Alberta if you do not step up and stop Smith and her separatists you are going to lose all the equity in you homes. I promise that businesses will leave. albertapolitics.ca/2026/01/albe...

What do these companies have in common? -Cigna -Comcast -General Mills -Allstate -Marriott -Hilton -Walmart -Amazon -Microsoft -Meta All promised after January 6, 2021 to stop funding lawmakers who tried to overturn the 2020 election. And all have broken that promise.

Zelensky suggested the U.S. could pressure Putin by targeting figures like Chechen dictator Kadyrov, comparing it to how quickly they acted against Maduro. “The U.S. has tools and knows how to use pressure when it wants to. Everyone saw how fast they acted with Maduro,” he said.

U.S. European Command confirms the seizure of the M/V Bella 1 (now Marinera) in the North Atlantic for sanctions violations. The DOJ and DHS led the operation, supported by the military. They add the move aligns with President Trump's directive targeting sanctioned vessels in the Western Hemisphere.

In Iran, unrest is escalating as security forces increasingly lay down arms. Today, insurgents took over Malekshahi after law enforcement switched sides. In Ilam, police refused orders to disperse demonstrations. Fierce clashes between protestors and security forces were also reported in Shiraz.

The US currently seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1 aka Marinera, now sailing under Russian flag, after a two-week pursuit across the Atlantic. The Marinera evaded a US blockade and resisted Coast Guard boarding. Russian naval vessels, including a sub, were nearby.

US did NOT SIGN the Paris “letter of intent” that describes how peace in Ukraine will be monitored by the US while Europe provides troops etc - distancing itself from the EU. In fact, US hasn’t signed anything that the coalition of willing has agreed to.

Zelensky says Ukraine has not received new air defense systems from the US, and missile deliveries are coming in slowly. He urged Washington to speed up support. He also thanked Norway for its contribution, without revealing details.

This is an informative video that is worth watching. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPSP...

US special forces have now boarded the Marinera

European allies including France and Germany are coordinating a response in case the United States moves to take control of Greenland, Reuters reports.

A big op is taking place North of Scotland potentially to attempt to board the Russian-flagged sanctioned tanker Marinera. Three US special ops spy planes in support. There’s a Russian sub in the vicinity.

My comments @everydayhealth.bsky.social www.everydayhealth.com/general-heal...

The Venn diagram of people in the Christofascist Canada First “movement” and people who are cheering on Trump’s plans to takeover the Western Hemisphere is a circle - a big, stupid circle. See you at Nathan Phillips Square this Saturday for the counter protest? B.Y.O.Whistle #Toronto

The eldest son of the former Shah Reza Pahlavi tells Fox: “In all these years, I’ve never seen an opportunity as we see today in Iran. “Iranian people are more than ever committed to bringing an end to this regime, as the world has witnessed the last few days.”

The enemy within.

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of the Philippines

Former Commanding general of the U.S. First Army, Lieutenant General Russel L Honoré: “We can’t fight the world over business industry, not national security.” Times Radio

CBC News: The national healthcare movement is working ❤️

China’s FM has reiterated its stance on US action in Venezuela, saying it is willing to work with other countries to safeguard the authority of international law. “We stand ready to work with regional countries to defend the status of peace in Latin America and the Caribbean,” the ministry said.

Putin’s “response” to “peace deal”.. Attending a orthodox Christmas service alongside military families to pray for “victory over fascists [Ukraine]” Forgot to show you live..

David Cochrane on Trump and Trumpism: "America isn't the way it is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is."

Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star

The White House on Greenland: “The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal.”

South Carolina reports 26 more measles cases, 214 total South Carolina now has the same case count as Arizona, which confirmed nine new infections today. www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...

Few news agencies have covered themselves in glory over the last few years, but Reuters really has shat the bed. “Acquiring”?

There’s a lesson for America from Iran’s burgeoning protests. When they were about freedoms they got traction but didn’t hit critical mass. This time the economy collapsed and everyone was burned, including the security forces. Look to the effects of Trump Tariffs in the coming months.

We have thousands of studies now showing the harms from COVID infections and these are not mild. Many scientists on here discussing this. Many with long covid, even children with neurological damage. The press is nowhere on this. Seemingly mild infections do not necessarily equate to benign. 🧵

Iran’s unrest is escalating. In Abadan, security forces reportedly refused to disperse protesters and instead joined them. The Times reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is preparing a contingency plan to flee with his family to Moscow if the situation spirals out of control.

German Chancellor Merz: Germany will accept responsibility for the security of Ukraine and for the continent as a whole. Context - once peace agreement is achieved.

#whale NOAA says we have15 new North Atlantic, #rightwhale calves this season Rare whale species sees more babies, yet extinction fears persist | AP News share.google/mvvVWFP2eZU4...

Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet. Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.

PM Carney readout on his meetings in Paris

CARNEY: "We are making heavy investments in the Arctic. We'll be working with our Nordic partners. We'll be working through NATO."

CARNEY: "The removal of an illegitimate, corrupt, repressive government or leader, Mr. Maduro, is welcome news. It creates the possibility for a democratic transition in Venezuela. We very much support that."

CARNEY: "We welcome the prospect of greater prosperity in Venezuela, but we also see the competitiveness of Canadian oil and we're putting in place measures so that that's going to happen. And in that context, a pipeline and exports to Asia."

January 6, 2021 was the most shameful day in American history. It should live in infamy. We will never forget it, and we will not let the nation or the world forget — despite the revisionism of Trump and his lackeys in the Republican Party.

"She met Ada Lovelace who she tutored in mathematics, and Charles Babbage of Calculating Engine fame. Mary wrote the first paper by a woman to be read at the Royal Society (London) in 1826; it was read by her husband because she was not allowed to attend"

January 5, 2026 (Monday) open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

PSA: It’s not too late to get your flu shot, as the record-breaking flu season will continue for several months. While this year’s shot is not a perfect match for the current strain, it will still reduce your chances of getting infected and help protect you from getting seriously ill. Do it now!

Joint European statement on Greenland. They moved quickly after Miller’s comments about annexation last night.

My interview with Texas Public Radio www.tpr.org/bioscience-m...

Arguably, yes (I am a Danish historian myself). Yet given the rupture in ties from the 15th century, when the last Norse colonists died out, Hans Egede's 1721 landing represents the start of continuous Danish presence. People like Miller know nothing about this, of course. bsky.app/profile/paxl...

Most importantly, Miller is wrong. Plenty of stable societies existed that did not conform to his "iron laws". Such "laws" might apply, however, to centralised, hierarchical political systems, especially those dominated by psychopaths like Stephen Miller.

Norway is increasing its military presence near the Russian border in Finnmark amid rising espionage and hybrid threats. The Finnmark Brigade is set to double in size by 2032. Suspected Russian spies have been spotted on fishing boats and posing as tourists.

Shortly after being sworn in as acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez met with the ambassadors of China, Iran, and Russia. Priorities first.