Polar vortex heading for US sending temperatures plunging and making January the coldest for a decade

Polar vortex heading for US sending temperatures plunging and making January the coldest for a decade

SABRINA PENTY

A polar vortex headed for the US could bring cold winds and low temperatures this week, making January the coldest month in over a decade. 

According to the National Weather Service, the arctic blast will affect a large swathe of the country, arriving in the northern Rockies and expected to have spread to the East Coast by New Year's Day. 

'A significant pattern change is expected across much of the country as an Arctic Outbreak is forecast to spread form the Northern Plains to the south and east, leading to exceptionally high probabilities of below-normal temperatures expected across much of the East', the NWS said. 

The plunge will bring wind chills across the Midwest with temperatures dipping below zero in at least 30 states. 

'The coldest air of the season to date and dangerous wind chills chills are likely across many areas of the Southeast', the NWS warned. 

In some areas, temperatures are forecasted to reach an average of around 20 degrees, while freezing conditions in the Gulf coast and even Florida could be expected. 

Snowfall is also possible across parts of the Southern Plains and the Southeast with the potential for heavy snowfall expected in the Appalachians, Ohio Valley, the Great Lakes and the Northeast.  

A further drop in temperatures is expected next week, and below normal temperatures are predicted to affect central and eastern US during much of January

Plunges like these occur when air currents that keep air frosty over the North Pole - the polar vortex - weaken, making freezing arctic air slip south and push the  vortex down with it. 

That means arctic air is blasted over the US, while pressure changes cause strong winds. 

Some states will be experiencing their coldest winter in years. 

In Washington DC, the temperature hasn't dropped below zero since January 31, 2019. 

In Philadelphia, the same threshold has not been met since January 19, 1994. 

Meanwhile, Atlanta's temperatures have only dipped below zero three times since 2000, and the last time Raleigh, North Carolina's temperatures fell below 10 degrees was in 2018. 

January's freezing temperatures will come after an unusually warm end to the month of December across the country. 

Freezing temperatures could increase demands for heat and electricity and put a strain on the US electrical grid.

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Brentner: Hold On To Your Crown

Hold On To Your Crown: Don’t Let Anything Rob You Of The Anticipation Of Jesus’ Soon Arrival

Jonathan Brentner

It’s been a while since I have heard someone say, “Hold on to your hat!” It’s an old expression that signifies preparing for whatever might lie ahead. For me, it still points to a bumpy ride ahead, during which time I might lose my hat if I’m wearing one.

Jesus said something similar in His message to the church at Philadelphia: “I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown” (Revelation 3:11).

A loose rendering of this verse might be, “Hold on to your crown.”

In the context, Jesus praises the church for its “patient endurance” (Revelation 3:10) and notes that He is “coming soon” or quickly. His message commends believers for holding fast to His word amid opposition as they waited expectantly for His appearing.

As 2024 ends, many of us wonder how much longer it will be until the Lord appears to take us home to glory. I know of many saints who suffer from various afflictions as they await meeting our Savior in the air. Many of us feel the effects of aging, which makes us long all the more for fulfillment of 1 Corinthians 15:47-55, our receipt of immortal bodies that will never grow old, get sick, or wear out.

It’s likely we don’t have a whole lot longer to wait. The events of 2024 have brought us to the brink of the start of the seven-year Tribulation and, thus, to the Rapture. Don’t let the start of yet another year diminish your expectation of our “blessed hope.”

If we are to keep our eyes on the prize that awaits us, we must not allow the following detours to derail our anticipation of Jesus’ soon arrival:

Stifling Silence from the Pulpits

Many pastors never mention our “blessed hope” because of either their adherence to false beliefs or out of concern that the word “Rapture” might offend attenders and impact the giving. Far too often, their top concern is that of filling the seats and money flow rather than that of ministering to the needs of the saints who long for a biblical perspective in a world that is growing darker by the day. Despite the myriad of signs pointing to the start of the Tribulation period, the world’s normality bias permeates their weekly sermons.

False Teaching

During the past several years, I have heard three pastors state their belief that all believers alive today will die before Jesus returns at the end of the age. Such statements clearly contradict Scripture, which tells us that some saints will remain alive until the time we all meet Jesus in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17). The Lord told us to watch for his coming (Matthew 24:42-44; 25:13); how is it possible to obey this command if we assume He cannot appear to take us home during our lifetime?

Most pastors today adhere to the errant teaching that God has rejected Israel and replaced the nation with the church. The viewpoint, known as Replacement Theology, has many offshoots that all deny God’s many promises to restore a kingdom to Israel. None of those who hold to this doctrine teach believers to watch for Jesus’ return as He instructed His followers to do. They push it to the far distant end of the age.

Messages We Encounter on Social Media

Earlier this month, I read someone’s claim of a near-death experience, during which time the Lord told her to warn believers to prepare for future cataclysmic events similar to those in the book of Revelation. The clear implication of her encounter was that the church would endure the ravages of the coming seven-year Tribulation and thus needed to get ready for it.

I don’t know what we might experience between now and the Rapture, but we have the Lord’s solemn promise that we will not experience the wrath of the Day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11). The New Testament pictures Jesus’ appearing as something that can happen at any moment (Philippians 3:20-21; James 5:7-9; 1 Corinthians 1:7). The Lord Himself promised that He would keep us out of “the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world to try those who dwell on the earth.” He followed that by saying, “I am coming quickly” (Revelation 3:10-11a).

Don’t let stories on Social Media lead you astray; test everything you read or hear with the words of Scripture.

Don’t Give Up Hope

The longer we wait for the Rapture, the more I understand Jesus’ words in Revelation 3:11. He knew of all the temptations we would face to stop watching for His soon return. Perhaps that’s why He reminded the church at Philadelphia, and us, not to give up hope in these last days.

What is the crown that Jesus tells us to hold on to in Revelation 3:11? I believe it’s the one that Paul wrote about in 2 Timothy 4:8: “Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.”

Keep looking up, and by all means, hold on to your hat, or in this case, your crown. The Lord will reward your continued faithfulness in eagerly watching for His appearing. Not only are we in the season of Jesus’ appearing, but we live during its end. If there ever was a time to watch for the Rapture, this is it!

WEF Working with Bill Gates to ‘Debunk’ the Bible Using AI, Usher In ‘One World Religion’

WEF Working with Bill Gates to ‘Debunk’ the Bible Using AI, Usher In ‘One World Religion’

By Bradley Greer

The World Economic Forum (WEF) and billionaire Bill Gates have been working together in the background to rewrite the Holy Bible using artificial intelligence and release a new version that will to usher in a new universal spirituality to fit within their vision of a transhumanistic world.

The new plan, which has already received the blessing of Pope Francis, aims to reconstructthe core teachings of Christianity with a new AI “fact-checked” version that will force the masses to accept as their new God.

Recently, WEF official Yuval Noah Harar claimed the Bible is “dangerous” because it’s full of “hate speech,” arguing that a more “unified religion” must be created that’s “actually correct.”

That’s right, Harar believes the Bible in its current form does not fit into the WEF’s globalist vision, therefore, a new version must be created to reshape spirituality.The global elite know that the teachings of Jesus Christ go directly against their dark spirituality, and their agenda can only succeed in a world devoid of religion.

It’s no surprise that Pope Francis has been singing from the same hymn sheet for some time.

In 2017, Francis called for a “one world government” and “political authority” to combat “climate change,” arguing that the United Nations does not have enough power to impose complete governmental control.

We’ve already seen things like scanning phones to enter public areas to prepare people to accept the microchip, digital tattoo, or the Mark of the Beast system predicted in the Bible.

Now, they are laying the groundwork to remove God first.

Someone should remind Francis of Exodus 20:3, Matthew 4:10, Luke 4:8 and elsewhere, where it says “You shall have no other gods before me.”

Meanwhile, Bill Gates, whose deadly DNA-altering vaccines have already admitted a large portion of the satanic agenda, said the next step would be to usher in a new type of global religion to coincide with AI technology.

During the unnerving episode of “Possible” podcast, co-hosted by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, Gates reflects on “spiritually” before suggesting that the world’s current religions will become obsolete.

“The potential positive path is so good that it will force us to rethink how should we use our time,” Gates said.

“You know, you can almost call it a new religion or a new philosophy of, okay, how do we stay connected with each other, not addicted to these things that’ll make video games look like nothing in terms of the attractiveness of spending time on them,” Gates said.

Gates wants us to reject God and begin worshipping machines.

According to Gates, the world now needs a spiritual authority that doesn’t come from a higher power.

“So it’s fascinating that we will. The issues of, you know, disease and enough food or climate if things go well will largely become solved problems,” Gates said.

“And, you know, so the next generation does get to say, ‘Okay, given that some things that were massively in shortage are now not, how do, how do we take advantage of that?'”

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Scientific Evidence Shows CO2 Ss Life-Sustaining: How CO2 is Saving the Planet, Not Destroying It

While scientific evidence shows CO2 is life-sustaining, the “official narrative” continues to gaslight its crucial role in our world

Rhoda Wilson

Emerging scientific evidence challenges the narrative that carbon dioxide (CO2) is harmful, highlighting its role in global greening, increased agricultural yields and biodiversity restoration.

Studies indicate the atmosphere is already saturated with CO2, making additional emissions negligible in driving global temperature increases, contradicting the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (“IPCC”) predictions of catastrophic warming.

Research shows that rising CO2 levels (e.g., from 100 to 400 ppm) result in minimal temperature increases (e.g., 0.3°C), with no additional warming beyond 400 ppm.

CO2 drives photosynthesis and plant growth, with satellite data showing a 20-30% increase in global greening since 1982, particularly in regions like India and the Sahel.

Despite scientific evidence, mainstream media and political agendas continue to push Net Zero policies, ignoring CO2‘s life-sustaining benefits and its positive environmental impact.

The Green Revolution: How CO2 is Saving the Planet, Not Destroying It

By Willow Tohi 

In an era dominated by climate alarmism and the relentless push for Net Zero policies, a growing body of scientific evidence is challenging the narrative that carbon dioxide (CO2) is a planetary villain. 

Peer-reviewed studies and respected scientists are now revealing that CO2 is not only harmless but actually beneficial to the Earth, driving a global greening phenomenon that is feeding the world and restoring biodiversity. Yet, this groundbreaking research is being systematically ignored by the corporate media, which remains wedded to a politically motivated climate agenda.

Recent studies published by the CO2 Coalition and other independent scientific groups have shown that rising CO2 levels are not the existential threat they’ve been made out to be. In fact, the atmosphere is already “saturated” with CO2, meaning additional emissions have a negligible impact on global temperatures. 

This saturation effect, long argued by climate sceptics, explains why historical CO2 levels – 10 to 15 times higher than today – did not lead to runaway warming. Instead, CO2 is proving to be a boon for plant life, driving a “green revolution” that is increasing agricultural yields and greening vast swaths of the planet.

One of the most compelling findings comes from a team of Taiwanese scientists led by Professor Peng-Sheng Wei. Their research, published in a recent paper, found that increasing CO2 levels from 100 to 400 parts per million (“ppm”) resulted in a mere 0.3°C rise in ground temperature – a figure so small it falls within the margin of error. 

Even more striking, the study found no additional warming as CO2 levels rose further to 400 ppm. This directly contradicts the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (“IPCC”) claim that doubling CO2 levels will lead to a catastrophic 3°C temperature increase.

Similarly, Austrian scientists have concluded that doubling CO2 to 800 ppm would result in at most 0.5°C of warming, with no increase in infrared absorption at key wavelengths. These findings, along with those of Polish and Canadian researchers, suggest that the climate sensitivity to CO2 has been grossly overstated. Dr. Jan Kubicki and his team argue that above 400 ppm, CO2 “can no longer cause any increase in temperature,” while Professor Yi Huang of McGill University notes that CO2 absorption is already saturated, rendering additional emissions largely irrelevant to warming.

Carbon Dioxide is Essential to Life on Earth

The benefits of CO2 extend far beyond its minimal impact on temperature. The gas is a vital nutrient for plant life, driving photosynthesis and fostering growth. According to the CO2 Coalition, higher CO2levels are enhancing global vegetation, with satellite data showing a 20-30% increase in greening between 1982 and 2012 in regions like India, West Australia and the Sahel. This greening effect has accelerated in recent decades, with CO2 identified as the dominant driver.

The agricultural implications are profound. Studies by Charles Taylor and Wolfram Schlenker reveal that a 1 ppm increase in CO2 boosts crop yields by 0.4% for corn, 0.6% for soybeans, and 1% for wheat. This “fertilisation effect” is helping to feed a growing global population, countering the Malthusian predictions of food scarcity that have long haunted environmental discourse.

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CBDC And 'Direct Taxation' Coming

Gold Clause & CBDC

Martin Armstrong

Everything will be converted to the new CBDC. The money in your bank account is already just an electronic book entry. This is why banks are closing branches everywhere in the USA as well as Europe. They are preparing for CBDCs, which means without physical paper money, bank branches are no longer needed. You can deposit a check on your phone. The only thing left for a branch is safe deposit boxes, and the government assumes you are hiding cash there anyway. So kiss your local branch goodbye. The local bank I used because it was the closest has closed, and it is now a 30-minute ride to the closest one still open.

The monetary system will still function as normal. The exchange will probably be one-for-one. The main purpose of this is to destroy the underground economy to be able to tax everything – even the 16-year-old girl next door you hire to babysit while you go out to dinner and that $100 bill you found in the parking lot that you cheated the government out of their 50% gift tax. We are all looked down upon as scum. They presume we are all guilty and the whole debt crisis is never their fault – it is you – we the people.

This is the natural progression of direct taxation – the complete loss of all liberty. This is why the Founding Fathers prohibited direct taxation. But the socialists seized the government and followed Marx to get the evil rich. It was introduced with the promise that only the rich would have to pay. They lied about that as well, for as soon as the income tax took place, simultaneously in the same bill, there was the payroll tax demanding employers withhold income from their workers.

This entire CBDC movement is about taxes, and they want to eliminate all paper money so they can track absolutely everything, rendering you an economic slave of the state precisely as the LEFT created with Communism. You will not be able to escape this system. This is why I have said that Republics are just tyranny by another label. We have no right to vote on anything. We are supposed to be “represented” by those in the House of Representatives, and the Senate represents the state governments – not the people. We have no right to vote on any issue ranging from taxes to war.

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2024 And The Erosion Of Liberty

The Deep State’s Triumph: 2024 and the Erosion of Liberty

John W. Whitehead

We have become a nation adrift in a sea of government overreach, abuse and corruption.

The following is a sobering account of the challenges we faced in 2024, which were marked by the government’s never-ending power grabs and relentless assaults on our civil liberties.

2024 saw a continued rise in government overreach and abuse of power. The militarization of police forces continued unabated, with local departments increasingly resembling extensions of the military. Schools, meant to be places of learning and growth, became more prison-like with the implementation of “safety” measures that criminalize minor infractions and create an environment of fear. The right to private property was further eroded, with the government increasingly empowered to seize assets under various pretexts. The plight of the homeless worsened, with cities criminalizing homelessness and implementing policies designed to make their lives even more difficult. Military veterans, once hailed as heroes, were increasingly treated with suspicion and subjected to surveillance.

On almost every front this year, the government overreached and abused its powers.

With every new law enacted by federal and state legislatures, every new ruling handed down by government courts, and every new military weapon, invasive tactic and egregious protocol employed by government agents, we were reminded that in the eyes of the government and its corporate accomplices, “we the people” possess no rights except for that which the Deep State grants on an as-needed basis.

Surveillance eroded what little privacy we have left. The Surveillance State grew even more pervasive. Facial recognition technology expanded into new areas of our lives, with vast amounts of our biometric data collected, often without our knowledge or consent, eroding our anonymity and enabling unprecedented tracking of our movements. Data breaches continued to expose the vulnerability of our personal information.

Free speech continued to be under attack. Protest laws, free speech zones, and other restrictions made it more difficult for citizens to exercise their First Amendment rights. Social media companies, often in collusion with the government, engaged in censorship of viewpoints they deemed unacceptable. This online censorship creates an echo chamber and limits the free flow of information.

The influence of the Deep State and the military-industrial complex continued to grow. Endless wars abroad drained the nation’s resources while doing little to make Americans safer. The military-industrial complex’s grip on almost every aspect of American life tightened.

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IDF advances deep into Quneitra city in Syria

IDF advances deep into Quneitra city in Syria

Shachar Kleiman

The IDF has begun a significant operation in Quneitra city, with Syrian sources confirming Israeli tanks have encircled government buildings while issuing evacuation orders, Sky News Arabia reported on Monday.

Social media platforms have circulated footage documenting the military presence.

Concurrent reports from Arab media outlets detailed Israeli forces entering Al-Baath city, commonly referred to as “New Quneitra,” situated 1.9 miles from the Israeli border. Israeli forces approached government buildings and institutions, instructing officials to evacuate the premises.

The pro-Iranian Al Mayadeen news outlet confirmed that IDF tanks and other armored vehicles had moved into Al-Baath with the objective of accessing government offices for inspection purposes.

The Israeli military presence in southern Syria has triggered widespread protests among local residents, with several demonstrators sustaining injuries after approaching the deployed forces.

In a related development, Arab media reported Sunday on an attack targeting weapons storage facilities near Damascus. Foreign sources indicated that approximately 20 casualties resulted from the drone strike, which has been attributed to Israel.

The IDF is preparing for a prolonged stay on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights, at least until the end of winter.

Since the fall of the Assad regime on Oct. 8, Israeli troops have taken up positions inside and beyond the Golan buffer zone, including on the strategic Syrian side of Mount Hermon. The Israeli Air Force has conducted hundreds of strikes on Assad military assets.

Jerusalem has warned Syria’s de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa(aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani) that it will not tolerate jihadist groups establishing a foothold in southern Syria.

In the message, Israel stressed that it is prepared to keep troops positioned in the demilitarized Golan Heights buffer zone as long as is necessary to maintain border security, Ynet reported.

“We are holding this assessment in order to decide on the deployment of the IDF in this important place until another arrangement is found that ensures Israel’s security,” the prime minister said.

“We are not intervening in what is happening in Syria. We are here to stop terrorist elements from establishing themselves,” IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said during a situational assessment held in the Golan Heights on Dec. 13.

JD Farag Prophecy Update: Some Now Perceive A Time Of Reprieve But It’s To Deceive

Prophecy Update - 2024-12-29

J.D. Farag

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Pastor JD addresses the perception on the part of many, particularly here in America, that we have a reprieve, when it’s all actually meant to deceive.

Israel may extend military presence in Lebanon despite ceasefire deadline

Israel may extend military presence in Lebanon despite ceasefire deadline

All Israel News Staff

Israeli defense officials are considering maintaining military forces in southern Lebanon beyond the agreed-upon 60-day withdrawal deadline, citing mounting security challenges in the region, according to Israel Hayom.

The potential extension comes amid growing concerns over the sluggish deployment of Lebanese Army forces and the continued discovery of Hezbollah military infrastructure.

The delayed deployment of Lebanese Army units to the southern region has created a significant security vacuum. Intelligence assessments suggest this delay may stem from either severe logistical constraints facing the Lebanese military or, more concerning, possible pressure from Hezbollah to prevent the army from establishing a robust presence in the area.

IDF operations continue to uncover Hezbollah military assets in the region, including a sophisticated tactical tunnel network and various weapons caches. These discoveries underscore ongoing efforts by the Iranian-backed organization to rebuild its military capabilities despite the ceasefire agreement.

The situation has prompted Israel to file formal complaints with international bodies regarding Lebanon's apparent failure to meet its obligations under the ceasefire agreement. Of particular concern are intelligence reports suggesting Iran may be exploring new supply routes to rearm Hezbollah, including potential direct flights to Beirut International Airport.

These developments could force Israel to consider more aggressive countermeasures, ranging from the interdiction of suspected arms shipments to possible military strikes within Lebanon. These options present significant diplomatic and military challenges as Israel seeks to balance security needs with regional stability.

As the withdrawal deadline approaches, Israeli officials emphasize that any decision to maintain a military presence would be limited to strategic positions deemed critical for protecting northern Israeli communities. The final determination will likely depend on developments in the coming weeks and consultations with international partners.

Persecution: 14 Christians, including 1-year-old girl, killed after Christmas carol service in Nigeria

14 Christians, including 1-year-old girl, killed after Christmas carol service in Nigeria

Anugrah Kumar

At least 14 Christians, including a 1-year-old girl and a pregnant woman, were killed in Plateau state, Nigeria, following a Christmas carol service. The attack is the latest in a series of attacks against the Irigwe tribe in the north-central region of the country.

The attack occurred last Sunday, about 22 miles from Jos, Plateau state, against the Evangelical Church Winning All, according to the U.S.-based persecution watchdog International Christian Concern.

The community surrounding the church is home to about 1,000 Christians. Local leader Wuna Gado was quoted as saying that he had alerted military personnel at a nearby checkpoint about unusual activities but felt his warnings were dismissed.

The attack resulted in the loss of entire families and a mass burial was held, ICC said.

Among the victims were 1-year-old Sheba Ernest and her mother, Mary Stephen.

The Irigwe people, a predominantly Christian group, have faced ongoing adversity, including violence and displacement by Fulani militias, with more than 2,000 Christians killed since 2016.

The latest assault adds to a history of attacks that often coincide with significant Christian celebrations, ICC noted.

Between 2019 and 2023, more than 16,000 Christians were killed in Nigeria, according to data collected by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa, which previously shared a report carrying the data with The Christian Post. The group documented 55,910 fatalities from 9,970 attacks across Nigeria, including both civilians and combatants. Of those killed, 30,880 were civilians. Christian victims totaled 16,769, outnumbering the 6,235 Muslim fatalities, with a ratio of 6.5 Christian deaths to every Muslim death.

Radicalized Muslim Fulani herdsmen were responsible for 55% of the Christian deaths.

The report stated that misleading euphemisms, such as “armed herdsmen” and “cattle grazers,” are used to describe continuous waves of invasion, torture and killing in rural communities. Descriptions of attacks as “ethnic clashes,” “farmer-herder clashes,” or retaliatory attacks are seriously misleading.

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Terrorists Calling for Global New Year's Eve Attacks

Alarm: Central Banks Create DIGITAL TOTALITARIANISM Through CBDCs

Aaron Day sounds alarm: Central banks create DIGITAL TOTALITARIANISM through CBDCs

Ramon Tomey

• Several nations, particularly Vietnam and Kuwait, are implementing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) tied to comprehensive digital ID systems, raising significant privacy concerns and sparking debate.
• Critics, including privacy advocate Aaron Day, argue that CBDCs are setting the stage for a global surveillance state where all financial transactions are monitored and citizens' behavior could be linked to a social credit score. Refusal to comply could result in severe consequences.
• Countries like Vietnam and Kuwait are mandating citizens to register their biometric data (e.g., fingerprints) for access to bank accounts and government services. Non-compliance can lead to the loss of these services.
• While supporters claim these measures enhance financial inclusion and security, critics view them as steps toward greater state control over financial behavior. The trend is growing, with 134 countries exploring CBDCs, and 11 already launched.
• Privacy advocates and concerned citizens are calling for reassessment of these policies, emphasizing financial privacy as a fundamental human right. The fight for financial privacy is intensifying globally as more countries adopt these systems.

In a troubling development, several nations are implementing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) linked to comprehensive digital ID systems, raising serious concerns among privacy advocates and citizens alike.

Critics argue that these initiatives are laying the groundwork for a global surveillance state. Individuals who refuse to comply could face severe consequences.

"The whole point of what's going on with CBDCs is a movement toward a single, global digital currency and a complete surveillance state," Day told the Health Ranger Mike Adams, who was the program's guest host for the episode. "All of our transactions are monitored and our behavior is tied to a social credit score."

These concerns are backed by recent developments in countries like Vietnam and Kuwait, where citizens are being compelled to register their biometric data. Non-compliance could result in the loss of access to bank accounts and government services.

In Vietnam, starting Jan. 1, 2025, bank accounts not reconciled with biometric data will have their online transactions halted. This push for a cashless society aims to enhance financial inclusion and security, according to supporters. Critics, however, view it as a slippery slope toward more pervasive state control over financial behavior.

Kuwait has adopted a similar approach, with the government announcing that all citizens and expatriates must provide biometric fingerprints or risk having their bank accounts and government services suspended by Dec. 31. Since 2016, the country has been rolling out the biometric fingerprinting program, with political leaders setting an example to emphasize compliance.

The push for mandatory biometric enrollment in these countries is part of a global trend. One hundred thirty-four countries representing 98 percent of global GDP are exploring CBDCs. Eleven countries have already launched CBDCs, with more expected in the coming years.

In Vietnam, the VNeID biometric ID app is being developed into a "super app" that integrates various features, including medical ID and potentially a social credit score. The app was originally developed during the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic but could eventually extend far beyond health checks.

The carrot-and-stick approach used by banks in Vietnam to encourage biometric registration, which includes offering financial rewards and prizes, further underscores the coercive nature of these measures. Citizens who refuse to comply face significant penalties.

As the rollout of CBDCs and digital ID systems accelerates globally, privacy advocates are calling for a reassessment of these policies. They argue that financial privacy is a fundamental human right. "We need to take our privacy back and reassert privacy as a fundamental right," Day said.

The rapid rollout of CBDCs linked to digital ID systems in the two countries raises critical questions about individual privacy and financial freedom. As governments and central banks push citizens to adopt these new systems, critics such as Day warn of a surveillance state where every transaction and behavior is tied to a digital score.

Failing Kursk Offensive May Backfire On Ukraine As Russian Troops Mass Near Sumy

Failing Kursk Offensive May Backfire On Ukraine As Russian Troops Mass Near Sumy

TYLER DURDEN

The true purpose of Ukraine's surprise offensive into the Russian agricultural region of Kursk has been hotly debated since it was launched in August.  The complete failure of the 2023 "counter-offensive" led many to believe that Ukraine's rumored troop shortages were far worse than initially reported.  Some believed that the Kursk offensive was designed to allay fears among allies that Kyiv was no longer capable of taking ground from the Russians. 

The invasion of Kursk was successful primarily because the area was weakly defended, and it was weakly defended because it has no strategic value.  It's a collection of farming towns with no industrial infrastructure, and the nearest vital site (a nuclear power plant) is too far away for the Ukrainians to reach.  Almost every tactician not working for Ukraine has questioned the offensive, calling it potentially one of the greatest military blunders in modern history.  

Why?  Because Kursk has siphoned up some of Ukraine's best troops and weaponry and increased the ground they have to defend with the limited forces they have available.  In a war of attrition, the losing side must seek to shrink and strengthen their area of defense instead of spreading themselves thin.  Ukraine did the opposite. 

Vladimir Zelensky claims that Kursk was designed to lure large numbers of Russian troops away from the eastern front and stop their advance.  If this is the case, then the effort was unsuccessful.  Russian attacks increased in the period after the Kursk invasion and now Kremlin forces are in the process of taking at least three key cities which will cement their control of the Donbas.  

Another theory is that Kursk was intended to convince NATO allies that Vladimir Putin's "red lines" are meaningless and that Ukraine should be given access to long range missiles for striking deep into the heart of Russia.  If that was the plan, then it has succeeded.  The Biden Administration and NATO have given Zelensky the green light to use ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles at will.  

Another possible advantage for Ukraine in the "red line" narrative is that it could be used to convince NATO countries to deploy troops to the region, thus triggering WWIII.  This is, at bottom, the only hope Ukraine has to push Russia back - A massive influx of western troops and hardware.  But at the same time the risk of a wider war with nuclear implications grows exponentially.  There are plenty of people in Ukraine, elites in globalist think tanks and officials in NATO that have no problem with that.

The problem with Kursk is that Ukraine needs to hold it until they can get the response they want from the west, but Russia appears to be poised to take the ground back.  And, if these reports are accurate, then maintaining a presence in Kursk may have backfired on Ukraine.

Precise numbers on casualties from either side of the conflict are not to be trusted, but there has been a sudden surge of activity by Russian troops with steady gains, pushing Ukraine towards the border with Sumy. Ukrainian soldiers say they were not prepared for the aggressive Russian response in Kursk and cannot counterattack or pull back.

“There’s no other option,” said one drone unit commander. “We’ll fight here because if we just pull back to our borders, they won’t stop; they’ll keep advancing.”

"We have, as they say, hit a hornet's nest," said a major in the 95th Airborne Assault Brigade. "We have stirred up another hot spot."

Claims of thousands of North Korean troops in Kursk abound in the establishment media, but proof of these troops is thin and questionable.  So far, there has not been hard evidence of a single NK soldier captured by Ukraine.  Even if these troops are so disciplined that they are ready to commit suicide rather than be taken alive, with "thousands" of them in the field at least a few should have been captured by now.  The most likely explanation is that some NK troops are in Kursk, but nowhere near the amount claimed by Ukraine.  

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Damascus, Drones, And Scandal: An End Of The Year No One Could Have Anticipated

Damascus, Drones, And Scandal: An End Of The Year No One Could Have Anticipated

Jan Markell

As we head into the new year, several stories transpired at the end of 2024 that we weren’t expecting. The world watched in disbelief as the regime of Bashar al-Assad, which had ruled Syria for over five decades, collapsed in a shockingly rapid and dramatic turn of events. Rebel forces, a coalition of various terror groups united in their goal to overthrow the dictator, stormed the capital, Damascus, and declared the city and country “liberated.”

Several governments have fallen into ruin in the region in recent years including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. Hamas and Hezbollah terror groups have been decimated thanks to Israel. Now Syria has fallen as well, but when evil replaces evil, only more horror follows—unless the region is being primed for stability. Unless the residents are being primed for a savior of sorts.

Here is the take away: The region needs a peace maker. 

The question on the mind of prophecy watchers is this: With the new Trump administration, is a new level of peace negotiations in that region on the horizon? And could this lead to the ultimate peace deal of Daniel 9:27?

If the church were to be removed in the rapture, would it not be timely for the Antichrist to arise and heal the Middle East—and then the world?

The collapse of the Syrian government and the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime is not only a geo-political turning point, but could be a moment of profound prophetic significance in light of Isaiah 17.

The passage in Isaiah describes an utter obliteration of Damascus—something that only nuclear weapons could bring about, probably in the campaign of Armageddon. But keep your eyes on this scenario in the new year. And pray without ceasing for Syria’s many Christians—of all denominations. Syria’s “liberators” have their sights on anything and anyone Christian.

For believers who examine global events through the lens of Scripture, the situation in Syria requires serious attention.

Wolves Among the Flock—Again

Late in 2024, a Daystar executive was accused of child sexual abuse and another scandal exploded onto the scene. The details are horrific and we will spare you from them, but Christians, once again, shamed the name of Jesus Christ and further tarnished Christian media.

The network features a few sound ministries that provide moments of escape from the endless hours of heresy, prosperity teachers, hucksters, and fraudsters. When the root of such calamities is the love of money and earthly pleasure, mankind can sink to new lows as evidenced in the details of this story.

But ultimately, more wolves among the flock were exposed. We haven’t seen the end of this yet. It would be good if Christians turned off these outfits and opened their Bibles instead.

Strange Signs in the Heavens

I’m referring to the citing of mysterious drones all over America in late 2024! How bizarre. The Biden spokesmen played dumb—nothing new for them. What could potentially be more evil than eyes in the sky watching our every move? And, over some sensitive areas!

One compelling theory gaining traction and spreading rapidly across the web involves the use of these drones as sophisticated nuclear radiation detectors. Aerospace expert John Ferguson, founder of Saxon Aerospace, suggests the drones’ flight patterns and nighttime operations could indicate missions to detect gamma radiation or other hazardous materials.

Senior Biden administration officials, including representatives from the FBI, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Security Council, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Defense all wanted to play this down! Even though they’re peering into your attic window and back yard!

Conclusion: Government thinks we are stupid sheeple who fall for anything, and that is why Americans said “enough” last election day and chose to change the channel!