Brazil's CBDC May Allow for Freezing of Funds and Altered Balances

BRAZIL’S CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY CODE HAS SOME INTRIGUING ... The article discusses the implications of the rise of cryptocurrencies and digital currencies from central banks. It suggests that while they are marketed as secure, they are vulnerable to hacking and manipulation; have no physical asset backing; and can be used as a tool for social control. The code for Brazil's proposed digital currency reportedly includes mechanisms to freeze funds and alter balances. The author also mentioned a recent political debate hosted by Tucker Carlson, where Republican candidates seemed unprepared for his questions. The article concludes by asserting that digital currencies correspond with a cashless system, characterised as a slave system due to its singular use and control potential.

JFK Researchers Win Their Day in CourtJudge Richard Seeborg recently ruled on the Mary Ferrell Foundation's lawsuit, largely involving JFK records, against President Biden and the National Archives. He dismissed three charges, while allowing the foundation to task the National Archives with unredacting assassination records from Senate investigations, probe into the destruction of JFK documents during official investigations, and improve the usability of the JFK Collection archives. The ruling released President Biden from reviewing and certifying the procedure of declassification, a move criticised for promoting lack of transparency in various institutions and impacting democratic processes.

Altered Development in Humans and Other Health Effects of Endocrine Disrupting ChemicalsEndocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), found in everyday items like food containers, cosmetics, and non-stick cookware, are increasingly linked to a range of health risks such as hormonal imbalances, reduced fertility, developmental abnormalities, and even certain cancers. Research indicates that EDCs can interfere with human development and may impact public health over the long term, particularly due to issues like synergistic toxicity where combined chemical effects may be greater than individual impacts. This exposure affects not only human health but also threatens wildlife, causing reproductive interruptions and ecological imbalances. Thus, addressing EDC-related hazards via comprehensive research and stricter regulations is essential to minimize risks and protect both human and animal populations.

Genetic Variation Across Human Populations Influences SARS-COV-2 Binding Capacity for ACE2 ReceptorsResearch has illuminated a potential link between variability in COVID-19 symptomatology and ethnic/genetic factors. Variations in the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, which SARS-CoV-2 binds to, may influence an individual's susceptibility and the severity of their symptoms. Specific ACE2 variants are associated with either increased infection rates, potentially worsening COVID-19 severity, or reduced infection, indicating a possible protective effect. Interestingly, all protective ACE2 variants were predominantly found in Asian populations, possibly contributing to the lower COVID-19 fatality rates in these regions. Therefore, ACE2 polymorphisms may partially explain the disparities in COVID-19 severity across different ethnic groups.

Trump-Lake 2024 — Attendees of Conservative Conference Prefer the Big Lie Dream TeamThe Turning Point Action Conference saw grassroots conservatives voicing strong support for former president Donald Trump and conspiracy promoter Kari Lake as presidential and vice-presidential candidates respectively, according to a recent straw poll. Over 85% of respondents preferred Trump as the 2024 nominee, while Lake received over 30% of votes for the vice presidential candidate. They also expressed a lack of trust in the Republican Party, with less than a quarter planning to donate to the Republican National Committee. Key issues for respondents included the situation at the southern border, voting integrity, and the weaponization of the Department of Justice.