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  • New Pentagon release details “potato” UAP over Colorado Springs

    06/15/2026 4:45:28 AM PDT · by dynachrome · 1 replies
    Fox21 ^ | 6-12-26 | Ashley Eberhardt
    The latest batch of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) reports from the Department of War includes an incident in 2022 in which five members of the U.S. Army reportedly saw an object shaped like a potato hovering over Cheyenne Mountain. The most recent batch of evidence, which was released on Friday, June 12, was the third such release since President Donald Trump directed his administration to fully disclose what it knows about alien life and mysterious objects in the sky. One incident within the release took place in Colorado Springs in 2022, when a former U.S. Army intelligence officer, along with...
  • UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Wins Bout at White House Octagon – Then Tells Crowd, “Michelle Obama Is a Man”

    06/15/2026 4:01:33 AM PDT · by kevcol · 16 replies
    TGP ^ | June 15, 2026 | Jim Hoft
    UFC fighter Josh Hokit won his match on Sunday night outside of the White House against Derrick Lewis. After his match he told the crowd, “Michelle Obama is a man! Am I right America?”
  • Today’s Cryptogram

    06/15/2026 2:26:42 AM PDT · by Apple Pan Dowdy · 7 replies
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  • Joe Kent says cut 'all military/intel assistance to Israel' so not to jeopardize deal with Iran

    06/14/2026 7:46:44 PM PDT · by RandFan · 98 replies
    X ^ | June 14 | Joe Kent
    @joekent16jan19 We can strengthen our chances of this deal holding by cutting all military/intel assistance to Israel, they took every opportunity to tank this deal & will likely do so again unless we take action. We should also quietly get our troops out of the bases in the Gulf that can be reached by Iran. This ensures Iranian hardliners can’t strike us to drag us back into the fight. Take away every factor that we can control that could force us back into the war on Israel or Iran’s terms. Set all conditions that we can control in our favor.
  • Woman sues McDonald's after being served food 'wholly unfit for human consumption': suit

    06/14/2026 7:06:28 PM PDT · by simpson96 · 58 replies
    WKRC ^ | 6/13/2026 | Staff
    NEW YORK (WKRC) - A woman sued McDonald's after she was allegedly served food "wholly unfit for human consumption" that led to her being severely injured. According to a complaint obtained by the Independent, Yvette Hinds filed a lawsuit on May 26 claiming that on May 25, 2023, she was served a contaminated McMuffin from a McDonald's location in Manhattan. Hinds' lawsuit said that, unbeknownst to her, the item contained "contaminants, poisons, toxins, parasites, bacteria, germs and/or organisms which would and did cause various serious personal injuries." The McMuffin was reportedly "not reasonably safe, good, sound, fit, proper, healthful, wholesome...
  • Melania Trump Unveils New Plan To Give Foster Kids A Financial Head Start

    06/14/2026 6:56:38 PM PDT · by simpson96 · 16 replies
    Benzinga ^ | 6/14/2026 | Tanya Rawat
    First Lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, a new expansion of Trump Accounts designed to help children in foster care build long-term savings and wealth. The initiative allows state child welfare agencies to act as legal guardians for the purpose of opening government-backed savings and investment accounts for foster children, removing a major barrier that previously limited access.(snip) "Fostering the Future Accounts give foster children the same chance for asset ownership and long-term wealth building as every other American child," she said. She also emphasized the broader goal...
  • Taking self-deception to a new level: “What I learned from my four abortions”

    06/14/2026 6:01:49 PM PDT · by Morgana · 13 replies
    National Right To Life ^ | June 10, 2026 | Dave Andrusko
    Over the years, I’ve read a lot of stories written from the pro-abortion perspective. How? Primarily by understanding the mechanisms they use to shield themselves from what they are doing to hapless unborn babies. It’s a very grim reminder of what we are up against. It’s not unusual to be lectured that snuffing out the lives of preborn babies is liberating/fulfilling/empowering. But “What I Learned From My Four Abortions” takes aggressive self-deception to a new level. You would expect nothing less from the Rewire News Group. It specializes in pushing abortion advocacy to the outer limits under the guise of...
  • Pearl City multi-vehicle crash injures children, adults (Hawaii)

    06/14/2026 1:55:22 PM PDT · by lowbridge · 13 replies
    staradvertiser.com ^ | June 13, 2026
    Police, fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a 5:20 p.m. crash today involving multiple vehicles and injuring several including children, on the eastbound lanes of the H-1 freeway in Pearl City. EMS responded with multiple units to the crash. EMS personnel administered advanced life support to six patients, and transported them to hospital emergency rooms for further treatment. They included an infant girl in stable condition, a 7-year-old girl in serious condition and a 10-year-old girl in stable condition. Also taken to the hospital were a woman, 34, who was in serious condition; a man, 33 in stable condition,...
  • Shooting at South Carolina’s Largest Mall Leaves Two Injured, 17-Year-Old Arrested (VIDEOS)

    06/14/2026 11:15:12 AM PDT · by V_TWIN · 16 replies
    thegatewaypundit.com ^ | Jun. 14, 2026 | Cassandra MacDonald
    Gunfire erupted at Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, the state’s largest mall, on Saturday afternoon, and a teenager has been arrested. The incident took place around 1 p.m. An on-duty Greenville police officer heard the gunfire and responded immediately to find two victims wounded at the scene. Officers quickly determined the shooting was not random but stemmed from a personal argument between individuals who knew each other. Two people suffered gunshot wounds during the exchange. A woman who was an uninvolved bystander was shot in the foot, while a man was hit in the shoulder and neck area. Both...
  • Voters Reject Anti-Islam Candidate in Mayoral Race in Dallas Suburb

    06/14/2026 11:12:05 AM PDT · by Round Earther · 15 replies
    New York Times ^ | 6/13/26 | J. David Goodman
    Mark Hill, a conservative lawyer who served on the local school board, won a divisive mayoral runoff on Saturday in Frisco, Texas, that turned into a referendum on the city’s diversity and a testing ground for the power of anti-Muslim messaging. Mr. Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer, a retired construction company owner who gained a following on the hard right with his promises to keep “terrorists” from gaining a foothold in Frisco and to prevent Shariah, or Islamic religious codes, from taking precedence over local and federal law. The nonpartisan race was one of the earliest tests of whether attacks on...
  • Flag Day at Flag City USA

    06/14/2026 9:36:42 AM PDT · by Retain Mike · 13 replies
    self ^ | June 14,2026 | self
    Redmond earned the nickname "Flag City USA" due to its long-standing tradition of displaying American flags throughout the city on patriotic holidays. The designation was officially recognized by the U.S. Congressional Record, highlighting the city’s commitment to honoring veterans, first responders, and the broader community through these displays www.flagcityusa.us+1. The initiative began in 1991 and has grown into a major community effort involving local businesses, civic organizations, and volunteers. Redmond, OR non-profit organization showing support for military, veterans, & community by lining the streets with our collection of 1400+ American flags!
  • Driver Aids Have Ruined Driving. How Far Will This Go?

    06/14/2026 9:29:28 AM PDT · by DUMBGRUNT · 104 replies
    Youtube ^ | 14 June 2026 | Driving 4 Answers
    Two years ago, I rented a Tesla Model 3 for 1 day in order to drive it for the first time in my life and make a Tesla review from the perspective of a petrolhead. I ended up actually enjoying the driving itself, I hated the user interface, the buttonless screens and probably most of all I hated the fact that the car was constantly beeping. When I went over the speed limit, when I changed lanes without signaling, when I got too close to the edge of the road and so on. After fiddling with the screen and the...
  • Justin Trudeau slammed for 'insufferable' excuse after missing Canada's opening game to watch girlfriend Katy Perry sing instead

    06/14/2026 9:17:54 AM PDT · by MinorityRepublican · 38 replies
    The Daily Mail ^ | June 14, 2026 | STEPHEN M. LEPORE
    Justin Trudeau continued to take the heat after the former prime minister explained why he missed Canada's World Cup opener to go watch girlfriend Katy Perry sing at the US team's opener instead. Trudeau, who served as Canadian PM from 2015 to 2025, was nowhere to be found at Canada's 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the nation's first home game at a World Cup in its history. He made it clear in a post to social media that he was still a Canadian through and through but wanted to support his new beau. 'Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But...
  • 63 people arrested, 4 stabbings and 1 shooting reported in NYC after Knicks fans go wild celebrating NBA Finals win

    06/14/2026 9:12:16 AM PDT · by V_TWIN · 23 replies
    nypost.com ^ | June 14, 2026 | Fenix Suriel
    The NYPD made dozens of arrests overnight after the New York Knicks clinched their first NBA Finals win in 53 years early Sunday. At least 63 people were arrested, and there were four stabbings and a shooting reported as the celebrations turned violent, according to cops. The charges include assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a gun, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, cops said. Amid the mayhem, 10 members of the NYPD were injured, including one officer who was struck by a glass bottle. Videos circulating the web show shameless destruction of school...
  • "This press conference is solely for those pieces of **** who are right there!"

    06/14/2026 9:05:13 AM PDT · by Morgana · 10 replies
    @BreitbartNews on X ^ | June 14, 2026 | @BreitbartNews
    "This press conference is solely for those pieces of **** who are right there!" Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods exploded on a reporter who ignored the subject of his press conference -- a sting conducted to capture child sex offenders -- and asked about an unrelated case.
  • Today's Cryptogram

    06/14/2026 7:55:46 AM PDT · by nikos1121 · 9 replies
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  • [U.K.] Teens will get social media curfew and chatbot ban

    06/14/2026 7:04:47 AM PDT · by RandFan · 17 replies
    The Times ^ | June 14 | Katie Tarrant, Whitehall Correspondent, Ben Spencer, Science Editor, and Lara Spirit
    Teenagers will be banned from certain social media platforms and have their daily usage curbed under sweeping reforms to be announced by Sir Keir Starmer on Sunday. The ban will go further than the one imposed by Australia in December by targeting technology deemed harmful to children, including chatbots and certain features on gaming apps. Under-16s in Australia have been banned from using ten platforms: TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Twitch and Kick. It is understood that the UK will follow suit by raising the minimum age on social media to 16, from the average of 13,...
  • Obama Presidential Center's $470M safety net under scrutiny as subcontractors say they're owed millions

    06/14/2026 6:39:23 AM PDT · by dynachrome · 25 replies
    Fox ^ | 6-13-26 | Michael Dorgan
    Concern is mounting that taxpayers could be left holding the bag if the Obama Presidential Center runs into financial trouble, as the foundation behind it has yet to establish a promised $470 million safety net to guard against a public bailout. The scrutiny comes as a Fox News Digital investigation found multiple contractors and subcontractors claiming losses ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions on the project, with some alleging they remain locked in payment disputes and face financial ruin just days before the center's grand opening. Under its agreement with the city, the Obama Foundation pledged to...
  • Florida Sheriff ERUPTS on Reporter Who Tried to Hijack Child Sex Predator Sting Press Conference with Unrelated Questions: ‘This Conference is Solely for Those Pieces of ****’

    06/14/2026 6:31:14 AM PDT · by V_TWIN · 24 replies
    thegatewaypundit.com ^ | Jun. 13, 2026 | Jim Hᴏft
    Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods had zero patience for media games Thursday when a reporter tried to hijack a press conference about a major child predator sting to ask about an unrelated Florida Highway Patrol lawsuit.
  • Obama-Appointed Federal Judge Accused of Having ‘Loud Sex’ in Her Chambers with Police Commander During Work, Stained Couch Cushion Taken for Forensic Testing

    06/13/2026 5:59:44 PM PDT · by kevcol · 40 replies
    TGP ^ | June 13, 2026 | Cassandra MacDonald
    A federal judge appointed by Barack Obama is facing calls for impeachment after an investigation found she engaged in sexual activity with a high-ranking Atlanta police officer inside her courthouse chambers during business hours, loud enough for her law clerks to hear through the walls on multiple occasions. U.S. District Judge Eleanor L. Ross of the Northern District of Georgia has been accused of carrying on an extramarital affair with Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Kelley Collier. . . The investigation also found that she attended a partisan political event, which violated judicial conduct rules.