From the Trenches World Report
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s new law barring sales of bullet-resistant vests to most civilians doesn’t cover the type of armor worn by the gunman who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket, a gap that could limit its effectiveness in deterring future military-style assaults. Continue reading “New body armor rules in NY miss vest worn by Buffalo killer”
In an unguarded moment during his recent trip to Japan, President Joe Biden gushed, “When it comes to the gas prices, we’re going through an incredible transition.” His economic adviser also argued that the president’s energy transition “works better for families.” Continue reading “If your power goes out this summer, blame President Joe Biden’s energy policies”
People are reportedly lining up for hours in China to obtain money from their bank accounts in China. The large cities of Henan, Shanghai, and Dandong are three cities where the lines are long. Continue reading “Run on the Banks in China – Long Lines in Henan, Shanghai, and Dandong”
Talks to try to resolve key sticking points moved in a much more positive direction since Thursday, a source familiar told CNN’s Lauren Fox on Sunday. But senators have been racing against the clock ahead of the July Fourth recess, which begins at week’s end, to turn a general agreement on gun safety into legislative text that can actually clear both chambers. Continue reading “Here’s what you need to know about the ‘boyfriend loophole’ holding up gun safety negotiations”
FACTS: Which U.S. refineries have shut since the global pandemic, and why?
Since the onset of the global pandemic, the US has lost nearly 1 million barrels per day of oil refining capacity, with more set to be shuttered in the next few years.
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— Laura Sanicola (@LauraSanicola) June 17, 2022
Continue reading “Which U.S. refineries have shut since the global pandemic, and why?”
Oil Price – by Tsvetana Paraskova
As the U.S. national average price of gasoline hits $5 per gallon, higher fuel exports out of America are additionally sapping domestic fuel inventories, which are already at multi-year lows. Reduced refining capacity since the start of COVID, low inventories, and strong post-COVID demand, alongside $120 a barrel crude, have sent U.S. gasoline prices soaring over the past months to reach a record-breaking $5 a gallon on average. Continue reading “Why Is The United States Still Exporting Fuel?”
Gotta say, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!! to all my Trencher Brothers. And if you didn’t father a child, you certainly fathered some good deeds and some innovative ideas.
Dictionary: Father as verb: Continue reading “Father’s Day”
British forces must prepare “to fight in Europe once again,” said the new chief of the General Staff, General Patrick Sanders, according to a Sunday report from Sky News. Continue reading “UK should be ready ‘to fight in Europe’ – army chief”
Here we go again: top officials in the West warning their populations against “Ukraine fatigue”, saying that ‘sacrifices’ must be made for the long-term despite the ‘high costs’ in blood and treasure of continuing to ramp up support for Ukraine. This time it’s NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg making unusually blunt statements, addressing the common masses. Continue reading “Western Populations Must Do More For Ukraine Even If “Costs Of Food & Fuel Are High”: NATO Chief”
Last week we noted how US farmer sentiment plummeted in May – as producers have become anxious about their farm’s financial health. Continue reading ““We’re Barely Making It”: Furious Farmer Goes Viral Explaining Why Food Prices “Are Going To Go Up””
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) told Breitbart News Saturday the IRS spent approximately $700,000 “between March and June 1” purchasing ammunition.
Gaetz described the ammunition acquisition as “bizarre.” Continue reading “IRS Spent Approximately $700,000 on Ammo ‘Between March and June 1’”
Prince George’s County Police detectives charged a man for vandalizing two public libraries in the county. These incidents occurred at the Greenbelt Branch Library and the New Carrollton Branch Library. The suspect is 30-year-old Charles Sutherland of Takoma Park. Continue reading “PGPD Arrests Suspect for Vandalizing Two Public Libraries; Suspect Charged With Hate Crimes”
(ZH) — If Congress won’t ban AR-15s, Democratic Rep. Don Beyer (VA) wants to slap a 1,000% tax on them – which would of course mean only people with lots of money, such as drug dealers and rich people, could afford them, while punishing lower-income Americans. Continue reading “Disarming the Poor: Congress Proposes 1,000% Tax on AR-15s”
The Oregon Health Authority has reported the state’s first probable case of monkeypox.
Confirmation testing is being done at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The patient is a man who traveled to a country where monkeypox is currently prevalent, OHA said. He remains isolated and is following recommendations from health professionals, state health officials said on Thursday. Continue reading “Oregon’s first probable case of monkeypox reported by health officials”
Reclaim the Net – by Cindy Harper
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has shared an infographic showing how US citizens posting photos of guns on social media, along with “cryptic messages,” could lead to a court confiscating their guns under proposed legislation that he supports. Continue reading “Social media posts could lead to gun confiscation under proposed Red Flag laws, PA Gov Tom Wolf suggests”
The FDA has totally botched the baby formula crisis in the US. Many believe that the FDA is who created the problem.
The FDA is also in the middle of the vaccinations that Biden mandated government employees and the military to take. These vaccines were reportedly not very safe. Continue reading “After Botching the Baby Formula Fiasco and Vaccines, Dems Award the FDA with More Funding”
Ukrainian military officials have said they struck the Russian Navy’s Vasiliy Bekh tugboat in the Black Sea using two Harpoon missiles supplied by the US. Continue reading “US Harpoon missiles destroyed a heavily-armed Russian vessel in the Black Sea, say Ukraine’s military”
A federal waiver that made school breakfasts and lunches free to students regardless of their family’s income is set to expire June 30, eliminating a benefit that has helped millions of schoolchildren at a time when they need it more than ever, anti-hunger advocates say. Continue reading “Free school lunches for all set to end, creating ‘perfect storm’ amid high inflation”
This is the moment Extinction Rebellion activists were forcibly removed by furious Italian motorists after they blocked a busy motorway in Rome on Thursday. Continue reading “Italian motorists drag Extinction Rebellion protesters away”
Israeli strikes against Iranian-linked targets in Syria have been carried out with the secret approval of the US military, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have been coordinating their attacks on Syrian targets with the Pentagon and US Central Command, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday citing current and former US officials. Continue reading “Israel secretly coordinates Syria airstrikes with US – WSJ”