Why a global investor sees Israel as a resilient financial hub
Hamilton Lane is one of the world’s largest allocators to private markets and a leading firm in the field, having recently surpassed $1 trillion in assets under management and supervision.

California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
California was walloped Monday by a powerful winter storm carrying treacherous thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow in mountain areas. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered emergency crews and city departments to be ready to respond to any problems. The storm wreaked havoc on roadways spanning from Sonoma County to the Sierra Nevada.

Islam Unmasked: Not a Religion of Faith, But a System of Coerced Obedience and Total Governance
Islam exploits the label of “religion” to infiltrate Western societies while pursuing sharia-based state control, where obedience to divine law supersedes personal belief, spiritual depth is replaced by hedonistic rewards and jihad, and power is enforced through fear, punishment, and conquest—as evidenced by historical doctrine, modern examples like Iran, and the Cairo Declaration’s subordination of human rights to Islamic principles. Islam is not what the West thinks it is. It is state control.

Ukraine makes fastest battlefield gain in 2.5 years
Ukraine recaptured 201 square kilometres of territory from Russia in five days last week – its biggest gain in 2.5 years – according to AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War. Experts from the institute said Ukraine likely took advantage of a recent shutdown of Russian forces’ access to Starlink.

Obama backs down, says no contact with aliens
Barack Obama sparked outrage when he claimed this weekend that aliens exist. Now he is backing down – partially. I saw no evidence during my presidency that aliens have contacted us. I promise!”

The Plan Trump Has Already Set in Motion Against Iran
Anyone searching for the decisive American moment vis-à-vis Iran need not wait for an official announcement from the White House since that moment has already occurred. It did not take place at the Pentagon, nor in Congress, nor at the Security Council. It happened at Mar-a-Lago. There, far from the cameras, a profound conceptual shift took place: moving from discussions about nuclear weapons and missiles to a principled decision to strike at the regime itself. This point is critical to understanding what we have seen in recent days, and especially what we are likely to see soon. This is not a random escalation,

UK, German defense officials defend military buildup under Russian threats
The British and German Defense chiefs contend that military buildup is necessary to protect Europe from potential Russian aggression. “Moscow’s military buildup, combined with its willingness to wage war on our continent, as painfully evidenced in Ukraine, represents an increased risk that demands our collective attention,”

Russian ambassador reveals discreet diplomatic talks with Israel and Iran 
Russia’s ambassador to Israel said, in an interview published on Saturday by the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, that Moscow held discreet diplomatic talks last month with both Iran and Israel.

Oslo abandons the Oslo Accords
The Norwegian capital of Oslo, where the accords between Israel and the Palestinian Arab leadership were negotiated thirty-three years ago, became their burial site this week.

Nigeria says 100 more U.S. military personnel arrive to tackle Islamists
In recent days, several planes carrying U.S. troops and equipment have headed to Nigeria’s northern states, according to flight tracking data reviewed by Reuters. Major General Samaila Uba, spokesperson for Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, said the troops would train and advise local forces, but not take part in combat. Earlier this month, Nigeria’s military said it expected around 200 more U.S. troops.

Netanyahu rules out partial Hamas disarmament, says Iran must surrender uranium stockpile
“I will not hide from you that I expressed my skepticism of any deal with Iran, because, frankly, Iran is reliable on one thing, they lie and they cheat,” Netanyahu said. Netanyahu added that along with strong measures to verify Iranian compliance, any nuclear deal must include the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran.

Kentucky’s Governor Isn’t Championing The Bible… He Is Ignoring It
Should Christians support children destroying their bodies with cross-sex hormones and mutilating themselves because “all children are children of God”? Well, that’s the reasoning that our Kentucky governor, Andy Beshear, recently used on The View. This is an example of progressive Christians taking and championing something that sounds good and quasi-biblical while ignoring everything else the Bible says on the subject.

Will Qatar “buy” Gaza for Hamas?
Qatar is considering paying the highest amount for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip as part of the effort established by U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Peace Council,” Qatar is already paying high amounts for fuel entering Gaza through Egypt, and the country aims to increase its influence in the Middle East by making a major contribution to the reconstruction of the strip. According to Qatar’s approach, “He who holds the money holds the power,” hence its desire to be the primary contributor to the project, likely in an attempt to maintain Hamas’ rule.

Sen. Lindsey Graham: ‘We’re on verge of eliminating largest state sponsor of terror’
“The Iranian Ayatollah, and his murderous regime are at their weakest point since 1979. Their economy is in shambles, their military has been degraded, there are people in the streets, Iranian people in the streets, demanding an end to oppression. All these forces are coming together,” he stated.

US Air Force orders 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker busters as Iran tensions rise
Amid high tensions between the US and Iran, the US Air Force has awarded Boeing a sole-source contract to replenish its arsenal of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker buster bombs, which the US dropped over a dozen on Iranian nuclear facilities in June during Operation Midnight Hammer.

‘In The Beginning Was The Prompt’: AI Build A Religion Equiped With ‘Prophets’ And ‘Living Scripture’
What happens when you take artificially intelligent “bots,” give them the ability to take on unique “personalities,” then provide them with a space where they can communicate and socialize with each other? The answer: they create their own religion comprised of AI, designed for AI, and governed by AI. Don’t believe me? I to submit to you, the newly established “Church of Molt” also known as “Crustifarianism.” “Church of what?” you ask. That’s right, the Church of Molt, as in a lobster molting its shell.

Texas fights back: No ‘sharia city’ in the Lone Star State
In a clear stand for law, sovereignty and the rule of American jurisdiction, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a formal investigation into a potentially unlawful “sharia city” development in Kaufman County, warning that any attempt to establish a foreign-style enclave on Texas soil will not be tolerated. The Feb. 9 press release from the attorney general’s office revealed that a U.S. subsidiary of the Dubai-based developer SEE Holding, in partnership with Kaufman Solar LLC, has purchased thousands of acres of land near Kaufman, Texas, prompting concerns among local residents and state leaders about the nature and intent of the proposed project.

A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of the year will grace Antarctica, and only a lucky few will get to bask — or waddle — in its glow. Tuesday’s annular solar eclipse, known as a “ ring of fire,” will only be visible in the southernmost continent, home to research stations and diverse wildlife. “The penguins down there are going to have a great show,” said astronomer Joe Llama with Lowell Observatory.

Strait Showdown: Iran Launches “Smart Control” Exercise At Oil Transit Point
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) kicked off naval drills Monday in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. The exercise, dubbed “Smart Control of Hormuz Strait,” is being carried out by IRGC naval forces under the direct supervision of the Guards’ top command, state television reported, with semi-official Tasnim news agency describing the drills as testing combat readiness against “possible security and military threats.” Energy markets are watching closely. The timing is no coincidence, given that late last week President Trump announced he was dispatching a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, while continuing to warn that military action against Iran remains on the table. Two weeks ago, when some of the first drills kicked off, US Central Command (CENTCOM) warned the IRGC it better be careful in the vicinity of US naval assets.

At least 9 tornadoes reported across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi; five confirmed EF-1
Multiple tornadoes touched down across parts of Southern Plains and Southeast overnight on Feb 14. These include at least five EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Mississippi and Texas, and others reported in Louisiana. The twisters were the result of a storm system bringing significant rainfall, localized flash floods, and widespread wind damage to the region over Valentine’s weekend.

What In The World Is Going On In Our Public Schools?
The quality of education children receive in America’s public schools continues to go down. At one time, the concern was not enough students taking advanced courses. Now, a large portion of high school grads can’t read effectively, write effectively, or do basic math effectively. We’ve never faced an education crisis of this magnitude in the entire history of our nation.

Trump Announces $5 Billion “Board of Peace” Pledge to Rebuild Gaza
Trump’s “Board of Peace” will unveil a $5 billion Gaza reconstruction initiative at its inaugural meeting, positioning the US – alongside partners such as Indonesia – at the center of post-war stabilization efforts. According to Euronews & European Conservative, the initiative aims to coordinate funding, security oversight, and international participation in rebuilding Gaza.

Has America Reached Peak Idiocracy?
Did you see the Super Bowl halftime show? The FCC ruled it didn’t violate federal decency regulations. We might as well not have decency regulations at all, because our TV shows and movies are filled with some of the raunchiest material, and nobody seems to get in trouble for it. Most of the “programming” seems designed for people of extremely low intelligence.

Islam Unmasked: Not a Religion of Faith, But a System of Coerced Obedience and Total Governance
Islam exploits “religion” to infiltrate Western societies while pursuing Sharia-based control (obedience to their divine law), spiritual depth is replaced by hedonistic rewards and jihad; and power is enforced through fear, punishment, and conquest—as evidenced by historical doctrine, Iran, and the Cairo Declaration’s subordination of human rights to Islamic principles.

Toronto Sees Massive Demonstration Against Iran’s Islamic Regime
On February 14, hundreds of thousands gathered in Toronto for what became the largest anti-regime demonstrations ever held by the Iranian diaspora in Canada. What began as a major rally grew into a vast public assembly, with official estimates placing attendance at over 350,000 people, far exceeding early projections of 200,000. It was itself an enormous protest.

Netanyahu: Iran ‘lies and cheats’
Netanyahu reiterated his doubts regarding the possibility of any deal with Iran, which he said must include dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping uranium enrichment. His comments came ahead of a second round of U.S.-Iranian talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, and amid a major American military buildup in the region, which is still underway.

Lubbock: the Next Stop in the Islamization of Texas 
Lubbock is the next stop in the Islamization of Texas. A new Islamic center, the Unity Center, opened over the weekend at a former elementary school. Launched in just 40 days, with “global support,” the rapid financing and massive footprint in the community is quickly accelerating the Islamic takeover of Texas.

How Deep Is the Deep State?
That’s a question I’ve thought and written about a lot. I had something to say about it recently at The Spectator on the occasion of Abigail Spanberger’s recent election as governor of Virginia. It saddens me to report that every time I think I’ve taken the measure of the Leviathan that is the deep state, new precincts and vistas open up beyond the boundaries I had delineated.

At Munich, Democrats demonstrate just how stupid they are
Democrats followed Secretary of State Rubio to the Munich Security Conference to noisily proclaim their foreign policy chops, apparently to ‘top’ his masterly address to the European defense establishment defending Western civilization, which drew a standing ovation. But the Dems speaking- let’s just say we’re reminded of a Mark Twain quote: “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”