Return To War: Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles At Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, After US Struck 170 Iranian Targets

Just as the US nighttime strikes were significantly bigger than prior rounds in June, so has Iran's 'retaliation' been bigger - chiefly on Gulf states and American bases there.

In the overnight and Thursday daytime hours, Iranian ballistic missiles and drones have targeted Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and even faraway Jordan. The country is reporting that it has intercepted several missiles, which targeted Muwaffaq Salti Air Base - jointly operated by US and Jordanian forces. Oil prices have persisted above prewar levels on Thursday.

"Jordan has intercepted eight Iranian missiles in its airspace after sirens sounded across the country, according to the armed forces," reports Al Jazeera. "Falling shrapnel did not cause any casualties or material damage, it added."

Following the US bombing of the Islamic Republic for a second consecutive night, which came after Iranian forces sought to enforce its own shipping route and protocol on the Strait of Hormuz (which saw several international vessels attacked), Tehran has newly confirmed it in turn struck "US bases and strategic centers” in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.

In particular the IRGC has claimed that two US bases in Kuwait and two base in Bahrain were attacked - and the Iranian elite force is threatening more to come. US Central Command (CENTCOM) says the rate of its strikes have grown to about 14 times the number of targets hit in the last late June flare-up in fighting.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/return-war-iran-sends-ballistic-missiles-kuwait-bahrain-qatar-jordan-after-us-struck

AI Price War Breaks Out: Meta Unveils Paid AI Model For First Time, Will Be "Among Most Affordable Options"

Shortly after a leaked Meta memo revealed the company was planning on putting an AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity to 14Gigawatts, the company also unveiled a version of its most advanced artificial intelligence model, Muse Spark 1.1, that includes a new paid tier for developers, marking the first time Meta has charged businesses for access to its models and providing a new revenue stream. It’ll be "among the most affordable options" on the market, Zuckerberg said in a Bloomberg interview ahead of the release.

“Since this is not an open source model, this is I think the first time that we’re doing a real serious API,” Zuckerberg said, referring to the application programming interface used to access Meta’s AI. “And the pricing is going to be very aggressive and attractive” he added indicating that Meta hopes to capture market share by undercutting its competitors, offering the new model at 25% of the cost of top models from OpenAI and Anthropic.

The new model’s biggest improvement is in its agentic capabilities, the Meta CEO told Bloomberg, and according to benchmarks the model does indeed appear to be in line with the competition.

He hopes to piggyback on the latest craze in AI development this year, which a month ago saw Goldman forecast that agentic AI use will lead to a massive 120 quadrillion monthly tokens being used by 2030.

Agents are the big theme of AI this year, with the label applied to systems that can complete multistep tasks on behalf of a user. Zuckerberg described Muse Spark 1.1 as having “state-of-the-art or very close to it” agentic reasoning and tool use. The model is also greatly improved when it comes to coding and Meta employees are using it internally to build products and features for various apps, he added.

Meta will also introduce a new Meta Model API system, which will be used to collect fees from developers. Its API pricing is roughly 25% of the cost advertised by other top models from OpenAI and Anthropic, according to Bloomberg. Developers will be able to use Meta’s model for free, but only up to a point; they’ll be required to pay for access after reaching a certain token threshold, Zuckerberg said.

Which means that legacy frontier models will now have to worry about domestic cheap alternatives, especially after xAI also released an agentic and coding model yesterday which will have to grab market share, in addition to much cheaper Chinese models.

“The pricing from some of the other labs is very extreme and has very high margins,” Zuckerberg said, underscoring that his strategy is to get Meta’s technology in front of as many people as possible. “We think that there’s a real ability to be able to offer frontier or very high-level intelligence at a much more affordable cost.”

Zuckerberg, 42, is spending aggressively to keep pace with rivals like OpenAI and Alphabet in a race to achieve what he calls superintelligence, or AI that can perform tasks better than humans. Meta has committed hundreds of billions of dollars to building the infrastructure necessary to develop superintelligence, including data centers and expensive AI chips. The company announced a new $10 billion data center investment in Canada as well as a new image-generation model just this week.

https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/ai-price-war-breaks-out-meta-unveils-paid-ai-model-first-time-will-be-among-most

Reporter Asks Trump About Communism Knocking on America’s Doorstep — President Says Communist Threat Inside America is Bigger than World War II or 9/11

Irish Tao:

On communism, you’ve been issuing a wake-up call to Americans at home about the dangers of communism, and now you’re speaking on the world stage. What’s your message to people both living under communist and socialist regimes, but also people living under democracies like in Europe and America, who might not have realized how close communism has come to home?

Trump:

Look, I want to get the word out because what’s forming is communism in the country. And communism is easy to sell. I would be the greatest communist in history. I’d be right up there with Lenin. I’d be as good as anybody. You’ve got free rent for the rest of your life. What they don’t say is that you’ll be living in squalor in 12 months. You’ve got a free house. Would anybody like to have a free house? We’ll take it away from somebody, and we’ll give it to you. You’ll have murders all over the place.

Communism is a disaster. It’s been proven to be for thousands of years under different names, but it’s the same thing. It’s very important. And, you know, it’s funny—one of the reasons I do so well with Hispanic people—I set a record. Republicans, I get great numbers. The election helped me get elected in a landslide.

The Hispanics, because a lot of them came from countries that were essentially communist. Whether you call them radical socialists or communists, there’s not that much difference, but there is a little difference. When they say, “We’re social democrats,” it sounds so nice.

It’s not nice. It’s a very dangerous term. So I do talk about it, and I talk about it on TikTok, and I talk about it everywhere. I talk about it here. And you’re right, it has become international. But it’s never worked, and it’s not going to work.

What is working is the United States. So think of it: we have more jobs than we’ve ever had. People are making more money than they’ve ever made. I’m talking about workers now.

They’re making higher salaries than they’ve ever made before. It’s just the best system. It’s got flaws, but everything’s going to have a little flaw. But it’s been amazing.

And when I watch what’s happening, and I see these lowlifes getting— I mean, they’re lowlifes. I watch them. I know good people. I know quality people. These are essentially lowlifes. And when I see what they’re talking about, I think they’re very dangerous in many ways. And I’ve said it.

Then I said, “Boy, that’s a pretty big statement.” Then I realized, you know, a couple of people said, “I think you’re probably right.” I think this country, with this thing that’s going around, is in more danger than it was during World War I or World War II.

If you talk about September 11th, if you talk about Pearl Harbor, those were big dangers. I think this is— I think the concept of us going communist, because one thing that happens when you go communist, you never come back. It never comes back. You die in squalor. You die. You die a horrible death. You die in squalor. And it gets very evil and very nasty.

https://twitter.com/i/status/2074911841340252611

‘We are not at war’ – NATO state questions bloc’s Ukraine strategy

Escalation against Russia does not guarantee a peaceful resolution, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has warned

The Czech Republic remains skeptical about NATO’s strategy of continued military support for Ukraine, to which it does not contribute financially, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said as he left the bloc leaders’ summit in Ankara, Türkiye on Wednesday.

Babis’ party won last year’s election on a nationalist platform that included reversing the Ukraine aid policy championed by his predecessor, Petr Fiala, and urging a diplomatic resolution of the conflict with Russia instead.

The declaration approved by NATO leaders in Ankara this week highlighted a pledge of €70 billion ($80 billion) in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine in 2026, with a similar amount expected the following year. The money is not a new package, but rather past commitments, including the European Union’s “loan” approved in April. The Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia opted out of the mechanism.

”We are not at war. Ukraine is at war,” Babis told reporters on Wednesday, when asked whether NATO’s increasing spending would pressure Moscow to negotiate, adding, “I don’t know, time will tell.” The prime minister said discussions during the summit focused on weapons rather than peace.

Babis said the Czech Republic intended to reach the required NATO level of 2% of GDP level for military spending next year, but also needed money for healthcare, raising police salaries, and other domestic priorities.

Kremlin calls US backing of Ukrainian escalation delusional

Ukraine is seeking additional Western funding to ramp up long-range kamikaze drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, tankers and other targets. During a US-Ukrainian meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed the escalation “creates the space to negotiate the end of this war,” with President Donald Trump endorsing his reasoning.

Commenting on the American remarks on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US leadership was basing its policy on “delusions that escalation and military pressure leads to a peaceful settlement track.” The approach may prolong hostilities, but would also prompt Russia to “create a bigger buffer zone” with Ukraine, he warned.

https://www.rt.com/news/642800-babis-nato-ukraine-strategy/

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Cancer cases to soar worldwide – WHO

The world’s second-leading cause of death is expected to affect more than 90% of people by 2050, either through their own diagnosis or that of a close relative

Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). With an estimated 20.6 million new cases and close to 10 million deaths annually, cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally, after cardiovascular disease.

Reversing this trend will require a fundamental shift towards a people-centred approach that responds to the health needs and lived experiences of affected people and communities. Without urgent action, annual cancer cases are projected to rise to nearly 35 million by 2050.

The WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, developed jointly with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), provides comprehensive analysis of progress across key areas such as political commitment, cancer prevention – particularly through tobacco control and vaccination programmes – and investment in treatment.

However, the report also reveals persistent and widening inequities in access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care, leaving millions of people without the services they need. Its analysis shows that while 87% of women with breast cancer survive at 5 years after their diagnosis in high-income countries, only about 42% do so in low-income countries. Fewer than one in three countries currently include cancer care in their universal health coverage packages.

"Cancer is a deeply personal disease that touches nearly all of us. But whether a person survives cancer should never depend on where they were born or what they earn,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “The inequities documented in this report are not inevitable; they are the consequence of choices, and they can be reversed through stronger and unified action."

Most people will be affected by cancer at some point in their lives, either through their own diagnosis or that of a close family member. Beyond its health impact, cancer remains one of the most financially and socially devastating challenges a household can face. WHO's first-ever survey of people affected by cancer found that at least 45% experience financial hardship, more than half report mental health challenges, and nearly all caregivers report strain including unpaid services and social isolation.

Cancer rates in different regions

The burden of cancer varies markedly across regions. In 2024, Asia accounted for the largest share, with more than half of all cancer cases (50.7%) and deaths (56.5%), reflecting its large population. Europe carried a disproportionately high burden, contributing 21% of global cases and 20% of deaths despite having only about 9% of the world's population. In contrast, many countries in Africa and parts of Asia experience lower incidence but disproportionately high mortality.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death globally. Lung, prostate and colorectal cancers are among the most common cancers in men, while breast, lung and colorectal cancers account for a substantial share of the burden among women.

Nearly four in ten cancer cases globally are linked to preventable risk factors, particularly infections such as human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B and C, and helicobacter pylori, alcohol, tobacco use, high body mass index and insufficient physical activity, highlighting the critical role of prevention.

"While we are seeing reductions in some cancer rates in countries that have implemented prevention policies, progress has been too slow," said Dr Elisabete Weiderpass, Director of WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). "The cancer profile is evolving, increasingly driven by rising rates of obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diets, and air pollution. Cancer prevention must remain a political priority."

https://www.who.int/news/item/08-07-2026-who-calls-for-urgent-action-as-new-cancer-cases-are-projected-to-nearly-double-by-2050

EPA Overhauled Webpage to Downplay Risks of PFAS Pesticides on Same Day Pesticide Lobby Submitted Paper Arguing for That Change

Controversial Revision Overseen by Lee Zeldin

Related Information:

The PFAS Pesticides Problem

WASHINGTON— Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and other top Trump EPA officials overhauled a webpage explaining the pesticide office’s decision not to classify many pesticides as “forever chemicals” — often called PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

The timing of the website’s controversial revisions corresponds with the date that pesticide industry lobbying giant CropLife America submitted a paper arguing against further regulating these chemicals. The paper cited EPA’s revised website as support in multiple places and was submitted to the Journal of Toxicology and Regulatory Policy for review on Nov. 26, 2025, the same day the EPA’s website was revised.

“Donald Trump’s PFAS presidency is being orchestrated by former industry lobbyists and Lee Zeldin, the one cabinet member who claims to care about PFAS pollution,” said Nathan Donley, environmental health science director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “To have the EPA administrator and his handlers directly involved in revising a single webpage is absolutely bonkers and exposes how desperately Zeldin and his industry cronies are working to hide the dangers of the ongoing parade of harmful pesticides this administration is approving.”

By the widely accepted scientific definition of what constitutes a “forever chemical,” the Trump administration has approved five new PFAS pesticide in just under two years. But the Trump EPA insists that when measured by its unilateral, less-protective definition outlined on the revised webpage, none of the five newly approved pesticides are forever chemicals.

The original fluorinated pesticides webpage, captured by the Wayback Machine, was created on Nov. 3, 2025 — the same day the Trump administration approved its first PFAS pesticide cyclobutrifluram. This original webpage explained that PFAS “are defined in certain contexts as substances containing two or more fluorinated carbons, and in others as substances containing one or more fluorinated carbons. However, to date, EPA has not adopted a particular definition for its Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) because each substance is evaluated on a chemical-specific basis regardless of classification.”

About three weeks later, on Nov. 26, 2025, the webpage was revised to the current-day version, removing any mention of other PFAS definitions used in the United States and around the world. The website no longer mentions that the pesticide office has not adopted a PFAS definition, but points to the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) definition as the only definition the agency recognizes.

Freedom of Information Act documents obtained by the Center show that Zeldin, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Douglas Troutman, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator of OCSPP Nancy Beck, and Deputy Assistant Administrator for OCSPP Kyle Kunkler all reviewed and commented on or edited drafts of the revised website sent around by the Office of External Affairs.

Kunkler, a former lobbyist for the American Soybean Association, works under two former lobbyists for the American Chemistry Council, Beck and Lynn Dekleva, who are overseen by a fourth industry lobbyist, Doug Troutman, who was recently confirmed to lead the chemicals office following endorsement by the chemical council.

https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/epa-overhauled-webpage-to-downplay-risks-of-pfas-pesticides-on-same-day-pesticide-lobby-submitted-paper-arguing-for-that-change-2026-07-07/

Mexico Threatens Legal Action Against ICE Over Shooting of Illegal Alien in Texas

Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced that her government is looking into taking legal action against agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the latest shooting incident in Texas.

“We cannot allow the mistreatment of our brothers who are in the United States,” Sheinbaum said during her morning news conference, referring to a case on Tuesday in Houston.

As Breitbart Texas reported, U.S. federal agents from ICE were trying to arrest Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national illegally present in the United States, when, according to an agency statement, the man resisted arrest, allegedly used his vehicle to ram an ICE vehicle, and then attempted to run over a federal agent. In response to the use of a vehicle as a weapon, authorities fired at Salgado, fatally injuring him.

During her speech, Sheinbaum left out the alleged attack on authorities by Salgado.

“His only fault was not having papers, even though he had been hired by an American company,” she said, adding that the U.S. government and its agencies have a history of oppressing migrants. “They don’t have to be in detention centers or for there to be any violence.”

Sheinbaum claimed that her government was looking into legal avenues, going beyond sending diplomatic notices, which she said, while the U.S. government does respond, migrants continue to die.

While she did not provide specifics on the measures her government would take, she claimed they would be judicial in nature. The claims follow a recent series of similar comments made in March, in which Sheinbaum said her government would file complaints with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. Despite Sheinbaum’s claims at the time, the move had no effect, as the United States is not a member of the Inter-American Human Rights System, which is made up primarily of Latin American countries and does not include the U.S. or Canada.

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/07/09/mexico-threatens-legal-action-against-ice-over-shooting-of-illegal-alien-in-texas/

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You seem really scared of getting caught cheating.

Governor Gavin Newsom

@CAgovernor

To anyone considering helping President Trump interfere with our election or our count:

You will be prosecuted.

That’s why I’m moving forward with new legislation that would make it a FELONY to seize ballots before the vote has been certified by state and county officials.

https://twitter.com/i/status/2074181843973533729

Mossad want Trump DEAD

STUDY: Common Vaccines Linked to 38-50% Increased Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s

The single largest vaccine–dementia study ever conducted (n=13.3 million) finds risk intensifies with more doses, remains elevated for a full decade, and is strongest after flu and pneumococcal shots.

by Nicolas Hulscher, MPH

The single largest and most rigorous study ever conducted on vaccines and dementia — spanning 13.3 million UK adults — has uncovered a deeply troubling pattern: those who received common adult vaccines faced a significantly higher risk of both dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The risk intensifies with more doses, remains elevated for a full decade, and is strongest after influenza and pneumococcal vaccination. With each layer of statistical adjustment, the signal doesn’t fade — it becomes sharper, more consistent, and increasingly difficult to explain away.

And critically, these associations persisted even after adjusting for an unusually wide range of potential confounders, including age, sex, socioeconomic status, BMI, smoking, alcohol-related disorders, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, coronary artery disease, stroke/TIA, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney and liver disease, depression, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, traumatic brain injury, hypothyroidism, osteoporosis, and dozens of medications ranging from NSAIDs and opioids to statins, antiplatelets, immunosuppressants, and antidepressants.

Even after controlling for this extensive list, the elevated risks remained strong and remarkably stable.

Vaccinated Adults Had a 38% Higher Risk of Dementia

The primary adjusted model showed that adults receiving common adult vaccines (influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) had a:

38% increased risk of developing dementia (OR 1.38)

This alone dismantles the narrative of “vaccines protect the brain,” but the deeper findings are far worse.

Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Is Even Higher — 50% Increased Risk

Buried in the supplemental tables is a more shocking result: when the authors restricted analyses to Alzheimer’s disease specifically, the association grew even stronger.

50% increased risk of Alzheimer’s (Adjusted OR 1.50)

This indicates the effect is not random. The association intensifies for the most devastating subtype of dementia.

https://www.thefocalpoints.com/p/study-common-vaccines-linked-to-38

fake Trump?

Double speak

>>24807671

fix is in?

So the brother of Elon Musks handler wants to rule Israel

Fuck the entire Emmanuel family

>>24807724

He's talking about Qanon psyop

not the Q drops and Q fucktard