WORLD NEWS
US Fighter Jet Shoots Down NATO-Ally Turkey’s Drone Over Syria
A U.S. F-16 fighter jet shot down a combat drone belonging to Turkey, a NATO ally, on Oct. 5 over northern Syria, the Pentagon said.
Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder repeatedly called it a “regrettable incident” during a news conference the same day.
U.S. forces observed several Turkish drones conducting armed strikes. The Turkish drones were reportedly operating in Al Hasakah, an area of northern Syria that U.S. forces had declared to be restricted. The Turkish drones reportedly flew within a kilometer (a little over a half-mile) of U.S. forces operating in the area.
Bangladesh’s worst ever dengue outbreak has now killed more than 1,000 people
More than 1,000 people have died from dengue in Bangladesh’s worst outbreak on record, official data shows, with rising temperatures due to the climate crisis driving the ongoing spread as more cases are reported away from dense urban centers for the first time.
Since January, 1,017 people have died from the mosquito-borne disease, including more than 100 children, with infections rising over 208,000, according to figures from the Bangladesh Directorate General of Health Services released Monday.
Putin Warns ‘Globalist Terrorist’ Klaus Schwab His ‘Days Are Numbered’
World Economic Forum (WEF) founder Klaus Schwab is a “globalist terrorist” who is “holding humanity to ransom”, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin who warned the elite that their New World Order has failed and their “days are numbered.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech on October 5 at the plenary session of the 20th meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi and emphasized the tectonic and irreversible shifts taking place in the global order.
Italy plans for mass evacuation as quakes continue around supervolcano
The Italian government is planning for a possible mass evacuation of tens of thousands of people who live around the Campi Flegrei supervolcano near Naples.
The new measures, which include a scheme to check on the strength of buildings in the area after months of repeated earthquakes, will be discussed at a cabinet meeting on Thursday, a government statement said.
Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields) lies to the west of Naples and is dotted with towns and villages, including Pozzuoli, Agnano and Bacoli, which have a combined population of more than 500,000.
The caldera is dotted with 24 craters and is a much bigger volcano than the nearby Vesuvius, which destroyed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in AD79.
U.S. NEWS, POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
In a pre-election cycle stunt, the Biden Administration is trying to make itself look like the savior in the immigration crisis … and is getting ripped for it!
US Agency Waives 26 Laws to Allow Border Wall Construction
The Biden administration has shifted its stance, waiving federal laws to fast-track construction of the U.S.–Mexico border wall in Starr County, Texas.
New Alabama Election Map That Helps Democrats Approved by Federal Court
A federal court approved a new congressional map for Alabama in time for the 2024 congressional elections, a decision that’s expected to boost Democrats’ electoral chances in the heavily Republican state.
The decision by a three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama came on Oct. 5, after the same panel found twice previously that district lines drawn by the Republican-controlled state legislature appeared to violate the federal Voting Rights Act by diluting the voting strength of black voters.
Blacks make up 26.8 percent of Alabama’s population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
US set to resume deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants
The Biden administration is going to resume deporting migrants to Venezuela, two US officials told the Associated Press on Thursday.
The process is expected to begin shortly, the officials said, though they did not provide specific details on when the flights would begin taking off. The officials were not authorized to publicly disclose details of the government’s plan ahead of an official announcement and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.
The news comes not long after the administration increased protected status for Venezuelans who arrive to the US. It reflects the larger strategy by Biden to not only provide expanded legal pathways for people arriving but also to crack down on those who illegally cross into the US.
Venezuela plunged into a political, economic and humanitarian crisis over the last decade, pushing at least 7.3 million people to migrate and making food and other necessities unaffordable for those who remain.
Trump given seven days to submit list of firms that will lose New York business licenses
Donald Trump has seven days to give to a state court a list of companies that will lose their New York business licenses after a judge ruled last week that he had committed financial fraud.
On Thursday, New York judge Arthur Engoron issued an order that will carry out Trump’s punishment for a pre-trial ruling he made that found Trump and others within the Trump Organization created false and misleading financial statement that inflated his net worth.
Engoron ruled that the former US president will lose his business certificates in the state, essentially limiting his ability to run his real estate company. The list of companies will be given to retired federal judge Barbara Jones, currently the court-appointed monitor overseeing the Trump Organization.
Donald Trump Endorses Jim Jordan for House Speaker
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) in his bid to become the Republican Speaker of the House after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster.
In a Truth Social post late on Friday night, Trump made the endorsement official–saying that ”
Donald Trump Cites Presidential Immunity in Motion to Dismiss January 6 Case
Former President Donald Trump argued that special counsel Jack Smith’s case against Trump over the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot should be dismissed because he has presidential immunity.
Trump pleaded not guilty after Smith indicted him on four counts, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S., conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.
Protesters Ram Vivek Ramaswamy’s Car During Iowa Visit
Two protesters rammed into 2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s car while he was not in the vehicle during his visit to Iowa on Thursday.
News of the crash broke from Daily Mail reporter Katelyn Caralle, who said on X that nobody sustained injuries and that the presidential candidate was actually not in the car at the time.
In other words, police can arrest you for mistaken identity and you can do nothing about it!
In a blow to due process safeguards that protect Americans against reckless and wrongful arrests by government officials, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hold police accountable for misidentifying and wrongly arresting an innocent man twice in five years, then jailing him for three days before taking a few minutes to verify his identity.
Another waste of our tax dollars …
Feds had $3.3B furniture splurge during COVID, bought solar-powered picnic tables, leather recliners
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spent $237,960 on roughly 30 solar-powered picnic tables while the vast majority of its workforce stayed home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The State Department paid more than $117,250 for as many as 40 luxurious Ethan Allen leather recliners to fill its embassy building in Islamabad, Pakistan.
And the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency spent $284,000 and $213,828, respectively, to spruce up their mostly empty conference rooms.
The extravagant purchases were all part of an eye-popping $3.3 billion federal agencies spent on new office furniture between 2020 and 2022, a watchdog report exclusively obtained by The Post shows.
Gynecologist accused of sexual abuse at a California university found dead
The former University of Southern California campus gynecologist at the center of more than $1bn worth of university payouts stemming from sexual abuse allegations by hundreds of women was found dead inside his home Wednesday, his lawyer said.
George Tyndall, 76, was awaiting trial on more than two dozen criminal counts of sexual misconduct between 2009 and 2016 at the university’s student health center. He pleaded not guilty in 2019 and was free on bond ahead of a trial that had not yet been scheduled. His lawyer, Leonard Levine, confirmed his death Thursday.
Prosecutors reveal a reason for Capitol rioter’s secretive sentencing: His government cooperation
A Pennsylvania man’s guilty plea and prison sentence for attacking police during the U.S. Capitol riot has remained under seal for months, but a court filing on Monday reveals a reason for the unusual secrecy: He cooperated with federal authorities after the Jan, 2021, siege.
Prosecutors want to keep certain details of Samuel Lazar’s cooperation under wraps, but they have acknowledged for the first time that he supplied the government with information as part of a plea agreement.
Publicly releasing information that Lazar provided could interfere with ongoing investigations, according to a joint court filing by prosecutors and Lazar’s attorney. The filing, which is dated Friday but was docketed on Monday, also says Lazar “named individuals responsible for criminal conduct who may not have been charged.”
Communist China Wants ‘Struggle’ With US, Not Guardrails: Experts
The U.S. military doesn’t have adequate means of communication with China to deter a catastrophic miscommunication, according to a leading defense official.
The lack of military-to-military communication between the nations could allow a misunderstanding to spiral into armed conflict, according to Ely Ratner, assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific affairs.
“We are not where we need to be and not where we should be,” Mr. Ratner said during an Oct. 5 forum at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank.
Video: How They Plan to Take Your House: The Agenda 2030 Wealth Transfer
Part of Agenda 2030 is to get rid of private ownership. Upgrade your house for the environment, or be forced to sell.
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
Latest mortgage news: 30-year rate verges on 8%
The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages rose yet again this week, hitting 7.8 percent, up from 7.55 percent the previous week, according to Bankrate’s weekly national survey of large lenders.
Elon Musk under investigation by US agency for $44bn takeover of Twitter
Securities and Exchange Commission inquiring whether Musk broke federal law in 2022 when he bought stock in the platform
FTX co-founder testifies he committed crimes with Sam Bankman-Fried
Gary Wang, who previously pleaded guilty to his role in FTX’s downfall, is testifying under a plea agreement
Airplanes Grounded over Concerns that Parts Were Sold with Fake Safety Certificates
Concerns that engine parts were sold with fraudulent safety certificates have upended the aviation industry.
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines have grounded their planes as investigations continue into potentially faulty safety certificates. Delta Airlines has removed several engines from service.
HEALTH
Blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may be associated with an increased risk of three rare, but severe, stomach conditions in non-diabetic patients, according to a new epidemiological study released Thursday.
The study, published in the research journal JAMA, comes as Novo Nordisk
’s Wegovy, Ozempic and similar treatments skyrocket in popularity in the U.S. for their ability to cause dramatic weight loss over time. But those drugs, known as GLP-1s, are also facing increased scrutiny after some patients reported experiencing stomach paralysis and suicidal ideation while taking them.
GLP-1s work by slowing digestion to suppress a person’s appetite but can cause problems if that process slows down too much.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia said the conditions in the study include one disorder not named in the warning labels for those drugs: stomach paralysis, which slows or completely stops the movement of food from the stomach to the intestine and can cause symptoms like persistent vomiting.
The study also notes an increased risk of bowel obstruction, a disorder where food is blocked from passing through the small or large intestine, and pancreatitis, which refers to pancreas inflammation. The labels for the drugs already include warnings about pancreatitis and certain types of bowel obstruction.
This Very Common Eating Habit May Be Causing Your Stomach Issues
The mechanism making your stomach gurgle isn’t a hunger cue, but waiting for it to finish its job could help you avoid bloating, gas, and other symptoms.
A coordinated cleanup that happens in the gut in between meals might have big implications for anyone who struggles with digestive issues.
After eating, a mechanism called the migrating motor complex sends special contractions to rid the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract of debris, such as bacteria and mucus.
These aren’t the same contractions as those used in gastrointestinal peristalsis, which involves waves of muscle action to move and mix food throughout all the digestive organs. The migrating motor complex (MMC) has been described as a sweeping process, much like a street cleaner following behind a parade.
Don’t Ignore These Symptoms of Liver Disease
As with all diseases, early diagnosis and treatment of liver problems will give the best outcome. Unfortunately, many liver disorders do not present specific symptoms until the damage is rather advanced.
Yet the liver can be quite resilient against diseases, mostly because of its powerful detoxification systems and incredible regenerative ability.
Most of us are familiar with the yellow tint of the skin and normally white parts of the eyes in people with liver damage, a condition known as jaundice. The yellow color indicates a buildup of the compound bilirubin in the skin and the sclera (whites) of the eyes. In most cases, those are the first signs of liver problems.
Early jaundice occurs commonly with viral hepatitis, chemical-induced hepatitis, obstruction of the bile ducts, and liver cancer. Other signs and symptoms of liver disorders include:
- Pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen (just under the ribs)
- Sudden weight loss
- A swollen, protruding abdomen from fluid buildup (called ascites, this occurs later)
- Swelling of the legs and ankles, usually associated with ascites
- Itchy skin
* Dark urine due to high levels of bilirubin
- Chronic fatigue, extreme tiredness, and exhaustion
- Pale stool that may contain streaks of blood or be tar colored
- Nausea and vomiting
Your brain responds to stimulation and exercise, just like the rest of your body. The old saying that “if you don’t use it, you lose it,” also applies to improving cognitive function. So, it is just as important to establish a fitness routine for your brain as it is to give your body a workout.
Brett Osborn, a doctor of osteopathic medicine and board-certified neurosurgeon from Jupiter, Florida, says that the aging process is partially rooted in the brain. “In other words, if your brain ages at an accelerated rate, then so does the body. So, treat your brain right, and you’ll slow the progression of aging.”
Here, according to Eat This, Not That!, are Osborn’s brain-boosting exercises and other tips to keep your brain sharp.
- Stimulate your sense of smell. Most of us don’t associate our sense of smell with brain health, but Osborn says that new odors help stoke the neurological pathways that build memories and reduce neuroinflammation, which causes neurodegenerative disease. Use a diffuser at home and experiment with essential oils to stimulate your sense of smell.
- Brush your teeth with your nondominant hand. This stimulates synapse formation throughout the brain, growing and rewiring new neurons and pathways.
- Stand on one foot for 30 seconds. Osborn says that performing this exercise daily helps improve the vestibular or balance centers of the brain. Practicing balance also prevents falls which can be dangerous as we get older. Try combining the tooth-brushing exercise with balancing which works especially well if you have an electric toothbrush with a 30-seocnd timer.
- Do strength-training exercises. Lifting weights illuminates large motor-pathways in the brain and spinal cord. It also lowers cortisol, our primary stress hormone, which helps facilitate sleep.
- Break a sweat. Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates your heart rate and increases blood flow to the brain and body. Several studies have found an association between physical activity and reduced risk for cognitive decline, says Dr. Gary Small, a noted expert on brain aging and co-author of “Two Weeks to a Younger Brain.”
- Catch some quality ZZZ’s. Research has found “significant association between sleep disordered breathing and the accumulation of biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease,” according to the Alzheimer’s Association. See a health care professional if you have trouble sleeping.
- Do word games and read. Crossword puzzles and other word games help challenge your attention, memory, and ability to problem solve. Osborne says that leisure reading is also good for the brain because it allows you to learn new ideas.
- Stay connected and be social. Keeping up with friends and social circles helps keep your mind working. Socializing has been linked to a decreased risk for depression and a high quality of life. “It should be of no surprise to learn that socialization is integral to the culture of Blue Zone regions,” says Osborn. “In places like Ikaria, Greece and Okinawa, Japan, where there is a disproportionate number of 90-year-olds, elderly citizens socialize until late in the evening, dance and simply enjoy life.” Osborn says that socialization makes us feel good and boosts our brain power because it is part of our humanness.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Nasa says asteroid with force of 22 atomic bombs may hit Earth
NASA scientists are keeping a close eye on asteroid Bennu, a 1,610-foot-wide cosmic object that could smash into our planet 159 years from now. According to NASA’s OSIRIS-REx science team, the asteroid which was first discovered in 1999, could possibly drift into our planet’s orbit and could hit Earth by September 24, 2182. Asteroid Bennu is believed to be taller than the Empire State Building and it could release 1,200 megatons of energy if it hits our planet, i.e., 24 times more powerful than the most powerful nuclear weapon ever built.
“During the flyby, there is an extremely small chance that Bennu will pass through a “gravitational keyhole” – a region of space that would set it on just the right path to impact Earth, late in the 22nd century,” NASA said.
According to ABC News, Bennu passes near Earth every six years and had three close encounters with Earth in 1999, 2005 and 2011. Scientists believe that there is now a 1 in 2,700, or 0.037% chance, that Bennu could hit our planet by 2182
China to double the size of its space station as it offers an alternative to NASA-led ISS
China plans to expand its space station to six modules from three in coming years, offering astronauts from other nations an alternative platform for near-Earth missions as the NASA-led International Space Station (ISS) nears the end of its lifespan.
The operational lifetime of the Chinese space station will be more than 15 years, the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), a unit of China’s main space contractor, said at the 74th International Astronautical Congress in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday.
That would be more than the 10 years previously announced.
China’s self-built space station, also known as Tiangong, or Celestial Palace in Chinese, has been fully operational since late 2022, hosting a maximum of three astronauts at an orbital altitude of up to 450 kilometers (280 miles).
NASA targets 2040 for 3D-printed moon homes for astronauts, civilians
Going back to the moon – and staying there
Forward-looking: Sci-fi movies, shows, and books have long been filled with tales of humanity living in homes on the moon. It sounds like something most of us won’t see, but NASA is planning for 3D-printed houses, occupied by both astronauts and civilians, to be in place by 2040.
In a report by the New York Times that interviewed seven NASA scientists, all said that the space agency’s ambitious timeline of 2040 for lunar structures was achievable if it continued to hit its benchmarks.
“We’re at a pivotal moment, and in some ways it feels like a dream sequence. In other ways, it feels like it was inevitable that we would get here,” said Niki Werkheiser, NASA’s director of technology maturation.
The plan involves sending a 3D printer to build the structures using lunar concrete from the rock chips, mineral fragments, and dust that sits on the top layer of the moon’s surface.
NASA has partnered with ICON, an Austin, Texas-based construction company that uses a 3D printer to create homes, for the project. It has already created hundreds of structures using this method for the homeless in Austin, as well as hurricane-resistant houses in Mexico. The printer can build homes in as little as 48 hours.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Now ask yourself WHY they would come out with a “study” like this?
Indoor wood burning raises women’s lung cancer risk by 43%, says US study
Results from study involving 50,000 women suggest even occasional wood burning can contribute to lung cancer
Mehta said: “Our study provides evidence that even occasional indoor wood burning from stoves and fireplaces can contribute to lung cancer in populations where indoor wood burning is not the predominant fuel source for cooking or heating inside the home.”
Prof Fay Johnston from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Tasmania, who was not involved in the US research, said: “The new results from the Sister Study provide strong evidence of the risk of living in homes heated by wood combustion. Even relatively low usage was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.”
She added: “The message for policymakers and the public is clear. Wood heater smoke is not safe. Interventions to reduce exposure in homes and neighbourhoods should be a priority.”
Now there’s talk of bringing back the state income tax in Alaska …
Alaska can be a rugged and unforgiving place, and that’s not just its landscape. Its economy is prone to big booms and wrenching busts. Lately, it has seen more busts.
More than any other state, Alaska is dependent on oil. As much as 85% of the state’s unrestricted general fund revenue comes from oil production, according to state estimates. In some years, it has been well over 90%. But oil production has been in long-term decline in the state, which was once America’s No. 1 producer of crude but has been surpassed by several shale oil boom states, including Texas, New Mexico and North Dakota. Alaska’s crude production in 2022 was roughly equal to that of Oklahoma, and it hit the lowest level since 1976, according to Energy Department data.
This trend helps explain why Alaska’s economy performed worse than any other state last year, according to the Commerce Department, shrinking by 2.4%. And it explains why the Last Frontier finished dead last in CNBC’s 2023 America’s Top States for Business rankings.
In addition to a last-place finish in the Economy category, Alaska ranks 49th in the Infrastructure, Education, and Access to Capital categories. It finished 48th in Cost of Doing Business. This is the seventh time since 2007 that Alaska has finished at the bottom, and the third time in the last five studies.
GARDENING, FARMING & HOMESTEADING
Storing Your Harvest Without a Root Cellar
How to Properly Store Home-Grown Fruits and Vegetables
Now that you have grown and harvested beautiful fresh vegetables from your garden, how will you store them? Not everyone has access to a root cellar. Here are other ways to store your harvest to keep your homegrown fruits and vegetables ready to eat through the winter months!
In great-grandma’s day, most houses had a root cellar or a cold storage room somewhere in the house. Today’s modern houses don’t include that feature and pride themselves on having warm, dry, finished basements instead of cold, damp cellars with dirt floors (for good reason).
So, how do you store crops such as winter squash, beets, carrot, beets, onions, sweet potatoes, and cabbages, which would have traditionally been kept in a root cellar? Unless you’re ready to invest in building one, here’s advice on how to keep your garden harvest through the winter.
15+ Black Chicken Breeds: Beauties for Your Backyard Flock
If you want to add one or more solid black chickens to your flock you have a great variety from which to choose. Since many breeds have black feathers — and some even have black skin and meat — there is no shortage of options!
In fact, there are 46 black chicken breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association. This is great news because there are different reasons for having a flock of chickens, so you can find the breeds that will work best in your backyard or on your farm.
2ND AMENDMENT
A Restraining Order Didn’t Stop This Assailant, a Woman’s Gun Did
On September 28, a woman found herself in a domestic violence situation and was forced to take drastic measures to defend her life. The incident, which occurred at her apartment in Wilmington, North Carolina, further illustrates how important it is for women to be armed – especially when it comes to situations involving domestic violence.
COVID RELATED NEWS
CDC Ends COVID-19 Vaccination Cards
The pandemic-era proof of vaccination cards, which once determined who could participate in society, are ending.
GOOD NEWS
Parents, Teachers Start Winning Court Battles Against Secret Gender Transition Policies
A revolt against government policies that many say usurp parental authority is spreading across the nation—especially in blue states where lawmakers have promoted transgender ideology and “gender-affirming care”—according to parents, attorneys, and teachers.
For more than a year, California parents have shown up in droves at legislative hearings and phoned in by the hundreds to protest policies that encourage schools to keep social gender transitions of children secret. Teachers also have begun to refuse to hide information about a child’s gender identity from parents.
Meanwhile, Democratic members of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus have spearheaded legislation supporting so-called gender-affirming care, especially for children, touting it as a “first-in-the-nation” model.
Parental rights groups such as Our Duty have pushed back against the model, while groups such as Planned Parenthood, Equality California, and others support it.
Awe-Inspiring ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse to Cross US on Grand Tour of the Americas—What to Know
You might notice a dramatic dimming of the sun in mid-October if you live in certain highly-populated parts of North America or beyond.
The reason for this? An event known as an annular solar eclipse will cause the moon’s shadow to bisect large swaths of North, Central, and South America on Oct. 14, 2023.
But while total eclipses blot out the entire sun, darkening the sky significantly as though it were dawn or dusk, annular eclipses (annular meaning ring-shaped) present a different—yet no less awe-inspiring—spectacle, poetically known as “a ring of fire.”
Teacher Opens Own Schoolhouse, Teaches Bible, Reading, Math on Seeing Drag Queen in Public School
Petersburg, Virginia, complete with four walls, a flagpole, and that classic schoolhouse look. Its classes follow that old-fashioned school model to the letter in that they teach reading, writing, and arithmetic, learn the Constitution, and say the Pledge of Allegiance.
As for the status quo, that same little schoolhouse blows the protocols of public schools out of the water. It certainly forbids LGBTQ ideology and CRT from being taught and refuses to celebrate Pride Month—now espoused in so many American public schools.
Dennita Miskimen, who excelled as a public-school teacher for 23 years, founded The Little Red Schoolhouse in 2022 after becoming disillusioned with her then employer. She saw drag queens walking the hallways where she taught and thought that shouldn’t be allowed; nor should showing American allegiance be replaced by LGBTQ Pride ceremonies.
Back in 2014 when my online food store, Healthy Traditions, started testing all of our USDA certified organic grains for the presence of the herbicide glyphosate, which is used in RoundUp and is the world’s most-used herbicide, we were shocked to find out that even our USDA certified organic grains were almost all contaminated with glyphosate, even though they were “certified organic.” See:
We found out that the NOP (National Organics Program) allowed for small amounts of pesticides and herbicides in certified organic products, and so we stopped buying grains based on organic status, and also stopped “certifying” our own products as “organic,” since it now has almost no meaning anymore. Big Food wanted in on the booming organic grocery business, and they have successfully watered down U.S. organic standards over the past decade or so.
Instead, we started testing all of the products we wanted to purchase for the presence of glyphosate, and if we carried a product that had a GMO equivalent in the marketplace, we also tested for the presence of GMO DNA.
It started a very long process for us to find grains that were not contaminated, and in most cases, we had to look outside the U.S. to find such grains that tested clean.
Corn was, by far, the hardest product to source that tested clean of GMO DNA, and we even purchased certified organic corn products off the shelves of stores like Whole Foods, that were also GMO “verified,” and all the samples we tested came back positive for genetically modified DNA.
We were unable to find a single supplier of organic corn in the U.S. who had corn that tested clean.
We finally found a supplier down in Central Mexico, in a Province that at that time had banned the planting of U.S. GMO corn, that finally tested clean of GMO DNA, and we have been selling corn from that region ever since, for almost 10 years now.
Now, Mexico has decided to ban U.S. GMO corn nationwide, as well as ban the use of glyphosate, and the U.S. and Canada are trying to bully Mexico into continuing to import GMO corn.
Aljazeera recently published an excellent analysis of this “corn war” between the U.S. and Mexico.
ICYMI
Dick Butkus, marauding Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies aged 80
Butkus, a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80.
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