Antibodies discovered in the blood of Tim Friede, a man who self-injected snake venom for 18 years, have yielded an unprecedented antivenom. This antivenom, effective against a broad range of elapid snakes in animal testing, targets common neurotoxin components rather than species-specific ones. Current antivenoms require a precise match to the biting snake, unlike this potential universal treatment. This breakthrough offers significant hope for addressing the annual death toll of up to 140,000 from snakebites.
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Following a minor impeachment effort against him, President Trump urged Republicans to expel Democrats from Congress, citing unspecified crimes, particularly around elections. This call for retribution comes amidst the President’s ongoing attempts to leverage the justice system against political opponents. Recent actions include invalidating preemptive pardons and investigations into political rivals, suggesting a pattern of retaliation. While no Democrats have been charged, the administration’s rhetoric indicates a willingness to utilize the legal system for political purposes.
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UK Defence Intelligence reports that Russian casualties in the Ukraine war continue to rise, with approximately 160,000 personnel lost in the first four months of 2025 alone. This brings total estimated losses to around 950,000 dead and wounded since the invasion began. While April 2025 losses were lower than the peak rates of late 2024, they remain significant, making 2025 the costliest year of the conflict so far in terms of Russian personnel. Despite these heavy losses, Russia has not achieved substantial territorial gains in Ukraine.
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Following a record-breaking $167.3 million Powerball win, Kentucky resident James Farthing was arrested in Florida on multiple charges. The arrest stemmed from an altercation at a St. Pete Beach establishment where Farthing allegedly kicked a deputy in the face during a dispute with another patron. Authorities apprehended Farthing after a brief struggle, and he was booked into the Pinellas County jail. This incident occurred just days after Farthing claimed his winnings, which he will share with his mother.
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The Trump administration plans to reduce the CIA workforce by approximately 1,200 employees, representing about 5% of its personnel, through attrition and reduced hiring. This is part of broader cuts across numerous U.S. intelligence agencies, totaling thousands of positions. The CIA spokesperson attributes the reductions to a strategy for revitalizing the agency and aligning it with administration priorities. These personnel changes occur amid heightened concerns about foreign intelligence recruitment targeting disaffected U.S. government employees and growing tensions with China.
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Ukrainian forces, utilizing domestically modified Magura USVs armed with R-73 air-to-air missiles, successfully struck a Russian Su-30 fighter jet near Novorossiysk. This attack, confirmed by multiple sources including the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, represents a significant escalation of Ukraine’s naval capabilities. The successful engagement follows a previous December operation where the same weapon system downed two Russian Mi-8 helicopters. The reported destruction of the Su-30, costing an estimated $50 million, highlights the effectiveness of this innovative Ukrainian technology.
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A Texas Republican lawmaker, Stan Gerdes, recently admitted he lacks evidence to support his claim that students are using litter boxes in schools. This admission follows the introduction of his bill, the “Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education (F.U.R.R.I.E.S) Act,” designed to supposedly curb this behavior. The entire premise of the bill, therefore, rests on a fabrication.
The lack of proof underscores the bill’s dubious foundation. Gerdes initially claimed a “furry-related incident” in a small school district, yet offered no details or supporting documentation. This absence of concrete evidence raises serious questions about the lawmaker’s motives and the bill’s true purpose.… Continue reading
A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s executive order targeting Perkins Coie, deeming it an unconstitutional infringement on clients’ right to counsel and the firm’s due process rights. The order, unprecedented in its attempt to punish a law firm for representing clients with opposing views, directed agencies to take actions including contract reviews, building access restrictions, and security clearance revocations. Judge Howell’s decision follows similar temporary restraining orders for other firms, and stands in contrast to deals struck by nine other law firms to avoid similar executive actions. The judge characterized the order as an attack on fundamental judicial principles, highlighting the firm’s penalization for representing clients and expressing views at odds with the President.
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Germany’s domestic intelligence agency designated the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a right-wing extremist group due to its exclusionary rhetoric and attempts to undermine democratic institutions. This decision, granting authorities increased surveillance powers, sparked a diplomatic dispute with the US, with officials like Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio criticizing the move as undemocratic and tyrannical. The German government defended its action as a necessary measure to protect its constitution, citing the AfD’s growing popularity and extremist tendencies. The AfD, currently Germany’s largest opposition party, condemned the decision as politically motivated.
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President Trump’s public statements asserting his authority to unilaterally return wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, yet refusing to do so based on legal counsel, represent a defiance of the Supreme Court’s mandate. This action reveals the administration’s bad faith efforts to expand presidential removal powers unchecked. Trump’s admissions unintentionally undermine his legal position and broader agenda through his own incompetence. The situation highlights a fundamental breakdown of accountability within the administration.
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