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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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    High schools demand students prove they are not AI cheats
    by Julia Bergin on December 21, 2025 at 8:58 pm

    Pulled out of class, held back after school and forced to prove they're not AI cheats, students say NSW high schools are pitting them against faulty AI detectors.

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    Direct Darwin to China flights take off for first time since pandemic
    by Matt Garrick on December 21, 2025 at 8:57 pm

    Direct flights between Darwin and China have resumed for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing optimism of a tourism boom for the two countries.

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    Lyon injury gives Australian selectors a spin headache for first time in 15 years
    on December 21, 2025 at 8:33 pm

    Nathan Lyon's injury leaves selectors with another headache, made trickier by Pat Cummins's admission that he will almost certainly miss the Boxing Day Test now that the Ashes are won.

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    Welcome Christmas rain in the outback while south-east Queensland swelters
    by Chloe Chomicki on December 21, 2025 at 8:30 pm

    A tropical low will bring heavy rain and storms to much of Queensland this week while a south-east heatwave persists.

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    Live: Wall Street rallies on AI rebound, ASX set to open higher
    by Stephen Letts on December 21, 2025 at 8:19 pm

    A rebound in AI stocks fired up the US tech sector, pushing Wall Street higher on Friday. The ASX is set to follow suit. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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    Childcare company's bid to more than double in size alarms safety experts
    by Ben Butler and Jade Toomey on December 21, 2025 at 8:17 pm

    Embark Education launches a takeover bid for rival early childcare company Mayfield Education, alarming experts who say providers that fail to meet baseline safety standards are being allowed to expand without oversight.

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    Thousands mark one week since Bondi — Sunday's memorial in pictures
    by Thomas Morgan on December 21, 2025 at 8:07 pm

    Emotional scenes and a heavy police presence are visible at Bondi Beach as the Jewish community and other locals mark one week since the Hanukkah shooting.

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    Business facing 'tighter margins' may skip Christmas bonuses
    by Erin Somerville on December 21, 2025 at 8:02 pm

    It could be a ham, or it could be a voucher and some are fortunate to receive some extra cash. But does the Christmas bonus have a place in the Australian workforce?

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    Christmas wish comes true as 6yo Laylah is cancer free
    by Janelle Miles and Arianna Levy on December 21, 2025 at 7:51 pm

    When six-year-old Laylah-Jane Morton rang the bell at the Queensland Children's Hospital, it marked the end of her chemotherapy treatment for blood cancer — and she had her merry band of eight siblings with her to help her celebrate.

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    Fight to close 'loophole' after DV offender charged interstate while on bail
    by Eden Gillespie and Jessica Stewart on December 21, 2025 at 7:44 pm

    Jessica Seage fought for six years for the man who raped her to be convicted. Experts say her experience is a stark example of how perpetrators abuse the system to inflict more pain on their victims.

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    Long-awaited mandatory wine code of conduct arrives too late for growers
    by Shannon Pearce and Amelia Walters on December 21, 2025 at 7:36 pm

    After 20 years, three senate inquiries and an independent review, the sale of wine grapes will be regulated by a mandatory code of conduct, but growers say it might be too late.

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    US intercepting third Venezuelan oil tanker amid simmering tensions
    on December 21, 2025 at 7:31 pm

    If successful, it would be the third oil tanker seized as Donald Trump continues his campaign on President Nicolas Maduro.

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    Bazball finally admits its failings, albeit far too late
    by Simon Smale on December 21, 2025 at 7:05 pm

    Losing an Ashes Test series in Australia is nothing new for England, but finally the Bazballers are looking inwards at their own failings after a stirring end to the Adelaide Test.

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    Insolvent firm run by ex-AFL star wipes millions in debt via 'legal phoenixing'
    by Adelaide Miller and Daniel Ziffer on December 21, 2025 at 7:01 pm

    A digital marketing agency run by a former AFL star has wiped its millions in debt through an insolvency process, only to open under a new ABN days later. Former staff were left without a job and almost $450,000 in unpaid entitlements, but it's within the bounds of the law and leaves taxpayers footing the bill.

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    Doctors turn Ozempic patients away from surgery due to extra risks
    by Stephanie Dalzell on December 21, 2025 at 6:56 pm

    Doctors say they are forced to delay some procedures due to the risk of serious consequences for patients on Ozempic-like drugs.

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    Gun dealers warn new gun law reform threatens livelihoods
    by Nathan Morris, Lucy Barbour, and Clint Jasper on December 21, 2025 at 6:50 pm

    Straight-pull rapid-fire rifles, social media campaigns, and a looming buyback scheme – Australia's gun debate is reloading.

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    What we know about the Bondi gunmen's month in the Philippines
    by Tim Swanston on December 21, 2025 at 6:47 pm

    The long shadow of the Bondi shooting has also darkened the coastal southern Philippines, causing deep confusion and stoking long-held anxieties over terrorist groups in the region.

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    As a building firm collapses, clients want to know 'where the money went'
    by Elise Kinsella and Ben Butler on December 21, 2025 at 6:45 pm

    Since 2017, Melbourne building boss Mike Harris has overseen four company collapses. Left behind are clients who have lost their life savings and staff who couldn't pay their mortgages.

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    How well do you remember past Christmas weeks? Test yourself
    on December 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm

    We're getting towards the end of the year, but the march of history continues!

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    From election triumph to an unthinkable tragedy: How politics shaped 2025
    by Patricia Karvelas, David Speers, Clare Armstrong, Stephen Dziedzic, Casey Briggs, Claudia Long, Courtney Gould, Shalailah Medhora, Maani Truu, Jake Evans, Tom Crowley, and Jane Norman on December 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    The ABC's political reporters, commentators and broadcasters reflect on what defined the year in politics.

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    Between AI and humanoid robots, we could be at a turning point in history
    by Alan Kohler on December 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    What makes the AI-driven stockmarket bubble unique in history is that if it's not a bubble, the impact on humanity could be far more challenging than any previous technology.

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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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    Gunmen kill nine, wound 10 in South Africa bar attack
    on December 21, 2025 at 12:45 pm

    The incident happened just before 1am local time at a licensed tavern in Johannesburg's Bekkersdal township.

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    Here’s what happened in crypto today
    by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on December 21, 2025 at 12:36 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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    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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    PM booed as Jewish leaders call for royal commission into Bondi attack
    by Luke Royes on December 21, 2025 at 11:07 am

    At 6:47pm, one week to the minute after the start of the Bondi Beach terror attack, silence fell across the dusk gathering on the final night of the Jewish festival of light.

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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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    Sunday December 21st – Open Thread
    by Sundance on December 21, 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 Sunday December 21st – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    DNI Tulsi Gabbard Delivers a Bold, Succinct and Important Speech to the TPUSA Audience
    by Sundance on December 21, 2025 at 5:10 am

    Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard left nothing off the table when she gave remarks to the audience at Turning Point USA.  In a remarkable and very well delivered speech, Director Gabbard outlines in detail the biggest domestic and geopolitical challenges currently being faced by President Trump and his administration. Underpinning her remarks is a refreshing The post DNI Tulsi Gabbard Delivers a Bold, Succinct and Important Speech to the TPUSA Audience appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Australia defeats words with actions to complete rapid Ashes romp
    by Dean Bilton on December 21, 2025 at 5:07 am

    In the pre-series furore, with England crowing and injury concerns mounting, Australia stayed quiet. Its response has been an emphatic and quite brilliant Ashes domination.

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    Joint Statement from U.S Negotiators, Arab Partners, Turkey and Gaza Officials on Next Steps in...
    by Sundance on December 21, 2025 at 5:05 am

    President Trump Special Emissary Steve Witkoff relays this official statement following meetings with U.S. Negotiators, Arab state partners, Turkey and Gaza officials about the next phase in the Israel-Gaza peace plan. STEVE WITKOFF – “We, the representatives of the United States of America, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, and the Republic The post Joint Statement from U.S Negotiators, Arab Partners, Turkey and Gaza Officials on Next Steps in Peace Plan appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Remembering the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach attack
    on December 21, 2025 at 5:00 am

    In a nationwide memorial, Australians have taken a moment to light a candle and quietly remember the 15 people killed at Bondi. Their names, stories and legacies are held close by a shaken, grieving community.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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