Manchester United are reportedly willing to sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if their season does not improve, with the Red Devils and rivals Manchester City said to be eyeing Mauricio Pochettino as their next coach. According to The Mirror, United chief Ed Woodward “will have no hesitation firing” the Norwegian despite his legendary status at the club if he’s unable to turn around their poor start to the campaign. The same outlet also reported the Argentinian – who remains available after leaving Tottenham Hotspur last year – is considered a prime candidate to replace Solskjaer, while City are also said to […]
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Aside from the housefly that commanded the debate stage for a few minutes by sitting on Mike Pence’s head, his visibly infected pink eye has also sparked concern, causing people to question whether the vice president is healthy or infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. While the US vice president, Mike Pence, tested negative for COVID-19 prior to his Wednesday stand-off with the Democratic VP challenger, Kamala Harris, social media users paid lots of attention to what appeared to be his pink eye, suggesting that the infection may be related to conjunctivitis – a known symptom of the coronavirus. Examining multiple close-ups, […]
Spy drones developed for use in US foreign wars have begun appearing over US cities as police forces and defense contractors push for new, lucrative contracts. One peace activist told Sputnik that the fights against their use abroad and their use at home should never have been separate, and are intricately linked to the Black Lives Matter movement. Long before the Black Lives Matter uprisings swept American cities in May and June of 2020, police forces across the United States were pursuing more and more surveillance drone technology. While smaller, helicopter-style drones have made some headway with police, more recently, fixed-wing […]
For this year’s Blockchain Commons internship, Christopher Allen had an uncommon “problem”: too many quality applications to turn down. Instead, he expanded the program to accommodate 7 interns where he usually only accepts one. With the internship drawing to a close, the interns have just about completed their projects – but that doesn’t mean they’re done contributing to Bitcoin’s open source projects. When Christopher Allen received applications for the 2020 Blockchain Commons internship, he had a problem: He had more applications than he had ever received in the internship’s history, and all from stellar applicants. This was a good problem to […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107955/50/1079555073_0:-1:1201:675_1200x675_80_0_0_dc79236e3cd376f5af3d46ae8264fc85.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/india/202009231080546188-india-plans-3bln-drone-deal-with-us-to-keep-eye-on-border-with-china-reports-say/ NEW DELHI (Sputnik) – India is planning to purchase 30 General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper drones from the United States for approximately $3 billion and use them in the border region with China as well as strategic waterways, India Today reported on Wednesday, citing sources. The deal is expected to get an “acceptance of necessity” at an upcoming meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Minister Rajnath Singh. Though the procedure is only the first step in weapons procurement, the deal, which has been in the pipeline over the past three years, will be […]
Beijing wants the world community to adopt a set of rules for developing the digital economy, which would endorse national sovereignty over data and oppose mass electronic surveillance in foreign cyberspace. The code of conduct, dubbed the ‘Global Initiative on Data Security’, was presented on Tuesday by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a conference in Beijing. While the name ‘United States’ was never mentioned in his speech, the official left no doubt that Washington’s recent attacks on the Chinese tech sector prompted the proposal. “Bent on unilateral acts, a certain country keeps making groundless accusations against others in the name […]
…by Gordon Duff, Senior Editor [ Editor’s Note: An essential part of using a tactical nuclear weapon that some country or party deems necessary, requires sophisticated planning on how the media spin must steer 99.999% of the public’s attention away from the real cause. Why? Because, once determined that a mini-nuke has been used, the perpetrator suspect list is very short, and in the Mideast, lists only one country…Israel. So I will add, there has been a rumor going around for decades that Israel somehow, mysteriously has huge influence on media worldwide. That full story is for another day. I mention […]
…by Gordon Duff, Senior Editor [ Editor’s Note: An essential part of using a tactical nuclear weapon that some country or party deems necessary, requires sophisticated planning on how the media spin must steer 99.999% of the public’s attention away from the real cause. Why? Because, once determined that a mini-nuke has been used, the perpetrator suspect list is very short, and in the Mideast, lists only one country…Israel. So I will add, there has been a rumor going around for decades that Israel somehow, mysteriously has huge influence on media worldwide. That full story is for another day. I mention […]
By Gordon Duff, Senior Editor Go to your garage and find your bag of ammonium nitrate. It will say “Lawn Fertilizer” on it. Check to see if a warning is on the label saying “explosive” or “flammable.” It will not be there and for a very good reason. Yet, when the media tells you that your lawn fertilizer blew up a city because it “caught fire,” which is impossible, you believed them. When VT showed you evidence of a nuclear attack, some of you doubted it. When President Trump said it was a nuclear bomb, I can understand why you would […]
NASA and SpaceX are ready for a Sunday, 2 August 2020 deorbit and splashdown of NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour. The return to Earth will bring an end to the historic first private-company spaceflight of humans to Earth orbit and the commencement of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico is expected at 2:48 pm EDT (18:48 UTC) off the southern coast of Alabama and southwest of Pensacola, Florida. Weather at the recovery area is — as of publication — showing 1 mph winds and calm seas, perfect weather for Dragon. […]
Top US immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci is now saying citizens are not “complete” in protecting themselves from the Covid-19 pandemic unless they go beyond wearing a mask and add in eye protection like goggles, too. In an interview with Dr Jennifer Ashton, ABC News’ chief medical correspondent, Fauci was asked if we might reach a point where masks are not only mandated, but eye protection as well. “It might,” he replied, going on to explain that the only way to have “perfect protection” from the virus is by protecting the eyes, as well as the mouth and nose. “If you have […]
Suicide rates have spiked in Gaza since the outbreak of the pandemic which worsened an already unstable economic situation in the region. Suleiman Al Ajouri was just one of 35 young people who took their own lives in 2020 and a human rights activist says a future that curerntly offers few solutions is looking even bleaker. Gaza native Suleiman Al Ajouri was only 23 years old when he committed suicide at the beginning of July, devastating his family and friends. Moments before he shot himself in the head on the staircase of his home, he posted a message on Facebook hinting […]
New Delhi (Sputnik): India and China have been holding diplomatic talks since last month to reduce tensions along the Line of Actual Control following their soldiers’ violent face-off on the night of 15 June in Ladakh’s Galwan valley. According to the Indian government, it lost 20 soldiers during the clash with Chinese troops. Amid the ongoing tension between India and China, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has provided its domestically-developed drone named Bharat to the Indian Army for carrying out accurate surveillance along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. According to a senior defence official, to carry […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107927/25/1079272579_0:-1:3640:2048_1200x675_80_0_0_f75025a179a1e0a7f79e73484e526e20.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/science/202007171079916897-bigger-than-london-eye-massive-asteroid-heads-towards-earth/ The asteroid in question was reportedly designated by NASA as potentially hazardous, as it is expected to approach our planet at a distance closer than 0.05 astronomical units. A large space rock traveling at a speed of over 46,000 kilometers per hour is expected to swoop by our planet on 24 July, according to data provided by NASA. The asteroid, 2020ND, whose 170-meter diameter would dwarf landmarks such as the London Eye, is expected to approach Earth at a distance of around 0.037 astronomical units (around 5.5 million kilometers). The US space agency has […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107943/32/1079433293_0:193:3073:1921_1200x675_80_0_0_46a2acb9ed80e2562a1c699f1b66a5ed.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/us/202007171079915223-eye-in-the-sky-minnesota-cops-use-uav-surveillance-to-tackle-beach-nudity/ The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is reportedly mulling whether to repeal an ordinance which “bans women from being topless at city parks and beaches”. It seems that police in Minnesota have employed drones to catch beachgoers who break the law by going naked, local CBS-affiliate WCCO reports. According to the media outlet, the Golden Valley Police Department has used drones to detect nude and topless people “at Twin Lake, just west of Theodore Wirth Park”. As Golden Valley Police Det. Sgt. Randy Mahlen reportedly explained that this spring and summer, they’ve received dozens […]
Traders look towards altcoins and equities as volatility dips in a quiet July bitcoin market. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $9,185 as of 20:00 UTC (4 p.m. ET). Slipping 1% over the previous 24 hours. Bitcoin’s 24-hour range: $9,153-$9,279 BTC below 10-day and 50-day moving average, a bearish signal for market technicians. Bitcoin trading on Coinbase since July 14.Source: TradingView Traders seem to pine for the bitcoin volatility that was once the norm – and they expect it to return after what has been a lull. “Trading bitcoins is about as exciting as sitting in traffic,” said Jack Tan, founding partner of Taiwan-based […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107966/02/1079660276_0:122:2806:1699_1200x675_80_0_0_603ada5863df331fe6f6f3bd5b67a4e6.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Oleg Burunov. Sputnik International https://sputniknews.com/russia/202007121079863178-vladimir-putin-reveals-in-what-cases-he-may-turn-a-blind-eye-to-criticism/ Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored that he takes little interest in “criticism for the sake of criticism”, but that he is always open to “constructive proposals”. In an interview with the Russian TV channel Rossiya 1 on Sunday, President Vladimir Putin focused, in particular, on how he reacts to critical, sometimes harsh remarks, toward him. “There are always people who think differently, and it seems to them that they have better solutions than those proposed by the current authorities, including the head of state”, Putin said. The Russian president stressed that as […]
Few would have guessed that this season would culminate in top clubs deferring wages and Premier League champions-in-waiting Liverpool tightening their purse strings. Here’s how Roman Abramovich is ensuring Chelsea take advantage. While sport’s spring shutdown has altered the financial outlook for many teams to a potentially irreversible extent, the certainty of Chelsea’s spending carries serenely on. At a time of instability, the Blues know they can seize the opportunity to beat their rivals to signings they might not otherwise have been favorites to make, buying wisely for the future at reduced prices and reasserting themselves as genuine challengers in the English […]
A pair of cops were quickly overrun and wrestled to the ground by angry protesters during massive anti-police-brutality rallies in Chicago, with one female officer being violently dragged for several feet. A widely shared video, captured in the middle of heavy demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, shows the infuriated crowd swarm and hit two police officers as they apparently tried to detain a protester. A fracas suddenly broke out, with the cops being aggressively pushed to the ground by the demonstrators. The male officer managed to get to his feet while protecting himself against several protesters.He then tried to […]
Top Shelf Base-Layer TechGoogle is teaming up with Theta Labs to help the video delivery network onboard users through Google Cloud. As part of the partnership, the tech giant is assisting Theta with its Mainnet 2.0 launch, and will become the platform’s fifth validator. Polkadot is now live following the mining of its first “chain candidate’s” genesis block. Polkadot will first launch under a Proof-of-Authority (PoA) consensus algorithm controlled by the Web3 Foundation, in its bid to become an interoperable blockchain for other chains and dapps to utilize. Prime BrokerageSan Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is finally acquiring Tagomi, a prime brokerage platform specializing in digital asset […]