Author: Blazingcatfur

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in Epstein probe

Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in an investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein late on Monday, possibly averting a planned vote to hold them in contempt of Congress.

“They look forward to setting a precedent that applies to everyone,” Clinton spokesperson Angel Urena said on X.

The Republican-led House Oversight Committee had recommended contempt proceedings saying, “Clintons are not above the law,” after the couple declined to appear in person.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Clintons", Crime

Psychosis Diagnoses Have Risen Among Young Canadians, Data Shows

Researchers believe increasing use of cannabis may be contributing to a rise in new cases of schizophrenia and related disorders at younger ages.

A new analysis of birth cohorts in the Canadian province of Ontario has found a striking rise in the incidence of psychotic disorders among young people, a finding that its authors said could reflect teens’ increasing use of substances like cannabis, stimulants and hallucinogens.

The study, published on Monday in The Canadian Medical Association Journal, found that the rate of new diagnoses of psychotic disorders among people ages 14 to 20 increased by 60 percent between 1997 and 2023, while new diagnoses at older ages plateaued or declined.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada, Marijuana

Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk’s X

The French offices of Elon Musk’s X have been raided by the Paris prosecutor’s cyber-crime unit, as part of an investigation into suspected offences including unlawful data extraction and complicity in the possession of child pornography.

The prosecutor’s office said the probe began in January 2025 when it started looking into content recommended by the social media platform’s algorithm, before being widened to include its controversial AI chatbot, Grok.

In a statement, it added that both Musk and former X chief executive officer Linda Yaccarino had been summoned to appear at hearings in April.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inSocial Media Censorship

Risks of working with China outweigh the benefits, Michael Kovrig warns

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade deal with China has ruffled feathers, especially in Washington, and left many wondering whether the risk of exploitation and retaliation is worth the reward of increased trade.

National Post decided it would be a good time to share insights from China expert Michael Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat who was wrongfully detained for nearly three years in China in retaliation for the arrest of Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver. Kovrig has long stressed that China uses economic and political coercion in its dealings with partners.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Canada - USA Tariff Wars", "Canada's China Class", "China - Communist Slave State", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

Military to shoot down drones that fly over bases

Anti-Drone Radio Frequency Energy Directed Weapon

The British military is to be given new powers to shoot down drones that fly near its bases.

The Government said the move was necessary after the number of such incursions more than doubled last year.

Currently, military personnel do not have the legal authority to shoot down unmanned aircraft and must rely on the police to intervene.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inMilitaria

As Military Powers Jostle for the Arctic, How Far Behind Is Canada?

The Arctic’s growing importance has reached the point that acquiring Greenland has become a key demand for the second Trump administration amid concerns about Russian and Chinese ambitions in the region, drawing protestations from other allies who urge continued Danish sovereignty over the autonomous territory.

When it comes to Canada’s defence of the Arctic, its capabilities for the roughly 4-million-square-kilometre expanse of Arctic territory falls far short when compared to both adversarial countries and its ally the United States. However, some analysts warn that Canada may be falling behind even middle-power Arctic nations, if the sheer size of its Arctic territory is taken into account.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"China - Communist Slave State", Arctic, Canada, Russia, USA

Spanish plan to give 500,000 migrants residency prompts backlash

Muslims Invade Spain Redux

The Socialist government defends the move to allow undocumented immigrants to work but the right-wing opposition says the policy will accelerate ‘invasion’

A political row has erupted in Spain over the government’s decision to grant residency to about 500,000 undocumented migrants.

The move sharply diverges from tougher immigration policies taking hold elsewhere in Europe and the United States.

Scheduled to be approved by decree, as Spain’s minority Socialist-led coalition lacks a majority in parliament, the plan will allow eligible migrants to obtain up to one year of residency and a work permit.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCamp Of The Saints, Spain

Your new neighbor!

High-risk sex offender released following guilty plea in court

A public warning has been issued after a man deemed a high-risk offender was released from custody.

Medhani Yohans has been behind bars since his arrest last July.

The 35-year-old has long history of violence, including at least two sexual assaults on strangers.

Update: High-risk offender rearrested 2 hours after being released from custody

h/t Patti Jo

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Justice", "Law and Order", WTF?