The Weekly Brief: Signal Leak, Tariffs, Intruder Under the Bed, Pyramids' Hidden Structures, and The Lost but Now Found Ark of The Covenant
- Blake Sterling
- Mar 31
- 4 min read
This week has seen a blend of political upheavals, peculiar incidents, global developments, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. All news flashes have been reported by the Associated Press in the weeks and or days of release of this article.
Signal Group Chat Leak Prompts Judicial Action
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to preserve all messages from a Signal group chat spanning March 11 to 15. This directive follows revelations that high-ranking officials discussed sensitive military plans within the encrypted messaging app. The leak has ignited bipartisan calls for an investigation, with President Trump defending the involved parties. Amidst this turmoil, the administration faces scrutiny over aggressive immigration policies and significant job cuts. These developments have sparked debates on national security and data privacy.
Trump to Roll Out New Tariffs
President Donald Trump is set to introduce a new set of tariffs on Wednesday, dubbed "Liberation Day." These measures aim to reduce the United States' reliance on foreign goods. While specifics remain unclear, economic analyses suggest potential increases in consumer prices and reductions in household incomes. This move underscores the administration's aggressive trade policies and raises concerns about their impact on the global economy.
Aid and Benefits Cuts to Boost Defense Spending Questioned
The government claims to have reduced overseas development assistance (ODA) spending by 0.2% of national income to increase defense spending by a similar amount. However, skepticism arises due to fiscal rules aimed at achieving a current budget surplus by 2029-30. Critics argue that the actual transfer of ODA funds to the defense budget is minimal, and the increase in defense spending is heavily skewed towards capital rather than current expenses. This situation raises concerns about the influence of fiscal rules on policy decisions, potentially prioritizing financial maneuvering over effective programming.
Babysitter Finds Intruder Under Bed
In Kansas, a babysitter attempting to calm a child's fear of monsters under the bed discovered a 27-year-old man hiding beneath. The suspect was promptly arrested by authorities. This unsettling incident has sparked discussions about home security and the importance of addressing children's anxieties seriously.
Screen Time Linked to Declining Birth Rates
Global birth rates are declining across cultures, and increased screen time may be a contributing factor. The pervasive use of dating apps, social media, and digital entertainment is diverting attention from forming relationships. A significant number of young adults, particularly Gen Z, are single and not seeking partners. This trend has prompted discussions about technology's role in fostering digital solitude and its impact on societal structures.
US Armored Vehicle Missing in Lithuania
Lithuanian officials report that a U.S. armored vehicle, missing during a training exercise, has been retrieved from a swamp after a six-day search. However, the fate of the four American soldiers who were on board remains unknown. This incident underscores the challenges and risks associated with military training exercises abroad.
Tomb of Unidentified Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Discovered
Archaeologists have unearthed the limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near Abydos, dating back approximately 3,600 years to the Second Intermediate Period. The tomb, situated seven meters underground, was found plundered and devoid of contents, with the pharaoh's name lost to the ravages of ancient grave robbers. This discovery adds to our understanding of the politically fragmented era that preluded the powerful New Kingdom.
Mysterious Pyramid and Ancient Coins Unearthed in Israel
In the Judean Desert, archaeologists have discovered a 2,200-year-old pyramid-shaped structure along with ancient bronze coins and other artifacts. The structure, made of hand-hewn stones, is hypothesized to be a guard tower, grave marker, or monument. This finding provides new insights into the Hellenistic period's architectural practices and cultural influences in the region.
CIA's Psychic Probe into the Ark of the Covenant
In 1988, the CIA conducted a remote viewing session aiming to locate the Ark of the Covenant. Declassified documents reveal that a psychic, referred to as Remote Viewer #32, described a Middle Eastern location where the Ark was allegedly guarded by powerful entities. The viewer depicted a wooden, gold, and silver container resembling a coffin adorned with seraphim decorations, situated underground near mosque domes and Arabic-speaking individuals. Despite these intriguing details, experts like Joe McMoneagle, a prominent remote viewer, criticized the session's lack of verifiable evidence, emphasizing the necessity of physical proof to substantiate such claims.
Controversial Claims of a Hidden City Beneath the Pyramids
A recent study has ignited debate among scientists with its assertion of a vast underground city beneath Egypt's Pyramids of Giza. Utilizing Synthetic Aperture Radar technology, researchers claim to have identified extensive structures and a possible ancient water system spanning over a mile beneath the pyramids. They suggest this discovery could redefine our understanding of ancient Egypt's sacred topography. However, many experts, including renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, have dismissed these claims as unscientific, arguing that the radar technology used cannot detect structures at such depths and that the findings are exaggerated.
The CIA's Foray into Psychic Espionage
In the early 1970s, physicists Russell Targ and Harold Puthoff initiated a CIA-funded project named Stargate to explore the potential of psychic abilities for espionage. This endeavor involved "remote viewing," where individuals attempted to describe distant locations or objects without being physically present. Despite initial promising results, including detailed descriptions of secret sites, the project faced skepticism due to inconsistent outcomes and lack of reliable data. The sudden death of one prominent remote viewer, Patrick Price, further diminished the project's credibility, leading to its eventual termination in the mid-1990s. Nonetheless, Targ remained an advocate, suggesting that psychic abilities are a universal human trait.
Skeletons in Pyramids Challenge Historical Narratives
Recent analyses of skeletons discovered in Egyptian pyramids have challenged the long-held belief that these structures were exclusively reserved for the elite. A study published in the Journal of Anthropological Anthropology examined remains from five mudbrick pyramids in Tombos, Sudan, dating back 3,500 years. The findings revealed varying levels of physical activity among the individuals, suggesting that both high-status individuals and laborers were interred within these pyramids. This discovery prompts a reevaluation of ancient Egyptian burial practices and social structures.
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