12 Jan 2025

Mark Zuckerberg: Biden Admin would ‘scream’ and ‘curse’ at Facebook execs to remove ‘true’ vaccine posts
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg slammed Biden Administration officials who would “scream” and “curse” at executives at the social media giant during the COVID-19 pandemic, demanding that even “true” posts critical of the mandated vaccine be banned. And they pushed us super hard to take down things that honestly were true,”

Senior Israeli official confirms: Progress has been made in hostage negotiations with Hamas
An Israeli delegation, including the head of the Mossad and the head of the Shin Bet, will travel to Qatar to continue and advance a deal for the release of hostages, according to a Kan News report on Saturday. Meanwhile, Steve Witkoff, the special envoy to the Middle East of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, will arrive in Israel and meet with senior officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran showcases underground weapons storage facility featuring ‘new special missiles’
The Iranian regime has unveiled images from an underground arms storage facility that was used in last year’s missile attacks on Israel. The facility contained “new special missiles,” according to Iranian state news outlet Tasnim in late December. Iranian Brig.-Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh described the facility as a “dormant volcano.” IRGC Commander Maj.-Gen.Hossein Salami, who accompanied Hajizadeh, vowed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps would develop “new special missiles.”

Assad refused Iran’s plea to attack Israel after Oct. 7
The Syrian dictator refused, citing strained relations with the Islamic Republic. “I don’t consider losing Syria something to be proud of,” Esbati said in the recording obtained by the New York Times. “We were defeated, and defeated very badly, we took a very big blow and it’s been very difficult.” Serving as an IRCG commander in Syria, Esbati also accused ally Russia of actively undermining operations in the war-torn country.

Houthis paying ‘heavy price,’ Netanyahu says after Israeli strikes in Yemen
The Israeli military said that ‘military infrastructure sites’ in the Hizaz power station were among the targets it struck. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Friday afternoon that “just as we promised, the Houthis are paying, and will continue to pay, a heavy price for their aggression against us,”

Trump will let Israel open ‘the gates of hell’ against Hamas, says Israeli minister
Israel will unleash the “gates of hell” against the Hamas terror organization after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, a senior Israeli government minister said Wednesday.

The LAFD is run by three lesbians named ‘Kirsten’
Many glass ceilings were being broken, but there was no one who actually knew how to fight fires.
Crowley, Kepner, and Brown were all paramedics, not firefighters. Diversity mandates led to paramedics being referred to as ‘firefighters’ and being promoted to fire captains and battalion chiefs and then to the top echelons of the LAFD. Paramedics who did not understand how to fight fires were running one of the biggest fire departments in the country.

IDF to withdraw from southern Lebanon within two weeks
According to the report, US envoy Amos Hochstein informed official sources in Lebanon that Washington promises a complete withdrawal of IDF forces in southern Lebanon before the end of the sixty-day period outlined in the ceasefire deal.

Iran Holding War Games as It Faces Israel Tensions, Trump’s Return
The war games take place as Iranian leaders face the risk that Trump could empower Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attack Iran’s nuclear sites, while further tightening US sanctions on its oil industry through his “maximum pressure” policy.

Intense rains and floods claim 17 lives in Bolivia
Intense rains and floods affecting parts of Bolivia over the past couple of days have left at least 17 people dead and nearly 500 homes damaged or destroyed. The worst affected departments are La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando, and Oruro.

Winter storm affecting nearly 80-million leads to multiple crashes and flight cancellations across the Southern U.S. 
A major winter storm swept through the Southern United States from Thursday, January 9 to Saturday, January 11, bringing heavy snows of up to 28 cm (11 inches) to some regions, causing over 1,000 flight cancellations and multiple crashes across the South.

Palisades Fire Crisis Intensifies Ahead Of Windstorm Event Early Next Week 
LA Times provided the latest on all four fires raging across the LA County area: Palisades Fire: Burned 22,660 acres and numerous homes, businesses and landmarks in Pacific Palisades and westward along Pacific Coast Highway, toward Malibu. As of 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the fire was 11% contained. Many parts of Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Santa Monica, Calabasas, Brentwood and Encino are under evacuation orders or warnings. More than 12,000 structures remain threatened. Officials estimate that more than 5,300 structures, including many homes, have been damaged or destroyed.

Labor’s Net Zero ideology will soon cause power-shortages and blackouts in Britain
The UK is at risk of blackouts due to high electricity demand and low wind power generation, with peak demand reaching nearly 48 GW…The UK’s current generating capacity is insufficient to meet this demand, with a potential shortfall of at least 30 GW, and there are no plans to build new gas capacity to address this gap.

Activities of the British Army intelligence linked Mutton Crew that targeted covid-sceptics continue to be exposed
A shadowy group with links to British Army intelligence called the “Mutton Crew” has been using psychological warfare to target covid-sceptic British doctors and others. The group uses tactics such as emotional manipulation, harassment, misinformation, and mass reporting to silence critics. Led by Dr. Graham Bottley, the Mutton Crew created thousands of fake social media accounts to suppress dissent and destroy the careers and reputations of covid critics.

The Crumbling of the Catholic ‘Church’ 
Catholicism has long been an opposing force to Bible-believing Christians everywhere. On the surface, this counterfeit church could sometimes be counted on to uphold basic doctrinal issues such as the sanctity of life and the sanctity of marriage. At least, in the Western World. Now, even this bit of support for moral right appears to be rapidly waning.

11 Jan 2025

IDF shoots down 3 Houthi drones in 1 hour, Yemeni terrorists resume attacks after 4-day lull
Israeli military recruits Yemeni-background Jews to improve intel gathering on Houthis. All drones were intercepted without causing injuries or damage. Only the first of them triggered alarm sirens in several small communities on the southern periphery of the Gaza Envelope, while the other two drones were shot down over the Mediterranean Sea without alarms being activated per policy, the IDF stated.

Turkey announces 3 new naval projects; 31 warships now under construction
Turkey announced the construction of three new warships on Thursday, bringing the total number of Turkish ships under construction to 31. The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced it was building a new submarine, an aircraft carrier, and a “TF-2000 air defence warfare destroyer,” Middle East Eye reported. Turkey is also “currently constructing five Reis-class submarines

Hamas reportedly seeks to carry out terror attacks against Jews and Israelis worldwide
On Tuesday, a senior Israeli official warned that Hamas’ ambition to carry out international terrorist attacks is driven by its severe weakness and inability to target Jews in Israel. After more than 15 months of war in Gaza, Hamas has lost most of its senior leaders, thousands of fighters and most of its military capabilities.

California Wildfires: A Glimpse of Malachi’s “Healing” Pre-Messiah Fires?
It is estimated that fire losses could cost insurers over $20 billion and perhaps as much as $50 billion, making it the costliest disaster in the state’s history.

Crazy Twist: Hegseth-Haters Humiliated When Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Proves He’s Not an ‘Extremist’
Carter’s casket, draped with an American flag, was positioned over a massive Jerusalem Cross emblazoned on a wooden platform. That symbol, composed of one large cross and four smaller crosses to represent the authors of the four Gospels, comes from the time of the Crusades, but has an extensive Christian history beyond that period. That imagery is nevertheless tied up with a complaint from Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren against Pete Hegseth, who President-elect Donald Trump nominated to lead the Defense Department, because Hegseth happens to have that symbol tattooed on his chest.

Obstacles from Hamas are preventing a deal
While acknowledging the possibility of reaching an agreement within the final days of Biden’s presidency, Kirby refrained from confirming expectations for the deal before the next administration.

Japanese crime boss tries to sell plutonium to Iranians
Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, pleads guilty to charges of trafficking narcotics and materials for nuclear weapons, including uranium and plutonium. Acting US Attorney Edward Y. Kim for the Southern District of New York added, “Takeshi Ebisawa brazenly trafficked nuclear material, including weapons-grade plutonium, out of Burma.”

Is Hamas playing Israel in hostage negotiations?
Speaking on ILTV’s Insider this week, Israeli analyst Yoni Ben-Menachem argued that even President-elect Donald Trump’s threats against Hamas are unlikely to be taken seriously. “I think that the more he talks about this hostage deal and then threatens Hamas, he is losing his credibility because Hamas doesn’t take him seriously,”

High alert for Houthi retaliation after IDF strike on Yemen
IDF strikes Haziz power plant near Sanaa, Hodeidah and Ras Isa Ports, as well as missile launchers; Senior Houthi official threatens a major response in Hebrew

The Iranian Regime Is Running Headlong Into The Judgment Of God, And They Will Lose
Iran, in the midst of a new year, continues to threaten Israel with a retaliatory strike, possibly ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20th. World Israel News (WIN) reported that the “Israeli military has been placed on high alert and is preparing to respond to possible ‘extreme’ steps by Iran against the Jewish state in the immediate future.”

“They Didn’t Even Bother To Verify”: Fortune Magazine Tricked Into Musk Hit Piece By Internet Rando
Fortune Magazine published a hit piece on Elon Musk and X on Friday, claiming that two sources told them the social media giant was planning to remove dates from posts, and charge an $8 sign-up fee.
Only one problem – there was only one source, a random anonymous person on the internet who emailed journalist Kali Hays

Greenland ‘Ready To Talk’ With Trump As ‘Status Quo No Longer An Option’
Greenland Prime Minister, Múte Egede, said on Friday that he has not spoken with Donald Trump regarding the President-elect’s recent interest in buying the Danish-controlled territory, but that he’s ‘ready to talk,’ as the ‘status quo is no longer an option.’

New York Legal System Indicts Itself With Trump Sentencing
Once considered the premier legal system in the country, figures like New York Attorney General Letitia James, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Justices Arthur F. Engoron and Juan Merchan have caused the system to be weaponized for political purposes. Trump will walk away from this trial and into the White House in less than two weeks, but the New York system will walk into infamy after this day.

California Imposes 1-Year Insurance Cancellation Freeze In Areas Ravaged By Wildfires
Los Angeles and surrounding wildfire-hit regions are shielded by a new one-year moratorium on insurance non-renewals, according to California’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, who announced the year-long freeze on Jan. 9.

Israel, US, UK Launch New Airstrikes On Yemen Amid Efforts To ‘Hunt’ Houthi Leaders
On Friday Israel has launched new major strikes on Yemen, amid ongoing vows to ‘hunt’ down Houthi leaders and kill them. Last month Netanyahu called out Iran for its support to the Houthis, warning that “whoever sponsors the Houthi terror in Hodeida or Sana’a will pay the full price.”

Apocalypse Still Unspooling
“‘Climate Change’ has been identified: it’s a 28-YO man from Reseda in a black hoodie holding a lighter and some matches.” Who knew that the best way to convert Utopian Woke Democrats back into a reality-based thought system would be to burn their houses down? The wealthy showbiz folk occupying the moral high ground of the Pacific Palisades voted Democratic by 90-percent. They were fully on-board with the agenda of the Party of Chaos, especially Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion (DEI) and the open border that allowed a deluge of mysterious strangers to flood the country.

UK Government Investigating Elon Musk’s Tweets About Muslim Pedophile Gangs
Elon Musk’s tweets about Muslim pedophile gangs are being assessed by the UK Government’s counter-extremism unit, as a potential threat to the security of the country, it has emerged. Musk has posted hundreds of tweets in the past week related to the scandal, including openly calling Prime Minister Kier Starmer “evil,” accusing him of facilitating a cover up, and labelling Starmer and safeguarding minister Jess Philips as complicit in the “rape” of Britain. Ironically, the current head of counter-terrorism policing in the UK is an officer who served as Borough Commander in Rotherham, one of the areas most notorious for child sexual abuse at the hands of Muslim pedophile gangs, from 2006-2010.

Fires raging across the Los Angeles area entered their fourth day, killing at least ten people, forcing the evacuation of 180,000 residents, and destroying more than ten thousand structures. Preliminary estimates place damages and economic losses up to $150 billion.
 
Cyclone Dikeledi formed in the South-West Indian Ocean on Thursday, January 9, 2025, and is expected to rapidly intensify before making landfall in northern Madagascar on Saturday, January 11.
Heavy sea-effect snow has been affecting parts of Japan over the past couple of days, with more than 1 m (3 feet) of snow already registered in some regions and snowfall expected to persist through Saturday. Some areas have already received twice the usual snowfall.
A Super Scooper firefighting plane was grounded after it was struck by a drone over the Palisades Fire. Fire officials in Southern California informed the FAA that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone Thursday as it was flying over the largest of the region’s fires near the Los Angeles County coast, the agency said.
 
The UK’s gas reserves have dropped to a concerning low, with only a week’s worth of supply remaining, as the country prepares for low wind speeds and freezing temperatures.
Outrage is boiling over after revelations that the Santa Ynez Reservoir, a critical water source in Pacific Palisades, was empty and offline when a devastating wildfire ripped through the area.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently described “agentic” AI as the “next giant breakthrough” expected in 2025.
However, the rollout of agentic AI and other AI tools on Wall Street has a huge downside: job loss. According to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey of 92 global banks, the industry could shed hundreds of thousands of jobs over the next 3-5 years because of AI.