Voices, The Peoples News
March 22, 2024
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Archaeology / Anthropology
Scientists Have Discovered an Underwater Ancient Island Paradise in the South Atlantic Ocean: Research conducted by scientists from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has revealed that the Rio Grande Rise (RGR), a submerged basaltic plateau and series of seamounts in the South Atlantic Ocean, approximately 1,200 km away from the Brazilian coast, was once a giant tropical island. This island, teeming with minerals and lush vegetation, dates back to sediment formations between 45 million and 40 million years ago.
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2,000-year-old carvings of celestial bodies and animals discovered on rocky cliffs in Brazil: Archaeologists identified 16 sites with representations of human footprints, animals and celestial bodies.
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# Borders / Immigration / Migrants
Over 100 migrants break through razor wire, knock down guards as they illegally cross El Paso border in wild scene: A group of over 100 migrants attempting to enter the US illegally rushed a border wall Thursday, breaking through razor wire and knocking over guards in the process.
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200K immigrants escaped deportation after DHS failed to file paperwork – TRAC: Since President Biden has been in office, immigration judges have thrown out approximately 200,000 deportation cases because the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not file the required “Notice to Appear” (NTA) by the time of the scheduled hearing, according to a report published Wednesday.
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Illegal immigrant charged in double stabbing in Missouri: An illegal immigrant has been charged in a double stabbing incident in O’Fallon, Missouri. A second person intervened and was also stabbed in the back. The injuries are considered non life threatening. Homeland Security issued a detainer on Barrera, recognizing him as undocumented, and having entered through Eagle Pass, Texas.
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TikToker tells illegal immigrants how to ‘invade’ American homes and invoke squatter’s rights: A migrant TikToker with a strong online following is offering tips on how to “invade” unoccupied homes and invoke squatter’s. Venezuelan national Leonel Moreno said in a recent video that under U.S. law, “if a house is not inhabited, we can seize it.”
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Three US citizens arrested over people smuggling attempts at US-Mexico border: Customs and Border Protection said fake birth certificates and passports were presented to officers https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-women-people-smuggling-mexico-border-b2516005.html__;!!On18fmf1aQ!1nbH76gv5fIxj-konaJmMoYXnDyGLHUBCBNhyClFzjiF1dLP8fKB1c_Qx1WqEhgFAsmn3nk6NFgOpmzn-NyGv78bN_4NIV4S$
SB4 will place migrants in the hands of smugglers, asylum-seeker says https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kxan.com/video/sb4-will-place-migrants-in-the-hands-of-smugglers-asylum-seeker-says/9530909/__;!!On18fmf1aQ!1nbH76gv5fIxj-konaJmMoYXnDyGLHUBCBNhyClFzjiF1dLP8fKB1c_Qx1WqEhgFAsmn3nk6NFgOpmzn-NyGv78bN1H9U-hJ$
‘Do Not Be Afraid’: Hundreds march in solidarity with migrants, protest of SB4: The El Paso-based Hope Border Institute said SB4 will have “grave consequences,” adding that it “will unequivocally create an environment of fear and distrust in local Texas communities, erode welcoming efforts, and legitimize racial profiling.”
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# Corporations / Industry
People ‘horrified’ after learning ‘disgusting’ way bottled water is actually made: A new study says that each litre of bottled water has nearly 250,000 tiny bits of plastic in it. Scientists from Columbia and Rutgers University in the US tested three popular bottled water brands. They found between 110,000 and 400,000 bits of plastic per litre, with an average of about 240,000.
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# Covid / Pandemics / Biologicals
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banks
Social Security Makes Announcement on Overpayments: The Social Security Administration (SSA) is proposing a major change to reduce the amount of incorrect payments made to beneficiaries. The SSA has requested that payroll data from employers be exchanged with the government department to reduce the reliance on self reporting from those who can access SSA payment programs such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
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Social Security commissioner vows to end ‘clawback cruelty’ with new plan for benefit overpayments: During the Senate hearing, O’Malley introduced a new four-part plan to change how the Social Security handles overpayment issues. Starting Monday, March 25, the agency will no longer intercept 100% of a beneficiaries’ monthly benefits if they do not respond to a repayment notice, he said.
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Republican Study Committee Budget Includes Social Security Benefit Cuts: “The Republican Study Committee budget shows what Republicans value,” Biden said. “This extreme budget will cut Medicare, Social Security, and the Affordable Care Act. It endorses a national abortion ban.” The current eligibility age for full Social Security benefits is 67 for anyone born after 1959.
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# Employment / Labor
Angry shoppers are boycotting Tyson Foods products as the $53-million meat firm shutters plants in Iowa and elsewhere while hiring thousands of asylum seekers at job fairs in New York: The boycott underscores fears that Americans are losing jobs to economic migrants from overseas, who drive down blue collar wages. Data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics show that between July and August 2023, there was a staggering decrease of 1.2 million native-born people in the workforce.
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A Massive Company Now Announces Unexpected Layoffs in Arkansas: Tyson Foods, the $53 billion meat industry giant headquartered in Arkansas, is facing calls for a boycott amid accusations that it is closing U.S. factories while actively recruiting asylum seekers to fill jobs.
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# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Fracking FERC gains potential ally in Republican legislative proposals: GOP legislators push for bolstered FERC authority to promote fossil fuels. Recent Republican energy bills propose enhancing FERC’s authority to counteract President Biden’s climate policies. The proposed legislation focuses on expediting fossil fuel projects like LNG exports and pipelines, limiting EPA and DOE’s influence.
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Oil industry leaders challenge the shift from fossil fuels at Texas summit: At a major industry conference in Houston, top executives from the world’s leading oil and gas companies have voiced strong opposition to the rapid transition to clean energy, arguing for a continued investment in fossil fuels.
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Oil companies’ emissions may lead to extensive heat fatalities: emissions from leading oil companies are on track to cause millions of heat-related deaths by 2100. Matthew Taylor reports for The Guardian. In short: A Global Witness study indicates burning fossil fuels by major companies could result in 11.5 million heat deaths by 2100.
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Texas Lawmaker Seeks to Improve Texas’ Power Capacity by Joining Regional Grid and Agreeing to Federal Oversight: Now, freshman U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, a former a labor organizer, Austin City Council standout and rising progressive star in Texas, has introduced legislation that would establish power connections across state borders that he said would prevent climate-related blackouts as well as aid the transition to clean energy
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GOP senators blast Biden’s proposed $110 billion tax hikes on oil, gas and coal: Two dozen Republican U.S. senators are pushing back against the Biden administration’s plan to increase taxes on the U.S. oil, natural gas and coal industries to the tune of over $110 billion.
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# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Global
Government announces plans to fast-track approvals for nuclear energy projects: ‘It’s a very long process.’ While solar and wind power are tried, tested, and safe, they depend on specific weather conditions to produce power efficiently.
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# Environment / Climate / Chemicals / Infrastructure Oceans hit unprecedented warmth as concerns mount among scientists: This past year marked a staggering increase in ocean temperatures, an event beyond previous records. Experts are investigating various causes, including climate patterns like El Niño and reduced pollution from shipping, but no single factor has been pinpointed.
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Climate researcher on what’s causing the record rise in ocean temperatures: The World Meteorological Organization issued a red alert warning Tuesday about warming and climate change, saying 2024 is shaping up to be another record year. One of the many worries about how the planet is changing, thanks in part to human activity, is the record-shattering warming of the world’s oceans.
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A Massachusetts town is confronting industrial giants over toxins in its waters: Lee, Massachusetts, has taken legal action against GE and Monsanto for river pollution due to the manufacture of PCBs upriver from the town. Adam Frenier and Nancy Eve Cohen report for New England Public Media.
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Plastic spreads beyond known waste patches in Pacific waters: A new study reveals that microplastics and plastic waste are not just confined to known garbage patches but are also abundant in remote marine protected zones.
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# Food / Farming / GMOs / Chemicals / Technology US influence aids formula industry against global regulation efforts: US influence aids formula industry against global regulation efforts. Thailand’s effort to curb formula advertising – aimed at protecting maternal and child health – faced a powerful adversary as U.S. trade officials and formula companies intervened.
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# General News
US taxpayer money is flowing to the Taliban: Damning government report reveals American cash is getting into terrorists hands through $2.9 billion UN plan and bundles of notes delivered to Kabul airport
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Chance The Rapper Encourages Black Community To Spark A Revolution Instead Of Vote: The Chicago MC appeared to express his belief that people of color need to take up arms and organize rather than involve themselves in the current democratic election cycle.
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# Gov / Politics / Global
Russian MP warns French soldiers not to enter Ukraine: Pyotr Tolstoy has accused Paris of provoking World War III. Speaking to French BFM TV on Thursday, he warned that any French soldier who comes to Ukraine to fight against Russia will be eliminated.
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Israel is dragging the US into a future regional war: Israel is no longer a strategic US asset and military partner. It is the seed, incubator and hothouse of a regional war. If Washington allows Israel to turn Gaza into a giant refugee camp that gradually forces Palestinians onto the boats, an unprecedented existential battle will unfold across the region
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Rapper turned Haiti warlord ‘Izo’ taking on ‘Barbecue’ for control of world’s most dangerous city with ‘5 Seconds’ gang: At just 26, Izo is the boss of one of Haiti’s most violent gangs, Baz 5 Segond (5 Seconds). The gang is allegedly in control of Village of God, one of the poorest slums in Haiti and where five cops were killed in a botched raid in 2021. The area is also known for having high kidnapping rates, VICE reports.
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# Gov / Politics
Missouri GOP Sues to Kick KKK-Linked Racist Off Its Ballot: Darrell McClanahan III is running for Missouri governor — but the GOP says it has a right not to be associated with him
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Mike Lee: ‘Don’t Vote for Spending Bill’: Lawmakers should not vote for the $1.2 trillion spending bill released in the dead of the night, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said on Thursday, warning that members of Congress have not even had the proper time to review it.
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Mike Johnson Under Threat as Republicans Turn on Him: House Democrats raised much more than Republicans last month. Johnson little-known to donor circle McCarthy cultivated
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House Speaker’s Unpopularity With Rich Donors Widens Republicans’ Fundraising Gap: House Democrats raised much more than Republicans last month. Johnson little-known to donor circle McCarthy cultivated https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-22/speaker-mike-johnson-s-unpopularity-with-rich-donors-widens-gop-s-cash-crunch?embedded-checkout=true__;!!On18fmf1aQ!1nbH76gv5fIxj-konaJmMoYXnDyGLHUBCBNhyClFzjiF1dLP8fKB1c_Qx1WqEhgFAsmn3nk6NFgOpmzn-NyGv78bNyVQd02X$
Budget hearing turns fiery as focus turns to national debt, Biden spending plans: U.S Rep. Bob Good engaged in a fiery exchange Thursday with President Joe Biden’s budget director over her refusal to answer questions about how the administration’s fiscal 2025 budget proposal would affect taxpayers and the national debt
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Election Workers Are Bracing for Another Barrage of Trump Threats: From frivolous records requests to outright harassment, democracy’s administrators are facing “death by a thousand cuts,” says one voting rights advocate. “The problem is that, in aggregate, it really starts to tear at the fabric of our election system.”
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# Law Enforcment
Mayor of Texas border town arrested on drug trafficking charges: Gerardo Alanis faces charges for allegedly conspiring to distribute cocaine. Bus driver triggered investigation after being caught with cocaine. Mayor’s brother was arrested last year; investigation ongoing
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CIA blocked feds from interviewing Hunter Biden’s ‘sugar brother’ Kevin Morris during five-year tax probe: Two DOJ officials were summoned to CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. “It is unknown why or on what basis the CIA allegedly intervened to prevent investigators from interviewing Mr. Morris,” Comer and Jordan wrote in a letter, which was obtained by The Post.
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# Legal / DOJ
Supreme Court grants Gov. Greg Abbott’s wish to turn Texas into a far-right dictatorship: Donald Trump isn’t the only far-right character the Supreme Court could bless with dictatorial powers
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Hunter and James Biden accused of lying to Congress by House GOP impeachment witnesses – one says he’s ‘at grave risk’ for coming forward: First son Hunter Biden and first brother James Biden were accused of lying by a pair of House Republican impeachment inquiry witnesses, one of whom said he had put himself “at grave risk” by coming forward.
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Hunter Biden, being ‘high or drunk’ is no excuse: Letters to the Editor — March 2, 2024: There comes a point when the credibility of the witness becomes nonexistent. The accused is well-coached and regardless of the format (closed- or open-door hearings), he’s driving the narrative with his manipulative behavior. This is clearly someone who lacks any sense of reality or responsibility for his rogue behavior, even when he is sober.
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The New Abnormal: The Looming Standoff in Trump’s Classified Documents Case. Devlin Barrett, a reporter for “The Washington Post,” joins The New Abnormal to discuss what happens next in the former president’s contentious classified documents case.
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RNC Already Helping Raise Money For Trump’s Legal Bills: Despite previous claims that the Republican National Committee wouldn’t be paying Donald Trump’s legal bills, an invitation to a fundraiser next month shows that the Save America committee the former president is using for that purpose will actually receive donor money.
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Trump’s Lawyer Won’t Deny If He’s Asked Russia, Saudi Arabia For Bond Money: Trump lawyer Alina Habba didn’t rule out taking money from another country to help with legal bills when asked about it on Fox News. Hours after Habba’s non-answer, former U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice sounded the alarm about Trump being under the influence of foreign adversaries
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# Medical / General News
Medicaid Targets Deceased Family Members’ Homes for Cost Recovery: A routine process the federal government requires of every state: to recover money from the assets of dead people who, in their final years, relied on Medicaid, the taxpayer-funded health insurance for the poorest Americans. A person’s home is typically exempt from qualifying for Medicaid. But it is subject to the estate recovery process for those who were over 55 and used Medicaid to pay for long-term care such as nursing home stays or in-home health care.
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Mount Sinai and UnitedHealthcare Reach Insurance Deal: UnitedHealthcare and Mount Sinai Health System have agreed to a new multi-year contract that restores network access to the health system’s hospitals for people enrolled in employer-sponsored and individual plans, including the Oxford Health Plan, effective immediately.
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# Medical / Health
House Republicans Endorse National Abortion Ban: Republican Study Committee, which represents 100% of House Republican leadership and nearly 80% of their members, released a budget that—among its many other anti-choice restrictions—endorses a national abortion ban with zero exceptions for rape or incest.
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# Medical Science / Technology
Pig kidney transplanted into human patient for first time: Doctors in Boston have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient, the latest experiment in the quest to use animal organs in humans. Massachusetts General Hospital said Thursday that it’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person. Previously, pig kidneys have been temporarily transplanted into brain-dead donors. Also, two men received heart transplants from pigs, although both died within months.
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Neuralink reveals first human trial patient, a 29-year-old quadriplegic who says brain chip is ‘not perfect’ but has changed his life. It’s one of several brain-computer interface devices being developed that companies hope will someday treat neurological disorders.
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# Military / DOD
Putin addresses nation after election: The Russian president has vowed to meet citizens’ expectations after receiving over 87% of the vote | 21 March 2024 | The presidential election in Russia has shown that the country remains one big family, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday after securing his fifth term in office.
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# Military / Global
Russian army announces new Donbass gains: Moscow’s forces have liberated the village of Tonenkoye in Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Thursday. Tonenkoye has seen intense combat over the past few weeks, following the taking of the key Donbass town of Avdeevka in mid-February.
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Israel launches deadly air strikes in Lebanon after rockets hit army base: At least seven civilians have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, security sources say, after Hezbollah rocket fire killed a soldier in Israel.
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Moment Israeli soldiers storm Hamas’ longest terror tunnel as IDF launches air strikes in Lebanon: IDF says it destroyed part of one of the longest Hamas tunnel networks in north Gaza. Military says underground network connects terrorists from north to south of Strip
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# Space / NASA / UFO Disclosure / Other
Heads Up, NASA Says A Rare Exploding Star Nova Will Be A Once-In-A-Lifetime Spectacle: The nova, which will look like a bright “new” star, is expected to appear in the night sky between now and September, 2024. The event will take place in the constellation Corona Borealis, or the Northern Crown. According to NASA, T Corona Borealis, or T CrB, last exploded in 1946.
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The sun’s magnetic poles will flip in 2024. Here’s what that means: The sun’s magnetic poles are about to flip, and it could cause lower latitude northern lights, more intense solar storms and potential danger for astronauts and satellite communication. However, experts predict there’s no overt cause for concern, it’s all part of our host star’s usual 11-year cycle of activity.
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Oil out rigger spots UFOs ‘hovering for 10 minutes’ above the deck before ‘zooming off in an instant’ on the Mexican coast where locals believe is a submerged alien base: The images claimed to capture to UFOs hovering over an oil rig near Mexico. Locals believe a submerged alien base sits a few miles off the coast of Tampico
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# Veterans
VA to shed 10,000 employees at underutilized facilities in FY25: The department plans to use attrition only and focus on staff in supervisory and administrative roles. The Veterans Affairs Department plans to shed 10,000 employees next fiscal year, though it does not anticipate using any separation incentives and still aims to hire in some areas.
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