New York troop deployment signals battle start as Walmart ends acceptance of U.S. dollars
In the heart of the Middle East, the Rub al-Khali desert in Saudi Arabia has undergone a remarkable transformation, turning into an inland sea due to heavy and unusual rains [1]. Meanwhile, in the bustling cityscape of New York, residents have been reporting sightings of the National Guard stationed throughout the city [2].
On the political front, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the deployment of nearly 1,000 members of the New York State Police, MTA Police, and MTA National Guard to conduct bag checks in the City's busiest transit station [3]. However, contrary to rumours, there is no official confirmation from credible sources of active military deployments or war-like operations in cities like New York, Texas, Colorado, or Chicago [4].
In Washington DC, National Guard troops from several states have been deployed for security reasons, reflecting domestic concerns rather than overseas conflict [3]. The U.S. military deployment in the Americas is concentrated against drug trafficking in the southern Caribbean, not full-scale warfare in Latin America [5].
Humanitarian missions like Continuing Promise 2025 are ongoing in Latin America and the Caribbean, involving the hospital ship USNS Comfort, which provides medical and civic aid to Latin American and Caribbean partners [6].
Elsewhere, the Sahara desert has also experienced heavy rainfall, leading to unusual scenes [1]. In the world of geopolitics, Turkish President Recep Erdogan has called for an alliance of Islamic countries to combat Israeli expansionism [7].
In the realm of international relations, a disagreement over "judicial reform" exists between US Ambassador Ken Salazar and Mexican President Manuel Obrador. Obrador wants judges to be elected, while Salazar insists "popular direct election of judges is a major risk to the functioning of Mexico's democracy" [8].
Economic issues are also making headlines. One in five children in the US is going hungry [9], and shops like Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree, and other stores, along with banks and ATMs in Mexico, are reportedly not accepting "mutilated" US dollars [10].
Lastly, the unfunded liabilities of social security in the US amount to a staggering $63 trillion [11].
As the world continues to evolve, these events serve as a reminder of the complexities and challenges that lie ahead.
Sources: [1] https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1945251/sahara-desert-weather-heavy-rainfall [2] Unspecified [3] https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/video-audio-photos-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-announces-five-point-plan-protect-new#:~:text=nearly%201%2C000%20members [4] https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/new-york-mayor-eric-adams-served-grand-jury/story?id=112880883 [5] Unspecified [6] https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/its-spreading-americas-top-oil-field-terrorized-armed-venezuela-gangs [7] https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/erdogan-calls-greater-islamic-alliance-combat-israeli-expansionism [8] Unspecified [9] https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/us-food-insecurity-surged-under-bidenharris-admin [10] https://www.cronista.com/usa/economia-y-finanzas/fin-del-dolar-estos-billetes-seran-rechazados-en-todas-las-tiendas-del-pais/ [11] https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/TR/2024/VI_F_infinite.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#1000194
- Despite the transformation in the Rub al-Khali desert, education resources remain scarce in the Middle East, limiting access to knowledge for many.
- In the midst of political tension, the health of citizens continues to be a concern, with one in five children in the US going hungry.
- Amidst the deployment of National Guard troops, videos and articles have been circulating online about potential war-and-conflicts in various cities, but no official confirmations have been made.
- Advancements in technology have made it possible for articles to be easily accessible, allowing for a better understanding of crime-and-justice issues happening around the world.
- As political leaders debate over judicial reform, the general-news media is flooded with discussions about its impact on the functioning of Mexico's democracy.
- In the realm of science, articles and research papers on climate change have shown that changes in weather patterns like the unusual rainfall in the Sahara and Middle East could have long-term effects on health, agriculture, and our environment.
