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    Breaking: City of Perth is 'diabolical', minister says, amid calls for wider council reforms
    by Jake Sturmer on May 20, 2026 at 2:20 am

    The "diabolical" City of Perth should be merged with its neighbouring council, a WA government minister has claimed, describing the "pettiness, infighting, immaturity" by elected members as "galling."

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    AVO application against Mark Latham withdrawn
    by Jamie McKinnell on May 20, 2026 at 2:19 am

    A private apprehended violence order (AVO) application against NSW independent MP Mark Latham that was initiated by his former partner has been withdrawn.

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    Son found guilty of helping drug-runner dad with Newcastle cocaine shipment
    by Giselle Wakatama on May 20, 2026 at 2:16 am

    A Queensland man has been found guilty of involvement with his father's attempt to smuggle a massive amount of cocaine into the NSW port city.

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    What life is like as an older parent, or being born to one
    by Kellie Scott on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 am

    After publishing our story on having babies in your 40s, we heard from readers on what being, or having, an older parent is like.

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    Greenland tells US again that it is 'not for sale' after Trump envoy talks
    on May 20, 2026 at 1:38 am

    Jeff Landry, who was appointed by Donald Trump in December as the US's special envoy to Greenland, met with the country's prime minister in the capital Nuuk.

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    Live: Xi hosts Putin in China days after Trump state visit
    by Hanan Dervisevic on May 20, 2026 at 1:31 am

    The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral economic relations and "key international and regional issues", according to the Kremlin. Follow live.

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    More travellers come forward as tour company cancellations mount
    by Kristy Sexton-McGrath on May 20, 2026 at 1:06 am

    The ABC has been contacted by more than 100 travellers since first reporting on the matter on Monday, with some claiming their tours were cancelled at the last minute and itineraries changed.

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    Miners plan to retrofit WA nickel plants to cash in on high gold prices
    by Jarrod Lucas and Tara de Landgrafft on May 20, 2026 at 12:29 am

    Idle infrastructure from WA's once-booming nickel industry is set to be retrofitted to produce gold bars amid historic high prices for the precious metal.

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    Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive
    on May 20, 2026 at 12:26 am

    A Maldives government official says a permit was given to study soft corals, but authorities were unaware the group planned to cave dive.

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    Solana futures funding rate turns negative: Is $78 SOL next?
    by Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman on May 20, 2026 at 12:15 am

    Solana futures funding turned negative as demand for SOL and its associated decentralized exchanges fell. Will traders buy the dip or is $78 next?

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    Homesharer allegedly used disabled man's bank account to spend $54,000
    by Samantha Goerling on May 20, 2026 at 12:06 am

    A 70-year-old appointed homesharer is charged with 264 fraud offences after allegedly spending money belonging to an intellectually disabled man he was engaged to support.

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    'Backbone' of Victoria's bushfire, flood response to be cut, union claims
    by Alex Sinnott on May 19, 2026 at 11:50 pm

    The State Control Centre, which responds to natural disasters like bushfires and floods, is to shed around two thirds of its full-time equivalent staff according to the Community and Public Sector Union.

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    Teenager Bianca Adler becomes youngest Australian to summit Everest
    on May 19, 2026 at 11:46 pm

    A social media post just before 8am AEST announced that Bianca Adler had reached the top of the world's tallest mountain.

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    Israeli forces fire at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, organisers say
    on May 19, 2026 at 11:42 pm

    The Australian government says it is engaging with Israel over the welfare of 11 Australians detained, as Israeli forces fire "non-lethal" shots at two boats in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

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    Luai and Tigers headline NRL's Las Vegas quartet for 2027 season-openers
    on May 19, 2026 at 11:36 pm

    Jarome Luai will begin his final season with the Wests Tigers in Las Vegas, with the NRL unveiling its teams for next year's season-openers.

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    'Numbers don't add up': Union slams ACT plan to boost paramedics, firefighters
    by Lois Maskiell on May 19, 2026 at 11:32 pm

    The ACT government has unveiled a $94.3 million emergency services package, but the union says it still falls short by about 50 staff needed to prevent future station closures.

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    UPDATE: Massie Loses His Seat – Kentucky Vote Results, Ed Gallrein vs Thomas Massie, Open...
    by Sundance on May 19, 2026 at 11:27 pm

    UPDATE: Massie Loses His Seat – Ed Gallrein Wins Primary! In one of the most watched primary races of the season, Kentucky House race for congressional district 04 is a challenge of President Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein versus the incumbent Trump antagonist Thomas Massie. Most of the pontificating high-horse alligator emojis from the DeSantis tribe The post UPDATE: Massie Loses His Seat – Kentucky Vote Results, Ed Gallrein vs Thomas Massie, Open Discussion Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Hunter advances in French Open qualifiers as seeded duo fall
    on May 19, 2026 at 11:22 pm

    Storm Hunter is a step closer to her first French Open main draw appearance since 2023, as Priscilla Hon and Maddison Inglis fall short in the qualifiers.

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    Fears mount for victims of domestic violence ahead of WA court closures
    on May 19, 2026 at 11:16 pm

    The doors of 26 regional and remote courthouses in WA will shut for three months, leaving lawyers confused and concerned about consequences for domestic violence legal matters.

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    Man charged with Arnhem Land murder bailed to live with family 500km away
    by Courtney Barrett Peters on May 19, 2026 at 11:07 pm

    A 20-year-old man charged with the murder of another man during a brawl in Arnhem Land last month has been bailed to live with family far from the location of the death, in the Tiwi Islands.

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    Researchers uncover longest whale journey ever documented
    by Nikki Sorbello on May 19, 2026 at 11:01 pm

    Scientists analysing a database of photos find two humpback whales travelled from Queensland to Brazil, covering a record distance of 14,200km.

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    Fisheries body pushes for carp virus trial in Victoria's Wimmera
    by Timu King, Warwick Long, and Justine Longmore on May 19, 2026 at 10:30 pm

    The Victorian Fisheries Authority wants to host a carp virus trial, but the federal government says it needs regulatory approval, which will delay research.

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    Live: ASX falls as inflation worries lead to US government debt sell-off
    by David Chau and Yiying Li on May 19, 2026 at 10:04 pm

    The Australian share market fell after a US bond sell-off triggered further losses on Wall Street. Oil prices slipped after Donald Trump said he had been an hour away from ordering an attack on Iran before postponing it. Follow live.

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    Landscape in outback SA 'permanently changed' by recent earthquake
    by Tom Mann and Isabella Kelly on May 19, 2026 at 10:00 pm

    Cracks in the ground in outback Australia caused by a magnitude-5.5 earthquake could help researchers predict future seismic activity.

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    More ISIS-linked women and children set to return to Australia
    by Matthew Doran and Cherine Yazbeck on May 19, 2026 at 9:50 pm

    Six Australian women, along with their children and grandchildren, look likely to leave a camp in Syria within days.

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    Happening Quietly – Mexico Freezes Bank Accounts of Indicted Sinaloa Members and Collaborates...
    by Sundance on May 19, 2026 at 9:50 pm

    It is always a good idea to make note of things, put them into referenceable context, and then later tell the full story from background details that will surprise everyone else. Two significant events have taken place within the last few days against the backdrop of Sinaloa government officials beginning to turn themselves in to The post Happening Quietly – Mexico Freezes Bank Accounts of Indicted Sinaloa Members and Collaborates with U.S. Intelligence Hub in Juarez appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    'Pure theft': Trump allies can seek payouts from $2.5b 'lawfare' fund
    by Brad Ryan on May 19, 2026 at 9:45 pm

    The US has set up a fund to compensate Americans deemed victims of "lawfare". Democrats say it is "pure theft of public funds" to pay the president's allies.

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    Two wanted after Sydney fatal shooting linked to organised crime
    by Ethan Rix on May 19, 2026 at 9:39 pm

    A man with links to rap group OneFour has died and four others have been seriously injured following a Canley Heights shooting, which is believed to be organised crime-related.

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    Bernstein: Bitcoin miners becoming critical suppliers in AI infrastructure
    by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on May 19, 2026 at 9:39 pm

    Bernstein says miners control 27 GW of planned power and $90 billion in AI deals, giving them a strategic edge as electricity becomes the main constraint on data center growth.

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    Acting AG Todd Blanche Takes a Stronger, More Oppositional Approach to Democrats During Senate...
    by Sundance on May 19, 2026 at 9:32 pm

    From the outset of Trump term-2, I have been saying the missing element, the fundamental flaw, was the administration not going full wolverine in opposition to the leftists in congress.  When dealing with a comprehensively corrupt branch of government, a fearless cabinet nominee who confronts the corruption and fails is worth buckets more than a The post Acting AG Todd Blanche Takes a Stronger, More Oppositional Approach to Democrats During Senate Testimony appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Data shows Bitcoin dip buyers waiting for lower prices: Is $70K BTC’s next stop?
    by Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly on May 19, 2026 at 8:34 pm

    Bitcoin futures and orderbook data show dip buyers waiting for a BTC price drop below $70,000.

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    Polymarket partners with Nasdaq to list private company contracts
    by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on May 19, 2026 at 7:14 pm

    New markets will let users trade on fundraising, valuation and other startup milestones using data from Nasdaq Private Market, extending forecasting into private capital.

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    Vice President JD Vance Delivers White House Press Briefing – 1:30pm ET Livestream
    by sundance on May 19, 2026 at 5:38 pm

    Vice President JD Vance will be filling in for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt today (maternity leave) and will be delivering the press briefing at approximately 1:30pm ET.  Livestream Links Below: . . Posted in JD Vance, Live Streaming, Press Secretary - Trump The post Vice President JD Vance Delivers White House Press Briefing – 1:30pm ET Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Senator Warren questions OCC chief on approval of ‘ineligible’ crypto trust charters
    by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    The Massachusetts lawmaker asked the US Comptroller of the Currency to provide all communications between the agency and Donald Trump potentially related to the charter approvals.

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    President Trump Endorses Ken Paxton
    by sundance on May 19, 2026 at 5:05 pm

    Earlier today President Trump noted he would be giving an endorsement in the highly contested Texas Republican primary race. President Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton. (Via Truth Social) – The Highly Respected Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, an America First Patriot, and someone who has always been extremely loyal to me and our AMAZING The post President Trump Endorses Ken Paxton appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    BoE deputy says tokenization could cut costs, boost competition
    by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on May 19, 2026 at 4:54 pm

    The UK central bank said digital money should remain trusted and interoperable as it weighs stablecoin reforms and near-24/7 settlement to support tokenized markets.

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    Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin Arrives in Beijing, China for Summit with Chairman Xi
    by sundance on May 19, 2026 at 4:28 pm

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi greeted Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin upon arrival in Beijing, China, for a summit with Chairman Xi Jinping just days after Xi and President Trump spent two days in personal conference. There will be more details from this visit that will surface in the next several hours and few days; The post Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin Arrives in Beijing, China for Summit with Chairman Xi appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    XRP price risks 50% drop despite 9-day ETF inflow streak
    by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on May 19, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    Spot XRP ETFs record net inflows for nine days, absorbing sell pressure and potentially supporting an XRP price recovery over time.

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    Bitcoin price stays under $77K as US bond yields near 20-year highs
    by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on May 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    BTC price stayed pinned below $77,000 amid rising US bond yields and oil prices, with market analysts saying Bitcoin is now at a "crucial level of support."

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    A viral hedgehog, Vitalik Buterin, and a bow: the GraphDex launch that crypto won't forget
    by Cointelegraph by Advertorial on May 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    5,800 users in two hours. One QR code. One bow that went viral.

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    Tor Project to lead Web3 crowdfunding to support internet freedom
    by Cointelegraph by Martin Young on May 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    Global internet freedom has declined for 15 consecutive years, with more countries restricting access to more of the internet, according to Freedom House.

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    President Trump Gives Media a Tour of White House Ballroom and Defense Infrastructure
    by sundance on May 19, 2026 at 3:36 pm

    President Trump took the press pool on a tour of the White House ballroom and defense infrastructure that is being incorporated into the design itself. As noted by President Trump the ballroom will sit atop a sub-surface system of hardened rooms, research facilities and military operations that will form a hub of interconnected executive office The post President Trump Gives Media a Tour of White House Ballroom and Defense Infrastructure appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Recent Bitcoin holders sell $770M BTC at a loss amid $65K BTC price calls
    by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on May 19, 2026 at 2:19 pm

    More than 10,000 Bitcoin have been sold at a loss by short-term holders in recent days, adding fuel to analysts’ predictions that BTC price will fall to $65,000.

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    Bitcoin miner Canaan posts $88.7M net loss in Q1 amid BTC decline
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on May 19, 2026 at 2:07 pm

    Canaan’s Q1 results were dragged down by a $25 million inventory write-down and a 75% quarterly drop in equipment sales as Bitcoin prices retreated from their highs.

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    Estonian regulator partially suspends Zondacrypto operator license
    by Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on May 19, 2026 at 1:39 pm

    Estonia’s FIU has partially suspended BB Trade Estonia OÜ’s license, giving the Zondacrypto operator 30 days to fix compliance issues or risk full revocation.

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    Zcash is 'running its own bull market' as ZEC price paints 88% rally setup
    by Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola on May 19, 2026 at 1:24 pm

    ZEC has jumped 18% in three days as privacy coins rally, defying a 3.45% drop across the wider crypto market.

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    South Korean funeral company records $33M unrealized loss on leveraged ETH ETFs
    by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on May 19, 2026 at 1:23 pm

    South Korea’s seventh-largest mutual aid company is currently sitting on a $33 million paper loss on its leveraged Ether ETF investment, following the crypto market downturn.

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    Pump.fun accounts for over one-third of Solana’s Q1 revenue despite memecoin slowdown
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on May 19, 2026 at 12:25 pm

    Pump.fun pulled in $124.7 million in Q1 2026, making it Solana’s largest revenue generator even as memecoin activity cooled, while the network’s RWA market cap crossed $2 billion.

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    Bitget Wallet integrates Kraken-backed xStocks tokenized equities
    by Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar on May 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    The self-custodial wallet platform integrated Kraken-backed xStocks infrastructure, adding more than 130 tokenized stocks and ETFs for users.

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    Wallet cluster earned $2.4M with 98% win rate on Polymarket military bets: Bubblemaps
    by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on May 19, 2026 at 11:10 am

    Bubblemaps’ investigation found a cluster of nine accounts that generated $2.4 million with a near-perfect win rate on Polymarket contracts tied to major US military operations.

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    Pennsylvania Results: Chris Rabb to Join the Squad in Congress as Bob Brooks Tries to Flip Key...
    by Jessica Washington on May 20, 2026 at 12:22 am

    The electoral left won a marquee primary in Philadelphia, while the establishment and progressives united around a firefighters’ union chief in the Lehigh Valley. The post Pennsylvania Results: Chris Rabb to Join the Squad in Congress as Bob Brooks Tries to Flip Key Seat  appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Thomas Massie Loses His Seat in a Win for Trump — and AIPAC
    by Matt Sledge on May 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm

    The race was widely viewed as a referendum on the president. It was also a test of the pro-Israel lobby’s power. The post Thomas Massie Loses His Seat in a Win for Trump — and AIPAC appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Ebola Outbreak Rages After Trump Gutted Global Health Safeguards
    by Nick Turse on May 19, 2026 at 8:58 pm

    “The outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus in the past two weeks show why international threats need an international response.” The post Ebola Outbreak Rages After Trump Gutted Global Health Safeguards appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters
    by Natasha Lennard on May 19, 2026 at 12:04 pm

    Putting January 6 rioters on the dole is a new kind of corruption — and it definitely won’t help the American working class. The post Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Xavier Becerra Pushed to Inflate a Black Man’s IQ to Execute Him as California AG
    by Akela Lacy on May 19, 2026 at 9:57 am

    Becerra, a front-runner for California governor, has a history of blocking police accountability measures and seeking to uphold the death penalty. The post Xavier Becerra Pushed to Inflate a Black Man’s IQ to Execute Him as California AG appeared first on The Intercept.

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    WHO in “panic mode” as World Health Assembly kicks off
    by Kit Knightly on May 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Today is first day of the World Health Organization’s 79th annual World Health Assembly, where delegates come together to set policies and priorities for global health.

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    Who’s Spending in Your Congressional Election? We Tracked the Front Groups Fueling the 2026...
    by Matt Sledge on May 18, 2026 at 9:48 am

    Murky political spending groups tout innocuous causes like “jobs,” “democracy,” and “electing women.” Here’s a guide to who’s really behind them. The post Who’s Spending in Your Congressional Election? We Tracked the Front Groups Fueling the 2026 Midterms. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    WATCH: Iain Davis & Jerm Warfare – Defining Multipolarity
    by ADMIN TEAM on May 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    The UK independent media outlet UK Column recently put out a video where Mike Robinson, Charles Mallet, and Jeremy Nell (Jerm Warfare) discussed the proposed and rapidly emerging multipolar world order (MWO). You can watch the discussion here. During the discussion, the UKC team outlined what they thought were the arguments against the MWO (multipolarity). …

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    The Haunted Village: The Local Has Become a Ghost in Its Own Home
    by ADMIN TEAM on May 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    An edited excerpt from The Great Flattening: How Everything Is Being Taken, a forthcoming book by Colin Todhunter on enclosure, place and autonomy. In the Cornish coastal village of Polperro during the first half of the 20th century, the smell of the harbour was inescapable. It carried fish in various states of decay and preparation. …

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    A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fight
    by Jessica Washington on May 16, 2026 at 10:14 am

    Justice Clarence Thomas argues the Comstock Act, passed in 1873, prohibits the mailing of abortion medication. The post A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fight appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger
    by Nick Turse on May 15, 2026 at 9:33 pm

    A damning Department of War report finds that the Pentagon didn’t fully implement any required civilian harm mitigation measures. The post Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger appeared first on The Intercept.

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    CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruise
    by Jacqueline Sweet on May 15, 2026 at 8:41 pm

    There’s no indication that the New Yorker had imminent plans to return to the U.S. But public health experts said the city and state still should’ve been informed. The post CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruise appeared first on The Intercept.

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    WATCH: Yes, Things are Bad, But Ultimately, Don’t Fear the Criminal Class!
    by ADMIN TEAM on May 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    In the most recent edition of Geopolitics & Empire, host Hrvoje Moric talks with entrepreneur Michael Driver: Driver argues that the modern digital landscape, specifically AI and screen-based culture, is designed to sever individuals from their human intuition and natural senses. He interprets current global crises, including wars and health scares, as deliberate smoke screens …

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    “We Will Find You and We Will Kill You”
    by The Intercept Briefing on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am

    The Trump administration’s new counterterrorism strategy turns its political enemies into enemies of the state. The post “We Will Find You and We Will Kill You” appeared first on The Intercept.

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    How Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy Puts You at Risk
    by Nick Turse on May 15, 2026 at 11:08 am

    The Intercept annotated the White House document to show how the U.S. government is bringing its war on terror home. The post How Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy Puts You at Risk appeared first on The Intercept.

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    DOJ Escalates War on Trans Youth Healthcare With Criminal Subpoenas
    by Natasha Lennard on May 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    We already know how high the stakes are for patients and their families — and rolling over now could hurt all of medicine. The post DOJ Escalates War on Trans Youth Healthcare With Criminal Subpoenas appeared first on The Intercept.

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    “It’s Overwhelming but It’s Amazing”: Richard Glossip Released From Jail After Three Decades
    by Liliana Segura on May 14, 2026 at 4:22 pm

    After nine execution dates, three last meals, and a Supreme Court ruling in his favor, Richard Glossip should soon walk free. The post “It’s Overwhelming but It’s Amazing”: Richard Glossip Released From Jail After Three Decades appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The War On Iran – One Jewish Supremacist Crime Too Many?
    by ADMIN TEAM on May 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    I can’t say for certain what finally convinced me that the latest U.S.-Israel aggression against Iran will be remembered as a Jewish war crime – one that will probably mark an ugly, well-deserved end to an eighty-year “golden age” in Jewish diaspora history. Maybe it was hearing America’s Secretary of State blurt out that Washington …

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    This California Congressional Hopeful Opposes a Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tech CEO Backers.
    by Jonah Valdez on May 14, 2026 at 10:07 am

    The largest individual donor to a PAC backing Scott Wiener has spent millions fighting billionaire tax measures. The post This California Congressional Hopeful Opposes a Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tech CEO Backers. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Quick Take…The King’s Speech Makes Me Laugh
    by Kit Knightly on May 13, 2026 at 8:30 pm

    The King’s Speech is hilarious these days. It’s been irrelevant for a long time, but it’s recently become genuinely funny. He rocks up to Parliament with this shiny hat and big old cloak, the MPs pretend to lock Black Rod out to show they’re independent, and then they all go and listen to him anyway. …

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    Miami Beach Official Hired Billboard Truck to Call Pro-Palestine Activists “Jew Hater,” Lawsuit...
    by Noah Hurowitz on May 13, 2026 at 4:40 pm

    City Commissioner David Suarez is accused of hiring the trucks to single out members of the activist group Jewish Voice for Peace. The post Miami Beach Official Hired Billboard Truck to Call Pro-Palestine Activists “Jew Hater,” Lawsuit Alleges appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Hantavirus – A Pandemic Treaty “Wake Up Call”?
    by Kit Knightly on May 12, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    The Hantavirus outbreak keeps on going. The case count is up to 11, with 9 *ahem* “confirmed” by PCR test. The French government is isolating their five cruise ship passengers, and anybody those five people may have talked to, and they are worried the virus may have mutated. A Dutch hospital is “racing” to “curb …

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    FBI Quietly Closed a Probe Into Mahmoud Khalil While He Was in ICE Detention
    by Akela Lacy on May 12, 2026 at 7:29 pm

    Two days before Khalil’s arrest, an anonymous tip accused him of calling for violence. The FBI found it did not “warrant further investigation” — but the Trump administration kept calling him a threat. The post FBI Quietly Closed a Probe Into Mahmoud Khalil While He Was in ICE Detention appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Hegseth Asks for More Money as Iran War Costs Skyrocket
    by Nick Turse on May 12, 2026 at 5:22 pm

    War Secretary Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill Tuesday to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request. The post Hegseth Asks for More Money as Iran War Costs Skyrocket appeared first on The Intercept.

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    We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Media
    by Adam Johnson on May 12, 2026 at 8:58 am

    U.S. media outlets were crucial in helping Israel sell the Gaza genocide to the American public. The post We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Media appeared first on The Intercept.

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    A Trump U.S. Attorney’s Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept “Private and Confidential”
    by Matt Sledge on May 11, 2026 at 10:37 pm

    A legal disciplinary panel won’t disclose any details about its inquiry into John Sarcone, a Trump loyalist in New York. The post A Trump U.S. Attorney’s Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept “Private and Confidential” appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYC
    by Noah Hurowitz on May 11, 2026 at 8:06 pm

    The controversial event and the NYPD’s response to resulting protests present a test for Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The post Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYC appeared first on The Intercept.

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    “Record Breaking” Adolescence Gets Its Inevitable Reward
    by Kit Knightly on May 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    Adolescence is back to get its pay-off. In an “historic” night for television, the Netflix original drama broke some record for…whatever. Because of course it did. Because it was always going to. For anyone fortunate enough to have missed out on the Adolescence hype, or self-preserving enough to have tactically forgotten it, the show is …

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    Multipolarity & the Function of the Fake Binary
    by Elvira - Admin on May 10, 2026 at 8:15 pm

    Updated from ‘The Function of the Fake Binary‘, May 16 2022 In his 1998 book The Common Good, Noam Chomsky describes the key role that managed disagreements play in modern politics… The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within …

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