California’s Question: Will Insurance Market Survive This?
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have left many Californians wondering about the future of a home insurance industry that was already in crisis. Most of California’s major insurers cut coverage after wildfires in 2017 and 2018, when they paid out around twice as much in claims and expenses as they received in premiums,
House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants
The US House of Representatives passed the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act today (Thursday) to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, in response to its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The legislation passed 243-140. 198 Republicans and 45 Democrats voted in favor of the bill. All “Nay” votes came from Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif).
Influential broadcaster says Trump should agree to Israel annexing Gaza
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Yediot Aharonot senior political correspondent Amit Segal urged Trump to agree to Israel annexing parts of Gaza. He also insisted that Israel take the distribution of humanitarian aid out of the hands of Hamas as a means of enfeebling the terror group.
Trump implies Hezbollah was behind January 6 Capitol riots
When asked if he would pardon defendants accused of crimes committed during the riots, Trump said, “We have to find out about Hezbollah.” Trump initially answered,”We’re looking at it,” and added that there are “24 to 28 defendants that came from the FBI.”
Former Israeli military officials float audacious plan to strike Iran in final days of Biden presidency
For the next week or so, there is basically no administration in Washington to say no to us. So we must use this time to our advantage,” Two prominent Israeli national security analysts have proposed that the Jewish state go it alone with major attack on Iran in the final days of Joe Biden’s presidency. Israel should start the attack just ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20,
Lebanon’s parliament elects army commander Joseph Aoun as president, ending a 2-year deadlock
In a speech to parliament, Aoun pledged to carry out reforms to the judicial system, fight corruption, and work to consolidate the state’s right to “monopolize the carrying of weapons,” in an apparent allusion to the arms of Hezbollah.
With no significant developments in hostage negotiations, Israel welcomes Trump team’s participation
Antony Blinken indicated that the Biden administration is “handing off” some of its foreign policy initiatives it was unable to complete before the end of President Joe Biden’s term, including the hostage release ceasefire deal in Gaza. “I believe in area after area, we’re handing off in some cases things we haven’t been able to complete but that create real opportunities to move things forward in a better way,” Blinken said
Israeli cabinet advocates dividing Syria into cantons as Turkey threatens Intervention
Since the Islamist group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) expelled the regime of Bashar al-Assad and assumed control in Syria, its neighbors have watched the developments with increasing concern. Israel immediately ordered the IDF to seize the former demilitarized zone along the border and capture several strategic positions – most notably, the Syrian peak of Mt. Hermon – while declaring the move to be a temporary precaution. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated several times
“We will not consent to the disintegration of Syria or the disruption of its unitary structure under any guise. If we see a risk in this regard, we will take the necessary steps swiftly,”
Did a ‘foreign actor’ play a role in Oct 7 invasion? ‘Leaked Documents Case’ takes a shocking turn
the Justice Ministery confirmed that the blacked-out part “does not refer to the names of people or organizations, but to a foreign actor.” It is not publicly known whether this estimation was officially accepted by the security system. The identity of this alleged actor, and the role he is said to have played in the invasion, also remain unknown.
A Rallying Cry for Judea and Samaria: Protect the Biblical Heartland
n the heart of Israel, Judea and Samaria pulse with the lifeblood of biblical history, yet are often dubbed “The West Bank” in media narratives. This name masks the profound connection between the land and its historic cities—Hebron, Bethlehem, Bethel, and Shechem—where the echoes of patriarchs still resonate. Today, however, this sacred territory faces incredibly tough challenges.
Israel Suffered Over 18,000 Terror Attacks in 2024, New Government Report Says
In total, there were 18,665 terrorist attacks in Israel last year in which 134 people were murdered and another 1,277 were injured. A summary of the report noted that Israel “was attacked from seven fronts: Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, Iraq, Yemen, and from within Israel.”
‘A Palestinian state is like committing suicide’
For Israel to allow the creation of a Palestinian state would be tantamount to national suicide, Knesset member Ariel Kallner (Likud) told JNS on Thursday. “And we are finished with committing suicide,” he added.
Israel plans to set zone of control in Syria amid new regime worries
Senior officials say they’re shocked to see the West welcome Syria’s de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa with open arms considering his previous terror ties; plans include keeping IDF forces in Syria
AI Trojan Horse: The Infrastructure Necessary For The Antichrist’s Technology Is Being Developed And Used Today
This trojan horse is called Open AI, especially Open AI o.3. We need to realize that it’s NOT about where we are right now; it’s about where we are heading. AI, virtual reality, drone warfare, genetic engineering, nanotechnology—all of this is the Fourth Industrial Revolution! I believe 2019 and 2020 were NOT about disease or plague; they were about the jab. They were about what could be injected into our bodies.
Home Insurers Are Leaving California. The Wildfires Could Make It Worse.
As wildfires burn through parts of Southern California causing devastating damage, many homeowners will rely on insurers to get back on their feet. In a state where the cost of homeownership is already high, they might find it even more difficult to get affordable coverage once the cleanup work has finished. Last spring, State Farm, one of the largest private insurers in California, said that it had canceled 72,000 policies in the state, about 40% of which covered homes.
Catastrophic wildfires rage through Los Angeles, leaving 5 dead, 200,000 evacuated and over 2,000 structures destroyed, California
Catastrophic wildfires fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds have been sweeping through Southern California since Tuesday, January 8, 2025, killing at least 5 people, displacing over 200,000 residents, and destroying more than 2,000 homes and buildings in just two days. In addition, more than 360,000 customers, or just over 1 million people in California are without power.
Eaton Fire burns through Altadena destroying over 1,000 homes and claiming 5 lives California
The Eaton Fire has claimed the lives of at least five civilians and injured four firefighters as it continues to scorch 10600 ha (26,230 acres) of land, leaving destruction and uncertainty in its path. Nearly 40,000 structures are under threat, with over 1,000 already destroyed. The blaze continues to expand with the dry and windy conditions continuing to affect the region.
Americas Political And Financial Capitals Were Just Hit By Lightning, And Now Our Entertainment Capital Is Being Devastated By Fire
The past couple of weeks have been really, really strange. On New Year’s Eve, four of the most iconic buildings in the entire country were all hit by lightning. In our political capital, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol were hit. In our financial capital, the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center were hit. Subsequently, there were terror attack in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. And now here we are a week later, and our entertainment capital is being absolutely devastated by fire.
It Literally Looks Like A Nuke Went Off: We Are Witnessing The Costliest Fire Disaster in U.S. History By A Very Wide Margin
Some of the images of the destruction that has taken place in the Los Angeles area are hard to believe. We are being told that approximately “75% of Pacific Palisades has been completely leveled by fires,” and the use of the phrase “completely leveled” is not an exaggeration at all. It literally looks like a nuke went off and wiped out everything. There have been plenty of fire disasters in California before, but never anything like this. At this point, Accuweather is projecting that total economic losses will be “between $52 billion and $57 billion.”
Islamic Terror Group Banned In Most Arab Nations And Vowing To ‘Defeat’ US To Hold Annual Meeting In Canada
So much for becoming our 51st state… A designated terror group, Hizb ut-Tahrir, plans to host its annual Islamic supremacy conference in Mississauga, Ontario, on January 18, according to the Post Millennial. The event, focused on “eliminating obstacles delaying the return” of a global Islamic caliphate, was first reported by the Western Standard.
New investigation exposes UNRWA’s ties to terror groups; UN refuses to respond
A report by UN Watch reveals deep ties between the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (“UNRWA”) and Islamist terrorist organizations, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Western nations, including the US, have funded UNRWA with billions of dollars, which is being used to employ terrorists and build infrastructure for hate and violence.
“Assisted dying” programs used to harvest organs; is it already happening in Canada?
In 2018, Canadian doctors were already openly discussing the possibility of harvesting organs from patients who have consented to euthanasia while they are still alive. This practice, sometimes referred to as “euthanasia by organ donation,” involves removing organs before the patient is declared dead. Although illegal, is it already happening?
Courageous Czech Political Leader Tomio Okamura Faces Three Years in Jail for Anti-EU Migration Poster
Tomio Okamura’s prosecution for opposing the EU Migration Pact exposes a chilling assault on freedom of speech, as he stands firm against illegal migration and EU overreach, calling it a fight for Czech sovereignty and the democratic rights of all citizens.
How the West Fueled Abdul-Qadir Mumin’s Ascent to ISIS Leadership
Abdul Qadir Mumin’s rise from a religious Islamic migrant preacher in the West to the global leader of ISIS exposes how Muslim leaders exploit Western freedoms and naivety to wage a calculated war against our values, security, and way of life.