5-5-25 DailyBriefs.info podcast
Celebrating a Catholic Renaissance in France1
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There is cause for celebration for Catholics in France1 . Figures released by the Bishops’ Conference of France announced that 10,384 adults would receive the sacrament of baptism at the 2025 Easter Vigil1 . This represents a 45 percent increase over the 7,135 adults baptized in 20241 .
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The number of baptized adults has more than doubled in over 10 percent of dioceses in France2 . In ten years, catechumens in France have increased significantly2 . The number grew from 3,900 in 2015 to 10,392 in 2025, an increase of more than 160 percent2 .
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Among new adult catechumens, the 18–25-year-old cohort accounts for a large percentage2 . This age group makes up more than 42 percent of the catechumens and is surpassing the 26–40 age group2 . This marks a dramatic change from 2020 when the number of 26–40-year-old catechumens was double that of the 18–25-year-olds3 .
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The surge in Catholic activity has been noticed on social media and by some mainstream journalists3 . An unprecedented surge in attendance for Ash Wednesday Masses in 2025 was reported by Famille Chrétienne3 . Parishes across France were reportedly "submerged by a new affluence" for the Mass of the Ashes3 .
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There is a noteworthy massive presence of young people among the crowds at these Masses3 . This phenomenon had reportedly "never seen before" according to Famille Chrétienne3 .
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Dioceses throughout France are also reporting a huge increase in adult "reverts"4 . These are Catholics baptized in childhood who stopped practicing but have decided to return to the Church to deepen their faith4 .
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In 2024, a significant number of adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Pentecost4 .... More than 9,000 adults received the sacrament, which was twice as many as two years before5 .
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Most faithful Catholics see this growth as a gift of faith given to France5 . They interpret it as a sign from Heaven and believe God touches hearts and reveals Himself to all who ask5 .
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The bishops of France point to the Jubilee of Young People in Rome as a possible reason for the influx of catechumens5 .
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However, another likelihood suggested is that these new catechumens are simply realizing they want more meaning in their lives5 . They are unable to find this meaning elsewhere5 .
Covid Fraud – The Beginning (Part Two)6
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Dr. Vernon Coleman argues that the official figure for Covid deaths in the early days was low compared to flu deaths6 .... On March 16th, the global figure was just over 6,500, including China6 . In a bad year, the flu would have killed more than ten times as many people by that time of year6 ....
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Dr. Coleman shares extracts from his book published in April 2020, roughly six weeks after the WHO declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic6 .... He uses words like "crisis" and "new disease" to avoid censorship8 ....
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He believes there were signs from the very beginning that the government's Covid pandemic narrative was false8 .
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Coleman criticizes the government's restrictions, such as telling people to stay home10 . He asserts his right to decide for himself how he will live his life11 .
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He questions the government's ability to provide hourly figures for the "new disease" when they reportedly could not provide figures for flu deaths at that time without an official freedom of information request12 .
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Coleman suggests that figures for the number dying of flu might be mixed in with the number dying of the "new disease"12 . He argues that symptoms are similar, few people were being tested, and doctors might list the new disease on death certificates due to media hysteria and it being notifiable12 ....
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He claims mortality figures for the new disease are probably distorted because statisticians and journalists divide deaths by recorded cases13 . These figures are deemed worthless because the actual number of infected people is far higher than reported or tested cases13 ....
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Coleman previously pointed out that AIDS mortality figures were distorted by including deaths from other diseases to justify scaremongering and money spent15 . He feels the same is happening now with the new disease15 .
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He raises concerns about the potential for governments to use the situation to get rid of or marginalize the elderly16 .... He suggests this might involve stopping healthcare for those over 7017 .
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Coleman describes facing personal abuse and being accused of trying to grab fame or being a "quack" for offering a voice of cautious reason18 .... He and his wife decided never again to read comments on videos after seeing the abuse19 .
End The Ukraine War With This One Simple Trick20
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A "minerals deal" was finally signed between the US and Ukraine after months of back and forth20 . The process involved dramatic shifts, including a report that the Ukraine government aircraft turned around mid-flight before the deal was eventually signed20 . This chaos is seen as characteristic of Trump 2.0 foreign policy in its early days20 .
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The signed deal was initially presented as a "miraculous breakthrough"21 . However, it turned out not to be primarily about "rare earths" minerals as initially billed22 .
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According to Bloomberg columnist Javier Blas, who looked at the restructured deal, it is primarily about "oil, natural gas and a bit of aluminum"22 . He questioned where the critical minerals and rare earths were22 .
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The supposed harsh terms of the deal are described as a "paper tiger"22 . Under the agreement, the US has no say on when or what gets extracted in Ukraine22 . Both countries invest equally into an 'investment fund'22 .
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The deal acknowledges no debts for past US aid to Ukraine23 . In the best circumstances, the US will not see a single dollar from the investment for 10 YEARS23 .
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The author compares this situation to the US taking oil from Syria and Iraq23 . In those cases, the benefit to American citizens was negligible, and only well-connected "Beltway parasites" were well-paid23 .
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The "ludicrous 'rare earths minerals deal'" is seen as a microcosm of how absurd the Trump Administration’s policy has been on the US/Russia war through proxy23 .
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The author argues that literally no American who voted for Trump to save them from inflation and "woke tyranny" could care about who rules Ukraine or how it gets along with Russia24 . Polls reportedly back this idea24 .
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To end the conflict and win Ukraine, Trump must wash his hands, "Pontius Pilate-like," of the whole affair24 .
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The article criticizes neocons who steady their swagger in "Trump 2.0" and revise the "peace through strength" mantra24 .... The real strength needed for peace is the strength to stand up to neocons and "desktop warriors" and say "enough"25 . An "America first" approach is presented as the only real solution to the Ukraine problem25 .
How Did We Get These Vicious Laws?, by Jared Taylor26
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Heather Mac Donald wrote that President Trump took his biggest step toward restoring meritocracy by signing an executive order26 . This order bans a legal doctrine called "disparate impact"26 .
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The author describes "disparate impact" as a "pernicious legal doctrine" and an "anti-white practice" that goes back to 197126 ....
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The Supreme Court permitted disparate impact for standards that are a "business necessity"27 . For example, the court ruled that a high-school education and good test scores were not a business necessity for Duke Power27 .
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The author argues that the concept of "business necessity" has kept lawyers "fat for more than half a century"27 . Under this doctrine, it is illegal to hire only the best candidates if it results in disparate impact27 .
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The author claims that attempting to hire management trainees with IQs of at least 125 would have a drastic disparate impact on blacks27 . This is because they are only one thirtieth as likely as whites to have an IQ that high27 .
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IQ distribution data is presented, showing black average at 85 and white average at 10028 . Whites reportedly dominate the space to the right of 100, representing above-average IQ28 .
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The author states that talking about race differences in IQ is "taboo"28 . He claims there has never been a disparate impact court case where defendants dared to explain that disparate impact exists because groups aren't the same, not due to racism28 ....
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This "pernicious race/IQ taboo" has got to be smashed according to the author29 .
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President Trump's executive order banning disparate impact thinking is considered an important step29 .
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The author urges President Trump to appoint a blue-ribbon panel to study the facts about race differences29 . He suggests the findings should be presented with as much fanfare and press coverage as possible29 .
Massive blackout in Spain and Portugal last week was caused by reliance on “renewable” energy30
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A massive blackout affected the Iberian Peninsula, specifically Spain and Portugal, last Monday30 .... The blackout occurred on Monday, 28 April31 .
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At the time of the blackout, Spain was reportedly running on 100% "renewable" energy for the first time30 ....
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The blackout was likely caused by a reliance on "non-dispatchable" renewable energy sources30 . This reliance is said to make the power grid fragile30 .
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The fragility stems from the grid's inability to handle sudden disruptions when heavily reliant on these sources30 .
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To restore its grid, Spain was forced to import electricity30 . The imported power came from nuclear-powered France and coal-and-oil-powered Morocco30 .
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The blackout is described as one of the largest peacetime blackouts Europe has ever seen32 .
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Michael Shellenberger is quoted stating the event was not random or unforeseeable32 . He claims it was the "exact failure" that many people had repeatedly warned lawmakers about for years32 .
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According to Shellenberger, Europe's political leaders systematically chose to ignore these warnings32 .
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Craig Rucker, President of CFACT, posted an analysis noting that before the outage, Spain was running its grid with very little of other energy sources32 .
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The author implies that President Trump's actions to shut down the "Left's energy mistakes" have been among his finest accomplishments33 . Wind and solar are presented as not being sufficient to power the future33 .
More Exciting News From The White House, by Philip Giraldi34
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President Donald Trump has appointed Martin Marks as his administration’s liaison to the American Jewish community34 . Marks' title is Special Assistant to the President and Director of Jewish Engagement in the White House Faith Office34 .
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The author questions how this liaison role, which involves protecting the "wealthy and educated 3% of the population against the curse of perceived perpetual Jewish victimhood," is still warranted35 .
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He asks how this liaison role will differ from orders delivered directly from Benjamin Netanyahu35 .
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The Institute for Historical Review (IHR) is cited discussing another new Jewish appointment, Yehuda Kaploun, as US Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism36 .
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The IHR email claims that Zionist interests wield "disproportionate influence" over American politics37 . This is seen as an uncomfortable reality, especially while the nation fractures under economic despair37 .
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According to the IHR, Kaploun's appointment reveals a political dynamic that prioritizes the interests of "world Jewry" over the needs of ordinary Americans37 .
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Policymakers are accused of focusing on policing campus activism and cracking down on criticism of Israel while ignoring issues like rising household debt, credit card delinquencies, inflation, and collapsing social mobility37 ....
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Pro-Israel groups like AIPAC are said to have funneled over $100 million into elections38 . This is claimed to ensure bipartisan fealty to policies prioritizing Israeli interests "at the expense of America"38 .
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The author's principal complaint is that the government agenda creates "two classes of people before the rule of law"39 .... These classes are Jews, who must be protected, and everyone else, who face consequences for criticizing Israeli or Jewish behavior40 .
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Criticizing one's own country or any other country is permissible, but criticizing Israel is not40 . Legal residents or students who cross this line can have their status erased and be deported without due process40 .
Sagging Skin Is Not Due To Rapid Weight Loss, It’s Due to Nutrient Deficiencies (A Shitty Diet)41
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The author states that sagging skin, like "Ozempic feet" or "Ozempic face," is not primarily due to rapid weight loss41 .... It is instead attributed to nutrient deficiencies resulting from a poor diet41 ....
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He criticizes coverage by outlets like Verywell Health for allegedly getting this wrong41 .... He dismisses suggestions that the speed of weight loss, genetics, aging, or sun exposure are the main factors44 ....
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The author argues that genetics is a "pseudo-science" and that humans are physiologically identical44 .
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He contends that wrinkled and saggy skin sounds like any vegan he has ever seen42 .... He suggests plant-based and processed foods do damage47 .
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The author classifies humans as "obligate hyper carnivores"48 ....
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According to the author, the most simple way to lose body fat is to eat foods that are species-appropriate and compatible with human physiology, specifically animal-based foods47 .... This includes fatty meats, organ meats, and eggs48 .
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Eating animal-based foods nourishes the body and allows it to function correctly48 . This approach naturally leads to losing unneeded body fat over time48 .
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Essential nutrients for skin health, such as collagen, elastin, omega-3 fatty acids, cholesterol, saturated fats, retinol (vitamin A), vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, and zinc, are primarily found in animal products50 .... While some can be converted from plant foods, the conversion rate is low and insufficient51 .
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Bodybuilders do not have issues with sagging skin despite losing extreme amounts of fat because they consume a lot of meat and animal foods46 .... They go into diets fully nourished52 .
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People who turn to weight loss drugs are described as wanting a shortcut and being "overfed" but malnourished when they start the drug because their diet lacks nutrients53 . Cutting their already nutrient-poor diet leads to even fewer nutrients while starving, which is presented as destroying the body from the inside53 .
The Long and Loathsome Future of Film54
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The author states that by 2000, Hollywood had already run out of new ideas54 . Now, every film is a remake, rehash, or reboot54 .
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Given the potentially infinite future of film, the author shudders to think how thousands of years of new films will be filled54 .
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He predicts that the first thing Hollywood will do is cover every possible permutation of every previous hit54 .
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Recent examples of this include Snow White being played by a "Walnut Brown Jewish/Hispanic girl" and Ghostbusters being played by women "for no reason except that they are women"54 .
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The author humorously suggests remakes based on reversing the original concept, such as a remake of Barbershop with "skinny blond white guys"55 . He notes this might be boring but suggests making it anyway, like the female Ghostbusters55 .
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Another suggested reversal is a Star Wars remake where the droids are the central characters and the humans are idiot sidekicks56 .
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He proposes a remake of Psycho with a crazy woman motel owner, adding humorous details like her listening to NPR and wearing an N95 facemask56 .
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The author claims that art in the 21st century is not about talent or beauty but about equal access and equal time57 . It's about everyone being an artist and getting a show regardless of what they produce, as long as they know the director57 .
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A remake of Jaws is suggested from the point of view of the sharks, who are presented as cuddly family fish that only bite humans because they don't see well58 . This version would be funded by PETA and portray shark fishermen as villains58 .
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A remake of Thelma and Louise for men is proposed, titled Delmer and Louis59 . The plot features male protagonists in Arkansas who encounter violence but react differently than the original characters59 .
The New Radical Right60
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The author contends that the political Right can be just as dangerous to Liberty as the Left60 . He claims much of the unconstitutional, Orwellian, socialist, and authoritarian laws and policies from Washington, D.C., were put in place by the Right60 .
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The Gun Control Act of 1968 is cited as the "granddaddy" of nefarious gun control laws60 . This act was reportedly supported by the NRA, which even helped draft it60 ....
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The National Firearms Act of 1934 was also supported by the NRA61 . Furthermore, the NRA has supported most federal gun control laws since 196861 .
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On the "life issue," groups like National Right to Life and Focus on the Family are claimed to have been the chief obstacle to the passage of Personhood bills and amendments61 .
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The Elon Musk/Peter Thiel technocratic vision dominating the Trump administration is presented as perhaps the greatest threat to Liberty and constitutional government ever seen62 .
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Patrick Wood from Technocracy.News is quoted describing this vision as embracing the outright destruction of Constitutional government in favor of an authoritarian monarchy63 .... This involves abolishing elections, concentrating power, neutralizing dissent, and establishing a Scientific Dictatorship based on Technocracy63 ....
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Curtis Yarvin, known as Mencius Moldbug, is identified as a subtle and dangerous intellectual influence on America’s "new radical right"65 . His theory of the "Dark Enlightenment" is described as a full-scale assault on foundational values of modern liberalism like representative democracy and the rule of law65 .
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Yarvin proposes replacing democratic institutions with "neocameralism," a state-as-a-company run by an unelected, irremovable sovereign CEO with absolute authority66 . In this vision, citizenship is a contractual position, and citizens become shareholders or users66 .
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Billionaire investor Peter Thiel is mentioned as being seduced by this idea of "algorithmic sovereignty"66 . Thiel has openly questioned the compatibility of democracy and freedom and has bankrolled groups and candidates aligned with neo-reactionary thinking67 .
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Yarvin's language, steeped in programming metaphors, is appealing to high-tech and crypto-libertarian circles68 . His thought is driven by hostility toward political equality and popular participation, seeking an "aristocratic restoration in digital form" where a technocratic elite supplants the sovereign people69 .
War Between The US And Canada? Yes, It’s Now A Real Possibility70
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The author suggests taking Canada might lead to globalists running off to another part of the world70 .
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Bringing Canada into the fold would make tariffs unnecessary and allow for more efficient resource development70 .
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Taking Canada would also help the nation out of the "desperate economic slump" it is currently trapped in70 .
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An even more important factor is keeping Canada out of the hands of the globalists within the European Union70 .
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The EU has been courting Canada for years and seeking "far closer political ties"70 .
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Keeping Canada from the EU globalists is described as "area denial" in military strategy70 .
What They Don’t Tell You About C-Sections71
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Birth is viewed by many traditions as one of the most important moments in a human's life71 . However, the death process has become over-medicalized, and the same issue exists with childbirth71 .
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Many physicians familiar with the hospital birthing process chose to skip it and give birth at home72 . Conversely, a minority of childbirths do need advanced medical care, and access to a hospital benefits those mothers72 .
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The article focuses on exposing what is not typically told about C-sections, as the data clearly shows the risk of routine C-sections outweighs their benefits73 .
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Historically, doctors had no interest in delivering babies until a leader realized mothers would become lifelong customers73 . Physicians gradually displaced midwives and switched birth from a natural event to one requiring increasing medicalization73 ....
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The hospital birthing process often tries to control and manage birth instead of augmenting the natural process74 . This frequently creates complications that necessitate more invasive methods74 .
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C-sections are often the end of this pipeline, involving cutting open the abdomen to extract the baby75 . While sometimes necessary (WHO suggests in 10% of births to prevent mortality), they are done far too frequently75 . In 2023, 32.3% of American births were C-sections75 .
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Surgical complications unique to C-sections include damage to the lining of the uterus, creating adhesions and scars76 . This can cause the placenta to attach in the wrong place in future pregnancies, with two C-sections making a woman 13.8 times more likely to have a placenta accreta76 .
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C-sections can significantly impact the infant's microbiome77 . Infants depend on vaginal flora, and disruption can persist into adulthood77 . This disruption is linked to increased risk of infections, allergies, and certain chronic conditions like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease77 ....
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C-sections have been found to pose neurological risks for infants79 .... Studies indicate potential links to behavioral changes, impaired recognition of familiar scents, aversion to touch, and poorer sensory integration and visual perception79 ....
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Some healers note a loss of vibrancy and vitality in C-section babies81 . This is attributed to them not getting a "spark" facilitated by the vaginal birthing process, possibly due to the micro-motion within the skull catalyzed by compression81 ....
DailyBriefs.info - china's chip technology83
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China has made a significant strategic shift by strongly embracing the open-source RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA)84 . This push is a "concerted effort" to develop and utilize RISC-V84 .
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This strategic pivot is largely a direct response to stringent US export controls and trade restrictions84 . These US measures aim to limit China's access to advanced semiconductor technologies based on proprietary architectures like ARM and x8684 ....
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China views RISC-V as a critical pathway to achieving technological independence and self-sufficiency in the semiconductor sector84 .... The open-source nature of RISC-V means it is not owned by any single entity and cannot be easily banned or restricted85 ....
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Key Chinese players like Alibaba, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Huawei, ZTE, and Tencent are heavily involved in RISC-V development84 .... These companies and institutions contribute significantly to the RISC-V ecosystem building84 .
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The Chinese government is actively promoting the nationwide use of RISC-V design standards91 .... Multiple key ministries and administrations are reportedly involved in developing new guidelines91 ....
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Chinese companies and institutions account for half of the "premier" members of RISC-V International89 .... Premier members have positions on the board and technical committees, allowing them to significantly influence the direction of RISC-V development and technical standards90 ....
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RISC-V is gaining global traction and is seen as a disruptive force95 .... Market research predicts RISC-V-based processor shipments to reach 17 billion units globally by 2030, accounting for nearly a quarter of the market share96 ....
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China's increasing engagement with RISC-V is under scrutiny from the United States100 .... Concerns regarding potential security implications are reportedly under review by the US Commerce Department100 ....
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Google's removal of RISC-V support from the Android kernel is seen as a notable development100 .... This action could potentially pose challenges for the future development and adoption of RISC-V-based smartphones102 .
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The CAS XiangShan open-source processor project is a key initiative, aiming to create a high-performance RISC-V processor89 .... The third-generation architecture, Kunminghu, aims for performance close to competing proprietary cores like Arm’s Neoverse N2 and simulated speeds up to 3GHz89 ....
☕️ SAFE BUT RISKY ☙ Saturday, May 3, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠108
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A significant Covid shot study was published as a preprint on MedRxIV but received complete media silence109 .... The study was titled, “Twelve-Month All-Cause Mortality after Initial COVID-19 Vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech or mRNA-1273 among Adults Living in Florida”109 .
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The study found a statistically undeniable +40% risk of fatality following the Pfizer jab over Moderna over a 12-month period111 .... This meant hundreds of thousands more Floridians died after the Pfizer jab compared to Moderna112 .
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Specifically, the study found that +230 more people died after Pfizer for every 100,000 jabbed112 . Pfizer recipients also died from cardiovascular causes at a rate of +83 more often per 100,000113 .
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When stratified by age, the increase in mortality risk was highest in adults 60 years and older114 .
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The researchers compared the two shots against each other using Medicare database data from over 9 million Floridians111 .... This approach was used because data for the unvaccinated is considered unreliable114 .
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The study's results are likely a "floor, not a ceiling" for mortality risk116 . This is because it only tracked deaths for 12 months after the second shot and excluded people who took three, four, or more shots116 .
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A settlement in principle has been reached in the case over the death of Ashli Babbitt117 . Ashli Babbitt, an unarmed Air Force veteran, was shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer during the January 6th Protest118 . Her family had sued for $30 million118 .
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President Trump has proposed a budget blueprint designed to make much of his first 100 days’ progress permanent119 . This includes increasing defense and border budgets and suggesting permanent cuts to various agencies119 .
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The proposed budget would cut the State Department’s foreign aid budget by 84% and slash Biden’s green energy programs119 . It also proposes eliminating several government agencies and departments, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and AmeriCorps120 .
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The Wall Street Journal reportedly ran an article stating the Russian military is reconstituting and growing at a faster rate than anticipated121 .... General Christopher Cavoli, commander of U.S. forces in Europe, reportedly stated that the Russian army is today larger than it was at the beginning of the war122 . Despite losing equipment in Ukraine, Russia's recent production of military equipment has more than made up for the losses123 .