Al Gore’s AI-Driven Pollution Tracker Targets Soot Emissions in 2,500 Cities

September 24, 2025

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Former Vice President Al Gore has unveiled a global expansion of his satellite-based pollution tracking system to monitor deadly soot emissions down to the neighborhood level. The initiative, part of his Climate TRACE coalition, now includes real-time tracking of particulate pollution in 2,500 cities worldwide—marking a dramatic leap in environmental surveillance capabilities.

The upgraded system uses over 300 satellites, 30,000 ground sensors, and advanced artificial intelligence to detect and trace the origins of tiny airborne particles, commonly known as soot. These pollutants are linked to nearly 9 million deaths globally each year, including tens of thousands in the United States, according to health studies. While not classified as a greenhouse gas, soot comes from the same fossil fuel combustion processes that produce carbon emissions.

Climate TRACE’s new tools not only map the movement of particulate pollution but also identify the exact source—naming the companies and facilities responsible. According to Gore, the AI integration makes it easier than ever for citizens to pinpoint who is polluting their neighborhoods, giving them data once only available to large environmental agencies.

“It’s difficult, before AI, for people to really see precisely where this conventional air pollution is coming from,” Gore said during a press interview. “When it’s over in their homes and in their neighborhoods… they’re empowered with the truth of their situation.”

Currently focused on long-term exposure patterns, the system is expected to provide near-daily updates within a year. Gore envisions this data eventually being integrated into everyday tools like weather and allergy apps, dramatically expanding public awareness and pressure on polluters.

Among the 137,095 pollution sources identified by Climate TRACE, 3,937 are labeled as “super emitters.” These facilities release soot at levels considered highly hazardous. Gore singled out “Cancer Alley,” a 65-mile stretch of petrochemical plants between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, as one of the worst hotspots. He claimed that if this region were its own country, its per capita greenhouse gas emissions would rank fourth globally.

Gore’s coalition also released global rankings showing which cities face the highest exposure to soot. Karachi, Pakistan tops the list, followed by Guangzhou (China), Seoul (South Korea), New York City (USA), and Dhaka (Bangladesh).

Critics of Gore’s environmental agenda have long expressed concerns over how such tracking could be used to enforce sweeping regulatory mandates, raise energy costs, or drive politically motivated targeting of industries. Still, the expansion of real-time monitoring signals the growing use of AI and satellite technology in shaping environmental policy and global climate strategies.

Violet Affleck UN Speech Demands Mask Mandates

September 24, 2025

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Violet Affleck, the 19-year-old daughter of actors Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, addressed the United Nations on Tuesday, calling for the immediate reinstatement of universal mask mandates and declaring filtered indoor air a global human right. Speaking at the U.N. event Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action, the Yale freshman appeared masked and wearing goggles, warning attendees that the world had abandoned protective measures against COVID-19 too quickly.

Affleck, introduced as a “youth advocate” and “climate champion,” criticized global health authorities and governments for lifting mandates and returning to pre-pandemic norms. She argued that society has a moral obligation to continue masking and to adopt strict indoor air quality standards, even five years after the initial outbreak of the virus in China.

“It is neglect of the highest order to look children in the eyes and say, ‘We knew how to protect you, and we didn’t do it,’” Affleck said. She described the shift away from mandates as a failure to protect the most vulnerable and condemned the “relentless beat of ‘back to normal’” by adults who, she claimed, have downplayed the ongoing threat of COVID and Long COVID.

Affleck’s speech promoted the idea of clean indoor air as a basic human right, comparing it to the right to clean water. “We can create clean air infrastructure that is so ubiquitous and so obviously necessary, so that tomorrow’s children don’t even know why we need it,” she said.

Affleck has previously made headlines for demanding mask mandates in medical facilities. In 2023, she told the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors that she suffered a post-viral condition in 2019 and used her experience to advocate for permanent masking and heightened public health protocols. “One in ten infections leads to long COVID,” she stated, describing it as a debilitating condition with wide-ranging effects.

Critics of Affleck’s stance argue that her speech reflects a growing push among globalist and progressive circles to normalize indefinite restrictions under the guise of public health and climate action. The United Nations, World Health Organization, and various international bodies have promoted similar goals in recent years, including expanded authority during health emergencies and climate-related restrictions.

Affleck’s call for permanent mask usage and air filtration mandates aligns with broader efforts from the environmental left to frame public health as a tool for global policy enforcement. Many conservatives warn such rhetoric paves the way for unelected international organizations to override national sovereignty and individual liberties under the banner of “science.”

Fetterman Warns Palestinian State Recognition Rewards Hamas

September 24, 2025

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) strongly criticized the international push to recognize a Palestinian state during an interview aired Tuesday on Newsmax TV, warning that such moves send a dangerous message to Hamas and risk legitimizing its terrorism. Fetterman argued that formal recognition allows Hamas to reframe the October 7 attacks and the ensuing destruction in Gaza as a “worthy” sacrifice in their quest for statehood.

Speaking with host Greta Van Susteren on The Record, Fetterman questioned the logic of rewarding a territory still controlled by a terrorist organization. “What’s the message to Hamas?” he asked. “Now, if Hamas responds and they cheer that, like, what’s wrong with you? If your decisions, now, Hamas is cheering, why can’t you just re-evaluate, like, maybe we’re on the wrong side here?”

Van Susteren responded by pointing out that international recognition provides Hamas with an incentive to entrench itself further, believing that global opinion is turning against Israel. Fetterman agreed, saying the move strengthens Hamas’ propaganda narrative.

“More than what it does for Hamas is, that gives them, like, a narrative,” Fetterman said. “Now, they can claim, well, this is all of the destruction in Gaza and what they’ve been through and those terrible things that we did on 10/7, it’s, now we can all celebrate because now we’ve become our own state.”

The remarks add to Fetterman’s growing reputation as one of the few Democrats consistently pushing back against global efforts to elevate the Palestinian cause while Hamas remains in power. His comments follow similar concerns expressed by Republicans and security experts who argue that recognizing a Palestinian state in the current environment only emboldens extremist groups and rewards violence.

Fetterman’s stance puts him at odds with European governments like Spain, Ireland, and Norway, which have recently announced intentions to recognize Palestinian statehood despite Hamas’ control over Gaza and its ongoing hostility toward Israel. Critics argue these diplomatic moves risk undermining Israel’s security and encouraging future attacks by reinforcing the belief that terrorism produces political victories.

While Fetterman stopped short of opposing a two-state solution in principle, his warning made clear that no statehood should be granted under Hamas rule, and that any recognition now plays directly into the group’s hands.

Fetterman critica el reconocimiento del Estado palestino: “No hay liderazgo excepto Hamas”

September 24, 2025

El senador John Fetterman (D-PA) criticó con dureza el impulso internacional para reconocer un Estado palestino, afirmando en una entrevista el martes que no existe un liderazgo creíble fuera de Hamás. Sus comentarios surgieron en respuesta a decisiones de países como el Reino Unido de avanzar hacia el reconocimiento formal de la condición de Estado palestino a pesar del terrorismo en curso y del fracaso en la gobernanza.

Durante su participación en The Record de Newsmax TV, la presentadora Greta Van Susteren le preguntó a Fetterman sobre la lógica de recompensar lo que ella calificó como una “nación mítica” que sigue profundamente fracturada y carece de un liderazgo claro. Señaló que el presidente de la Autoridad Palestina, Mahmoud Abbas, está cerca de los 90 años y cuestionó a quién creen los gobiernos extranjeros que gobernará este supuesto Estado.

Fetterman no se contuvo en su respuesta: “Absolutamente, es una nación fallida —ni siquiera una nación fallida,” dijo. “No hay un liderazgo real, excepto Hamás. Y está claro que Hamás se niega a cambiar sus posturas.”

Señaló el objetivo declarado de Hamás de destruir a Israel y eliminar violentamente a los judíos “del río al mar” como prueba de que el grupo no es un socio para la paz ni está capacitado para liderar un Estado. “¿Se imaginan si Hamás hubiera torturado y asesinado a 1,200 ciudadanos franceses y [mantuviera] a ciudadanos franceses bajo tierra por dos años, cuánto entusiasmo habría ahora en Francia por decir: ‘Oye, reconozcamos su nuevo país’?” añadió Fetterman, comparando la situación con los ataques del 7 de octubre en Israel.

Sus comentarios reflejan las crecientes preocupaciones entre legisladores republicanos y demócratas sobre el número cada vez mayor de naciones occidentales que buscan legitimar un Estado palestino mientras Hamás mantiene el control de Gaza y la Autoridad Palestina continúa perdiendo influencia en Cisjordania.

El tono enérgico de Fetterman contrastó con el de muchos en su partido que han pedido una solución de dos Estados. Aunque no rechazó por completo la idea, dejó claro que cualquier camino hacia la condición de Estado palestino debe basarse en una gobernanza creíble y en la renuncia al terrorismo — estándares que Hamás no cumple.

Las declaraciones han reavivado el debate sobre las implicaciones de reconocer un Estado palestino en medio de un conflicto activo. Con rehenes aún en manos de Hamás y sin un liderazgo alternativo viable en el horizonte, los críticos sostienen que tales gestos diplomáticos equivalen a recompensar el terrorismo en lugar de promover la paz.

Dutch Foreign Minister Backs Trump on Russian Energy: “We Can’t Keep Funding the War”

September 24, 2025

Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel expressed support for former President Donald Trump’s position on Russian energy during a Tuesday interview with CNN International, acknowledging that continued reliance on Russian fossil fuels indirectly finances the war in Ukraine. Van Weel emphasized the need for both the United States and Europe to accelerate their transition away from Russian oil and gas.

Speaking on The Brief, van Weel said the United States has made significant progress in reducing carbon emissions, crediting increased natural gas use and a decline in oil dependency. “[W]e see in the U.S., also, emissions have gone down in recent years,” he said. “With the use of more gas, less oil, I think that the U.S. is actually, in effect, contributing to combating climate change.”

The Dutch diplomat then turned to energy geopolitics, noting that President Trump made a valid point regarding the global purchase of Russian energy. “He is fair to say that we can’t keep funding the war against Ukraine, and, in the end, against us, by buying Russian fossil fuels,” van Weel stated. “We need to wean ourselves off that.”

He pointed to progress in Europe over the past two years in cutting energy ties with Moscow, but conceded that more work remains. “We’ll have to deliver on that point,” he added, urging Western nations to remain united in applying economic pressure on the Kremlin.

Van Weel also highlighted the importance of American leadership in pressuring Russia, stating that U.S. influence remains “indispensable” to forcing a resolution. His remarks align with a growing recognition among European leaders that long-term security requires energy independence, particularly from regimes hostile to Western values.

While some EU countries have struggled to balance energy needs with sanctions enforcement, van Weel’s comments represent a notable acknowledgment of Trump’s longstanding warnings about energy dependency and its geopolitical consequences.

La FDA comienza cambios de etiqueta para Tylenol

September 24, 2025

La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) anunció que ha iniciado el proceso de cambiar el etiquetado de Tylenol a la luz del anuncio del presidente Trump de que el acetaminofén está vinculado al desarrollo de autismo cuando se usa durante el embarazo.

“La FDA está tomando medidas para que los padres y médicos conozcan un considerable cuerpo de evidencia sobre los posibles riesgos asociados con el acetaminofén,” dijo el comisionado de la FDA, Marty Makary. “Aun con este cuerpo de evidencia, la decisión sigue siendo de los padres. El principio de precaución puede llevar a muchos a evitar el uso de acetaminofén durante el embarazo, especialmente dado que la mayoría de las fiebres leves no requieren tratamiento. Sin embargo, sigue siendo razonable que las mujeres embarazadas usen acetaminofén en ciertos escenarios.”

También se envió una carta a médicos en todo el país para informarles sobre la acumulación de evidencia que “sugiere que el uso de acetaminofén por mujeres embarazadas puede estar asociado con un mayor riesgo de condiciones neurológicas como autismo y TDAH en los niños.”

“Algunos estudios han descrito que el riesgo puede ser más pronunciado cuando el acetaminofén se toma de manera crónica a lo largo del embarazo hasta el parto,” escribió Makary. “Estas preocupaciones pueden verse aumentadas por el hecho de que el hígado de un niño muy pequeño aún puede estar en desarrollo y, por lo tanto, la capacidad de un niño para metabolizar el fármaco puede ser limitada.”

La carta señaló que, aunque existen “estudios contrarios en la literatura científica,” los médicos aún deben “considerar minimizar el uso de acetaminofén durante el embarazo para fiebres leves de rutina.”

Explicó que esta consideración “también debe equilibrarse con el hecho de que el acetaminofén es la alternativa de venta libre más segura durante el embarazo entre todos los analgésicos y antipiréticos; la aspirina y el ibuprofeno tienen impactos adversos bien documentados en el feto.”

El presidente Trump anunció el lunes que los datos vinculan el uso prenatal de acetaminofén, comúnmente vendido como Tylenol, con un mayor riesgo de autismo.

En medio de las críticas por el anuncio, usuarios en redes sociales rápidamente señalaron que Tylenol no recomendaba el uso de su producto durante el embarazo, escribiendo en 2017: “En realidad no recomendamos usar ninguno de nuestros productos durante el embarazo. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de expresar sus inquietudes hoy.”

Más de 2 millones de extranjeros fuera de los EE. UU.

September 24, 2025

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El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional anunció que 2 millones de inmigrantes ilegales han sido expulsados del país o se han auto-deportado. La cifra abarca datos de los primeros 250 días del segundo mandato del presidente Trump. Según la información, se estima que 1.6 millones de migrantes han optado voluntariamente por salir de Estados Unidos, mientras que 400,000 han sido removidos por las autoridades migratorias.

“Los números no mienten: 2 millones de extranjeros ilegales han sido expulsados o se han auto-deportado en solo 250 días, lo que prueba que las políticas del presidente Trump y el liderazgo de la secretaria Noem están funcionando y haciendo más seguras a las comunidades estadounidenses,” dijo la subsecretaria Tricia McLaughlin. “El aumento de la aplicación de las leyes migratorias, dirigido a lo peor de lo peor, está sacando cada día a más y más criminales ilegales de nuestras calles y está enviando un mensaje claro a cualquiera que se encuentre ilegalmente en este país: auto-depórtese o lo arrestaremos y deportaremos.”

El DHS lanzó una aplicación para que los migrantes se auto-deporten a principios de este año. El comisionado interino de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU., Pete Flores, dijo en marzo que la aplicación “fortalece nuestra misión de asegurar la frontera de Estados Unidos al garantizar la entrada legal de viajeros y respaldar una aplicación efectiva de la ley.”

“La aplicación brinda a los extranjeros ilegales en Estados Unidos una forma sencilla de declarar su intención de salir voluntariamente, ofreciéndoles la oportunidad de irse antes de enfrentar consecuencias más severas,” afirmó. “Esto refuerza nuestro compromiso de hacer cumplir las leyes de Estados Unidos y de salvaguardar la seguridad nacional.”

La aplicación incluye una función de “Intención de Salida” que permite a quienes se encuentran ilegalmente en el país informar al gobierno de su intención de abandonarlo.

Fetterman Blasts Recognition of Palestinian State: “No Leadership Except Hamas”

September 24, 2025

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) sharply criticized the international push to recognize a Palestinian state, saying during a Tuesday interview that no credible leadership exists outside of Hamas. His comments came in response to decisions by countries like the United Kingdom to move toward formal recognition of Palestinian statehood despite ongoing terrorism and failed governance.

Appearing on Newsmax TV’s The Record, Fetterman was asked by host Greta Van Susteren about the logic behind rewarding what she called a “mythical nation” that remains deeply fractured and lacks clear leadership. She noted that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is nearing 90 years old and questioned who foreign governments believe will govern this proposed state.

Fetterman did not hold back in his response: “Absolutely, it’s a failed nation — not even a failed nation,” he said. “There is no real leadership, except for Hamas. And it’s clear Hamas refuses to change their views.”

He pointed to Hamas’ stated goal to destroy Israel and violently eliminate Jews “from the river to the sea” as evidence that the group is not a partner for peace, nor fit to lead any state. “Can you imagine if Hamas tortured and murdered 1,200 French citizens and [was] keeping French citizens underground for two years, how much enthusiasm in France there would be now to go, ‘Hey, let’s recognize their new nation’?” Fetterman added, drawing a comparison to the October 7 attacks in Israel.

His comments echo growing concerns among both Republican and Democratic lawmakers over the increasing number of Western nations pushing to legitimize a Palestinian state while Hamas remains in control of Gaza and the Palestinian Authority continues to lose influence in the West Bank.

Fetterman’s forceful tone stood in contrast to many in his party who have called for a two-state solution. While he did not reject the idea outright, he made clear that any pathway toward Palestinian statehood must be rooted in credible governance and a renunciation of terrorism—standards that Hamas does not meet.

The remarks have stirred renewed debate over the implications of recognizing a Palestinian state during an active conflict. With hostages still held by Hamas and no viable alternative leadership on the horizon, critics argue such diplomatic gestures amount to rewarding terrorism rather than advancing peace.

Amnesty International Israel Hamas Talks Undermined

September 24, 2025

Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnes Callamard stirred controversy Tuesday during an interview on CNN International, where she sharply criticized the Israeli government’s handling of hostage negotiations. While affirming that Hamas must release all hostages, Callamard accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration of obstructing potential deals, saying that the war will not end while Israel “keeps playing games on the back of its own Israeli citizens.”

Callamard’s comments came in response to a question from host Jim Sciutto, who referenced President Donald Trump and Israel’s repeated assertion that the war in Gaza could end immediately if Hamas surrendered and released hostages. “Let’s be clear,” Callamard said, “what happened on October 7 was horrendous and constitutes crimes against humanity.” She also described Hamas’ continued hostage-taking as both a war crime and potentially a crime against humanity.

However, Callamard shifted focus to the Israeli government’s role in ongoing negotiations. She claimed that hostage families themselves have pointed to Netanyahu as the main obstacle, citing repeated breakdowns in negotiations that she says Israel caused. “There [have] been repeated negotiations for the release of hostages, and at the last minute, it is always the Israeli government that has backed out,” she said.

Callamard referenced an incident involving Israeli strikes near Qatari mediation channels as a turning point in recent talks. She accused the Israeli government of undermining potential agreements at the expense of its own citizens.

Her remarks have drawn backlash from those who argue that placing blame on Israel distracts from Hamas’ original act of aggression and continued refusal to surrender. Critics maintain that Hamas alone holds the power to end the war, as President Trump and the Israeli government have stated repeatedly.

Amnesty International has long been criticized for bias in its reporting on Israel and Palestinian territories, and Callamard’s remarks are likely to intensify scrutiny over the group’s objectivity. While she did not excuse Hamas’ actions, her statement that “humanity must win” will be seen by many as an attempt to equate the behavior of a terrorist organization with that of a democratic state acting in defense of its citizens.

The war in Gaza began after Hamas’ brutal October 7 assault on southern Israel, which killed over 1,200 people and led to the kidnapping of hundreds. Israel has since carried out a large-scale military campaign aimed at dismantling Hamas and securing the release of hostages. The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts, including those led by Qatar and Egypt, struggle to make progress.

Republicans Propose Placing Charlie Kirk on U.S. Currency

September 24, 2025

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Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) have proposed memorializing Charlie Kirk on U.S. currency.

The bill directs the U.S. Treasury to mint 400,000 silver dollar coins in Kirk’s likeness.

“Charles ‘Charlie’ James Kirk was an American treasure,” Hamadeh said. “So, it’s only fitting that we create a treasured commemorative coin in his honor. Since 1892, Congress has authorized commemorative coins to celebrate and honor historic American patriots. I have full confidence that Charlie Kirk will go down in history as one of the most influential men of our great nation’s history, liberating young minds from the pernicious hold of leftists in our academic institutions and ushering in an era of brave faithfulness and national pride.”

Pfluger called Kirk a “conservative titan whose transformational impact on millions of Americans deserves permanent recognition alongside our nation’s greatest leaders and influential figures.”

Should the proposal proceed, Kirk would be the youngest American placed on legal U.S. currency.

The bill, called the “Charlie Kirk Commemorative Coin Act,” says the coin is to “bear the image of Charles James Kirk,” while the reverse side would read, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” The coin would be issued only during the 2026 calendar year.

Similar efforts have been made to place President Trump on paper currency.

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) introduced a bill to place Trump on the $100 bill. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) also introduced a bill to print Trump on a new $250 bill. The legislation directs the Bureau of Printing and Engraving to design and print the bill and creates an exemption to a policy prohibiting living figures from appearing on currency for living U.S. presidents.