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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing approaches this week– www.boston.com

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing approaches this week– www.boston.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous over his talk of banning corn syrup and pesticides from America’s food supply.

The 71-year-old, whose famous name and family tragedies have put him in the national spotlight since he was a child, has spent years airing his populist — and sometimes extreme — views in podcasts, TV interviews and speeches building his own quixotic brand.

A son of a Democratic political dynasty, Kennedy is seeking to become the nation’s top health official under President Donald Trump. To get there, he’s softening those long-held beliefs, hoping to win approval from the Republican Party.

At stake is Kennedy’s control of the nation’s sprawling $1.7 trillion U.S. Health and Human Services agency, which oversees food and hospital inspections, health insurance for roughly half of the country and vaccine recommendations. The job would finally give him the kind of political power Kennedys have wielded for decades.

Showdown at the Panama Canal: A US Ally Gets Caught in the Middle of Trump vs. China– www.cbn.com

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Showdown at the Panama Canal: A US Ally Gets Caught in the Middle of Trump vs. China– www.cbn.com
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PANAMA – The Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important trade routes, has become a hot discussion item thanks to President Donald Trump. Much of that has to do with China’s growing influence in the region, and he’s making waves about America taking it back.

In his inaugural address, President Trump accused Panama of not honoring its agreements with the U.S.

“Panama’s promise to us has been broken,” he said. “The purpose of our deal and the spirit of our treaty has been totally violated. American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape, or form. And that includes the United States Navy. And above all, China is operating the Panama Canal. And we didn’t give it to China. We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.”

The U.S. helped to engineer and build the 50-mile waterway from 1904 to 1914. Then the U.S. controlled it from its opening in 1914 until 1979.

Scientists identify neurons in mice that, once activated, can change body’s metabolic rate, induce hibernation-like state– www.sciencedaily.com

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Scientists identify neurons in mice that, once activated, can change body’s metabolic rate, induce hibernation-like state– www.sciencedaily.com
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A team led by researchers at Georgia State University has identified a novel group of neurons controlling the brain-heart-gut axis which can be activated to induce a hypometabolic state that resembles hibernation. The discovery could have wide-ranging impacts for scientific fields ranging from obesity to cardiometabolic health, and even space travel.

The new study is published in the journal Nature Metabolism.

Lead author Eric Krause is a professor of neuroscience, a Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Distinguished Investigator at Georgia State University and a core member of the Center for Neuroinflammation and Cardiometabolic Disease (CNCD). Krause worked with researchers from the University of Florida and the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia.

“We identified this population of neurons located near the base of the skull that relay the sensation of mechanical stretch exerted on the gut and heart to the brain. When these neurons are activated, they seem to recreate the sensation of feeling full or having increased blood pressure,” Krause said. “We found that activating these neurons suppresses eating and lowers blood pressure, heart rate and whole-body metabolism.”

During the research, the team discovered that simultaneous, recurrent firing of these neurons in mice produces a torpor-like state, similar to that of animals in hibernation, characterized by reductions in cardiac output, body temperature and energy expenditure.

“We found that repeated excitation of the neurons decreased body mass and produced a hypometabolic state without inducing anxiety-like behaviors that are often observed with chronic stress,” Krause said. “This is changing what we know about body-to-brain communication and how profoundly it affects physiology and behavior.”

Trump delays TikTok ban for 75 days– mashable.com

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Trump delays TikTok ban for 75 days– mashable.com
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to temporarily delay the U.S. TikTok ban, directing the Department of Justice to hold off on enforcing the controversial law for 75 days. This doesn’t mean TikTok has been saved, though.

Trump swiftly signed a slew of executive orders mere hours after his second inauguration as U.S. president on Monday, declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, abolishing the federal government’s diversity initiatives, and officially creating the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”).

Among these was Trump’s promised executive order regarding the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), also known as the U.S. TikTok ban. In it, Trump directed the Department of Justice not to enforce the ban for two and a half months, allowing TikTok to temporarily continue operating in the U.S. without reprisal.

Keir Starmer to give statement on Southport attack inquiry – UK politics live | Politics– www.theguardian.com

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Keir Starmer to give statement on Southport attack inquiry – UK politics live | Politics– www.theguardian.com
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Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, has been giving interviews this morning, where he was restated Tory suggestions that ministers wrongly withheld information from the public about the Southport attacker, Axel Rudakubana, last summer. This is what Philp told Times Radio.

I think it’s just important the inquiry looks at all of this, gets to the truth both about what happened beforehand, but critically also the government’s response afterwards, and what they knew when and whether they should have put more information into the public domain.

It appears they withheld information about the perpetrator, potentially, on CPS [Crown Prosecution Service] advice.

William Shawcross [who conducted an inquiry into Prevent, the anti-radicalisation programme] has raised questions over that, saying that if you leave a void, then speculation fills it, and William Shawcross is obviously an expert lawyer, and also says there’s quite a lot you can say about these incidents afterwards.

But clearly in this case, the government, it appears, didn’t share information which they had in their possession.

China executes two men over deadly attacks in same week– www.bbc.com

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China executes two men over deadly attacks in same week– www.bbc.com
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China has executed two men responsible for two deadly attacks within a week in November last year.

Fan Weiqiu, 62, killed at least 35 people and injured dozens more after he drove his car into people exercising outside a stadium in Zhuhai, in what is thought to be the deadliest attack on Chinese soil for a decade.

Days later, Xu Jiajin, 21, killed eight people and wounded 17 others in a stabbing spree at his university in the eastern city of Wuxi.

Authorities said Fan was driven by “dissatisfaction” over how his property had been divided following his divorce, while Xu carried out his attack after “failing to obtain his diploma due to poor exam results”.

Fan was detained at the scene on 11 November, where he was found with self-inflicted wounds.

In December, he was found guilty of “endangering public safety”, with the court describing his motive as “extremely vile” and “the methods” used “particularly cruel”.

Canada Faces 9 More Months of Anti-Liberty Rule

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Canadians must wait until October 20, 2025, to remove the leftist scourge currently occupying its lands in the form of the Liberal Party under far-left authoritarian extremist Justin Trudeau. As of right now, polling shows the Liberal party is 27 points behind the Conservative party, with Liberals getting 20 percent support to the Conservatives’ 47 percent.

President Trump is continuing to threaten Canada with tariffs to offset what he claims is a bad trade deal for the U.S. The Liberal government is doubling down, threatening to match Trump’s tariffs with their own tariffs, and even bans on selling energy to the U.S. Pierre Poilievre appears ready to deal with Trump, but 9 months is a long time for America to wait for a good faith negotiator.

Pierre Poilievre: The Conservative Leader Set to Transform Canada’s Political Landscape – MSN
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Canada’s political landscape is shifting as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre emerges as a strong contender following Trudeau’s resignation. Recent polls show Conservatives with 47% voter support, compared to the Liberal Party’s 20%, indicating a significant shift in political preferences.

Poilievre’s leadership reflects growing public dissatisfaction with current policies, driven by economic challenges and social changes. Consistent polling results show strong support for Conservative positions across various demographic groups, highlighting a readiness for new approaches to governance and policy-making.

Canada inquiry found no evidence of ‘traitors’ in parliament, but warns against disinformation  ABC News

Bank of Canada cuts rates, says tariff war could be very damaging  Reuters

18 States Sue to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order – The New York Times– news.google.com

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18 States Sue to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order – The New York Times– news.google.com
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  1. 18 States Sue to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order  The New York Times
  2. Democratic states sue over Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship  CNN
  3. Illinois AG Kwame Raoul prepared to defend birthright citizenship after President Trump’s executive order  CBS News
  4. Trump signs executive order ending birthright citizenship, other immigration actions  6ABC Philadelphia
  5. Law professor weighs in on President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship  WBAL TV Baltimore

Death toll from Palisades and Eaton fires climbs to 25. What we know about those killed – Los Angeles Times

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Death toll from Palisades and Eaton fires climbs to 25. What we know about those killed – Los Angeles Times
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The number of confirmed deaths from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires climbed to 25 as of Tuesday night.

Nine of the victims died in the Palisades fire and 16 in the Eaton fire in Altadena, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner and L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna.

Two of the victims have been officially identified by the medical examiner, and The Times has identified 12 others.

Victor Shaw, 66, died from smoke inhalation and burn injuries at his Altadena home, according to thyes, e medical examiner. Charles Mortimer, 84, of Pacific Palisades died in a hospital from a heart attack, smoke inhalation and burns, according to the medical examiner.

Additional Palisades fire victims include avid hang-glider Arthur Simoneau, 69; Australian child actor Rory Sykes, 32; Malibu surfer Randall Miod, 55; and Annette Rossilli, who was in her 80s.

Additional Eaton fire victims include Erliene Kelley, 83; father and son Anthony Mitchell Sr. and Justin Mitchell; Dalyce Curry, 95; Kim Winiecki, 77; Rodney Kent Nickerson, 82; Zhi Feng Zhao, 84; and Evelyn McClendon.

Fire tornadoes are a risk under California’s extreme wildfire conditions – The Associated Press

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Fire tornadoes are a risk under California’s extreme wildfire conditions – The Associated Press
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As if they aren’t already facing enough, firefighters in California also could encounter fire tornadoes — a rare but dangerous phenomenon in which wildfires create their own weather.

The National Weather Service warned Tuesday that the combination of high winds and severely dry conditions have created a “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in size. The advisory, which runs into Wednesday, didn’t mention tornadoes, but meteorologist Todd Hall said they’re possible given the extreme conditions.

FEMA Reactivates Online Rumor Response Page to Combat Los Angeles Fire Misinformation – Campus Safety Magazine

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FEMA Reactivates Online Rumor Response Page to Combat Los Angeles Fire Misinformation – Campus Safety Magazine
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reactivated its rumor response website to address misinformation about Southern California’s current spate of wildfires. The agency posted similar information after last fall’s hurricanes Helene and Milton.

These are some of the false claims the page is addressing:

  • FEMA only provides a one-time payment when you apply for assistance: False
  • FEMA will take my property and land after a disaster: False
  • FEMA is handing out vouchers for disaster assistance: False
  • I can be paid $3,000 a week to assist with storm cleanup: False
  • If you receive a grant from FEMA you will get less money from Social Security: False
  • Survivors can’t apply if they have insurance: False
  • I am automatically registered for FEMA assistance if I reported damage to my local parish, county officials, or a disaster relief organization: False
  • FEMA will reimburse me for a generator I purchase: It depends.

The FEMA helpline is 1-800-621-3362.

LAFD Is Also Addressing Misinformation

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has also been addressing misinformation about the fires the area is currently experiencing.

Judge refuses to let man search landfill for his lost $713 million Bitcoin hard drive– www.techspot.com

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Judge refuses to let man search landfill for his lost $713 million Bitcoin hard drive– www.techspot.com
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What just happened? The sad case of James Howells, the man who has spent the last decade trying to recover a hard drive containing $713 million worth (at the time of writing) of Bitcoin from a local landfill, may have come to an end. He sued his local council for the right to search the site last year, but a judge has thrown out the case before it went to full trial at the High Court.

Howells has been unsuccessfully trying to persuade the council of Newport, Wales, to allow him to dig for the 2.5-inch drive for years. He even promised to donate 10%, or around $71 million, of the Bitcoin to the local community if allowed to carry out a successful search.

In October, Howells sued the city for the right to search the landfill or pay him £495 million ($607 million) in compensation. He claimed in court that he has a “finely tuned plan” to recover the component, and that its position has been narrowed down to a small area.

Supreme Court appears ready to uphold law forcing TikTok’s sale from Chinese parent company– nypost.com

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Supreme Court appears ready to uphold law forcing TikTok’s sale from Chinese parent company– nypost.com
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The Supreme Court seemed to lean Thursday toward upholding a law forcing Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell off TikTok, with all nine justices indicating national security concerns posed by the social media app outweighed potential threats to free speech.

The high court heard oral arguments from lawyers for TikTok and its content creators, who argued the US government’s goal in implementing the legislation was not preventing the harvesting of user data or thwarting foreign espionage but, instead, chipping away at core First Amendment rights.

“The government’s real target, rather, is the speech itself,” said attorney Noel Francisco in his opening statement, concluding that the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden last April — “should not stand.”

The US Supreme Court appeared ready Thursday to uphold a law forcing Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell off TikTok, with all nine justices seeming to lend credence to national security concerns posed by the social media app.

Mark Zuckerberg Tells Joe Rogan That Biden Admin Would ‘Scream’ And ‘Curse’ At Meta Employees To Censor ‘True’ Content– dailycaller.com

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Mark Zuckerberg Tells Joe Rogan That Biden Admin Would ‘Scream’ And ‘Curse’ At Meta Employees To Censor ‘True’ Content– dailycaller.com
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told podcast host Joe Rogan on Friday that officials in President Joe Biden’s administration would yell and hurl profanities at his company’s employees over content censorship.

The Biden administration pushed Facebook to censor posts about COVID-19 that it deemed misinformation, according to documents published by House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan in July 2023. Zuckerberg, on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” revealed that also Meta faced investigations and backlash after Biden accused Facebook of “killing people” in July 2021 for not censoring so-called COVID-19 misinformation.

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Biden administration extends temporary status for more than 200,000 from El Salvador for 18 months – PBS NewsHour

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Biden administration extends temporary status for more than 200,000 from El Salvador for 18 months – PBS NewsHour
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More than 200,000 Salvadorans who have lived more than two decades in the United States can legally remain another 18 months, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday in one of the Biden administration’s final acts on immigration policy.

In explaining its determination, DHS said that the extension is due to “environmental conditions in El Salvador that prevent individuals from returning.”

The decision is the Biden administration’s latest in support of Temporary Protected Status, which he has sharply expanded to cover about 1 million people. TPS faces an uncertain future under Donald Trump, who tried to sharply curtail its use during his first term as president.

Congress created TPS in 1990 to prevent deportations to countries suffering from natural disasters or civil strive, giving people authorization to work in increments of up to 18 months at a time.

LA area’s 2 biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures, while new fire leads to more evacuations– abcnews.go.com

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LA area’s 2 biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures, while new fire leads to more evacuations– abcnews.go.com
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LOS ANGELES — The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.

The fast-moving Kenneth Fire started in the late afternoon in the San Fernando Valley just 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from a school serving as a shelter for fire evacuees and then moved into neighboring Ventura County by the evening.

Only hours earlier officials expressed encouragement after firefighters aided by calmer winds and help from crews from outside the state saw the first signs of successfully beating back the region’s devastating wildfires that have killed 10 people so far.

Here’s How DEI-Crazed Officials Made The LA Fire More Deadly– thefederalist.com

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Here’s How DEI-Crazed Officials Made The LA Fire More Deadly– thefederalist.com
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As relentless fires burn in Los Angeles, thousands of residents who fled their homes are just learning how poorly public officials prepared for such an event. Emergency response leaders following bad public policy have been too focused on sending firefighting equipment to Ukraine, keeping the homeless safe, protecting fish, and adopting green policies to focus on things like making sure there is enough water to feed fire hydrants and guaranteeing that the strongest, best-trained, most-skilled firefighters are leading operations.

Officials seem to believe that when fire forces you to flee your home, there is just one thing on your mind: the skin color and cultural experience of the firefighters who will bring you to safety. Will they be diverse enough to rescue you? Never mind if they are the best for the job, are they anything but straight white men?

That has been a major priority of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), which, in 2022, launched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bureau (DEI), purportedly “focused on ensuring a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace for all.”

In January 2022, then-Mayor Eric Garcetti checked multiple DEI boxes by appointing Kristin Crowley as fire chief, the first female, LGBT chief in Los Angeles. That year, according to LAFD data, “of the more than 6,500 applicants to LAFD, 70% were people of color and nearly 8% … were female,” which was “double the … percentage of female firefighters within the Department” at the time.

The LAFD Girls Camp is one avenue for recruitment for female firefighters, hosting girls between 14 and 18 to explore career opportunities in the department.

Capitol Police Stop Potential Trump Attacker Hours Before Senate Visit– trendingpoliticsnews.com

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Capitol Police Stop Potential Trump Attacker Hours Before Senate Visit– trendingpoliticsnews.com
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A man attempting to enter the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) on Wednesday was stopped and arrested after security officers discovered a machete and multiple knives in his bag. The incident unfolded just hours before President-elect Donald Trump’s scheduled appearance on Capitol Hill to meet with Senate Republicans, marking a dramatic moment in the otherwise routine proceedings of the day. According to a statement from the U.S. Capitol Police, the man was apprehended around 2 p.m. at the north doors of the CVC during standard security screening.

Officers monitoring the X-ray machine noticed the machete in his bag, prompting an immediate halt to the screening process. A subsequent search of the bag uncovered three additional knives, all of which were secured by police before the suspect was taken into custody. The individual, whose name has not yet been released, was charged with multiple counts of carrying a dangerous weapon.

Blinken says Trump’s push for US to take control of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’– abcnews.go.com

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Blinken says Trump’s push for US to take control of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’– abcnews.go.com
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PARIS — Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is advising the world “not to waste a lot of time” on what President-elect Donald Trump has been saying about Greenland.

Trump made clear again this week that he’d like the semiautonomous territory of Denmark to come under U.S. control and said he would not rule out the use of military force to make that happen.

“We need Greenland for national security purposes,” Trump said.

But Blinken said Wednesday that the incoming president’s ambitions are unlikely to amount to anything more than talk.

“The idea expressed about Greenland is obviously not a good one,” the senior U.S. diplomat said during a stop in Paris for meetings.

Hurricane force winds are fanning the flames of the Southern California wildfires. What are Santa Ana winds?– www.cbsnews.com

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Hurricane force winds are fanning the flames of the Southern California wildfires. What are Santa Ana winds?– www.cbsnews.com
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At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, burned tens of thousands of acres and prompted the evacuation of an estimated 179,000 residents. Santa Ana winds coupled with dry conditions have created the perfect storm for the fires to spread.

Hurricane-force winds have fanned the flames of the Palisades Fire, currently burning on the west side of Los Angeles County in coastal communities including Pacific Palisades and Malibu. The winds are also blowing the embers of the Eaton Fire, which is impacting the cities of Pasadena and Altadena in northeast L.A. County.

Los Angeles Fires Kill 2, Destroy 1k Buildings so Far

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Two massive fires are raging in Los Angeles, with two fatalities being reported so far and over 1,000 buildings being destroyed, many of them being homes. Tens of thousands have been evacuated so far. Two fires are currently burning, the Pacific Palisades fire and the Eaton Fire.

Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 under evacuation order as Pacific Palisades fire spreads – ABC News– news.google.com
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  1. Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 under evacuation order as Pacific Palisades fire spreads  ABC News
  2. Palisades Fire in Los Angeles scorches 2,921 acres, destroys homes  KTLA Los Angeles
  3. EVACUATION ORDER ISSUED FOR NORTHERN SANTA MONICA  Santa Monica Daily Press
  4. Brush fires erupt as powerful windstorm batters Southern California  ABC7 Los Angeles
  5. Live updates: 30,000 under evacuation as Palisades Fire destroys homes  NBC Los Angeles

Ukraine Shuts Down Russian Gas Pipeline to EU

pgnewser January 8, 2025 0

The EU will be without cheap Russian gas following a decision by Ukraine to no longer allow Russia’s gas transferal to occur on Ukraine soil. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the decision “one of Moscow’s biggest defeats.” The “Brotherhood pipeline” shutdown will allegedly cause Russian gas giant Gazprom more than $6 billion yearly.

EU on brink of gas war after Ukraine cuts off Russia’s £5bn supply | World | News– www.express.co.uk
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Ukraine will no longer allow Russian gas to pass through en route to European neighbours in a move that will hurt both the Kremlin and EU states dependent on Putin’s energy supply.

On January 1, the 2019 deal, which saw gas transit through Ukraine to states like Slovakia and Austria, expired.

President Zelensky heralded the move as “one of Moscow’s biggest defeats”, while his energy minister branded it “historic”.

The closure of the Urengoy–Pomary–Uzhhorod, which is also known as the Brotherhood pipeline, will cost Russian gas company Gazprom around £5bn a year – a bitter blow for Putin’s creaking war economy.

However, it’s not just Russia that is reeling following the expiration of the gas deal. Several European states are heavily dependent on Russian gas transported through Ukraine.

Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, as well as Moldova, are reliant on the steady flow of energy through Ukraine. Now that that is no longer possible, the only route remaining into Europe from Russia is via the TurkStream pipeline and the BlueSteam pipeline, under the Black Sea.

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Biden Tries to Shut Down Offshore Drilling, For Good

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The Mass Mailer President Joe Biden Committee has ordered all American offshore drilling banned to help “ensure our oceans and coasts are resilient to the threats of climate change and nature loss.”  The administration believes somehow the Trump administration cannot undo this order with his own order, though legal skeptics abound.

The White House claimed, “Drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage to places we hold dear and is unnecessary to meet our nation’s energy needs. It is not worth the risks. As the climate crisis continues to threaten communities across the country and we are transitioning to a clean energy economy, now is the time to protect these coasts for our children and grandchildren.”

Biden bans most offshore drilling in one of his final acts of ‘political revenge on the American people’– www.theblaze.com
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President Joe Biden evidenced his desire Monday to continue burning bridges and salting the earth on his way out of office, this time announcing a ban on all new offshore oil and gas drilling along the entire U.S. Atlantic coast and eastern Gulf of Mexico, as well as in Pacific waters off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington and in the Northern Bering Sea bordering Alaska.

While Biden has approved numerous offshore wind projects that not only can have a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment but generate a tremendous amount of pollution, the White House framed his decision to ban offshore drilling as a way to help “ensure our oceans and coasts are resilient to the threats of climate change and nature loss.”

Biden’s ban, executed under the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, applies to roughly 334 million acres of the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf running down America’s eastern flank from Canada to the southern tip of Florida; to 250 million acres of federal waters off the West Coast; and to 44 million acres of the Northern Bering Sea.

The White House suggested that Biden’s unilateral decision to prevent Americans from taking advantage of the rich and internationally coveted resources under 625 million acres of U.S. ocean would not adversely impact the nation’s energy needs.

“Drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage to places we hold dear and is unnecessary to meet our nation’s energy needs. It is not worth the risks,” Biden said in a statement. “As the climate crisis continues to threaten communities across the country and we are transitioning to a clean energy economy, now is the time to protect these coasts for our children and grandchildren.”

Citing National Security Concerns, Biden Blocks U.S. Steal Sale to Japan

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Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security– www.cnbc.com
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President Joe Biden on Friday officially blocked the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, making good on his promise to keep an industrial name that is more than a century old under domestic ownership.

Biden said the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition by Nippon would place one of the largest steel producers in the U.S. under foreign control, creating a risk for the nation’s critical supply chains.

“Today’s action reflects my unflinching commitment to utilize all authorities available to me as President to defend U.S. national security, including by ensuring that American companies continue to play a central role in sectors that are critical for our national security,” Biden said in a statement.

U.S. Steel’s stock dropped by nearly 8% in premarket trading Friday following the president’s announcement.

Trump Still Pressing MSNBC over “Illegal” Kamala Harris Interview

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Trump Takes Aim at Kamala’s ‘Illegal’ Pre-Interview Campaign Payments to Sharpton, Potentially Spelling Trouble for Comcast’s Bid To Spin Off MSNBC– freebeacon.com
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President-elect Donald Trump accused MSNBC host Al Sharpton of taking illegal donations from the Kamala Harris campaign ahead of softball interviews with the Democrat last year, potentially spelling trouble for MSNBC and its parent company Comcast ahead of a planned corporate spinoff.

In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump accused the Harris campaign of seeking to “illegally buy endorsements” from Sharpton and celebrities like Beyoncé Knowles and Oprah Winfrey prior to the election.

Trump’s remarks were based on a Washington Free Beacon report that the Harris campaign donated $500,000 to Sharpton’s nonprofit, the National Action Network, weeks before the activist interviewed Harris on his MSNBC show, PoliticsNation.

“Totally against the law,” Trump asserted.

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Fortress D.C, 2025

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U.S. Capitol building encircled by security fencing in Washington, D.C. – People’s Daily
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This photo taken on Jan. 5, 2025 shows the U.S. Capitol building encircled by security fencing in Washington, D.C., the United States. After the 2020 U.S. presidential election, then-President Donald Trump, a Republican, refused to concede to his Democratic opponent Joe Biden and repeatedly claimed that there was widespread election fraud. On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of Trump supporters violently broke into the Capitol building, and interrupted the certifying process of the 2020 presidential election, prompting hundreds of lawmakers to evacuate in panic