By Emily Alvarenga – The San Diego Union-Tribune

Chairwoman Nora Vargas listens to people speak during the San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting about a new immigration policy on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 in San Diego, California.

Anticipating higher numbers of newly-arrived migrants than usual through the holidays, county supervisors agreed Tuesday to give $2 million in state migrant-support grants to help local aid groups fund higher travel costs. Continue reading “Supervisors OK $2M to help migrants traveling through San Diego County amid busy holiday season”

By Shadow of Ezra

Kirillov gained international attention for investigating alleged U.S.-backed biolabs in Ukraine, claiming they were researching methods to spark a pandemic and frame Russia. Continue reading “Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, a key figure in uncovering controversial bioweapons programs, has been killed in a Moscow explosion triggered by an explosive device.”

By ALAN MACLEOD – Mint Press News

Corporate media is heralding the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the emergence of Abu Mohammed al-Jolani as the new leader of Syria, despite his deep ties to both al-Qaeda and ISIS. Continue reading “From ‘Terrorist’ to ‘Freedom Fighter’: How the West Rebranded Al-Qaeda’s Jolani as Syria’s ‘Woke’ New Leader”

By TYLER DURDEN – Zerohedge

The November death of former OpenAI researcher-turned-whistleblower, 26-year-old Suchir Balaji was ruled a suicide, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

According to the medical examiner, there was no foul play in Balaji’s Nov. 26 death in his San Francisco apartment. Continue reading “Suspicious OpenAI Whistleblower Death Ruled Suicide”

By Hayden Cunningham – The Postmillennial

Oregon sees record overdose deaths in 2023 despite national decline: report

Despite the US seeing an overall national decline in overdose fatalities Oregon experienced the second-largest surge in drug overdose deaths of any state in 2023, setting a record in the state. The findings come as Oregon has been one of the most pro-drug states in the country over the last few years. Continue reading “Oregon sees record overdose deaths in 2023 despite national decline: report”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he spoke with President-elect Donald Trump about Israel’s need to achieve “victory” against Iran and its allies in the region. Continue reading “Netanyahu Says Had ‘Friendly’ Conversation With Trump About Achieving ‘Victory’ Against Iran”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

Strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities are being seriously considered within the Donald Trump transition team, according to the Wall Street Journal. While there is no proof Tehran is trying to make a nuclear weapon, Washington and Tel Aviv are threatening to attack Iran’s nuclear energy infrastructure. Continue reading “Trump Transition Team Considering Strikes on Iran”