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November 14, 2024
News
UK

Climate Extremists Charged Over Attack on Stonehenge.

Prosecutors have charged two members of the extremist group Just Stop Oil after they damaged Stonehenge in June. The vandalism occurred as part of a demonstration that saw orange powder sprayed on the monument.

Rajan Naidu, 73, and Niamh Lynch, 20, face charges of destroying or damaging an ancient protected monument and causing public nuisance. Legal proceedings will commence with a first hearing scheduled on December 13.

Post-protest, English Heritage, the custodian of the site, reported that specialists had successfully removed the orange powder from the stones. Stonehenge, a structure dating back to prehistoric times, is a protected site, both for historical reasons and because the stones are home to certain rare lichens.

Funded by Getty oil fortune heiress Aileen Getty, Just Stop Oil has been behind several attacks on famous artworks and historical artifacts. In May, law enforcement arrested two members of the group for attacking the Magna Carta in the British Library.

Courts have already sentenced several Just Stop Oil activists for their actions, including five who received sentences in July. The five were all sentenced to between four and five years for blocking traffic on a major motorway, with the judge in the case branding them “fanatics.”

“You have appointed yourselves as the sole arbiters of what should be done about climate change, bound neither by the principles of democracy nor the rule of law,” the judge said.

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Prosecutors have charged two members of the extremist group Just Stop Oil after they damaged Stonehenge in June. The vandalism occurred as part of a demonstration that saw orange powder sprayed on the monument. show more
November 14, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Media

Another Win! MSNBC’s Joy Reid Deletes Her X Account Following Trump’s Landslide Victory.

MSNBC host and far-left fabulist Joy Reid has deleted her social media account on tech entrepreneur Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) platform following President-elect Donald J. Trump’s landslide 2024 election victory. Reid is best known for her on-air and live-streamed tirades, often baselessly accusing Americans of racism and peddling far-left conspiracy theories.

Earlier this year, the far-left mainstay at MSNBC emerged as one of the leading BlueAnon conspiracy theorists regarding the attempted assassination of Trump in Bulter, Pennsylvania. In a video posted on social media, Reid—under the auspices of ‘just asking questions’—posits Trump may have been struck by glass and not a bullet.

“We still don’t know for sure whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet, whether he was hit by glass fragments, whether he was hit by shrapnel—we don’t have those details,” Reid states in her video, going on to falsely claim that the public has no details from Trump’s attending physician at the Butler, Pennsylvania area hospital where he was treated.

The National Pulse reported in March of this year that Reid was dismissing concerns over crime caused by illegal immigrants, accusing the Republican Party of “demagoguing” the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley. While attempting to criticize the Laken Riley Act, legislation in Congress addressing criminal immigrant detention, the MSNBC host revealed she was oblivious to the fact that local authorities simply release many illegal immigrants arrested for crimes before federal officials can detain them.

Additionally, Reid has appeared utterly ignorant of basic political knowledge at times. In 2020, she insisted the website FiveThirtyEight derived its name from the number of votes by which Al Gore lost Florida to George W. Bush. FiveThirtyEight takes its name from the total number of electors in the Electoral College.

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MSNBC host and far-left fabulist Joy Reid has deleted her social media account on tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) platform following President-elect Donald J. Trump's landslide 2024 election victory. Reid is best known for her on-air and live-streamed tirades, often baselessly accusing Americans of racism and peddling far-left conspiracy theories. show more
November 14, 2024
Immigration
News

Minnesota Somali Pirate Imprisoned for Journalist Kidnapping.

Two Somali men, Abdi Yusuf Hassan—a naturalized U.S. citizen—and Mohamed Tahlil Mohamed of Mogadishu, have each received 30-year prison terms for their involvement in the 2012 kidnapping of American journalist Michael Scott Moore off the Somali coast. The two Somali pirates were convicted in 2023 following prosecution by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

The abduction took place in Galkayo, Somalia, when armed men forcibly extracted Moore from his vehicle. The captors, wielding rifles and grenade launchers, initially transported Moore to a remote location. There, he was held alongside two fishermen from the Seychelles, who had been taken the previous year. The DOJ detailed that Moore endured severe maltreatment, including being chained at night, while being moved between a hijacked vessel and various safe houses.

According to the DOJ, Hassan—a former resident of Minneapolis—emerged as the operation leader, orchestrating activities from his residence and controlling ransom negotiations. Mohamed was identified as responsible for Moore’s security, training guards and managing the team overseeing Moore’s detention.

Over the extensive period of Moore’s captivity, the pirates demanded ransom payments from the U.S. government and coerced Moore into recording videos as proof of life. The journalist’s family managed to raise $1.6 million, ultimately securing his release in 2014.

Moore’s ordeal became public knowledge following the publication of his memoir, The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast, in 2018.

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Two Somali men, Abdi Yusuf Hassan—a naturalized U.S. citizen—and Mohamed Tahlil Mohamed of Mogadishu, have each received 30-year prison terms for their involvement in the 2012 kidnapping of American journalist Michael Scott Moore off the Somali coast. The two Somali pirates were convicted in 2023 following prosecution by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). show more
November 14, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Lawfare
Media

Satire Site The Onion Purchases Alex Jones’s Infowars.

The satirical news site The Onion has secured Alex Jones‘s Infowars in a bankruptcy auction, backed by Sandy Hook families owed over $1 billion by Jones following a crippling defamation lawsuit. Robbie Parker, whose daughter was killed in the tragedy, celebrated the purchase, admitting the destruction of Jones’s business was an underlying goal of the defamation suit: “The dissolution of Alex Jones’ assets and the end of Infowars is the justice we have long awaited and fought for,” he said.

The sale price remains undisclosed, and Jones, in a social media video, has stated he intends to file legal objections. He also claims efforts are being made to shut down his studio presently, without a court order, and that he expects his broadcast on Thursday will be his last.

The Onion has so far declined to comment on its plans for Infowars’ assets, including the website, studio, and video archives.

Jones has said he plans to move his broadcasts to new platforms if necessary and that preparations have already been made.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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The satirical news site The Onion has secured Alex Jones's Infowars in a bankruptcy auction, backed by Sandy Hook families owed over $1 billion by Jones following a crippling defamation lawsuit. Robbie Parker, whose daughter was killed in the tragedy, celebrated the purchase, admitting the destruction of Jones's business was an underlying goal of the defamation suit: “The dissolution of Alex Jones’ assets and the end of Infowars is the justice we have long awaited and fought for,” he said. show more
November 14, 2024
Jack Montgomery
News

Boris Johnson Claims Republicans Have ‘Homoerotic’ Fascination with Putin.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson alleges some Republicans with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s ear have a “weird homoerotic fascination” with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. The British Conservative complains that “factions within the Republican Party… think [Putin is] an all-around stand-up guy, and they love his manly Christianity.”

“It’s complete nonsense. He’s a tyrant and a kleptocrat and a murderer and a very, very dangerous and bad man,” complains Johnson, a Ukraine fanatic who heaped praise on the neo-Nazi Azov Brigade in London recently.

Johnson also alleges Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is among those “whispering a lot of absolute nonsense” to President-elect Trump about ending the war in Ukraine. Orbán, a national conservative leader far friendlier to Trump than Johnson—who smeared the America First leader during his initial run for the presidency and welcomed his replacement by Joe Biden—has long advocated de-escalation and a peace deal in Ukraine, fearing the war’s impact on Ukraine’s Hungarian minority and European energy security.

Johnson has suggested British troops may have to be sent into Ukraine if Trump reduces American aid to the Eastern European country. However, after years of cutbacks under Johnson’s Conservative Party, the British Army would be unlikely to make a significant difference on the battlefield, even if deployed in its entirety due to its incredibly small size.

Image by Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street.

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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson alleges some Republicans with President-elect Donald J. Trump's ear have a "weird homoerotic fascination" with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. The British Conservative complains that "factions within the Republican Party… think [Putin is] an all-around stand-up guy, and they love his manly Christianity." show more
November 13, 2024
Election 2024
News

Mark Cuban Steps Back from Politics Following Trump Victory.

Mark Cuban has announced a temporary retreat from the political area. On Tuesday, the Democrat billionaire shared on the social media platform Bluesky—a refuge for many leftists rage quitting X (formerly Twitter) following President-elect Donald J. Trump’s election victory—that he plans to step back from politics for the foreseeable future.

“Just an FYI. Don’t expect any politics or speculation about what might happen for a while. I’m sure there will be plenty to comment on when the time comes,” he wrote.

Cuban, a staunch supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris during the campaign, had criticized Donald Trump, labeling him a “threat” with “fascist tendencies.” However, he acknowledges Trump had won “fair and square,” and congratulated X owner Elon Musk, a notable Trump supporter, for influencing the election outcome.

Cuban may have contributed to Trump’s election win himself, angering many conservative women and their friends and relatives by suggesting that Trump only has stupid, weak women in his orbit while acting as a Harris surrogate.

In a post-election Bluesky post seemingly aimed at X, Cuban wrote “Hello Less Hateful World,” highlighting his preference for the alternative platform’s more censorious atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Cuban has been frantically removing pro-Harris posts on his X account, claiming he routinely deletes old posts.

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Mark Cuban has announced a temporary retreat from the political area. On Tuesday, the Democrat billionaire shared on the social media platform Bluesky—a refuge for many leftists rage quitting X (formerly Twitter) following President-elect Donald J. Trump's election victory—that he plans to step back from politics for the foreseeable future. show more
November 13, 2024
Lawfare
Media
TECH

Court Dismisses News Outlets’ Lawsuit Against OpenAI.

A federal judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit by news outlets Raw Story and AlterNet against OpenAI. The media organizations accused the company of misusing their copyrighted material to train its AI language model, ChatGPT. Last week, U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon granted OpenAI’s request to dismiss the lawsuit entirely, citing the plaintiffs’ failure to establish a tangible injury under Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution, necessary for legal standing.

Judge McMahon stated the plaintiffs did not demonstrate any actual harm from the alleged violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). She noted that they failed to provide specific instances of ChatGPT reproducing their content without acknowledgment, labeling the likelihood of such occurrences as “remote.”

The case, initiated by Raw Story Media, the parent company of Raw Story and AlterNet, alleged OpenAI contravened Section 1202(b)(1) of the DMCA. The complaint claimed the AI company removed copyright management details from numerous articles during the ChatGPT training process. Raw Story sought damages of at least $2,500 per violation and demanded the removal of their content from OpenAI’s datasets.

The judge pointed out that the plaintiffs’ grievance seemed to revolve around their articles being used without compensation rather than the lack of proper attribution. Despite the ruling, Raw Story and AlterNet can replead their case, although the judge was skeptical about their prospects of proving concrete injury.

OpenAI asserted its use of publicly accessible data is protected under fair use rules. The dismissal may influence similar cases, as OpenAI and other AI firms face numerous lawsuits over the data utilized in training generative AI systems. These include actions from prominent publishers like The New York Times, alleging unauthorized use of articles for AI development.

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A federal judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit by news outlets Raw Story and AlterNet against OpenAI. The media organizations accused the company of misusing their copyrighted material to train its AI language model, ChatGPT. Last week, U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon granted OpenAI's request to dismiss the lawsuit entirely, citing the plaintiffs' failure to establish a tangible injury under Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution, necessary for legal standing. show more
November 13, 2024
News
World

Turkey Severs Ties with Israel: Reports.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his country has officially severed diplomatic relations with Israel. The Turkish leader made the announcement to journalists on his plane after visiting Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan.

“The government of the Republic of Turkey, under the leadership of Tayyip Erdogan, will not continue or develop relations with Israel,” the Turkish president said. “[Our ruling coalition] is resolute in its decision to cut ties with Israel, and we will maintain this stance in the future as well.”

Erdogan has been openly critical of Israel, particularly over recent conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. He described these events as genocided and reiterated the necessity for an immediate ceasefire and delivery of humanitarian aid.

Erdogan’s remarks highlight Turkey’s ongoing commitment to the Palestinian cause, which has been a consistent aspect of his foreign policy. Over the years, Erdogan’s government has frequently condemned Israeli military operations in Gaza.

“As you know, intense efforts are being made to keep the pressure on Israel alive and to take coercive measures against this country on the basis of international law,” Erdogan said. The Turkish leader emphasized the arms embargo effort being pushed by his country at the United Nations (UN), claiming 52 nations and several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have expressed their support.

Erdogan’s decision signifies Turkey’s intention to assert a stronger presence in Middle Eastern geopolitics. The NATO leader’s diplomatic realignment may also impact his ongoing role in the Syrian conflict and other regional hostilities.

Despite Erdogan’s announcement, the Turkish embassy appears to be continuing to operate in Tel Aviv for the time being.

Image by United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his country has officially severed diplomatic relations with Israel. The Turkish leader made the announcement to journalists on his plane after visiting Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan. show more
November 13, 2024
Crime
Immigration

Skulls Discovered Near U.S.-Mexico Border Raise Alarms.

Authorities in Lea County, New Mexico, have launched an investigation following the discovery of numerous human skulls at a residence in Jal, a city near the Texas border. The initial report came on November 5 from a local resident who reported an unsettling encounter with a man he had given a ride. This individual allegedly made alarming statements and disposed of what appeared to be human remains from the vehicle, according to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office.

Following this report, officers conducted a search near a convenience store and the man’s last reported whereabouts, leading to the discovery of bone fragments. On November 6, law enforcement officials executed a search at a property on South 4th Street, reportedly linked to rumors of human remains. Additional bone pieces, including a skull and jawbone, were found.

A subsequent search on November 9 yielded evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls, which have been sent to the Office of the Medical Investigator in Albuquerque for further analysis. The investigation is currently focusing on identifying these remains and establishing any potential connection to Angela McManes, 43, who was last seen in the area on May 14, 2019.

Authorities have urged people with information to contact the Lea County Sheriff’s Office or Lea County Crimestoppers. This case is gaining attention amid reports of charred bones found in suspected cartel sites in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, where a volunteer group discovered skeletal remains.

The gruesome sites, often associated with cartels, are alleged to be used for burning or dissolving bodies to eliminate evidence.

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Authorities in Lea County, New Mexico, have launched an investigation following the discovery of numerous human skulls at a residence in Jal, a city near the Texas border. The initial report came on November 5 from a local resident who reported an unsettling encounter with a man he had given a ride. This individual allegedly made alarming statements and disposed of what appeared to be human remains from the vehicle, according to the Lea County Sheriff's Office. show more
November 13, 2024
Media
TECH

The Guardian Rage Quits ‘Toxic’ X After Trump’s Election Win.

The Guardian has decided to cease posting on Elon Musk‘s social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. The British newspaper group, which endorsed Kamala Harris in her failed bid for the U.S. presidency, complains, “The U.S. presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse.”

The Guardian claims it has been considering exiting the platform “for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism.” However, The Guardian itself boasts close to 11 million followers on the platform, and leftist politicians such as Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) also own large followings and regularly receive tens of thousands of likes for their posts—suggesting X is not biased against the left, it simply declines to censor users who lean right at scale.

The Guardian concedes that it will continue embedding X posts in its news coverage and that its journalists will still use the platform for news-gathering.

In a report covering its own exit announcement, The Guardian complains that users banned by X’s previous ownership, including Alex Jones, Andrew Tate, and Tommy Robinson, have been allowed back on the platform.

Other social media platforms are gaining new users from leftists’ post-election abandonment of X. Meta’s Threads is experiencing growth, while Bluesky, founded by former Twitter head Jack Dorsey, saw a surge in downloads recently. Both are far more censorious than X.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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The Guardian has decided to cease posting on Elon Musk's social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. The British newspaper group, which endorsed Kamala Harris in her failed bid for the U.S. presidency, complains, "The U.S. presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse." show more