## Scientists Predict Underwater Volcano Eruption Off Oregon Coast
Scientists are warning of an impending eruption at Axial Seamount, an active underwater volcano located approximately 292 miles off the Oregon coast. Based on extensive real-time data collected over the past decade, researchers predict an eruption sometime between now and the end of 2025. The prediction stems from observed seafloor swelling mirroring levels seen before the volcano’s last eruption in 2015, coupled with a significant increase in seismic activity, including earthquake swarms exceeding 500 events per day. Axial Seamount, situated on the Juan de Fuca Ridge, is the most active underwater volcano in the northeast Pacific. Its previous eruptions occurred in 1998, 2011, and 2015, the latter being the first underwater eruption monitored live thanks to the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Cabled Array. The current re-inflation of the seamount to approximately 90-95% of its pre-2015 level further strengthens the eruption forecast.
## Political News and Commentary
A newly appointed Border Czar has vowed to locate over 300,000 missing unaccompanied minors, allegedly separated under a previous administration’s directive. Meanwhile, Marcellus Wiley challenged the prevailing narrative among sports journalists, suggesting that the popularity of Donald Trump may be more widespread than often portrayed. Elsewhere, commentary on the COVID-19 pandemic continues, with Dave Smith praising Jay Bhattacharya for his role in challenging prevailing scientific narratives and Bret Weinstein alleging that “someone decided to let Americans die for their own reasons.” Weinstein further hypothesized the existence of three distinct groups within government: the righteous, the expedient, and the conflicted.
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* Elon Musk’s intentions: Maye Musk stated that her son’s goal was not wealth accumulation, but rather “to do good things.” Vivek Ramaswamy echoed a similar sentiment advocating for elected officials to manage government with taxpayers as shareholders. Rand Paul, however, cautioned both Musk and Ramaswamy about potential political obstacles. Musk has further proposed using Dogecoin to audit the IRS, releasing a joint blueprint with Ramaswamy to curtail government waste.
* Health and Medical News: Brigham Buhler criticized the profiteering aspect of chronic disease within the health insurance industry. A new study found a link between fluoride and lower IQ. A health expert urged the Biden administration to approve a bird flu vaccine before a potential change in administration.
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