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  • Pete Hegseth Orders Name of Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk Removed from U.S. Navy Ship

    06/03/2025 11:06:34 PM PDT · by Morgana · 37 replies
    Breitbart ^ | June 3, 2025 | Elizabeth Weibel
    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the United States Navy to remove the name of slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk from oiler USNS Harvey Milk, according to several reports. A memorandum from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, which was viewed by Military.com, showed that the Navy was preparing to change the name of the ship, and a “defense official” confirmed to the outlet that Hegseth had ordered U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to change the name of the ship: A defense official confirmed that the Navy was making preparation to strip the ship of its...
  • Coffee Can Interfere With Your Medication – Here’s What You Need To Know

    06/03/2025 11:59:03 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 30 replies
    Study Finds ^ | June 03, 2025 | Dipa Kamdar, Kingston University
    For many of us, the day doesn’t start until we’ve had our first cup of coffee. It’s comforting, energizing, and one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. But while your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines in ways that reduce their effectiveness – or increase the risk of side-effects. From common cold tablets to antidepressants, caffeine’s impact on the body goes far beyond a quick energy boost. Tea also contains caffeine but not in the same concentrations as coffee, and doesn’t seem to affect people in the same way. Here’s what you...
  • Ukraine: Fighting to the Conclusion (Russo-Ukrainian War, Spring 2025)

    06/03/2025 9:26:20 AM PDT · by Jan_Sobieski · 7 replies
    BigSerge.Substack ^ | 05/28/2025 | Big Serge
    The Russo-Ukrainian War is now three years old, and the third Z-Day, on February 24, 2025, was marked by a substantively different tone than prior iterations. On the battlefield, Russian forces stand significantly closer to victory than they have at any point since the opening weeks of the war. After reversals early in the war as Ukraine took advantage of Russian miscalculations and insufficient force generation, the Russian army surged in 2024, collapsing Ukraine’s front in southern Donetsk and pushing the front forward towards the remaining citadels of the Donbas.At the same time, 2025’s Z-Day was the first under the...
  • What do you think about these "plus-size" travelers complaining that they can’t comfortably fit on airplanes?

    06/03/2025 8:27:14 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 146 replies
    Not The Bee ^ | June 03, 2025 | Staff
    So this video has recently gone viral again so I'm just gonna leave it here and let you guys talk it over in the comments. I give you, plus-size travelers and their complaints about traveling comfortably: We're plus-sized travelers — of course we think about if we need a second seat before we book a flight. We're plus-sized travelers — of course we ask for the seatbelt extender as soon as we board the flight. We're plus-sized travelers — of course we're expected to pay more, just to travel comfortably. "Fat acceptance" has turned into its own bizarre Marxist grievance...
  • Journalist Claims Top National Security Officials Around The World Know “We’re Living On Borrowed Time” Due To Major 2027 Event

    06/03/2025 5:41:32 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 98 replies
    InfoWars ^ | June 02, 2025 | Staff
    UFO researcher Rhys Dalton-Morgan, host of “The UFO Program” podcast, interviewed News Nation special correspondent Ross Coulthart last week about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), the potential of an impending disclosure by certain governments and reports of a massive earth-changing event taking place in 2027. “There’s certainly something gonna happen in 2027, and I don’t know what it is. I’ve also heard 2034 and I’ve also heard other dates, much later,” Coulthart said. 🔥🚨 BREAKING: News Nation journalist Ross Coulthart claims that an apocalyptic event will happen in 2027: “Everybody’s telling me we’re on borrowed time” “I cannot begin to emphasize...
  • The soldier who said no

    06/03/2025 4:37:38 AM PDT · by MtnClimber · 13 replies
    American Thinker ^ | 3 Jun, 2025 | Maureen Steele
    On May 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to First Lieutenant Mark Bashaw -- the only service member in U.S. military history court-martialed for refusing to comply with unlawful COVID-19 mandates. It was a long-overdue act of justice, but a pardon, while powerful, doesn’t come close to honoring the enormity of what this man endured -- or what he represents. Mark Bashaw was never a criminal. He was never disloyal. He was a principled officer who stood on the Constitution, federal law, and his faith, and for that, the U.S. Army tried to destroy...
  • Brazen drone strike showcases Ukrainian innovation as war grinds on

    06/02/2025 12:31:27 PM PDT · by E. Pluribus Unum · 40 replies
    The Washington Post ^ | June 2, 2025 1:15 p.m. EDT | Siobhán O'Grady , Francesca Ebel , Serhiy Morgunov and Alex Horton
    KYIV — For 18 months, Ukraine’s internal security service planned an audacious assault on far-flung Russian airfields — first sneaking drones into Russia, then planting them near key military runways. On Sunday, just ahead of a new round of peace talks, it was go time: Near four unsuspecting Russian military bases, remotely activated roofs lifted off mobile homes and sheds parked on flatbed trucks. Armed Ukrainian drones tucked inside soared upward, then pounced on military aircraft lined up on the runways, engulfing many in flames. The brazen attack — which Ukrainian officials claimed destroyed at least 13 Russian aircraft and...
  • Jamie Dimon: America Should Be Stockpiling Bullets

    06/02/2025 6:57:18 AM PDT · by MtnClimber · 41 replies
    Hot Air ^ | 2 Jun, 2025 | David Strom
    No, Jamie Dimon isn't predicting an invasion of or civil war in the United States, but during his wide-ranging discussion at the Reagan National Economic Forum, he did issue some dire warnings about how American policymakers have made some very poor decisions in recent years that threaten economic turmoil in the near term and our long-term dominance in the medium term. Dimon, as you likely know, is CEO of JP Morgan Chase and the most powerful banker in the world, making him one of the powerful people in the world. While Dimon is not a magician, it would be stupid...
  • Vladimir Putin poised to enact revenge on Ukraine and AXE Russian spymasters after devastating bombers strike

    06/02/2025 5:17:50 AM PDT · by Phoenix8 · 30 replies
    GB News ^ | 2/6/2025 | Henderson
    Vladimir Putin is set to dismiss his intelligence chiefs following a catastrophic security breach, which led to Ukraine taking out 41 aircraft worth £1.5billion across multiple airbases. The Russian leader has been conspicuously absent from public view since Ukraine's successful strikes, with an insider revealing: "He will hit back at Ukraine, but also avenge his underlings who allowed this humiliation to happen." The FSB security service, led by Putin's close ally Alexander Bortnikov, 73, faces particular scrutiny over the intelligence failure, which led to 117 first-person view kamikaze drones carrying out the daring attack. Civilian lorries were able to carry...
  • Russian Bombers and the SALT Treaty

    06/01/2025 6:48:16 PM PDT · by Jan_Sobieski · 75 replies
    X ^ | June 1, 2025 | General Michael Flynn
    ATTENTION!So, it appears Zelenskyy gave the go ahead to attack parked Russian nuclear capable bombers without informing @realDonaldTrump (if true that our President was not consulted nor informed, this isn’t simply a breach of protocol. It’s a geopolitical insult and a warning sign. If Ukraine is willing to conduct strikes with strategic consequences without notifying the White House, we are no longer allies with coordination issues—we are co-belligerents flying blind).Also given Senator “warmonger” Lindsey Graham’s and Senator “Da Nang Dick” Blumenthal’s recent visit, this attack could appear as though it was sanctioned. I pray the Russians have better intelligence than...
  • Ukraine destroys 40 aircraft deep inside Russia ahead of peace talks in Istanbul

    06/01/2025 12:42:56 PM PDT · by E. Pluribus Unum · 46 replies
    AP News ^ | Updated 1:33 PM CDT, June 1, 2025 | SAMYA KULLAB
    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory, Ukraine’s Security Service said on Sunday, while Moscow pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones just hours before a new round of direct peace talks in Istanbul. A military official, who spoke with the Associated Press on condition of anonymity to disclose operational details, said the far-reaching attack took more than a year and a half to execute and was personally supervised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.The military source said it was an “extremely complex” operation, involving the smuggling of first-person view,...
  • Local 'No Kings' protests planned on June 14 opposing Trump's Flag Day military parade

    06/01/2025 5:43:04 AM PDT · by Libloather · 36 replies
    WJLA ^ | 5/26/25 | Katie Bourque
    WASHINGTON (7News) — While President Donald Trump will be hosting a military parade in Washington, people across the country are getting together to protest his administration. According to organizers, this mobilization is inspired by the success of the Hands Off! and May Day protests. The NO KINGS Nationwide Day of Defiance is set to take place on Flag Day, June 14, at over 100 locations. Gatherings in the area include: Garrett Park, MD: Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park **SNIP** You can find a full list of them all here. Indivisible is organizing the protests with the following partners: 50501, American Federation...
  • Five Missing Shipwrecks - Lost German? Deepest Wreck? (Video)

    05/31/2025 12:40:36 PM PDT · by MAGA2017 · 4 replies
    Skynea History Youtube Channel ^ | 5/25/25 | Skynea History
    In the depths of the ocean, there are countless undiscovered shipwrecks. Ranging from old sailing vessels, to massive cargo haulers. Most of these wouldn't get even a bit of interest. However, when you limit yourself to *warships*, well, that changes. And in today's video, we'll be looking at another five missing wrecks. Consider this something of a sequel to the video I made a couple years back, after Nautilus visited Midway. In light of their upcoming Guadalcanal survey, this felt fitting.
  • It appears the the FBI classification system is deliberately hiding information from Congress & the public

    05/31/2025 6:17:09 AM PDT · by Racketeer · 45 replies
    X ^ | May 30, 2025 | Jay Town
    Recent release by Sen. @ChuckGrassley suggests systemic violations of Brady by FBI. Brady rule requires government to disclose exculpatory evidence in criminal case; to comply, FBI agents search Sentinel system. Brady mandate is considered a constitutional requirement. Margot Cleveland has her take on it as well: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1928580853245898772.html
  • A Black male yelled, "where you from?" and shot Travens five times as he exited the vehicle.

    05/30/2025 10:29:19 AM PDT · by Racketeer · 14 replies
    X ^ | May 29, 2025 | NationalConservative
    33 years ago today, Edward Travens, 15, was murdered while trying to rent a video with his older brother in LA as the race riots were breaking out. A Black male yelled, "where you from?" and shot Travens five times as he exited the vehicle. UNSOLVED https://x.com/NatCon2022/status/1928071818897694832
  • Meet the world’s largest military aircraft: the C-5 Super Galaxy

    05/29/2025 10:24:07 AM PDT · by Pol-92064 · 67 replies
    X.COM Video ^ | 05/29/2025 | ViralRush
    A look at the US Military C5 Galaxy. American ingenuity at work.
  • OMB Director Vought throws ice on the few crew. DOGE cuts package coming

    05/29/2025 8:07:45 AM PDT · by Racketeer · 10 replies
    Tiger Rant Politics ^ | May 29, 2025 | Jjdoc
    It's been pointed out over and over to the few crew that these cuts could not be included in the BBB because of rules. It has to be handled via recission packages. It will not be subjectedbto filibuster either. quote: Larry Kudlow asked, “So, rumor has it that we’ve got a big rescission package, an Elon Musk DOGE rescission package coming up, can you confirm it?” Vought answered, “I can. We’ll be sending that up on Monday or Tuesday, whenever the House is back in session, they will get our first rescissions bill. And, again, this has been proposed and...
  • The climate change hoax and Green New Deal Scam has created many unnecessary regulations ..... MTG

    05/29/2025 7:21:48 AM PDT · by Racketeer · 15 replies
    X ^ | May 27,2025 | Jack Straw
    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 @RepMTG 👇 The climate change hoax and Green New Deal Scam has created many unnecessary regulations that are having far reaching effects still to this day. For example, currently there is a massive need for a new refrigerant forced on the HVAC industry because of climate hoax lies. R-410A which has been an incredibly reliable and inexpensive refrigerant is being phased out and R-454B is the new refrigerant that everyone has to buy, but can barely find. The shortage and supply of R-454B is driving the cost as high as $1,000 dollars for a 20 pound...
  • New Treatment for Aggressive Breast Cancer Achieves Astonishing 100% Survival Rate

    05/29/2025 5:32:47 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 4 replies
    Scitech Daily ^ | May 29, 2025 | University of Cambridge
    A new pre-surgery treatment strategy for inherited breast cancer has achieved an astonishing 100% survival rate, thanks to a simple yet powerful timing tweak. A promising new treatment is offering fresh hope for patients with aggressive, inherited breast cancers. In a recent clinical trial led by Cambridge researchers, every patient who received a combination of chemotherapy and a targeted cancer drug before surgery survived the crucial three-year period following treatment. Published in Nature Communications, the study suggests this could become the most effective therapy yet for early-stage breast cancer linked to BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations. These inherited forms of...
  • Divine irony: How the liberal media's crusade against Christianity just backfired

    05/28/2025 1:35:46 PM PDT · by metmom · 5 replies
    Blaze Media ^ | May 25, 2025 | Chris Enloe
    Jesus told His disciples to spread the gospel. Thanks to the New York Times, Hegseth was just handed a mega-microphone to give Jesus a platform. God works in mysterious ways, including through the pages of the New York Times. The legacy media and progressives have spent months fearmongering about President Trump's crusade against anti-Christian bias in the government and his policies that seek to protect religious liberty. They frame it as dangerous flirtation with so-called "Christian nationalism," wielding this label as a cudgel to demonize Trump and his supporters.