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The defense minister accused Erdogan of financing and embracing Hamas, and claimed that he dreams of "restoring the Ottoman Empire" in a post on X/Twitter. "Now he's signed the 'Mecca Agreement' to defend Saudi Arabia," he said, "But when the Houthis fired missiles at Mecca and it was time to honor his word, he vanished into thin air." "Israel is strong and knows how to protect itself. We're not the Kurds and the desperate people he still oppresses in Turkey today," he said

Oddly enough, Islamists and Marxists have much in common. They both look at anyone who isn't a member of their outsized cults as an “infidel.” And they both feel the urge to convert, enslave, or kill the non-believers. Oh, there is no doubt that, absent a rapid, thorough, and fundamental recovery of Western values, culture, sanity, and confidence, Islamist Muslims and Marxists will one day have a “reckoning” as they carve up the carcass of the erstwhile West. But for now, they share the desire to decapitate Western nations, their relatively free markets, and any remaining rights and freedoms their...

A Florida woman who was wrongfully arrested and held in jail for nearly two weeks in connection to a deadly hit-and-run shared her story with U.S. Congress members. Lindsey Isaacs addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism on Wednesday, part of its hearing, called "Always Watching: Flock's Nationwide AI Surveillance Network." What they're saying: "I came here today because I want you to understand that surveillance technology does not exist in a vacuum. Information collected by technology can become part of an investigation that affects a real human being," she said. She's talking about her own story....

Democrats in Austin, Texas, are facing criticism both online and from a retired cop who spoke to Fox News Digital after rushing to attack Immigration and Customs Enforcement moments after a suspected illegal immigrant was shot before any investigation had taken place. An ICE officer shot a man in Austin on Sunday and almost immediately, before basic facts had been established in the case, and before the man had been identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, elected Democrats in Austin were speaking out against ICE, including Rep. Greg Casar, Councilman Mike Siegel, and Mayor Kirk Watson. "It is awful that...

Clint Curtis shared over the phone on Wednesday that he was interviewed by agents with the FBI, DOJ, and DHS about his claims of fraud in the 2026 election. He said he provided agents with testimony and materials supporting his claims. However, he said he was still unsure whether he needed to comply with a federal subpoena requiring him to appear before a grand jury in Sacramento.

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Iranian airlines were forced to cancel some international flights on Wednesday after the U.S. tightened sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry in a new effort to cripple its economy. Georgia and Azerbaijan have officially confirmed suspending flights, and a travel agent in Tehran told AFP that flights to Baghdad, Muscat and Qatar were also halted, though routes to other destinations remained available, including China. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the new measures on Monday as part of an earlier threat to impose “economic D-Day” on Iran, an attempt to force it into submission following nearly seven months of war.

A Florida history teacher allegedly tried to “cancel” an eighth-grader enrolled at one of the state’s elite schools for his conservative beliefs – and now she’s facing calls to be fired. Liz Ballard, a teacher at Pine View School in Osprey, Fla., is accused of singling out the boy as the “conservative perspective” in her classes before describing him as a “misogynist” and spreading the slur around the school, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a letter on Monday. Ballard allegedly “harassed, disparaged and deliberately tried to ‘cancel’ an eighth-grade student for his conservative views” during her debates —...

A North Carolina woman will spend just weeks behind bars for a hit-and-run that killed a star college athlete out for a run. Q'laundra Hood, 28, was handed just 30 days in jail for a crash that killed 25-year-old Lance Sotelo, with a judge also ordering three years of supervised probation and $765 in restitution, according to Queens City News.

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CC fans are unhappy again. After Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White subbed Caitlin Clark out just shy of her double-double against the Minnesota Lynx, fans erupted, slamming the management. Clark helped her side secure a dominant 96-77 road win over the league-leading Lynx on September 22, 2026. The 24-year-old finished with 27 points, four steals, nine assists, and seven rebounds. She also produced several deep triples throughout the game. However, one of the highlights of Clark’s play came with 1:23 left in the fourth quarter when she connected with Sophie Cunningham for an easy layup. Makayla Timpson gave the ball...

Daily Readings from the USCCBHerod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, “John has been raised from the dead”; others were saying, “Elijah has appeared”; still others, “One of the ancient prophets has arisen.” But Herod said, “John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see him. Luke 9:7–9Something peculiar happens when those who refuse to live according to God’s will witness His presence in the lives of others—they become unsettled, even confused. Herod was one of these souls. Though...

This video captures the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States (0:00 - 27:37). Key events include: Arrival and Welcoming: The video depicts the arrival of the Air China aircraft and the official welcoming ceremony on the tarmac (0:00 - 16:30). Formal Greetings: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are seen greeting President Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, as they disembark from the plane (16:30 - 20:30). Ceremonial Honors: The segment shows the leaders standing together during official ceremonies while being honored by military personnel (20:30 - 25:00). Departure from the Tarmac: The...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he studied the possibility of U.S.-led military action in Canada. In a lengthy New York Times interview published Wednesday, Carney declined to discuss in detail what that examination involved, but he suggested it would be irresponsible not to prepare for what he called "extreme tail risk." "I think you have a responsibility in these roles to look at extreme tail risk," Carney told the Times. "That's just risk management. That's not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to [prepare]." U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly mused about turning Canada into the 51st...

The book of Enoch has become increasingly popular among Christians in recent years. It is easy to understand the fascination. Reading the book of Enoch can sometimes feel like reading a science-fiction novel. Its elaborate accounts of fallen angels, giants, heavenly journeys, and the coming judgment naturally capture the imagination. More importantly, New Testament authors such as Peter and Jude draw on traditions also found in the book of Enoch. For students of Scripture, the book provides valuable insight into the diverse world of Second Temple Judaism and can illuminate the historical and literary background of the New Testament. But...

For years, we've been asking whether artificial intelligence can write like us, draw like us, code like us, or eventually replace us. Anthropic just gave us a more interesting question: Can AI notice something in nature that human scientists have been staring past?On Wednesday, Anthropic announced that its Claude AI had identified what researchers believe is previously unrecognized biological system hidden in the DNA of bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria. The system contains a reverse transcriptase, a nearby partner gene, and a long array of repeating DNA sequences. Anthropic calls it ART, short for array-associated reverse transcriptases.From Anthropic:Today, we’re sharing...

Drive through parts of Warren, Michigan, and you can see America's religious transformation written into the buildings themselves. A Lutheran church that stood for more than 80 years is now the Al Ihsaan Islamic Center. The cross that once topped its steeple is gone. A former Baptist church has become another Islamic center. An old industrial machinery business has become a mosque. And another large mosque is being built. Within seven miles of one Warren neighborhood highlighted in a new Fox News investigation, residents identified five new mosques. Longtime residents say the transformation has happened with stunning speed -- largely...

For decades, American churches wrestled with a familiar problem: Where are the men? Women filled the pews, volunteered in ministries, brought the children and often carried much of the spiritual life of the family. Men consistently lagged behind in church attendance and religious participation. Something remarkable is now happening. The gender gap is reversing — and it may be starting much earlier than anyone expected. New research from Barna Group and Christ In Youth found that 57 percent of self-identified Christian teenagers attended a youth group within the previous three months. But buried inside that number is the real surprise....

The Iranian regime is teetering on the brink. Their exports and imports have been cut off by the U.S. naval blockade. Their economy is in the dumper, with incredibly high inflation and long lines for whatever fuel people can obtain. On top of all that, the U.S. and its Operation Economic Outcast crew under Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent are turning the sanctions screws.Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, tried to make their case at the United Nations on Wednesday, claiming they weren't supporting terrorism. But his speech got booed by protesters. The U.S. delegation walked out on the remarks, and Secretary of...

Trump wants to preserve relations with Xi, but Iranian customs data show Chinese entities have made thousands of shipments of components used in drones and missiles This summer, when the U.S. and Iran signed a temporary truce, China touted its role in easing tensions in the Middle East. It said its foreign ministry made dozens of calls to nudge peace along, and that President Xi Jinping himself had intervened with suggestions to end the fighting.That same day, a plane from China landed in Tehran. It carried a shipment for Iran’s Ministry of Defense that included electronics components that can be...