Month: January 2023

Pfizer Responds to Veritas Exposé

You can now find Part 2 of this essay here. Wow. What a whirlwind of a week. Still trying to catch my breath, never did make it over to my personal physician for an ECG and prescription to get my tachycardia under control. Delivered a talk/wake up/shock on the fifth-gen warfare deployed on all of…


Drugmaker Amgen Lays Off 300 US Employees

Drugmaker Amgen Inc. said on Monday that it let go about 300 U.S. employees or about 1.2 percent of its total workforce, citing recent organizational changes to its commercial team. The company had about 24,200 staff members in over 50 countries, as of December 31, 2021, according to its latest annual regulatory filing with the…


Data Point to a Recession in 2023

Commentary The saving grace of the U.S. economy for most of 2022 had been employment, which had printed positively each month. Employment even seems to have ameliorated the two consecutive quarters of declining GDP that occurred in the first half of the year that we identified as a recession.  Unfortunately, we don’t think 2023 will…


Parliamentarians Return to House of Commons Facing Rocky Economic Year

Economic matters will be top of mind for parliamentarians as they return to Ottawa to kick off a new year in federal politics. Members of Parliament will sit in the House of Commons today for the first session of 2023 after retreating with their respective parties to strategize their priorities. Last week, Prime Minister Justin…


German Economy Shrank 0.2 Percent in 4th Quarter, Worse Than Expected

BERLIN—Germany’s economy shrank by 0.2 percent in the fourth quarter compared with the previous three-month period, official figures showed Monday. The performance by Europe’s biggest economy was worse than expected. Gross domestic product shrank for the first time since the first quarter of 2021 largely because of a decline in consumer spending, which had supported…


NDP to Call for Emergency Debate in House of Commons Over Private Health Care

Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will call on the House of Commons to hold an emergency debate on the privatization of health care. It’s a top priority for the leader as members of Parliament return to the House Monday following a holiday break. Singh spent some of that time away holding round table…


Norway Finds Rare Earth Metals That Could Make Europe Less Dependent on China

Norwegian scientists have made a discovery of rare earth metals in the country’s northern region. The findings have the potential to transform the country’s economy and secure its place as a major player in the global market for high-tech and green technology. Furthermore, the findings could make Europe less dependent on China for the critical…


Oregon Torture Suspect Is Using Dating Apps to Lure Victims, Police Warn

Oregon police warned the public on Jan. 27 that a man suspected of kidnapping and torturing a woman he held captive in Oregon is actively using dating apps to either find people who can help him avoid capture or find new victims. Benjamin Obadiah Foster, 36, of Wolf Creek, is wanted by police for kidnapping,…


These Are Some of the Hottest Bedroom Design Trends of 2023

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With the new year comes new trends. And while most of us don’t completely redecorate based on trends, they can be a valuable source of inspiration. From vintage furniture to tossing out the televisions, a lot of new trends are making their way into the bedroom for 2023….


House of Lords Urged to Back ‘Proper Penalties’ for Disruptive Protesters

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has urged the House of Lords to back a proposed law that will see “proper penalties” for protesters who use “guerrilla tactics” to cause widespread disruption to the public. The UK government on Jan. 16 announced plans to give police more powers to tackle “disruptive protests” such as those organised…