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    Police investigate suspicious death at Adelaide holiday park
    on December 22, 2025 at 8:24 am

    Police are at the scene of a suspicious death of a man at the Big 4 Port Willunga Tourist Park at Aldinga in Adelaide's south where a man was found dead inside a cabin.

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    Metaplanet clears issuance of dividend-paying shares for overseas institutions
    by Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra on December 22, 2025 at 8:21 am

    Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder approved preferred shares with dividends, signaling a shift toward income-focused institutional capital.

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    Jetty Road reopens after businesses hit hard by roadworks
    by Peta Doherty and Tahlia Fahey on December 22, 2025 at 8:17 am

    Traders along one of Adelaide's most popular beachside dining and retail strips have welcomed the reopening of roads to traffic, but say recovery will take time.

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    Festive season to bring Perth heatwave, Indian Ocean cyclone
    by Tabarak Al Jrood on December 22, 2025 at 8:02 am

    Perth is expected to hit a high of 41 degrees on Christmas Day with the Cocos (Keeling) Islands bracing for a tropical cyclone that could intensify to a category two system.

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    Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
    on December 22, 2025 at 7:49 am

    Japan has taken the final step to allow the world's largest nuclear power plant to resume operations with a regional vote in Niigata prefecture.

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    City Beach fined $14m over 'pervasive' button battery safety failures
    by Sarah Spina-Matthews on December 22, 2025 at 7:22 am

    The Federal Court orders the fashion retailer to pay $14 million in fines after it was taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

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    Greyhound trainer banned after investigator finds messages to 'Anabolic Jim'
    by Bec Symons on December 22, 2025 at 6:03 am

    Victorian trainer Gerry Orr has received a six-year ban for procuring performance-enhancing drugs after he inadvertently alerted stewards by giving authorities his mobile phone.

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    Queensland man arrested following dozens of antisemitic graffiti offences
    by Jake Kearnan on December 22, 2025 at 5:47 am

    A Coolum Beach man is charged with 25 counts of wilful damage following a spate of antisemitic graffiti incidents.

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    WA's top year 12 students say balance, work experience key to success
    by Rebecca Trigger on December 22, 2025 at 5:46 am

    Students from public schools in Perth's southern suburbs take out Western Australia's top education awards for 2025.

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    Tether-backed Northern Data sold mining firm to Tether execs: FT
    by Cointelegraph by Martin Young on December 22, 2025 at 5:37 am

    Northern Data, which is majority-owned by Tether, sold its Bitcoin mining arm to businesses owned by Tether executives, the Financial Times reports.

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    Should I pour leftover liquids or foods down the sink?
    on December 22, 2025 at 5:32 am

    Ever been about to pour rancid milk down the sink and thought, "Hmm, maybe I shouldn't…"? What about the tomato passata that's gone off? Or the water you washed the paint in? Or that pungent oil from a tuna can?

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    December 22nd – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 337
    by Sundance on December 22, 2025 at 5:20 am

    In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in The post December 22nd – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 337 appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Monday December 22nd – Open Thread
    by Sundance on December 22, 2025 at 5:15 am

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. The post Monday December 22nd – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Prince William and son George volunteer at homelessness charity
    on December 22, 2025 at 5:11 am

    From America, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also sent out their Christmas wishes on Instagram.

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    Sunday Talks – Tom Homan Outlines “The Current U.S. Border is Secure,” the Efforts to Deport...
    by Sundance on December 22, 2025 at 5:06 am

    Border Czar Tom Homan appears on Fox News to discuss the current state of border security and the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) effort to identify, capture and deport illegal aliens inside the USA. A reported 1.9 million illegal aliens have left voluntarily, with approximately 700,000 tracked detained and forcibly removed.  Tom Homan is The post Sunday Talks – Tom Homan Outlines “The Current U.S. Border is Secure,” the Efforts to Deport Illegal Aliens Continues appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Sunday Talks – Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes Talks about Debanking, Trump Targeting, Corrupt FBI...
    by Sundance on December 22, 2025 at 5:05 am

    Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes appears on ‘Sunday Morning Futures’ with Maria Bartiromo to weigh in on JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s comments on subpoenas made by the Jack Smith investigation and targeting of Trump. Devin Nunes again outlines how the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago was not supported by FBI agents. Nunes also discusses a billion-dollar The post Sunday Talks – Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes Talks about Debanking, Trump Targeting, Corrupt FBI Operations and More appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    University accused of 'false advertising' after cuts disrupt degrees
    by Penny Burfitt and Brooke Chandler on December 22, 2025 at 5:02 am

    A University of Wollongong student says she left the institution after being unable to complete core subjects due to course cuts.

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    Doctor tells inquest woman may have died from 'broken-heart syndrome'
    by Hannah Ross on December 22, 2025 at 4:54 am

    The NSW Coroners Court hands down findings into the 2023 death of a young Indigenous mother after a doctor gave evidence the woman may have died from "broken-heart syndrome".

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    Sunday Talks – Finland President Alexander Stubb Confirms DNI Tulsi Intelligence Assessment
    by Sundance on December 22, 2025 at 4:45 am

    Appearing on Fox News to discuss the Ukraine v Russia conflict, Finland President Alexander Stubb is questioned about the conflicting U.S. intelligence reports pushed by Reuters saying Russia will invade Europe, versus DNI Gabbard saying Russia has no capability or intent to invade Europe. President Stubb notes his agencies work closely with U.S. intelligence and The post Sunday Talks – Finland President Alexander Stubb Confirms DNI Tulsi Intelligence Assessment appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Broad stands by 'worst Aussie side in 15 years' sledge
    on December 22, 2025 at 4:42 am

    Stuart Broad has attracted plenty of criticism for his low opinion of the current Australian team but the England great stands by his harsh assessment.

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    Victorian government to crack down on hate speech, review gun laws
    on December 22, 2025 at 4:38 am

    In the wake of last week's terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Premier Jacinta Allan unveils a five-point plan targeting antisemitism in Victoria and providing a "pathway to normal" for the state's Jewish community.

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    PM apologises in wake of Bondi attack, announces reforms
    by Clare Armstrong on December 22, 2025 at 4:34 am

    Anthony Albanese says he is "sorry" for what Jewish Australians have experienced, while announcing a package of legislative changes.

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    Vice President JD Vance Delivers Speech to Turning Point USA Audience
    by Sundance on December 22, 2025 at 4:31 am

    Following a strong endorsement of JD Vance by Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, Vice President Vance appears at the Turning Point USA event to deliver the keynote address. The crowd chanted, “JD, JD, JD!” Vice President JD Vance began his remarks by thanking Erika Kirk for her 2028 endorsement, and noting the MAGA coalition is The post Vice President JD Vance Delivers Speech to Turning Point USA Audience appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    US lawmakers push to fix staking ‘double taxation’ before 2026
    by Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby on December 22, 2025 at 4:28 am

    Lawmakers led by Republican Mike Carey argue that current IRS rules penalize stakers with an administrative burden and potentially over-tax unrealized gains.

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    Pittsburgh Steelers star lashes out at spectator
    on December 22, 2025 at 4:21 am

    Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is expected to face scrutiny after he attempted to strike a fan in the second quarter of Pittsburgh's win over Detroit.

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    Is buying vinyl records bad for the environment?
    by Arianna Lucente on December 22, 2025 at 4:10 am

    Artists like Stella Donnelly are searching for ways to cut waste and make production of their albums environmentally friendly.

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    Man accused of planning racial hatred event at Cronulla refused bail
    by Nakita Jager on December 22, 2025 at 4:02 am

    A 20-year-old who allegedly tried to organise a racial hatred event at Cronulla on the same day as the Bondi Beach terrorist attack is refused bail.

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    Video game mods are spreading new ‘Stealka’ crypto infostealer: Kaspersky
    by Cointelegraph by Martin Young on December 22, 2025 at 3:50 am

    Kaspersky found a new malware, dubbed Stealka, that disguises itself as game mods and pirated software to steal crypto wallets, passwords, and browser data.

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    Starc open to playing on to 2027 Ashes
    on December 22, 2025 at 3:37 am

    Mitchell Starc will be 37 by the time the 2027 Ashes kicks off in 18 months' time, but the in-form quick is open to spearheading Australia's attack in their next clash with England.

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    Fed seeks input on account type attractive to crypto firms
    by Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on December 22, 2025 at 3:36 am

    The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a new “payment account” that could give fintechs and crypto companies easier access to the central bank’s systems.

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    History tells us Albanese will call a royal commission into Bondi attack
    by Clare Armstrong on December 22, 2025 at 3:26 am

    The prime minister is undoubtedly facing tough conversations behind closed doors, but until the public gets to witness the scrutiny he will never satisfy his critics.

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    Measles cases triple in Australia as global outbreaks continue
    by Brianna Morris-Grant on December 22, 2025 at 3:05 am

    The number of measles cases nationwide is now approaching triple the number of cases reported in 2024 as outbreaks continue around the world.

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    Bondi gunmen filmed 'firearms training' and threw IEDs into crowd, court told
    by Jamie McKinnell and Rhiannon Soliman-Marron on December 22, 2025 at 2:54 am

    The Bondi gunman accused of killing 15 people conducted "firearms training" in a regional area with his father and recorded a video about their "justification" for the attack, according to documents released by a Sydney court.

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    Farewell for 'humble, beautiful' massacre victim as floral tributes removed
    by Victoria Pengilley on December 22, 2025 at 2:35 am

    French engineer Dan Elkayam has been remembered as an adventurous young man who loved travelling, meeting new people, playing soccer and celebrating his Jewish faith at his funeral.

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    Fintechs’ prediction market addons will cost them in churn: Inversion CEO
    by Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby on December 22, 2025 at 2:02 am

    Inversion Capital CEO Santiago Roel Santos argued that “casino-like” features increase user liquidation risk, undermining long-term value capture.

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    Children and staff abducted from Nigerian school released
    on December 22, 2025 at 1:52 am

    No group has claimed responsibility for the November 21 abduction of more than 300 children and staff from a Nigerian Catholic school.

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    NSW regulator closes Batemans Bay childcare days before Christmas
    by Toby Hemmings on December 22, 2025 at 1:44 am

    The NSW childcare regulator has emailed families to say the Batemans Bay childcare centre will shut immediately for three months due to "immediate concerns".

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    Uniswap fee switch to go live as community vote set to pass
    by Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on December 22, 2025 at 12:32 am

    Uniswap’s fee switch proposal, designed to boost its token’s supply-demand dynamics via token burns, has passed a community vote threshold and is set to take effect this week.

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    Here’s what happened in crypto today
    by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on December 21, 2025 at 10:35 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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    Tokenization will disrupt finance faster than digital disrupted media: Crypto exec
    by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on December 21, 2025 at 10:17 pm

    Putting real-world assets onchain opens up new markets, increases capital velocity and democratizes access to finance, advocates say.

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    Migrating Bitcoin to post-quantum may ‘easily’ take 5-10 years: Crypto exec
    by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on December 21, 2025 at 9:00 pm

    Bitcoin is a decentralized software protocol that has a collective action problem, unlike centralized companies, according to Jameson Lopp.

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    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche Explains Epstein File Releases
    by Sundance on December 21, 2025 at 5:39 pm

    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appears on Meet the Press to pushback against a narrative that DOJ officials are not being compliant with a statutory demand to release the Epstein files. As outlined by Todd Blanche, there is a full attempt to release all of the information, with no intent to redact any information except The post Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche Explains Epstein File Releases appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Bitcoin traders split between $70K crash and BTC price rebound within days
    by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on December 21, 2025 at 4:11 pm

    Bitcoin price expectations diverged into the weekly close as $150,000 targets met calls for a drop to levels not seen in over a year.

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    Zelenskyy Announces Eastern Ukraine Citizens Will Not Be Allowed to Vote in Elections
    by Sundance on December 21, 2025 at 2:45 pm

    Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to hold elections if there is a ceasefire.  However, Eastern Ukraine citizens, those currently living in the Donbas region, who are supportive of Russia, will not be permitted to vote. This creates a rather bizarre official hypocrisy within the Zelenskyy regime.  The official position of Zelenskyy is that Eastern The post Zelenskyy Announces Eastern Ukraine Citizens Will Not Be Allowed to Vote in Elections appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Prayer Requests – 27
    by Ad rem on December 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm

           Please share any prayer requests you may have for friends or loved ones here…. Prayer Requests – Part 11 Prayer Requests – Part 12 Prayer Requests – Part 13 Prayer Requests – Part 14 Prayer Requests – Part 15 Prayer Requests – Part 16 Prayer Requests – Part 17 Prayer Requests – Part l8 The post Prayer Requests – 27 appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Klarna partners with Coinbase to accept stablecoin funding from institutions
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on December 21, 2025 at 12:29 pm

    The BNPL giant will tap USDC-denominated funding via Coinbase as it explores stablecoins for treasury and capital markets use.

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    Crypto activity in Brazil rises 43% with average investment surpassing $1,000: Report
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on December 21, 2025 at 8:17 am

    Brazil’s crypto market showed signs of maturity in 2025, with higher transaction volumes, larger per-user investments and growing demand for low-risk products.

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    US lawmakers propose tax break for small stablecoin payments, staking rewards
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on December 21, 2025 at 7:05 am

    US lawmakers are proposing a tax exemption for stablecoin payments of up to $200 and a multi-year deferral option for crypto staking and mining rewards.

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    December 21st – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 336
    by Sundance on December 21, 2025 at 5:20 am

    In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in The post December 21st – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 336 appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Crypto community ‘very sorry’ over Senator Lummis’ reelection decision
    by Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on December 21, 2025 at 5:16 am

    Industry supporters said crypto "would not be where it is today" without US Senator Cynthia Lummis, who announced she would not seek reelection next year.

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    Anti-Palestinian Billionaires Can Now Control What TikTok Users See
    by Sunjeev Bery on December 21, 2025 at 9:14 pm

    Users need to revolt against what will very likely be an even more widespread effort to censor voices critical of Israel. The post Anti-Palestinian Billionaires Can Now Control What TikTok Users See appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Friedrich Nietzsche Asks George Clooney, “Jay Kelly,” and Us: What is an Actor?
    by Editor on December 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm

    “Are you genuine? Or merely an actor? A representative? Or that which is represented? In the end, perhaps you are merely a copy of an actor. Second question of conscience.” Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols Why is understanding the answer to this question so important, and why is it so hard for people to understand …

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    Do only the stones remember?
    by Editor on December 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    We would not make good communists. We of the democratic nations. Not the proper kind. Not the disciplined, purified kind. We would try — briefly — with the awkward sincerity of people wearing borrowed clothes. We would recite the words, mispronounce the vows, trip over the rules. Even if we meant well, we would break …

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    StopAntisemitism Takes Credit for Getting Hundreds Fired. A Music Teacher Is Suing.
    by Jonah Valdez on December 20, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Known for targeting celebrities like Ms. Rachel, the pro-Israel blacklist also goes after private individuals who post in solidarity with Palestine. The post StopAntisemitism Takes Credit for Getting Hundreds Fired. A Music Teacher Is Suing. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    ICE Hires Immigrant Bounty Hunters From Private Prison Company GEO Group
    by Sam Biddle on December 19, 2025 at 7:13 pm

    BI Incorporated, a subsidiary of for-profit prison company GEO Group, will help ICE pinpoint the locations of immigrants. The post ICE Hires Immigrant Bounty Hunters From Private Prison Company GEO Group appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The electronic cottage: how technology causes family breakdown
    by Editor on December 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    Alvin Toffler, whose prophetic book Future Shock (1970) primed sociologists and politicians for radical change to society as a result of technological advances, was in a position ten years later to show how much of his vision was being realised. In The Third Wave: the Revolution that will Change Our Lives (1980) he described how the industrial economy was …

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    Ousted Air Force Special Ops Command Chief Faces Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
    by Austin Campbell on December 19, 2025 at 4:24 pm

    The charges follow a formal investigation after Anthony Green was mysteriously removed from his position in April. The post Ousted Air Force Special Ops Command Chief Faces Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Netflix–Warner Bros. Merger Is a Broadside Attack on Workers
    by Sean Bell on December 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    The goal of any monopoly is to create an entity so powerful it sets the terms industrywide, leaving consumers and workers with no choice. The post The Netflix–Warner Bros. Merger Is a Broadside Attack on Workers appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Deportation, Inc.
    by The Intercept Briefing on December 19, 2025 at 11:00 am

    The true cost of fulfilling Trump’s mass deportation agenda and who’s profiting. The post Deportation, Inc. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The “Warrior Dividend” Is Trump’s Latest PR Stunt to Act Like He Cares About the Troops
    by Alain Stephens on December 18, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    A measly $1,776 check for members of the military can’t undo years of insults and cuts. The post The “Warrior Dividend” Is Trump’s Latest PR Stunt to Act Like He Cares About the Troops appeared first on The Intercept.

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    NY Times’ David Brooks Said There’s Too Much Focus on Jeffrey Epstein. Here He Is Hanging With...
    by Noah Hurowitz on December 18, 2025 at 6:58 pm

    New York Times columnist David Brooks appears at a 2011 dinner with Jeffrey Epstein in the latest set of photos from the House Oversight Committee. The post NY Times’ David Brooks Said There’s Too Much Focus on Jeffrey Epstein. Here He Is Hanging With Epstein. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Secretive Georgia Clemency Board Suspends Execution After Its Conflicts of Interest Are Exposed
    by Liliana Segura on December 18, 2025 at 10:00 am

    Stacey Humphreys’s death sentence was rooted in juror misconduct. His fate may lie with people directly involved in his trial. The post Secretive Georgia Clemency Board Suspends Execution After Its Conflicts of Interest Are Exposed appeared first on The Intercept.

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    WATCH: The Secret of the Doomsday Seed Vault
    by Editor on December 18, 2025 at 8:30 am

    What on earth are the eugenicists preparing for with the doomsday seed vault? Why does humanity need a backup of millions of seed varieties that have presumably been around (for the most part) throughout human history? What kind of environmental catastrophe could possibly contaminate the gene pool to the point where we would need to …

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    Congress Squanders Last Chance to Block Venezuela War Before Going on Vacation
    by Matt Sledge on December 18, 2025 at 12:00 am

    “At least George Bush had the decency to come to Congress for approval in 2002. Don’t the American people deserve that respect today?” The post Congress Squanders Last Chance to Block Venezuela War Before Going on Vacation appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Olivia Nuzzi Is Completely Oblivious
    by Katherine Krueger on December 17, 2025 at 10:40 pm

    “American Canto” is a story about the battle for the souls of a country and a journalist. But it’s certainly not about how things really work. The post Olivia Nuzzi Is Completely Oblivious appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Imagine All the People: Food, Freedom and What It Means to Be Human
    by Editor on December 17, 2025 at 8:30 am

    Fifty-four years ago, John Lennon asked us to imagine a world with no borders. But he did not foresee a world where the only thing left to colonise would be our own humanity. Today, the ‘dream’ has become a civilisation crisis, a cage of standardisation, designed to strip us of our culture and our biological …

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    Longtime Paid FBI Informant Was Instrumental in Terror Case Against “Turtle Island Liberation...
    by Noah Hurowitz on December 16, 2025 at 8:37 pm

    Kash Patel and others touted the FBI’s investigative work, but the few available details point to a more complicated picture. The post Longtime Paid FBI Informant Was Instrumental in Terror Case Against “Turtle Island Liberation Front” appeared first on The Intercept.

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    AIPAC Head Hosts Fundraiser for House Candidate Who Swears AIPAC Isn’t Backing Her
    by Akela Lacy on December 16, 2025 at 7:19 pm

    Laura Fine has distanced herself from the Israel lobby, but AIPAC donors are pouring funding into her Illinois congressional campaign. The post AIPAC Head Hosts Fundraiser for House Candidate Who Swears AIPAC Isn’t Backing Her appeared first on The Intercept.

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    U.N. Experts Blast U.S. Universities for Human Rights Violations Against Gaza Protesters
    by Noah Hurowitz on December 16, 2025 at 4:44 pm

    The U.N. experts wrote blistering letters to five American universities about their crackdowns on Gaza protests. The post U.N. Experts Blast U.S. Universities for Human Rights Violations Against Gaza Protesters appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Experts agree: There is no such thing as “Super Flu”.
    by Kit Knightly on December 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Currently, the headlines all across the United Kingdom, and a handful of other nations, are full of references to “Super Flu”. There is no such thing as “Super Flu”. It is a term with no scientific meaning or even a solid definition. To confirm this we need look no further than this report from Channel …

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    Republicans Are Splitting Over Israel. Will Democrats Take Advantage?
    by Jonah Valdez on December 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    A new poll shows a growing divide among Republicans, especially under 45, on U.S. support for Israel. Democrats have a chance to pick up their votes. The post Republicans Are Splitting Over Israel. Will Democrats Take Advantage? appeared first on The Intercept.

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    U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General...
    by Nick Turse on December 16, 2025 at 1:49 pm

    “If I had no concerns and I was confident in the lawful order, I would definitely execute that order.” The post U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says appeared first on The Intercept.

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    This Week in the New Normal #111
    by Kit Knightly on December 15, 2025 at 8:00 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. Anti-radicalisation classes for young boys? The British government is going to start special “anti-misogyny” classes in schools, as part of their ongoing war against …

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    NY Times’ Bret Stephens Blames Palestine Freedom Movement for Bondi Beach Shooting
    by Natasha Lennard on December 15, 2025 at 7:26 pm

    Stephens parroted Benjamin Netanyahu’s scurrilous weaponization of antisemitism to justify any and all of Israel’s actions. The post NY Times’ Bret Stephens Blames Palestine Freedom Movement for Bondi Beach Shooting appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Despite Declining Support for the Death Penalty, Executions Nearly Doubled in 2025, Report Says
    by Daniel Moritz-Rabson on December 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm

    Fewer Americans support capital punishment. Fewer courts are handing out death sentences. And we’ve got way more executions this year. The post Despite Declining Support for the Death Penalty, Executions Nearly Doubled in 2025, Report Says appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Meet the U.S. Donors Funding ELNET, the AIPAC of Europe
    by Akela Lacy on December 15, 2025 at 2:13 pm

    These U.S. funders are exporting the same tactics that have for years helped AIPAC crush support for Palestinians to Europe. The post Meet the U.S. Donors Funding ELNET, the AIPAC of Europe appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Government Unchained: The Year the Constitution Lost Its Guardrails
    by Editor on December 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln We now live in a nation where constitutional rights exist in theory, not in practice. Yet what good are rights on paper when every branch of government …

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    Let’s talk about…the Bondi Beach attack
    by Editor on December 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm

    Earlier today, two gunmen allegedly opened fire on attendees of a Chanukah by the Sea event on Bondi Beach in Sydney. So far, authorities have claimed 12 people are dead, eleven civilians and one gunman, with a further twenty nine in hospital, includ8ng the second alleged gunman. One suspect has been named as Naveed Akram, …

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    Alabama Begs Supreme Court to Make It Easier to Execute People With Intellectual Disabilities
    by Liliana Segura on December 14, 2025 at 11:00 am

    The bizarre oral argument in Hamm v. Smith shows how decades of case law rooted in science is now under siege at the high court. The post Alabama Begs Supreme Court to Make It Easier to Execute People With Intellectual Disabilities 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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