Saturday, November 30
Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and political newcomer, discussed integrating aspects of his Hindu beliefs with Judeo-Christian values during a CNN town hall in Iowa. While addressing concerns about his faith not matching that of the founding fathers, Ramaswamy emphasized shared values between his Hindu faith and Christian principles. He expressed gratitude to the US as his motivation for running for president. Ramaswamy also embraced conspiracy theories and advocated for strict immigration policies including securing borders and ending birthright citizenship.
French astrologer Nostradamus left behind a series of ominous forecasts for 2024. He predicted global turmoil in 2024, including maritime warfare, royal upheaval, and humanitarian crises. One suggests Prince Harry could become King, bypassing Prince William. China is mentioned, with a potential involvement in a significant conflict. He predicted severe climate disasters, including droughts, wildfires, and record-high temperatures. His earlier prophecies were related to Ukraine war and surge in wheat prices. The accuracy is debatable.
Lawyers for Washington state police officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis argued that his death was due to drug use, not excessive force. Ellis was addicted to methamphetamine, causing him to be violent and unpredictable. Wayne Fricke, representing Officer Christopher Burbank, stated that Ellis created a situation that forced the officers to use force. Special prosecutor Patty Eakes urged the jury to compare the officers' statements with videos and witness testimony. This is the first trial of officers charged in a suspect's death since the removal of a requirement to prove malice.
US President Joe Biden criticizes Texas Supreme Court's decision on a woman seeking an emergency abortion, calling it outrageous. A 31-year-old woman from Dallas, Kate Cox, is forced to leave Texas due to strict abortion laws and a rare genetic defect in her fetus. The Texas Supreme Court reverses a lower court's decision that favored Cox. The US Supreme Court's 2022 ruling overturned the constitutional right to abortion, allowing states like Texas to create their own laws.
A colossal rogue wave, the Ucluelet wave, reached a staggering height of 17.6 meters (58 feet) off the coast of British Columbia in November 2020. This unprecedented phenomenon was officially confirmed in February 2022 and stands as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded at the time. Rogue waves, waves exceeding twice the height of their neighboring waves, pose a significant threat to marine operations and beachgoers. The Ucluelet wave, captured by a buoy deployed by MarineLabs, highlights the importance of coastal intelligence in enhancing marine safety.
Dani Dayan, Chairman of the Yad Vashem memorial centre, expresses approval of criticism against three U.S. university presidents for their remarks on campus antisemitism. He highlights the pervasive antisemitic climate in certain academic circles and the recent surge in antisemitic incidents globally. Dayan underscores concerns about free speech, protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and accusations of universities tolerating an environment where Jewish students and faculty feel endangered. He argues that a pseudo-academic theory is being developed in Western academies that calls for the elimination of the Jewish state
Brazil said Wednesday wealthy nations must lead the energy transition and provide developing countries the "necessary means" to follow suit following the adoption of the COP28 climate deal. "It is crucial that developed countries take the lead in the transition away from fossil fuels," Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva told the UN climate summit in Dubai.
US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, John Kirby, expressed concern about reports that Israel used US-supplied white phosphorus munitions in a southern Lebanon attack in October. Kirby said that the US provides white phosphorus to militaries hoping it will be used lawfully. A report states that the attack injured at least 9 civilians and should be probe as a war crime. The IDF, however, said their smoke shells do not contain white phosphorus.
