Author: csilvest
Here’s How Joe Biden Was Sneaked Into Ukraine Without Anyone Noticing
For one, Russia was given a heads-up of the president’s visit to…
Outbreak of Marburg, Ebola’s similarly deadly relative, spurs response race
Nine people have already died, making it the deadliest outbreak in over…
Venice canals start to run dry as low tide and lack of rain hit
Gondolas unable to navigate some of its famous canals as Italy faces…
‘Incredibly intelligent, highly elusive’: US faces new threat from Canadian ‘super pig’
Northern states on alert for invasion of cross-bred pig that threatens flora…
Firms stick to four-day week after trial ends
A trial involving nearly 3,000 workers has found working shorter hours makes…
How Jimmy Carter Saved a Canadian Nuclear Reactor After a Meltdown
Before he was the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter…
Trains, marginal costs, for Paul
when costing something like high speed rail, how do you account for…
Narcan is poised to be sold over the counter. But the price tag is unknown : NPR
Advisers to the FDA put the opioid overdose-reversal drug a step closer…
China declares ‘decisive victory’ over COVID-19
China’s top leaders declared a “decisive victory” over COVID-19, claiming the world’s…
Risk of diabetes rises 58% after COVID, even amid omicron, study finds
This is the latest study finding COVID infections can spur the development…
How One City’s Traffic Plan Kicked Off a Global Right-Wing Freakout
Move over, Agenda 21. There’s a new urban-planning conspiracy in town. Source:…
Justin Trudeau called out for labelling convoy protesters but Emergencies Act report finds he met threshold to shut them down
In a wide-ranging report released Friday, Ontario Justice Paul Rouleau found a…
Recreational cannabis laws linked with reduced demand for prescription codeine: study – The Hill
Story at a glance Through 2019, nearly a dozen states legalized recreational…
Scientists find first evidence that black holes are the source of dark energy
Observations of supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies point to…
Russia to co-develop main battle tank with India, ready to share T-14 Armata tank technology
New Delhi: Russia said it is keen to share its advanced Armata…
Hobby Club’s Missing Balloon Feared Shot Down By USAF | Aviation Week Network
Although the club is not pointing fingers, there are suspicions among other…
Ex-Mormons Are Running a Magic Mushroom Church
The Divine Assembly’s members use shrooms to commune directly with the “divine.”…
Revealed: the hacking and disinformation team meddling in elections
Unit led by Tal Hanan that boasts vast army of bots exposed…
The US Airforce may have shot down an Amateur Radio Pico Balloon over Canada
Since the famous takedown of a suspected Chinese spy balloon, US jets…
Turkey’s Erdogan boasted of letting builders evade earthquake codes in 2019 : NPR
Videos have surfaced in Turkish media of the president in 2019 praising…
Trump Plans to Bring Back Firing Squads, Group Executions if He Retakes White House
The former president wants to expand the use of the death penalty,…
Cutting off my wedding ring
My wedding ring was becoming uncomfortable due to swelling on left right…
Quickmill story: shop cats and dogs and other beasties.
Shops often have cats, dogs. Here are some that I saw in…
Life After the Ohio Train Derailment: Trouble Breathing, Dying Animals, and Saying Goodbye
After a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, leaked noxious chemicals, residents…
Conspiracy theories on ’15-minute cities’ flourish
Urban planners are fending off abuse fuelled by conspiracy theories about their…
WHO calls ‘urgent’ meeting over outbreak deadly disease
The World Health Organization (WHO) convened an urgent meeting Tuesday amid an…
Brand new Boeing 747 scrapped after 16 flights | CNN
The world’s largest business jet, a Boeing 747 configured as a private…
PHMSA Rescinds ECP Brake Mandate After RIA Finds Costs Outweigh Benefits
PHMSA Rescinds ECP Brake Mandate After RIA Finds Costs Outweigh Benefits Source:…
Quickmill story: coffee makers, coffee
I wrote this in a BoingBoing BBS thread on a review of…
Equatorial Guinea confirms first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak | WHO | Regional Office for Africa
Equatorial Guinea today confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Preliminary…
United States tells citizens: Leave Russia immediately
The United States has told its citizens to leave Russia immediately due…
Chrome or Explorer – New Window stuck to right side of parent window
I do the following steps dozens, perhaps mre than 100 a day:…
We break down your plastic-bag alternatives: The greenest option may surprise you
There are questions about the options being used to replace the ubiquitous…
Birthday wishes for me…
2023-03-16 – 59th Ryobi PCL206K2 18VOne+ Drill Drill & Driver – this…
Ohio attorney general to lead investigation into reporter’s arrest
Officials on Friday confirmed Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will oversee the…
China says US balloons breached airspace at least 10 times
“It’s not uncommon for the US to illegally enter the airspace of…
Russia is draining a massive Ukrainian reservoir, endangering a nuclear plant : NPR
Satellite data show water levels plummeting at the Kakhovka Reservoir. The reservoir…
How did Spain spend €258 million on trains that don’t fit its tunnels?
Two senior officials – from rail operator Renfe and infrastructure manager Adif…
US will see more new battery capacity than natural gas generation in 2023
2023 will also likely see the last nuclear additions for a while….
Ken Clark has successfully fined thousands of Canadians for streaming pirated movies. Is he a troll — or a hero?
Clark and his law firm send out more than 100,000 warnings every…
Ominous Green Lasers Shot Over Hawaii Didn’t Come From NASA Satellite After All
Not aliens either. Source: Ominous Green Lasers Shot Over Hawaii Didn’t Come…
China Says It Is Developing a Laser Satellite to Spot (And Help Kill)
No more stealth subs? Source: China Says It Is Developing a Laser…
Bird Flu Outbreak in Peru: Three Sea Lions, One Dolphin and One Lion Die of Avian Influenza H5N1 | 🌎 LatestLY – TrendRadars India
Bird Flu Outbreak in Peru: Three Sea Lions, One Dolphin and One…
Colorado avian flu spreads to a black bear and mountain lion, raising fears of broader reach
Colorado’s avian flu outbreak has crossed over into more mammals, including a…
Amazon.ca error – clicked on 40pk, got 30pk
I see the 40-pack of sugar-free drink mixes for ~15$; awesome deal,…
Neuralink Under Investigation for Alleged Mishandling of Monkey Brain Implants
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says Elon Musk’s Neuralink may have…
Web cam I like: JazBaz Philippines
One of my current (~2023-01) (add link to my list of webcams…
New opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl hitting the streets of California
There is a new drug hitting the streets of California. Source: New…
