Torture Trial in US Highlights Gaps in Law
The trial of a private United States citizen accused of torture as part of an alleged unlawful firearms manufacturing scheme in Iraq opened in the state of Pennsylvania yesterday.
Matthew Medinsky
Worst Ever: Public Confidence In Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Sinks to Record Low
The public’s confidence in Jerome Powell’s leadership has declined to the lowest level on record for a Federal Reserve chair, a Gallup poll released Tuesday showed.
Biden Economic Adviser Nominee Backs Green New Deal, Tying Fed Policy to Black Unemployment Rate
Jared Bernstein, President Joe Biden’s nomination to be chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, has supported the Green New Deal, higher gas taxes, a wealth tax, and tying Federal Reserve policy to the black unemployment rate. In a 2019 op-ed for Vox when he was the senior fellow
When Industries Value Profit Over Human Life
Disclaimer: Some of what I will write here will likely raise strong disagreements with some of you.
Mom’s Little Helper: How Microdosing Revolutionizes Motherhood
Caring for children and a household can feel like a losing battle for a mother.
Kamala Harris Named 'AI Czar' to Save Us from Artificial Intelligence
The White House announced a plan to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) on Thursday — amid growing concerns over the advanced technology possibly replacing humanity someday — naming Vice President Kamala Harris as “AI Czar” in charge of the new initiative. Harris, who has the lowest approval rating of any modern
Productivity Plummets, Sending Labor Costs Soaring
Productivity fell sharply in the first three months of the year, data released by the government showed Thursday.
Who Wants a Brain Machine Interface?
I’ve never wanted to be able to control any of my devices with my thoughts. I am perfectly happy to use a physical interface that I can turn off, let go of, or walk away from. What about you? Is your keyboard holding you back? Is your mouse slowing
Author of ‘The Limits to Growth’ promotes the genocide of 86% of the world’s population
Dennis Meadows, one of the main authors of the Club of Rome’s The Limits to Growth, is an honorary member of the Club of Rome and a member of the World Economic Forum. If you thought his ideology had softened and become less anti-human since the publishing of his
Archeologists Discover 175 Roman Coins in Italy
Archeologists in Livorno, Italy discovered 175 silver Roman denarius coins, nearly all of which were in good condition.
Open letter from Chairman of the Board of the UK Council for Psychotherapy to Rishi Sunak calling for a cease to the use of all behavioural science techniques
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Chinese ‘Green’ Biodiesel Sent to EU Likely Fake, Climate Orgs Claim
Allegedly “green” biodiesel being shipped into Europe from Communist China is likely fake, various climate organisations have claimed.
Collaboration With Bullies, a Road to Hell?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE This story is about the crossroads and the long-term significance of our everyday choices.
On the Day of Departure
Photo by Mantas Hesthaven on Unsplash
For my dear friend, Graeme MacQueen, the great 9/11 writer, who departed yesterday from life’s mystery to the other.
When you are ready
And the day dawns
Remember how love
Wraps you in its arms
And the sweet sound
Of grace lifts
California Man Left Stranded in Wyoming Mountains when Rivian Electric Truck Runs Out of Juice
A man from California learned a hard lesson about electric vehicles (EVs) after his Rivian truck ran out of battery charge had to be towed out of the Wyoming mountains.“Towed my first EV Today..