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Lithium-ion batteries of e-bikes and e-scooters are causing hundreds of fires in New York and San Francisco

July 31, 2023 -

Investigations revealed that at the heart of the issue is the use of substandard or sometimes damaged lithium-ion batteries. Instead of a slow smoldering ignition point that grows over a matter of minutes, these fires often result in actual explosions. Within just a minute, lithium-ion battery fires can grow massively and get out of control. (Related: Electric cars in Florida catching fire after Hurricane Ian.)Lithium battery fires cause over a dozen deaths in New York

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RECALL: Over 6,700 pounds of raw ground beef recalled, possible E. coli contamination

January 09, 2024 -

(Article by Noah republished from WLTReport.com)

“Valley Meats, LLC, a Coal Valley, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The raw ground beef items were produced on December 22, 2023.

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International Olympic Committee adds VIDEO GAMES to “e-sports” lineup: No athletic ability required

May 08, 2023 -

The Olympic Esports Finals, as they are calling it, will now include the addition of Fortnite, a popular video game from which the IOC has developed a special new sharpshooting competition, which will take place on Fortnite Creative Island.

The game is said to be closer to a traditional Olympic target shooting match than it is to the normal video game, but it is still an e-sport that does not require the same level of athletic vigor that normal Olympic games like gymnastics ...

EYE OF SAURON: Google Wallet for Android to introduce e-wallet that uses digital IDs

June 06, 2023 -

This feature will roll out this month in states that support the use of digital IDs. Google added that Maryland residents can upload their digital IDs and use the feature right now. (Related: Utah governor signs bill to launch pilot program for blockchain-based digital ID system.)

Arizona, Colorado and Georgia residents will be the next to get the feature "in the coming months."

The digital IDs will be stored locally on the device, but they can also be accessed through ...

REVEALED: Epstein island’s Reid Hoffman, megadonor to E. Jean Carroll, Nikki Haley funds MeidasTouch group behind ‘bloodbath’ hoax

21 days ago -

(Article by Raheem J. Kassam republished from TheNationalPulse.com)

MeidasTouch intentionally omitted that Trump was referring to an economic bloodbath for the auto industry in his speech in Ohio on Saturday. Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, alongside the corporate media, took up the theme, alleging the former president was threatening “political violence.”

The group has the support of many high-profile celebrities and political figures. The brothers Meisalas have ...

The new immigration bill is a Trojan horse for E-Verify and is a threat to all Americans

May 15, 2023 -

(Article by Ryan McMaken republished from Mises.org)

Much of the bill contains reasonable provisions such allowing state attorneys general the authority to sue the federal government for refusing to detain illegal aliens. Other provisions include denying asylum and residency to known criminals. In many ways, the bill is an effort to rein in the executive branch's control over immigration policy.

Alarmingly, however, the legislation also contains a provision mandating ...

Vaping dangers: Study reveals second-hand smoke from e-cigarettes contains 22 times the safe level of certain toxins

July 25, 2023 -

Details of the study were published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

The study findings disprove the common belief of many e-cigarette users that vapes are safe to use in public, indoors or near non-smokers because they do not produce the traditional pungent smoke released by traditional cigarettes. This could be because many vape devices often have a rather pleasant or non-offensive odor. Sometimes, they may even produce a pleasant or fruity-smelling vapor.

Regular ...

Food shortages and inflation continue as “Bidenomics” SPECTACULARLY FAILS

September 07, 2023 -

"The economy is in the dump, and no matter how many times the media or President Joe Biden tells us how great we are doing, Americans are going to judge that for themselves by what they see in their wallets, their bank accounts and what the bill is every time they shop for food, appliances, cars, homes or anything else they may need to purchase," wrote Susan Duclos for All News Pipeline. (Related: Massive government spending is keeping inflation high, warns market expert....

Fire official expresses concern about the hazards associated with lithium batteries, which “don’t go out as easily as other fuel sources”

January 08, 2024 -

Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) is investigating the cause of a destructive fire that consumed a two-story e-bike factory in the Inner West of Croydon, Sydney, on Jan. 5.

FRNSW Superintendent Joshua Turner expressed concern about the hazards associated with lithium batteries and electricity storage units within the e-bike repair center. "Crews found it was an e-bike repair center, so the risk of lithium batteries and storage units of electricity ...

Phthalates and bisphenols now “widespread” in common food items, silently driving the chronic disease epidemic

January 18, 2024 -

A report from the nonprofit group Consumer Reports found these plasticizer chemicals in 84 out of 85 tested food items. These plasticizer chemicals are linked to Type-2 diabetes, infertility, immunosuppression, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, among many other chronic illnesses and conditions.Plasticizer chemicals are silently driving the chronic disease epidemic

Consumer Reports tested 85 common food items from 11 categories that included beverages, condiments, grains, ...

3 Foods that are OK to eat moldy and 7 that are NOT

April 27, 2023 -

Is moldy food dangerous? Science says: not always.

Here are some moldy foods that you can salvage, and some that you should discard immediately.Foods that are okay to eat moldy

Firm fruits and veggies – According to Janilyn Hutchings, a certified professional in food safety, firm fruits and veggies are still safe to eat as long as you remove the moldy spot. These include apples, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, some pears, potatoes and turnips.

Certain cheeses – ...

Apartment owners in Australia propose NEW RULES for storing electric bikes and scooters following wave of BATTERY FIRES

2 months ago -

The OCN – which unites owners' corporations for apartments in the Land Down Under – analyzed recent cases of lithium-ion battery fires caused by electric scooters, bicycles and skateboards. It found that cheap and damaged mobility devices from disreputable manufacturers are to blame.

Emma Sutcliffe, CEO of battery fire research company EV Fire Safe, backed OCN's findings. According to her, personal mobility devices with lithium batteries commonly have quality issues, especially ...

Keeping it real: Italy becomes first nation to BAN FAKE MEAT

October 30, 2023 -

Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida confirmed the prohibition in a press conference. "Italy is the first nation to say no to synthetic food, [and] to so-called 'synthetic meat,' … with a formal and official act," he told reporters. "The resolution calls for a commitment to ban the production, marketing, and import of synthetic foods within our territory."

According to Lollobrigida, such edicts "aim to regulate situations where the environmental public ...

Protect your skin from the inside out by eating nutritious superfoods

June 16, 2023 -

If you're one of those worried about overexposure or skin cancer, you can eat superfoods that can help support healthy skin, such as berries and nuts. In addition to using natural and organic sunscreen, these dietary choices can help boost your natural defense against harmful sun exposure.

Consuming the right foods will also help protect your skin against the sun's ultraviolet rays, in a way protecting your body from the inside out. Studies have shed light on the protective ...

EVs on the verge of becoming UNINSURABLE due to HIGH COST of battery repairs

November 08, 2023 -

Jonathan Hewett, CEO of the motor insurer-funded automotive research firm Thatcham Research, issued this warning. According to him, the lack of "insight and understanding" about the cost of repairing damaged EV batteries leads to increased insurance premiums. In some cases, it has even led insurance providers to refuse whole vehicle coverage for EVs.

While EV owners are burdened with insurance costs, with some quotes exceeding £100 ($122.90) per week and reports of ...

The human immune system has been COMPROMISED in pursuit of producing fatter chickens, thanks to indiscriminate antibiotic use

April 28, 2023 -

A study conducted by scientists at the University of Oxford has found that the antimicrobial colistin, previously used as a growth promoter on pig and chicken farms in China, resulted in the emergence of Escherichia coli strains that are more likely to evade the body's initial defense mechanism.

"This is potentially much more dangerous than resistance to antibiotics," warned study lead author Craig MacLean, a professor of Evolution and Microbiology at Oxford. "It highlights ...

Live longer and increase your healthspan with these superfoods

August 25, 2023 -

While having "good" genes may be responsible for 20 percent of how long you live, the rest depends on your habits. Good habits such as following a healthy eating regimen, exercising regularly and avoiding alcohol and smoking have been linked by numerous studies to increased longevity.

In addition, there are certain foods that can help you live longer and healthier. Here are some of the best foods recommended by dietitians and nutritionists that can help you live longer ...

World Health Organisation head: Global compliance needed for next pandemic

January 19, 2024 -

(Article by Steve Watson republished from Modernity.news)

In a session titled “Disease X,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that in order to be “better prepared” and “to understand disease X,” the WHO’s ‘Pandemic Agreement’ needs to be adopted globally.

“This is about a common enemy,” Tedros continued, adding “without a shared response, we will face the same problem as COVID.”

He explained that the decline for the legislation is May of this year and member ...

9 Natural blood thinners you may already have at home

October 05, 2023 -

Cayenne pepper

Cayenne contains salicylate – a natural blood-thinning agent that’s valued for its anti-thrombosis effects. On top of that, it also contains capsaicin, which has been proven to possess lipid-lowering, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic and anti-obesity properties in several studies, as indicated in a study published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. For these reasons, cayenne is often taken in capsule form to promote cardiovascular health and blood ...

Foraging tips: 17 Wild foods to forage for your winter stockpile

February 02, 2024 -

There are many benefits of learning how to forage, such as getting free food in the form of wild edibles. Foraging can also be fun for the whole family. It's also a good way to exercise, and foraging is one way to reconnect with nature.

And while foraging in winter seems harder compared to foraging in late summer, there are still plenty of wild edibles to harvest once you know where to look.

When SHTF, knowing how to forage year-round can also help you find food ...