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India using INTERNET SHUTDOWNS for political control

October 25, 2023 -

India's reputation for internet shutdowns has exceeded those of other authoritarian governments, such as Russia, Sudan, Iran, Myanmar and Ethiopia. It also contradicts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a "digital India," which he has proudly driven since being elected in 2014.

One example of this shutdown happened in the northeastern state of Manipur, which saw its internet service suddenly and unilaterally cut off last May. The state's mobile internet ...

Biden has knowledge of Hunter’s business dealings, 2011 emails indicate

May 08, 2023 -

So it's not exactly surprising to find out that he was also lying when he said in 2019 that he never spoke to his son, Hunter Biden, about the latter's business dealings.

Emails from nearly a dozen years ago revealed that the younger Biden had in fact arranged a meeting between his business associates and his father, then a vice president in the Barack Obama administration. (Related: Business associates viewed Hunter Biden as pipeline to Obama administration, researcher ...

HYPOCRISY: Big Business refuses to condemn Israel’s bombings of Gazan civilians

October 17, 2023 -

An Oct. 13 piece by Al Jazeera's Erin Hale pointed out this phenomenon, drawing parallels to the two conflicts. "When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year, the corporate world's response was loud and clear," she wrote.

"Corporate giants – [such as] Adidas, Disney, Bank of America and Toyota – pledged financial and moral support for Ukraine and Ukrainians. CEOs, including Apple's Tim Cook and Citi Group's Jane Fraser, sported Ukrainian flag lapels ...

JPMorgan Chase closes business accounts of vaccine critic Dr. Joseph Mercola

July 28, 2023 -

The bank accounts belonged to Mercola Market, a health business owned by Dr. Mercola based in Cape Coral, Florida. On July 13, Chase notified the company in a letter that it had to close its account operations by September. At the same time, the company’s CEO, Steven A. Rye and his wife, along with CFO Amy Legaspi, were informed that they have until August to close their personal accounts and set up new ones at a different bank.

According to letters obtained by the Daily ...

Business analyst Liz Peek: Fed RATE HIKES responsible for bank failures

May 09, 2023 -

"Why are banks failing? Because of the Fed rate hikes. What is the Fed poised to do tomorrow? Hike rates again. It is almost unimaginable to me," she told Fox Business anchor Elizabeth MacDonald during the May 3 edition of "Evening Edit."

Peek pointed out that three of the four largest bank failures in U.S. history had been marked by the Fed's continued rate hikes. She commented: "We have never ever had [a] financial shock [before], such as bank failures. So yes, we have ...

Welsh farmers protest Sustainable Farming Scheme that could put them out of business

21 days ago -

In the past few weeks, they have shown up at political events in their tractors and caused traffic delays on Welsh roads in what some believe could be one of the biggest crises for Welsh Labour Party in decades. The farming sector, and livestock farming in particular, is being blamed by climate alarmists for the UK’s methane emissions.

The farmers’ main concern is the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) that the Welsh government has put in place as a way of funding the industry ...

Smuggling ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS into the U.S. is now a $13B a year business

November 02, 2023 -

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), while smuggling illegal immigrants is a "gross violation of a country's border and immigration laws," it is not a violation of a person's human rights because the "smuggling" includes consent by the individuals to be moved across a border in exchange for payment over the facilitation of the service.

George Mason University smuggling expert Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera said the service fees typically range ...

California’s “impossible” electric truck mandate could put logistics companies completely out of business

June 09, 2023 -

Under the new mandate, which goes into effect on January 1, 2024, all new trucks that are bought for servicing distribution centers, ports and rail yards must be zero-emission models.

One of the main concerns is the low availability of electric semi-trucks. Those that are available have very high prices, and many in the industry are concerned about the short distances they are capable of traveling on a charge. Trucks need to use dedicated charging stations, and the limited ...

PRONOUN POLICE: U.K. government’s business department tells civil servants to check their colleagues’ pronouns

December 07, 2023 -

Staffers at the U.K. Department for Business and Trade (DBT) were informed of this guidance through a Nov. 20 blog post on the DBT's intranet. The post was penned by Amanda Brooks, DBT director-general of trade negotiations, to commemorate the "Transgender Day of Remembrance." She stressed the importance of reflecting on the lives lost due to intolerance and anti-transgender violence.

The blog also featured a statement from a non-binary civil servant who promotes an ...

NASA and private companies to launch BUSINESS on the MOON within the next decade

August 11, 2023 -

The Artemis missions aim to establish a sustained human presence on the moon, paving the way for future extraplanetary colonization and resource utilization. With a potential market value of over $100 billion, the moon is poised to become a hub of economic activity and commerce. "Definitely the moon is going to be a big business," stated Prachi Kawade, a senior analyst at NSR, a space market research and consulting firm.

NASA's ambitious endeavor has caught the attention ...

New York Times deceptively alters Hunter Biden quote about Joe’s “financial” involvement in business dealings

December 17, 2023 -

In his original statement, Hunter said the following concerning his dad, often referred to as the "big guy:"

"Let me state as clearly as I can: My father was not financially involved in my business."

However, when the Times reported on this statement, the outlet published it like this:

"Let me state as clearly as I can: My father was not involved in my business."

In case you missed it after the first read, the Times removed the word "financially" ...

POLL: 60% of Americans believe Joe Biden actively helped Hunter in his foreign business dealings

November 27, 2023 -

The Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll surveyed 2,851 registered voters from Nov. 15 to 16 and found that 60 percent believe in the statement "Joe Biden helped and participated in Hunter Biden's business," while 40 percent responded that they do not believe the president had any involvement. (Related: Bank records show Biden pocketed $200K after his brother promised to "open doors" for a failing company.)

Among the respondents, Republicans were more likely than Democrats to say ...

WAR BUSINESS: Netanyahu directly participated in creating Hamas for Israel’s political machinations, writes political essayist

October 23, 2023 -

Ben Bartee wrote in a Substack newsletter dated October 17: "Bibi Netanyahu and his ideological ilk represent more of an existential threat to the continued existence of the Israeli state – and possibly the world if it gets dragged into its geopolitical melodrama – than any foreign adversary ever could hope to. What many casual news consumers might not know, even ones who consider themselves 'informed' – in large part because MSNBC/CIA-funded Washington Post would never tell ...

BlackRock recruiter claims ‘war is good for business,’ says asset management giant ‘decides people’s fate’

June 23, 2023 -

In its latest undercover sting, the media organization founded by former Project Veritas principal James O'Keefe "published a new story focusing on perhaps [his] most powerful investigative subject to date, BlackRock Inc.," said a post by O'Keefe Media Group, also known as OMG.

The recorded video showcases Serge Varlay, a recruiter from BlackRock, who reveals in approximately seven minutes of captivating undercover footage how BlackRock holds the ability to exert influence ...

Sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was “a business partner” with JPMorgan Chase Board of Directors, lawsuit reveals

September 17, 2023 -

Filed by two pension funds that owned shares of JPMorgan, the suit accuses CEO Jamie Dimon and former employee Jes Staley of coordinating an effort to have JPMorgan's board "put their heads in the sand" concerning what they knew about Epstein when he was still alive and banking there.

Dimon, Staley, and others allegedly became a cash conduit for Epstein's child sex trafficking network. They allowed Epstein to bank at JPMorgan where he had dozens upon dozens of accounts ...

Car companies are expanding into the lithium mining business to secure their supplies for EV manufacturing

July 06, 2023 -

Lithium, sometimes referred to as "white gold" for its high value and silvery white color, has fueled a new global mineral rush with the element being critical in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries that power EVs. And as electric vehicle ramps up, demand for the metal soars with it.

Sales of EVs, which include battery-powered cars, pickup trucks and SUVs, rose 45 percent during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. In 2022, more than 10 ...

Oklahoma BANS 13 banks from doing business after they were found to engage in energy boycotts

May 09, 2023 -

State Treasurer Todd Russ announced the measure on May 3, which effectively blocked the banks from managing billions of dollars in Oklahoma pensions, investments and other state entities. His decision represents one of the most aggressive actions any state has taken against banks pursuing so-called woke environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.

The 13 financial entities barred by the Sooner State from doing business were as follows:

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Analysts warn: Net zero movement to cause SPIKES in food prices and drive farmers out of business

2 months ago -

Farming requires large investments in heavy equipment and operating costs, especially during the time between planting crops or raising animals and selling them in the market. So, some farmers claim that net zero policies could hurt smaller farms more than bigger ones. They argue that smaller farms might struggle with the added costs, which may lead to fewer producers in the food industry.

A recent report by the pro-free market think tank the Buckeye Institute titled "Net-Zero ...