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New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) issued a drought watch Saturday for the city after a very dry October. He is urging residents to take less time in the shower, shut off their taps when not in use and to avoid any water waste, the Associated Press reported. Continue reading “Eric Adams tells New Yorkers to conserve water as NYC declares drought”
US B-52 bombers arrived in the Middle East on Saturday as part of a new deployment to “defend” Israel amid speculation over whether or not Iran will respond to Israel’s October 26 attack. Continue reading “US Bombers Arrive in Middle East as Part of New Deployment for Israel”
By Didi Rankovic – Reclaim The Net
Lexipol, a private consultancy geared towards providing services to law enforcement in the US, has come up with a recommendation to law enforcement to set up a “Misinformation/Disinformation Unit.” Continue reading “Inside the Push for Police-Run “Misinformation” Units”
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is activating the Washington National Guard ahead of election day, according to KING 5, and neighboring state Oregon isn’t far behind.
The action by the governor follows two recent ballot box arsons in Portland and Vancouver, Washington, in late October, which destroyed hundreds of ballots. Officials are still seeking a suspect.
Governor Inslee announced that some National Guard members will assist local law enforcement and the State Patrol, with the exact number yet to be decided.
Homeland Security has warned of potential political violence and threats to election infrastructure ahead of the 2024 General Election. Guard members will be on standby from Monday through Thursday night.
By Thomas Stevenson – The Post Millennial
An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been charged with murder and kidnapping in the killing of Puerto Rican fitness TikToker Minelys Rodriguez-Ramirez of Cornelia, Georgia, according to police. She leaves behind a 9-year-old daughter and had been engaged at the time of her death. Continue reading “Puerto Rican TikToker kidnapped, murdered by illegal immigrant after she went to Georgia Walmart: police”
Speaking to the Lebanese news network Al-Mayadeen on Sunday, Basal described a dire situation, where there are no available medical services, and the global community, which often champions democratic values, is observing Gaza’s suffering without intervention. Continue reading “Civil Defense Pleads for Aid – 100,000 Civilians Trapped in Northern Gaza”
The Israeli military is preventing residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza from returning to their homes as part of an ethnic cleansing campaign, Haaretz reported on Wednesday. Continue reading “Israeli Troops Prevent North Gaza Residents From Returning to Their Homes as Part of Ethnic Cleansing Plan”
By Didi Rankovic – Reclaim The Net
America First Legal (AFL) has announced that it has filed a formal complaint, based on new evidence, urging an investigation into the activities of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). Continue reading “Civil Liberties Groups Push DOJ to Probe UK-US Collusion in Online Censorship”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Bombshell new bodycam footage shows police declaring that homeless schizophrenic Jordan Neely still had a pulse after being restrained by Marine veteran Daniel Penny last year on a subway in New York City. Continue reading “Daniel Penny Trial: Homeless Man ‘Still Had Pulse After Chokehold That Prosecutors Say Killed Him’”
Many prosperous countries are among the safest globally, highlighting the link between economic stability and physical security.
Despite global conflicts reaching their highest levels since World War II—currently at 56—the public’s sense of safety has improved over the past decade. This rise in perceived safety is largely attributed to greater trust in law enforcement, which remains a key factor in how secure people feel, regardless of a country’s economic standing.
This graphic, via Visual Capitalist’s Dorothy Neufeld, shows Law and Order Index scores by country, based on data from Gallup’s Global Safety Report 2024.
By Katie Daviscourt – The Postmillennial
Washington state Governor Jay Inslee (D) has ordered the activation of the state’s National Guard in the case of civil unrest over the 2024 general election. The governor cited the recent ballot box bombings in the Pacific Northwest and a report from the Department of Homeland Security warning that threats to election infrastructure remain high. The order will be in effect from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8. Continue reading “WA Gov Jay Inslee activates state National Guard to respond to potential election civil unrest”
United Nations agencies described the situation in the northern Gaza Strip as “apocalyptic”, amid a bloody Israeli military aggression and siege for over three weeks, Reuters news agency reported. Continue reading “‘Apocalyptic’ – UN Says Entire Population in Northern Gaza at Risk of Death”
An official within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told colleagues that Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision to name Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate “feeds into” activities the People’s Republic of China (PRC) were conducting “with him and local government,” warning that Beijing could “target” him to exert influence on U.S. policy. Continue reading “DHS employee warned colleagues that Walz’s nomination ‘feeds into’ China’s efforts to influence DC”
Israeli sources told Axios on Thursday that Israeli intelligence suggests Iran is preparing to launch a reprisal attack on Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days and that it could happen before the November 5 US presidential election. Continue reading “Report: Israeli Intel Suggests Iran Preparing To Launch Attack From Iraq”
Dustin Whidden, a Major in the US Army Reserves, has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Form Energy, Inc., for alleged wrongful termination. This legal action is notably backed by Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, where some of Whidden’s contentious political posts were shared. Continue reading “A Veteran’s Fight: Army Major Sues Energy Firm for Punishment Over Tweets”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Bill Clinton took to the campaign trail in Michigan on Wednesday to scold Democrats thinking of withholding their votes for Kamala Harris by telling them Israel was “forced” to kill women and children en masse by Hamas. Continue reading “Clinton Defends Gaza Genocide: Hamas ‘Force You to Kill Civilians’ to ‘Defend Yourself’”
A squeezed global aluminum supply chain has sent the price of the metal’s critical ingredient, alumina, to the brink of a new record high on Wednseday of $707.59 a ton, nearly eclipsing the 2018 high of $707.75.
Since the mid-point of the year, supply chain snarls and production disruptions in major alumina-exporting countries have sparked shortages. Countries critical to the aluminum supply chain include Guinea, Australia and China. Continue reading ““No Signs Of A Turnaround”: Alumina Prices Near Record As Global Supply Chain Snarls Mount”
By Thomas Stevenson – The Post Millennial
An illegal immigrant has reportedly been arrested and charged for the alleged rape of a five-year-old girl in Nassau County in Long Island, New York. The suspect accused was cut loose after crossing the border. Continue reading “Illegal immigrant charged with rape of 5-year-old girl in Long Island: report”
On Tuesday, Israeli warplanes destroyed a five-story building in the town, killing at least 93 Palestinians. A second massacre occurred following Israeli airstrikes on three homes near the Beit Lahia Square in which 16 Palestinians were killed. Continue reading “Gaza’s Beit Lahia Declared ‘Disaster Area’ – Over 100 Killed in 24 Hours”
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