In the realm of societal issues, recent document releases related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal have unveiled allegations of sex tapes involving high-profile figures such as Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Richard Branson. This scandal is part of a broader picture of corruption and abuse of power by leaders who often evade accountability. Concurrently, crime rates are on the rise, with cities like Oakland, California, witnessing an increase in car theft and violent crimes. Disturbing instances of kidnapping and sexual exploitation are also surfacing, with teachers and religious leaders implicated in sexual abuse cases.
In the field of medical research, Revive Therapeutics has completed the formulation development work for its next-generation lyophilized formulation of Bucillamine. This formulation, which enhances solubility and increases delivery per dosing unit, is expected to be ready for clinical evaluation in 2024. The company is also advancing the development of Psilocybin-based therapeutics.
Meanwhile, a group of front-line clinicians have responded to arguments questioning the existence of a novel pathogen causing COVID-19. They assert that there was indeed a novel pathogen that caused a unique and severe disease syndrome, pointing to the existence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 before the Wuhan outbreak as evidence of a new variant. In a related vein, Dr. Meryl Nass, an expert on vaccines, has raised concerns about the global plan to control healthcare in the next pandemic, including the ability to mandate vaccines, withhold drugs, and silence alternative views.
In the political sphere, Germany is contemplating banning the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party due to its extreme right-wing orientation. This mirrors the political landscape in the United States, where there is a growing divide between extreme right and extreme left parties. President Biden’s approval rating has suffered due to concerns about rising inflation, the cost of living, and his focus on green projects and foreign wars.
On the international front, Guyana’s government is seeking assistance from the U.S. to enhance its defense capabilities due to heightened tensions with Venezuela over a century-old dispute involving the Essequibo region. The U.S. has pledged to help Guyana create a more organized and better equipped military.
In the financial sector, repo fails, which refer to the failure to deliver collateral in repurchase agreements, can be an important signal of monetary strain and dealer activities in the global euro dollar system. Recent spikes in fails at the end of 2022 may warrant further investigation in the current deflationary environment.
Finally, in the realm of personal development, a recent podcast episode of #SolutionsWatch explored the pursuit of happiness, challenging the notion that happiness can be dictated by external sources. The episode featured a diverse group of guests who shared their insights on the topic.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://peakprosperity.com/daily-digest/sex-crime-and-medical-breakthroughs-a-news-roundup/