The Maui story has largely faded from the headlines, but we’re not forgetting it here. And today we have a big update. This actually is from back in May, but I just stumbled upon it today and if I missed it then I figured many of you may have missed it too. This is the Tweet that caught my attention: Breaking: Maui fire chief arrested for child abuse as 500 children are still missing pic.twitter.com/2PfWMq2xyI — Not A Number (@myhiddenvalue) September 25, 2024 We’re going to Fact-Check the second part of that Tweet, but as to the first part it is accurate. From Firehouse.com: The incident commander at last summer’s deadly historic Maui wildfire has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor. Maui Battalion Chief Shawn Rogers, 52, was indicted by a grand jury last week, according to Hawaii News Now. Rogers is accused of abusing the girl when she was about 12 years old, and continued for about two-and-a-half years, the station reported, citing court documents. The 25-year veteran of the fire department surrendered to police upon learning about the indictment and warrant for his arrest. Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura released the following statement: “We are deeply concerned about the allegations regarding one of our firefighters. Mr. Rogers is not scheduled to work this week, and we will continue to evaluate this situation as more information is available.” Watch more here from local KHON2 news: Now…as to the last part of the Tweet which alleges 500 children are still missing and attempts to subtly suggest that the Fire Chief may be connected to their disappearance. We can find no evidence to suggest that the Fire Chief is connected with the missing children. Additionally, according to ChatGPT (which does rely on Far-Left “Fact Checking” websites) only 31 people are still missing from the Maui fires and only one of those is a minor:

Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas, has sworn to uphold Texans' constitutional right to bear firearms on property that is either owned or leased by the government in their state. 

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a “precise strike” on Friday in the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon. 

During a Friday address to the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked the council to a “swamp of antisemitic bile” for the international criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza.

Doug Emhoff, Kamala’s Jewish husband, launched one of the most dishonest, repulsive smears yet. He told the media that Donald Trump is an anti-Semite – definitely. According to Doug, if former president Trump wins in November, he will target Jews. He just pulled this out of thin air. Donald Trump didn’t target Jews last time; […] The post Doug Emhoff Deceitfully Smears Mr. Trump as an Anti-Semite appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Megyn Kelly and former top Levi executive Jennifer Sey were just a few of the people who blasted a resurfaced magazine cover that praised a man as the highest paid female CEO. In the recently reposted 2014 cover of the New Yorker magazine, the outlet wrote about trans-identifying male Martine Rothblatt as “The Highest Paid Female CEO In America.” The post noted that Rothblatt had been named to the Mayo Clinic’s Board of Directors in 2022. The host of Sirius XM’s “The Megyn Kelly Show” podcast reposted the cover and slammed the fact that the magazine claimed Rothblatt was a woman. Her post has since gone viral with more than 4 million views at the time of publication. “He is not female [and] he is not ‘the highest paid female CEO in America,’” Kelly wrote to her millions of followers. “He climbed none of the mountains we did. Overcame none of our challenges.” He is not female & he is not “the highest paid female CEO in America.” He climbed none of the mountains we did, overcame none of our challenges. He started pretending to be one of us at AGE 40. He knows nothing about being a woman & will never be one no matter his costume. https://t.co/Cpz7ptuHVz — Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) September 26, 2024 “He started pretending to be one of us at AGE 40,” she added. “He knows nothing about being a woman [and] will never be one no matter his costume.” Sey — who was ousted as brand president at Levi Strauss & Co. after more than 20 years with the company when she spoke out against COVID policy madness — also reacted to the New Yorker cover and broke down exactly why Rothblatt should not be celebrated as a woman who climbed some corporate ladder. Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! “What is galling about this is this person didn’t start to ‘identify’ as a woman until he was in his 40s,” Sey wrote. “He experienced nothing of what actual women do in the work place as he rose the ranks.” “He wasn’t pregnant, multiple times causing his bosses to wonder about his commitment to the job,” she added. “He didn’t have to come back from maternity leave after 6 weeks and have promotions delayed because he had babies; he didn’t have to come to work exhausted from having been up all night with a newborn.” “He didn’t have to pump milk in a closet while trying to work,” Sey continued. “He wasn’t groped by gross sales guys at drunken sales meetings. He didn’t sit in jobs on average 18-24 months longer than male counterparts, delivering results but not getting promoted. He was the male counterpart getting promoted! No. Just no. This is not a triumph for women in the workplace. Give me an f***ing break.” Kelly and Sey weren’t the only ones who blasted the move by the magazine. “New glass ceiling hack: be a man, get to the top, wear a dress. The end,” one person wrote. Another added, “Galling doesn’t begin to cover it. And it’s another hallmark of a failing (but not yet hopeless) society.” While a third person wrote, “Let me say it loudly for the people in the back, men are not women. Got it?” Related: Megyn Kelly Goes Viral About Entering Politics To Stop Laws Pushing Kids’ Transgender Surgery

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a sharp critique of the growing buzz around Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs, pointing the finger at pharmaceutical companies for profiting off America's obesity crisis while ignoring deeper systemic issues. Speaking on social media, Kennedy, a vocal advocate for public health reform, took aim at Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, accusing them of using the U.S. obesity epidemic as a cash cow. Kennedy's comments come as Novo Nordisk reports unprecedented financial success, with profits surging 62% this year, largely driven by the skyrocketing demand for their diabetes and weight-loss drugs. Ozempic and Wegovy, which are used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, have catapulted the company into the global spotlight, boosting its net worth to a staggering $570 billion—more than Denmark’s GDP. Would you support RFK Jr. taking poisonous food out of schools and replacing it with healthy food ? YES or NO ? pic.twitter.com/fQ6pgPehte — Marjorie Taylor Greene Press Release (Parody) (@MTGrepp) September 25, 2024 According to Kennedy, however, the excitement surrounding these drugs distracts from the real root of the obesity problem: America's highly processed food system. He argues that while these medications may help mitigate some symptoms, they don't address the underlying causes of obesity, such as poor diet and mental health conditions tied to overeating. "Instead of fixing our food system and addressing the obesity crisis at its root, the author focuses on a drug that may palliate the symptom – and gladden the wallets of distant Big Pharma execs,” Kennedy posted. Kennedy's critique didn’t stop there. He went on to express concerns about the influence of "Big Pharma," claiming that companies like Novo Nordisk are more interested in profit than addressing the foundational issues plaguing public health. Analysts predict that Novo Nordisk could become a trillion-dollar company by 2030, further fueling Kennedy's frustrations about corporate exploitation of health crises​. MUST WATCH Donald Trump and RFK Jr Declares they are going to STOP the Mass Poisoning of US Children Today, Americans die earlier than Canadians, Germans, Italians, Japanese, Koreans, Australians, and more than any comparable country • it wasn’t always that way…… pic.twitter.com/alDy9x2RXl — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) September 25, 2024 In response to Kennedy's accusations, Novo Nordisk defended their drugs, emphasizing that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is designed to supplement a healthy diet and exercise. A company spokesperson argued that obesity is a disease that often requires medical intervention beyond lifestyle changes, particularly for patients who struggle to maintain weight loss. "Obesity is not a personal failing; it’s a matter of health – and people deserve respect, support, and care,” the company stated. Kennedy, however, has long held a different view, advocating for holistic health approaches over pharmaceutical interventions. He has shifted much of his public health focus in recent years toward addressing the nation's "sick food system," blaming it for a host of chronic diseases, including obesity. During his brief presidential campaign, Kennedy pledged to overhaul food regulations and fight corporate control of agriculture and health policies. He now asserts that reforming how Americans eat—rather than relying on drugs—is the only long-term solution to the obesity crisis​. As Kennedy positions himself as a key health advisor to former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, his calls for addressing root causes of public health issues like obesity could become a focal point of future Republican health policies. Kennedy has vowed to tackle corruption within government agencies like the CDC and FDA, which he believes have been co-opted by pharmaceutical interests​. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk's success shows no signs of slowing. The company continues to dominate the GLP-1 medication market, with Ozempic sales up 52% and Wegovy sales soaring 154%. Experts project that the anti-obesity drug market could be worth $100 billion by the end of the decade. As Novo Nordisk reaps the financial rewards of their popular drugs, critics like Kennedy remain skeptical, arguing that true solutions lie not in medication but in reforming America's broken food and healthcare systems. The post RFK Jr. Slams Ozempic Craze, Calls for Focus on Food System Reform appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel escalated dramatically on September 25, 2024, when the Lebanese militant group launched a ballistic missile targeting the Mossad headquarters near Tel Aviv. According to Hezbollah’s statement, the missile strike was a retaliatory action for the recent assassinations of senior Hezbollah leaders and a series of attacks attributed to Israeli intelligence, involving the detonation of wireless devices and pagers among Hezbollah’s ranks. The missile was identified as a "Qader 1" ballistic missile, a significant escalation in Hezbollah’s weaponry capabilities. The attack occurred around 6:30 a.m. local time, triggering air raid sirens across central Israel, including Tel Aviv. The Israeli military swiftly responded, deploying its Iron Dome missile defense system, which successfully intercepted the incoming missile. According to Israeli officials, the missile was not aimed directly at any Mossad facility, but rather targeted civilian areas. No casualties or significant damage were reported from the attack​. https://twitter.com/HamasAtrocities/status/1839563894634803343 This missile launch is part of a broader conflict that has intensified since Israel launched extensive airstrikes on southern Lebanon earlier in the week. In the days leading up to the missile strike, Israel had conducted over 1,600 airstrikes, focusing on Hezbollah strongholds in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon. These airstrikes have resulted in over 550 Lebanese deaths and forced thousands of civilians to flee the region. Hezbollah's missile attack on Tel Aviv marks its deepest strike into Israeli territory since the 2006 Lebanon War​. The violence is also affecting other areas, with Hezbollah launching additional attacks on the occupied Golan Heights and northern Israel, particularly around Mount Carmel. These rocket barrages have been met with a robust Israeli defense, as the Iron Dome system has intercepted the majority of rockets and drones launched from Lebanese territory​. Israel this is not Hezbollah This are men with ballsYEMEN Houthis pic.twitter.com/edDbLjQBtC — KENY@NS (@MTUWASETI) September 27, 2024 The missile strike follows weeks of heightened tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, exacerbated by Israeli airstrikes that killed several high-ranking Hezbollah leaders, including the head of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force. Israel has accused Hezbollah of amassing a stockpile of precision-guided missiles and launching attacks from within civilian areas in Lebanon, further complicating the conflict. Hezbollah, in turn, blames Mossad for orchestrating the assassinations of its commanders and instigating covert attacks aimed at weakening its leadership​. Both sides seem poised for further escalation, as Israel continues its bombing campaign, while Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has vowed to retaliate against Israeli incursions. The situation has drawn international concern, with some analysts warning that a full-scale war could be imminent. The recent strikes have raised fears of a broader conflict in the region, particularly as Israeli officials express concern that Hezbollah’s missile capabilities could overwhelm Israel’s defense systems if the hostilities continue to intensify. As Israel continues to pound Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, it remains unclear how long this latest round of violence will last or whether it will lead to an even more destructive conflict between the two sides. For now, the situation remains volatile, with Hezbollah demonstrating its growing missile capability and Israel's military showing no signs of relenting in its efforts to neutralize the militant group. The post Hezbollah Fires Ballistic Missile at Mossad Headquarters Amid Escalating Israel-Lebanon Tensions appeared first on The Conservative Brief.