Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 19 June 2020

posted in: News, Weekly Update

Greetings from Tyler, We can only hope the looting and the burning is over, though we know otherwise.  The media personalities are losing their minds over the prospect of life ever returning to normal.  They’re reporting new “spikes” in virus … Read More

Trump directs Pentagon to pull 9,500 US troops from Germany by September

President Trump has directed the Pentagon to remove thousands of American troops from Germany by September, a move that would dramatically reshape the U.S. military posture in Europe and reflects growing tensions between Washington and Berlin over military spending and other security issues, U.S. government officials … Read More

Bank of England Prepares Its Next Act in Saving of U.K. Economy

The Bank of England (BOE) stands in the City of London, U.K., on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Bank of England policymakers will meet this week knowing that they’ll probably have to do more to combat the U.K.’s economic slump, if … Read More

More than 200 million medication errors occur in NHS (UK) per year, say researchers

A study has revealed an estimated 237 million medication errors occur in the NHS in England every year, and avoidable adverse drug reactions (ADRs) cause hundreds of deaths. Researchers from the Universities of York, Manchester, and Sheffield report that an estimated 712 … Read More

Israeli Police Brace for Possible Wide-scale, Violent Protests Inspired by Scenes in U.S.

posted in: Israel, News

In closed meetings, commanders are concerned that protesters will act more aggressively, influenced by police brutality protests in the United States following the killing of George Floyd. Israeli protesters demonstrate in Jerusalem, June 9, 2020. Police commanders voiced concern over … Read More

NATO Looks to Counter Russia’s Growing Nuclear Capabilities

posted in: News, Russia

NATO Secretary Gen. Jens Stoltenberg speaks at a June 17, 2020, press briefing in Brussels, Belgium. NATO photo. NATO defense ministers on June 17 agreed on three measures aimed at countering Russia’s “extensive and growing arsenal of nuclear-capable missiles” during … Read More

Putin probes Trump’s defense posture as Russian planes breach U.S. air defense zone

U.S. military intercepted Russian aircraft during 8th such incident this year. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command F-22 Raptors, supported by KC-135 Stratotankers and an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System, successfully completed two intercepts … Read More

Aunt Jemima Will Change Name, Image As Brands Confront Racial Stereotypes

posted in: Breaking News, News

“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype,” parent company Quaker Foods says, announcing plans to change the brand’s logo and name. Donald King/AP Aunt Jemima will change its name and logo, acknowledging the brand’s origins rooted … Read More

South Korea Sends Tanks and Troops to DMZ

posted in: Far East, News

Seoul is being cautious while not taking changes given North Korea’s recent threats. In response to North Korea blowing up an inter-Korean liaison building on Tuesday, South Korea’s military deployed tanks and other heavy equipped to the border and warned they would … Read More

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