When it comes to law enforcement, the balance between the right to justice and the right to privacy will always be a grey area. But when the balance between law enforcement and the rights of privacy, conscience and free speech are breached in the name of justice, especially done in …
Read More »French envoy says Australia was ‘childish’ to keep nuclear sub talks with US secret ahead of recalled ambassador’s return
“It’s childish to say that it was impossible to consult France” on the deal, Ambassador Jean-Pierre Thebault told ABC radio on Friday, noting that top American officials agreed that the issue could have been managed better. France claims it was blindsided by the AUKUS pact, calling it “stab in the …
Read More »Google, YouTube will no longer allow ads on content pushing ‘climate change denial,’ saying it ‘contradicts scientific consensus’
The Big Tech behemoth announced the move in a Thursday blog post, updating its policies on ads and monetization in order to “ensure a brand-safe environment” for advertisers, and to “protect users” from “unreliable claims” as well as “fake medical cures or anti-vaccine advocacy.” “Our advertising and publisher partners … …
Read More »Dead silence? Halloween is on in Canada’s most populous province, but officials say no ‘singing or shouting’ for trick-or-treaters
Provincial chief medical officer Dr. Kieran Moore warned on Thursday that children shouldn’t “sing or shout” for their treats on Halloween, so as to avoid aerosolizing and spreading the virus. He also advised parents that a regular Halloween mask is not a replacement for a surgical mask, so they’ll need …
Read More »Los Angeles sheriff refuses to enforce vaccine mandate, says ‘politicized’ order would cause him to lose up to 10% of workforce
“I’m not forcing anyone,” Villanueva said on Thursday. “The issue has become so politicized. There are entire groups of employees that are willing to be fired and laid off, rather than get vaccinated.” He added that he would lose 5-10% of his staff “overnight” if he enforced the mandate as …
Read More »US Navy confirms attack submarine hit an ‘object’ while submerged in Indo-Pacific region
The USS Connecticut, a Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine, struck the unidentified object while submerged on October 2, the Navy’s Pacific Fleet said on Thursday in a statement. Nearly a dozen crew members were reportedly hurt, but none of the injuries are considered life-threatening. “The submarine remains in safe and stable condition,” the …
Read More »Texas school shooting suspect RELEASED on bail, high-profile lawyer claims he acted in self-defense against bullies
Timothy George Simpkins walked out of the Tarrant County jail on Thursday, and into a white Mercedes sedan, without talking to reporters. He was released by County Magistrate Judge Brooke Panuthos into house arrest enforced by a GPS monitor, and told he had to undergo drug and alcohol testing and …
Read More »Elon Musk announces Tesla HQ is moving from Silicon Valley to Texas
“I’m excited to announce that we’re moving our headquarters to Austin, Texas,” Musk announced to enthusiastic applause on Thursday, at the annual shareholder meeting. It was streamed live online from the assembly plant currently under construction outside Austin. “It’s tough for people to afford houses, and people have to come …
Read More »Russia’s real life Robocop: Remote Far Eastern Vostochny spaceport to trial unmanned self-driving combat robot for patrol duty
The head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, wrote on Telegram, on Thursday, that the ‘Marker’ unmanned ground vehicle will practice patrolling the area around the facility, located in the remote Amur region. This will include work on the Marker’s ability to spot, identify and “intercept” intruders, as well as confront drones …
Read More »Marine jailed for criticizing Afghanistan withdrawal faces SIX charges in special court-martial
Major General Julian Alford, who leads the Marine Training Command (MTC), referred Scheller to a special misdemeanor court-martial on Wednesday, a MTC spokesman told Stars and Stripes. He is accused of “displaying contempt toward officials,” wilfully disobeying and disrespecting superior officers, conduct unbecoming, dereliction of duty and failure to obey …
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