Today's News: September 19, 2018

World News

Russia to study Israeli data related to downed plane
Fox – Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Israel’s offer to share detailed information about its air raid which triggered fire by Syrian forces that downed a Russian reconnaissance plane, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

Paraguay suspends judges over sentence for abusive priest
AP – Paraguayan authorities say they have suspended three judges who gave a priest convicted of abusing a 14-year-old a minor sentence.
A report by a special jury in charge of the prosecution of magistrates said Wednesday that judges Fabian Iglesias, Nelio Prieto and Blas Zorrilla will not be able to continue in their posts while their decision is investigated.
The judges last month found the Rev. Felix Miranda guilty of the sexual abuse of a minor. But they only gave the priest a suspended two-year jail sentence and a $800 fine, saying the evidence was thin.

Mexico commemorates victims of deadly quakes
AP – Mexico on Wednesday commemorated victims of two deadly Sept. 19 earthquakes, one in 1985 that left at least 9,500 dead and another just last year that killed more than 360.
Victims’ relatives gathered at the site of a seven-story downtown office building that collapsed in last year’s magnitude 7.1 quake that killed 228 people in the capital and 141 more in nearby states.

Hungary Responds to UN, Rails It Will ‘Never Be a Country of Migrants’
Sputnik – The news comes following an EU Parliament vote held last week that favored triggering Article 7 against Hungary, calling its new legislation concerning domestic media and opposition to EU migration policies a “threat” to democracy.

U.S. seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran
Reuters – The United States is seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran to include Tehran’s ballistic missile program and its regional behavior, the U.S. special envoy for Iran said on Wednesday ahead of U.N. meetings in New York next week.

North Korea to Dismantle Missile Test Site, Allow Inspectors
Newsmax – North Korea agreed to dismantle a key missile test site under the watch of international inspectors and take other steps toward denuclearization, according to a joint statement signed by Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang.

U.S. News, Politics & Government

Republicans push to move ahead with Kavanaugh vote if accuser Christine Blasey Ford declines to testify
Fox – Go ahead and vote. That’s what a growing number of Republican senators are saying it’s time do if the California professor claiming Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her more than 35 years ago doesn’t show up Monday to testify on Capitol Hill about her allegations.

Trump vows to send ‘a lot of money’ to Florence-ravaged Carolinas: ‘There will be nothing left undone’
Fox – President Trump on Wednesday traveled to the Carolinas to visit areas ravaged by Hurricane Florence last week, assuring local families and officials that the federal government would provide “a lot of money,” and that there will be “nothing left undone,” in recovery efforts.

4 people injured after shooter opens fire in office building in Middleton, Wisconsin
RT – At least four people have been taken to hospital after a shooter opened fire at a building in Middleton, Wisconsin. The shooter has also been shot.

U.S. ready to restart talks with North Korea immediately: Pompeo
Reuters – The United States is ready to restart negotiations with North Korea “immediately”, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, with the aim of completing North Korea’s denuclearization by January 2021.

James O’Keefe of Project Veritas Releases Video of Deep State Employee Who Admits He Uses His Job to Advance Socialism and Resist Everything Else
Need To Know
Edward Griffin – Project Veritas investigators infiltrated the US State Department and exposed left-wing activists using their jobs to pursue their agenda. Stuart Karaffa, a Management and Program Analyst with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, is a member of Democratic Socialists of America, and proudly admits that he engages in DSA activism on the job. He is part of the anti-Trump resistance movement and said his goal is to, “Resist everything.” He joked that, even if he got caught, it is impossible to fire a federal employee.

Economy & Business

UN: Colombia coca production surges to record high
AP – A new United Nations report finds that cultivation of the plant used to make cocaine has reached an all-time high in Colombia.Annual data released Wednesday by the organization indicates that coca cultivation increased 17

Canada’s Trudeau urges some U.S. flexibility in NAFTA talks
Reuters – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday he wanted to see flexibility from the United States if the two sides are to reach a deal on renewing NAFTA, which Washington insists must be finished by the end of the month.

World Bank: Global Poverty Rate Drops to Record Low 10 Percent
Newsmax – Global poverty has fallen to a record low.The World Bank said Wednesday that 10 percent of the world’s population lived on less than $1.90 a day in 2015 – the last year for which numbers were available – down from 11.2 percent in 2013.

UK Deal Could “Rewrite Global Trade”
Infowars – The “ideal” free trade deal between the US and the UK after Brexit could “rewrite the rules of global trade”, according to a new report released today.
US and UK free market Think Tanks such as the Cato Institute and Initiative for Free Trade have laid the groundwork for a new agreement between the US and the UK which will include the elimination of tariffs and allows the free movement of workers post-Brexit.
Writing on behalf of the Adam Smith Institute one of the report’s authors said: “Together the US and the UK have the clout to rewrite the rules of global trade.

Science & Technology

Hackers mine bitcoin & other cryptos using leaked spy tool from US govt – report
RT – Bitcoin, monero and other popular cryptocurrencies are being mined by fraudsters who use EternalBlue, the US National Security Agency (NSA) hacking tool that was leaked last year, according to a recent report.

Gardening, Farming & Homesteading

Plantain: The Ugly Little Edible ‘Weed’ That Heals And Soothes
Off Grid News – If you do not chemically treat your yard, chances are very good that you have some plantain growing there. Plantain – not to be confused with the banana-like fruit of the same name – is a common weed found throughout North America.
Native Americans have called plantain “Whiteman’s Foot” because it seems to spring up everywhere. Although many consider plantain to be a noxious weed, it has been used for centuries by many cultures throughout the world, with the Saxons calling it one of their nine sacred herbs.
You can recognize plantain as a low, short plant with wide and round leaves that have parallel veins. There are many photos and videos online to help you identify plantain. What you may not know is that it is a very useful plant. In fact, it contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. So, instead of yanking out these common weeds in frustration, you can learn to cultivate them for all kinds of purposes.

Health

Yogurt contributing to obesity epidemic, study claims
The Sun – High sugar contents in ninety per cent of popular yoghurts are contributing to Britain’s obesity crisis, experts have warned

The Plant-Based Supplement Linked With Glowing Skin, Reduced Inflammation & Overall Health
MindBodyGreen – Spirulina is incredibly nutrient-dense and, according to some researchers, might actually be the most nutritious food on the planet. In 1974, spirulina was actually named the “Best Food for the Future” at the United Nations World Food Conference.
A single tablespoon of spirulina contains 4 grams of protein, as well as 11 percent of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin B1 (thiamin), 15 percent of the RDA of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 4 percent of the RDA of vitamin B3 (niacin), 21 percent of the RDA of copper, and 11 percent of the RDA of iron.
n addition to all of that, spirulina also contains significant amounts of magnesium, potassium, and manganese. Magnesium plays a pivotal role in helping to regulate muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure in the body, as well as making protein, bone, and DNA. Potassium, which is a type of electrolyte, aids in nerve function and muscle contraction and it regulates your heartbeat. And, finally, manganese helps your body develop and function properly throughout your life.

As Families Become Outlaws to Treat Epilepsy with Cannabis, Colorado Kids Can Now Bring It To School
The Daily Sheeple – Fourth-grader Quintin Lovato suffers from epilepsy and Tourette’s syndrome, and for most of his life, these conditions have made living a normal life nearly impossible for him. Quintin had trouble with basic functions, and could barely walk until his family discovered the healing power of cannabis oil. Luckily, Quintin lives in Colorado, where cannabis is legal and considered medicine, and he has been able to treat his debilitating conditions with the herb legally.
Quintin has seen radical improvements in his condition thanks to cannabis, and it has helped him to start living a normal life. Quintin has even been able to take his medicine to school this year so that he can be in his best shape for class
“It’s the first day of school where Quintin gets to take his cannabis to school,” his mother Hannah Lovato told KDVR.
“I honestly think if he wasn’t taking cannabis for his seizures and Tourette’s he probably… I don’t know if he’d be going to public school to be honest with you,” Hannah added.
Quintin’s reading teacher Terry Plain is now a believer, after seeing the results in her student for herself.