by Patrick Watson The novel coronavirus is destroying human lives: almost 170,000 worldwide as I write this, including 40,000+ in the United States. These aren’t just numbers. They were people who were loved. Now they are gone. Next to that, all other effects are secondary. But some are still serious. For one, government actions and … Read more
India’s virus lockdown gives world’s most polluted capital clear skies, clean air. NEW DELHI – Residents of New Delhi are experiencing the longest spell of clean air on record, according to government data, as a stringent lockdown to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus drastically cuts pollution in the world’s most polluted capital. With all transport … Read more
“I think he has all the experience in the world” – did I hear that right?
https://youtu.be/JmBAJ9tmdO0 Video proves that Canada is a base for China attacks against USA. Even shows that RCMP head is a China spy, as is PM Justin Trudeau. h/t Canadians_4_Liberty
by chinita_atx I live a short walk from Harvard Sq. They should never have been given the money. They own so many buildings here, land, everything. They don’t need another dime of tax payer money Harvard should give back the money now. Their whole “endowment” system should be looked at! https://t.co/LcjOcsnCWT — Donald J. Trump … Read more
by Egon von Greyerz In this important interview Egon von Greyerz of Matterhorn Asset Management AG, answers questions of Jan Kneist’s Investor Talk. Mine closures and selling restrictions are causing shortages of precious metals in the retail sector, but ETF’s are experiencing large inflows of funds. Where do they get the gold, if at all? … Read more
by ailurophile_foxglove I work at a KFC Taco Bell (both stores combined) and we’ve literally sold out of almost everything this Monday. Our truck was supposed to come that night but after opening at 10:30 am we had to close shortly after at 1 pm because we ran out of flour and breading (so no … Read more
This is beyond incapability, it is straight corruption. WILMINGTON, Del. – As pleas for protective masks continue amid the coronavirus pandemic, a Delaware supplier of medical equipment is disputing the legality of what he said were federal seizures of hundreds of thousands of N95 respirators. George Gianforcaro, owner of the small, Newark, Delaware-based Indutex USA, said the Federal Emergency Management Agency did not pay him when it took … Read more
Coronavirus-ailing NYPD Chief of Transportation William T. Morris was expected to be pulled from life support after his family arrives at the hospital, The Post has learned. The 61-year-old, a three-star chief who oversaw traffic and highway patrol, was reportedly on life support earlier on Tuesday and doctors were waiting for his son before removing him, police … Read more
It is scary how forceful they have become. Surrounding countries are feeling this, and America may loose a well traveled shipping route, in part, thanks to Obummer’s verbal warning, instead of action. Geopolitics of the South China Sea A lot is riding on #SouthChinaSea dispute, including rights overs docking, patrol, trade, natural gas – all … Read more
China’s 2017 National Intelligence Law The N.I.L. is no standard security and spying legislation, concerned principally with preventing the leak of state secrets. Its main thrust isn’t protective; it’s proactive. “All organizations and citizens shall support, assist and cooperate with national intelligence efforts according to the Law,” it says. Another provision is even more explicit: … Read more
China Backs Democratic Resistance to President Trump. Democratic governors are forming regional blocs to resist President Donald Trump’s efforts to get the American economy moving and put people back to work. They have picked up a powerful ally, one that should give the public cause for alarm. On April 19, the editor-in-chief of the Global Times, a major … Read more
by Jeff Marcus The S&P500 has rallied 28% since the close on 3/23. Many are scratching their heads as this has occurred simultaneously with the largest jump in unemployed ever and the economy of the U.S basically shut down for about a month. Yes, the market was historically oversold the third week in March -as TPA … Read more
#UPDATE: #Iran's Revolutionary Guards announce they have successfully launched the country's first military satellite, at a time of fresh tensions with US forces in the Gulf. (AFP) — Instant News Alerts (@InstaNewsAlerts) April 22, 2020 IRGC shoots Iran’s first military satellite into orbit Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully launched and placed the … Read more
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — China reportedly has an emergency medical team on standby if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s condition further deteriorates after cardiovascular surgery. CNN reported Tuesday (April 21) the leader of the hereditary regime is “in grave danger” following surgery and the U.S. is closely monitoring the situation. The article alleges that Kim … Read more
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#BREAKING: US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette announces he has been authorized to expand the Strategic Petroleum Reserves to 1 billion barrels. Brouillette to meet with Congress today. Current US oil reserve levels are at 713.5 million barrels.@OANN — Chanel Rion OAN (@ChanelRion) April 21, 2020 1 Billion barrels sounds like a lot, but broken down: … Read more
From WSJ The executive order wouldn’t impact immigrants already living in the U.S. or foreigners coming on temporary visas for work or travel. That category includes H-1B visas, which allow more than 85,000 high-skilled foreigners to come to the U.S. for at least three years to work. It also includes seasonal migrant workers who come … Read more
by Charles Hugh-Smith Sadly, as markets stall and crash, participants will still be in their seats thinking all is well. The tragic 2009 crash of Air France Flight 447 offers an apt analogy for the global economy and central bank-driven false signals. Flight 447 entered an area of frigid turbulence over the Atlantic which caused the air-speed sensors … Read more
by howmuch If you’re looking for ways to save money right now, you might start by looking at how much you’re spending each year on homeowners insurance. According to our latest map, how much it costs for homeowners insurance depends entirely on where you live. Buy this visualization The most expensive states for homeowners insurance … Read more