Lab Leak in China , Likely Set Off Pandemic, , Says US Energy Department.
The U.S. Energy Department's most recent assessment of the cause of the coronavirus pandemic is based on new intelligence.
It represents a shift from its earlier, undecided assessment of the origins of the pandemic.
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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized that different agencies have reached conflicting conclusions.
There is a variety of views in the intelligence community, Jake Sullivan, National Security Adviser,
via 'The New York Times'.
Some elements of the intelligence community have reached conclusions on one side, some on the other.
, Jake Sullivan, National Security Adviser,
via 'The New York Times'.
A number of them have said they just donāt have enough information to be sure, Jake Sullivan, National Security Adviser,
via 'The New York Times'.
But right now, there is not a definitive answer that has emerged from the intelligence community on this question, Jake Sullivan, National Security Adviser,
via 'The New York Times'.
Mike Gallagher, (R-WI), is a member of a House subcommittee investigating the pandemic's origins.
Evidence has been piling up for over a year in favor of the lab leak hypothesis, U.S. Rep.
Mike Gallagher, (R-WI),
via 'The New York Times'.
I am glad some of our agencies are starting to listen to
common sense and change
their assessment, U.S. Rep.
Mike Gallagher, (R-WI),
via 'The New York Times'.
Gallagher criticized the "Chinese Communist Party" for its willingness "to cover up" its knowledge of how the pandemic started.
[It is] an organization that was willing to cover up the origins of the pandemic and thereby cost us critical days, months and weeks and millions of lives in
the process, U.S. Rep.
Mike Gallagher, (R-WI),
via 'The New York Times'.
While support of the theory seems split along party lines, some academics say there is reason to question the origin.
The lab leak origin for the Covid-19 pandemic is not, and was not, a conspiracy theory, Anthony Ruggiero, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Scholar, via 'The New York Times'
US Water System May Be , Vulnerable to Cyberattack, by China, Russia and Iran.
CNBC reports that the United States
water system has been the target of a series
of cyberattacks over the past few years. .
In response, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has been forced to issue an alert warning
that 70% of water systems do not comply
with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
According to the EPA, some have āalarming
cybersecurity vulnerabilities,ā including
unchanged default passwords and former
employees who retain access to vital systems.
In February, the FBI issued a warning to
Congress that Chinese hackers have embedded
themselves into the U.S. cyber infrastructure. .
Those hackers have targeted water treatment
plants, the electrical grid, transportation
systems and other vital infrastructure.
Those hackers have targeted water treatment
plants, the electrical grid, transportation
systems and other vital infrastructure.
Water is among
the least mature
in terms of security, Adam Isles, head of cybersecurity
practice for Chertoff Group, via CNBC.
Stuart Madnick, an MIT professor of engineering
systems and co-founder of Cybersecurity at
MIT Sloan, warns that an attack that shuts off
water to the population is the main concern.
We have demonstrated in our
lab how operations, such as
a water plant, could be shut
down not just for hours or
days, but for weeks, Adam Isles, head of cybersecurity
practice for Chertoff Group, via CNBC.
Recently, EPA Administrator Michael Regan and
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan sent a letter
to governors stressing the urgency of the threat. .
Recently, EPA Administrator Michael Regan and
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan sent a letter
to governors stressing the urgency of the threat. .
CNBC reports that budgets, outdated
infrastructure and an overall reluctance to take
action may prevent necessary fixes from
being made before a serious attack.
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The U.S. has expanded permission for Ukraine to use American-made weapons against targets in Russia, not limited to the Kharkiv region. This doesn't represent a policy change, as Biden previously allowed strikes near the border. However, long-range attacks deep into Russia remain prohibited. U.S. officials confirm this aligns with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's statement about Ukraine's right to defend against cross-border attacks.
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How You Can Cut Energy Costs , With a New Reflective , 'Cool Roof'.
LifeHacker recently reported on the benefits
of installing a new cool roof, including
keeping monthly utility costs down. .
A cool roof reflects more sunlight from the
surface of your roof, which helps to keep
your house cool when temperatures rise. .
This is usually done with lighter
colored materials, but can also
incorporate materials designed
to reflect infrared light without
changing the roof's appearance. .
According to the U.S. Department of Energy,
this type of roof can bring the exterior temperature
of a roof down about 50 degrees on a hot day.
This can help bring the interior temperature
of a home down to safer levels,
even without air conditioning.
LifeHacker points out that the price of installing
a new cool roof is similar to a traditional roof,
which is already a costly investment.
LifeHacker points out that the price of installing
a new cool roof is similar to a traditional roof,
which is already a costly investment.
When shopping around for cool roofs, a number of
materials are available, depending on the slope of
your roof, the local climate and your aesthetic taste.
When shopping around for cool roofs, a number of
materials are available, depending on the slope of
your roof, the local climate and your aesthetic taste.
This includes everything from shingles coated in an
IR reflective coating for steep roofs, to light-colored
single-ply membranes for low-slope roofs.
Other approaches involve reflective mineral
coatings or layers of reflexive marble.
Green roofs, or living roofs, which are one of the most
sustainable types of roof, are another option for reducing
interior temperatures, however, the cost can be prohibitive
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has told a crowd of Christians that they won't have to vote again if they vote for him in November saying "we'll.. Sky News
Republican nominee Donald Trump has unleashed a series of controversial attacks on Kamala Harris, calling her 'crazy,' 'nuts,' and 'dumb as a rock.' These personal attacks, including racist and sexist remarks, have intensified as Harris gains momentum as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. In this video, we explore the implications of these attacks on the Republican Party's strategy and the potential impact on Trump's appeal to Black voters. We also discuss reactions from Republican lawmakers and Black Republican women who express concern over the negative consequences of such personal attacks. Watch to understand how these controversies could shape the upcoming election.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, addressing US lawmakers, expressed gratitude to both Republican candidate Donald Trump and President Joe Biden for their support of Israel. He praised Trump's past actions, including recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, confronting Iran, and moving the US embassy to Jerusalem. Netanyahu also thanked Biden for his ongoing efforts to free hostages held by Hamas since the October 2023 attack.
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New bodycam footage from the Pennsylvania rally where Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt has revealed that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who opened fire on the former US President, was identified as a suspicious individual before the incident unfolded. The footage, obtained from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit and released on X by Republican and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, shows local police officers and a man appearing to be a Secret Service agent, discussing how the 20-year-old would-be assassin was spotted at the site hours before he attempted tokill Trump.
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Former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, casts doubt on Vice President Kamala Harris for āsliding into rolesā as she attracts the support of enough Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president.
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The Federal government is attempting to downplay the Wall Street Journal report, which cited the Department of Energy saying that the pandemic started from a lab leak, not naturally. The FBI has made a..
China Responds to US Energy Department , Conclusion on COVID Origins.
On February 28, China said it has been "open and
transparent" regarding the origins of COVID-19, amid
lingering questions of how..
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Dave Rubin of āThe Rubin Reportā talks about āThe Late Showāsā Stephen Colbertās bizarre response to the U.S. Energy Department admitting that the lab leak theory of COVIDās origin is..
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