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Top NYPD Officer Resigns Following Allegations That He Requested Sexual Favors From a Subordinate (12/22/2024)
The highest ranking uniformed police officer in the New York Police Department resigned Friday night after a report broke that he allegedly requested sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for overtime. Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey stepped down following the New York Post inquiring about allegations that he had preyed on Lt. Quathisha Epps and requested sexual favors from her. “He wanted to have anal sex, vaginal sex, oral sex,” Epps told the outlet. “He was always asking me to kiss his penis.” The NYPD announced that Maddrey would be replaced on an interim basis by Chief of Patrol
The highest ranking uniformed police officer in the New York Police Department resigned Friday night after a report broke that he allegedly requested sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for overtime. Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey stepped down following the New York Post inquiring about allegations that he had preyed on Lt. Quathisha Epps and requested sexual favors from her. “He wanted to have anal sex, vaginal sex, oral sex,” Epps told the outlet. “He was always asking me to kiss his penis.” The NYPD announced that Maddrey would be replaced on an interim basis by Chief of Patrol
United States v. CVS: DOJ Alleges Pharmacy Filled ‘Pill Mill’ Prescriptions, Billed the Government (12/22/2024)
On Wednesday, the Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint alleging that CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions, violating the federal Controlled Substances Act and contributing to the opiate crisis that killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. The complaint also accuses CVS of seeking reimbursement from federal healthcare programs for these illicit prescriptions, in violation of the False Claims Act. The DOJ claims that since October 2013, CVS knowingly filled prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked a legitimate medical purpose, including “dispensing massive quantities of opioids”, early fills, and dangerous “trinity” prescriptions—combinations of opioids, benzodiazepines, and muscle relaxants.
On Wednesday, the Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint alleging that CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions, violating the federal Controlled Substances Act and contributing to the opiate crisis that killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. The complaint also accuses CVS of seeking reimbursement from federal healthcare programs for these illicit prescriptions, in violation of the False Claims Act. The DOJ claims that since October 2013, CVS knowingly filled prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked a legitimate medical purpose, including “dispensing massive quantities of opioids”, early fills, and dangerous “trinity” prescriptions—combinations of opioids, benzodiazepines, and muscle relaxants.
Trump-Era Official Blasts Canada Over Fentanyl Super Labs, Transnational Crime Gangs (12/22/2024)
President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a sweeping 25% tariff on all goods and services from Canada, aimed at pressuring the neighbors to the north to curb cross-border fentanyl and human smuggling, has thrown Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government into a state of turmoil. Trade between Canada and the US is the largest of any two nations, with cross-border trade totaling $926 billion in 2023—roughly $2.5 billion daily. This dark tariff reality for Trudeau of not responding adequately to Trump’s border security demand risks pushing Canada into an economic crisis. In response, the Canadian government unveiled a new border security
President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a sweeping 25% tariff on all goods and services from Canada, aimed at pressuring the neighbors to the north to curb cross-border fentanyl and human smuggling, has thrown Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government into a state of turmoil. Trade between Canada and the US is the largest of any two nations, with cross-border trade totaling $926 billion in 2023—roughly $2.5 billion daily. This dark tariff reality for Trudeau of not responding adequately to Trump’s border security demand risks pushing Canada into an economic crisis. In response, the Canadian government unveiled a new border security
Study: Long-Term Exposure to Common Air Pollutants Linked to Higher Risk of Deadly Blood Clots (12/22/2024)
A 17-year study of over 6,600 adults in six major U.S. cities reveals a significant association between long-term exposure to air pollutants and an increased risk of blood clots in deep veins, known as venous thromboembolism. The study identifies fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides as the main pollutants linked to a heightened risk of VTE, with specific increases in exposure levels associated with substantial upticks in risk. Researchers propose that air pollution can contribute to VTE through mechanisms involving chronic inflammation and increased levels of blood clotting factors. With the CDC estimating up to 900,000 annual VTE
A 17-year study of over 6,600 adults in six major U.S. cities reveals a significant association between long-term exposure to air pollutants and an increased risk of blood clots in deep veins, known as venous thromboembolism. The study identifies fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides as the main pollutants linked to a heightened risk of VTE, with specific increases in exposure levels associated with substantial upticks in risk. Researchers propose that air pollution can contribute to VTE through mechanisms involving chronic inflammation and increased levels of blood clotting factors. With the CDC estimating up to 900,000 annual VTE
Cocoa Biggest Commodity Winner of Year as Food Inflation “Enters Dangerous Territory” (12/22/2024)
One theme we’ve harped on this year has been the reignition of global food prices, which show little sign of abating as the new year quickly approaches. Among the most impressive rallies has been in the cocoa market, outpacing all major commodities in 2024 amid tightening global supplies. Prices for orange juice and coffee have also surged, highlighting sticky food price inflation. The dire situation in West Africa — home to the world’s largest cocoa farms — has pressured bean prices to record highs as crop disease and adverse weather conditions sparked a global supply crunch. Last week, Goldman analysts
One theme we’ve harped on this year has been the reignition of global food prices, which show little sign of abating as the new year quickly approaches. Among the most impressive rallies has been in the cocoa market, outpacing all major commodities in 2024 amid tightening global supplies. Prices for orange juice and coffee have also surged, highlighting sticky food price inflation. The dire situation in West Africa — home to the world’s largest cocoa farms — has pressured bean prices to record highs as crop disease and adverse weather conditions sparked a global supply crunch. Last week, Goldman analysts
US Report Reveals Push to Weaponize AI for Censorship (12/22/2024)
(Reclaim The Net)—For a while now, emerging AI has been treated by the Biden-Harris administration, but also the EU, the UK, Canada, the UN, etc., as a scourge that powers dangerous forms of “disinformation” – and should be dealt with accordingly. According to those governments/entities, the only “positive use” for AI as far as social media and online discourse go, would be to power more effective censorship (“moderation”). A new report from the US House Judiciary Committee and its Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government puts the emphasis on the push to use this technology for censorship
(Reclaim The Net)—For a while now, emerging AI has been treated by the Biden-Harris administration, but also the EU, the UK, Canada, the UN, etc., as a scourge that powers dangerous forms of “disinformation” – and should be dealt with accordingly. According to those governments/entities, the only “positive use” for AI as far as social media and online discourse go, would be to power more effective censorship (“moderation”). A new report from the US House Judiciary Committee and its Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government puts the emphasis on the push to use this technology for censorship
Whataburger: From All-American to All-You-Can-Wait (12/22/2024)
For many years, Whataburger was considered the quintessential fast-food burger chain in Texas, known for its welcoming environment and round-the-clock service. Opening its first location in Corpus Christi in 1950, the restaurant began by making burgers for 30 cents each. Fast-forward to 2019, and Whataburger transitioned from its original family ownership to an investment firm based in Chicago, BDT Capital Partners. This firm also owns Weber grills and is a co-owner of Krispy Kreme. Some folks are convinced the beloved Texas-based fast-food chain has gone downhill since then. Outgoing CEO Ed Nelson, set to retire soon, insists that the sale
For many years, Whataburger was considered the quintessential fast-food burger chain in Texas, known for its welcoming environment and round-the-clock service. Opening its first location in Corpus Christi in 1950, the restaurant began by making burgers for 30 cents each. Fast-forward to 2019, and Whataburger transitioned from its original family ownership to an investment firm based in Chicago, BDT Capital Partners. This firm also owns Weber grills and is a co-owner of Krispy Kreme. Some folks are convinced the beloved Texas-based fast-food chain has gone downhill since then. Outgoing CEO Ed Nelson, set to retire soon, insists that the sale
Axios Chiefs: Citizen Journalism Controls Flow of Information (12/22/2024)
The establishment media face tremendous pressure to remain the preeminent voice in shaping culture and politics, Axios chiefs Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen said Friday. VandeHei and Allen acknowledged citizen journalists on social media platforms have more power than ever to break through the establishment media complex and report what they see and hear. The validity of citizen journalists seems to have grown in recent years after big media pushed numerous hoaxes on the American worker. “We aren’t just the media here now,” Donald Trump Jr. posted on X Thursday about the congressional spending fight. “We are also the government,”
The establishment media face tremendous pressure to remain the preeminent voice in shaping culture and politics, Axios chiefs Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen said Friday. VandeHei and Allen acknowledged citizen journalists on social media platforms have more power than ever to break through the establishment media complex and report what they see and hear. The validity of citizen journalists seems to have grown in recent years after big media pushed numerous hoaxes on the American worker. “We aren’t just the media here now,” Donald Trump Jr. posted on X Thursday about the congressional spending fight. “We are also the government,”
NJ Residents Near Drone Hot Spots Reporting Strange Tasting, Weird Smelling Water (12/21/2024)
First the sky over multiple New Jersey towns was a winky-blinky nightmare with mystery drones burrowing into the fears of residents. And now, multiple towns in central New Jersey are dealing with stinky water. Social media has connected the dots. “A mysterious drone sighted over Round Valley Reservoir and the Hunterdon County 911 in Flemington Country! Also flying near the large reservoir in Clinton and surrounding buildings! But now the resident of New Jersey have question about ‘DO WE USE WATER?’” one social media post read. “What are the drones spraying I saw it near my house in nj now
First the sky over multiple New Jersey towns was a winky-blinky nightmare with mystery drones burrowing into the fears of residents. And now, multiple towns in central New Jersey are dealing with stinky water. Social media has connected the dots. “A mysterious drone sighted over Round Valley Reservoir and the Hunterdon County 911 in Flemington Country! Also flying near the large reservoir in Clinton and surrounding buildings! But now the resident of New Jersey have question about ‘DO WE USE WATER?’” one social media post read. “What are the drones spraying I saw it near my house in nj now
The Establishment’s “Principles” Are Fake (12/21/2024)
In the years leading up to the 2024 presidential election, the Democrats and establishment Republicans who wanted to see Joe Biden, and later Kamala Harris, remain in office went all in on one overarching narrative above all: that Donald Trump represented an existential threat to American democracy. Biden’s team and their allies in politics and media repeated this claim day after day, essentially trying to convince millions of Americans that elections would literally stop happening in this country if Trump won. Taking a step back, Trump was framed as the domestic enemy in a broader international fight that saw “autocratic”
In the years leading up to the 2024 presidential election, the Democrats and establishment Republicans who wanted to see Joe Biden, and later Kamala Harris, remain in office went all in on one overarching narrative above all: that Donald Trump represented an existential threat to American democracy. Biden’s team and their allies in politics and media repeated this claim day after day, essentially trying to convince millions of Americans that elections would literally stop happening in this country if Trump won. Taking a step back, Trump was framed as the domestic enemy in a broader international fight that saw “autocratic”
Beyond Reckless: Western Governments Are Ignoring the Fate of Syrian Christians Under Islamic Rule (12/21/2024)
What are the implications the jihadist takeover of Syria will have for Syrian Christians? How should the western governments think about these Christians’ fate before removing the terrorist designation from HTS? The British ambassador reported that “the greatest revolution that we know anything of has been effected…with the loss of very few lives” and that we can now consider this “a free country”. In response, the Prime Minister expressed his hopes for friendly relations with the new rulers. Actually, that wasn’t in response to the takeover of Syria by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), but the initial British
What are the implications the jihadist takeover of Syria will have for Syrian Christians? How should the western governments think about these Christians’ fate before removing the terrorist designation from HTS? The British ambassador reported that “the greatest revolution that we know anything of has been effected…with the loss of very few lives” and that we can now consider this “a free country”. In response, the Prime Minister expressed his hopes for friendly relations with the new rulers. Actually, that wasn’t in response to the takeover of Syria by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), but the initial British
Senate Confirms 235th Biden Judge, Passing Trump in Federal Judicial Appointments (12/21/2024)
President Joe Biden on Friday beat his predecessor President-elect Donald Trump on federal judge nominations, after the Senate confirmed his 235th nominee just ahead of the holidays. The confirmation meant Biden secured one more judge than Trump, who is expected to return to the White House next month. The historic vote is expected to be the last judicial confirmation of the president’s term because his last day in office will be Jan. 19. Biden has now appointed one Supreme Court justice, 45 appeals court judges, 187 district court judges, and two judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade, according
President Joe Biden on Friday beat his predecessor President-elect Donald Trump on federal judge nominations, after the Senate confirmed his 235th nominee just ahead of the holidays. The confirmation meant Biden secured one more judge than Trump, who is expected to return to the White House next month. The historic vote is expected to be the last judicial confirmation of the president’s term because his last day in office will be Jan. 19. Biden has now appointed one Supreme Court justice, 45 appeals court judges, 187 district court judges, and two judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade, according
‘Hawk Tuah’ Influencer Breaks Silence After Memecoin Rig-Pull Allegations (12/21/2024)
Hailey Welch, the influencer behind the viral ‘Hawk Tuah’ TikTok video, has released a statement after a memecoin bearing her handle pumped and dumped quickly after its December launch. In a Dec. 20 X post, Welch said she was “fully cooperating” with lawyers who represented investors in the Hawk Tuah (HAWK) token. The crypto users filed a lawsuit against the project’s creators and partners – Welch herself was not named as a defendant in the suit – alleging they engaged in the promotion and sale of an unregistered securities offering. A statement posted to X on Dec. 20. Source: Hailey
Hailey Welch, the influencer behind the viral ‘Hawk Tuah’ TikTok video, has released a statement after a memecoin bearing her handle pumped and dumped quickly after its December launch. In a Dec. 20 X post, Welch said she was “fully cooperating” with lawyers who represented investors in the Hawk Tuah (HAWK) token. The crypto users filed a lawsuit against the project’s creators and partners – Welch herself was not named as a defendant in the suit – alleging they engaged in the promotion and sale of an unregistered securities offering. A statement posted to X on Dec. 20. Source: Hailey
Onward, Christian Soldiers: Another Satanic Display Vandalized (12/21/2024)
And they saw Satan fall as lightning from… the Minnesota State Capitol. Americans are starting to reclaim the fighting spirit that made this nation great, as evidenced by the fact that yet another Satanic display at a state capitol building was just vandalized. This one was in Tim Walz’s Minnesota, where the governor’s office alleged that it supported free speech (which is ironic considering his open endorsement of online censorship) and thus had to allow the demonic display, even though free speech has nothing to do with allowing evil and obscene displays in a government building — Iowa rejected Satanists’
And they saw Satan fall as lightning from… the Minnesota State Capitol. Americans are starting to reclaim the fighting spirit that made this nation great, as evidenced by the fact that yet another Satanic display at a state capitol building was just vandalized. This one was in Tim Walz’s Minnesota, where the governor’s office alleged that it supported free speech (which is ironic considering his open endorsement of online censorship) and thus had to allow the demonic display, even though free speech has nothing to do with allowing evil and obscene displays in a government building — Iowa rejected Satanists’
Ukraine Has Had Its Fill (12/21/2024)
The Russian armed forces are now less than two miles away from overwhelming the city of Pokrovsk. The conquest of that city will have three major consequences for Ukraine. The first is that Pokrovsk is a key logistical hub, the loss of which would threaten the Ukrainian armed forces’ ability to supply their troops in the Donbas. The second is that, beyond Pokrovsk, Russian troops may find mostly undefended fields as they continue their march west across the Donbas. The third is that Pokrovsk is home to Ukraine’s only coking coal mine. Coking coal is essential in the manufacture of
The Russian armed forces are now less than two miles away from overwhelming the city of Pokrovsk. The conquest of that city will have three major consequences for Ukraine. The first is that Pokrovsk is a key logistical hub, the loss of which would threaten the Ukrainian armed forces’ ability to supply their troops in the Donbas. The second is that, beyond Pokrovsk, Russian troops may find mostly undefended fields as they continue their march west across the Donbas. The third is that Pokrovsk is home to Ukraine’s only coking coal mine. Coking coal is essential in the manufacture of
Middle East Refugees: One Headline and One Map Show How Poland Is Doing It Right (12/21/2024)
Yesterday’s terrorist attack in Germany has opened up debate about the efficacy of adding more and more Middle East refugees to western nations. The accused terrorist was from Saudi Arabia. As a militant atheist, it’s conspicuous that he drove through a crowded Christmas Market for his attack. Poland is one of only two European nations that does not accept refugees from Africa or the Middle East. They cite security reasons for their policy. They may be onto something. As Jack Posobiec noted on X, you can draw your own conclusions… Headline Map Draw your own conclusions pic.twitter.com/IyXRvzLQNq — Jack Poso
Yesterday’s terrorist attack in Germany has opened up debate about the efficacy of adding more and more Middle East refugees to western nations. The accused terrorist was from Saudi Arabia. As a militant atheist, it’s conspicuous that he drove through a crowded Christmas Market for his attack. Poland is one of only two European nations that does not accept refugees from Africa or the Middle East. They cite security reasons for their policy. They may be onto something. As Jack Posobiec noted on X, you can draw your own conclusions… Headline Map Draw your own conclusions pic.twitter.com/IyXRvzLQNq — Jack Poso
CR Passes, Terror in Germany, Commiefornia Corruption, AI Dangers, and More (12/21/2024)
On today’s episode of The JD Rucker Show, we discussed the passage of the Continuing Resolution and who actually won (Hint: Nobody). We also broke down the insane coverage of the radical Islamic terror attack in Germany. Artificial Intelligence made it into two stories, as did Commiefornia corruption. Plus, more great stuff.
On today’s episode of The JD Rucker Show, we discussed the passage of the Continuing Resolution and who actually won (Hint: Nobody). We also broke down the insane coverage of the radical Islamic terror attack in Germany. Artificial Intelligence made it into two stories, as did Commiefornia corruption. Plus, more great stuff.
Commiefornia Corruption Exposed as ‘Homelessness’ Funds May Have Been Laundered (12/20/2024)
California has become the most corrupt state in the nation, usurping Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania when it comes to kickbacks and political pay-to-play schemes. A recent thread on X demonstrates one of the various ways the Democrat hellhole is potentially laundering taxpayer funds, this time through the “homelessness” debacle. X user @5149jamesli uncovered a huge scandal that we discussed on today’s episode of The JD Rucker Show. I may have uncovered a MASSIVE scandal in CA. Gavin Newsom claims $24B for homelessness went “missing”. Well, I found evidence of CA officials possibly, allegedly, embezzling hundreds of millions, if not
California has become the most corrupt state in the nation, usurping Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania when it comes to kickbacks and political pay-to-play schemes. A recent thread on X demonstrates one of the various ways the Democrat hellhole is potentially laundering taxpayer funds, this time through the “homelessness” debacle. X user @5149jamesli uncovered a huge scandal that we discussed on today’s episode of The JD Rucker Show. I may have uncovered a MASSIVE scandal in CA. Gavin Newsom claims $24B for homelessness went “missing”. Well, I found evidence of CA officials possibly, allegedly, embezzling hundreds of millions, if not
Bird Flu “Emergency” Is Part of the Foundation for the Next Plandemic (12/20/2024)
For the last four years, we’ve been seeing the foundation being laid for another Plandemic. It’s unclear whether other diseases such as Monkeypox were test balloons for possible Plandemic candidates or if they were simply diversions, but it seems very likely that Bird Flu is part of the plan. And it doesn’t have to be just one. We might see more variations of “Disease X” pop up to really strike fear in the hearts of the indoctrinated. But Bird Flu is at least the first major play the Globalist Elite Cabal is making in the post-Covid world. We have seen
For the last four years, we’ve been seeing the foundation being laid for another Plandemic. It’s unclear whether other diseases such as Monkeypox were test balloons for possible Plandemic candidates or if they were simply diversions, but it seems very likely that Bird Flu is part of the plan. And it doesn’t have to be just one. We might see more variations of “Disease X” pop up to really strike fear in the hearts of the indoctrinated. But Bird Flu is at least the first major play the Globalist Elite Cabal is making in the post-Covid world. We have seen
List of Potential Challengers for Speakership Sends Shockwaves in D.C. (12/20/2024)
The list of potential challengers to replace U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was recently released by Fox News after conservatives started talking about replacing Johnson. Two anonymous Republican lawmakers told the news source that House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla, were all mentioned as potential replacements for Johnson. “That would be suicidal,” one of the lawmakers said after revealing that one had not heard from any of the three politicians. A person close to Donalds told Fox News that, at this time, “the Congressman has not made
The list of potential challengers to replace U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was recently released by Fox News after conservatives started talking about replacing Johnson. Two anonymous Republican lawmakers told the news source that House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla, were all mentioned as potential replacements for Johnson. “That would be suicidal,” one of the lawmakers said after revealing that one had not heard from any of the three politicians. A person close to Donalds told Fox News that, at this time, “the Congressman has not made
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