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INDIA: DISHA’S JOURNEY OF FOUR DECADES FOR JUSTICE, EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS

India: Disha's Journey of Four Decades for Justice, Equality and Women's RightsGlobal Research....(continued)

food-prices-skyrocketing.webp LONG-DELAYED INFLATION DATA WILL FINALLY BE RELEASED

Consumers are about to find out just how much more they paid at checkout in November, one of the busiest shopping months of the year....(continued)

fbi-vest.webp HOW A TOP-TIER SURROGACY AGENCY BECAME AN FBI TARGET

The FBI is investigating a surrogacy agency in Washington state that shut down suddenly, leaving intended parents out of thousands of dollars and surrogates without compensation....(continued)

ASSANGE FILES COMPLAINT TO BLOCK MACHADO FROM NOBEL

The WikiLeaks founder filed a criminal complaint arguing the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to pro-war Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela violates Swedish law, reports Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News CNat 30 Julian Assange hasRead more...(continued)

GOOD NEWS IN HISTORY, DECEMBER 18

30 years ago today, the Chauvet-Pont-dArc Caves were discovered in southern France containing remarkable cave paintings that are roughly 32,000 years old, the earliest-known and best-preserved cave art and engravings in the world. The site, located on a limestone cliff above the former bed of the...(continued)

LAWMAKERS VOW TO IMPROVE CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN IN JAILS

Officials in Congress and in states from Pennsylvania to California said they were alarmed by a Bloomberg Law and NBC News investigation....(continued)

activistpost.webp ‘WE ARE GOING TO BUY ALL OF IT’: MICHAEL SAYLOR TALKS BITCOIN STRATEGY AT BITCOIN MENA CONFERENCE

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, framed Bitcoin as the foundation of a new era in digital capital and credit. Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, delivered a sweeping keynote at the Bitcoin MENA conference earlier today, framing Bitcoin not just as an investable...(continued)

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tucker-carlson.webp TUCKER CARLSON AND THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Last week, Sen. Charles Schumer, the leader of the Democrats in the United States Senate, introduced a resolution on behalf of himself and 40 other Senate Democrats that, if passed, would record the sense of the Senate as condemning the media superstar Tucker Carlson because of the political, histor...(continued)

THE BBC KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH A NEW SEASON OF PANDEMIC FEARMONGERING

The BBC has launched into the pandemic fearmongering a bit early this year with their recent article: Flu wave hits Englands busiest A&E hundreds of patients are arriving a day. For those who don't live in England, A&E ...(continued)

THE MASTER OF THE WORLD: AMERICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY

The White House has published the National Security Strategy of the United States of America, an annual document signed by President Trump that outlines the fundamental principles of US policy. This important document has essentially bee...(continued)

QATAR AND US SEEK PEACE IN CONGO-RWANDA CONFLICT AND CHALLENGE CHINESE INFLUENCE

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio lamented on December 13 that Rwanda's actions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are a clear violation of the peace deal brokered by President Donald Trump at the beginning of December, who The po...(continued)

WITH CAESAR SANCTIONS OFF, NOW SYRIA CAN REBUILD

On December 10, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a massive defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $901 billion in annual military spending. The bill also includes the repeal of the Caesar Syria The p...(continued)

'AMAZON OF KOREA' COUPANG SUFFERS MASSIVE DATA BREACH AFFECTING ALMOST ENTIRE POPULATION

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang, often called the Amazon of Korea, has experienced a data breach that exposed the personal information of up to 34 million user accounts, representing more than 90 percent of the country's working-age population. Amazon of Korea Coupang Suff...(continued)

PM’S SECURITY ADVISER WARNS OF RESURGENCE OF ANTISEMITIC VIOLENCE ACROSS EUROPE

PM's security adviser warns of resurgence of antisemitic violence across Europe...(continued)

unlimitedhangout.webp TRUMP & THE TECHNOCRATIC TYRANNY WITH IAIN DAVIS

Trump & the Technocratic Tyranny with Iain Davis....(continued)

WHOOPING COUGH CASES SURGE NATIONWIDE AS VACCINATIONS DROP

In the ongoing series The Vaccine Divide, NBC News' Anne Thompson reports on the frightening spread of whooping cough cases nationwide. Cases in Texas are at levels not seen in more than a decade....(continued)

WHITHER THE MICHIGAN MAN? A TIMELINE OF CORRUPTION THAT STAINED ONE OF COLLEGE SPORTS' MOST ICONIC INSTITUTIONS

A Michigan man will coach Michigan! legendary Wolverines football coach and, then, AD, Bo Schembechler famously declared to a stunnedBill Frieder as Bo informed the basketball coach that he would not coach the Wolverines in the 1989 NCAA tournament because he had committed a Cardinal Sin....(continued)

caitlin-johnstone.webp CAITLIN JOHNSTONE: SPOUTING THE SAME LINE ON BONDI ATTACK

Narrative spin for Israel is in full swing following the Bondi Beach attack, conflating pro-Palestinian activism with anti-Jewish violence. ByCaitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Listen to Tim Foley reading this article CN at 30 Looks like some kind of memo wentRead mo...(continued)

activistpost.webp AMERICA’S $1.66 TRILLION AUTO DEBT BOMB

Chart of the Week #79 We just published our latestissueofCrisis Investingfocused on America's auto debt crisis--and specifically, how to profit from one company that perfectly embodies everything broken in this market. If you haven't read it yet, here's the short version: A...(continued)

julian-assange.webp JULIAN ASSANGE: SWEDEN BROKE OWN LAWS WITH NOBEL PRIZE TO VENEZUELA’S MACHADO

By Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed The Grayzone By awarding its peace prize to Trump's favorite Venezuelan opposition figure, pro-war coup plotter Maria Corina... Julian Assange: Sweden broke own laws with Nobel Prize to Venezuela's Machado W...(continued)

SOURCE: TRUMP TO ANNOUNCE WAR WITH VENEZUELA TONIGHT

By Dave DeCamp Antiwar.com President Trump is expected to announce plans to launch a war with Venezuela this evening when he addresses the nation... ....(continued)

“THE FEDERAL RESERVE HAS REVEALED THAT US NGOS HAVE MORE IN ASSETS THAN THE COMBINED 2025 GDP ESTIMATES FOR JAPAN, GERMANY AND INDIA COMBINED — THE ...

WOAH The taxpayer money laundering that's taken place is INSANE The Federal Reserve has revealed that US NGOs have more in assets than the... The Federal Reserve has revealed that US NGOs have more in assets than the combined 2025 GDP estimates for Japan, Germany and Indi...(continued)

cartoon-bug-virus.webp THERE NEVER WAS A “NEW CORONA VIRUS”, THERE NEVER WAS A PANDEMIC

The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the new virus was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003. There Never...(continued)

chicago-bears.webp BEARS EXPAND STADIUM SEARCH TO INCLUDE INDIANA

The Chicago Bears are exploring locations for a new stadium outside the city and even outside Illinois after multiple plans hit stumbling blocks over concerns about the cost to taxpayers....(continued)

JARED ISAACMAN BECOMES YOUNGEST NASA ADMINISTRATOR AFTER SENATE CONFIRMATION

The United States Senate on Wednesday confirmed Jared Isaacman as Administrator of NASA in a 67-30 vote, officially approving President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the space agency. The self-made billionaire, commercial astronaut, and aviation entrepreneur, at age 42, becomes the youngest pe...(continued)

lawyer-with-jury.webp WUHAN SUES MISSOURI IN RETALIATION FOR CORONAVIRUS LAWSUIT

Missouri is being sued by the municipal government of Wuhan, China, in retaliation for Missouri's 2020 pandemic lawsuit against China. Breitbart....(continued)

fbi-vest.webp FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR BONGINO CONFIRMS HE IS LEAVING AGENCY IN JANUARY

Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed that he would be leaving the agency in January, as reports swirled of his upcoming departure. Breitbart....(continued)

caitlinjohnstone.webp TRUMP MOVES CLOSER TO WAR WITH VENEZUELA, AND OTHER NOTES

It's so American how the Sackler family caused a national opioid crisis which ultimately led to the fentanyl crisis, and instead of imprisoning them the US eventually went Hang on, we can use this as an excuse to start a war with a country that doesn't even produce fentanyl....(continued)

CARR TO CONGRESS: ‘FCC IS NOT INDEPENDENT’

WASHINGTON (UPI) Chairman Brendan Carr said the Federal Communications Commission isnt independent from the Trump administration in testimony Wednesday before Congress, during which the word independent was removed from the agencys mission statement online. Carrs comment came as members of the Sen...(continued)

lawyer-with-jury.webp MENARDS SETTLES DECEPTIVE REBATE LAWSUIT

MADISON, Wisc. (The Center Square) — Wisconsin-based Menards has agreed to pay a combined $4.25 million to settle a lawsuit from 10 states related to deceptive marketing for its 11% rebate. The states attorneys argued that the Eau Claire retailer misled consumers in some cases that the 11% rebate ...(continued)

joe-burrow.webp BURROW ON BENGALS FUTURE: 'CRAZY THINGS HAPPEN'

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was asked Wednesday if he ever envisioned playing for another franchise....(continued)

URI POLIAVICH: THE NEXT DISRUPTOR IN IGAMING

In the competitive landscape of global iGaming, few leaders have balanced rapid commercial expansion with a deep-seated commitment to social impact quite like Uri Poliavich. As the Founder and CEO of Soft2Bet, Poliavich has transformed a vision for motivational engineering into a multi-national ente...(continued)

UWCL GRADES FOR ALL 18 TEAMS: LEUVEN GET A+; BARÇA AN A-, PSG FAIL

The UEFA Women's Champions League group stage is over. Here are the grades for all 18 teams....(continued)

DART: OPPONENTS TREATING ME LIKE RB 'NOTHING NEW'

After the Commanders made it a point Sunday to treat Giants QB Jaxson Dart like a running back and get as many hits on him as possible, the rookie said Wednesday that he is absolutely not concerned about being targeted....(continued)

elderly-woman-handcuffs.webp SATIRE: EVERYONE IN MICHIGAN ARRESTED JUST TO BE SAFE

ANN ARBOR, MI -- In the wake of police arresting University of Michigan's football coach Sherrone Moore, authorities have decided to go ahead and just arrest everyone else in Michigan, just to be safe....(continued)

activistpost.webp HUMAN RACE MUST NEVER GIVE IN TO AI OR GOVERNMENTS

AI is a new tool for government elites' coercion. The rest of us will struggle, but we will prevail and grow freer. To remain competitive, humans must show up. Humans add the most value in high-income nations. In these nations, humans' total fertility rate has been below the replaceme...(continued)

sig-sauer-handgun.webp SEN. PETER WELCH PUSHES 'ASSAULT WEAPONS' BAN AFTER BROWN UNIVERSITY HANDGUN ATTACK

Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) pushed an assault weapons ban in an X post two days after an attacker with a 9mm pistol opened fire in a Brown University classroom. Sen. Peter Welch Pushes Assault Weapons Ban After Brown University Handgun AttackBreitbart....(continued)

ENLOE HEALTH EMPLOYEE HARASSES TARGET WORKER FOR SUPPORTING CHARLIE KIRK

A woman identified as an employee of Enloe Health, a health system in Chico, California, posted a video of herself harassing a Target worker for wearing a shirt in support of Turning Point USA founder and free speech martyr Charlie Kirk. Enloe Health responded to incident confirming the woman is ...(continued)

PROVIDENCE POLICE RELEASE PHOTOS OF PERSON 'WHO WAS IN PROXIMITY OF THE PERSON OF INTEREST'

The Providence Police Department released photos showing an individual they say was in proximity of the person of interest. Providence Police Release Photos of Person Who Was in Proximity of the Person of InterestBreitbart....(continued)

WARD WANTS TITANS TO INVOLVE HIM IN HC SEARCH

Cam Ward wants to be involved in the process when the Titans search for their next head coach....(continued)

SATIRE: 9 BOOBY TRAPS THAT WERE CUT FROM 'HOME ALONE'

The holiday classic Home Alone featured some of the most iconic improvised booby traps in movie history, but did you know that the original script included many more of them?...(continued)

SATIRE: AUTHORITIES WARN LIBS NOW DANGEROUSLY MAD

U.S. -- Federal authorities announced on Wednesday that liberals are now dangerously mad, a significant update from when they were just regular mad only days ago....(continued)

CHAIRMAN CARR SAYS FCC IS 'NOT AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY'

While being questioned by Sen. Ben Ray Lujn, D-N.M., FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the regulatory body is not an independent agency, despite being shown the website page that said they were....(continued)

monopoly-man.webp BILLIONAIRE ENTREPRENEUR JARED ISAACMAN IS CONFIRMED AS NEW NASA CHIEF

Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday to be the new head of NASA, marking the end of a dramatic saga that began more than a year ago...(continued)

HOW TUA TAGOVAILOA'S BENCHING IMPACTS DOLPHINS' FUTURE

Will Dolphins part ways with Tagovailoa or his contract prohibitive? Did Mike McDaniel fail with Tagovailoa?...(continued)

BREITBART NEWS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ALEX MARLOW TAPPED FOR NATIONAL RADIO SHOW, PODCAST EXPANSION

Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow has been tapped to host a national radio show for the Salem Radio Network that will be simulcast on the the Salem News Channel. Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow Tapped for National Radio Show, Podcast Expansion ...(continued)

GANNON: RULES A FACTOR IN CARDS' WOEFUL TACKLING

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon shared his displeasure with how he thinks the NFL's collectively bargained rules prevent defensive players from becoming better tacklers....(continued)

IN OTHERWORDS: DECEMBER 17, 2025

Our last package of 2025. OtherWords....(continued)

weather-girls.webp THE CLOCK IS TICKING: INVEST IN THE PLANET, NOT THE PENTAGON

At the 10 year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, U.S. climate commitments are being swallowed up by military spending. OtherWords....(continued)

ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Keep your commercial property in top shape with our essential maintenance tips. This checklist will help you protect your investment and prevent costly repairs....(continued)

javier-milei.webp CHILE'S CONSERVATIVE PRESIDENT-ELECT KAST VISITS OLD FRIEND JAVIER MILEI IN ARGENTINA

Conservative President-elect of Chile Jos Antonio Kast proclaimed, Liberty advances in Latin America, alongside President Javier Milei. Chiles Conservative President-Elect Kast Visits Old Friend Javier Milei in ArgentinaBreitbart....(continued)

nfl-football-referee.webp NACUA: REFS 'THE WORST,' MAKE CALLS TO GET ON TV

The Rams' Puka Nacua said on a livestream Tuesday night that he thinks some NFL referees make calls just to get shown on TV during games....(continued)

SATIRE: SANTA HAT ADDED TO HALLOWEEN DECORATION

DAYTON, OH -- A giant skeleton Halloween decoration received an updated look this week as its owners climbed a ladder and placed a Santa hat on its head, thus brilliantly transforming it into a Christmas decoration....(continued)

SATIRE: TRUMP IMPOSES 25% TARIFFS ON ALL INCOMING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM THE NORTH POLE

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Families hoping for financial relief for the holiday season received troubling news today, as President Donald Trump announced he was imposing 25% tariffs on all incoming Christmas presents from the North Pole....(continued)

activistpost.webp TOP U.S. CRYPTO LOBBYING ARM DIGITAL CHAMBER INTEGRATES CRYPTOUK AS AFFILIATE

The Digital Chamber is among the oldest and largest crypto advocacy groups, and itll now incorporate CryptoUK into its widening operations. What to know: The Digital Chamber, which is among the most prominent crypto lobbying groups, is incorporating one of the leading U.K. digital assets ...(continued)

POP STARS: KEEP DENOUNCING ICE.

The Trump administration is picking fights with celebrities opposed to ICE on purpose. It's still better to speak out. OtherWords....(continued)

flushing-toilet.webp SAVE OUR FORESTS, ONE ROLL AT A TIME

Want an easy New Year's resolution? Replace some of your conventional toilet paper with rolls made from recycled paper. OtherWords....(continued)

DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY'S (2025-12-16) RSS FEEDS

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meme-its-called-weather.webp INTEGRATING CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND LIVELIHOOD PROTECTION

Global Research....(continued)

danube-river-running-through-budapest-hungary.webp CONCERTO BUDAPEST CELEBRATES MAJOR SUCCESS IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

Concerto Budapest celebrates major success in Great Britain and Ireland...(continued)

HUNGARY SUES THE EUROPEAN COURT OVER BRUSSELS MIGRATION FINE

Hungary sues the European Court over Brussels migration fine...(continued)

MERCEDES-BENZ AG BOARD MEMBER MARKUS SCHÄFER AWARDED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HUNGARY

Mercedes-Benz AG board member Markus Schfer awarded for contributions to Hungary...(continued)

ENERGY MINISTER: EUROPE MUST ALSO INVEST IN DEVELOPING GAS AND OIL NETWORKS

Energy Minister: Europe must also invest in developing gas and oil networks...(continued)

CHINESE GENETIC SCIENTISTS MODIFY FUNGUS PROTEIN TO REPLACE CHICKEN

Is Breitbart slipping in Chinese propaganda or just woke climate nonsense? Either they inserted an AI story without checking it, or it was written by a human with the same effect. Well, goody goody, fake fungus-chicken is easy on the environment, tastes better than chicken, takes up less land than r...(continued)

FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE ASKS GEORGE CLOONEY, “JAY KELLY,” AND US: WHAT IS AN ACTOR? … WHAT IS A HUMAN BEING?

Why is understanding the answer to this question so important, and why is it so hard for people to understand it? Friedrich Nietzsche Asks George Clooney, Jay Kelly, and Us: What is an Actor? What is a Human Being?Global Research....(continued)

victor-wembanyama.webp KNICKS CLINCH NBA CUP; BRUNSON NAMED MVP

The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup....(continued)

activistpost.webp THE PERFECT TRAP: WHY THE DEEP STATE LOVES IT WHEN YOU DEMAND THE MILITARY AND ICE ON AMERICAN STREETS

While Americans cheer for safety and law and order, the Deep State and Silicon Valley are quietly welding the doors shut on a surveillance state that tracks your face, your money, and your mind. If you were to ask the average American if they live in a free country, they The pos...(continued)

columbus-crew.webp CITY SC APPOINTS DAMET AS NEXT HEAD COACH

ST. LOUIS St. Louis CITY SC now has a full-time head coach following the announcement of Yoann Damet as its next skipper on Tuesday. Damet spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach to Wilfried Nancys Columbus Crew. He was a member of the coaching staff when the ......(continued)

CHILE'S RIGHTWARD TURN SETS UP LATIN AMERICAN LEFT FOR DEVASTATING 2026

The resounding victory conservative President-elect Jos Antonio Kast achieved in Chile this weekend is the latest in a string of consequential elections shifting Latin America rightward — and precedes critical races in Brazil and Colombia that may devastate 21st century socialism in the reg...(continued)

SILVER: NBA EXPANSION DECISION WILL BE MADE IN '26

Adam Silver laid out a definitive timeline for expansion for the first time, saying a decision will be made sometime in 2026 on whether to add more NBA teams or not....(continued)

corbettreport.webp INTERVIEW 1993 – IAIN DAVIS EXPOSES THE TECHNOCRATIC DARK STATE

From the neoreactionary accelerationists of the Dark Enightenment to the AI-spun social credit web of the NEONERDS, today author and researcher Iain Davis takes us on a whirlwind tour of his new book,The Technocratic Dark State....(continued)

DA’S OFFICE AND FORMER MEDICAL EXAMINER RECANT SHAKEN BABY DIAGNOSIS AS MAN SERVES LIFE IN PRISON

The original detective said there wasn't a thorough investigation. The former medical examiner says his original diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome was incorrect. And the District Attorney's office that charged Russell and Kaye Maze now say they are innocent. But Russell is still serving a life s...(continued)

rfk.webp WHY THE HUGE RISE IN AUTISM? WELFARE AND MEDICAID FRAUD

RFK says Tylenol is behind the rise in autism. I never believed that theory. Medicaid Fraud For years, I have maintained the huge rise in the diagnoses of autism, ADHD, back pain, and other disabilities is fraud. The autism scam in Minnesota finally brings the issue to a head. Please ...(continued)

TRIO OF CHILEAN ILLEGAL ALIENS ACCUSED OF BURGLARIZING WEALTHY AMERICANS IN WISCONSIN

Three illegal aliens from Chile are accused of burglarizing a residence and are suspected of burglarizing several other residences. Breitbart....(continued)

job-fair-line.webp LABOR DEPARTMENT SENDS STRIKE TEAM TO INVESTIGATE MINNESOTA UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FRAUD

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is conducting a review of Minnesota's Unemployment Insurance (UI) program in the wake of the recently-discovered fraud ring targeting the state's welfare system, with Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer saying she is appalled at the abuse. Labor De...(continued)

alberta-premier-danielle-smith.webp ALBERTA PREMIER DANIELLE SMITH READY TO SHIP OIL THROUGH U.S. TO PACIFIC BUYERS

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Monday that she would like to see an oil pipeline built through British Columbia to the West Coast, but if the pipeline is not built, she would consider shipping Alberta's oil across the border through Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to reach Pacifi...(continued)

tim-walz.webp EDUCATION SECRETARY LINDA MCMAHON CALLS FOR TIM WALZ TO RESIGN OVER REPORTS OF EDUCATION FRAUD

Education Secretary Linda McMahon called for Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) to resign over reports of massive education fraud within Minnesota's college system. Breitbart....(continued)

NBA: 3 INCORRECT CALLS FAVORED NUGGETS IN OT WIN

There were three incorrect calls in the last two minutes of Denver's OT victory over Houston that all favored the Nuggets, according to the NBA's report....(continued)

BOXER CRAWFORD RETIRES: 'NOTHING ELSE LEFT TO PROVE'

Five-division champion Terence Crawford announced his retirement from boxing Tuesday, saying he was walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove....(continued)

reclaimthenet.webp UK PARLIAMENT REJECTS PETITION TO REPEAL ONLINE CENSORSHIP LAW, CALLS FOR EXPANDED CENSORSHIP

Lawmakers promised to protect free speech by regulating nearly every way it can occur online. ....(continued)

THE UK’S PLAN TO PUT AN AGE VERIFICATION CHAPERONE IN EVERY POCKET

A nation's surveilling guardrail threatens to become its digital leash. The UK's Plan to Put an Age Verification Chaperone in Every Pocket....(continued)

FIVE WORRYING EMPLOYMENT TRENDS BURIED IN THE LATEST JOBS REPORT

A deeper look at the federal jobs data reveals trends in teen and Black unemployment, factory jobs and lopsided sector breakdowns that could spell trouble....(continued)

susie-wiles-donald-trump.webp WH CHIEF OF STAFF SUSIE WILES PUSHES BACK ON VANITY FAIR 'HIT PIECE'

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is pushing back against a Vanity Fair profile of her, calling it a disingenuously framed hit piece. NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba reports on the wide-ranging article where Wiles speaks candidly about President Trump and top cabinet member...(continued)

reclaimthenet.webp FAITH ON TRIAL IN CANADA AS PARLIAMENT MOVES TO REWRITE THE RULES OF SPEECH

The fight over Bill C-9 concerns hate speech and the struggle over who defines the boundaries of faith. ....(continued)

THE COMPLETELY DELUDED AND INSANE NOTION THAT ANYTHING OF VALUE CAN COME FROM GOVERNMENT

By: Gary D. Barnett It is important to remember that government interference always means either violent action or the threat of such action. Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men, of policemen, gendarmes, soldiers, prison guards,... Continue Reading The Co...(continued)

COMMANDERS' DANIELS 'SUPER FRUSTRATED' BY YEAR

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels said he's super frustrated by how his injury-marred second season went....(continued)

activistpost.webp THIS IS HOW CHINA IS RAPIDLY BECOMING THE WORLD’S MOST DOMINANT ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER

I don't want China to be the world's most dominant economic superpower. I am an American, and so I want the United States to be the world's most dominant economic superpower. Unfortunately, the facts that I am about to share with you in this article cannot be denied. We consume ...(continued)

A MEDICAL EXAMINER'S TESTIMONY PUT A FATHER BEHIND BARS FOR LIFE. NOW HE SAYS HE 'MADE A MISTAKE.'

Dr. Bruce Levy's finding that shaken baby syndrome killed Russell Maze's son, Alex, was critical in the Tennessee man's murder conviction. Levy now says Maze is innocent....(continued)

SNOOP DOGG TO PERFORM FOR LIONS-VIKINGS ON CHRISTMAS

Snoop Dogg will headline his first NFL halftime show since being part of the Super Bowl LVI halftime show....(continued)

LIBERTY STAR IONESCU'S HOME IN L.A. BURGLARIZED

The Los Angeles-area home of Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was burglarized Monday night, with police saying several handbags worth more than $60,000 were stolen....(continued)

AFTER JOSHUA, PAUL EYES CRAWFORD, UFC'S PEREIRA

Jake Paul, the social media influencer-turned-boxer, who faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday night, is hoping to step in the ring against Terence Crawford or UFC star Alex Pereira in 2026....(continued)

SATIRE: THE BABYLON BEE'S PREDICTIONS FOR 2026

The seers at The Babylon Bee, authors of hundreds of now-fulfilled prophecies, have come together to bring you our 100% accurate predictions for 2026....(continued)

SATIRE: SOUTH POLE ELVES MAKING CHEAP KNOCKOFF TOYS FOR HALF THE PRICE

ANTARCTICA -- Santa Claus' Workshop may be in trouble after it was revealed that elves located at the South Pole have been making cheap knock-off toys for Christmas at half the price....(continued)

derrick-broze.webp DERRICK BROZE DISCUSSES HIS STRUGGLES WITH ADDICTION AND HIS NEW MEMOIR ON THE WAY FORWARD

pinecast.com/listen/2bcbf865-9433-4e27-a9b6-bb94c22ba0e1.mp3 If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute /Odysee / Substack Derrick Broze recently sat down with Alec Zeck on The Way Forward podcast. Derrick share about his struggles with addiction,...(continued)

FOOTAGE OF RIVER OTTER SCURRYING THROUGH LINCOLN–A DELIGHTFUL REWARD FOR DECADES OF CONSERVATION WORK

In the dreamy old city center of Lincoln, where Tudor and Victorian buildings stand bedecked in Christmas gaiety, CCTV footage revealed a wild sight one evening in November. A red fox and a river otter were galivanting through the town--as near to a scene in a childrens books or a Disney film as...(continued)

PARAGUAY'S CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT SIGNS DEAL FOR U.S. TROOPS IN COUNTRY

The United States and Paraguay on Monday signed a historic Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) allowing the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay. Paraguays Conservative Government Signs Deal for U.S. Troops in Country appeared...(continued)

candace-owens.webp ERIKA KIRK, CANDACE OWENS REVEAL THEY HAD 'PRODUCTIVE' CONVERSATION

Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), and Candace Owens both revealed that they had a productive conversation with each other. Erika Kirk, Candace Owens Reveal They Had Productive ConversationBreitbart....(continued)

susie-wiles-donald-trump.webp SUSIE WILES RIPS VANITY FAIR FOR ‘DISINGENUOUSLY FRAMED HIT PIECE’

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles blasted Vanity Fair on Tuesday for its disingenuously framed hit piece, which she says omitted crucial context. Susie Wiles Rips Vanity Fair for 'Disingenuously Framed Hit Piece'Breitbart....(continued)

MICHIGAN REVEALS WHY STAFFER INVOLVED WITH COACH SHERRONE MOORE WASN'T FIRED

The University of Michigan is finally explaining why the woman who was involved in an inappropriate relationship with coach Sherrone Moore was not fired. Michigan Reveals Why Staffer Involved with Coach Sherrone Moore Wasnt FiredBreitbart....(continued)

sig-sauer-handgun.webp TIM WALZ PUSHES 'ASSAULT WEAPONS' BAN DAYS AFTER BROWN UNIVERSITY HANDGUN ATTACK

On Monday, just two days after a handgun attack at Brown University, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) pushed an assault weapons ban. Tim Walz Pushes Assault Weapons Ban Days After Brown University Handgun AttackBreitbart....(continued)

spy-clipart.webp TEXAS AG KEN PAXTON SUES MAJOR TV COMPANIES FOR 'SPYING ON TEXANS'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against five major television companies, accusing them of unlawfully collecting personal data through Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology built into their devices. According to Paxton, major TV manufacturers including Sony, Samsung, ...(continued)

mike-johnson.webp SPEAKER JOHNSON NIXES VOTE ON EXTENDING ENHANCED OBAMACARE SUBSIDIES

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday said that the House will not vote on extending expiring enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Breitbart....(continued)

nashville-predators.webp EX-BAMA COACH SABAN BUYS STAKE IN NHL'S PREDS

Ex-Alabama football coach and current ESPN college football analyst Nick Saban bought a minority stake in the NHL's Nashville Predators with business partner Joe Agresti....(continued)

activistpost.webp ABU DHABI TRIPLED ITS BITCOIN BET IN Q3 BEFORE THE CRYPTO MARKET CRASH

The Abu Dhabi Investment Council more than tripled its stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust to nearly 8 million shares in Q3, viewing Bitcoin as a long-term digital gold allocation. The Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) expanded its exposure to Bitcoin ahead of the cryptocurrenc...(continued)

BRUNO FERNANDES' COMMENTS SHOW HE'S MISSING THE BIG PICTURE

Fernandes feels hurt by Man United listening to transfer offers, but the club's best interests must come first....(continued)

DOLPHINS' MCDANIEL OPENS DOOR TO BENCHING TUA

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel opened the door to a possible quarterback change Tuesday, saying everything is on the table, after Tua Tagovailoa's performance in Monday night's loss to the Steelers....(continued)

SATIRE: JAMES O’KEEFE GOES DEEP UNDERCOVER BY PARTING HIS HAIR ON OTHER SIDE

U.S. -- According to sources, investigative journalist James O'Keefe once again went deep undercover in spite of his notoriety by parting his hair on the other side....(continued)

john-kiriakou.webp JOHN KIRIAKOU: US PRISON HORROR SHOW PLAYS ON

A year into President Trumps second term in office, hopes for inmates across the country have dimmed. Deadly abuses have continued in full swing. By John Kiriakou Special to Consortium News CNat 30 Hopes for a major restructuring of the ...(continued)

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aaron-rodgers.webp RODGERS SAYS WIN MADE EXTRA SPECIAL BY 'CASTOFFS'

Aaron Rodgers grinned as he shouted out the names of his teammates who helped the Steelers beat the Dolphins on Monday night -- Kenneth Gainwell, Connor Heyward, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Asante Samuel Jr., Adam Thielen. They all had something in common....(continued)

ROCKETS' UDOKA LASHES OUT AT REFS AFTER OT LOSS

Rockets coach Ime Udoka was irate at the officiating after his team's OT loss to the Nuggets, calling out the crew for inconsistent calls....(continued)

FLAGG YOUNGEST EVER TO SCORE 40 AS MAVS FALL IN OT

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points after he dropped 42 in an overtime loss Monday....(continued)

antiwar.gif THE PALMER RAIDS: A PRECEDENT FOR TODAY’S IMMIGRATION POLICY ABUSES?

Americans who value civil liberties are justifiably outraged at reports about some of the enforcement tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Similar complaints are now surfacing about the behavior of ICE's sister agency, Customs and Border Protection (CBP). There hav...(continued)

aaron-rodgers.webp AARON RODGERS, STEELERS SNAP DOLPHINS' FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK

Here's what to know from the Steelers' win over the Dolphins on Monday night....(continued)

mark-kelly.webp PENTAGON ESCALATES INVESTIGATION INTO SEN. MARK KELLY FOR 'SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT'

The Department of War (DOW) is escalating its review of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a retired Navy captain, to an official command investigation into his participation in a video dubbed seditious by President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Pentagon Escalates Investigat...(continued)

elon-musk.webp ELON MUSK'S TESLA LAUNCHES $350 PICKLEBALL PADDLE

Elon Musk's Tesla has launched a new product that no one was expecting -- a high-end pickleball paddle that the company claims it spent more than a year developing. Elon Musk’s Tesla Launches $350 Pickleball PaddleBreitbart....(continued)

JURORS HEAR CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN SKAGGS CIVIL TRIAL

Jurors on Monday heard closing arguments in a two-month civil trial over whether the Angels should be held responsible for pitcher Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdose in 2019....(continued)

activistpost.webp DIAMOND “STRIKE-A-FIRE” FIRE STARTERS, BY THOMAS CHRISTIANSON

Each Diamond Strike-A-Fire Fire Starter (SAF stick) is kind of like a giant match which is 5.75 inches long, 1.13 inches wide, and 0.25 inches thick. The shaft of a SAF stick seems to be made out of some sort of pressed wood that is impregnated with a waxy substance. ... ...(continued)

THE OLIGARCHY STUDY THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO REMEMBER

In the spring of 2014, Martin Gilens of Princeton and Benjamin Page of Northwestern did something that should have changed everything. The Oligarchy Study They Don’t Want You to RememberGlobal Research....(continued)

sanae-takaichi.webp PM MINISTER TAKAICHI’S STATEMENT: “A SURVIVAL THREATENING SITUATION” FOR JAPAN. RECKLESS REVIVAL OF HISTORIC RHETORIC. FROM THE ANGLO-JAPANESE ALL...

The recent comments by Japan's relatively new Prime Minister Takaichi in parliament regarding Taiwan have provoked a significant and immediate reaction from China. The prime minister stated that certain actions, particularly thos...(continued)

epstein-2.webp TCR LIVE 173: LES WEXNER CAN’T ESCAPE THE SPOTLIGHT EPSTEINJUSTICE

pinecast.com/listen/b59649b0-7ad6-458f-8942-d7928b5afa29.mp3 TCR Live #173: Les Wexner Can’t Escape the Spotlight #EpsteinJustice Brought to you by Civl.com Derrick Broze is back with a brand new episode of The Conscious Resistance. True crime for anarchists, The Conscious Resistanc...(continued)

NEW VIDEO RELEASED IN SEARCH FOR BROWN UNIVERSITY GUNMAN

The FBI is offering up to $50,000 in reward money for information leading to the identity of the shooter in the Brown University attack. NBC News' Tom Winter details what was revealed in the new video that Providence officials released....(continued)

ancreport.webp CAROLINA HOMES WERE NOT BUILT ON THE WATER

Carolina homes were NOT built on the water...(continued)

ANGER, SHOCK AND MERCY AS AUSTRALIA LOOKS FOR ANSWERS AFTER BONDI BEACH HANUKKAH ATTACK

The sound of gentle singing filled the air on Bondi Beach, the site of Australia's deadliest shooting in almost three decades....(continued)

COMMANDERS SHUT DOWN DANIELS FOR REST OF YEAR

Jayden Daniels' injury-marred second season is over. The Commanders have shut down the quarterback a week after he aggravated his dislocated left, non-throwing elbow....(continued)

SATIRE: NATION'S WORSHIP LEADERS TO HONOR ROB REINER BY TURNING GUITARS UP TO 11

U.S. -- In a heartfelt showing of remembrance for the renowned director of This Is Spinal Tap, the nation's worship leaders collectively announced plans to honor Rob Reiner by turning their guitars up to 11....(continued)

activistpost.webp MONEY FOR NOTHING

British people are glum and grumbling after Rachel Reeves' budget, but what did they expect? They should know by now that government is an extortion racket. While many voters regret their decision in last year's general election, die-hard Labour supporters continue to make excuses: To...(continued)

schoolkids-running-down-hall.webp THE NEW CORE SUBJECT: TEACHING DIGITAL LITERACY IN TODAY'S SCHOOLS

In an age where students learn, communicate, and create through screens, developing digital literacy has become as foundational as reading and writing. Schools across the world are redesigning curricula to help middle and high school students navigate the online world safely, think critically about what they encounter, and communicate responsibl...(continued)

SHARE OF AMERICANS PLANNING TO SPEND $1,000+ ON HOLIDAY GIFTS HITS RECORD HIGH

More than one-third of Americans plan to spend at least $1,000 on holiday shopping this year, a significant increase from recent years and the highest share in at least 15 years, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey released Sunday Share of Americans Planning to Spend...(continued)

HONDURAS STILL HAS NO PRESIDENT-ELECT TWO WEEKS AFTER VOTE

Honduras reached its second week on Monday without final results from the National Electoral Council (CNE) officially determining who won on November 30. Breitbart....(continued)

FLORIDA'S DJ LAGWAY TRANSFERS AFTER COACHES CHALLENGE HIS 'COMPETITIVENESS, WORK ETHIC'

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway, the by far the most significant recruit of former Gators coach Billy Napier, is now, like the coach who recruited him, a former Gator. Florida’s DJ Lagway Transfers After Coaches Challenge His ‘Competitiveness, Work Ethic’ ap...(continued)

young-white-tourists.webp SPAIN FINES AIRBNB $75 MILLION FOR UNLICENSED TOURIST RENTALS

Spain's government has fined Airbnb 64 million euros ($75 million) for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, officials said Monday. Breitbart....(continued)

jeffrey-epstein.webp HOUSE THREATENS CLINTONS WITH CONTEMPT OVER EPSTEIN TESTIMONY DISPUTE

The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-KY), is escalating pressure on Bill and Hillary Clinton to appear for in-person depositions as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. House Threatens Clintons with Contempt over Epstein Te...(continued)

joe-burrow.webp BURROW TO START FINAL 3 GAMES: 'WE WANT TO WIN'

Quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to start the final three games of the regular season, coach Zac Taylor said Monday....(continued)

CNN HERO OF THE YEAR TURNS VACANT LOTS ON CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE INTO FLOWER FARMS

Hope and opportunity are blossoming on the South Side of Chicago where a man and his wife have used flowers to help poor communities turn over a new leaf. Running two nonprofits, Southside Blooms and Chicago Eco House, Quilen Blackwell and his wife Hannah Bonham are helping at-risk youth find opp...(continued)

RIVERS TO REMAIN COLTS' QB1 FOR MNF VS. 49ERS

Philip Rivers will remain the Colts' starting quarterback for their Week 16 Monday Night Football matchup with the 49ers, coach Shane Steichen said Monday....(continued)

SATIRE: AFTER BEING CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE FELONIES, FORMER MICHIGAN COACH SHERRONE MOORE FORCED TO MOVE TO NFL

LAS VEGAS, NV -- What was thought of up until recently as a promising college football coaching career took a sad turn this week, as after being charged with multiple felonies, former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was forced to move to the NFL....(continued)

SATIRE: DEMOCRATS WARN THAT BAN ON ISLAMIC IMMIGRATION MAY DELAY GLOBAL INTIFADA

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- An executive order banning immigration from several Muslim-majority countries compelled Democratic lawmakers to voice concerns that this may delay the global intifada....(continued)

activistpost.webp BACKED BY TECH BILLIONAIRES, SILICON VALLEY STARTUP QUIETLY WEIGHS PLAN TO MAKE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED BABIES

Behind the scenes at Preventive, executives have privately discussed identifying a couple with a genetic disorder who might agree to take part in an overseas experiment -- beyond the reach of U.S. regulators and within countries that allow embryo editing -- to create a genetically engin...(continued)

derrick-broze.webp NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE FREEDOM CELL NETWORK & QORTAL.

The Freedom Cell Network and Qortal are proud to announce a new partnership to build a Freedom Cell Q-app on the Qortal platform! In this video, FCN co-founder Derrick Broze talks with Jason Crowe, founder of Qortal, about their vision for building a decentralized, distributed version of Th...(continued)

BATHROOM ADDITIONS FOR A LUXURIOUS EXPERIENCE

Elevate your bathroom with luxury upgrades like heated floors, smart toilets, rainfall showerheads, vanities, and advanced lighting for a spa-like retreat....(continued)

safety-clipart.webp HOW TO ENSURE SAFETY AT LARGE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Planning a festival or concert? Managing crowds, assessing risks, and ensuring safety are vital to planning your next large community event....(continued)

patrick-mahomes.webp MAHOMES AVOIDED MAJOR DAMAGE TO REST OF KNEE

An MRI revealed, that besides his torn ACL, Patrick Mahomes didn't have any major damage to his other ligaments in his left knee....(continued)

shohei-ohtani.webp WIN NOW, PAY LATER: DODGERS' OBLIGATIONS PASS $1B

Edwin Diaz's contract brings the Dodgers' deferred payment obligations to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players, including $680 million owed to Shohei Ohtani....(continued)

activistpost.webp CHARLIE ROBINSON EXPOSES THE MACHINERY OF DECENTRALIZATION, DEPOPULATION AND GLOBAL CONTROL

To learn more, visit: activistpost.com/ – Introduction and Welcome (0:00) – Upcoming Segments and Announcements (1:55) – Charlie Robinson’s Background and Work (3:34) – Challenges and Solutions in the Financial System (11:02) – Practica...(continued)

antiwar.gif TRUMP’S EMPIRE OF HUBRIS AND THUGGERY

The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) recently released by President Donald Trump presents itself as a blueprint for renewed American strength. It is dangerously misconceived in four ways. First, the NSS is anchored in grandiosity: the belief that the United States enjoys unmatched supremacy in ...(continued)

steph-curry.webp KERR LAMENTS STRUGGLES: 'NOT DOING MY JOB WELL'

Coach Steve Kerr said I'm not doing my job well this year after the Warriors fell to 13-14 despite continued outstanding play from star Steph Curry....(continued)

SATIRE: KID WHO DIDN'T PRACTICE FOR CHRISTMAS CHOIR IMMEDIATELY OBVIOUS

FLINT, MI -- Parishioners of St. John's Lutheran Church say it was immediately obvious which kid didn't practice for the children's Christmas choir this year....(continued)

surveillance-cameras.webp UK LAWMAKERS PROPOSE MANDATORY ON-DEVICE SURVEILLANCE AND VPN AGE VERIFICATION

The UK flirts with an extreme future where every device is surveilled. ....(continued)

reclaimthenet.webp GLOBAL LAWMAKERS SMELL A BLUEPRINT IN AUSTRALIA’S ONLINE DIGITAL ID LAW

Australia's social media ID laws are inspiring Western lawmakers to follow suit, testing how much surveillance under the guise of child safety they can get away with. Global Lawmakers Smell a Blueprint in Australia’s Online Digital ID Law....(continued)

700CREDIT DATA BREACH EXPOSES 5.6 MILLION AMERICANS, SHOWING RISKS OF CENTRALIZED DIGITAL ID SYSTEMS

As always: systems built to verify identity ended up compromising millions instead. ....(continued)

SUBSTACK IMPOSES DIGITAL ID CHECKS IN AUSTRALIA

In Australia, the simple act of reading online can now comes with an ID check, a quiet transaction that turns curiosity into data. ....(continued)

EASTERN ILLINOIS FB WIN OVC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

CHARLESTON — On Monday, the Ohio Valley Conference announced that Eastern Illinois University is the recipient of the 2025-26 Team Sportsmanship Awards for football. The annual award undergoes voting by the student-athletes and coaches of the respective sports. The team awards are bestowed upo...(continued)

lawyer-with-jury.webp BLUES PLACE HOLLOWAY ON IR WITH ANKLE INJURY

ST. LOUIS — Forward Dylan Holloway will be placed on injured reserve, following an announcement from the St. Louis Blues front office Monday. The decision announcement came from General Manager and President of Hocket Operations Doug Armstrong. Holloway is out of action due to an injury to his...(continued)

WIRELESS IMPLANT THAT ‘SPEAKS’ TO THE BRAIN WITH LIGHT PAVES WAY TO POTENTIALLY RESTORING LOST SENSES

Around the size of a postage stamp and thinner than a credit card, a wireless implant that “speaks” to the brain could help restore lost senses. The device uses light to send information directly to the brain, bypassing the body's natural sensory pathways in what scientists are hail...(continued)

maria-corina-machado.webp MARIA CORINA MACHADO SAYS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS VENEZUELANS WILL RETURN HOME ONCE MADURO GOES

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mara Corina Machadobelieves hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans will return to their country from all over the world once the socialist Maduro regime goes. Maria Corina Machado Says Hundreds Of Thousands Venezuelan...(continued)

scottie-scheffler.webp SCHEFFLER WINS NICKLAUS AWARD FOR 4TH YEAR IN ROW

Scottie Scheffler, whose six wins in 2025 included the PGA Championship and Open Championship, was named PGA Tour Player of the Year for the fourth year in a row....(continued)

HOW CORPORATE DEMOCRATS MADE TRUMP POSSIBLE

Saving the country from autocracy requires recognizing -- and then overcoming -- the chokehold that Democratic leaders have on the party. ByNorman Solomon Common Dreams Ten years after Donald Trump first ran for president, he stands at the helm of… →...(continued)

reclaimthenet.webp THE FRIENDLY FACE OF THE SURVEILLANCE MACHINE

The ritual proves that surveillance doesn't need to hide, it just needs better design. ....(continued)

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dummy-scare-cop.webp UK ARRESTS 33 PEOPLE A DAY FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

The United Kingdom has eroded all citizens' individual rights. No one is safe, even if they are thousands of miles away. Around 33 people are arrested each day for voicing opinions or engaging in legal actions that the government does not approve of. In 2023, authorities arrested over 1...(continued)
I'll probably be arrested for this website if I ever visit.

baltimore-ravens.png THE CONTROVERSIAL CALL THAT MAY ULTIMATELY KNOCK BALTIMORE OUT OF THE PLAYOFFS

The Baltimore Ravens lost 27-22 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and one controversial call in the fourth quarter played a major role in a game with significant consequences...(continued)
He had the ball in his hands for two steps. Horrible call.

usmnt-jersey.webp ADAMS SETS SEMIFINALS GOAL FOR USMNT AFTER DRAW

Tyler Adams has set a bold goal for the U.S., aiming to reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 1930....(continued)
That's my hope, and that's what Copilot AI predicts.

HOW MLS KEEPS GETTING BETTER BEYOND MESSI'S MAGIC -- BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE

You'd never know it from the lack of fanfare around MLS, but the league has steadily gotten better over the years, and Messi's MLS Cup might be its best yet....(continued)
No one seems to care because it's all behind a paywall.

trump-shouting.webp US INSTITUTE OF PEACE RENAMED AFTER TRUMP

WHAT HAPPENED: The Institute of Peace has been rebranded as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.?WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the former U.S. Institute of Peace, and the former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).?WHEN & WHERE: December 3, 2025, ...(continued)
I thought this was satire, but apparently not.

TRUMP ANNOUNCES INVASION OF VENEZUELA TO COME – VIDEO 260

Trump announces land strikes to come against Venezuela, and threatens strikes against any country that makes illegal drugs bound for the US … when the CIA runs the global drug trade. Bonkers! Shownotes: thefreedomarticles.com/3-reasons-behind-us-plot-depose-venezuela-maduro/ https:/...(continued)
Such a pinhead.

rfk-jr.webp RFK JR PLANS OVERHAUL OF CHILD VACCINE SCHEDULE

WHAT HAPPENED: A panel appointed by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly preparing to recommend changes to vaccination schedules, including delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns.?WHO WAS INVOLVED: RFK Jr., the U.S. Centers for Dis...(continued)
This is long overdue. Childhood vaccinations have gotten ridiculous.

benjamin-netanyahu.webp TRUMP INVITES NETANYAHU TO HIS FIFTH WHITE HOUSE MEETING

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com President Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuto visit the White Housein the near future during a call on Monday,... R...(continued)
Netanyahu is the one calling the shots, so it only makes sense.

donald-trump-pete-hegseth-howard-lutnick.webp TRUMP TELLS AIRLINES VENEZUELA'S AIRSPACE IS 'CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY' AS TENSIONS RISE

President Donald Trump said Saturday morning that Venezuela's airspace should be considered closed as he weighs military action against the South American nation....(continued)
Trump is creating his own little Bay of Pigs scenario.

WAR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MARK KELLY, COURT-MARTIAL POSSIBLE

WHAT HAPPENED: Allegations of misconduct were made against Captain Mark Kelly, prompting a review by the Department of War.?WHO WAS INVOLVED: Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.) and the U.S. Department of War.?WHEN & WHERE: November 25, 2025, United States.?KEY QUOTE: ̶...(continued)
Military personnel are SUPPOSED TO defy illegal orders.

RUSSIA RESPONDS TO TRUMP: 'VENEZUELA' IS SPANISH FOR 'VIETNAM'

Russia Responds to Trump: 'Venezuela' Is Spanish for 'Vietnam'...(continued)
Gotta love the Russian sense of humor.

milk-cows.webp DANISH CATTLE DROPPING LIKE FLIES AFTER GOVERNMENT MANDATES

First they came for the dairy cows, and I did not speak out You know the thing. Danish biotech firm DMS recently developed a product called Bovaer -- which is also approved for use in th...(continued)
Denmark apparently can't be trusted with animals, period.

THIS AIRED RIGHT AFTER CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSINATION, A YOUNG WOMAN DESCRIBING WHAT SHE SAW WITH HER OWN EYES

WATCH THIS BEFORE IT'S DELETED: SHE WILL NEVER BE ALLOWED TO SAY THIS AGAIN This aired right after Charlie Kirk's assassination, a young woman... This aired right after Charlie Kirk's assassination, a young woman describing what she saw with her own eyes. Now, after Judge Tony Graf, a Gov. Spencer Cox appointee, issued a MASSIVE gag ...(continued)
This is click-bait. She says nothing interesting. The reason for the gag order is to avoid poisoning the jury pool.

cows-in-field.webp TRUMP WHEN ASKED WHAT HED SAY TO U.S. RANCHERS LOSING THEIR SHIRTS

Trump when asked what he'd say to U.S. ranchers losing their shirts: Argentina is fighting for its life they're dying...(continued)
He is not very consistent on this America First thing.

menendez-brothers.webp WITH MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY, NETFLIX REVELS IN DARKNESS

Netflix's Monster series began with ambition. The Jeffrey Dahmer season wasn't an easy watch, but it asked important questions: How did police and parents miss so many warning signs? Why were victims and witnesses ignored? It was disturbing, yes, but it had purpose. The Menendez brothers' season also went beyond the headline-g...(continued)
Aren't they always reveling in darkness?

meme-mask-vs-fence.webp A-LIST NEPO-BABY DEMANDS GLOBAL MASK MANDATES AT UN

Of course, we could debunk all the pseudoscience and false moral authority oozing out of this girl's nepo-mouth, but what's the point? None of this clearly has anything to do with actual science or human rights; it's about making Violet Affleck feel important and virtuous, and about whatever puppet-mast...(continued)
You are free to wear a mask, but cannot force your personal choices on the rest of us.

clarence-thomas.webp JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS SAYS LEGAL PRECEDENTS ARE 'NOT THE GOSPEL'

Justice Clarence Thomas says legal precedents are not 'the gospel'...(continued)
I'm glad someone realizes the "because that's how it's always been done" mentality is not always the right approach.

charlie-kirk.webp ABBOTT SAYS TEACHERS WILL HAVE CERTIFICATION SUSPENDED OVER SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

Abbott Says Over 100 Teachers Will Have Certification Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Posts...(continued)
So much for freedom of speech.

philadelphia-phillies.webp PHILLIES CLINCH NL EAST WITH WILD WIN VS. DODGERS

Kyle Schwarber, Weston Wilson and Bryce Harper homered, and the Phillies wrapped up their second straight NL East title with a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night.... espn.com/mlb/story//id/46277302/phillies-clinch-nl-east-division-title-win-vs-dodgers...(continued)
Phillies Karen was not in attendance.

roboto-clipart.webp VENEZUELAN MINISTER CLAIMS VIDEO OF U.S. STRIKE ON DRUG BOAT IS AI FAKE

Venezuelan Communications Minister Freddy ez claims video of a drug-laden vessel struckby the United States is an AI-generated fake. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/national-security/2025/09/03/venezuelan-minister-claims-video-u-s-strike-drug-boat-is-a-i-fake/...(continued)
Probably is, knowing Trump's non-stop smoke and mirrors.

REFUGEES ARE HERE BECAUSE WE ARE THERE; PUBLIC POLICY CREATES THE MIGRANT CRISIS

Anti-Apartheid activist, grassroots anti-racism and anti-capitalist campaigner and human rights activist Reederwan Craayenstein writes Mogamat Reederwan Craayensteinis a hero of the South African anti-apartheid struggle, a former political prisoner who now lives in the UK and continues his fight aga... ...(continued)
Yep.

elizabeth-warren.webp WARREN: REPUBLICANS ARE DETERMINED TO BREAK LAWS TO HANG ON TO POWER

Thursday on MSNBC's All In, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)said Republicans were determined to break laws to hold on to the majority in the House of Representatives. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/clips/2025/08/21/warren-republicans-are-determined-to-break-laws-to-hang-on-to-power/...(continued)
Just like Democrats.

MICHAEL ROSEN ANALYSES FURTHER TARGETING OF HIM BY LAAS DIRECTORS

Loved author has been targeted and smeared by Israel supporters for years, now he writes about a new episode Originally published on award-winning author Michael Rosen's Blogspot page as The story of how 3 directors of Labour Against Antisemitism – and friends – have dealt with someone t... ...(continued)
This is why the English need to use "z" instead of "s." "Analyzes" would be the correct word in this context.

ADL CEO JONATHAN GREENBLATT SAYS CHRISTIANITY IS THE ORIGIN OF ANTI-SEMITISM

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says Christianity is the origin of anti-Semitism. There were these accusations that the Jews killed Christ. pic.twitter.com/4f1qLVKqim — Chris Menahan ...... fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/adl-ceo-jonathan-greenblatt-says-christianity-is-the-origin...(continued)
Bad behavior by a group is the origin of animosity toward that group.

vaccination-clipart.webp BILL SEEKS TO STRIP VACCINE MANUFACTURERS OF LIABILITY PROTECTIONS

A new bill introduced in Congress aims toremove liability protections for vaccine manufacturers, potentially opening them up to a flood of lawsuits over alleged injuries. H.R. 4668, known as the End the Vaccine Carveout Act, was introduced on July 23 by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ). The bill seeks to ... h...(continued)
Good!

84% OF GERMANS BELIEVE PEOPLE AFRAID TO SPEAK THEIR MIND, FEARING CONSEQUENCES

More than eight in ten Germans said that they believe people are afraid to express their full opinions amid an increasingly censorious political climate in the country. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/europe/2025/08/04/84-per-cent-of-germans-believe-people-fear-speaking-their-mind-fo...(continued)
84% of Germans know how the world works.

wildlife-giraffes-2.webp DENMARK ZOO PLEADS FOR DONATIONS OF FAMILY PETS TO FEED CAPTIVE PREDATORS

Do you have a hamster, rabbit, guinea pig, or even a horse that is no longer of use? If so, a zoo in Denmark would like to hear from you. It is pleading for the donation of small unwanted family pets that can be killed and served up to help feed captive predators. Breitbart.... b...(continued)
OMG, these zoos in Denmark need to just be shut down.

FEWER AMERICANS FEEL RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IS A PROBLEM

Fewer Americans think racial discrimination against black and Hispanic people is happening a great deal or quite a bit a poll reveals. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/politics/2025/08/04/new-poll-shows-less-americans-feel-racial-discrimination-is-a-problem/...(continued)
The brainwashing is wearing off.

hillary-clinton-in-blue.webp CIA DIRECTOR: HILLARY'S RUSSIA HOAX THE GREATEST POLITICAL SCANDAL WE'LL SEE IN OUR LIFETIME

During this week's broadcast of Fox News Channel's Sunday Night in America, CIA Director John Ratcliffe offered remarks on the release of the Durham Annex, tied to the so-called Russia-gate hoax. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/clips/2025/08/04/cia-director-ratcliffe-hillary-clintons...(continued)
No, the covid scam is still the biggest scam of all time... so far.

jasmine-crockett.webp DEMOCRAT DARLING JASMINE CROCKETT: DONALD TRUMP IS A PIECE OF SH*T

Democrat darling Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) went off on another rant and declared that President Trump is a piece of sh-t. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/politics/2025/08/04/democrat-darling-jasmine-crockett-donald-trump-is-piece-sh-t/Read, li...(continued)
Such an eloquent speaker.

CHD SCIENTISTS DISPEL 23-YEAR-OLD STUDY DEBUNKING MMR VACCINE'S LINK TO AUTISM

According to scientists, the Danish study that refutes the causal connection between the MMR vaccine and autism lacks supporting data. Children's Health Defense.... childrenshealthdefense.org/press-release/chd-scientists-dispel-23-year-old-study-debunking-mmr-vaccines-link-to-au...(continued)
In other words, they debunked the debunking. These double negatives annoy me.

gavin-newsom.webp GAVIN NEWSOM'S STYROFOAM BAN INSPIRES LAUNCH OF SNITCH LINE FOR CALIFORNIANS TO RAT EACH OTHER OUT

By Thomas Stevenson – The Postmillennial Californiahas launched a snitch line where the public can report violations of the state's styrofoam ban for food containers.... Gavin Newsom's styrofoam ban inspires launch of snitch line for Californians to rat each other out appear... f...(continued)
A styrofoam food container ban is long overdue. Snitch line, not so much.

lionel-messi.webp MIAMI: MESSI EXTREMELY UPSET WITH MLS OVER BAN

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said Lionel Messi is extremely upset after being given a one-game suspension by MLS for skipping the All-Star Game.... espn.com/soccer/story//id/45823923/inter-miami-lionel-messi-mls-suspension-all-star-game-upsetRead, lis...(continued)
Prima donna needed time off, they gave him time off.

vaccination-clipart.webp 85-MILLION-PERSON STUDY FINDS INCREASED RISKS OF STROKE, HEART ATTACK, CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ARRHYTHMIA FOLLOWING COVID SHOT

This article was first reposted by GR in April. The study titled, Covid Vaccination and Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Multivariate Meta-Analysis of Preventive Benefits and Risks, was just published in the ... globalresearch.ca/breaking-85-million-person...(continued)
Most independent thinkers could have told you that, but it's nice to see it proven scientifically.

roboto-clipart.webp HERTZ USES AI-POWERED SCANNERS TO SPOT TINY DAMAGE IT CAN CHARGE CUSTOMERS FOR

Hertz customers are complaining they are being charged exorbitant fees for tiny scrapes and dents detected by the rental car company's new AI scanners. One man claims he was billed $440 for a one-inch scuff one on a wheel that he didn't even notice. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/te...(continued)
I won't be using Hertz anymore.

JAMAAL BOWMAN BLAMES BEING CALLED THE N-WORD DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR CANCER, HEART DISEASE IN BLACK COMMUNITY

On Friday's Alex Marlow Show, Alex talked about former Rep. Jamaal Bowman's comments on health. After playing video of Bowman saying that being called the n-word directly or indirectly is to blame for heart disease Breitbart.... breitbart.com/clips/2025/06/27/jamaal-bowman-blames...(continued)
Sounds crazy, but being made to feel like crap does affect your health.

TRUMP SUGGESTS HE WANTS REGIME CHANGE IN IRAN

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com President Trumpsuggested in a Truth Social post on Sundaythat he seeks regime change in Iran, contradicting earlier statements from top...... fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/trump-suggests-he-wants-regime-change-in-iran/335397...(continued)
Almost everyone now wants regime change in this country, too.

sunset-over-empty-road.webp 'IT'S IMPOSSIBLE': HOT TEMPS WORRY CWC PLAYERS

Players and coaches competing at the Club World Cup have expressed concerns about the hot and humid conditions during the tournament.... espn.com/soccer/story//id/45524120/club-world-cup-players-worried-hot-temps-impossible...(continued)
Consider it preparation for next year's World Cup.

thenationalpulse.webp MEXICAN SENATE PREZ ALLUDES TO 'RECONQUISTA' OF SOUTHWEST U.S

:Mexico's Senate President Gerardo Fernndez Noroa made reference to the idea of the 'reconquista' of territories the country lost after the Mexican-American War while insisting Mexican illegal immigrants in the U.S. have an ancestral right to reside in the southwestern ... thena...(continued)
So, they're using the bogus Israeli argument of ancestral rights.

roboto-clipart.webp MORE TECH LEADERS LEARNING THAT AI CANNOT REPLACE HUMANS, EFFICIENCY AND ACCURACY ACTUALLY GETTING WORSE

When I began writing about the AI bubble and the future Big Tech collapse at the end of 2022 with the launch of ChatGPT's first LLM (Large Language Models) AI app, I was just one of a handful of writers who have worked in Technology that was warning the public about the dangers of relying on this... ...(continued)
The chatbots we have to deal with are a prime example.

ADL DEMANDS ANTI-ZIONISTS BE BANNED OFF SOCIAL MEDIA ONCE AND FOR ALL

By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on Monday responded to the attack in Colorado by demanding anti-Zionists be banned off... ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Demands 'Anti-Zionists' Be Banned Off Social Media 'Once And For All... f...(continued)
Just as soon as pro-Zionists are banned, too.

vaccination-clipart.webp BIDEN REGIME LABELED ANYONE OPPOSED TO COVID MANDATES AS DOMESTIC VIOLENT EXTREMISTS

By Hayden Cunningham – The Postmillennial Newly declassified intelligence documents reveal that the Biden administration labeled Americans opposingCovidvaccine and mask mandates as domestic violent extremists,... Biden admin labeled those who opposed Covid vax mandates 'd... from...(continued)
The ones injecting people with experimental concoctions were the violent extremists.

MSNBC: TRUMP PUSHING WHITE NATIONALIST AGENDA TO HATE-FILLED BASE

Wednesday on MSNBC's Deadline, Princeton University professor and network contributor Eddie Glaude, Jr. said President Donald Trump was pushing a white nationalist agenda to hisbase, who traffics in hatred. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/clips/2025/05/21/glaude-trump-pushing-white-n...(continued)
As opposed to the anti-white, globalist agenda of their own hate-filled base?

nfl.webp LUVU WANTS NFL TO BAN 'CHEAPO' TUSH PUSH PLAY

Count Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu among those in favor of banning the tush push, which will again by discussed by NFL owners this week.... espn.com/nfl/story//id/45226865/commanders-frankie-luvu-wants-nfl-ban-cheapo-tush-push-playRead, listen or ...(continued)
It is a boring, stupid play.

bachar-al-assad.webp U.N. ESTIMATES HALF A MILLION REFUGEES RETURNED TO SYRIA AFTER FALL OF ASSAD

The United Nations estimated in a report this week that half a million refugees have returned to Syria since the fall of dictator Bashar Assad, with another million expected to follow by the end of this year. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/middle-east/2025/05/19/u-n-estimates-half-a...(continued)
Wow, that's great.

TRUMP ADVISOR TO WASHINGTON POST: IN MAGA, WE ARE NOT BIBI FANS

By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation Israel is in total panic that they're going to be the next US ally dropped by the Trump administration,... Trump Advisor to Washington Post: 'In MAGA, We Are Not Bibi Fans'.... fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/...(continued)
No sane person is.

empty-shelves.webp THE SUMMER OF EMPTY SHELVES IS COMING

Thousands of products that are made in China will soon start disappearing from store shelves in the United States.  If a trade deal is not made with China very soon, the summer of 2025 will be the summer of empty shelves.  According to the Trump administration, U.S. goods imports ... h...(continued)

mcdonalds.webp AMERICAN MAN WENT TO A MCDONALD'S JUST BUILT, FILMED THE NEW PLAY PLACE FOR KIDS

This is one of the most dystopian things Ive ever seen American just went to a brand new McDonalds that was just built. He filmed... fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/american-just-went-to-a-brand-new-mcdonalds-that-was-just-built-he-filmed-the-new-play-place-for-kids/334395...(continued)
That is sad.

KAINE: GOP SENATORS SAYING WE NEED TO BE A CHECK AGAINST TRUMP'S OVERREACH

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) claimed Thursday on CNN's The Source that some Republicans have stood up to say Congress needed to be a check against President Donald Trump's executive overreach. Breitbart.... breitbart.com/clips/2025/05/08/kaine-gop-senators-saying-we-need-to-be-a-chec...(continued)
Yes, they do. That's their job, always.

roboto-clipart.webp ELON MUSK AT MILKEN CONFERENCE: AI WILL REPLACE BLOATED, INEFFICIENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

When arch-Technocrat Elon Dark Gothic MAGA Musk was given the singular mandate to reorganize the Federal government, what did you expect? Technocracy is falling, pouncing on America. Was it because Trump said, I love Elon Musk. He's a brilliant guy.? Was Trump delusional? This is nothing less than a... ...(continued)
I look forward to it replacing bloviating CEOs.


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