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    Five quick hits: Rain, pain and utter disdain on the day the urn was claimed
    on December 21, 2025 at 4:07 am

    Jamie Smith is pilloried as "a dope" after an ugly dismissal as Nathan Lyon is injured and Marnus Labuschagne creates more catching magic. Here are the quick hits from day five of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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    Breaking Bad, Pluribus creator on secrecy, hive minds and AI in art
    by Velvet Winter on December 21, 2025 at 4:03 am

    Pluribus, the new show from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan, presents a life of perfect harmony — all you have to do is give up your individuality.

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    A Reddit user proved vital in locating the Brown University shooting suspect
    by Kitty Shepherd-Cross on December 21, 2025 at 3:41 am

    On December 13 a gunman killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others, escaping by foot.

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    U.S. Intelligence Refutes Media Report from Anonymous U.S. Intelligence
    by Sundance on December 21, 2025 at 3:39 am

    As we noted yesterday {GO DEEP}, the second recent example surfaced where deep state bureaucrats in the intelligence apparatus are manufacturing false intelligence reports to shape public perceptions. In the current example, media are claiming Vladimir Putin intends to invade Europe per U.S. intelligence officials, and President Trump is ignoring their warnings.   Director of National The post U.S. Intelligence Refutes Media Report from Anonymous U.S. Intelligence appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Woman allegedly assaulted at popular Gold Coast national park
    on December 21, 2025 at 2:28 am

    Police are appealing for information after a woman was allegedly assaulted in broad daylight on a popular Gold Coast walking track.

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    Nathan Lyon out of third Test after injuring hamstring
    by Simon Smale on December 21, 2025 at 2:05 am

    The 38-year-old spinner pulls up lame after diving to save a boundary in the morning session of the fifth day of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.

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    Teen sensation Indra Brown claims historic silver in freeski halfpipe
    on December 21, 2025 at 1:28 am

    Melbourne 15-year-old Indra Brown claims her second medal in her World Cup debut in the freeski halfpipe.

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    NT government pulls funding for puberty blockers, hormones for children
    by Jason Walls on December 21, 2025 at 1:28 am

    Northern Territory Health Minister Steve Edgington announces the withdrawal of public funding for puberty blockers and hormone treatments for children, labelling them "dangerous, ideologically driven practices".

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    Why the contrast between Minns and Albanese has been so stark
    by Alexander Lewis on December 21, 2025 at 1:19 am

    As Sydneysiders paid their respects to the Bondi terror victims, one moment captured the contrast between two Labor leaders and their perceived responses to antisemitism.

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    Crypto market ‘isn’t scared enough’ to call a bottom yet: Santiment
    by Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on December 21, 2025 at 1:11 am

    Social media sentiment indicates Bitcoin is in a range where a drop below $75,000 is possible, according to Santiment founder Maksim Balashevich.

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    PM announces review of intelligence and law enforcement in wake of Bondi attack
    by Tom Crowley on December 21, 2025 at 1:05 am

    Former top bureaucrat Dennis Richardson is appointed to lead the review, which will report in April of next year.

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    US strikes kill at least five IS members in Syria, monitor says
    on December 21, 2025 at 12:55 am

    The operation employed more than 100 precision munitions targeting known IS infrastructure and weapons sites, according to a US Centcom statement.

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    Taking the pith? Locals claim ancient orange is 100 years old
    by Jasmine Hines and Nandini Dhir on December 21, 2025 at 12:30 am

    Visitors question why the piece of citrus was kept in the first place, but the small town museum credits the region's weather conditions which kept it from rotting.

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    'Thrown us under the bus': Transport industry slams Fremantle traffic plans
    by Nicolas Perpitch on December 21, 2025 at 12:05 am

    Plans to mitigate traffic congestion when the Fremantle bridge shuts in six weeks could push up transport costs and consumer prices, the transport industry warns.

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    Small regional charity stops thousands of Nepali girls being trafficked
    by Wiriya Sati on December 21, 2025 at 12:00 am

    After hearing harrowing stories of abuse against young Nepalese women and girls, Port Macquarie man Ross Nancarrow wanted to help.

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    Trawling companies launch legal action over WA demersal fishing ban
    by Briana Shepherd on December 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm

    Two seafood companies that conduct trawling in WA's Pilbara region launch legal action in the WA Supreme Court against the state government's new demersal fishing restrictions.

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    Baker went to jail in 1977 so you can enjoy fresh bread at weekends
    by Justin Huntsdale and Brooke Chandler on December 20, 2025 at 11:38 pm

    Richard Warby still remembers the day his local community piled into a mini-bus bound for Long Bay Jail to pay a fine and release his father, who was locked up for the bizarre crime of baking bread on a weekend.

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    Approaching her 80th birthday, Joan Jeffery is still riding high
    by Natasha Johnson on December 20, 2025 at 11:29 pm

    While many people entering their 80s are struggling with physical or mental limitations, Joan Jeffery still manages to do all the heavy lifting of caring for a horse.

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    'A big storm day': Tornadoes possible as wild weather hits Victoria
    on December 20, 2025 at 11:25 pm

    Victorians are being urged to brace for destructive storms on Sunday afternoon, with intense rainfall and damaging winds forecast in the state's north while an extreme fire warning remains in place for the north-west.

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    Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space
    on December 20, 2025 at 11:16 pm

    The flight was just 10 minutes but the capsule still managed to soar 105 kilometres up, skimming into space.

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    Kyrgios earns wildcard to Brisbane International as he eyes Aus Open
    on December 20, 2025 at 11:14 pm

    Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios is handed a wildcard to the Brisbane International as he sets sights on an Australian Open return.

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    Photographer snaps 'unreal' rainbow of colours of WA salt lakes
    by Rosemary Murphy on December 20, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    For photographer Scott Jon McCook, seeing the unique salt lakes of WA's Wheatbelt from the air was so captivating it started a five-year passion project.

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    Live: Australia wins Ashes in record time as England collapses after lunch
    by Jon Healy and Henry Hanson on December 20, 2025 at 10:49 pm

    Australia defeats England by 82 runs at the Adelaide Oval to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead in the 2025/26 Ashes. Follow live.

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    Outback bike program celebrates four years of teaching the next generation
    by Chris Murrkarany Fitzpatrick on December 20, 2025 at 10:36 pm

    An Alice Springs teenager who grew up with cycling program Bikes Mwerre is now sharing his knowledge with the next generation. It's a full-circle moment for the outback program built on pride, skills and belonging.

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    The tai chi teacher Ballarat refused to lose has finally won his fight
    by Steve Martin on December 20, 2025 at 10:34 pm

    Jack Yang's immigration lawyer said his chances of staying in Australia were "nearly zero," but Ballarat's tai chi community had other plans.

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    Song, hugs and devotion help workers thrive 2,000km from home
    by Johanna Marie on December 20, 2025 at 10:13 pm

    Moving to another country to provide for your family is not an easy choice but singing, hugs and faith make it easier for these Pacific island workers.

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    Residents on mining grids not afforded same discounts as rest of WA
    by Kelsey Reid on December 20, 2025 at 10:01 pm

    Residents in small Pilbara towns with power grids run by mining companies are excluded from home battery rebate schemes.

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    Bitcoin's apparent demand shrinks, signals new bear market: Analysts
    by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on December 20, 2025 at 9:39 pm

    Multiple factors, including ETF outflows, contracting demand, and price falling below key support levels, indicate the start of a BTC bear market.

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    Sell Bitcoin for gold? Not so fast, one analyst says
    by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on December 20, 2025 at 8:14 pm

    Bitcoin's fundamental properties make it a better long-term bet than gold, according to Bitcoin maximalist and analyst Matthew Kratter.

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    Blockchain and no-code tools challenge AWS' dominance: Crypto exec
    by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on December 20, 2025 at 5:42 pm

    Crypto and Web3 projects market themselves as decentralized but still rely on centralized cloud infrastructure to power applications.

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    Bitcoin RSI nears three-year lows vs. gold as analyst sees bullish comeback
    by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on December 20, 2025 at 5:03 pm

    Bitcoin reached significant multiyear support versus gold as commentary diverged over a breakdown and the start of a new bear market.

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    What BitMine’s 4M ETH holdings mean for its stock valuation
    by Cointelegraph by SK Arora on December 20, 2025 at 3:56 pm

    BitMine’s growing Ether holdings are reshaping how investors assess the company’s balance sheet, risk exposure and equity valuation.

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    Minnesota Somalia Community Fraud Likely to Exceed $9 Billion – New Charges Announced
    by Sundance on December 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, 14 Medicaid services currently under audit and deemed “high risk” have cost the state $18 billion since 2018. “I don’t make these generalizations in a hasty way,” he said. “When I say significant amount, I’m talking on the order of half or more. But we’ll see. When I The post Minnesota Somalia Community Fraud Likely to Exceed $9 Billion – New Charges Announced appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    The 2025 Attempted MAGA Fracture and the Benefactors Behind It
    by Sundance on December 20, 2025 at 12:50 pm

    BUMPED: I see the efforts to divide the MAGA base continue. I remind everyone to be prudent in your discernment of who is antagonizing, what topics and processes they are using, and ultimately who benefits from it.  Remember, “there are trillions at stake!”  This nonsense battle of “influencers” and “podcasters” is, well, just gross.  On The post The 2025 Attempted MAGA Fracture and the Benefactors Behind It appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Here’s what happened in crypto today
    by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on December 20, 2025 at 12:38 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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    IBIT ranking 6th in 2025 ETF flows despite negative returns is ‘a really good sign’
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on December 20, 2025 at 11:54 am

    BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF ranked sixth in 2025 ETF inflows despite posting a negative annual return, a signal analysts say reflects long-term conviction.

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    How a single copy-paste mistake cost a user $50M in USDt
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on December 20, 2025 at 10:09 am

    A user lost nearly $50 million in USDt after copying a poisoned wallet address from transaction history, showing how subtle address spoofing can trick users.

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    Fundstrat’s circulating 2026 crypto outlook warns of pullback, contrasting Tom Lee
    by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on December 20, 2025 at 7:38 am

    A circulating report attributed to Fundstrat warns of a potential crypto drawdown in early 2026, setting downside targets for Bitcoin, Ether and Solana.

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    Adam Back slams Bitcoiner VC for ‘uninformed noise’ about quantum risk
    by Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on December 20, 2025 at 5:21 am

    Blockstream CEO Adam Back said that Castle Island Ventures founding partner Nic Carter is “not helping” the ongoing quantum-Bitcoin narrative for Bitcoiners.

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    December 20th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 335
    by Sundance on December 20, 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 20th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 335 appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Saturday December 20th – Open Thread
    by Sundance on December 20, 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 Saturday December 20th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    U.S. Intelligence Says President Trump is Wrong and Vladimir Putin is Planning to Attack All of...
    by Sundance on December 20, 2025 at 5:10 am

    Do you remember when President Trump’s emissary Steve Witkoff recently revealed how the CIA was deliberately misinforming him and the U.S negotiating group about the status of Hamas? {GO DEEP} Essentially Witkoff shared that in mid-east negotiations, in real time as the events unfolded, the CIA was generating false intelligence reports that were complete fabrications The post U.S. Intelligence Says President Trump is Wrong and Vladimir Putin is Planning to Attack All of Europe appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    President Trump Holds MAGAnomic Rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina – Full Video
    by Sundance on December 20, 2025 at 5:05 am

    President Donald Trump delivered remarks Friday night in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where he highlighted his economic policies and touted the administration’s accomplishments during his first year back of his second term. Trump also addressed healthcare, drug prices, U.S. strikes on ISIS targets in Syria, and other current events. The full video is below. WATCH: The post President Trump Holds MAGAnomic Rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina – Full Video appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Secretary of State Marco Rubio Holds an Extensive Press Conference Touching on All Issues – FULL...
    by Sundance on December 20, 2025 at 4:36 am

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives an end of year wrap-up outlining the state of priorities for the United States as they pertain to global influence and geopolitical consequence.  After approximately six minutes of remarks the Q&A with media begins. WATCH: [Transcript] – Well, thank you, guys, for coming today to cover us and to The post Secretary of State Marco Rubio Holds an Extensive Press Conference Touching on All Issues – FULL TRANSCRIPT appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Elise Stefanik Withdraws from NY Governor Race and Resigns from Congress
    by Sundance on December 20, 2025 at 4:01 am

    New York Representative Elise Stefanik announced on X that she is suspending her race for New York governor and will not be seeking reelection in congress.  Essentially a complete exit from electoral politics. ELISE STEFANIK – While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign The post Elise Stefanik Withdraws from NY Governor Race and Resigns from Congress appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Big Pharma Takes a Knee – Agreement to Deliver Low-Cost Pharmaceuticals to America
    by Sundance on December 20, 2025 at 4:00 am

    The look on the faces of the CEOs representing some of the biggest drug manufacturers tells the story. Against the stern backdrop of collapsed resistance, President Trump announces the results of his “most favored nation” policy demand toward major pharmaceutical companies. President Trump delivers remarks from the oval office, outlining the result of demanding pharmaceutical The post Big Pharma Takes a Knee – Agreement to Deliver Low-Cost Pharmaceuticals to America appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Bitcoin rallies thwarted by fading Fed rate cut odds, softening US macro
    by Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman on December 20, 2025 at 2:42 am

    Bitcoin continued to sell near $90,000 as investors reacted to weak US jobs data and slowing economic growth by shifting into safer assets.

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    Altcoin season never ended, traders just missed the winners: Hayes
    by Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on December 20, 2025 at 2:14 am

    As market participants continue to speculate on when altcoin season will arrive, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued there is “always an altcoin season happening.”

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    US Clarity Act unlikely to be ‘world-shaking’ for Bitcoin’s price: Brandt
    by Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on December 19, 2025 at 10:36 pm

    Veteran trader Peter Brandt said that the US Clarity Act will be a positive for the industry, but probably won’t “redefine” Bitcoin’s price.

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    SEC confirms years-long director bans for former Alameda, FTX executives
    by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on December 19, 2025 at 9:30 pm

    In the latest update on the FTX saga, the SEC confirmed Caroline Ellison had consented to a officer-and-director bar, preventing her from leading any companies for 10 years.

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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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    The Evidence is Clear: Masks Don’t Do Anything.
    by Kit Knightly on December 13, 2025 at 5:00 pm

    We’re being hit with the “Super Flu” (allegedly), and that means everyone wants us to wear masks again. We went over this (a lot) in 2020. Then we went over it again in 2023. Masks don’t work, they never worked, and – prior to 2020 – the academic literature was very clear on this. In …

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    The Brand-New Pentagon Press Corps Is Gaga for Hegseth
    by Katherine Krueger on December 13, 2025 at 2:23 pm

    The Department of War has cracked the code on making the perfect press corps by welcoming in only its biggest cheerleaders. The post The Brand-New Pentagon Press Corps Is Gaga for Hegseth 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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