Notice Magazine

My own mix of special and important news about our world. Generally, covering events and insights of the last 72 hours.

Iraq War
Most Veterans Say America’s Wars Are a Waste. No One’s Listening to Them.
newrepublic.com - Adam Weinstein
There's a widening gap between Washington's bipartisan militarism and veterans' bipartisan war-skepticism. In spite of his confused account of U.S. …
U.S. Politics
Officer suggests Ocasio-Cortez should be shot, after he read fake news on Facebook
The Washington Post - By Alex Horton
It was not clear from his Facebook post whether police officer Charlie Rispoli knew he was responding to fake news when he suggested Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) should be shot. “This vile idiot
Conservative View
The Other Case against Reparations
National Review - Graham Hillard
Reparations are an ethical disaster. Proceeding from a doctrine of collective guilt, they are the penalty for sins of which hardly anyone living …
Mobile Technology
Cyber threats from the U.S. and Russia are now focusing on civilian infrastructure
TechCrunch - Joe Cheravitch
Cyber-confrontation between the U.S. and Russia is increasingly turning to critical civilian infrastructure, particularly power grids, judging from recent press reports. The typically furtive conflict
Turkey
Turkey will retaliate if U.S. imposes sanctions over S-400s: minister
Reuters - Ece Toksabay, Tuvan Gumrukcu
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey would retaliate against what it called an unacceptable threat of U.S. sanctions over Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defenses, its foreign minister said on Monday,
Lifestyle (UK)
‘My oestrogen levels were all over the place’: when men have ‘sympathy pregnancies’
The Guardian - Dominique Sisley
When Amanda is pregnant, I just get emotional and lazy, and eat cake Kirsten, 22, knew something strange was happening at about eight weeks into her pregnancy. The classic first trimester symptoms, such
Horsetail Falls
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Basra
Iraq's polluted water supply sickens 120,000 people
Al Jazeera - Osama Bin Javaid
Tens of thousands of Basra residents have required hospital treatment because of government mismanagement and neglect. The largest city in southern Iraq may be rich in oil but Basra’s government leaders
Fluoride
Ethiopia's water problem: Excessive fluoride treated with bones
Al Jazeera
High fluoride levels in water cause teeth discolouration and in extreme cases, bone decay. In many countries, fluoride is added to water and toothpaste to make teeth stronger. But, when there is too much
Lindsey Graham
The Banality of Lindsey Graham
newrepublic.com - Matt Ford
Why did the senator switch from anti-Trump to the president's biggest supporter in Congress? Perhaps it's not a mystery after all. It may be hard to …
Conservative View
Gary Shapiro: Trump should do these things to boost our economy
Fox News - Gary Shapiro
President Trump’s biggest challenge for reelection may not be the eventual Democratic nominee – it’s an economy with record expansion that is starting to slow. The nation’s last two one-term presidents,
Andrew Puzder
Corey Lewandowski: America’s economy is the hottest in the world
Fox News - Corey Lewandowski
By every conventional measure, America’s economic revival since the 2016 election has been one for the history books. New highs in gross domestic product growth, record highs in the stock market, record
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
‘It’s a disaster over there’: Commerce reaches new heights of dysfunction
POLITICO - By DANIEL LIPPMAN
Under Secretary Wilbur Ross, the department is chaotic and adrift. Constant infighting among top officials. Sudden departures of senior staffers without explanation. A leader who is disengaged and prone
Israel
Israel demolishes Palestinian homes on Jerusalem outskirts
France 24 - NEWS WIRES
Dozens of Israeli police and military sealed off at least four buildings in the Sur Baher area close to the Israeli security barrier cutting off the occupied West Bank early Monday, the journalist said.
Methanol
Costa Rica officials say tainted alcohol kills at least 19
NBC News - Associated Press
The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption of alcohol tainted with methanol. MEXICO CITY — The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption
Iranian
British warship warned Iranian forces against seizing tanker
Reuters - Reuters Editorial
Stena Impero, a British-flagged vessel owned by Stena Bulk, is seen at Bandar Abbas port, in this undated handout photo. Tasnim News Agency/Handout via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - A British warship radioed
Divorce
Top jobs lead to divorce for women, but not for men
weforum.org - Johanna Rickne
Combining an enriching career and a loving relationship is a goal for many people. But for women, this goal still presents higher hurdles, even in …
World News
Ukrainian leader's party heading for parliamentary majority
ctvnews.ca - The Associated Press
KIEV, Ukraine -- Early results show that the Ukrainian president's party won a majority of seats in Sunday's parliamentary election. With nearly a …
Bulgaria
A hacker broke into Bulgaria's tax system and stole the details of every working adult in the country
Business Insider - Bill Bostock
A hacker broke into Bulgaria's largest tax database, and stole the financial details of every working adult in the country, before releasing them online. In their search for the perpetrator, police arrested
Learning
The Art Of Learning Side-By-Side: Why The Way We Develop Is Not Working For Our Workforce
Forbes - Sesil Pir
Learning and development represents billions of dollars in investments for businesses – yet every time, I start a learning and development workshop by asking the audience a version of “Who resents being
World News
It’s China’s World
Fortune
China has now reached parity with the U.S. on the 2019 Fortune Global 500—a signifier of the profound rivalries reshaping business today. As the …
U.S. Politics
Study: Immigrants and their kids founded 45% of U.S. Fortune 500 companies
Axios - Stef W. Kight
Immigrants and their children have founded 45% of the U.S.'s Fortune 500 companies, according to a new study by New American Economy, a …
EPA
10 ways Andrew Wheeler has decimated EPA protections
Salon - Elliot Negin
On Monday, President Trump hosted a White House event to unabashedly tout his truly abysmal environmental record. Tuesday, coincidentally, marked the one-year anniversary of Andrew Wheeler at the helm
Iran
Iran Says It's Exposed an CIA Spy Ring and Sentenced Some of Them to Death
The Daily Beast - Jamie Ross
Iran claims it exposed and captured 17 spies working for the CIA Monday and some have been sentenced to death. The state news reports, which haven't …
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Dozens Injured After Armed Mob Violence Against Pro-Democracy Demonstrators
The Daily Beast - Jamie Ross
At least 45 people have been injured, one critically, after dozens of masked men attacked pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong. The protests …
Science
Massive meta-study finds most vitamin supplements have no effect on lifespan or heart health
newatlas.com - Rich Haridy
A massive umbrella study, encompassing 277 clinical trials, into the effects of nutritional supplements and dietary interventions has concluded …
World News
Monday Sunrise Edition: Is U.S. heat wave a harbinger?
csmonitor.com - AP Photo/Susan Walsh
A heat wave covered about half the U.S. this past weekend and was blamed for at least one death and cancelling many outdoor events. But a cold front …
Boko Haram
Governors, Journalists, Others Are Targets Of Boko Haram -Gen. Biu | Sahara Reporters
saharareporters.com
Major General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division of the Nigerian Army Maiduguri and Sector Commander (Sector 1) …