NewsMax

Defective or ‘leaky’ vaccines may lead to even more powerful viruses, according to a study on poultry that raises concerns about vaccine development in humans.

When a vaccine works as intended — such as for smallpox, polio and measles — it protects those vaccinated and prevents the transmission of the virus.

But the study, published in PLOS Biology, reported that imperfect vaccines shielded poultry but also allowed the virus to survive in an even more pernicious form.   Continue reading “Defective Vaccines May Strengthen Viruses”

The Telegraph – by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

Chinese equities have suffered the sharpest one-day crash in eight years, sending powerful tremors through global commodity markets and smashing currencies across East Asia, Latin America and Africa.

The Shanghai Composite index fell 8.5pc despite emergency measures to shore up the market, with a roster of the biggest blue-chip companies down by the maximum daily limit of 10pc. The mood was further soured by news that corporated profits in China are now contracting in absolute terms, falling 0.3pc over the past year.

Continue reading “China losing control as stocks crash despite emergency measures”

Information Liberation – by Mike Sawyer

Medford, MA — A Massachusetts man had a dangerous run-in with one of Medford’s finest Saturday night, which has led to that officer being placed on administrative leave.

According to the YouTube description, the man was simply lost in a different part of town and made a mistake in traffic. He was subsequently detained and threatened by Medford Police Detective Stephen Lebert.   Continue reading “Cop Caught on Private Dashcam Threatening to “Blow a Hole” in Driver’s “F**king Head” During Stop”

The Daily Caller – by Conner D. Wolf

With Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and public sector unions unable to come to a labor agreement, some fear the National Guard might be deployed if state workers strike.

“It’s a terribly impractical and, in my opinion, inadvisable idea,” Republican state Rep. David Harris told The Southern Illinoisan. “You’re going to replace paper-pushers — with all due respect to bureaucrats — with people who carry M-16s and .45 pistols?”   Continue reading “Illinois On The Edge: Rauner Might Use National Guard If State Workers Strike”

ABC News – by Jim Salter, July 23, 2015

The Ameren Corp. nuclear power plant in central Missouri was shut down for the second time in eight months Thursday after a “non-emergency” leak was found in the reaction control system.

The shutdown occurred at 1:15 a.m. at the plant near Fulton. Jeff Trammel, a spokesman for St. Louis-based Ameren, called it a “minor steam leak.” He said no one was hurt and there was no risk to the public.   Continue reading “Missouri Nuclear Plant Shut Down After ‘Non-Emergency’ Leak”

LA Times – by VERONICA ROCHA, KATE MATHER AND KATIE SHEPHERD

Paul Gilmartin was sitting inside a Studio City coffee shop Friday afternoon when people started shouting about gunfire.

He went outside and saw people running down Ventura Boulevard, away from a curly haired man holding a gun. The man fired two shots into the air, Gilmartin said, then two more toward the ground.   Continue reading “Gunman who opens fire in Studio City dies at the scene”

MSNBC – by Zaid Jilani

MSNBC announced on Thursday that “The Ed Schultz Show” would come to an end, to be replaced by a show hosted by political analyst Chuck Todd. Reportedly, two other programs, “The Cycle” and “The Alex Wagner Show,” will also be cut as part of other programming changes.

The loss of Schultz is particularly troubling because he has managed a television program that has been more attentive to issues focused on economic inequality, labor unions and the wider economy than perhaps any other cable television show.   Continue reading “MSNBC Cans Only Cable TV Host Who Extensively Covered TPP”

WDSU

LAFAYETTE, La. —Three people are dead, including the gunman, in a shooting at a movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Twelve people all together were shot and nine were taken to the hospital, officials said.

The gunman and one other person were pronounced dead on arrival. Emergency workers said they got the call to go to the theater about 7:30 p.m.    Continue reading “3 dead in Lafayette movie theater shooting, including gunman”

Mental Recession – by Rusty

Various entities across New York could earn a gold medal in gymnastics for all the back-bending they’re doing to accommodate transgender students.

Particularly concerning are new guidelines to be voted on later this month, which would allow boys to play on girls sports teams and vice-versa.   Continue reading “New Transgender Guidelines Will Allow Boys to Play On Girls Sports Teams”

Global Times, Xinhua

The New Development Bank (NDB) opened in Shanghai on Tuesday to finance infrastructure projects, mainly in BRICS countries.

BRICS countries are the world’s major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. BRICS leaders signed an agreement to establish the bank during their sixth summit in Brazil in July, 2014.  The bank will start operations at the end of this year or early in 2016.   Continue reading “BRICS New Development Bank launched in Shanghai”

The Weather Network – by Cheryl Santa Maria

Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 3:36 PM – A photo of ‘mutant daisies’ spotted near Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant four years after an historic earthquake and subsequent meltdown has gone viral online.

The image was snapped by Twitter used @san_kaido in Nasushiobara City, which lies about 100 kilometres from Fukushima.   Continue reading “Mutant daisies photographed near Fukushima site go viral”

AlterNet – by Steven Rosenfeld

The large transportation funding bill moving through the Senate would end Social Security benefits for 200,000 people who have an outstanding felony arrest warrant—but have never been convicted by a court, or have a warrant for violating probation or parole, according to disability rights advocates tracking the legislation.

The proposal, which surfaced late Tuesday, is at odds with recent Republican statements on the need to take up meaningful criminal justice reforms such as less harsh sentencing. It also sets a precedent of raiding Social Security funds for unrelated purposes, in this case transferring $2.3 billion for a range of transportation expenses.   Continue reading “Senate Bill May Kick 200,000 Off Social Security If They Have Arrest Warrant”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

What do El Paso, New York, and Chicago have in common? They are among the top 20 cities from which Americans are fleeing in droves…

The map below shows the 20 metropolitan areas that lost the greatest share of local people to other parts of the country between July 2013 and July 2014, according to a Bloomberg News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. The New York City area ranked 2nd, losing about a net 163,000 U.S. residents, closely followed by a couple surrounding suburbs in Connecticut. Honolulu ranked fourth and Los Angeles ranked 14th. The Bloomberg calculations looked at the 100 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas.   Continue reading “Americans Are Fleeing These US Cities In Droves”

NewsMax – by Tim Fitton

Barack Obama’s taxpayer-funded trips are costing taxpayers a pretty penny. Other presidents have certainly pushed the line on this. However, here, one has to ask if the Obamas are really doing the people’s business on these extravagant, spare-no-expense trips across the country and to luxury destinations overseas.   Continue reading “Taxpayers Hit Hard With Michelle Obama’s China Trip”

Concealed Nation – by Brandon

SYCAMORE, GEORGIA — A vietnam veteran was out for a typical day, and walked into a gas station to break a $20. His day changed quickly when a young thug came in with a gun.

The veteran, Don Rogers, is being hailed a hero by the gas station clerk for likely saving his life. “I wish the day could’ve went by without this happening,” said Rogers. “I just did what I had to do.”   Continue reading “Vietnam Veteran Shoots Armed Robber At Gas Station; “I Just Did What I Had To Do””

KRIS TV

CORPUS CHRISTI –

Disaster recovery is coming closer for Nueces County residents affected by flood waters.

The FEMA center is located on the 1200 block of Terrie Shamsie Boulevard in Robstown at the Richard M.Borchard Regional Fairgrounds Conference Center and will open Monday, July 13th. The center will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Continue reading “FEMA center to open in Nueces County”

Cop Block – by  ERIC MCCOWAN

MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Imagine that you just received the news that a loved one was hit and killed by a drunk driver. It’s probably the worst news that anyone could receive, unless of course the murderer is married to a sheriff’s deputy and will walk free.   When officers arrived at the scene of the deadly crash of June 17, they were quick to notice that the driver, Holly Gonyeau, smelled of booze and that her eyes were bloodshot and watery. During a sobriety test, it was revealed that her blood alcohol level was .087 and she admitted to taking Xanax.   Continue reading “Drunk Police SGT’s Wife Will Not Be Charged In Cyclist’s Death – Police Blame Cyclist Instead”