Pete Hegseth vows to reinstate members of the military discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccinations Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth pledged to reinstate thousands of military personnel discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, restoring their ranks and providing back pay, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises. Over 8,400 troops were discharged under the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine…

Police departments are turning to AI-powered facial recognition technology – leading to a rise in WRONGFUL ARRESTS Police departments are increasingly turning to AI-powered facial recognition technology to identify and arrest suspects. Many departments are making these arrests without doing additional basic police work to verify evidence, leading to a rise in wrongful arrests. There…

Israel’s security cabinet approved a 42-day ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, brokered by the U.S. and Qatar, including the release of 33 hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire allows Israel to resume military operations if negotiations with Hamas fail, drawing criticism for undermining the agreement’s potential for lasting peace. Israeli airstrikes…

Trump administration poised to overhaul crypto regulations with new SEC leadership President-elect Donald Trump's SEC nominees, led by Paul Atkins, are expected to initiate sweeping changes to cryptocurrency regulation, starting as early as Trump's first day in office. The new SEC leadership, including commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, aims to clarify the regulatory framework…

California's wildfires are incinerating structures containing PVC materials, releasing highly toxic dioxins into the air. These "forever chemicals" are carcinogenic and pose severe health risks, including cancer, reproductive issues and immune system damage, even at extremely low exposure levels. Dioxin-laden ash is settling on California's Central Valley, a major agricultural hub, threatening crops, orchards, and…

Blinken warns: Hamas has replenished its ranks despite Israel’s months-long military offensive in Gaza U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed that Hamas has nearly replenished its ranks, despite Israel's months-long military offensive in Gaza, indicating the group's enduring strength. Mediators are reportedly close to a ceasefire agreement, with a draft proposal being circulated. The…

Chinese officials are exploring a potential deal for Elon Musk to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations if the app faces a ban in the country. The Chinese government prefers ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to retain ownership, but is considering alternatives as the U.S. Supreme Court may uphold the ban. Musk's close ties to the Trump administration…

A powdery mildew caused by Erysiphe vaccinii is threatening blueberry crops worldwide, endangering yields, farmer livelihoods and food security. The fungus, originating in the eastern U.S., has spread to major blueberry-producing regions like China, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and Portugal through the global trade of plant material. The disease reduces yields, increases fungicide use and causes…

FBI shuts down DEI office days before Trump takes office and vows to end “woke virus” The FBI closed its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) days before Trump’s inauguration, aligning with his campaign promise to eliminate "woke" policies. Critics claim DEI initiatives compromised national security by prioritizing diversity over merit in hiring and…

Health Ranger Report: How Francesco Garripoli’s retreat center WITHSTOOD Hurricane Helene’s fury The hurricane caused unprecedented destruction in Asheville, North Carolina, washing away roads, collapsing bridges and submerging entire towns, leaving communities isolated without power, water, or communication. Francesco Garripoli's retreat center, designed with disaster preparedness in mind, remained intact. Features included underground utilities, bedrock-bolted…