Major General Ali Shademani, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya construction arm, was assassinated alongside numerous other senior IRGC officers on June 17, 2025. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted the operation, targeting a secret mountain compound near Tehran. The IDF’s precision strike eliminated the officers while they were gathered at the undisclosed location. This targeted killing is believed to be a significant blow to Iran’s military capabilities and leadership.
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Nurse Jen Hamilton’s viral video juxtaposes verses from Matthew 25 with MAGA policies, highlighting the hypocrisy of supporting a movement that contradicts Jesus’ teachings on caring for the vulnerable. The video, which has garnered millions of views, sparked both praise and criticism, with some accusing Hamilton of misrepresenting scripture while others lauded her for using biblical principles to challenge the MAGA movement. Hamilton maintains her video’s purpose was moral rather than explicitly religious or political, focusing on the incompatibility between Christian values and policies harming marginalized communities. The resulting controversy reflects a broader divide within American Christianity, particularly concerning the intersection of faith and political alignment.
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Following an Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, India, resulting in 271 deaths, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived and has been discharged from the hospital. The crash, involving passengers of various nationalities, prompted criticism of the British government’s response from grieving families. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, involving the examination of the flight recorders and aircraft maintenance records. Air India is cooperating with authorities and working to repatriate the deceased.
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Operation Soteria Shield, a Texas-wide FBI operation conducted in April, resulted in the arrest of 244 child exploitation offenders and the rescue of 109 children. The operation involved over 70 state and federal agencies, including local departments in Lubbock. Eight arrests were made in Lubbock alone, seven for child exploitation and one for animal cruelty. FBI Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock emphasized the collaborative effort to protect children and hold perpetrators accountable.
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The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, upheld a Tennessee law prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The majority opinion deferred the issue’s policy considerations to state legislatures, setting a precedent for similar bans in other states. Dissenting justices argued this decision abandons transgender children to political whims, disregarding medical consensus supporting gender-affirming care as necessary and beneficial. The ruling follows other actions, such as limitations to LGBTQ+ mental health support lines, sparking significant criticism from advocates.
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Seven Senate Democrats initially voted to confirm Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, but many now express regret. Their change of heart stems from Noem’s actions, described as “weaponizing” the department through aggressive deportation policies targeting green card holders and students. Several senators cited disappointment with Noem’s performance and lack of transparency, while others emphasized the need to maintain a working relationship despite policy disagreements. The shift in opinion highlights the growing concern among Democrats over the administration’s immigration enforcement agenda.
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Actor Derek Dixon is suing Tyler Perry for at least $260 million, alleging repeated sexual assault and harassment during his time working on “The Oval.” The lawsuit claims Perry used his influence to coerce Dixon into sexual acts, promising career advancement in exchange for compliance and threatening his character’s storyline if he refused. Perry’s attorney vehemently denies the allegations, calling them a “scam.” The suit details multiple instances of assault and harassment, including unwanted sexual advances, groping, and forced sexual contact, with supporting evidence such as text messages.
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The Trump administration issued a stop-work order, effective July 17th, ending the 988 suicide hotline’s dedicated LGBTQ youth line, a service averaging 2,100 daily contacts. This action, preempting a proposed budget cut, eliminates specialized support for LGBTQ youth, who are at a significantly higher risk of suicide. Critics condemn this decision as potentially fatal for thousands and point to the timing, one day before the Supreme Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, as deeply concerning. The administration’s claim to broaden service to “all help seekers” omits mention of transgender and queer individuals, raising further alarm.
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The looming insolvency of the US Social Security and Medicare systems by 2033, as recently announced by government trustees, presents a significant challenge. This isn’t a new problem; it’s a long-standing issue that has been repeatedly highlighted for decades, prompting concerns and frustration among citizens. The consistent postponement of necessary action has led to a sense of disillusionment, particularly for those who have diligently contributed to these programs, yet fear they might not fully reap the benefits.
The core issue boils down to insufficient funding to meet the projected future payouts. This shortfall is not simply a matter of inadequate contributions; it’s also a consequence of structural flaws within the systems themselves.… Continue reading
During a Senate hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth evaded questions regarding whether he authorized lethal force against protesters, reacting with laughter and deflection. Senator Slotkin referenced former Secretary Esper’s memoir, detailing President Trump’s 2020 order to shoot protesters, which Esper refused. Hegseth’s evasiveness continued, mirroring his earlier confirmation hearing where he similarly avoided directly addressing the issue. Further, Hegseth refused to guarantee compliance with federal court orders should the military’s actions against protestors be deemed illegal.
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