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#10 More Americans on Ozempic Go Blind as Doctors Sound Alarm Over Startling Side Effect - Emily Joshu Sterne for DailyMail.com, Mario Nawfal, S.L. Kanthan, Marion Holman, SHO'NUFF, Cary Kelly, and Industrious Jay on X
Experts have sounded the alarm about blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic leaving users blind. Several studies have linked the shots to conditions that cause inflammation and block blood flow to the eye, causing severe and sometimes permanent vision loss. Now, researchers have detailed nine new reports of US patients who went blind after taking semaglutide or tripeptide, the active ingredients in Ozempic and Mounjaro, respectively. One woman injected one dose of semaglutide for her diabetes and woke up the next morning blind in her left eye. This prompted her to stop the medication for two months before her diabetes forced her to go back on it. Two weeks after restarting, she lost vision in her right eye as well...
#9 The Hidden Dangers of Black Plastic - Tracy Beanz and Michelle Edwards for The HighWire, UncoverDC, Massimo, Dan Go, and the Wall Street Journal on X
Plastic pollution has become one of the most critical environmental issues of our lifetime, contributing to numerous human health concerns. In addition to microplastics, one of the most disturbing types of plastic is black plastic, commonly used in food packaging, electronics, and household items. Even though it might seem like just another type of plastic that, for example, carries to-go food, black plastic has other serious hidden dangers, as it is often made from recycled electronic waste (e-waste) that originates from discarded electronic devices such as computers, televisions, and cables. Even worse, it often contains dangerous flame retardants. All of humanity should be extremely concerned about its widespread use...#8 Florida Gov. Desantis, GOP Leaders Reach Immigration Deal, Call Another Special Session - Gray Rohrer for Tallahassee Democrat, Ron DeSantis/Christina Pushaw, Anthony Sabatini, John Cardillo, and Florida's Voice on X
After a rancorous few weeks in which Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP legislative leaders traded barbs over immigration enforcement, the sides now have reached an agreement. House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, late Monday said they will convene a special session starting Tuesday, as they try again to pass sweeping new measures to boost state and local cooperation of federal immigration enforcement. “We have a responsibility to enact policies that will help end the illegal immigration crisis once and for all, and our Republican leaders have been working tirelessly to do just that," DeSantis said in a statement...
#7 FBI Unearths 2,400 More JFK Assassination Files After Trump’s Order - Alex Oliveira for New York Post, Benny Johnson, Mario Nawfal, George, UAP James, and Rasmussen Reports/Axios on X
The FBI has uncovered 2,400 new records about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination following President Trump’s order to release the secret files, according to reports. Those documents contain about 14,000 pages worth of material that a disclosure board was supposed to review but never saw, Axios reported Monday. The White House learned about the never-before-reviewed documents on Friday as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence presented its plan to disclose the remaining documents...
#6 Warren on Efforts to Shutter CFPB: ‘No One Can Fire the Financial Cops’ - Ailia Zehra for The Hill, Rapid Response 47, The Vigilant Fox, Clive, Paul Sperry, and MA Election Integrity/Peter Bernegger on X
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday accused the Trump administration of trying to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to benefit tech billionaire Elon Musk’s payment platform “X Money.”Speaking at a protest organized by CFPB workers outside their headquarters, Warren said Musk wants “X money” to charge every part of a person’s financial life. “CFPB is there to make sure Elon Musk’s new project cannot scam you and steal your personal data,” she said, adding that this is why Musk is going after the agency...
#5 Rep. Nancy Mace Details Accusations of Rape and Sexual Abuse in a Speech From the House Floor - NBC News, Rep. Nancy Mace, Carmine Sabia, Random Thoughts from a GenX Gal, Gays for Trump and Jarrett on X
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., took to the House floor Monday night to accuse four men — including her ex-fiancé — of rape, sex trafficking, and other sex crimes against her and other female victims, which she called “some of the most heinous crimes against women imaginable.” Mace also accused South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a potential GOP rival for governor in 2026, of failing to prosecute the men after, she said, she presented his office with evidence. Mace, who is in her third term, made the accusations during a more than 50-minute speech that was attended by several GOP colleagues, her mother, and a dozen other female supporters.
#4 Elon Musk Wants Ron Paul to Audit the Fed for DOGE! - Alex Gangitano for The Hill, Ron Paul, Harry Bolz (Elon Musk)/Charlie Kirk, Robert Sepehr, Alex Jones, Wall Street Apes, DROGO, and JohnnySt.Pete on X
Elon Musk in a post on his social platform X appeared to back conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s suggestion that former Rep. Ron Paul (Texas) replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. “Great idea!” Musk replied on X to a statement from Kirk, saying Paul “would make a great next Chairman of the Federal Reserve.” In a reply to Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on X, Musk wrote “that would be amazing” when Lee said he would like to see Paul as chair. Lee replied: “Ron Paul for Fed Chair!”
#3 Donald Trump Threatens to Cut Aid to Egypt and Jordan Over Gaza Relocation - CNN News 18, Globe Eye News, Nioh Berg, Pradheep J. Shanker M.D., Adi, and John Solomon on X
US President Donald Trump has warned Egypt and Jordan that he may withhold financial assistance if they refuse to permanently resettle Palestinians from Gaza. Trump's proposal to redevelop the Gaza Strip has been met with opposition from both countries. The president's comments have sparked concerns about the potential consequences of his plan, including the displacement of Palestinians and the impact on regional stability. Trump is scheduled to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II to discuss the issue...#2 War of Words: Rep. Kweisi Mfume’s Call for ‘Street Fight’ Continues Streak of Violent Dem Rhetoric -Warren Squire for Twitchy, Joe Kennedy, Kambree, Tony Lane, and Isaiah L. Carter/Libs of TikTok on X
Democrats are continuing their violent rhetoric as they refuse to accept the election of President Donald Trump. We’ve had Democrats wanting to blow things up and get in people’s faces as the rudderless political party spirals more and more out of control. Maryland Democrat Representative Kweisi Mfume is now calling for a ‘street fight.’ For a party that claims it’s worried about dangerous insurrections, the Democrat Party sure loves its violent rhetoric. It seems every recent Dem speech has been about inciting physical retaliation. Commenters notice what’s going on...#1 USAID Packages Found Among Hezbollah Weapons Cache in Lebanon: Israeli Soldier - Isabel Vincent and Benjamin Weinthal for New York Post, Sara A. Carter, Mario Nawfal, Mike Benz, and Townhall.com on X
USAID humanitarian packages were found amidst a cache of weapons owned by the terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon, an Israel Defense Forces soldier claimed to The Post. “From the American taxpayer to Hezbollah, with love,” said Asher Fredman, a former IDF soldier and currently executive director of the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy, a think tank, in Jerusalem. Asher told The Post that he found sniper rifles, anti-tank missiles, and explosives alongside the care packages marked “USAID” while on patrol in an undisclosed village in Lebanon where the Iran-backed Hezbollah had a stronghold...
