Are We Alone?

Alien Whistleblowers, Instagram's Vast Pedo Network, Corporate Surveillance, and more.

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Good Morning! It’s Monday, June 12th and we’re covering everything from Alien whistleblowers and Instagram’s vast pedophile network to JP Morgan’s employee surveillance program, the Ukrainian counter-offensive and so much more. First time reading? Sign up HERE.

Let’s look at the top stories over the weekend:

  • Former Intelligence Official Urges U.S. Government to Reveal UFO Evidence

  • Instagram's Shocking Connection to a Vast Pedophile Network

  • JP Morgan’s Employee Surveillance Program

  • Ukrainian Summer Offensive

  • + So much more you need to know.

Aliens

Former Intelligence Official Urges U.S. Government to Reveal UFO Evidence

News Nation.

In a startling revelation, a former intelligence official has called upon the US government to disclose evidence of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and reveal the existence of intact alien vehicles.

David Grusch, who led the analysis of unexplained anomalous phenomena within a US Department of Defense agency, alleges that the government possesses craft of non-human origin.

What are the details?

According to Grusch, this information is being illegally withheld from Congress, and he faced retaliation from government officials when he attempted to share classified information. Grusch recently left the government after a 14-year career in US intelligence.

Confirming the existence of "exotic materials," Jonathan Grey, a current US intelligence official at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (Nasic), stated, "We are not alone." These disclosures come as credible sightings and reports of alien ships, and potential visits, have gained renewed attention in recent years.

In an interview with investigative journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal, Grusch revealed that the US government and defense contractors have been recovering fragments and even entire non-human craft for decades.

The materials analyzed suggest an exotic origin, indicating "non-human intelligence, whether extraterrestrial or unknown."

How credible is Grusch?

The Debrief, which interviewed Grusch, spoke to his former colleagues who vouched for his character, describing him as an officer with a strong moral compass.

Nick Pope, a former investigator of UFOs for the British Ministry of Defense, considered Grusch and Grey's claims significant, noting that genuine insiders coming forward with formal complaints carry potential consequences if found to be false.

Grusch's knowledge of non-human materials and vehicles is based on extensive interviews with high-level intelligence officials.

He reported the existence of a "recovery program" for UFO materials to Congress, highlighting ongoing craft recovery operations at various levels of activity.

However, Grusch did not disclose personal sightings of alien vehicles or the storage locations of such craft.

How does the government feel about all this?

Well, they’ve not said much recently.

The publication of these claims follows the release of a Pentagon report in 2021, which documented numerous encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena that could not be explained.

The US government's efforts to track and investigate these phenomena led to the establishment of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office.

The stigma surrounding reporting encounters and the harassment faced by individuals who do report encounters hinder the work of agencies such as NASA, according to a panel charged with investigating unexplained anomalous phenomena.

The Navy pilots who shared their experiences also refrained from reporting encounters internally due to fears of career repercussions.

While NASA's science chief emphasized the absence of credible evidence of extraterrestrial life and extraterrestrial origins of UFOs, they’re not exactly in a position to admit aliens exist.

Our government has been dishonest about UFOs for decades so these federal agencies are not suddenly going to emerge out of the darkness just because a few whistleblowers shine light on the subject.

As investigations into UFOs progress and information continues to surface, these claims contribute to an expanding puzzle.

Although Grusch’s assertions bring us closer to unraveling the enigma surrounding UFOs and alien phenomena, we need more people like him to speak up.

— Chief

Privacy Risk

JP Morgan’s Employee Surveillance Program

JP Morgan, one of the largest banks in the world, has been using an employee surveillance program to monitor the activities of its workers.

How does it track employees?

The program, created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, uses software to track employee activity and monitor productivity while working from home.

The program has been controversial, with some employees expressing concerns over privacy and the invasive nature of the surveillance.

However, JP Morgan has defended the program, stating that it is necessary to ensure that employees are working efficiently and effectively while working remotely.

The software used by JP Morgan tracks employees’ activity on their work computers as soon as they step into the office.

How deep does it go?

This includes their facial expression upon logging in and off, the websites they visit, the applications they use, and how much time they are productive.

Even going so far as to become aware of “mouse-jigglers” apps that became popular amidst the remote working nature of the pandemic.

They move an employee’s computer mouse to make it appear as though they were online when they were actually cooking, cleaning, playing with their kids, or fucking their significant other.

The program has received criticism from privacy advocates, who argue that it is an invasion of employees’ privacy and could lead to a breach of their personal data.

Surprise, Surprise, employees are concerned

Some employees have also expressed concern over the potential for the program to be used for disciplinary purposes rather than improving productivity.

In response to the controversy, JP Morgan has stated that the program is voluntary and that employees can opt out if they do not wish to participate.

However, using employee surveillance programs is likely to become more common in the future as more companies adopt remote working policies in response to our post-pandemic world.

— DG

Weird Tech

Instagram's Shocking Connection to a Vast Pedophile Network

Instagram's recommendation algorithms have recently faced scrutiny due to their alleged association with a "vast pedophile network" discovered on the platform.

According to a report by researchers from Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Instagram's search feature enabled users to find content related to child-sex abuse by using specific hashtags like #pedowhore, #preteensex, #pedobait, and #mnsfw.

What did the hashtags reveal?

These hashtags directed users to accounts that claimed to offer illicit materials involving minors.

These accounts featured "menus" containing disturbing content, including videos depicting children causing harm to themselves or engaging in acts of bestiality, as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

Shockingly, some of these accounts even facilitated the arrangement of specific acts or meetups.

The report highlighted a particular case involving Sarah Adams, a Canadian social media influencer and activist against online child exploitation.

Adams encountered an Instagram account named "incest toddlers" that featured memes endorsing incest.

Disgusting.

After reporting the account, she discovered that Instagram started recommending it to users who visited her page. Instagram acknowledged that the "incest toddler" account violated its policies.

How is Meta responding?

In response to these alarming revelations, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has taken [some, but not enough] action.

They announced the implementation of restrictions on thousands of additional search terms and hashtags on the platform.

Moreover, Meta has established an internal task force dedicated to investigating and addressing these claims.

A spokesperson for Meta emphasized their commitment to combating child exploitation and expressed support for law enforcement in apprehending the individuals involved in such activities.

What else did the researchers find?

The researchers from Stanford and UMass Amherst uncovered extensive communities that promote criminal sexual abuse on Instagram.

During their investigation, they created test accounts and received "suggested for you" recommendations for other accounts associated with pedophilia or linking to external websites.

Alex Stamos, the head of the Stanford Internet Observatory and former chief security officer at Meta, expressed deep concern over the size of the network and called on Meta to invest in human investigators.

Meta has highlighted their ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation, including disabling hundreds of thousands of accounts and blocking devices that violated their child safety policies.

In January, they took action by disabling over 490,000 accounts found in violation of its child safety policies. Additionally, between May 27 and June 2, they blocked more than 29,000 devices due to policy violations.

Additionally, they reported dismantling 27 networks involved in the dissemination of abusive content across their platforms between 2020 and 2022.

The report also highlighted a peculiar incident involving Instagram's algorithm.

Users received pop-up notifications warning them about potential results containing images of child sexual abuse.

The notification gave users the option to either "get resources" on the topic or "see results anyway."

While Meta disabled the option to view the results, they have not provided an explanation for why it was initially offered.

The findings of this report raise significant concerns about Instagram's recommendation algorithms and the presence of a pedophile network on the platform.

It underscores the urgent need for robust measures and continued investment in combating child exploitation online.

Is Meta doing enough to prevent the spread of pedophilia on its platforms?

— Chief

Ukraine-Russia War

Ukraine’s Summer Counter-Offensive

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has announced that Ukraine’s long-expected counter-offensive has begun.

What does this mean?

It’s widely presumed that Ukraine seeks to regain its eastern territories lost in the initial invasion and even the Crimean peninsula, which was lost in 2014.

Stephen Sestanovich, CFR Expert, states, “Ukraine remains intent on wresting Crimea back from Russia, but doing so would be difficult, and the peninsula could become a bargaining chip in future diplomatic talks''

Despite unprecedented Western support, which has gained groans from both sides of the political aisle. It remains uncertain when or if Ukraine could regain control of these areas from an entrenched and voluminous Russian military.

This counter-offensive holds more stakes than simply the land gains.

Suppose this counter-offensive proves anything less than successful. In that case, you can expect to hear arguments to restrict aid and advocating for a peace deal to grow louder.

Unfortunately for Ukraine, that would likely mean ceding more territory to Russia and constantly looking over their shoulders for the next strike.

— DG

On The Radar

  • A Closer Look At Saudi Arabia's Multi-Billion Dollar Global Sports Investment Strategy. The sports world was left in shock on June 6 with the unexpected announcement of a merger between the PGA Tour and the European Tour, in partnership with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which had already supported the LIV Tour.

  • The Beauty of Spider Man Across the Spiderverse. In the sequel to Sony’s 2018 critically acclaimed “Spider-man - Into the Spiderverse.” Miles Morales, an Afro-Latino teen with spider-like powers, navigates the multiverse and encounters various versions of Spider-Man from different dimensions. Whether it be Dr. Umar’s assertions that Miles is “swimming in the milk,” the raving reviews, or the thunder clapping 390 million global earnings only two weeks after its release.

  • Apple's Enters Virtual Reality. In a marketplace previously dominated by Facebook’s or Meta’s “Oculus,” Apple has entered the game with a VR headset of its own.

  • US Military Accused of Recovering 12 UFOs with 'Space-Time Distortion'. Daniel Sheehan shares an astonishing account of crashed non-human spacecraft retrieval program as received by whistleblowers. As anticipated, the Department of Defense has firmly denied the existence of any verifiable evidence supporting these claims.

  • Novak Djokovic's 23rd Major Victory at 2023 French Open Sets New Record. At 36 years old, Djokovic emerged victorious in the French Open final against Casper Ruud, with a score of 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5. The match took place on Sunday at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. With a total of 23 Grand Slam titles under his belt, Djokovic has surpassed Rafael Nadal, securing his position as the record holder in this prestigious category.

Global Affairs

  • Evidence Emerges Linking Ukraine to Nord Stream Pipeline Attack. Three months prior to the bombing of the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline, intelligence sources uncovered a covert plan by the Ukrainian military to sabotage the undersea network. This revelation sheds light on the brazen act of sabotage that targeted Europe's energy infrastructure, raising concerns about Ukraine's involvement. The details of the plan, collected by a European intelligence service and shared with the CIA in June 2022, provide specific evidence connecting the Ukrainian government to the attack.

  • Honduras Inaugurates Embassy In China Cutting Ties with Taiwan. China's state media reported that Honduras officially opened its embassy in Beijing on Sunday, following the country's decision to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan earlier this year. The embassy's inauguration ceremony was attended by the foreign ministers of both nations, as per state broadcaster CCTV's coverage. Honduran President Xiomara Castro is currently on a state visit to China, where she is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to state media reports.

  • Kim Jong Un of North Korea pledges strategic cooperation and partnership with Russian President Putin. According to state media KCNA, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledges to enhance strategic cooperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in their joint pursuit of building strong nations.

  • Amid tensions with the US, Iran reveals hypersonic missiles claimed to surpass air defenses. Iran announced on Tuesday the development of a hypersonic missile with the capability of reaching speeds 15 times faster than the speed of sound. The creation of this weapon adds to Iran's existing arsenal and comes at a time of heightened tensions with the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear program.

  • BRICS Countries Challenge U.S. Dollar and Western Hegemony. Advocates of the BRICS alliance argue for a shift towards a multipolar world, citing growing geopolitical tensions, insecurity, and inequality. They advocate for the decentralization of power from Western nations such as the U.S. and the U.K.

U.S. Politics

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