Opinion
“The Case for Ivermectin: What the Research Really Shows” [Sponsored]
Ivermectin has been a lightning rod in the battle against COVID-19 — hailed as a potential lifesaver by some, dismissed as “horse paste” by others. However, a new meta-analysis of 105 studies is challenging the skeptics. It suggests that early treatment and prophylactic use of ivermectin reduces severe COVID-19 outcomes by up to …
“OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Gov for Federal Agency Use”
Original article Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The new chatbot brings the same capabilities from the public model to government-approved and secure cloud environments for federal workloads. OpenAI unveiled a new chatbot service specifically tailored to federal agency workloads, announcing ChatGPT Gov on Tuesday as the latest artificial intelligence …
“Trump Removes Anthony Fauci’s Federal Security Detail”
Original article President Trump has ended the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who advised him on the COVID-19 pandemic, a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press Friday. Fauci is the latest in a string of former Trump aides-turned-critics to see their federal protection canceled …
“Oracle Chairman Pushes AI-Generated Cancer mRNA Injections Developed in 48 Hours”
Original article/full video Epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher Responds on Brannon Howse Live The Stargate Project was announced at a White House press conference yesterday: The Stargate Project is a new company which intends to invest $500 billion over the next four years building new AI infrastructure for OpenAI in the United States. …
“What Does Trump’s National Emergency Declaration on Southern Border Mean?”
Original article President Donald Trump speaks at the U.S. Capitol during his inauguration on January 20. Trump said he will declare a national emergency at the southern border. Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump said he would declare a national emergency at the southern U.S. border, aimed …
“Trump Signs Executive Orders Proclaiming There Are Only Two Biological Sexes, Halting Diversity Programs”
Original article White House officials grouped both orders under the Trump administration’s wider “restoring sanity” agenda. President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders proclaiming that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and ending “radical and wasteful” diversity, equity and inclusion programs inside federal agencies. In a phone call …
“Meta Faces Backlash As Democrat-Related Terms Disappear From Instagram”
Original article Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces backlash amidst reported Democratic content blocking across Facebook and Instagram (Getty Images) Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is facing mounting criticism over a series of platform issues affecting political content related to Democratic Party terms and hashtags, raising questions from …
“DEBATE: Is the new $TRUMP Memecoin a Way to Send Anonymous Crypto Bribes to the President?”
Originally posted on the author’s Substack A Conduit for Bribes or a new way to make America great? Interesting news today. Last night, Donald Trump created a new cryptocurrency called $TRUMP. 80% of this cryptocurrency is owned by insiders, likely Trump himself and possibly his family. At the time of this …
“Trump Issues 1,500 Pardons for Jan. 6 Defendants: ‘Going to Release Our Great Hostages'”
Original article (via NYPost) WASHINGTON — President Trump issued pardons Monday night to hundreds of participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot — staying true to his promise to grant clemency to people involved in halting the counting of Electoral College votes that day. Trump, 78, signed what he said was “approximately 1,500” pardons …
“Schedule of Events Surrounding Trump’s Second Inauguration”
Original article Members of the U.S. military Joint Honor Guard parade as they rehearse ahead of the upcoming presidential inauguration, at the North Lawn in front of the White House in Washington, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The pageantry and parties surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration kick …
“Why Was Reservoir Supplying Pacific Palisades Empty?”
Originally published on the author’s Substack There’s a funny scene in the film Smokey and the Bandit when Sheriff Buford T. Justice tells his son “Junior” to hand over his service revolver so that he can use it to shoot the fleeing Bandit’s tires. Junior obeys his father and hands over his …
“TikTok Considering Total Shutdown in U.S. Sunday if Ban Moves Forward”
Original article TikTok is preparing to potentially make the app unavailable to its 170 million American users on Sunday, the same day a U.S. ban is set to go into effect, according to a person with knowledge of the company’s planning who spoke with NBC News. A law signed by …
“Help Prevent the Possibility of the Republicans Losing the Republican House Majority Because of Trump Nominating 3 House Reps.”
President-elect Trump nominated Republican House Reps Elise Stefanik, Michael Waltz and Matt Gaetz to his administration. In doing so, he has put the Republican House majority at risk of being replaced with a one-seat Democratic majority. The Republicans currently have a 4 seat advantage in the House of Representatives. The …
“Understanding the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Asthma, COPD, and Long-Term Lung Problems”
Original article California Fires May Lead to Long-Term Pulmonary Disease The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency for California on Friday January 10, 2025 to address the health impacts of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. The declaration provides greater flexibility for Medicare and Medicaid …
“Coming Cyber Executive Order Includes a Push to Mobile Drivers Licenses”
Original article The draft order does not, however, tackle the full breadth of actions that were expected from a promised identity executive order that has yet to materialize. A cybersecurity executive order expected in the final days of the Biden administration includes instructions for government agencies to ramp up their …
“Millions In Taxpayer Dollars Allegedly Used To Fund Anti-Conservative Research”
Original article A federal initiative designed to combat disinformation and strengthen democratic processes has sparked a political firestorm, with newly released records revealing allegations of partisan misuse of taxpayer funds. The “Digital Citizen Initiative,” launched in 2019 under then-Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould, initially aimed to combat online misinformation …
“What is a War?”
The Battle of Brentwood: Fourth Attack on US Soil Photo by Adam Wilson on Unsplash Since the wildfires (which, in my California childhood and girlhood, used to be called “forest fires”) broke out last week in Los Angeles, I have been living in a kind of anguish. It is not, …
“Israel And Hamas Could Soon Strike Deal To Release Hostages”
Original article Some of the 98 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be coming home soon following a breakthrough in negotiations between Israel and the terror group. Mediators delivered both Israel and Hamas a final draft of a hostage and ceasefire deal on Monday, which has fueled optimism that …
“Los Angeles Races To Contain Wildfires Before Severe Winds Return”
Original article (via Reuters) Summary Wildfires devastate Los Angeles, 24 dead, 100,000 evacuated Red flag conditions of high winds returning All of L.A. County warned anyone could be ordered to evacuate Seven states, Canada and Mexico send firefighters to help LOS ANGELES, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Firefighters raced to contain …
“Breaking: The Lawsuit v Pfizer by TX Attorney General, Ken Paxton is Dismissed”
Originally posted on the author’s Substack (12/31/2024) PREP Act and EUA law pre-empt civil lawsuits. These suits are theater/political campaigning. AGs serious about prosecution should bring criminal charges, not civil complaints. Happy almost New Year to all my readers and your families! I hate to do this on the New …