1 Aug 2024

Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months in advance
Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed by an explosion device that detonated in his room and not by a missile as previously believed, the New York Times reported on Thursday citing seven Middle Eastern officials, including two Iranians, and an American official. According to the report, the bomb was planted approximately two months ago in the guesthouse, which is managed and protected by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and is part of a large compound, known as Neshat, in northern Tehran.

Harley-Davidson sparks boycott call for going ‘totally woke’ with DEI policies
Harley-Davidson became the latest major brand to face backlash over its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — with a conservative online influencer calling for a boycott of the iconic motorcycle maker. Robby Starbuck, who has more than half a million followers on X, accused the Wisconsin-based company of having “gone totally woke” by hosting an LGBTQ+ boot camp at its offices, sponsoring Pride events and subjecting white employees to DEI indoctrination.

100 Quakes In TX In 9 Days
West Texas is no stranger to earthquakes, but more than 100 in nine days has many people rattled. Watch this video to learn more about what’s going on and why experts don’t believe this is a natural occurrence.(watch)

From scientists to elite commanders: Inside the high-profile assassinations on Iranian soil
Israel and Tehran have engaged in a covert war for years, accusing each other of sabotage and assassinations, some on Iranian soil; Iran often blames Israel, though reports suggest the Revolutionary Guards sometimes target suspected collaborators

Haniyeh’s bodyguard leaked information to assassins. Spike missile used
According to Iranian reports, one of the Hamas political bureau chief’s bodyguards gave information to his assassins who launched an Israeli-made Spike short-range missile at his bedroom. According to the report, an Israeli-made Spike short-range missile was launched at the leader’s bedroom in northern Tehran from within Iranian territory. Tehran’s top leadership was “in utter shock,” by the dramatic assassination.

Iran vows revenge — Israel prepares for all-out war in Lebanon — after assassination of Hamas & Hezbollah leaders
After almost 10 months of missiles, mortars, and RPG attacks by Hezbollah, Israelis in the North are bracing for all-out war with the Iranian-backed terror army in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his top military general have ordered the IDF to be on full alert — and more troops and tanks to the Lebanon border — as Iranian and Hezbollah leaders are ratcheting up their threats.

Netanyahu to convene situational assessment with defense heads following the 2 high-profile assassinations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will conduct a situational assessment with heads of the defense establishment on Wednesday evening, following the dramatic assassinations of two terror leaders in the past 24 hours, according to reports in Israeli media. Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed early on Wednesday morning in Tehran while deputy Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr was killed in an IDF airstrike on Tuesday night in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Both Iran and Hezbollah are expected to retaliate for the killings.

Iran’s new president Pezeshkian sworn in as regional tensions reach a boiling point
Iran’s newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in on Tuesday in a ceremony at the Iranian Parliament attended by foreign dignitaries and officials of several Iranian proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the Houthi rebels.

Non-Western nations slam ‘unacceptable,’ ‘shameful’ Haniyeh killing
Non-Western nations are condemning the assassination in Tehran of Hamas politburo head Ismail Haniyeh and holding Israel responsible, though it has not taken credit for the killing. Russia, which hosted a Hamas delegation shortly after Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre, and Turkey, whose president recently spoke of invading Israel, both denounced the killing.

New Movement to Unite One Jewish People for One Jewish State
A new movement to unite Israel advocates across the world has formed, called ‘One Jewish State,’ that seeks to strengthen Israel and the Jewish people. One Jewish State is an outgrowth of Israel365 Action, which has been at the forefront of Israel advocacy since October 7th, and has partnered with Ambassador David Friedman, who has called for a new movement that is based on peace through strength. Their motto, ‘One Jewish People for One Jewish State’

MN Republicans demand Walz condemn, fire DNR staffer who cheered Trump assassination attempt
Prominent Minnesota Republicans are demanding Democratic Gov. Tim Walz terminate the employment of a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) official who cheered the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, arguing that failure to do so would constitute an endorsement of political violence. Walz rhetorically quipped, “are they a threat to democracy? Yes. Are they going to take our rights away? Yes. Are they going to put people’s lives in danger? Yes.” “The fascists depend on fear. The fascists depend on us going back,” said Walz, who is widely reported to be on the shortlist as a possible running mate for Harris.

Hamas threatens retribution in Israel and abroad
The organization stated that “the criminal elimination against the leader Haniyeh in the center of the Iranian capital, is a significant and severe event which moves the war to new dimensions and there will be great consequences for the entire region.”

Netanyahu: ‘Israel will exact a heavy price for any aggression against us’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday addressed the growing threats on Israel after it dealt “crushing blows” to Iran’s proxies and vowed to “exact a heavy price for any aggression against us.” … This is a war for survival against a stranglehold of terrorist armies and missiles that Iran seeks to tighten around our necks,” he said

Elon Musk Labels Himself A ‘Cultural Christian’ — But What Does That Mean?
What does it mean to be a “cultural Christian”? I remember a number of years ago seeing an article about Richard Dawkins, perhaps one of the most well-known atheists of the 2000s, claiming that he identifies as a “cultural Christian.” Why? Because he likes some Christian traditions, like singing Christmas carols. And now the tech mogul Elon Musk has likewise said he’s a cultural Christian. What does he mean by that?

Biden criticises Obama administration amid tensions over White House race
Joe Biden has taken a swipe at Barack Obama’s administration after he stepped out of the race to become the Democrats’ presidential nominee. The US president on Tuesday referred to an incident in 2012 when he appeared to have forced Mr Obama to change his stance on same-sex marriage.

Iran vows ‘severe punishment’ for Israel over Hamas assassination
Iran’s supreme leader vowed “severe punishment” for Israel for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’s top political leader, in Tehran. Haniyeh was struck by an “airborne projectile” in the Iranian capital early on Wednesday in an assassination that is likely to heighten tensions further in the Middle East. “With this action, the criminal and terrorist Zionist regime has paved the way for its own severe punishment,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.

Gov. Walz calls Trump a ‘bastard,’ likens socialism to ‘neighborliness’ at event for ‘white dudes’
Just do the damn work,” Walz said during his appearance at a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual fundraiser. Walz, … proceeded to call … President Donald Trump a “bastard.”

Park Fire grows into California’s fifth-largest fire on record, leaves a trail of destruction
The Park Fire in California grew to the state’s 5th largest wildfire on record on July 30, 2024, and wreaked havoc across four counties, destroying 277 structures and displacing over 4 000 residents. With only 18% containment, the blaze continues to threaten thousands of homes, prompting a state of emergency declaration.

Rescuers search through mud and debris as deaths rise to 166 in landslides in southern India
More than a thousand rescue workers searched through mud and debris for a second day Wednesday after multiple landslides set off by torrential rains killed at least 166 people in southern India, police said.

‘Apocalyptic’ floods in Vermont destroy homes as two dozen rescued by boat
Thunderstorms and torrential rain brought another wave of violent floods Tuesday that caved in roads, crushed vehicles, pushed homes off their foundations and led to dramatic boat rescues in north-eastern Vermont, nearly three weeks after flooding from Hurricane Beryl.

Brazilian skateboarder quotes Bible in sign language to defy Olympic ban on religious displays 
A 16-year-old Brazilian skateboarder flouted Olympic rules in order to witness to her faith in Jesus Christ.

Iowa’s heartbeat abortion ban officially takes effect, thousands of babies likely to be saved 
Thousands of unborn babies will likely be saved in Iowa now that the state’s heartbeat law has finally taken effect today after years of legal battles.

Google Hit with Backlash from All Sides Over ‘Soul-Crushing’ Olympics Commercial
On social media over the weekend, viewers of the already repellent Olympic Games channeled their inner Luddite in visceral reactions towards a commercial for Google’s Gemini AI feature — a commercial that one user on the social media platform X described as “soul-crushing.”

14 People Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting at Comic-Con Event
Fourteen people were arrested in a human trafficking sting during the annual Comic-Con event in San Diego. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the operation was conducted between July 25 and 27, and a total of 10 victims were rescued, including one child.

World War 3 Alert! Iran Says That It Will Conduct “Special Operations” To Take Revenge On Israel
It is difficult to see how a cataclysmic war in the Middle East can be avoided at this point. The region was already teetering on the brink of disaster, and now the head of Hamas has been assassinated. It would be difficult to overstate the anger that the Islamic world is experiencing right now, and the Iranians are particularly mad because it happened on their territory.

WORLD WAR III WATCH: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Orders Direct Strike on Israel After Jewish State Reportedly Kills Hamas Leader in Tehran
As a dementia patient occupies the White House, World War III may be about to break out in the Middle East…Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed after their residence was hit in Tehran on Tuesday evening.

Will Turkey Try To Invade Israel Once The End Times War In The Middle East Spirals Out Of Control?
Did you see what just happened in the Middle East?  We live at a time when the entire world is going crazy, and I am entirely convinced that it won’t be too long before the war in the Middle East takes an apocalyptic turn.  Even CNN is admitting that we are dangerously close to witnessing an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, and in such a war both sides would not hold anything back.

Labour government in UK will let drug companies see your medical records
The new Labour Government hasn’t had its feet under the table for a month and they are already planning to tie the knot with the world’s most corrupt and dangerous industry – the drug industry. The deadly drug industry (which makes the Columbian drug kingpins look kindly and caring) will soon know everything about you. This will be a vital move towards a digital world. And what’s happening in the UK will happen around the world.

The Conservative gov’t was set to give DWP extraordinary powers; will the Labour gov’t do the same?
In recent years, the UK Department for Work and Pensions (“DWP”) has been trying to acquire new powers to combat fraud, error and debt in the benefits system. It raises concerns about privacy, dignity and the potential for wrongful actions.  Will the Labour government also try to give DWP these new powers?

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran missile strike
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, the Palestinian terror group said on Wednesday, describing the strike as a “severe escalation” that would not achieve its goals.

California high school pulls its ‘LGBTQ resources’ webpage for students after facing backlash 
A California high school took down its “LGBTQ Resources” webpage shortly following The Daily Signal’s report exposing it.