Category Archives: Daily Digest

Economy Health Canada warns of shortage in euthanasia products for animals Health Canada is warning that there will be a global shortage in euthanasia drugs for animals due to an explosion at a manufacturing plant overseas, but according to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), pet owners in Canada shouldn’t worry. Meet The One Chipmaker…

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Economy A COVID-19 outbreak at a major Chinese port is worsening the global shipping crisis, which could disrupt orders for the holiday season, experts say Shipping disruptions around the world could lead to a shortage of goods for the holiday season, according to industry experts. A recent coronavirus outbreak in the province of Guangdong, in…

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Economy UN: Cost of Food Rises at Fastest Pace in Over a Decade Global food prices have jumped at their fastest monthly rate in over a decade, according to the United Nations.  The UN uses a broad index of global food costs, which have also climbed for 12 months in a row. Suppliers have been…

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Republican lawmakers blast Fauci after thousands of emails released Many Republicans focused their ire on the fact that Fauci received messages in early 2020 warning that the virus had been “engineered” or may have otherwise emerged from a lab in Wuhan, China, while he was publicly dismissing the possibility. Shell’s historic loss in The Hague…

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ECONOMY & ENERGY The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything Mattress producers to car manufacturers to aluminum foil makers are buying more material than they need to survive the breakneck speed at which demand for goods is recovering and assuage that primal fear of running out. The frenzy is pushing supply chains to…

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Developer Of Aluminum-Ion Battery Claims It Charges 60 Times Faster Than Lithium-Ion, Offering EV Range Breakthrough Range anxiety, recycling and fast-charging fears could all be consigned to electric-vehicle history with a nanotech-driven Australian battery invention. Learn more about aluminum-ion battery technology and sustainability considerations here Bug Appétit: Why Eating Cicadas is Good for the Environment…

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Important Note:   Just like everything here at Peak Prosperity since 5/12/21, the Daily Digest is under ‘new management.’  We’re looking for ways to make it better. I guess we should start with the purpose. The Daily Digest is the place for breaking news and things that we should be aware of and even lightly discuss….

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Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers Nearly $5 Million in Ransom

The company paid the hefty ransom in difficult-to-trace cryptocurrency within hours after the attack, underscoring the immense pressure faced by the Georgia-based operator to get gasoline and jet fuel flowing again to major cities along the Eastern Seaboard, those people said. A third person familiar with the situation said U.S. government officials are aware that Colonial made the payment.

Zero Hedge’s Commentary: Colonial Pipeline Restarts Operations After Ransomware Attack

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• Coinbase says SEC conversation on crypto regulation welcome
• Judge Strikes Down Federal Eviction Moratorium, Setting Up High-Stakes Appeal
• Auto sector urges U.S. Congress to help fund its computer chip needs
• Biden Backs Waiving International Patent Protections For COVID-19 Vaccines
• Laboratory-made diamonds are forever, says Pandora
• Pfizer, BioNTech seek full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine
• High Package Costs Hit Food Makers as Recycled Paper, Corn Soar

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• Fed keeps interest rates near zero but notes ‘strengthened’ US economic recovery
• Hong Kong to Test All Foreign Helpers After Variant Found
• The $100 Million Deli
• New COVID test key to saving Alaska’s salmon season, fishing jobs
• Extent Of Toxic DDT Dumping Off Los Angeles Coast Is ‘Staggering’

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