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Online banking services are being disrupted across the U.S.

November 30, 2023 -

Additionally, many customer accounts are being shut down without any warning.U.S. banks affected by "glitches"

"Glitches" are affecting the banking system. One such glitch resulted in paychecks not being deposited at many banks recently.

Customers at major U.S. banks, such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo, have complained about delays with their direct deposits on Nov. 7, following a glitch with processing payments. Many contacted their banks through social ...

Report: British Armed Forces directly involved in Ukraine conflict

a month ago -

This is according to a report published in the British outlet The Times, which claimed that Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, a senior Royal Navy officer and current head of the British Armed Forces, played a role in devising battle plans for Kyiv.

The report indicated that Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, head of the U.K. armed forces, played a role in devising "battle plans" for Ukraine. (Related: Western special forces are UNOFFICIALLY in Ukraine to fight Russia as WWIII looms.)

Reacting ...

Walmart to offer pet telehealth services as US pet industry booms

May 23, 2023 -

Walmart's deal with Pawp will provide access to the veterinary health startup's veterinary consultation services via video or text without an appointment for a year to the members of Walmart's subscription service, Walmart+. (Related: Pet abandonment cases soar all over the world due to inflation, rising cost of living.)

Remote veterinarian visits and consultations are a growing industry, as consumers seek care for their beloved pets while at the same time prefer the convenience ...

China backs Palestinians’ right to use armed force against Israel

2 months ago -

This statement by Zhang Jun, the Chinese ambassador to the United Nations, was delivered during the fourth day of public hearings convened by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands.

Zhang Jun emphasized the historical precedent of various nations liberating themselves from colonial rule and asserted that such nations have the right to employ "all available means, including armed struggle."

He underscored that the deployment of armed resistance ...

BEWARE: Some of the Haitian migrants pouring into Florida are ARMED

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In a statement, DeSantis said authorities intercepted a boat carrying 25 illegal aliens from Haiti, all of whom were carrying firearms, drugs and even night vision gear.

"That vessel was interdicted," DeSantis said. "Those illegal aliens were turned over to the Coast Guard for deportation."

The boat was first stopped by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) crew while they were patrolling near Sebastian Inlet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29. The ...

Data: U.S. Armed Forces seeing “sharp decline” in white male recruits

January 17, 2024 -

According to internal data reviewed by Military.com, the Army's recruiting of white soldiers has dropped significantly in the last half-decade alone.

In 2018, 56.4 percent of new recruits – 44,042 people – were categorized as white. This number has fallen each year to a low of 25,070 in 2023, or 44 percent, with a six percent dip from 2022 to 2023 alone. No other demographic group has seen such a massive decline.

During this same five-year period, the number of ...

Grocery stores hiring armed security teams to ward off rising thefts

June 06, 2023 -

It is a trend that many American retailers are facing as the economy shatters, seemingly in slow motion, and the system unwinds. The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) only exacerbated the problem further, leaving in its wake a shellshocked and increasingly desperate populace grabbing whatever it can before the ship sinks.

"The last thing I want to do is close stores, but I've got to be able to run them safely and profitably," said Giant Food CEO Ira Kress about not just thefts, ...

AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile users report widespread OUTAGES, non-functioning 911 services

2 months ago -

The outage tracking website DownDetector showed major cell phone outages all across the country that also included prepaid carriers like Cricket, FirstNet, Boost Mobile, Consumer Cellular, U.S. Cellular and Straight Talk.

According to Insider Paper, AT&T saw its peak number of outages at around 4:30 a.m. EST with the other carriers reporting fewer outages around the same time.

"This outage is mostly said to be impacting Philadelphia, Chicago, Brooklyn, Houston, New ...

HSBC brings cryptocurrency trading services to its online investment platform in Hong Kong

June 29, 2023 -

Crypto investment products have been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since December and the bank allows its customers to trade all publicly listed ETFs. However they have now given their customers access to the ETFs from their own investment platform, underscoring the momentum the cryptocurrency community is currently enjoying as more major financial centers and institutions embrace crypto.

The exchange currently lists three types of crypto ETFs: Samsung Bitcoin ...

Montana AG sounds alarm: Armed IRS agents rounding up gun purchase records

June 20, 2023 -

(Article by Awr Hawkins republished from Breitbart.com)The agents hit the store prior to regular business hours, KRTV reported.

Store owner Tom Van Hoose said, “At 7:30, I came in and they pulled in behind me with 20 heavily armed agents.”

He said by the time all was said and done, the agents left him with about 30 minutes of time to do business so he lost virtually an entire business day.

Van Hoose believes his store is targeted because he sells guns the ...

Hundreds of thousands of children in England are unable to access mental health services

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According to the report, written by Commissioner Rachel de Souza, eight percent – 949,200 – of the total 11.9 million children in England were referred to the National Health Service's (NHS) Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) program between 2022 and 2023. (Related: Signs of abnormal mental development and common disorders in children.)

"This generation of children has experienced uniquely uncertain and challenging times," said Souza. "Some have spent ...

AT&T outage disrupts cell services for at least 75,000 customers across the U.S.

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The outages were first reported slightly before 4 a.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 22. By 8:30 a.m. on the same day, the number of affected AT&T users had peaked to nearly 75,000.

AT&T is the U.S.'s largest telecommunications provider, servicing nearly 250 million customers in the country. The telecom network's customers reported being unable to make phone calls, send text messages or access the internet using the network.

Affected phones displayed zero service bars in ...

Australian government to use facial, fingerprint recognition for key online government services in 2024

December 19, 2023 -

The announcement follows the federal government's statement on having to deal with thousands of scam attempts at myGov accounts each month. myGov is an online app used by Australian residents to access different government services, including viewing tax records and accessing healthcare and social welfare.

Australia has recently become the target of a wave of cyberattacks and scamming activities. According to reports, hackers are selling stolen myGov login details on ...

Alberta Health Services suspends policy change that blocks parents from accessing their children’s medical records

February 05, 2024 -

The initial changes, announced in February 2022 through a letter, seek to withdraw parental proxy access to MyAHS Connect accounts for children aged 12 and older to protect patients "in vulnerable situations." This online patient portal allows Alberta residents to access their health records, including test results, immunization records, medications and appointment history. This portal also facilitates communication between patients and their healthcare teams.

In the ...

Gallup poll reveals how trust in Big Pharma, hospitals and other medical services is PLUMMETING

January 04, 2024 -

Researchers reported that at least 70 percent of respondents "did not believe pharmaceutical companies provided good care," while 40 percent of respondents thought "doctors did not provide good care." Nurses received the best rating overall.

Poll results showed that many healthcare services and providers have fallen in rank over the past 20 years. In 2003, 53 percent of respondents said pharmaceutical drug companies provided excellent or good care; 70 percent said hospitals ...

WAR CRIMES: Israeli jets strike Turkish-run cancer center, severely disrupting healthcare services for Gazans

November 02, 2023 -

Recently, Israeli war jets have damaged the Gaza Strip's only hospital for cancer patients, the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, according to Dr. Subhi Skaik, the hospital's director general, on Monday. It left services “severely reduced.” As per reports, the Turkish-run cancer center has been attacked twice already since October 7. Skaik said on Facebook: "A state of panic afflicts cancer patients and medical staff as a result of the heavy Israeli bombardment of the ...

Spending on mental health services among Americans has risen by 53% since start of pandemic

October 03, 2023 -

A new study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum assessed monthly telehealth and in-person use and spending rates for mental health services among commercially insured U.S. adults between 2019 and 2022.

Researchers from the RAND Corporation and Castlight Health reported spending on telehealth and in-person mental health services among Americans with private health insurance rose by 53 percent from March 2020 to August 2022. At the same time, the use of mental health ...

Germany considers reinstating mandatory military service as report warns armed forces are unprepared

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The German Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, Eva Högl, described the sorry state of the country’s military, saying: “Unfortunately, I have to say that the Bundeswehr still has too little of everything. There is a lack of ammunition, spare parts, radio equipment, tanks, ships and aircraft. But, ladies and gentlemen, progress is being made.”

She added that their forces are dwindling and getting older: “On the subject of personnel, I have no good news and no good ...

Armed suspects steal a UPS truck in Prince George’s County in broad daylight

December 20, 2023 -

A UPS driver was out delivering packages when several suspects surrounded her. The armed suspects then took off with her truck in broad daylight.

According to Prince George's County police, the carjacking was recorded on camera via a Ring doorbell. In the video, the female UPS driver can be seen surrounded by several suspects. The driver can also be heard yelling that her truck was taken at gunpoint.

According to the neighbor who shared the video, he originally ...