Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

Researchers at the University of Buffalo (UB), funded by the Army Research Office (ARO), have developed a new plastic that could be used for advanced body armor, combat helmets, ballistic plates, and or even armor for vehicles.

The UB-led research team, fascinated by mollusk-grown gems, used inspiration from nature to create a lightweight plastic that is 14 times stronger and eight times lighter than steel and “ideal for absorbing the impact of bullets and other projectiles,” UB Now saidContinue reading ““Stiff, Strong, And Tough” – Researchers Discover New Plastic That Could Revolutionize Body Armor”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

The US Army has finally discovered the secret formula, well not a secret anymore, in attracting snowflake millennials into the Army ahead of a possible shooting war with Iran and or down the road, with China. That is, target millennials who are suffering from the student debt crisis, reported Vice News. Continue reading “US Army Smashes Recruitment Goals By Preying On Hopeless Millennials With Student Debt”

Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist

Henrico County, VA — A Virginia family is grieving this week after police officers were called to a home to conduct a welfare check on 57-year-old Gay Ellen Plack. Instead of helping the woman in need, however, police killed her. Since the shooting, police have been refusing to release any details, leading many to speculate that police are trying to get their stories straight over a likely unjustified shooting.  Continue reading “Cops Shoot and Kill Beloved Mother in Her Own Home While ‘Checking on Her Welfare’”

Summit News – by Paul Joseph Watson

Instagram is now blurring out images of women at gun ranges, saying the photos violate “violence or dangerous organization guidelines.”

Yes, really.

A picture was posted showing Kaitlin Bennett and Millie Weaver shooting firearms at a gun range.  Continue reading “Instagram is Now Banning Photos of People at Gun Ranges, Claiming They Promote ‘Violence’”

Free Thought Project – by Jack Burns

Parents of a 4-year-old Florida boy had their child taken away last month because they sought to treat his cancer in a holistic manner. A judge ruled the couple had placed their son in harm’s way after ceasing chemotherapy treatments for his leukemia.

Taylor Bland-Ball and Joshua McAdams had their parental rights taken away from them following the couple’s decision to seek a second opinion out of state. That decision led to the parents giving their son CBD and THC oil along with traditional chemotherapy treatments.  Continue reading “State Takes Child from Parents, Forces Him to Take Chemo for Treating Cancer With Cannabis”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

Saudi Arabia revealed yesterday that, contrary to its initial estimates, Aramco should be able to restore oil production to 100% capacity by the end of the month. And on Wednesday morning, the kingdom’s Defense Ministry said it was planning a press conference to present “material evidence” purportedly linking Tehran to the unprecedented attack on the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure.

The country’s defense ministry will hold a news conference later in the day laying out new evidence. This follows reports from the US claiming that the roughly 20 missiles and drones used in the attack had been traced back to a ‘launch site’ in southern Iran. Continue reading “Saudi Arabia Says It Has “Material Evidence” Tying Iran To Aramco Attack”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler  Durden

President Trump has named his pick to succeed John Bolton as the next National Security Advisor amid burgeoning tensions with Iran over a weekend attack in Saudi Arabia.

In a Wednesday morning tweet, Trump said he planned to nominate Robert C. O’Brien, who currently serves as the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs at the State Department, the administration’s top hostage negotiator, to become the next NSA.  Continue reading “Trump Nominates Chief Hostage Negotiator To Be Next National Security Advisor”

Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to win a ruling majority in an election that produced a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a center-left grouping that would be led by former military chief Benny Gantz.

The outcome, according to almost complete results published on Wednesday, dealt a new blow to Israel’s longest-serving leader, who was already weakened by the inability to put together an administration after an inconclusive election in April. Continue reading “Israeli voters deliver deadlock, Netanyahu’s tenure in doubt”

The Mind Unleashed – by Elias Marat

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of the assassinated younger brother of John F. Kennedy who served as a U.S. attorney general and New York senator, has claimed “compelling evidence” exists that his father was killed by former Lockheed Aircraft employee and alleged former CIA operative, Thane Eugene Cesar.  Continue reading “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Claims to Know Who Really Killed His Father and is Out to Prove It”

Summit News – by Paul Joseph Watson

Following a ban on virtually all semi-automatic firearms, New Zealanders face 5 years in jail if they refuse to hand them in.

A France 24 report on the government’s new buyback scheme showed a line of gun owners wilfully giving up their guns in response to the Christchurch massacre earlier this year. Continue reading “New Zealanders Face 5 Years in Jail For Not Handing in Banned Firearms”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

WTI and Brent oil prices are plunging after Reuters headlines, quoting sources briefed on the matter, that Saudi oil output will return to normal quicker than initially thought.

WTI  is back down to a $59 handle for now – so not entirely convinced…  Continue reading “Oil Prices Plunge On Reports Saudi Output Levels Normalized With 2-3 Weeks”

RT

An experimental trial to reduce the mosquito population in Brazil through the deliberate release of 450,000 genetically modified mosquitoes has failed miserably and may have even created a genetic hybrid super species.

British biotech company Oxitec conducted a 27-month long experiment in 2013 Jacobina, Brazil, aimed at reducing the local mosquito population by 90 percent while preserving the genetic integrity of the local insect population. Continue reading “Genetically-modified mosquito apocalypse plan BACKFIRES spectacularly in Brazil”

Global Research – by Arabi Souri

Syrian families held captive by Trump Regime Forces and their ISIS affiliates of Maghaweer Thawra terrorists at al-Rukban Concentration Camp went out of their tents in the high heat of the desert to protest for food the day before yesterday, 11th of September, they were faced with live bullets by the US occupation forces.

Russian Coordination Center called on the US occupation forces in Rukban Concentration Camp to exert pressure on US-sponsored Maghaweer Thawra terrorists to stop their terrorist acts against the displaced Syrians held in the camp, these terrorist acts have exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation of the families thereContinue reading “US Supported Syria “Rebels” Fire Live Rounds at Syrian Families in Rukban Concentration Camp”

TeleSur

Ecuador’s minister of Defense Oswaldo Jarrin confirmed Thursday that ‘elite’ units of Ecuador’s military will begin training in Israel. Jarrin made the announcement as he hailed a new era of close Israel-Ecuador relations, a turn away from the approach of leftist former President Rafael Correa who cut military ties in 2010, in solidarity with Palestine.  Continue reading “Israel Will Begin Training Ecuadorean Military Units”

Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist

Meigs, GA — The town of Meigs, Georgia made a rather substantial move this month in an attempt to save money,by dissolving the entire police department. The decision to fire all the cops happened on Friday, and amazingly enough, the town has not yet descended into utter chaos. Imagine that. Continue reading “Georgia Town Fires Entire Police Department, Chaos Does NOT Ensue”

Breitbart – by AWR Hawkins

Robert “Beto” O’Rourke explained he plans to use fines to “compel” American gun owners to comply with his AR-15 ban, during a weekend exchange with reporters.

O’Rourke made his claim in a video posted by Fox4 DFW’s Teresa Riley.  Continue reading “Beto O’Rourke: We’ll Use Fines to ‘Compel’ Compliance with AR-15 Ban”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

Just hours after the company’s board signed off on a proposed settlement with more than 2,000 litigants, including dozens of US states, the embattled US drugmaker Purdue Pharma filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a long-anticipated move aimed at shielding the company and its owners, the Sackler family, from financial ruin as they shoulder the brunt of the blame for igniting the opioid crisis with their aggressive marketing tactics of OxyContin.  Continue reading “OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma Files For Bankruptcy As Dozens Of States Decline Proposed Settlement”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

After the United States was quick to point the finger at Iran for the early Saturday explosions that rocked Abqaiq facility and the Khurais field — forcing production to be shut and with it 5.7 million barrels a day of oil production lost — Iran has warned it stands ready for a “full-fledged” warContinue reading “We’re Ready For “Full-Fledged” War: Iran Responds To US Accusation It Launched Saudi Oil Attack”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

Update 2: In a sharp, if perhaps not unexpected, escalation, US Secretary of State – now without John Bolton by his side – tweeted at 4pm on Saturday, that contrary to earlier reports, “there is no evidence the attacks came from Yemen” and instead accused Iran of launching today’s “unprecedented attack on the world’s energy supply” which has now indefinitely taken offline as much as 5mmb/d in Saudi crude production.  Continue reading “Oil To Hit $100? Pompeo Blames Iran For “Unprecedented” Drone Attack That Crippled Largest Saudi Oil Processing Facility”

Breitbart – by Kyle Morris

Democrat presidential hopeful Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) vowed Thursday to create an office which would combat the “problem of white supremacy” during the third round of Democrat presidential debates in Houston, Texas.

“Racism exists. The question isn’t who is racist, it’s who is and isn’t doing something about racism,” Booker said. “This isn’t an issue that just started yesterday. It’s not just an issue that we hear a president that can’t condemn white supremacy.”  Continue reading “Cory Booker Vows to Create Office to Combat White Supremacy”