French President Emmanuel Macron said yesterday that Western allies should not exclude the option of sending troops to Ukraine. In response, the Kremlin warned that such a move would lead to direct conflict between Russia and NATO. Germany, Britain and other European countries hastened to announce that they had no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine.
In other news, the Israeli government said that it will seek help from countries such as the United Arab Emirates to rebuild Gaza when the war with Hamas is over.
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Kellogg’s CEO Slammed for Suggesting Americans Eat ‘Cereal for Dinner’ to Save Money
During a recent interview with CNBC, Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick suggested Americans could save money by eating cereal for dinner.
His advice was not well-received by consumers, many of whom took to social media to voice their thoughts on the matter.
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Sen Kennedy Slams ‘Bidenomics’: ‘Cancer on the American Dream’
Outspoken Republican Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) has blasted Democrat President Joe Biden’s so-called “Bidenomics” economic policies.
During an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Kennedy ripped Bidenomics as a “cancer on the American Dream.”
The senator appeared on “Hannity” to discuss the current economic peril Americans are facing.
Fox host Sean Hannity asked the Louisiana senator his thoughts on Biden’s “shifting of blame” for the economic crisis as inflation has continued to affect voters’ wallets.
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16-Year-Old Charged With Killing Two People in Shooting in Remote Alaska Community
A 16-year-old was charged with killing two people and injuring two others in an Alaska shooting late Sunday, according to court documents filed Monday in the second judicial district at Kotzebue.
The teen was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder in the slayings that have rocked Point Hope, a remote Inupiat whaling community on Alaska’s northwest coast, bordering the Chukchi Sea.
North Slope Borough police responded to a report of a shooting at a home around 11:35 p.m. A man and a woman were discovered dead and two men were severely wounded. All had been shot, per court records.
Police didn’t provide any updates on the condition of the injured victims.
A witness told police she saw the 16-year-old enter the home with a handgun and start shooting, while another witness said they saw the armed teen flee in a vehicle.
Less than 10 minutes later, the teen arrived at the Point Hope police station with his father, who said his son admitted to shooting the four victims, officials said. The 16-year-old told police he shot the victims and was subsequently arrested, according to court documents.
A motive for the shooting was not immediately clear Tuesday.
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Billionaire businessman Joe Lonsdale has blasted the draconian nine-figure fine imposed on President Donald Trump by a leftist New York judge.
Lonsdale noted that the ruling, issued in New York Attorney General Letitia James’s civil “fraud” case, is “scary” for other businesses operating in the state.
The renowned American entrepreneur declared that the ruling was “obviously” political and “not how this country is supposed to work.”
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Biometric Facial Recognition Scanning to Roll Out Across 30 NFL Stadiums in 2024
The National Football League (NFL) is on track to implement biometric ID verification in all the venues during this season — that’s 30 stadiums and 32 teams.
The identity and access management (IAM) system, based on NFL’s Express Access platform, that had been in the testing phase for three and a half years produced a pilot which included six teams last season.
This refers to on-field access and similar restricted areas and credentialed stadium personnel, although two of the six franchises — Cleveland and Atlanta — tried facial recognition for fans as well.
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The Communist Chinese government has been flooding the United States with illicit gun parts as part of a “Disintegration Warfare” strategy it is employing against America aimed at tearing the country apart from the inside, according to a blockbuster new book by Breitbart News Senior Contributor Peter Schweizer.
In Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans, Schweizer reveals how Chinese companies, which are heavily regulated by the Chinese government, are flooding the U.S. with auto sear switches, a small metal device also known as “Glock switches” that can convert handguns into machine guns. They are illegal for most gun-owners in the U.S., but are being shipped in boxes by the “thousands” from China, Schweizer reveals.
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Breaking: US Army Slashes 24,000 Jobs Amid Lack of New Recruits
On Tuesday, the United States Army revealed that it has made the decision to slash 24,000 jobs as it struggles to hire new recruits.
The cuts will mostly impact positions that are already vacant and won’t impact soldiers who are currently employed.
According to Fox News, documents show that the counterinsurgency sector, which grew during the US’ involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq but are relatively unnecessary today, is among the areas where cuts were made.
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Donald Trump Beats Nikki Haley AGAIN in Michigan Republican Presidential Primary…
— Ex-president carries on full steam ahead to a Biden rematch as his final rival defiantly stays in the race and insists he CANNOT win
Former President Donald Trump won the Michigan Republican primary Tuesday over rival Nikki Haley.
The race was called at exactly 9 p.m. — when all Michigan’s polls were closed — with Trump leading Haley 65 percent to 30.9 percent, with 12 percent reporting.
Haley’s campaign said Tuesday night that Trump’s 30-plus point win still represented weakness heading into the general election.
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FBI Chooses Stock Image of Well-Dressed White-Women to Depict Organized Retail-Crime
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news
The FBI was roasted on X for choosing to depict the problem of organized retail crime with an image of two well dressed white women.
Yes, really.
“Higher prices, dangerous products, and closing businesses,” the law enforcement body posted on X.
“These are just some of the impacts Organized Retail Theft has on everyday Americans. Learn what the #FBI does to combat these crimes on the federal level to protect shoppers across the country.”
The image shows two well dressed middle class white women looking furtive, with one hiding a stolen handbag inside her coat.
Respondents noted that the typical demographic of organized retail thieves in big cities doesn’t correlate with the chosen image.
Another image used by the FBI showed a white man stealing something from a supermarket.
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Florida Lawmakers Pass Social Media Age Verification Online ID Law, Ignoring Constitutional Concerns
Florida’s legislative bodies have passed a bill mandating online ID checks and age verification, even though critics say it raises constitutional, that is, First Amendment issues tied primarily to privacy and anonymous speech.
The bill — Online Protections for Minors — was passed late last week with a 108-7 vote in the House after the 23-14 vote in the state Senate. Republicans and Democrats are on both sides of the fence — some supporting and others opposing it.
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Florida Moves to Ban Bill Gates’ Lab-Grown ‘Meat’
Lawmakers in Florida are preparing to ban the lab-grown “meat” products from being sold in the state.
As Slay News has reported, the “synthetic meat” products, which are grown in labs to mimic beef and chicken, are heavily promoted by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who has invested millions of dollars into their development.
However, amid growing safety concerns about the fake meat, Florida lawmakers are advancing a set of bills to keep the products out of the state’s food supply.
Bill HB 1071 is looking to ban the sale of “cultivated meat,” defined as “any meat or food product produced from cultured animal cells.”
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Houston Police Dropped 264,000 Criminal Cases Due to ‘Lack of Personnel’
The Houston Police Department has been found to have dropped a staggering 264,000 criminal cases due to a “lack of personnel,” according to the Texas city’s top law enforcement officials.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner admitted Monday that the cases were “suspended” over an eight-year period.
Last week, Finner initially revealed that “lack of personnel” administratively suspended 4,017 cases of alleged sexual assault.
However, a closer examination by the department identified that the code expanded to all other divisions of the department, Finner revealed in an update on Monday.
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In Win for Paxton, Court Declares $1.7 Trillion Federal Omnibus Was Passed Unconstitutionally
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday secured a major victory in his challenge to the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package passed in 2022, with a court declaring that the bill was approved unconstitutionally.
President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 in December of the prior year. The measure effectively set the federal budget for the year by wrapping the 12 annual appropriations bills into a single piece of legislation. Paxton, however, had argued that the House’s passage of the measure was unconstitutional as less than half of the lower chamber’s members were physically present to vote on it. Many lawmakers who were not present voted by proxy. Paxton had specifically challenged stipulations in the bill that affect his state.
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Jordan, Comer Subpoena DOJ for Materials on Biden Classified Docs Case
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan on Tuesday issued a subpoena to Attorney General Merrick Garland seeking documents from special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified materials.
Hur’s report became public earlier this month and, though he declined to bring charges against Biden, indicated that the “investigation uncovered evidence that President Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen.”
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Just in: Google Loses $70 BILLION in Market Value After Gemini AI Exposed as Woke
Google parent company Alphabet lost over $70 billion in market value, with stock prices falling as much as 4.4 percent on Monday following the pause on Google Gemini’s AI image creator and posts surfaced of Gemini’s responses in the chat feature.
According to Bloomberg, Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes warned in a research note that problems that have arisen with Gemini may fuel the perception that Google is “an unreliable source for AI,” as many companies try to launch their own AI platforms.
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Massive Protest Vote Sucks the Wind Out of Biden’s Michigan Primary Victory
President Joe Biden won the Michigan Democratic primary Tuesday evening where 117 delegates were up for grabs, but faced a campaign that encouraged voters to support the “uncommitted” ballot option in protest to his handling of the war in Gaza, according to The Associated Press.
A group of Arab and Muslim American activists encouraged Michigan Democratic voters who oppose Biden’s support of Israel following the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack to vote against the president in the primary to send a political message ahead of November. Still, Biden won over 78.8% of Democratic primary voters compared to the “uncommitted’s” 15.8%, and Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips secured 2.7% support, the AP projected at the time of writing.
Democratic lawmakers in the state have rallied around the “Listen To Michigan” campaign, which has encouraged voters to support the “uncommitted” ballot option rather than voting for Biden. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, whose sister, Layla Elabed, is the campaign manager for the group, has also endorsed the effort that views Biden’s support for Israel as “funding war and genocide in Gaza.”
Elabed’s 10,000 vote threshold to measure the “Listen To Michigan’s” success was surpassed, as over 20,000 individuals backed the “uncommitted” ballot option.
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Production Defects: US Aviation Authority Identifies Shortcomings in Boeing Management System
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has criticized Boeing’s quality assurance practices following an investigation. The FAA commission found deficiencies in the reporting of quality issues within Boeing’s commercial aircraft division, as reported by Spiegel.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secures Enough Signatures to Get on Georgia and Arizona Ballots
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has secured enough signatures for him to get on the 2024 Arizona and Georgia ballots, the super PAC backing the Democrat-turned-independent candidate confirmed Tuesday.
A spokesperson for the political action committee, American Values 24, confirmed to Just the News that the candidate will be on the swing state ballots.
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Special Prosecutor Urges Illinois Supreme Court to Reject Jussie Smollett’s Appeal
A special prosecutor has urged the Illinois Supreme Court to reject Jussie Smollett appeal in his conviction five counts of disorderly conduct in a hate crime hoax from 2021.
Smollett was convicted of lying to the police about a hate crime hoax and his legal team attempted to file a motion for an appeal in his case to the Illinois state supreme court. Dan Webb, the prosecutor of Smollett in the case, says that his appeals claim does not hold any water to be taken seriously.
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Top Epidemiologist Testifies: ‘Bioweapons Industry’ Created COVID & Vaccines
A world-renowned epidemiologist has given an explosive testimony before a Senate roundtable where he alleged that the Covid virus and mRNA vaccines were created by the “bioweapons industry.”
Dr. Harvey Risch, the Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology at Yale University, explained that the pandemic was engineered as part of an elaborate scheme to boost funding for bioweapons research by making the industry appear to be serving in the interests of public health.
According to Risch, the COVID-19 leak from a U.S. Taxpayer-funded bioweapons lab in Wuhan, China, provided the perfect pretext for the bioweapons industry to justify its existence by stepping in and posing as humanity’s savior.
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Trump Leads Biden 38-32 in Maine: Pan Atlantic Research Poll
A new poll from Pan Atlantic Research has revealed that Mainers found that 2024 GOP frontrunner Donald Trump leads incumbent Joe Biden 38 to 32 percent across the state.
Another 21 percent of Maine likely general election voters said they would vote for another candidate, while 9 percent said they were undecided.
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Visa Applies for Biometric Authentication Patent
Visa — one of the world’s two biggest payments processors — appears to be moving into biometric data-based authentication, at least according to a patent it has applied for. And Visa claims that this would be fully privacy-friendly.
Visa is in this way joining Mastercard, but also Microsoft and Google, who are all exploring ultimately similar methods, for the sake of what they say is preventing physical data theft, and abuse of deepfakes.
And Google’s, Apple’s and Samsung’s payment services already provide the so-called seamless payment experience — while Amazon app’s Just Walk Out replaces checkout with what’s said to be “a similar experience” to what Visa plans to achieve.
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Wendy’s to Use ‘Surge’ Pricing of Menu Items Based on Demand
It has been revealed that Wendy’s is planning on implementing Uber-style “surge pricing” as early as next year.
Under the new system, the price of a menu item would fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, with favorites such as the Baconator costing more during busy times such as the lunch and dinner rushes.
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Young Voters 18-34 Moving to Trump Over Biden: Axios Poll
A poll recently conducted by Axios and Generation Lab has revealed that the gap between Joe Biden and Donald Trump among young voters is closing, with the former president gaining ground on his successor.
While the contest remains tight, a slight majority of Americans 18-34 prefer Biden.
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Federal Court Ordered Liberal MPs to Unblock Rebel News, Pay Fine
Three Liberal MPs have been ordered by the Federal Court to unblock Rebel News on X and pay $1,750.
The ruling came after Rebel News was victorious in a lawsuit against Guilbeault, who blocked Rebel founder and owner Ezra Levant on the social media platform.
“What’s so crazy is that they’re doing to us exactly what Steven Guilbeault, Trudeau’s extremist environment minister, did to us — and he was smashed in Federal Court,” said Rebel News.
Guilbeault allegedly ordered his government department to block Rebel on X. The news organization could not receive any government news updates from the environment minister’s department.
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Toronto Shootings Have Spiked 140% Compared to 2023
Shootings in Canada’s largest city have already increased by 140% this year, when compared to the same time period in 2023, according to data from Toronto Police.
The latest data comes as a 16-year-old boy at a North York bus stop was gunned down and only 24 hours after the shooting, a 39-year-old man was fatally shot three times at the same intersection of Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue.
The 16-year-old remains in critical condition.
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Trudeau Government Files Appeal Against Emergencies Act Ruling
The federal government has filed to appeal against a Federal Court decision that ruled the invocation of the Emergencies Act to quash the Freedom Convoy protests in 2022 was unconstitutional and unreasonable.
The January decision was the result of an application for judicial review launched by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and several other applicants in 2022.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland promised that the federal government would appeal the decision last month, hoping to have it overturned.
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Trudeau Has Fattened Federal Bureaucracy by Nearly 40 Percent: Report
It has been revealed that since being elected in 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has added nearly 100,000 employees to the public service payroll.
The nearly 40 percent increase in staff has, in turn, cost Canadian taxpayers 68 percent more than it did when Stephen Harper left office.
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Arrest Made Over Threats Made to Reform UK Candidate for Thursday Special Election
Greater Manchester Police said they had arrested a man after what has been called alleged “death threats” against a political candidate standing in this week’s by-election for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party.
A 23-year-old man was arrested by Manchester Police on Monday evening, the force said, shortly after they received a formal complaint. Alleged threats, including an apparent death threat, had been made against election candidate Simon Danczuk, who is due to face the voters on Thursday to select Rochdale’s next member of parliament.
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‘Battle of Britain’ Memorial Charity Claims to Have Been Debanked
A charity established for the preservation of a Battle of Britain memorial has claimed to be the latest casualty in the debanking scandal sweeping the UK.
Speaking to Brexit leader Nigel Farage — who lifted the lid on the debanking practices by British banks after publicly revealing his own accounts were shut down last year — the honorary secretary of the Battle of Britain Memorial charity, Group Captain Patrick Tootal accused Barclays Bank of wrongfully shutting down their account, resulting in the loss of £8,000 in donations.
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Belgium Mulls Tougher Penalties for Repeat Traffic Offenders
Belgium is considering stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders, as reported by the Brussels Times. This comes in response to an incident in Ghent on Sunday, where a 45-year-old drunk driver, who did not have a valid license, collided with a group of cyclists, resulting in two fatalities.
In the Mobility Committee, Federal MP Jef Van den Bergh (CD&V) has introduced two proposals. One involves linking individuals’ driving license information to ANPR cameras (which register number plates) to enable targeted checks on license validity by the police. The other proposal aims to bypass the alcohol lock system.
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Death Threats Allegedly Made Against Populist Reform UK Candidate in Multicultural Rochdale
The Nigel Farage-founded Reform UK party has published footage purporting to show death threats against its candidate in the Rochdale by-election as British politics continues to be consumed by debate over the threat of Islamic extremism.
On Monday evening, Reform UK revealed apparent death threats against Simon Danczuk, a former Labour MP who is now standing for Reform UK in Thursday’s by-election (special election) to select the next member of parliament for the multicultural northern English town of Rochdale.
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Denmark Halts Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Investigation Following Sweden
Denmark has announced that, following Sweden, it is halting the investigation into the sabotage of the “Nord Stream” pipelines, VG reports.
The Danish police state that there are “no grounds to initiate a criminal case… thus the Copenhagen police are suspending the criminal investigation into the explosions.”
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European Parliament Strengthens Fight Against Foreign Interference Ahead of June Elections
On February 27, the European Parliament approved the Political Advertising Act — new rules for conducting political campaigns aimed at combating disinformation and foreign interference during the European Parliament elections in June.
The Political Advertising Act was supported by 470 Members of the European Parliament, 50 voted against, and another 105 abstained during the vote. The document aims to make electoral campaigns and referendums across the EU more transparent and resilient to foreign intervention.
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Europeans Rule Out Sending Troops to Ukraine as Russia Rebukes Macron
BERLIN/MOSCOW: Germany, Britain and other European countries said on Tuesday they had no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine, after France hinted at the possibility, and the Kremlin warned that any such move would inevitably lead to conflict between Russia and NATO.
French President Emmanuel Macron had said on Monday that Western allies should exclude no options in seeking to avert a Russian victory in Ukraine, though he stressed there was no consensus at this stage.
His comments, made at a hastily convened meeting of European leaders in Paris on ways to boost support for Kyiv, come amid battlefield gains by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces in eastern Ukraine and growing shortages of ammunition and manpower on the Ukrainian side.
However, Germany, Britain, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic distanced themselves from any suggestion they might commit ground troops to the Ukraine war, now in its third year.
“There will be no ground troops, no soldiers on Ukrainian soil sent there by European countries or NATO states,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius was equally adamant.
“Boots on the ground is not an option for…Germany,” Pistorius told reporters during a visit to Vienna.
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Euthanasia in Belgium: Increase in the Number of Procedures, Cancer as the Primary Cause
Belgium sees a steady increase in the number of euthanasia procedures, with cancer being the leading reason for such requests, as reported by the Brussels Times. According to the Federal Control and Evaluation of Euthanasia Commission (FCEE), there was a 15% rise in euthanasia cases last year, totaling 3,423 procedures compared to 2,966 in 2022 and 2,699 in 2021.
Cancer remains the primary reason for euthanasia, accounting for over half (55.5%) of cases, primarily due to incurable tumors. However, there is a growing trend of multiple pathologies (23.2%) being cited as reasons. Psychiatric conditions, while increasing, represent only 1.4% of cases, totaling 48 individuals.
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Farmers’ Protests: Polish Prime Minister Considers Extending Ban on Ukrainian Food Imports
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that if the European Union fails to take measures to protect the bloc’s markets, he does not rule out extending the national ban on Ukrainian grain imports to other products, as reported by Reuters.
Farmers across Europe have been protesting for weeks against restrictions imposed on them by EU Green Deal rules aimed at fighting climate change, as well as rising costs and what they say is unfair competition from countries outside the EU, especially Ukraine.
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France Bites Down Hard on ‘Vegetarian Steak’ Mislabelling
France has chewed over the issue of vegetarian food makers claiming carnivore terms to describe their plant-based wares and banned the use of the term “steak” on anything but the animal product.
Fines will be issued against any vegan company that violates the directive.
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France: Macron Government Introduces “Imam Statute,” Boosts Mosque Security Funds
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has unveiled plans for a new statute aimed at regulating the activities of imams in France and combatting stereotypes about Islam being a religion solely for foreigners financed from abroad, French media reports.
Darmanin addressed concerns raised by the Muslim community and imams regarding inadequate remuneration, emphasizing the need for better-trained religious leaders integrated into French society. He highlighted that 60% of Muslims in France were born in the country, emphasizing Islam’s status as a French religion.
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The leader of the French nationalist party “Patriots,” Florian Philippot, has warned that the proposed deployment of French soldiers to Ukraine could mark the beginning of World War III.
Philippot referred to French President Emmanuel Macron as a “madman” and called for blocking his intentions in parliament.
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The Hamburg regional court has prohibited Correctiv, a research network, from publishing a misleading claim about a supposed “secret meeting” in Potsdam.
The text alleged that right-wing extremist groups, along with politicians from the AfD and CDU, planned to expel millions of people based on racist criteria. Correctiv’s text suggested that constitutional lawyer Dr. Ulrich Vosgerau proposed developing a sample letter to cast doubt on the legality of elections before the upcoming elections, German media reports.
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Germany: Left-Liberal Greens Push for Significant Increase in Minimum Wage
The Greens are pushing for a significant increase in the minimum wage, aiming for it to reach around 15 euros per hour next year.
This proposal revealed in a draft resolution for a closed meeting of the Green parliamentary group, represents a 20.9 percent increase from the current rate of 12.41 euros. The party argues that even with recent adjustments, the minimum wage remains insufficient to ensure long-term protection against poverty, the German press reported.
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Germany: Sahra Wagenknecht’s Party Clears Hurdle to Take Part in European Elections
Sahra Wagenknecht and her newly formed alliance have cleared a major hurdle on their path to participation in the upcoming European elections.
With an impressive show of support, they’ve amassed 18,000 signatures from backers, well surpassing the minimum requirement of 4,000 signatures mandated by electoral law for new parties.
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German Chancellor Pledges Financial Support to Antifa-Affiliated Groups
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged federal support for organizations affiliated with the left-wing extremist Antifa in their fight against so-called ‘right-wing extremism.’
This announcement follows his meeting on Monday with the “Potsdam Shows Colors” alliance, known for its ties to Antifa and collaboration with left-wing extremists in organizing demonstrations, the German press reported.
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Germany: Traffic Light Government Increases Its Own Salaries and Pensions
While working and middle-class Germans become poorer, the left-liberal ‘traffic light’ federal government has approved substantial salary and pension hikes for civil servants and politicians, set to take effect from March 1st.
Senior civil servants will see a significant increase of 10.73%, with a senior director of studies receiving 458 euros more monthly. Additionally, politicians, including the Federal President and Chancellor, will experience salary boosts ranging from 6.37% to 6.98%, the German press reported.
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The Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, is reportedly seeking to designate the entire AfD as “definitely right-wing extremist.”
According to media sources, the Office is gearing up to classify the party as a “secure right-wing extremist” entity, with a dedicated “coordination team” assigned to handle the matter.
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Hungary Could Enshrine Right to Use Cash in Constitution
Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, stated on Monday that if pressure against cash usage intensifies, Hungary would consider enshrining the right to use cash in its constitution.
In response to queries from Laszló Toroczkai of the Mi Hazank movement in parliament, Orban rejected allegations that his government disregarded cash usage. He emphasized that despite numerous requests from the banking sector, the government has not allowed cash usage to be restricted and has not entertained such requests.
[Comment: Great idea. The US should do the same.]
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Hungary: Orban: Eightfold Increase in Pedophiles in Prison Under Current Government
Prime Minister Viktor Orban addressed criticism from opposition leaders in the Hungarian parliament following the resignation of President Katalin Novak, asserting the government’s unwavering stance against pedophiles.
Orban emphasized that his administration has consistently prioritized child protection, highlighting a significant increase in pedophile offenders imprisoned since 2010, the Hungarian press reports.
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Integration of Ukrainian Children Into Polish Schools: Ministry of National Education’s New Plan
Ukrainian children in Poland will be required to attend school according to a new MEN (Ministry of National Education) plan, according to Rzeczpospolita.
The organization aims to integrate them into the Polish education system by offering special Ukrainian language classes. Additionally, teachers from Ukraine will be hired to support the teaching process.
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Interview With Polish MP Roman Fritz — 2024 Will be a Critical Year for Europe and the World
Mr. Roman Henryk Fritz is a member of the Polish parliament who serves as the vice-president of the Confederation of the Polish Crown. A 57-year-old entrepreneur, he is married and a father of three children. He’s been involved in politics since the late 1980s, particularly in anti-communist endeavors.
In this interview with Voice of Europe, Mr. Fritz discusses the political formation called Confederation, its political rival, the formerly ruling Law and Justice (PiS), how the war in Ukraine and PiS’s response has negatively affected Poland, the American Empire, EU & US elections, and the rise of AfD in Germany.
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Members of Hard-Left Terrorist Group Arrested in Germany After 30 Years on Run
Germany’s police toasted a “great success” after they made two arrests of suspected members of the Red Army Faction, also known as the Baader-Meinhof Gang, who had been on the run for decades.
But the ease with which a ‘most wanted’ member of a notorious ultra-left terror gang was able to live in Berlin for decades begs questions about the power of left-wing networks in the city.
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Minister Szijjartó Stresses Hungary’s Security Amidst Conflict
In a parliamentary address, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjartó underscored the importance of Hungary’s security and the well-being of its people during times of conflict, as reported by About Hungary.
Urging for a swift ceasefire and peace negotiations in Ukraine, Szijjartó condemned the toll of war and expressed solidarity with Ukraine while emphasizing Hungary’s commitment to sovereignty.
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NATO Does Not Plan to Deploy Its Troops to Ukraine — Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that the Alliance does not intend to send its military forces to Ukraine, according to the Associated Press agency.
Stoltenberg said that NATO allies are providing unprecedented support to Ukraine.
“We have been doing this since 2014 and intensified our efforts after the full-scale invasion. However, there are no plans to deploy NATO combat troops in Ukraine,” the Secretary-General said.
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Netherlands: Geert Wilders is Ready to Discuss Assistance to Ukraine Within Coalition Negotiations
The leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV) in the Netherlands, Geert Wilders, has expressed his party’s readiness to consider “any form of assistance” to Ukraine during coalition negotiations, hoping to expedite the government formation process.
According to the Dutch agency ANP, PVV won the elections in November but has faced difficulties in forming a coalition due to disagreements on several issues with potential allies. In light of the prolonged negotiations, Wilders announced readiness to abandon some of his party’s positions, including refraining from aiding Ukraine.
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Not a Word About Peace: Fico Expressed Disappointment After the “Ukrainian Summit” in Paris
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed his disappointment with the results of an informal summit dedicated to assisting Ukraine, which took place in Paris at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Against the backdrop of discussions on aid measures to Kyiv, including the possibility of sending military forces, Fico emphasized that there was not a word about peace during the meeting.
Fico also confirmed his government’s position that Slovakia will not join military actions in Ukraine.
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One-Third Willing to Pay More for Animal Welfare in Europe
A survey conducted in eight European countries reveals significant differences regarding the willingness to accept higher prices for improved animal husbandry despite the majority of Europeans regularly consuming meat, as reported by Der Spiegel.
While farmers protest on the streets and Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir calls for an animal welfare levy that would increase meat prices, the results of a recent survey by the consumer protection organization BEUC show that more than half of respondents are willing to accept higher food prices in favor of animal welfare. 88.5 percent support the increase in animal husbandry standards.
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Poland: Farmers to Protest in Warsaw: Organizers Plan a Gathering of 10,000 Participants
Farmers are preparing for a protest in Warsaw, planning to block traffic in the city center. Miners and hunters will join the demonstration with the number of participants potentially reaching tens of thousands, as reported by Polsat News.
The farmers’ protest in the capital will take place on foot, as the entry of agricultural machinery into Warsaw is prohibited. The march will begin in front of the Palace of Culture and Science, then proceed through Jerozolimskie Avenue towards the Sejm, ending in front of the Prime Minister’s office.
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Rising Gas and Coal Prices: Impact on 6.5 Million Polish Households
The new fees associated with carbon dioxide emissions in the ETS system could affect as many as 6.5 million households, representing nearly half of all households in Poland (14 million), which primarily rely on coal or gas as heating sources, according to Rzeczpospolita.
This will mainly impact residents of single-family homes. Others won’t feel the new burdens because they already bear them; they utilize district heating and local heating plants, which supply this heat, already effectively include the ETS-related fee in rising bills, as written by Rzeczpospolita.
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Scholz Refuses to Supply Taurus Missiles to Kiev, Fearing Germany’s Entanglement in the Conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated his firm opposition to the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine, warning of the risks associated with Germany’s involvement in the conflict.
During a press conference in Berlin, he stated, “We cannot afford to align ourselves with the objectives pursued by this system.”
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Taylor Swift Accused of Performing ‘Demonic’ Rituals at Her Concerts by Irish Singer Shane Lynch
Pop star Taylor Swift has been accused of performing “eic” rituals at her concerts during her Eras tour by Irish singer Shane Lynch, who said that the “Bad Blood” singer might not even realize what she’s doing.
“I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot of their stage shows are Satanic rituals live in front of 20,000 people without them realizing and recognizing,” Lynch told Ireland’s Sunday World.
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The European Parliament Has Voted to Allocate €50 Billion to Ukraine
During the plenary session on Tuesday, the European Parliament approved a package of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine totaling €50 billion, as reported by the parliament’s press service.
The decision was passed with 536 votes in favor, 40 against and 39 abstentions.
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UK: ‘Blade Runner’ Vigilante Filmed ‘Frying Some ULEZ for Breakfast’ as Cameras Melt
A pair of Ulez cameras have been targeted with heat guns and electric saws in new attacks by vigilante ‘Blade Runners’ demonstrating against the controversial scheme, new footage on social media shows.
One video, posted on Monday, shows a heat gun attached to a telescopic pole being used to melt the glass on one of the cameras, which scan vehicles to check their compliance with the Ulez scheme.
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UK: Paul Scully: Former Minister and MP Sorry for ‘No-Go’ Areas Comment
London Conservative MP and former minister Paul Scully has apologised for suggesting there are “no-go” areas in parts of Tower Hamlets.
He made the comment in radio and TV interviews on Monday, prompting accusations of Islamophobia and a rebuke from the prime minister.
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War in Ukraine: Hungary Calls for Peaceful Negotiations
At the Visegrad Group summit in Prague, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban made a statement emphasizing the necessity of peaceful negotiations to conclude the conflict in Ukraine, Telex reports.
According to him, neither Ukraine nor Russia will be able to achieve a definitive victory, and the only way to end the war is through diplomatic efforts. Orban emphasized that prompt peaceful negotiations are necessary to prevent further loss of lives.
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Israel Counting on Middle East Neighbors to Help Rebuild Gaza After War
(Tribune News Service) — Israel will seek help from countries including the United Arab Emirates to rebuild Gaza when the conflict against Hamas ends, an effort that may face resistance from regional powers in the absence of a breakthrough in establishing a Palestinian state.
“Right now we’re focusing on winning the war,” Nir Barkat, Israel’s economy and industry minister, said in an interview with Bloomberg in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi. Once it’s over, “we’ll tap into our friends around the world.”
Asked whether Israel would reach out to the United Arab Emirates to fund any reconstruction effort in Gaza, Barkat said it would likely be on the list of regional neighbors that might be asked for assistance.
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Prominent Palestinian writer and activist Mohammed El-Kurd is facing fierce backlash after complaining it’s unacceptable to commit acts of terrorism, such as hijacking and throwing deadly molotov cocktails, in support of Gaza.
In a viral X post on Monday, the popular Palestinian activist wrote:
You can’t protest peacefully. You can’t boycott. You can’t hunger strike. You can’t hijack planes. You can’t block traffic. You can’t throw Molotovs. You can’t self-immolate. You can’t heckle politicians. You can’t march. You can’t riot. You can’t dissent. You just can’t be.
[Comment: Social media has given a platform for idiots and worse.]
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Maersk Warns of Prolonged Red Sea Disruptions, Forecasts Impact Through 2024
Maersk, based in Denmark, cautioned its clients that disruptions in the Red Sea are likely to persist into the latter half of the year. Advising them to incorporate extended transit times into their supply chain strategies, the company highlighted the ongoing challenges posed by attacks from Houthi militants in the region, as reported by Al Arabiya.
In response to these security threats, major container shipping firms have rerouted Suez Canal-bound vessels to take the longer journey around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.
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Wilders Calls for Turkey to be Expelled From NATO for Hamas Ties
Geert Wilders has called for Turkey to be expelled from NATO due to its alleged ties with Hamas, as highlighted by Turkey expert Sinan Ciddi.
Wilders, who won recent Dutch elections, supports this stance while outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is seeking to become NATO’s next secretary general. Wilders has also criticized the Netherlands’ acceptance of Ukrainian refugees and called for halting military aid to Ukraine until Dutch defense is strengthened.
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Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Plan Was Leaked to Russia Ahead of Time, Says Zelensky
Russia knew Ukraine’s counteroffensive plans before they began in 2023, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said in frank admissions that came alongside a rare discussion of military casualties in the two-year war.
Ukraine’s top-secret war plan was leaked to Russia last year, presumably a contributing factor to what has been broadly accepted as a failed Spring counteroffensive in 2023, but this year Ukraine is creating decoy plans to keep the Kremlin guessing, President Zelensky has said.
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China Ramps Up Space Endeavors, Targets Record 100 Missions in 2024
China has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly increase its pace of space missions this year, positioning itself as the world’s second-most active launcher after SpaceX, led by Elon Musk.
State media reports indicate that China is set to undertake a record 100 missions in 2024, marking a remarkable surge of over 40% from the previous year. This trajectory solidifies China’s commitment to space exploration and enhances its competition with the United States in the race to the moon.
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Japan Births Hit Record Low and Population Down by Largest Margin in 2023
The number of babies born in Japan totaled 758,631 in 2023, hitting a record low for the eighth straight year and representing half the figure of some 1.5 million logged in 1983, a preliminary health ministry report showed Tuesday.
The 2023 figure declined by 5.1% from the previous year’s preliminary total of 799,728, the largest ever margin of decline. The figure fell below the 800,000 mark for the first time in 2022.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of marriages in 2020 fell to the lowest since the end of World War II, and the figure sank even lower in 2021. This may have played a part in the decline in the number of births last year.
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Queensland ‘s Supreme Court this week found that police and ambulance workers in the state were given unlawful directions to get vaccines or face potential disciplinary action.
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Islamist Militants Slaughter 15 Christians in Burkina Faso Church Attack
ROME — Armed jihadists slaughtered at least 15 Christians during Sunday morning worship in a Burkina Faso village church, Vatican News reported.
The Vatican described the violence as a “terrorist attack” that left 12 of the Catholic faithful dead at the scene, while three others died later from their wounds. Two more are in the hospital being treated for their injuries.
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Brazil’s “Lulanomics” Faces Crucial Test Amid Economic Slowdown and Rising Spending
As Brazil’s economy experiences a deceleration and government spending continues to rise, the effectiveness of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s economic strategies, dubbed “Lulanomics,” faces a significant challenge in 2024, Bloomberg writes.
Lula’s return to power in 2023 saw Brazil’s economy unexpectedly expand close to 3%, buoyed by robust agricultural production and post-pandemic stimulus measures. However, analysts caution that the factors driving this growth are largely temporary, with the economy expected to slow down significantly in 2024.
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— as he urges America to deter migrants by making their native countries become more stable
British Home Secretary James Cleverly warned today that the US can no longer live up to the Statue of Liberty’s promise to embrace ‘poor, tired huddled masses’ amid an escalating border crisis that is fast becoming ‘unsustainable’.
Speaking at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs in New York City on Tuesday, Cleverly instead advised the Biden administration to deter migrants by helping their native countries to become more livable.
‘We’ve got the Statue of Liberty in the harbor, it was an implicit promise for the poor and dispossessed of the world in times, when people coming to the US for example would come one steam boat at a time.
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New York Mayor Eric Adams has called for a radical overhaul of its sanctuary city status in a spectacular u-turn as the city buckles under the weight of migrant arrivals.
The Democrat leader has faced a furious backlash as schools, hotels and community centers have been turned over to the 180,000 migrants who he has warned will ‘destroy’ the city.
He has been a staunch defender of its decades-old sanctuary status which forbids city officials from asking questions about a person’s immigration status, or revealing it to federal authorities.
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ICE Arrests Guatemalan Illegal Immigrant Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Child in Boston
A 34-year-old Guatemalan national was arrested in Gloucester, Mass on February 21 who had been convicted of indecent assault and battery on a minor under 14. The man had been released by the Gloucester District Court despite the conviction and Enforcement and Removal Operations having filed an immigration detainer.
The illegal immigrant had also been convicted of a separate assault and battery offense and was ordered to register as a sex offender. The Gloucester District Court disregarded the ERO immigration detainer and released him anyway.
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Illegal Immigrant Charged in Laken Riley’s Murder Seen Disposing of Bloody Evidence: Neighbor
A neighbor of the illegal immigrant arrested in connection to the killing of Laken Riley, a nursing student at Georgia’s Augusta University, has said that she saw suspect Jose Ibarra throwing bloody clothing and evidence in dumpsters around the apartment complex they both live at.
The neighbor told Newsnation that Ibarra was captured disposing of the items on security and doorbell cameras.
“He took all of the evidence,” she said. “He’s on camera with his bloody clothes in a bag.” The footage was taken as evidence by police, she added.
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Illegal Immigrant Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Attempted Murder of NYPD Officer
On Monday, the teenage illegal immigrant accused of opening fire inside a JD Sports in Times Square pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges including attempted murder of a tourist and NYPD officer.
Jesus Rivas-Figueroa, 15, allegedly shot a tourist before fleeing the scene, where he proceeded to fire his weapon at officers who pursued him.
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The illegal immigrant suspect charged with the killing of Laken Riley, the Augusta University nursing student found dead after going out for a walk at the University of Georgia Campus at Athens, is accused of “disfiguring” her skull in a newly released affidavit.
The affidavit, filed on February 23 in the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke County, charges Jose Antonio Ibarra with felonies of malice murder, murder, kidnapping, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and concealing the death of another, as well as the misdemeanor of physically hindering a 911 call.
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Majority of Ukrainian Refugees in Czech Republic Lean Towards Staying
Zuzana Ramajzlova of People in Need sheds light on the evolving situation of Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic, revealing that less than half of the arrivals currently express a desire to return home, a stark contrast to their initial intentions.
As the war in Ukraine prolongs, refugees find themselves reconsidering their plans, grappling with uncertainties about their future beyond temporary protection, which is set until March 2025.
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Nigerian Migrant Claiming to Have 24 Foreign Children Receives €22K/Month From German Taxpayers
An investigation has revealed a concerning trend of foreigners in Germany defrauding taxpayers by falsely claiming to have foreign children, leading to substantial social benefits and residence permits.
Jonathan A., a Nigerian migrant known for flaunting his luxurious lifestyle in Nigeria despite being labeled “destitute” by German authorities, epitomizes this exploitation. He boasts of fathering 24 children with various women, mainly from African countries, with taxpayers footing the bill for their welfare, German media reports.
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Polish Carriers Plan to Resume Protests at the Border This Week
Polish carriers intend to resume protests at the border with Ukraine on March 1, which were suspended in January, RMF FM reports.
According to information, carriers from the Lublin and Podkarpackie regions want to block crossings in Hrebenne, Dorohusk and Korczowa again. The protest may also affect access to the border crossing in Medyka.
Last week, Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak assured that he remembers the carriers’ demands. Meanwhile, the transport industry claims to be waiting for specific legislative acts.
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A Queens business owner housed 87 migrants in a basement, charging them a $300 monthly fee for shelter and food, and earning $313,000 in the process, according to police.
Officials made the shocking discovery on Monday during a building inspection after a 311 call prompted an investigation in Richmond Hills, law enforcement sources told PIX11.
The caller had complained about delivery e-bikes filling up the building’s backyard, mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday.
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Refugees Ordered to Work in Germany: Integration Initiative Gains Momentum
The provision in German asylum law allowing asylum seekers to work has long been in place but has not been enforced in practice until now. The administrator of the first district of this law has taken action and ordered refugees to work, as reported by Novinky.cz.
Christian Herrgott (39, CDU), the district governor of Saale-Orla in Thuringia in eastern Germany, advocates for residents of shared accommodation facilities to engage in public service work such as street cleaning, hedge trimming or snow clearing. He presented this initiative to Bild newspaper.
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House Republicans are now calling on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to turn over any information about the illegal immigrant who is charged with murdering a nursing student.
House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee Chair Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) wrote a letter demanding information on Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26.
The undocumented Venezuelan migrant stands charged with last week’s brutal murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley, 22.
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The residents of a Cumbrian town in the grips of a housing crisis have claimed victory after plans to house asylum seekers in eight rundown properties were shelved following a protest.
There have been celebrations in Millom, Cumbria, after the Government announced a U-turn on plans to house around 40 asylum seekers in a town where public amenities are already stretched to breaking point.
Almost 2,000 people joined an action group and public meetings were packed to the rafters as locals banded together to demand that the plans were scrapped.
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WaPo Claims Illegal Immigration is Reason for ‘Roaring’ Economy as US Food Prices Soar
The Washington Post published an article fawning over the “roaring” economy and attributed the growth to illegal immigration. At the same time, Americans are spending a greater percent of their income on food than they have in 30 years.
The corporate media outlet headlined an article on Tuesday titled, “The economy is roaring. Immigration is a key reason.” According to Axios, as well as the Wall Street Journal, Americans are spending a greater share of their income on food than they have since 1991.
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Watch: Chuck Schumer Says He Tried to Guilt Mike Johnson Into Passing $60 Billion Ukraine Aid Bill
On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that in an effort to force $60 billion in additional aid for Ukraine through Congress, he tried to guilt House Speaker Mike Johnson into allowing a vote on the package in his chamber.
Johnson has been reluctant to move forward with the funding for the foreign war, and made it clear that despite Schumer’s attempts, his position had not changed. Johnson has insisted that there would be no Ukraine funding without serious efforts at border security.
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Florida Lawmakers Temporarily Halt ‘Unborn Child’ Bill Following Alabama Ruling
Florida lawmakers have halted progress on a bill aimed at safeguarding “unborn children” amidst concerns over potential legal repercussions similar to those seen in Alabama, as reported by Reuters.
State Senator Erin Grall announced the temporary postponement of the bill, acknowledging the need for further refinement of the policy. The decision comes in the aftermath of a controversial ruling in Alabama, where the Supreme Court’s allowance for lawsuits pertaining to the wrongful death of embryos has prompted scrutiny and halted operations at some IVF clinics.
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In a recorded call to a trans activist organization, Trans Youth Equality Foundation (TYEF), the director of the organization offered to send Libs of TikTok, who was posing as a 13-year-old girl, chest binders without parental permission.
The call with TYEF Director Susan Maasch was posted by Libs of TikTok on X.
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Meta Questioned for Allowing Pedophile Networks on Instagram
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Meta’s newly implemented paid subscription tools are being exploited by unscrupulous adults to sell content that facilitates pedophile networks, particularly on Instagram.
The report reveals that hundreds of accounts on the platform are selling subscription-based content featuring children in bikinis, with some posts eliciting sexual comments. Despite warnings from Meta employees, the company’s management has failed to address the issue adequately, opting instead to rely on an ineffective automated system to control child exploitation on the platform.
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The Oxford ‘Cat Killer’ known as Scarlet Blake, who was born male but identifies as a woman, has been given jail sentences for murdering a man as well as a pet cat, in a case which has also gained attention for a left-wing newspaper’s uncritical reporting of Blake’s self-professed gender identity.
A UK court found 26-year-old Scarlet Blake guilty of murder on Friday and handed down a sentence of life in prison with a minimum term of 24 years for the transgender killer on Monday. The court heard how, in the disturbing case, Chinese migrant Blake had earlier killed and skinned a cat, putting it into a food blender and live-streaming footage of this.
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“Majority of Ukrainian Refugees in Czech Republic Lean Towards Staying”
Of course they do, and I don’t blame them, Czech Republic is a land of milk and honey. I am currently encountering Ukrainians almost everywhere, construction work, car repair places, lots of new “cheap” Ukrainians are showing up in workshops of all kinds…
I a way it has the potential to be the “good migration” because the Ukrainians are competent people.
But then again – with these good workers come in the Ukrainian Mafia, which is not good.
I often think that the reason the West is so “all in” on Ukraine is because the Ukrainian Mafia might have a lot of blackmail material on the Western Politicians. I mean – the western Mafias might find themselves being exterminated by the Beast from the East – which is bigger, and more ruthless than any of its western counterparts.
We already have a number of Czech politicians being involved in shady deals with the Ukrainian Mafia and I am 100% sure that these Ukrainian Bullies (they even look different from the average Ukrainian worker – they are bigger, stronger, bully types)
…I am sure that the Ukrainian Mafia is working on their blackmail deals also in the west.
Is it possible that they have a picture or two of Joe and Hunter with little children?
I believe it is highly possible.
Barn Swallow: I don’t think US politicians care about blackmail. They are just as corrupt and twisted as the blackmailers.
US politicians work on the cheap with bribes ,just look to the current vegetable in charge and his family of Biden. With the MSM backing him and the American taxpayers sending billions to line the pockets of who rally run the Ukraine .
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Now you make me think that this is why our government gives everything that Zelensky asks for, although the people do not agree to have an Orthodox country,like Russia,as an enemy.
Blackmailing then.
Logical it sounds since our politicians are probably the dirtiest in Europe.
You know how you handle these mafia types? You practice the shoot, shovel and shut up method until none are left. Savey??!!!!
The West is adamant in its support for Ukraine because it serves as a wasteland where anything can be bought or sold, huge amounts of money can be laundered, and thousands, mostly women, can be trafficked by the powerful, mostly WEF affiliated, with only a under the table “business tax” being paid to the criminal enterprise that masquerades as a government.
No ones children should die to defend the indefensible.
Hello Baron,
I found this and just trying to understand certain parts boogles my mind:
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2024/02/24/canada-announces-additional-support-ukraine
Just search for “gender” and you understand.
Just one thing:
$15 million for…to improve their long-term financial sustainability, gender responsiveness, and resilience to climate risks
and it gets worse after this…
Alex: Wow! This Canadian document is absurd. I particularly enjoyed: “establishing a gender and diversity working group to promote gender-transformative mine action in Ukraine.”
I think the goal of this program is to blow up people of diverse genders while clearing mines.
“Apple has abandoned decade-long efforts to build an electric car…calling time on a project that some saw as potentially transformative for the auto industry.” —CNN (28 Feb 2024)
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/tech/apple-cancels-electric-car/index.html
“As’s been said…Don’t fall for the EV scam!!
Hydrogen fuel cells: It’s a real, practical solution for the future.” —posted to fb (Sept 2019)
‘Toddlers….oy veh..
“Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” —John Adams (Oct 1798)
“Police are already warning of a surge in ‘auto sear switches’ or ‘Glock switches,’ modifications that transform handguns into fully automatic weapons…The Biden administration is turning a blind eye to the import…of cheap, illegal devices to American criminals.” —Daily Mail (26 Feb 2024)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13121197/china-glock-switch-export-book-peter-schweizer.html
“Joe Biden is a corrupt, incompetent anti-American stooge; possibly (even likely) funded by enemies of the United States.” —posted to fb (Aug 2021)
“[Repeat] Prediction: The question will be: Is Joe Biden [mentally] competent to stand trial?” —posted to fb (Apr 2020)
“Democrats want to protect American jobs by INCREASING CRIMINAL AND CIVIL SANCTIONS AGAINST EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE ILLEGAL WORKERS.” —1996 Democratic Party Platform
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/1996-democratic-party-platform
“Today’s Rhetorical Question: Do progressives lack a core set of values (which might explain their ever-“evolving” political views) or have they just been LYING all along?” —posted to fb (July 2018)
“America doesn’t need a wall, she needs to enforce existing immigration law: prosecute ALL who house/hire ILLEGALS with prison time (and a fine). Once the [facilitating] jobs/housing dry up, most who’re here ILLEGALLY will self-deport without feeding the media’s insatiable thirst for stories about tearful splitting-up of families and with little or no [additional] cost to American tax-payers.” (2007)
http://triumphpc.com/illegalaliensandspam/illegal_immigration_is_like_spam.shtml
“House Republicans are now calling on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to turn over any information about the illegal immigrant who is charged with murdering a nursing student.” —Daily Mail (27 Feb 2024)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13132515/republicans-demand-info-jose-ibarra-laken-riley-georgia-murder.html
“Mayorkas has LIED to me on two conference calls. So the LIES are a pattern, NOT an exception. Why this cat’s not been impeached (tarred, feathered and deported!) is beyond me…” —posted to fb (May 2023)
“It’s like a Kafka novel where you wake up and the two year-olds’ve become the mommies…and they’re all authoritarian commies. But it’s not a novel, it’s not a mistake…it’s real, it’s the plan…it’s PAA’s “remaking America”…it’s Obamerica.” —posted to fb (June 2020)
Re Mitch McConnell announcing retirement
https://thefederalist.com/2022/08/24/trump-is-right-mitch-mcconnell-and-elaine-chao-spent-decades-getting-rich-on-china/
For years, the McConnell and Chao families have cultivated a relationship that enriches the couple and grants status to the Chaos’ shipping company.
Good riddance!
Yesterday was too late.
Have read that John Cornyn is vying to replace him.
As venal and corrupt as McConnell, but stupid. What could go wrong?