Lee Ardis

Alarm being raised over launch of facial recognition in UK shops that instantly alerts police

According to a report from The Guardian, a controversial facial recognition technology deployed in British shops is poised to escalate its capabilities, enabling real-time notifications to police when high-risk individuals enter stores. The development has sparked intense debate over privacy, surveillance, and the balance between public safety and civil liberties in everyday retail environments.

Facewatch, the company behind the system already operational in more than 100 businesses including major retailers like Sainsbury’s, B&M, and Spar, announced plans to introduce a pioneering feature this autumn.

Officials warn of Iranian drones in Cuba that could threaten South Florida

According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, national security advocates and elected officials are sounding the alarm over Iran’s expanding military footprint in the Western Hemisphere, specifically the reported delivery of approximately 300 Iranian drones to Cuba.

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and U.S. Representative Carlos Gimenez, a Republican from Florida, joined forces at a public event to draw attention to the potential dangers posed by these advanced unmanned aircraft. The gathering, held at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, featured a display of an Iranian-made drone as a tangible symbol of the emerging threat just 90 miles from American shores.

Police officer warns street preachers they face citation ‘if someone is offended’ at LGBT pride rally

A Texas police department says it plans to “look into” a viral video showing one of its officers warning a Christian street preaching group they could be cited for simply saying something offensive to others.

The encounter occurred June 27 at Trinity Pride Fest in Fort Worth, where police were caught on video threatening to arrest members of a street preaching team led by evangelist Rich Penkoski. According to the video, police blocked Penkoski and David Grisham from accessing the sidewalk upon their arrival at the event.

Arapaho Members Furious At Christian Preacher Who Spoke Against Rituals

A “Yellowstone” series TV actor posted a clip Tuesday of a Christian pastor preaching on the Wind River Indian Reservation and discouraging some of the Arapaho tribal religious ceremonies, saying “Jesus is everything…A pipe cannot hear your prayers.”

The post exploded, garnering 31,000 views as of Wednesday afternoon and provoking outrage, particularly around the reservation.

Court Rules Maine Christian School Has to Push LGBTQ Agenda on Kids

In a setback for religious freedom, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled last Thursday that Christian schools in Maine must comply with pro-LGBT regulations that conflict with their religious beliefs, if they want to participate in a public tuition assistance program. “Essentially what the court has said is that you can believe what you want to believe, you can talk about what you believe, but once you exercise what you believe, that’s conduct that the state of Maine can regulate,” said Jeremy Dys, senior counsel for First Liberty Institute, which brought the lawsuit.

PCUSA Announces Support of Transgender Procedures for Minors

Years after it mattered, a mainline American denomination has finally thrown its full support behind the crumbling façade of transgender medicine. In its 227th General Assembly this summer, the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted overwhelmingly to “Declare that the PC(USA) supports all individuals to have access to all medically necessary, evidence-based gender-affirming healthcare.” Such a declaration, coming in 2026, is a bit like waiting for the gale before spitting into the wind.

Nicaraguan Bishop Arrested as Ortega’s Regime Ramps Up Christian Persecution

The persecution of Christians appears to be intensifying in the Central American country of Nicaragua under the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega, as a Catholic bishop, two priests, and a deacon were arrested and detained last week, apparently for asking for prayers for an end to religious persecution in the country.

In Opposing Prayer, Australia’s Leaders Have Proven: God Does Not Factor Into Their Vision For The Nation

(Queensland, Australia) — Around the world, public institutions seem to have a problem with prayer. Well, more specifically, they have a problem with Christian prayer because they hate anything that actively opposes their vision of a society where they get to write the rules. This is why, even though many Western governments have tolerated the model prayer of Matthew 6, they bitterly oppose the suggestion that God’s kingdom should come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

On 26 March 1897, Australian leaders were presented with a petition lobbying for the inclusion of prayer at the beginning of each sitting day of Parliament. In the following months, some opposed the idea, believing that members would eventually become indifferent to it as had happened in the United Kingdom.

Seated At Washington’s Desk, Mamdani Sought To Tear Down The Biblical Foundations America’s First President Built

As the United States marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a stark contrast was illuminated in the nation like never before.

As one side emphasized the Biblically grounded roots of America’s founding and the freedom that a godly beginning produced, cheering for the nation and recalling the stand taken by the Founders that made America distinct among the nations. The other side viewed history through a dark lens, smearing Judeo-Christian values and painting a path forward that would steer the nation into further rebellion against God and toward the ideological prison of socialism.

Transhumanism: The Latest Attempt To Transcend The Limits Established By God

What would you think if someone told you they could instantly make you as smart as AI? What if they said they could make you immune to all diseases or could cure any of your disabilities? What if they insisted your life could be extended by tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years? Would you respond with disbelief, or do you think it would be possible? Taking it a step further… would you ever contemplate accepting such incredible offers?

I realize these claims may sound far-fetched, like something from science fiction, but they reflect the very goals pursued by transhumanists. For readers unfamiliar with the term, transhumanism means going beyond the human condition—“trans” comes from Latin and means “beyond,” “across,” or “on the other side of,” while “human” refers to mankind. In short, transhumanism (often abbreviated as “H+”) is a movement that aims to use modern technology to enhance and transform humanity.