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Biden froze out China's ambassador. He may regret tha
The administration snub could further complicate bilateral ties. China's ambassador to the U.S. just became one of the more powerful people in the Chinese government. But the Biden administration has given him the cold shoulder for much of his tenure — a posture that could further complicate the touchy relations between the superpowers. For months after arriving in Washington in September 2021, Qin Gang was limited to meetings with just a handful of U.S. officials, according to two people with knowledge of the interactions. One of those said that the shortlist of officials made available to Qin included Kurt Campbell, the National Security Council's Indo-Pacific coordinator, and Laura Rosenberger, NSC's senior director for China. That narrow access came despite repeated requests to meet with more senior administration officials, said those people — who were granted anonymity to share private conversations.
https://www.sott.net/article/474042-Biden-froze-out-Chinas-ambassador-He-may-regret-tha
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NYT: Estonia's Kaja Kallas a strong contender to be the next NATO chief
The New York Times reported on 4 November that the current Estonian prime minister, Kaja Kallas, was a strong contender to be the next secretary general of NATO as the current alliance chief, Jens Stoltenberg, will step down in September 2023. According to the article, where any of the candidates come down on support for Ukraine in the war against Russia will be a critical factor. "However strongly opposed they are to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, countries of Western Europe, like France and Germany, want to look past the day the war ends, one way or another, and will want someone willing to try to create a new, more stable relationship with Moscow," the newspaper says.
https://www.sott.net/article/474043-NYT-Estonias-Kaja-Kallas-a-strong-contender-to-be-the-next-NATO-chief
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AFL uncovers documents revealing that Biden admin's 'guidance' on masking children in school was driven by the Kaiser Foundation's political polling
Today, America First Legal (AFL) released the third set of egregious documents obtained from litigation against the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), revealing evidence that the CDC's mask guidance policies for school children was driven by political polling rather than science. AFL has obtained these documents as a result of a FOIA request filed in July 2021-after then-White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki admitted that the White House was working with social media companies to identify "misinformation"-and that AFL sued to enforce. AFL's first release of documents revealed the explicit collusion between the CDC and Big Tech to censor what the Biden Administration deemed "misinformation" and push covert COVID-19 propaganda. AFL's second release built the evidentiary record showing that CDC specifically sent Facebook and Twitter-specific posts to take down, throttle, censor, or flag. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) is a liberal dark money group, receiving...
https://www.sott.net/article/474044-AFL-uncovers-documents-revealing-that-Biden-admins-guidance-on-masking-children-in-school-was-driven-by-the-Kaiser-Foundations-political-polling
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Wisconsin judge refuses to allow mail-in ballots with partial addresses to be counted in win for GOP
The judge said changing the requirements would "upend the status quo" less than two weeks before the election. A Wisconsin judge has rejected a request from the state's League of Women Voters to allow election officials to count absentee ballots with incomplete witness addresses. Dane County Circuit Judge Nia Trammell on Wednesday said the group's request for a temporary injunction "would upend the status quo and not preserve it" and "frustrate the electoral process by causing confusion" less than two weeks before Election Day, CBS News reported.
https://www.sott.net/article/474045-Wisconsin-judge-refuses-to-allow-mail-in-ballots-with-partial-addresses-to-be-counted-in-win-for-GOP
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Still relevant: Watch this 1983 interview with a former CIA operative who explains how he circulated disinformation by using journalists
This is more relevant today than it was when it was originally released in 1983. Former CIA agent Frank Schnepp perfectly describes the process of laundering disinformation to the press in order to get the public to believe government narratives:
https://www.sott.net/article/474046-Still-relevant-Watch-this-1983-interview-with-a-former-CIA-operative-who-explains-how-he-circulated-disinformation-by-using-journalists
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CSIS warned Trudeau government invoking Emergencies Act could spark radicalization, violence
Spy agency advised that the powerful Emergencies Act would likely galvanize the anti-government narratives within the convoy. Canada's spy agency warned the federal government invoking the Emergencies Act could further radicalize Canadians engaged in convoy protests, and push some towards violence. The information is contained in an undated report from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that was presented at the Emergencies Act (EA) inquiry on Monday. It surfaced during Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens's testimony about the blockade of the Ambassador Bridge last winter, part of several protests against pandemic restrictions.
https://www.sott.net/article/474047-CSIS-warned-Trudeau-government-invoking-Emergencies-Act-could-spark-radicalization-violence
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Biden froze out China's ambassador. He may regret that
The administration snub could further complicate bilateral ties. China's ambassador to the U.S. just became one of the more powerful people in the Chinese government. But the Biden administration has given him the cold shoulder for much of his tenure — a posture that could further complicate the touchy relations between the superpowers. For months after arriving in Washington in September 2021, Qin Gang was limited to meetings with just a handful of U.S. officials, according to two people with knowledge of the interactions. One of those said that the shortlist of officials made available to Qin included Kurt Campbell, the National Security Council's Indo-Pacific coordinator, and Laura Rosenberger, NSC's senior director for China. That narrow access came despite repeated requests to meet with more senior administration officials, said those people — who were granted anonymity to share private conversations.
https://www.sott.net/article/474042-Biden-froze-out-Chinas-ambassador-He-may-regret-that
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One killed, two injured in wild boar attack in Malaysia
IPOH: A man was killed after being attacked by a wild boar near Jalan Kampung Paya Ara in Pantai Remis, about 90km from here. A Perak Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said the victim, identified as Syaiful Anuar Abdul Wahab, 46, died on the spot following the incident on Sunday (Nov 6) evening. "We received a call about the incident around 7.05pm. "The man was on his way to his farm prior to the incident," he said in a statement.
https://www.sott.net/article/474048-One-killed-two-injured-in-wild-boar-attack-in-Malaysia
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Lightning kills father, daughter in Zambia
A man and his daughter have died in Kitwe's Chantete Ward while his wife and two other children escaped with minor burns after they were struck by lightning. The incident is reported to have happened after the family sought refuge in their home when it started raining. The three survivors have since been discharged after being examined at the Kitwe Teaching hospital. Kitwe Teaching Hospital Public Relations Officer Phoebe Chileya and Chantete ward Councilor David Phiri confirmed that the incident occurred on November 4, 2022. Chileya disclosed that the two died on the spot. "I can confirm that two people were reported to have died on the spot while three who were admitted after sustaining minor burns as a result.
https://www.sott.net/article/474049-Lightning-kills-father-daughter-in-Zambia
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Terrifying moment pod of 7 orcas SINK a sailing yacht off Portugal
This is the astonishing moment seven orcas destroyed a sailing yacht and sank it in 45 minutes, with the terrified crew fleeing for their lives on a life raft near Portugal. Footage from November 1 shows the orcas circling and bumping the vessel, called Smousse while crew members Elliott, Augustin, Roman and Corentin were on board. Augustin said that when they heard the boat shaking and a loud noise at the back of the yacht, they realised they were surrounded by orcas. As the attack continued, the boat eventually began to crack because of the force of the orca's jaws and the killer whales ripped a hole in the hull of the 40ft boat. Augustin went to the back of the boat and realised it was fast filling with water and the men had to flee.
https://www.sott.net/article/474050-Terrifying-moment-pod-of-7-orcas-SINK-a-sailing-yacht-off-Portugal
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Toddler dies after dog attack at motel in New South Wales, Australia
A two-year-old boy has died after he was attacked by two dogs at a motel in central-west NSW on Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded to a report the toddler had suffered serious injuries to his face and neck when he was mauled by the dogs at the Country Gardens Motor Inn on Grenfell Road in Cowra shortly after 10am. A member of the public had already taken the child to Cowra Hospital when police arrived. The boy was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition but he died on Tuesday afternoon.
https://www.sott.net/article/474051-Toddler-dies-after-dog-attack-at-motel-in-New-South-Wales-Australia
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Pack of dogs maul, kill 6-year-old pupil in Uganda
Police in Sembabule is searching for the owner of a pack of dogs that mauled to death, Dan Matovu, a 6-year-old boy in Kayunga B village in Sembabule district. The incident is said to have happened on November 2, 2022 as Matovu headed to the garden where his mother was digging. "The victim returned from Kyebongotoko school at around 4:30pm, and followed his mother to the garden. It was very unfortunate that while on his way to the garden, he came across a pack of dangerous dogs which attacked and inflicted fatal injuries on him," police spokesperson Fred Enanga said. According to Enanga, during the attack, the victim made an alarm which attracted his mother's response. Unfortunately, upon the her arrival at the scene, the dogs had shredded all the clothes of the victim and killed him. His body was reportedly covered with bite marks.
https://www.sott.net/article/474052-Pack-of-dogs-maul-kill-6-year-old-pupil-in-Uganda
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Heavy rain, hailstorm witnessed in several areas of United Arab Emirates
Heavy rain was witnessed on separate areas across the UAE on Monday, while dust-stirring winds blew at 40 km/h. Light rain started falling at 11:49am on Dibba in Fujairah, turning to heavy on Alhala, Al Bidya, Masafi-Dibba Road, Kadra, Asafni and other areas in Ras Al Khaimah. While heavy rain and hail fell on Wahlah in Fujairah, medium to heavy rain fell on the Khatm Al Melaha in Sharjah, Hatta in Dubai and separate areas in Ajman.
https://www.sott.net/article/474053-Heavy-rain-hailstorm-witnessed-in-several-areas-of-United-Arab-Emirates
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Meteor fireball over Italy and other adjacent countries on November 5
We received 60 reports about a fireball seen over Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Škofja Loka, Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, Corse, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Grand Est, Koper, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardia, Niederösterreich, Piemonte, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Sardegna, Slovenj Gradec, Slovenska Bistrica, Steiermark and To on Saturday, November 5th 2022 around 20:55 UT.
https://www.sott.net/article/474054-Meteor-fireball-over-Italy-and-other-adjacent-countries-on-November-5
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Centuries-old whaling logs are filling gaps in our climate knowledge
Whalers from the 18th and 19th centuries are helping 21st Century scientists on climate change. A little after 7:30 in the morning on Wednesday, December 7, 1887, in the aftermath of remarkably strong northeasterly winds, Captain William A. Martin instructed the crew of the Eunice H. Adams, a whaling ship from Massachusetts, to anchor in cerulean water roughly 24 feet deep, close to Port Royal, South Carolina. Around 9 a.m., Charles Hamilton, a desperate crew member, jumped overboard — deserting his post, with the intention of swimming to land. He was intercepted mid-route by another ship, which returned him to the leaking brig he had tried to escape. Later that day, an act of near-mutiny occurred. According to the ship's logbook, a signed letter from the majority of the crew was sent ashore to Port Royal authorities. In it, the men complained that the vessel they sailed on was "unseaworthy," unhappy with the unplanned stop and delay for repairs merely months into their voyage, in...
https://www.sott.net/article/474055-Centuries-old-whaling-logs-are-filling-gaps-in-our-climate-knowledge
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Leftist elites nervous as white suburban women run back into GOP's arms
Heading down the stretch of the 2022 midterm elections, white suburban women - who comprise 20% of the nation's electorate - are swinging back to Republicans in a big way. A new Wall Street Journal poll finds that white women in the suburbs now favor Republican congressional candidates by a whopping 15% margin -- a jaw-dropping 27-percentage-point move just since August. The shift has largely been fueled by the group's deepening concerns over inflation and the economy. About 54% say the country is already in a recession while 74% say the economy is heading in the wrong direction. Those numbers are up August readings of 43% and 59%, respectively.
https://www.sott.net/article/474056-Leftist-elites-nervous-as-white-suburban-women-run-back-into-GOPs-arms
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Fauci seething over 'terrible' booster uptake, blames 'lies and misinformation'
Speaking at an awards ceremony over the weekend, retiring government bureaucrat Anthony Fauci expressed his dismay over the fact that Americans seem entirely uninterested in getting the latest Pfizer and Moderna booster shots. "We have a COVID vaccine and a booster that is matched very well to the circulating virus and yet only about 15% of people who have been vaccinated have gotten the boost, that is terrible," Fauci raged, like a pharma rep who failed to meet his sales quota. "We've got to do better than that." In total, only about 7% of all Americans have taken the new shot, according to the CDC.
https://www.sott.net/article/474057-Fauci-seething-over-terrible-booster-uptake-blames-lies-and-misinformation
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Robert Epstein: Google is shifting votes on a massive scale, but a solution is at hand
My research team is currently monitoring online political content being sent to voters in swing states through more than 2,500 computers owned by a politically-diverse group of registered voters (our "field agents"), and we are concerned about what we're seeing. We are aggregating and analyzing search results on the Google and Bing search engines, messages displayed on Google's home page, autoplay videos suggested on YouTube, tweets sent to users by the Twitter company (as opposed to tweets sent by other users), email suppression on Gmail, and more. We have so far preserved more than 1.9 million "ephemeral experiences" - exposure to short-lived content that impacts people and then disappears, leaving no trace - that Google and other companies are able to use to shift opinions and voting preferences, and we expect to have captured more than 2.5 million by Election Day.
https://www.sott.net/article/474058-Robert-Epstein-Google-is-shifting-votes-on-a-massive-scale-but-a-solution-is-at-hand
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Australian researchers uncover massive anti-Russian 'bot army'
An Australian university has unearthed millions of Tweets by fake 'bot' accounts pushing disinformation on the Ukraine war. A team of researchers at the University of Adelaide have found that as many as 80 percent of tweets about the 2022 Russia-Ukraine invasion in its early weeks were part of a covert propaganda campaign originating from automated fake "bot" accounts. An anti-Russia propaganda campaign originating from a "bot army" of phony automated Twitter accounts flooded the internet at the start of the war. The research shows that of the more than 5 million tweets studied, 90.2 percent (both bot and non-bot) came from accounts that were pro-Ukraine, with fewer than 7 percent of the accounts being classed as pro-Russian.
https://www.sott.net/article/474059-Australian-researchers-uncover-massive-anti-Russian-bot-army
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Twitter advertiser boycott organized by dark money Soros, Clinton, and foreign networks
The campaign to pull corporate advertising from Twitter, following its purchase by SpaceX founder Elon Musk, is being led by a network of left wing dark money activists with ties to prominent Democrat politicians and mega donors. The Dossier is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. An advocacy group formed in 2020 called Accountable Tech is organizing the pressure campaign, which has thus far succeeded in having the likes of Pfizer, Audi, General Mills, and other corporations pull their advertising expenditures from the platform. Accountable Tech has taken credit for organizing an "open letter" signed by dozens of progressive groups, which demanded that multinational corporations cease advertising with Twitter immediately.
https://www.sott.net/article/474060-Twitter-advertiser-boycott-organized-by-dark-money-Soros-Clinton-and-foreign-networks
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Twitter advertiser boycott organized by dark money Soros, Clinton, and foreign networks
The campaign to pull corporate advertising from Twitter, following its purchase by SpaceX founder Elon Musk, is being led by a network of left wing dark money activists with ties to prominent Democrat politicians and mega donors. An advocacy group formed in 2020 called Accountable Tech is organizing the pressure campaign, which has thus far succeeded in having the likes of Pfizer, Audi, General Mills, and other corporations pull their advertising expenditures from the platform. Accountable Tech has taken credit for organizing an "open letter" signed by dozens of progressive groups, which demanded that multinational corporations cease advertising with Twitter immediately.
https://www.sott.net/article/474060-Twitter-advertiser-boycott-organized-by-dark-money-Soros-Clinton-and-foreign-networks