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    The Allan government is under fire, but the premier is sticking to her guns on corruption
    by Richard Willingham on February 13, 2026 at 7:54 pm

    Pressure is mounting on Premier Jacinta Allan, as she challenges claims that billions in taxpayer dollars were funnelled to criminals via the CFMEU under her watch.

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    Once a safe Coalition seat, Farrer is buzzing with talk of change
    by Erin Somerville on February 13, 2026 at 7:32 pm

    Just minutes after deposed Liberal leader Sussan Ley announced her resignation, constituents in her electorate of Farrer began murmuring about change.

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    'Sickening': Courtney's doctor did seven surgeries that experts say she never needed
    by Louise Milligan, Lara Sonnenschein, and Mary Fallon on February 13, 2026 at 7:26 pm

    Pathology from Courtney's seven surgeries with Dr Simon Gordon repeatedly showed no signs of endometriosis. The surgeries left her medically infertile.

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    'Holiday in a can': Why Japanese beer is suddenly everywhere
    by Max Walden and Lachlan Bennett on February 13, 2026 at 7:22 pm

    As record numbers of Australians continue to visit Japan, Japanese brewers have come to dominate our domestic beer market.

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    Bitcoin bulls blitz $69K as retail traders pressure short positioning
    by Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly on February 13, 2026 at 7:21 pm

    Bitcoin rallies above $69,000 as retail traders apply pressure to short positions and aim to generate a lasting bullish trend change.

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    Fancy parties and crude emails reveal the entertainment world's ties to Epstein
    by Lewis Wiseman on February 13, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    Some of the celebrities mentioned maintained friendships with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting underage sex.

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    The very unusual factor in the Nancy Guthrie missing person case
    by Emily Clark and Lucia Stein on February 13, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    What initially seemed like a high-profile kidnapping that might be resolved with a multi-million-dollar bank transfer has now morphed into something else.

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    BlackRock enters DeFi as institutional crypto push accelerates: Finance Redefined
    by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on February 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    Bitcoin and Ether rebounded modestly as ETF outflows mounted, while BlackRock entered DeFi and Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin reserve shift.

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    BLS Report – January Inflation from Tariffs Non-Existent, Core Inflation Lowest Since 2021
    by Sundance on February 13, 2026 at 6:40 pm

    The pundits, economists and financial media are shocked, perplexed, befuddled and flummoxed.  The Bureau of Labor and Statistics has released the January inflation data [SEE HERE] and the results are much better than they expected. Overall inflation is 2.4% year-over-year, and there are zero indications that tariffs are having any impact on consumer prices [See The post BLS Report – January Inflation from Tariffs Non-Existent, Core Inflation Lowest Since 2021 appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Torvill and Dean's Bolero produces ice dance perfection at Winter Olympics
    by Andrew McGarry on February 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were already hot favourites for a gold medal. But on the ice in Sarajevo, the British ice dancers provided a performance of perfect artistry that made Olympic history.

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    Why this award-winning author's philosophy is 'write like you're dead'
    by Nicola Heath and Claire Nichols on February 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    Michael Mohammed Ahmad, author of The Lebs, marks turning 40 with the publication of his most confronting novel yet.

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    ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Wuthering Heights, Hansel and Gretel and George Costanza's...
    on February 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    Every question has only two options: One is right and the other is wrong. You have an even chance of guessing correctly each time.

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    What we know about Angus Taylor's policies
    by Holly Tregenza on February 13, 2026 at 6:27 pm

    The new Liberal leader has signalled he will pursue a stricter immigration policy and a return to "Australian values" in his first pitch to win back voters.

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    Baff's self-belief a blessing with a gold medal payoff
    by Simon Smale on February 13, 2026 at 6:24 pm

    Self-belief is the most powerful tool at an athlete's disposal, and Josie Baff utilised it to its fullest extent with a magical run to gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics snowboard cross.

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    After just nine months Sussan Ley was sent on eternity leave
    by Annabel Crabb on February 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    The issue for the Liberal Party is not simply the toppling of a female leader. It's also about what happened to that leader while she was in the job.

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    Elections are reshaping global politics
    by Laura Tingle on February 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    At a time when so much of the global conversation is about the rapid decline of democracy, it is striking what a huge impact elections are having on world events just now.

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    Anchorage, Kamino let institutions borrow against SOL without moving custody
    by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on February 13, 2026 at 5:37 pm

    A new framework allows institutions to borrow against staked SOL while the assets remain in qualified custody, as US lawmakers debate DeFi oversight.

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    Bitcoin $72K target possible if V-shaped recovery pattern completes
    by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on February 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    Bitcoin’s post-CPI rally above $69,000 may help complete the V-shaped recovery chart pattern and also confirm that $60,000 was the sell-off bottom.

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    Crypto investor sentiment will rise once CLARITY Act is passed: Bessent
    by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on February 13, 2026 at 5:01 pm

    Delaying the CLARITY market structure bill until 2027, after the US midterm elections, may significantly reduce its chances of passage, the Treasury Secretary said.

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    Bitcoin most 'undervalued' since March 2023 at $20K, BTC price metric shows
    by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on February 13, 2026 at 4:30 pm

    Bitcoin onchain analysis eyed a potential end to the BTC price downtrend as its MVRV ratio returned to levels not seen in three years.

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    Bitcoin passes $69K on slower US CPI print, but Fed rate-cut odds stay low
    by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on February 13, 2026 at 3:32 pm

    Bitcoin bulls enjoyed a relief rally to $69,000 on the back of soft US CPI inflation data amid hopes of BTC price action making a "higher low."

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    Here’s what happened in crypto today
    by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on February 13, 2026 at 2:18 pm

    Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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    Australia's Josie Baff claims stunning snowboard cross gold at Winter Olympics
    by Simon Smale on February 13, 2026 at 2:14 pm

    Josie Baff has become Australia's second gold medallist at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, claiming victory in the women's snowboard cross.

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    New crew launched to International Space Station after medical evacuation
    on February 13, 2026 at 2:11 pm

    The US, French and Russian astronauts are expected to complete the mission in eight to nine months.

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    Binance confirms employee targeted as three arrested in France break-in
    by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on February 13, 2026 at 1:37 pm

    French police arrested three suspects after a break-in targeting a Binance France executive, RTL reported. Binance has confirmed a home invasion involving an employee.

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    Are quantum-proof Bitcoin wallets insurance or a fear tax?
    by Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun on February 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    Post-quantum Bitcoin wallets are already on sale, leaving investors to decide whether they’re buying insurance or paying up fear tax.

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    Nine people killed in Canada mass shooting identified
    on February 13, 2026 at 1:07 pm

    Six children and two adults were killed in the shooting in the remote Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday.

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    The Subject was Kushner – More Details Surface About Subject of Intel Gossip Underneath...
    by Sundance on February 13, 2026 at 12:05 pm

    It’s a strange time within the Intelligence Community. You can tell it’s all in flux when you see the New York Times giving a version of the story that is positive toward DNI Tulsi Gabbard, and the Wall Street Journal continuing with debunked/fake information still trying to get DNI Tulsi Gabbard removed. The New York The post The Subject was Kushner – More Details Surface About Subject of Intel Gossip Underneath Ridiculous Whistleblower Claim Against DNI appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Crypto CEO gets 20 years for $200M Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
    by Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra on February 13, 2026 at 11:29 am

    A federal judge sentenced PGI founder Ramil Palafox to 20 years in prison for running a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that raised over $200 million from customers between 2019 and 2021.

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    22 Bitcoin worth $1.5M vanish from Seoul police custody
    by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on February 13, 2026 at 10:55 am

    The loss was uncovered during an audit launched after a separate 320 Bitcoin custody failure, raising fresh concerns over digital asset management by authorities.

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    Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat, arrests captain
    on February 13, 2026 at 10:35 am

    Japanese authorities have seized a Chinese fishing vessel for the first time since 2022 and it comes against the backdrop of a major diplomatic dispute between the countries.

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    Boerse Stuttgart Digital, Tradias agree merger to build European crypto hub
    by Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on February 13, 2026 at 9:54 am

    Boerse Stuttgart will merge its crypto arm with Tradias, creating a regulated European crypto unit providing services in trading, custody, staking and tokenized assets.

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    Aave Labs seeks $50M grant to redirect product revenue to DAO
    by Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra on February 13, 2026 at 9:18 am

    Some community members questioned the size of the $50 million package and warned that the proposed AAVE token grant could concentrate voting power.

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    Bitcoin ETFs bleed $410M as Standard Chartered slashes BTC target
    by Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on February 13, 2026 at 9:04 am

    US spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track for a fourth consecutive week of losses as Standard Chartered cut its 2026 Bitcoin target to $100,000.

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    Coroner finds contentious police tactic not the cause of man's death in custody
    by Aisling Brennan on February 13, 2026 at 8:43 am

    A Queensland coroner finds the cause of Indigenous man Steven Nixon-McKellar's death during an arrest was "multi-factorial".

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    Live: James in halfpipe medal hunt as Japanese rider stuns with big score
    by Luke Pentony, Marnie Vinall, Henry Hanson, and Simon Smale on February 13, 2026 at 8:41 am

    Scotty James and Valentino Guseli are striving to add to Australia's medal tally in the men's halfpipe final, after Josie Baff stormed to a famous gold medal. Follow live.

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    Tony Abbott issues Taylor a warning on what not to become
    by Paul Johnson on February 13, 2026 at 8:17 am

    As Angus Taylor takes the Liberal leadership via a spill motion, a former leader with plenty of experience offers up some advice on dealing with One Nation and immigration.

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    US aircraft carrier redeployed from Caribbean as Iran tensions rise
    on February 13, 2026 at 8:14 am

    The United States will send the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, according to US media outlets.

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    Woman dead, son in coma as detectives probe alleged southern WA homicide
    by Samantha Goerling, Eliza Kavanagh, and Jemillah Dawson on February 13, 2026 at 7:24 am

    Detectives say the son of a 69-year-old woman found dead in Albany is being treated as a suspect in her alleged homicide.

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    Children's author jailed over 'predatory' sexual messages to minors
    by Tony Ibrahim on February 13, 2026 at 7:22 am

    Oliver Phommavanh is sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison with a non-parole period of four years.

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    Teenage boy hit by a car at Narre Warren in Melbourne's south-east
    on February 13, 2026 at 7:08 am

    A 16-year-old has life-threatening injuries after he was hit on Pound Road about 4:30pm.

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    Cigarette lighter prompts gun scare near Adelaide school
    on February 13, 2026 at 6:58 am

    A man spotted with what was initially believed to be a gun near a shopping centre in Adelaide's inner south will face court charged with the assault of an emergency worker, police say.

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    ETHZilla offers token tied to jet engine leases amid tokenization pivot
    by Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte on February 13, 2026 at 6:15 am

    Crypto treasury firm ETHZilla recently sold some of its crypto to begin a tokenization push by buying two jet engines leased to a US airline.

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    Crypto use in human trafficking networks surged in 2025: Chainalysis
    by Cointelegraph by Martin Young on February 13, 2026 at 5:21 am

    Chainalysis says that despite the rising use of crypto in trafficking networks, the transparency of blockchain may give visibility into the operations, aiding law enforcement.

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    February 13th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 390
    by Sundance on February 13, 2026 at 5:20 am

    In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in The post February 13th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 390 appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Friday February 13th – Open Thread
    by Sundance on February 13, 2026 at 5:15 am

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. The post Friday February 13th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Vice President JD Vance Discusses Epstein Files and Political Consquences
    by Sundance on February 13, 2026 at 5:10 am

    Holding an impromptu press conference, Vice-President JD Vance gives an impromptu press conference flying back to the USA.  Vance was asked about the latest revelations in the Epstein files and for his opinion about the political consequences the files represent.  WATCH: . Posted in Big Stupid Government, Decepticons, Deep State, JD Vance, Lawfare The post Vice President JD Vance Discusses Epstein Files and Political Consquences appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Israel arrests two over Polymarket trades on military operations
    by Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on February 13, 2026 at 5:08 am

    Israeli authorities said a military reservist and a civilian were arrested after allegedly using classified information to place bets related to military strikes on Iran.

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    Nancy Mace Did Not Get Endorsement in SC Governor Race – Now Pledges to Use Epstein Politics to...
    by Sundance on February 13, 2026 at 5:08 am

    Highlighting how the various anti-Trump factions of the Republican apparatus are using the Epstein drama to support their specific needs, Representative Nancy Mace announces yesterday she will use Epstein drama to, “go full blown scorched earth for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his friends. With no regard to our personal, or professional detriment.” The The post Nancy Mace Did Not Get Endorsement in SC Governor Race – Now Pledges to Use Epstein Politics to Gain “Scorched Earth” Position appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    Kathryn Ruemmler Out at Goldman Sachs as Scale of Relationship with Epstein Gains Attention
    by Sundance on February 13, 2026 at 5:06 am

    Former White House legal counsel/fixer to Barack Obama, and former personal lawyer/fixer of Susan Rice, Kathryn Ruemmler was Chief Legal Counsel for Goldman Sachs for the past six years. Throughout those jobs and networked professional relationships, Kathryn Ruemmler was also a personal friend and advisor to Jeffrey Epstein. Yesterday it was reported that Kathryn Ruemmler The post Kathryn Ruemmler Out at Goldman Sachs as Scale of Relationship with Epstein Gains Attention appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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    WATCH: The Great Reject is Upon Us! – #SolutionsWatch
    by Editor on February 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    Rejoice! The Great Reset is yesterday’s news, and the great reject is upon us! What does it mean that the US is withdrawing from the IPCC? That the UN is on the ropes? That Davos was as big of a flop as last year’s COP? Marc Morano of ClimateDepot.com joins us to discuss these issues …

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    Leakers Helped Destroy the Deportation Case Against Tufts Student
    by Seth Stern on February 13, 2026 at 6:55 pm

    The disclosures revealed the case was built entirely on an op-ed Rümeysa Öztürk co-wrote, a chilling attack on free speech. The post Leakers Helped Destroy the Deportation Case Against Tufts Student appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving...
    by C. Frances on February 13, 2026 at 2:55 pm

    “I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR,” she told The Intercept in an exclusive interview. The post The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign
    by Akela Lacy on February 13, 2026 at 2:29 pm

    A Democrat running for Senate in Texas has a complicated history with corporate America and the crypto industry. The post Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Only Solution Capitalism Has Is to Sell Us More Useless Junk
    by Aaron Ross Coleman on February 13, 2026 at 12:24 pm

    Ad makers will never say the quiet part loud, but they increasingly know that we're unhappy and looking for solutions. The post The Only Solution Capitalism Has Is to Sell Us More Useless Junk appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Attorney for Epstein Survivors Warns That Justice Is Impossible With Bondi as AG
    by The Intercept Briefing on February 13, 2026 at 11:00 am

    The Trump Justice Department is protecting the powerful at the expense of Epstein’s victims, says an attorney representing nine of his accusers. The post Attorney for Epstein Survivors Warns That Justice Is Impossible With Bondi as AG  appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Work That Remains
    by Editor on February 13, 2026 at 8:00 am

    When the furnace falls quiet, the wind becomes audible. It pushes snow into brief, blind spirals against the dark. It is cold. It is strong. It comes from the northwest and moves through my old house, which creaks and shifts and makes sounds I cannot name. I tolerate the roof’s chatter, the trees’ low complaint, …

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    Trump Attacked Immigrant Food Aid in Minnesota. Locals Fought Back.
    by Ryan Devereaux on February 13, 2026 at 12:23 am

    With locals working to prevent neighbors from going hungry, fear and uncertainty remain as Trump’s historic occupation dies down. The post Trump Attacked Immigrant Food Aid in Minnesota. Locals Fought Back. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List
    by Nick Turse on February 12, 2026 at 8:30 pm

    After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a House Judiciary Committee hearing that she had a list of targets under NPSM-7. The post Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List appeared first on The Intercept.

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    FBI Counterterrorism Agents Spent Weeks Seeking a Climate Activist — Then Showed Up at His Door
    by Jacqueline Sweet on February 12, 2026 at 6:38 pm

    The visit suggests a possible FBI probe into Extinction Rebellion NYC as the Trump administration increases surveillance of activist groups. The post FBI Counterterrorism Agents Spent Weeks Seeking a Climate Activist — Then Showed Up at His Door appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Filton Six: The People Rule, OK? – Part 1
    by Editor on February 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    Over this article and the next (published in a few days), we will explore the true significance of the ruling in the case of the Filton Six. Mainstream media propagandists, the government and the Establishment, their favoured social media commentator partners—whose reach is amplified by the algorithms, and the corrupted echelons of the judiciary, are desperate to …

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    Marine Detained in Minneapolis Says Feds Copied His Phone Without a Warrant
    by Austin Campbell on February 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    He was observing after Alex Pretti's killing. He says feds detained him at gunpoint, sampled his DNA, scanned his face, and cloned his phone. The post Marine Detained in Minneapolis Says Feds Copied His Phone Without a Warrant appeared first on The Intercept.

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    AIPAC Is Flooding Illinois With Cash. Pro-Palestine Groups Are Backing Kat Abughazaleh
    by Akela Lacy on February 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    The pro-Israel lobby has made Illinois a top target. Justice Democrats and the newly launched PAL PAC are trying to counter their influence. The post AIPAC Is Flooding Illinois With Cash. Pro-Palestine Groups Are Backing Kat Abughazaleh appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Officials Dispute Trump Explanation of El Paso Airspace Closure: “There Was Not a Threat”
    by Nick Turse on February 11, 2026 at 7:14 pm

    Sources said the closure was connected to new counter-drone laser technology and miscommunication or misunderstanding by the FAA. The post Officials Dispute Trump Explanation of El Paso Airspace Closure: “There Was Not a Threat” appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Texas “Antifa Cell” Terror Trial Takes On Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE
    by Matt Sledge on February 11, 2026 at 1:28 pm

    After a cop got shot, Prairieland ICE protesters face terrorism charges. Will Alex Pretti’s killing sway the jury? The post Texas “Antifa Cell” Terror Trial Takes On Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Americans Want Accountability With the Epstein Files. Elites Couldn’t Care Less.
    by Dylan Gyauch-Lewis on February 10, 2026 at 10:08 pm

    Every new document drop reveals more about how our elites operate with impunity. We need to cast the creeps out for good. The post Americans Want Accountability With the Epstein Files. Elites Couldn’t Care Less. appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Epstein Files are making us “conspiracy theorists” look bad.
    by Kit Knightly on February 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    The entire focus of the alternate media has been consumed with picking over the Epstein files looking for breadcrumbs of evidence to support mental pictures of Satanic Zionist Demonic blood rituals and turning toddlers into jerky. It’s gotten to the point where it’s actually making us “conspiracy theorists” – who have an almost unblemished record …

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    Google Fulfilled ICE Subpoena Demanding Student Journalist’s Bank and Credit Card Numbers
    by Jessica Washington on February 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    Amandla Thomas-Johnson didn’t know how much information ICE requested in a subpoena until months later. Google never gave him a chance to fight it. The post Google Fulfilled ICE Subpoena Demanding Student Journalist’s Bank and Credit Card Numbers appeared first on The Intercept.

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    AIPAC Strategy Backfires as Progressive Underdog Wins Key House Race in New Jersey
    by Akela Lacy on February 10, 2026 at 3:52 pm

    “AIPAC’s spending and support for candidates is becoming a kiss of death in Democratic primaries.” The post AIPAC Strategy Backfires as Progressive Underdog Wins Key House Race in New Jersey appeared first on The Intercept.

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    Pam Bondi Is Pushing Death Sentences for People Spared By Her Predecessor
    by Liliana Segura on February 10, 2026 at 3:04 pm

    Trump’s AG is ramping up death penalty prosecutions, targeting defendants previously told they wouldn’t face execution. The post Pam Bondi Is Pushing Death Sentences for People Spared By Her Predecessor appeared first on The Intercept.

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    “Uptick in Abductions”: ICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal Observers
    by Ryan Devereaux on February 9, 2026 at 6:18 pm

    In one 30-minute stretch, three legal observers were arrested — as Trump’s border czar Tom Homan calls on locals to “end the resistance.” The post “Uptick in Abductions”: ICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal Observers appeared first on The Intercept.

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    NY Democratic House Candidate Works for Palantir Partners Pushing AI Border Surveillance
    by Akela Lacy on February 9, 2026 at 3:12 pm

    A former Biden national security adviser hoping to unseat Mike Lawler consults for two defense tech firms that work with Palantir. The post NY Democratic House Candidate Works for Palantir Partners Pushing AI Border Surveillance appeared first on The Intercept.

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    By Slashing Foreign Aid, Trump Is Fueling the Spread of HIV in Uganda
    by Steven W. Thrasher on February 9, 2026 at 1:29 pm

    Reporting from Uganda, The Intercept saw how Trump’s effort to slash foreign aid is encouraging the transmission of HIV. The post By Slashing Foreign Aid, Trump Is Fueling the Spread of HIV in Uganda appeared first on The Intercept.

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    From Global Research to the Alt Media Narrative Enforcers
    by Editor on February 9, 2026 at 9:00 am

    Five years is a long time in the world of ‘independent’ media. Looking back from 2026, the issue of 2020–2022 wasn’t about a deadly virus. It was an economic lockdown and a pay-day bonanza for Epstein’s pal Bill Gates and his cronies in Big Pharma. But the period was also a stress test for the …

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    WATCH: The 9th Annual Fake News Awards
    by Editor on February 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    And now, from the PEOC deep under the demolished East Wing of the White House, it’s THE 9TH ANNUAL FAKE NEWS AWARDS!!! Featuring the fakest stories, the fakest journalists and the fakest factoids from the year that was in this socially constructed pseudoreality we call “the news.” The Fake News Awards is the only awards …

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    A Comforter in the Storm
    by Editor on February 8, 2026 at 8:30 am

    “What is the nature of the search? you ask. The search is what anyone would undertake if he were not sunk in the everydayness of his own life. To become aware of the search is to be onto something. Not to be onto something is to be in despair.” Walker Percy, The Moviegoer To say we …

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    Should critical thinkers be discussing the ‘Epstein files’?
    by Editor on February 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    After years of patchy coverage, the mainstream media are all over the ‘Epstein files’. I put that in inverted commas, because there is a sceptical view that if politicians and newspapers are talking about something, it must be a distortion of the truth, perhaps to divert the masses from more important developments, or for the …

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    The Bloodbath at Washington Post Is All Jeff Bezos’s Fault
    by Eoin Higgins on February 7, 2026 at 11:11 am

    Billionaires like Bezos and Trump have no real interest in a free press — particularly when massive profits are on the line. The post The Bloodbath at Washington Post Is All Jeff Bezos’s Fault appeared first on The Intercept.

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    The Monopoly Stage of Human Misery
    by Editor on February 7, 2026 at 9:00 am

    It’s fairly clear to many non-corporate observers that neoliberal capitalism has accelerated over the last 50 years. Declines in GDP growth, investment, productivity, wages, and rising inequality are de rigeur. One can read various critiques of the rise of the consolidation of capital over the last several decades, creating monopolies that privilege elite capital at …

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    Who Set Up The Hit?
    by Michael Shrimpton on July 21, 2024 at 9:03 pm

    It is now clear that Thomas Matthew Crooks was not acting alone last Saturday when he shot President Trump at the Butler Farm Show Grounds in Connoquonessing Township, Butler County PA. Since there are almost no lone gunmen that conclusion should not terribly surprising. It’s also clear that in a reprise of the assassination of

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    Might The Polls Be Wrong?
    by Michael Shrimpton on July 3, 2024 at 7:36 pm

    Every poll published so far in the British General Election campaign has shown Labour well in the lead, with margins of between roughly 15 and 25 per cent over the hapless Tories. Some of these have been MRP mega-polls with over 20,000 people contacted. The Tories are in full retreat, restricting campaigning to seats with

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    Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel?
    by Managing Editor on April 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel? Shakshuka is an African-inspired dish with a rich history as it spread its influence to another country a long time ago, Israel. The Ottoman Empire and other North African nations enhanced the original influence of the traditional shakshuka recipe. North African Jewish immigrants that came

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    Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack
    by Managing Editor on April 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack In the exciting world of online casinos, few are as alluring and intriguing as blackjack. Known for its blend of skill and chance, this thrilling card game has enthralled players for centuries. While mastering the basic rules and strategies of blackjack is essential, understanding how to manage your bets

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    How to Identify GI Bill Fraud
    by Managing Editor on March 19, 2024 at 4:33 pm

    How to Identify GI Bill Fraud   The US government offers incentives and benefits for veterans who have served their country. Many of these benefits, including those under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, are tied to higher education and the costs associated with pursuing a degree. These benefits are designed to help veterans continue to advance

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    Rumsfeld Shady Heritage in Pandemic: GILEAD’s Intrigues with WHO & Wuhan Lab. Bio-Weapons’...
    by Fabio G. C. Carisio on March 11, 2024 at 8:21 am

    «You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge”, and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent». (Holy Bible – Psalm 90) by Fabio Giuseppe Carlo Carisio UPDATE ON JULY,

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    Age Old Battle Between Khazarian Mafia and True Christianity Crashing Into Finality
    by Jonas E. Alexis, Senior Editor on March 10, 2024 at 9:03 am

    According to unconfirmed reports, yesterday Israel sent troops into Ukraine to fight the Russians for Zelensky’s army; both soundly defeated in short order. This kind of action seems to be a hopeless endeavor as the Russian Federation’s apparent complete weapons superiority (so far) seems to assure RF victory in the Ukraine.

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    Shipping to Poland from the US: Navigating Customs Clearance
    by Managing Editor on February 5, 2024 at 5:21 pm

    Shipping to Poland from the US: Navigating Customs Clearance A few key steps are crucial When ensuring your international shipment reaches Poland without a hitch. First, pack your items carefully and accurately label them with the recipient’s address. It’s also vital to verify that what you’re sending isn’t on the list of prohibited items. Completing

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    Braving the Storm and Tackling Addiction in the Ranks of US Veterans
    by Managing Editor on February 4, 2024 at 11:40 pm

    The battle doesn’t always end when our soldiers return home. For many US veterans, the transition back to civilian life brings with it a new kind of warfare – one against addiction. This silent struggle often goes unnoticed, yet it is as real and challenging as any faced on the battlefield.   In a society

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    Navigating the Transition from Battlefield to Civilian Life for Our Homefront Heroes
    by Managing Editor on February 4, 2024 at 11:28 pm

    The return home for veterans, often portrayed as a hero’s welcome, is a journey of complexities and challenges. As they transition from the structured life of military service to the civilian world, veterans face myriad adjustments that can be both daunting and disorienting.   This article delves into the realities of life for veterans returning

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