Two Women Make History by Passing Army’s Elite Ranger School
96 soldiers were winnowed from 400 — 19 of them women — who started the course on April 20.
Author: Adan
Anti-terror Law Clamps Down on Egyptian Journalists
Could issue journalists exorbitant fines and suspend them from work if they produce “false” reporting on militant attacks.
Wife: Video Refutes Homeland Security’s Version of Shooting at Man
Video appears to contradict claims the agents made in a now-dropped federal case against Antonoff.
Ultra Slow-Mo: Pistol Shot Recorded at 73,000 Frames Per Second
“Video reveals a dance of pressure and fire that would otherwise be missed by the unaided eye.”
Another Food Babe Victory: Starbucks Pulls Artificial Coloring From Pumpkin Spice Latte
Artificial caramel coloring has been linked to increased cancer risk.
Spanish Woman Fined for Posting Picture of Police Parked in disabled bay
Unnamed woman from Alicante ordered to pay €800 under controversial gagging law for posting photo on her Facebook page.
Constantly Checking Your Mobile Phone Can Lead to ‘cognitive failures’
High-frequency internet users find it much more difficult to pay attention.
US Savagery Visited Upon Libya, Syria, Ukraine, Now Visits Bangkok
US ambassador’s appointment portended deadly attack.
Some Germans Are Microwaving Their ID Cards to Stifle Surveillance
In countries like Germany, there is still a deep-seated and widespread cultural fear of being spied on.
White House Program to Aim at Combating Rise in Heroin Deaths
Plan would pair law enforcement officials with public health workers to trace sources of heroin.
Study Finds that Violent Video Games may be Linked to Aggressive Behaviour
Violent video games are a ‘risk factor’ for increased aggression.
The New Currency World Order
China trade imbalance created 41 years ago is being used to justify TTP and TTIP.
‘Body-in-a-bag’ MI6 spy: Was He Killed By Secret Service after Uncovering Money Laundering?
Sources claim he dealt with equipment that tracked the flow of cash from Russia to Europe.
Minimum-wage Offensive Could Speed Arrival of Robot-powered Restaurants
Robots don’t strike or demand higher wages.
TTIP Controversy: Secret Trade Deal Can Only be Read in Secure ‘reading room’ in Brussels
The European Commission is increasing security of the TTIP text following leaks.