Zelo Street
Priti Patel - Stop Taking Dictation, Hacks
It seems that the taking of dictation on behalf of Priti Patel, who has inexplicably been made Home
Bozo Gets Miliband + Corbyn Treatment
While Ed Miliband was Labour leader, the Daily Mail , under the less than benign editorship of the
Top Six - October 4
So what’s hot, and what’s not, in the past week’s blogging? Here are the six most popular posts on Zelo
Politics : NPR
California Eases Off Legal Threats Over GOP Unauthorized Ballot Drop Boxes
The California Republican Party has made some concessions following a cease-and-desist letter from the
Targeting Grandparents, Trump Tries Out New Compassionate COVID-19 Message
As the campaign heads into the homestretch, Trump is testing out a new coronavirus message aimed at seniors
Don't Censor! Stop The Hoaxes! Facebook, Twitter Face A Catch-22
While Republicans accuse Facebook and Twitter of censoring free speech, one expert says the platforms
Discover: BreakingNews.ie
International Vodka Day: Six unexpected uses for vodka
Vodka has many virtues beyond a V&T, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
Sir David Attenborough reveals favourite animal to royal children
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis asked the much-loved naturalist questions about animals
Ireland: BreakingNews.ie
Kieran Mulvey reappointed as Sport Ireland chairman for next two years
His contract has been extended until September 30th, 2022
Fast-tracking of proposed legislation on mother and baby home records
The Bill is being fast-tracked through the Oireachtas before the Mother and Baby Homes Commission publishes
Student nurses exploited without pay in Covid-19 pandemic, INMO says
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation said students are asked to work without pay while facing Covid
memeorandum
Trump administration rejects, then approves, emergency aid for California
Washington Post : Trump administration rejects, then approves, emergency aid for California fires
Democratic Senate candidates have an unprecedented financial advantage
Karl Evers-Hillstrom / OpenSecrets.org : Democratic Senate candidates have an unprecedented financial
AP source: FBI probing if emails part of influence operation (Eric Tucker
Eric Tucker / Associated Press : AP source: FBI probing if emails part of influence operation
The Hayride
GURVICH: Thoughts On Our First Million
It was years in the making but it’s done, and the Republican Party is now on our way to becoming the
MARSH MAN MASSON: This Is The KEY To Catching Specks Right Now
There’s an axiom in fishing that you never leave fish to find fish. You’d think national television show
SADOW: LSU Is One Of The Worst Universities In America For Free Speech
It’s bad enough that, overall, the most popular universities in America don’t fare well on their commitment
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - research • analysis • solutions
Statement from the CCPA on systemic state violence and anti-Black racism
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is angered and outraged by ongoing police violence and
A message to our supporters from Erika Shaker, CCPA National Office
The past few weeks have been overwhelming and, like many of you, I’m struggling to process our new and
Skyrocketing Billionaire Wealth
While millions of Canadians continue to struggle due to the impacts of COVID-19, the 20 wealthiest
Times of India
India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Nadda hits out at Rahul, Chidambaram, says 'Divide India' dirty
"Since Congress has no good governance agenda to talk about, they are back to their 'Divide India&
News24 Top Stories
News24.com | 'Brutal and inhumane' - mayor on murder of Sedibeng
Sedibeng mayor Busisiwe Modisakeng says the loss of municipal manager Stanley Khanyile has “left a
News24.com | Jessie Duarte's brother, Igshaan Dangor, dies of Covid-19
ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte's brother Igshaan Dangor has died due to Covid-19
News24.com | Cape Town tremors: You can help locate the epicentre
The Council for GeoSciences says that the two tremors that occurred in Cape Town is nothing new and it is a
News24 Voices
News24.com | OPINION | Exposing the emptiness of KwaSizabantu's '
On Wednesday, KwaSizabantu leader Ruth Combrink asked victims of abuse at the mission in KwaZulu-Natal to
News24.com | OPINION | Steinhoff debacle: Power failure in ethical
The Steinhoff debacle showcased the state of moral failure in business leadership and its implications for
News24.com | OPINION | Lana Marks assassination plot: The US must stop
Muhammad Khalid Sayed questions why the US made cloak and dagger allegations that there was a plot to
News24 Africa
News24.com | Wood market in Senegal's capital burnt to the ground
A historic wood market in Senegal's capital Dakar went up in flames on Saturday night, with
News24.com | Nigeria to reopen federal government schools from 12 Oct
Nigeria will allow federal government schools to reopen from 12 October, while schools run by states and
News24.com | Madagascar launches 'Covid-Organics' capsules
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has launched a capsule version of a herbal drink he touts as a
World: BreakingNews.ie
Researchers looking at whether common cold offers some protection from
A study has found rhinovirus could jump-start the body’s antiviral defences, providing protection against
Medieval latrines shed light on gut health of 15th-century Europeans
The findings could also help in understanding more about the microbial gut health of present-day humans.
Trump waves to supporters from car on brief departure from hospital
Donald Trump’s doctor said he could be discharged as early as Monday.
WebMD Health
FDA Warns of Painkiller Risk During Pregnancy
The FDA warned on Thursday that taking widely used painkillers called NSAIDS -- which include Advil, Motrin
Patients Getting Surprise Bills After Colonoscopies
Many Americans who get recommended colon cancer screening may end up with "surprise" medical
No Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Before Election
Even though Pfizer could have preliminary data about the vaccine's effectiveness by the end of October,
WhoWhatWhy
The Lone Ballot Box State
Reading Time: < 1 minute Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the distance to the drop-off ballot
The Cost of the Coronavirus for African Animals
Reading Time: 12 minutes A specialist explores the detrimental influence the coronavirus is having on
COVID Karma
Reading Time: < 1 minute It is what it is. The post COVID Karma appeared first on WhoWhatWhy .
Science Blog
Ultrafast Camera Films 3-D Movies at 100 Billion Frames Per Second
In his quest to bring ever-faster cameras to the world, Caltech’s Lihong Wang has developed technology that
Digital giants don’t need your data to predict your behavior
Shopping online. Searching the internet. Posting to social media. These ordinary activities allow Amazon
Mathematical Tools Measure If Wave-Energy Devices Will Stay Afloat
Ocean waves represent an abundant source of renewable energy. But to best use this natural resource, wave
Raw Story
Trump admin warned scheme to mail seniors $200 cards could be illegal — and
President Donald Trump’s efforts to shore up his support with seniors by mailing out gift cards could
Tootsie’s strip club can defy Miami-Dade COVID curfew after judge rules it
The court victory by a strip club in Florida could change how the state approaches the COVID-19 pandemic. &
Joe Biden blasts CBS reporter for asking about NY Post report on Hunter
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday night was asked about the highly controversial report by the NY
Scoop NZ - Sci-tech
Dunedin-Shanghai MoU Supports Significant Parkinson’s Disease Research
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Enterprise Dunedin, the University of Otago and
‘Lab In A Pocket’ Alerts Young Minds To The World Around Them, By Making
Researchers at the ABI have create a low cost, ‘lab in the pocket’ for schoolchildren, a technology to
Introducing Rhondair - New Dental Aerosol Capture System Provides Post
Rhondium Dental Labs is excited to introduce Rhondair – an Aerosol Capture System designed in New Zealand
The Science of Doom
Models and Rainfall – VII – Australia CanESM2, CSIRO, Miroc and MRI RCP4.5
In VI – Australia CanESM2, CSIRO, Miroc and MRI compared vs history we looked at how each model thought
Models and Rainfall – VI – Australia CanESM2, CSIRO, Miroc and MRI compared
In V – CanESM2, CSIRO, Miroc and MRI compared we compared four models among themselves for two future
Models and Rainfall – V – CanESM2, CSIRO, Miroc and MRI compared
In the last article we looked at a comparison between Miroc (Japanese climate mode) and MPI (German climate
Seeing the Forest
Right Before Our Eyes
Storm troopers in the cities? A Trumpian takeover of democracy? The question isn’t if this is what
Trade and Jobs and A Better Life
Breitbart used some of my stuff about trade in 2016, quoting it out of context, and got it wrong. Trumpers
MMT Explains What Governments Can Do. It Is Not A Proposal.
This post originally appeared at We CAN Have Nice Things. At Business Insider, Jim Edwards and Theron
The Slog
THE WEEK AHEAD: FOCUS ON LIBERTY
This is a vital week for all those who value the fundamental freedoms upon which real liberal democracy is
How the World got to here: Part II
David Cameron won the 2015 General Election for various reasons, but the two most important ones were first
WHY IS THE WORLD THE WAY IT IS?
From One Nation to Several élites, 1974-2015
Top Documentary Films
Universe Today
Impatient? A Spacecraft Could Get to Titan in Only 2 Years Using a Direct
Fusion power is the technology that is thirty years away, and always will be – according to skeptics
InSight’s ‘Mole’ is Now Completely buried!
It’s been a long road for InSight’s Mole. InSight landed on Mars almost two years ago, in
Operating a Rover in Real-time From a Distance
There are instances other than pandemics when it is necessary to work remotely. Spacecraft operators are
Front Line Whistleblower News
The Most Effective Whistleblower Reward System You’ve Never Heard Of
The US’ many whistleblower reward programs are very well known, even outside legal and anti-corruption
Georgia Rep. Beth Moore Creates Whistleblower Email For Reporting Unsafe
Rep. Beth Moore (D-Peachtree Corners) of the Georgia House of Representatives tweeted on August 7 that she
Methane Transportation Act With Whistleblower Provisions Passes Unanimously
On August 6, the Senate unanimously passed the Pipes Act 2020 with an amendment to strengthen pipeline
Andy Worthington
Judge Upholds Ruling Ordering Independent Medical Review for Tortured
Good news as a US judge upholds a ruling from March requiring the US government to allow a US doctor and
Uighurs Freed from Guantánamo Are Still Deprived of Fundamental Rights As
An update on a long-running story of obstruction by the Canadian government, which is refusing to allow
COVID-19: Institutional Inertia, the Need for Vision, and the Collapse of
Drawing on an excellent article about COVID-19 and American exceptionalism by the anthropologist Wade Davis