The  USA is now also at war with Ecuador : Lost count.  Are we up to 8 or 9 wars? This latest one today was welcomed by President Daniel Noboa, a friend of Donald Trump. This action by the U.S. was to rid the area of drug cartels, which pretty much dominates our many wars.  These are worthwhile. About Day 5 of the Iran War: Looks like things are getting better for the U.S. and Israel....and worse for Iran.   Read a summary from CBS News . Iranian missile and drone attacks are declining, perhaps 80% less today compared to Days 1 and 2. Iranian attacks on their adjacent countries have turned the Arab world against them.  Bad decision by Iran. No doubt 175 people, mostly school girls, were killed on Day One of the attack, but it remains unclear if Israel or the USA was to blame.    In case you were not aware, Israel executed the Supreme Leader, not the U.S. Traffic has dried up in the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the world's crude oil and natural g...

Before chili, two bits of info: From  Aljazeera . Negotiators from Iran ( headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ) and the U.S. ( led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner ) wrapped up the third round of indirect talks in Geneva, Switzerland. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said there was significant progress, and discusses will continue in Vienna, Austria next week on a technical level.  Omar is the mediator and representatives from the International Atomic Energy Agency were also present. About the  House Oversight Committee questioning of Hillary Clinton on the Epstein files . Held in Chappaqua, New York, where the Clintons have a house. Chaired by James Comer (R-Kentucky). Interview is being videotaped. The Clintons actually wanted a public hearing, but Comer said the committee's practice is to conduct closed-door interviews with witnesses before it holds hearings. Very testy exchange. Former Secretary of State   Hillary Clinton   told the House Oversi...

The number of new COVID-19 cases is now increasing in the U.S.: With all those vaccinated, why is this happening?  For one, only  48% of Americans  were fully vaccinated as of yesterday.   Further : An Associated Press analysis of available government data from May shows that “breakthrough” infections in fully vaccinated people accounted for fewer than 1,200 of more than 107,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations. That’s about 1.1% . Furthermore: And only about 150 of the more than 18,000 COVID-19 deaths in May were in fully vaccinated people. That translates to about 0.8%, or five deaths per day on average. The July 4th weekend is being blamed for this upsurge.  Just about every COVID-19 death today is thus preventable.  JUST GET VACCINATED!!!  NOW!!!  And it's free.  Go to just about  any pharmacy , like CVS or Walgreens.  Save your life during your lunch period, or on the way home.  It's only your own life at stake, and mostly t...