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The Fascist Facebook Regime: Going to Jail and Getting Sprung
I have just been released from jail, Facebook jail that is, and for the moment, I’m free. There is nothing that rings my bell quite like the smell of cowardice. Rattling the cages of the patriarchal elite sends energy through my system like the sweet rush of an adrenaline-fueled adventure.
By Vanessa Brown8 months ago in The Swamp
The Tale of the Gambling Gentleman and the Coward in a Tie
Once upon a time—not long ago, but long enough for folks to forget—a certain breed of man in polished shoes got it in his head that risk was a virtue, and that profit excused everything short of arson. He worked on a street named Wall, though I reckon it should’ve been called Wager Avenue, because gambling was the only honest thing going on there.
By Mike Barvosa8 months ago in The Swamp
Gaza on the Brink: Man‑Made Famine, Violent Aid Blockades, and the World’s Moral Crossroads
📰 Report: The Deepening Crisis in Gaza 🔹 Key Overview Starvation Reached Catastrophic Levels A recent World Food Programme report confirmed that one in five Gazans—around half a million people—are currently living in conditions consistent with famine. Among children under five in Gaza City, one in five suffers from severe malnutrition, with over 5,000 diagnosed just in May 2025 ([TIME][1]).
By Moh Hussein8 months ago in The Swamp
"Gaza Is Starving, Militias Are Rising—And Israel May Be Losing the World: Is This the Turning Point?"
U.S. Envoy’s Visit and Proposed Peace Plan On August 2, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff told Israeli hostage families that he’s coordinating with Israel—including Prime Minister Netanyahu—on a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza war and rebuild the territory.
By Moh Hussein8 months ago in The Swamp
SpaceX launches Crew-11 astronauts to the ISS for NASA on milestone Crew Dragon flight (video)
SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-11 astronauts to the International Space Station on a historic Crew Dragon flight. SpaceX successfully launched NASA's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), a significant accomplishment for commercial spaceflight and international cooperation. This mission is yet another milestone in the Commercial Crew Program, a partnership between NASA and SpaceX that has revolutionized American space access since its inception. On a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Crew-11 mission took off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew Dragon spacecraft, which was given the name "Endurance" and had already completed multiple missions to the ISS, was perched atop the rocket. The reliability of SpaceX's reusable spacecraft and booster systems, which continue to set new standards for cost-effective space travel, was reaffirmed by the successful launch. There are four astronauts aboard this mission, three from NASA and one from an international partner agency. Commander Michael Barratt, a NASA astronaut with two previous space missions under his belt, is in charge of the mission. Pilot Jeanette Epps, who is making her first spaceflight following years of training and delays, and Mission Specialist Matthew Dominick, a member of NASA's 2017 astronaut class, will be traveling with him. Completing the international team is Koichi Wakata of Japan’s space agency, JAXA, a veteran astronaut with several ISS missions to his name.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
Construction on Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom to begin in September
President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious two hundred million dollar plan to build a lavish White House State Ballroom, with construction set to begin in September twenty twenty-five and finish before the end of his term in early twenty twenty-nine.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
NexQloud Exposed: Legal Threats and Fake Tech From a Suspected Crypto Scam . AI-Generated.
This article investigates NexQloud, a crypto-linked platform that claims to offer cutting-edge cloud infrastructure powered by devices it calls “NanoServers.” What began as a routine blog post raising questions about the company’s bold claims quickly escalated into legal threats from the New Zealand-based law firm Bell Gully, acting on NexQloud’s behalf.
By DANNY DE HEK8 months ago in The Swamp
Tsunami Evacuations Ordered in South America, but Worst Risk Passes for U.S. After Huge Quake
Early on Wednesday, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, triggering widespread tsunami warnings and mass evacuations across the Pacific Rim. Officials later determined that the greatest tsunami threat to the United States had passed, despite the frantic efforts of countries in South America to evacuate individuals. At a depth of 19 kilometers, the quake, one of the strongest in recent memory, occurred approximately 75 miles offshore from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The quake's shallowness made it particularly capable of moving large volumes of water. From Japan to Chile to Hawaii, tsunami warnings were quickly issued across the Pacific Basin. Response times to emergencies were quick in South America. Chile began evacuating vulnerable coastal areas after raising its tsunami alert level to the highest level. Authorities emphasized the danger of after-waves, reminding citizens that the first wave is rarely the most dangerous. Chilean officials coordinated with local governments to evacuate thousands from low-lying areas.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
