In the realm of public health, a speaker recently voiced concerns about the influence of processed food lobbies on the USDA, suggesting that the promotion of processed foods could be detrimental to public health. The speaker contrasted the USDA’s stance with Brazil’s dietary guidelines, which advocate for home cooking and avoidance of processed foods. The speaker also expressed frustration over the beef industry’s disinterest in funding research into the potential benefits of an all-meat diet for diabetes patients.
Meanwhile, in the sphere of free speech and censorship, a congressional address highlighted the suppression of scientific opinions, citing the case of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who faced backlash for challenging the WHO’s Covid-19 infection fatality rates. The speaker criticized the paternalistic approach of “anti-disinformation” programs and warned against the dangers of digital censorship. Similarly, another author discussed the emergence of a censorship industrial complex during the Covid-19 pandemic, with private industries influencing government agencies. The author also raised concerns about the silencing of vaccine-injured individuals and the negative impact of lockdowns on children’s mental health.
In international news, Hans-Georg Maaßen, Germany’s former top domestic spy chief, warned of a crisis in Europe due to mass immigration. Maaßen suggested that Germany and Austria have the means to address the crisis but are choosing not to. He also expressed concern about the rapid growth of Europe’s Muslim population and predicted a Muslim majority in certain EU countries by 2200.
On the cybersecurity front, U.S. federal agencies have issued a warning about an Iran-linked hacking group, CyberAv3ngers, targeting Israeli-made devices used in various industries. The group has been compromising programmable-logic controllers (PLC) made by Israeli firm Unitronics since at least November 22. One notable attack targeted a water authority near Pittsburgh, prompting lawmakers to demand an investigation. The agencies have shared indicators of compromise and tactics associated with the Iran-linked cyber group’s operations. The extent of the hacking group’s activities and the vulnerability of other facilities using Unitronics equipment remain unclear.
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Iran-Linked Hackers Target Israeli-Made Devices in U.S. Water Systems and Other Industries
The agencies that issued the warning include the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the National Security Agency (NSA), with the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) joining in the advisory.
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Former German Spy Chief Warns of Unprecedented Crisis and Islam's Potential Conquest of Europe
“The Europeans will succumb to Islam. On the one hand, because they are unable to even see this conflict coming, and on the other, because they are incapable of resolving conflicts in a similar fashion,” he said, stating that “the end result will be the gradual destruction of our European cultures.”
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The Danger of "Anti-Disinformation" Programs: Who Holds the Power?
There’s been a dramatic shift in attitudes about speech, and many politicians now clearly believe the bulk of Americans can’t be trusted to digest information.
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Censorship, Covid, and Conflict: Uncovering Truths and Challenging Slogans
Censorship imperils cultures and civilization. When governments and elites prohibit speaking or writing without threats, shaming, or epithets meant to shut down discussion, free thinking dies. People also die.
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Beef Checkoff Refuses Funding for Study on Beef and Diabetes
And I went to those guys at the Beef Checkoff and I said, ‘Hey, look, we want to spend a little bit of money to do a study on beef versus diabetes because we know the results. You’re going to be amazed. People are going to go on an all-meat diet or close to an all-meat diet, and their diabetes is going to go away. It’s simple, and it takes all the confusion out.
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