Regulating AI hastens the Antichrist, says Peter Thiel

Billionaire Peter Thiel, co-founder of Palantir and PayPal, reportedly warned that regulating artificial intelligence could accelerate the rise of the Antichrist during a lecture in San Francisco. Thiel suggested that fearing or restricting technological progress risks empowering evil, according to attendees cited by the Wall Street Journal. The lecture series, organized by the Acts 17 Collective, explores biblical themes and technology, including Thiel’s view that … Continue reading Regulating AI hastens the Antichrist, says Peter Thiel

UK’s Keir Starmer unveils plans for digital ID cards for all UK citizens

Over 500,000 people have signed a petition opposing UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to introduce mandatory digital ID cards, or “Brit-Cards,” for all adults. Starmer argues the cards will make it harder to work illegally and improve border security, while critics warn they risk mass surveillance and cyber attacks on personal data. The digital ID would also integrate driving licences, passports, NHS services, … Continue reading UK’s Keir Starmer unveils plans for digital ID cards for all UK citizens

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy jailed for five years over criminal conspiracy plot

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy, accused of receiving around $50 million in laundered cash from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 election campaign. The Paris Correctional Court found Sarkozy guilty of conspiring with close aides, including ex-chief of staff Claude Guéant, who was sentenced to six years, while another minister, … Continue reading Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy jailed for five years over criminal conspiracy plot

F-35s and Reaper drones join huge US Naval fleet patrolling the Caribbean

An eighth U.S. Navy warship, the USS Stockdale, has arrived in the Caribbean to strengthen counter-cartel operations near Venezuela. The growing naval presence, including air support from F-35 jets and MQ-9 Reaper drones, aims to detect, monitor, and interdict illicit trafficking while supporting homeland security. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachments are conducting boardings and seizures where authorized, while the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and … Continue reading F-35s and Reaper drones join huge US Naval fleet patrolling the Caribbean

US Navy puts on a light show with 7,500-mile thermonuclear weapon test

The U.S. Navy recently conducted multiple test launches of Trident II D5 ballistic missiles off the coast of Florida, demonstrating a system capable of delivering thermonuclear warheads thousands of miles away. An Ohio-class submarine fired the unarmed missiles from a submerged position, marking the 197th consecutive successful test. Mariners and airmen were pre-notified, with safety zones established along the missile paths, which were visible as … Continue reading US Navy puts on a light show with 7,500-mile thermonuclear weapon test

Hegseth orders hundreds of military Generals to Virginia for unprecedented meeting

The Pentagon is convening an unusual in-person meeting next week with top U.S. military leaders from around the world, though the agenda has not been disclosed. Approximately 800 generals, admirals, and their senior enlisted advisers have been invited, a gathering normally conducted via secure video teleconference. The meeting has raised concerns about a potential leadership purge, as War Secretary Pete Hegseth has previously proposed cutting … Continue reading Hegseth orders hundreds of military Generals to Virginia for unprecedented meeting

James Comey indicted for alleged false statements, obstruction of congressional proceeding

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two felony counts: making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation. He is expected to turn himself in on Friday, with an arraignment scheduled for Oct. 9 in Alexandria before Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. The charges stem from Comey’s Sept. 30, 2020, testimony about his handling of the Trump–Russia probe, known as “Crossfire Hurricane.” … Continue reading James Comey indicted for alleged false statements, obstruction of congressional proceeding

Treasure hoard found near Jesus’ Galilee site tied to forgotten Jewish uprising, archaeologists say

Archaeologists in northern Israel discovered a hoard of 22 bronze coins dating back over 1,600 years at Hukok, near Capernaum where Jesus preached. The coins, from the 4th century A.D., were hidden during the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish uprising under Roman rule. They were found in a deep crevice at the end of a narrow tunnel, suggesting the owners hoped to reclaim them once … Continue reading Treasure hoard found near Jesus’ Galilee site tied to forgotten Jewish uprising, archaeologists say

Archaeologists unearth ancient workshop ‘rich with secrets’ in Egyptian region tied to Moses, Exodus

Archaeologists in South Sinai, Egypt, have uncovered an ancient Bronze Age copper workshop at Wadi al-Nasb, a site historically linked to Serabit el-Khadim and the biblical figure Moses. The workshop contained smelting furnaces, ore-preparation tools, ceramic crucibles, ingots, and clay tuyère heads used for furnace nozzles. Several administrative buildings and watchpoints were also found, showing the area’s strategic importance due to copper and turquoise deposits. … Continue reading Archaeologists unearth ancient workshop ‘rich with secrets’ in Egyptian region tied to Moses, Exodus

To save aging space observatory, NASA taps startup to push it farther in space

NASA has awarded Arizona-based startup Katalyst Space Technologies $30 million to save its $500 million Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory (SWIFT) from falling into Earth’s atmosphere by pushing it to a higher orbit. Launched in 2004, SWIFT has been observing distant galaxies and black holes from low-Earth orbit, about 364 miles (585 km) above the planet, but its orbit is gradually decaying due to atmospheric drag, … Continue reading To save aging space observatory, NASA taps startup to push it farther in space

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched its 86th Starlink mission of the year Thursday morning, sending 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral’s pad 40 at 4:39 a.m. EDT. Weather conditions were largely favorable, with a 90% chance of launch success despite some mid- and upper-level clouds. The mission used Falcon 9 booster B1080, marking its 22nd flight, which successfully landed … Continue reading SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

New fastest car on the planet beats Bugatti to record speeds of 308.4 mph

Chinese electric vehicle maker Yangwang has set a new production car speed record with its U9 Xtreme (U9X), reaching 308.4 mph (496.22 km/h) at the ATP Papenburg testing facility. Driven by German racer Marc Basseng, the U9X surpasses the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+’s 304.8 mph record from 2019. The EV produces 2,977 hp from four individual-wheel motors and features the world’s first 1,200-volt architecture, … Continue reading New fastest car on the planet beats Bugatti to record speeds of 308.4 mph

Lithium Americas soars 95% as Trump administration seeks equity stake in Canadian miner

Lithium Americas shares soared nearly 95% Wednesday after the Trump administration proposed taking an equity stake in the Vancouver-based mining company. The move comes as Lithium Americas renegotiates a $2.2 billion Department of Energy loan for its Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada, a key North American source for electric vehicle batteries. The proposed stake would serve as a cash buffer for taxpayers if part … Continue reading Lithium Americas soars 95% as Trump administration seeks equity stake in Canadian miner

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures down as caution builds ahead of inflation data

U.S. stock futures dipped Thursday after a record-breaking rally earlier in the week, as investors awaited Friday’s release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation. The cautious sentiment reflects uncertainty over whether recent market gains are supported by fundamentals, with analysts warning that hotter-than-expected inflation data could weigh on stocks. Economic data on Thursday, including existing home sales, jobless … Continue reading S&P 500, Nasdaq futures down as caution builds ahead of inflation data

Apple calls for changes to anti-monopoly laws and says it may stop shipping to the EU

Apple has urged the European Commission to repeal or revise the Digital Markets Act (DMA), warning that the legislation could force it to halt some products and services in the EU. The company argued that requirements for interoperability with non-Apple devices are delaying features like live AirPods translation and iPhone-to-laptop screen mirroring, compromising user experience and privacy. Apple also claimed the rules create unfair competition, … Continue reading Apple calls for changes to anti-monopoly laws and says it may stop shipping to the EU

3 students injured in Pittsburgh high school stabbing

A suspect is in custody after a stabbing at Carrick High School in Pittsburgh on Wednesday morning, Sept. 24, that injured three students. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m., police said. Two students were hospitalized with stab wounds to the abdomen—one in critical condition and one stable—while a third sustained a minor laceration and was not hospitalized. A male suspect, who also suffered a cut … Continue reading 3 students injured in Pittsburgh high school stabbing

Travis Decker, accused of killing his 3 daughters, declared dead by U.S. Marshals

Prosecutors are moving to drop charges against Travis Decker, accused of killing his three young daughters in May, after the U.S. Marshals Service reported he is believed dead. Authorities discovered human remains in a remote wooded area south of Leavenworth, Washington, on Sept. 18, but DNA tests are still pending to confirm the identity. Decker, 32, a former Army infantryman, was accused of suffocating his … Continue reading Travis Decker, accused of killing his 3 daughters, declared dead by U.S. Marshals

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers claim Trump violated right to fair trial

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, claim that former President Donald Trump and other officials have violated Mangione’s right to a fair trial. In court filings, his attorneys cited Trump’s Fox News interview, where he described Mangione as a “pure assassin,” and social media posts from DOJ employees implying his guilt. They also challenged statements linking Mangione to “left-wing extremist” … Continue reading Luigi Mangione’s lawyers claim Trump violated right to fair trial

Aggressive squirrel seeking food sends at least two people to ER in California

Residents in San Rafael, California, are being warned about an unusually aggressive squirrel that has injured at least two people, sending them to the emergency room. The attacks occurred in the Lucas Valley neighborhood, with victims reporting the squirrel biting and clawing them—one even leaping at a woman’s face. Flyers in the area caution that the animal “comes out of nowhere” and has attacked more … Continue reading Aggressive squirrel seeking food sends at least two people to ER in California

Hit-and-run driver kills tourist in NYC after striking couple on street, say witnesses

A hit-and-run in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday left a 50-year-old woman dead and her 55-year-old husband hospitalized in stable condition. The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. at East 40th Street and 5th Avenue, when a vehicle with a “TIMES SQUARE” vanity plate struck the couple, who were visiting from Hamburg. Eyewitnesses described the van reversing into the pair before speeding away, prompting a chaotic scene in … Continue reading Hit-and-run driver kills tourist in NYC after striking couple on street, say witnesses

Gavin Newsom fears there won’t be a presidential election in 2028

California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed deep concern that a presidential election might not occur in 2028, calling the Trump administration’s actions “authoritarian” during a Sept. 23 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Newsom cited federal immigration enforcement actions, including arrests in courthouses and other locations, as examples of the administration undermining due process and taking authoritarian measures. He also criticized Trump’s redistricting efforts in Texas … Continue reading Gavin Newsom fears there won’t be a presidential election in 2028

Epstein discharge petition poised to hit its mark, forcing House vote to release files

Lawmakers are close to forcing a House vote to compel the Justice Department to release all federal records on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell after Democrat Adelita Grijalva won a special election in Arizona, giving supporters of the discharge petition the critical 218th signature needed. The petition, led by GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and endorsed by every Democrat plus three Republicans, would require DOJ to … Continue reading Epstein discharge petition poised to hit its mark, forcing House vote to release files

Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal

President Donald Trump is set to sign a deal allowing TikTok’s U.S. operations to be run by a new joint-venture company, with ByteDance, the Chinese-based owner, retaining less than 20% of the stock. The agreement, finalized between U.S. and Chinese officials, aims to comply with a 2024 bipartisan law that would have banned TikTok without U.S.-based ownership. American user data will be stored domestically and … Continue reading Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal

Youngkin urges Turning Point crowd to carry on Kirk’s fight for faith and freedom

At a Turning Point USA event at Virginia Tech, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin honored the late Charlie Kirk, telling students, “All of you are the next Charlie Kirk.” Youngkin encouraged attendees to carry forward Kirk’s legacy of engagement, faith, and speaking truth in the face of evil, framing it as a national revival despite Kirk’s assassination at a similar event in Utah. He highlighted Kirk’s … Continue reading Youngkin urges Turning Point crowd to carry on Kirk’s fight for faith and freedom

U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska

U.S. fighter jets scrambled Wednesday to intercept four Russian warplanes—two Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35 fighters—flying near Alaska in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), NORAD said. The response included an E-3 early warning aircraft, four F-16s, and four KC-135 tankers to identify and monitor the Russian planes. While Russian activity in the ADIZ is not considered a direct threat, these flights are seen … Continue reading U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska