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    U.S Court of Appeals – DC Circuit – Rules IRS Can Share Information with DHS for Immigration...
    by Sundance on February 24, 2026 at 7:22 pm

    A win for President Trump and the Dept of Homeland Security.  The DC Court of Appeals has ruled against the plaintiff argument seeking to block the IRS (Treasury Secretary Bessent) from sharing cross-reference information with the Dept of Homeland Security (Secretary Noem). Bottom line, the IRS can share data with DHS to identify status of The post U.S Court of Appeals – DC Circuit – Rules IRS Can Share Information with DHS for Immigration Enforcement appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Mayor in Melbourne's west suspended over abusive Facebook post
    on February 24, 2026 at 7:19 pm

    Wyndham City Council mayor Josh Gilligan has been stood down for a month after an investigation found a social media post about a former mayor was belittling and demeaning.

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    A quarter century has passed but Bradman will 'always be 99.94 not out'
    by Daniel Keane on February 24, 2026 at 7:10 pm

    Sir Donald Bradman was a towering figure in Australian cricket and culture, and some of the game's commentators have paused to reflect on his ongoing significance to the sport 25 years after his death.

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    Antisemitism Royal Commission facing 'limitations'
    on February 24, 2026 at 7:10 pm

    The Antisemitism Royal Commission is underway but it faces some real tests in delivering justice to those impacted in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

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    The uneven roads that lead to the Women's Asian Cup — from the intriguing North Korea, to...
    on February 24, 2026 at 7:09 pm

    The Women's Asian Cup in Australia provides a chance for the Matildas and visiting nations to create history, bring attention to their countries like never before, and seek respect and investment. But each have had varied paths to get here.

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    Longest Ether dip since 2022 ignored by whales: What’s next for ETH?
    by Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly on February 24, 2026 at 7:03 pm

    Ether whale order sizes are shrinking, while a $2 billion short cluster near $2,000 frame a tightening liquidity scenario for ETH after a sixth week of red price action.

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    EU Schedules Permanent Ban on Russian Import Oil for Three Days After Hungarian Election
    by Sundance on February 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    I guess we can put this in the open admission file surrounding the all-out effort by the European Union to defeat Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. According to a leaked document received by Reuters, the European Union is scheduled to permanently ban all EU nations from importing Russian oil.  They have scheduled the ban to The post EU Schedules Permanent Ban on Russian Import Oil for Three Days After Hungarian Election appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    'ISIS bride' was 14 when she married a terrorist, sister says
    by Cason Ho on February 24, 2026 at 6:55 pm

    The sister of an Australian woman who married an Islamic State fighter has revealed how her sister was "groomed" into travelling to a war zone in Syria where she is now stuck.

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    Broken leg and missed opportunity is driving Anagnostiadis forward
    by Michael Doyle on February 24, 2026 at 6:53 pm

    Armed with a strengthened determination to succeed on the race track, Aiva Anagnostiadis is ready to put her injury woes in the rear-view mirror.

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    Four years of war in Ukraine leaves Russia a 'spent force', analyst says
    by Laura Tingle on February 24, 2026 at 6:48 pm

    For the first time since its invasion, Russia has lost troops faster than it can replace them. It's one of many grim milestones of a bloody war in Ukraine that has now been going for four years.

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    'We're not f***ing angry enough': Endometriosis sufferers' week of fury
    by Stephanie Dalzell and Rhiannon Hobbins on February 24, 2026 at 6:48 pm

    Endometriosis sufferers have been left "sick" and reeling over the findings of a months-long ABC investigation into a Melbourne gynaecologist.

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    What to know about new passport requirements for British dual citizens starting today
    by Georgie Hewson on February 24, 2026 at 6:47 pm

    Your guide to the dual citizen entry requirements for the UK that are coming into effect today.

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    'You wanna be gay?' Sydney teens bashed on camera in IS-inspired attacks
    by Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop on February 24, 2026 at 6:45 pm

    An ABC investigation has obtained distressing videos and victims' accounts of IS sympathisers hunting and bashing gay and bisexual boys on camera in Sydney.

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    Empery Digital shareholder demands sale of 4,000-plus Bitcoin treasury, resignations
    by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on February 24, 2026 at 6:38 pm

    A 9.8% shareholder has doubled down on calls for Empery Digital to sell its BTC holdings, return capital to investors and remove its CEO and board.

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    'Things will be very complicated' without antibiotic, salmon industry warns
    by Lucy MacDonald on February 24, 2026 at 6:34 pm

    Tasmania's salmon industry is arguing the case to keep using an antibiotic being used to combat bacterial infection in fish stocks, as a possible ban on the drug's usage looms because of it being found in "non-target" species.

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    Travel quiz: Can you win our race around the world?
    on February 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    Which European city is home to the Rijksmuseum? And which dance style is Argentina best known for?

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    Ramadan markets an 'antidote to hate' amid anti-Muslim rhetoric
    by Max Walden on February 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the opening night of the Ramadan night market in Melbourne's Dandenong, which organisers hope will attract at least a million people over the course of the holy month.

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    WisdomTree gets SEC approval for round-the-clock trading of tokenized MMF
    by Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar on February 24, 2026 at 5:26 pm

    The approval allows WisdomTree’s tokenized Treasury money market fund to trade and settle around the clock within the US regulatory framework.

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    Binance CEO hints at legal action over report on Iranian sanctions
    by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on February 24, 2026 at 4:58 pm

    Two major news outlets published similar reports on Monday claiming that Binance had fired or suspended employees involved in an investigation into crypto going to Iranian entities.

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    What NYSE’s exploration of onchain systems means for financial markets
    by Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya on February 24, 2026 at 4:42 pm

    Tokenized securities, 24/7 trading and onchain settlement could allow the NYSE’s blockchain plans to reshape post-trade processes in financial markets.

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    Better, Framework Ventures reach $500M stablecoin mortgage financing deal
    by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on February 24, 2026 at 4:34 pm

    The deal channels crypto liquidity into US home loans, testing whether blockchain-based capital can fund traditional mortgage markets at scale.

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    Ethereum price drops to $1.8K as data suggests ETH bears are not done yet
    by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on February 24, 2026 at 4:22 pm

    Ether’s drop to $1,800 reflects weak technicals and onchain signals that point to continued downside risk as Ethereum ETF outflows persist.

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    Bitcoin 'fair value' gap sets $45K target as AI woes haunt stocks, gold
    by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on February 24, 2026 at 3:45 pm

    BTC price targets stayed bearish with a zone of interest below $50,000 as macro assets saw increasing downside pressure at the Wall Street open.

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    Nansen to set up Bhutan entity in Gelephu Mindfulness City
    by Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar on February 24, 2026 at 3:27 pm

    The blockchain analytics company will incorporate locally and hire in the kingdom's Special Administrative Region as the region advances its digital asset strategy.

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    Tether-backed Oobit adds crypto-to-bank transfers for local payment networks
    by Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra on February 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    The Tether-backed crypto payments app is expanding beyond retail spending with wallet-based off-ramps into domestic banking rails.

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    Here’s what happened in crypto today
    by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on February 24, 2026 at 2:55 pm

    Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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    Savannah Guthrie's family offers $1.42m reward to bring home missing mother Nancy
    by Rudi Maxwell on February 24, 2026 at 2:55 pm

    US TV host Savannah Guthrie has posted a heart-breaking video to Instagram offering a $US1 million ($1.42 million) reward for information leading to the recovery of her missing mother Nancy Guthrie.

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    Bitcoin traders 'excess loss-realization' may push BTC price below $44K
    by Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola on February 24, 2026 at 2:53 pm

    Bitcoin price dropped 25% in 2022 and 50% in 2018 after similar on-chain loss signals, a warning sign for BTC’s next move.

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    Smarter Web adds $30M Coinbase credit line to speed Bitcoin buys after fundraises
    by Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra on February 24, 2026 at 2:35 pm

    The UK-listed Bitcoin treasury company says the facility will bridge equity settlements, enabling faster Bitcoin purchases during volatile markets.

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    Ukraine (EU) Strikes Russian Oil Pumping Station that Transmits Oil into Hungary and Slovakia
    by Sundance on February 24, 2026 at 2:32 pm

    The Ukraine military, technically and non-pretendingly accepted as the EU military, has targeted a key oil pumping station in Russia that feeds into the westerly directed oil supply.  However, if you stand back from the western media, what you will notice from this attack is not the target in Russia, but the customers at the The post Ukraine (EU) Strikes Russian Oil Pumping Station that Transmits Oil into Hungary and Slovakia appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Binance adds Ondo’s tokenized stocks in latest RWA push
    by Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on February 24, 2026 at 2:30 pm

    Binance listed 10 of Ondo's tokenized stocks, ETFs and commodities on Binance Alpha with UAE regulatory approval, expanding crypto access to real-world assets.

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    Ethereum Foundation starts staking ETH as client diversity concerns persist
    by Cointelegraph by Christina Comben on February 24, 2026 at 2:22 pm

    Ethereum Foundation’s move to stake its own ETH, using minority clients and distributed infrastructure, throws fresh focus on how Ethereum’s staking landscape is evolving.

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    ‘Bitcoin scarcity is dead’: Crypto executives push back on viral claim
    by Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun on February 24, 2026 at 2:15 pm

    Derivatives don’t mint new Bitcoin, analysts say, pushing back on viral claims that state paper BTC has broken the 21-million cap.

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    Solo Bitcoin miner bags over $200K block reward using rented hashrate
    by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on February 24, 2026 at 2:03 pm

    A solo Bitcoin miner hit a rare jackpot of more than $200,000 after validating a block through $75 worth of rented hashrate.

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    Duterte drew up 'death lists' and boasted about murders, ICC prosecutor says
    on February 24, 2026 at 2:01 pm

    Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte personally drew up "death lists" and boasted about murders committed during his "war on drugs", an International Criminal Court prosecutor alleges at a crimes against humanity hearing.

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    Vitalik sells 17K ETH in one month after earmarking $45M for privacy
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on February 24, 2026 at 1:31 pm

    Arkham data shows the Ethereum co-founder’s attributed wallets fell from about 241,000 ETH to 224,000 ETH this month.

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    Following a Court Ruling, The Government of Panama Has Taken Back Control Over Both Entrances to...
    by Sundance on February 24, 2026 at 1:26 pm

    The highest court in Panama has nulled the ‘Chinese’ contract for the operation of both entrance ports on the Panama Canal.  The Panamanian government took back control and assigned operations to APM Terminals, a subsidiary of the Danish group A.P. Moller-Maersk. The state takeover comes after a 14-month long saga begun by President Trump who The post Following a Court Ruling, The Government of Panama Has Taken Back Control Over Both Entrances to the Panama Canal – Cancelled Chinese Contracts appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Stablecoin stagnation, tariffs a headwind for Bitcoin prices, analysts say
    by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on February 24, 2026 at 12:45 pm

    Tariff shocks led to a capital rotation from crypto into precious metals and tokenized commodities, as analysts warn that the thin crypto market liquidity is limiting a wider recovery.

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    Russell Brand pleads not guilty to further rape, sex assault charges
    on February 24, 2026 at 11:59 am

    British actor and comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty in a London court to two additional charges of rape and sexual assault nearly two decades ago.

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    Telegram CEO faces Russia probe over allegations of terrorism facilitation
    by Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on February 24, 2026 at 11:36 am

    Russian authorities claim the Telegram messenger refused to remove 155,000 channels flagged for illegal content, according to multiple media reports.

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    Hashgraph Group launches Hedera-based tool for EU digital product passports
    by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on February 24, 2026 at 10:57 am

    Hashgraph Group has launched a blockchain-based supply-chain traceability solution ahead of the EU’s Digital Product Passport requirements, some of which take effect beginning in 2027.

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    Bitcoin market enters full capitulation as price dips below $63K
    by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on February 24, 2026 at 10:56 am

    Panic selling by short-term holders, combined with the RSI near record lows, suggests that BTC could be transitioning into a full capitulation regime.

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    Prime minister evacuated from The Lodge following security incident
    by Rudi Maxwell on February 24, 2026 at 10:46 am

    The incident at Mr Albanese's Canberra residence led to the prime minister being taken to another location for several hours.

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    Bitcoin ETF sell-off is ‘purification’ of bull case, investor says
    by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on February 24, 2026 at 10:18 am

    Bitcoin ETF investors have recorded sustained outflows this year, but EMJ Capital’s Eric Jackson argues a longer-term institutional buyer base could emerge.

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    WIN Network buys Nine Darwin, expanding operations to the NT
    by Gemma Ferguson and Olivana Lathouris on February 24, 2026 at 9:40 am

    Regional news broadcaster WIN has announced it will acquire Nine Darwin, just over a year after the Nine Network suddenly axed its Darwin TV news bulletin.

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    Coinbase USDC revenue may multiply 7x as payments grow, Bloomberg says
    by Cointelegraph by Christina Comben on February 24, 2026 at 9:35 am

    Bloomberg Intelligence said Coinbase’s USDC revenue may jump sevenfold, as Congress weighs a ban on stablecoin rewards that could reshape how that money is earned.

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    Queensland man charged with 11 counts of rape, dozens of other offences
    by Madeline Grace on February 24, 2026 at 8:57 am

    Sunshine Coast man Riccardo Valenza, 31, has been remanded in custody after police charged him with 31 offences relating to 11 alleged victims.

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    RedotPay weighs US IPO that could raise $1B at over $4B valuation: Report
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on February 24, 2026 at 8:52 am

    RedotPay secured $194 million in 2025 across three funding rounds, reaching a valuation above $1 billion and drawing backing from crypto- and venture-focused investors.

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    Family grieves 'loving, caring and beautiful' mum who died alone in prison cell
    by Kirstie Wellauer and Nandini Dhir on February 24, 2026 at 8:43 am

    Tammy Shipley died in a NSW prison cell in December 2022 after consuming excessive water, a complication of schizoaffective disorder known as polydipsia. Today her children told a coronial inquest that "if love could have saved her, she could have lived forever".

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    Barty to dust cobwebs off golf clubs at NZ Open
    on February 24, 2026 at 8:23 am

    Ash Barty, Kelly Slater and Ricky Ponting are among the multi-talented sports stars in action in the pro-am component of the NZ Open.

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    Mexico Got Help Killing Drug Lord From Secretive U.S. Campaign Led by FBI and ICE
    by Ryan Devereaux on February 24, 2026 at 6:48 pm

    The U.S. military’s intelligence sharing came as part of a new “counter cartel” task force focused on the U.S.–Mexico borderlands. The post Mexico Got Help Killing Drug Lord From Secretive U.S. Campaign Led by FBI and ICE appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Conscription is coming
    by Editor on February 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    Are you Army-fit? Advertisements everywhere, on the internet, on the sides of buses, on the radio and in cinemas, implore people to contact an armed forces recruitment office. And they don’t only want young people. The government intends to extend the age of conscription – should that be needed – to 65. Recent retirees on …

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    Trump Won’t Stop Trying to Punish Kilmar Abrego Garcia
    by Liliana Segura on February 24, 2026 at 2:05 pm

    A federal judge must decide whether Abrego is the target of a “vindictive prosecution” by the Trump administration. The post Trump Won’t Stop Trying to Punish Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Trump Demanded El Mencho’s Head. Mexicans Are Paying the Price.
    by Noah Hurowitz on February 24, 2026 at 12:52 am

    The violence in Mexico is fueled by U.S. guns and money. Killing a cartel boss won’t change that. The post Trump Demanded El Mencho’s Head. Mexicans Are Paying the Price. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Politics of Hate: Weaponized Discord Is the Deep State’s Most Effective Tool
    by Editor on February 23, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    “Love your enemies.” Jesus Christ “I hate my opponent and I don’t want the best for them.” President Trump “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend… Love has within it a redemptive power…and this is why Jesus says love. There’s something about love that builds up and is creative. There …

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    Nonprofit Coalition Asks Courts to Prevent Coercive Federal Investigation Tactics
    by The Intercept on February 23, 2026 at 4:45 pm

    Seventeen organizations filed an amicus brief calling out pretextual federal investigations and arguing for judicial oversight. The post Nonprofit Coalition Asks Courts to Prevent Coercive Federal Investigation Tactics appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Kristi Noem Repeatedly Claimed ICE Deported a Cannibal. It Was “Completely Made Up.”
    by Nick Turse on February 23, 2026 at 11:07 am

    Law enforcement sources told The Intercept that Noem’s tale about a cannibal was a fabrication. The post Kristi Noem Repeatedly Claimed ICE Deported a Cannibal. It Was “Completely Made Up.” appeared first on The Intercept.

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    This Week in the New Normal #113
    by Kit Knightly on February 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm

    Our successor to This Week in the Guardian, This Week in the New Normal is our weekly chart of the progress of autocracy, authoritarianism and economic restructuring around the world. 1. AI will save lives if we let it “ChatGTP could have prevented a mass shooting event, if only we listened to automatic flags!” That’s …

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    WATCH: Escaping Energy Poverty – #SolutionsWatch
    by Editor on February 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    Did somebody say “small modular, molten fuel salt, thorium fuel cycle, thermal spectrum, breeder reactors”? Well, guess what? Somebody said it. And maybe it’s happening soon! So, what does that mean? Good question! Today on Solutions Watch, James talks to Thomas Pedersen of Copenhagen Atomics about their next gen small modular reactors and how independent …

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    Let’s talk about…Trump releasing the UFO files
    by Editor on February 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    Last night the Trump Whitehouse announced he was commanding the Pentagon to release all their classified files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs), unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs) and extra-terrestrials: “Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and …

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    What Does Trump Want With Cuba?
    by The Intercept Briefing on February 20, 2026 at 11:00 am

    The Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign is pushing Cuba into a deeper humanitarian crisis. The post What Does Trump Want With Cuba? appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Trump Menaces Iran With Massive Armada Capable of Prolonged War
    by Nick Turse on February 19, 2026 at 10:46 pm

    The amount of military forces gathering near Iran dwarfs even the monthslong build-up before the U.S. coup in Venezuela. The post Trump Menaces Iran With Massive Armada Capable of Prolonged War appeared first on The Intercept.

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    More U.S. Troops Are Headed to Nigeria
    by Nick Turse on February 19, 2026 at 5:12 pm

    The Trump administration is sending more troops to a region where U.S. military presence has coincided with increased violence. The post More U.S. Troops Are Headed to Nigeria appeared first on The Intercept.

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    From Germany to Brazil – The “social media ban” craze continues.
    by Kit Knightly on February 19, 2026 at 3:30 pm

    The list of countries that want to “ban social media for children” (read: identity-gate internet access) just continues to grow and grow. There’s Germany… NEW – Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), a former BlackRock chairman, wants to end the anonymity on the Internet: “I want to see real names.” pic.twitter.com/sUjG7XIdrd — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) February 18, …

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    A New PAC Wants to Counter Israel’s Influence. It Also Welcomes Hitler Apologists.
    by Jonah Valdez on February 19, 2026 at 11:00 am

    AZAPAC’s Michael Rectenwald wants to fight pro-Israel interests in politics. To do that, he’s courted Nick Fuentes and endorsed white nationalist candidates. The post A New PAC Wants to Counter Israel’s Influence. It Also Welcomes Hitler Apologists. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Carefully Contrived Spontaneity of the “Shocking” Epstein Files Release
    by Editor on February 18, 2026 at 10:30 pm

    Whenever a “scandal” like the Epstein files dominates the news, we can be certain that it is meant as a distraction from something more sinister on the horizon. The Epstein files have been in the hands of the F.B.I. for eight years or more. Then why have redacted files been released just recently? Cui bono? And …

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    Philadelphia Could Elect Its First Muslim Congressman. He’s Not Sure Where He Stands on Israel.
    by Akela Lacy on February 18, 2026 at 11:00 am

    Sharif Street states no Israel policy on his website and was briefly the beneficiary of a pro-Israel fundraising page. He's trying to walk a fine line in a crowded primary. The post Philadelphia Could Elect Its First Muslim Congressman. He’s Not Sure Where He Stands on Israel. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Can Trump’s Plan for Warehouse Immigrant Detention Camps Be Stopped?
    by Natasha Lennard on February 17, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    ICE has the money it needs to turn warehouses into prisons for immigrants. But local pressure is stopping projects in their tracks. The post Can Trump’s Plan for Warehouse Immigrant Detention Camps Be Stopped? appeared first on The Intercept.

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    It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics
    by Alain Stephens on February 17, 2026 at 6:59 pm

    Sports can't be separated from politics, and athletes are well within their rights to criticize Trump on the world stage. The post It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics appeared first on The Intercept.

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    U.S. Sent a Rescue Plane for Boat Strike Survivors. It Took 45 Hours to Arrive.
    by Tomi McCluskey on February 17, 2026 at 11:00 am

    In seas that could kill a person within an hour, it took nearly two days for a rescue plane to arrive. The post U.S. Sent a Rescue Plane for Boat Strike Survivors. It Took 45 Hours to Arrive. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Air Force Maintenance Staff Can’t Stop Buying Fancy Knives With Tax Dollars
    by Austin Campbell on February 17, 2026 at 10:00 am

    “Everyone knew we didn’t need them.” Air Force maintainers have been on a decadelong knife-ordering spree. The post Air Force Maintenance Staff Can’t Stop Buying Fancy Knives With Tax Dollars appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Starmer to add VPNs to UK’s “social media ban”
    by Kit Knightly on February 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    In a statement yesterday, the office of the British Prime Minister announced plans to broaden the scope of the “social media ban” for minors that would see virtual private networks (VPNs) included in the future. Speaking to “parents and carers” today, Sir Keir Starmer is expected to “make clear this government will act at pace …

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    Prison-Style Free Speech Censorship Is Coming for the Rest of Us
    by Jeremy Busby on February 16, 2026 at 11:00 am

    The government wants to make it illegal to possess literature it deems dangerous — a familiar tactic to this incarcerated writer. The post Prison-Style Free Speech Censorship Is Coming for the Rest of Us appeared first on The Intercept.

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    This Week in the New Normal #112: “What we’re not talking about when we talk about Epstein”
    by Kit Knightly on February 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Our successor to This Week in the Guardian, This Week in the New Normal is our weekly chart of the progress of autocracy, authoritarianism and economic restructuring around the world. 1. Facial Recognition Rollout hits London The British Transport Police are launching trials of Live Facial Recognition tech in underground stations in London: Today we’re …

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    Palantir Gets Millions of Dollars From New York City’s Public Hospitals
    by Sam Biddle on February 15, 2026 at 4:13 pm

    Activists are urging New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation to cut ties with the ICE contractor. The post Palantir Gets Millions of Dollars From New York City’s Public Hospitals appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Leakers Helped Destroy Deportation Case Against Tufts Student
    by Seth Stern on February 13, 2026 at 6:55 pm

    The disclosures revealed the case was built entirely on an op-ed Rümeysa Öztürk co-wrote, a chilling attack on free speech. The post Leakers Helped Destroy Deportation Case Against Tufts Student appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving...
    by C. Frances on February 13, 2026 at 2:55 pm

    “I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR,” she told The Intercept in an exclusive interview. The post The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign
    by Akela Lacy on February 13, 2026 at 2:29 pm

    A Democrat running for Senate in Texas has a complicated history with corporate America and the crypto industry. The post Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Only Solution Capitalism Has Is to Sell Us More Useless Junk
    by Aaron Ross Coleman on February 13, 2026 at 12:24 pm

    Ad makers will never say the quiet part loud, but they increasingly know that we’re unhappy and looking for solutions. The post The Only Solution Capitalism Has Is to Sell Us More Useless Junk appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Who Set Up The Hit?
    by Michael Shrimpton on July 21, 2024 at 9:03 pm

    It is now clear that Thomas Matthew Crooks was not acting alone last Saturday when he shot President Trump at the Butler Farm Show Grounds in Connoquonessing Township, Butler County PA. Since there are almost no lone gunmen that conclusion should not terribly surprising. It’s also clear that in a reprise of the assassination of

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    Might The Polls Be Wrong?
    by Michael Shrimpton on July 3, 2024 at 7:36 pm

    Every poll published so far in the British General Election campaign has shown Labour well in the lead, with margins of between roughly 15 and 25 per cent over the hapless Tories. Some of these have been MRP mega-polls with over 20,000 people contacted. The Tories are in full retreat, restricting campaigning to seats with

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    Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel?
    by Managing Editor on April 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel? Shakshuka is an African-inspired dish with a rich history as it spread its influence to another country a long time ago, Israel. The Ottoman Empire and other North African nations enhanced the original influence of the traditional shakshuka recipe. North African Jewish immigrants that came

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    Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack
    by Managing Editor on April 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack In the exciting world of online casinos, few are as alluring and intriguing as blackjack. Known for its blend of skill and chance, this thrilling card game has enthralled players for centuries. While mastering the basic rules and strategies of blackjack is essential, understanding how to manage your bets

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    How to Identify GI Bill Fraud
    by Managing Editor on March 19, 2024 at 4:33 pm

    How to Identify GI Bill Fraud   The US government offers incentives and benefits for veterans who have served their country. Many of these benefits, including those under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, are tied to higher education and the costs associated with pursuing a degree. These benefits are designed to help veterans continue to advance

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    Rumsfeld Shady Heritage in Pandemic: GILEAD’s Intrigues with WHO & Wuhan Lab. Bio-Weapons’...
    by Fabio G. C. Carisio on March 11, 2024 at 8:21 am

    «You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge”, and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent». (Holy Bible – Psalm 90) by Fabio Giuseppe Carlo Carisio UPDATE ON JULY,

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    Age Old Battle Between Khazarian Mafia and True Christianity Crashing Into Finality
    by Jonas E. Alexis, Senior Editor on March 10, 2024 at 9:03 am

    According to unconfirmed reports, yesterday Israel sent troops into Ukraine to fight the Russians for Zelensky’s army; both soundly defeated in short order. This kind of action seems to be a hopeless endeavor as the Russian Federation’s apparent complete weapons superiority (so far) seems to assure RF victory in the Ukraine.

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    Shipping to Poland from the US: Navigating Customs Clearance
    by Managing Editor on February 5, 2024 at 5:21 pm

    Shipping to Poland from the US: Navigating Customs Clearance A few key steps are crucial When ensuring your international shipment reaches Poland without a hitch. First, pack your items carefully and accurately label them with the recipient’s address. It’s also vital to verify that what you’re sending isn’t on the list of prohibited items. Completing

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    Braving the Storm and Tackling Addiction in the Ranks of US Veterans
    by Managing Editor on February 4, 2024 at 11:40 pm

    The battle doesn’t always end when our soldiers return home. For many US veterans, the transition back to civilian life brings with it a new kind of warfare – one against addiction. This silent struggle often goes unnoticed, yet it is as real and challenging as any faced on the battlefield.   In a society

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    Navigating the Transition from Battlefield to Civilian Life for Our Homefront Heroes
    by Managing Editor on February 4, 2024 at 11:28 pm

    The return home for veterans, often portrayed as a hero’s welcome, is a journey of complexities and challenges. As they transition from the structured life of military service to the civilian world, veterans face myriad adjustments that can be both daunting and disorienting.   This article delves into the realities of life for veterans returning

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