From the Trenches World Report
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By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Hamas is claiming that President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff promised them that the US would lift Israel’s Gaza blockade in exchange for the release of Israeli-American IDF captive Edan Alexander but “threw [the deal] in the trash” after Alexander’s release. Continue reading “Report: Hamas Says Witkoff Promised to Lift Gaza Blockade in Exchange for Edan Alexander”
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced it has been “named the successful bidder” in the defunct 23andMe’s bankruptcy auction. It will acquire 23andMe’s core business lines—including Personal Genome Service, Total Health and Research Services, and Biobank—for $256 million.
New York-based Regeneron revealed that the $256 million deal to acquire 23andMe’s gigantic pool of genetic data (estimated to include 15 million people) will close by the third quarter of this year.
By Hayden Cunningham – The Postmillennial
Former first lady and failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took aim at the Trump administration’s emphasis on family values and increasing the national birth rate, calling the approach backward during a recent public appearance. Continue reading “Hillary Clinton criticizes pro-birth policies, says immigrants are key to US growth”
The Israeli military has intensified its attacks on Gaza amid President Trump’s visit to the region Continue reading “Israeli Strikes Kill More Than 100 Palestinians in Gaza”
By Dan Frieth – Reclaim The Net
Senators have once again put forward the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), reviving a bill that, if enacted, would radically reshape how Americans experience the internet. Continue reading “KOSA Reintroduced: Child “Safety” Bill Raises Alarms Over Internet Surveillance, Digital ID, and Free Speech Risks”
There have been over 120,000 H1-B visas approved for 2026 in the United States after there was division among Republicans on the subject ahead of President Donald Trump taking the White House. Continue reading “Trump admin approves over 120,000 H-1B visas for 2026 as tech industry lays off thousands of US workers”
Coinbase, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hit by a $20 million extortion attempt after cybercriminals recruited “multiple contractors or employees working in support roles outside the United States to collect information from internal Coinbase systems to which they had access”, and to leak user data, the company said according to CoinTelegraph. Continue reading “Coinbase Hacked After Attackers Bribed Company’s Own Employees To Leak Customer Data”
UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to struggle with active Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, issuing a statement today expressing concern about Israel’s increasingly aggressive military posture. One of the peacekeepers’ outposts near Kfar Chouba came under direct fire from Israeli troops across the border. Continue reading “UN Peacekeepers Post Hit by Direct Fire From Israeli Troops in southern Lebanon”
Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least 84 Palestinians since dawn on Wednesday, medical sources told Al Jazeera, amid Israel’s starvation blockade that has been imposed on the territory since March 2. Continue reading “Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 84 Amid Starvation Blockade”
By Dan Frieth – Reclaim The Net
As the European Union lays the groundwork for a sweeping overhaul of its audiovisual media regulations, the European Council is doubling down on its campaign to police online speech, draped in the familiar language of “safety” and “harm reduction.” Continue reading “EU Council Pushes Overhaul to Expand Speech Regulation, Target Influencers, and Tighten Control Over Online Platforms”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Austin police arrested Eloy Adrian Camarillo, 17, and named him as one of four suspects connected to the shooting death of Infowars reporter Jamie White in March. Continue reading “Eloy Adrian Camarillo, 17, Arrested in Shooting Death of Infowars Reporter Jamie White”
In many ways, Germany’s wind power revolution has been a success, with wind power serving as the country’s largest source of electricity. However, the current wind lull over the last three months has led to an extreme dip in energy production, which is costing firms millions in losses Continue reading “Germany Wind Power Firms Face Millions In Losses As Wind Speed Drops To 50-Year Low”
By Hayden Cunningham – The Postmillennial
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand this week to testify in the rapper’s trial, after jurors were shown the unedited hotel surveillance footage of Combs attacking her in 2016. The video was made public Wednesday after being entered as evidence. Continue reading “Cassie Ventura testifies against Diddy as full hotel assault video shown in court”
By Kyle Anzalone – Antiwar.com
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel would complete its military objectives in Gaza and force out at least 50% of the population. Continue reading “Netanyahu: Israel Will Finish War in Gaza, Drive Out 50% of Palestinians”
By Kyle Anzalone – Antiwar.com
President Donald Trump traveled to Saudi Arabia for the first foreign trip of his second administration. During an address in the Gulf kingdom, Trump slammed neocons and Iran, while also weighing in on Ukraine and Syria. Continue reading “Trump Slams ‘Neocons,’ ‘Nation Builders’ in Saudi Speech”
By Didi Rankovic – Reclaim The Net
The European Parliament (EP) Special Committee on a censorship initiative known as “the European Democracy Shield” has published a working document, “on protecting European democracy and our values.” Continue reading “The EU’s New “Democracy” Shield Looks a Lot Like a Speech Muzzle”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
America is being targeted by a foreign influence campaign that’s buying off our politicians to support the interests of a foreign power, so warns Ben Shapiro, Mark Levin and Laura Loomer. Continue reading “Ben Shapiro, Mark Levin and Laura Loomer Warn of Foreign Influence… From Qatar”
President Donald Trump’s newly tabbed pardon attorney said on May 13 that his work will include scrutinizing pardons that former President Joe Biden issued just before leaving office in January. Continue reading “Trump To Scrutinize Pardons Biden Issued Before Leaving Office”
By Ari Hoffman – The Postmillennial
On Saturday, Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), a private liberal arts school in Washington state, opened its campus to host a “Queer Prom,” an event targeted at youth aged 14 to 24 that featured “free HIV testing.” The event, organized by the Oasis Youth Center, a group that receives substantial taxpayer funding, is drawing criticism for its messaging, content, and age inclusivity. Continue reading “Lutheran school hosts ‘Queer Prom’ with ‘free HIV testing’ for teens as young as 14 in WA”
A massive blackout crippled Spain and Portugal on Monday, April 28, grounding flights, halting transport, and leaving millions without power.
