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LUCY LETBY Scandal Deepens: More Baby Deaths Under Investigation

05 December 2024 — Former British nurse Lucy Letby, already serving a life sentence for murdering seven infants, faces new police questioning. Authorities are looking into more baby deaths and non-fatal collapses during her time at two hospitals. Letby was previously convicted of trying to murder more infants between 2015 and 2016.

Cheshire Police confirmed that Letby was interviewed in prison about the ongoing investigation. The inquiry focuses on her time at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Police aim to find out if there are more victims linked to her actions.

Letby’s conviction last year marked her as Britain’s worst serial child killer in modern history. She was found guilty of an eighth attempted murder charge earlier this year at a retrial. Further updates from the police will be shared when available, showing how serious this investigation is becoming.

BIDEN-HARRIS Strategy Fails: Hamas Rejects Hostage Deal

27 October 2024 — In a critical moment during negotiations, Hamas leader Sinwar rejected a hostage deal, banking on the BIDEN-HARRIS administration’s pressure on Israel to benefit Hamas. The Wall Street Journal reports Sinwar urged leaders outside Gaza to resist concessions, believing high civilian casualties would increase global pressure on Israel. This strategy aimed to exploit perceived weaknesses in the administration’s approach.

The report reveals a big miscalculation by the Biden-Harris team. Their dual strategy of pushing Israel for negotiations while criticizing it over Gaza backfired, as Sinwar saw this as an opportunity to reject compromise. By intensifying pressure on Israel, the administration inadvertently strengthened Hamas’s position and derailed potential agreements.

Critics swiftly reacted to these revelations. Journalist Daniel Greenfield stated that “the Biden-Harris administration emboldened Hamas.” Author Benjamin Weingarten highlighted extensive support provided to Iran and its affiliates under Obama-Biden policies, while political analyst Michael Scott Doran criticized their negotiation tactics as fundamentally flawed.

FARAGE’S Bold Invitation: Conservative Councillors Offered a NEW Political Home

24 October 2024 — Nigel Farage has invited 1,352 Conservative councillors in England to join Reform UK. The party is gearing up for its first national election campaign. Currently, Reform UK has 28 local councillors and aims to grow significantly.

In a video message, Farage said many local Conservatives align more with his party than with Westminster’s Conservatives. Unlike the 2019 election deal with Boris Johnson’s Conservatives, Reform UK plans to run candidates in every local council contest this May. Farage warned that most Conservative councillors risk losing their seats and offered them a “lifeline” by joining Reform UK.

Farage stressed that only those who truly want to change the country should apply, setting a deadline for decisions before next month’s candidate selection. He made it clear not everyone would be accepted, especially those prone to internal conflicts typical of Tory politics.

The invitation comes just before the announcement of the new Conservative Party leader — either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick replacing Rishi Sunak. Farage dismissed the leadership contest as irrelevant, claiming the Conservative brand is irreparably damaged due to repeated betrayals of voters’ trust over successive elections and manifestos.

MAN’S Unexpected Obsession: Hospital Cafeteria Meals Cost Him Thousands

22 October 2024 — Omar Shafiq, a 33-year-old from the UK, has spent nearly $13,000 on hospital cafeteria meals since 2022. He claims to have eaten over 700 meals in hospitals across the country.

Surprisingly, Shafiq’s frequent visits aren’t because of sick relatives. He genuinely enjoys the food and finds it to be great value for money.

His unusual dining habit started when he visited his father in a hospital after late shifts in 2022. There, he found a meal of a baked potato, drink, and chocolate bar for under $10 that reminded him of school lunches.

METROPOLITAN POLICE Scandal: Officer’s Alleged Extremist Links Exposed

19 October 2024 — Ruby Begum, a 29-year-old police officer of Bangladeshi heritage, is facing a misconduct hearing for allegedly breaking professional standards. The hearing will examine claims that Begum posted “discriminatory and/or offensive comments” on Twitter and possibly misled the vetting process when joining the Metropolitan Police in 2016.

The allegations suggest she failed to disclose ties with a female Jihadi in Syria and showed an interest in extremist teachings. Once praised as a role model during anti-lockdown protests, Begum was put on restricted duties in 2021 and fully suspended by 2022.

Begum’s controversial tweets include remarks about Israel, non-Muslims, and historical events like the September 11th attacks. While some messages were posted before her police service, others continued until at least 2019.

This case is embarrassing for London’s Metropolitan Police as it exposes potential failures in their recruitment process amid other recent scandals involving officers within their ranks.

LABOUR PARTY’S Economic Plan Under Fire: Will It Really Work?

22 July 2024 — Britain’s new Treasury chief, Rachel Reeves, vows to run the economy with “iron discipline.” She hinted at above-inflation pay raises for public sector workers to end ongoing strikes.

The Labour Party, elected two weeks ago, faces pressure to increase salaries and welfare without raising taxes or public borrowing. Reeves criticized the previous Conservative government for high taxes and debt.

Labour won a landslide victory on promises of economic growth, housebuilding, green energy projects, and improved public services. The electorate seeks relief from high living costs and past economic mismanagement.

Inflation has dropped to 2%, but strikes by hospital doctors strain the National Health Service. Other public-sector workers like nurses and teachers have also demanded higher pay through walkouts over the past year.

LABOUR SCRAPS Rwanda Plan, Sparks Outrage Over Immigration

06 July 2024 — The Labour government has abandoned the plan to send illegal immigrants to Rwanda for asylum processing. This scheme, introduced by ex-PM Boris Johnson in 2022, aimed to address the migrant crisis in the English Channel. A party insider confirmed that the plan is "dead.

Critics argue that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak knew the Rwanda plan wouldn’t work and called an election to avoid embarrassment from potential European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) interventions. Nigel Farage had previously suggested this was Sunak’s strategy.

Unlike Farage, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer opposes withdrawing from the ECHR and seeks closer ties with the EU on immigration matters. Starmer may even consider accepting a quota of EU migrants annually in exchange for a returns policy.

Scrapping the Rwanda policy means forfeiting £270 million already sent to Kigali but saves future payments of £50 million each in 2025 and 2026. The Conservatives had claimed this policy would deter future boat migrants, a stance now abandoned by Labour.

CYBER ATTACK Devastates London NHS Hospitals

06 June 2024 — A ransomware attack by the group Qilin has crippled Synnovis, a key pathology lab service provider for several National Health Service hospitals. Ciaran Martin, former chief of the National Cyber Security Centre, called it one of the most serious attacks in the U.K. due to its disabling effect on operations.

The attack affected King’s College and Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital trusts, impacting multiple hospitals and clinics across south London. A memo to staff labeled it a “critical incident,” noting significant disruptions to services like blood transfusions and leading to canceled or redirected procedures.

Synnovis Chief Executive Mark Dollar stated that they are still trying to understand what happened but offered no further comment. The incident has been reported to police as investigations continue into this severe disruption of healthcare services in London.

Ransomware attacks involve criminals using malware to paralyze computer systems and demanding money for their release. These attacks are highly disruptive and costly, affecting various sectors including healthcare, with most perpetrators operating from former Soviet states beyond Western legal reach.

DEADLY NHS Scandal: 3,000 Lives Lost to HIV and Hepatitis

20 May 2024 — A scandal involving Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) has led to the deaths of around 3,000 people from HIV and hepatitis infections. The report is expected to criticize pharmaceutical companies, medical practitioners, civil servants, and politicians. Many involved have already passed away due to the passage of time.

The scandal could result in a massive compensation bill for the British government. Tireless campaigners exposed the scale of this tragedy, which might have remained hidden otherwise. Jason Evans, whose father died from infected blood plasma in 1993, played a key role in establishing the inquiry in 2017 under Prime Minister Theresa May.

Infected blood transfusions during the 1970s and 1980s exposed thousands to hepatitis and HIV. Evans hopes that with Monday’s report release, he and countless others can find some closure after decades of suffering and loss.

RWANDA DEPORTATION Plan Sparks Outrage

01 May 2024 — A migrant, previously denied asylum, has voluntarily arrived in Rwanda. Rwandan officials confirmed his arrival, which sets the stage for the expected deportation of additional migrants under a new U.K. policy. This individual was not forced out but chose Rwanda on his own accord.

The U.K. government is now preparing to deport the first batch of migrants to Rwanda after recent legislative approval. The newly enacted Safety of Rwanda Bill aims to overcome previous legal hurdles by ensuring migrant safety in Rwanda through an updated treaty agreement.

While Rwandan authorities assert their readiness to assess and support incoming individuals based on their asylum needs or relocation preferences, critics label the deportation strategy as both inhumane and unlawful.

U.K.'s business and trade secretary Kemi Badenoch cited this voluntary migration as proof that Rwanda can be a secure haven for deportees, amidst heated discussions about the moral aspects of these policies.

DOCTOR Under FIRE: The Dangerous Backlash After Exposing Transgender Treatment Risks

21 April 2024 — Dr. Hillary Cass, former head of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, faces threats following her critical review on transgender medicine for children. She now avoids public transport based on security advice. This intense backlash arose after her findings questioned the safety of gender identity interventions.

Dr. Cass has publicly criticized the spread of “misinformation” regarding her report, particularly pointing out Labour MP Dawn Butler’s inaccurate statements in Parliament. Butler wrongly claimed that over 100 studies were left out of the review, a statement Dr. Cass dismissed as completely unrelated to her research or any associated papers.

The physician condemned attempts to discredit her work as “unforgivable,” accusing detractors of jeopardizing children’s health by ignoring scientific concerns about transgender treatments for minors. Her report has ignited a heated debate amidst ongoing discussions concerning healthcare practices in this field.

Prince Harry’s SECURITY BATTLE: UK Judge Rejects His Appeal for Protection

16 April 2024 — Prince Harry’s effort to secure police protection while in the UK has hit a new snag. A judge recently ruled against his appeal, limiting his access to government-funded security. This setback is part of the fallout from his decision to step back from royal duties.

The dispute has been ongoing for four years, rooted in Harry’s concerns over media intrusion and threats from online sources. However, High Court Judge Peter Lane upheld the government’s tailored security measures as lawful and appropriate in February.

Facing this latest defeat, Prince Harry’s path forward is now more complicated. To continue his fight, he must directly request permission from the Court of Appeal, as the High Court has denied him an automatic right to appeal.

This legal tussle highlights the unique challenges faced by members of the royal family who seek a different path away from their traditional roles and responsibilities.

UN Security Council REJECTS US-Proposed Ceasefire: A Dramatic Shift in Washington’s Stance

23 March 2024 — In a surprising turn of events on Friday, the United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a US-proposed resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Russia and China vetoed the measure, marking a significant shift in Washington’s approach towards Israel.

Historically, the US has shown reluctance towards using the term “ceasefire” and has vetoed measures that have included calls for one. However, this recent draft resolution did not explicitly demand that Israel end its campaign in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel would proceed with attacks on Hamas in Rafah irrespective of US support. This decision is met with opposition from the Biden Administration which has been ramping up public pressure on Israel.

The Democratic Party and Biden Administration initially backed Israel’s self-defensive war following the Hamas terror attack on October 7th. However, their stance seems to have shifted recently.

President Noboa SNUBS Maduro’s Aid, COURAGEOUSLY Seeks US Assistance Instead

25 January 2024 — Ecuador’s leader, President Noboa, has decisively spurned an offer of support from Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. Instead, he has chosen to seek aid from the United States. This decision follows Maduro’s suggestion that Noboa should accept his help rather than succumb to what he labels as U.S. Southern Command’s “interventionism” and “colonialism”.

During a recent interview on Tuesday, Noboa responded to Maduro’s proposition with a firm “Thank you, but no thank you.” He went on to clarify that his decision was not based on personal disagreement with Maduro but stemmed from the need to address pressing issues within his own nation.

Earlier this week, President Noboa engaged in talks with U.S. officials about potential security collaborations. He sought weapons, technology and training for Ecuador’s security forces from the U.S., while also exploring options for refinancing Ecuador’s external debt.

Despite warnings from Maduro about inviting the “devil” into Ecuador — referring indirectly to the United States — and despite criticism at home over his anti-gang policies, President Noboa remains unwavering in his pursuit of American assistance.

Supreme Court: Last RESORT for CUNY Professors Suing Union Over Alleged Antisemitism

22 January 2024 — A collective of professors from the City University of New York (CUNY) is taking legal action against a teachers union, Professional Staff Congress/CUNY (PSC). They accuse PSC of fostering antisemitism. The professors see their ultimate hope in the Supreme Court’s intervention. Despite their resignation from the union due to its perceived anti-Jewish bias, state law obliges them to maintain an association with it.

The dispute ignited when PSC endorsed a “Resolution in Support of the Palestinian People” in 2021. This resolution was interpreted as antisemitic and anti-Israel by six professors, prompting their withdrawal from the union. Nonetheless, New York State law dictates that these same professors must be represented by this union in collective bargaining discussions.

Avraham Goldstein, a mathematics professor and one of the six dissenters, voiced his distress over being compelled to align with a union he believes issues antisemitic statements without his approval.

This legal battle follows on from a significant Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME (2018). The court decided that public employees who are not members can’t be forced to pay fees to a union as it infringes upon their First Amendment rights.

Sunak’s RWANDA Gamble: A Crucial Test Amid Conservative Uproar

17 January 2024 — UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion within his own party. He’s pushing for approval of a controversial plan to deport certain asylum-seekers to Rwanda. The plan has already been blocked by the UK Supreme Court, and 60 members of his party have attempted to toughen the legislation. This led to the resignation of two deputy chairmen and a junior ministerial aide from his party.

The “Safety of Rwanda Bill” could face defeat if another rebellion occurs within Sunak’s party. This would pose a significant threat to Sunak’s government, which is just over a year old. The Prime Minister has placed this contentious immigration policy at the center of his election campaign strategy, even though he trails significantly behind Labour in opinion polls.

Sunak believes that deporting unauthorized asylum-seekers will discourage dangerous crossings over the English Channel and disrupt people-smuggling operations. However, he faces an uphill battle in convincing both fellow Conservatives and voters that this plan is effective.

Navigating tensions between liberal and law-and-order factions within his own party adds another layer of complexity for Sunak as he tries to push through this divisive policy.

TEXAS Supreme Court DISMISSES Abortion Challenge: Pregnant Woman with Fetal Anomaly Forced to Leave State

12 December 2023 — Kate Cox, a pregnant woman from Texas, found herself in a dire situation when her unborn child was diagnosed with trisomy 18 — a fatal condition. With the state’s strict abortion ban in place, she had no choice but to leave Texas and seek an abortion elsewhere. This happened just before the Texas Supreme Court rejected her challenge against the stringent abortion legislation.

Cox spent nearly a week trying to get court approval for ending her pregnancy due to health risks and potential fertility issues in the future. However, Attorney General Ken Paxton argued that Cox didn’t provide enough evidence that her pregnancy complications were life-threatening.

Even after leaving Texas, Cox’s case was dismissed by the state Supreme Court. The court ruled that while Cox’s pregnancy complications were severe, they didn’t pose an immediate threat to her life as required by law for an exception.

The Center for Reproductive Rights represented Cox during this ordeal. They reported that she had been frequently visiting emergency rooms due to health concerns related to her pregnancy. However, they did not reveal where she eventually went for the procedure.

PENN PRESIDENT Steps Down: Donor Pressure and Congressional Testimony Fallout Takes Its Toll

10 December 2023 — Under mounting pressure from donors and facing backlash over her congressional testimony, Liz Magill, the University of Pennsylvania’s president, has tendered her resignation.

During a U.S. House committee hearing on antisemitism in colleges, Magill was unable to confirm whether advocating for Jewish genocide would breach the school’s conduct policy.

The university announced Magill’s resignation late Saturday afternoon. Despite relinquishing her presidential role, she will retain her tenured faculty position at the Carey Law School. She will also continue to serve as Penn’s leader until an interim president is appointed.

Calls for Magill’s resignation amplified following her Tuesday testimony. She faced questioning alongside presidents from Harvard University and MIT regarding their respective universities’ inability to safeguard Jewish students amidst escalating global antisemitism fears and repercussions from Israel’s escalating conflict in Gaza.

PARAGRAPH 5: "When Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., asked if “calling for the genocide of Jews” would violate Penn’s code of conduct, Magill responded that it would be a “context-dependent decision,” igniting further controversy.

UK Hospital’s SHOCKING Negligence: Mother Dies from Overhydration as Staff Glued to PHONES

27 November 2023 — In a chilling incident, Michelle Whitehead, a mother of two, tragically died due to overhydration in an English hospital. The 45-year-old woman was admitted to the Millbrook Mental Health Unit after suffering a mental health crisis in May 2021. She developed psychogenic polydipsia, a condition characterized by excessive water drinking that led to dangerously low sodium levels and brain swelling.

Despite the common occurrence of this disorder among psychiatric patients, the hospital staff overlooked Whitehead’s condition. Alarmingly, she continued to have unrestricted access to water which worsened her state. After being sedated, she fell into a coma — a state misinterpreted by staff as sleep.

The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust confessed numerous shortcomings during their investigation into Whitehead’s death. These included poor patient monitoring largely due to staff engrossed in their personal mobile phones — an activity banned on the ward.

Other oversights included ceasing monitoring after sedating Whitehead and considerable delays in medical response times.

FINAL FAREWELL: French-Israeli Woman’s Joyful Dance at Festival Turns into Horrific Terror Attack

23 October 2023 — Karin Journo, a 24-year-old French-Israeli airport worker, had initially planned to skip the Tribe of Nova music festival due to a broken leg. But when she learned her friends were going to celebrate a farewell party for one of them moving stateside, she couldn’t resist joining in.

Despite her injury and protective boot, Journo was captured on video dancing with joy at the festival. The mood shifted dramatically as Hamas militants launched their deadly assault on the festival grounds. Subsequent footage revealed a worried Journo seeking shelter behind a vehicle.

In her last moments, Journo sent an ominous text message at 8:43 Saturday morning. Her father Doron shared its contents: "To the whole family, I want to say that I love you a lot because I am not coming home.” This would be her final words before tragically losing her life in this savage attack.