Daily News Thread 2/7

Aid Supplies Meant for Puerto Ricans Infested by Rats : Report

Some of the aid supplies meant for Puerto Rico never made it to the island because of a rat infestation at the Florida office of Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, PRFFA, where they were stored.
telesurtv.net/english/news/Aid-Supplies-Meant-for-Puerto-Ricans-Infested-by-Rats--Report-20180207-0012.html

Trump tells Pentagon 'to top' France military parade

US President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to organise a large military parade in the nation's capital.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42969566

Syria war: Israel 'strikes Damascus military complex'

Israeli warplanes have fired missiles at a Syrian military position near the capital, Damascus, Syrian media report.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42973662

May Slammed for Not Ruling Out NHS Inclusion in U.S. Trade Talks

Theresa May’s government promised to safeguard the National Health Service in any future trade talks after the U.K. leaves the European Union, after her earlier prevarication in Parliament triggered a backlash.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-07/may-slammed-for-not-ruling-out-nhs-inclusion-in-u-s-trade-talks

Germany coalition talks: Merkel's conservatives and SPD clinch deal

Angela Merkel's conservatives (CDU/CSU) have finally hashed out a coalition deal with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) that could break months of political deadlock in Germany.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-42973419

Kim Jong Un's Sister to Become First Dynasty Member to Enter South Korea

Kim Jong Un named his sister to represent North Korea at the Winter Olympics in South Korea, a historic visit that raises the drama as world leaders including U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gather for the event.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-07/kim-s-sister-to-become-first-dynasty-member-to-enter-south-korea

Trump says: 'I'd love to see a shutdown' if no immigration law

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would welcome a federal government shutdown if Congress is not able to agree to changes in immigration law that he said would prevent criminals from entering the country.
reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-shutdown-trump/trump-says-id-love-to-see-a-shutdown-if-no-immigration-law-idUSKBN1FQ2V6

Tech Giants Back U.S. Bill Governing Cross-Border Data Searches

Microsoft Corp., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Apple Inc. have thrown their support behind proposals in Congress to deal with cross-border data requests from law enforcement – even as the issue heads for review before the U.S. Supreme Court.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-07/tech-companies-welcome-cross-border-data-search-legislation

Trump Says ‘Big Mistake’ to Sell Off Stocks in Strong Economy

President Donald Trump has some advice for investors: they’re making a “big mistake” by selling off stocks amid good economic news.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-07/trump-says-big-mistake-to-sell-off-stocks-amid-strong-economy

Canada PM Trudeau faces PC backlash over 'peoplekind' comment

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a backlash for correcting a woman who used the term "mankind".
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42952220

Japan to Boost Financial, Political Support for Palestine

Japan has pledged to increase its funding and Gaza officials have confirmed Japan will fund the construction of a wastewater treatment plant that will provide water for agriculture.
telesurtv.net/english/news/Japan-to-Boost-Financial-Political-Support-for-Palestine-20180207-0014.html

Other urls found in this thread:

reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-taser-vulnerable/
libcom.org/news/deliveroo-global-strike-01022018
socialistworker.org/2018/02/07/who-will-go-bust-in-the-trumponomics-casino
nakedcapitalism.com/2018/02/american-left-prejudiced-south.html
tif.ssrc.org/2018/02/06/on-the-power-of-aggregates/
bbc.com/news/science-environment-42939192
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-07/may-slammed-for-not-ruling-out-nhs-inclusion-in-u-s-trade-talks
washingtonpost.com/business/economy/bitcoin-is-my-potential-pension-what-is-driving-people-in-kentucky-to-join-the-craze/2018/02/03/aaaea3be-05dc-11e8-b48c-b07fea957bd5_story.html
npr.org/2018/02/07/583984439/senators-reach-two-year-budget-deal
abcnews.go.com/Politics/pelosi-surpasses-hour-immigration-speech-house-floor/story?id=52904794
assets.documentcloud.org/documents/4369090/Milo-Transcript.pdf
squawker.org/culture-wars/antifa-disrupts-lgbt-parade-claims-gay-people-are-offensive-to-muslims/
youtube.com/watch?v=egz-qV17gtc
twitter.com/SFWRedditImages

OP/ED

They’re 'higher risk,' yet still stunned with Tasers

Nearly a third of the U.S. population is at higher risk from Taser shocks. Yet police continue to fire their stun guns at the vulnerable.
reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-taser-vulnerable/

Global Deliveroo strikes

Over the last couple of weeks, Deliveroo have been hit by a series of strikes and occupations all over the world: from Hong Kong to Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, the first union for online food deliverers has been formed.
libcom.org/news/deliveroo-global-strike-01022018

Who will go bust in the Trumponomics casino?

Trump's State-of-the-Union con job was exposed by the stock market plunge that followed, but his lies are a cover for an intensification of attacks on working people.
socialistworker.org/2018/02/07/who-will-go-bust-in-the-trumponomics-casino

Why Is the American Left So Prejudiced About the South?

nakedcapitalism.com/2018/02/american-left-prejudiced-south.html

On the power of aggregates

tif.ssrc.org/2018/02/06/on-the-power-of-aggregates/

I was waiting for you OP.

Cheddar Man: DNA shows early Briton had dark skin

bbc.com/news/science-environment-42939192

WE

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ENGLISH

Of course, the symbolism of the Bastille Day is lost on Trump.


This is the last the GOP wants: an excuse for the Dems to shut down the government


Given his previous business experience, I think Trump's words will only cause more chaos in the market.

TYBNewsAnon2.0

love this meme

I feel like the few benefits to this are going to be hugely offset by the insane amount of uproar from libs

so brave

That might be the sole reason he's doing it. An ego stroking trolling that will cost us millions.

May Slammed for Not Ruling Out NHS Inclusion in U.S. Trade Talks

Theresa May’s government promised to safeguard the National Health Service in any future trade talks after the U.K. leaves the European Union, after her earlier prevarication in Parliament triggered a backlash.

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-07/may-slammed-for-not-ruling-out-nhs-inclusion-in-u-s-trade-talks

"Asked earlier whether she could give “an absolute guarantee” that the NHS would be excluded from any trade negotiations with the U.S., May stopped far short of a commitment, saying only that the discussions are just beginning and that any U.S. demands are not yet known. “We will go into those negotiations to get the best possible deal for the United Kingdom,” she said."

Lol you limies might get American style Health care. Be sure to get life insurance, it's cheaper than health on the monthly and when you die at least you leave you're family something.

washingtonpost.com/business/economy/bitcoin-is-my-potential-pension-what-is-driving-people-in-kentucky-to-join-the-craze/2018/02/03/aaaea3be-05dc-11e8-b48c-b07fea957bd5_story.html

‘Bitcoin is my potential pension’: What’s driving people in Kentucky to join the craze