Matthew Silbernagel

North Korea Wants U.N. To Investigate U.S. For Human Rights Violations

North Korea’s U.N. Ambassador, Ja Song-nam, accused the U.S. of human rights violations as a result of CIA interrogation practices and demanded a U.N. investigation. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has long been referred to as the “Hermit Kingdom” and has been reputed as being viciously repressive. There are almost countless reports from escaped […]

9y ago

White House Fights to Maintain Control Over Internet ‘Kill Switch’

In an upcoming hearing scheduled for later this week, top Department of Homeland Security officials will argue for the right of the executive branch to maintain control of its internet “Kill Switch.” In 2006, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adopted, without public consent, notice, or debate, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 303. SOP 303 has […]

9y ago

russia

Russia Offers More Student Loans, Scholarships For Foreign Students To Foster Pro-Russian International Relations

Russian ministries have recently put forward a plan to raise the quota for state sponsored students in all Russian universities in order to foster more positive Russian international relations. The Russian Science Ministry, Foreign Ministry, and the State Agency for Cooperation with CIS countries, the Rossotrudnichestvo, have partnered to put forward a proposal that the […]

9y ago

Obama Set To Make Fun Of Nerds At So-Called ‘Nerd Prom’

Obama is set to attend this year’s “Nerd Prom” and is once again planning on putting his comedic stylings on display. Once a year, for the past 71 years, the mass that is the Washington D.C. press corps, gather for a charitable dinner where they are given the opportunity to rub elbows with one another […]

9y ago

Government|russia

Putin’s Prelude To Official Dictatorial Administration

In a recent interview with journalist Vladimir Solovyov, Russian President Vladamir Putin revealed that he has no plans to dismiss Russia’s government despite demands to do so from Russia’s oppositional coalition. Such a move may very likely be the first official step toward Putin officially shrugging the loose facade that is the rule of law […]

9y ago

dallas

No Charges To Be Filed Against Dallas Officers Involved In ‘Screwdriver Shooting’

A grand jury’s decision to not levy charges against two Dallas Officers who were involved in the fatal shooting of a schizophrenic man has just been announced. On June 14, 2014, Officers John Rodgers and Andrew Hutchins responded to a 911 call placed by one Shirley Harrison. Mrs. Harrison called 911, requesting police assistance with […]

9y ago

LSU

LSU Files For Bankruptcy

According to recent reports, Louisiana State University has officially begun the process of filing for bankruptcy. The State of Louisiana has found itself embroiled in a deep-running economic crisis revolving around the funding of public education. As a result of this budgetary fisticuffs, LSU officials have made the decision to start the bankruptcy process. It […]

9y ago

Japan

Japan is Done Saying Sorry For WWII And Will Start Building Military

During a recent press conference, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated that he will not be offering anymore apologies for Japan’s role in World War II. August 15 will mark the 70th anniversary of the end of military operations in World War II’s Pacific theater. For those unfamiliar with the combatant lines of World War […]

9y ago

New Russian Transporter Allows Russian Military Deployment Anywhere In the World in 7 Hours

Reports are beginning to surface that Russia has plans to purchase and utilize a fleet of large scale transporter planes. These large scale transporter planes will enable the Russian military to respond (perhaps even preemptively) to any perceived threat in any part of the world in no more than seven hours. RT is reporting that […]

9y ago

30 Percent Of Millennial Men Can’t Find Jobs

It yet another “encouraging” report, it has been revealed that roughly 30 percent of all millennial men are unemployed. That’s right, 30 percent of men between the ages of 18 and 33 have no job to call their own. It is no surprise for any astute observer of the American economy that the American job […]

9y ago

Now Dead “King of Clubs” Looked A Lot Like ‘King of Meth’ Walter White

Recent reports from Iraq hold that former Saddam Hussein higher up, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, known by U.S. forces as the “King of Clubs”, has been killed in a recent joint Iraqi/Shia militia security operation. Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri was one of the highest ranking members Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi regime. CNN reports that al-Douri was also the […]

9y ago

iran|russia

Russia OK’s Delivery Of Missiles To Iran

Earlier today, Russia made a significant step toward supplying Iran with an advanced missile defense system by lifting a 2010 self-imposed ban. The Wall Street Journal reports that in 2007, Iran had signed a deal with Russia worth nearly $800 million in which Russia was to supply Iran with an S-300 missile defense system. The […]

9y ago

U.S. Spy Plane Intercepted By Russian Fighter

On Tuesday, April 7, a U.S. reconnaissance plane was overtaken by a Russian fighter jet while conducting what the Pentagon deemed a lawful mission in international airspace. USA Today reports that while on a lawful mission near Russian airspace, a U.S. RC-135U was violently overtaken by a Russian SU-27 fighter jet. While the U.S. has […]

9y ago

florida

Florida Man Arrested and Charged With Felony After Deputies Find Alligator in Son’s Bedroom

In Naples, Florida, a man was recently arrested and is now facing felony charges after sheriff deputies discovered an alligator in the man’s son’s bedroom. NBC2, a local news affiliate, reported on April 5, that a man residing in the South Florida town of Naples was arrested after it was discovered that he had captured […]

9y ago

Germany

From Nazi Building to Apartment Building

Sitting quietly on an island in the Baltic Sea lies a former weapon of Nazi propaganda, a massive building complex entitled Prora. The days of Prora’s quiet rest may quickly be coming to an end, however, as German real estate developers look to turn the beach front building into residential apartments. During the earlier years […]

9y ago

kevin love|LeBron James|NBA

LeBron James Really Only Has Three Close Friends

Kevin Love may not be “best friends” with LeBron James, but that’s OK because as it turns out, LeBron really only has three good friends in the NBA. Recently, Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love has caused a bit of a controversy in the sports world. According to a recent interview with ESPN’s Mike & Mike, Love […]

9y ago

florida|mike tyson

Tyson and Bin Laden Both Have Former Mansions For Sale [Photo Gallery]

Both Mike Tyson and Khalil bin Ladin (brother to Osama bin Laden) have mansions that are now up for sale in the U.S Recently, it has been announced that an abandoned Ohio mansion that formerly belonged to heavy weight boxing champ Mike Tyson, is being sold and turned into a church. The fascinating thing about […]

9y ago

U.S. Astronaut Scott Kelly To Spend A Year in Space

On Friday, March 27, U.S. Astronaut Scott Kelly took off from a Kazakhstan launch pad and began a record breaking nearly-year-long stint in space. According to CNN, Scott Kelly is set to become the record holder for the longest time spent in space for any U.S. astronaut. Kelly’s mission is scheduled for a total of […]

9y ago

tom brady

Tom Brady Jumps Off A Cliff

Just over six hours ago, New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady posted a video to his Facebook page of him jumping off a cliff. Brady followed the posted video with the comment “Never doing that again!” and the hashtag #AirBrady. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xESp-nkI6iE Apparently, Brady is on vacation with his family at the moment and is finding […]

9y ago

San Francisco

San Francisco’s Inmate Fight Club [Video]

Recent allegations arising from a San Francisco correctional facility claim that inmates were forced to fight other inmates a la Fight Club. San Francisco correctional deputies Scott Neu, Eugene Jones, Clifford Chiba, and Evan Staehely have all been placed on paid leave following allegations that the four deputies are responsible for facilitating a twisted fighting […]

9y ago