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By Regina Morrison – Reclaim The Net
In most small towns, a Facebook meme gets you an eye roll, maybe an unfriending, but not a criminal charge. Hood County, Texas, is proving to be an exception. Continue reading “The Facebook Joke That Put a Veteran in Handcuffs”
On Monday, the United Nations Security Council voted to adopt a resolution drafted by the United States implementing President Donald Trump’s plan to bring an end to the war that has ravaged the Gaza Strip for the last 2 years. While skepticism still surrounds the feasibility of Trump’s 20-point plan for the future of Gaza, which lays out a multi-stage process that would hand control of the Gaza Strip over to an International Stabilization Force and government administration overseen by the Trump-chaired “Board of Peace,” its advancement by the UNSC was embraced as an alternative to endless bloodshed. However, the tenuous nature of that optimistic outlook has been put into context by vitriolic responses from senior Israeli officials within the government of Benjamin Netanyahu disavowing the peace plan. Their remarks on the advancement of Trump’s plan for Gaza highlight how precarious hopes for any lasting peace in the region are.
Continue reading “Ben-Gvir Calls For Assassinations Of Palestinian Officials”
The Israeli military has killed 266 Palestinians and wounded 635 since the US-backed “ceasefire” deal went into effect on October 10, Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Sunday. Continue reading “Israeli Military Has Killed 266 Palestinians in Gaza Since ‘Ceasefire’ Went Into Effect: Health Ministry”
The US has launched at least five more airstrikes in Somalia in recent days as the Trump administration continues to bomb the country at a record pace, a heavy US air war that receives virtually no American media coverage. Continue reading “US Launches a Series of Airstrikes in Somalia, Civilians Reported Killed”
By Cindy Harper – Reclaim The Net
A bid to make Israel’s emergency “Al Jazeera Law” a lasting power of censorship has cleared its first hurdle in the Knesset. Continue reading “Israel Bill Allowing Government to Shut Down Foreign Media Outlets Passes First Reading”
By Kit Klarenberg – The Grayzone
Continue reading “The intel scandal behind Prince Andrew’s twisted Epstein exploits”
Another Russian overnight massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine has had some serious spillover effects, as the Turkish flagged LPG tanker “Orinda” carrying thousands of metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas was reportedly struck at the port of Izmail in Odesa.
The Turkish vessel was reportedly struck directly by a Russian drone, prompting the immediate evacuation of all 16 crew members, with no casualties reported.
Continue reading “Turkish LPG Tanker Ablaze After Russian Drone Strike On Ukrainian Port”
As the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire nears its one-year anniversary, Israeli attacks continue apace, with the UN Human Rights Office reporting today that Israel has killed at least 114 civilians since the ceasefire began in November of 2024. Continue reading “UN Says Israel Has Killed 114 Civilians in Lebanon Since Ceasefire Began”
Senior military officials on Wednesday presented President Trump with options for potential military operations in Venezuela, including strikes on land, CBS News reported on Thursday. Continue reading “Report: Trump Presented With Options To Bomb Venezuela, No Final Decision Made”
By Cindy Harper – Reclaim The Net
Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to impose strict punishments for spreading what he calls “misinformation” and for engaging in discriminatory speech, warning that such behavior divides society and threatens democracy. Continue reading “Korean President Vows Harsh Penalties for “Hate Speech” and “Misinformation””
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Israel is working to secure a 20-year military aid deal from the US now that Americans’ support for the Jewish state has collapsed, according to a report from Axios. Continue reading “Israel Seeks 20-Year Military Aid Deal With U.S. As Americans’ Support for Jewish State Collapses”
By Max Blumenthal – The Grayzone
At a moment the Zelensky government is suffering embarrassment and under a global spotlight for a wide-ranging corruption case related to the country’s struggling state energy sector, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued some unusually strong words directed at Ukrainian leadership. Continue reading “German Chancellor Tells Zelensky Young Men Should Return & Defend Their Homeland”
US Central Command said in a press release on Wednesday that its forces in Syria “advised, assisted, and enabled” more than 22 military operations over the past month that resulted in the killing of five alleged ISIS members and the capture of 19. Continue reading “CENTCOM Says Its Forces Conducted 22 Operations Against ISIS in Syria Over the Past Month”
President Trump has sent a letter to the Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to “fully pardon” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case, a strong show of support for the Israeli leader, who is also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his role in war crimes in Gaza. Continue reading “Trump Formally Asks Israeli President To ‘Fully Pardon’ Netanyahu in Corruption Case”
The US gathered intelligence last year of Israeli officials discussing their soldiers using Palestinians as human shields in Gaza by sending them into tunnels and buildings believed to be lined with explosives, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing two US officials. Continue reading “Biden Administration Had Intelligence That Israel Was Using Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza”
By Ken Macon – Reclaim The Net
Apple has begun testing a new feature that could eventually turn its Wallet app into a central hub for personal identification. Continue reading “Apple Rolls Out Digital ID as States Push New Verification Rules”
By Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed – The Grayzone
Documents released by a federal court provide new and disturbing details of Trump associates’ attempt to orchestrate a coup against a government they clearly did not understand. This is an unprecedented look at the players and their plots – from terrorism to false flags – that may inform the looming US military assault on Venezuela. Continue reading “White House insiders knew of 2020 Venezuela coup in advance, files show”
Bill Gates funded fake butter made out of fossil fuels has officially hit the market and is being used in products right now
The company was able to use the GRAS loophole to start selling. They self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status from the FDA
“A new butter… pic.twitter.com/rR5d6FDiXy
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) November 12, 2025
A major scandal is rocking Ukraine after its National Anti-Corruption Bureau, which Zelensky unsuccessfully tried to subordinate over the summer, charged several important figures in connection with its investigation into a $100 million energy graft scandal. This includes Timur Mindich, Zelensky’s longtime business partner, who fled abroad as the authorities were closing after being tipp`ed off about his imminent arrest. He’s alleged to have also influenced the former Energy and Defense Ministers.
