When it rains (nukes), it pours: Cold War nuclear tests had heavy impact on weather & rainfall, new research finds

A flurry of nuclear weapons tests carried out amid the Cold War arms race may have had a profound impact on weather patterns across the planet, increasing rainfall thousands of miles away from testing sites, a new study found. … Read More >When it rains (nukes), it pours: Cold War nuclear tests had heavy impact on weather & rainfall, new research finds

Chechen leader Kadyrov BANNED from Instagram AGAIN, loses account with 1.4 MILLION followers

For many in the 21st century, losing social media access would be a devastating blow. However, for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, it’s just another day. For the third time in three years, Kadyrov has been banned from Instagram. … Read More >Chechen leader Kadyrov BANNED from Instagram AGAIN, loses account with 1.4 MILLION followers

The US’ Covid-19 death toll is soaring, but it keeps wasting billions on overseas military ops. Is that what taxpayers want?

As the bodies rack up and the economy goes into freefall, the US continues to spend a fortune on its military. It’s time the public asked whether the money could be used more wisely. … Read More >The US’ Covid-19 death toll is soaring, but it keeps wasting billions on overseas military ops. Is that what taxpayers want?

British economy posts worst quarter since 2008 financial crisis & that’s before full impact of coronavirus is known

UK gross domestic product (GDP) fell two percent in the first three month of the year, according to data from the Office for National Statistics, signaling the first direct impact of Covid-19 on the economy. … Read More >British economy posts worst quarter since 2008 financial crisis & that’s before full impact of coronavirus is known