Welcome to the era of transhumanism
While Elon Musk does not self-identify as a “transhumanist,” the
idea of fusing man with machine is fundamental to this movement that
arose over the course of the 20th century. And as we move into a
tumultuous 21st century, transhumanism is quickly shifting from its
sci-fi influenced philosophical and cultural niche into a more
mainstream, and increasingly popular, movement.Senate Votes to Get Rid of Obama Rule That Stripped Gun Rights From Social Security Recipients
By a vote of 57-43 vote, the Senate has overturned an Obama-era rule
that stripped gun rights from some Social Security recipients. Some
media outlets would have you think the law was intended to keep guns out
of the hands of the mentally impaired, but a closer look shows that it
also unfairly targeted elderly who simply needed help with financial
paperwork.
Former
CIA Analyst: Yes, Former Obama Officials Were ‘Directly Involved’ In
The Effort to Remove Flynn (And I’ll Say Their Names)
Shaffer said the blame lay “squarely at the feet of” the former CIA
director John Brennan, former director of National Intelligence Jim
Clapper, and former deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes.
Panic button: Refugee arrivals to ‘dry up’ in March
A pro-refugee group leaked an “official guidance” from the U.S. State Department to NPR
Wednesday that said refugee arrivals will begin to dry up after March 3.
Mysterious Roman Gate Found in Seat of Ancient Sanhedrin
Beit Shearim, in the Lower Galilee, was a Jewish settlement in the
Roman period that culminated in second and third centuries CE. Despite
the fact that it was the Seat of the Sanhedrin, it was a relatively
small settlement, reflecting the condition of the Jewish community in
the Land of Israel in that period, shortly after the defeat of the
disastrous Bar Kochba rebellion.
New World Order Forming Under Pagan Temple of Ba’al Arch?
A replica of a Roman arch that once stood in front of the pagan
Temple of Ba’al was erected for the World Government Summit in Dubai
this week, creating a scene that one rabbi claims symbolizes the
dangerous fusion of Ishmael and Edom against Israel.
Arab-Israeli MK: In case of one-state solution, I would be prime minister
If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu adopts the idea of a one-state
solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, MK Ahmad Tibi (Joint List)
projects that he will win the general elections himself and become the
leader…Tibi said that in such a case the right to vote should be granted
to all inhabitants between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea,
including the Palestinian residents of the West Bank.
Iran continues to call for Israel’s destruction despite nuclear deal
Iranian leaders’ calls for Israel’s destruction have not abated at all
in the 20 months since the Iranian nuclear deal was signed, meaning that
those who claimed the deal would moderate Iranian attitudes were
completely wrong…“There is absolutely no indication of one iota of
moderation by the Iranian elite in their hostile intentions toward
Israel since the conclusion of the Iran nuclear agreement.
Netanyahu to Trump: Recognize Golan Heights as part of Israel
The United States should recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan
Heights, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald
Trump when the two men met in Washington on Wednesday. “His reaction was
not earth shattering,” Netanyahu told reporters during a briefing at
Blair House after the meeting.
Jakarta election: Tense second round expected for governor post
The election race for the governor of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta,
looks set to go to a second round after no candidate secured 50% of
votes. Unofficial counts show incumbent Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, or
“Ahok”, a Christian seen as the front-runner until he went on trial for
insulting Islam, took 43%. His closest rival, Islamic conservative Anies
Rasyid Baswedan, was close behind him with 40%.
Catholic Church paid A$276m to abuse victims in Australia
The Australian Catholic Church has paid A$276m (£171m; $213m) to victims
of sexual abuse since 1980, an inquiry has heard. The money was divided
between thousands of victims, the Royal Commission into Institutional
Responses to Child Sex Abuse was told. The data, released on Thursday,
showed the average payment was A$91,000.
Rex Tillerson to meet Russian counterpart at G20 in Germany
Rex Tillerson is in Germany for a meeting with G20 leaders on his first
foreign trip as US secretary of state. Mr Tillerson is expected to
confirm that the US remains committed to Nato, at the gathering of
ministers in Bonn. He will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei
Lavrov at a time when US relations with Moscow are under the spotlight.
IRS Won’t Reject Tax Returns That Don’t Answer Health Insurance Question
How much difference does a single line on a tax form make? For
Obamacare’s individual mandate, the answer might be quite a lot.
Following President Donald Trump’s executive order instructing agencies
to provide relief from the health law, the Internal Revenue Service
appears to be taking a more lax approach to the coverage requirement.
Bacterial infection linked to rat urine in NYC
A cluster of cases of a rare bacterial infection that is spread by
contact with rat urine has killed one person and sickened two others in
the Bronx. The infection can develop into an illness that affects the
victim’s kidneys and liver. The New York City Health Department says all
of the cases are linked to one block in the Concourse area of the
borough. While one person has died, the other two have recovered and are
doing well, according to health officials.
Russian spy ship spotted closer to US, near Navy submarine base
The Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov on Wednesday morning was spotted 40
miles closer to the U.S. — and not far from a Navy submarine base in
Connecticut, a U.S. official told Fox News. The ship was spotted 30
miles south of Groton, Conn., but it remained in international waters.
The U.S. territorial boundary extends 12 miles from the coast.
EPA staff told to prepare for Trump executive orders: sources
Staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have been told that
President Donald Trump is preparing a handful of executive orders to
reshape the agency, to be signed once a new administrator is confirmed…A
senior EPA official who had been briefed by members of the Trump
administration mentioned the executive orders at a meeting of staffers
in the EPA’s Office of General Counsel on Tuesday, but did not provide
details about what the orders would say…
A massive lake of molten carbon the size of Mexico is discovered under the US, and it could cause climate CHAOS
A huge well of molten carbon that would spell disaster for the planet if
released has been found under the US. Scientists using the world’s
largest array of seismic sensors have mapped a deep-Earth area, covering
700,000 sq miles (1.8 million sq km). This is around the size of
Mexico, and researchers say it has the potential to cause untold
environmental damage.
The Globalists Strike Back With A Major Push Toward A Cashless Society
Their agenda may be on the rocks in the United States at the moment, but
that doesn’t mean that the globalists are giving up. In fact, a major
push toward a cashless society is being made in the European Union right
now.
Venezuela Takes CNN Off The Air Over “Fake News” Report
Two days ago, we reported that Venezuela’s President Maduro threatened
to take CNN off the air as a result of accusations it was spreading
propaganda and “fake news.” Well, it is now official because as AP
reports, Venezuela’s government has officially suspended CNN in Spanish,
shutting off the news channel after a report on fraudulent passports
that drew angry criticism from officials.
West Mosul eating once a day and bracing for worse
As the noose tightens around holdout jihadists in west Mosul, so does
the belt around the waists of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians
trapped there with dwindling supplies.
Taliban Bombs Kill 6 People in Pakistan
Two separate bomb explosions in northwestern Pakistan killed at least
six people and wounded many more Wednesday. Officials say the deadliest
incident happened in the Mohmand tribal district near the Afghan border,
where a suicide bomber blew himself up after security forces spotted
and tried to stop him.
Major UK Department Store Adds Muslim Clothing
A major department store in the UK, Debenhams, has introduced a new line
of Muslim clothing which will include hijabs. The line was introduced
in their flagship store located on Oxford Street and will be brought to
their other stores in Birmingham Bullring, Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush,
Manchester’s Trafford Center and Leicester’s Highcross Shopping
Centers.