REUTERS
President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the intelligence community to cooperate with Attorney General William Barr’s review of the events that prompted an investigation into links between the Trump campaign and Russia.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he did not think additional U.S. troops are needed in the Middle East to counter Iran, casting doubt on a Pentagon plan to bolster forces in the region.
Democrats seeking to unseat Republican U.S. President Donald Trump in 2020 will choose from the largest and most diverse set of candidates in history – yet, so far, two older white men are leading the pack.
A 16-year-old Guatemalan boy died on Monday in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Texas, making him the fifth Guatemalan minor to die after being apprehended at the border since December.
The U.S. Senate approved $19.1 billion in aid to help Americans rebound from a string of natural disasters, and President Donald Trump supported it even though it did not include the funds he requested to address a migrant surge at the southern U.S. border.
Theresa May said she would quit after failing to deliver Brexit, setting up a contest that will install a new British prime minister who could pursue a cleaner break with the European Union.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she respected the decision of her British counterpart Theresa May to quit as Prime Minister and said Berlin would continue to work closely with London to secure an orderly Brexit.
Japanese Prime Minister Abe is considering a visit to Iran as early as mid-June, first such trip in four decades, as global concern grows about rising tension between Iran and the United States.
Rockets hit a luxury hotel in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, early on Friday in an attack the internationally recognized government blamed on eastern forces trying to capture the city.
New orders for U.S.-made capital goods fell more than expected in April, further evidence that manufacturing and the broader economy were slowing after a growth spurt in the first quarter that was driven by exports and a buildup of inventories.
SpaceX, the private rocket company of high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, launched the first batch of 60 small satellites into low-Earth orbit for Musk’s new Starlink internet service.
Same-sex couples tied the knot in emotional scenes in Taiwan on Friday, the first legal marriages in Asia hailed by activists as a social revolution for the region.
AP Top Stories
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said during a congressional hearing Wednesday that a redesign of the $20 bill to feature abolitionist hero Harriet Tubman would not be ready in time for a planned 2020 release.
Venezuelan President Maduro accused the United States of seeking to destroy a food aid program that the government of the crisis-stricken OPEC nation says feeds some 6 million families.
More than 50 people were reportedly killed in an attack by a militia on several villages in the Central African Republic’s volatile northwest near the border with Chad, the UN said Thursday.
A traffic jam of climbers in the Everest “death zone” was blamed for two of four new deaths reported Friday, heightening concerns that the drive for profits is trumping safety on the world’s highest peak. Nepal has issued a record 381 permits costing $11,000 each for the current spring climbing season.
The sidearm of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer constitutes a critical part of the United States of America’s “first line of defense.” For fifteen years, this pistol has been a .40 caliber Heckler and Koch P2000. But in April 2019, the CBP announced that it had adopted the 9x19mm Glock 47 and Glock 19 as the new standard issue sidearms of CBP officers nationwide. The Glock 26 is also being bought as part of the contract for concealed use.
The U.S. administration is considering Huawei-like sanctions on Chinese video surveillance firm Hikvision, media reports show, deepening worries that trade friction between the world’s top two economies could be further inflamed.
The United Nations named an Emergency Ebola Response Coordinator on Thursday, creating a new position to boost efforts to contain a 10-month epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed more than 1,200 people.
As the F-35C becomes officially deemed “operational” and “ready for war,” the Navy is adding weapons, sensors and software to the aircraft to expand its attack envelope — and may even increase the F-35s ability to carry up to 6 air-to-air weapons in its internal weapons bay.
BBC
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein and his former studio’s board members have reached a tentative deal worth about $44m with women who accuse him of sexual misconduct.
A majority in Brazil’s Supreme Court has voted in favor of making homophobia and transphobia crimes. Six out of 11 judges voted to consider discrimination against gays and transgender people equivalent to racism.
School students around the world have gone on strike to demand action on climate change. Organizers expect more than one million young people to join the protests in at least 110 countries on Friday.
WND
In contrast to the largely open border views of Pope Francis and other liberals at the Vatican, U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke said that resisting large-scale Muslim immigration “is the responsible exercise of one’s patriotism,” and added that you do not have to be a “rocket scientist” to know that many Muslims immigrate because they are “opportunists.” After all, said Cardinal Burke, Islam “by its definition believes itself to be destined to rule the world.”
People are getting dumber. That’s not a judgment; it’s a global fact. In a host of leading nations, IQ scores have started to decline.
A new survey finds that, on average, modern parents view age 5-and-a-half as the right time to begin plotting out and looking ahead to their future career paths.
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News – 5/24/2019
Southeastern US to endure lengthy streak with highs nearing 100, challenging records from a century ago
Temperatures approaching the century mark amid the hottest weather yet this year will challenge records in many places that date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s Friday into at least Memorial Day. Temperatures are forecast to approach the century mark as areas from Alabama and Tennessee to Georgia, northern and central Florida, the Carolinas and parts of Virginia endure their hottest weather yet this season.
VOA Fires Two More Reporters for Chinese Dissident Interview
Voice of America radio has fired two more reporters for their role in a broadcast interview with a dissident Chinese billionaire amid charges radio executives caved to Chinese government pressure in canceling the broadcast midstream. Fred Wang and Robert Li, veteran VOA reporters with the Chinese language branch, were notified May 15 by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the entity in charge of VOA, that they were terminated as a result of the 2017 interview with Guo Wengui. Guo is an exiled Chinese billionaire living in New York who has been targeted by Beijing through cyberattacks and influence and propaganda campaigns aimed at discrediting his anti-Chinese Communist Party activities. Pressure from Beijing forced Twitter, Facebook, and Google to block his access to social media.
Washington State Lawmakers Just Approved Human Corpse Composting
Dust to dust” just became a much more literal proposition in Washington state, where the legislature approved human composting on May 21. Bill 5001, “concerning human remains,” is now on the governor’s desk, awaiting a signature after passage in the house and senate. This makes Washington the first US state legislature to approve human composting as an alternative “burial” option…
Tornadoes kill three, hit U.S. Plains state capital
Tornadoes killed at least three people in southwest Missouri and slammed into the state capital just before midnight on Wednesday, with rescue workers in Jefferson City searching into the morning for the injured, officials said. The NWS reported that a “massive” twister also hit the southeastern part of Jefferson City, damaging buildings, toppling trees and power lines and tossing around parked cars.
UNRWA runs on fumes and Band-Aids, can’t be fixed, Greenblatt warns UNSC
“UNRWA is currently running on fumes,” charged US special envoy Jason Greenblatt on Wednesday, at a special appearance at the UN Security Council, “surviving on a surge in foreign donations in 2018 that is unlikely to be sustained this year, or in the future.” Greenblatt spoke after a briefing by UNRWA Commissioner General Pierre Krähenbühl, who warned that his organization, which services more than five million Palestinian refugees and their descendants, was in danger of running out of humanitarian funds by mid-June.
Arab states pressuring Palestinians to attend Bahrain workshop
Some Arab states have begun exerting pressure on the Palestinians to agree to participate in next month’s workshop in Bahrain, where the US administration is planning to unveil the economic portion of its long-awaited plan for peace in the Middle East. “Some Arab countries are unhappy that we immediately rejected the idea of the workshop,” a senior Palestinian Authority official in Ramallah told The Jerusalem Post. “They are now asking us to stop attacking the workshop and not to oppose the participation of Palestinian businessmen.”
Jordanians call for a third intifada to thwart ‘Deal of the Century’
Jordanian thought leaders are calling for a third Palestinian intifada against Israel in order to thwart the “Deal of the Century,” according to a report published this week by Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). The United States is scheduled to reveal the first part of its peace plan at an economic conference in Bahrain in late June.
Dozens of communities severely damaged in massive heat-wave induced fires
Dozens of houses burned to the ground and at least 3,500 people were evacuated from their homes on Thursday, after more than 20 fires raged across the state. Injuries were minimal, however, with just several people lightly injured or treated for smoke inhalation. Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan cautioned Israelis Thursday night that “there is a good chance that tomorrow is going to be worse than today.
Theresa May to resign as prime minister
Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister. In an emotional statement in Downing St, she said she had “done my best” to honour the 2016 EU referendum result. It would remain a matter of “deep regret” that she had been unable to deliver Brexit, she added.
Majority in Brazil’s top court to make homophobia and transphobia crimes
A majority in Brazil’s Supreme Court has voted in favour of making homophobia and transphobia crimes. Six out of 11 judges voted to consider discrimination against gays and transgender people equivalent to racism. The decision will give the community, which suffers constant attacks, real protection, activists say.
NASA’s first-of-kind tests look to manage drones in cities
NASA has launched the final stage of a four-year effort to develop a national traffic management system for drones, testing them in cities for the first time beyond the operator’s line of sight… Multiple drones took to the air at the same time above downtown Reno this week in a series of simulations testing emerging technology that someday will be used to manage hundreds of thousands of small unmanned commercial aircraft…
UN agency aiding Palestinians rejects US bid to strip it of mandate
The head of the United Nations agency that has supported Palestinian refugees for seven decades hit back on Thursday at a U.S. proposal to have host countries take over the services it provides across the Middle East. The suggestion, from U.S. Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday, that UNRWA should be effectively dismantled was the latest U.S. attack on an agency that began operations in 1950.
Northern Alberta wildfire ranked at highest danger level, conditions expected to worsen
Town of High Level, Alta., has been successfully evacuated, Alberta premier says
Three Killed in Missouri Tornadoes; Rising Waters Force Entire Oklahoma Town to Evacuate
The Missouri capital of Jefferson City took a direct hit from a violent tornado that produced extensive damage just before midnight Wednesday night. The tornado was part of a multi-day severe weather outbreak in the Plains and Midwest that has killed seven people, caused extensive flooding, damaged buildings and closed highways.
Tornado in Jefferson City, Mo., may have caused ‘catastrophic damage’: reports
Jefferson City, the capital city of Missouri, has taken a direct hit from a tornado and suffered possibly “catastrophic” damage, according to reports.
Televangelist Fraud Kenneth Copeland Is So Surprised By Inside Edition Reporter That He Winds Up Telling The Truth And Exposing Himself
This video starts at a fairly high level of uncomfortability, and as it proceeds, flies right off the charts like an exploding thermometer from those old cartoons. Kenneth Copeland receives a surprise visit from Lisa Guerrero of Inside Edition, asking him questions about his lavish lifestyle and previous comments he has made about his followers being ‘demons’. Copeland by turns stutters before lapsing into silence, lashes out in a frenzied rage, and concludes with some very hard to watch hand kissing combined with some rather creepy comments that were intended to be compliments. You’re watching Kenneth ‘Crazy Eyes‘ Copeland at his finest, showing us the demon that he truly is.
Los Angeles Implements Travel Ban to Alabama Over New Abortion Law
In response to Alabama’s strict new abortion law, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted this week to institute a one-year travel ban to the Yellowhammer state for county business.
Mississippi Floodway May Be Opened, Unleashing 17 Million Liters Of Water Per Second
One of the major barriers that keeps the Mississippi River on its course could be opened for only the third time in its history. The opening would be the result of rising river levels and could also flood parts of Louisiana, which would affect businesses in the region, according to Bloomberg.
First Batch of Declassification to Include ‘Bucket 5’ – FBI Docs Exonerating Papadopoulos and Carter Page
It’s happening! President Trump on Thursday evening announced that at the recommendation of Attorney General Bill Barr, he has directed the Intel Community to quickly and fully cooperate with Barr’s investigation into surveillance activities.
Madonna At Eurovision In Israel Performs As Antichrist Mocking The Sacrifice Of Jesus Christ At Calvary Sending An End Times Message Of Warning To The Jews And Palestinians
Watching Madonna perform at Eurovision 2019 from a biblical perspective was truly staggering, she invoked so much prophetical scripture that it was breathtaking. Here was the aging popstar, performing for the whole world on stage in Israel, with a ‘message’ for the Jews and the Palestinians. What was that message?
Ocasio-Cortez: Christian & Muslim Prayers ‘Go to the Same Place’
Radical Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said that Christian and Muslim prayers “all go to the same place” during her speech at the first-ever congressional iftar this week, according to reports.
No, People Shouldn’t Commission A Child Using Their Dead Son’s Sperm
Posthumous sperm collection has been going on in the United States since the 1970s. Its authorized procurement and use has been determined on a case-by-case basis.
A Government Environmentalist Experiment in Brainwashing Parents Through Children in North Carolina
That’s the hashtag for it in Germany, where they know a bit about mass hysteria and brainwashing. It shows up every time students are manipulated into another school strike for the “environment”.
The Pentagon On Thursday Will Ask White House To Authorize 10,000 More Troops To Be Sent To The Middle East To Counter Threats From Iran
In just a few hours, Pentagon officials will be at the White House presenting plans to send a minimum of 10,000 US troops to the Middle East to counter what has been an ongoing series of provocations from the terror-sponsoring nation state of Iran. Over the past two weeks, President Trump has authorized a large-size armada of firepower be dispatched to the region. As we have told you before, it is very unlikely the president would be ramping up this much just to rattle a few sabres.
Planned Parenthood Launches ‘No Judgment’ AI Sexual Health Chatbot Named Roo Aimed At Children To Indoctrinate Them Towards Abortion And Gender Confusion
Planned Parenthood’s perversions and new tactics to target children seem to never end. I’m certain that the new laws in Alabama have enraged the abortion giant. So, the powers that be decided to target young children with smutty, inappropriate sexual advice, using an AI phone app called “Roo.”
The top 12 ways Israel is feeding the world
Food security is a critical concern as the global population expands and natural resources dwindle. Smart solutions for more efficient farming, hardier crops, alternative sources of nutrition, and safer food packaging and storage are essential. No other single country – certainly not one as young and as tiny as Israel – has contributed more breakthroughs to this area than Israel.
Headlines – 5/24/2019
Running out of time, Netanyahu may seek to swear-in coalition without majority
As Netanyahu mulls minority coalition, Liberman vows to oppose ‘theocracy’
Former Supreme Court president Barak: I’d quit if they passed the ‘override’ law
In first, Brazil’s president celebrates Israeli Independence Day
US should ‘guide’ Israel like a wayward friend, Buttigieg tells Jewish leaders
Israel Labelled ‘Apartheid State’ at New York University Graduation Ceremony
Iraq’s Christians ‘close to extinction’
Russia repels militant rocket attack at its Syria air base
Iran building new crossing on Syria border that would let it smuggle weapons, oil, experts say
Iran, US tension is a “clash of wills”, says Guards commander
Amid Growing Tensions With U.S., Iran Says Will Not Surrender ‘Even if Bombed’
Trump says willing to consider sending more troops to counter Iran
India declares it has ended Iranian oil imports
Pakistan PM Khan congratulates India’s Modi on election victory, calls for peace
Terror accused wins Indian parliament seat
‘American Taliban’ Lindh released as Afghan war still boils
6 Die In Jakarta Riots After President Joko Widodo’s Election Win Is Confirmed
US charges Wikileaks founder with publishing classified info
Julian Assange hit with 18 federal charges in new indictment
Edward Snowden: DOJ ‘declared war’ on journalism by charging Julian Assange with espionage
Trump calls Rex Tillerson ‘dumb as a rock’ after claims about Putin meeting
Trump moves to escalate investigation of intel agencies
Trump orders intelligence community to cooperate with review on Russia probe origins
Trump gives AG Barr authority to declassify documents related to 2016 campaign surveillance
Trump, Pelosi trade insults as their feud heats up
Pelosi Suggests Maybe Trump ‘Wants to Take a Leave of Absence’ After ‘Tantrum’
Pelosi tells colleagues Trump is ‘villainous’ – and that he wants to be impeached
NY state passes bill allowing Congress to request Trump’s tax returns
Wells Fargo, TD Bank have turned Trump’s financial records over to House
Trump Gives Farmers $16 Billion in Aid Amid Prolonged China Trade War
Trade tensions slam Wall St. as global growth worries mount
Facebook: Fake account removal doubles in 6 months to 3B
Snapchat Employees Abused Data Access to Spy on Users
NASA’s first-of-kind tests look to manage drones in cities
NASA unveils schedule for ‘Artemis’ 2024 moon mission
Do swarms of tiny temblors rattling the West Coast warn of a catastrophic quake?
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Amatignak Island, Alaska
5.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Tadine, New Caledonia
5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits North of Ascension Island
Sabancaya volcano in Peru erupts to 25,000ft
Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 22,000ft
Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft
Sheveluch volcano on Kamchatka, Russia erupts to 12,000ft
Karymsky volcano on Kamchatka, Russia erupts to 12,000ft
Nevados de Chillan volcano in Chile erupts to 12,000ft
Missouri’s capital was hit by an EF-3 tornado that ‘felt like an earthquake’
NWS forecasts Arkansas River to rise to record, “catastrophic” levels
Runaway Barges Slam Into Oklahoma Dam and Sink on Arkansas River
Netanyahu asks for international help as huge fires force evacuation of 3,500 in Israel
Italy, Croatia, Greece and Cyprus offer to send firefighting planes to Israel
Israel braces for fresh fire flare-up as temperatures set to skyrocket
Robots conduct daily health inspections of schoolchildren in China
Indianapolis 500 officials will offer measles vaccine at race
Summer camps harden vaccine rules amid measles outbreak
Health officials considered banning individuals from flying to prevent measles transmission
Orthodox Jews protest opening of women-only London pond to trans swimmers
Majority in Brazil’s top court to make homophobia and transphobia crimes
Taiwan celebrates Asia’s first same-sex marriages as couples tie knot
Evangelicals and Anglo-Catholics hold talks with Church of England bishops over transgender guidance
Weinstein Reaches $44 Million Deal in Sexual-Misconduct Case
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