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From: Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis 2/3/2024 During last-minute checks ahead of sailing for NATO exercise Steadfast Defender, it has been discovered that HMS Queen Elizabeth has a significant issue with her starboard propeller shaft. The ship will not sail on 4th February as planned and instead, HMS Prince of Wales will be readied to replace her. The RN has instituted additional checks on the aircraft carrier’s shaft lines as a result of the painful lessons learned from past experience with HMS Prince of Wales. In the course of an inspection, concerns have arisen around one...

“Geofencing” often begins with an innocent click. Smartphone apps ask if they can access location to improve service. When users say they yes, they often don’t realize that the apps that help them drive, cook, or pray are likely reselling their information to far-flung for-profit entities. This and other information detailing people’s behaviors and preferences is valuable for businesses trying to target customers. The global location intelligence market was estimated at $16 billion last year, according to Grand View Research, which predicts that figure will grow to $51 billion by 2030.While it is legal for private companies to broker this...

Apparently Ukraine On Fire has been banned on youtube too. Does anyone know where online it still viewable?

A California judge on Wednesday cleared the way for conservative talk radio host Larry Elder to join the field of candidates for an upcoming recall election aimed at removing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Elder scored a swift court victory in Sacramento, where he challenged a decision by state election officials to block him from the September recall ballot. In a tweet, Elder wrote, “Victory! My next one will be on Sept. 14 at the ballot box.” Superior Court Judge Laurie M. Earl disagreed with a state decision that Elder failed to meet requirements to qualify to run in...

A central figure in one of the most iconic moments in American sports has died.Mark Pavelich, a member of the "Miracle on Ice" USA Hockey team, was found dead Thursday morning at a mental health treatment center, the Star Tribune reports. He was 63.USA Hockey confirmed Pavelich's death Friday.Pavelich is the second member of Miracle on Ice team to die, following the death of Bob Suter in 2014.The cause of Pavelich's death is not known, per the Star Tribune, though emergency dispatch audio reportedly disclosed that Pavelich had not been seen since 8 p.m. Wednesday, and responding personnel said he...

Alex and Fara were toasting the holidays, with one last outdoor brunch. "We're trying to enjoy the last few minutes of eating outside before lockdown," said Alex Villafuerte. Server Raul Flores was setting up tables at Sotto Mare restaurant, he's being laid off until January. "It's my only job, I don't have another one. I have to stay home, no parties, no family times," Flores said. "It comes at the worst possible time, during the holidays. I think there would be less uncertainty because there's an end to the health order but I'm not certain January 4 is the day...

Trump Town USA Rally!!! Danville, California THIS AFTERNOON!!! Thursday 3PM – WHENEVER Intersection: Crow Canyon/Blackhawk/Camino Tassajara Parking: In front of CVS: 3420 Camino Tassajara – Danville, CA 94506 Trump Town USA Rally!!! Danville, California Donald Trump won the election based on Legal Votes Thursday 3PM – WHENEVER Intersection: Crow Canyon/Blackhawk/Camino TassajaraParking: In front of CVS: 3420 Camino Tassajara – Danville, CA 94506WE NEED TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING DONALD JOHN TRUMPUNTIL HE IS OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED!! JOIN US!!!This is us 2 weeks ago:https://youtu.be/FWfaXJLM8LoAnd again 3 weeks ago:https://www.reddit.com/r/bayarea/comments/jk3qjb/trump_rally_danvilleca/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 We really have a lot of fun and you will be entertained by many moreCome on...

The video shows police tackle a shirtless Parscale to the ground and place handcuffs on him after he emerged from his home, as he repeatedly said he “didn’t do anything.”

Okay everyone. Time to show up let the world know: "Donald Trump has an army of supporters and we are here to cheer him on to 4 More Years!" This Saturday, September 12, from 11am-2pm we are going to be on the overpass @ Bear Creek Road with signs, love for country and passion to see Donald J. Trump win 4 more years! I have been going to rallies for the last month and they aren't just fun. They are amazing when you inspire so many stealth republicans to pull out their signs, their MAGA hats, Flags and more as...

"I called the CEO of a Hospital in The Valley and asked him how they were doing" "Slow" he responded "We are at 40% occupancy" Video gets to the point and is 2..5 minutes

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Wednesday ordered that all New York City subway cars be cleaned every night by Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) workers to ensure the safety of essential personnel during the coronavirus pandemic. “Any essential worker who shows up and gets on a train should know that that train was disinfected the night before,” Cuomo told reporters at his daily coronavirus press briefing. “Letting them endanger their own life and endanger the lives of others is not helping anyone,” Cuomo said. The governor said that he wants the MTA to present to him a plan for...

Chief White House correspondent for OAN News Emerald Robinson reports ‘Rod Rosenstein will resign within 48 hours.’ Here's the Tweet: https://twitter.com/EmeraldRobinson/status/1060273029056524288 Note: There is nothing on Twitter or the interwebs confirming this, outside of the statement from the OAN correspondent. It is certain that other reporters are working their sources now to confirm this. Look for more on this ‘sourced rumor’ tomorrow morning.

Okay this could be fun. What are some questions YOU would like the Senate panel to ask Christine Blasey Ford. Here are some to start it off: Questions for her: 1. At this party YOU were at and which Mr. Kavenaugh was NOT at, according to him, were you drinking as well as they boys that were with you in the bedroom? 2. How often did you go to drinking parties with teenage boys? 3. Did any other teenage boys ever feel you up in high school? 4. After you were laying on the bed with the drunk high school...

Any interesting, or noninteresting, dinners?

Fox News Radio (FNR) will debut Benson and Harf on Monday, May 7th, announced Jay Wallace, President of News. Co-hosted by FOX News Channel (FNC) contributor Guy Benson and FNC analyst Marie Harf, the program will air weekdays from 6-8PM/ET.

"...Many of the accusations surfaced after the release of a 2005 tape of Trump speaking graphically about kissing and groping women uninvited."

Android phone with military grade security priced at Dh64000A new tech startup unveiled its first device yesterday, promising to be the world's fastest, most secure device. Offering worldwide network compatibility and military grade security, Solarin comes with a price tag of $17,400 (about Dh64000). Sirin Labs was formed in December 2014 with $72million as seed capital and as the founders say with an aim to produce the best and most secure smartphone. The company has partnered with multiple solutions providers in its attempt to create the device which they say is aimed at world's top businessmen who want every...

President Obama has authorized sending "less than 50" special operations forces to work in Syria with "local opposition" forces to "train, advise and assist" them in their fight against the Islamic State, a White House spokesman confirmed on Friday. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the troops would not serve in combat roles, but admitted that they could find themselves in harm's way, like Army Master Sgt. Joshua Wheeler, who perished during a special operations forces raid in Iraq last week. "They do not have a combat mission; they have a training, advise and assist role," Earnest said. "They will...

Obama administration moved Thursday to restrict prescriptions of the most commonly used narcotic painkillers in the U.S. in an attempt to curb widespread abuse.

Immigrant advocacy group La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) is speaking out