A ‘spymaster’ for the Free Syria Army has accused the CIA of ignoring pertinent information that could have been used to fight the Islamic State. The spy chief, identified only as ‘M.’ for security reasons, reportedly told French newspaper Le Monde that the United States, which has provided material support to the Syrian rebels, refused to act on intelligence Read More…
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One of England’s Largest Grocery Store Chains to Donate All Unsold Food to Charity
One of the U.K.’s largest supermarkets announced last week it would donate all of its unsold food products to charity by the end of 2017. Tesco is partnering with food sharing organization, FareShare, to ensure products are no longer simply thrown away. “We believe no food that could be eaten should be wasted. That’s why Read More…
Feds Helped Hide Investigation into Big Bank’s Money Laundering for Drug Cartels
A federal judge ruled last week that the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) will be forced to share a report on its business practices with the public — a decision both the bank and the Department of Justice (DOJ) fought in court to prevent. The report is based on the findings of an Read More…
6 Cities in Michigan Have Even Higher Levels of Lead than Flint
As the nation rightly focuses on Flint’s ongoing water crisis, other cities in the state of Michigan face even higher levels of lead contamination. The alarming pervasiveness of potentially toxic drinking water extends across the United States. The Detroit News reports that, “Elevated blood-lead levels are seen in a higher percentage of children in parts of Read More…
Coca-Cola Funded Study Claims Diet Soda May Be Healthier than Water
A new study claiming diet beverages may be more beneficial to weight loss than water was funded by Coke, Pepsi, and other soft drink conglomerates. The analysis, published in November in the International Journal of Obesity by a professor at the University of Bristol, concluded that low energy sweeteners (LES) in place of sugar, “in Read More…
State Takes Away Children of Veteran for Cannabis Used to Treat His PTSD
Denver, CO — A United States military veteran and father is fighting the state of Kansas for custody of his children. In April 2015, Raymond Schwab’s children were confiscated by Child Protective Services, and authorities in the state insist he must discontinue his use of marijuana — which he uses to treat his PTSD — if Read More…