According to an internal Pentagon directive, all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, and US territories have been ordered to create “quick reaction forces” trained in riot control, including the use of various crowd control equipment. The directive, citing a prior executive order, mandates specific training for thousands of National Guard members nationwide, with a goal to be operational by January 1, 2026. This initiative has raised concerns that the forces could be used for political purposes, such as suppressing elections, and recalls the historical use of National Guard troops in quelling civil unrest. Military trainers will be deployed to each state to facilitate the training, and each state is required to report monthly on its progress.
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On Saturday morning in Los Angeles, a vehicle struck a crowd outside a nightclub, injuring 30 people. The driver was later found with a gunshot wound, prompting a search for a suspected shooter who fled the scene. The incident occurred as people were waiting to enter a nightclub on Santa Monica Boulevard, with the car also hitting a taco truck and valet stand. Twenty-three victims were transported to hospitals, with at least three in critical condition.
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Sound cannons, devices capable of emitting intensely loud and potentially harmful sound waves, were reportedly used by Serbian authorities against peaceful protestors. This action sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, highlighting the serious ethical and potential physical consequences of such technology deployed against civilians exercising their right to peaceful assembly. The sheer power of these devices, capable of causing permanent hearing damage, is undeniably alarming. Accounts describe the effects as causing immediate, visceral reactions – far beyond simple discomfort.
The deployment of sound cannons during a fifteen-minute silence, a moment of remembrance for fifteen individuals who lost their lives, added another layer of moral repugnance to the situation.… Continue reading
A stampede at a ticket distribution site near the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, resulted in six deaths and 35 injuries. The incident occurred as thousands surged through a gate to obtain free temple visit passes during an auspicious period. Authorities are investigating the cause, though eyewitness accounts suggest overcrowding and pushing contributed to the tragedy. The temple operator apologized, and investigations into the incident and potential administrative failures are underway.
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