At The National Interest, Lyle J. Goldstein explores the ramifications of a possible Russo-Chinese alliance and what that would mean for world affairs. He writes (abridged): Many have speculated on the possibility of a Russia-China alliance. At a forum in China not long ago, I distinctly remember a senior Chinese specialist commenting: “The U.S. has […]
New Research Suggests Statins are Over-Prescribed
Originally posted on December 4, 2018. Physicians believe that current thresholds for prescribing statins may be too low. We have regularly highlighted the unconvincing evidence for statins (read here, here, here, and here for starters). Read here from Sam Blanchard at the Daily Mail about new research that suggests statins are over-prescribed: The risks of […]
Polar Bear Populations Actually Increasing, Causing Trouble for Arctic Native Peoples
Despite the narrative that polar bears are all drowning in the Arctic ocean, the great beasts are actually thriving. In fact, the greater number of polar bears is having a negative effect on the Arctic’s human inhabitants. Polar Bear Science explains: The State of the Polar Bear Report for 2018, published today by the Global Warming Policy […]
Trump Economy: Consumer Sentiment Highest in 15 Years!
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index has hit its highest level in 15 years!
Could This Finally End the Robocalls?
For years now Americans have been plagued with scamming robocalls impersonating tax officials, credit card companies and others in an attempt to trick the recipients of the calls into giving up their personal information, or their money, or both. Now, the FCC is about to alter some rules in a way that could allow telecommunications […]
At 75 and Post-Op He Still Moves Like Jagger
Despite being 75 and recently having heart surgery, Mick Jagger is working hard to maintain his stamina and fitness. Vogue’s Lauren Valenti reports: Mick Jagger’s vitality knows no bounds. Just last month, the Rolling Stones frontman underwent heart surgery and, per doctor’s orders, had to postpone the band’s ”No Filter” tour. And yet, the 75-year-old superstar is […]
America Evacuating Mega-Embassy in Iraq over Iran Tensions
After spending $1.9 trillion liberating and rebuilding Iraq, and $750 billion building a Vatican City-sized embassy in the heart of Baghdad, America’s position in the country is so perilous, the fortress-like embassy is being evacuated of all non-emergency personnel. Ghassan Adnan reports in The Wall Street Journal: The U.S. ordered all its nonemergency staff to […]
Is Iran the Culprit in Persian Gulf Attacks? At Least One U.S. Official Thinks So
The Wall Street Journal’s Summer Said, along with Nancy A. Youssef and Benoit Faucon, report that an official from the United States has said that an initial assessment points to Iran as the culprit in the recent sabotage attacks on vessels in the Persian Gulf. They write: An initial U.S. assessment indicated Iran likely was […]
Persian Gulf Tensions as Saudi Tankers Hit by ‘Sabotage’
The Saudis have claimed two tankers in the Persian Gulf were hit by sabotage. AFP reports: Saudi Arabia said Monday two of its oil tankers were damaged in “sabotage attacks” in the Gulf as tensions soared in a region already shaken by a standoff between the United States and Iran. It came as US Secretary […]
Joe Biden, Foreign Policy “Expert”?
At The American Spectator, Jed Babbin reminds readers about the time Joe Biden was brought on to the Obama campaign as a “foreign policy expert.” He writes: Having spent thirty-six years in the Senate, he was brought on Obama’s presidential ticket as a foreign policy expert. Joe, having chaired the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, was […]
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