Foreign hacker reportedly breached FBI servers holding Epstein files in 2023

A foreign hacker compromised files relating to the FBI’s investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a break-in at the bureau’s New York field office three years ago, according to ​a source familiar with the matter and recently published justice department documents reviewed by Reuters.

The details of who accessed a server at the FBI’s New York field office, ‌including the allegation that a foreign hacker was involved, are being reported here for the first time.

In a statement, the FBI said what it described as a “cyber incident” was “an isolated one”.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inFBI, WTF?

Terry Newman: Finally, proof of what we’ve known all along — CBC is biased against conservatives

Appearing before the House of Commons standing committee on Canadian heritage on Tuesday, former CBC host Travis Dhanraj painted a stark picture of how the public broadcaster allegedly abuses its employees, discriminates based on race and systematically attempts to silence conservative voices.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada's Government Owned News Media, CBC

MAID framework creating ‘significant dangers’ for young Canadians: Expert

OTTAWA — With Canada a year away from including mental illness as a sole condition for accessing medically assisted suicide, many are expressing concern about expanding what’s quickly becoming normalized — particularly with young people.

That’s of concern to University of Toronto professor Trudo Lemmens, who said the program has morphed into one where medical assistance in dying (MAID) is quickly becoming a normalized form of therapy rather than an exceptional and compassionate option for unbearable suffering.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inMAiD Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

Boss repeatedly shouted ‘potato’ at Irish employee

A book-keeper whose boss repeatedly shouted the word “potato” at her “in a strong Irish accent” has been awarded more than £23,000 by an employment tribunal after it found she had been racially harassed.

Bernadette Hayes, who is Irish, worked for engineering company West Leeds Civils in Holbeck when the incidents took place between December 2023 and June 2024.

Mick Atkins, director of the firm, also used “offensive and humiliating” phrases that were “overtly linked to race” towards Hayes, a judge ruled.

h/t Patti Jo

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Conservatives Call to Expel an Estimated 700 Iranian Regime Agents From Canada

Conservative MPs are calling on the federal government to do more to evict Iranian regime agents and officials from Canadian soil, amid hostilities in the Middle East and acts of violence on Canadian streets.

Tories said on March 9 they will table a motion in the House of Commons immigration committee calling on Ottawa to ensure individuals linked to Iran’s regime or Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) are swiftly removed from the country.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada's Corrupt Liberal Government, Iran, WTF?

Meet the Soros-backed Virginia prosecutor dubbed the ‘worst in America’ for allowing repeat offenders including an accused killer back on the streets

A George Soros-funded prosecutor is facing backlash for his soft on crime approach which has seen violent and sexual criminals released back onto the streets where they have gone on to allegedly reoffend.

Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano has been dubbed by critics as ‘America’s worst prosecutor’ for his work in Virginia.

Last week, illegal migrant Abdul Jalloh, 32, who was known to the police, was charged with the murder of Stephanie Minter, 41, who was found stabbed to death outside a bus stop.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inGeorge Soros

Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney’s coveted majority remains just out of reach

Has the war in Iran torpedoed a federal election in Canada? Just two weeks ago, speculation abounded that Prime Minister Mark Carney might call a vote to capitalize on sky-high polling numbers and his desire for a majority mandate. But 10 days into Operation Epic Fury, the likelihood of Canadians going to the polls this spring has radically diminished.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada's Corrupt Liberal Government

Children’s drawings could be blasphemous under Islamic law, schools warned

Schools have been advised that children’s drawings could be considered blasphemous under Islamic law.

Guidance issued to teachers by Labour councils in northern England warns that images made by pupils in art lessons may be seen as “idolatrous” under sharia.

The advice, designed to help teachers adapt to religious sensitivities, also warns that music and dance classes could be contrary to the teachings of Islam.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Islamophobia", Islam, Islam and violence, Islamization of the West

Canadian Armed Forces recruitment ad featuring all-white cast sparks debate over DEI policies

CALGARY — A new recruitment advertisement from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) featuring an all-white-male cast is drawing attention online.

While supporters are praising its tone, critics are questioning the message it’s sending after years of the military pushing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"CAF - Canadian Armed Forces", "DEI - Code For Anti-White Racism", "DEI - Diversity Equity Inclusion", WTF?

Trump ramps up bombing of Iran

Donald Trump intensified his war against Iran on Tuesday, dropping bunker-busting bombs on the regime’s underground missile facilities.

Just 24 hours earlier, the US president had declared the war was “very complete” and that Iran’s military had been effectively wiped out.

However, on Tuesday, Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, said fresh strikes against Tehran would be the “most intense” since the conflict began on Feb 28.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"US Israel Iran War"

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crosses floor from NDP to Liberals

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout is leaving the NDP to join the Liberal caucus, adding another floor-crosser to the government ranks as the Liberals inch closer to a majority government.

NDP interim Leader Don Davies issued a statement late Tuesday saying the party has a long-standing view that floor crossers should step down and run in a by-election.

h/t k196

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada, Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government, WTF?