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New Findings Strengthen the Lab-Leak Hypothesis

A recent investigation by the White Coat Waste Project (WCW) has uncovered new evidence linking U.S. government funding to Ben Hu, the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) researcher now identified as “Patient Zero”—the first known person to fall ill with COVID-19.

Newly-leaked U.S. intelligence, combined with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) investigation led by WCW, suggests that Hu and his colleagues at the Wuhan Lab were working on dangerous gain-of-function research on coronaviruses—experiments that were partially funded by American taxpayers through grants from the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Connecting the Dots: U.S. Tax Dollars and Wuhan’s Risky Research

Since 2019, WCW has followed the money trail leading to China’s Wuhan Lab, exposing how U.S. taxpayer funds were funneled into reckless animal experiments. In 2021, a FOIA lawsuit filed by WCW revealed official receipts proving that the U.S. government was funding Ben Hu’s gain-of-function research on bat coronaviruses.

Now, a newly-leaked U.S. intelligence report identifies Hu as the first known individual to contract COVID-19 at the Wuhan Lab—further solidifying the lab-leak theory.

What Do the Documents Reveal?

• Ben Hu, now confirmed as “Patient Zero,” was the lead scientist conducting high-risk gain-of-function experiments on coronaviruses at the Wuhan Lab.
• The U.S. government allocated over $41 million in taxpayer funds to the lab through NIAID and USAID grants.
• Federal accounting records confirm that Hu was a primary recipient of these grants, despite U.S. policies restricting gain-of-function research.
• In November 2019, Hu and two other Wuhan researchers—Yu Ping and Yan Zhu—became severely ill with COVID-like symptoms, months before China publicly acknowledged the outbreak.
• Reports indicate that one Wuhan researcher’s wife died in December 2019 from a mysterious respiratory illness resembling COVID-19.

Without WCW’s investigation, Hu’s research would have continued receiving U.S. taxpayer funding until 2024. However, due to public pressure and congressional scrutiny, WCW helped terminate these grants in early 2020.

Why This Matters: A Cover-Up Exposed

The revelations expose a disturbing chain of events:

1. U.S. tax dollars funded Wuhan Lab researchers, including Hu, to conduct high-risk experiments on bat coronaviruses.
2. Ben Hu and his colleagues became sick with a COVID-like illness in late 2019, months before the official outbreak was reported.
3. Their identities and medical histories were kept secret by both the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and U.S. authorities.
4. Leaked intelligence and FOIA documents now confirm their involvement in taxpayer-funded gain-of-function experiments.

A Growing Consensus on the Lab-Leak Theory

For years, government agencies and media outlets dismissed the lab-leak theory as a conspiracy. However, scientific experts, intelligence agencies, and most Americans now recognize that COVID-19 likely originated from a Wuhan laboratory accident.

Even the U.S. State Department acknowledged in January 2021 that Wuhan researchers involved in coronavirus experiments were hospitalized in late 2019 with symptoms resembling COVID-19.

With the latest intelligence confirming their identities and funding sources, the pieces of the puzzle are coming together.

What Happens Next?

Next week, the Biden Administration is expected to declassify additional intelligence on COVID-19’s origins. Meanwhile, WCW continues to work with lawmakers, including Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), to ensure that U.S. tax dollars never again fund dangerous gain-of-function research—especially in foreign labs with questionable safety practices.

The Fight to End Wasteful and Dangerous Research

WCW is committed to exposing reckless government spending on risky animal experiments. From investigating Dr. Fauci’s controversial Beagle experiments (#BeagleGate) to tracking U.S. taxpayer funding of the Wuhan Lab’s coronavirus research, WCW is leading the charge to defund wasteful and dangerous government projects.

Take Action

• At TheParrotPress we have made available below the full FOIA documents obtained by WCW.
• Urge lawmakers to ban taxpayer funding for gain-of-function research.
• Support White Coat Waste Project (WCW)’s mission by visiting their site.

You might already know about microplastics in our oceans and food, but here’s a new twist: they’re accumulating in our brains, too.

A recent study has revealed astonishing levels of microplastics in human brain tissue—ten times higher than in other organs. To put that into perspective, researchers equate the concentration to having about one plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics per gram of brain tissue.

The implications are particularly alarming for those with neurological conditions. Individuals diagnosed with dementia showed even higher concentrations of these tiny plastic particles, although the direct link between microplastics and dementia remains unclear. This connection raises more questions than answers, urging for further research to understand the potential health impacts.

Meanwhile, global plastic production isn’t slowing down; it’s ramping up, leading to an ever-increasing presence of plastics in our environment and, evidently, our bodies.

So, while the convenience of disposable cups might be tempting, consider this: each sip could be adding to the plastic already coursing through your bloodstream and settling in your brain. This isn’t just a call for better waste management; it’s a wake-up call for rethinking our daily plastic consumption.

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Demonstrator Breaks the Sound Barrier, Ushering in a New Era of Air Travel

Boom Supersonic has reached a historic milestone with its XB-1 demonstrator plane successfully breaking the sound barrier over California’s Mojave Desert. This event marks the first instance a civil aircraft has gone supersonic since Concorde’s retirement in 2003, signifying a pivotal achievement in commercial aviation.

On its 12th test flight, the American startup’s aircraft surpassed Mach 1, maintaining supersonic speeds for about four minutes and reaching Mach 1.1. Test pilot Tristan Brandenburg further pushed the boundaries, breaking the sound barrier twice more before receiving clearance to return to the Mojave Air & Space Port.

This achievement comes eight years after Boom unveiled the XB-1, a scaled-down, one-third-size version of the company’s ultimate vision: the Overture, a 64-passenger supersonic airliner. Boom CEO Blake Scholl emphasized in a post on X that significant work remains before Overture takes to the skies, including its first engine ignition, which Boom aims to achieve later this year.

As Boom progresses with Overture’s development, major airlines like American Airlines and Japan Airlines have already placed orders, indicating strong industry interest in reviving supersonic travel.

Brandenburg safely landed the XB-1 shortly before noon ET, and Boom has suggested a second supersonic test flight could occur within the next two weeks. Scholl likened this accomplishment to SpaceX’s Falcon 1 moment, highlighting the significance of this breakthrough.

Unlike previous supersonic endeavors, which were mainly government-backed—such as the British and French Concorde collaboration—Boom’s success marks the first time a private startup has reached this milestone, underscoring the growing role of private enterprise in advancing aviation.

Speaking to TechCrunch’s Connie Loizos on the StrictlyVC Download podcast, Scholl emphasized the necessity for renewed entrepreneurship in commercial aviation. “We need more Booms,” he remarked, advocating for innovation and risk-taking in the sector.

While several companies are exploring supersonic technology, many focus on defense applications. Exosonic, one of the few commercial-focused competitors, ceased operations in November, positioning Boom as a leading player in developing a supersonic passenger aircraft.

Though Boom collaborates with the U.S. Air Force on some projects, Scholl reaffirmed that the company’s primary mission remains commercial supersonic travel. “This is about American jobs, American leadership in aviation, and enhancing human connectivity across cultures,” he stated.

With the XB-1’s successful supersonic flight, Boom has taken a substantial step towards making commercial supersonic travel a reality again. As the company continues testing and prepares for the next phase, the aviation world eagerly anticipates whether Boom can transform its ambitious vision into a groundbreaking reality.