Stay informed with a curated selection of news from mainstream sources like New York Times, CoinDesk and The Washington Post. But that's not all - we also feature alternative perspectives from outlets such as Paul Fleuret, Info Wars and Laura Aboli that delve into stories the mainstream might not cover. For a global view, we incorporate reports from Russia via TASS Russian News Agency. And for those seeking a deeper understanding of the world, this news digest offers thought-provoking discussions on metaphysical and spiritual topics.
Mainstream Media Insights
Note: It is essential to remain critical of what you read in mainstream media because it presents a filtered reality that reflects the vision of the anointed - those who claim to have the solutions to society's problems. By questioning and verifying information, readers can cut through the spin and gain a more accurate understanding of the world, rather than relying on a one-sided narrative.
Bessent thinks the threat of tariffs will light a fire under the EU.
If Apple doesn't make iPhones for American customers, the president proposed a 25 percent tariffs. Immediate legal challenges are likely to be faced by a tax on imports targeted at a specific company.
Source: The Washington Post
Can a jazz bassist who served time on terror charges get his career back on track?
After pleading guilty to scheming to teach martial arts to Qaeda fighters, Tarik Shah spent years behind bars. He is working on a comeback.
Source: New York Times
The pro-Palestinian movement faces an uncertain path after the D.C. attack.
Pro-Palestinian groups in the United States were put under scrutiny after the killings of the Israeli Embassy workers. Activists could face more scrutiny.
Source: New York Times
The Ditch Weekly is a teen-run newspaper.
Teddy Rattray, Harry Karoussos and Billy Stern are from The Ditch Weekly. Billy started the newspaper with Teddy and Ellis when they were eighth graders. Billy said that they were still young. We didn't know what we were doing.
Source: New York Times
Billy joey canceled all his concerts due to brain disorder.
Billy is undergoing physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during the recovery period, according to his social media accounts.
Source: New York Times
A judge has stopped the Trump effort to bar international students.
Less than 24 hours after the Trump administration said it would block current and future international students from attending the university, Harvard sued and asked for a restraining order.
Source: New York Times
One type of mammogram is better for women with dense breasts.
Three times as many tumors were identified by contrast-enhanced mammography. It isn't used for screening in the United States.
Source: New York Times
Government says international students need to leave Harvard.
International students, who make up more than a quarter of the university's population, sought clarity or reassurance on Thursday.
Source: New York Times
There are new studies that dismiss signs of life on a distant planet.
Astronomers said in April that they had found a sign of life on the exoplanet K2-18b. There are three independent analyses that discount the evidence.
Source: New York Times
The Frog gives a graduation speech.
Dreams are how we figure out where we want to go. The University of Maryland graduates were told by the Frog that life is how we get there.
Source: New York Times
Harvard Derangement Syndrome is related to Harvard.
I have not been afraid to bite the hand that feeds me in 22 years as a Harvard professor. I am not an apologist when I say the invective aimed at Harvard has become crazy.
Source: New York Times
The Republican Policy Bill targets electric vehicles.
The House voted to roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S.
Source: New York Times
NATO Allies are rethinking what counts as Trump demands more military spending.
European allies have been pressed by the president to pay more for their own security. They might redefine what qualifies as security.
Source: New York Times
The largest exchange of prisoners of war took place between Russia and Ukraine.
More swaps are expected this weekend, as each side reported that 390 of its people had been returned.
Source: New York Times
There are photos of the week.
A woman wearing a protective helmet poses outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 21, 2025, during a protest against the economic measures of President Javier Milei's government and demanding an increase in their pensions. 347 homes in a hillside neighborhood in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia were painted bright colors in an effort to revive the area known as Rainbow Village. The City Government of Bandung named the area Lemburkatumbiri, which means "rainbow" in the local language. An aerial view shows a 135-meter-long container ship on a shoreline in the Trondheimsfjord, near Trondheim, Norway, on May 22, 2025, after it ran aground. A Mexican navy training ship is damaged after it ran into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The sun rises behind the Empire State Building in New York City and the Lackawanna Clock Tower in New Jersey on May 18, 2025, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. A model walks the runway at the Liandra show during Australian Fashion Week at Carriageworks in Sydney, Australia, on May 16, 2025. The cast of the film Eddington pose on the red carpet for the screening of the film in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 16, 2025....
Source: The Atlantic
Bessent thinks about the capital rule on Treasuries this summer.
Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, was in New York, US, on Friday, May 23, 2025. Bessent kept a low public profile during this weeks gathering of finance chiefs of the top industrialized nations, but he made a noticeable impact privately, people involved in the Group of Seven gathering said.
Source: Bloomberg
Ledn is trying to reduce client asset risk.
Ledn is removing support for ether and will begin offering a loan model based on bitcoin on July 1 as it looks to simplify its product. The company may be trying to broaden its appeal in order to get more people to use the only coin that is needed. The term "Bitcoin Maxis" is used to describe such advocates. Adam Reeds said in an email on Friday that they were going back to their roots with their new focus. Ledn will no longer lend client assets to generate yield as it seeks to remove risk from its business model. Ledn said that he would keep full custody of the virtual currency offered to him. Reeds said that traditional finance relies on constantly reuse client assets to create leverage and inflation. "Bitcoiners don't like that model."...
Source: CoinDesk
Despite the uncertain economy and higher prices, homeowners spend on renovations and repairs.
Americans are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader decline in consumer spending. Sales at building materials and garden supply retailers were up 3.2% in April compared to the same month a year ago. Retail sales in the US rose in April, but at a slower rate than in March. Prices for home improvement products have gone up. The cost of home repairs and remodeling increased in the first quarter from a year earlier, according to Verisk. More than 10,000 home repair items are tracked by the firm. Recent price increases seem to be driven primarily by labor costs and don't reflect the ongoing trade war that the Trump administration is engaged in with major U.S. trading partners like Mexico, China and Canada. Greg Pyne, vice president of pricing for Verisk Property Estimating Solutions, said in a report that they haven't seen panic buying from contractors or investors concerned about the impact tariffs might have on future costs or labor rates being driven up by stricter enforcement of immigration policies....
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Blue-state Republican is thankful for move to scrap gas-car ban.
President Donald Trump could soon sign into law a joint congressional resolution scrapping California's Environmental Protection Agency waiver that requires an end to gasoline-powered car sales by 2035. Golden State leaders are not happy with the move. California Gov. Republicans, including state legislators, say the move is necessary to curb regulation in the state, while Democrats argue that it is an illegal use of the Congressional Review Act. "I'm thankful that the people in Washington, D.C., had common sense with something the governor doesn't have here in California," State Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Huntington Beach, told Fox News Digital in an interview on Thursday. We don't have enough energy capacity. The worst thing that can happen in California is that everyone plugs in an electric car. There are rolling blackouts....
Source: Fox News
The market sees $300 million in liquidations.
Donald Trump's latest tariffs threats reminded traders of the headline risk. According to data from coinglass, over $300 million worth of derivatives positions were wiped out in the last four hours. Most of the liquidations came from long positions. The total was $107 million, of which $107 million was accounted for by BTC longs. Solana's SOL SOL, doge coin DOGE, and SUI SUI saw their shares fall in value. Skew noted in an X post that there was a nice aggregate flush of long leverage and de-risk selling. All driven by headlines again. The sell-off came after Trump proposed a 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union and a 25% tariffs on imports from outside the U.S., reigniting fears of an escalating trade war....
Source: CoinDesk
A firefighter was frustrated with the lack of fire hydrants for water.
Mark Whaling and a crew raced up and down a hill in a tanker truck, trying to get water from a street hydrant in time to stop the fire from moving up a ridge. A helicopter that flew in to drop water had to fly a long distance to refill, and a fire that might have been stopped went on to destroy homes. The water tank that firefighters had no way of accessing was spotted by Whaling as they fought the 2000s blaze. He thought that was ridiculous. "We don't tell fire engines to protect the city and go find your own water," said Whaling, who retired from the county fire department. The idea of the Heli-Hydrant, a relatively small, open tank that can be rapidly filled with water, was sparked by his frustration. Whaling's invention is getting the attention of officials who want to boost preparedness as wildfires become more frequent. The Blue Ridge Fire in Yorba Linda was the first use of the Heli-Hydrants and 10 have been built across Southern California....
Source: Fortune
Alternative Media Insights
Note: As we venture into the realm of alternative media reporting, it is essential to acknowledge that not all sources are created equal. While some outlets offer crucial counter-narratives and insights, others pose a significant risk of misinformation, perpetuating controlled opposition or serving as wolves in sheep's clothing, intent on misleading their audience with agendas designed to confuse rather than inform.
@Absolute1776 on Telegram
Catherine Herridge shared an update from a report. According to the report, the FBI, DHS, and NCTC classified Americans opposing the COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates as "Domestic Violent Extremists" in December of 2021. According to Steve Friend, a former FBI agent, this classification could potentially violate the First Amendment by allowing government assessments of individuals based on their skepticism. The report claims that militias "characterize COVID-19 vaccination and mask mandates as evidence of government overreach." It states that a wide range of COVID narratives have resonated with DVEs. Herridge notes that the report states that criticism of mandates is related to violent extremism. The narratives include beliefs that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe for children, are part of a government or global conspiracy to deprive individuals of their civil liberties and livelihoods, or are designed to start a new social or political order. There is a report titled "Special Analysis: Joint Analytic Cell" that was published in February of 2022....
Source: Telegram
@infowars_channel on Telegram
Our deal with the United Kingdom is working out well. If they want to get their Energy Costs down, they should stop with the costly and unattractive windmills and start drilling in the North Sea, where large amounts of oil are waiting to be taken. Aberdeen is the hub for a century of drilling. The tax system disincentivizes drilling. U.K.'s energy costs would go down quickly.
Source: Telegram
@LauraAbolichannel on Telegram
Sky reports that Britain has signed a deal to hand over the Chagos Islands. The strategic military base of Diego Garcia will be leased by Britain for 99 years for a fee of more than £100 million a year. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a press conference that the base was important as it had been used to deploy aircraft during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Why don't you give up control of the islands? Laura Aboli has a channel.
Source: Telegram
@Absolute1776 on Telegram
ABC News is still spreading fake news that they claim is safe and effective. Over the last several days, the safety and efficacy of messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines have come under intense scrutiny. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to limit access to future COVID-19 shots to people over the age of 65 or with high-risk conditions. The shots for younger age groups will need more scientific trials. Moderna and Pfizer were told by the agency to expand the warning labels on their vaccines to include people who may be impacted by the risk of heart inflammation. The experts told ABC News that the vaccines are safe and effective, and that the shots were instrumental in saving lives during the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to estimates from the Yale School of Public Health, the vaccine saved millions of lives. There is a post called XPOST....
Source: Telegram
@Absolute1776 on Telegram
Alex Soros, the son and heir to George Soros' fortune and philanthropic empire, condemned the killings of two Israelis at the Capital Jewish Museum while funding anti-Israel groups. Two Israeli Embassy staffers, who were set to be engaged, were killed outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. "Alex, you and your father created this problem through the ruthless and international silence of critics to open borders policies," said one X user. Their blood is on your hands as much as their murderers. We will never forget. Chikli said it looks like the son is a replica of his father, when asked if Soros would continue to fund anti-Israel entities. We don't expect his son to be a big Zionist. There is a post called XPOST....
Source: Telegram
@Absolute1776 on Telegram
The official told the Associated Press that the swap is not finished, despite President Donald Trump's claim that Russia and Ukraine completed a "major prisoners swap." The announcements come after Russian and Ukrainian officials took part in direct talks in Turkey last Friday for the first time since the early days of the war, agreeing to release around 1,000 prisoners of war. There is a post called XPOST.
Source: Telegram
@childrenshd on Telegram
The medical industrial complex, via gender-affirming care, has taken advantage of children and allowed them to become real-time science experiments. Mary Holland says, "We know that these procedures can cause infertility, sexual dysfunction, bone development problems, cardiac problems, psychiatric problems."
Source: Telegram
@childrenshd on Telegram
The government, medical, and scientific communities all agree that this country has a public health crisis. They don't agree that exploring any possible causes is the right thing to do. They are resisting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to find the causes of Americans' health problems. There are two factors that affect profit and liability protection. The childhood chronic disease crisis, the media and big medicine won't talk about it.
Source: Telegram
@LauraAbolichannel on Telegram
The Iranian delegation arrived in Rome, Italy, for the 5th round of US-Iran talks. Two Iranian sources told CNN that the talks in Rome are not likely to yield an agreement. The US demands for a complete halt to Iran's enrichment program will cause the nuclear negotiations to collapse according to the Iranians. The Iranians say they only agreed to the talks today because of the US position. Laura Aboli has a channel.
Source: Telegram
@SGTnewsNetwork on Telegram
The National Restaurant Association Statement on the House Passage of The One, Big, Beautiful Bill: "This legislation is a major victory for restaurant owners, employees, and the communities they serve... The inclusion of the No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime provisions recognizes the value of our dedicated
Source: Telegram
@DoctorMercola on Telegram
Corticosteroids Endanger Your Health To regulate itself, the body often relies upon sensors that detect something amiss and then emit a signal that is amplified by the body so that a process can be set in motion to fix the issue that set the sensor off. Small amounts of hormones being released are enough to change the internal state of the body drastically, as one of the key signals the body relies upon are hormones. The HPA axis is the body's stress response system. There are three main components: the brain, pituitary and adrenals. When you experience stress, the hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone, which signals the pituitary to produce adrenocorticotropic hormone. There are more details here.
Source: Telegram
@LauraAbolichannel on Telegram
Senator Ron Johnson asked if he had any science to back up his opinion. In the largest autopsy series published today, it was determined that the vaccine was the cause of death in 73.9% of the cases.
Source: Telegram
@infowars_channel on Telegram
I have told Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their phones to be made in the United States of America, not in India or anywhere else. If that isn't the case, Apple must pay a 25% Tariff to the U.S. Thank you for your attention!
Source: Telegram
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Source: The Nordic Times
@infowars_channel on Telegram
The assassination of two Israeli diplomats in DC was a pretext to attack Iran and gain American support for more Middle Eastern wars.
Source: Telegram
@worlddoctorsalliance on Telegram
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Source: Telegram
@infowars_channel on Telegram
The European Union, formed to take advantage of the United States on trade, has been difficult to deal with. They have led to a trade deficit with the U.S. of more than $250,000,000 a year. Our discussions with them are not going well. The European Union should have a 50% tariffs on June 1, 2025. If the product is built or manufactured in the United States, there is no tariffs. Thank you for your attention!
Source: Telegram
@SGTnewsNetwork on Telegram
The US is trying to bring back precision manufacturing. We want Apple to help us make the supply chain more secure. Join@SGTnewsNetwork and follow Truth Social.
Source: Telegram
@LauraAbolichannel on Telegram
The Chagos Islands deal is similar to me owning my own property, then giving it to someone for free, and then paying them to live in it. I can't believe it's just one more thing in the process of destroying the UK economy which Starmer is an expert at!
Source: Telegram
@SGTnewsNetwork on Telegram
The report is about getting every American to demand the accessibility to good, whole food.
Source: Telegram
@ukcolumn on Telegram
Friday's UK Column News was hosted by Brian Gerrish, Patrick Henningsen and Mark Anderson. Mark Playne is from Not On The Beeb. EU War Drive: Germany Lets UK build Gun Barrels Amid Defence Unification Push. U.S.–South Africa Relations: What's Changed? The UK Column is funded by The Quiet Architects of War and The Trilateral Commission and the Foundations of the Rules-Based International Order.
Source: Telegram
News from Russia
NOTE: By giving readers a glimpse into the Russian narrative, this section strives to humanize the country and its people, revealing that there is more to Russia than the sensationalized headlines and simplistic caricatures that frequently dominate Western news cycles. This nuanced perspective enables European readers to better understand Russia's complexities, interests, and concerns, ultimately fostering a more informed and balanced discourse on international relations and global affairs.
The future of the global arms market will be advance developments.
The head of state emphasized that particular attention should be paid to robotic systems, air, ground, sea and underwater vehicles, laser systems and the troops control system, in which artificial intelligence technologies are used.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Iran's General Staff warns of new wars like Vietnam.
According to the statement, the US wants to get billions of dollars from regional countries to ease its economic difficulties and fix internal challenges.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The EU tried to remove the Republika Srpska leader from politics.
According to the report, France and Germany have prepared a so-called non-paper (an unofficial document) containing recommendations for EU countries on the complete political and institutional isolation of Dodik.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The Russian forces are in the same region as the governor.
The control of the settlement will allow our troops to increase their control over the enemy's movements.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Hungary is under financial pressure from the EU.
The EU froze 22 billion euros in EU funds for Hungary in 2022, according to Zselyke Csaky, senior research fellow at the Londong branch of the Centre for European Reform.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Europe can't continue the conflict without the US.
The low level of public support for the governments in the countries that make up "the coalition of the willing" was pointed out by the founder of the Schiller Institute.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
A Lao politician wants to learn from Russia.
The speaker of the Russian Federation Council was thanked by the deputy chairman of the Lao National Assembly.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Putin said that Russia's experience of special military operation was closely studied abroad.
The president said that most weapons and equipment undergo constant improvements through close collaboration between military units and defense industry enterprises.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The ambassadors to Russia will showcase plays at the Moscow theater festival.
The Argentine Ambassador to Russia said that participation in the festival was an exceptional opportunity to show the world the vitality and innovation of Argentine theater.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Everything necessary for special operation is provided by the industry.
The Russian leader noted that the defense-industrial complex continues to operate at an intensified pace.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Russia looks to hold a global forum.
The United Nations Association of Russia is one of the key players in the forum.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The EU is considering lowering the oil price cap.
Special attention would be paid to the energy sector according to the German Foreign Minister.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Fuel stock needs almost $71 million to be made.
The regional government is constantly working to build up stocks of life-supporting goods.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Russia is one of the top five global arms exporters.
The Russian leaer noted that the indicator confirmed quality, reliability and efficiency of military products manufactured by armorers.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Potatoes import tariffs were granted to Russia.
The EEC Trade Minister said that the adopted measure of customs and tariffs targets stabilization of potatoes prices in Russia.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Europe's militarization is seen by the UN as a dangerous trend.
European integration was meant to be a peace project according to the high representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The UN knows Russia isn't guilty of the crimes.
The Russian foreign minister said the situation in Bucha was a lie.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Zelensky's office is worried about the loss of US military aid.
The advisor to the head of Vladimir Zelensky's office said that American military support is very important.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
Wildberries has 128,000 square meters of warehouse space.
The CEO of the combined Wildberries and Russ company said that the company's fifth-largest center is in the Volga Federal District.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
60 hectares of land in Norilsk will be cleaned up.
It is planned to dismantle 40 facilities and clean up more than 400,000 square meters of territory in the year 2025.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
The first serial batches of RPL-20 machine-guns were produced by the Kalashnikov gunmaker.
The 5.45mm RPL-20 belt-fed hand-held machine-gun is designed to provide fire support for assault units.
Source: TASS Russian News Agency
