The Russian Government says it welcomes Trump’s readiness to meet with Putin, a senior Moscow official confirmed yesterday (10).

Associated Press reported:

“Russia attaches no conditions to the possibility of face-to-face talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during a conference call.

Trump said Thursday that ‘Putin wants to meet’ and that a meeting is being set up. He indicated that efforts to end the almost three-year war between Russia and Ukraine were behind the overtures for talks. ‘We have to get that war over with’, Trump said when referring to his possible meeting with Putin.”

JUST IN: US President Trump says he is setting up a meeting with Russian President Putin.

"He want's to meet and we're setting it up." pic.twitter.com/cTJLJwAwW8

— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) January 10, 2025

Trump has been a fierce critic of U.S. participation in Ukraine’s war effort, while calling for peace. […]

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In an interview with the daily Maariv published this Friday, the 10th, Bolsonaro detailed the case and how he assisted Vagdani in leaving the country. The Israeli soldier had been targeted with an arrest warrant issued by a far-left organization founded by militants linked to Hamas.

According to The Jerusalem Post , Bolsonaro contacted sources in Israel shortly after releasing a video exposing the persecution against the soldier. He also launched an online campaign to halt the charges filed against Vagdani.

The congressman stated: “January is our parliamentary recess, a time I usually spend with […]

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NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett wrote a statement on behalf of the Regime titled regarding so-called “anomalous health incidents” affecting hundreds of U.S. personnel and family members while suggesting possible causes for the mysterious happenings including electromagnetic or acoustic energy. These mysterious symptoms, which include unexplained head pressure, ear pain, and dizziness, reportedly began in 2016 and have spread to roughly a dozen overseas locations.

The press release starts by bragging about the Regime’s actions and supposed progress in countering these scary incidents.

“Upon taking office, the Biden-Harris Administration spearheaded a dedicated effort to address anomalous health incidents reported by our colleagues,” the statement by Savett reads.

“We convened departments and agencies across the U.S. Government to develop new policies to expand access to and improve medical care for affected personnel, ensure incidents could be reported freely and without stigma, and provide benefits to eligible employees under statutes passed by Congress, including the HAVANA Act which President Biden signed into law,” the press release continues. […]

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Elon Musk’s Take on Standards: Why They Matter for Life-Saving Professions

Should society ever lower the standards for critical professions? Elon Musk argues no, and he provides a compelling reason: lives are at stake. In areas like surgery or oncology, a single mistake can be fatal. Musk’s stance boils down to a simple but powerful idea—standards protect lives.

The Danger of Lowering Standards

Think about fields like medicine, where precision and judgment can mean the difference between life and death. Musk suggests that lowering the bar in such critical professions could result in more errors. And more errors mean more preventable deaths.

This might seem like a straightforward argument, but it’s worth considering the consequences in real-life scenarios. Would you trust a surgeon or an oncologist who barely scraped through their certifications? Probably not. Musk’s point is clear: maintaining high standards is not just a matter of competence—it’s about preserving lives.

Skills and Integrity Matter Most

According to Musk, the focus should be on skills and integrity when assessing someone’s capability. What actually makes a good surgeon or specialist? It’s their ability to perform under pressure, diagnose accurately, and stay committed to their work.

By sticking to these core qualities, we ensure that the best people—regardless of background—are the ones entrusted with critical roles. Musk argues that injecting unrelated criteria into these fields could dilute the pool of qualified professionals, ultimately putting patients at risk.

What Does This Mean for Broader Policies?

Musk’s comments touch on broader conversations about hiring practices and standards in various industries. Whether it’s healthcare, engineering, or any field where errors can have severe consequences, the priority should always be competence.

Compromising on standards in the name of inclusivity or diversity may sound noble, but it could come at a high cost. Musk emphasizes that fairness should be about treating people based on their abilities, not lowering the expectations for everyone.

The Bigger Picture

Elon Musk’s perspective raises an important question: what are we willing to risk to adjust the rules? While inclusivity is essential, it shouldn’t come at the expense of public safety. The stakes in fields like medicine demand an unwavering commitment to excellence.

When it comes to life-and-death roles, skills and integrity should always take center stage. High standards aren’t outdated—they’re safeguards for our future.

Conclusion

At its core, Musk’s argument is about balance. Inclusivity should be encouraged but not at the expense of quality or safety. For professions where mistakes can cost lives, standards exist for a reason. Treating people fairly doesn’t mean lowering the bar—it means valuing excellence and keeping trust intact.

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According to the release on the Kannapolis Fire and Police Facebook page, sometime around 10pm on January 4th, a Kannapolis Police Officer saw a 2001 GMC Yukon and recognized the vehicle “as one normally driven by an individual who he had previously arrested and knew had an outstanding warrant for arrest.” The warrant was reportedly for Felony Probation Violation.

No other cause for initiating the traffic stop was given.

As the initiating officer was speaking with the driver, two additional officers arrived on scene. The initiating officer recognized the passenger as the individual with the outstanding warrant. According to the news release:

The officer who initiated the traffic stop approached the passenger side of the vehicle and opened the front passenger’s door to arrest the individual. When he opened the door, the front seat passenger pulled a handgun from his jacket and pointed it in the direction of the officer. That officer and a second officer who was standing at the rear passenger side of the Yukon gave commands for the passenger to drop the gun. After the passenger failed to comply with their repeated requests, both officers fired their duty weapon at the passenger, striking him.

Welch was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on January 6th. The officers who fired their service weapons were placed on administrative leave, as is standard protocol, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting. […]

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Emergency crews responded promptly to the incident. No injuries have been reported.

The explosion’s cause remains under investigation, with authorities urging residents to avoid the area and adhere to any evacuation advisories.

“The Fort Worth Fire Department Public Information Officer (PIO) will be on scene of the large fire at the electrical substation off Seventeen Lakes Boulevard/Henrietta Creek Road in north Fort Worth,” Fort Worth Fire Department said in a statement on social media.

“This is a very active scene with multiple first responders on scene. Please avoid the area and leave room for emergency vehicles.” […]

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Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said that the department was incapable of managing such a massive natural disaster.

“There are not enough firefighters in all of Los Angeles County to address four separate fires of this magnitude,” he said.

“The LA County Fire Department was prepared for one or two major wildfires, but not the four. This is not a normal red flag alert.”

While their lack of manpower is completely understandable given the incredible ferocity of the fires, it is worth noting that many firefighters were fired for their refusal to take the COVID vaccine. […]

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He leads a train-wreck minority government, has had 4 different Prime Ministers in a year, economy sucks, violence spiking, immigration of course out of control, farmers in constant state of revolt against suicidal ‘green’ policies…

61% of French in last poll want him to resign.

The French post-colonial world is also crumbling, and their troops have been expelled from the African countries of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Senegal, and Ivory Coast.

But hey, the former Rothschild banker thinks he has the cachet to go around lecturing the world. Time and time again. […]

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Editor’s Note: There are reasons to believe that this is far more than just McConnell’s inability to walk very easily. We won’t get into those rumors until they’re confirmed but some are saying his absence was not a matter of convenience but because he is physically unable to attend. More updates coming…

Senator Mitch McConnell was notably absent from Monday’s 2024 election certification.

“One person I didn’t spot in the House chamber for the election certification: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.),” a reporter for The Hill said.

One person I didn't spot in the House chamber for the election certification: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).

— Mychael Schnell (@mychaelschnell) January 6, 2025

Last month shocking video posted to X showed Senator Mitch McConnell needing assistance to walk after his fall.

The 82-year-old Kentucky Senator fell down and sprained his wrist at a Senate Republican luncheon in December.

Disturbing video taken by The Floridian Press showed McConnell could barely walk after his fall. […]

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According to MailOnline, the wave of infections is straining hospitals across the country, prompting a resurgence in the use of face masks.

Videos posts on social media show seemingly overcrowded medical facilities struggling to manage an influx of patients, with reports of some creamtoriums being overwhelmed with bodies.

Scenes of parents holding sick children in long queues for late-night pediatric care have emerged, drawing hysterical comparisons to the early days of the coronavirus pandemic that broke out five years ago.

BREAKING:

Hospitals in China Overwhelmed as Severe "Flu" Outbreak, Including Influenza A and HMPV, Resembling 2020 COVID Surge.

Hospitals in China are overwhelmed as outbreaks of "influenza A" and "human metapneumovirus" resemble the COVID-19 surge from three years ago. pic.twitter.com/mPF6XGjQCY

— SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) (@COVID19_disease) December 28, 2024

BREAKING:

China Declares State of Emergency as Epidemic Overwhelms Hospitals and Crematoriums.

Multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19, are spreading rapidly across China. pic.twitter.com/GRV3XYgrYX

— SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) (@COVID19_disease) January 1, 2025

HMPV virus surge in China: Hospitals overwhelmed amid respiratory outbreak#ITDigital #HMPV #Health #China pic.twitter.com/ErIDUsWDPA

— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) January 3, 2025

While there are said to be a string of viruses including flu, influenza, rhinovirus and COVID-19 that people are suffering from, many scientists believe the surge is caused by a little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV). […]

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