Introducing the "Angel Plan", Mexico's Surveillance State

Mexican Presidential Candidate Marcelo Ebrard Announces “Angel Plan” Surveillance State Nightmare

Mexican Presidential candidate Marcelo Ebrard has proposed a security initiative named the "Angel Plan" which would involve the extensive use of digital technologies for nationwide surveillance. The plan, which includes facial recognition on public roads and drones among other tools, has been met with criticism due to concerns over privacy and the potential for misuse by state agencies. Detractors have called for robust cybersecurity laws to prevent overreach, while some consider such high-tech surveillance to be a departure from traditional Mexican practices and potentially detrimental to the country's poorest populations.

German Council Reprimands Vaccine Makers for Censorship Attempts Revealed in Twitter Files

The German Council for Public Relations has reprimanded BioNTech for attempting to censor criticism on Twitter. BioNTech reportedly collaborated with Twitter in 2020 to suppress critics of the pharmaceutical industry's refusal to share intellectual property for the creation of low-cost, generic COVID-19 vaccines. The firm's actions, seen as violating transparency norms, have provoked demands for information about the pharmaceutical lobby’s shaping of public debate. The influence the pharmaceutical industry leverages on social media platforms like Twitter for shaping public discourse on coronavirus-related policies is increasingly being scrutinized.

URGENT: Italian researchers find Covid vaccine myocarditis relapses in teenage boys following apparently complete initial recovery

Two Italian teenagers who initially recovered from heart inflammation following Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccines suffered relapses months later, showing signs of new heart damage, as reported by Italian researchers. The incidents occurred 8-12 months post the first myocarditis incidence, triggering calls for heightened monitoring of mRNA-caused myocarditis and further research on its potential long-term complications. This research is the first of its kind indicating recurring myocarditis due to mRNA vaccinations. Studies suggest such myocarditis may occur in up to 1 in 3,000 vaccinated young male individuals, particularly after the second dose, with unclear underlying causes.

Resistance Isn’t Futile: The Global Rejection Of CBDCs

Amidst the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) around the world, concern mounts over consumer privacy and potential government control. CBDCs leave electronic trails of transactions on a government digital ledger, potentially violating financial privacy. Despite proponents asserting that CBDCs would facilitate faster payments, particularly benefitting lower-income individuals, public reaction worldwide suggests a deep-seated skepticism towards these digital currencies. For instance, Nigeria experienced a public backlash against the introduction of its CBDC, eNaira. Similarly, in the U.S. and Europe, more people and lawmakers are resisting a shift to CBDCs, expressing mistrust in government initiatives and the risk of abuse inherent in centralized digital currencies.

No, Putin did not ban 5G. Sorry about that

The article humorously disputes the claim circulating on social media that Russian President, Vladimir Putin, purportedly banned 5G and ordered the dismantling of 5G towers throughout Russia. The source of this report is given as Real Raw News, highlighted for its allegedly extreme journalistic practices. The author dismisses the stated fears about the negative impacts of 5G technology and underlines the fact that there are functioning 5G networks in Russia. The article also jokes about conspiracy theories surrounding COVID-19 and falsely attributes apocalyptic visions of the future to the presence of radio frequency signals. Viral misinformation is therefore ridiculed in the piece.

Climate-Obsessed AP Blames Humanity for ‘Hellish’ ‘Summer of Earth’s Discontent’

The article criticises AP's "sensationalization" of climate events, suggesting that they select specific incidents in order to push a certain narrative about climate change. It accuses Michael Mann, University of Pennsylvania climate scientist, of employing fear-based tactics in his discussions about climate change, including predicting dire outcomes in less than a decade. The article also points out that AP has previously received significant funding from environmental-focused groups, which may influence their coverage. It further alleges that AP uses data and headlines for dramatic effect, even when they may not accurately represent broader climate trends.