Technology is reshaping Chinese farms – and boosting its national security
Technology is reshaping Chinese farms – and boosting its national security
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-10-31 14:05:10
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has doubled down on making food security a top strategic priority, on the same level as hardening China’s military or building up energy stockpiles.
Technology is reshaping Chinese farms – and boosting its national security
Technology is reshaping Chinese farms – and boosting its national security
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-10-31 14:05:10
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has doubled down on making food security a top strategic priority, on the same level as hardening China’s military or building up energy stockpiles.
Trump thanks supporters for the memories in final campaign stops for 2026 midterms
Trump thanks supporters for the memories in final campaign stops for 2026 midterms
NPR
World News
2026-10-31 13:00:00
President Trump has maintained a near-daily rally schedule as Election Day draws closer, playing his greatest hits for loyal crowds in red states in what is a sort-of goodbye to campaigning.
'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
NPR
NPR National
2026-10-31 12:20:19
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Golden State Valkyries win WNBA title with victory over Atlanta Dream - BBC
Golden State Valkyries win WNBA title with victory over Atlanta Dream - BBC
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2026-10-31 12:16:59
Golden State Valkyries win WNBA title with victory over Atlanta Dream BBCAngel Reese, Atlanta Dream fall short in Game 7 as Golden State Valkyries win first WNBA championship Fox NewsGolden State Valkyries top Atlanta Dream in Game 7 to secure first WNBA title ESPN'I stayed patient':
Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent - BBC
Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent - BBC
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2026-10-31 11:36:18
Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent BBCPhotos: Youth-led rallies sweep Germany Al JazeeraProtests spread to Germany as hundreds of thousands march again in France CNNRioters loot stores in Germany as Gen Z-led protests turn violent The IndependentGermany's
Liverpool vs Arsenal and two clubs hugely impacted by Man City’s tainted era - The New York Times
Liverpool vs Arsenal and two clubs hugely impacted by Man City’s tainted era - The New York Times
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2026-10-31 11:16:00
Liverpool vs Arsenal and two clubs hugely impacted by Man City’s tainted era The New York TimesAnfield, intensity and rotations - how Iraola is improving Liverpool BBCJamie Carragher: Liverpool have emerged as Arsenal’s biggest title challengers The TelegraphLiverpool vs. Arsenal:
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 1 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
NPR
Politics
2026-10-31 02:48:51
U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkin ordered both sides to talk and to agree on a proposed briefing schedule on the motion for a temporary restraining order by Saturday evening.
Devastating storms continue to hit Southwest 'Four Corners' region
Devastating storms continue to hit Southwest 'Four Corners' region
NPR
NPR National
2026-10-31 01:14:37
Communities in the Southwest are bracing for more flooding this weekend. This follows weeks of devastating storms that have pummeled parts of the region.
What a midterm race in Kentucky says about how Democrats may do in Trump strongholds
What a midterm race in Kentucky says about how Democrats may do in Trump strongholds
NPR
Politics
2026-10-31 01:14:36
Democrats are putting up a fight in midterm races this year that went for President Donald Trump by double digits in 2024. Kentucky Public Radio's Sylvia Goodman explains what we can learn from one Kentucky district.
Election officials worry about DOJ monitoring of Tuesday's vote
Election officials worry about DOJ monitoring of Tuesday's vote
NPR
Politics
2026-10-31 01:14:31
Some election officials have been notified that the DOJ will be monitoring their polling stations. NPR's voting correspondent Miles Parks explains what he's watching for on election day - and afterwards.
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 31 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
NASA Releases MAX POWER Key Events for Media, Participants
NASA Releases MAX POWER Key Events for Media, Participants
NASA
Breaking News
2026-10-29 23:31:02
America’s newest aerospace expo and air show – MAX POWER – is fast approaching, and NASA has announced key events beginning Friday, Nov. 6, and running through Sunday, Nov. 8, hosted on and near the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Through multiple park experiences at MAX
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
MediaIte reports that Georgia voters are rather miffed at Joe Biden after ensuring he had the votes to carry the state. Their problem with Liberal Joe? Well they feel cheated on the next round of COVID-19 stimulus checks (story here). Seems that some Georgia voters were expecting a full $2,000.00 USD and not the $1,400.00 […]
Why was Jesus Christ crucified on the cross? And yes, I know, because He is the Son of God and He gave up His life at the will of the Father in order to pay for the sins of the world that you and I might be saved. But what reason was put forth at […]
I’ve been impressed to make a few changes to my blog site for the new year. If you’ve been a regular reader of my blog you’ve been used to controlled content, by me. That is going to change somewhat. Hopefully for the better. The first change which is effective right now is I’ve relaxed the […]
Did you see this? A member of the Michigan House of Representatives, Cynthia A. Johnson, made some remarks last week that included a warning to all “Trumpers”, by which one may only assume she means those who supported President Donald J. Trump during the recent US Presidential Election, that many are considering a threat from […]
Have you ever voted using an electronic machine? Did you vote in the last US Presidential Election using an electronic voting machine? If you have, what assurances do you have that your vote was counted as cast? Whether Republican or Democrat, Libertarian or Green Party, or even if you just voted with a write in, […]
The United States of America Elections are over and Americans believe they know who they voted for and that their vote counted. But do they really? I have voted in 10 US Presidential elections. I remember the previous 3 US Presidents prior to my first vote. And while there have certainly been jokes and allegations […]
Whether you are an American citizen or not, who America votes to put into power of the highest offices of our land affects the whole world. American politics reach far and wide and world governments of the entire earth watch our elections very carefully. And elections affect our country in a very substantial way as […]
Yesterday I passed along my thoughts on the two different cultures manifesting themselves in America today. I said that I didn’t have a question, only an observation, but that was not entirely accurate. I do have a question. The point of the observations, naturally, was to cause you to consider which culture you fit into […]
In 1859 Charles Dickens wrote the historical novel A Tale of Two Cities. A story centered around London England and Paris France before/during the French Revolution. It has been referred to as the best selling novel of all time (and certainly must be in the top 10, assuming it is even taught in schools these […]
The other day in my last blog post I talked about people at the George Floyd protests carrying No Justice No Peace signs (as those found here) and I mentioned how ridiculous I find that slogan. I also mentioned these people don’t know peace and that peace dependent upon justice is worthless peace. But I […]
