The Mirror

The Chinese space station Tiangong-1 is expected to crash down to Earth this weekend, and in preparation, Michigan has activated its ‘Emergency Operations Centre.’

Gov. Rick Synder activated the centre today to monitor the re-entry – the location of which remains unclear.   Continue reading “Michigan activates ‘Emergency Operations Centre’ as it prepares for Chinese space station crash THIS WEEKEND”

The Hill – by Jeff McCall

CNN got a rare prime-time ratings win recently in the coveted 25- to 54-year-old demographic. Of course, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper had to interview Playboy playmate Karen McDougal for an hour to get the ratings boost, but a win is a win. Cooper’s intense questioning detailed the playmate’s alleged affair with Donald Trump from multiple angles. CNN hyped the model’s “first time on TV” interview, pointing out the “bombshell allegations.”  Continue reading “CNN lost its way in struggle to find an audience”

Middle East Eye

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that US forces would pull out of Syria “very soon” and lamented what he said was Washington’s waste of $7 trillion in Middle East wars.

In a populist address to industrial workers in Ohio, Trump said US forces were close to securing all of the territory that the Islamic State (IS) group once claimed.  Continue reading “‘We’ll be coming out of Syria, like, very soon’: Trump”

Free Beacon

Larry King claimed Wednesday that the Second Amendment was instituted to “ward off slave uprisings” and no longer has a function in the 21st century.

King, standing outside of a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, told TMZ that he agrees with former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who wrote in a New York Times op-ed published Tuesday that the Second Amendment should be repealed.  Continue reading “Larry King: Second Amendment Was Created to ‘Ward Off Slave Uprisings’”

KIRO 7 News

SEATTLE – With security on the minds of many people following ongoing gun violence across the country, a local startup says it has a solution with a unique bulletproof vest.

Continued debate on how to best protect people has sparked ideas ranging from arming teachers, to hiring more armed guards to creating tougher gun laws.  Continue reading “Local startup creates portable chair that converts into bulletproof vest”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

In what the Defense Ministry of Russia has dubbed “command and staff exercises,” three missile armies of Russia’s Strategic Missile Force – comprising of more than 10,000 troops have been ordered to go on the “highest combat alert,” amid an unprecedented political assault via the United States and the European Union to expel countless Russian diplomats.   Continue reading “Russian Missile Drill Planned With 10,000 Troops On “Highest Combat Alert” After Expulsions”

Reuters

In a broad expansion of the information gathered from applicants for U.S. visas, the federal government is proposing to collect social media identities from nearly everyone who seeks entry into the United States, according to a State Department filing on Friday.

The proposal, which must be approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), would require most immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants to list on a federal application form all of the social media identities they have used in the past five years.  Continue reading “U.S. visa applicants to be asked for social media history – State Department”

The Organic Prepper

Recently, I wrote about a huge recall of dog food because it contained euthanasia drugs. Well, now there are even more recalls that affect numerous companies. Check to see if your pet’s food is on this list.

If you haven’t started making your own homemade dog food yet, it’s time you get started. Tomorrow, I’ll post our recipe and add the link here.   Continue reading “WARNING: MORE Massive Dog Food Recalls”

The Weather Channel

The second blue moon of 2018 is set for Saturday morning and will be the last one to adorn the night sky until 2020.

Saturday’s Sap Full Moon, which is also a blue moon because it is the second full moon of the calendar month, is set to peak at 8:37 a.m. EDT.  Continue reading “Second Blue Moon of 2018 Arrives Saturday; It’s the Last One Until 2020”

Times of Israel

Twelve Palestinians were killed and some 1,100 were wounded by Israeli tear gas, rubber bullets and live fire in the Gaza Strip on Friday, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said, as a series of massive protests along the security fence around the Hamas-controlled enclave intensified and turned violent. Some Palestinian sources put the death toll at 10-12.

The Israel Defense Forces estimated that over 30,000 Palestinians were taking part in Hamas-encouraged “March of Return” demonstrations along the Gaza border, focused at six main protest sites where rioters threw firebombs and stones at troops, tried to bomb and breach the security fence, and burned tires.   Continue reading “12 Gazans said killed, 1,100 hurt in clashes at massive border protest”

LA Times

The Trump administration is poised to abandon America’s pioneering fuel economy targets for cars and SUVs, a move that would undermine one of the world’s most aggressive programs to confront climate change and invite another major confrontation with California.

The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce in the coming days that it will scrap mileage targets the Obama administration drafted in tandem with California that aim to boost average fuel economy for passenger cars and SUVs to 55 miles per gallon by 2025, according to people familiar with the plans.

Continue reading “EPA poised to scrap fuel economy targets that are key to curbing global warming — setting up clash with California”

The Organic Prepper – by J.G. Martinez D.

This is one of the most important and valued articles to help you prepare. I think it could be useful, based on our experience with the economic collapse and its effects on the currency. Let me tell you what life is really like when your country has a devalued currency that is nearly worthless.  Continue reading “What Happens When Your Money Is Worthless? Living with a Devalued Currency”

SF Gate – by Gene Johnson

SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge in Seattle opened the door Thursday for thousands of immigrants to apply for asylum, finding that the Department of Homeland Security has routinely failed to notify them of a deadline for filing their applications.

U.S. District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez issued the ruling in a class-action lawsuit brought by immigrant rights groups on behalf of those who fear persecution if returned to their home country.   Continue reading “US judge opens door for thousands to apply for asylum”

WTNH 8 News – by Noelle Gardner

WOODBRIDGE, Conn. (WTNH) – A high school student was suspended and arrested after posting an image of a toy gun on social media.

Zach Cassidento, a high school senior at Amity High Regional School was suspended and arrested as a juvenile after he posted a picture of a toy gun, or what’s called an “airsoft gun,” on Snapchat.   Continue reading “High school senior suspended and arrested after posting picture of airsoft gun on social media”

NPR – by James Doubek

Multiple companies say they’re pulling their advertisements from conservative Fox News host Laura Ingraham’s show after she sent a tweet mocking Parkland shooting survivor and gun-control activist David Hogg.

Nestle US, Hulu and Nutrish confirmed on Twitter that they are removing advertising from Ingraham’s show. Media reports say TripAdvisor, Expedia, Wayfair and Johnson & Johnson are pulling their support as well.   Continue reading “Advertisers Ditch Laura Ingraham After She Mocks Parkland Activist”