Fox News

A freak summer hailstorm struck the Mexican city of Guadalajara early Sunday, burying cars and blanketing streets in a thick layer of ice.

Local newspaper El Informador reported that more than 1 meter (3.28 feet) of ice covered parts of the city. In addition to burying cars, the storm damaged 457 homes in Guadalajara and the district of Tlaquepaque.

Continue reading “Freak summer hailstorm hits Mexican city, leaves cars buried in ice”

The Defense Post

U.S. Central Command said Monday, July 1 that it carried out airstrikes targeting al-Qaeda leadership at a training facility in northwest Syria.

“This operation targeted AQ-S operatives responsible for plotting external attacks threatening U.S. citizens, our partners, and innocent civilians,” CENTCOM said in a statement.  Continue reading “US targets Al-Qaeda leadership in northwestern Syria”

ABC News

Salmonella linked to papayas imported from Mexico have infected dozens of people in at least eight states in the last six months, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The 62 cases stem from a strain called Salmonella Uganda, which were reported from Jan. 14 to June 8, but mostly concentrated in April, according to a statement the agency released Friday.  Continue reading “Salmonella outbreak linked to papayas imported from Mexico: CDC”

Fox News

At least three people were arrested and several others were reported injured, as members of Antifa and other leftist groups clashed with members of the Proud Boys and other conservatives around downtown Portland, Ore., on Saturday, police said.

One of those injured was Andy Ngo, a conservative writer who appeared to have been attacked by Antifa members, the Oregonian reported. Ngo later posted a photo of himself from a hospital, with bruises, cuts and scratches on his face.  Continue reading “Antifa-Proud Boys confrontation in Portland turns violent; conservative writer injured”

Daily Mail

A group of billionaires have been condemned in the US for backing a wealth tax on the super-rich.

Conservatives said they could simply write a big check to the taxman without the need for any new legislation.  Continue reading “Billionaires in the US shock lawmakers by asking to be taxed more”

Conservative Tribune – by Shaun Hair

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is proud to say he is a democratic socialist.

The Democratic presidential candidate preaches about the plight of the middle class — even while promising he will raise taxes on them.

Sanders rails against the evil of the rich — even while owning three houses and having a net worth in the millions.  Continue reading “Busted: Bernie Caught Reportedly Flying to Debate in Ritzy First-Class Seat”

Fox News

A Minnesota city is reconsidering its decision to no longer say the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of city council meetings after facing major backlash.

The St. Louis Park City Council unanimously voted on June 17 to amend the procedure rules so that the pledge would no longer be said before the start of every session in an effort to serve a more “diverse community.”  Continue reading “Minnesota city council votes to ditch Pledge of Allegiance, reconsiders after backlash”

Films for Action – by Jordon Engle

Just 100 companies are responsible for more than 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions since 1988. The guys who run those companies – and they are mostly guys – have gotten rich on the backs of literally all life on Earth. Their business model relies on the destruction of the only home humanity has ever known. Meanwhile, we misdirect our outrage at our neighbors, friends, and family for using plastic straws or not recycling. If there is anyone who deserves the outrage of all 7.5 billion of us, it’s these 100 people right here. Combined, they control the majority of the world’s mineral rights – the “right” to exploit the remaining unextracted oil, gas, and coal. They need to know that we won’t leave them alone until they agree to Keep It In The Ground. Not just their companies, but them. Now it’s personal.  Continue reading “Names and Locations of the Top 100 People Killing the Planet”

Conservative Tribune – by Benjamin Arie

Summer is finally here, but warmer weather also means that there could be hidden menaces waiting for you outside.

Most people who spend time outdoors already know about the potential dangers from ticks, such as Lyme disease, which is known to be carried by the parasite. But experts are now warning about another worrying disease which can be transmitted by ticks, and it seems to be spreading.  Continue reading “Alert: Bug That Can Give People Lifelong Allergy to Meat Is on the Move”

The Electronic Intifada – by Asa Winstanley

Israel secretly operates a troll army of thousands, partly funded by a government department.

The Ministry of Strategic Affairs is dedicated to a global “war” against BDS, the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement for Palestinian rights.  Continue reading “How Israeli spies are flooding Facebook and Twitter”

AlJazeera

Last week, the 12th US-Africa Business Summit, a high-level event attended by 11 African heads of state and government and some 1,000 business leaders, was held in Maputo, Mozambique. During the three-day event, US officials unveiled a $60bn investment agency which will seek to invest in low and middle-income countries, with a special focus on Africa.   Continue reading “A new cold war in Africa”