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CIA favors lab leak as likely COVID origin

FILE - This photo shows a general view of the P4 laboratory on the campus of the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on December 21, 2024, ahead of the fifth anniversary of China confirming its first death from the …

CIA leans towards lab theory for COVID outbreak origin

The agency had for years said it could not conclude whether COVID-19 was the result of a lab incident or it originated in nature. But in the final weeks of the Biden administration, former CIA director William Burns asked CIA analysts and scientists to …

CIA assesses lab leak most plausible source of Covid-19, though with low confidence

By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — The CIA now assesses the virus that causes Covid-19 more likely originated from an accidental lab leak in China, rather than occurring naturally, according to a statement from the agency Saturday, just days after Director …

CIA believes COVID likely originated from a lab, but agency has low confidence in its own finding

WASHINGTON – The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has “low …

WATCH: Vice President JD Vance Swears in John Ratcliffe as CIA Director

Vice President JD Vance swore in John Ratcliffe as CIA director Thursday night following his Senate confirmation. Ratcliffe breezed through the confirmation process with a 74-25 vote. “John is a great patriot, a guy who has the trust of the president, and …

Trump must clean house at DEI-crazy CIA

The FBI recently confirmed it shuttered its Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The timing has raised eyebrows — especially the pair belonging to America's newly returned commander in chief. On January 17, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to level …

It's official now! CIA says the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a Wuhan lab after years of ...

Chairman Cotton Statement on CIA Findings on Covid Origins

CIA leans towards lab theory for COVID outbreak origin

Former CIA Officer on Panama Canal, Climate Policies, Confronting Communist China

Rick de la Torre, senior vice president of strategic risk and intelligence at Continental Strategy and a former CIA senior operations officer, tells NTD about the direction the CIA is heading under the Trump administration. He also discusses the importance …

CIA concludes that COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from laboratory

(MENAFN) The CIA has concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a laboratory rather than from nature, a finding that implicates China. However, the agency has emphasized that both scenarios—the lab-based origin and the natural one—remain …

CIA changes stance on Covid roots

(MENAFN) The CIA now assesses that it is "more likely" COVID-19 originated from a lab leak rather than a natural source, though the agency stresses that the conclusion is not final. A CIA spokesperson stated on Saturday that, based on available …

CIA aligns with theory that COVID-19 originated from lab leak

(MENAFN) The CIA has reportedly aligned with the theory that the coronavirus pandemic may have stemmed from an accidental lab leak in China, as opposed to originating from a natural transmission at a wet market, according to a New York Times report …

Why we’re living in a new age of espionage — by ex-CIA analyst David McCloskey

Thinking of penning a spy thriller? I have good news: aspiring writers need only scan recent headlines for inspiration. Here is a brief starter list, one that suggests we may not merely be reading spy novels, we may also be living in one.Pagers exploding …

Where Was ‘Back in Action’ Filmed? Jet-Set Like a CIA Spy

Netflix subscribers may have already been blown away by the explosive action comedy Back in Action, starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. The film, which serves as a major comeback for Diaz after a decade-long hiatus from acting, showcases the dynamic duo …

Susan Collins, Angus King back Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine both voted Thursday to confirm President Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA. The Republican-controlled Senate approved John Ratcliffe's nomination, 74-25. Collins, a Republican, and King, an …

Inside the Intelligence World: Former CIA officer breaks down spies and conspiracies in Global Briefing Series

Friday, January 24, 2025 Media Contact: Hailey Rose Viars | Communications Specialist | 405-744-5496 | hviars@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University School of Global Studies recently welcomed former CIA officer John Sipher back to campus for the first …

Who qualifies for life?: The news’ dismissal of truth for agenda

Content warning: This article contains discussions of war crimes, violence against children, racially motivated violence, sexual abuse and terrorism. Language can be manipulated and exploited to skew the public’s opinion and impact their perception of …

World News | White House Press Secy Says Trump Admin Deported 'aliens'

Washington DC [US], January 29 (ANI): In her first press briefing, the youngest US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the Senate has confirmed five of US President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. In an emboldened voice, she warned non-US …

SAF Win in Challenge of Ban on Handgun Sales for Young Adults

SAF scored an important victory in its challenge of a federal prohibition on handgun sales to young adults with a unanimous ruling. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has …

New Study Finds DeepSeek-Chat AI Content Highly Detectable—Raising Questions About Its Origins

A new study conducted by Originality.ai has found that text generated by DeepSeek-Chat is 99.3% detectable using the company’s AI content detection models. COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study by …

Jason Ruedy, Addresses Impact of Low Inventory on Rising Home Values and Higher Interest Rates in Real Estate Industry

Jason Ruedy, President and CEO of The Home Loan Arranger, examines how limited inventory is driving up home prices and interest rates in the real estate sector SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, …

AUVSI Applauds Appointment of Chris Rocheleau as Acting FAA Administrator

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Trump Administration announced the appointment of Chris Rocheleau to serve as Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Association for …

PRESS CONFERENCE | NCRI to Expose Tehran’s New, Secret Nuclear Warhead Development Efforts

Locations, Names, Cover-up Methods and Agencies WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, January 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (EST), the U.S. Representative Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran …

The Home Loan Arranger Says 2024 US Home Sales Hit Lowest Level in Nearly 30 Years, Ownership Increasingly Out of Reach

The Home Loan Arranger reports that U.S. home sales in 2024 have hit a nearly thirty-year low, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for many DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Home Loan Arranger says …

Jason Ruedy, Addresses Impact of Low Inventory on Rising Home Values and Higher Interest Rates in Real Estate Industry

Jason Ruedy, President and CEO of The Home Loan Arranger, examines how limited inventory is driving up home prices and interest rates in the real estate sector DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, …

Former Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot's opinions on Contributing Factors of the DCA mid air collision on January 30, 2025

Former Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot, Elizabeth McCormick, lists 3 contributing factors based on her expertise and is available for interviews. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former U.S. Army Black Hawk Pilot, …

BEST IN ED PUBLISHES NEW COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING RESOURCE FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

School Board Leadership: The Right Way is designed to be a beacon for school board members, expertly guiding them through the governance hurdles. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Best in Ed is pleased to …

Author and Art Exhibit: "Laying Foundations - Resilience, Power & Progress

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating literature and art at the "Laying Foundations - Resilience, Power & Progress" event, hosted by Representative Alan Morley. …

Jason Ruedy, Addresses Impact of Low Inventory on Rising Home Values and Higher Interest Rates in Real Estate Industry

Jason Ruedy, President and CEO of The Home Loan Arranger, examines how limited inventory is driving up home prices and interest rates in the real estate sector PITTSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, …

One Year After Total Child Marriage Ban, New Hampshire Considers New Exceptions

New Hampshire lawmakers to vote on adding a military exception to the state's child marriage ban, which was passed last year with no exceptions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new child marriage bill in …

New 190NM Torque E-MTB Motor

PAONIA, CO, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Optibike, a leading manufacturer of high-performance e-bikes, is proud to announce the launch of its newest innovation - the 2025 Powerstorm HT Class 1 E-Bike motor. This …

National Equity Agency Launches Rapid Surplus Refund Program for Homeowners

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Millions of homeowners across the United States may be eligible to recover surplus funds left unclaimed after foreclosure sales. However, due to a lack of awareness and …

Microsoft's CoPilot Notes TravelingWiki’s “Significant Impact on Technology, Esp. (For) a High Number of Autistic Empl.”

Microsoft's CoPilot AI Recognizes TravelingWiki’s Dramatic Growth in 12 Languages by Noting the “Significant Impact” of TravelingWiki in the Technology Sector SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following rapid …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Research and Evaluation Initiative Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Research and Evaluation Initiative funding opportunity. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this initiative’s requirements, discussed the opportunity, and allowed for a …

Cracked and Nulled Marketplaces Disrupted in International Cyber Operation

The Justice Department today announced its participation in a multinational operation involving actions in the United States, Romania, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece to disrupt and take down the infrastructure of the online cybercrime …

Federal Courts Authorize IRS “John Doe” Summonses to Trident Trust Entities

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia entered an order earlier this week authorizing the IRS to serve John Doe summonses on TT (USA) Holdings Inc.; Trident Corporate Services Inc. and Trident Fund Services Inc., entities that are …

Justice Department Sues to Block Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Proposed $14 Billion Acquisition of Rival Wireless ...

Note: View the complaint here. The Justice Department today sued to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.’s (HPE) proposed $14 billion acquisition of rival wireless local area network (WLAN) technology provider Juniper Networks Inc. (Juniper). HPE and …

Former California Police Officer Convicted on Eight Counts of Sexually Assaulting Women While on Duty

A federal jury in Fresno, California, convicted yesterday former Sanger, California, Police Department officer J. DeShawn Torrence, 42, of eight counts of deprivation of constitutional rights under color of law for sexually assaulting four women whom he …