Protesting Indian Farmers Burn Modi in Effigy, Sikh Warriors Deploy with Swords and Shields

Indian farm protesters burned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other officials in effigy on Friday as part of “Black Day” – basically a huge tractor rally with black flags fluttering from the farm equipment, intended to … Read More

Social media ban for minors passes Florida Legislature despite DeSantis’ disapproval

Hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis said a bill that bans minors younger than 16 in Florida from social media wasn’t “there yet,” the Florida House passed it. Its next stop: DeSantis’ desk, where it’s unclear what he’ll do with it. … Read More

Debris from North Korean missile in Ukraine could expose procurement networks

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Revelations that a North Korean missile fired by Russia in Ukraine contained a large number of components linked to U.S.-based companies underline the difficulty of enforcing sanctions against Pyongyang, but could help uncover illicit procurement … Read More

February 23, 2024 – Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong

Greetings from Tyler, It’s as if it never happened.  Farmers erupt all over Europe, blocking various well-traveled sites and it’s barely news.  They’ve disbanded, but leaders say they’re ready to resume the protest if announced concessions are not forthcoming.  This … Read More

Change Healthcare: Pharmacies nationwide report outages in wake of cyberattacks

Change Healthcare reported the issues due to a cyberattack which is causing havoc for patients attempting to fill prescriptions. Pharmacies all over the country are experiencing delays in prescription orders due to a cyberattack on one of the biggest healthcare … Read More

Alabama university pauses IVF care after frozen embryos deemed ‘children’

University of Alabama at Birmingham says state’s supreme court ruling could expose doctors and patients to criminal charges A medical school in Alabama has paused in vitro fertilization procedures in the wake of the first-of-its-kind decision made by the state’s … Read More

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