Daily News Digest - Summary for August 14 2025
Why Is Oil Pulling Suddenly All the Rage?
Why Is Oil Pulling Suddenly All the Rage?
Oil pulling, a traditional ayurvedic remedy that’s been valued for oral health maintenance since ancient times, is trending online

by Dr. Joseph Mercola
Oil pulling, a traditional ayurvedic remedy that’s been valued for oral health maintenance since ancient times, is now trending online. The hashtag #oilpulling has more than 350 million views on TikTok,1 and influencers are sharing videos of the technique and saying it makes their teeth whiter, gums healthier and breath fresher.
It’s likely becoming more popular as people seek out natural ways to improve their health and are increasingly realizing the importance of working with their body’s natural systems. Using chemical mouthwash may alter the balance of microbes in your mouth, but oil pulling with coconut oil supports microbial balance…
Chinese Authorities Mandating Blood Tests, Releasing Lab Mosquitoes to Fight Chikungunya Outbreak
Authorities have released millions of mosquitoes in a disease-control program, but China is now experiencing its largest Chikungunya outbreak.

by Alex Wu
As the chikungunya outbreak continues to spread in China, the prevention and control measures imposed by the Chinese communist regime have been causing increasing concerns among medical professionals and the Chinese public.
Guangdong Province reported 1,387 new chikungunya cases in the past week (Aug. 3 to Aug. 9), according to a notice by the provincial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been no deaths from the virus reported so far, according to the Chinese agency…
Vaccine Excipient Summary
Were you informed about aborted fetal cells, animal DNA, and other toxins?

by MellowKat
Do me a favor, and share this with everyone you know.
Today, I’d like to share a document I reviewed back in 2020. It is a summary of the excipients included in vaccines given to infants-adults in the U.S. Full PDF is below.
Reading it still makes my blood boil, as I recall my blind trust for the Harmaceutical institutions, the hospitals, and my own family pediatrician(s)…
Greg Reese 5 Minute Video: A POLICE STATE for Your Safety

by Greg Reese
Ranked: The Best-Selling Cars in the U.S. So Far in 2025
The best selling cars in the U.S. in H1 2025 reveal America’s preference for pickups and SUVs, led by the Ford F-Series.

by Niccolo Conte
The first half of 2025’s best-selling cars in the U.S. confirms America’s long-standing love affair with trucks and SUVs.
Pickup models from Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram continue to dominate the top ranks, while compact SUVs from Toyota and Honda also make strong showings. Sedans, once the default choice for many households, are now largely absent from the bestseller list…
Trump Puts Washington DC Under Federal Control, Calls in 800 National Guard Troops
President Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, DC for 30 days and placed Attorney General Pam Bondi in charge of the Metropolitan Police Department

by The Atlantic, NY Times and NBC Montana
President Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, DC for 30 days and placed Attorney General Pam Bondi in charge of the Metropolitan Police Department. 800 National Guard troops have been deployed inside of DC to assist with law enforcement. Official figures reportedly show that crime in DC is declining, with violent crime recently hitting a 30-year low.Trump says the numbers are cooked. He is warning that if his program is successful in DC, he may expand it to Chicago, Baltimore and Oakland…
Canada Locks Down the Woods. Fines Range from $25K – $150K for Hiking, Biking & Fishing
Several provinces in Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador

by National Post and Presss for Truth
Several provinces in Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, have issued orders to stay out of the woods, claiming fire danger. On August 5, Nova Scotia, Canada banned people from hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles like ATVs in the woods due to the elevated wildfire risk…
Private Equity Managers Are Primed to Pounce on Your 401(k)
Trump "democratizing" private equity fee income, one retail investor at a time.

Illustration by Daniel Medina
by Eric Salzman
President Trump has made the move to firmly hit private equity’s (PE) G-Spot: unfettered access to the $12 trillion 401(k) market. This past Thursday, Trump signed an executive order Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors…
First 3D-Printed Home Made Primarily From Soil is Built in Japan–Ditching Unsustainable Concrete
Collaborating with 3D printer manufacturers and robotics engineers, a Japanese company is building “homes of earth” made primarily from soil.

By Good News Network
Collaborating with robotics engineers and Italian 3D printer manufacturers, a Japanese company is building “homes of earth” made primarily from soil.
Utilizing AI technology from design through construction, Lib Work, Ltd. completed their first 3D-printed earth home in Yamaga, Kumamoto on July 22, calling their creative process “uncharted territory where tradition and convention offered no guide”…
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