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‘Rolling Surveillance Devices:’ Chinese Self-Driving Cars Are Mapping America

As Chinese companies test their autonomous vehicles on American roads, concerns are growing about the vast amounts of data these “rolling surveillance devices” are collecting and the potential national security implications.

Fortune reports that in recent years, Chinese-owned companies have been quietly testing their self-driving cars on American roads, particularly in California. While this may seem like a harmless part of technological advancement, experts are raising alarms about the potential national security risks associated with these vehicles.

Nolte: Portland Power Company Takes Control of Home Thermostats to Avoid Outages

Some 200,000 people in the Portland, Oregon, area have handed control of their home thermostats over to an energy company.

What is there to say about a population willing to hand over control of its thermostats to an energy company instead of demanding its government provide enough energy to keep it comfortable?

These people are gerbils.

I’m sure that in their own deluded minds, they have convinced themselves they are noble and virtuous by making this sacrifice for the good of Mother Earth, but that’s simply not true. Mother Earth is fine and will remain fine even if Democrats decide to exit the Dark Ages and join the Age of Enlightenment where there’s more than enough energy for everything and everyone.

Indonesia: Officials force congregation to stop wedding, ban Christian worship services

SURABAYA, INDONESIA — Local officials in Indonesia stopped a wedding ceremony and banned the church from further worship meetings at the site, sources said.

Last Sunday, in Mergosari, Tarik District, Sidoarjo Regency of Java island, village head Eko Budi Santoso halted the wedding at the Pentecostal Church in Indonesia (Gereja Pentekosta di Indonesia, or GPdI) site and banned them from meeting, claiming the congregation lacked a building permit and that area residents opposed their church, local media reported.

Area residents in the Muslim-majority country reportedly said they were not opposed to the presence of the church worshiping at the “House of Prayer,” a structure that doesn’t have the function and markings of a church building.

Satellite photos show Iran expanding missile production, sources say

Images reveal significant expansions at key Iranian ballistic missile facilities, boosting missile and drone production to support Russia, Houthis and Hezbollah, raising concerns for US and Israel about Tehran’s increased missile capabilities

Recent satellite imagery shows major expansions at two key Iranian ballistic missile facilities that two American researchers assessed are for boosting missile production, a conclusion confirmed by three senior Iranian officials.

The enlargement of the sites follows an October 2022 deal in which Iran agreed to provide missiles to Russia, which has been seeking them for its war against Ukraine. Tehran also supplies missiles to Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, both members of the Iran-backed Axis of Resistance against Israel, according to U.S. officials.

Norway to stockpile 82,500 tons of grain to prepare for famine and war

Norway is taking major steps to prepare for potential war and famine as the country kicks off a plan to stockpile grain.

Yesterday, Norway’s finance minister, Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, and Agriculture and Food Minister Geir Pollestad signed a deal with four private companies to store 30,000 tons of grain in 2024 and 2025.

NYC: Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags on July 4

Anti-Israel activists gather in Washington Square Park, burn American flags on America’s Independence Day while waving Palestinian flags.

Anti-Israel protesters in New York City’s Washington Square Park marked America’s Independence Day by burning American flags.

Oklahoma State Superintendent Mandates Biblical Instruction in Schools

School districts, principals, teachers, parents, and perhaps even a few students in Oklahoma were likely surprised yesterday by a letter from Ryan Walters, the state superintendent of public instruction.

Walters’ letter informed superintendents across the state that all schools must incorporate the Bible, including the Ten Commandments, into the curricula for all students in grades 5-12. In the message, Walters said:

The Bible is one of the most historically significant books and a cornerstone of Western civilization, along with the Ten Commandments. They will be referenced as an appropriate study of history, civilization, ethics, comparative religion, or the like, as well as for their substantial influence on our nation’s founders and the foundational principles of our Constitution. This is not merely an educational directive but a crucial step in ensuring our students grasp the core values and historical context of our country.

Zuckerberg says AI rivals are trying to create ‘God’ amid new technological breakthroughs

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently took aim at AI rivals for “creating God” during a recent interview with YouTuber Kane Sutter. He went on to say, “I find it a pretty big turnoff when people in the tech industry… talk about building this ‘one true AI.'”

Zuckerberg appeared to be alluding to some in Silicon Valley who fancy the idea of building a technology that could surpass the general intelligence of human beings. “It’s almost as if they kind of think they’re creating God or something and… it’s just — that’s not what we’re doing. I don’t think that’s how this plays out,” Zuckerberg said.

10 Signs That Global War Is Rapidly Approaching

Are we on the verge of an apocalyptic global war in which billions of people could die? Very few people anticipated that World War I would erupt, but it happened anyway. And very few people anticipated that World War II would erupt, but it happened anyway. All throughout human history, there have been wars. Ever since the very beginning, it has just been a matter of time before major powers collide. Unfortunately, even though very alarming warning signals are flashing all around us, most of the population of the western world seems absolutely clueless about what is really going on out there. Leaders all over the planet seem to have come down with a really bad case of “war fever”, and preparations for apocalyptic showdowns are being made. The following are 10 signs that global war is rapidly approaching…

United States Space Force Hymn, ‘Creator of the Universe,’ to be Sung Across America July 4, 2024

Churches and military chapels across the nation are experiencing a surge in their expressions of patriotism at this time of the year, due to recent celebrations of Memorial Day and preparations for the 4th of July.

So they are preparing to perform the military hymns and songs. Due to the creation of the United States Space Force hymn, ‘Creator of the Universe,’ many are thrilled about performing this new addition to their “arsenal” of music, written by former United States Air Force Chaplain, Captain James F. Linzey, who is currently serving as the Chief of Chaplains for the United States National Defense Corps with the rank of Colonel.