State of Emergency declared for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky after extreme snow kills 2, Russia
A powerful, prolonged snowstorm that began on January 12, 2026, has paralyzed the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, with snow depths reportedly reaching up to 500 cm (16 feet) in some areas. A municipal-level State of Emergency was declared for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky after two people were killed by snow sliding off rooftops on January 15.
Inventor of ‘suicide pod’ shares new design that will let couples end lives together
Dr Philip Nitschke, the inventor of the Sarco Pod, which allows the occupant to take their own life, has spoken about the development of another kind of pod which would enable two people to take their own lives. His invention was used for the first time in 2024 in Switzerland by a 64-year-old American woman, with several people taken into custody as a result.
Omar Fateh Calls For A ‘No-Go Zone For White Supremacists’ In Minnesota While Ilhan Omar Refers To ‘God***n’ United States Over ICE
It looks like Senator Omar Fateh and House Representative Ilhan Omar are determined to implement Somali Sharia law in Minnesota amid ramping up ICE hatred among Muslims there. One wants to enforce a European-style “no-go zone for white supremacists,” and the other referred to the “God***n” United States in connection with ICE enforcing the law.
As U.S. Forces Move Into Position For A Potential Attack On Iran, Evidence That The Iranians Possess Unconventional Weapons Emerges
We’re witnessing a massive buildup of air and naval power in the Middle East and told everything could be ready for an attack on Iran in 2 to 3 weeks. But if the U.S. strikes Iran, will Iran respond by using unconventional weapons? Journalist Catherine Herridge claims she’s obtained military records that indicate U.S. military personnel were exposed to “numerous toxic agents, including radiation” when Iran hit al-Asad Air Base with missiles in 2020.
Trump launches phase 2 of Gaza peace plan — but Hamas disarmament remains the real test
President Donald Trump’s administration formally launched the second phase of its plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas this week, shifting from a ceasefire framework toward a post-ceasefire political and security phase for Gaza. The announcement immediately raised a central question that now dominates expert analysis: who will actually disarm Hamas.
Manitoba launches ‘digital ID’ health cards despite privacy concerns
Manitoba has released an online digital health card, which some are warning could be the first step in digital identification systems. On January 12, the province of Manitoba unveiled its newly developed digital health care cards, which allow residents to store their government-issued medical information in an online app.
Musk-Grok Controversy: Where’s the Line Between Censorship and Safety?
What began as reports of Grok AI chatbot generating explicit deepfake images has turned into lawsuits, regulatory demands, and international investigations. Musk insists the outrage is used as an excuse to tighten controls over artificial intelligence and online speech. The Grok episode is developing into a live test of whether AI regulation will focus on preventing harm, or instead expand into a broader system of pre-emptive censorship justified by worst-case scenarios.
The Pakistanification of Texas Rages On, One Bill at a Time
Ideological replacement is happening right now in a Republican-led state, forcing every Texan to choose—Islam or freedom. You can’t have both. Two Pakistani-born Democrat lawmakers, Suleman Lalani and Salman Bhojani, are pushing a series of bills and resolutions that are effectively importing Pakistan’s ideological agenda into Texas law.