Snowden: Trump Presidency May Mean More US Government Spying on Americans
On Monday, whistleblower Edward Snowden warned that the election of Donald Trump to the White House could further erode citizen privacy and civil liberties. “We are starting to substitute open government for sheer authoritarianism, a government based not upon the principle of informed consent granted by people who understand its activities but rather a trust in personalities, a trust in … Continue reading
Google and Facebook Take Aim at ‘Fake-News’ Sites
Companies address spread of misinformation after false news stories became an issue during the presidential election Over the last week, two of the world’s biggest internet companies have faced mounting criticism over how fake news on their sites may have influenced the presidential election’s outcome. On Monday, those companies responded by making it clear that they would not tolerate such … Continue reading
The Cow Family Stranded by the New Zealand Earthquake has been Saved
As you know we posted this yesterday, here is the link if you missed it: 7.8 Magnitude Quake in New Zealand Leaves Cows Stranded on Small Island of Grass Thank you to one of readers named Randa for sharing the update story. Here is the UPDATE: The New Zealand earthquake left cows stranded on an island as the land around … Continue reading
Supermoon Gazing Reveals Unexpected UFO (VIDEO)
A supermoon-loving stargazer managed to capture what he claimed to be a UFO when viewing the moon in Arizona on Saturday night. The Rondomon YouTube channel uploaded the footage of two objects passing the moon within a short period on November 12. “While taking video of the Supermoon, with NexStar 6se telescope, UFOs do a fly by,” the cameraman explained. … Continue reading
Space Weather Might be to Blame for Frustrating GPS Screw-Ups
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington recently explained why wonky GPS directions are sometimes caused by solar wind, the same thing responsible for the Northern Lights. Making a wrong turn thanks to inept GPS directions is one of the most infuriating experiences while driving, but scientists at the University of Texas at Arlington reassure us that these screw-ups … Continue reading
Leaked DOE Emails Discuss Human Testing, Parallel Universes
Netflix’s original retro-themed sci-fi series Stranger Things has become a full-on cultural phenomenon. The show’s child-aged characters were a popular choice of Halloween costume this year and fans have taken to the Internet with fan fiction, speculations, and meticulous citations of the show’s numerous references to 1980’s horror and sci-fi films, secret CIA experiments, and urban legends. To make the … Continue reading
‘Calexit’ California Considers Becoming Independent State after Trump Win
#calexit trending on Twitter Liberals saying a Donald Trump win means country too divided and we need to separate… Is this civilized or inciting civil war? So could it actually happen? Possibly – there is no specific ban on state secession in the US Constitution. In fact, there’s nothing on secession in there at all. Plus, there’s a bit of … Continue reading
What Affect Will Tonight’s Supermoon Have On Human Behavior?
Do not be alarmed if you find yourself struggling to fall asleep tonight, for there could be a perfectly scientific reason for your insomnia. Hovering outside your window will be the biggest and brightest moon the planet has seen since January 1948 – a scientific phenomenon that takes place only when a full moon coincides with the moon being the … Continue reading
7.8 Magnitude Quake in New Zealand Leaves Cows Stranded on Small Island of Grass
The powerful earthquake ripped apart a grass pasture, but three cows managed to survive on a small patch of grass. Three New Zealand cows found themselves stranded on a small island of grass after an earthquake triggered landslides that swallowed the earth around them. Footage from New Zealand’s Newshub shows two cows and a calf trapped near the coastal community … Continue reading
Strange Glow in the Sky With New Zealand Quake Event [video]
Editor’s Comment: As if the 7.8 magnitude earthquake wasn’t terrifying enough take a look at the ominous sky glow in the video. Strange lights appear in the Wellington night sky during the 7.8-magnitude Kaikoura on Monday morning. What was that strange light in the sky? Many people overnight reported seeing strange lights in the sky, a phenomenon that has been … Continue reading
