By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

The US launched an airstrike against al-Shabaab in southern Somalia during an attack overnight, January 3 to January 4, according to a press release from US Africa Command. Continue reading “US Launches Airstrike in Somalia During Helicopter Raid Against al-Shabaab”

By Ken Macon – Reclaim The Net

Sign warning customers biometric data collected here (facial recognition, eye scans, voiceprints) at Wegmans.

Customers entering Wegmans stores in New York City are now being monitored in new ways.

The grocery chain has started collecting biometric information such as facial, eye, and voice data from anyone who walks into its Manhattan and Brooklyn locations, according to recently posted signs. Continue reading “Wegmans Expands Biometric Surveillance in NYC Stores, Collecting Facial, Eye, and Voice Data from Shoppers”

By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

Gov. Tim Walz activated Minnesota’s Emergency Operations Center within hours of an ICE-involved shooting in south Minneapolis, as concerns grow that a coalition of left-wing activist groups could mobilize in the streets, evoking familiar and uneasy parallels to the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.

“To Minnesotans, know that our administration is going to stop at nothing to seek accountability and justice,” Walz told reporters at a press conference in the late afternoon hours.

He added, “We have soldiers in training and prepared to be deployed if necessary.” Continue reading “Tim Walz Activates Emergency Operations Center, Alerts National Guard After ICE-Involved Shooting Sparks Protest Threat”