(Jesse Martin) 102 Georgia Counties are unable to produce their drop box videos, meaning that there is no surveillance for over 181 thousand ballots.
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Facial Recognition Company Agrees to Permanently Ban Most Private Companies from Accessing Its Database
(B.N. Frank) Despite increasing worldwide opposition to facial recognition technology, significant risks associated with its use, and lawsuits (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), companies – including Clearview AI – continued to create it and promote its use until recently.
Germany’s Top Banking Chief Warns Of Bankruptcy Tsunami Amid Stagflation Threats
(Activist Post) A tsunami of bankruptcies could batter Europe’s largest manufacturing hub as stagflation risks mount due to the conflict in Ukraine and resulting Western sanctions on Russian fossil fuels.
REPORT: “90% of Nations Planning Central Bank Digital Currency”
(Kit Knightly) A new report from the Bank for International Settlements estimates that up to 90% of national central banks are at least in the planning stages for launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC):
DHS Coordinated with Chinese Drone Company to Create the First Totally Surveilled City in America
(Matt Agorist) Inside San Diego’s metropolitan area, the second largest city, home to some 275,000 residents, has made the history books. Chula Vista hasn’t cured cancer or discovered perpetual energy; instead, their mark on history will be a dark one as they become the first city in America to be completely monitored by spy drones.
Is An EU Army On The Horizon?
(Kit Knightly) The special “Future of the EU” Conference came to a conclusion a few days ago.
Privacy Advocates Celebrate “Big Win” Against Facial Recognition Giant
(Jessica Corbett) A historic settlement filed in court on Monday highlighted the power of Illinois’ strong privacy law and will result in new nationwide restrictions on a controversial technology company infamous for selling access to the largest known database of facial images.
US Gasoline Prices Hit Record And Peak Driving Season Has Yet To Come
(Activist Post) U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices at the pump hit a new record, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Soaring fuel prices come three weeks before the summer driving season begins, a challenge for the Biden administration and Federal Reserve as they combat the highest inflation in four decades.
Study Reveals 126 Species of Fish Contaminated With “Cocktail of Pharmaceuticals”
(B.N. Frank) While Americans have much to be concerned about in regard to Genetically Engineered (GE) Salmon (aka “Frankenfish”) (see 1, 2), it was also reported in 2020 that America’s water supply included unhealthy levels of chemicals, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals that were significantly affecting fish. A more recent study confirms the same.
Courts Overturn Covid — “New World Next Week” with James Corbett and James Evan Pilato
(The Corbett Report) Welcome to New World Next Week – the video series from Corbett Report and Media Monarchy that covers some of the most important developments in open source intelligence news.
Research: Increase in Fitness Tracker Sales, Decrease in Physical Activity in All Age Groups
(B.N. Frank) Before there were fitness trackers (also known as Activity Trackers) most people didn’t rely on devices to measure their physical activity or the intricate biological details associated with that activity. Increasing one’s physical activity was typically as simple as spending more time being physically active. No expensive measuring trackers required.
Food Bank Demand Soars (Again) As Inflation Crushes Working-Poor
(Activist Post) The highest inflation prints in four decades have forced some Americans to flood food banks and pantries (again).
Despite Objections, Cities Spending COVID Stimulus $ on Police Surveillance Cameras, License Plate Readers
(B.N. Frank) Many American municipalities – even the ones that don’t officially call themselves “Smart Cities” – have still been installing expensive, privacy invasive, and hazardous “Smart City” technologies. Utility “Smart” meters (electric, gas, and water), “Smart” streetlights, police surveillance tech (see 1, 2) and more! Despite opposition, cities in Northeast Ohio recently decided to use millions from COVID relief funds to purchase more surveillance tech for law enforcement.
Shocking Consumer Credit Numbers: Everyone Is Maxing Out Their Credit Card Ahead Of The Recession
(Activist Post) While it is traditionally viewed as a B-grade indicator, the March consumer credit report from the Federal Reserve was an absolute shocker and confirmed what we have been saying for months: any excess savings accumulated by the US middle class are long gone, and in their place Americans have unleashed a credit-card fueled spending spree.
Biden Signs New $150 Million Military Aid Package For Ukraine
(Dave DeCamp) On Friday, President Biden signed a new $150 million military aid package for Ukraine. According to a statement from the president, the package includes artillery munitions, radars, and other equipment.