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Finally Finished War and Peace – But Do I Recommend It?
James Wallace Harris, Monday, December 28, 2020 I began reading War and…
In Spain a “register” for those who refuse the vaccine: “It will be shared with EU countries” – L’Unione Sarda.it
Source: In Spain a “register” for those who refuse the vaccine: “It…
People with coronavirus are still getting on planes. No one knows how many.
As recent high-profile instances show, having COVID-19 symptoms or even a diagnosis…
Louie Gohmert: How suing Mike Pence is the last gasp of the ‘election fraud’ crowd – CNNPolitics
Boy, I did not see this one coming! Source: Louie Gohmert: How…
The drug that gives ‘instant immunity’ to coronavirus? UK trials new antibody therapy | Daily Mail Online
A new antibody treatment with the potential to give people instant immunity…
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
Archaeologists in Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79…
Big for-profit long-term-care companies paid out more than $170 million to investors through Ontario’s deadly first wave
Companies say government funds received during the same period flowed directly to…
The ashes of Scotty from Star Trek are aboard the International Space Station
James Doohan boldly going into space years after his death Source: The…
Beijing in emergency mode after new coronavirus cases recorded
New controls introduced in the Chinese capital as the city authorities warn…
Bill Barr Accused of Arresting Impeachment Witnesses to Shield Trump
Lev Parnas has accused Barr of timing his arrest last fall to prevent…
50 years of tax cut data shows trickle-down economics has never worked
Tax cuts for the rich increase inequality and don’t grow the economy…
Japan to Phase Out Gasoline-Powered Cars, Bucking Toyota Chief
The nation’s plan to end sales of gas vehicles by the mid-2030s—combined…
Noam Chomsky: Trump Has Revealed the Extreme Fragility of American Democracy
Trump’s failed coup may look weak, but his refusal to concede could…
Africa CDC: New virus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria
Source: Africa CDC: New virus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria This…
The Quantum Internet Will Blow Your Mind. Here’s What It Will Look Like
The next generation of the Internet will rely on revolutionary new tech…
Opinion: Forgiving ineligible CERB recipients would be unfair to Canadians who followed the rules
CERB was not designed for students, the retired or the unemployed, nor…
Global map of bees created in conservation first
The data will help protect vital pollinators and could lead to new…
Nestle uses insect protein in Purina pet food
Nestle’s Purina brand is launching a line of pet food using insects,…
How six scientists survived ‘living on Mars’ for a year
When six scientists moved into a dome that simulated the Red Planet…
Quebec to ban sale of new gas-powered vehicles as of 2035 | CBC News
The Quebec government will unveil its green economy plan on Monday. A…
BMW unveils electric SUV to challenge Tesla, plans U.S. launch in early 2022
German luxury automaker BMW AG unveiled on Wednesday an electric sport utility…
Warmongering Female Mongooses Lead Their Groups Into Battle to Mate With the Enemy | Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine
New research finds females of this species engineer conflicts with rival groups…
COVID-19: UK confirms two cases of another ‘more transmissible’ variant linked to South Africa
Two cases of a new, “more transmissible” COVID-19 variant linked to South…
Advice on Taking LSD from Seasoned Acid Aficionados
Some dos and don’ts from Peter (74), Holger (64), and Adam (54)….
Here’s What They Don’t Tell You About Living in a Tiny House
The micro home movement paints a rosy picture of financial freedom, simplicity,…
Macroeconomics, money and post-Brexit recovery, all in one Twitter thread
Source: Macroeconomics, money and post-Brexit recovery, all in one Twitter thread
Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they…
Immigrants and the Economy
“Is it true that immigrants take jobs away from Americans and are…
Are You Digisexual?— Purchases of Humanoid Sexbots Surged in 2020
What will this mean for the future of sexuality? Source: Are You…
The Impact of Crypto Currencies on Developing Countries
Authors: Moritz Holtmeier, Philipp Sandner Source: The Impact of Crypto Currencies on…
Bitcoin’s Inconvenient Truth
The founder of BitTorrent is on a quest to develop an eco-friendly…
Rich people will cut the line for the coronavirus vaccine
Source: Rich people will cut the line for the coronavirus vaccine Did…
Coronavirus: Brazilian supreme court rules against COVID anti-vaxxers
Ten justices of the 11-member court backed the mandatory inoculation with only…
Top federal cybersecurity experts explain why the SolarWinds cyberattack is such a big deal — and why it’s too soon to declare cyberwar
Cybersecurity experts including former CISA director Chris Krebs explain what happened, why…
Battery Pack Prices Cited Below $100/kWh for the First Time in 2020, While Market Average Sits at $137/kWh | BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF’s annual battery price survey finds prices fell 13% from 2019 …
Hacked networks will need to be burned ‘down to the ground’
It’s going to take months to kick elite hackers widely believed to…
Octopuses Observed Punching Fish, Perhaps Out of Spite, Scientists Say
Source: Octopuses Observed Punching Fish, Perhaps Out of Spite, Scientists Say
Ivanka Trump, Famed Public Health Expert, Screened CDC Guidance to Make Sure It Was Nice to Her Dad
“Every time that the science clashed with the messaging, messaging won.” Source:…
Trump Is Losing His Mind
The president is discussing martial law in the Oval Office, as his…
Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows attempted to hide his COVID-19 diagnosis and the White House outbreak
White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, threatened to fire doctors if…
The next big threat facing the Trudeau Liberals: China – Macleans.ca
Stephen Maher: China’s increasing belligerence will require a tougher tone from Ottawa….
‘Ghost’ papers underscore the loss of trusted journalism in Canadian communities | The Star
Source: ‘Ghost’ papers underscore the loss of trusted journalism in Canadian communities…
Trump Floats Coup Plan So Wild Even Giuliani Is Terrified
Trump’s crazies are turning on the even-crazier. Source: Trump Floats Coup Plan…
Mutant Covid strain behind South East outbreak is ‘70% more contagious’
THE new Covid-19 variant that has ripped through the South East is…
Doug Ford plans to start building a new superhighway near the 401 next year. Why not move all the trucks to the 407 toll highway instead?
For some half a million people on any given day in the…
Acting Pentagon chief halts Biden transition briefings
The move shocked officials across the Defense Department. Source: Acting Pentagon chief…
Mystery Structure Appears in Kim Il Sung Square | 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea
Commercial satellite imagery reveals that a small building surrounded by a high…
EXCLUSIVE: Jared Kushner helped create a Trump campaign shell company that secretly paid the president’s family members and spent $617 million in reelection cash, a source tells Insider
Kushner directed Lara Trump, the vice president’s nephew John Pence, and Trump…
