Trump claims ignorance of Lutnick Epstein island trip and then says he heard about it

President was asked about the furor over Commerce Secretary’s untruthful comments about visit to pedophile sex trafficker’s private getaway

CIA Targets Chinese Military Officials in Online Recruitment Bid

The US spy agency on Thursday released a video in Mandarin that portrays a fictional mid-level military officer who decided to contact the CIA after seeing qualified officers removed — and replaced with inexperienced leaders more interested in lining their pockets than defending their country. The video follows Xi’s dramatic escalation of a sweeping shakeup of China’s military in a campaign that suggests that political loyalty — not just corruption — is increasingly under scrutiny. “Any man qualified to lead us is deemed a threat and unceremoniously removed,” the fictional Chinese military officer says in the CIA video, before sending files from his laptop at night from a parked car after sneaking out of a military facility.

Celebrate Love This Valentine’s Day With Stumptown’s Limited Edition Raspberry Rose Mocha

The Raspberry Rose Mocha at Stumptown Coffee Roasters.

CafeClima: A Free New Tool From WCR Aiding Farmers Replanting Coffee Trees

A free, science-based data platform designed to help farmers, governments, and funders make smarter coffee renovation decisions.

Мощное землетрясение произошло в одной стране

Мощное землетрясение произошло на юге Мексики. Об этом сообщает геологическая служба США (USGS)

New Viral Defense Strategy May Protect Eyes from Herpes Damage

Medical News: Herpes simplex keratitis is one of the world’s leading infectious causes of vision loss, often striking without warning and recurring despite treatment. Now, new research suggests that a naturally occurring immune signal may reprogram the body’s own defense cells to better fight the virus before severe eye damage occurs.

New research shows how reprogramming immune ce…

Blood Biomarkers Link Mental Illness to Inflammation

Medical News: Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder are often discussed in terms of emotions and behavior, but new research shows that the story goes much deeper into the body. Scientists have now uncovered clear biological patterns in the blood that connect these mental disorders to inflammation, metabolism, and even heart-related stress, offering fresh insigh…

Pressurized Oxygen Therapy Shows New Hope for Long COVID Recovery

Medical News: Millions of people worldwide continue to struggle with long COVID, a condition marked by lingering symptoms months after the initial coronavirus infection. Fatigue, brain fog, memory problems, shortness of breath, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and heart-related complaints have left many patients unable to return to normal life. Now, a comprehensive new scientific review suggests that …

UK Deploys Six RAF F-35B Stealth Fighters to Cyprus Amid Fears of U.S.-Iran Conflict

The UK has deployed six F-35B stealth jets to Cyprus, reinforcing air defenses as US-Iran tensions raise regional escalation risks.

I’d Like A Big Ole Bowl Of Coffee That Could Be Described As Super

A weekly curated selection of coffee from the Sprudge Roaster’s Village.