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Meta Agrees to $16.68 Billion Settlement Over Allegations of Child Privacy Violations and Harmful Platform Design.

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms has reached a multi-billion-dollar settlement with 29 states over claims its platforms harm children and violate privacy laws, while denying wrongdoing.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Meta Platforms has agreed to a settlement of up to $16.68 billion to resolve claims from 29 states that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children, mislead users about safety, and improperly collect children’s personal data. The settlement avoids a high-profile federal trial in California but includes commitments to implement new safety measures for teenage users, such as daily usage limits and nighttime blocks.
📺 DETAIL: The case stems from allegations that Meta violated the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting data on children without parental consent and using it to train AI models. The settlement also addresses claims that Meta’s platform designs contributed to a youth mental health crisis. Meta has faced growing legal challenges from states, school districts, and individuals alleging harm caused by its platforms. This settlement follows a series of legal defeats for Meta, including a $375 million jury verdict in New Mexico earlier this year.
🎯 IMPACT: This settlement underscores the growing scrutiny of social media companies and their role in causing youth mental health challenges. While Meta’s stock rose 4.4 percent in pre-market trading, the company still faces thousands of lawsuits nationwide related to similar claims. The case also highlights broader concerns about data privacy and the regulation of Big Tech platforms.
📺 FLASHBACK: Earlier this year, a Los Angeles jury awarded $6 million in damages to an individual who claimed Meta and Google were responsible for her depression and anxiety.

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29 minutes ago
Health
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MAHA: SNAP Restrictions Have Reduced Soda Consumption.

New research has revealed that new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) restrictions have reduced sugary drink purchases among food stamp recipients.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Soda purchases among SNAP recipients have declined following the Trump administration’s new restrictions on unhealthy food and drinks, according to a new study.
📺 DETAIL: The new restrictions are part of the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) drive, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The new restrictions allow states to redefine SNAP-eligible items. According to a new study by researchers from the University of Chicago, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University, state-level restrictions on soda purchases for SNAP recipients led to a 12.4 percent reduction in soda purchases between January and June this year. This equates to approximately 34 fewer 12-ounce cans per person annually. The study tracked 15,000 SNAP households. The study revealed that the new restrictions had an unexpectedly large impact. Researchers initially suspected that SNAP recipients would use other funds to purchase soda. “In our paper, we show that the effects are sustained over six months… [I]t’s likely that the effects will be sustained over an even longer time, but it’s possible that the effects will decrease,” said Hunt Allcott, economist at Stanford University and co-author of the study. At the time of reporting, eight states have issued bans on soda being purchased with food stamps, along with other unhealthy items, with more states expected to follow.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “A 12.4 percent decrease is larger than most researchers had predicted, and indeed larger than I had predicted,” said Hunt Allcott.
🎯 IMPACT: This represents a major victory for the MAHA movement. It also coincides with figures showing that SNAP enrollment has dropped by more than 13 percent in just one year amid a crackdown on welfare fraud. Specifically, SNAP enrollment fell from 42.2 million in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May this year. The decline in SNAP enrollment occurred much faster than predicted, further showing that the effectiveness of MAHA and anti-fraud policies continues to be underestimated. Researchers estimate that a nationwide ban on SNAP soda purchases could generate $1.2 billion annually in net benefits.

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2 hours ago
Crime
News
UK

Probe Initiated Into Police Force Responsible for Henry Nowak’s Wrongful Arrest.

An independent review will assess Hampshire Police’s handling of serious violence incidents following the wrongful arrest and murder of Henry Nowak, who was stabbed to death in Southampton, United Kingdom, by Vickrum Digwa.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Hampshire Police is facing an investigation following the murder and wrongful arrest of white teenager Henry Nowak in Southampton, England.
📺 DETAIL: The investigation will be conducted by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service, the independent body responsible for inspecting the police forces and fire services of England and Wales. The investigation will review the force’s ability to respond to cases of serious violence, including call handling, dispatch, decision-making, and officer training. The investigation will also determine whether officers are sufficiently trained to make impartial judgments and respond to emergencies, such as providing first aid. The inspection was requested by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police. Significantly, the investigation will not examine the specific actions of officers involved in Nowak’s wrongful arrest, which is being handled in a separate gross misconduct probe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) stated: “The evidence indicates that both officers—who were the first to arrive at the scene—may have potentially breached the professional behaviour standards of duties and responsibilities, use of force, and discreditable conduct.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The public must have confidence that police officers receive the right information, the right training and the right support to make critical decisions. This inspection will provide an independent assessment of the force’s training, processes, and culture including the handling of allegations of racially aggravated assault. Henry’s family deserve answers, and the public deserve reassurance that their police service is equipped to recognise victims and provide the highest standard of care when it matters most.” – Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones
🎯 IMPACT: The investigation aims to restore public confidence in Hampshire Police. The review comes amid widespread accusations of two-tier policing following the Nowak case. This represents the pressure facing Britain’s authorities since Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, accused the country’s police forces of being captured by “anti-white prejudice.”
📺 FLASHBACK: In December last year, in Southampton, Hampshire, Nowak, an 18-year-old white student, was stabbed to death by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa with an eight-inch Sikh religious dagger. When the police arrived, Digwa falsely accused Nowak of racial abuse. Despite Nowak’s repeated pleas for help, the police refused to believe he had been stabbed and handcuffed him as he was dying. The release of police bodycam footage of the arrest sparked widespread anger and protests. Digwa later received a minimum sentence of just 21 years in prison.

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3 hours ago
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Religion

Muslim Prison Gangs Are Forcing White Inmates to Convert.

A new report has disclosed data from Britain’s Ministry of Justice showing that the number of white Muslims in the country’s prison population is four times the rate of the general population, sparking concerns about forced conversions.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: One in five Muslim prison inmates in the United Kingdom are white, according to new data.
📺 DETAIL: According to data from the Ministry of Justice, the number of Muslim inmates in England and Wales has risen from 14,037 in 2022 to 16,051 in 2025. This means that Muslims constitute 14 percent of the prison population. Significantly, only around six percent of Muslims in the general population are white, compared to one in five Muslims in the prison population, approaching four times the rate of the general population. This has sparked concerns from politicians and extremism experts that Muslim prison gangs are forcing white prisoners to convert. The British government’s anti-terror chief, Jonathan Hall KC, has warned that “self-styled emirs” coerce prisoners into converting with threats of “implicit or actual violence,” while other officials have noted the prevalence of phrases such as “convert or get hurt” in British prisons. “This seems to be the case in high security prisons, in particular, where safety is at a premium and there are also large numbers of violent young men entering custody searching for meaning and belonging. So Islam in this case has gang characteristics,” said Ian Acheson, who previously led an independent review of Islamism in the country’s prison system.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The percentage of Muslims who are white in our prisons is so vastly higher than in the general population it raises serious questions. We know that experts have warned repeatedly about forced conversions taking place behind bars, driven by Islamic gangs. We need to be honest that something is not right here—Labour must urgently investigate and stamp out forced conversions in prison.” – Nick Timothy MP
🎯 IMPACT: The surge has led to demands for the Ministry of Justice to investigate forced conversions. This represents one of several major problems impacting Britain’s prisons, such as overcrowding. The culture of forced conversion is a by-product of the fact that Muslims are significantly overrepresented in the country’s prison system, which itself is a subject of intense debate.

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13 hours ago
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Immigration
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Monthly ICE Arrests Hit 50,000, Up by 70% Since February.

New data has revealed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 50,000 migrants in July, marking a record high during President Donald J. Trump’s second administration.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out approximately 50,000 arrests in July, according to newly released data.
📺 DETAIL: According to figures provided by the Deportation Data Project at the University of California, Berkeley, and analyzed by the Associated Press, ICE carried out a total of 49,571 arrests in July. This represents the highest monthly total of President Trump’s second term. This also constitutes a 15 percent increase from June and a 70 percent increase since February. In June, ICE made 43,021 arrests, while in February, ICE made 29,241 arrests. This follows reports that the agency made an average of 1,433 arrests per day throughout July. Texas and Florida accounted for nearly 20,000 of the arrests, reflecting their extensive use of 287g agreements that enable local law enforcement to collaborate with federal law enforcement. In the month prior to Trump taking office, arrests sat at just 8,000.
🎯 IMPACT: This data shows that the Trump administration has surpassed the 44,000 arrests initially predicted earlier this month. The data also shows progression towards the Trump administration’s target to deport one million illegal immigrants per year, equivalent to around 2,800 arrests a day. The increase in arrests comes despite media pressure to effectively give up on enforcing federal immigration law following the fatal shootings of anti-ICE activists Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, along with fatal shootings involving migrants accused of weaponizing their vehicles against ICE agents. The agency has managed the increase in arrests despite violent attacks on agents and facilities. The increase in arrests is the likely result of the agency’s workforce being expanded with roughly 12,000 new hires, along with the President’s decision to maintain traffic stops as part of ICE operations. This new data also means that President Trump has achieved more monthly arrests than his predecessors, even surpassing the peak of monthly arrests during former President Barack Obama’s tenure in 2011.
📺 FLASHBACK: Earlier in August, ICE apprehended 1,328 illegal immigrants, including approximately 400 with prior criminal convictions, during an operation in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and nearby areas of Maryland and Virginia. The operation was carried out between August 1 and August 14.

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13 hours ago
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Trump Admin Announces Largest-Ever Visa Revocation Drive, Targeting 200,000 Foreign Nationals.

The Trump administration has announced plans to revoke 200,000 visas to foreigners falsely claiming to be short-term visitors in the largest mass visa revocation in the country’s history.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is preparing to rescind 200,000 visas in the largest revocation in United States history.
📺 DETAIL: The mass revocation will target business and tourism visas (B1 and B2) issued between 2016 and 2026. The revocation applies to those who sought asylum or are currently seeking asylum. B1 visas are issued to business travelers, while B2 visas are issued to tourists and other foreigners traveling to the U.S. to visit family members or receive medical care. The mass revocation aims to tackle the misuse of short-term visas to gain permanent residency through asylum claims. “People in the U.S. and all over the world are fed up with bogus asylum claims. Asylum isn’t supposed to be a loophole to circumvent immigration laws… But the system has long been swamped by frivolous asylum claims, meaning that it takes years to adjudicate whether applicants are actually entitled to asylum—during which time they can typically work, have children, and otherwise put down roots in our country,” posted Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on X (formerly Twitter). The revocation will be implemented over the coming weeks in a joint effort by the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We are coordinating with DHS to identify and revoke the nonimmigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently,” said State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott.
🎯 IMPACT: Over 175,000 visas have already been revoked for criminal or policy-related reasons during President Donald J. Trump’s second administration. “Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s leadership, the State Department will continue to identify, investigate, and revoke the visas of foreign nationals who threaten the safety of the American people. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right,” declared the State Department earlier this month.
📺 FLASHBACK: This upcoming revocation is on track to break the previous record set in 2025, when the Trump administration revoked 100,000 visas.

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14 hours ago
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Politics

Radical Dem Candidate El-Sayed Says Discussing Reparations ‘Shouldn’t Be a Crazy Thing.’

Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed expressed support for a “conversation” about reparations, alleging historical injustices and systemic inequities.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Far-left Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed voiced support for a “conversation” about paying reparations to African Americans.
📺 DETAIL: In a Monday interview, El-Sayed said an “honest conversation” about reparations “shouldn’t be a crazy thing.” This follows reports from earlier this month that El-Sayed had called for reparations in the past. “We owe so much more than ‘thanks.’ Time for Reparations,” posted Abdul El-Sayed in a 2019 Thanksgiving post on X (formerly Twitter). This was among several other unearthed remarks by El-Sayed, including attacks on Thanksgiving, July 4 celebrations, and Michigan’s Mackinac Island. The unearthed posts were deleted following backlash. El-Sayed also suggested that reparations could resolve school funding in the state. “In the city of Detroit right now, they just had $700 million invested in their schools… They’re still $1.7 billion behind… a lot of that has to do with public policy… if public policy created a level in which black folks disproportionately suffer everything from maternal mortality and infant mortality to lack of access to jobs, I think it’s important for our country to have a conversation about how to make people whole,” said El-Sayed.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I think we need to have an honest conversation about the incredible debt that was put upon black folks as a function of slavery that we have yet to pay, and I just think that’s fair. Like if people are enslaved and forced into servitude, and then we don’t actually have a conversation about all that was owed that our own country agreed was owed. I just think that it’s past time to have that conversation.” – Abdul El-Sayed
🎯 IMPACT: This may add to the mounting pressure on El-Sayed, a far-left Democrat running in Michigan, a swing state with a large number of moderate and Independent voters. El-Sayed’s radical position is likely to alienate the voters whom he needs to win over come the midterm elections in November. El-Sayed framing his position in terms of having a “conversation” represents a superficial moderation of his past remarks explicitly calling for reparations, suggesting that El-Sayed is aware of how alienating the true position will be to many Michiganders. El-Sayed’s rise underscores the ongoing far-left capture of the Democrats during the 2026 election cycle.

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15 hours ago
News
War

Trump Claims Complete Clearance of Mines in Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump believes the U.S. Navy has neutralized all mines in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has cleared or destroyed all of the mines in the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran that any attempt to lay new mines would trigger an immediate military response. Trump said vessels involved in placing new mines would be “immediately and systematically destroyed.” Iran has not publicly responded.
📺 DETAIL: The strategic waterway has remained largely closed since the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran began on February 28, disrupting a route that previously carried about 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. The closure has contributed to sharp fluctuations in global oil prices and heightened concerns about energy supplies. The announcement comes as Washington imposes new sanctions on Tehran following the collapse of negotiations over the Strait and Iran’s nuclear program. China, Iran’s largest oil customer, has condemned the sanctions and warned it will take steps to protect its interests, potentially creating another source of tension between Beijing and Washington. Oman has meanwhile continued efforts to mediate, with its foreign minister saying Tuesday that Tehran and Muscat could soon establish a temporary shipping corridor through the strait.
🎯 IMPACT: The U.S. Navy’s reported clearing of mines in the Strait of Hormuz could ease immediate fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies and help stabilize oil markets. However, Trump’s threat to destroy any new Iranian mines raises the risk of direct military confrontation with Tehran, while China’s opposition to U.S. sanctions could broaden the economic and geopolitical consequences of the conflict.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed.” – President Donald J. Trump

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17 hours ago
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Culture
News

Trump Issues Proclamation Honoring Dolly Parton.

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation ordering U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide in honor of the late Dolly Parton, recognizing her significant contributions to American culture.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation directing all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton. This directive applies to the White House, all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and U.S. embassies worldwide.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The proclamation was signed on August 25, 2026, and the flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on September 1, 2026, across the United States and its territories, as well as at U.S. facilities abroad.
🎯 IMPACT: The gesture honors Dolly Parton’s legacy as a cultural icon, philanthropist, and beloved figure in American history, signaling nationwide mourning and respect for her contributions to music, entertainment, and charity.
📺 DETAIL: Dolly Parton, whose passing was confirmed earlier today, was widely celebrated for her decades-long career in country music, her charitable initiatives, and her influence on American culture. The proclamation underscores her lasting impact on the nation, with President Trump formally acknowledging her significance through this symbolic act.

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President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation ordering U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide in honor of the late Dolly Parton, recognizing her significant contributions to American culture.

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18 hours ago
Data
News
World

Le Pen Takes Commanding Lead in French Election Polls.

A new survey has revealed that France’s Marine Le Pen is leading all potential opponents in the 2027 French presidential race, reflecting a growing rightward shift across Europe.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally (RN) party, is on track to win the 2027 French presidential election, according to a new poll.
📺 DETAIL: According to a survey by Toluna-Harris, a market research firm, Le Pen is projected to win the second round of the 2027 presidential election against all likely opponents. French presidential elections used a two-round run-off system. In the first round, all candidates from all parties are permitted to stand. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote, the two most popular candidates progress to the run-off ballot, from which all other candidates and parties are barred. The winner of the run-off ballot becomes President. According to the survey, Le Pen is favored over the far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon (68 percent versus 32 percent). Le Pen is also favored over so-called centrists Édouard Philippe (55 percent versus 45 percent) and Gabriel Attal (57 percent versus 43 percent). The same survey revealed that, in the first round, Le Pen is projected to secure 35 percent of the vote. In contrast, Mélenchon is on 16 percent, Philippe is on 14 percent, and Attal is on eight percent. Glucksmann, a center-left candidate who supports surrendering much more national sovereignty to the European Union (EU), secured ten percent, while the center-right Retailleau secured six percent, and the eco-socialist Tondelier secured three percent.
🎯 IMPACT: A Le Pen victory would represent the first presidential victory for National Rally in the party’s history. The support for Le Pen demonstrates the shift towards populism across Europe, reflecting support for Giorgia Meloni in Italy and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, among other examples. The findings show that while the far-left Mélenchon is Le Pen’s primary rival in the first round, a centrist candidate has a better chance of beating her in the second round.
📺 FLASHBACK: These results reflect similar findings published earlier this year. Back in July, a survey conducted by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) showed Le Pen beating Attal (54 percent vs 46 percent), Philippe (55 percent vs 45 percent), and Mélenchon (70 percent vs 30 percent) in the second round. The same survey also showed that Le Pen would receive roughly a third of the vote (36 percent). If she faces a centrist candidate in the second round, the survey projected that Le Pen would unite 50 percent of the right-leaning vote. If up against Mélenchon, Le Pen would unite 90 percent of the right-leaning vote.

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19 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
Economy
News

North Sea Oil Crisis: Over 100,000 Jobs at Risk.

The governing Labour Party’s ban on new oil and gas exploration licenses and continued windfall taxes are projected to decimate the workforce of Britain’s North Sea oil and gas sector.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Britain’s North Sea oil and gas sector is set to lose over 100,000 jobs, according to new data from Britain’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
📺 DETAIL: According to data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Britain’s North Sea oil and gas sector will lose more than 113,000 positions over the next 25 years. This constitutes an 82.7 percent collapse in the workforce. The collapse stems from the governing Labour Party’s energy policies, such as the ban on new oil and gas exploration licenses and the continuation of windfall taxes. The DESNZ data was acquired by a Freedom of Information request. Specifically, it was revealed that the number of jobs in the sector is on track to decline from 136,675 in 2024 to 23,584 jobs by 2050. In 2026, there are currently 115,720 jobs in the sector. The data revealed that 54,268 jobs would be lost by 2030, and over half of the jobs in the sector would vanish by 2035. According to the DESNZ, every role in the industry sustains an additional 4.4 jobs in the wider supply chain.
🎯 IMPACT: This represents another blow to the North Sea oil and gas sector. The month prior, British Petroleum (BP) announced plans to sell off its North Sea assets due to the British government’s climate policies. “Unless investors have confidence that Britain is open for business, more capital, more jobs and more expertise will continue to leave,” warned Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive of the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, back in July. This data is likely to strain Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s relationship with President Donald J. Trump, who has repeatedly urged the British government to restart drilling in the North Sea. “You have one of the most valuable oil finds anywhere in the world, and if the United Kingdom would use it, they’d be a wealthy country again… I could not get Starmer to use it. It was incredible,” he told the press earlier this month. The projections coincide with mounting pressure on the Prime Minister, who has already delayed a decision on approving new oil and gas projects in the North Sea to appease green ideologues in his party. Specifically, the government is weighing up the approval of the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects. Proponents argue that they could safeguard 3,500 jobs and generate over £20 billion (~$27 billion) in economic benefits.
📺 FLASHBACK: Upon entering office back in July, Prime Minister Burnham appointed Miatta Fahnbulleh, a Liberia-born Net Zero hardliner, as his Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero. Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, noted in July that “Much like Rep. Ilhan Omar in America, Miatta’s family actually worked for the government they later fled… Her grandfather was even charged with treason for cavorting with Chinese communists in the late 1960s. Miatta is just another in a long line of anti-Western, far leftists.”

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