Dimming the sun: Israeli startup aims to block sunlight, echoing Joel’s prophecy
An Israeli tech company founded by former nuclear physicists is preparing to release millions of tons of microscopic particles into the Earth’s upper atmosphere to reflect sunlight back into space, and they say they’ll be ready to test it outdoors very soon. The company, Stardust Solutions, has raised $75 million from Silicon Valley investors and European holding companies, applied for a patent, and is already in conversations with governments about who gets to set the rules. The particles, long kept secret under nondisclosure agreements, turn out to be amorphous silica, a common food additive, and calcium carbonate, the stuff of eggshells and limestone. Benign ingredients, or so they claim, but some worry it will have planetary consequences.
Middle East war live: Iran examines new US proposal as Trump says talks are in ‘final stages’
Iran on Wednesday said it was examining a new US proposal, transmitted by mediator Pakistan, to end the war in the Middle East even as the two sides continued to trade threats over resuming attacks. Speaking in Washington, US President Donald Trump told reporters that negotiations were in their “final stages”. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
US Marines board Iran-linked oil tanker Celestial Sea in Gulf of Oman
US Marines have boarded the ship Celestial Sea in the Gulf of Oman, the military command CENTCOM said on X. According to the statement, the ship is linked to Iran and is suspected of trying to break the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. “U.S. forces released the vessel after searching it and ordering the vessel’s crew to change course,” CENTCOM wrote.
NATO chief: Relying solely on the US is not sustainable
Unilaterally relying on the US is not sustainable in the long term, NATO chief Mark Rutte believes ahead of this week’s meeting in Helsingborg. Rebalancing is the alliance’s new buzzword – also when it comes to Ukraine. Before his departure for Sweden, Rutte described this week’s foreign ministers’ meeting as a starting point for this summer’s NATO summit in Turkey.
Pro-Israel voices Levin and Dershowitz celebrate US Rep. Massie’s primary defeat
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie faced a major political setback Wednesday after losing his Republican primary to Trump-backed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. The defeat followed a bruising and expensive campaign shaped heavily by debates over Israel, foreign policy and the direction of the Republican Party. Tuesday night, Kentucky Republican voters delivered a decisive verdict. Massie lost his Republican primary to Gallrein in one of the most expensive and closely watched House races in the country. The contest also became a key test of whether a Republican could survive politically while repeatedly clashing with pro-Israel groups and opposing major Israel-related legislation.
Israeli officials reportedly expected imminent strike on Iran, surprised by sudden US delay
Israeli officials believed that an attack on Iran would begin within hours on Tuesday night and were surprised to receive notice of a delay from the United States, according to a Kan News report. Israel is preparing for the possibility of a U.S. strike on Iran and there are ongoing discussions about it. Both Israel’s security establishment and the White House held talks yesterday.
Iran’s parliament votes to put a price on Trump’s head, and it’s not the first time
Iran’s parliament is advancing legislation to offer a €50 million ($58.13 million) government reward for the assassination of President Donald Trump. Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told Iranian state television that the bill is part of a broader package of military and security countermeasures developed since the outbreak of the March war.
Iran planning ‘short, intense’ missile campaign if war resumes
Iranian military officials threatened to expand the war beyond the Persian Gulf if the United States resumes attacks, warning that any new strike would be met with “new fronts” and a more intense campaign aimed at raising the cost of the conflict for Washington and its regional allies.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: ‘Jews must stop being sheep, fight the Jew-haters’
In a fiery and emotional interview with Arutz Sheva, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach delivered a sweeping defense of Israel, blasted rising antisemitism in the West, and called on Jews worldwide to stop “trying to be liked” and instead aggressively confront anti-Israel activism.
‘Bibi’s hair was on fire:’ Inside the call between Trump, Netanyahu on Iran ceasefire talks – Axios
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump had a difficult conversation on Tuesday about ceasefire talks, Axios reported on Wednesday. Trump reportedly called Netanyahu on Tuesday to inform him that mediators were working on a “letter of intent” to end the war and launch a month-long period of negotiations, which would include matters such as Iran’s nuclear program and opening the Strait of Hormuz. Two Israeli sources stated that the two leaders were in clear disagreement about how to deal with Iran moving forward.
Senior Israeli official warns: ‘The next war with Iran won’t be the last’
Israel is preparing for the possibility of renewed war with Iran. In recent weeks, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has held a series of discussions and briefings with the defense establishment, Military Intelligence Directorate, Operations Directorate and Air Force ahead of a possible new round of fighting, this time in full coordination with the United States.
Despite The Troubling Rise Of Jew-hatred, The News Media Is Not Reining In Its Propaganda—they’re Doubling Down
As I traveled through Illinois on my way to speak at the Worldview Matters Conference earlier this month, an encounter along the way startled me. At a gas station, I was taken aback when the man working behind the counter suddenly pointed to my David’s Star necklace and asked, “Do you feel safe wearing that?” I was briefly on guard until the man reached to show me his own Jewish Chai pendant necklace tucked carefully into his shirt.
Several States Contest Federal Orders Keeping Coal-Fired Power Plants Open
A three-judge federal appeals panel is expected to issue a decision by year’s end on a lawsuit challenging Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s May 2025 emergency order that prevented a Michigan utility from closing a 64-year-old coal-fired power plant.
Texas Democrat Wants A Prison Camp for ‘American Zionists’
The same post described the South San Antonio facility as “a castration processing center for pedophiles, which will probably be most of the Zionists”…
Dangerous flash flooding hits Atlanta as severe storm threat expands across the Northeast
Georgia: Dangerous flash flooding continues across parts of metro Atlanta as the severe weather threat shifts into the Northeast. A widespread Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for portions of the region, with more than 30 million people at risk for damaging winds, torrential rainfall, and isolated hail as storms move through into the evening.
2026 hurricane season may impact 12 states severely
2026 might witness one of the most perilous hurricane seasons in the Atlantic. Unusually high ocean temps in the Gulf and Atlantic are creating favorable conditions for several significant storms. NOAA and Colorado State anticipate a season that exceeds normal expectations, with 12 states ranging from Texas to Maine facing heightened risk of direct effects.
M6.1 earthquake damages buildings and injures 28 in Ica, Peru
A strong earthquake registered by the IGP as a magnitude 6.1 struck near Ica, southern Peru, at 12:57 LT (17:57 UTC) on May 19, 2026, injuring 28 people and damaging homes, schools, health facilities, roads, and other public facilities.
Scientists warn: Massive earthquake risk grows for 5 western US states
New geological models and updated hazard assessments from the U.S. Geological Survey and leading universities are once again raising concern across the American West. Scientists say mounting tectonic pressure along major fault systems is increasing the likelihood of a significant seismic event affecting 5 states in particular: California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah.
We’re 6 Months from Global Food Shortages Because Farmers Face Quadruple Whammy Crisis
Diesel fuel and fertilizer are far more expensive due to the Mideast conflict; extreme weather is playing havoc with crops. In the US, we had the driest first 3 months of a year ever. A “Super El Niño” is coming, so drought conditions will get even worse in many areas of the world, and global food production is going to be way down in the months ahead.
Horrible Diseases from Tick Bites Spreading Exponentially. We’re Warned 2026 Will Be “Very Bad Year”
One of the reasons why so many Americans are afraid to go outside is fear of a tick bite. When I was growing up, getting bitten by a tick was rare, and disease from a tick bite was rarer. Now Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome are spreading like wildfire with no solution, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest.
German intelligence report sparks criticism after hate speech guidance flags Palestinian symbols
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has published new guidance warning that some symbols and slogans used in pro-Palestinian activism can serve as vehicles for antisemitic or extremist messaging – including certain depictions of the watermelon symbol associated with the Palestinian cause.
Exclusive: San Diego Mosque Massacre—’Sons of Tarrant’ Execute Dugin & Putin’s Accelerationist Plot to Ignite Race War and Western Collapse
This was no random act of violence. It was deliberate “accelerationism” – the strategy of using violence to speed up societal collapse, provoke civil war, and hasten the birth of white ethnostates from the ruins – designed to ignite chaos.
Muslim Brotherhood Takeover: Chicago City Council Fights to Free Convicted Hamas Operative Salah Sarsour
On May 19, the resolution to demand Sarsour’s release from ICE custody was passed. It goes to City Council for a vote on May 20. This isn’t local politics; it’s jihadist infiltration operating in plain sight at the heart of the US gov’t. Sarsour isn’t some innocent “Palestinian community leader.” He’s a documented Hamas supporter with a rap sheet stretching back to the 1990s.
