UPDATE: 3 AUG 2024 On 3 Aug 2024, it was reported that the plea deal was revoked. Some news reports have been included below with additional information. The person overseeing these cases has been relieved of duty. BBC (3 Aug 2024) “Plea deal with accused 9/11 plotters revoked” — US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has… Continue reading GTMO Plea Deal 2024
Category: Public Policy
COVID Report 2024
Summary This document offers some current news and information about the current state of COVID, including persistent enduring symptoms known as long covid. A highly contagious mutating version of COVID is spreading quickly this summer. For additional background and context, read COVID Report 2023. [View] News Selected news reports are below in chronological order with… Continue reading COVID Report 2024
Insights of Iconic Women
Summary Melinda French Gates had several conversations with women of all ages about “Moments That Make Us” — the experiences that impacted their lives. Those conversations are below in the order they were originally posted, with the most recent at the top. More will be added as they become available. Resources Individuals and discussion groups… Continue reading Insights of Iconic Women
Eco News 2024
Summary This document contains some news highlights for current environmental news. More information will be added over time as it becomes available. For additional context and background, read the Eco News 2023 report. News Washington Post (10 Sep 2024) “One of the most potent greenhouse gases is rising faster than ever” — About a third… Continue reading Eco News 2024
Global Outage 19 Jul 2024
Summary There was a worldwide computer outage in the early morning hours of 19 Jul 2024. Initial remediation took most of the day. This page provides some commentary and news about the outage. Additional information will be provided when available. Timing The mayor of Portland was notified of the outage impacting their city at midnight… Continue reading Global Outage 19 Jul 2024
Misinformation Report 2024
Summary This document provides news about the rise of misinformation on social media and alternative news outlets. Context It’s human nature to be intrigued by stories or news making the claim: “They don’t want you to know about this.” Who are the “they” always being referred to? Usually the government, the deep state, the medical… Continue reading Misinformation Report 2024
Recycling Report 2024
Summary This document provides information about recycling benefits, options, and challenges. Some recent investigative news reports about recycling reveal some inefficiencies and failures of our current recycling efforts. Most of those news stories focus on plastics. A person could get discouraged by these reports and stop recycling completely. Despite some discouraging news about recycling, we… Continue reading Recycling Report 2024
Social Media Report 2024
Summary This document provides news about the current state of social media including concerns about its use. In May 2023, the Surgeon General began proposing a safety warning for social media. [Source] That warning is in the news again in June 2024 with a proposal that it be issued alongside of the websites of concern:… Continue reading Social Media Report 2024
Fauci Report 2024
Summary This document provides current news about Dr. Anthony Fauci including recent news interviews. Some older videos are included for context and background. More information will be added as it is available. Fauci’s has published a new book, On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service. [Amazon] Fauci Bio on Amazon Anthony Fauci is arguably… Continue reading Fauci Report 2024
Good News Report 2024
Summary This document provides some news reports about positive trends and stories. More content will be added as it becomes available. There are two initial reports below that set the tone of this document. The focus is on underreported good news, misunderstood news, and ways the public may be coming to pessimistic conclusions. Doom Scrolling… Continue reading Good News Report 2024
Future Report 2024
Summary This document is intended to offer news and information about innovations and technologies that can serve future generations and improve quality of life. Initially there are some videos from a PBS series that present realistic and positive future outcomes. A Brief History of the Future The videos below are from the six part series… Continue reading Future Report 2024
Liz Cheney Report 2024
Summary This document provides recent news about Liz Cheney — a Wyoming resident known for her work promoting shared values and supporting democracy. Her book “Oath and Honor” is a memoir that offers a more thorough explanation of her views and background. News Below are videos in chronological order with the most recent at the… Continue reading Liz Cheney Report 2024