[throwaway4good]

Exactly what is the evidence of this directed microwave weapon?

As far as I can see there is absolutely none. A list of symptoms, based on interviews and self-reporting, no clinical measurement of any kind. And report that speculates on a cause in east and west.

Nothing beyond that.

The professionals signing off on this really should think carefully whether they are being used for political purposes.

[kube-system]

The source report that the professionals signed off on does explicitly recognize these weaknesses.

[throwaway4good]

The media replicating the study will not emphasise these weaknesses; they will instead go with the sensational speculation: A secret microwave weapon.

The purpose of the release of this sensational and unsubstantiated report is for the outgoing administration to box in the incoming Biden administration on foreign policy.

This will make it harder for Biden to normalise relations with Cuba.

[jstarfish]

This is the "hunt for WMDs" all over again, or the specious capture and disposal of Osama bin Laden.

The credibility of US intelligence leaves a lot to be desired. This one really takes the cake.