The mere idea of Donald Trump returning to the White House is already upending global climate talks.  The specter of his return hung over two weeks of diplomatic negotiations in Bonn, where nearly 200 countries met for talks but got little accomplished. A key reason? Trump, according to numerous negotiators.  Whether or not he storms back to the White House will be pivotal to the result of this year’s annual climate conference, COP29, which will be held just six days after the...

The administration is shaking up federal immigration detention and enforcement amid a push to cut costs systemwide and increase detention capacity to implement President Biden’s new asylum policy. The bombshell cost-cutting plan came out Monday, when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the closure of the South Texas Family Residential Center, a 10-year-old detention facility better known as Dilley. Advocates are reporting other cost-cutting measures — in particular,...

Fifteen months after caving to pro-mask public figures by applying a scarlet letter to its research questioning the effectiveness of masks against influenza and COVID-19 – over the strident objections of its authors, whose critics declared victory – a U.K.-based international research collaborative funded by American taxpayers has reached an anticlimactic conclusion. The collaborative, Cochrane, said it will not require the authors of "Physical interventions to...

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This is heartbreaking.

$895-Billion House Defense Bill Signals End of Biden Administration Woke Daycare for Military

by Kerry Lutz, Financial Survival Network: Kerry and David Morgan discussed the recent performance of gold and silver, with both metals experiencing significant rallies. They projected potential trading ranges for silver between $29 and $31 and gold between $2,200 and $2,400. The speakers also discussed the dynamics of the silver market, highlighting the substantial demand from industries […]

by Harley Schlanger, LaRouche Organization: The War Hawks are gathering in Italy for the G7 summit, and are preparing for a NATO war council in D.C. on July 9.  Can they be stopped?  The Schiller Institute emergency press conference on June 12, which featured senior military and intelligence analysts, was described by Helga Zepp-LaRouche as […]

In the 80’s many of us had the pleasure of playing Ultima IV on the C64, it was arguably one of the best RPG’s ever released which featured a top down playing field with lush landscapes, dungeons to explore, characters to traverse with and many enemies to fight. So now as a complete surprise to us, High North Studios AS together with Raw Fury, have announced the release of Skald: Against the Black Priory: A game in which GOG says “is inspired by roleplaying games of yesteryear, combining modern design and compelling storytelling with authentic 8-bit looks and charms.” [embedded content] SKALD: Against the Black Priory is a classic, turn-based RPG. It’s set in a dark and gritty fantasy universe: full of tragic heroes, violent deaths and eldritch horror. If that wasn’t enough to get you excited, the game is not only dark and deadly, but it has an immersive plot, inspired by legendary titles such as Ultima and the gold box series, and allows you to control and lead a party of up to six characters on an epic and perilous quest!   And in full here’s the latest from the GOG and Steam Page. “Set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror, in SKALD: Against the Black Priory, choices matter as players explore an engaging storyline mixed with crunchy tactical, turn-based combat and character customization. Inspired by iconic retro RPG titles, in SKALD: Against the Black Priory players explore the thrilling expanse of Freymark and the Outer Isles to uncover the grand schemes of the Gallian Empire. Players will experience an unforgettable story filled with unexpected twists and turns, with a unique mesh of modern storytelling and classic RPG elements, that will seem familiar and yet innovative to RPG fans, old and new. Players will experience key features including: Equipping their heroes using a modern inventory system, fulfilling objectives through quest logs, and reading journals to discover hidden secrets. Unique visuals built from thousands of hand-drawn tiles and images inspired by the legendary Commodore 64 computer, with an optional CRT filter to allow for a true retro gameplay experience. Fighting their way to Level 20 by choosing a character, selecting their stats and building out a party from a series of diverse allies, each with their own skill-set, agenda and personality. Players will meet and recruit fully fleshed out pre-made characters with unique backstories and handcrafted interactions, as well as have options to fill their party: either with ‘mercenaries,’ blank characters that they can build from the ground up to their exact specifications or mix and match as they go. Players can also decide to travel on their own. Deciding between a dozen classes and backgrounds, customizing spells and equipment in order to prepare for the journey ahead and uncovering the schemes of the Gallian Empire while exploring the vast expanse of Freymark and the Outer Isles. Links :1) GOG 2) Steam The post Skald: Against the Black Priory – A dark fantasy game inspired by classic RPG’s available now! appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine.