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It’s time to retire ‘misinformation’

In a seismic political shift, Republicans have laid claim to an issue that Democrats left in the gutter—the declining health of Americans. True, it took...

FBI shuts down diversity office

US President-elect Donald Trump has demanded “all records” be preserved for potential review. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the closure of its Office...

RIP DEI?

It wasn’t that long ago that America’s strongest and most important export was American culture and the global dissemination of the American Dream. From movies...

Starship explodes in ‘meteor shower’ of debris

Elon Musk’s giant rocket suffered a “rapid unscheduled disassembly” during the latest test launch. SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded during a test flight, resulting in the...

Trump names three legendary actors as ‘special envoys’ to Hollywood

US President-elect Donald Trump has named movie icons Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as his “special ambassadors” to Hollywood, a position apparently...

‘The Grayzone’ editor confronts ‘Zionist’ Blinken at final press conference (Video)

The US secretary of state has allowed “the Holocaust of our time,” Max Blumenthal said, before being removed. The Grayzone’s Max Blumenthal has unleashed a...

US Senator arrested after confrontation at Georgia State Capitol (Video)

Georgia Senator Colton Moore was arrested at the State Capitol on Thursday following a confrontation with the House doorkeeper, just before Governor Brian Kemp's...

Farewell speech: Biden slams US ‘oligarchy and tech industrial complex’

In his farewell speech, the outgoing US leader drew parallels to President Eisenhower’s dire warning about the “military-industrial complex”. US President Joe Biden has warned...

Trump announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire

The US president-elect’s envoy took part in the Qatar-mediated talks. Israel and Hamas have struck a deal that secures the release of all hostages held...

American influencers would rather China spy on them than the CIA – and they’re right

Facing platform restrictions at home, creators find freedom abroad, migrating to apps beyond Washington’s sphere of influence. Ni hao, American censorship refugees! As the US Supreme...

LA wildfire costs ‘staggering’ – analysts

The price of clean up, rebuilding and rehousing could be as much as $275 billion, research by AccuWeather has found. The financial damage inflicted by...

US House backs ban on transgender school sports teams

A Republican proposal would ban biological males from participating in women’s sports. The US House of Representatives has passed a law that would ban biological...

Musk hits back at US market watchdog after lawsuit

The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued the billionaire over his alleged failure to immediately disclose ownership of Twitter stock. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon...

Biden to remove Cuba from terrorism list

Donald Trump blacklisted Havana in the final days of his first term and could do so again. President Joe Biden has notified Congress of his...

Actor’s wildfires message to California Governor: ‘Get the f*** out of here!’

Actor Michael Rapaport took to social media on Tuesday to issue a scathing critique of California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of the ongoing wildfire...

Trump Secretary of Defense pick Hegseth ‘crushes’ gruelling Confirmation Hearing

Pete Hegseth’s four-hour Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday was a political showdown marked by partisan divides, passionate outbursts, and steadfast resilience from the Secretary...

These are the real heroes and villains of the California wildfires

Amid Southern California’s wildfires, Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass face criticism for leadership failures that worsened the crisis. The catastrophic wildfires raging across Southern California...

Biden attacks Meta’s fact-checking U-turn

The outgoing US president called the move “really shameful” and “contrary to American justice”. US President Joe Biden has attacked Meta for dropping its controversial...

Mineral Wars: Global conflicts fuelled by competition for rare resources

The coming years are set to exacerbate the global geoeconomic competition for the world’s mineral resources, with President Trump openly eyeing 12 million sq...

Biden eyes preemptive pardons amid Trump’s return

The outgoing president has called his successor’s intentions to prosecute political opponents “outrageous”. US President Joe Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons for individuals who...

Death toll may rise in Los Angeles wildfires – local officials

President-elect Donald Trump has called the catastrophe “one of the worst” in US history. Los Angeles city officials have warned that the death toll from...

Trump prosecutor resigns

Jack Smith led two federal cases alleging that the president-elect mishandled classified documents and interfered in election results. US Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led...

Greenland wants independence – PM

The Greenlandic people do not want to be either Danish or American, Prime Minister Mute Egede has said. Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede has reiterated...

Trump poised to sign nearly 100 Executive Orders to advance key policies on day one

President-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to issue close to 100 executive orders upon assuming office on January 20, according to GOP senators and multiple...

US intelligence agencies split on possible foreign role in ‘Havana Syndrome’ cases

The US intelligence community remains divided over the origins of the mysterious health incidents known as "Havana Syndrome," which have affected American diplomats and...

LA County faces backlash for fire budget cuts amid spending spree on ‘woke’ DEI initiatives

As wildfires ravaged Southern California, destroying around 10,000 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County residents expressed outrage over budget decisions that cut millions from...

Newsom administration defends $100m in cuts to fire budget months before devasting wildfires

In the months leading up to the devastating wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area, California's wildfire prevention programmes faced a significant financial setback. Democratic...

US refuses to pay fees to global anti-doping agency

Washington has withheld its 2024 dues to WADA, demanding “reforms”. The US has withheld its $3.6 million annual contribution to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA),...

Trump sentenced in New York

The US president-elect has been declared a convicted felon in his “hush money” case. US President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced in his “hush money”...

US conservatives blame ‘woke’ policies for poor California wildfire response

Donald Trump Jr. has blasted the Los Angeles Fire Department for prioritizing “virtue signaling” over competency. US Conservatives have attributed the Los Angeles Fire Department’s...

Renowned author blames ‘juvenile left’ officials for catastrophic wildfire failures

In a tweet political commentator and best-selling author Michael Shellenberger strongly criticised California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and the Democratic...

Trump and Obama share unlikely chat while Clintons and Harris keep their distance at Carter memorial service

President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama were seen conversing and laughing for several minutes during former President Jimmy Carter’s memorial service in...

California leadership slammed for ‘criminal negligence’

Hollywood actor Zachary Levi has condemned California's leadership for what he calls "incredible mismanagement" of the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires, describing the devastation as...

Netanyahu cancels trip to Trump’s inauguration

The Israeli prime minister will not attend the ceremony in Washington on January 20, according to an aide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not...

Chaos, criticism, and blame: Los Angeles wildfires ignite political firestorm

As wildfires engulf Los Angeles, an eerie six-month-old prediction by Joe Rogan about uncontrollable fires has resurfaced amid the devastation. Tens of thousands of residents,...

LA Mayor facing backlash for absence and silence amid wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced sharp criticism upon her return from Ghana as wildfires ravaged the city, with reporters pressing her on her...

California wildfires engulf Los Angeles County as National Guard called in

Los Angeles County is facing a catastrophic wildfire crisis as seven major blazes continue to spread, forcing hundreds of thousands of residents to flee...

Fluoride found to lower IQ at exposure levels experienced with fluoridation – new review by US Govt scientists

A new US Government review of fluoride and IQ studies published Monday 6 January 2025 found that fluoride, even at levels experienced in New Zealand, was consistently associated...

California wildfires force mass evacuations as ferocious winds fuel destruction

Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, fuelled by powerful Santa Ana winds. The Palisades...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sister’s allegations of childhood sexual abuse

Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, alleging that he sexually abused her over a period...

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