Researchers said the animals’ reproductive organs reduced in both size and weight Researchers have found that Covid-19 infection in hamsters causes several unwanted effects on their reproductive organs. The infection results in shrunken testicles, an acute decrease in sperm count, and a reduction in testosterone levels. The study, published on Friday in the peer-reviewed journal […]
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Canadian MPs side with Trudeau
In a split vote, the House of Commons greenlighted a continuing crackdown on anti-vaccine-mandate protesters The Canadian House of Commons has authorized an emergency measure to crack down on those protesting against vaccine mandates. The measure was initially invoked by the federal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as mass demonstrations paralyzed the country’s capital. […]
Tennessee mom traded vape pens for sex with minors – police
The woman is charged with the statutory rape of at least nine boys, and allegedly plied them with gifts in exchange for sex Melissa Blair, 38, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the statutory rape of nine boys at McMinn Central High School in Englewood, Tennessee. The mom allegedly gave the boys – aged […]
Government snubs oil deal with US firm
Somalia’s president and prime minister banded together to cancel the agreement, just signed by the petroleum minister Somali Petroleum Minister Abdirashid Mohamed Ahmed announced on Sunday that the country had signed a revenue sharing deal with a US oil firm. Shortly afterwards, it was denounced by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein […]
The EU should complement, not compete with, China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Brussels has made clear its intentions to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but Paris, it seems, has other ideas This week, China and France signed a third-party market cooperation agreement to the tune of $1.7 billion. As China Daily reports, there are seven projects in the infrastructure, environmental protection, new energy and […]
Freedom Convoy protesters threatened with losing their pets
Protesters arrested as part of “enforcement actions” could have their pets taken into care, Canadian authorities have warned Canadians taking part in demonstrations against Covid-19 mandates were threatened with inadvertently relinquishing their pets if arrested by the police, authorities warned on Thursday. According to an announcement on the Ottawa-By-law Twitter account, anyone arrested at demonstrations […]
CDC stirs controversy with Covid test explanation
Explanation of where some PCR test data goes leads to confusion and outrage over genomic sequencing An imprecisely worded tweet by the US health authority about the fate of some Covid-19 test kits fueled conspiracy theories on Wednesday, as Americans worried their DNA was being analyzed without their consent. “Remember that #COVID19 nose swab test […]
If you’re American and oppose war with Russia, expect to be smeared as unpatriotic
Pro-war hawks in the West have resorted to overt hostility toward those who argue against conflict in Ukraine On Tuesday, after weeks of international uncertainty and fears of conflict, Russia announced it would be pulling its troops back from the border with Ukraine. This news came after repeated assurances from President Vladimir Putin and officials […]
What’s Washington’s real beef with Moscow?
Why is the US-led West trying to instigate a crisis in Ukraine? Those who understand how Washington derives its real power know why – it’s all about money For months now we’ve been hearing Washington ring alarm bells regarding what they have cited as an “imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.” According to the latest so-called […]
Gunmaker settles landmark lawsuit with mass shooting families
A settlement between Remington and families of victims in the Sandy Hook attack is the first of its kind American gun manufacturer Remington has agreed to pay $73 million to families of nine victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut. The settlement marks the first time a gun manufacturer has been […]
AI learns how to ‘flirt’ with users
Program combines ‘acting performance’ and algorithms to act coy or to tease Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) program that can sound flirty by mimicking human-like speech patterns, including subtle emotions and “non-speech sounds” such as sighs, laughter, crying, and pauses between words. A demo released on Monday touts the AI’s potential to […]
Canada invokes emergency powers to deal with trucker protest
PM Justin Trudeau invokes powers last used by his father to battle Quebec separatists in 1970 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canadian history on Monday, citing the threat of “Freedom Convoy” trucker protests in Ottawa and several border crossings in the US. “This is not a […]
Do the hawks in America and Britain actually want a war with Russia?
Unwise, inflammatory talk from politicians needs to be toned down before it sparks an unnecessary conflict From what I have been reading and hearing over the weekend, it would appear there are those in Washington and London who are keen to see a war with Russia. But why? What would war achieve, beyond the loss […]
Zoo comes up with novel way to name cockroaches
The roach-naming program aims to make ‘recently dumped’ people feel better about themselves on Valentine’s Day The Hemsley Conservation Center (HCC) in Kent, UK has come up with a project that, it suggests, will benefit both those who “have been dumped recently,” and wildlife at the zoo. For a small donation of £1.50 (around $2), […]
Only world leader Trump has remained in touch with revealed in book
The former US president has reportedly told associates he’s continued discussions with Kim Jong-un Since leaving the American presidency last year, Donald Trump has “been telling people that he has maintained some kind of a correspondence or discussion with Kim Jong Un,” New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman revealed on Thursday. In her upcoming book […]