JUST IN: White House official now says USPS workers ARE part of the federal vaccine mandate under OSHA jurisdiction, though technically not under the executive order. Deleting a previous thread that was based on earlier reporting. Will also momentarily update our write-up. pic.twitter.com/8ydESDhMeE — (((Jacob Bogage))) (@jacobbogage) September 10, 2021 h/t Nexus-9
Done a great coastal walk today in Sydney and it was very uplifting and heart warming to see so many (100s) enjoying themselves with no masks etc. Only seen 1 police group annoying ppl that was in Bronte. Very much as u go everywhere else. This is a wee sample of happiness today pic.twitter.com/b7bflVCOwL — … Read more
A new deepfake tool will let users change their appearance in real-time during live video streams—opening up a range of new possibilities for the contentious technology. Known as DeepFaceLive, the open-source tool, released last month on the code-hosting platform Github, allows users to place another face over their own while using video messaging programs such … Read more
UK electricity prices surged to $3,180 a megawatt-hour as Ireland warned of a power shortfall that could lead to blackouts and the cost of power broke records in Spain, Germany and France. Europe is facing an energy crunch as supplies of natural gas remain below what’s needed to satisfy demand. Any unexpected disruption in electricity … Read more
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GIVEN THE BLATANT FBI MISCONDUCT NEEDED TO BRING CHARGES, THIS WAS THE RIGHT OUTCOME: Chinese researcher accused of spying under DOJ initiative acquitted of all charges. “[E]ven viewing all the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, no rational jury could conclude that defendant acted with a scheme to defraud NASA” in failing to … Read more
Men continue to abandon academia by any measure — applications, enrollment, attendance and graduation rates. How can colleges and universities convince boys that the time, effort and expense of a diploma is worth it? Do any college executives have the political will to do anything about it?
by Aden Tate The notion of government workers monitoring your social media is probably not news to you. I believe Edward Snowden blew the lid off of this can of worms years ago. However, have you considered that those very same people may now force your social media usernames out of you should they stop you on the … Read more
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/10/doordash-grubhub-and-uber-sue-nyc-over-delivery-fee-limits.html DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats are suing the city of New York over a bill that would make emergency delivery fee caps permanent. The lawsuit follows a similar legal action from DoorDash and Grubhub against San Francisco. The companies claim the measure will ultimately harm restaurants. I think nyc is doing the right decision. … Read more
Microsoft’s top scientist is warning Congress about the dangers of Chinese artificial intelligence even as his company deepens its collaboration with China. Dr. Eric Horvitz this year reported to Congress that “China’s domestic use of AI is a chilling precedent for anyone around the world who cherishes individual liberty.” The report was the result of Horvitz’s work … Read more
Trouble Is Brewing Beneath The Surface Of The Stock Market Summary Slowing growth is here and already has been picked up by the more economically sensitive parts of the market. There are fewer and fewer stocks leading the markets higher. These divergences suggest that all is not well beneath the surface. Looking for a helping … Read more
Los Angeles police are instructed to collect social media details from people they stop and talk to, even if those civilians aren’t suspected of breaking the law, according to documents finally revealed after a lengthy legal battle. The Brennan Center for Justice, a non-profit institute at New York University, last year submitted a request [PDF] … Read more
KABUL, Afghanistan — It was the last known missile fired by the United States in its 20-year war in Afghanistan, and the military called it a “righteous strike” — a drone attack after hours of surveillance on Aug. 29 against a vehicle that American officials thought contained an ISIS bomb and posed an imminent threat … Read more
Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on Friday handed down a decision in a closely watched trial between Apple and Epic Games. Rogers issued an injunction that said Apple will no longer be allowed to prohibit developers from providing links or other communications that direct users away from Apple in-app purchasing. Rogers said Apple was not … Read more
from John Wilder at WilderWealthyWise. “What do you know about gold, Moneypenny?” – Goldfinger One of the few things that Pa Wilder left me in his will was his bed. I guess you could call it an heir mattress. On April 5, 1933, Franklin Roosevelt signed an executive order that made the owning of more than trivial … Read more
Western masculinity continues to be subverted by degeneracy, demoralization, porn and the total collapse of self-respect. But the globe’s primary competitive superpower is taking a completely different approach. China has declared war on simps. https://summit.news/2021/09/10/china-declares-war-on-simps/
The U.S. has halted all U.S.-bound flights of Afghan evacuees from two main bases overseas for unspecified “health safety concerns,” a move U.S. officials warn will have a severe impact on the evacuation operation, according to a U.S. government document seen Friday by The Associated Press. U.S. Customs and Border Protection made the decision on the … Read more
You bet I’m standing in the way. And if he thinks he’s going to move me out of the way, he’s got another thing coming. I’m standing as strong as a bull for Alabama against this outrageous Washington overreach. Bring it on. — KI #alpolitics https://t.co/sFT8cfgdjt — Kay Ivey (@kayiveyforgov) September 10, 2021
by Chris Black Politics in Weimerica is like a mutt family terrorized by an abusive, drugged out dad who dresses in drag while enabled by a meek, yet approving alcoholic wife and filled out by traumatized children with Stockholm syndrome, sociopathic tendencies, escapist fantasies, and rage issues. These idiots are beyond useless! We need a … Read more
by confoundedinterest17 Producer prices are getting hot, hot, hot! (Bloomberg) — Prices paid to U.S. producers increased in August by more than forecast as persistent supply chain disruptions squeeze production costs higher. The producer price index for final demand increased 0.7% from the prior month and 8.3% from a year ago, a fresh series high, Labor Department data showed … Read more
California once was run by conservatives and mostly centrist Democrats.True paleo-liberal governors like Pat Brown greatly expanded the welfare state. But they also believed in pushing integration and building freeways, dams, aqueducts and power plants, while preventing forest fires, directing the mentally ill into state hospitals, and ensuring that the state enhanced the housing, timber, … Read more
