Legalized Abduction: Children At Risk Across America
Alyssa Johnson, a mother from Oregon, hasn’t seen her daughter in years. Not because of a crime, custody battle, or court order — but because of Oregon laws that let minors be removed from their parents and placed in host homes or foster programs without parental consent. Under ORS 419B.150 and 419B.152, if a child tells a teacher, counselor, or youth worker they feel “unsafe” at home, they can be taken into state custody immediately — no court order, no investigation, no due process. “Unsafe” doesn’t mean abuse. It can be as simple as parents not using preferred pronouns or requiring homework before screen time. … a child gains access to state-backed programs offering housing, stipends, and medical interventions — including gender transition services — while parents are cut out.
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Full SNAP Payments
The Supreme Court issued an emergency order on Friday night, temporarily blocking full payments of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. … the High Court granted the Trump Administration’s request to appeal a previous ruling that would require SNAP to be fully funded amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
More signs of new offensive in war-torn Sudan
Sudan’s national army has thwarted a drone attack on the town of al-Ubayyid, a military source told AFP. There is growing evidence that the RSF militia is preparing an offensive against the strategically important region. Horrific reports of mass executions have followed the recent capture by RSF forces in late October of the town of al-Fashir in western Sudan.
German town shocked by blood-painted swastikas days before Kristallnacht anniversary
Residents in Hanau, Germany, awoke Thursday morning to find more than 50 cars and several buildings covered in swastikas painted in blood, shocking a town already scarred by a far-right massacre five years ago. Police said a 31-year-old Romanian man was arrested at his home hours later after a witness recognized him near one of the vandalized streets and alerted authorities.
Hamas, Hezbollah, terror allies vow to keep fighting Israel, reject regional peace initiatives
Amid international efforts to mediate the Gaza conflict and bring peace to the Middle East, Hamas and its allies said they opposed all such initiatives, opting instead to escalate violence and advance their own agenda.
Tornado in southern Brazil – over 700 injured
At least six people have died and around 750 people have been injured after a tornado swept across southern Brazil, local authorities said. Winds of over 69 meters per second have toppled trees and cars. Several buildings and homes have been damaged. The city of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, in the state of Paraná, with a population of around 14,000, was hardest hit by the tornado. According to the state’s civil defense, 90 percent of the city was damaged, and a spokesperson likened the devastation to “a war zone.”
Tehran turns off water at night
The year 2025 has been the driest in Tehran in more than a hundred years, and it is now having consequences for the residents. “We are forced to shut off the water supply during certain evenings so that the reservoirs can be filled,” said Energy Minister Abbas Ali Abadi, according to the pro-regime news agency Isna. In addition, the water pressure is reduced, so that less water is used.
New typhoon threatens already-stricken Philippines
The new typhoon has been named Fung-Wong and has a radius that covers “almost the entire country,” according to local meteorologists. In addition to winds of 40 meters per second, (~90 mph) heavy rains are also expected, which could cause extensive flooding.
Staunchly Pro-Israeli Republican Elise Stefanik Launches Bid for NY Governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), a vocal and steadfast ally of Israel, officially announced on Friday her bid for governor of New York in the 2026 election, on the heels of the election of anti-Israel radical Zohran Mamdani as the mayor of New York City earlier in the week. Her campaign announcement targeted incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, branding the Democrat the “worst governor in America.”
Texas Protects The Religious Freedom Of Judges, Allowing Them To Forgo Officiating Same-Sex Marriages
the Texas Supreme Court’s judicial code of conduct was amended in response to a lawsuit by McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley. In 2019, she declined to marry a same-sex couple, saying it would be “inconsistent with her religious faith.” Hensley received a public warning from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, who said her behavior produced distrust in her “capacity to act impartially.” Hensley, who then stopped performing weddings altogether, filed suit under the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act (TRFRA) in December 2019. Arguing that her religious rights were violated, she requested $10,000 in attorneys’ fees and lost income. In 2021, lower courts dismissed her case. However, the case reached the Texas Supreme Court in July 2024, which reversed most of the dismissal.
Protestant group fires off complaint to King Charles III over papal prayer service
Senior officials with a historic Protestant fraternal group based in Northern Ireland fired off complaint letters to King Charles III for having prayed with Pope Leo XIV last month, which the group alleged was a violation of his coronation oath. On Oct. 23, King Charles III participated in an ecumenical worship service with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, marking the first time a reigning British monarch has attended such a service since the English Reformation nearly five centuries ago. …the king took a solemn oath in 2023 to “maintain in the United Kingdom the Protestant Reformed religion established by law.”
Deadly tornado destroys 80 percent of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil
A powerful tornado struck the municipality of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, Paraná, southern Brazil, in the late afternoon of November 7, 2025, killing at least five people and injuring over 130, of whom 30 were seriously injured. Winds exceeding 240 km/h (150 mph) destroyed most of the town’s structures, prompting a large-scale emergency response by Civil Defense, the Fire Department, and state authorities.
All Ukraine’s State Thermal Power Plants Down After ‘Largest Ever Attack’ By Russia
Friday night witnessed more heavy Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities, which has left a reported eleven people killed and large swathes of Ukraine without power. Moscow said its attacks targeted the country’s energy infrastructure.
‘Jesus Lifted High’: Hundreds Baptized at University of Cincinnati Revival
…On Wednesday night, more than 5,500 students gathered at the University of Cincinnati for a “UniteUS” worship event. But this was no ordinary gathering. It was a genuine move of God, culminating in hundreds of students being baptized in truck beds outside the Reds baseball stadium.
US To Establish Military Base In Syria’s Damascus
The US is planning to establish a military base in Damascus, Syria…as the Trump administration continues to strongly back the new Syrian government that’s led by former al-Qaeda leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. The report said that the US will establish a military presence at an airbase on the outskirts of the Syrian capital for the purpose of enabling a security pact that Washington is attempting to broker between Israel and Syria.
Police warn vicar that vans Bible verse could be hate speech
“…Now the priest has revealed he was approached by a police officer while at a petrol station in Lancashire, who told him ‘the writing could be seen as hate speech in the wrong context’. Despite being told he wasn’t there to arrest Mick, the officer said that ‘if someone reported it police would investigate, and [he] could end up in trouble.’”
Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel say
Mexican authorities with assistance from the United States and Israeli intelligence agencies thwarted an alleged plot by Iran to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, Israeli and U.S. officials said Friday. Mexican authorities denied any knowledge of such a plot.
Four dead, at least 13 injured after speeding car crashes into crowd outside Florida bar
A 22-year-old driver fleeing police allegedly plowed into a packed Florida patio bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring at least 13 others in what Tampa’s police chief called a “senseless” tragedy.
