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TOP SECRET CIA Disclosures Among Recent Kennedy Assassination Documents

Prof. Arturo-Jimenez-Bacardi, USF On May 7, 2025, MidPoint explored the history of the CIA’s covert operations, an extraordinary record of what our intelligence services were up to in our name at home and abroad in the 1960’s and early 1970’s, with our …

CIA agent says Hitler faked his death, knew where he lived

Many theories exist regarding Hitler and whether he faked his death | Photo: Andreas Wolochow/ Shutterstock Adolf Hitler died in a Berlin bunker in 1945. Or did he? Reviving suspicions eight decades old, former CIA agent Bob Baer, a 21-year espionage …

A CIA Base Was Their Home During the 'Secret War' in Laos. Now Hmong Americans Can Finally See it Again.

LONG TIENG, LAOS – We met in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, not far from the spot on the Mekong River where the Xiong family fled to Thailand one night in May 1975. At the time of their escape, it seemed unlikely that they would ever again see their old …

Upcoming changes at CIA shine a spotlight on the spy agency’s director John Ratcliffe

CNN  —  As one of the last federal agencies to face major changes in President Donald Trump’s norm-bending second term, the CIA is bracing for significant cuts and a reorganization that seeks to elevate covert operations by hiring more officers to go in …

Hmong Americans visit Long Tieng, CIA military base during ‘Secret War’

Major General Vang Pao led their Secret Army, and the U.S. established the almost uninhabited Long Tieng as his headquarters in 1962. Kao moved there as a schoolteacher; Mayka married him and came to Long Tieng in 1966, living there with her husband’s …

CIA targets Chinese gov't insiders with recruitment videos in Mandarin

Published: 08 May. 2025, 11:34 An actor playing a young Chinese Communist Party official contacts the CIA via mobile phone in a Mandarin-language intelligence recruitment video released by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency on May 1. [SCREEN CAPTURE]   …

CIA: CBS Releases Teaser for Tom Ellis-Starring "FBI" Universe Series

Posted in: CBS, Paramount+, TV | Tagged: cia With the "FBI" universe series set to premiere in the fall, Tom Ellis (Lucifer) had a message for fans in a teaser CBS released for CIA. With Upfronts hitting next week, the networks have been busy …

Pakistan's 'India obsession' explained: 'Lost every war against India, yet ...': Bruce Riedel, former CIA

Area Boys Golf: CIA places 1st at Northwood Hills Golf Course

GARRISON — Louie Meyer sank one birdie in his second-place round of 78 for the Crosby-Ironton/Aitkin golf team in a Great River Conference meet Wednesday, May 7, at Northwood Hills Golf Course. CIA placed first with a 334 with Bennett Sadlowsky …

Owners of Karachi Bakery stress its ‘Hyderabadi, Indian’ roots fearing protests, calls for name change

Hyderabad: Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions and Operation Sindoor, owners of the famous Karachi Bakery in Hyderabad have appealed to the Revanth Reddy government in Telangana for support, apprehensive of protests over their brand named after the …

DRC-Rwanda Agreement Could Prove Disastrous for African Great Lakes

United States role in Central Africa has resulted in regional war and mass casualties Geostrategic Analysis United States President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on April 18 with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made several comments about …

Federal job watch: So far more of a ‘He-cession’ than a ‘She-cession’

President Donald Trump’s administration has been reshaping the federal government since he assumed office in January. Among the dramatic changes: layoffs of thousands of federal workers.   National data released last week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor …

ZachXBT: Instant market eXch had $38M and infrastructure seized by law enforcement

The no-KYC instant market eXch had $38M seized, along with the remaining technical infrastructure of the exchange. On-chain investigator ZachXBT pointed to the ongoing investigation by German authorities.  The instant exchange eXch had $38M and all …

Beijing condemns CIA’s recruitment drive as ‘political provocation’

Tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated further this week after the Chinese Foreign Ministry accused the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of launching a “political provocation” aimed at undermining China’s internal stability. The move follows …

To Stop Iran, Focus on Jordan and the West Bank

President Donald Trump has initiated a long overdue reversal of US policy toward Iran’s support for terrorist organizations in the Middle East. He has voiced unconditional support for Israel’s fight against Hamas in Gaza and authorized US military …

Nonmarital births a solution to low birthrates, vice minister says to public outrage

Published: 09 May. 2025, 18:15 Updated: 09 May. 2025, 18:18 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI A nurse holds a newborn baby at MizMedi Hospital in Gangseo District, western Seoul. [JOONGANG ILBO]   One might not expect to hear a high-ranking …

Who’s Who in Defense: Dan Caine, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

  Responsibilities The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) is the senior ranking member of the Armed Forces and the primary military adviser to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council, acting as conduit between …

US Policy in the Middle East: A Report Card

I. Executive Summary   President Donald J. Trump’s trip to the Middle East next week comes on the heels of more than three months of whirlwind activity in US foreign policy where the region has been a higher priority than it was in the early months of the …

China Threatens ‘All Necessary Steps’ to Punish CIA for Defections

The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the CIA on Tuesday for publishing videos urging Communist Party officials to defect and work with America, threatening to “take all necessary steps” to stop American intelligence operations against Beijing. The …

Veteran Broadcasters Analyze and Suggest a New Direction for Public Media

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Donald Trump is proposing in his 2026 budget to end funding for NPR and PBS, but it could begin a new era of creativity and revenue for public broadcasting, according to …

Concierge Auctions: Bidding Opens at US$6 million for Magnificent Mediterranean Villa on Gibson Island

Auction closes live on 21 May in cooperation with Sarah Kanne of Gibson Island Real Estate Inc. NEW YORK, NM, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions announced today that bidding has officially opened at US$6 million …

New 'Crafted with Pride' Directory Helps Consumers and Retailers Identify 1,400+ U.S.-Made Brands

Alex Goulet and Willy Deconto spotlight the growing resurgence of U.S.-based apparel and accessory brands NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if the next big fashion statement wasn’t about a designer logo, but …

Xoted Biotechnology Labs Holds Soft Launch at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center

Company’s ecosystem includes manufacturing and R&D facilities in South Carolina, Nevada and Tennessee NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRC Ventures, a global leader in biotech, nutraceutical, and environmental …

Media Advisory – Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center To Host First Resource Fair For Incarcerated Men and Women

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ‘OIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA   TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE     HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL …

DLNR News Release – LONG LINE FISHING VESSEL SEIZED AFTER ALLEGED OPERATIONS IN STATE WATERS, May 8, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON LONG LINE FISHING VESSEL SEIZED AFTER ALLEGED OPERATIONS IN STATE WATERS FOR …

Army Reserve First Sergeant, Iraq War Vet, and Local Police Officer Settles USERRA Lawsuit Against Rock Valley College

ROCKFORD, IL, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Army Reserve First Sgt. Vincent Lara, a veteran of the Iraq war and former Rock Valley College police officer, has reached a settlement in his federal lawsuit alleging …

First 5 California Announces Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025

First 5 California Announces Statewide Day of Action with Press Conference at Fairytale Town SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California today announced the upcoming Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025 …

New Study Finds Increasing Housing Density Pays Off for Texas Cities

Texas 2036 and UT Austin partner on fiscal analysis of residential development. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report released today by Texas 2036 and the Center for Sustainable Development at the University …

Equity Access Group Embraces New $1.2M HECM Lending Limit, Reinforces Commitment to Jumbo Reverse Mortgage Solutions

Equity Access Group backs the new $1.2M HECM limit, boosting seniors’ access to home equity and expanding jumbo reverse mortgage options. CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the past ten years, reverse mortgages have been a …

NTTRDirectory.com Educates Truck Repair Shops on the Power of Link Building — and Delivers It Automatically

NTTRDirectory.com shows truck repair shops how link building boosts visibility—and delivers the SEO benefits automatically through every listing. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truck Repair Directory Empowers …

Truss Financial Group Expands Support for Veterans with Updated VA Loan Entitlement Guidelines

Truss Financial eases the path to homeownership for veterans in 2025 with enhanced VA loan limits, no PMI, and 100% cash-out refinancing. CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2025, America’s veterans remain a pillar of …

NYC Second Chance Rescue Hosts 5th Annual Rescue Ball Gala Honoring Martha Stewart and Dr. Dan Belkin

Performance by Grammy Award-Winner Rob Thomas, Special Appearance by Georgina Bloomberg, Auctioneer Elvis Duran, and DJ Set by GEO ROC NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 5th Annual …

Council Approves Grants Supporting Resiliency, Public Safety, and Youth Employment

This week, the Council approved and accepted several major grants aimed at improving climate resilience, public safety, and youth workforce development. The Council approved a $1,987,500 Hazard Mitigation Grant, administered by the Boston Planning …

Council Backs Bill to Improve Sickle Cell Care

During this week’s meeting, the Council passed a resolution in support of House Bill H.1347, An Act to Improve Sickle Cell Care. This state legislation seeks to improve care for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder …

Council Supports Strengthening Health Care Protections

This week, Councilor Mejia introduced a resolution in support of Bill SD.2808: An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth. In response to recent actions by the Trump Administration limiting access to reproductive and gender-affirming …

Celebrating Culture

This week, the Council honored multiple cultural observances, including Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the flag raising for the Caribbean nation of Montserrat, Polish Constitution Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. The Council …

Council Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

With a resolution offered by Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and FitzGerald, the Council this weekrecognized National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the professionals who serve as the first point of contact during emergencies. These 911 …

City of Boston to Host Youth Jobs Resource Fair on May 10

The City of Boston, in partnership with Roxbury Community College (RCC) and the Bay State Banner, will host a Youth Jobs and Resource Fair this Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Center. This job fair, hosted by the City’s …

Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years in Prison for Crypto-Terror Financing Scheme

A Springfield, Virginia, man was sentenced yesterday to 364 months in prison for his efforts to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. According to court records and evidence …