Biden Administration Halts Wuhan Funding, Reignites Lab-Origin Virus Theory

BIDEN ADMINISTRATION CUTS WUHAN FUNDING, VINDICATES IPAK ON LABORATORY ORIGIN LIKELIHOOD 

In 2020, IPAK suggested that SARS-CoV-2 likely originated from the Wuhan Institute for Virology, a claim refuted by Chinese scientists. This led to speculation on data manipulation regarding the virus's genetic sequences. The Biden administration recently suspended funding to the Wuhan Institute due to lack of provided safety documentation, leading some to see it as a validation of IPAK's initial assertion. However, questions regarding potential collaboration between the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and Chinese scientists to alter data still persist. Dr. Lyons-Weiler of IPAK has called for further investigation into this matter.

ORDINARY PEOPLE BY THE MILLIONS

Tom Frank, a political commentator and author, believes the current American political landscape has been shaped by a shift towards an elitist approach and abandonment of the working class. In the interview, Frank unpacks how the left, inspired by the 'Clintonized' New Democrat movement, began divorcing itself from the economic fortunes of the blue-collar workers and focused increasingly on professional-class winners. Positioned now as a bastion for educated elites, the Democratic party often plays foil to the Republican's culture-war, workerist rhetoric. Frank notes the increasing disconnect between mainstream media and local realities, leading to a widespread mistrust of news outlets. He ends by advocating for grassroots social movements to bring about much-needed economic reform.

What Is Oil Pulling?

Oil pulling, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, does more than just strengthen teeth and gums. This practice involves swishing oil in your mouth and has been traditionally used to prevent tooth decay, bad breath, and bleeding gums. Besides these oral benefits, some believe it can offer extensive health benefits. The practice effectively cleans the teeth and reduces bacterial growth, making it an alternative to using toothpaste containing fluoride, which can cause neurological and endocrine dysfunction when ingested. Coconut oil is favored for oil pulling due to its additional advantages such as inhibiting Streptococcus mutans, the chief bacteria responsible for cavities.

France’s Macron Derails NATO-Pacific Alliance Plan—For Now

Last week's NATO summit in Vilnius saw lively discussions, with a significant but unreported presence of the leaders of four non-NATO, Asia-Pacific countries: Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. This was due to NATO's growing concern over China's influence and military stance. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg had proposed opening a NATO liaison office in Tokyo to monitor China's expansionism, a plan the US endorsed. However, French President Emmanuel Macron's strong objection cancelled the idea, highlighting another division within the alliance. While the proposed Tokyo office was not mentioned in the summit's joint declaration, the threat of China was a major topic, sparking an immediate rebuke from Beijing.

ChatGPT’s Evil Twin ‘WormGPT’ Is Silently Entering Emails And Raiding Banks

A malicious AI counterpart to OpenAI's GPT-3, dubbed 'WormGPT', is being used by cybercriminals for sophisticated email phishing attacks. According to the cybersecurity firm SlashNext, WormGPT was designed explicitly for malicious purposes, simulating persuasive and cunning phishing emails, highlighting the potential risk of language generative AI-models if fallen into the wrong hands. The emergence of such threats underscores the need for vigilance, particularly when the request involves money or personal information.

Mining Cobalt Sacrifices African Children On The Green Altar Of Technocracy

Cobalt, vital for modern tech such as solar panels and electric vehicles, carries significant environmental and human cost due to how it is predominantly mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a new book by Nottingham University professor Siddartha Kara. Titled "Cobalt Red: How the blood of the Congo powers our lives", the book exposes the exploitation of child labour in cobalt extraction, seen as particularly egregious given the virtues often associated with 'green' technologies that depend on cobalt. The publication asks for a broader awareness around the human and environmental cost of new technologies, and for a shift towards truly ecological policies.