Belfast: African Migrant Tries To Saw Off Victim’s Head In Street Attack
June 9th, 2026Via: Modernity News:
Authorities and the media have scrambled to soften language around a graphic knife assault last night by an apparant African migrant that has left a local Belfast man fighting for his life with devastating injuries.
Horrifcic footage shows the attacker straddling the victim and repeatedly stabbing his head before sawing at his neck in a clear attempt to behead him. Bystanders screamed in horror as the attack unfolded. However, police have described it as nothing more than a “stabbing incident” involving “a man.”
The assault happened shortly after 10:30pm on Monday on Kinnaird Avenue in north Belfast. the attacker hacked at his victim’s head and neck with a small box cutter style Stanley knife. Locals rushed in to drag the assailant off, batting him with blunt objects before police finally arrived.
“Exposing The Solid State Donut Battery. It’s Over.”
June 9th, 2026Via: Ziroth:
More: Donut Lab’s ‘solid-state’ battery exposed as regular li-ion in damning investigation
U.S. Army Develops Quantum Sensor to Pinpoint Radio Signals on Battlefields
June 9th, 2026Via: Interesting Engineering:
US Army scientists have demonstrated a new quantum sensor that can measure the full 3D direction of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields, a milestone that could reshape how signals are detected on the battlefield.
The breakthrough was achieved by scientists at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory.
According to the researchers, the sensor could improve situational awareness, strengthen secure communications, and help soldiers make faster, better-informed decisions in complex battlefield environments.
“Our work in quantum science is about giving our Soldiers new ways to sense and understand the world around them,” said David Meyer, ARL research physicist.
“This research opens the door to detecting and pinpointing signals over a broad frequency range in a single sensing package, even in the most challenging environments.”
SpaceX AI Satellites
June 9th, 2026As I was listening to Elon Musk talking about AI satellites, I started thinking about a video I clipped from a livestream recently in Los Angeles.
As the bums shuffle around the filth in Skid Row, the thinking machines are being readied to launch into space.
*shrug shoulders*
So it goes…
SpaceX AI Satellites pic.twitter.com/e87XMW2tXb
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 9, 2026
This is from Conner's livestream on Kick a few hours ago. Skid Row, Los Angeles. Not news. Nobody cares. Situation normal. pic.twitter.com/V5S16VGAvz
— cryptogon (@cryptogon) May 26, 2026
Why Aren’t Oil Prices Higher?
June 9th, 2026It’s all fun and games as long as the U.S. and China keep releasing oil from their reserves…
Via: Peak Prosperity:
Thomas Massie on Israel’s Attack on the USS Liberty
June 8th, 202659 years ago today, Israel attacked the USS Liberty in international waters. 34 crew members were killed and 174 were wounded by the IDF.
Today, I spoke on the House floor to honor the fallen and to recognize the survivors who were present in the gallery. pic.twitter.com/DK7WUFnKve
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) June 8, 2026
CIA Senior Executive Who Amassed $40 Million in Gold Bars at His Home Created Special Access Program Related to Continuity of Government Operations
June 8th, 2026This is an extraordinarily weird one.
Via: ZeroHedge:
According to people familiar with the ongoing criminal investigation cited by the Washington Post, Rush did not simply steal assets outright. He allegedly constructed an elaborate fiction: a phony Special Access Program (SAP) – one of the government’s most tightly controlled classification compartments.
What Is a Special Access Program?
SAPs are highly compartmented programs that require specific “read-in” authorization. Even personnel with Top Secret/SCI clearance cannot access them without explicit need-to-know approval. They are designed to protect the nation’s most sensitive operations.
Rush reportedly “read in” two colleagues to this sham program, effectively enlisting them – possibly without their full knowledge – and insulating the operation from normal scrutiny. He allegedly persuaded one colleague to transfer millions of dollars into the program through a fraudulent government contract that he “made up.”
The fake program was framed around continuity of government (COG) operations – highly classified plans to ensure the federal government can continue functioning during catastrophic events such as nuclear war, major natural disasters, or other national emergencies. These plans involve presidential succession, secure relocation of leadership, and other doomsday measures.
Rush allegedly used this cover story to justify requests for large quantities of gold bullion and foreign currency, ostensibly for operational or post-catastrophe needs. A defense contractor was reportedly convinced to purchase substantial amounts of gold under this pretext.
Vaccines Activating Cancers
June 8th, 2026Via: Dr. John Campbell:
Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 Flashlight
June 7th, 2026Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 Flashlight
(There’s an Amazon Affiliate link above this line. If you can’t see it, please temporarily disable your ad blocking software if you want to buy the light and support Cryptogon. That’s a special link that pays me more than your usual Amazon purchases. Loop Gear has not paid me, contacted me or sent me a light for review. I bought this light with my own money.)
I needed a more powerful spotlight. The last flashlight I bought was a Fenix PD32 a decade ago (which still works great).
After looking at dozens of lights, I came across the Loop Gear SK5 Pro 2.
Woh! This light feels like something out of a science fiction movie.
The build quality is unbelievably high. I chose the white MAO (micro-arc oxidation) finish, which is a durable protective finish. I mainly chose it because I wanted the increased visibility of the white surface in case I dropped the light (powered off) in the dark, wet conditions I’m often dealing with in New Zealand.
After I got this light, I noticed that the MAO finish feels pleasant in the hand as well. The light has a grip machined into the aluminum, and the MAO finish adds to the non-slip design.
The Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 is three lights in one. You get a floodlight, a spotlight and a sidelight for close up work.
When I let this thing rip at full power (both flood and spot on turbo), how can I put this? Being able to send 5000 lumens from a device that fits in the palm of your hand is a pretty weird capability. Besides all of your regular flashlight needs, maybe this could have a self defense role???
Printed on the side of the light is, “WARNING: Do not look directly into the LED at close range.”
Needless to say, they’re not kidding.
This is all a way of saying that if you’re worried about not having enough light for your application, unless what you’re trying to see requires binoculars, this flashlight is probably bright enough.
Of course, it’s not just insanely bright. The three different types of lights and variety of output levels has you covered for whatever your application demands. I use the spotlight for hunting and the floodlight for just about everything else. I had my PC case open to check fans and the sidelight was perfect.
The sidelight would be great for any application where you need a small to medium amount of light for close up tasks; looking for something inside your car, or a tent. It has a lot of modes. I have mine set to a very warm orange color. It looks like candle light.
Beyond the three highly functional lights, why spend this much money?
The Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 is for people who appreciate the details.
I mentioned the top tier built quality and finish above. Here are some other features that I appreciate on this flashlight:
* No pulse width modulation: None of the three lights (flood, spot, side) use PWM. The light doesn’t flicker at all. The ZeroAir review (below) confirms this with an oscilloscope. Some cheaper lights use pulse width modulation.
* The USB-C charging port is bi-directional: You can charge the light with a standard USB-C connection, but it will also charge USB-C devices such as phones, tablets, headphones, etc. My Samsung phone indicated “Fast charging” when I plugged it into this light.
For around the house/camping/hunting/EDC/SHTF/etc., besides being the best flashlight you’ve probably ever had, it can charge your devices if necessary.
* Charging port cover: The charging port cover is hinged metal cover that stays closed with a small magnet, not a rubber plug that will wear out and break off.
* Magnet: There’s a strong magnet in light’s tailcap that can be used to attach the unit to ferrous metal surfaces. There are two rubber feet on the tailcap to prevent the light from scratching metal surfaces.
* Afterglow on floodlight lens: The floodlight lens is coated with a glow-in-the-dark paint that glows green after the floodlight is turned off. This makes the light very easy to see in the dark after use.
* Optional carry clip: The light comes with a optional/removable pocket clip. When the clip is not being used, a branded badge can be secured with screws. This makes makes for a clean appearance for those who prefer not to use the clip.
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If the scale of flashlight freakism goes from 1 to 10, I’m about a 2. I like the Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 a lot and I recommend it. If, however, you want to see what people think about this who are much further up that scale than I am, here you go. Get comfortable!
Written review: ZeroAir Reviews
“U.S. Elevates Threat of Israeli Espionage to Highest Level” *eye roll*
June 6th, 2026Here’s one for your News Not News file folder. *yawn*:
U.S. counterintelligence officials consistently rank Israeli espionage as among the most active on American soil, alongside larger countries such as France, China and Russia.
The U.S. will likely punish Israelis by giving them additional billions of dollars.
Via: FirstPost:
The US Department of Defense has reportedly elevated its internal counterintelligence threat level concerning Israel to the highest category, following what officials described as a significant increase in espionage activity targeting American federal systems.
According to an NBC News report citing two current US officials and one former official familiar with the matter, the move reflects growing concern within the US national security establishment over surveillance and intelligence-gathering operations allegedly linked to Israel.
