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Havana Syndrome

• US National Security officials, including White House staff, CIA officers, FBI agents, and Military Officers, and their families, have reported mysterious brain injuries.
• The injured believe they were targeted by a secret weapon that fires a high energy beam of microwaves or ultrasound, known as "Havana syndrome."
• FBI agent Carrie, who was hit in Florida in 2021, experienced a piercing feeling in her ear, vertigo, and cognitive issues.
• A major medical study led by Dr. David Railman of Stanford University found evidence of injury to the auditory and vestibular system of the brain, suggesting directed pulsed radio frequency energy as the most plausible mechanism.
• The case of FBI agent Carrie suggests Russian involvement. She was investigating Russian spy Vitali Kovalev, who was caught speeding in Florida in 2020.
• Kovalev, a Russian military electrical engineer with a top-secret security clearance, had the technical expertise to assist in an operation requiring high technology.
• Kovalev spent 80 hours being interviewed by FBI agent Carrie while in jail.
• Carrie experienced similar symptoms a year later in California.
• Attorney Mark Zade represents multiple clients, including CIA and State Department personnel, who believe they've been impacted domestically.
• There are reports of computer issues and malfunctions during these incidents.
• Several FBI agents and personnel, including those involved in counterintelligence, have also suffered from anomalous health incidents, with a common thread related to Russia.
• Vitali Kovalev returned to Russia after serving his sentence and was later reported killed in Ukraine.
• The possibility of Kovalev's death being a cover story is considered.
• Energy weapons are seen as next-generational weaponry, and the affected individuals are viewed as test subjects.
• Despite the lack of credible evidence acknowledged publicly by US intelligence, more than 100 Americans have been affected.

Investigation into Havana Syndrome

• The Pentagon launched an investigation into a series of mysterious symptoms experienced by US officials and diplomats, known as "Havana Syndrome."
• The investigation was led by retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Greg Edgreen, who collected a large body of data, including signals intelligence, human intelligence, and open-source reporting.
• Edgreen noticed a pattern of top-performing Defense Intelligence Agency officers being affected, with a consistent "Russia Nexus" in their work.
• The impact on American national security has been significant, with intelligence officers and diplomats being removed from their posts due to traumatic brain injuries.
• Incidents have occurred in various locations, including Cuba, Germany, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and London, suggesting potential revenge attacks.

Russian Involvement

• Investigative reporter Christo Grozev discovered the existence of a top-secret Russian intelligence unit, Unit 29155, which is trained in sabotage, counter-surveillance, and the use of poison and technology to inflict pain or damage.
• Grozev found evidence linking Unit 29155 to directed energy weapons, including a bonus payment for work on "potential capabilities of non-lethal acoustic weapons."
• Witnesses in Tbilisi, Georgia, reported incidents and described a Russian national, Albert Aaran, who was present during the time of the attacks.
• A wife of a Justice Department official, who was stationed in Tbilisi, experienced symptoms and identified Aaran as someone she saw outside her home during the incident.

Controversy and Cover-up Allegations

• Despite severe injuries, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence initially dismissed the possibility of foreign adversary involvement, but some intelligence agencies had low or moderate confidence in this assessment.
• The National Institutes of Health reported brain scan results showing no evidence of physical damage, but the medical science of anomalous health incidents remains debated.
• Attorney Mark Zaid, representing affected individuals, believes there is evidence of a cover-up and that lines of inquiry leading to uncomfortable truths are being avoided.
• Greg Edgreen, who led the investigation, retired from the Army to start a company to help victims and channel government contracts into treatment programs.
• Many witnesses fear for their families and remain anonymous, but they feel compelled to shed light on what they perceive as a war.

Indian Relay Racing

• Indian relay is a sport that originated from horse stealing raids conducted by Native American tribes against white settlers and each other.
• In modern Indian relay, teams of six riders race on horseback, completing multiple laps and exchanging horses at high speeds.
• The sport is dangerous, with injuries to both horses and riders being common.
• Indian relay has its roots in Native American culture and is seen as a way to reconnect with traditions and heritage.
• The sport is gaining popularity and recognition, with increasing prize money and a growing number of teams participating in organized competitions.
• Riders and their horses share a close bond, and the sport provides a sense of purpose and pride for many Native American youth.
• Indian relay is a physically demanding sport that requires practice, experience, and teamwork.
• The sport is self-funded, and many participants have day jobs to support their involvement.
• The quality of horses used in Indian relay is improving, with teams purchasing sprinters from major racetracks.
• The championship heat of the Indian relay competition involves six riders, 18 horses, and 18 other humans, creating a chaotic and challenging exchange.
• The sport is celebrated for its connection to Native American history and culture, with riders honoring the warriors of the past.
• The Blackfeet team, led by Irvin Carlson and his son Chaz, won the world championship in Indian Relay Racing.
• The team's victory was celebrated with a traditional praise song and a $20,000 check.
• The horse racing event inspired young people on the reservation, showcasing the potential of horses to positively impact their lives.

Easter Sunday and St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

• The segment also highlighted the upcoming Easter Sunday, a significant day of resurrection and triumph over darkness for Christians.
• St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and Shrine in lower Manhattan was featured as a symbol of resurrection, having survived the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001, and being rebuilt with the support of the community.

Jill Schlesinger's Tax Tips

• The segment concluded with a mention of Jill Schlesinger's essential last-minute tax tips, which will be discussed on CBS Mornings on Tuesday.