Planet 9 discovery gets closer as astronomers discover 139 ‘minor planets’ past Neptune…
March 13, 2020
These objects, ones "that were not previously published," are not officially planets or comets, but rather space objects that orbit the Sun. In total, the discovery is five percent of the trans-Neptunian object (TNO) population, bringing the number to approximately 3,000, according to a statement accompanying the study.
Pornhub is giving away free premium subscriptions to Italians during the coronavirus lockdown…
Global sales of SEX TOYS have drastically boosted in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic...
March 13, 2020
Acting director of national intelligence begins hiring freeze…
March 13, 2020
"Since assuming his new role on Feb. 20, Acting DNI Grenell and the [Office of the Director of National Intelligence] ODNI leadership team have embarked on a careful review of these studies completed prior to his arrival, with an eye to implementing key recommendations," DNI spokeswoman Amanda Schoch told CNN and the New York Times.
"While the review is underway, Ambassador Grenell has asked for a temporary, short-term pause in external hiring. A similar hiring pause was implemented in 2018 as part of ODNI's first Transformation effort," she continued.
JetBlue passenger diagnosed with coronavirus flew ‘knowing’ he could have virus, airline says…
March 13, 2020
A passenger on a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to Palm Beach, Florida, has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. The plane landed around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. The crew and 114 passengers were stuck on the tarmac for hours as health officials spoke to everyone on board.
Trump demands more Fed action in coronavirus response…
March 13, 2020
The Federal Reserve must FINALLY lower the Fed Rate to something comparable to their competitor Central Banks. Jay Powell and group are putting us at a decided economic & physiological disadvantage. Should never have been this way. Also, STIMULATE!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 13, 2020
U.S. Stocks Climb on Hopes for Policy Responses…
March 13, 2020
The S&P 500 jumped as much as 6% before paring the advance by half. That followed a 9.5% plunge on Thursday in the biggest rout since 1987 and fifth-worst on record. Treasury yields held on to their increase after the Federal Reserve said it was buying $37 billion of bonds across maturities. European equities also advanced, the dollar strengthened and stress in the credit markets showed some signs of easing...
130 Drug Traffickers Arrested in San Diego and Imperial Counties in Nationwide Crackdown…
March 13, 2020
In both counties, agents were able to seize more than 3,300 pounds of methamphetamine, 60 kilograms of heroin, 200 kilograms of cocaine, 44 kilograms, and 2 kilograms of opium. A total of eighteen firearms were seized...
Coronavirus patients who refuse to self-isolate face murder charges in Italy…
March 13, 2020
Authorities warn that those who come down with a cough, fever or other signs of the deadly Sars-like disease who avoid going into quarantine could risk being charged with attempted murder. The country is struggling to contain the spread of the bug and has confirmed more than 12,000 cases and 827 deaths.
Mysterious ancient Egyptian box containing goose egg may lead to Pharaoh’s tomb…
March 13, 2020
Science in Poland reports that the 3,500-year-old stone chest, which contains a sacrificial goose, was found at Deir el-Bahri in Luxor. A faience, or ceramic box, with the name of Pharaoh Tuthmose II written in hieroglyphics, was also discovered nearby. A goose egg and another egg thought to be from an ibis were inside the box.
FCC official Brendan Carr calls out Admin Schiff for obtaining call records without judicial review…
March 13, 2020
Chairman Schiff spent months conducting secret impeachment hearings. His ensuing report revealed that he’d also set up his own surveillance state. Mr. Schiff issued secret subpoenas to phone carriers, to obtain and publish the call records of political rivals. Targets included Rudy Giuliani and another attorney of the president, the ranking Republican on the Intelligence Committee (Rep. Devin Nunes) and a journalist (John Solomon). Impeachment is over, but Mr. Carr hasn’t forgotten this abuse of power, and his letter, which I obtained, calls for answers and reform.
Andrew “Bootleg Obama” Gillum Involved in Alleged Crystal-Meth Incident in Miami Beach. Orgy suspected, but unconfirmed.
March 13, 2020
Ted Cruz extends self-quarantine after second coronavirus interaction…
March 13, 2020
Update: Brazilian Presidency: Bolsonaro Has Tested Negative For Covid-19 After Widespread Reports Of Positive …
March 13, 2020
FOX and other outlets are reporting after local Brazilian press broke the news Friday morning: "Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus, Fox News can confirm." However, the president's official Facebook page has since posted a statement, denying the reports of a positive test for coronavirus, expressly saying the test came back negative.
Erdoğan plans to keep the border open to migrants until Europe allows visa-free travel from Turkey, which has a population of over 80 million, and gives in to other demands such as an updated custom union…
March 13, 2020
Cryptocurrencies see $93.5 billion wiped off value in 24 hours as bitcoin plunges 48%…
March 13, 2020
Jim Jordan says John Durham review ‘due to be completed sometime this summer,’…
March 13, 2020
“His investigation is due to be completed sometime this summer," Jordan said. He mentioned it after Rep. Michael Burgess, a Republican from Texas, asked whether "anybody is going to be accountable now,"... The secretive review turned into a criminal investigation in the fall, allowing Durham the power to impanel a grand jury and hand down indictments.
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Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, recently told Fox News he believes Durham will not release a report, but rather the public will hear about the progress the U.S. attorney has made when there is an indictment...