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Freak Brazilian cold snap damages coffee crops, prices expected to climb

July 25, 2021 -

On the morning of July 20, temperatures in Brazil’s biggest coffee-growing regions dropped below freezing, registering -1.2 degrees Celsius (29 degrees Fahrenheit). It’s the coldest temperature seen in Minas Gerais, the country’s biggest-producing state, since 1994. Brazil is the world’s biggest coffee producer thanks to its climate’s particular suitability to bean production.

In response to the frost, coffee prices surged by almost 13 percent to reach a 6.5-year high. ...

Russian jet fighters DRIVE AWAY 2 U.S. bombers near its Arctic border

3 days ago -

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Russian Air Force scrambled several MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighter jets to intercept and identify the American aircraft. As the Russian jets approached, the U.S. bombers reportedly altered their flight paths and veered away from the Russian border.

The ministry stated that the interception was conducted in accordance with international airspace regulations over neutral waters. The Department of Defense has not responded to Russian ...

Only half gone

4 days ago -

(Article republished from Kunstler.com)

God: Yeah, it’s me again. What I told you ‘bout dis ‘lection bidness?

“JB”: (cough cough) I gotta finish the job. (cough cough.)

God: Job, my ass. You ain’t done nuttin’ but eat ice cream cones, spend money dat don’t exist, and sniff up every chile come near you.

“JB”: No, you don’t understand! I’m defending democracy.

God: Oh yeah? Since when my will subject to some pissant caucus? In my mansion dey’s many ...

UNWOKE: Microsoft ditches its “business critical” DEI team as the WOKE WAVE begins to unravel

5 days ago -

The Big Tech firm disbanded the DEI team at the beginning of the month due to "changing business needs," according to a July 1 email obtained by Business Insider and corroborated by IGN. The said correspondence was met with blowback from an unnamed DEI team leader at the company, who fired off a missive to thousands of fellow employees the same day.

"True systems-change work associated with DEI programs everywhere are no longer business critical or smart as they were in 2020," ...

Moscow warns of retaliation over U.S. missile deployment in Germany

5 days ago -

Former DoD analyst Karen Kwiatkowski explains why Washington’s decision is so dangerous and why the Biden administration is proceeding anyway.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters on Thursday that U.S. plans to deploy long-range cruise and hypersonic missiles in the heart of Europe may prompt a tit-for-tat response from Russia.

The senior Russian diplomat emphasized that the Kaliningrad region, expected to be targeted by the U.S. long-range ...

MSNBC’s Joy Reid compares Biden getting COVID to Trump getting shot

8 days ago -

(Article by republished from Modernity.news)

Yes, really.

The White House announced that Biden, who has supposedly taken every COVID booster shot available, had once again contracted the virus and was suffering with “mild symptoms”.

That prompted Reid to go on a bizarre rant in which she first expressed her hostility to Trump’s brave fist pump after he was almost killed.

JUST IN: A clearly flustered Joy Reid says Trump getting shot in the head is "exactly ...

HH70 fusion plant in Shanghai sets new world record, giving China leg up in fusion energy race

8 days ago -

This groundbreaking device is the first fully high-temperature superconducting tokamak and was constructed in just two years, showcasing China's engineering prowess.

As countries race to harness nuclear fusion – the energy source that powers the sun – experts suggest that China is poised to lead in this technology, potentially reshaping the future of energy.

The HH70, located in Shanghai, is the first entirely high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tokamak in history, ...

Biden’s CEO ally: The president won’t bow down to Democrat elites who want him out of the race

8 days ago -

A growing number of Democrats as well as election mega-donors have expressed concern about Biden's performance in the first presidential debate, which has been compounded by numerous gaffes and blunders in the following days, pushing them to call for the POTUS' withdrawal in the election race to give way to a younger candidate.

Senior contributor to Fox Business and columnist for the New York Post Charles Gasparino reported that the CEO, who knows Biden closely, said that ...

China is beating the U.S. in the race for fusion energy

10 days ago -

This technology, which mimics the process powering the sun, could provide almost limitless, clean energy if perfected.

China is significantly outspending the U.S. in this race. It has built a massive fusion technology campus and launched a national fusion consortium involving some of its largest industrial companies. (Related: New design suggests a solution for next-gen fusion power plants.)

Chinese crews work in three shifts, essentially around the clock, and the ...

Thousands of applicants for Olympics-related jobs rejected due to terror links and security threats

9 days ago -

With nearly one million people expected to receive accreditations for Olympic roles, stringent security measures are being implemented. Among those barred from participation are 130 individuals flagged under "Fiche S," the French indicator used by law enforcement to flag individuals considered to be serious threats to national security. There are also others reportedly associated with Islamist groups and with organizations in the far-left and far-right.

The heightened safety ...

Biden says he might reconsider dropping out if his doctors advise that a medical condition warrants it

9 days ago -

In an interview with Ed Gordon of BET News on July 17, the 81-year-old president claimed that his doctors, including White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor, have found him fit to serve. In fact, O'Connor described him as a "healthy, active, robust, 81-year-old male who remains fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency" in his February physical assessment. (Related: White House in DAMAGE CONTROL mode after Biden-Trump debate as 80% of voters say incumbent is "too ...

UN experts: Children in Gaza are dying because of Israel’s “targeted starvation campaign”

10 days ago -

In their statement, the UN experts declared that "Israel's intentional and targeted starvation campaign against the Palestinian people is a form of genocidal violence and has resulted in famine across all of Gaza."

The experts also encouraged the international community to "prioritize the delivery of humanitarian aid by land by any means necessary" and "end Israel’s siege and establish a ceasefire."

While the UN has yet to officially declare a famine in the Gaza Strip, ...

5 Science-backed health benefits of garlic

12 days ago - Many savory dishes feature garlic, a flavorful superfood. According to scientific data, garlic offers many amazing health benefits, such as supporting optimal heart health and protecting against cancer.

Known scientifically as Allium sativum, garlic is a culinary staple and an impressive powerhouse of bioactive compounds with beneficial effects on human health.

Garlic is a great source of potassium, which helps with muscle contraction and heart function.

Garlic ...

Sen. Marco Rubio: Government provides more welfare to new migrants than to Social Security recipients

15 days ago -

In an address on the floor of the United States Senate, Rubio pointed out the stark differences in benefits received by Cuban refugees who arrived in the U.S. decades ago and have since earned Social Security benefits through years of labor and the financial support provided to recent immigrants, including those classified as refugees.

Rubio expressed his frustration over the situation where recent immigrants, who have not contributed to the Social Security system, receive ...

Putin says Moscow now ready to manufacture previously banned missile systems after NATO countries abandon agreements

15 days ago -

At a press conference following the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Vladimir Putin explained that once the U.S. withdrew from the INF in 2019, Russia was no longer bound by the restrictions either.

"As I've said, in connection with the U.S. withdrawal from this treaty and the announcement that they are starting production, we also consider ourselves entitled to start research, development, and in the future, production," Putin ...

Op-ed: Only 7 EV charging stations out of 500,000 nationwide target built under Biden admin’s $7.5B plan

15 days ago -

The July 3 op-ed by Geoffrey Pohanka, chairman of the Maryland-based car dealership Pohanka Automotive Group, expounded on this "charade" by the federal government. He recalled that his plan was part of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package President Biden signed into law in June.

The package authorized the earmarking of $5 billion for state transportation departments to support the expansion. It also set aside an additional $2.5 billion for grant opportunities to help ...

In ‘brutal’ CNN interview, Dem senator says Trump could beat Biden in “landslide”; Stephanopoulos doubts another term

15 days ago -

(Article by Tyler Durden republished from ZeroHedge.com)

"Donald Trump is on track, I think, to win this election, and maybe win it by a landslide, and take with him the Senate and the House," Bennett told CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday - after telling colleagues the same in private. "So for me, this isn’t a question about polling. It’s not a question about politics. It’s a moral question about the future of our country."

"The White House, in the time since that ...

Power outage preparedness: Staying safe and comfortable during a blackout

15 days ago -

Unlike other emergencies such as an earthquake or civil war, a power outage is more likely to happen throughout the year. The better prepared you are, the greater the chance that you and your family will be comfortable after the lights go out.

Below are some tips that can help your family stay safe and comfortable during a long- or short-term blackout. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com)

Prepare flashlights and other light sources

Keep flashlights in several easily ...

Newly empowered French leftist coalition to introduce 90% income tax rate

16 days ago -

The NFP first proposed this massive tax hike in late June, when Eric Coquerel of the far-left La France Insoumise party – the largest party in the NFP and one of the most radical – who represents the first constituency of Seine-Saint-Denis admitted during a television interview that the coalition would raise the top marginal income tax rate to 90 percent on the wealthiest members of French society.

La France Insoumise has previously tried to pass a similar proposal back in ...

George Clooney the latest influential figure to call on Biden to step aside and urge Democrats to choose a new nominee

16 days ago -

In his op-ed article written for the New York Times, Clooney, fresh from co-hosting a star-studded fundraiser for President Joe Biden, expressed his deep respect and admiration for the president but stressed that time has taken its toll. He compared Biden's performance at the recent fundraiser, where he appeared alongside Barack Obama and Jimmy Kimmel, to his debate performance against former President Donald Trump.

"I love Joe Biden. As a senator. As a vice president and ...