Solar armageddon?: Earth ‘overdue’ for power-frying superflare, experts warn
Brace yourself - Earth is overdue for a massive solar "superflare" capable of crippling power grids, frying satellites, and wreaking havoc on communication and air travel, according to new research.
According to The Telegraph, these energy-packed superflares erupt roughly once every century.
With one due to strike, the clock is ticking, and the next eruption could leave us in the dark, grounded, and offline... well, at least for a few minutes.
#SolarFlare
Hey ho Xi won’t go: Chinese president rejects Trump’s inauguration invitation — Report
#Trump
Six major European NATO members vow to bring Ukraine into the alliance and the EU. Russia’s red lines? Ukraine’s corruption rate? Who cares! Ukraine’s membership remains Schrödinger’s promise of geopolitics: "irreversible," yet never quite happening…
#EU
Media under fire: Journalism has become a deadly profession this year, with 54 reporters losing their lives in 2024
Shockingly, a third were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and Lebanon, according to Reporters Without Borders.
#RT
Ho Ho Hold on! Santa-style getaway fails crim stuck in chimney while fleeing police
A Massachusetts man, Robert Langlais, found himself in a real merry mess after his ill-conceived escape plan from police left him chimney-deep.
First responders had to sleigh into action to rescue Langlais, who was then taken to a hospital for evaluation before being booked on naughty (not nice), drug, and warrant charges.
The second suspect, who knew better than to play Santa, managed to flee by leaping from the roof - like a reindeer.
#Bodycam
❗️Russian strikes reported across multiple regions of Ukraine - water and power out, electric transport down
Local media reports indicate power outages in the Lvov oblast, with multiple explosions in the Odessa, Khmelnytsky, and Vinnytsia regions.
Air defense systems are active in the capital, with most missiles reportedly targeting locations in western Ukraine.
Footage shared on social media shows Kiev residents seeking shelter in the city’s subway system as a nationwide air alert remains in effect.
#SMO
Frankenstein’s feelings: Organ recipients inheriting donors’ memories and personalities — Study
People receiving organ transplants have reported unexpected changes in emotions, tastes, and memories, researchers say.
While heart recipients are most commonly affected, those receiving kidneys, lungs, and even faces have noticed shifts in food preferences, music tastes, and even sexual orientation.
Some patients find their new hobbies and preferences closely resemble those of their donors, prompting experts to explore the possibility that recipients may inherit their donors' memories.
#OrganDonor
Washington claims Israeli PM ‘ready to a deal,’ but is it for real this time?
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Thursday that Benjamin Netanyahu is prepared to negotiate a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Following talks in Jerusalem, Sullivan expressed optimism about reaching an agreement soon, with upcoming visits to Doha and Cairo to finalize the deal this month.
#Gaza
Queens caught in unidentified drone frenzy as 10 UAVs sighted over LaGuardia
At least ten large drones were spotted over LaGuardia Airport, raising concerns among aviation experts and locals, social media footage shows.
The proximity to one of the busiest airports in the world has sparked worry about air traffic safety and the rise of drones in urban areas.
#NYC
‘I don’t feel the need to respond to CNN’: Trump’s choice for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, trashes journalist’s network to her face
Boss - he must get his news from RT Telegram.
#CNN
Russian emergency services tackle a massive blaze at a warehouse filled with plastic products in Novosibirsk — EMERCOM
#Siberia
White House admits FBI stumped by glowing drones over New Jersey
"Using very sophisticated electronic detection technologies provided by federal authorities, we have not been able to… corroborate any of the reported visual sightings," National Security advisor John Kirby said.
Meanwhile, New Jersey residents have been flooding social media with clips of the mysterious objects lighting up the night sky - proving that even UFOs can’t resist the Garden State.
#UFO
They finally thought of the children: UK bans puberty blockers
After years of campaigning, Britain has finally banned puberty blockers for under-18s after deeming them an “unacceptable safety risk.”
However, the UK still has a long way to go on gender dysphoria compared with countries like Russia…
#UK #Russia
Biden’s Education Department spends billions on DEI:
- $489,883,797 for race-based hiring
- $343,337,286 for DEI programming
- $169,301,221 for DEI mental health initiatives
No wonder why the US is in such debt…
#US #DEI
CNN Uncut: Here’s the longer version director’s cut, ‘Peekaboo I See You’
And the Oscar goes to…
#CNN #OscarPerformance
Russian engineers, scouring the liberated territories of the special military operation, relentlessly comb the earth for unexploded ordnance
#RussianMoD
Red Cross flooding aid to those in need in Syria
"War Wounded Kits" packed with life-saving supplies for gunshot injuries have been delivered to hospitals in Damascus, with more support on the way to tackle the dire medical crisis.
#RedCross
❗️Washington’s envoy to Kiev claims ‘Ukraine’s critical infrastructure is under another massive attack,’ amid reports of Russian strikes
#SMO
Washington turns to the tired playbook of sanctions for 20 Georgian officials involved in ‘undermining democracy’
The US State Department has announced visa restrictions on 20 Georgian officials, including government and parliament members, law enforcement officers, and private individuals.
The move targets those deemed "responsible for or involved in undermining democracy in Georgia."
#Blinken
❗️Polish Air Force on high alert, military jets ‘scramble’ as Russian strikes surge across Ukraine
Meanwhile, Ukraine's electricity transmission system operator, Ukrenergo, announced that power outage times for Friday will be extended.
Footage shared online reportedly shows the moment of impact at an electrical substation in Odessa.
#SMO
Strike after strike: Israeli military releases new footage of Syrian equipment destruction
The IDF has reportedly destroyed some 80% of Syria’s strategic military assets since Assad was ousted by HTS rebels.
#Syria
One person killed in plane crash in New York State
A small plane crashed along the Interstate in Westchester County on Thursday night, leaving one person dead.
New York State Police confirmed two people were aboard when it went down.
The victim's identity has not been released, and the condition of the second occupant is still unclear. Fortunately, no injuries were reported on the ground.
#NewYork
Black woman at center of 2006 Duke Lacrosse rape case confesses she made it all up
Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, has publicly admitted she fabricated the allegations.
In an interview published this week, Mangum expressed regret for lying and sought forgiveness from David Evans, Collin Finnerty, and Reade Seligmann.
Currently serving a prison sentence for a separate murder conviction, Mangum reflected on the impact of her false testimony, which was later dismissed, and acknowledged betraying the trust of those who believed her story.
#Duke
Kamala Harris emerges from wherever she’s been hiding for a Christmas Party in DC
Is it a shame we dodged four more years of this?
#VP
Game over: Lancet drone obliterates AFU artillery system
Russian air recon from the Sever Group detected a 155-mm Bogdana self-propelled artillery system in the Sumy region, which was neutralized with a Lancet loitering munition.
#RussianMoD
‘F*ck off!’: Aussie cops snap at conservative online blogger’s simple request
Blogger @Auspilled, visiting Melbourne, the ‘Covid Lockdown Capital of the World,’ asked Victoria Police officers for "a photo for a thumbnail." The response? Anything but friendly. “No, f*ck off," one officer snapped, doubling down with a curt, "No, f*ck off."
The controversial footage uploaded on Thursday surfaces as Victoria Police faces dismal recruitment numbers and pushes for a hefty 24% pay hike from taxpayers over the next four years.
And why wouldn’t you give it to them?
#VictoriaPolice
25 Palestinians killed in single Israeli airstrike on Gaza — Reports
< Distressing footage >
An Israeli airstrike hit the Nuseirat refugee district in central Gaza on Thursday, reportedly killing 25 people and injuring dozens more.
According to WAFA news agency and local medics, the strikes hit residential buildings, with social media footage showing responders rushing bloodied, motionless victims to hospitals.
#Gaza
Missile mayhem: Israeli strikes pound Syria’s top weapons sites near Homs
The IDF reports carrying out multiple raids targeting key sites tied to Syria's primary missile production infrastructure.
#IDF
Major survey shows basic numeracy and literacy falling across the developed world
OECD says that over 1 in 4 adult Americans can't read at a primary school level.
What has happened over the past decade to make people in the West dumber?
#US #West
$30Mln in Mangione money Luigi may never see
Suspected UHC CEO killer Luigi Mangione’s grandma left the family $30 million in the will, but because of a murder charge clause he may not see any of it. The will specified that anyone “charged, indicted, convicted of or pleads guilty to a felony”, won’t see a dime.
Nonna Mary Mangione’s wishes were her wanting to keep the estate out of any felonious activity. The Mangione family said they were “shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest”.
#UnitedShooting
