About That Time Buzzfeed Revealed Themselves to be an Intelligence Propaganda Outfit

RIP BuzzFeed News, Intelligence Agency Propaganda Conduit

The seven-part series "From Russia With Blood" by BuzzFeed News, published in June 2017, asserted 14 deaths on UK soil were actually assassinations by Russian forces. The series suggested these deaths were improperly investigated by local authorities and relied heavily on unidentified US intelligence sources. Critics, however, highlighted the lack of reproduced evidence and inconsistencies surrounding the circumstances of the deaths. They also noted that many of the cases contradicted the hypothesis that the deaths were intentional acts of murder by Russian operatives. Despite initial enthusiasm and plans to reinvestigate the deaths, authorities later concluded there was no basis to reopen any of the cases in question.

Mandy Cohen, New CDC Director, Outlines Three Steps to Re-Building Public Trust

The CDC has faced significant criticism for its messaging during public health crises, and the resulting loss of public trust. Many believe this comes from a denial of past failures and a lack of transparency. New CDC Director, Dr. Mandy Cohen, plans to rebuild this trust with clearly communicated, accurate information, good performance by the CDC, and building better relationships and partnerships. However, this has been met with scepticism due to past performance and fears of increased influence from corporations and Congress. Trust must be earned, and the CDC's current damaged reputation makes this a difficult task.

THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE BOMBS

Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr., the first African American to lead a branch of the U.S Armed Forces, is set to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His former experiences as a jet fighter pilot and his roles within the U.S Central Command and Air Force headquarters in Europe and the Pacific have better positioned him for this role. The hearing for his nomination revolves around topics like the current strategic environment, threat prioritization to national security, and the prowess of countries such as China and Russia. Though questions were largely prepared by staff members, Brown's responses could greatly influence his journey towards chairmanship.

How One Trump January 6 Charge Could End Up Criminalizing Left-Wing Protest

Prosecutors are using a less-known criminal statute, penal code 18 U.S.C. 1512(c)(2), to charge participants in the January 6 Capitol riot, including former President Donald Trump, for disrupting official government proceedings. While typically used for punishing the destruction of evidence during investigations, its use in relation to protest action is unprecedented. Trump's indictment includes charges of plotting to defraud the US and conspiracy to undermine vote counting. Legal experts warn the novel application of this statute could have significant political implications, potentially criminalizing disruptive actions taken by activist groups and politicians alike.

Eliminating Fossil Fuels Will Cause Massive Decline In Human Well-Being

American philosopher and energy expert, Alex Epstein argues in his book, "Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less," that current doomsday climate predictions are exaggerated and the push for renewable energy sources is causing a jump in energy prices. Epstein asserts that while carbon emissions from fossil fuels have contributed to minor warming, the benefits have lifted billions out of poverty and enhanced living conditions. Meanwhile, Ross McKitrick of the University of Guelph, who debunked the "hockey stick graph" showing a spike in global temperature, believes policy focus should shift from reducing emissions to adaptation. Critics argue that affordable energy from fossil fuels is essential for human growth and development.