As U.S. ‘trucker convoy’ picks up momentum, foreign meddling adds to fray
Facebook said Friday it removed trucker and convoy groups run by overseas…
White House unveils $5 billion plan to blanket US highways with new electric-car chargers
The Biden administration wants to make sure there’s a powerful electric-car charging…
The New USPS Trucks Would Probably Be Illegal If They Weighed One Pound Less
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense is exploiting a long-standing loophole that incentivizes bigger, heavier…
U.S. trucker convoy to Washington gathers steam
The organizers of the “People’s Convoy” announced that truckers will be gathering…
The Data Point: Should your county keep wearing masks?
High transmission and test rates mean that more than 99 percent of…
Dispatch from the Ottawa Front: Sloly is telling you all he’s in trouble. Who’s listening?
The scale of Ottawa’s defeat is a jarring and continuing indictment of…
‘Full Self-Driving’ clips show Teslas on train tracks and fighting for control. Experts see deep flaws.
Source: ‘Full Self-Driving’ clips show Teslas on train tracks and fighting for…
Ontario court freezes access to donations for truckers’ protest from GiveSendGo
The Ontario government says it has successfully petitioned a court to freeze…
Researchers confirm newly developed inhaled vaccine delivers broad protection against SARS-CoV-2, variants of concern
Because inhaled vaccines target the lungs and upper airways where respiratory viruses…
As case counts fall, WHO chief warns “COVID isn’t finished”
The head of the World Health Organization says “COVID isn’t finished with…
US ‘freedom convoy’ could disrupt Sunday’s Super Bowl, officials warn
Homeland security says convoy inspired by Canadian protest could affect event in…
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1clipboard is my new fave utility for expanding the clipboard. Like a…
Czech millionaire investigated over alleged 417km/h motorway drive in Germany
The Czech sports car owner posted videos of his trip in a…
A geomagnetic storm may have effectively destroyed 40 SpaceX Starlink satellites
Premature atmospheric reentry Source: A geomagnetic storm may have effectively destroyed 40…
No, Canadians Aren’t Actually on the Brink of Civil War
However, America’s toxic political environment is spilling across the border. Source: No,…
The media has lost the plot on ivermectin
Molnupiravir, Paxlovid, and Sotrovimab all treat COVID-19 very well. Why are we fixating on…
Major breakthrough on nuclear fusion energy
A lab in Oxfordshire takes a big step towards harnessing the energy…
Freedom Convoy: How might Canada’s trucker protest end?
There is no easy way to end the blockade in Canada’s capital…
Premier Kenney says Alberta will keep COVID-19 vaccine passport into at least early 2022 | Globalnews.ca
Alberta Health shows 85 per cent of eligible Albertans, those aged 12…
Rivals slam Doug Ford’s plan to scrap licence plate renewal fees
The premier’s proposal to eliminate licence plate renewal stickers is being panned…
‘The case for masks became hugely stronger’: scientists admit their Covid mistakes
Being proved wrong lies at the heart of scientific progress. Here, experts…
The hacked account and suspicious donations behind the Canadian trucker protests
The jumble of misinformation, online fundraising groups and amplification from right-wing political…
Tom the Dancing Bug – Approved Maus
Crypto outfit Qubit appeals for return of $80M coin heist
Offers $2 million bug bounty and hopes perps see that record payout,…
What Happened After the Chicken-Pox Vaccine?
In the COVID era, the success of the varicella vaccine in the…
the cat litter problem
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CDC turns to poop surveillance for future COVID monitoring
Sewage can detect surges and variants before testing, CDC says. Source: CDC…
Devotion’s name: Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Source: Devotion’s name: Cheddar Bay “Where is it?” she replied. “It’s not…
North Korea: Missile programme funded through stolen crypto, UN report says
Investigators say cyber-attackers stole over $50 million in digital assets between 2020…
Mapping the celebrity NFT complex
Where do celebrities even hear about “bored apes”? Who is recommending that…
Why BAYC is Racist and started by Neo Nazis
Discover why this NFT series is dehumanizing and created by bad actors….
The 1918 flu didn’t end in 1918. Here’s what its third year can teach us.
In New York City in 1920 – nearly two years into a…
Pantyhose found to be effective facemask hack for better protection – The Jerusalem Post
With many opinions about the best way to wear your mask, researchers…
Editorial | Please, Mr. Premier, release your mandate letters!
‘What a bizarre exercise it has been for Doug Ford to spend…
White House gets set for cautious pivot on pandemic
The White House is preparing to pivot on the pandemic — but…
Organizer planning to egg Bezos yacht: “Rotterdammers are proud of their city”
Many Rotterdam residents were angered by news reports that a €430 million…
Opinion | The Republican Party formally declares that truth is fiction and patriots are traitors
Party leaders are punishing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) for refusing to forget…
US believes Russia plans nuclear exercise to warn west over Ukraine | Financial Times
Military officials have briefed lawmakers that Putin intends to stage the drill…
The 4-Day Week Is Flawed. Workers Still Want It
Workers say the shortened workweek is a success, but the reality is…
Canada’s closed dairy market keeps prices high for consumers, exporters say – National | Globalnews.ca
Canadians are paying artificially high prices for milk and cheese because U.S….
3 prominent economists slam COVID lockdowns and school closures and say they should never happen again
After reviewing almost 19,000 studies, their report concludes that “lockdown policies are…
Insect ranchers pour $5 million into world’s first large-scale genetic breeding facility
Genetically engineered mealworms could provide fertilizer—and food—for millions Source: Insect ranchers pour…
Highly virulent HIV variant found circulating in Europe
Nature – The mutated strain’s effects are more severe, and it is…
Há mais um vulcão a “fumegar” perto da Indonésia e as imagens foram captadas por satélite – SAPO Brasil
Source: Há mais um vulcão a “fumegar” perto da Indonésia e as…
Long-term cannabis use damages lungs, but in a different way to tobacco
Smoking cannabis leads to lung damage, but in a different way to…
Next-gen USPS mail trucks are only capable of 8.6 mpg, EPA says
It’s claimed the USPS did not consider environmental impacts as required by…
A Fight Over the Right to Repair Cars Turns Ugly
In the wake of a voter-approved law, Subaru and Kia dealers in…
World food prices jumped toward a record last month
The United Nations’ index of prices rose 1.1 percent in January, pushed…
