RFK Jr. Just Shot the CDC in the Foot with His First Salvo of Conspiracy Theories and a Half-Remembered Epidemiology Lecture from 1987
And can you believe it, RFK Jr. is already making waves on his first day, CDC is in trouble, big time! I mean, who needs a honeymoon period when you can just dive right in and start stirring the pot, right? (I'm just waiting for the popcorn to start popping). But, let's get real here, RFK Jr. is not just any ordinary guy, he's a -force to be reckoned with, and his first day on…
Drone Strike on Chornobyl: Zelensky Warns of Radiation Risk After Russian Attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that a Russian drone damaged the radiation containment shelter at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, causing a significant impact on the facility. Radiation levels remained normal after the incident, according to Zelensky and the UN's atomic energy watchdog, despite the drone striking the shelter and causing a fire that was later extinguished. Read the full story here
Violent Ambush Targets UNIFIL Convoy, Deputy Chief Injured in Pro-Hezbollah Uprising
UNIFIL Deputy Chief was attacked by pro-Hezbollah rioters whilvoye in a con, resulting in injuries. The incident occurred during a violent confrontation in the area. The United Nations has not released a statement on the condition of the deputy chief, but confirmed the attack on the convoy. Read the full story here
Militia Group M23 Seizes Control of Strategic City Bukavu in Eastern Congo
M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rebels, backed by neighboring Rwanda, have advanced despite international calls for a ceasefire. The city's capture represents a new phase in the region's turbulent history, with hundreds of thousands of people forced from their homes in recent weeks. The M23 rebels have seized key areas, including the city's airport, and are continuing their advance. Read the…
Access Denied: Uncovering the Mysterious Block
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RFK Jr. Declares War on Antidepressants, Because Clearly the Real Enemy Wasn’t the Vaccines This Whole Time
Seriously, what is going on here? Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has just been confirmed as the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and he's already making quite the splash - for all the wrong reasons, of course. And let's be real, who needs science when you've got opinions, right? (Actually, evidence-based research is kind of a big deal in the medical field, but who's counting?) But I guess that's what happens…
Access Denied: Uncovering the Reasons Behind Restricted Content
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Lebanon Convoy Ambush Leaves UN Peacekeeper Wounded
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, Unifil, reports that its outgoing deputy commander was injured in a violent attack on one of its convoys. The attack occurred while the convoy was en route to Beirut airport, with one vehicle set on fire, and has been condemned by Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and the country's army, who have vowed to arrest those involved and bring them to justice. Read the full story here
Hezbollah Backers Launch Assault on UN Convoy in Lebanon, Injuring Peacekeepers
A convoy of United Nations peacekeepers was attacked in southern Lebanon, resulting in several personnel being wounded. The attack was carried out by Hezbollah supporters, who allegedly blocked the convoy's path and physically assaulted the peacekeepers. The incident is under investigation, with the UN calling for calm and restraint from all parties involved, as tensions in the region remain high. Read the full story here
Trump Accidentally Fires, Then Refires, People in Charge of Not Blowing Us All Up, Crisis Averted (Again)
I mean, come on, can you believe this, the Trump administration officials are like a bunch of highly caffeinated amateurs trying to run a nuclear reactor with a nuclear stockpile without knowing what they're doing, it's like they're playing with fire (not literally, or are they?). But let's get to the point, the National Nuclear Security Administration is a big deal, I mean, it's not like running a lemonade stand, it's about overseeing the U.S.…