STARLINK DECLARES WAR ON COMETS:
Earlier this year, the number of Starlink satellites in Earth orbit surpassed 10,000. You can see the evidence in the sky: Dan Bush took this picture before sunrise on April 16th from Albany, Missouri. It’s supposed to be a picture of Comet PanSTARRS (C/2025 R3), but it contains far more satellites than comets–more than 35 Starlinks in the full-frame photo. “The ‘Starlink Zone of Maximum Reflection’ appeared right in front of the comet,” says Bush. “Stacking 30-second exposures helped alleviate the satellites, but they’re still there.” Bush’s photo is no fluke. In the past year, the number of comet photos criss-crossed by satellites submitted to our gallery has jumped more than 10-fold.
DARPA’s ‘Pulling Guard’ Program Could Solve the Strait of Hormuz Crisis—But Not Until 2029
As the U.S.-Iran war has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a strategic pressure point, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints now sits under the shadow of disruption, coercion, or outright closure. .. more than a year before this latest crisis erupted, the Pentagon quietly launched a program that now looks less like a speculative research effort and more like an early attempt to solve exactly this problem.
Middle East live: Trump welcomes Iran’s reopening of Hormuz Strait for rest of ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on social media Friday. US President Donald Trump welcomed the move, thanking Tehran for reopening the critical waterway. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Netanyahu says Israel’s job on Hezbollah not finished
Today’s Hezbollah is a shadow of its former self compared with Nasrallah’s glory days, Netanyahu said, referring to the Iran-backed group’s leader who was killed by Israel in 2024. “But we are not done yet. There are things we plan to do to deal with the remaining rocket and drone threats,” Netanyahu said, hours after a 10-day ceasefire came into effect.
Climate change and biotechnology agendas merge, as promoted by Associated Press
On 10 April, the Associated Press made the ridiculously false claim that “climate change” is outpacing evolution, putting 1 million species at risk of extinction. The claim was made to promote their “solution”: Genetic engineering of the natural world. Conservation genomics, AP said, will help species adapt faster than evolution normally allows. And of course, so AP claimed, reducing emissions and protecting habitats is also necessary. Anthony Watts explains why AP is talking a load of baloney.
Drone Incursions in the US are Massive
The US is starting to respond to drone incursions on US territory, but the response does not match the growing threats from drones, which are likely to get worse. In 2025, the last reporting information, the US tracked 34,000 drones along the southern border, a significant increase over 2024. The DEVCOM Armaments Center at Picatinny is a lead collaborator on projects like Project Golden Shields where the Army is developing autonomous counter drone systems and sensors. Golden Shield is designed to solve the problem of “drone swarms”
Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal, claims ‘no sticking points’ remain: report
President Trump said Friday the U.S. is “very close” to reaching a deal with Iran, telling Agence France-Presse (AFP) there are “no sticking points” remaining between the two sides. “We’re very close. Looks like it’s going to be very good for everybody. And we’re very close to having a deal,” Trump told AFP. “… The strait’s going to be open, they already are open. And things are going very well.”
Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.
Leaders of the opposition parties are planning to offer Benny Gantz the position of the next President of Israel in exchange for his leaving politics, Kan 11 News reported on Friday evening. According to the report, the proposal is expected to be made by Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid, Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman, the head of the Yashar party Gadi Eisenkot, and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The move would also include a unification of the parties, to be led by either Eisenkot or Bennett. In most of the recently published polls, Gantz’s party has been failing to pass the electoral threshold. The most recent Kan 11 News poll found that his party is receiving only 1.7% of the vote.
All restrictions lifted: Israel to return to full normalcy as of Saturday night
The IDF and Home Front Command announce that all defensive restrictions will be lifted across Israel starting Saturday night, allowing full activity, large gatherings, and the resumption of Memorial Day, Independence Day events, and in-person schooling.
Minutes before ceasefire: IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon
Just hours before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, IDF elite soldiers conducted a special operation on Christofani Ridge in southern Lebanon, establishing an operational presence there.
Trump: Iran agrees to stop funding Hamas, Hezbollah, will hand over uranium
US President Donald Trump told CBS on Friday that Iran has agreed to cease funding Hamas and Hezbollah, and will work with the US to remove its enriched uranium.
Israeli Defense Chief Says Hezbollah Will Be Disarmed, Terror Group Vows Continued ‘Resistance’ as Truce Begins
As a newly agreed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect, Israel’s defense minister warned on Friday that Hezbollah will ultimately be disarmed and Israeli forces will not withdraw from Lebanese territory, vowing the campaign will continue until the threat to Israel’s northern communities is fully eliminated.
Yale University Admits Role in Crumbling Public Trust in Higher Education
Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut blamed itself and other elite colleges for having played a role in crumbling public trust in higher education in a new committee report published on Wednesday. Racial preferences in admissions, prohibitive sticker prices, declining academic standards, and advocacy of divisive progressive causes which polarized the American public to the point that “national divorce” became a byword on social media in recent years all contribute to a sense that elite higher education considers itself a class apart and above regular people, the report said. “trust in higher education has declined faster than in other institutions and sectors.”
Russia threatens to strike Israel-based drone production firm
Haifa-based firm identified as supplying critical communication modules for drones, according to Russia, which claims such components enable remote control systems used by Ukraine’s unmanned aircraft. Russia has threatened to strike drone production facilities across Europe supplying Ukraine, including a Haifa-based company identified by Moscow, as fighting intensifies and European support for Kyiv expands.
Iran entered ceasefire talks ‘naked,’ senior defense official says
Official says Israel had inflicted deep military and economic damage on Iran ahead of US-Iran negotiations; military lays out demands for demilitarized buffer zone in southern Lebanon and says Hezbollah in its weakest position in years
Warped Islamic Eschatology: Iranian Regime Hardliners Declare Trump To Be An Evil Apocalyptic Figure
As we continue to bear witness to the accumulation of end-times signs, it clearly points to one conclusion: the rapture is near. Of course, if the rapture is near, it means that the time of Jacob’s Trouble and the rule of the Antichrist is also near. But did you know that we are not the only people warning the world of an antichrist? Islamic hardliners are also becoming very vocal about the appearance of an antichrist figure. But they do not believe he is near, they believe he is here.
Trump Says UFO Review Uncovered ‘Interesting’ Documents
President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration’s review of UFO-related material uncovered a number of “interesting” documents, adding that an initial tranche of records is expected to be released soon. “We found many very interesting documents, I must say, and the first releases will begin very, very soon so you can go out and see if that phenomena is correct,” Trump told a group of supporters at an event hosted by conservative group Turning Point USA.
Oil falls by 13% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Oil prices plunged by about 13 per cent on Friday after Iran’s foreign minister said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the remaining ceasefire period and U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to never close the strait again.
Pentagon ramps up plans for military operation in Cuba in case Trump orders direct intervention: report
The Pentagon is quietly laying the planning groundwork for a potential U.S. military operation in Cuba, even as the Iran war grinds on, according to recent reports. Two sources … told USA Today on Wednesday that contingency plans are being developed in case President Donald Trump orders an intervention on the island nation. Trump has not announced plans to invade Cuba, but has floated the idea. Sources also told Zeteo earlier this week that the Pentagon was given a directive straight from the White House to prepare for possible military action in the Caribbean.
Dangerous severe storms fire off strong tornadoes, ‘monster’ hail targeting 50M+ across 1,500 miles
Dangerous severe weather unfolded from Wisconsin to Texas on Friday evening. More than 50 million people in the Midwest and the Plains were in the path of storms that have already generated strong tornadoes, “monster” hail, and hurricane-force wind gusts. On Friday afternoon, the storms began, with multiple confirmed tornadoes caught on camera in Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Storm damage was reported in several cities.
Flooding triggers evacuations in Michigan as rivers surge and dam pressure increases
Flooding across Michigan forced evacuations on April 16, 2026, as multiple rivers reached major flood stage following heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt. Authorities issued emergency declarations in several counties, with evacuations ordered downstream of dams under increased hydrological stress.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, but Trump says U.S. blockade still active
Iran’s foreign minister declared the Strait open to all commercial ships during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Trump thanked Iran, but said the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports remains in effect. Iranian media affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard described a limited reopening. It will close if the U.S. blockade continues, says Tasnim News.
Britain’s Grooming Gang Nightmare: Media and State Complicity in the Industrial-Scale Rape and Sexual Slavery of Young British Girls by Muslim Migrants.
On 9 December 2025, MP Lowe delivered a devastating speech that should have dominated every front page in Britain. “What happened just yesterday?” he asked. “Two Afghan illegal migrants jailed for raping a schoolgirl…She filmed herself during the rape. Even the Afghanistan Rapist’s own lawyer warned it would lead to ‘disorder’ if it was released, as it was so horrific.”
Michigan Islamist Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed Blames US For ‘Creating’ Terrorism, Accuses Americans of Being ‘High and Mighty’
Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for the Senate in Michigan, is blaming the United States for creating terrorism and is accusing Americans of being “high and mighty.” He seems to consider terrorists to be the real victims because they are misunderstood – not all the dead people that they leave in their wake.
Climate change and biotechnology agendas merge, as promoted by Associated Press
On 10 April, Associated Press made the false claim that “climate change” is outpacing evolution, putting 1 million species at extinction risk. Their “solution”: Genetic engineering; Conservation genomics, AP said, will help species adapt faster than evolution normally allows. And of course, AP claimed, reducing emissions and protecting habitats is also necessary.
Algeria: Suicide Attacks Target Pope Leo XIV Visit – Authorities Rush to Bury the Story
Two suicide bombers detonated their explosive vests in Blida, Algeria, on April 13, 2026 — the very day Pope Leo XIV began his historic first visit to the country. The attacks occurred approximately 40–45 kilometers southwest of Algiers. Both bombers were killed in the blasts. Several people were wounded, but there were no other fatalities.
Pope Leo XIV’s Mosque Visit Raises Serious Concerns Over Doctrinal Confusion.
Pope Leo’s visit to the Mosque of Algiers — where he removed his shoes, stood in silent reflection before the mihrab, and expressed gratitude for being in “a place that represents the space proper to God” — raises serious questions about how the highest office in the Catholic Church chooses to represent Christian truth in the public square.
Communism Is Sneaking Up on Us Americans; In Fact, It’s Nipping at Our Heels
“American people will never knowingly adopt socialism,” goes the saying generally attributed to Norman Thomas. “But, under the name of ‘liberalism,’ they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program, until one day America will be a socialist nation, without knowing how it happened.” The prediction has been shown to be prescient, say many. Media analyst and law professor James Hirsen warns, “Our crawl to communism has us practically there.”