Note: According to Neil Postman, our society has become saturated with information, leading to a state of meaningless abundance where we are unable to discern what is truly significant or irrelevant, resulting in a lack of understanding about what matters most. This glut of information can ultimately lead to a disorientation and disconnection from the world around us, causing us to lose touch with meaningful experiences and relationships.
This news digest offers a concise summary of the key stories, trends, and insights from both mainstream and alternative media sources, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of affairs across various information landscapes. By covering a broad range of topics and perspectives, this digest aims to inform, educate, and inspire readers to stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly changing world.
Mainstream Media Insights
Note: It is essential to remain critical of what you read in mainstream media because it presents a filtered reality that reflects the vision of the anointed - those who claim to have the solutions to society's problems. By questioning and verifying information, readers can cut through the spin and gain a more accurate understanding of the world, rather than relying on a one-sided narrative.
Missile Strikes Hotel is in Zelensky's hometown.
Ukrainian emergency services provided a photograph of the site of Thursday's strike. Residents said they were warned a few minutes before.
Source: New York Times
7-Eleven is working with an American executive to keep it out of Canadian hands.
The Japanese owner of the chain announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer's $47 billion takeover bid.
Source: New York Times
There is a big market for fighters now.
Four writers discuss the ex-governor's mayoral run and what it means for voters who previously rejected him.
Source: New York Times
Students are on the chopping block as Trump goes after universities.
Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities will lose has led some schools to reduce the number of PhD students.
Source: New York Times
Who paid for Trump's transition to power?
The chairs of the Trump transition team pledged in late November to reveal their donors. They are members of the cabinet.
Source: New York Times
South Korean Fighter JetsMistakenly Bomb Village, Leaving 7 injured.
A group of people in the South Korean village of Nogok were injured when a bomb went off during a military drill with the U.S. military.
Source: New York Times
C.I.A. will fire recently hired officers.
A federal judge cleared the way for the C.I.A. John Ratcliffe wants to fire employees.
Source: New York Times
Europe is crafting a Trump-Era plan for defense and Ukraine.
The gathering of European leaders on Thursday is the latest in a series of meetings focused on defense.
Source: New York Times
Young employees are being pushed out of the federal work force.
Alex Brunet is one of many young federal workers who have been caught up in a wave of firings.
Source: New York Times
The exchange lost a large amount of money to North Korean hackers.
Bybit lost over a billion dollars to North Korean hackers last month, and all of it was traced back to an account on a free digital storage service.
Source: New York Times
Some schools are rethinking the idea of college for all.
The idea that every student should aim for a four-year college motivated a bipartisan movement for decades. The idea is being reconsidered by even enthusiastic promoters.
Source: New York Times
Scientists don't know what they know.
Scientists are getting a better understanding of how the process works.
Source: New York Times
There are no phones in Severance.
In February 2020, Rian Johnson revealed a Hollywood secret that could ruin every mystery movie you watch. In a video interview with Vanity Fair, the director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Looper revealed a subtle clue in his new whodunit, Knives Out. "If you're ever watching a mystery movie, bad guys can't have iPhones on camera because Apple doesn't allow it in movies," Johnson said. Every single director who has a bad guy in their movie that's supposed to be a secret wants to kill me. Johnson's quote has become a ring of sorts for eagle-eyed movie and TV fans. Is a character good or bad? If you wait for the camera to show you their phone, you'll get your answer. Chris Evans is one of the only characters in the movie who sends green bubbles to the group chat....
Source: Mashable
GOP lawmaker blames policies for the area's Tren de Aragua problem.
The city's weak immigration laws are being blamed for giving a "safe harbor" to violent gangs. The four sanctuary city mayors faced a high-stakes hearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Wednesday to address the effects of those policies on their cities. When asked if he considers Denver a sanctuary city, he replied, "we don't use that definition." "You don't use the definition so you're not a sanctuary?" "What do you think?" Perry asked. "We call ourselves a welcoming city because we have bloodthirsty VENEZUELAN GANG on notice," he said. The criteria they use to determine who they welcome into the city was questioned by Perry. We're welcoming everyone....
Source: Fox News
Most Indians on death row abroad have become country.
The United Arab Emirates executed two men for murders. The MEA confirmed that Shahzadi Khan had been hanged by Abu Dhabi. The number of Indians on death row in the Gulf country is the highest with 29 convicts, according to government data.
Source: FirstPost
The UN is in a state of panic over funding cuts.
According to multiple sources, the U.N.'s Department of Global Communications may be a target for reform and even funding cuts since it is often at odds with the U.S. and Israel. The calls for reform come a month after President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for a review of funding to the U.N. The Secretary-General of the United Nations warned last week that recent funding cuts would make the world less healthy, less safe, and less prosperous. The U.S. withdrew from the U.N. Human Rights Council and halted new funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Administration for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations Population Fund provides sexual and reproductive health services in 150 countries. The U.N. media branch's nearly 700 employees are tasked to "leverage the power of communications to tell the United Nations story to global audiences in multiple languages and platforms in order to mobilize action in support." The US taxpayer pays the U.N. to hire media experts and do P.R., according to Anne Bayefsky, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust. They wanted to blast anti-American and antisemitic trash around the globe....
Source: Fox News
The Democrats are trying outrage theater.
Do you want your children to act in public? Have a look at your school assembly days. The classes assembled on the bleachers. There are some pretty awful speeches, awards, skits, and earnest appeals to not drive drunk. Rallies before big games were fun, but decorum went out the window. Discipline issues may have arisen at all of them. When it came to in-school behavior at my Catholic high school, it was at least as demanding as our public school counterparts. When a parent was required to attend a school gathering, my kids had the same rules....
Source: Fox News
The chef's pancake breakfast has extra egg whites.
Alex Guarnaschelli believes in combining a love of cooking with an appreciation for America's firefighters, and she's got a few tricks up her sleeve, too, for handy ways to beef up the nutrition of everyday meals. She considers joy to be a key quality in preparing healthy food. The New York-based chef told Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview that her latest "Stacks for Giving Back" initiative is about her freshly made and original pancakes. The video is at the top of the article. The pancake firehouse breakfast gig provides all the essentials so they can host a pancake breakfast, and it's a program where you nominate your local firehouse, and selected firehouses will win. It's important because it's a traditional way that firehouses raise money. She started the program last year and received a great response from people who nominated their local firehouses. It was beautiful....
Source: Fox News
Axios.
Don't follow Donald Trump Jr. if you have time to watch only one person. Follow the power and influence. Jim Vande TalHei, Mike Allen and David Axelrod wrote about Don Jr. in a special report. Don Jr. is his father's conduit, whisperer and translator. For all his clout, President Trump has a more traditional media diet. Don Jr. eats it all. Don gets credit for the amplification of smaller voices of the MAGA faithful. The president gets printed out a lot....
Source: Axios
Peter Dilnot is the CEO of Melrose Industries.
Richard Oldfield says that the path to profitability is the key focus for the company. The company is doubling down on its wealth management and private markets businesses in order to cut costs. Richard talked to Anna, Guy, and Tom on the show. This is a transcript of a story from Bloomberg.
Source: Bloomberg
Alternative Media Insights
Note: As we venture into the realm of alternative media reporting, it is essential to acknowledge that not all sources are created equal. While some outlets offer crucial counter-narratives and insights, others pose a significant risk of misinformation, perpetuating controlled opposition or serving as wolves in sheep's clothing, intent on misleading their audience with agendas designed to confuse rather than inform.
@infowars_channel on Telegram
In order to create a divide between me and the Supreme Court, the Fake News created a fake story that I said thank you to Chief Justice John. I don't watch CNN or MSDNC, but I am aware that they are going crazy asking what I was thanking Justice Roberts for. If they had called my office, I would have thanked him for wearing me in on Inauguration Day and doing a good job. The fake news continues.
Source: Telegram
@robinmg on Telegram
The most likely reason for a nuclear own goal strike on the UK is that Trump is doing us a favor. ROBINMG.
Source: Telegram
@LauraAbolichannel on Telegram
The mirror is made of wood and has a sensor that picks up the image of the viewer and a screen that reflects the person standing in front of it. Laura Aboli has a channel.
Source: Telegram
@hnaftali on Telegram
The Israeli and US air forces are participating in a joint exercise. The Israeli F-35i and F-15i jets joined the U.S. B-52 bomber in a major air drill this week to boost operational coordination and take on regional threats. The bond between Israel and the U.S. is very strong. The United States and Israel are ready for anything.
Source: Telegram
@LauraAbolichannel on Telegram
Pooh asked what day it was. Piglet said it was today. Pooh said his favourite day. Yes, it is today. Today is our favourite day because there is never a promise of tomorrow. Make today count, make today shine, do something you have never done before, make it so you will remember today with gratitude, joy, and hope, and with a huge smile on your face. Every day is special, so make it feel special. Laura Aboli has a channel....
Source: Telegram
@gbnewstelegram on Telegram
Almost one million people in Britain can't speak English. Should you speak English in Britain? - Yes - No
Source: Telegram
@worlddoctorsalliance on Telegram
The film 'No Other Land' is on channel 4 tonight.
Source: Telegram
@robinmg on Telegram
He is ready for war. Bring on the novel! ROBINMG.
Source: Telegram
@pjwnews on Telegram
Unhinged Democrats scream like asylum patients at hearing.
Source: Telegram
@worlddoctorsalliance on Telegram
A guide to identify parasites. ROBINMG.
Source: Telegram
@theMarkAttwoodShow on Telegram
Silbury Hill is in the UK. Is this connected to the Great Pyramid? There are thoughts oncropcirclesandmore.com
Source: Telegram
@worlddoctorsalliance on Telegram
No summary.
Source: Telegram
@LauraAbolichannel on Telegram
Good morning!
Source: Telegram
@LauraAbolichannel on Telegram
Happy day!
Source: Telegram
@hnaftali on Telegram
Iran should be watching this. It is a direct message for them.
Source: Telegram
@hnaftali on Telegram
No summary.
Source: Telegram
@hnaftali on Telegram
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Source: Telegram
@hnaftali on Telegram
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Source: Telegram
@LauraAbolichannel on Telegram
Be hydrated! Laura Aboli has a channel.
Source: Telegram
News from Russia
NOTE: By giving readers a glimpse into the Russian narrative, this section strives to humanize the country and its people, revealing that there is more to Russia than the sensationalized headlines and simplistic caricatures that frequently dominate Western news cycles. This nuanced perspective enables European readers to better understand Russia's complexities, interests, and concerns, ultimately fostering a more informed and balanced discourse on international relations and global affairs.
The French people were lied to about the Ukraine settlement.
According to Maria Zakharova, the ex-French president and former German Chancellor had a different plan and were not going to fulfill the accords for all seven years.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The fake letters were sent to 42 Russian educational entities.
Information about teenagers and educational organizations, as well as the background of military equipment and various sources on the Internet, are used by the Security Service of Ukraine to obtain information about Russian military personnel.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The statements about Russia's threat to the EU are foolish.
The top Russian diplomat said that Russia needs to eliminate the root causes of the situation in Ukraine.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Ukraine's disconnection from Starlink would cause it to go back to the last century.
If Washington cuts the system, it could lead to a conflict with Poland, which is currently paying for 20,000 terminals on the network for Kiev's use.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Trump being unaware of his country offended the top diplomat in Lesotho.
According to Lejone Mpotjoane, Lesotho has felt the impact of reduced financing on the part of the US because the country's health care depends on it but the government is seeking ways to become more self-sufficient.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The Pentagon plans to use artificial intelligence in its military planning system.
The system will be deployed with the U.S. European Command to support mission-critical planning activities.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The conflict in Ukraine is a proxy war between the US and Russia.
We have said that this is a conflict between Russia and the West before. The collective West refers to the United States.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The Ukrainian legislator rebukes the president for his comments.
This has nothing to do with the actual state of affairs according to the man.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
They have violated all bounds of decency on the Ukrainian issue.
In real diplomacy, decency has long been violated by the West, so there's nothing surprising in this, the top Russian diplomat said.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Russia wants to build a plant to make drones.
Alexander Lukashenko visited an exhibition of the latest Russian aerial systems.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Russia's technological sector has grown during sanctions.
Russian technological companies have demonstrated their ability to grow over the past three years.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The latest statements on Ukraine are nervous.
The top Russian diplomat said there was a long distance between a "strategic defeat of Russia" and the surrender of Ukraine.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Ukrainians are in talks with the US about new arms shipments.
The majority of the aid programs were close to ending.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
As of March 1, the National Wealth Fund totaled almost 12 trillion rubles.
The amount of liquid assets of the NWF was 3.394 trillion rubles, which is 1.6% of GDP projected for the year.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Just nine goals away from the all-time NHL record.
Canadian-American ice hockey star Wayne Gretzky played for four different NHL teams between 1979 and 1999, scoring more goals than anyone in history.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Russia is ready for an honest discussion about the root causes of the conflict.
The top Russian diplomat wouldn't say how long the pause would last.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The net profit of Moscow Exchange increased by almost one third.
At the end of the year, the total market cap of the Equities Market was equal to over $50 billion.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The latest poll shows that 70% of Russians are not concerned about loneliness.
22% of respondents think that a person with no family or friends can be called a lonely person.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
18-year-old draftees are being deployed in the security services.
The US administration is in negotiations with the Kiev regime, which is trying to maintain control over Sudzha at any cost.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
No one can stop him from calling Putin.
The top Russian diplomat said that the president constantly emphasizes his readiness for contacts with his colleagues.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
18 cases of 'availability for testing' rule violations have been reported by RUSADA over the past month.
If the availability rule is broken three times, an athlete can be suspended from tournaments and training camps.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
