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For I say unto you, my children, don’t be concerned or worried about the time, says the Lord, but I say unto you, be ready, says the Lord, to be ready, says the Lord, for my fig tree is budded, says the Lord. Are you aware of what is going on over in Israel, says the Lord? Therefore, I say unto you, look, look and see what I have said unto you, says the Lord, my fig tree has budded. Are you ready, says the Lord, for I am soon coming, says the Lord?

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Israel conducts urgent meeting over fears of imminent ‘Hamas ground invasion’

Israeli political and security leaders held an emergency meeting prompted by growing concerns over a potential Hamas-led ground invasion.

The urgency of the situation stems from intelligence reports and an unspecified “unusual event” that has raised alarms within Israel’s defense establishment.

This development has sparked widespread speculation and debate, both domestically and internationally, as tensions in the region continue to escalate.

According to reports from various news outlets, the meeting involved top-tier officials, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and key figures from the military and intelligence sectors.

The Jerusalem Post reported that the consultations were triggered by intelligence suggesting Hamas may be preparing for a significant offensive, though specific details remain classified.

Sources indicate that the Israeli government is treating these warnings with utmost seriousness, given the volatile history between Israel and the Palestinian militant group.

Reuters highlighted that the “unusual event” referenced by officials could involve movements or communications intercepted by Israeli intelligence, though no concrete evidence has been publicly disclosed.

Analysts suggest this could range from troop mobilizations near Gaza to the detection of new tunneling activities, a tactic Hamas has employed in previous conflicts.

The ambiguity surrounding the event has only fueled anxiety, with Israeli authorities opting for a proactive stance to assess and counter any potential threat.

The Times of Israel added that the meeting was not merely a precautionary measure but a direct response to actionable intelligence.

Military experts quoted in the article emphasized that Israel’s defense forces are likely on high alert, with preemptive strategies under consideration.

This aligns with historical precedents where Israel has launched strikes to neutralize perceived threats from Hamas before they could materialize into full-scale attacks.

Adding an international perspective, Al Jazeera noted that Hamas has not issued an official statement regarding the alleged preparations, though the group has consistently vowed to resist Israeli control over Palestinian territories.

The outlet also pointed out that regional actors, such as the Houthis in Yemen, could play a role in amplifying tensions, potentially aligning with Hamas to pressure Israel on multiple fronts.

While no direct link has been confirmed, the broader geopolitical context underscores the complexity of the situation.

Posts on X have echoed these concerns, with users citing the urgency of the consultations and speculating about the nature of the “unusual event.”

Some have called for preemptive military action, while others question the credibility of the threat, reflecting the polarized sentiments surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

However, these social media reports remain unverified and serve only as a barometer of public reaction rather than factual evidence.

As of now, the Israeli government has not announced specific measures following the meeting, leaving observers to speculate on whether diplomatic or military responses will follow.

The lack of transparency is typical in such high-stakes scenarios, where premature disclosure could compromise operational security.

Nonetheless, the convergence of multiple news sources on this story underscores its significance and the heightened state of alert within Israel.

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USAID & UN: Deep State Tools Fomenting Persecution of Christians Worldwide

by Alex Newman Posted on March 17, 2025

The United Nations and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have been using U.S. taxpayer dollars to fuel oftentimes ruthless persecution and terror against Christians worldwide, world-renowned African missionary Peter Hammond tells The New American magazine’s Alex Newman in this episode of Behind The Deep State. From Syria and the Middle East to Congo and Zimbabwe, the pattern is always similar. Instead of government meddling, Hammond says “sending in the missionaries” would be much better.

https://thenewamerican.com/video/deep-state/behind-the-deep-state-usaid-un-deep-state-tools/ 

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Violent transsexuals arrested for terror attacks against Tesla…

March 17, 2025 (a day ago)

By now, you know that Elon Musk and Tesla are under relentless attack from the violent left. Tesla charging stations, cars, stores, and dealerships are being vandalized—even bombed—by Dem operatives furious that DOGE is exposing government waste and corruption.

But what you may not know—because the fake news media is working overtime to cover for the left—is that so far, two of these domestic terrorists are trannies. The man who attempted to bomb a Tesla store in Loveland, Colorado, is cosplaying as a woman. And the suspect behind the firebombing and shooting of a Tesla in Salem, Oregon? Well, he’s also a mentally ill crossdresser.

Meet the men responsible for this terror and violence: Justin Thomas Nelson, aka “Lucy Grace Nelson,” and Adam Matthew Lansky, aka “Allison Tesla.” These are not just unhinged activists—they are violent threats to America’s safety.

READ MORE: Capitol Police chief quickly resigns after whistleblower and Roger Stone drop bombs…

And let’s not forget, this latest wave of trans violence comes right on the heels of the assassination attempt on right-wing politicians in DC. And that shooter was also a tranny named Ryan Michael English, aka “Riley English.”

Below is a photo of Mr. English, both dressed as a woman and as a man:

At this point, it’s a fair question: Are we all under attack from angry, out-of-control trannies and cross-dressers? Given the escalating violence and hate from this small but dangerous group, it sure looks that way.

Here’s more on the recent terror attacks…

KOIN:

An Oregon man accused of trying to destroy property at a Tesla dealership in Salem twice since January has been arraigned on federal charges, according to court documents obtained by KOIN 6 News.

Adam Matthew Lansky, 41, was arrested Tuesday after authorities linked him to reports of someone throwing Molotov cocktails and shooting at the dealership on two separate occasions.

Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside indicted on felony theft charges

The first instance involved someone throwing Molotov cocktails at the Tesla dealership on Jan. 20, according to court documents.

“The Subject walked between the building and the vehicles parked in front of it, then pulled out a bag and started lighting an object on fire,” the court document said. “The Subject threw the object at a red Tesla SUV parked in front of the building, which started to catch fire, and then threw an object through the showroom window. The Subject proceeded to throw three or four more objects at other vehicles parked in front of the building.”

Below is a photo of Mr. Lansky, dressed as a woman:

The Maine Wire:

A transgender-identifying man, Justin Thomas Nelson, 40, who goes by the name Lucy Grace Nelson, was arrested on Monday after allegedly vandalizing and planting incendiary devices at a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado.

The Loveland Police Department arrested Nelson following an investigation that began on January 29 in response to multiple incidents of vandalism at the dealership and the discovery of incendiary devices.

Police told Fox News that the vandalism included “very offensive messages, derogatory in nature,” though the incendiary devices were not detonated.

On Monday night, Nelson returned to the Tesla dealership carrying materials associated with prior vandalism, along with additional incendiary devices.

Authorities arrested him before he could do any additional damage to the dealership.

Nelson faces multiple felony charges, including Explosives or Incendiary Devices Use During a Felony, a class two felony, Criminal Mischief $2,000 < $5,000 Business, a class six felony, and Criminal Attempt to Commit a Class Three Felony, a class four felony.

Even the media is starting to admit that Mr. Nelson—who calls himself “Baby” and still lives with his mommy—might have some emotional issues. Gee, ya think?

WION:

The New York Post has now reported that Nelson apparently suffers from an “emotional problem” and lives with her mother. She calls herself “baby” online. Nelson was arrested during a similar attempt to damage the cars on Feb 24 and was found in possession of incendiary devices and “materials attributed to vandalism,” the police said.

Listed as a female on her driver’s license, Nelson was slapped with a federal charge of malicious destruction, and later released on a $100,000 cash bond.

And below is a picture of Justin Thomas Nelson, dressed as a woman. Not too convincing, right?

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This guy is stuffing his bra with socks to show what a woman he is:

There’s a clear and dangerous problem within the mentally ill trans community, but the media refuses to touch it. Instead, they’re still desperately trying to sell the lie that Trump supporters are the biggest threat to the nation.

Just look at the shameful way the propaganda media is covering this story: etc and the news article continues..

https://revolver.news/2025/03/violent-trans-arrested-for-terror-attacks-against-tesla/ 

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EXPOSED ? Department of Education is laundering money back to the Democrat Party

“This is why Democrats are losing their minds over Elon Musk. It’s all about money” Rep Harriet Hageman “The Federal Department of Education spends it as a budget of about $280 billion a year. Less than 25% goes to educating our students. So where does the other $220 billion go? It goes to a bureaucracy, it goes to a consultant, and that consultant then donates money BACK TO DEMOCRATS, and then it goes to a different consultant, and then it goes to an NGO. I mean, IT IS MONEY LAUNDERING and money churning at its absolute best.” “Is the DOGE Program targeted at these bureaucrats?” “Yes”

Watch who screams the loudest over the exposure of the waste and cuts to departments. You’ll get an idea how dirty their hands are. Rep. Harriet Hageman is fast becoming a hero in more ways than one. Added bonus is she defeated Liz Cheney and by one of the biggest margins in history. We need more like her.

BOOM Article 2 of the US Constitution states: “The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. — No court may take over that role. No court may define or limit the scope of the duties of an official of the executive office of the President” – Rep Harriet Hageman has significant experience in CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, her expertise is cases involving constitutional implications These rouge liberal activist judges must be removed

I taught High School and saw no money or resources coming from this $Trillion of dollars of Federal funds ($280BILLION last year!) The Department of Education is a huge waste of money – just a bunch of bureaucrats promoting Woke ideas weakening the true education of our children. – Wayne Dunlap

The Department of Education is a festering swamp of corruption, bleeding taxpayers dry while funneling cash straight into Democrat coffers. Rep. Harriet Hageman just ripped the mask off this scam: $280 billion a year, yet less than a measly 25% reaches our kids. Where’s the rest? A staggering $220 billion gets siphoned off to bloated bureaucrats, shady consultants, and leftist NGOs—pure money laundering, plain and simple. This is why the radical left is unhinged over Elon Musk and DOGE. They’re terrified of losing their gravy train. These grifters don’t care about education—they’re too busy bankrolling their woke agenda and rigging the system against hardworking Americans. It’s not incompetence; it’s a calculated heist, and we’re the ones footing the bill. Trump knew it. Musk knows it. DOGE is the sledgehammer poised to smash this racket wide open. The elites scream because their dirty little scheme’s exposed—billions sloshing back to Democrats while our schools crumble and our kids suffer. Outrageous? Yes. Surprising? Not to anyone paying attention. More at X

News Flash!! Every. Single. Organization in the USA that runs off of government funds has been used as a MONEY LAUNDERING ORGANIZATION for politicians! And Every. Single. Politician. Who votes against DOGE is most likely a recipient of those funds!

We thought the democrats were backed by Soros money. It’s been our money not his that has been funding the deep state. DOGE took it away and now we face a violent overthrow.

US education was # 1 in the world in 1979, & each state ran their own education, when Jimmy Carter decided to create the DOE. That was the last time we were # 1. Today, March 16, 2025 – the US is # 32

The Department of Education is a taxpayer-funded racket, funneling billions to bureaucrats and leftist NGOs while our schools crumble. Rep. Harriet Hageman exposed the scam: $280 billion a year, yet less than 25% reaches students. The rest? Wasted on corruption. This is why the left fears Musk and DOGE, they threaten the grift. It’s not incompetence; it’s a calculated heist. The U.S. ranks 13th in education despite massive spending. Patriots, wake up. The system is rigged, and we’re paying the price.

Shut it DOWN!! They have been actively dumbing down Americans for decades!! It’s pretty pathetic when my (att) 13 yr old grandson asked me to teach him how to write in cursive, he taught himself to tell time outside of a digital device, but…students are no longer taught basics!!

It’s far worse than money laundering. It’s the outright theft of taxpayer wages. Laundered, with handlers getting a cut on every transaction. Going into the pockets of those who hire activists to enforce lockdowns, create anarchy, and spread violent lawlessness. Enough. – Mike Beck

We knew the government was wasting our money, but I was naïve enough to think that it wasn’t being laundered back into our politicians’ pockets. I want everyone, Republican and Democrat, who benefited through laundering our tax dollars, to go to jail for treason.

https://choiceclips.whatfinger.com/2025/03/18/exposed-%f0%9f%9a%a8-department-of-education

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Kentucky ICE Raids Take Down Gangs of Armed Illegal Aliens, Drug Traffickers

David HawkinsMarch 18, 2025 - 7:25 am

Major federal law enforcement raids in Kentucky have taken down dozens of dangerous illegal aliens and executed a large-scale deportation operation.

81 illegal aliens were arrested in a four-day sweep as part of “Operation Take Back America.”

As reported by Breitbart, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Kentucky confirmed that 25 of those arrested are now facing serious federal criminal charges.

The crackdown, based out of Louisville, saw immigration enforcement officers detaining individuals from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Cuba, India, and Palau.

Among them, 25 are now charged with crimes such as unlawful reentry, illegal firearm possession, and drug-related offenses.

Illegal aliens without criminal charges are currently in ICE custody, awaiting deportation proceedings.

U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett praised the joint effort, stating:

“I commend the work of our federal law enforcement partners, prosecutors, and support personnel who worked tirelessly to make this operation a success.

“The aggressive investigation and prosecution of those who violate immigration laws positively impacts the security of our communities and of the Nation.”

Several individuals now face substantial prison time for their alleged crimes.

Among the arrests were repeat offenders who have reentered the U.S. illegally despite previous deportations, including:

Angel David Zuniga-Baca, 35 (Honduras): Charged with illegal firearm possession and unlawful reentry. If convicted, he faces up to 17 years in prison.

Zoiber Hernandez-Dominguez, 50 (Mexico): Charged with illegal firearm possession. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison.

Humberto Avila-Duran, 54 (Mexico): Arrested for illegal firearm possession and unlawful reentry. Previously removed from the U.S. multiple times, most recently in 2020. Faces up to 17 years if convicted.

Humberto Avila-Murillo, 28 (Mexico): Charged with illegal firearm possession, facing up to 15 years in prison.

Edi Diaz-Lopez, 30 (Mexico): Busted with methamphetamine and firearms while in the U.S. illegally. Charged with drug distribution, illegal firearm possession, and firearm use in drug trafficking. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 40 years.

Alvaro Mandujano-Rodriguez, 32 (Mexico): Found in the U.S. illegally after previous deportations, also charged with illegal firearm possession. Faces up to 17 years behind bars if convicted.

The operation was led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Nashville and ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Chicago.

Federal partners in the effort included the FBI, ATF, DEA, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

These agencies are now leading investigations into each of the criminal cases.

As reported by Breitbart, similar operations have taken place nationwide.

In New Mexico, federal agents recently arrested 48 illegal aliens.

Nearly half of those arrested had prior serious criminal convictions, and several were in possession of firearms.

One Venezuelan illegal alien arrested in that raid is suspected of being a member of the bloodthirsty Tren de Aragua gang.

Under President Donald Trump’s administration, federal agencies are now stepping up to enforce immigration laws and remove criminals from American communities.

These large-scale operations send a clear message: Illegal immigration comes with consequences, and those who break the law will be held accountable.

https://slaynews.com/news/kentucky-ice-raids-take-down-gangs-armed-illegal-aliens-drug-traffickers/ 

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Watch: MUSK Reveals ’14 MAGIC MONEY COMPUTERS’ in Federal Government that ‘Make Money Out of Thin Air’

DOGE leader defines 'magic money computers' as 'any computer which can just make money out of thin air - that's magic money.'

The federal government has at least 14 “magic money computers” that create and send payments with no financial backing whatsoever, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force leader Elon musk told Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R).

Appearing on Cruz’s Verdict podcast, the Tesla/Space X entrepreneur described DOGE found several computers inside various federal agencies that simply create money out of thin air.

“Now one of the things you told me about is what you called, ‘Magic Money computers.’ So, tell us about it, because I never heard of that until you brought that up,” Cruz inquired.

“Okay, so you may think that these…that the government computers like all talk to each other, they synchronize, they add up what funds are going somewhere…and it’s coherent,” Musk said.

“And that the numbers that, for example, you’re presented as a senator are actually the real numbers…they’re not,” he explained. “Yeah…I mean they’re not totally wrong, but they’re probably off by 5% or 10% in some cases.”

The DOGE leader went on to define the computers as “any computer which can just make money out of thin air – that’s magic money.”

“So how does that work?” Cruz asked, with Musk responding, “It just issues payments.”

Musk replied that most of the “magic money” computers were housed at the Dept. of Treasury, with “some” at the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and “one or two” at the State Dept. and Dept. of Defense.

“I think we’ve found now 14 ‘Magic Money computers,'” Musk revealed, adding, “they just send money out of nothing.”

The alarming discovery comes as critics have attacked DOGE for its steep cutbacks and massive layoffs in its efforts to uncover waste, fraud and abuse, despite its important work actively helping to reduce the deficit and federal debt, rein in out-of-control spending, and ultimately save US taxpayers billions.

Watch the full podcast here:

https://www.infowars.com/posts/watch-musk-reveals-14-magic-money-computers-in-federal

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Iranian spy vessel believed to be sunk by US

War / Terrorism

Iranian reconnaissance ship Zagros was targeted and sunk by United States forces in the Red Sea, according to Saudi media outlet Al-Hadath.

The Iranian naval intelligence ship specializes in signals intelligence (SIGINT) and is regarded as the most advanced reconnaissance vessel in Iran's navy. It is also recognized as the country's first intelligence-gathering ship, designed for electronic surveillance.

The alleged attack happened as Israel carried out widespread airstrikes in Gaza following reports that Hamas was planning a large-scale assault similar to October 7.

https://breakingthenews.net/Article/Iranian-spy-vessel-believed-to-be-sunk-by-US/63747235 

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Germany: Auto giant Audi to slash 7,500 jobs from workforce

The cut represents 8% of the carmaker's global workforce. It is the latest blow to the German automotive industry, which is already reeling from a stuttering shift to electric cars and stiff competition from China.

Audi announced on Monday that it will cut 7,500 jobs in Germany, citing "immense challenges" as the country's auto industry battles slowing demand for electric vehicles and rising competition from China.

The slash in jobs, which will have been implemented by the end of 2029, amounts to 8% of Audi's global workforce and is aimed at boosting "productivity, speed and flexibility," the German carmaker said in a statement.

"The economic conditions are becoming increasingly tougher, competitive pressure and political uncertainties are presenting the company with immense challenges," read the statement from Audi, a subsidiary of Volkswagen.

What are the details of the cuts?

Management board chairman Gernot Döllner said: "There will be no compulsory redundancies up to the end of 2033. In difficult economic times, that is good news for all employees."

The current job security program, which prevents compulsory redundancies, will therefore be extended until the end of 2033. It previously applied until the end of 2029.

Job cuts before 2029 are instead expected to come through voluntary redundancies and end of contracts.

What is going wrong with Germany's automobile sector?

For decades, the automobile industry has been the jewel in Germany's industrial crown, but a faltering economy has seen the country's production dwindle.

Audi's job cuts are the latest blow for the ailing sector in Europe's largest economy, which has been hit hard by a stuttering shift to electric cars, fierce competition from China, weak demand and the threat of US tariffs.

https://www.dw.com/en/germany-auto-giant-audi-to-slash-7500-jobs-from-workforce/a-71956776 

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Matthew  24:3  Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Matt 24:6  "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Matt 24:7   "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.
Matt 24:8   "All these are the beginning of sorrows.

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WAR ALERT: Top Panama Expert Predicts The US Invasion Of Panama Is IMMINENT!

by The Alex Jones Show | Infowars.com March 17th, 2025 11:13 PM

Investigative journalist Michael Yon explains why U.S. control of the Panama Canal is critical.

Investigative journalist Michael Yon said that after speaking with the White House, he’s confident the Trump administration will move to retake the US-made Panama Canal, a critical nexus for drug smuggling, human trafficking and illegal immigration – key to securing America’s safety.

“I think we’re going for the canal. I think we should, and I think we will take it,” Yon told The Alex Jones Show.

https://www.infowars.com/posts/war-alert-top-panama-expert-predicts-the-us-invasion-of-panama-is-imminent 

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Put your money, your time, your efforts into what I tell you to do, for I will cause you to have a victory such as you have never seen. And it shall be so clear, yes; it shall be so clear what you are all to do. Yes, for I shall speak to you, my power shall be awesome and miracles shall come to pass. It shall not be the fake gold or the fake feathers or the false shaking or the animal noises or the falling under the power and not coming away with permanent results or changed lives. My prophetic shall speak concerning things to come in a clear concise manner that no one shall want to miss or read second hand. For they will want to hear it under the anointing of the prophets and to receive the anointing of the prophet that shall manifest miracles, signs and wonders. People shall now see the signs of the last days like never before. Not only in a strange and confusing weather, the heat, the drought, the floods, the forest fires, the volcanoes, lack of jobs, shortage of money, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, sandstorms, straight wind, electrical storms, electrical shortages, hail, locusts, pestilence’s, the sicknesses, terrorists attacks, wars, the uniting of the false church under the false prophet, the rise of the anti-christ, the riots, the crime, the drugs, alcoholism, great open gay activities and movies, more open sex on TV, more street people, homeless, lack of crops, food shortages, great fear in those who do not know me. No peace as my word says for the world. The UN taking more control, martial law established, rationing and many more disasters that shall now begin to come. etc.

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Tornado outbreak live updates: 40 dead in cross-country storm system

A new tornado watch was issued Sunday for parts of West Virginia, Ohio and PA.

By Nadine El-Bawab, Ivan Pereira, Jack Moore, Bill Hutchinson, and Leah Sarnoff

Last Updated: March 16, 2025, 8:34 PM EDT

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak as violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail are expected across the Midwest and South with the cross-country storm moving east.

The same storm system delivered raging winds to the Plains states earlier, leading to wildfires and severe dust storms that left more than a dozen people dead in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma.

Overall, at least 40 deaths have been recorded from the cross-country storm system.

Key Headlines

Mar 16, 2025, 4:18 PM EDT

14 homes damaged in Paulding County, Georgia

Mar 16, 2025, 11:44 AM EDT

New tornado watch in effect for W. Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania

Mar 16, 2025, 8:34 PM EDT

Death toll climbs to 40

Mar 16, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT

Nearly 300,000 without electricity from Georgia to Michigan

Here's how the news is developing.

Mar 16, 2025, 8:34 PM EDT

Death toll climbs to 40

At least 40 people in seven states have died amid the severe weather outbreak, officials said Sunday.

At least 12 deaths were reported in Missouri, the most of any state, officials said.

Stevie Kara searches for personal items after her home was destroyed March 15, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

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On Sunday morning, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said at least three people were killed in her state on Saturday.

"Yesterday's severe weather impacted most of Alabama," Ivey said in a statement. "Unfortunately, we have learned of the loss of at least two of our fellow Alabamians -- one life in Plantersville and one in Winterboro."

Ivey said 52 of Alabama's 67 counties reported damage from the severe weather outbreak and that a damage assessment was continuing.

"The sun has risen in Alabama, though," Ivey said. "We pray for those lives we lost, as well as those who were injured. And we pray for our first responders, emergency management officials, and linemen who are doing incredible work on the ground right now."

At least eight deaths were reported in Kansas; six people in Mississippi were killed; four people perished in Texas; three people died in Arkansas; and four people were killed in Oklahoma, officials said.

ABC News' Victoria Arancio

Mar 16, 2025, 7:18 PM EDT

Tornado warnings issued north of Tampa, Florida: NWS

As the cross-country storm continues to spread across the United States, cities north of Tampa, Florida, are now under tornado warnings.

Zephyrhills, Pasadena Hills and Crystal Springs are under alert until 7:30 p.m. ET, according to the National Weather Service.

Mar 16, 2025, 6:33 PM EDT

3 missing in Mississippi storm found alive

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves shared a storm update Sunday afternoon after signing a state of emergency declaration Saturday night.

The governor said preliminary information shows as many as 12 tornadoes could have ripped through the state in the cross-country storm.

The storm left six dead and 27 injured in Mississippi, but the three people reported missing were found alive, Reeves said.

Twenty-three counties in the state are reporting damage and 12 filed emergency requests, the governor said.

-ABC News' Darren Reynolds

Mar 16, 2025, 5:55 PM EDT

White House deploys National Guard to Arkansas

President Donald Trump took to his social media platform on Sunday to say that the White House is monitoring the spate of tornadoes and storms impacting the Midwest and South.

Thirty-seven people have been killed in the cross-country storm system, according to officials.

Trump said the National Guard has been deployed to Arkansas.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Mar. 14, 2025.

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"My Administration is ready to assist State and Local Officials, as they help their communities to try and recover from the damage," Trump wrote.

"Please join Melania and me in praying for everyone impacted by these terrible storms!" the president added.

-ABC News' Hannah Demissie

https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/tornado-outbreak-live-updates-18-dead-dozens-injured/?id=119832914 

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Etc For truly the whole world is seeing end time signs, from the very skies to the depths of the oceans. They are seeing the global warming, they are seeing the drought, they are seeing the loss of water all over and they recognize that truly it is taking place and they do not know which way to turn. They see the wars, the rumors of wars; they see Iraq and Iran as they continue to go their evil ways. They see Russia as she joins with Iran speaking out boldly against the United States; they see all the signs that are there. They are seeing even the EU as it now meets with Iran and talks with them. When will they wake up, when will they recognize that truly it is the last days, etc

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Iran, Russia, China Reject ‘Unlawful’ US Sanctions After Tripartite Meeting

By The Cradle March 15, 2025

China, Russia, and Iran released a joint statement on 14 March demanding an end to “unlawful” US sanctions against the Islamic Republic after meetings in Beijing between the three countries, which were aimed at jumpstarting stalled nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.

The three countries “emphasized the necessity of terminating all unlawful unilateral sanctions” after talks hosted by Beijing on Friday morning, according to the joint statement read out by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaxou.

“The three countries reiterated that political and diplomatic engagement and dialogue based on the principle of mutual respect remains the only viable and practical option in this regard,” read the joint statement.

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibadi were also present.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry revealed on 12 March that Beijing would host the high-level talks regarding the nuclear issue with Russia and Iran this week, coinciding with growing tension between Washington and Tehran over the Iranian atomic energy program.

Russia also signaled earlier this month that it was willing to help facilitate negotiations between Iran and the US.

US President Donald Trump has been pushing for nuclear negotiations with the Islamic Republic while simultaneously issuing threats and imposing harsh economic sanctions against the country.

Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have announced their refusal to engage in negotiations under pressure, in line with the position taken by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

A letter written by Trump addressing the supreme leader, which has yet to be published, has reportedly been handed over to Araghchi by Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to UAE President Mohammed Bin Zayed (MbZ).

On 7 March, Trump said: “I’ve written them a letter, saying I hope you’re going to negotiate because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing for them. There are two ways in which Iran can be handled – militarily, or you make a deal.”

Khamenei said in response that “bully governments … insist on negotiations” which are “not aimed at solving problems; they aim at domination.”

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported last month that Iran significantly increased its stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium by 92.5 kilograms (203.9 pounds) since its previous report in November.

A closed-door UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting attended by representatives of the US, UK, France, and other countries was held on Wednesday. After the meeting, the UK deputy ambassador to the UN, James Kariuki, accused Iran of “dramatically” enriching uranium towards weapons-grade level and said western countries will “take any diplomatic measures to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon,” including the reimposition of sanctions.

Tehran insists that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful, in line with a religious fatwa against weapons of mass destruction, as well as the fact that it is a signatory in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Yet it faces constant threats of attack from Israel. Reports from last month cited US intelligence estimates as saying that Israel is strongly considering strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which could potentially come this year.

https://scheerpost.com/2025/03/15/iran-russia-china-reject-unlawful-us-sanctions-after-tripartite-meeting/ 

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West can send troops to Ukraine without Russia’s consent — Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron claimed to be a military observer mission

PARIS, March 15. /TASS/. Those European countries which will agree to send their troops on what French President Emmanuel Macron claimed to be a military observer mission to Ukraine can do so without Russia’s consent.

"Ukraine is a sovereign country. If it asks for the presence of allied troops on its soil, it will not be up to Russia to decide whether to accept it or not," the French leader told Le Parisien in an interview.

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Kinzhal missile wipes out Patriot air defense system in Kiev — Russian Defense Ministry

On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian Armed Forces hit a US-made Patriot system in Kiev with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile

MOSCOW, May 17. /TASS/. The Kinzhal hypersonic missile completely destroyed five launchers and a multifunctional radar station of the US-made Patriot air defense system in Kiev on May 16, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.

"According to reliable and confirmed information, on 16 May, Kinzhal hypersonic missile system hit and completely destroyed a multifunctional radar station as well as five launchers of US-manufactured Patriot surface-to-air missile system in Kiev," the ministry said.

On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian Armed Forces hit a US-made Patriot system in Kiev with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile. However, CNN reported that the surface-to-air missile system was damaged, but not destroyed. Citing high-ranking US officials, the news channel claimed that the system was still operational, and its radar component, "one of its most important elements," was not damaged.

https://tass.com/defense/1619127 

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US airstrike eliminates Houthi leader's security chief in Yemen - report

Overnight, US Central Command continued to carry out strikes on the Iran-backed terror group.

The chief of the Houthi leader's security detail was reportedly killed during a US strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, Saudi media outlet Asharq reported Monday.

Overnight, US Central Command (CENTCOM) continued to carry out strikes on the Iran-backed terror group. The US agency announced via X overnight that attacks would continue.

The Houthis claimed 53 people have been killed as a result of the strikes, which began on Saturday.

Speaking with ABC on Monday, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said the US strikes "took out" several Houthi leaders.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday that the United States would conduct "unrelenting" strikes against the Houthis in Yemen until the terrorist group ceases their military actions targeting US assets and global shipping.

On Sunday, the Houthis claimed they struck the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in addition to other US naval ships deployed in the area of the Red Sea. The US said it downed 11 Houthi drones, following the Iran-backed group's claim it had attempted to attack the aircraft carrier.

A message to Iran

On Saturday, a US official told The Jerusalem Post that the strikes were a message to Iran at a time when the administration is proposing to open negotiations on its nuclear program.

A US official told Reuters the strikes could last "days, possibly weeks."

While Iran champions the Houthis, the Houthis deny being puppets of Tehran, and experts on Yemen say they are motivated primarily by a domestic agenda.

Reuters contributed to this report.

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-846356 

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Landmines in Syria claim over 200 lives as refugees return

More than 200 returning refugees, including children, have been killed by landmines in Syria since Assad’s fall; Experts warn it could take decades to clear war remnants, leaving entire areas unsafe for returnees

Ynet, News Agencies|12:57

More than 200 returning refugees, including women and children, have been killed in Syria by landmine explosions and other leftover munitions in the three months since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

The number of casualties continues to rise as approximately 1.2 million Syrians return to their homes and lands after being displaced during the civil war. Across Syria, thousands of landmines and unexploded shells remain scattered after 14 years of war, both in major cities and rural areas where battles between the Syrian army and rebel groups took place.

Bomb disposal experts quoted in the British Guardian stated that currently, "there is no safe area in Syria." According to the Halo Trust organization, which works to clear landmines, as of last week, 640 Syrians have been killed or injured by unexploded munitions that remain in the area.

According to a report published by the United Nations, one-third of the victims are children, some of whom mistook the mines and shells for toys. "We cannot say there is any area in Syria free of war remnants," said Mohammad Sami al-Mohammad, a bomb disposal expert working for the White Helmets aid organization, as quoted in the Guardian.

He added that it would take decades to clear the mines and make Syria safe. "There are countries where wars ended 40 years ago, and they still haven’t completely eradicated this danger. It’s not that simple, and what happened in Syria is far more devastating compared to other places," he said.

Volunteers are helping residents returning to their homes to clear mines from the area, but they too are sometimes injured or even killed during the demining process. Today, an annual conference aimed at raising funds for Syria will open in Brussels. Syria has been suffering from humanitarian issues and instability since the fall of Assad.

The conference, organized by the European Union since 2017, was previously held without representation from the Syrian regime during Assad's rule. This time, under the new regime led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, Damascus will send a representative: Assad al-Shibani, the foreign minister of the transitional government. Ministers and representatives from Western countries, Arab states, and UN agencies will attend the conference in Brussels. Until this year, the conference primarily focused on aiding Syrian refugees in Europe.

Participating countries avoided direct contact with the Syrian regime and directed their donations to the UN and aid organizations working for Syrians. Now, after Assad's ousting, Europe hopes Syria will embark on a new and more stable path. However, the conference is taking place just a week after the massacres of civilians from Syria's Alawite minority. These Alawites were executed during fierce clashes between the security forces of the new regime and armed loyalists of the previous regime.

"This is a time of critical challenges and needs for Syria, as we tragically saw in the recent wave of violence in the coastal regions," said Kaja Kallas, the European Union's foreign minister. European officials noted that the conference is particularly important given that, under Donald Trump's leadership, the United States is dramatically cutting humanitarian aid and development programs worldwide.

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Antisemitism surges in Australia, raising concerns among Jewish community

Rising campus hostility, violent threats, protests, vandalism, and political tensions leave the Jewish communities on edge amid growing security concerns

Yaniv Pohoryles|01:02

The October 7 attack on Israel has triggered a surge in antisemitic incidents in Australia, with Jewish and Israeli residents reporting increased hostility, vandalism, and violent threats.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have intensified in major cities, university campuses have seen anti-Israel activism escalate, and Jewish institutions have been targeted in arson attacks.

"Despite its reputation as a peaceful country, antisemitism has always existed in Australia," said Ran Porat, an Israeli researcher at Monash University. "There were smaller waves in the past, but we were not prepared for the massive surge that followed October 7."

Attacks on Jewish institutions and public spaces

Porat pointed to three main sources of antisemitic activity: far-right extremists, segments of the Middle Eastern immigrant community, and left-wing activists who have aligned the Palestinian cause with broader social justice movements. The largest group, he estimated, consists of tens of thousands of people concentrated in Sydney and Melbourne.

Since the Hamas-led assault on Israel, Jewish leaders and institutions have reported an increase in physical and verbal attacks. Protests in city centers have drawn thousands carrying anti-Israel flags and banners calling for an intifada. Graffiti with antisemitic slogans has been found on buildings, vehicles, and Jewish community centers. A synagogue in Melbourne and a Jewish daycare center were set on fire. The homes of Jewish community leaders were vandalized, and university campuses have seen riots and physical attacks on Jewish and Israeli students and faculty.

Two Afghan refugee hospital workers were suspended after allegedly stating they would refuse to treat Israeli patients and instead harm them. In Sydney, police discovered a bomb-laden caravan near a synagogue, allegedly intended for an attack.

"This is not just anti-Israel sentiment—it’s antisemitism, plain and simple," Porat said. "Jewish institutions were targeted as a way to harm Israel, showing that this movement is not about political criticism but deeply rooted hatred."

Political and public reactions

Australian authorities have condemned the rise in antisemitism, but Jewish community leaders say the government has been slow to act. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the torched synagogue in Melbourne, wearing a kippah in a symbolic gesture of solidarity. His government has faced criticism for what some see as a lack of decisive action.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton, of the center-right Liberal Party, has positioned himself as a strong supporter of Israel. The issue is expected to play a role in the upcoming May elections. "The Labor government has sent mixed messages—on one hand, appearing sympathetic to pro-Palestinian demonstrators, while on the other, claiming to oppose antisemitism," Porat said.

Public frustration has also grown, particularly among business owners affected by protests. "At first, ordinary Australians didn’t understand why this conflict was spilling into their streets," Porat said. "But in recent months, they have started pushing back. Sunday protests in city centers have hurt local businesses, and after pressure from merchants, the demonstrations have been reduced from weekly to monthly."

Australia is home to about 120,000 Jews and 15,000 Israeli expatriates. Historically, there was some distance between the two communities, but recent events have brought them closer. "Regardless of whether someone is a longtime Australian Jew or an atheist Israeli, those who hate Jews see us all the same way," Porat said. "This realization has strengthened ties within the Jewish community."

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While tensions have eased in recent weeks, Porat warned that the underlying hostility remains. "There’s been some fatigue in the Palestinian activism movement, but the root cause of this hate is still here," he said. "It’s just waiting for the next opportunity to resurface. These things don’t disappear—they may quiet down temporarily, but they always return."

Despite the rise in antisemitism, Porat still sees Australia as a good place for Jews to live. "For most of the year, in most situations, life here is peaceful," he said. "But the recent turmoil is a reminder that no Jewish community, no matter how far from the Middle East, is immune from these challenges."

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ry7tpz4hkl#autoplay 

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) ** DE-LISTS ** London Gold

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CME Group has announced it has De-listed the Gold Kilo Futures, London Spot Gold Futures, London Silver Spot Futures, and Cleared OTC London Gold Forwards (collateral margin) Contracts.

CME Group is the world's leading derivatives marketplace, formed from the merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), and The Commodity Exchange (COMEX)

In a March 14, 2025 "Special Executive Report" the CME Group delivered the staggering news:

Direct link to above document on CME Website HERE

In the opinion of many in the Gold Markets, this is the equivalent of a Magnitude 9.6 earthquake! There is very much SPECULATION taking place that the reason the CME Group has done this is allegedly "because London no longer has the metals to cover their contracts."

One reader of this website told me:

"Paper Gold written on the London Exchange just became VERY IFFY. Biggest news? NOTE that Paper Gold from London can no longer be used AS COLLATERAL for CME trading!

London Gold was selling for several dollars less than what gold was selling for in the US so there was hedging being done, buy London sell US, to try to capture that difference via the futures market.

Will this cause firms to now try to take MORE physical delivery in London and move that gold to the US to capture that pricing difference?

Will that DRAIN the physical stocks of gold in London as it is physically sent to the US?

I don't trade gold but this IS a big deal for the gold market, particularly for Paper Gold."

I spoke to Joann Arena at the CME Group in New York City this morning. She told me this is is "routine house cleaning of products there may be little interest in, or that have not had activity in quite awhile." She also referred me to CME Group Corporate Communications for further info. I'll be following-up on that shortly.

Many readers of this website and listeners to my radio show have contacted me over the weekend about this, suggesting this may be the clearest sign yet that the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is, in their words, "imploding." They also suggest to me that this is one key reason the price of Gold is suddenly spiking higher, now above the $3,000. per ounce level.

Again, both those possibilities are mere SPECULATION by the readers and listeners who contacted me, and are not (yet) known facts.

More information as I get it. Check back for updates.

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'No one's expelling anyone from Gaza,' Trump says before meeting with Irish PM

Trump also called US Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, "a Palestinian" during the meeting. "Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I'm concerned."

US President Donald Trump said that no one would be "expelled" from Gaza ahead of his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday at the White House.

"No one is expelling anyone from Gaza," Trump said in the statement alongside Martin.

Trump also called the minority leader of the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, "a Palestinian" during his meeting with Martin.

"Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I'm concerned. He's become a Palestinian. He used to be Jewish. He's not Jewish anymore. He's a Palestinian," Trump said.

Trump also made a similar statement about Schumer in a Truth Social post back in February.

Trump's Gaza plan

Trump's remarks on Gaza come after he made an initial proposal in February to relocate all residents from Gaza so that the US could take over the Strip and rebuild it.

Trump's proposal was welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was at the White House at the time it was made.

Additionally, Arab foreign ministers agreed on Wednesday to continue consultations and coordination with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff on Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan during a meeting in Doha, according to a joint statement.

Consultations will continue on the plan with Witkoff, as a "basis for the reconstruction efforts" in the Gaza Strip, the statement said.

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-845772 

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Weakening Hezbollah and pleasing Trump: Israel’s delicate balancing act on Lebanon border

Analysis: Talks with Beirut may lead to IDF withdrawal and border adjustments, raising security concerns; with Iranian proxy's position weakened and U.S. backing strong, Jerusalem weighs diplomacy, security guarantees and regional stability

Ron Ben-Yishai|03:10

Northern Israel’s municipal leaders are deeply skeptical about the latest border negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, and it’s easy to see why. The discussions, held under the supervision of the United Nations in the Lebanese town of Naqoura, resulted in vague agreements that could be interpreted in ways that raise serious security concerns.

One of the major fears is that Israel may soon withdraw its military presence from southern Lebanon entirely, returning to the "Blue Line" — the UN-recognized border between the two countries. Even more alarming is the possibility that the border itself might be adjusted in several places, effectively moving it southward and reducing Israel’s territorial buffer.

For local officials in northern Israeli towns and villages — who have long lived under the threat of Hezbollah attacks — these developments are unsettling. Their concerns are rooted in past experience: after Israel withdrew from southern Lebanon in 2000, Hezbollah quickly took over the area, and a similar scenario could play out again if Israel pulls back without firm security guarantees.

Security concerns vs. diplomatic reality

Despite the protests from local officials, a senior government source in Jerusalem stated that Israel does not intend to maintain a permanent military presence in Lebanon. Instead, the country aims to establish stable security arrangements along the border without needing IDF troops stationed there.

However, the skepticism voiced by Metula Local Council head David Azoulay and Mateh Asher Regional Council head Moshe Davidovich stems from more than just political disagreements. Their concerns are based on hard realities. Following the 2006 Second Lebanon War, UN Security Council Resolution 1701 was supposed to ensure Hezbollah’s withdrawal from the border region. In practice, Hezbollah openly defied the agreement, setting up military positions just meters from the frontier, significantly increasing the threat to Israeli communities.

While Israel, too, did not fully comply — continuing its aerial surveillance flights over Lebanon despite the agreemen t— Hezbollah’s growing presence near the border has been the much greater cause for alarm.

That said, today’s reality in Lebanon is vastly different from 2006, necessitating a reassessment of the coordination committee’s conclusions based on new geopolitical conditions.

A shifting landscape

In 2006, Hezbollah and its leader Hassan Nasrallah emerged from the war with a sense of victory. They were hailed as heroes across the Arab world, and inside Lebanon, no one dared challenge their power. Today, the situation is reversed. Hezbollah is significantly weaker, and for the first time, there are real conditions for political and military change in Lebanon.

The shift in U.S. policy is another major factor. In 2006, Washington pressured Israel to end the war in exchange for a weak UN resolution that did little to restrain Hezbollah. Today, the U.S. position — first under the Trump administration and continuing under Biden — has been far more supportive of Israel, both diplomatically and militarily.

Three key developments stand out:

Hezbollah’s declining influence – The election of General Joseph Aoun as Lebanon’s president underscores a shift: Hezbollah is no longer the dominant military and political force in the country. If Israeli governments remain committed to preventing Hezbollah’s resurgence, there is a real chance to erode its power, along with that of its Shiite ally, Amal.

U.S. strategic backing – Washington has provided Israel with strong diplomatic cover, particularly in negotiations with Lebanon. Under former President Donald Trump, the U.S. took a firm stance against Hezbollah and pressured Lebanon’s government to rein in the group. Trump’s close personal ties to Lebanese Christian businessmen also played a role in shaping U.S. policy toward stabilizing Lebanon while protecting Israeli interests.

Arab world’s interest in stability – Moderate Sunni Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, along with Qatar, are investing in Lebanon’s recovery. Their goal is to bolster Lebanon’s governance and economic stability—objectives that align with Israel’s interest in a strong, non-Hezbollah-dominated Lebanese military. Already, Lebanon’s army, under Christian and Sunni leadership, is demonstrating an operational capability not seen in previous years.

These developments enable Israel to adhere to its commitments made to U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, both during the past two years and more recently in ceasefire mediation efforts.

The American incentives

Israel has never publicly disclosed the understandings proposed by Hochstein, which were designed to incentivize not just Hezbollah, but also Lebanon’s non-Shiite leadership, to support a ceasefire and form a government independent of Hezbollah’s dictates.

Hochstein reportedly assured Lebanon that, following a ceasefire, negotiations would commence on adjustments to the Blue Line — the de facto border drawn by the UN in 2000. Hezbollah and Amal have long demanded modifications at 13 points, including the Shebaa Farms area. Additionally, Hochstein proposed discussions on the return of Lebanese detainees held by Israel, most of whom are affiliated with Hezbollah or Amal.

A key issue left unresolved is the fate of five Israeli military outposts inside Lebanese territory, established to prevent armed infiltration — not only by Hezbollah but also by Hamas and Islamic Jihad. However, the U.S. has recently backed Israel’s continued control of these positions. Israel has made it clear that it does not intend to hold these outposts indefinitely and would be willing to withdraw if southern Lebanon were truly demilitarized of Hezbollah forces.

Strategic calculations

From a security standpoint, Israel’s primary objective remains preventing terrorist infiltration and ensuring that a large-scale attack — similar to the October 7 Hamas assault — cannot take place along its northern border. The guiding principle is that the IDF must always be positioned between Israeli communities and any hostile forces in southern Lebanon.

If the Lebanese army remains loyal to President Aoun’s leadership, and Lebanon’s government strengthens its sovereignty, Israel may be able to secure long-term security arrangements. In that context, minor border adjustments would become less significant.

Winners and losers

The U.S. administration has made clear that Israel’s continued adherence to its commitments under Hochstein’s mediation is crucial for maintaining American diplomatic support. Consequently, Israel’s willingness to negotiate the status of the five IDF outposts, minor border revisions and the release of Lebanese detainees is both a tactical and strategic move. These steps provide an opportunity for Lebanon’s new leadership to strengthen its position at Hezbollah’s expense — an outcome that also serves Israel’s security interests.

As part of this effort, Israel has already agreed to release five Lebanese prisoners, securing in return Lebanon’s consent to engage in direct diplomatic negotiations. The significance of this cannot be overstated: by agreeing to civilian-led diplomacy, Lebanon is, in effect, offering de facto recognition of Israel — an achievement in itself.

Ultimately, Israel is pursuing stabilization on multiple fronts, with the Lebanese border negotiations forming one piece of a broader regional strategy. While Defense Minister Israel Katz recently stated that Israel would maintain its presence in Syria indefinitely, it is clear that if satisfactory security arrangements were reached, Israel would likely reconsider its position there as well.

For now, the Lebanon negotiations remain a high-stakes balancing act — one that could shape Israel’s northern security landscape for years to come.

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rysrdlghjl 

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Nuclear fusion breakthrough: China's 'artificial sun' reactor sets a new world record by generating a steady loop of plasma for 1,066 seconds - taking the world closer towards limitless clean energy

READ MORE: Inside the world's first nuclear waste 'tomb' costing $4 BILLION

By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 06:38 EDT, 22 January 2025 | Updated: 06:53 EDT, 22 January 2025

If we want to rely on nuclear fusion to power the world's homes, the first step is making reactors that can run as hot and as long as possible.

Now, China's 'artificial sun' reactor – officially called 'Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak' (EAST) – has set a new world record, bringing the goal of limitless clean energy ever closer.

The reactor, located in Hefei in Anhui province, generated a steady loop of plasma for 1,066 seconds at 180million°F (100million°C) – seven times hotter than the sun's core.

It surpasses the previous world record of 403 seconds, also set by EAST in 2023.

EAST could be a precursor to the first ever fusion power plants that supply power directly to the grid and electricity to people's homes.

These power plants could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power-generation sector by diverting away from the use of fossil fuels like coal and gas.

Fusion differs from fission (the technique currently used in nuclear power plants), because the former fuses two atomic nuclei instead of splitting one (fission).

Unlike fission, fusion carries no risk of catastrophic nuclear accidents – like that seen in Fukushima in Japan in 2011 – and produces far less radioactive waste than current power plants, its exponents say.

China's 'artificial sun' is operated by the Institute of Plasma Physics (ASIPP) at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science on behalf of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The new world record, achieved on Monday, marks a critical step toward a functional fusion reactor, according to ASIPP director Professor Song Yuntao.

'A fusion device must achieve stable operation at high efficiency for thousands of seconds to enable the self-sustaining circulation of plasma, which is essential for the continuous power generation of future fusion plants,' he said.

Global scientists have worked for more than 70 years on trying to achieve this feat, according to a release from State Council Information Office, central propaganda department of the ruling Chinese Communist Party.

Gong Xianzu, head of the division of EAST physics and experimental operations, said they have upgraded several EAST systems since the last round of experiments.

For example, the heating system, which previously operated at the equivalent of nearly 70,000 household microwave ovens, has now doubled its power output.

'The ultimate goal of an artificial sun is to create nuclear fusion like the sun, providing humanity with an endless, clean energy source,' the release says.

Fusion – generally considered the holy grail of energy – could also enable 'space exploration beyond the solar system', by providing rockets with more powerful propulsion systems.

At the heart of EAST and other fusion reactors around the world is a tokamak, a doughnut-shaped device initially conceptualised in the 1950s by Soviet physicists.

Inside, under the influence of extreme heat and pressure, gaseous hydrogen fuel becomes a plasma – a hot, electrically charged gas.

Plasma is often referred to as the fourth state of matter after solid, liquid and gas, and comprises over 99 per cent of the visible universe, including most of our sun.

In the tokamak, the plasma is trapped and pressurised by magnetic fields until the energised plasma particles start to collide.

As the particles fuse into helium, they release enormous amounts of energy, mimicking the process that occurs naturally in the centre of stars like our sun.

The only by-products of fusion reactions are small amounts of helium, an inert gas which can be safely released without harming the environment.

As a result, fusion reactors have long been touted as the best clean energy source – although the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists claims they are 'far from perfect'.

As yet, the energy input required to produce the temperatures and pressures that enable significant fusion reactions in hydrogen isotopes don't justify the fusion energy that's actually being generated, the nonprofit organization points out.

It's worth bearing in mind that EAST, as the name suggests, is China's 'experimental' reactor project – and may yet pave the way for the first nuclear fusion power plants.

Chinese experts say: 'The mission of the EAST project is to develop an advanced fully superconducting tokamak so as to establish solid scientific and technological bases for the future continuous operation of tokamak fusion devices.'

Of course there are already nuclear power plants around the world, but they use nuclear fission, which has the disadvantage of generating unstable nuclei, some of which are radioactive for millions of years.

Fusion, on the other hand, does not create any long-lived radioactive nuclear waste but instead helium, which is an inert gas.

Fusion fuel is made up of deuterium and tritium, which are isotopes of hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, giving scientists hopes of 'unlimited energy'.

The Chinese team plan to use the nuclear fusion reactor in collaboration with scientists in France working on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).

The Provence-based ITER project is expected to begin delivering power in 2035, and will become the world's biggest reactor once completed.

Meanwhile, the SPARC nuclear fusion reactor, a US project involving MIT, is currently in development in Devens, Massachusetts and scheduled to start operations in 2026.

South Korea also has its own 'artificial sun', the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR), which has run at 180million°F (100million°C) for 48 seconds.

Japan's reactor, called JT-60SA and switched on in Naka north of Tokyo late 2023, is a six-storey-high machine measuring 50 feet high and 44 feet wide.

Built and operated jointly by Europe and Japan, JT-60SA will be the world's largest fusion reactor until the completion of ITER in France.

Other smaller reactors are being built and tested – including the ST40 in Oxfordshire, which is more squashed-up and compact compared with other 'doughnut-shaped' reactors.

The Joint European Torus (JET), also located in Oxfordshire, released a total of 69 megajoules of energy over five seconds before being decommissioned.

They could all be precursors to fusion power plants that supply power directly to the grid and electricity to people's homes.

HOW A FUSION REACTOR WORKS

Fusion is the process by which a gas is heated up and separated into its constituent ions and electrons.

It involves light elements, such as hydrogen, smashing together to form heavier elements, such as helium.

For fusion to occur, hydrogen atoms are placed under high heat and pressure until they fuse together.

When deuterium and tritium nuclei - which can be found in hydrogen - fuse, they form a helium nucleus, a neutron and a lot of energy.

This is done by heating the fuel to temperatures in excess of 150 million°C and forming a hot plasma, a gaseous soup of subatomic particles.

Strong magnetic fields are used to keep the plasma away from the reactor's walls, so that it doesn't cool down and lose its energy potential.

These fields are produced by superconducting coils surrounding the vessel and by an electrical current driven through the plasma.

For energy production, plasma has to be confined for a sufficiently long period for fusion to occur.

When ions get hot enough, they can overcome their mutual repulsion and collide, fusing together.

When this happens, they release around one million times more energy than a chemical reaction and three to four times more than a conventional nuclear fission reactor.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14312163/Nuclear-fusion-Chinas-artificial-sun-reactor.html 

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China creates a powerful spy satellite that can see faces from more than 60 MILES away

READ MORE: China's 'artificial sun' reactor sets a new world record

By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 07:54 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 11:53 EDT, 12 March 2025

As you're walking along the street, China's newest surveillance technology could soon be watching you – from space.

Scientists in Beijing have created 'the world's most powerful spy camera' which can pick out facial details from distances exceeding 63 miles (100km).

It means the spy camera could potentially be in space aboard a floating satellite while clearly seeing faces of people on Earth's surface.

It could also take high-resolution images of foreign military satellites operated by other nations that are also orbiting Earth, the South China Morning Post reported.

The technology, detailed by the scientists in a new paper, could be launched aboard a satellite in the near future.

But, unsurprisingly, the powerful laser-based system has sparked worries.

Robert Morton, author and member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO), called it a 'massive security concern'.

'Millimeter resolution from 60+ miles up? That’s next-level surveillance,' he said in a post on X (Twitter).

Meanwhile, Julia Aymonier, head of digital transformation at API, posted to LinkedIn: 'Big Brother is watching you!'

She added: 'The future of space-based surveillance is here, and it's more powerful than we imagined.'

And Natallia Catarina, CEO at Beam Wallet, said: 'Now only clouds will save us from Chinese spies.'

The spy camera has been newly developed by China’s Academy of Sciences’ Aerospace Information Research Institute in Beijing.

It uses a system called synthetic aperture lidar (SAL), a remote sensing technology that sends out a pulse of light energy and then records the amount of that energy reflected back.

Capable of operating day and night, SAL creates 2D and 3D reconstructions of surfaces of the Earth in various weather conditions.

Because it relies on optical waves, it's capable of creating imagery with much finer resolution and better detail – described as a 'quantum leap'.

The experts conducted a successful test across Qinghai Lake in China's northwest, with the SAL device on one side and the target 63.2 miles (101.8km) away.

They achieved 'exceptional' imaging clarity at this distance, as reported by South China Morning Post, which is around about where the boundary of space starts.

Alarmingly, the device detected details as small as 0.07 inches (1.7mm) and measured distances to within 0.61 inches (15.6mm).

Live Science points out that SAL needs the motion of an object – such as a moving satellite in orbit – to get images with finer resolution.

So the spy camera would need to be mounted on a satellite of China's or even its Tiangong Space Station, the rival to the ISS launched in 2021.

Tiangong is moving at 17,000 miles per hour while in low Earth orbit, between 210 and 280 miles (340 and 450km) above our planet's surface.

China already operates around 300 other surveillance satellites in lower orbits, according to the Center for Strategic & International Studies.

For example, Yaogan-41 - launched in December 2023 - gives China the ability to 'identify and track car-sized objects throughout the entire Indo-Pacific region'.

It's unclear when the world's most powerful spy camera could be launched: MailOnline has contacted the researchers for more information.

The researchers outline their work further in a new study published in the Chinese Journal of Lasers.

China has previously raised US concerns through its use of 'spy balloons', which the Asian country has insisted are simply devices for monitoring the weather.

China's government has come under increasing scrutiny for high-tech surveillance, from facial recognition-enabled security cameras to apps used by police to extract personal information from smartphones at checkpoints.

China is famous for tracking its citizens using the latest technology – notably a Black Mirror-like social rating system to 'restore morality' and blacklist 'untrustworthy' citizens.

It also reportedly developed an AI that can read the minds of Communist Party members by analysing facial expressions and brain waves.

The spy drone lurking above our heads: British-built solar powered aircraft can quietly cruise through the stratosphere for months

It looks like a cross between a toy airplane and a drone, but this British solar-powered aircraft could be the future of aerial surveillance.

PHASA-35, built by British company BAE Systems, is a 150kg solar-electric aircraft that can quietly cruise through the stratosphere for months at a time.

Named after its 35-metre wingspan, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) travels at a maximum height of 70,000 feet, at a leisurely speed of 55mph.

Designed as a cheaper and lighter alternative to satellites, it can be used for Earth observation and surveillance, border control, communications and disaster relief.

PHASA-35 has just completed a second round of test flights into the stratosphere – the second layer of Earth's atmosphere.

Launching from Spaceport America in New Mexico, it flew for 24 hours, climbing to more than 66,000 feet before completing a smooth landing.

PHASA-35 will be able to fly non-stop in the stratosphere for up to 20 months by 2026, offering a 'persistent and affordable alternative' to satellites.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14489733/China-spy-satellite-faces-60-MILES-away.html 

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Columbia refusing to help identify ‘pro-Hamas’ students, White House says

Andrew Bernard Posted 17 hrs ago at 5: 28 PM

Columbia University is refusing to help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security identify students from a list of individuals, who have “engaged in pro-Hamas activity” on campus, the White House said Tuesday.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, told reporters at a briefing that the department has gathered the names of other individuals it believes have fallen afoul of U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to combat antisemitism.

“They have been using intelligence to identify individuals on our nation’s colleges and universities—on our college campuses—who have engaged in such behavior and activity, and especially illegal activity,” Leavitt said.

“I don’t have a readout on how many arrests will come, but I do know that DHS is actively working on it,” she said. “I also know that Columbia University has been given the names of other individuals, who have engaged in pro-Hamas activity, and they are refusing to help DHS identify those individuals on campus.”

“As the president said very strongly in his statement yesterday, he is not going to tolerate that,” she said. (JNS sought comment from Columbia.)

The White House’s claim that Columbia is refusing to cooperate with the department’s investigation comes amid ongoing controversy over deportation proceedings against Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate, who is a leader of the anti-Israel protest movement on Columbia’s campus.

Khalil is reportedly an Algerian citizen of Palestinian descent, who was born in Syria and entered the United States on a student visa before obtaining a green card and becoming a legal permanent resident. He is also married to a U.S. citizen.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested Khalil on Saturday, and he is currently being held at the La Salle Detention Facility in Jena, La.

It is not clear whether Khalil has been charged with a crime, leading many Democrats and civil liberties organizations to argue that his actions were protected speech, in which a permanent resident has the right to engage, and that he should be released.

A federal judge ordered on Monday that Khalil’s deportation be halted until the court orders otherwise and that a hearing be held on Wednesday.

Leavitt gave more information on Tuesday about what the government’s case against Khalil might look like.

“This is an individual, who organized group protests that not only disrupted college campus classes and harassed Jewish American students and made them feel unsafe on their own college campus, but also distributed pro-Hamas propaganda flyers with the logo of Hamas,” Leavitt said. “I have those flyers on my desk.”

Leavitt also argued that Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of state, has the authority to deport anyone who is “adversarial to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States.”

“Mahmoud Khalil was an individual, who was given the privilege of coming to this country to study at one of our nation’s finest universities and colleges,” she said. “He took advantage of that opportunity, of that privilege, by siding with terrorists.”

Khalil’s case may hinge on the extent to which a legal permanent resident, as opposed to a U.S. citizen, enjoys the full protections of the First Amendment. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 allows for the denial of entry and deportation of “any alien,” who “endorses or espouses terrorist activity.”

That bar is lower than the criminal charge of material support for terrorism, which forbids more concrete activities that directly aid a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, fundraising for a terrorist group or recruiting for a terrorist group.

Some local governments and the State of Florida have tried to use littering ordinances to prevent the distribution of antisemitic leaflets because that activity is otherwise protected by the First Amendment.

The American Jewish Committee said on Tuesday that it is “appalled” by Khalil’s views but that he has a right to a legal process to determine if he violated the law.

“U.S. law is clear regarding the necessary predicate that justifies deportation,” the AJC stated. “Under that law, there is a difference between protected speech, even when deplorable, and statements and actions that justify deportation.”

“Should the government prove its case in a prompt and public legal proceeding, and Khalil is afforded due process, then deportation will be fully justified,” it added.

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Trump’s Digital Fort Knox: Bitcoin, the Dollar, and America’s Financial Future

By Bepi Pezzulli  March 12, 2025

President Donald Trump’s executive order of March 6, on the Establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile is not just a policy shift—it is a paradigm shift. In a single stroke, the White House has transformed Bitcoin from a volatile digital asset into a strategic commodity, potentially as integral to the modern financial system as gold was in the Bretton Woods era. And make no mistake: this is not a mere bureaucratic exercise. President Trump is not just stockpiling Bitcoin; he is attempting to create a Digital Fort Knox.

Bitcoin as a Strategic Asset

Historically, the U.S. fortified its economic sovereignty by hoarding gold, ensuring the dollar’s primacy in global finance. Now, President Trump is extending that doctrine into the digital age. The concept of a Digital Fort Knox rests on securing a strategic reserve of Bitcoin that the government can leverage to stabilize markets, mitigate systemic risk, and entrench American dominance over digital finance.

The U.S. government already holds over 200,000 BTC, largely confiscated through law enforcement actions. Until now, these holdings were periodically auctioned off, with no overarching strategy. The new approach consolidates these assets, preventing their liquidation from disrupting markets while laying the foundation for a more structured integration of Bitcoin into national finance.

Market Reaction: Disappointment or Realignment?

Bitcoin’s initial price dip following the announcement reflects a critical insight: markets had anticipated an even bolder move. Traders expected President Trump to go beyond securing confiscated Bitcoin and actively acquire new reserves from the open market. The lack of explicit purchasing commitments caused a temporary correction, with Bitcoin falling over 5% to below $82,000. Yet, this reaction signals less of a rejection and more of a recalibration—markets are digesting the implications of a government-backed Digital Fort Knox.

Stabilizing Cryptomarkets: A Hedge Against Volatility

President Trump’s Bitcoin strategy is not merely an exercise in asset accumulation. A key goal is stabilizing cryptocurrency markets to reduce systemic financial risks. Bitcoin, infamous for its wild price swings, has long been dismissed by traditional finance as too volatile for large-scale institutional adoption. By anchoring a portion of Bitcoin’s supply in a strategic reserve, President Trump is effectively reducing the volume available for speculative trading, which in turn could dampen extreme price fluctuations.

A more stable Bitcoin market has cascading macroeconomic effects. First, it increases Bitcoin’s viability as collateral. In a world where digital assets remain relegated to speculative bubbles, traditional financial institutions hesitate to use them as collateral for loans or other financial instruments. If the US government secures a portion of Bitcoin’s supply, the digital asset gains credibility, encouraging banks and financial institutions to accept it in lending markets. This could unlock massive liquidity, integrating Bitcoin into mainstream finance while reducing exposure to the wild leverage cycles that have plagued crypto markets.

Commodifying Bitcoin: Strengthening the U.S. Dollar

At its core, the executive order is a bid to solidify the dollar’s dominance in a digital economy. By treating Bitcoin as a strategic commodity—one denominated, regulated, and traded in U.S. dollars—the White House is ensuring that the American financial system remains the epicenter of digital asset trading.

This move effectively forces Bitcoin into the orbit of US monetary policy. If Bitcoin is to be institutionalized within the global economy, it will be done in dollars, reinforcing the greenback’s hegemony even in a world increasingly flirting with alternative reserve assets. This is especially significant given ongoing global efforts to challenge dollar supremacy. From China’s digital yuan ambitions to the BRICS coalition’s discussions of alternative payment systems, dedollarization has been creeping into geopolitical discourse. President Trump’s Bitcoin reserve is, in part, a countermeasure—a strategic play to ensure that even in the digital age, financial power flows through Washington, not Beijing.

A Geopolitical Counter to Dedollarization

The timing of this initiative is no accident. Across the globe, rival powers have been experimenting with ways to bypass the dollar-dominated financial order. China has made significant progress with its central bank digital currency (CBDC), seeking to promote its digital yuan as an alternative settlement currency. Russia, after facing Western sanctions, has accelerated its efforts to dedollarize trade with partners like India and China. Even European policymakers have flirted with reducing reliance on the US financial system.

President Trump’s move signals that the U.S. will not cede ground in the digital financial arena. By formalizing Bitcoin within its strategic reserves, Washington is ensuring that the world’s most important digital asset remains inextricably linked to the U.S. financial system. Countries that want exposure to Bitcoin will inevitably find themselves dealing in dollars, reinforcing the global demand for USD liquidity rather than reducing it.

A New Era of Monetary Strategy

President Trump isn’t just stockpiling Bitcoin—he’s weaponizing it. The new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve aims to stabilize cryptomarkets, reinforce the dollar, and counter ongoing attempts of global dedollarization. By anchoring Bitcoin to U.S. financial strategy, Washington tightens its grip on the digital economy. This is more than a reserve; it’s a monetary power play.

Bepi Pezzulli is a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales specializing in Governance as well as a Councillor of the Great British PAC. He tweets at @bepipezzulli

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/03/trump_s_digital_fort_knox_bitcoin_the_

dollar_and_america_s_financial_future.html 

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As Ukraine Distracts, China Advances in Our Own Hemisphere

China is poised to gain control of the OAS, using Suriname’s foreign minister as a proxy to extend its influence across the Americas, with U.S. support wavering.

With Ukraine as America’s primary foreign distraction, Communist China makes quiet inroads under our southern border.

China is ready to assume indirect leadership of the Organization of American States (OAS), the 34-nation regional entity that the United States created to promote peace, stability, and security in the Americas.

Without the Trump Administration’s quick action, the OAS is poised to elect a Chinese proxy on March 10 to run the organization.

That proxy is Albert Ramdin, the foreign minister of Suriname. Ramdin has gathered the 18 votes necessary to become the next OAS secretary general.

China’s Belt and Road bought influence south of our border

For decades, taking advantage of American neglect, China has slowly made a long march through the Caribbean. OAS was a soft target.

China extended its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to the hemisphere. BRI involves trillions of dollars in logistical infrastructure and development, with other tools to build its own hegemony to displace the U.S.

Almost two-thirds of OAS members have signed on to BRI.

China aims to dominate or replace the institutions that the U.S. created. The OAS was designed after World War II to help the region resist communist expansion by eradicating extreme poverty, fostering economic, social, and cultural development, and devising common defense and security actions.

In the first days after taking office again, President Trump effectively stopped China’s Belt-and-Road expansion at its most strategic chokepoint—the Panama Canal. That sudden clamp suggests more action once Trump’s Western Hemisphere team is in place.

The OAS still holds value for any country seeking to use it. It helped standardize and streamline counterterrorism, counternarcotics, and anti-human trafficking policies to comport with those of the U.S.

Every member country, large or small, has the same vote. Unlike the United Nations, the U.S. has no veto at OAS. Tiny non-Spanish-speaking countries of the Caribbean region, through a local sort of European Union called the Caribbean Community or CARICOM, pooled their votes to create the largest OAS bloc, with 14 votes.

Suddenly, obscure countries like Suriname and Caribbean microstates built diplomatic value far beyond their size.

China’s OAS takeover

“The Chinese regime backs the candidacy of Albert Ramdin in the OAS to have greater influence in the region,” Infobae, an influential news service based in Argentina, reported in January. If elected to head the OAS, China “would intend to utilize him to control a key organization in the region.”

The U.S. is backing Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano for the spot. Some countries that did not want a CARICOM candidate perceived him as too close to the Trump administration. Regional diplomats told me that if the Trump administration had plans to ensure China’s defeat in the OAS, they never got the message.

China needed only four more votes for the win.

Those four votes came in quick succession. Last week, Brazil’s leftist president organized a meeting with the leaders of Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia. To them, according to Argentina’s La Politíca Online, “Lezcano could align himself with the White House agenda and put the brake on Latin America’s progressive governments that view the Republican administration with distrust.”

They agreed to join CARICOM in electing China’s proxy as a “counterweight” to Trump. Colombia put Ramdin over the top, pledging support on March 4. The vote takes place March 10.

Chinese Communist Party tool

For years, Ramdin has gushed servile praise on the Xi Jinping regime and its BRI. “A lot of important initiatives have been taken to support the countries; the Belt and Road Initiative is one of them, so I think there is more and more stronger appreciation for the People’s Republic of China in the context of global development,” he said during a 2023 visit to China.

Suriname, he said, has “benefited from the Belt and Road Initiative.” Ramdin likes China as a replacement for the U.S.-led security system for the Americas. “These are very important topics. Security, development, connecting countries is very important.”

“I’m very pleased to see that countries like the People’s Republic are willing to put funds into these initiatives,” he said. Not only for the cash coming in, but as Ramdin reiterated, “The same goes for security.”

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has been cultivating Ramdin for years. Summing up a 2021 telephone conversation between Ramdin and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Suriname has “always understood and supported” Beijing. With diplomatic understatement, the ministry said, “China appreciates Suriname for abiding by the one-China principle and always standing firmly with China on issues concerning China’s core interests and major concerns.”

Even Antigua and Barbuda got involved

Before Brazil turned the CARICOM bloc into a majority for Ramdan, other CARICOM members had been doing their part for damage control against concerns about China.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne of tiny Antigua and Barbuda, with a population barely touching 100,000, was the second Caribbean BRI signatory after Suriname. His ambassador to Washington, Ronald Sanders, wrote February 28 in a Caribbean news outlet that the OAS secretary general controversy has nothing to do with China.

The OAS leadership campaign, Sanders said, “has been tainted by misinformation and political distortion, particularly on social media. A misleading narrative has emerged, falsely framing the election as a geopolitical battle between the United States and China for control of the Organization.”

This was nonsense. Browne and his cronies have profited well from BRI. China has targeted CARICOM itself for years as a battlespace against Taiwan. The fight continues to this day, with five CARICOM members—Belize, Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines—still recognizing Taipei.

Beijing expects Ramdin to deliver

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has made it clear what it expects of the Suriname government, and Ramdin in particular.

An official foreign ministry report in 2021 of Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s phone meeting with Ramdin said that Beijing expected Suriname to expand Chinese influence across the Caribbean.

Beijing’s careful diplomatic language blandly listed specific expectations: “China hopes that the Surinamese side will make good use of the Consultative Mechanism between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Caribbean Countries Having Diplomatic Relations with China, the China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum and other mechanisms, so as to promote the overall cooperation between China and the Caribbean countries.”

Ramdin obeyed. In a print interview with the CCP’s Global Times, Ramdin said that Suriname and China use their diplomatic missions in Washington and New York to “work together.” He called Suriname “a steadfast ally that can assist China” in developing ties “within the CARICOM region.”

After a 2023 sit-down with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Ramdin agreed that Suriname is China’s regional “strategic partner” and part of Xi Jinping’s new Global Security Initiative (GSI).

The GSI, unveiled in 2022, is a framework to reshape the American-led global security architecture in alignment with the CCP’s vision of the world. It includes economic leverage, soft power, military engagement, and arms sales and training.

The primary U.S.-led security architecture in this hemisphere is the OAS. Ramdin announced his candidacy for OAS leader in 2024. Unless the Trump Administration acts now to lobby certain OAS members to change their votes, China will effectively control the OAS by proxy

J. Michael Waller is Senior Analyst for Strategy at the Center for Security Policy.

https://amgreatness.com/2025/03/05/as-ukraine-distracts-china-advances-in-our-own-hemisphere/ 

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Matt 24:6  "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Matt 24:7   "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.
Matt 24:8   "All these are the beginning of sorrows.

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Bosnian MP Warns of Imminent False Flag ‘Incident’

by Tamás Orbán | The European Conservative

March 12th, 2025 10:59 AM

The politician urges NATO to activate a secret contingency plan involving military intervention to safeguard the Dayton treaty.

Conflict between Bosnia’s two autonomous entities, Republika Srpska (RS) and the Croat-Bosniak Federation (FBiH)—both overseen by a UN High Representative—has reached a breaking point in the past few weeks, prompting one Federation MP to warn that RS President Milorad Dodik is preparing a false flag “incident” to escalate the situation and further his secessionist agenda.

Croat state delegate Zlatko Miletić claimed last weekend that Dodik met with representatives of Serbia and Russia in order to escalate the years-long sovereignty dispute by arranging an “incident” in Bosnia sometime before March 15th, according to Sarajevo Times.

The MP claims this “provocation” would have a double purpose: provide a pretext for Dodik to directly pursue independence as well as help Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to shift public attention away from his domestic problems. That’s why Miletić thinks the attack could be imminent, as the next massive anti-government protest in Serbia is planned for March 15th, ahead of which Vučić warned of “large-scale violence” on the streets.

Miletić also asserted there was a secret contingency plan involving “NATO intervention” created in 1996, called Operation “Medusa,” that would activate in case the Dayton Peace Agreement of 1995—and, therefore, Bosnia’s integrity—is threatened:

There are different variants of the plan, but each relates to situations similar to this one, where institutions are endangered, the constitutional order is undermined, etc.

Miletić added that part of the plan has already been activated, involving raising the combat readiness of peacekeeping troops by sending a large number of additional military vehicles, some belonging to the EUFOR peacekeeping mission, but the majority coming from NATO.

However, Miletić urged the EU and NATO to fully activate the plan “not in five days, but now” to prevent the false flag attack from happening. The MP stressed that the plan was real and that hundreds of military vehicles were already on their way to Bosnia:

I am addressing the citizens, but also the institutions! Over nine hundred EUFOR vehicles will arrive! That NATO intervention plan was made in 1996! That operation is called ‘Medusa’! Those undermining the constitutional order will soon see how it’s done!

While the false flag scenario painted by Miletić is not entirely implausible, there’s no way to corroborate any of his claims at this point. Nor is there any public information about the supposed Operation “Medusa” concocted in 1996—the name refers to a Canadian-led offensive against the Taliban in 2006 but has never been officially used with regards to Bosnia.

It’s just as possible that Miletić’s claims are part of a counter-psyop, meant to facilitate FBiH centralization attempts, but either case would be just speculation at this point.

The dispute between the two entities began in 2023 when the Bosniak-Croat majority in the Constitutional Court decided to change the rules and allow for decisions without the presence of their Serb counterparts. The Srpska parliament retaliated by voting to suspend the court’s rulings and gradually withdrawing recognition of the UN High Representative’s authority over the country.

Years of back and forth culminated in the Constitutional Court sentencing the RS president to one year in prison and banning him from public office for defying the High Representative and thus breaking the Dayton treaty last month. Backed by his parliament, Dodik does not recognize the ruling as legitimate, and countered by suspending federal law enforcement and security agencies across the territory of RS.

“As of today, the Bosnia and Herzegovina you knew no longer exists,” Dodik told his supporters gathered outside the RS parliament in Banja Luka after the verdict, fueling fears of renewed secessionist push and ethnic conflict.

However, contrary to Miletić’s claims, both Dodik and Vučić strongly stated that they are only interested in the peaceful resolution of the current crisis and are ready to discuss terms with not only the Federation but also representatives of international bodies.

https://www.infowars.com/posts/bosnian-mp-warns-of-imminent-false-flag-incident 

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French Nuclear Sub Surfaces in Halifax, Nova Scotia During US-CANADA Rift!

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What message might that be?

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We Are Witnessing More Framework For The Coming Beast System

(OPINION) In tonight’s podcast, we discuss the historic meeting at the White House where cryptocurrency industry titans meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the future of digital assets in America and Trump’s ambitious vision to position the United States as the “crypto capital of the world.”. Tonight we will show you how this is more framework that is accelerating us toward the end time “Beast System” mentioned in the Book of Revelation.

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Civil War Erupts As Syrian Security Forces Allegedly Execute 125 Civilians Amid Clashes with Assad Loyalists

Reports emerged alleging that Syrian security forces executed approximately 125 civilians in a brutal escalation of violence tied to ongoing battles against loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad.

The claims, reported by multiple news outlets, paint a grim picture of field executions and widespread human rights abuses in the Syrian countryside, particularly in the regions of Latakia, Tartous, and Hama.

While the full scope of the incident remains under scrutiny, these reports have reignited global concern over the deteriorating situation in Syria.

According to The Guardian, the executions occurred as Syrian security forces clashed with remnants of Assad’s loyalist factions, who continue to resist the shifting power dynamics in the country following years of civil war.

The outlet detailed that the civilians were caught in the crossfire or deliberately targeted during sweeping military operations aimed at rooting out opposition strongholds.

The Guardian’s reporting suggests a methodical campaign, with security forces accused of carrying out summary killings to suppress any perceived support for Assad’s lingering influence.

Similarly, Al Arabiya TV, citing the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR), reported that the killings spanned rural areas across Latakia, Tartous, and Hama.

The SNHR described the operations as including “extensive field executions,” indicating a coordinated effort by security forces to eliminate suspected collaborators or bystanders indiscriminately.

This aligns with posts found on X, where users highlighted the SNHR’s urgent statements to Al Arabiya, emphasizing the scale of the civilian toll.

However, without independent verification on the ground, these figures and specifics remain subject to confirmation.

The context of these alleged executions ties into Syria’s fractured post-Assad landscape.

Since the ousting of the longtime leader, various factions—including remnants of his regime, rebel groups, and newly empowered security forces—have vied for control, often at the expense of civilian lives.

Analysts note that such incidents, if substantiated, could reflect a desperate bid by security forces to assert dominance in regions where Assad’s loyalists retain influence.

Yet, the lack of direct access for international observers complicates efforts to separate fact from propaganda in these accounts.

Critics of the establishment narrative, often vocal on platforms like X, caution against accepting these reports at face value.

They argue that competing factions in Syria have a history of leveraging media to vilify opponents, raising the possibility that the death toll or circumstances may be exaggerated for political gain.

Conversely, human rights advocates assert that the pattern of violence fits a well-documented legacy of atrocities in the Syrian conflict, lending credence to the claims.

As of now, no official statements from the Syrian government or security apparatus have been widely circulated to confirm or deny the allegations.

The international community, including the United Nations, has yet to issue a formal response, though past incidents of this nature have prompted calls for investigations into war crimes.

The reported executions, if proven, would mark one of the deadliest single episodes of civilian casualties in Syria’s recent turmoil.

For now, the situation remains fluid, with news outlets like The Guardian and Al Arabiya providing the most detailed accounts based on local sources and human rights monitors.

As more information emerges, the world watches to see whether this incident will galvanize action—or fade into the relentless churn of Syria’s enduring conflict.

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FCC chair questions Google on alleged YouTube TV discrimination against faith-based programming

A YouTube spokesperson has denied the allegations that the company has discriminated against any religious group.

The chairman also stated that other cable and streaming services carry Great American Family content, like Hulu, Comcast and DirecTV, but that YouTube does not. However, Great American Family does appear to have an account now.

"I have received complaints that Google’s [YouTube TV] is discriminating against faith-based programming," Carr wrote on X. "These concerning allegations come at a time when American public discourse has experienced an unprecedented—and unacceptable—surge in censorship. I’m asking Google for answers."

The chairman asked Google to explain its policies in a briefing, which is to be set up by March 11.

A YouTube spokesperson has denied the allegations that the company has discriminated against any religious group.

“We welcome the opportunity to brief the FCC on YouTube TV’s subscription service and the strategic business decisions we make based on factors like user demand, operational cost and financial terms, and to reiterate that we do not have any policies that prohibit religious content," the spokesperson told Deadline.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.

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A little-known artificial intelligence lab out of China has ignited panic throughout Silicon Valley after releasing AI models that can outperform America's best despite being built more cheaply and with less-powerful chips.

DeepSeek, as the lab is called, unveiled a free, open-source large language model in late December that it says took only two months and less than $6 million to build, using reduced-capability chips from Nvidia

called H800s.

The new developments have raised alarms on whether America's global lead in artificial intelligence is shrinking and called into question Big Tech's massive spend on building AI models and data centers.

In a set of third-party benchmark tests, DeepSeek's model outperformed Meta

's Llama 3.1, OpenAI's GPT-4o and Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 3.5 in accuracy ranging from complex problem-solving to math and coding.

DeepSeek on Monday released R1, a reasoning model that also outperformed OpenAI's latest o1 in many of those third-party tests.

"To see the DeepSeek new model, it's super impressive in terms of both how they have really effectively done an open-source model that does this inference-time compute, and is super-compute efficient," Microsoft

CEO Satya Nadella said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. "We should take the developments out of China very, very seriously."

DeepSeek also had to navigate the strict semiconductor restrictions that the U.S. government has imposed on China, cutting the country off from access to the most powerful chips, like Nvidia's H100s. The latest advancements suggest that DeepSeek either found a way to work around the rules, or that the export controls were not the chokehold Washington intended.

"They can take a really good, big model and use a process called distillation," said Chetan Puttagunta, general partner at Benchmark. "Basically you use a very large model to help your small model get smart at the thing you want it to get smart at. That's actually very cost-efficient."

Little is known about the lab and its founder, Liang WenFeng. DeepSeek was born of a Chinese hedge fund called High-Flyer that manages about $8 billion in assets, according to media reports.

But DeepSeek isn't the only Chinese company making inroads.

Leading AI researcher Kai-Fu Lee has said his startup 01.ai was trained using only $3 million. TikTok parent company ByteDance on Wednesday released an update to its model that claims to outperform OpenAI's o1 in a key benchmark test.

"Necessity is the mother of invention," said Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas. "Because they had to figure out work-arounds, they actually ended up building something a lot more efficient."

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China’s New Quantum Machine Runs One Million Times Faster Than Google’s

By Chinese Academy of Sciences March 7, 202518 Comments6 Mins Read

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Schematic diagram of the Zuchongzhi-3 chip. 105 qubits and 182 couplers are integrated on the same chip to perform quantum random circuit sampling tasks. Credit: USTC

A new quantum computing breakthrough has sent shockwaves through the tech world. Researchers at USTC unveiled Zuchongzhi-3, a 105-qubit machine that processes calculations at speeds that dwarf even the most powerful supercomputers.

It marks another leap forward in the quest for quantum supremacy, with the team demonstrating computational power orders of magnitude beyond Google’s latest results.

Breakthrough in Quantum Computing with Zuchongzhi-3

A research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with its partners, has made significant progress in random quantum circuit sampling using Zuchongzhi-3 — a superconducting quantum computing prototype equipped with 105 qubits and 182 couplers.

Zuchongzhi-3 operates at an astonishing speed, performing computations 1015 times faster than the most powerful supercomputer available today and one million times faster than Google’s latest published quantum computing results. This achievement marks a major breakthrough in quantum computing, building on the success of its predecessor, Zuchongzhi-2.

The study, led by Jianwei Pan, Xiaobo Zhu, Chengzhi Peng, and other researchers from both China and abroad, was published as a cover article in Physical Review Letters.

The Road to Quantum Supremacy

Quantum supremacy, the ability of a quantum computer to perform tasks beyond the reach of classical computers, has been a key goal in the field. In 2019, Google’s 53-qubit Sycamore processor completed a random circuit sampling task in 200 seconds, a feat estimated to take 10,000 years on the world’s fastest supercomputer at the time.

However, in 2023, USTC researchers demonstrated more advanced classical algorithms capable of completing the same task in 14 seconds using over 1,400 A100 GPUs. With the advent of the Frontier supercomputer, equipped with expanded memory, this task can now be performed in just 1.6 seconds, effectively challenging Google’s earlier claim of quantum supremacy.

Pushing the Boundaries: Jiuzhang and Zuchongzhi Milestones

Subsequently, using the optimal classical algorithm as its benchmark, the same team at USTC achieved the first rigorously proven quantum supremacy with the Jiuzhang photonic quantum computing prototype in 2020. This was followed in 2021 by a superconducting demonstration using the Zuchongzhi-2 processor.

In 2023, the team’s development of the 255-photon Jiuzhang-3 demonstrated quantum supremacy that surpassed classical supercomputers by 1016 orders of magnitude. In October 2024, Google’s 67-qubit superconducting quantum processor, Sycamore, demonstrated quantum supremacy by outperforming classical supercomputers by nine orders of magnitude.

Zuchongzhi-3: A Leap in Quantum Performance

Building upon the 66-qubit Zuchongzhi-2, the USTC research team significantly enhanced key performance metrics to develop Zuchongzhi-3, which features 105 qubits and 182 couplers. The quantum processor achieves a coherence time of 72 μs, a simultaneous single-qubit gate fidelity of 99.90%, a simultaneous two-qubit gate fidelity of 99.62%, and a simultaneous readout fidelity of 99.13%. The extended coherence time provides the necessary duration for performing more complex operations and computations.

To evaluate its capabilities, the team conducted an 83-qubit, 32-layer random circuit sampling task on the system. The results demonstrated a computational speed that outpaces the world’s most powerful supercomputer by 15 orders of magnitude and surpasses Google’s latest quantum computing results by six orders of magnitude, establishing the strongest quantum computational advantage in a superconducting system to date.

Expanding the Future of Quantum Research

Following the achievement of the strongest “quantum computational advantage” with Zuchongzhi-3, the team is actively advancing research in quantum error correction, quantum entanglement, quantum simulation, and quantum chemistry. The researchers have implemented a 2D grid qubit architecture, improving qubit interconnectivity and data transfer rates.

Utilizing this architecture, they integrated surface code and are currently developing quantum error correction using a distance-7 surface code, with plans to extend this to distances of 9 and 11. These efforts aim to enable large-scale integration and manipulation of quantum bits.

Global Recognition and Impact

The team’s work is profoundly significant and has received widespread acclaim. One journal reviewer described it as “benchmarking a new superconducting quantum computer, which shows state-of-the-art performance” and a “significant upgrade from the previous 66-qubit device (Zuchongzhi-2).”

In recognition of the study’s critical importance, at the same time, Physics Magazine featured a dedicated viewpoint article that provided an in-depth exploration of its innovations and emphasized its broader significance.

Reference: “Establishing a New Benchmark in Quantum Computational Advantage with 105-qubit Zuchongzhi 3.0 Processor” by Dongxin Gao, Daojin Fan, Chen Zha, Jiahao Bei, Guoqing Cai, Jianbin Cai, Sirui Cao, Fusheng Chen, Jiang Chen, Kefu Chen, Xiawei Chen, Xiqing Chen, Zhe Chen, Zhiyuan Chen, Zihua Chen, Wenhao Chu, Hui Deng, Zhibin Deng, Pei Ding, Xun Ding, Zhuzhengqi Ding, Shuai Dong, Yupeng Dong, Bo Fan, Yuanhao Fu, Song Gao, Lei Ge, Ming Gong, Jiacheng Gui, Cheng Guo, Shaojun Guo, Xiaoyang Guo, Lianchen Han, Tan He, Linyin Hong, Yisen Hu, He-Liang Huang, Yong-Heng Huo, Tao Jiang, Zuokai Jiang, Honghong Jin, Yunxiang Leng, Dayu Li, Dongdong Li, Fangyu Li, Jiaqi Li, Jinjin Li, Junyan Li, Junyun Li, Na Li, Shaowei Li, Wei Li, Yuhuai Li, Yuan Li, Futian Liang, Xuelian Liang, Nanxing Liao, Jin Lin, Weiping Lin, Dailin Liu, Hongxiu Liu, Maliang Liu, Xinyu Liu, Xuemeng Liu, Yancheng Liu, Haoxin Lou, Yuwei Ma, Lingxin Meng, Hao Mou, Kailiang Nan, Binghan Nie, Meijuan Nie, Jie Ning, Le Niu, Wenyi Peng, Haoran Qian, Hao Rong, Tao Rong, Huiyan Shen, Qiong Shen, Hong Su, Feifan Su, Chenyin Sun, Liangchao Sun, Tianzuo Sun, Yingxiu Sun, Yimeng Tan, Jun Tan, Longyue Tang, Wenbing Tu, Cai Wan, Jiafei Wang, Biao Wang, Chang Wang, Chen Wang, Chu Wang, Jian Wang, Liangyuan Wang, Rui Wang, Shengtao Wang, Xiaomin Wang, Xinzhe Wang, Xunxun Wang, Yeru Wang, Zuolin Wei, Jiazhou Wei, Dachao Wu, Gang Wu, Jin Wu, Shengjie Wu, Yulin Wu, Shiyong Xie, Lianjie Xin, Yu Xu, Chun Xue, Kai Yan, Weifeng Yang, Xinpeng Yang, Yang Yang, Yangsen Ye, Zhenping Ye, Chong Ying, Jiale Yu, Qinjing Yu, Wenhu Yu, Xiangdong Zeng, Shaoyu Zhan, Feifei Zhang, Haibin Zhang, Kaili Zhang, Pan Zhang, Wen Zhang, Yiming Zhang, Yongzhuo Zhang, Lixiang Zhang, Guming Zhao, Peng Zhao, Xianhe Zhao, Xintao Zhao, Youwei Zhao, Zhong Zhao, Luyuan Zheng, Fei Zhou, Liang Zhou, Na Zhou, Naibin Zhou, Shifeng Zhou, Shuang Zhou, Zhengxiao Zhou, Chengjun Zhu, Qingling Zhu, Guihong Zou, Haonan Zou, Qiang Zhang, Chao-Yang Lu, Cheng-Zhi Peng, Xiaobo Zhu and Jian-Wei Pan, 3 March 2025, Physical Review Letters.

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Russia threatens to spill British blood in latest warning

Russian officials have escalated their rhetoric against the United Kingdom, issuing a provocative warning that has heightened tensions amid ongoing discussions about Western involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

According to multiple mainstream news outlets, including The Mirror, The Express, and The Sun, a prominent pro-Putin politician, Dmitry Rogozin, mocked British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and threatened to “fertilize the Crimean vineyards” with the “corpses of British officers” if the UK were to send troops to Ukraine as part of a proposed peacekeeping mission.

Dmitry Rogozin, a former deputy premier under Vladimir Putin and ex-head of the Russian Space Agency, now a senator representing a Russian-occupied region of Ukraine, delivered the chilling remarks in response to suggestions that NATO countries, including the UK, might deploy forces to secure Ukraine against further Russian aggression.

The Mirror reported Rogozin as saying, “It has been a long time since we fertilised the Crimean vineyards with [the corpses of] British officers. We are waiting, Starmer, the time has come.”

The statement, laced with historical references to the Crimean War (1853–1856), where British forces suffered significant losses, was intended to taunt Starmer, whom Rogozin sarcastically dubbed a “cool British prime minister” for considering military intervention.

Rogozin’s rhetoric didn’t stop there. The Express quoted him further, noting his grotesque boast that British troops would serve as “food for thousands of local mice” in the Donetsk trenches, alongside jabs at Scottish soldiers wearing “combat tartan skirts” and English warriors in “grizzly fur hats.”

The inflammatory comments reflect Moscow’s vehement opposition to any Western “boots on the ground” in Ukraine, a stance echoed by other Russian figures.

The warning comes in tandem with statements from Russian Major-General Apti Alaudinov, who, according to The Sun, defied U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Putin seeks peace.

Alaudinov declared Russia’s readiness for “full-scale mobilisation” to field a two-million-strong army to crush any NATO presence in Ukraine.

“No matter what happens, Russia will win this war,” he asserted, predicting either the collapse of NATO or a European capitulation to Russian terms.

The Daily Record highlighted Alaudinov’s additional threat that Europe and NATO would “cease to exist” if they pursued such a strategy.

These remarks follow reports of Ukraine using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles and U.S.-provided ATACMS missiles on Russian territory, actions that prompted Putin to test a new hypersonic missile, the “Oreshnik,” against Ukrainian targets in Dnipro.

The BBC noted in late 2024 that Putin had lowered Russia’s threshold for nuclear weapon use in response to Western escalations, a move that has kept global tensions simmering.

The backdrop to this rhetoric is a contentious debate over peacekeeping missions in Ukraine, proposed by leaders like Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron to safeguard Kyiv from further Russian incursions.

The Guardian reported in November 2024 that the UK and U.S. condemned Russia’s “irresponsible nuclear rhetoric,” with Starmer reaffirming support for Ukraine on the 1,000th day of Russia’s invasion.

However, Moscow views any Western troop deployment as a direct provocation, potentially spiraling into a broader conflict—hence the World War III warnings.

Mainstream outlets like Reuters and CNN have yet to directly quote the “fertilise soil with British blood” phrase in their latest updates as of March 9, 2025, but their coverage of Russia’s aggressive posture aligns with the narrative.

For instance, Reuters reported in early 2025 on Russia’s claims of intercepting Ukrainian drones, underscoring the ongoing tit-for-tat military escalations.

The UK government has not issued an official response to Rogozin’s specific threat as reported by these sources, but Starmer’s previous statements, covered by The Guardian, suggest a steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine despite Russian saber-rattling. Meanwhile, posts on X reflect a mix of alarm and skepticism among users, with some labeling the rhetoric as typical Russian bluster, though none provide conclusive evidence to dismiss its seriousness.

Rogozin’s reference to Crimea harks back to the 19th-century conflict where Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire clashed with Russia, leaving a legacy of enmity.

Today, the stakes are arguably higher, with NATO’s potential involvement raising the specter of a global confrontation.

While The Sun described Rogozin’s words as “deranged,” they fit a pattern of Russian officials using hyperbolic threats to deter Western action—a tactic seen in prior warnings about nuclear retaliation covered by BBC News.

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'Trump is fed up': US talks with Hamas and the American timetable for a return to fighting in Gaza

Fears of the cease-fire deal's collapse are growing and Trump is losing patience after meeting with returned hostages; 'We are having discussions with Hamas. We are helping Israel in those discussions,' Trump told reporters; Witkoff clarified: 'We don't think Hamas has acted sensibly so far'

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There is definitely a deadline for returning to fighting in the Gaza Strip, according to President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy, "but I'm not at liberty to discuss it," he told White House reporters on Thursday.

Steve Wtikoff's statements come a day after Trump issued another threat to Hamas about facing "hell to pay" if the terrorist organization does not release the hostages. Witkoff repeated those words on Thursday, saying that "it is time for Hamas to start acting in a responsible and reasonable way."

Later on Thursday Trump confirmed the talks with Hamas, saying: "We are having discussions with Hamas. We are helping Israel in those discussions."

Amid fears of a return to fighting, and in light of the terrorist organization's threats that such an escalation "will lead to the deaths of hostages," Witkoff told reporters outside the White House that there is a deadline by which Israel will indeed return to action in the Strip. "Trump was clear on the matter, we don't think Hamas has acted sensibly so far," he noted.

He also commented on the direct contacts the United States is holding with Hamas, which bypasses Israel, and said that the release of the American hostages, both alive and dead, is the administration's top priority. "Eden Alexander is very important to us, as all the hostages are, but Eden Alexander is an American, and he's injured, and so he's a top priority for us," Witkoff said.

A day after the talks were revealed, Witkoff noted that Adam Boehler, the president's envoy for hostages, had indeed held talks with Hamas. "We feel that Hamas has not been forthright with us, and it's time for them to be forthright with us," Witkoff said, adding that the release of Edan Alexander would be a "very important signal."

Witkoff said that it was President Trump's meeting with the freed hostages on Wednesday that led him to the message he conveyed on Truth Social. "The president has issued a statement about what's acceptable to him and what's not, and hopefully we'll see some good conduct next week, and I'll be able to go in there and have discussions," he said.

After the cease-fire deal in its current form collapsed, Witkoff was asked if the framework of the agreement still exists. "I don't want to put words in (Trump's) mouth, but I think it's, it's fairly clear he was saying, I've had enough. Like there's a lot of mistreatment. There's a lot of conversation among these hostages about the deprivation that they went through about murders that they saw, and I think that the president listened to it, absorbed it, and said this, it's unacceptable. I'm not going to tolerate this type of behavior," he said.

Witkoff spoke about the moving meeting held Wednesday night with the returned hostages. "The president spent about an hour with the survivors of the captivity yesterday, taking pictures and listening to their stories. He was moved by it and I think they felt a tremendous sense of liberation that they were able to talk about the feelings they experienced," he noted. "To talk about other hostages who were in captivity with them and the need to bring them all home."

He said that Trump "ended up spending about an hour with them, with each of the hostages' pictures, and spent a lot of time listening to their stories about what happened to them in captivity. And he was clearly emotional about it. I think that they felt a really great sense of catharsis that they got to tell the president about their experience, talk about other hostages who they spent time with while they were in captivity, and the need to get them all home. And that led to his post last night. So I describe it as a very, very important day for them. I think they all went home feeling that they got a great sense of closure, at least in part."

The State Department, on the other hand, cooled the air surrounding the reports of direct contacts between the U.S. and Hamas, saying that not every conversation is a "negotiation." In light of these remarks, a senior Israeli official familiar with the details told Ynet Thursday that there will not be a separate American move, but rather a combination of the return of the American hostages in a broader move. "The chances of its success depend on Israel's flexibility and the U.S.'s determination to apply pressure on the parties," he said.

'Trump talked all day about the freed hostages'

President Trump's meeting with the eight returned hostages reportedly touched his heart deeply. Sources familiar with the matter said that the returnees managed to create a very strong emotional connection with Trump and that he talked about the meeting all day and thought about them all day. People who spoke to White House officials also got the impression that Trump intends to allocate the most resources to addressing the issue.

The survivors' delegation included Noa Argamani, Doron Steinbrecher, Eli Sharabi, Naama Levy, Iair Horn, Omer Shem Tov, and Keith and Aviva Siegel. After the meeting, Trump called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza in what he called his "last warning" to them while also urging the terror group's leadership to leave the Palestinian enclave.

Trump posted on Truth Social: "This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance. Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!" Trump said there will be "hell to pay later" if hostages are not released.

On Thursday evening, Hamas' military wing spokesman Abu Obeida issued his own threat in response, stating that an escalation by Israel and a return to fighting would lead to the deaths of hostages.

Abu Obaida claimed Hamas is "prepared for any scenario" and stated that the organization "committed to the world and the mediators to uphold the terms of the cease-fire and the exchange of prisoners. Despite all of Israel's attempts to evade the agreement, we chose to continue honoring it." He went on to accuse Israel of attempting to avoid fulfilling the stages of the agreement, saying: "The enemy leadership is trying to evade the deal, seeking American cover to carry out aggression against our people."

The families of the hostages on Thursday urged the negotiating teams, the Americans and the Israelis, to work toward the release of the hostages, all at the same time and without distinguishing between them. "We urge the negotiators to reach an agreement on the release of all 59 hostages together, not in a trickle that will leave dozens of hostages to languish in Hamas' tunnels of horror for many more months," the Hostage Families Forum said. "We have seen the situation of the freed ones, it is not going to get better. Dealing with Hamas can always be done, the release of the hostages must be done immediately."

The talks behind Israel's back: 'A new era'

Adam Boehler, Trump's envoy for hostage issues, has been talking to Hamas leaders for the past three weeks about the release of the American hostages. At least that's what emerged on Thursday, a day after the talks behind Israel's back were revealed.

The test of the outcome will be whether Phase II of the cease-fire deal is implemented or at least whether there is a gesture from Hamas regarding Edan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, as well as the return of the bodies of four dead Israeli American hostages: Omer Neutra, Itay Chen, Gadi Haggai and Judi Weinstein Haggai - but for now, whether the cease-fire will continue is unclear.

"The president asked me if there was any work I wanted to focus on," Boehler said on Thursday. "I told him that this (the issue of the hostages) is the only thing because I think there is nothing more important to this country, that even if the citizens are abroad, the country has their back." According to him, "President Trump has made this issue a top priority. You saw what he said yesterday to Hamas, that kidnapping an American citizen or any other citizen is inappropriate and will be responded to in the harshest way possible."

He added: "I have worked directly with the president, with Secretary of State Rubio and with National Security Adviser Waltz, to make sure that our policy is 100% focused on bringing people back. The president has no problem acting, we all back him, and we are beginning a new era where it is unacceptable to detain American citizens."

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The White House claimed to have consulted with Israel about the direct talks it had held with Hamas - but an Israeli official denied this. The New York Times reported that Israel did not learn about the talks from the United States, but from what was described as "other channels."

Sources familiar with the matter told Ynet Thursday that "there is a dynamic here that Netanyahu does not recognize and does not control. After all, there is no scenario where America releases its citizens without also releasing other hostages. Israel tried to claim that there is no second phase and that it is not prepared to enter into negotiations with Hamas, but here is the American administration that says: I will talk directly with Hamas and try to get the negotiations moving."

Israeli sources familiar with the details noted that: "We don't know everything, but the feeling is that something is brewing between the administration and Hamas. The Americans are determined to release more hostages, they understand that a return to fighting and a ground operation is very bad news for the hostages, and they are prepared to go to places their predecessors have not gone. There is incredible determination and wonderful commitment here."

"This is not a government that works normally," a source who is in contact with the government told Ynet. "It works very creatively and breaks all the rules, is not bound by any considerations." This requires mental flexibility on the part of those conducting the negotiations, and they have this flexibility, a source said. "Witkoff's team is very strong and active, a lot of things are happening below the surface."

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Trump suspends security clearances for workers at firm central to the 'Russia hoax'

By ROB CRILLY, CHIEF U.S. POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Published: 16:17 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 04:27 EST, 7 March 2025

President Donald Trump on Thursday stripped security clearances from a law firm linked to the 2016 election investigation into his ties to Russia.

'This is an absolute honor to sign,' said Trump as he put his signature on an Executive Order suspending clearance from staff at Perkins Coie.

'What they've done is just terrible. It's weaponization ... you could say weaponization against a political opponent, and it should never be allowed to happen again.'

The order said the firm's 'dishonest and dangerous' activities had affected the U.S. for decades.

And it said it 'manufactured a false "dossier" designed to steal an election.

The firm has been a thorn in Trump's side for years.

It is one of the major law outfits that have signed on to represent plaintiffs suing the Trump administration, just as it did during the president's first term.

It was also linked to what Trump calls the 'Russia hoax' during the 2016 campaign, and was a key part of the effort to dig up dirt on the then candidate's, including any secret ties to Moscow and what became known as the 'Steele Dossier.'

The firm acted for Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic Party in contracting a research firm called Fusion GPS, which in turn hired a former MIF officer to investigate.

The deal was set up by Marc Elias, a partner at Perkins Coie and top lawyer for Clnton 2016. He has since left the firm and runs his own practice.

Christopher Steele's dossier was packed with salacious claims.

It cited sources who said there was a 'well-developed conspiracy of coordination' between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin, and that Russia had 'kopromat' including a tape of Trump with prostitutes.

It sparked a storm just before Trump was due to be inaugurated in January 2017.

However, its claims were never corroborated and it has become a byword among Trump's supporters for the way the president was hounded through the courts by opponents.

The Fusion research was originally funded by Republicans opposed to Trump during the primaries, before Democrats took on the project after he won the nomination.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into links between Trump's campaign and Moscow eventually concluded that Russia had tried to tilt the outcome of the 2016 election.

But it could not find evidence to prove that the two sides had illegally colluded.

The order said Perkins Coie's role in the 2016 election was part of a pattern.

'Perkins Coie has worked with activist donors including George Soros to judicially overturn popular, necessary, and democratically enacted election laws, including those requiring voter identification,' it said.

This time around, Perkins Coie is representing plaintiffs suing the Trump administration over restrictions on transgender people in the military service.

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire who has taken on a central role in the administration, put law firms on notice last month.

He asked on X: 'Which law firms are pushing these anti-democratic cases to impede the will of the people?'

On Thursday, Trump's staff secretary introduced the executive order as journalists watched.

Will Scharf said it would tackle 'lawfare.'

'This executive order will suspend security clearances and access to certain federal resources for that law firm, and also launch a holistic review of unlawful [diversity, equity, and inclusion] practices at some of the nation's largest law firms.'

The 'Russia hoax' is never far from Trump's mind.

He brought it up last Friday as his Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky went off the rails.

'Putin went through a hell of a lot with me,' he said, raising his voice after being challenged on whether or not the Russian strongman could be trusted.

'He went through a phony witch hunt where they used him and "Russia, Russia, Russia" ... ever hear of that deal?'

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etc. the whole world can tell you right now that Russia and North Korea has declared war on the United States of America.  The whole country can tell you an invasion is coming, the whole country can tell you the cashless monetary system is ready to start, the banks will have no money, the mark of the beast will be here.  But I am trying to protect you by placing one that can protect you, but even if that is not so and cannot be, I will still protect you and take you through this time safely. etc    

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US Banks’ Unrealized Losses Explode by $118,400,000,000 in Three Months As FDIC Declares 66 Banks on ‘Problem List’

Daily Hodl Staff March 1, 2025 Financeflux

The amount of unrealized losses on American banks’ balance sheets is surging.

In its new Quarterly Banking Profile for the fourth quarter of 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) says US banks reported a massive $118.4 billion increase in unrealized losses on securities, bringing the total to $482.4 billion.

The FDIC says spikes in longer-term interest rates like the 30-year mortgage and 10-year Treasury rates lowered the value of bank securities, triggering the increase in unrealized losses.

Unrealized losses are the difference between the price banks paid for securities and the current market value of those assets.

Concern over such paper losses played a major role in the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023, as depositors panicked and withdrew funds after learning the bank sold securities at a steep loss to cover liquidity needs.

Amid a 2.3% rise in banking profits, the FDIC said 66 banks are now on its “problem bank list,” a slight decrease from 68 in the prior quarter.

Problem banks receive a rating of 4 or 5 on the CAMELS rating system since, indicating that the firm is experiencing financial, operational or managerial weaknesses – or a combination of such problems.

The issues are so severe for these banks that they could threaten their soundness if unresolved.

So far this year, the US has witnessed one bank failure.

Regulators shut down Pulaski Savings Bank in January, pointing “suspected fraud” at the bank without explicitly naming the specific cause of its collapse.

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‘This is your last warning!’ Trump erupts on ‘sick and twisted’ Hamas terrorists

By Joe Kovacs March 5, 2025

President Donald Trump did not mince words Wednesday as he issued a scathing “last warning” to Hamas terrorists still holding hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023.

“‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye – You can choose,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted!

“I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say.

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“I have just met with your former Hostages whose lives you have destroyed. This is your last warning!

“For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance. Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision.

“RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!

“DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”

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etc.. the cost of things, because they have gone over the cliff, shall skyrocket and taxes, taxes, it shall be like in the days of old when everyone will have to bring their taxes in and they will be condemned and judged if they do not. Oh the things that are going to take place now, the things that you haven’t even thought of, the things that you haven’t been aware of, but I have told you, I have warned you. I have tried to prepare you that you would be totally ready, that you wouldn’t have to run real fast to make up time, but that you would be walking right by my side. etc..

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Americans Fall Behind On Car Payments At Highest Rate In Decades

March 6, 2025 • Claire Ballentine

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Car owners are missing their monthly payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.

In January, the share of subprime auto borrowers at least 60 days past due on their loans rose to 6.56%, the most since the data collection began in 1994, according to Fitch Ratings.

A slowing economy and the ongoing impacts of inflation have made it harder for many consumers to stay current on their bills. Auto loans have been a particular pain point, with higher car prices and elevated borrowing costs driving a surge in repossessions.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently reported that the share of auto loans among all borrowers that transitioned into serious delinquency — defined as 90 days or more past due — rose to 3% in the fourth quarter, the highest level since 2010.

The latest spike in delinquencies among subprime borrowers comes at a pivotal time for the US economy, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars ignite volatility in the stock market and concerns grow about sluggish economic growth.

“The lower income level has been really affected, and we expect that to continue to be the case this year,” said Mike Girard, senior director for asset-backed securities in North America for Fitch. “There’s still the continued impact from higher inflation and interest rates.”

Delinquencies typically increase in January and February after the holiday spending period, Girard said. This is usually followed by improvements in March and April as some borrowers use tax refunds to catchup on bills.

Fitch defines subprime auto borrowers as those with credit scores of 640 and below. Those with higher scores are faring better — 0.39% of prime borrowers were at least 60 days past due in January, up from 0.35% a year prior.

Other economic measures are also showing declining financial health for Americans. Consumer debt recently surged by the most on record, while consumer confidence dropped the most since 2021.

This article was provided by Bloomberg News.

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Did you feel it? 3.9 magnitude quake strikes in Olympic National Park

by KOMO News Staff Thu, March 6th 2025 at 5:07 PM

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Matthew  24:3  Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"

Matt 24:7   "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.
Matt 24:8   "All these are the beginning of sorrows.

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Ontario’s Premier Threatens to Cut Off Electricity to U.S. — Says Republicans Will ‘Feel Pain Like They’ve Never Felt Before’ (VIDEO)

by Ben Kew Mar. 3, 2025 8:20 pm

The premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, has threatened the U.S. over Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on Canadian exports.

After initially putting a hold on his planned tariffs against Canada and Mexico, Trump confirmed this week that he would move forward with plans to 25 percent tariffs on both countries until both countries agreed to his demands surrounding border security.

In an interview on NBC News, Ford said he had never met a single American who supported the idea of tariffs, despite the fact that the majority of Americans voted for Donald Trump.

Ford ranted:

We are the largest purchaser of alcohol in the world. We buy over 3,600 products from 35 states. I talked to the Governor of Kentucky and Mitch McConnell. Don’t touch our bourbon. I’m going after absolutely everything.

And I don’t want to. We keep the lights on for 1.5 million homes in manufacturing in New York, in Michigan, and in Minnesota.

If he wants to destroy our economy and our families, I will shut down the electricity going down to the U.S. And I’m telling you, we will do it.

Ford then went on to say that Americans, particularly those in red states, would feel immense pain as his retaliatory measures.

He continued:

This is the last thing we want to do. It’s one person that’s coming to attack us economically.

Your closest friend, your treasured ally, that will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in every situation you’ve faced, and he’s attacking the person, his number one customer.

There’s no country in the world that buys more products off the U.S. than we do.

We’re the number one trading customer to 28 states, and a lot of them are red states. They’re going to feel the pain like they’ve never felt before.

We’re going to feel the pain, but I’ll tell you, Canadians are resilient, we’re strong, we’re proud, and we’re going to fight back like they’ve never seen before.

Watch the clip below:

Back in January, Ford responded to Donald Trump describing Canada as the “51st state” by offering to buy Alaska and Minnesota from the U.S.

“You know something, to the president I’ll make him a counteroffer,” he added.”How about if we buy Alaska and throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis at the same time?”

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Ben Kew is a writer and editor. Originally from the UK, he moved to the U.S. to cover Congress for Breitbart News and has since gone on to editorial roles at Human Events, Townhall Media, and Americano Media. He has also written for The Epoch Times, The Western Journal, and The Spectator.

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U.S. rejects Arab League's plan for Gaza: 'Trump stands by his vision'

White House National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes says proposal does not address reality in the Strip, which he says is currently 'uninhabitable'

Daniel Edelson, New York|Updated:01:57

The United States on Wednesday rejected the Arab plan for the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip, with an official saying it does not align with the current situation in the enclave.

"The current proposal does not address the reality that Gaza is currently uninhabitable, and residents cannot humanely live in a territory covered in debris and unexploded ordnance," White House National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes said late on Tuesday. "President Trump stands by his vision to rebuild Gaza free from Hamas."

Hughes's comments came hours after the Arab League adopted the plan for Gaza proposed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for the reconstruction of Gaza at the cost of $53 billion, which would avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave, in contrast to Trump's vision for a Riviera in the Strip. "There will be no real peace without the establishment of a Palestinian state," Sisi said.

Sisi said Egypt had worked in cooperation with Palestinians on creating an administrative committee of independent, professional Palestinian technocrats entrusted with the governance of Gaza after the end of the Israel-Gaza war.

Jordan’s King Abdullah, whose country was mentioned in Trump’s proposal as a possible recipient of Gaza’s displaced residents, declared at the summit: "We support the Egyptian plan. We reject any plan to displace the Palestinians and endorse the initiative for Gaza’s reconstruction."

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The king added, "We must formulate a clear, implementable vision for Gaza’s administration and its connection to the West Bank. The two-state solution is the only path that guarantees the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. We reject Israel’s decision to block humanitarian aid to Gaza."

According to reports on the Egyptian plan, "a temporary cease-fire will be established, during which confidence-building measures will be implemented, followed by direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians."

The Gaza reconstruction plan, as published by Al-Hadath, requires $38 billion, with most funds allocated to rebuilding housing. Temporary housing will be provided in several cities during the reconstruction process, which will take place in two phases — the first lasting two years and the second two and a half years.

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Pre-Purim Lunar Eclipse: Warning to the West

Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz  Biblical News

Disrespected the American audience And then, he was escorted from the White House.

By: Alice Giordano  March 03, 2025  5 min read

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rocks Pacific Coast with shaking felt as far as Washington

READ MORE: Tsunami fears hit West Coast as experts warn of 'inevitable' quake

By ELLYN LAPOINTE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 14:36 EST, 25 February 2025 | Updated: 15:07 EST, 25 February 2025

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the Pacific Coast Tuesday, generating shaking felt as far as Washington state — 375 miles from the epicenter.

The tremblor hit at a depth of roughly six miles, striking 130 miles west of Port McNeill in northwest Vancouver Island around 12:37am ET.

Three Washington residents in the towns of Greenbank, Forks and Sequim reported shaking from the quake, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

They categorized the tremors as level two on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) Scale, which measures the intensity of seismic shaking.

A score of two indicates 'weak' shaking that is typically 'felt by only a few persons at rest, especially on upper floors or buildings,' the USGS states.

Although earthquakes of this size have been known to cause slight damage to buildings and other structures, there have been no reports of damages or injuries yet.

This was the third quake to to impact Washington state over the last four days.

The first was a magnitude 4.8 that struck about 15 miles northeast of the coastal community of Sechelt, British Columbia just before 1:30pm Friday.

That quake triggered weak shaking reported by more than 100 Washington residents in cities such as Seattle, Vancouver and Spokane.

Several smaller aftershocks followed, but there were no reports of damage.

On Saturday, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck about four miles south-southeast of the Lea Hill neighborhood of Auburn, Washington.

Approximately 145 Washington residents reported shaking as strong as level three on the MMI scale, including major cities such as Tacoma and Seattle.

Level three shaking is still considered 'weak,' but is 'felt quite noticeably by persons indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings,' according to the USGS.

This level of shaking can also cause parked cars to 'rock slightly.'

Tremors were felt as far away as Nevada, with one person in the town of Wells reporting very light tremors.

Many earthquakes in Washington state stem from the boundary between two tectonic plates: the Juan de Fuca and the North American.

These gigantic slabs of the Earth's crust are constantly in motion, though they move very slowly.

The Juan de Fuca plate is gradually subducting, or sliding beneath, the North American continent. The boundary where this occurs is called the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ).

The CSZ stretches about 700 miles from northern California to Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

It is considered a megathrust fault, which comprises the stuck portions of the boundary between two converging tectonic plates.

This type of fault is capable of producing giant, devastating earthquakes. Experts have long warned that a 'megaquake' could strike the CSZ at any time.

The CSZ last released a huge earthquake in 1700, when a magnitude 9.2 struck the fault. Pressure has been building since.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) states there is about a 37 percent chance that the CSZ will produce an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 or greater within the next 50 years.

Robert Ezelle, the director of Washington state's emergency management division, has said: 'It's going to be the worst natural disaster in our country's history.'

If a major quake were to hit the CSZ, shaking would last five minutes, but tsunami waves would batter the coast for 10 hours.

Roads and bridges would be destroyed, along with some 620,000 buildings and about 100 hospitals and 2,000 schools.

'We're unprepared,' Ezelle said, noting that residents would have to take care of each other. Washington officials have said people would have to fend for themselves for at least two weeks.

But the two largest quakes in Oregon's history were produced by faults other than the CSZ.

Both occurred in 1993. The first was a magnitude 5.6 that originated from the Mount Angel Fault Zone, and the second was a magnitude 6.0 produced by the Klamath graben fault system.

Dozens of active faults and fault zones lie beneath Washington, including under major cities like Seattle and Tacoma.

That's why experts are always on alter for seismic activity in this state, especially when it occurs within the CSZ.

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Groundbreaking Study Discovers ‘Off-Switch’ for mRNA COVID-19 Injections

There was never thought to be a way to “undo” the shots—until now.

Published 8 months ago  on June 21, 2024

By Vigilant Fox

Contrary to initial claims that the “vaccine” stays in the arm, it spreads throughout the body, prompting serious safety concerns. Now, there is hope for approximately 5.5 billion people to “inactivate” what they put into their bodies.

In a recent preprint study, Dr. McCullough and his team presented a novel approach using small interfering messenger RNA (siRNA) and ribonuclease targeting chimeras (RIBOTACs) to bind and deactivate the mRNA from these vaccines, allowing the body to clear it out.

“We use these small interfering RNAs already in practice,” McCullough stated. “There’s one called Patisiran, the other one, Inclisiran. I use them in my practice. They only last in the body a few days. They bind up messenger RNA to inactivate it.”

“The longevity of the encapsulated mRNA along with unlimited production of the damaging and potentially lethal Spike (S) protein call for strategies to mitigate potential adverse effects,” the study’s abstract declares. Dr. McCullough’s proposed solution—targeting and degrading residual vaccine mRNA—could prevent uncontrolled spike protein production and reduce toxicity.

With Moderna’s mRNA vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus and influenza now approved, the urgency for an “off switch” becomes even more pressing.

McCullough warns, “Without any way to turn off the messenger RNA, we think every single messenger RNA shot, because it’s been made synthetic and resistant to human breakdown, is going to make people progressively sick. We have to find a way to get this out of the body.”

“We hope that some molecular technology companies can pick this up and consider this. We’re gonna need an off switch for this.”

Click here to read the full study.

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Chaos Everywhere! Chaos In D.C., Iranian Nuke Sites On High Alert, Mystery Disease Causes Chaos In Congo, And Egg Prices Skyrocket To Insane Levels

February 25, 2025 by Michael

Instability is in the air. Can you feel it? We were warned that chaos would be coming, and that is precisely what we have here in 2025. President Trump and Elon Musk are causing widespread chaos in Washington D.C., there is chaos in our streets, there is economic chaos all over the nation, there is chaos in the Middle East and Ukraine, outbreaks of disease are causing chaos in Africa, the bird flu is having a chaotic impact on egg prices, and seismic activity is causing chaos throughout the globe. Of course what we are experiencing right now is just the beginning.

So many of the changes that are happening in D.C. at this moment are greatly needed, but they are also causing quite a bit of chaos. In fact, mainstream article after mainstream article has specifically used the word “chaos” to describe what is taking place. Here is just one example…

Monday marks the deadline for federal workers to comply with an ultimatum from Elon Musk: either explain what they accomplished in a week or face termination.

The demand has sparked outrage and pushback from some U.S. agencies, which have different messages for their employees. FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick says the directive is adding to the chaos in the federal government.

A lot more federal workers will be terminated during the weeks ahead.

And every time more federal workers are laid off, the mainstream media will be there to put out stories that are designed to stir up all sorts of negative emotions.

Meanwhile, it appears that we are rapidly approaching a major showdown in the Middle East.

On Tuesday, it was being reported that the Iranians have instituted a state of high alert at the sites where their nuclear program is being developed…

Iran has put its defence systems around its nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an attack by Israel and the US, The Telegraph has learnt.

According to two high-level government sources, the Islamic Republic has also been bolstering defences around key nuclear and missile sites, which include the deployment of additional air defence system launchers.

Officials say the measures are in response to growing concerns of potential joint military action by Israel and the United States.

The Iranians aren’t just being paranoid.

U.S. and Israeli officials have both been openly talking about the possibility of bombing Iran, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently stated that his nation will soon “finish the job”…

On Monday, Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said with Mr Trump’s support, his government would “finish the job” with Iran.

Analysts say it is unlikely Israel would be able to destroy Iran’s nuclear programme without receiving help from the United States.

Mr Trump has expressed a preference for making a deal with Tehran but has also made it clear that he is considering US military action if negotiations fail.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu would both prefer for Iran to willingly give up their nuclear program.

But that simply is not going to happen.

Instead, the Iranians have accelerated their pursuit of nuclear weapons, and they are now developing delivery systems “with a 1,800‑mile range that could reach Europe”…

Iran has allegedly been covertly developing nuclear weapons with a 1,800‑mile range that could reach Europe using North Korean designs, according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).

The Telegraph in Britain reported Sunday that details provided by the NCRI indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is expanding its warhead program at two sites disguised as communication satellite launch facilities. The facilities, controlled by Iran’s nuclear weapons division – the Organisation for Advanced Defence Research (SPND) – are reportedly expediting missile production.

Most of the facilities where Iran’s nuclear program are being developed are deep underground.

It will take an absolutely massive bombing campaign to take them out.

Once that happens, the entire Middle East will go completely nuts.

So keep a very close eye on Iran.

We are also being told that once Israel’s military campaign in Gaza resumes we will be “astonished by its power, precision, and lethality”…

Israeli Treasury Minister and Cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich:

“When the time comes to resume operations in Gaza, you will be astonished by its power, precision, and lethality. I can say with full confidence that the IDF is actively preparing for this under the leadership of incoming Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, following a clear directive we are spearheading—backed unequivocally by President Trump.”

There will be so much death and destruction in the Middle East in the months ahead.

For now, the situation in Ukraine is receiving far more attention. After quite a bit of squabbling, a mineral rights deal between the United States and Ukraine is being finalized, and apparently we could soon witness a signing ceremony…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the White House on Friday amid reports he is finalizing a mineral rights access deal with the Trump administration.

President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Tuesday that he heard Zelensky was visiting on Friday, “and certainly it’s OK with me if he’d like to” – as cited in The Hill and other outlets.

“Without the United States and its money and its military equipment, this war would have been over in a very short period of time,” Trump said in the remarks.

Apparently Zelensky finally acquiesced after the negotiating teams reached agreement on a final draft that does not include a US demand that it would have rights to $500 billion in future revenue.

As I discussed yesterday, this deal definitely does not make a peace deal with the Russians more likely.

Of course even before this deal came together it appeared that any sort of a peace deal would be nearly impossible to pull off. In fact, the Russians have just reiterated their position that no European “peacekeepers” will be allowed in Ukraine under any circumstances…

The Kremlin, asked about an assertion by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia was open to European peacekeepers being deployed in Ukraine, referred reporters to an earlier statement that such a move would be unacceptable to Moscow.

Russia has repeatedly said it opposes having NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov saying last week that Moscow would view that as a “direct threat” to Russia’s sovereignty, even if the troops operated there under a different flag.

Switching gears, we are being told that a new “mystery disease” that has already killed dozens of people has just erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo…

An unknown illness has killed over 50 people in the northwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to doctors in the central African nation and the World Health Organization.

The interval between the onset of symptoms and death has been just 48 hours in the majority of cases, and “that’s what’s really worrying,” Serge Ngalebato, medical director of Bikoro Hospital, a regional monitoring center, told The Associated Press on Monday.

The latest disease outbreak in Congo began on Jan. 21, and 419 cases had been recorded as of Monday, including 53 deaths.

So far, all of the tests that have been done have ruled out Ebola and the Marburg virus, but some of the tests did come back positive for malaria…

All samples have been negative for Ebola and other hemorrhagic diseases like Marburg, though some samples were positive for malaria.

Here in the United States, the bird flu is causing all sorts of chaos.

The retail price of eggs jumped 15.2 percent in January, and this month the wholesale price of eggs reached an all-time record high of $7.56 per dozen…

Monday’s print of the Urner Barry Egg Index EBP shows wholesale prices jumped to $7.56, a new record high. Since late Decemeber, wholesale prices have jumped to new record highs by the week, with reports of egg shortages nationwide.

We have never seen anything like this before, and it is now being projected that egg prices will increase by a total of 41 percent this year…

Egg prices are at an all-time high and expected to get even worse for consumers, according to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture projection.

The USDA’s latest outlook predicts egg prices will increase 41% in 2025 as a widespread bird flu outbreak continues to devastate egg-laying chicken flocks.

Tuesday’s updated forecast is more than double the 20% jump in egg prices the USDA projected for 2025 a month ago.

Even with such high prices, we are still witnessing shortages all over the country.

In fact, things have gotten so bad that some retailers have started to limit the number of eggs that each customer can purchase…

Amazon-owned Whole Foods posted signs on its shelves notifying customers that they can only buy three cartons of eggs at one time.

“We are currently experiencing difficulty sourcing eggs that meet our strict animal welfare standards,” a sign posted at one of its stores in New York City read.

Kroger previously confirmed to FOX Business that some banner divisions are also limiting egg sales. At stores where limits are in place, the company is asking customers to only buy two dozen eggs per trip.

And Denny’s has actually begun to implement “a temporary surcharge” on every meal that includes eggs…

Denny’s has implemented a temporary surcharge to every meal that includes eggs, the company confirmed in an emailed statement to USA TODAY Tuesday. The company said the pricing decision is “market-by-market, and restaurant-by-restaurant due to the regional impacts of the egg shortage,” and because the situation is fluid, it has declined to release specific details on which of its over 1,300 locations would be affected.

We are being told that conditions will eventually go back to normal.

But what if they don’t?

This bird flu pandemic has already been with us for three years, and it is now worse than it has ever been.

At the same time, prices for other key staples are also going through the roof.

Just look at what is happening to the price of coffee. If you can believe it, the cost of Arabica beans has jumped 25 percent just since the beginning of 2025…

Another grocery price hike is brewing – this time for coffee lovers.

The cost of arabica coffee beans has surged 25 percent since the start of 2025, and experts say Americans will soon feel the impact.

A pound of arabica beans – used to make three in five cups of US coffee – hit $4 by mid-February.

Nothing that I have discussed in this article is normal.

And nobody can deny the fact that chaos is breaking out all around us.

But most people still seem to think that the problems that we are facing will magically disappear and that wonderful times are ahead of us.

You can believe that if you want, but it won’t change what is coming.

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A Rare Parade Of Planets Reminds Us Of Prophetic Signs In The Skies

By PNW Staff February 25, 2028

A stunning celestial event is about to unfold, and skywatchers worldwide are preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime sight. On February 28, 2025, all seven planets of our solar system—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will align in a rare planetary parade. But beyond its astronomical wonder, could this alignment carry a deeper, biblical significance?

A Rare Astronomical Phenomenon

Planetary alignments occur when multiple planets appear along a similar path in the night sky. While seeing two or three planets together is relatively common, a seven-planet alignment is a rare event that won’t happen again for many years.

NASA explains that this phenomenon occurs because the planets orbit the sun on a relatively flat plane, causing them to periodically line up from Earth's perspective. While the alignment won’t form a perfect straight line, the planets will be visible across the sky, creating a breathtaking display.

To witness this event:

- Look to the sky about 30 minutes after sunset for the best chance to spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter with the naked eye.

- Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope.

- Using sky-watching apps like Stellarium or Sky Tonight can help locate each planet’s position.

Cosmic Signs and Biblical Prophecy

While astronomers marvel at this celestial dance, many believers see it as more than just an astronomical curiosity. The Bible speaks of signs in the heavens—God’s way of communicating with humanity. From Genesis to Revelation, celestial events often accompany major spiritual or prophetic moments.

The Purpose of Signs in the Heavens

Genesis 1:14 tells us:

"Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years.’”

Throughout Scripture, the sun, moon, and stars have served as markers of divine appointments. The Star of Bethlehem heralded the birth of Christ, and Jesus Himself prophesied cosmic disturbances preceding His return:

"There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars… the powers of the heavens will be shaken." (Luke 21:25-26)

Could this rare planetary alignment be another sign?

The Blood Red Moon at Purim – A Prophetic Warning?

Adding to the intrigue, a blood red moon (total lunar eclipse) will occur on March 14-15, 2025, coinciding with the Jewish festival of Purim—a celebration of divine deliverance in the Book of Esther.

Blood moons have long been associated with biblical prophecy. Joel 2:31 warns:

"The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes."

The 2014-2015 tetrad (four consecutive blood moons coinciding with Jewish feasts) was seen by many as a prophetic sign for Israel. Could this upcoming blood moon at Purim signal another significant event on God’s prophetic timeline?

The Mystery of Wormwood – A Coming Celestial Judgment?

Revelation 8:10-11 describes a great star, Wormwood, falling from heaven and poisoning the waters:

"Then the third angel sounded: And a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch… and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the water."

Some theologians speculate that Wormwood could be a comet or asteroid impact, another celestial sign warning of God’s impending judgment. While we do not know the exact nature of this prophecy, it serves as a reminder of God’s sovereignty over the heavens.

Discerning the Times

While we cannot always predict the full meaning of celestial events, Jesus commands us to watch:

"Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming." (Matthew 24:42)

Whether the upcoming parade of planets, blood moon, or potential nova explosion is a sign of coming prophetic fulfillment or simply a reminder of God's grandeur, one truth remains—God speaks through His creation.

As we look up at the heavens on February 28, may we not only admire their beauty but also seek the Lord with renewed faith and expectation.

Are you watching the signs in the heavens?

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Trans military personnel to be identified and ‘purged’ from US army

The U.S. Department of Defense has issued a directive mandating the identification and removal of all transgender military personnel.

This action follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in January, which asserts that being transgender is “incompatible with the high mental and physical standards necessary for military service.”

The Pentagon’s memo, authored by acting personnel chief Darin Selnick, outlines a process for identifying service members diagnosed with or exhibiting symptoms of gender dysphoria.

These individuals are to be separated from service unless they obtain a waiver, though advocates describe the criteria for such exemptions as exceedingly narrow and contradictory.

Implementation of this policy is set to begin immediately, with military branches required to identify transgender members within 30 days and initiate separation proceedings within the following 30 days.

The memo also prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds for gender-affirming medical care and enforces a pronoun policy based on assigned sex at birth.

This directive has sparked significant backlash from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and legal organizations.

Shannon Minter, legal director at the National Center for Lesbian Rights, described the policy as a “complete purge of all transgender individuals from military service.”

Senator Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, criticized the move, stating, “This is a divisive, discriminatory move that does nothing to keep the American people safe or strengthen our military.”

Legal challenges are underway, with several lawsuits filed against the policy. District Judge Ana Reyes has expressed skepticism regarding the administration’s justification, referring to the proposed ban as “unadulterated animus.”

This policy marks a reversal from previous stances. In 2021, President Joe Biden had lifted restrictions on transgender individuals serving in the military, allowing them to enlist and receive gender-affirming medical care.

As the situation develops, the future of transgender service members in the U.S. military remains uncertain, with ongoing legal battles and public debate surrounding the policy.

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LAX on red alert as foreign traveler brings in deadly disease and infects unknown number

READ MORE: I'm a Stanford doctor studying the grim rise of cancer in young people. Now it's killing me too... here's the warning sign I missed

By SADIE WHITELOCKS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 09:37 EST, 27 February 2025 | Updated: 14:54 EST, 27 February 2025

Health officials have warned of a potential measles outbreak at Los Angeles International airport.

A passenger arriving on a Korean Air flight from Seoul tested positive for the highly contagious respiratory illness, which is currently ripping its way through Texas.

Travelers who were in LAX's Terminal B on February 19 during the hours of 1pm to 4pm have been warned that they could be at high risk of the virus.

The airport is working with the CDC to notify passengers on the flight who might have been close enough to the infected traveler to contract the disease.

Passengers who fear they may have crossed paths with the patient have been advised to confirm if they have been vaccinated against measles.

Experts warn the US is currently vulnerable to measles outbreaks because of falling vaccination rates.

America suffered its first fatality from the disease in a decade this week after the death of an unvaccinated child in West Texas.

Measles is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

The disease causes tiny white spots inside the mouth, flat red spots on the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet, ear infections and an intense fever.

In extreme cases, measles can cause pneumonia, encephalitis (swelling of the brain) and may lead to death.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says LAX passengers who have not been vaccinated 'are at risk of contracting measles if they have been exposed'.

Health experts say they should monitor for symptoms, with these generally developing 7 to 21 days after exposure.

Cold-like symptoms, such as a fever, cough and a runny or blocked nose, are usually the first signal of measles before a rash develops.

Exposed individuals who have been free of symptoms for more than 21 days (up to March 11) should no longer be at risk.

Commenting on the situation, Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis said: 'Measles is a serious respiratory disease that spreads easily through the air and on surfaces, particularly among people who are not already protected from it.

'A person can spread the illness to others before they have symptoms, and it can take seven to 21 days for symptoms to show up after exposure.

The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has reached a staggering 124 cases, making it the largest cluster in the state in the past three decades

'Measles can lead to severe disease in young children and vulnerable adults.

'The best way to protect yourself and your family from infection is with the highly effective measles vaccine.'

It comes hours after officials confirmed one measles-related death in West Texas, marking the first fatality in the US since 2015.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center spokesperson Melissa Whitfield confirmed one death on Wednesday, which occurred overnight.

A public health official said in a statement it was a Gaines County resident who died in a hospital in Lubbock.

The Texas Department of State Health Services said the death was in a 'school-aged child who was not vaccinated' and had been hospitalized last week.

Overall, officials have confirmed measles cases have reached at least 124 as of February 25. Overall, 18 people have been hospitalized.

Sixty-two cases are in children between the ages of five and 17 and 39 are in toddlers four years and younger.

Only five of those infected have been vaccinated with the measles (MMR) vaccine. The majority are unvaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown.

The death marks the first in the US since 2015, according to the CDC.

The measles vaccine (MMR) is 97 percent effective at preventing the virus and is required for children to attend school, but some states, including Texas, allow exemptions based on religious reasons.

Across the country, the percentage of children seeking exemptions has risen over the past decade, from 0.76 percent in 2014 to 3.3 percent during the 2023-2024 school year.

According to the CDC, in 2024 vaccination coverage among kindergartners declined for all shots - down to 93 percent for MMR.

Meanwhile, the Texas Department of Human and Health Services reports 91 percent of kids had received the MMR shot, which is below the ideal vaccination rate.

Ninety-four percent coverage is considered the standard for herd immunity.

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Representative Jamie Raskin, one of the key figures on the J6 Committee Bread-and-Circuses show, who also received a pardon from Biden, is linked to a MASSIVE $160 MILLION from USAID!

Not only was he part of the squad that was going to 'keep us in check' during the J6 hearings, but he's also the representative for Global Communities, a giant USAID contractor that raked in $160,000,000 in 2023!

This is why guys like Raskin go crazy about the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cutting-off USAID. A lot of people believe they are either personally benefiting from USAID or know someone who is.

The next time anyone sees Raskin opening his mouth about DOGE ask him if he's saying this because he lost USAID payments?

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Fears that America's favorite orange juice is heading for bankruptcy

READ MORE: Egg prices set to jump further 41 percent this year

By ALICE WRIGHT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 19:41 EST, 27 February 2025 | Updated: 06:03 EST, 28 February 2025

America's favorite orange juice maker is in big financial trouble - hit by a triple whammy of problems.

Hurricanes destroying fruit trees, insects ravaging orange groves and consumers cutting back on sugar have all affected Tropicana.

Best known for its much-loved orange juice, Tropicana has battled falling sales and shrinking profits in recent years at the same time the price of oranges has skyrocketed.

The company, which also owns Naked smoothies and Kevita juices, saw its income drop 10 percent and its revenue by four percent last quarter.

Despite Tropicana's sales dipping lately, it is still the biggest chilled juice brand in the US, with about a third of the market share - just ahead of Simply.

Tropicana's financial woes were laid bare when it was recently forced to take a $30 million lifeline from private equity firm PAI Partners.

PAI took a controlling interest in Tropicana, founded in 1947 by a Sicilian immigrant, from PepsiCo four years ago.

However, recent events show 'that they are a lender of last resort,' and are 'not confident any value remains from their initial investment,' Tim Hynes, the head of credit research at Debtwire, told CNN.

PepsiCo still owns a stake in the company but wrote down its value by a staggering $135 million last quarter.

'Tropicana's financial difficulties have raised concerns about how the company will manage its balance sheet,' Hynes said.

'Tropicana faces an uphill battle.'

Tropicana's problems have been compounded by increased hurricanes in Florida and droughts in Brazil where much of its fruit is grown.

This year's global orange production is expected to be the lowest in 88 years, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Further to this a disease carried by insects recently devastated huge swathes of orange groves that supply the company.

The drop in supply has sent the cost of orange juice products soaring. The average price for a 12-ounce bottle of orange juice was $4.50 in January, almost doubling since 2020.

High prices have put off inflation-weary customers, with only 19 percent of US consumers thinking orange juice is a good value, according to a recent Mintel survey.

Tropicana also recently reduced the size of its orange juice bottles from 52 ounces to 46 ounces rather than raise prices further.

However, the move backfired as customers accused the brand of stealthy shrinkflation.

Changing diets have also hit Tropicana as consumers try to cut back on sugar.

Americans are now swapping out orange juice for tea, sparkling water or other drinks that claim to offer healthier alternatives.

Tropicana is facing pressure from the lower end of the market by Coca-Cola’s cheaper Minute Maid brand.

At the same time rival brand Simply is squeezing them on the more premium end.

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Egg prices could jump 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump's bird flu plan is unveiled

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Updated Wed, February 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM UTC

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Agriculture Department predicts record egg prices could soar more than 40% in 2025, as the Trump administration offered the first new details Wednesday about its plan to battle bird flu and ease costs.

With an emphasis on farms tightening their measures to prevent bird flu's spread, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the USDA will invest another $1 billion on top of the roughly $2 billion it has already spent since the outbreak began in 2022.

The main reason egg prices have climbed — hitting an all-time average high of $4.95 per dozen this month — is that more than 166 million birds have been slaughtered to limit the virus' spread when cases are found. Most were egg-laying chickens. Just since the start of the year, more than 30 million egg layers have been killed.

What more can farmers do to stop bird flu?

Egg and poultry farmers have already been working since the bird flu outbreak of 2015 to protect their birds by making workers change clothes and shower before entering barns, using separate sets of tools, and sanitizing any vehicles that enter farms. The challenge is that wild birds easily spread the virus.

The USDA is working on identifying the most effective measures farmers can take and helping spot any weaknesses in their plans.

The department has already done biosecurity reviews on about 150 farms and only one had an outbreak afterward, the USDA said, so officials believe more can be done to protect birds and they are going to make those reviews available to more farms. Any farm that has an outbreak now has to undergo a biosecurity audit. And the government will help pay up to 75% of the needed biosecurity improvements.

Egg prices will get much worse this year

The USDA now predicts the cost of eggs will go up 41.1% this year. Just last month, the increase was predicted to be 20%.

And the average prices conceal just how bad the situation is, with consumers paying more than a dollar per egg — over $12 a dozen — in some places.

Prices have more than doubled since before the outbreak began, costing consumers at least $1.4 billion last year, according to an estimate by agricultural economists at the University of Arkansas. Restaurants like Denny’s and Waffle House started adding surcharges to egg dishes.

Egg prices also normally increase every spring heading into Easter when demand is high.

Will the Trump plan bring down prices?

Rollins acknowledged that it will take some time before consumers see an effect at the checkout counter. It takes infected farms months to dispose of the carcasses, sanitize their farms and raise new birds. But she expressed optimism that the plan will help prices.

“It’s going to take a while to get through, I think in the next month or two, but hopefully by summer,” Rollins said.

CoBank analyst Brian Earnest said he appreciates the Trump administration's fresh look at the problem, but “I don’t see a whole lot here that is a big change here from the current plan of action.”

Major trade groups in the egg, chicken, turkey and dairy industries largely praised the plan. American Egg Board President Emily Metz said she is encouraged the administration wants to find the best response through a combination of biosecurity and exploring vaccine development.

Will DOGE layoffs affect the bird flu fight?

Rollins said she believes the USDA has enough staff to respond to bird flu even after all the cuts to the federal workforce at the direction of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

“Will we have the resources needed to address the plan I just laid out? We are convinced that we will,” she said, “as we realign and evaluate where USDA has been spending money, where our employees are spending their time.”

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said the new plan is an important step, but USDA needs to confirm it rehired everyone involved in the bird flu response who was mistakenly fired.

Where's the money going?

The plan calls for $500 million investment to help farmers bolster biosecurity measures, $400 million in additional aid for farmers whose flocks have been impacted by avian flu, $100 million to research and potentially develop vaccines and therapeutics for U.S. chicken flocks and explore rolling back what the administration sees as restrictive animal welfare rules in some states like California's cage-free requirement approved by voters.

The USDA has already paid farmers roughly $1.2 billion for the birds they had to slaughter. The additional aid will continue going to those payments and help farmers bring in new flocks more quickly.

The administration is in talks to import about 70-100 million eggs from abroad in the coming months, Rollins said. But there were 7.57 billion table eggs produced last month, so those imports don't appear likely to make a significant difference in the market.

Trump administration officials have suggested that vaccines might help reduce the number of birds that have to be slaughtered when there is an outbreak. However, no vaccines have been fully approved for widespread use in poultry, and the industry has said the current prototypes aren't practical because they require individual shots for each bird. Plus, vaccinated birds could jeopardize exports.

Funk reported from Omaha, Nebraska. Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed.

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Alert! The Economic Numbers That We Are Getting Now Are Absolutely Staggering

February 27, 2025 by Michael

We haven’t seen an economic shift of this magnitude in a long time. Four years of “Bidenomics” absolutely devastated the U.S. economy, and that is one of the primary reasons why Kamala Harris lost the election. The American people truly hate what has happened to the economy, and they are desperate for change. Unfortunately, our long economic slide just continues to get even worse. In fact, we just got some new numbers that are simply staggering.

Let me start with the housing market.

On Thursday, we learned that pending home sales in the United States have dropped to the lowest level ever measured…

High mortgage rates and elevated home prices combined to crush home sales in January.

Pending sales, which are based on signed contracts for existing homes, dropped 4.6% from December to the lowest level since the National Association of Realtors began tracking this metric in 2001. Sales were down 5.2% from January 2024. These sales are an indicator of future closings.

Just think about this for a moment.

Pending home sales were not this low at any point during the Great Recession.

And pending home sales were not this low when everybody was being locked down during the pandemic.

Nobody can deny that the housing market is in a depressed state, and there is no indication that this is going to change any time soon.

Meanwhile, jobless claims spiked even more than expected last week…

First-time applications for unemployment benefits rose much more than expected last week, a likely indication of some “noisy” data, but also a potential worrisome hint that cracks may be forming in America’s long-solid labor market.

There were an estimated 242,000 jobless claims filed last week, according to seasonally adjusted data released Thursday by the Department of Labor. That’s an increase of 22,000 from the prior week’s tally and a figure that landed well above economists’ expectations for 220,000 claims.

It’s the largest weekly spike in claims in more than four months and the weekly claims — a proxy for layoffs — are at their highest level since early December, Labor Department data shows.

As I discussed the other day, we are witnessing mass layoffs all over the country right now.

So I expect jobless claims to continue to spike in the months ahead.

Of course what is currently going on in Washington D.C. will just add fuel to that fire. Last week, jobless claims in D.C. jumped another 26 percent…

In Washington, D.C., new claims totaled 2,047, an increase of 421, or 26%, according to numbers not adjusted for seasonal factors.

It appears that a tsunami of federal layoffs is just getting started, and so this is a developing story.

At the same time, we are being told that inflation “is moving in the wrong direction again”…

No matter what metric you’re looking at, US inflation is moving in the wrong direction again.

Whether it’s a house or a carton of eggs, price growth is once again intensifying across a broad range of indicators. Much of that has to do with the same supply and demand factors and labor-market pressures that led to the initial inflation surge in the pandemic, while planned tariffs from President Donald Trump are heightening concerns that prices will rise even more.

What a mess.

Last month, beef prices moved significantly higher once again…

It’s not just eggs getting expensive. Beef prices have also been on the rise, with executives at various companies noting in recent earnings calls that it’s creating significant challenges.

In January, prices for beef and veal rose 5.5%, outpacing the entire food-at-home category, which rose 1.9%, according to the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index.

Courtney Schmidt, Sector Manager at Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, told FOX Business the uptick in beef prices is driven by tighter U.S. beef production with consistent consumer demand.

And egg prices have risen to absolutely absurd levels…

Shoppers are reeling from sticker shock as egg prices hit an all-time high at stores like Walmart, with some joking that they might need a loan just to afford breakfast, while other angry Americans have been caught stealing the product.

One frustrated customer took to X to vent about the soaring costs, revealing that in Bakersfield, California, a 60-pack of eggs now costs $43. “$9 – $15 a dozen. It’s ridiculous,” she wrote. “I have to take out a loan just to buy eggs.”

Overall, the USDA is projecting that egg prices will increase by 41 percent by the end of this calendar year…

Egg prices are already at an all-time high, and, according to a USDA estimate, they’re only likely to get more expensive as the year continues.

According to a US Department of Agriculture projection, egg prices are expected to increase by 41 percent this year.

Skyrocketing egg prices are largely the result of a widespread bird flu outbreak that forced a mass culling of egg-laying birds. With fewer birds, there are fewer eggs, and with scarcity comes increased cost.

I wish that I could tell you that things will soon get better.

But I can’t.

Every single day, more businesses that were once thriving are shutting their doors for good.

For example, the only factory in the town of Liberty, New York is permanently closing, and 287 workers will have to find something else to do with their lives…

PepsiCo will soon lay off 287 employees of a Frito Lay manufacturing plant in Liberty, New York, likely devastating the small upstate town of about 10,000 residents.

The employees, who were not represented by a union, will officially lose begin losing their jobs on May 21 with the layoffs expected to conclude on June 6, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the New York Department of Labor.

The Frito Lay factory, which produces PopCorners brand snacks, has employed hundreds of locals over its almost 30 years of operation.

Similar scenarios are playing out over and over again all over the nation.

And now enormous tariffs on Mexico and Canada threaten to cause yet another shockwave for the economy…

President Donald Trump on Thursday said his proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect March 4 and that China will be charged an additional 10% tariff on the same date.

The sweeping 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada had been paused on Feb. 3 for one month. But the Trump administration has recently sown confusion about whether they would go back into effect when the delays expired.

In a Truth Social post Thursday morning, Trump clarified that they would.

Sometimes people write to me and attempt to convince me that everything is just fine.

But does everything seem just fine to you?

Just look around. Everywhere around us stores are being boarded up, restaurants and shutting down, factories are closing, businesses are laying off workers, delinquencies are spiking, families are going broke, prices are skyrocketing and debt levels are soaring.

This is what we have been warning about all these years.

The U.S. economy is coming apart at the seams, and those that refuse to acknowledge what we can all see are in a deep state of denial.

Our long-term economic slide really is threatening to become an avalanche, and I fully expect our economic numbers to get even worse in the months ahead.

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