LEAVING THE CRADLE // Brandon Gets a Second Go.
Trump won almost 20% of the popular vote. What does this mean for America?
Next US Congress to hold contingent election on January 4.
- Politico; November 8, 2024.
Far-right Trump supporters launch protests against purported election fraud in a number of major cities.
Counter-protesters clash with alt-right election disruptors in Columbus, Ohio.
- The Columbus Dispatch; November 9, 2024.
Far-right rioters target and smash LGBTQ+ and black owned stores in Atlanta, Georgia.
- WACS-TV; November 9, 2024.
"How do you like it, fucktards?! How do you like it now?!"
- Quote from Twitter video showing far-right assailants with masks smashing and looting a black-owned coffee shop in Atlanta; November 9, 2024.
DeSantis concedes election to Biden in belated speech.
- The New York Times; November 10, 2024.
"After reviewing the results with my staff, we have determined that unlike the presidential elections of years past the outcome of last Tuesday's vote was not tampered with in any significant way. I know it may be hard for many of you to accept, but that's just the way things are."
- Quote from Ron DeSantis's concession speech; November 10, 2024.
"He did a good thing. I hate to say that about someone like Ron DeSantis, but he did a good thing."
- Anderson Cooper (CNN); November 10, 2024.
"What a coward."
- Glenn Beck (Blaze Media); November 10, 2024.
Most Republicans still believe presidential election was tampered with; here's why.
- Fox News; November 12, 2024.
"Stop the steal!"
- Rallying cry made by Trump supporters outside the United States Capitol Building; November 12, 2024.
Could there be a second January 6th?
Despite the restoration of the power grid, many South African refugees are refusing to return to their home country.
Indian government forces take back Barmer following several months of fighting.
- ITV News (India); November 15, 2024.
Ukraine captures city of Zaporizhzhia from Russian occupiers.
- The Guardian; November 16, 2024.
Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni found dead in State House at Entebbe.
Labor wins 2 seats in recent half-Senate election.
- ABC News (Australia); November 17, 2024.
Jessica Alupo assumes role as President of Uganda.
- Euronews; November 18, 2024.
Ukrainian and Russian naval squadrons exchange gunfire in southwestern Sea of Azov.
- The New York Times; November 19, 2024.
Clique of UPDF commanders refuse to accept Alupo as new president; many onlookers fear the start of civil war.
- NBC News; November 19, 2024.
Thousands of Trump and DeSantis supporters hold rallies across the nation in protest against alleged voter fraud perpetuated by Democrats.
- Breitbart; November 20, 2024.
Gunfire breaks out between supporters of Alupo and supporters of the National Stability Council junta in Ugandan capital of Kampala.
- The Washington Post; November 21, 2024.
Far-right militants attempt to take Arizona governor Katie Hobbs hostage in retribution for purported complicity in the "fraud" of the 2024 presidential election.
- The Arizona Republic; November 22, 2024.
"The governor's bodyguards were able to repulse the terrorists, and Governor Hobbs was not injured in the fighting. They did their jobs, and for that the State of Arizona commends them."
- Arizona state official during press conference at Phoenix; November 22, 2024.
Ukraine acquires strategic control over the Azov Sea, west of the Kerch Strait.
- Military News; November 23, 2024.
Thousands of Ugandan troops deployed in foreign countries go rouge before attacking and burning every village they come across.
- Human Rights Watch; November 23, 2024.
Arizona state government holds eulogy for Marcus Spencer, gubernatorial bodyguard killed by domestic terrorists.
New video footage shows Ukrainian soldiers celebrating recent victories against Russians with drinks and partying.
NSC forces seize much of Northern Uganda as Alupo loyalists retain control of much of the country.
- Reuters; November 26, 2024.
Artemis 2 crewed spacecraft launches for Lunar flyby.
- Space.com; November 27, 2024.
Falcon Heavy carries Lunar Gateway's PPE and HALO into Earth orbit.
- SpaceNews; November 28, 2024.
Last Islamic State of India elements beaten out of Jaipur.
- Dainik Jagran; November 30, 2024.
Stunning footage captured by Artemis 2 crew shows an amazing view from the eyes of the first humans to get a close look at the Moon in over 50 years.
First elements of NASA's Lunar Gateway deployed in orbit of the Moon.
- Space.com; December 3, 2024.
Artemis 2 splashes down in the Pacific.
- Ars Technica; December 4, 2024.
"Wonderful job done by the Artemis 2 crew! Glad I could help with the rockets."
- Elon Musk (Twitter); December 5, 2024.
"elon stop you're too much"
- @EnefteMonke (Twitter); December 5, 2024.
"How are you people still around?"
- @TankieSlayr (Twitter): December 5, 2024.
Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin claims that Syria is funneling guns and ammunition to Lebanon in support of the Golan Heights invasion.
- Reuters; December 6, 2024.
Fighting continues in Crimean Prairie Lands as neither side is able to achieve clear advantage.
- Euronews; December 7, 2024.
Hamas suicide bomber destroys radio station in Haifa. 23 dead, dozens more reported missing.
- The Jerusalem Post; December 8, 2024.
Centre-left coalition regains majority in Italian Chamber of Deputies.
- Rai News 24; December 9, 2024.
Italian prime minister Meloni encourages supporters to reject results of recent general election.
- NBC News; December 10, 2024.
Online video game company Roblox hit with $300 million child exploitation class-action lawsuit.
- Business Insider; December 11, 2024.
Toby Fox confirms Deltarune Chapters 6 and 7 will be released separately.
- FanNow; December 12, 2024.
Over 8,000 UN peacekeepers deployed to Uganda in order to help resolve ongoing civil war.
- BBC News; December 13, 2024.
Residents in Naples and Salerno stand firmly against Meloni's attempt to overturn elections.
DeSantis supporters surround Florida State Capitol in an attempt to disrupt meeting of presidential electors.
- KULR-TV; December 15, 2024.
FBI bomb squad defuses mail bombs sent to the houses of 4 Ohioan presidential electors.
- The Columbus Dispatch; December 15, 2024.
Buddhist temple in New Delhi firebombed by Islamist suicide bomber.
- Dainik Bhaskar; December 16, 2024.
Ukraine launches attack on Russian military bases near Yevpatoriya.
Ugandan National Stability Council launches offensive towards government capital of Kampala.
- Reuters; December 18, 2024.
Montenegro approves EU accession referendum, with 62% saying "yes".
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is great, but it could still be a lot better. 7/10
Alt-right terrorism continues to be on the rise.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 bombs at the box office.
- Deadline Hollywood; December 23, 2024.
Homeless man causes disruption in Rockefeller Plaza by hiding in famous Christmas tree.
- The New York Times; December 25, 2024.
A look inside the shelled-out remains of Jaisalmer.
Region surrounding Kampala subject to frequent bombing raids as Ugandan Civil War shows little signs of stopping.
- BBC News; December 27, 2024.
Elly Schlein sworn in as Prime Minister of Italy.
- Euronews; December 30, 2024.
Armed Brothers of Italy supporters surround seat of the Italian Chamber of Deputies in attempt to overthrow government.
- The New York Times; December 30, 2024.
Protestors clash with military police in Rome as the fate of Italy hangs in the balance.
- The National Review; December 30, 2024.
Belgian Chamber of Representatives form government led by Worker's Party.
- Luxemburger Wort; December 30, 2024.
Meloni leaves Rome on plane headed to South Africa.
- La Repubblica; December 31, 2024.
Ugandan National Stability Council launches surprise strike on Mbarara.
- The Daily Sun (South Africa); December 31, 2024.
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Barasa could only watch as the APC crushed his favorite doll into a pile of straw and fabric in front of his very eyes. In fact, he should have been doing even less - his mother was urging him to come with her, but despite her continued tugs on her arm he remained transfixed by the vehicle.
"Sweetie, we have to go, we have to go!" Mama chanted over and over again as the sockets in Barasa's shoulder nearly uncoupled from the rest of his torso. His legs gave out, and he couldn't even look back as she carried him onto the evacuation bus.
He didn't understand how they could do such a horrible thing. He couldn't yet understand the more important things they had already done.
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"We're now closer to 2050 than we are to 2000. I really don't know how to feel about that"
- @Solkinne612 (Twitter); January 1, 2025.
119th Congress sworn in at the Capitol.
Senate votes to elect Harris as vice president; House of Representatives votes for Biden via plurality.
- NBC News; January 4, 2025.
"Somebody needs to do something about those 27 congresspeople who voted for Trump. Censure, expulsion, imprisonment, it doesn't really matter to me."
- @transSocialite (Twitter); January 4, 2025.
New wave of far-right rioting sweeps the nation following confirmation of Biden's second term.
- The New York Times; January 5, 2025.
Second January 6th attack narrowly averted via law enforcement blockade of Capitol Hill.
"So much for freedom..."
- Pro-Trump insurrectionist after being turned away by Capitol Police blockade; January 6, 2025.
"Two attempts by fascists to overthrow democratically elected governments in the span of a week. Jesus fucking christ what a world we live in"
- @ItreoGuevera (Twitter); January 6, 2025.
FBI issues arrest warrants against almost a hundred alleged ringleaders in yesterday's attempted invasion of the Capitol.
Recent DoD report concludes Islamic State of India remains significant problem in the Thar Desert.
- Military.com; January 8, 2025.
Meta Platforms "bleeding money", according to 2024 annual budgetary report.
- Forbes; January 10, 2025.
Russian military struggles to contain Caucasus Emirate insurgents based out of the mountains.
- NBC News; January 11, 2025.
Andrew Tate makes new return stream on Rumble with large scar on cheek.
Free Army of Kaliningrad seizes Rybachii in surprise attack against beleaguered Russian military.
Tucker Carlson to launch new show starting next Monday, called
Talks with Tucker, here on One America News Network.
All of Zaporizhzhia Oblast back under Ukrainian control.
- Dzerkalo Tyzhnia; January 16, 2025.
Focal point of Indian Religious Crisis shifts east as Kolkata becomes subject to more sectarian violence than ever before.
- BBC News; January 19, 2025.
Biden's second inauguration goes off without a hitch.
- Newsweek; January 20, 2025.
Oregon Legislative Assembly approves referendum to implement ranked choice voting in all statewide elections for Election Day 2025.
- The Statesman Journal; January 22, 2025.
Battle for control over the Golan Heights continues to rage on; at least 5,000 reported casualties across all sides.
- Reuters; January 24, 2025.
Boko Haram attacks in Nigerian Sahel ramping up over the course of the last two months.
- Sky News; January 26, 2025.
Roblox lawsuit settled out of court for undisclosed monetary amount.
- The Wall Street Journal; January 29, 2025.
PM Starmer gives hints towards potential reconciliation with the EU.
- The Sun; February 1, 2025.
Behdad Kalwar alive and well, according to recent Islamic State of India propaganda video uploaded to YouTube.
- The New York Post; February 3, 2025.
Unidentified masked assailants open fire in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
- Vanguard (Nigeria); February 4, 2025.
Are the Flyover states becoming the newest hotspot for the alt-right?
San Francisco 49ers beat New England Patriots 25-24 at Super Bowl LIX, hosted in Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
- Fox Sports; February 9, 2025.
World-famous singer and former Beatle Sir Ringo Starr dead at 84.
- BBC News; February 11, 2025.
Lebanese forces largely pushed out the vicinity of Galilee.
- Yedioth Ahronoth; February 13, 2025.
Donetsk People's Republic leader Denis Pushilin killed by drone strike.
- Newsweek; February 14, 2025.
Hundreds of thousands of South African refugees reluctantly board ships for home as many wonder just how firmly the ANC is under the CCP's thumb.
- Fox News; February 15, 2025.
FBI agents, ATF troops and local law enforcement surround alt-right hideout near Fort Wayne, Indiana as part of ongoing illegal arms crackdown and hostage situation.
"Those bastards aren't gonna get our femoids, no matter what it takes!"
- Far-right militia leader rallying against government agents during Fort Wayne hostage crisis; February 17, 2025.
"Wait... so they're doing all of this just because they can't get a date? How fucking demented do you need to be..."
- @transSocialtie (Twitter); February 17, 2025.
Federal law enforcement unable to save most hostages as Fort Wayne compound burns to the ground.
"It's a real shame that even thirty years after Waco, the federal government still hasn't learned how to diffuse situations like the one that transpired over the last couple of days."
- Tucker Carlson (OANN); February 18, 2025.
"Out of all the things I thought would happen in 2025, I would have never expected there to be a incel repeat of Waco. Good fucking riddance to those assholes."
- Vaush (YouTube); February 18, 2025.
National Assembly narrowly rejects budget proposed by Macron cabinet.
- BFM TV; February 19, 2025.
President Macron calls for snap legislative elections to be held in June.
- Le Parisien; February 20, 2025.
Boko Haram launches brutal raid on key government facilities in Kano.
- NewsOnline Nigeria; February 23, 2025.
Leaked CCP dossier names "immigrants of African descent" as one of the primary domestic threats to Chinese national security.
Several leaders of the Ugandan National Stability Council killed by Alupoist bombing raid.
PM Chowdhury declares Islamic State of India threat "largely over"; promises that "the government will take every measure possible in order to bring about reconciliation between Muslims and Hindus throughout India".
- Euronews; February 28, 2025.
Buddhist monk found stabbed to death in Mumbai alleyway.
- The Times of India; March 1, 2025.
Cities of Lira and Gulu back under Alupoist control.
Texas state legislature narrowly passes law legalizing the use of medical marijuana.
- Houston Chronicle; March 4, 2025.
Governor Abbot vetoes medical marijuana bill.
Amazon announces the release of the Asimov, a chore-performing consumer robot with a release slated for September.
"The Asimov will be revolutionary in consumer robotics. Its proprietary built-in deep learning processor core can be taught to perform a wide array of household tasks, including but not limited to disposing trash bags, cleaning dishes and vacuuming floors."
- Jeff Bezos unveiling the Amazon Asimov at a presentation in San Diego, California; March 7, 2025.
"Okay, who the fuck would pay for a $50,000 robot to take out your trash when you can do it yourself for free?
- @ItreoGuevera (Twitter); March 8, 2025.
President Biden's approval rating currently at 65%.
- Politico; March 10, 2025.
51% in Serbia vote "no" to joining the EU.
- Le Monde; March 10, 2025.
Reddit slowly losing userbase to competitors like Bettip and Mastodon.
- The Wall Street Journal; March 13, 2025.
Google closes in on deal to buy Reality Labs (including Oculus Studios) from Meta Platforms for $8 billion USD.
"This is a key victory for ensuring the continued success of the Alphabet family. We aim to use the cutting-edge tech provided by Reality to create the next generation of virtual reality gear."
- Sundar Pichai (CEO of Alphabet); March 14, 2025.
Former president Jair Bolsonaro escapes from prison with aid from group of fervent supporters.
- TV Brasilia; March 15, 2025.
"Bolso is ours! Fuck the fags!"
- Rallying cry of Bolsonaro prison breakers; March 15, 2025.
Freedom of Russia legion launches concurrent assaults on Russian military bases across Rostov Oblast.
"There seems to be a lot more defectors from the Russian armed forces than anyone's been able to anticipate. According to a Department of Defense estimate, the number of attackers appear to be at least 12,000..."
- Brian Cambell (MSNBC); March 16, 2025.
Russian forces reportedly "devastated" by FOR attacks.
VVD loses 3 seats in the Dutch House of Representatives.
Bolsonaro reportedly escapes Brazil in private jet.
- Newsweek; March 18, 2025.
Governor Anderson vetoes bill that would put blanket ban on abortion throughout Missouri.
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch; March 20, 2025.
"...it's a voluntary form of population control. It may be disgusting and abhorrent to many of you out there, but I for one am quite worried about the global population crisis, and abortion is one way for us to combat this problem. Hell, if it were up to me I'd make damn well sure that any woman who gets raped could get one, but for some mystical reason the General Assembly and I don't see eye-to-eye on that."
- Missouri governor Tim Anderson explaining his reasoning for vetoing abortion ban bill; March 20, 2025.
Ukrainian military makes advance towards city of Donetsk.
- Euronews; March 22, 2025.
F5 Tornado sweeps across northeastern Kansas.
Recent tornado creates at least $80 million worth of damages in Lawrence, Kansas.
- NBC News; March 26, 2025.
Governor Anderson offers to send monetary aid to help those affected by Tuesday's tornado.
- The Riverfront Times; March 28, 2025.
Partial solar eclipse occurs throughout much of Europe.
- BBC News; March 29, 2025.
Caucasus Emirate launches full-on assault on Vladikavkaz.
- The Guardian; March 31, 2025.
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By the spring of 2025, it was becoming quite clear to both the Russian public and the wider international community that the tides of the war were turning towards Ukraine's favor. The Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics were collapsing in on themselves without adequate Russian support, much of the Crimea was back under Ukrainian control, and any chance of the Russian navy making a breakout back into the western Sea of Azov were next to none. Nary a week went by over the summer without reports reaching the Kremlin of a mutiny somewhere in Siberia or the desertion of entire battalions worth of men.
Despite this, Putin and his government remained vigilant. A leaked phone call on April 22nd between Putin and an unidentified field general portrayed Putin as an unrelenting war hawk, dismissing concerns of low morale with great platitudes to the "spirit of the Russian people" and assuring the general that the logistics train was "working like a mule" for the soldiers on the frontline. These sort of vague reassurances were echoed throughout the United Russia leadership up until the very end, and even then there still remained a glimmer of determination...
Lucas Ballinger. "The Russo-Ukrainian War", Random House, 2030.