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A nuclear-style freeze on AI development would just hand the advantage to Beijing. Here is the real AI threat to humanity: the danger that Americans panic, hit the brakes on AI development and lose the AI arms race to Communist China. No one knows yet what the fast-moving field of AI will bring, but this much should be clear by now to everyone: Today’s AI arms race is as consequential as the nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union was during the Cold War — but the danger of falling behind is far more severe. “We have to be as...

A small village in Oxford has voted to secede from the UK in protest of Government plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers at a disused military site nearby. Residents in Piddington cast their ballots in a symbolic independence referendum held by Piddington Parish Council on Tuesday (September 15) after the Government announced plans to house up to 1,256 (Illegal Immigrant) male asylum seekers at an MoD (Ministry of Defense) site between Piddington and Upper and Lower Arncott. The result of the vote was announced on Wednesday morning, with locals voting overwhelmingly in favour. Susannah Parden, vice chair of...

The Parable of The Prodigal Son, Judaism and ChristianityThere are many links from the TANAKH to the Brit Chadashah, for example…Psalms 77:15 Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah. A certain man had two sons…Sons of Jacob, Jews, sons of Joseph, Christians (Moshiach ben Joseph). More examples later...And now, the parable of the prodigal son.Luke 15:11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his Father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. And he divided unto them his...

This video features independent journalist Nick Shirley as he investigates government mismanagement and potential fraud, specifically focusing on the California High-Speed Rail project and state-sponsored programs for immigrants. Key Highlights: California High-Speed Rail Investigation: Nick Shirley showcases the massive expenditure and lack of progress on the state's high-speed rail project (0:05 - 11:37). He documents that despite $15 billion spent, no tracks are laid, and the project is now estimated to cost over $200 billion. He interviews locals and a state senator, arguing that the project is fundamentally flawed and wasteful. The "Stop Nick Shirley Act": After exposing fraud in...

JohnTitor17@JTitor17·1hUPDATE: Spencer Pratt has just stunned America by announcing that the water reservoir drained ahead of the LA fires is STILL EMPTY NEARLY 2 YEARS LATER under Mayor Karen BassThe reason: "Torn tarp"PRATT: "You cannot be allowed to maintain any position in public office if you do this. Not sure if I've ever seen such egregious incompetence in all my life."Join @SGTnewsNetworkX (Twitter)Truth SocialSeptember 17, 2026

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The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has hired the lawyer for a friend of Nolan Wells. Edward Andrew Paltzik announced he is now representing the juror, whose identity has been sealed by the court following intense public backlash over the mistria Paltzik is calling his client a "courageous and heroic" American and a "champion of justice" ... while vowing to protect him from those who have publicly attacked him. The attorney says the juror is currently safe at an undisclosed secure location in rural Northern New England. Paltzik adds his focus is on his client's health,...

It comes as the Trump administration is pursuing a wider campaign to isolate Tehran from its remaining economic partners as the war in Iran has hit a stalemate.

Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Religion Forum threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to debate of any kind. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Gandalf - Why the halfling ? Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are...

"The new Russian strategy, and ...specifically jet powered drones, are leading to much greater losses on the Ukrainian side. My Ukrainian partners inform me that lately, the monthly death toll has reached 27000... With this trend, winter in Ukraine could indeed turn out to be catastrophic."

About 245 Air Force members now hold a rank the service eliminated in 1980.The Air Force spent 45 years without warrant officers, the last one retiring in 1980 and the ranks disappearing from an Air Force that decided senior NCOs and commissioned officers could cover the same ground. That changed in February 2024, when then-Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced that the ranks were coming back.The service has about 245 warrant officers as of September 2026, in ranks ranging from Chief Warrant Officer 1 to Chief Warrant Officer 5 at multiple commands, an Air Force spokesperson told Military.com....

Illinois GOP's Real Problem Isn't Money. It Doesn't Want Trump's Candidate To Win With just over 40 days until Election Day for the midterms, the Illinois Republican Party has yet to provide a meaningful financial boost to the man carrying its banner for governor: Darren Bailey, whom President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for this week. "I’ve already endorsed him. I’m all for Bailey," Trump said.

🚨 NOW: Donald Trump just infuriated the Democrats by posting this truth nuke about affordability EVERY CATEGORY, Trump is doing BETTER. CHANGE IN PRICE vs BIDEN's 2nd year in office Inflation: 🔵 Biden: +12.3% 🔴 Trump: +4.3% Groceries: 🔵 Biden: +15.8% 🔴 Trump: +3.3% Gas: 🔵 Biden: +69% 🔴 Trump: +12% Rent: 🔵 Biden: +7.7% 🔴 Trump: +4.5% Electricity: 🔵 Biden: +19.1% 🔴 Trump: +8.4% New and used cars: 🔵 Biden: +23.9% 🔴 Trump: -1.2% Meanwhile, poverty just hit an all-time low and median income hit an all-time high, per the US Census bureau 🔥 Trump is right again! Now...

The Houston County Sheriff's Office in Texas has released shocking video showing a 6-foot-7, 260-pound suspect, identified as Keon Dewayne Leonard, escaping from a moving patrol truck. Originally arrested on September 3rd on a warrant for assault of a public servant or judge, Leonard managed to slip his two sets of handcuffs from behind his back to the front while seated in the back of the vehicle. Dashcam footage captures the suspect repeatedly kicking the back window until it shatters before squeezing his massive frame through the broken glass to escape. Following his dangerous exit from the truck, Deputy Jenefer...

The company said Claude leads 26 percent of its research and development, an indicator of progress toward AI that builds itself without human help. Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said on Thursday that more than a quarter of its research and development is now led by its chatbot Claude, a figure that jumped from zero in just months and indicates progress toward AI that builds itself without human input. Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei called last weekend for leading AI companies to coordinate a slowdown in work on the technology, to allow more time to build guardrails around AI. Leaders at...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Police departments across the country are celebrating national police women’s day. Some Chippewa Valley women in law enforcement say they usually don’t have issues regarding their gender from within their departments. “When it comes to law enforcement, and being female, there’s certainly differences that you experience and I feel like it’s more related to the public and perception of female officers,” said Olivia Erl, the Patrol Lieutenant of the Eau Claire Police Department. “But the bottom line is I come here to do my job and serve the community like everybody else does,” said Chief...

The UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050, Andy Burnham has argued in his strongest comments yet on the issue, saying it is no longer possible for Britons to believe they are not already affected by a changing climate. Writing for the Guardian about new plans for a mass of community-led local green energy projects, the prime minister said the UK must “believe in itself”, and set out his determination to reach net zero targets, which have been rejected by the Conservatives and Reform UK. The tone marks a contrast to the summer, when Burnham faced criticism...

This video features a fireside chat with the Secretary of Energy (appearing as Secretary Wright) from September 17, 2026, discussing the Trump administration's approach to American energy policy. Key Discussion Points: Energy Abundance vs. Independence: The administration emphasizes moving beyond mere energy independence toward energy abundance, arguing that increasing production lowers costs and boosts national security (0:29-1:34). Criticism of Previous Policies: The Secretary expresses strong disagreement with the energy regulations and goals of the Obama and Biden administrations, claiming they focused on shrinking production and increasing costs (1:53-2:08). The Math of Energy: Throughout the discussion, the Secretary focuses on "the...

TDBANK IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING CASH TO PAY MORTGAGES AND HELOCS 0 Unbelievably this is true. Happened today to me. The tellers were so embarrassed. Spoke with state authorities and left messages with federal. Can they do this with their charter?

NFL fans were left furious watching Thursday Night Football as the Canadian national anthem was played by the Buffalo Bills. The Bills were hosting the first game at their new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium, facing the Detroit Lions in the first primetime Thursday night game of the new season. Yet fans tuning in were surprised by an unusual break from tradition, as 'O Canada' was played by Toronto-based act Barenaked Ladies before actress and singer Auli'i Cravalho performed 'The Star-Spangled Banner'. The Bills decided to make the gesture to Canada despite the ongoing tensions between the two countries