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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue attacks for “as many days as it takes,” targeting what he termed “existential” threats posed by Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles. Israeli attacks reportedly have degraded Iranian air defenses and some missile bases, killed a number of high-level Iranian military and government officials and nuclear scientists, and struck some nuclear sites, government buildings, energy facilities, and other targets across the country.The impact on Iran’s nuclear program may depend on what remains of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, accumulated technical knowledge, or other elements of its nuclear program—parts of which are underground and may...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling today that states could outlaw mutilating kids, Democrats were left wondering what else kids were good for. With the Supreme Court having already ruled that a state could outlaw killing kids, Democrats had been content to mutilate them. However, after today's ruling, liberals have begun puzzling as to what other things you could do with a child. "Goodness. No killing kids, no cutting them, no injecting them with hormones... what else do you do with them?" wondered Senator Chuck Schumer aloud. "Would you, like, play fetch with them? Wait,...

Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany ripped the “isolationist” right for embracing the “beachside foreign policy of Joe Biden” on Thursday’s edition of Outnumbered. McEnany’s comments came during a discussion about President Donald Trump and the strike on the Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow that he’s reportedly mulling over. “That would be a precision strike, which is what we’re talking about. President Trump, his doctrine is peace through strength. An optimal word in that is strength, and identifying the moments to show American strength as he did with Soleimani, al-Baghdadi ,when he acted in Syria in 2017,” began McEnany. “To the isolationist...

FDD Iran Program Senior Director Behnam Ben Taleblu has weighed in on Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly handing over power to the IRGC.

A Democratic mayor is defending the public release of names of federal immigration officers involved in mass migrant round ups, claiming that the real concern isn't their safety, but that masked agents are 'whisking people' away. Names of agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were posted to online by the City of Nashville, as part of a public records request that mandates information about immigration be posted online to a city website. Mayor Freddie O'Connell is currently under investigation by two Congressional committees for allegedly helping illegal immigrants in Music City evade deportations. 'I understand the concerns but it's...

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed today that it has launched Sejil medium‑range ballistic missiles—with a range up to 2,000 km—directly at Israel for the first time in recorded history. This marks a serious escalation in the ongoing tit-for-tat conflict between the two nations. The solid-fuel, two-stage Sejil—first tested in 2008—is highly maneuverable and difficult to intercept, strengthening Iran’s strategic posture. Spokesmen from the IRGC proudly confirmed that three Sejils—each boasting a range between 2,000 and 2,500 km, Mach‑13 speeds, and a warhead capacity up to 700 kg—were launched deep into Israeli territory under the cover of Operation True...

An Israeli strike on Iran’s hardened Fordow nuclear facility would not necessarily trigger an immediate, apocalyptic war but could instead be flipped to Iran’s strategic advantage. Rather than a suicidal retaliation, Tehran would likely respond with “retaliation in layers”: deniable proxy attacks, cyber-attacks, and maritime harassment.

19 June 2025 Thursday of week 11 in Ordinary TimeSt. Romuald Parish, Hardinsburg, KY Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: C(I).First reading2 Corinthians 11:1-11I was careful not to be a burden to you in any wayI only wish you were able to tolerate a little foolishness from me. But of course: you are tolerant towards me. You see, the jealousy that I feel for you is God’s own jealousy: I arranged for you to marry Christ so that I might give you away as a chaste virgin to this one husband. But the serpent, with his cunning, seduced Eve, and...

VIDEOSheeesh! Talk about WEIRD timing!!! These two videos about an American visiting Iran were posted on TikTok 2 days ago. However, don't worry (for now) about this guy since I found out this was recorded back in April. Since his shtick is visiting hard to visit countries such as Iran, Syria, and Afghanistan, I would give that up like NOW. Waaaay too dangerous and I would hate to see this guy posting his own hostage video on TikTok. He is practically begging to be arrested. His visit to Iran was probably innocent but it is not hard to see another...

Once the king of smartphones, the BlackBerry is making a nostalgic comeback as Gen Z embraces retro tech for digital detoxes and vintage vibes. Before the iPhone, the BlackBerry was the “it” phone. At its peak in the early 2000s, BlackBerry commanded over 50% of the U.S. and 20% of the global smartphone market. But times changed. Physical keyboards gave way to touchscreens, and eventually, BlackBerry discontinued support for its classic phones in 2022. But this isn’t where the story ends. The 2000s have since made a comeback. As The New York Times recently reported, “Everything Millennial Is Cool Again.”...

Retired U.S. Admiral and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis predicted that President Donald Trump would order a military strike on Iran in the coming days during an appearance on CNN Thursday morning. After beings asked about the “factors” that might be “going into the president’s thinking” as he mulls his options, Stavridis weighed in. “I think all presidents begin with pros and cons. The pro is pretty obvious here. U.S. has the ability, using these big, bunker-busting bombs we’re talking about constantly, in all probability to take out definitively the beating heart of the Iranian nuclear program at...

Catherine Austin Fitts explains the dangers of a completely digitized financial system. (just over 4 minutes)"It’s called programmable money, some people call it smart contracts. I call it very stupid contracts, but it gives you the ability to issue programmable money and do complete surveillance and control of where and how people use their money." "The thing to understand is if we go to an all digital transaction system - financial transaction system with a digital ID - so I can tell you're you and I'm me with great precision. Then suddenly all those different digitized items and equipments and...

The Emirati newspaper the National reported on Thursday, citing anonymous sources within the terrorist organization, that Hezbollah is not planning to aid Iran in its ongoing conflict with Israel despite its deep ties and financial reliance on Tehran. Hezbollah is a Lebanon-based terrorist organization that functions as a highly influential political party in that country. It has collaborated with, and benefited financially from, the Iranian Shiite regime for decades. The State Department estimated in 2020 that Hezbollah was receiving $700 million a year in Iranian largesse to conduct terrorist activity. In addition to engaging in terrorist activity in the Middle...

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that the engines on Boeing's troubled 737 Max airplanes be modified quickly to prevent smoke from filling the cockpit or cabin after a safety feature is activated following a bird strike. The problem detailed by the National Transportation Safety Board emerged after two bird strikes involving Southwest Airlines planes in 2023 — one in Havana, Cuba, and another in New Orleans. The Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing already warned airlines and pilots about the problem and the engine maker has been working on a fix. The NTSB said that the engines CFM International makes for the...

President Trump’s family is launching a smartphone it’s calling the T1 Phone alongside its own mobile service dubbed Trump Mobile. One of the biggest selling points of the device, which will be priced at $499, is that it will be made in America. But the announcement, made by Trump's sons Eric and Donald Jr. on Monday, leaves a lot of unanswered questions. Chief among them: How the company plans to manufacture a smartphone in America in the first place. According to Trump Mobile, the T1 Phone will be available in September. But experts are throwing cold water on the idea...

During the 19th Dynasty (ca. 1295–1186 b.c.), the village of Deir el-Medina, on the Nile's west bank in Upper, or southern, Egypt, was home to a community of civil servants and artisans who built and decorated the royal tombs in the nearby Valley of the Kings. Scholars are on unusually familiar terms with these people. "As expert scribes and draftsmen, they left quite a lot of writing," says Egyptologist Rob Demarée of Leiden University. At the site, archaeologists have excavated tens of thousands of texts written on papyrus and ostracons -- discarded pieces of pottery or stone used like scrap...

Laura Loomer @LauraLoomer In 2012, @TuckerCarlson said, “I do think, I'm sure I'm the lone voice in saying this, that Iran deserves to be annihilated. I think they're lunatics. I think they're evil.” When you go to Qatar, it poisons your brain. 9:48 PM · Jun 18, 2025

The America First Party of Florida was officially recognized this month by the Florida Secretary of State, qualifying it as a minor party eligible to nominate candidates for the state ballot. Party leaders have also been recruiting candidates to run for the state legislature in the next election cycle. The party began organizing in March, encouraging Florida residents online to register under the “America First Party” label on voter registration applications. However, early efforts to obtain official recognition were reportedly delayed after the organization was told it needed to use a different three-letter identifier. Publicly available correspondence between the party...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is up for re-election next year. She may be vulnerable to primary challenges within her party, and some polls show Republicans within striking distance of her in the general election setting. She underperformed in 2022, when former Congressman and current EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin gave her all she could handle. At a recent hearing on Capitol Hill, Hochul demonstrated her ignorance about a string of heinous crimes committed by illegal immigrants who were shielded and protected by her reckless 'sanctuary' policies. Rep. Elise Stefanik, who may run for governor in 2026, made the most of...

In the early 2000s, Avery Belyeu was living as a gay man in New York City, starting a career in the nonprofit sector and seeking opportunities to help those struggling to find their identities. About 10 years ago, Belyeu became a woman. Now CEO of the Montrose Center, Belyeu remains steadfast in her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. She knows the struggles of feeling like she doesn't belong. Raised in a family of Jehovah's Witnesses in Florida, she hasn't seen her parents in 17 years and has found that her religious beliefs align with Judaism. Belyeu and the Center's staff...