Ukraine has struck a significant blow at the very heart of Russia’s nuclear blackmail strategy, hitting the Oreshnik launch site with domestically produced FP-5 cruise missiles. This is a monumental development, marking the first instance where a non-nuclear nation has successfully targeted infrastructure crucial for preparing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles within the territory of a nuclear power. The ability of Ukrainian strike systems, specifically mentioning the FP-5 Flamingo, to reach such strategic depths within Russia has shattered the long-held perception of invulnerability surrounding Russian missile testing ranges. This bold move fundamentally alters the deterrence balance, not just for Ukraine’s immediate defense but for the security of Europe as a whole.… Continue reading
It’s a complex situation, isn’t it? The news about Russia using Starlink in strike drones that reached Kyiv, and SpaceX’s subsequent response impacting command systems, has certainly sparked a lot of discussion. It feels like there are layers upon layers to unpack, and the media’s framing of the events can really shift the narrative.
One perspective is that this wasn’t a sudden, bold move by SpaceX, but rather something initiated and pushed for by the Ukrainian side. The implication here is that Elon Musk was aware, for quite some time, that Russian forces were utilizing Starlink for their operations, potentially even to harm Ukrainian civilians.… Continue reading
President Trump has stated he will only accept the results of the 2026 midterm elections if they are deemed “honest.” He claimed to have not used the word “nationalize” when discussing elections, instead asserting that “corrupt” areas like Detroit, Philadelphia, and Atlanta warrant federal government involvement. Despite his claims of not using the term “nationalize,” he previously called for Republicans to “nationalize the voting.” The White House has suggested his remarks were endorsements of the SAVE Act, which mandates voter ID.
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Following escalating concerns from residents regarding overcrowding and disruptive tourist behavior, the Japanese city of Fujiyoshida has canceled its annual Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival. For roughly a decade, this event has attracted approximately 200,000 visitors eager to photograph Mount Fuji with blooming cherry blossoms and a historic pagoda. The decision stems from a surge in tourism, amplified by social media and a weaker yen, leading to significant impacts on the local community, including sanitation issues and safety worries for children. While the official festival is canceled, authorities anticipate continued high visitor numbers during the peak blossom season and are implementing measures to manage the influx.
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The CIA has announced it will cease publication of the World Factbook, a widely used online resource providing updated country statistics and information. Launched initially during World War II as a classified program, the Factbook evolved into a publicly accessible annual summary in 1971, with its digital version becoming a freely available resource in the 1990s. While the CIA offered no specific reason for discontinuing the Factbook, the decision coincides with the Trump administration’s broader initiative to cut government programs deemed non-essential to agency functions, alongside plans for significant job reductions at the CIA.
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In the initial two weeks of 2026, Delhi witnessed a significant number of missing persons reports, with an average of 54 individuals disappearing daily. Official data from Delhi Police indicates that out of 800 reported missing, nearly two-thirds were women and girls, and while 235 individuals have been traced, 572 remain unaccounted for. This alarming trend has prompted concerns about public safety, with former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal highlighting the disproportionate number of women and children among the missing. Despite the recent surge in reports, Delhi Police stated that there has been no significant increase in missing person cases compared to the previous decade, maintaining an average of around 2,000 missing individuals per month.
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Drawing on his experience as a Capitol Police officer injured on January 6, 2021, Harry Dunn has launched a campaign for an open U.S. House seat in Maryland, vowing to dismantle Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Dunn directly links the aggression he witnessed from immigration agents to that of the January 6th mob, citing federal immigration actions as “terrorizing people more than serving.” His campaign emphasizes a need for a “first responder” in Congress, arguing that current leadership is enabling harmful practices, particularly within the immigration system, which he contends is targeting non-criminals rather than those who pose a threat. Dunn is prepared to return to Washington with legislative power to challenge what he describes as ongoing falsehoods and misrepresentations of critical events.
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An Argentine judge has requested the extradition of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from the United States, where he faces narco-terrorism charges. This request stems from an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity, including the harsh crackdown on protesters and political opponents, pursued under the principle of universal jurisdiction. While Argentina’s foreign ministry must present the request to the U.S. administration, compliance is deemed unlikely given Maduro’s ongoing federal trial in New York. This legal action represents a significant milestone for human rights advocates and Venezuelan victims who have come forward to speak out.
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The Milan Attorney General’s Office has registered its first suspect in an investigation into alleged organized trips from Europe to Sarajevo during the Bosnian War, where individuals reportedly paid to shoot civilians. An 80-year-old former truck driver is under investigation for repeated voluntary homicide, with prosecutors alleging he, in collusion with others, fired sniper rifles from hills surrounding the city, causing the deaths of defenseless civilians including women, the elderly, and children. The investigation, spurred by a writer’s complaint and corroborated by former intelligence officials and a documentary, also implicates participants from France, Switzerland, and Belgium, exploring motives considered particularly abhorrent.
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A French hospital found itself in an unprecedented situation, requiring a dramatic evacuation when a patient presented with a rather explosive predicament: a World War I artillery shell lodged in his rectum. The discovery, made during surgery at the Rangueil Accident and Emergency unit in Toulouse, sent shockwaves through the medical facility and necessitated the immediate involvement of bomb disposal experts. The patient, a 24-year-old man, had apparently sought medical attention after experiencing considerable pain over the weekend.
The specifics surrounding how the man acquired such a formidable item and the circumstances of its insertion remain largely a mystery. Local reports suggest that upon admission, the patient did not immediately disclose the nature of the object causing his distress.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker
Capitol Defender Runs for Congress, Compares ICE to Rioters
Drawing on his experience as a Capitol Police officer injured on January 6, 2021, Harry Dunn has launched a campaign for an open U.S. House seat in Maryland, vowing to dismantle Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Dunn directly links the aggression he witnessed from immigration agents to that of the January 6th mob, citing federal immigration actions as “terrorizing people more than serving.” His campaign emphasizes a need for a “first responder” in Congress, arguing that current leadership is enabling harmful practices, particularly within the immigration system, which he contends is targeting non-criminals rather than those who pose a threat. Dunn is prepared to return to Washington with legislative power to challenge what he describes as ongoing falsehoods and misrepresentations of critical events.
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