Analyzing the business behind the controversial Nike Kaepernick ads

Analyzing the business behind the controversial Nike Kaepernick ads

The Nike ad featuring Colin Kaepernick may have stirred some controversy, but when you break down the demographics and their markets it isn’t nearly a controversial business decision as many have made it out to be. This was a no risk-free marketing campaign for Nike, regardless of the negative backlash, and here is why. Nike […]

Year anniversary of the Parsons Green bombing

One year ago today, on September 15, 2017, at just past 0800 local time, a bomb exploded at London’s Parsons Green Underground train station. The blast injured thirty people. 18-year-old Ahmed Hassan was arrested the next day at the Port of Dover. Hassan, an Iraqi, arrived in the United Kingdom illegally in October 2015. Although […]

UN investigation: Syria has gassed its people dozens of times since 2013

UN investigation: Syria has gassed its people dozens of times since 2013

Using his executive authority, President Donald Trump had twice ordered retaliatory strikes against Syrian government targets after over the use of chemical weapons.  Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has numerous times authorized the gassing of rebels and civilians fighting in the nation’s ongoing Civil War. In both instances, Russia released statements claiming that the chemical attacks were […]

Russian trolls interfered with vaccination debate

Russian trolls interfered with vaccination debate

Washington D.C., United States—Evidence suggests that the Russian propaganda machine was involved in the vaccine debate. A new study titled “Weaponised Health Communication: Twitter Bots and Russian Trolls Amplify the Vaccine Debate” conducted by university researchers has concluded that social media bots were used to spread misinformation and sow discord about vaccination and its potential […]

US Navy pilot awarded medal for shooting down Syrian fighter jet

US Navy pilot awarded medal for shooting down Syrian fighter jet

Last year, Lt. Cmdr. Mike “MOB” Tremel became the first American pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft in nearly twenty years, when he was forced to engage a Syrian flagged Su-22 that was dropping unguided bombs in the vicinity of American partnered Syrian Democratic Forces. This week, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross […]

Court-martial begins after SAS training deaths

Bulford, UK—A court-martial over the deaths of three aspiring SAS reservists has begun. Two special forces instructors face jail over the incident. The accused, for PERSEC reasons only identified as 1A and 1B, are charged with a negligence whilst performing their duties. The persecution, in particular, focuses its case on their lack of health and […]

Russia smiles as the EU debates its energy future

Russia smiles as the EU debates its energy future

Brussels, Belgium—The European Union persists in its effort to reach an agreement with Russia over the construction of an underwater gas pipeline. The European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, has been trying to cajole member-states to keep the expansion of the Nord Stream II gas pipeline on the table despite concerns over EU’s increasing energy […]

Europe struck: A timeline of terrorist events since 9/11

Europe struck: A timeline of terrorist events since 9/11

The unprecedented terrorist attacks of 9/11 were only the prologue of a sad tale that has yet to end. Indeed, they set a twisted pattern that may never end. America hasn’t been the sole target of terrorists. Citing cooperation with the “Great Satan” or other such similar nonsense to justify their honourless and cowardly attacks, […]

Where Were You on 9/11? A Dark Day for the US

Where Were You on 9/11? A Dark Day for the US

Like many of us, we can remember exactly where we were on 9/11, like the generation before us could recall where they were when JFK was shot in Dallas. The memories of that awful day and the days that followed will forever be burned into our memories and it shaped our national policy for years […]

German Army considers minors and foreigners to swell its ranks

German Army considers minors and foreigners to swell its ranks

Berlin, Germany—In an attempt to swell its ranks and reach its recruitment quotas, the German army will target minors. The Bundeswehr is facing a manpower shortage. In 2011, Germany decided to shift its military from a conscript to an all-volunteer force. Although the process is gradual, the effects are already felt. The latest figures reveal […]

UK prepares for civil unrest and economic crisis in the event of no-deal Brexit

UK prepares for civil unrest and economic crisis in the event of no-deal Brexit

London, Great Britain—The UK police are planning for civil unrests in the event there isn’t a deal on Brexit. A leaked police document predicts that a no-deal on Brexit would create food, medical, and power shortages in Britain. The document prepared by the National Police Coordination Centre (NPCC) concludes that such an event would most […]