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Best of the Web: Cuba has its first freeze on record

Jonathan Erdman
The Weather Channel
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:01 UTC
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Cuba's all-time record low was set Feb. 3, 2026.
Cuba just had its first freeze on record, and other records were smashed from the Bahamas to Central America from the same cold outbreak that left Florida and the eastern U.S. shivering last weekend.

On Tuesday morning, the Indio Hatuey weather station in Perico, Cuba, reported a low of 32 degrees, a new national all-time record low, according to Cuba's weather service, the Instituto de Meteorología Cuba (INSMET). The previous record of 33 degrees was set in Bainoa almost 30 years ago on Feb. 18, 1996.

Frost was apparently seen on crops around the weather station, according to a Tuesday Facebook post from INSMET.
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Best of the Web: Dear ICE Protestors: We Need to Talk

Jenna McCarthy
Jenna's Side
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:08 UTC
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Go on, party it up!
Because, well... what if you win?

Dear ICE Protestors,

It's been a rough few months out there. You've shown up. You've resisted. You've rallied. You've organized. You've made signs. So. Many. Signs. You've launched illegal fireworks, damaged property, blocked traffic, broken the law, bashed in windows, assaulted agents, and berated scores of strangers simply for doing their jobs. You must be exhausted. I see you. I feel you. I am in awe of your stamina.

So let's pretend, for argument's sake and to give you a desperately-needed break, you win.

Let's pretend all the chanting, the honking, the whistling, the street-blocking, the papier-mâché puppets, the Sharpie signs, the interpretive screaming, and the celebrity Instagram threats finally break the will of the federal government and ICE collapses under the sheer weight of your moral outrage.

Congratulations. Please enjoy a festive evening of vegan hors d'oeuvres, pronoun-affirming drum circles, and self-congratulatory chanting. You've earned it.

After you shake the ethically-sourced, biodegradable confetti out of your hair, I just have one question: Now what?
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Cult

Flashback Best of the Web: Trump's fight against child sex trafficking a possible reason for the staunch opposition against him

Liz Crokin
Townhall
Sun, 05 Mar 2017 13:04 UTC
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The shadow government led by former President Barack Obama is working overtime to delegitimize President Donald Trump and his administration. They've accused and even set up Trump's people to tie his administration to "evil" Russia and now Trump's alleging that Obama tapped his phones. There's never been such a concerted effort in modern history, if ever, to overthrow a democratically elected U.S. president by not only the Democrats but by some Republicans aka RINOS as well. The bigger question is why are they so desperately trying to stage this coup and sabotage his presidency? Why is Obama remaining in Washington D.C. and moving his top adviser Valerie Jarrett into his new mansion? Furthermore, why is Trump's opposition so hell bent on tying him to Russia and using the superpower as a scapegoat when they are the actual ones who have far more questionable ties to the Kremlin? As Trump's enemies continue to tell the masses to pay no attention to that man behind the green curtain, let's dare to do just that.

On Feb. 25, I published a column here analyzing why the mainstream media is ignoring Trump's massive sex trafficking busts and his recent press conference addressing the problem. I concluded it's partly because the MSM and the left don't care about protecting children if it doesn't enable them to destroy their political opposition. This story quickly became the no. 1 trending story on Townhall's site. Not only did the MSM continue to ignore this issue, I received dozens of messages from readers complaining that social media forums were censoring my column. In a strange twist, one of the few media outlets that did a follow-up on my story was the Russian state-run Sputnik news outlet. Social media also censored their follow-up on my story. I've written several investigative pieces on how social media has censored conservative voices; however, they now appear to be censoring stories that expose child sex trafficking and pedophiles.

Comment: On the one hand, it seems unlikely that Trump's 'anti-pedophile drive' - to whatever extent that has actually manifested in increased prosecutions - is the factor that turned the US elites against him. After all, he threatened to overturn so much more that is dear to them.

However, knowing what we do about the lengths pedophiles will go to cover up their crimes and - very often - get their victims locked up in prison instead, it is reasonable to make the case that it is a core motivating factor. Pedophilia and other deviant 'arts' certainly do 'bind' elites (via blackmail operations like Wexner/Epstein's, for example) to 'shared common interest'...

See also: PedoGate Update: The Global Elite's Pedophile Empire is Crumbling - But Will it Ever Crash?

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Cult

Flashback Best of the Web: Pedogate 2020: Documentary Explores Possible Links Between 'American Elite', Satanic Symbolism and Pedophilia


Sott.net
Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:44 UTC
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Part 3 of an ongoing documentary series - 'Pedgogate 2020', created and published by 'Mouthy Buddha' - was released on August 24th. We're publishing it here along with Part 1 (released April 14th this year) and Part 2 (released on June 1st).

So-called investigative reporting on 'pedophilia in high places' rarely meets the threshold of 'reasonable speculation' - whatever about generating reliable and factual information. However, we find this particular series useful because the creator is cautious about his claims, aware that this avenue of research is a veritable 'hall of mirrors', and is proactively reporting his more solid findings to law enforcement.

We did some investigation into 'Pizzagate' when it surfaced in 2016, and while we could not establish anything conclusive, we're satisfied that there is substance to the core premise that certain disturbing characters in the Washington DC area can and do call on 'friends in very high places'.

Furthermore, the general claim that politicians and other VIPs from among 'the elites' are themselves sometimes pedophiles, pederasts, and serial child sex abusers is well-established by the historical context of criminal investigations (and, occasionally, successful prosecutions) into child sex crimes in a whole host of countries going back decades.

The ambiguous nature of these 'networks' - part-informal, part-organized - makes proving or at least reasonably suggesting criminality difficult at best. They are at once both 'hidden in plain sight' and 'plausibly deniable', helped by the apparent but recurring impression that the long arm of the law invariably falls on their side.

The content in these videos is not graphic, but the subject matter is nevertheless distressing, so steel yourself before viewing. Finally, take the content creator's advice and DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEARCH FOR TERMS he looked into. You may only end up incriminating yourself.

Part 1

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Best of the Web: Bill & Hillary Clinton face prison for defying Epstein subpoena, their ties to trafficking exposed

Liz Crokin
X.com
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:36 UTC
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© UnknownGhislaine Maxwell • Jeffrey Epstein • Hillary Clinton • Bill Clinton
Bill and Hillary Clinton will be facing prison time if Congress votes to hold them in contempt this week after defying a federal subpoena and refusing to give testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein inquiry. The proof the Clintons were close with and working for Epstein and are involved in child trafficking and other sex crimes against children is overwhelming and the information is publicly available.

Before diving in, it's important for people to understand that sex trafficking and Satanic Ritualistic Abuse (SRA) often go hand-in-hand. It's not uncommon for a sex slave to also be a victim of SRA — especially those trafficked in elite pedophile rings. So it's important to factor in the Clinton's involvement in the occult before I lay out all their ties to pedophilia and child trafficking.

Comment: How many lives were ruined via the Clinton criminal travesties, we can't even begin to count.

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Penis Pump

Best of the Web: Fifth 'male model' arrested over arson attacks against British PM's properties in north London

Matt Strudwick
UK Daily Mail
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:51 UTC

Comment: This sordid, secretive episode couldn't more perfectly encapsulate the odious relationship between the British security class and Ukraine/eastern Europe.


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'Aspiring model' Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, who lives in Romford, is one of three men who have been charged
A fifth man has been arrested after two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer were targeted in north London in alleged arson attacks last year.

Scotland Yard said a 19-year-old male was arrested yesterday in Harlow, Essex, on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson.

He was taken into custody at Essex police station for questioning and has since been released under investigation.

The arrest is in relation to a Met Police investigation into a vehicle blaze last year on May 8, a fire at the entrance of a property on May 11 and a fire at a residential address on May 12 that are connected to the Prime Minister.


Comment: The properties in question are OWNED by Starmer, or his wife, or one of his siblings.


A fourth man, 48, who was arrested at Stansted Airport in June last year on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life has been released without charge.

Three men have already been charged in connection with the fires: Ukrainians Petro Pochynok, 35, and Roman Lavrynovych, 21, and 27-year-old Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc.

Pochynok has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, Lavrynovych with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life, while Carpiuc has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.

They all deny the charges and have been remanded in custody ahead of a trial at the Old Bailey on April 27.

Comment: Reporting on this is being heavily censored by the British state.. The above article is the minimal the British press is obliged to report given that yet another 'aspiring model' has been arrested as 'part of this conspiracy'. What the conspiracy is exactly is left to the population to try and figure out. No doubt it's sordid.

See also: Is the British press protecting Sir Keir Starmer over 'fire boy'?

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Snowflake Cold

Best of the Web: Moscow records biggest January snowfall total in 203 years


France24
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:06 UTC
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© Alexander NEMENOV / AFPThe record snowfall was caused by deep and extensive cyclones
Russia's capital Moscow has this month seen the largest snowfall in more than 200 years, Moscow State University meteorologists said on Thursday.

AFP images from the city of around 13 million people showed residents struggling to make their way through heavy piles of snow on the streets in its central district.

Commuter trains in the Moscow area were delayed, AFP reporters witnessed, and cars were stuck in long traffic jams on Thursday evening.

"January was a cold and unusually snowy month in Moscow," the university said on social media.

"By January 29, the Moscow State University Meteorological Observatory had recorded almost 92 mm of precipitation, which is already the highest value in the last 203 years," it added.


Comment: Moscow thus joins Toronto in experiencing both its all-time highest snowfall for January, and its snowiest January overall in the modern era.

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Dig

Best of the Web: Geopolitics and the Weaponizing of the periodic table

No 1
Gold and Geopolitics
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:42 UTC
Periodic table
The periodic table, where all the rare metals mentioned in the article can be found.
I've been sitting on this one for a while now. Collecting data points that most people missed because they were too busy arguing about tariffs and TikTok bans.

But the trade war is heating up again I think. Inevitably I have to add. And when it does - when the next round of restrictions hits and everyone acts surprised - I want this here.

Because what's coming isn't another tariff dispute that gets negotiated away. It's strategic strangulation through materials nobody can pronounce or understand.

This one's going to be heavy on the numbers. I'm talking percentages, production figures, price movements, stockpile comparisons, the whole data-laden works. Because when you're discussing whether the United States can manufacture ammunition, fighter jets, or data centers without Beijing's permission, vague hand-waving doesn't cut it. The specifics matter. The percentages matter. The timelines matter.

bear buckled up
So buckle up.


Comment: The article is long but well worth the read so stay with it. Kudos go to the author of the article for putting all the research together.


Comment: Still waters run deep!

See another example of how China responds. Not by entering the US bragging contest or attending weekly social bonding sessions in the European capitals like the EU elite, but by quietly acting:
China hits US with economic counteroffensive after Maduro's abduction: Report

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Best of the Web: Gold hits $5,000 as geopolitics defines global markets

Christian Mayes
Portfolio Advisor
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00 UTC
Gold Bars
© Unknown
Gold set a further record high on Monday, rising above $5,000 per ounce after a week of geopolitical noise amid the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland.

Volatility from geopolitical shocks, including US tariffs, has caused renewed interest in safe haven assets. Over the past year, the price of gold has surged over 80%.

While gold is up at a record high, Lucy Smith, investment manager at Killik & Co, said markets generally feel calmer than before Davos. During the conference, Trump ruled out military action in Greenland.
"The looming threat of tariffs is an immediate and significant risk for investors. As seen last April, Trump's gung-ho approach to tariffs means they can come at any time, which is why safe-haven assets are performing so well.

"The biggest takeaway from all this is that geopolitics will continue to define global markets. [Canadian President] Carney's speech at WEF was a clear call to action for the middle powers to push back against the US. If they do so, expect more volatility and an even higher gold price."

Comment: Market turmoil and a weakening US dollar have pushed the bullion beyond $5,100 an ounce:
Gold prices have surged to a new record, as investors seek safety from escalating global tensions and the volatility of the US dollar.

The February 2026 futures contract on Comex surpassed $5,100 per troy ounce on Monday, with a gain of roughly 2.5%, according to exchange data.

Analysts attribute the rally to market turmoil and policy shifts, including actions by the administration of US President Donald Trump aimed at influencing the Federal Reserve, his intention to acquire Greenland, and military intervention in Venezuela.

The prices of both gold and silver have soared over the past year, as precious metals are commonly viewed as safe-haven assets during periods of market turbulence. Gold rose by more than 60% in 2025, and silver by approximately 150%.

The rally has been further fueled by a sharp decline in the US dollar, which lowers gold's cost for overseas investors. The greenback's fall was compounded by turmoil in Japan, as a historic sell-off in government bonds sparked a worldwide reassessment of sovereign debt.

The rally has generated windfall gains for Russia that Bloomberg reports are comparable to the value of its sovereign assets frozen in the West, around $300 billion. Unlike the blocked funds, Russia's gold reserves can be sold or pledged as collateral, restoring significant financial capacity.

According to the latest data from the Federal Assay Chamber, Russia's gold reserves stood at 74.8 million troy ounces (2,326.54 metric tons) at the start of 2026. The market value of the bullion surged by nearly 67% over the previous year, from $195.7 billion to $326.5 billion as of January 1.

Reuters quoted analysts as saying that gold has more room to climb this year, potentially towards $6,000, on mounting global tensions and strong demand from central banks and consumers. The metal has already surged past JPMorgan's late-December forecast, which projected it would "push toward $5,000/oz" by the fourth quarter of 2026.

Russian experts, meanwhile, share an even more bullish perspective. "The price of gold reaching $10,000 per troy ounce is achievable within three to four years," Aleksandr Shepelev, an expert at BKS Mir Investments, told the Russian media. He said this would occur if high international tensions and a loss of trust in the US dollar continue.


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Best of the Web: Greenland is a punishment for Europe's role in Ukraine

Philip Pilkington
The American Conservative
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:57 UTC
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© Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, January 21,2026
Europeans can expect more of the same until they get with the peace program.

President Donald Trump's Greenland rhetoric has knocked European leaders completely off balance. Whether this was the intended effect of Trump's threats or the president simply wants to take the island matters little at this stage — the most important objective impact that the Greenland discussions have raised is the impact that it is going to have on NATO, the so-called "transatlantic Alliance," and the Ukraine war.

Although it is almost besides the point, it is probably worth addressing the moral-legal question first. For what it is worth, I feel sorry for the people of Greenland who have gotten caught up in a game that they were not prepared for. Nevertheless, the hypocrisy that is oozing out of the European capitals is odious. They act as if a unilateral action by the United States against a territory that does not belong to them is a challenge to the Mandate of Heaven. Yet only a few days ago these same leaders were cheering on Trump's so-called "police action" in Caracas, Venezuela.
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