The Declining Value Of The US Federal Minimum Wage
ZeroHedge - Mar 28th 2024 6:55am EDTThe Declining Value Of The US Federal Minimum Wage This graphic illustrates the history of the U.S. federal minimum wage using data compiled by Statista, in both nominal and real (inflation-adjusted) terms. The federal minimum wage was raised to $7.25 per hour in July 2009, where it has remained ever since. Nominal vs. Real Value The data Visual […]
France’s Le Pen Accuses Gov’t of ‘Pickpocketing’ French in Attempt to Cut Budget Deficit
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 6:36am EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French right-wing National Rally party’s parliamentary faction, has said that the government’s reform of social security for the unemployed is an attempt to “pickpocket” the French to reduce the national budget deficit caused by the authorities’ failures.
Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture Assembly Lodges Protest Over Osprey Flight Resumption – Reports
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 6:33am EDTTOKYO (Sputnik) – The prefectural assembly of the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa has lodged a protest against the resumption of flights of US Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Japanese media reported on Thursday.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse May Cost Billions, Dramatically Disrupt Supply Chains
ZeroHedge - Mar 28th 2024 6:30am EDTBaltimore Bridge Collapse May Cost Billions, Dramatically Disrupt Supply Chains By Noi Mahoney of FreightWaves The collapse of Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Tuesday after it was struck by a cargo ship continues to block access to the Port of Baltimore and could disrupt shipping flows across the U.S. The Singapore-flagged MV Dali container ship collided […]
Russian Governor Reveals How US Abrams Tank Was Knocked Out Near Avdeyevka
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 6:27am EDTDefense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced on March 20 that the Russian military had successfully destroyed four Abrams tanks since the start of 2024.
‘Hypocritical’ US Shelf Claims Risk ‘Sparking Conflicts’ in Arctic
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 6:23am EDTRussia has sent a demarche to the United States over its decision to unilaterally extend its continental shelf, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday. “The US’ unilateral steps do not comply with the rules and procedures established by international law,” the ministry stated.
CTBTO Chief on US Maintaining Readiness to Test: All Parties Expected to Honor Moratorium
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 6:16am EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) expects all parties to the treaty to observe the moratorium, CTBTO Executive Secretary Robert Floyd told Sputnik, commenting on the US policy of maintaining readiness to conduct nuclear tests.
US Fails to Share All Data on Terrorist Threat With Russia to Not Reveal Sources – Reports
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 6:06am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US intelligence agencies did not provide the Russian side with all the information they had about the threat of a terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in the Moscow Region, The New York Times reported on Thursday, citing European and US security officials.
Kremlin Calls Provoking Ukraine to ‘Fight Until Last Man’ Dominant Approach in Europe
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 6:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The approach of provoking Kiev to “fight until the last Ukrainian” dominates in Europe, nothing has changed, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
Russia, Myanmar Armed Forces Plan Over 50 Military Cooperation Events in 2024
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 5:56am EDTNAYPYIDAW, Myanmar, (Sputnik) – The armed forces of Russia and Myanmar plan to hold more than 50 military cooperation events this year, including joint operational and combat training projects, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said on Thursday.
No Prohibition on Ukrainian Embassy Recruiting Swedes, Says Stockholm
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 5:51am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Sweden is not prohibiting its citizens from participating in military hostilities in Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Thursday when asked about the recruitment of Swedes by the Ukrainian embassy in Stockholm.
Why was mRNA the Government Vaccine of Choice for COVID-19?
Dr. Peter McCullough MD - Mar 28th 2024 5:49am EDTJohn Solomon on Real America’s Voice Just the News asked me why was mRNA chosen over traditional vaccines for the COVID-19 pandemic? My answer goes back many years to the US Department of Defense Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (DARPA) ADEPT PROTECT P3 program which stated in 2012 the US will use mRNA vaccines […]
These Are The Sectors Most-Targeted By Cybercrime
ZeroHedge - Mar 28th 2024 5:45am EDTThese Are The Sectors Most-Targeted By Cybercrime The Cold War fought via clandestine operations with boots on the ground and proxy conflicts between parties backed by the U.S., China or Russia might be a thing of the past, but the times of bloc-based warfare are far from over. Now, as Statista’s Flrian Zandt reports, a […]
Russian Foreign Intel Service Says Head Naryshkin Visited North Korea From March 25-27
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 5:40am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin paid a visit to North Korea from March 25-27 to meet with State Security Minister Ri Chang Dae, the SVR said on Thursday.
EU Devises Deal to Extend Tariff-Free Ukraine Trade Amid Raging Farmers’ Protests
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 5:28am EDTThe EU-Ukraine preferential trade regime, abolishing tariffs on Ukrainian goods and foods, first took effect in June 2022. Despite the move backfiring on Kiev’s fervid supporters, and forcing them to contend with angry protests by their own farmers, the deal was extended last year, with the liberalization measures set to expire on June 5.
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Tommy Robinson - Mar 28th 2024 5:26am EDTExpect A Financial Crisis In Europe With France At The Epicenter
ZeroHedge - Mar 28th 2024 5:00am EDTExpect A Financial Crisis In Europe With France At The Epicenter Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, The EU never enforced its Growth and Stability Pact or Maastricht Treaty rules. The crisis is coming to a head with France and Italy in the spotlight. The first casualty will be Green policy. Image composite by Mish […]
Visualizing The Massively Varied Cost Of An EpiPen Across Major Markets
ZeroHedge - Mar 28th 2024 4:15am EDTVisualizing The Massively Varied Cost Of An EpiPen Across Major Markets EpiPens are auto-injectors containing epinephrine, a drug that can treat or reverse severe allergic reactions, potentially preventing death. The global epinephrine market was valued at $1.75 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $4.08 billion by 2030. North America represents over 60% of the market. […]
Secret Docs Reveal Germany’s Public Health Agency Warned Lockdowns Cause More Harm Than Good
ZeroHedge - Mar 28th 2024 3:30am EDTSecret Docs Reveal Germany’s Public Health Agency Warned Lockdowns Cause More Harm Than Good Authored by John Cody via ReMix News, Following a long legal battle, Germany’s public health agency, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), has released the confidential protocols that show the RKI was aware that “lockdowns cause more harm than good” and evidence […]
The Impact Of Terrorism Around The World
ZeroHedge - Mar 28th 2024 2:45am EDTThe Impact Of Terrorism Around The World According to the Global Terrorism Index 2024, a report by the Institute for Economics and Peace measuring the impact of terrorism around the world, deaths from terrorism rose to 8,352 globally in 2023, marking a 22 percent increase from the previous year. However, as Statista’s Felix Richter notes, that […]
These Small Birds Flutter Their Wings as a Polite Gesture – Study
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 2:28am EDTIt is the first known case of a non-primate animal displaying a gesture for the purpose of symbolic communication.
Chemicals Found in Everyday Household Products Linked to Autism, Multiple Sclerosis – Study
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 2:08am EDTOver 1.8 million people are estimated to suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS) worldwide, affecting their cognitive function, emotional, motor, sensory and visual areas after their immune system attacks their brain and spinal cord, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
1China’s Cheap Green Imports Hurts US Economy, White House Reportedly Laments
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 2:00am EDTIn 2023, China accounted for around 60% of global electric car sales, according to the International Energy Agency, a Paris-based intergovernmental group.
Germany’s Murder Of Europe
ZeroHedge - Mar 28th 2024 2:00am EDTGermany’s Murder Of Europe Authored by Drieu Godefrei via The Gatestone Institute, In a preparatory impact report, a copy of which has been obtained by the Financial Times before official release, the European Commission estimates that to achieve the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 then 100% in 2050 — the main objective of the “European […]
Russian Pacific Fleet Warships Arrive in Red Sea
Sputnik - Mar 28th 2024 1:44am EDTRussia’s Pacific Fleet is part of the Russian Navy based in Vladivostok, Russian Far East, and consists of various naval ships, submarines, and aircraft that ensure maritime security, conduct joint exercises, and maintain readiness for potential missions.