majority public support and repeated outrage over mass shootings

The nature of elected office combines with the lasting priorities of public opinion to put gun control on the back burner, even in times when it does get massive public attention. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 26 hours ago

"Never More Frightening..."

"Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right." ~ Laurens van der Post ○ “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” - Mark Twain read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 26 hours ago

The Daily "Near You?"

Keller, Texas, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more

Snopes.com6 hours ago

Police: Texas Gunman Was Inside the School for over an Hour

According to other details revealed at a news conference, the shooter entered through an unlocked door. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

Gregory Mannarino, "Be Ready For A BIG Move In The Stock Market... Keep Your Eyes On These Few Things"

Gregory Mannarino, PM 5/26/22: *"Be Ready For A BIG Move In The Stock Market... * *Keep Your Eyes On These Few Things"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more

Snopes.com7 hours ago

Netflix Text Message Scam Claims Payment Issue, Account ‘Locked’

We strongly advise against clicking links in text messages from unknown users. read more

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT7 hours ago

Rand Paul: This is the danger of a one-world government

By Paul Homewood Watch the excellent Jesse Watters on the World Economic Forum: read more

The Rio Times7 hours ago

Two new Brazilian satellites are launched by SpaceX rocket

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The satellites were acquired by the Brazilian federal government, in 2020, through the Finnish company Iceye; it was the company that contracted SpaceX to do the launch. The two new Brazilian satellites, acquired by Brazil through the Finnish company Iceye in 2020, were launched from the Cape Canaveral space base […] The post Two new Brazilian satellites are launched by SpaceX rocket appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times7 hours ago

Brazil criticizes politicization, does not support WHO resolution condemning Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With Brazil abstaining, the WHO (World Health Organization) approved on Thursday, May 26, a resolution condemning Russia for the attacks against medical facilities and health services in Ukraine and criticizing the military operation in the neighboring country. The text leaves a gap so that, in the future, cooperation projects with […] The post Brazil criticizes politicization, does not support WHO resolution condemning Russia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

From the Trenches World Report7 hours ago

Senate Republicans Block Domestic Terrorism Prevention Bill – Chuck Schumer Changes Vote to ‘No’

Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft Senate Republicans blocked the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Bill on Thursday pushed by the Democrats in the wake of the Buffalo... The post Senate Republicans Block Domestic Terrorism Prevention Bill – Chuck Schumer Changes Vote to ‘No’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Science 2.0 blogs7 hours ago

The Role Of Earth’s Orbit In Climate Change

There has long been debate about the role of Earth’s orbit in driving global climate cycles. As most people know, 90,000 of every 100,000 years have been ice ages in patterns. Scientists have long been aware that the waxing and waning of massive Northern Hemisphere ice sheets results from changes in the geometry of Earth’s orbit around the Sun. A new study has been able to pinpoint exactly how the tilting and wobbling of the Earth as it orbits around the Sun has influenced the melting of ice sheets in the Northern Hemisphere over the past 2 million years. read more read more

The Rio Times7 hours ago

Bolsonaro says U.S. ‘behavior’ toward Brazil has changed with Biden

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday (26) that relations between the United States and Brazil would be "frozen" after U.S. President Joe Biden took office in January 2021. Bolsonaro made the statement in Brasilia in the same interview. He confirmed that he would travel to Los Angeles, the U.S., next month […] The post Bolsonaro says U.S. ‘behavior’ toward Brazil has changed with Biden appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times8 hours ago

Chile consolidates as the main market for Scotiabank after Canada

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chilean operation of Canada's Scotiabank is becoming increasingly profitable since BBVA acquired it in 2017. In the framework of the presentation of results for the second quarter of the Canadian fiscal year - which ends in April - the contribution of the Chilean subsidiary was relevant to reaching global […] The post Chile consolidates as the main market for Scotiabank after Canada appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Science 2.0 blogs8 hours ago

Environmentalists Say Less Phosphorous Will Make Lake Erie Less Toxic - Science Knows They're Wrong

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce toxins and deplete lakes of oxygen when they die. It can be dangerous for both pets and people. In August 2014, nearly half a million people in the Toledo area were without tap water for nearly three days due to contaminated drinking water. A type of blue-green algae, Microcystis, had produced particularly high levels of the liver toxin microcystin (MC) in Lake Erie. Since the nutrient phosphorus is an important nutrient for these algae, and environmentalists and the politicians they influence don't understand biological sy... read more

Food & Water Watch8 hours ago

New Research Details Skyrocketing Emissions and Water Use of Oregon’s 11 Mega-Dairies

Research finds yearly methane emissions of Oregon’s mega-dairies equal pollution from 318,000 passenger cars. The post New Research Details Skyrocketing Emissions and Water Use of Oregon’s 11 Mega-Dairies appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more

Science 2.0 blogs8 hours ago

The Link Between Female Fertility And Twins - An Answer From The Past

The common belief is that women who have twins are more fertile but what does the science say? A detailed analysis of more than 100,000 births to women born between 1700 and 1899, published on 24 May 2022 in Nature Communications, found the answer is no. Analysis of the offspring of twins shows that they are not exceptionally fertile when compared to the rest of the population. In addition, without refined statistical analysis, previous studies on the subject could not determine whether women have twins more often because they frequently release more than one egg during ovulation,... read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

The Word From the Trenches – May 26, 2022

Join in on the conversation. Call (667)770-1530 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. VoIP Dialer: https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer You can listen on our player.... The post The Word From the Trenches – May 26, 2022 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

Consumers Face Summer Of Hell As Power Bill Costs Set To Jump

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden The last thing consumers want to hear is an increase in power costs this summer following the news last... The post Consumers Face Summer Of Hell As Power Bill Costs Set To Jump appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

Charleston Police: Woman stops gunman at party

WOWK TV CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Charleston Police are releasing new details on a Wednesday night shooting investigation. According to CPD around 10:45 on Wednesday... The post Charleston Police: Woman stops gunman at party appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

MJBizDaily1 day ago

How to effectively tell your cannabis company’s story to investors

Cannabis entrepreneurs must keep in mind that investors will reward strong businesses regardless of the broader economic environment. How to effectively tell your cannabis company’s story to investors is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Not PC7 hours ago

Putin v Zelensky?

*"In war the character and personality of the leader is decisive of events much more than minor questions of material."* ~ C.S. Forester from his novel *The Good Shepherd *(made into a recent film called *The Greyhound*) Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

Bill Bonner, "To Get Poor is Glorious"

*"To Get Poor is Glorious"* How your sacrifices can make a better world... for your elite overlords. by Bill Bonner "You can’t always get what you want." ~ The Rolling Stones *Paris, France - *“I can’t believe it, there’s no mustard in the shops,” said Elizabeth this morning. “Huh? No moutarde… en France?” “I don’t know… but the shopkeeper told me that since the government outlawed pesticides… and with the higher price of fuel… they can’t afford to make mustard anymore.” The explanation wasn’t very satisfying. But a lot of things don’t add up. Here’s another voice from the elite ‘... read more

balance107 hours ago

origin of name Duffy

Duffy is one of the oldest of Scottish surnames and appears all over the UK. It is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name "Mac Dhubhshith". It combines "mac", meaning "son of"; "dubh", meaning "black"; and "sith", meaning "peace"?thus, "son of the black one of peace". Variant spellings include Duffie, Duffey, O'Duffey, Doohey, O'Dowey, MacDuffie, McFee, McPhee, D'Duffie, O'Duhig, and Duhig. www.archives.com › genealogy › family-history-duffy read more

Snopes.com7 hours ago

How Many US School Shootings Have Taken Place in 2022?

Another deadly mass shooting occurred in Texas in May 2022. read more

Welcome Back to Pottersville7 hours ago

Pottersville Digest: Expanded edition

------------------------------ So, racism is now protected under the First Amendment, huh? Well, it IS Florida, after all. ------------------------------ The very fact that this Canadian think tank is bracing for our collapse ought to in itself serve as a wakeup call to us. On their democracy index, the US is now behind Mongolia. ------------------------------ Kind of puts a new spin on the old phrase, "Forging a path to victory", doesn't it? ------------------------------ I love this girl. She makes me wish I lived in NY-14. ------------------------------ Rem... read more

Truth Comes to Light8 hours ago

Senseless Violence and the Link to Psychiatric Drugs

Senseless Violence and the Link to Psychiatric Drugs by Citizens Commission on Human Rights May 25, 2022 Thoughts of people around the world will lie with bereaved families affected by the latest school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. As the search for answers begin, the cause of violent behaviour will once again The post Senseless Violence and the Link to Psychiatric Drugs appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more

MUSINGS ON IRAQ8 hours ago

Review A Soldier’s Dream, Captain Travis Patriquin and the Awakening of Iraq

*Doyle, William, **A Soldier’s Dream, Captain Travis Patriquin and the Awakening of Iraq**, London: New American Library, 2011* *A Soldier’s Dream* by William Doyle is a celebration of the work of Captain Travis Patriquin with the tribal revolt in Anbar province against Al Qaeda in Iraq which became known as the Awakening. The author was taken in by Patriquin’s story of being a scholar-warrior who embraced the people and culture of Iraq. When you think this will be a great man in history story it switches to the tribes and the sheikhs who fought the insurgency to even things o... read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

Claim for misdirected benefits dismissed 

Where the son of a federal worker alleged that federal employees’ negligence resulted in his mother’s life insurance proceeds being misdirected, his claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act, or FTCA, was dismissed. Under Virginia law, no tort action is available for a claim by an insurance beneficiary against the insurer or administrator, because there ... read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

022-3-212 – Booker v. United States 

Booker v. United States, Case No. 1:20-cv-574, May 18, 2022. EDVA at Alexandria (Alston). VLW 022-3-212. 10 pp. Full-Text Opinion read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

False police report suffices for emotional distress claim 

Where a man was twice arrested for charges based on a woman’s allegedly false reports and he claims to have suffered post-traumatic stress disorder even after the charges were dismissed, his suit for intentional infliction of emotional distress survived the woman’s motion to dismiss. Background Jad Khoraki sued Josephine Wallace and others, alleging that he ... read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

022-3-210 – Khoraki v. Longoria 

Khoraki v. Longoria, Case No. 3:22-cv-70, May 13, 2022. EDVA at Richmond (Payne). VLW 022-3-210. 16 pp. Full-Text Opinion read more

Truth Comes to Light9 hours ago

The Great Covid Virus Debate

The Great Covid Virus Debate Drs. Andrew Kaufman and Thomas Cowan respond to their critics by Dr. Andrew Kaufman, Weston A. Price Foundation April 17, 2022 During crises, people ask questions, and the Covid crisis is no exception. People are asking, “Is there any real or new illness called Covid-19—apart from vaccinations and the The post The Great Covid Virus Debate appeared first on Truth Comes to Light . read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

Warranty disclaimer not sufficiently conspicuous 

Where the manufacturer of a pressure cooker argued that it disclaimed any implied warranty of merchantability in its instruction manual, but the disclaimer located on Page 30 of a “busy and colorful” booklet was not conspicuous, its motion to dismiss was denied. Background Kara A. Partin sued NuWave LLC for breach of express warranty (Count ... read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

022-3-209 – Partin v. NuWave LLC 

Partin v. NuWave LLC, Case No. 3:21-cv-713, May 13, 2022. EDVA at Richmond (Gibney). VLW 022-3-209. 9 pp. Full-Text Opinion read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

Carrier must defend dad in firearm discharge suit 

Where a father shot his son and the son sued, alleging both negligence and intentional conduct by his father, the carrier must defend the father. Background Colin Patteson was visiting his father, Troy Patteson, on July 22, 2018. During the visit, Troy Patteson was handling a firearm which discharged and struck Colin Patteson, injuring his ... read more

The Duran9 hours ago

Judo moves. Strong ruble, lower interest rates, higher pensions & surging reserves

Judo moves. Strong ruble, lower interest rates, higher pensions & surging reserves The Duran: Episode 1291 read more

Science Matters10 hours ago

West’s Obsession with EV Tech Puts China in World Driver Seat

James Kennedy explains the dangerous slide in his presentation Critical Materials The New Tool of Global Hegemony. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. H/T Mark Krebs This presentation outlines the vast disconnect between green technology goals and the anticipated compounding economic consequences of finite resources. ♦ Begin by assessing resources and the challenges associated with […] read more

MJBizDaily10 hours ago

Opinion: The battle for directors and officers liability coverage in the cannabis industry

With the number of lawsuits in the cannabis space tripling in the past two years, directors and officers liability insurance is in hot demand. Opinion: The battle for directors and officers liability coverage in the cannabis industry is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

MJBizDaily11 hours ago

Narrow adult-use marijuana initiative makes South Dakota ballot

An adult-use marijuana initiative is headed to the ballot again in South Dakota this fall, but this one is narrow in scope: It paves the way for possession and home grow but not a regulated, commercial market. Narrow adult-use marijuana initiative makes South Dakota ballot is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

MJBizDaily13 hours ago

NJ marijuana paraphernalia shop workers to unionize in labor board first

Employees at the Wonderland Smoke Shop, a marijuana accessories store in West Berlin, New Jersey, submitted a petition to unionize. NJ marijuana paraphernalia shop workers to unionize in labor board first is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Organizing Notes6 hours ago

More insurrection by Kiev's troops

The militants of the battalion of the Cherkasy Territorial Defense refuse to fight and recorded a video message: 1. On May 22, we were sent to the front line to carry out a combat mission; 2. Heavy weapons were not provided; 3. We refused to carry out the task; 4. Our weapons and protective equipment were taken from us; 5. We are threatened with arrest and prosecution; 6. We have two "dead" and a large number of "wounded"; 7. There is no qualified medical care and funding; 8. We don't want to be cannon fodder. These troops are Ukraine's territorial battalions (Vo... read more

War News Updates8 hours ago

Recently Released Documents Show What The U.S. Goverment Will Do If An Apocalypse Occurs

*New York Times:* *Documents Shed Light on Secret U.S. Plans for Apocalyptic Scenarios* WASHINGTON — Newly disclosed documents have shed a crack of light on secret executive branch plans for apocalyptic scenarios — like the aftermath of a nuclear attack — when the president may activate wartime powers for national security emergencies. Until now, public knowledge of what the government put into those classified directives, which invoke emergency and wartime powers granted by Congress or otherwise claimed by presidents, has been limited to declassified descriptions of those deve... read more

bilaterals.org8 hours ago

Por T-MEC se han resuelto 11 controversias del sector industrial entre México, Canadá y EU

26-May-2022 Desde noviembre del 2020 y hasta marzo del 2022, se registraron controversias entre México y Estados Unidos; Estados Unidos y Canadá, México y Canadá. read more

bilaterals.org8 hours ago

Colombia: El TLC con Estados Unidos profundizó la apertura económica

26-May-2022 Apertura y TLC con EE. UU. son complementarios y han conducido al lamentable estado del país, además de haber perdido su autonomía en política exterior read more

bilaterals.org8 hours ago

El TLC con México está en la recta final; leche y carne no fueron incluidos

26-May-2022 La negociación del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre Ecuador y México está en su etapa final. Esta semana arrancó la última ronda de conversaciones de forma presencial, en Quito. La cita se extenderá hasta el próximo viernes. read more

bilaterals.org8 hours ago

Perú próximo a iniciar negociaciones de TLC con Hong Kong e Indonesia

26-May-2022 El ministro de Comercio Exterior y Turismo, Roberto Sánchez, informó hoy que en breve se iniciarán los trabajos exploratorios con miras a iniciar negociaciones para futuros Tratados de Libre Comercio (TLCs) entre el Perú con las economías de Hong Kong e Indonesia. Una importante noticia para los exportadores nacionales. read more

Food Safety News8 hours ago

Walmart deli employee may have exposed customers to hepatitis A

Customers who bought food from the deli at the Skowhegan Walmart may have been exposed to hepatitis A. A deli worker who was ill with hepatitis A handled food while infectious this Monday, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention spokesperson Robert Long said Tuesday. Anyone who bought food at the deli between 9 a.m.... Continue Reading read more

The Rio Times8 hours ago

Commodity prices at a glance – May 26

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the new geopolitical situation in the world, the unprecedented sanctions frenzy, and the possibility of more global events, The Rio Times will list daily prices of major commodities for comparison and review. &nbsp . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Commodity prices at a glance – May 26 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Last Refuge8 hours ago

RIP Ray Liotta, 1954 – 2022

Ray Liotta was a remarkably compelling actor for this era. According to multiple media reports, he died in his sleep last night at the age of 67. Liotta was filming a movie in the Dominican Republican at the time of his death. Ray Liotta was best known for his performances in the movies Goodfellas, Cop […] The post RIP Ray Liotta, 1954 – 2022 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

The Rio Times8 hours ago

Bolivia’s YPFB explores possibility of exporting gas to Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Bolivia's state-owned Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), Armin Dorgathen, signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Brazilian companies Compass Comercialização S.A. and TotalEnergies Gás & Eletricidade, to evaluate the possibility of creating a strategic alliance to make the commercialization of Bolivian natural gas to Brazil viable. "The objective […] The post Bolivia’s YPFB explores possibility of exporting gas to Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Small Dead Animals9 hours ago

“Join The Green Revolution!”, They Said

We’ll all be RICH!, they said. read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

022-3-215 – Travco Insurance Company v. Patteson 

Travco Insurance Company v. Patteson, Case No. 3:22-cv-135, May 18, 2022. EDVA at Richmond (Hudson). VLW 022-3-215. 10 pp. Full-Text Opinion read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

Officer sues police department for bias 

Where a Richmond police officer alleged that he was not promoted because of his race, national origin and age, and that a sergeant retaliated against him after he complained, his discrimination and retaliation claims survived the department’s motion to dismiss. Background Naitraj David alleges that the City of Richmond Police Department or RPD, discriminated against ... read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly9 hours ago

022-3-208 – David v. City of Richmond Police Department 

David v. City of Richmond Police Department, Case No. 3:21-cv-465, May 13, 2022. EDVA at Richmond (Gibney). VLW 022-3-208. 12 pp. Full-Text Opinion read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

Kevin Spacey Charged in UK with 4 Counts of Sexual Assault

British prosecutors said they have charged actor Kevin Spacey with four counts of sexual assault against three men. read more

All Posts - LaRouchePAC9 hours ago

World Economic Forum 2022: Arrogance Fades as Elite Panic Begins

The World Economic Forum gatherings at Davos, Switzerland have long been infamous for their billionaire participants and lavish parties. Delegates gather in self-adulation, reminiscent of an endless summer of love for the über-wealthy, to remind the rest of us how brilliant they are, and how they will guide the world to a better future. Comity and civility are the are the order of the day. The Gods speak! And the helots must heed every word. read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

Crypto Scammer with 452K Followers Stole Photos, Advertised on Instagram

The scammer with the fake name "Melissa Jackson" (@melissa_jacks0n) was allowed by Meta to advertise on Instagram. read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

Rumors of Threat Against Black People at Walmart Unfounded, Police Say

A piece of copypasta spread baseless rumors around social media. read more

The New Dark Age9 hours ago

Tomorrow: Lowkey + Roxanne!

Activist rapper and host of the Watchdog Lowkey is joined by Native scholar and author Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz to talk about mass shootings, white supremacy and an indigenous people's history of the United States. read more

The New Dark Age9 hours ago

UK: Why can’t police acknowledge institutional racism?

How can an organisation become ‘actively anti-racist’ without acknowledging the existence of institutional racism? The National Police Chiefs’ Council and College of Policing this week launched its Police Race Action Plan, tasked with ‘Improving policing for Black people’. Like so many plans and strategies before it, it is laden with commitments to ‘overhaul systems, processes and procedures’, promote good governance and implement a range of workstreams to tackle disproportionalities in the use of force, and to restore trust with the Black community. read more

War News Updates8 hours ago

UN Report Says Nearly 20 Million Afghans Are Facing Acute Hunger

Women move food from a distribution site on the outskirts of Herat, Afghanistan in 2021. © WFP/Marco Di Lauro *Afghanistan:* *Nearly 20 million going hungry * Nearly 20 million people in Afghanistan – almost half the population – are facing acute hunger, humanitarians warned in a UN-backed report, published on Monday. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis for the country also revealed a pocket of “catastrophic” levels of food insecurity in the northeast, affecting thousands. The analysis was conducted in January and February by partners who ... read more

The Rio Times8 hours ago

How can a comprehensive economic recovery be achieved in Paraguay after the pandemic?

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Renowned speakers, both local and international, exchanged positions and experiences at the First Paraguayan Congress of Researchers, Producers, and Makers of Economic Policies, which addressed the keys to an inclusive economic recovery of Paraguay after the effects of the pandemic. This event was organized by the Ministry of Finance, with […] The post How can a comprehensive economic recovery be achieved in Paraguay after the pandemic? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times8 hours ago

Brazil ready to put Rio-São Paulo high-speed train in private hands

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The construction and operation of a high-speed train between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil's two largest cities, is no longer a public priority, but the government is ready to put the project in private hands, Infrastructure Minister Marcelo Sampaio said Thursday. "The project is ready to be developed […] The post Brazil ready to put Rio-São Paulo high-speed train in private hands appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Biden’s Troop Deployment To Somalia Confirms Africa Is Not Free

The Biden Administration's recent decision to return U.S. troops to Somalia represents another effort on the part of the U.S. to deny agency and independence to African people. On the 59th commemoration of African Liberation Day, the Black Alliance for Peace expresses its unequivocal opposition to this redeployment. The 500 U.S. troops sent to Somalia are the latest to violate that nation’s sovereignty. As is the case with all U.S. interventions, the underlying reasons are not only depraved but also indifferent to the constant suffering of African people caused by western-induced... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Two Years Since George Floyd’s Death, Has Anything Changed In The US?

Police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on May 25, 2020, shocking the consciousness of the entire United States. On May 25 of this year, President Joe Biden announced that he will instate an executive order which is a watered-down version of a police reform proposal that previously failed to pass in the Senate. The failed proposal would have altered “qualified immunity”, a doctrine that makes it difficult to sue government officials, including police. The proposal would have kept the doctrine intact for individual officers, but made it easier for police brutality victims ... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

US Women Human Rights Defenders Deported From Western Sahara

Three US women heading to visit their friends in Boujdour, Western Sahara, were forcibly turned back on May 23rd, when they landed at Laayoune Airport. Twelve men and six women Moroccan agents physically overpowered them and placed them against their will on a plane back to Casablanca. During the scuffle, one of the women’s shirt and bra were pulled up to expose her breasts. In the cultural context of the passengers on the plane, this was a serious form of harassment and violence against women. Wynd Kaufmyn said of her treatment by the Moroccan forces, “We refused to cooperate wit... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

I Know Who The US Will Coup Next!

"I know who the US is going to coup next and noone is talking about it." "Hello, my name is the United States and I am a coup-aholic. I just can't stop couping. I thought I could quit whenever I wanted but I have to admit, coups have a hold on me. And I just keep couping morning, noon, nights. Sometimes I mix in a little orange juice or cough syrup, or if I don't have either of those, even toothpaste. I'll take a coup any way I can get it." "So you know the US has created a ridiculously long list of coups around the world over the past 50 years. Hell, we even couped ourselves once.... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

US Federal Reserve Says Its Goal Is ‘To Get Wages Down’

The chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, said his goal is “to get wages down.” In a press conference on May 4, Powell announced that the Fed would be raising interest rates by half a percentage and implementing policies aimed at reducing inflation in the United States, which is at its highest level in 40 years. According to a transcript of the presser published by the Wall Street Journal, Powell blamed this inflation crisis, which is global, not on the proxy war in Ukraine and Western sanctions on Russia, but rather on US workers supposedly making too much money. “... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Shireen Abu Akleh And Israel’s War On Journalism

The cold-blooded killing of Shireen Abu Akleh earlier this month has made headlines around the world. An Israeli soldier shot the veteran Al-Jazeera journalist in the head while she was reporting on their raid on a refugee camp in the West Bank city of Jenin. Shireen’s niece Lina first heard of the news from her father, who phoned her early in the morning to tell her she was injured. Today, Watchdog host Lowkey speaks to Lina Abu Akleh about her aunt’s work, legacy, and the ongoing war against the press. The post Shireen Abu Akleh And Israel’s War On Journalism appeared first on P... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Dollar General Workers Refuse To Be Silenced

Dollar General workers from across the country will be rallying at Peay Park on May 25 near its headquarters in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, during the company’s 2022 annual shareholders’ meeting. After years of being ignored, Dollar General workers are making their voices heard—by the retail chain’s executives, shareholders, and the public. Mary Gundel, thirty-three, started working as a store manager at a Dollar General store in Albany, Georgia, in February 2019. After working there for a year, she relocated to Florida to manage a store in Tampa with her husband and three children... read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

How College Students Can Help Save Local News

College journalists are already helping to serve the communities where their universities are located by making sustained contributions to local media. read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Call For National 2022 Shut’Em Down Demonstrations

Call for abolitionist ‘Shut’Em Down’ demonstrations and teach-ins from August 21st through September 9th in 2022. We know it takes courage to continuously speak out and invoke change. People in U.S prisons are calling on you now to stand with us in strength and numbers in our ongoing historical struggle for ABOLITION! Organize a Shut ‘Em Down demonstration in the spirit of Abolition on or between August 21st, 2022 through September 9th, 2022 in your local area. We encourage outside supporters to join together, develop strategies to promote the closing of prisons, jails and immigra... read more

PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago

Bloomington Faculty Vote Overwhelmingly in Support of Graduate Student Employee Unionization Efforts

An electronic vote of all Bloomington faculty has expressed overwhelming support for efforts of the Indiana University graduate student employees to seek union recognition. Between April 13 and the end of the spring semester, graduate student employees at Indiana University Bloomington, organizing with the United Electrical Workers, struck for campus recognition. The strike was temporarily suspended on May 10th for the summer, with plans for broader and deeper participation should the strike resume in the fall. Faculty on the Bloomington campus were galvanized to support graduate ... read more

Snopes.com10 hours ago

Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ Star, Dies

Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67. read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago

The advanced sci-fi technology to fight malaria mosquito explained.

https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/gene-drives-the-advanced-sci-fi-technology-to-fight-malaria-mosquito-explained/articleshow/91739093.cms?utm_source=FB_paid&utm_medium=Paid_adv&utm_campaign=Monthly_FB&fbclid=IwAR3YOFy-bnq9mugmlLDa2PvWAhb71nI0ViEXcQClTmlwvBdIOmXjRtc7hf8 read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago

A Psychiatric Patient Confesses to Murder: Now What?

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/974470?src=soc_fb_share read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago

This Algae Powered a Computer for a Year With Just Water and Sunlight

https://singularityhub.com/2022/05/22/this-algae-powered-a-computer-for-a-year-with-just-water-and-sunlight/ read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago

Mammals dream about the world they are entering even before birth.

https://bigthink.com/life/mammals-dream-before-birth/#Echobox=1653542334 read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education21 hours ago

Dwayne Murray

Dwayne Murray has been appointed deputy director of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs at Syracuse University in New York... read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education21 hours ago

Report: Predatory Lending Practices Harm Servicemembers, Veterans, and Their Families

A recent report has indicated that the predatory lending practices of EasyPay Finance and Transportation Alliance Bank are hurting... read more

the daily howler8 hours ago

As heard on NPR's Here & Now!

*THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022* *Also, a trio of headlines:* We'll start by noting a trio of headlines, two from the Washington Post. What kind of rhetoric has perhaps been emerging from our tribe? We'll discuss that question further tomorrow, but these headlines may raise that question: *America’s Hands Are Full of Blood* Writer: David Frum Publication: The Atlantic *You. This is your fault.* Writer: Christine Emba Publication: The Washington Post *Yes, this absolutely is who we are* Writer: Paul Walsman Publication: The Washington Post Sometimes we wonder about the rhetoric to which o... read more

Global Issues News Headlines8 hours ago

What We Know About Mass School Shootings in the US - and the Gunmen Who Carry Them Out

May 26 (IPS) - When the Columbine High School massacre took place in 1999 it was seen as a watershed moment in the United States – the worst mass shooting at a school in the country’s history. Now, it ranks fourth. Read the full story, “What We Know About Mass School Shootings in the US - and the Gunmen Who Carry Them Out”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines8 hours ago

Peacekeepers’ Day ceremony honours service and sacrifice of UN blue helmets

The United Nations paid tribute to the men and women serving under its flag in some of the most dangerous places in the world during a ceremony in New York on Thursday to mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Read the full story, “Peacekeepers’ Day ceremony honours service and sacrifice of UN blue helmets”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines8 hours ago

African nations leading the way on ‘food systems transformation’: Guterres

African countries are at the vanguard of a vital transformation of food systems to simultaneously address food security, nutrition, social and environmental protection – all while boosting resilience – said the UN chief on Thursday. Read the full story, “African nations leading the way on ‘food systems transformation’: Guterres”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines8 hours ago

5 ways UN Peacekeeping partnerships drive peace and development

Every day, United Nations peacekeepers work to protect millions of vulnerable people in increasingly dangerous places in the world’s most fragile political contexts. Read the full story, “5 ways UN Peacekeeping partnerships drive peace and development”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines8 hours ago

Afghan authorities urged to address serious human rights challenges

Afghanistan is at a crossroads and the de facto authorities, the Taliban, must pursue a path towards stability and freedom for all citizens, especially women, the UN independent expert on human rights there said in the capital, Kabul, on Thursday. Read the full story, “Afghan authorities urged to address serious human rights challenges”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines8 hours ago

Climate Change Poses Risks: COP27 Presents Unique Opportunity for Africa

UNITED NATIONS, May 26 (IPS) - Ambassador Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira was appointed in February 2018 as the Permanent Representative of Angola to the UN, the first woman to hold the position. Read the full story, “Climate Change Poses Risks: COP27 Presents Unique Opportunity for Africa”, on globalissues.org → read more

MUSINGS ON IRAQ8 hours ago

This Day In Iraqi History - May 26 Jamil Midfai led Al-Ahd forces to attack Tal Afar in attempt to start revolt vs UK Mandate in Iraq

(Wikipedia) 1915 US consulate report Discontent in Baghdad against draft for war growing UK trying to bribe tribes south of Baghdad to turn on Ottomans 1920 Nationalist Haras al-Istiqlal held Sunni-Shiite protest against British in Baghdad 1920 UK intel in Mosul got report 1,000 Arabs under fmr Ottoman officer and nationalist al-Ahd member Jamil al-Midfai was west of Tal Afar waiting to attack 1921 Govt passed law allowing for enlistment to new Iraqi army (Musings On Iraq review *Iraq Between the Two World Wars, The Militarist Origins of Tyranny*) 1941 2nd trainload of... read more

Vox - All8 hours ago

How America fails children

A woman hugs a girl as they cry during a vigil for the victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 25. | Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images US public policy is a disaster on guns — and so much more. In ways big and small — in schools, in homes, in every facet of life — the United States fails to protect and support its children. School shootings, like the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, that has left 19 students and at least two adults dead this week, are one of the most visceral examples of that failure. A second generation is now growing up in a ... read more

War News Updates9 hours ago

Ukrainian Energy Minister Adviser Threatens Hungary's Oil Supply From Russia

*LB.ua: **Ukraine has a powerful lever of influence on Hungary - the Druzhba pipeline - Zerkal* *The adviser to the Minister of Energy believes that Hungary has taken advantage of the situation. * Adviser to the Minister of Energy of Ukraine Olena Zerkal noted that Ukraine has a powerful lever of influence on Hungary - the Druzhba pipeline. As for Hungary, Hungary has taken advantage of the situation, and in fact we and the European Union have given it such an opportunity ... Their appetite for European Union funds is growing daily. And they.ve decided, it is their prime time ... read more

The Rio Times9 hours ago

Uruguay/Mexico gave birth to its second unicorn: Nowports, valued at US$1.1 billion

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As of today, Uruguay has two unicorns. The pioneer dLocal is joined by the "technological shipping company" Nowports, a project started by two young people -one Uruguayan and one Mexican- when they met in the United States for their tertiary studies. The technology company, which . . . To read […] The post Uruguay/Mexico gave birth to its second unicorn: Nowports, valued at US$1.1 billion appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Halifax Examiner10 hours ago

Sowing seeds of sustainability in Nova Scotia

More Canadians are trying to grow their own vegetables and fruit amid escalating food costs, but very few likely think much about the origins of the seeds they’re sowing. A recently launched initiative through the national non-profit SeedChange aims to change that. Throughout the summer, the organization is hosting seed demonstration sites across the country […] read more

Real Climate Science10 hours ago

Biden War On Energy Expands

Biden energy policies are crushing wind, solar and fossil fuels. read more

MintPress News10 hours ago

To Times of Israel Writer, Apartheid is OK, Sympathy for Palestinians “Loathsome”

Blaming the Palestinians for the ongoing tragedy of their refugees is not only callused but as outrageous as blaming the victims of the Holocaust for the horrors of the Nazis. The post To Times of Israel Writer, Apartheid is OK, Sympathy for Palestinians “Loathsome” appeared first on MintPress News. read more

Real Climate Science10 hours ago

Illegal In California To Question The Opinion Of Anthony Fauci Or Bill Gates

“Major news outlets” determine truth. Licensed health care professionals aren’t permitted to have an opinion. “Major news outlets have reported that some of the most line 18 dangerous propagators of inaccurate information regarding the line 19 COVID-19 vaccines are licensed … Continue reading → read more

Real Climate Science11 hours ago

DESPERATE SITUATION IN UKRAINE

One hundred years ago dozens of people were dying from starvation in the Ukraine every day following a year of record global heatwaves and drought. “Liverpool Post and Mercury (Liverpool. Merseyside. England) May 25, 1922 DESPERATE SITUATION IN UKRAINE. The … Continue reading → read more

Disability News Service11 hours ago

Fears over impact of DWP’s ‘horrific’ and ‘sinister’ anti-fraud plan

“Horrific” and “sinister” plans to give the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sweeping new powers to investigate benefit claimants could have a serious impact on disabled people’s physical and mental health, activists have warned. Just as the social security cuts and […] read more

Disability News Service11 hours ago

Ministerial duo dismiss concerns over social care funding crisis

Two ministers have dismissed mounting evidence of a care funding crisis and have repeatedly insisted that local councils have all the money they need to “effectively” deliver social care services. Both social care minister Gillian Keegan and local government minister Kemi Badenoch […] read more

Disability News Service11 hours ago

Company linked to death of PIP claimant gives itself ‘seven or eight out of 10’

The boss of a private sector contractor has told MPs that he gives his company a mark of seven or eight out of ten for its performance in carrying out disability benefit assessments, despite it being closely linked to the death of […] read more

Disability News Service11 hours ago

Public order bill will criminalise disabled protesters, says MP

A disabled MP has accused the government of “playing with people’s lives” and warned that its new public order bill will criminalise disabled people and other minority groups. Marsha de Cordova, a former shadow minister for disabled people, told fellow MPs that […] read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

The collapse of DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) supply will devastate the trucking industry, which supplies everything else: food, consumer goods, auto parts and more

Natural News – by Ethan Huff In order to get food from farm to fork, and consumer goods of all kinds from factory to retail... The post The collapse of DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) supply will devastate the trucking industry, which supplies everything else: food, consumer goods, auto parts and more appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

Biden Admin: K-12 Schools Must Put Boys In Girls’ Bathrooms To Get Federal Lunch Money

The Federalist – by Joy Pullmann K-12 schools must allow boys into girls’ private areas to obtain federal funds for lunches, breakfasts, and snacks, the... The post Biden Admin: K-12 Schools Must Put Boys In Girls’ Bathrooms To Get Federal Lunch Money appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

Unbounded: Government Claims Right of Access and Surveillance on All Private Land

AG Web – by Chris Bennett Is private land a federal playground? The government claims a phenomenally powerful right—access and surveillance on every inch of... The post Unbounded: Government Claims Right of Access and Surveillance on All Private Land appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

The Duran9 hours ago

Russia Continues Donbass Offensive, Cuts Interest Rates Inflation Falls, Scholz, Ukraine Cannot Win

Russia Continues Donbass Offensive, Cuts Interest Rates as Inflation Falls, Scholz Says Ukraine Cannot Win News Topic 507 read more

Truth Comes to Light9 hours ago

18 Major Airlines, FAA, and DOT to Be Sued Over COVID Vaccine Mandates

18 Major Airlines, FAA, and DOT to Be Sued Over COVID Vaccine Mandates First Lawsuit Against Atlas Air Has Been Filed by Enrico Trigoso, The Epoch Times May 25, 2022 John Pierce Law has filed a lawsuit against Atlas Air, on behalf of US Freedom Flyers (USFF) and Atlas employees, and plans to sue The post 18 Major Airlines, FAA, and DOT to Be Sued Over COVID Vaccine Mandates appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education10 hours ago

Los Angeles Urban League to Honor Civil Rights Leader Rev. James Lawson

The Los Angeles Urban League will be giving civil rights leader James Lawson its Centennial Award at the 2022 Whitney M. Young... read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education10 hours ago

Oregon State University Study Investigates How to Get College Students to Make Better Use of Academic Support Services

A recent Oregon State University study researches how to get students to make better use of academic support services. read more

The Last Refuge10 hours ago

GDP Figures Revised Downward, U.S. Economy Shrinks 1.5 Percent in First Quarter, Things are Getting Much Worse

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) originally calculated the first quarter economy at a scale of -1.4% growth. The BEA revises that figure downward today with more data showing a contracted level of consumer spending [DATA HERE]. The economy contracted by -1.5% in the revised numbers. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the dollar value of […] The post GDP Figures Revised Downward, U.S. Economy Shrinks 1.5 Percent in First Quarter, Things are Getting Much Worse appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education10 hours ago

UCLA to Fund Research Projects Focused on California's Latino Communities

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative has awarded a total of $150,000 to six research projects aimed at developing policy... read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

Senators are considering a national ‘red flag’ law to prevent future mass shootings. Here’s how that legislation works

Yahoo News U.S. politicians are again trying to find a path forward for gun legislation after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. Senators have... The post Senators are considering a national ‘red flag’ law to prevent future mass shootings. Here’s how that legislation works appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

Biden Might Limit Oil Exports to Lower U.S. Gasoline Prices

Barron’s – by Avi Salzman The Biden administration is “not taking anything off the table” when it comes to lowering gasoline prices, and that could... The post Biden Might Limit Oil Exports to Lower U.S. Gasoline Prices appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education10 hours ago

Rhode Island Bills Could Tax Private College Endowments, Properties

In Rhode Island, home to Brown University, two proposed bills could make private, nonprofit higher education institutions pay... read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

Tennessee Passes Law Declaring Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism

chad chaddington May 26th, 2022 Soon it will be totally illegal in the United States to question the Holocaust which is what this is leading... The post Tennessee Passes Law Declaring Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education10 hours ago

Enrollments Continued to Decline at Two and Four Year Institutions

Spring 2022 enrollment data reveals another dramatic loss of students in higher education. read more

Disability News Service11 hours ago

Disabled woman pays hundreds in fines, after council refuses reasonable adjustments

A disabled artist is being forced to pay hundreds of pounds in clean air zone fines every month because of her council’s refusal to make reasonable adjustments for her fluctuating health conditions. Shiva Page fears she will have to give up her […] read more

Disability News Service11 hours ago

Councils frequently fail to make reasonable adjustments, says ombudsman

An ombudsman has warned that local authorities are frequently failing to make reasonable adjustments for disabled service-users, particularly those with invisible impairments. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, Michael King (pictured), called on local councils in England to be “proactive” in […] read more

Disability News Service11 hours ago

Campaigners celebrate their Crossrail access win as line finally opens, eight years on

Disabled campaigners were this week marking the long-awaited opening of London’s new Crossrail scheme by celebrating their historic success in forcing the authorities to provide step-free access to all 41 of its stations. But they have also warned that a proposed new […] read more

Truth Comes to Light11 hours ago

The Great Resist: Uniting Against the Empire

The Great Resist: Uniting Against the Empire by Winter Oak, The Acorn May 26, 2022 One of the most extraordinary achievements of the so-called Great Reset has been to create a massive new wave of worldwide resistance to its overall programme! While Schwab et al may well have hoped that this movement would be The post The Great Resist: Uniting Against the Empire appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more

Komando.com12 hours ago

Make life easier with these 9 essential Android Quick Settings

9 Quick Settings you should add to your Android phone ASAP. read more

Lawfare14 hours ago

The Chatter Podcast: The Movie “Casablanca” in Myth and Reality with Meredith Hindley

This week marks the 80th anniversary of the start of principal photography on Casablanca, the 1942 film that would win Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director (Michael Curtiz), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Philip Epstein, Julius Epstein, and Howard Koch). Often ranked by critics and the general public in the top five films of all time, Casablanca was first screened just as the city in French Morocco was hitting headlines because of the Allies' Operation TORCH invasion of North Africa during World War II. To talk about the movie, the city's wartime history, and the veracity... read more

War News Updates10 hours ago

EU Proposes Plan To Make Breaking Russian Sanctions A Crime And To Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets To Help Rebuild Ukraine

*Reuters:* *EU to make breaking sanctions against Russia a crime, seizing assets easier* BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to make breaking European Union sanctions against Russia a crime, a move that would allow EU governments to confiscate assets of companies and individuals that evade EU restrictions against Moscow. Breaking EU sanctions on Russia is now a criminal offence in 12 EU countries. It is either an administrative or a criminal offence in 13 and two treat it only as an administrative offence, Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said... read more

The Aviationist10 hours ago

Northrop Grumman Says It’s Confident On B-21’s Rollout Later This Year And First Flight in 2023

[image: B-21 Raider] B-21 will not fly until next year. But we should be able to see it as it rolls out later in 2022. Here are the latest updates. An article published on May 20, 2022, by [...] The post Northrop Grumman Says It’s Confident On B-21’s Rollout Later This Year And First Flight in 2023 appeared first on The Aviationist. read more

Science 2.0 blogs10 hours ago

Giorgio The Unstoppable

I was happy to meet Giorgio Bellettini at the Pisa Meeting on Advanced Detectors this week, and I thought I would write here a note about him. At 89 years of age Giorgio still has all his wits around him, and he is still as compelling and unstoppable as anybody who has met him will recall. It is a real pleasure to see that he still attends all sessions, always curious to hear the latest developments in detector design and performance. read more read more

Snopes.com10 hours ago

Is Instagram Down? Login Issues Reported by Users.

Instagram users reported on Twitter and the Down Director website that they were unable to access the service. read more

Bayou Renaissance Man10 hours ago

A fascinating discussion between two leaders in their fields

Many of my readers are doubtless familiar with the books of Steven Pressfield. He's one of the premier historical novelists in the field today; his breakout second novel, "Gates of Fire", went onto the Commandant of the US Marine Corps' reading list, is used as instructional material in several US military academies (including West Point and Annapolis), and is regarded as one of the finest military history novels of the last century. Many readers are probably also familiar with Clint Smith, retired USMC Lieutenant-Colonel, Vietnam veteran, and firearms and security instruct... read more

Virtual Mirage11 hours ago

Random Topics

Size Matters? Sukhoi-30 MKI size compared to a bus. Do you ever feel this way? The War in Ukraine Rough map of the Russo-Ukrainian War front, represented in Ukrainian subdivisions, raions and oblasts. Higher Inflation=tax income for government Tax burdens across the country in 2020, 2021, and 2022 are all […] The post Random Topics appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more

Turcopolier11 hours ago

Chips, chips, no chips – TTG

After months of debate, Congress is still slow-walking a bill that would spend over $50 billion on semiconductor manufacturing. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has been frustrated by the slow pace for months and upped the stakes in a new interview … Continue reading → read more

The Rio Times11 hours ago

If Bolsonaro is re-elected, he will privatize Petrobras, says Brazil’s economy minister

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Jair Bolsonaro's government will continue the reform agenda, including the privatization of Petrobras, in a possible second term. Economy Minister Paulo Guedes made the statement. "We will privatize Petrobras and conclude several trade agreements. We will do much more than before," the minister told reporters after attending the World Economic […] The post If Bolsonaro is re-elected, he will privatize Petrobras, says Brazil’s economy minister appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Small Dead Animals12 hours ago

Soy Boy David French

For several years I followed & supported so-called conservatives like Stephen Harper, Jason Kenney, Boris Johnson, and a whole host of writers from National Review. Why? Because they weren’t dyed-in-the-wool Leftists. But as the months & years marched on, while they seemingly did little to nothing to support traditional values and common sense, and the… Continue reading → read more

Small Dead Animals12 hours ago

We Don’t Need No Frozen Sparky Cars

True North; A class action lawsuit is being brought before a Quebec court alleging that the battery performance of the Chevrolet Bolt – 2017’s “Green Car of the Year” – isn’t as advertised. As reported by Blacklock’s Reporter, General Motors boasted that the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt was able to drive up to 383 kilometers before… Continue reading → read more

The Duran12 hours ago

A Brief History of Domestic Terrorism: From Cointel Pro to 9/11 and Beyond

Since a new wave of ‘domestic terror attacks’ have erupted over the past two weeks both in Buffalo and now more recently in Texas, the citizens of the USA and trans-Atlantic community more broadly are being whipped up into a frenzy of fear and confusion over the causes of ‘domestic terror’ which can only be […] read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Elections in Colombia: violence and murders limit the guarantees to vote

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Violence has intensified in the run-up to the elections in Colombia. "There is a fear that the communities will not be able to go out and vote," warns a Colombian leader before the EU, which will observe the elections. “At the territorial level, since there is a large presence of […] The post Elections in Colombia: violence and murders limit the guarantees to vote appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The New Dark Age12 hours ago

And Then There Was No More Empire All of a Sudden: The Twenty-First Newsletter (2022)

Thursday, 26 May 2022 — The Tricontinental Bisa Butler (USA), I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, 2019. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. Empire denies its own existence. It does not exist as an empire but only as benevolence, with its mission to spread human rights and sustainable development across … Continue reading And Then There Was No More Empire All of a Sudden: The Twenty-First Newsletter (2022) read more

The New Dark Age12 hours ago

Ukraine after 90 days of war

The Western narrative that Russia is facing defeat at the hands of the Ukrainian military is falling apart. The contrived narrative that Ukraine was “winning” made Kiev delusional which in turn created conditions for Washington and London to extend the war and incrementally enter into it laterally and turn it into a war of attrition against Russia. read more

The New Dark Age12 hours ago

Ukraine News Links 25-26 May 2022

Thursday, 26 May 2022 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back. If it gets updated, I usually insert the time on the line above. A lot of cross-posting usually indicates that the article is popular and some links … Continue reading Ukraine News Links 25-26 May 2022 read more

The New Dark Age12 hours ago

NATO vs Russia: what happens next

Three months after the start of Russia’s Operation Z in Ukraine, the battle of The West (12 percent) against The Rest (88 percent) keeps metastasizing. Yet the narrative – oddly – remains the same. read more

Mining Awareness +13 hours ago

US Baby Formula Crisis Congressional Hearings – May 25, 2022 and May 26, 2022

Below are some statements regarding yesterday’s hearing in the US House and a link to today’s hearing in the US … Continue reading → read more

UNREDACTED13 hours ago

SCOTUS Refusal to Hear Prepublication Review Case Highlights Need for the Director of National Intelligence to Update Prepublication Rules, and More: FRINFORMSUM 5/26/2022

SCOTUS Will Not Hear Prepublication Review Case; DNI Has Not Yet Updated Prepublication Instructions Despite 2017 Congressional Mandate The Supreme Court made the unfortunate decision not to hear a case arguing that the government’s prepublication review requirements violate the First Amendment rights of former national security officials. The prepublication review system requires former intelligence and […] read more

Small Dead Animals13 hours ago

Genius

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Econlib14 hours ago

On the limits of Tiebout competition

In a recent post at EconLog, I discussed several phenomena that limit the effectiveness of electoral feedback. One of these is bundling. Each candidate in an election will have power to make policies that impact a wide variety of issues. Yet each citizen has just a single vote. So it’s not clear whether a vote […] The post On the limits of Tiebout competition appeared first on Econlib. read more

Global Issues News Headlines10 hours ago

All Africa Student Leader says Political Will, Collective Action, Education and Social Packages Can End Child Labour

Durban, May 26 (IPS) - Samuel Sasu Adonteng, programme officer for the All-Africa Students Union (AASU), believes that the recent 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour has taken us closer to ending child labour for the first time, the voices of those affected were heard. Read the full story, “All Africa Student Leader says Political Will, Collective Action, Education and Social Packages Can End Child Labour”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines10 hours ago

Not Enough Clean Water in Europe? Who Cares...

MADRID, May 26 (IPS) - So busy as they are with strengthening military alliances and devoting billions of taxpayers' money to double their war budgets and subsidise fossil fuels, European Governments seem not to care about the reiterated alerts that their continent faces a serious risk: the reduced availability -and more polluted– drinking water. Read the full story, “Not Enough Clean Water in Europe? Who Cares...”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines10 hours ago

UN Syria Commission: ‘unconscionable to consider closing last border crossing’

The UN Syria Commission of Inquiry said on Thursday that not extending current cross-border aid to Syria along the remaining route, would be a “failure of the highest order”. The warning to the Security Council comes as humanitarian needs throughout Syria are at their highest, since the start of the devastating 11-year war. Read the full story, “UN Syria Commission: ‘unconscionable to consider closing last border crossing’”, on globalissues.org → read more

War News Updates11 hours ago

US And Japanese Warplanes In Show Of Strength Following North Korean Missile Launches And Russia - China Military Exercises

In this photo provided by the Joint Staff of the Japanese Self-Defense Force, three F-15 warplanes of the Japanese Self-Defense Force, front, and four F-16 fighters of the U.S. Armed Forces fly over the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Japanese and U.S. forces conducted the joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, Japan’s Defense Ministry said Thursday, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo. (Joint Staff of the Japanese Self-Defense Force via AP) *ABC News Australia:* *US and Japanese warplanes in ... read more

21st Century Wire11 hours ago

Partygate: They Knew They Could Party Because They Knew Covid Was a Fraud

*Dr Vernon Coleman* | Of course, they knew that the Covid scare could be safely ignored. read more

Vox - All11 hours ago

America’s unique, enduring gun problem, explained

A person grieves at a makeshift memorial set up outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 25. | Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The factors that lead to tragedies like Uvalde are deeply ingrained in US politics, culture, and law. Tuesday’s mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, 10 days after a mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, has once again brought American exceptionalism on gun violence into stark relief. No other high-income country has suffered such a high death toll from gun violence. Every day, more than 110 Am... read more

War News Updates11 hours ago

Global Oil Inventories Down To Dangerously Low Point

Only China appears to have a reasonable inventory cushion against the unexpected, according to a new BofA Global Research report. *Rigzone:* *Oil Inventories Down to Dangerously Low Point * Crude oil inventories are down to a dangerously low point across Europe, North America, and OECD Asia just as OPEC+ spare production capacity has dwindled to the lowest levels since April 2020. That’s according to a new BofA Global Research report, which was sent to Rigzone on Monday. The report also highlighted that petroleum product inventories have fallen to “precarious levels” for middle... read more

Snopes.com11 hours ago

Nearly 6 Years Later, Man Indicted in Mother’s Death at Sea

The indictment offers no clues and no new information on the case, which included a dramatic rescue at sea and the suspicious deaths of two members of a wealthy New England family. read more

Accidental Deliberations11 hours ago

Thursday Morning Links

This and that for your Thursday reading. - Sara Reardon discusses new research showing that vaccination has only a limited effect on the prevalance of long COVID among people who wind up getting infected, while Cindy Harnett offers a reminder that the best way to limit the likelihood of long-term symptoms is to avoid catching COVID at all. Jaela Berntsen looks for answers to some of the questions people still have about masking, including by identifying the need to keep masking after an infection. And Kay Lazar reports on research showing that people who receive Paxlovid may have ... read more

Bacon's Rebellion11 hours ago

Governor Youngkin’s Private-Sector Experience Appears to be Working in Government

by James C. Sherlock This article is about Governor Youngkin’s executive leadership and management, not his policies. The reviews so far are generally good. We normally elect Governors with little experience as operating executives. It is a rare gubernatorial resume … Continue reading → read more

Truth Comes to Light12 hours ago

A Brief History of Domestic Terrorism: From Cointel Pro to 9/11 and Beyond

A Brief History of Domestic Terrorism: From Cointel Pro to 9/11 and Beyond by Matthew Ehret, Matt Ehret’s Insights May 26, 2022 Since a new wave of ‘domestic terror attacks’ have erupted over the past two weeks both in Buffalo and now more recently in Texas, the citizens of the USA and trans-Atlantic community The post A Brief History of Domestic Terrorism: From Cointel Pro to 9/11 and Beyond appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more

From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago

Police remind people to make a report if they see violent posts

KCRG DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – The Dubuque Police Department said it wants people to report social media posts to police if they believe it could... The post Police remind people to make a report if they see violent posts appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago

China is 3D printing a massive 590-foot-tall dam … And constructing it without humans

Strange Sounds A new Chinese dam would become the world’s tallest 3D-printed structure. Engineers believe they can build the dam within two years while eliminating... The post China is 3D printing a massive 590-foot-tall dam … And constructing it without humans appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago

Now Get Ready For New Behavioral Vaccines

Great Game India If anti-addiction vaccines are successful, a new problem may arise. The reality that this huge social epidemic could become a significant source... The post Now Get Ready For New Behavioral Vaccines appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

MJBizDaily12 hours ago

Canadian cannabis sales rebound strongly in March to record CA$358.8M

Canadian sales of regulated recreational cannabis hit an all-time high of almost 358.8 million Canadian dollars ($279.6 million) in March, according to Statistics Canada retail sales data released Thursday. Canadian cannabis sales rebound strongly in March to record CA$358.8M is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

IER12 hours ago

Biden Continues to Look for Short Term Fixes

The White House is looking at issuing an emergency declaration that would empower President Joe Biden to release diesel from… The post Biden Continues to Look for Short Term Fixes appeared first on IER. read more

Truth Comes to Light12 hours ago

Dr. Meryl Nass: School Shootings. I Am Sorry but This Needs to Be Said.

School Shootings. I Am Sorry but This Needs to Be Said. by Meryl Nass, MD May 25, 2022 1. Normal people have no interest in killing children, especially ones they do not know, especially in large numbers. 2. In my view, only people subject to mind control (please investigate Sirhan Sirhan or read about The post Dr. Meryl Nass: School Shootings. I Am Sorry but This Needs to Be Said. appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more