This article originally appeared at Anti-Media. Akron, Ohio — In a story that speaks directly to both the march of technology and the inherent dangers therein, an Ohio news outlet reported Tuesday that a talking drone is visiting children in Akron while they are at school. From local WKYC: “The Akron Public Schools district is warning parents to be wary of a drone that has been reported flying over Windemere Community Learning Center. “According to a letter issued to school parents by Windemere principal Megan Lee-Wilfong on Monday, the drone has reportedly been spotted flying around...
Talking Drone Caught 'Trying to Lure Children Away from School Grounds'
This article originally appeared at Anti-Media. Akron, Ohio — In a story that speaks directly to both the march of technology and the inherent dangers therein, an Ohio news outlet reported Tuesday that a talking drone is visiting children in Akron while they are at school. From local WKYC: “The Akron Public Schools district is warning parents to be wary of a drone that has been reported flying over Windemere Community Learning Center. “According to a letter issued to school parents by Windemere principal Megan Lee-Wilfong on Monday, the drone has reportedly been spotted flying around...
Tensions further mounting on the Korean Peninsula
This article originally appeared at Anti-Media. Korean Peninsula — Following the revelation that Britain is now drawing up battle plans for a potential war with North Korea — which comes just days after Donald Trump said “only one thing will work” when it comes to the Hermit Kingdom — it was reported Tuesday that last year the North may have hacked the network of U.S. ally South Korea and stolen sensitive military data. From the South’s Yonhap News Agency: “Citing information from unnamed defense officials, Democratic Party Rep. Lee Cheol-hee said that the hackers broke into the...
China might be ready to embrace the role of chief global superpower
This article originally appeared at Anti-Media. “Not sure whether China will be nice to self-ruled Taiwan? Wait until after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party. What’s in store for the hotly disputed, resource-rich South China Sea, where Beijing has taken a military and technological lead since 2010? Wait until after the Congress. Coffee maker wouldn’t start today? Wait until after the Congress. Wait. But you get the idea: This event, due to start Oct. 18, is monumental enough to put a lot of Asia on hold — and make it worry.” That’s how Ralph Jennings opened his piece...
Secret Service Spent $137,505 at Trump Properties on Golf Carts to Protect President
This article originally appeared at Anti-Media. On September 29, two days before Donald Trump ignited controversy by honoring hurricane-battered Puerto Ricans with a golf trophy, the Secret Service spent $61,960 to rent golf carts to protect the president and his family while he vacations, USA Today reported Thursday. The media outlet, which reviewed federal purchase orders, writes that in total, the Secret Service has spent $137,505 so far this year renting golf carts at resorts in Florida and New Jersey. It was at a tournament at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City on...
President Trump Warns Ominously: "It's the Calm Before the Storm"
This article originally appeared at Anti-Media. Washington, D.C. — In front of cameras on Thursday evening, as he met with senior military officials and their spouses at the White House, President Donald Trump said those in attendance could be witnessing the “calm before the storm.” “You guys know what this represents?” Trump asked as he and his guests posed for photos before dinner. “Maybe it's the calm before the storm.” When he was asked by reporters to clarify what he meant, Trump stated simply that he had “the world's great military people in this room,” then thanked the media...
President Trump Warns Ominously: "It's the Calm Before the Storm"
This article originally appeared at Anti-Media. Washington, D.C. — In front of cameras on Thursday evening, as he met with senior military officials and their spouses at the White House, President Donald Trump said those in attendance could be witnessing the “calm before the storm.” “You guys know what this represents?” Trump asked as he and his guests posed for photos before dinner. “Maybe it's the calm before the storm.” When he was asked by reporters to clarify what he meant, Trump stated simply that he had “the world's great military people in this room,” then thanked the media...
President Trump Warns Ominously: “It’s the Calm Before the Storm”
This article originally appeared at Anti-Media. Washington, D.C. — In front of cameras on Thursday evening, as he met with senior military officials and their spouses at the White House, President Donald Trump said those in attendance could be witnessing the “calm before the storm.” “You guys know what this represents?” Trump asked as he and his guests posed for photos before dinner. “Maybe it's the calm before the storm.” When he was asked by reporters to clarify what he meant, Trump stated simply that he had “the world's great military people in this room,” then thanked the media...