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September 18, 2025
Politics

Judge Faces Ethics Reprimand for Making Almost a Thousand Democrat Donations.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Florida judge made hundreds of political donations totaling around $29,000 to Democrat-aligned organizations or candidates, violating judicial ethics rules.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Judge Diana Tennis and the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Donations were made since 2016; the case was filed at the Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Judge Tennis admitted to her misconduct and has cooperated with the Commission in all respects during this inquiry. She has expressed deep regret that her conduct could have eroded the public’s perception of the integrity of the judiciary and judicial elections.” – Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission

🎯IMPACT: The case raises concerns about judicial impartiality, and the Florida Supreme Court will determine whether to approve a recommended public reprimand.

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A Florida judge is facing disciplinary action for illicit political contributions barred under state ethics rules. According to a filing made earlier this week, Judge Diana Tennis made over 900 donations totaling approximately $29,000 to Democrat-aligned organizations and candidates. These donations, according to the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission, violated judicial ethics rules outlined in Canons 1, 2A, and 7A (1)(e), which prohibit judges from making political contributions.

The commission noted that while other judges have made political donations, Tennis was described as “far and away the most prolific offender” in both the number of contributions and the total amount given. The organizations and campaigns receiving her donations included Democratic congressional candidates, pro-abortion PACs, and Joe Biden‘s presidential campaign.

Tennis expressed remorse for her actions, claiming that she misunderstood the rules and believed the prohibition only applied to state-level candidates. She also stated that some donations were unintentionally authorized as recurring payments or split into multiple entries by platforms or committees. Despite her explanations, the commission emphasized that her actions could undermine public trust in the judiciary.

In light of her cooperation and lack of prior disciplinary history, the commission recommended a public reprimand. “Judge Tennis admitted to her misconduct and has cooperated with the Commission in all respects during this inquiry. She has expressed deep regret that her conduct could have eroded the public’s perception of the integrity of the judiciary and judicial elections,” the commission said in its filing.

The Florida Supreme Court will now review and approve the recommendation. If accepted, Tennis will receive a public reprimand. If rejected, the case could proceed to a full hearing before the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

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News

Man Charged with Rape and Murder of 2-Year-Old Girl is From Central African Republic.

A two-year-old girl was found dead in Chertsey, England, prompting murder and sexual assault charges against a 31-year-old “French national” who first came to Europe from the Central African Republic.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A two-year-old girl was found dead in a property in Chertsey in South East England on June 25 following reports of a concern for safety. Police have charged Kevin Kerjean, 31, with murder, rape of a child under 13, and sexual assault of a child under 13.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred in Chertsey, England. Kerjean appeared in Guildford Magistrates’ Court on June 27 and is scheduled for a Crown Court appearance on June 29.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child’s family, as well as all those who knew her.” – Detective Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen of Surrey Police
🎯 IMPACT: The horrific death has left the local community in shock, with police maintaining a significant presence in the area to investigate the circumstances. Authorities have clarified that the property in question is not an active asylum seeker residence, addressing earlier online rumors.
📺 DETAIL: Kevin Kerjean, a French national born in the Central African Republic, was arrested and charged following the discovery of the toddler’s body. Police have confirmed they are not seeking any other suspects at this time. The investigation, named Operation Northwall, continues as officers work to piece together the events leading to the child’s death.

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9 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
News

UK ‘Conversion Therapy’ Bill Threatens Prison for Parents Who Resist Trans Treatments for Kids.

A proposed law in the United Kingdom threatens parents, teachers, and doctors with jail time for discouraging children from undergoing irreversible transgender treatments.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A new law in the United Kingdom could see parents, teachers, and doctors imprisoned for trying to talk a child out of trans treatment.
📰 DETAIL: On Thursday, Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Olivia Bailey, the Equalities Minister, published a draft bill to ban conversion therapy, which involves attempting to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Under the bill, those who try to prevent children from saying they are gay or transgender could face up to five years in prison. While the government insists that the bill will not penalize non-abusive discussions, and allegedly includes a “high threshold” for charges to be pressed, critics argue that the bill’s broad definition of abuse, which includes “controlling or coercive words or behaviour” and “use of psychological or emotional pressure,” could lead to criminal charges for having conversations with children about their gender identity. “Make sure everyone you know – especially parents – is aware of what is going on: including the proposal for five-year prison sentences for protecting your child from harmful drugs,” said Bev Jackson, co-founder of the LGB Alliance, a gender critical advocacy group.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This is a dangerous proposal that will harm the people it purports to protect.” – Maya Forstater, Chief Executive of Sex Matters, a gender critical advocacy group
🎯 IMPACT: The draft bill has already sparked backlash from civil liberties organizations. In response to the bill, The Free Speech Union, a non-partisan public interest body protecting freedom of speech, posted on X: “Any parent who ‘misgenders’ their confused adolescent daughter, or tries to talk them out of embarking on an irreversible medical pathway, could face criminal charges for trying to ‘convert’ them. It won’t just be parents and medical professionals who will risk imprisonment for trying to talk gender-confused children out of mutilating themselves. Any religious leader who shares the teachings of their faith on issues like homosexuality and gay marriage, could also face prosecution. That’s what this authoritarian Government wants to ban – any dissent from radical progressive orthodoxy when it comes to sex and gender.” The Free Speech Union has started a petition to scrap the bill, which has since received thousands of signatures. The bill is comparable to the ban pursued by Democrat Governor of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer back in 2023. 

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11 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
Health
News

DATA: Record Number of Pregnancies Ending in Abortion.

New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed a significant rise in the abortion rate in England and Wales, especially among women in their forties and over.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A record one in three conceptions in England and Wales end in abortion, according to new government figures.
📺 DETAIL: New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the British government’s largest independent producer of official statistics, have revealed that conceptions ending in abortion have reached a record high in England and Wales. Nearly one in three conceptions (32.1 percent) resulted in termination in 2023. This represents an increase from approximately one in four (25.3 percent) in 2020. Data from the Department of Health showed that abortions in England and Wales rose to a record 277,970 in 2023. The data was released by the ONS on Friday. The data also revealed that, among women aged over 40, conception rates increased to 17.6 per 1,000, the highest on record, with 38 percent of conceptions in this age bracket ending in abortion. The highest abortion rates were recorded among under-16s (66.3 percent) and 16-17 year olds (60.4 percent). There were 871,050 conceptions across all age groups, a 4.4 percent rise from the previous year.
🎯 IMPACT: The rising abortion rate is likely a consequence of the decision to approve medical abortion pills for home use. The pills were intended as a temporary measure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but were ultimately approved permanently across England and Wales. The pills can be taken without having to attend a hospital or clinic beforehand. The data shows that the rate of abortion has been steadily increasing over the last decade.
📺 FLASHBACK: The United Kingdom has among the most permissive abortion laws in the world. In February 2024, it was first reported that the country was on the cusp of decriminalizing abortion up to birth. In late April, abortion up to birth was fully decriminalized for mothers after the Crime and Policing Bill passed through Parliament. At the same time, the British government has cracked down on pro-life activists, even arresting people for silently praying outside abortion clinics.

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17 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
Economy
News

UK Pays Europe 15x Normal Rate for Emergency Electricity Amid Heatwave.

Britain’s electricity grid struggled this week due to surging demand and reduced domestic energy production, driven by the country’s ongoing heatwave and poor energy policies, forcing emergency power imports at extraordinary cost.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The British government has paid Europe 15 times the normal rate for emergency electricity imports as energy demand surges past domestic supply amid an ongoing heatwave. At the same time, it continues to block new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
📺 DETAIL: The United Kingdom was hit by a record-breaking and ongoing heatwave this week. The British heat record for the month of June was broken for a third day in a row on Friday, with 36.9C recorded in Suffolk, southern England. The heatwave has caused a spike in demand for energy as the British public tries to stay cool and hydrated. In response, the National Energy System Operator (Neso) hurried to secure emergency energy suppliers as domestic generation fell short of demand and the nation’s power grid was plunged into crisis. On Wednesday evening, it was revealed that Britain paid almost £1,400 per megawatt hour for European electricity, approximately 1,600 percent above typical European rates and around 15 times normal wholesale prices. The emergency electricity imports, which mainly came from the Netherlands, totaled 2.3 gigawatts, costing an estimated £11 million for just one evening. Neso required permission from the European Union to import the emergency energy. The crisis was exacerbated by several factors, including reduced solar panel efficiency created by extreme heat, gas-fired power plants undergoing routine maintenance, and four of Britain’s nuclear reactors being offline for repairs or unplanned maintenance.
🎯 IMPACT: The energy crisis has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in British energy infrastructure. Critics have pointed to Neso’s failure to accurately predict demand and prepare ahead of time. Britain already has some of the highest energy costs in the developed world. As such, the crisis underscores both the priciness of British energy and the heatwave’s impact on the cost of living.
📺 FLASHBACK: Local councils have ordered Britons to remove air conditioning (AC) units from their homes to achieve Net Zero targets. Officials in London councils are enforcing a “cooling hierarchy” that treats AC as a last resort after passive measures like opening windows or using fans. Some residents have been told to permanently dismantle units already installed. Prior to his resignation, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was warned by President Donald J. Trump that he was failing on immigration and energy extraction, particularly with respect to North Sea oil and gas.

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20 hours ago
Health
News

Teen Psychosis Spike Tied to Illegal Spice-Laced Vapes Sold to Kids.

A significant rise in teenage psychosis is being linked to vapes containing spice, a synthetic that mimics that effects of cannabis, prompting calls for further research and stricter enforcement in schools.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Spice-laced vapes have been linked to a spike in psychosis in teenagers, according to teachers and experts in the United Kingdom.
📰 DETAIL: Spice is a synthetic drug designed to mimic the effects of cannabis. The drug is used in vapes marketed to teenagers, often without their knowledge. While selling spice-laced vapes is illegal in Britain, carrying a sentence of up to 14 years of prison, research from the University of Bath indicates that up to 25 percent of vapes confiscated from schools contain spice. “In the last couple of years we’ve seen vaping take off so much, cigarettes are no longer an issue… We have had cases with students giving each other vapes where they don’t know what is in them but we suspect it has been spice,” said Lisa McCall, Headmistress at Wales High School in Rotherham, England. Despite laws against spiced-laced vapes, spice itself is unregulated. It can cause severe physical and psychological harm, especially to the developing brains of children, potentially causing early-onset psychosis, and worsening mental health and educational outcomes. In an interview, Dr. Hilary Reed, a consultant psychiatrist with the National Health Service (NHS), who typically sees one or two cases of teen psychosis annually, noted a rise to 10 cases throughout last year.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It does appear that there’s an association between vapes containing spice and psychotic illness… We can’t definitely say this is causative but the evidence does suggest these vapes are a huge issue that definitely needs more research, because my concern here is are we seeing the beginning of what could be a nationwide increase in psychosis among young people,” said Dr. Reed.
🎯 IMPACT: Back in April, a 16-year-old student at Thomas Stone High School in Maryland was hospitalized after using a vape laced with THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis. The vape was obtained from another student.

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20 hours ago
Crime
News

Trans Militants Assault ‘Detransitioners’ Filming in Seattle Park.

Two “detransitioners” were violently assaulted in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park, allegedly by Antifa-linked transgenders, raising concerns about targeted violence.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Two “detransitioner” activists were attacked on the night of June 24 in Seattle‘s Cal Anderson Park by a group of masked individuals, reportedly transgenders aligned with Antifa. The victims, identified as Apostate Ari and attorney Hendrix, were filming peacefully when they were assaulted, with one allegedly targeted for wearing a red “Make Common Sense Great Again” hat resembling a MAGA hat.
📺 DETAIL: The victims say they were pepper-sprayed, punched, kicked, and robbed of personal property, including recording equipment and a cell phone, with Hendrix saying he was repeatedly kicked in the face and temporarily blinded by pepper spray. Police reports state video evidence shows one suspect restraining a victim before another deployed pepper spray, while a second video allegedly captures a victim being kicked in the head while on the ground. Ari also claimed responding officers warned that individuals perceived as critical of transgender ideology are frequently targeted in the area, though police have not publicly confirmed those remarks. Detectives are reviewing additional video footage and working to identify other individuals allegedly involved as the investigation continues.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We were mobbed and attacked by Trantifa last night in Seattle. I was maced by like six different trans identified males, beaten all over, kicked in the face multiple times, and was completely blinded by being maced so many times in a row.” – Hendrix
🎯 IMPACT: The incident highlights a concerning trend of violence against those perceived as critical of transgender ideology. While one suspect was arrested, police declined to book him into jail.
📺 FLASHBACK: Cal Anderson Park was previously the site of the 2020 Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), a so-called protest area that saw significant violence and unrest.

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21 hours ago
News

Alibaba Sues Pentagon Over ‘Chinese Military Company’ Designation.

Chinese tech giant Alibaba is challenging its inclusion on the Pentagon’s “Chinese military company” list, claiming the designation is baseless and damaging to its business operations.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of War, challenging its inclusion on the Pentagon’s “Chinese military company” list. The company argues that the designation is unsupported by evidence and harms its U.S. business ventures.
📺 DETAIL: The company contends it has no ties to China’s military-civil fusion strategy and says its relationships with Chinese government agencies such as the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) are purely regulatory, not affiliative. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the lawsuit claims the designation has damaged Alibaba’s business by discouraging American partners and unlawfully restricting its ability to lobby the U.S. government. Another Chinese firm, WuXi AppTec, filed a similar legal challenge earlier this month. The Pentagon maintains the list identifies companies linked to China’s military-industrial complex, while Beijing has condemned the designations as unfair and discriminatory. In a retaliatory move, China this week added ten U.S. companies to its export control list, accusing Washington of weaponizing sanctions and blacklists to suppress Chinese businesses.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The relationship is no different from Alibaba’s dealings with United States government agencies. A regulator is not an affiliate,” Alibaba contended in its legal filing.
🎯 IMPACT: Alibaba claims the designation has caused significant financial harm by discouraging American business partners from working with the company.
📺 FLASHBACK: The “1260H List” was created in 2021 to address concerns about China’s military-civil fusion strategy, which integrates private sector companies into its military and intelligence operations. The list has been a point of contention between the U.S. and China since its inception.

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22 hours ago
News
War

U.S. Bombs Iran After Cargo Ship Attack In Strait Of Hormuz.

The United States launched military strikes on Iranian targets in response to an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The United States conducted military strikes against Iranian targets on Friday, following an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations, as well as coastal radar sites.
📰 DETAIL: The U.S. strikes were reported by Iranian media, which noted a projectile striking near a pier in Sirik, southern Iran, and confirmed by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). “The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. Furthermore, Iran’s dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor,” CENTCOM said of the reason for the U.S. strikes.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran, June 26, as a powerful response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” – CENTCOM statement
🎯 IMPACT: The U.S. strikes are a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the region and the potential for further conflict affecting global trade routes in spite of recent accords between Washington and Tehran.

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23 hours ago
News
Politics

Newsom Calls for Federal Billionaire Tax, AI ‘Equity’ Fund.

California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has outlined a federal tax proposal targeting billionaires and AI-driven wealth, while rejecting a state-level wealth tax.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has proposed a national minimum tax on billionaires and a public equity fund to ensure Americans benefit from AI-driven economic growth. At the same time, he confirmed his opposition to a California ballot measure that would impose a state-level billionaire wealth tax.
📺 DETAIL: In an essay published on Substack, Newsom argued the nation’s wealthiest should pay at least the same effective tax rate as their workers, blaming tax loopholes and preferential treatment for widening inequality. He said a federal approach is necessary because billionaires can relocate to avoid state taxes and criticized the California proposal for dedicating most of its revenue to Medicaid instead of broader priorities such as education, housing, and child care. Newsom also proposed ending tax-free borrowing against appreciated assets, reforming inheritance rules ahead of an estimated $124 trillion generational wealth transfer, restoring corporate tax rates reduced in 2017, and closing offshore tax loopholes. He further called for an AI public equity fund to help finance worker retraining, enhanced unemployment benefits, universal child care, tuition-free higher education, and other social programs. The proposals come as the term-limited governor is widely viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, with AI and economic inequality emerging as major issues in the current election cycle.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Today, the office worker can shoulder a higher tax rate than the heiress… But this system can be undone.” – Gavin Newsom
🎯 IMPACT: Newsom’s promotion of a federal wealth tax helps to mitigate his opposition to a state-level wealth tax, which is unpopular with left-wing Democrat activists whose support he may need to secure the 2028 presidential nomination.
📈 DATA: Newsom cited a $124 trillion generational wealth transfer over the next two decades as a key driver for reform, warning of the creation of a “permanent American aristocracy.” A recent YouGov/Economist poll found that 71 percent of Americans believe AI is advancing too quickly.

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June 26, 2026
Crime
NatSec
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Terrorist Gets Soft Sentence for Plot to Bomb Targets Including Army-Navy Game, Pride Parade, and Nuclear Plants.

Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman has been sentenced for planning mass casualty terror attacks, with concerns raised over the adequacy of his prison term.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman, a 20-year-old based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to just 20 to 40 months in prison for plotting mass casualty attacks and building explosives.
🎯 IMPACT: The district attorney’s office expressed concerns that the sentence is too lenient, given the severity of the planned attacks. Abdul-Rahman planned to bomb high-profile targets such as the Valley Forge Military Academy, the Army-Navy game, the Philadelphia Pride Parade, multiple nuclear power plants, and a historically black university. He was initially facing 24 to 48 years in prison.
📰 DETAIL: Abdul-Rahman was arrested at 17 after authorities discovered his communications with al-Qaeda linked terrorists in Syria and his possession of bomb-making materials. He had planned to move to Syria to join the terrorists and had conducted extensive online searches for potential targets.
👀 FLASHBACK: The investigation began in March 2023, leading to his arrest in August of the same year, after authorities found bomb ingredients in his trash and evidence of his attempts to recruit others for his plans.

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