Archive for October, 2025
The Irony Of Trump’s New ‘War On Drugs’: Recalling The History Of CIA Narco Trafficking
October 18th, 2025Via: ZeroHedge: For those who are aware of the CIA’s 20th century decades-long legacy in Latin America, the idea that the United States government and its intelligence agencies are fundamentally and on principle stand against drug trafficking is laughable. There was a time, not too far back in history, where the CIA itself was the […]
‘Wetware’: Scientists Use Human Mini-Brains to Power Computers
October 17th, 2025Via: AFP: Inside a lab in the picturesque Swiss town of Vevey, a scientist gives tiny clumps of human brain cells the nutrient-rich fluid they need to stay alive. It is vital these mini-brains remain healthy, because they are serving as rudimentary computer processors — and unlike your laptop, once they die, they cannot be […]
AI Has a Cargo Cult Problem
October 17th, 2025Via: Financial Times: Is it just a Ponzi scheme? That is the question that currently haunts American tech — and wider markets — as the valuation of artificial intelligence-linked groups soars to evermore eye-popping heights. Indeed, calculations by the FT suggests that ten lossmaking AI start-ups — such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Elon Musk’s xAI […]
Starshield: Classified Network of SpaceX Satellites Emitting Mysterious Signal
October 17th, 2025Via: NPR: A constellation of classified defense satellites built by the commercial company SpaceX is emitting a mysterious signal that may violate international standards, NPR has learned. Satellites associated with the Starshield satellite network appear to be transmitting to the Earth’s surface on frequencies normally used for doing the exact opposite: sending commands from Earth […]
To Those Enjoying the Ride on the Gold and Silver Rocket Ship…
October 16th, 2025Warning: Not financial advice. If your investment time horizon with gold and/or silver is years or decades, it’s probably safe to ignore this. But… If your outlook is shorter term, or you FOMOed in recently, familiarize yourself with the Bump and Run Reversal as the metals keep squeezing higher: As the name implies, the Bump […]
Trump Authorizes Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela
October 16th, 2025Via: CBC: U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro’s government. The New York Times first reported the classified directive, citing U.S. officials familiar with the decision, saying the Trump administration’s Venezuela strategy […]
Mass Production of CATL’s New ‘Naxtra’ Sodium Battery Begins in December
October 16th, 2025Via: Ben Alexxander: More: CATL’s Naxtra Battery Sets New Safety and Performance Standards
New Zealand: Secret Notes Related to Five Eyes Countries Preparations for War with China Found at Op Shop
October 16th, 2025Even more hilarious than the circumstances related to this story is the fact that New Zealand plays any role at all in planning for a military conflict with China. Anyway, enjoy the Comedy Gold… Via: Newsroom: Last year, on May 13-16, New Zealand military staff attended a “Five Eyes community Combined Digital Leaders Forum” at […]
Generals and Chatbots
October 15th, 2025Via: Business Insider: It’s not just the civilian corporate executives and white-collar workers who are leaning into the generative AI boom at work. Military leaders are diving in too. The top US Army commander in South Korea shared that he is experimenting with generative AI chatbots to sharpen his decision-making, not in the field, but […]
Gavin de Becker on The Highwire
October 14th, 2025Via: The Highwire: Book: Forbidden Facts: Government Deceit & Suppression About Brain Damage from Childhood Vaccines by Gavin de Becker
