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Author: Andy Corbley

Venetian Murano Glass Studios and Their Blazing Ovens Survived COVID Only to Face European Energy Crisis
ArchivesCulture

Venetian Murano Glass Studios and Their Blazing Ovens Survived COVID Only to Face European Energy Crisis

September 8, 2022July 20, 2023

The furnaces which burn from dawn ‘till dusk on the famous Venetian island of Murano are hot enough to…

How Is Europe Preparing For Gas Shortages?
Energy

How Is Europe Preparing For Gas Shortages?

September 7, 2022

PICTURED: Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in March. September 7th, 2022. Most major European economies are preparing for gas…

The US Is Quietly Returning to War in Syria
ArchivesWar

The US Is Quietly Returning to War in Syria

September 5, 2022December 31, 2023

Story at a glance… Three bases have been established by American forces in northeast Syria this year. There is…

COVID Lockdowns Contributed to a 77% Increase in Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Rates
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COVID Lockdowns Contributed to a 77% Increase in Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Rates

August 31, 2022

Lockdown behavior by state governments has contributed to a 77% increase in the rates of type 2 diabetes in…

Gold Will Buttress Attempts by BRICS Nations to Create New Reserve Currency
ArchivesGlobal Economy

Gold Will Buttress Attempts by BRICS Nations to Create New Reserve Currency

August 19, 2022July 14, 2023

In June during the 14th annual BRICS summit, it was announced that the five economies would be seeking to…

9/11 Victim Families Urge Biden to Give Afghanistan Back the $7 Billion He Took in Their Name
ArchivesForeign Policy

9/11 Victim Families Urge Biden to Give Afghanistan Back the $7 Billion He Took in Their Name

August 18, 2022January 24, 2024

In a letter to President Biden, family members of the 9/11 victims called on President Biden to return $7…

Everything to Know About Traveling to Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands
ArchivesTravel

Everything to Know About Traveling to Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands

August 17, 2022July 5, 2023

Story at a glance… Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands are an inexpensive and remote paradise for snorkeling and beach-going. Just a…

While Trying to Lose Weight More Protein Led to Healthier Overall Diets
ArchivesNutrition

While Trying to Lose Weight More Protein Led to Healthier Overall Diets

August 16, 2022June 30, 2023

When enduring 6 months of calorie restriction to lose weight, a study found that if participants ate around 28…

New Global Payments Systems to Challenge the Dollar’s Future Dominance
ArchivesGlobal Economy

New Global Payments Systems to Challenge the Dollar’s Future Dominance

August 1, 2022July 14, 2023

PICTURED: Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and South African…

Why Is Nancy Pelosi’s Potential Visit To Taiwan Such a Big Deal?
ArchivesForeign Policy

Why Is Nancy Pelosi’s Potential Visit To Taiwan Such a Big Deal?

July 29, 2022January 24, 2024

In a two-hour-long phone call between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Xi made it crystal clear that…

Oregon Senator Introduces American Grasslands Conservation Act to Protect Imperiled Prairie
ArchivesPolicy

Oregon Senator Introduces American Grasslands Conservation Act to Protect Imperiled Prairie

July 28, 2022July 2, 2023

The grasslands of North America are, in terms of acreage lost annually, the most threatened ecosystem. To that end,…

Much of South Asia Poised to Follow Sri Lanka into Economic Ruin
Global Economy

Much of South Asia Poised to Follow Sri Lanka into Economic Ruin

July 27, 2022

PICTURED: Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka on April 13, 2022 in front of the Presidential Secretariat. PC: AntanO. CC…

More Space Telescopes: Nancy Grace Roman to Search For Dark Matter and Exoplanets in 2027
ArchivesSpace

More Space Telescopes: Nancy Grace Roman to Search For Dark Matter and Exoplanets in 2027

July 26, 2022October 28, 2023

Story at a glance… The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was just awarded its launch contract. Set to debut…

China’s Comments on John Bolton Are A Tough but Necessary Pill to Swallow
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China’s Comments on John Bolton Are A Tough but Necessary Pill to Swallow

July 25, 2022

PICTURED: John Bolton and Wang Wenbin. PC: Gage Skidmore. CC 2.0. When John Bolton appeared on CNN in early…

Debate on Federal Budget Kicks Off with Bill to Create Additional $8 Trillion in National Debt
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Debate on Federal Budget Kicks Off with Bill to Create Additional $8 Trillion in National Debt

July 21, 2022

PICTURED: Sen. Braun (R – IL) arguing for his budget on the Senate floor. The Senate has begun work…

Ukraine Preparing to Target Russian Fleet—and Even Crimea with American Missiles
ArchivesWar

Ukraine Preparing to Target Russian Fleet—and Even Crimea with American Missiles

July 20, 2022January 24, 2024

In a confrontational turn, the Deputy Defense Ministry of Ukraine has said they will begin using US-provided weapons to…

Tesco Fake Meat Advertisement Ruled Unsubstantiated and “Likely to Mislead”
ArchivesNutrition

Tesco Fake Meat Advertisement Ruled Unsubstantiated and “Likely to Mislead”

July 19, 2022June 30, 2023

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after investigating a 2021 Tesco ad regarding its name-brand “Plant Chef” plant-based burger,…

House Democrats Pass a Military Budget Set to Doom Afghanistan to Famine
ArchivesForeign Policy

House Democrats Pass a Military Budget Set to Doom Afghanistan to Famine

July 18, 2022January 24, 2024

Preparing the military budget for the United States for a fiscal year is a long process, and in the…

Ice Baths and Cryotherapy Help Australian Man Stay Alive Under Constant Danger from Cystic Fibrosis
ArchivesPhysiology

Ice Baths and Cryotherapy Help Australian Man Stay Alive Under Constant Danger from Cystic Fibrosis

July 14, 2022June 30, 2023

For centuries, people in northern European countries have bathed in rivers and lakes in wintertime as a way to…

Joe Biden’s Trip To Saudi Arabia Is a Disaster
ArchivesForeign Policy

Joe Biden’s Trip To Saudi Arabia Is a Disaster

July 12, 2022January 24, 2024

Story at a glance… Joe Biden leaves on Friday for Saudi Arabia on a cynical mission. While Yemen is…

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Interest Payments on the National Debt up 13% Year-over-year with Still 3 Months to Go

Andy Corbley August 17, 2026

With a trimester left of the 2026 fiscal year, the US Treasury has already borrowed more money than in…

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We Should All Probably Eat More Parsley

Andy Corbley August 7, 2026

Americans have a funny way of relegating certain ingredients to specific functions that don’t always serve the overall purpose…

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Central Bank Gold Purchases Continued Through the Yellow Metal’s Worst Month in 18 Years

Andy Corbley July 11, 2026

It’s been the worst performing month for gold since 2008, yet the world’s central banks continue to add tonnes…

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