If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. As the UK’s Labour government sends the country deeper and deeper into censorship, Elon Musk is set to be summoned by British MPs as part of a parliamentary investigation into the role of social media in fueling alleged “disinformation” during this summer’s riots. This move, part of a parliamentary inquiry into social media and generative AI, has raised alarm among free speech advocates who fear it is yet another government overreach to control public discourse. The inquiry is set to focus on “misleading and harmful” content online, with senior executives from Meta and TikTok also expected to be grilled. Critics, however, view the effort as a continuation of the government’s authoritarian push to censor dissenting opinions under the guise of tackling misinformation. The hearings will coincide with the implementation of the UK’s controversial Online Safety Act, a drastic piece of legislation widely criticized for its potential to silence political dissent and controversial viewpoints. Musk responded to the UK’s efforts by saying that lawmakers there should be “summoned to the United States of America to explain their censorship and threats to American citizens.” Elon Musk, a vocal advocate for free expression, has already clashed with UK officials over their attempts to impose tighter controls on social media platforms. His stewardship of X has been characterized by a commitment to reducing censorship, a stance that has drawn both praise and ire. Chi Onwurah, the Labour MP chairing the inquiry, has made it clear that Musk is a primary target. “I would certainly like the opportunity to cross-examine him to see … how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with his promotion of pure disinformation,” she stated. However, Musk’s defenders argue that the real issue is not misinformation but the government’s discomfort with platforms that allow open debate and dissent. The Southport riots, cited as a key reason for the inquiry, saw censorship demands increase after the tragic killing of three schoolgirls by a suspect, Alex Rudakubana, who has been arrested on terror-related charges. Yet the government’s response has been to demonize platforms like X rather than address the underlying issues fueling public unrest. Free speech advocates argue that the focus on Musk and X is a distraction, designed to scapegoat social media for problems rooted in societal and governmental failures. Adding fuel to the fire, the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has accused platforms of spreading hate and inciting violence, while critics argue that such claims are often exaggerated to justify sweeping censorship. The upcoming rules under the Online Safety Act will require platforms to remove content deemed illegal, but the vague definitions of “harmful” material leave plenty of room for abuse. Musk’s critics in government appear unwilling to acknowledge the importance of free and open communication in a democracy. By targeting social media companies and their algorithms, MPs risk creating a chilling effect on speech, with platforms forced to over-censor to avoid penalties. This approach not only stifles debate but also centralizes control over information in the hands of governments and corporations. Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson has urged the UK to mend ties with Musk, describing him as a “technological, industrial, and commercial phenomenon.” Yet Mandelson’s remarks highlight the underlying hypocrisy of the government’s approach: while recognizing Musk’s global influence, it simultaneously seeks to undermine his efforts to protect free expression. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post British MPs Set To Summon Elon Musk Over Alleged Online “Misinformation” Amid Government’s Censorship Escalation appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

You are what you eat! At least that’s how the saying goes but there seems to be much truth behind it. There are so many superfoods out there that are delicious and packed full of healthy goodness. Why else would they be called superfoods? The one we will talk about today? Avocados! Superfood Series: Avocados This series will cover one superfood a week. I will cover the health benefits that make each one a superfood, as well as, leaving a few recipes that include the weekly ingredient. This week we will discuss the Avocado. The Health Benefits of Avocados Avocados are kind of high in calories but they are a great source of protein and healthy fats. Increase blood flow The phytochemicals present provide cancer prevention Lowers blood pressure Reduce the risk of hypertension Increases cognitive function Reduces bad cholesterol levels Provides healthy monounsaturated fats Has the ability to stabilize blood sugar levels Improves eyesight Great for babies in the womb Now that you know what this superfood is good for let’s look at some different ways to use avocados. We will start with one of my favorite recipes, Guacamole. Guacamole Makes 4 servings & takes 7 minutes to make. The following ingredients you need are: 2 Large Hass avocados 2 Tablespoons of chopped cilantro ~ chopped finely 2 Teaspoons of lemon-lime juice ½ Jalapeno pepper including seeds ~ chop finely ¼ Cup red onions ¼ Teaspoon sea salt How to: Once the avocados are peeled and pitted toss them in a bowl with the lemon-lime juice. Mash these two ingredients, add the salt and continue mashing until the avocados are smooth. Stir in the jalapenos, onion, and cilantro. Add more salt to taste. Refrigerate in a glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap but be sure the plastic wrap is directly on the guacamole. If any air gets to it it will turn brown. Chill and enjoy. The next six recipes are not my own but they are delicious. Black Bean Avocado Quesadilla This black bean avocado quesadilla recipe is delicious. It is filled with avocado slices, cheese, sauteed onions and peppers, and black beans. This crispy vegetarian quesadilla is amazing! Baked Avocado Fries These crispy baked avocado fries are scrumptious and a little hard to stop eating. Warning, these tasty treats can be addictive. Zucchini Pasta With Avocado Pesto Sauce This low carb, gluten-free, vegan meal is incredible. The creamy avocado pesto sauce over zucchini pasta makes a great meal or side dish for a summer picnic. Avocado Smoothie This simple, 3 ingredient recipe is easy and quick to make. All you need is milk, frozen banana cubes, and avocado. It’s a great boost to get you going in the morning. Strawberry Avocado and Spinach Salad This refreshing salad is perfect for those hot summer afternoons. The combination of strawberry and avocado tastes so incredibly good. Blueberry Avocado Muffins These tasty muffins make an awesome breakfast or snack The blueberry avocado muffin has reduced calories and fat but replaces them with good fats. It may not be your ordinary muffin but it just becomes your new favorite. Reactions shows us a video on why avocados are so awesome: Did you find this list helpful and interesting? Let us know in the comments below. Want to learn how you can grow your food in your own backyard? Check out helpful tips on how to grow all the food you need in your backyard and start growing your own food today! Follow us on facebook, instagram, pinterest, and twitter!

Anybody Notice That Nobody Is In Charge?

Is he so lonely he’s trying to communicate, or did the rest of the pod disown him because he wouldn’t shut up?

There is no Rosetta Stone to crack the code of Linear A.

Neanderthals are often assumed to be dim-witted, but this suggests they shouldn't all be tarred with that brush.

That’s not all of the ancient dictators that we breathe in!

Scientists propose that a mysterious form of matter, dark matter, may have been created during a Dark Big Bang—a second explosive event following the universe’s birth, reports phys.org. Dark matter is an invisible, elusive substance thought to hold galaxies together and play a crucial role in the formation of the first galaxies. Its existence is inferred through its gravitational effects on ordinary matter, as its particles do not interact with light, making direct observation impossible. In a new study published in Physical Review D, researchers explore a groundbreaking theory proposed last year, suggesting dark matter originated in a separate event—the Dark Big Bang. The universe, including all matter, is believed to have emerged 13.8 billion years ago during the Big Bang. Matter formation began after a phase known as cosmic inflation, a rapid expansion of space, when vacuum energy transformed into a hot plasma of particles. While the origins of ordinary matter are relatively well understood, the source of dark matter remains one of the most enduring mysteries in physics. Dark matter’s presence has been detected indirectly through its gravitational effects on galaxies and clusters, as well as its imprint on the cosmic microwave background—the electromagnetic afterglow of the Big Bang. However, a group of physicists proposed last year that dark matter may have formed later in a Dark Big Bang. According to their theory, dark matter particles emerged from the decay of a quantum field that existed in a metastable “false vacuum” state. The new study builds on this idea, refining the Dark Big Bang model and suggesting that its consequences might be observable through gravitational waves produced during the event. These ripples in spacetime, created by cosmic phenomena, could offer a direct glimpse into this hidden chapter of the universe’s history. Future advancements in radio telescope technology may allow scientists to detect these gravitational waves, potentially confirming the Dark Big Bang theory. Researchers point to background gravitational waves first observed last year as a possible link to this event. If proven, this discovery would extend far beyond explaining dark matter. It would provide profound insights into the universe’s earliest moments, shedding light on the forces and events that shaped its evolution and structure. The confirmation of the Dark Big Bang could revolutionize our understanding of cosmology, unlocking secrets about the very foundations of the cosmos. The post Dark Matter May Have Emerged from a Dark Big Bang appeared first on Anomalien.com.

In anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January, the Los Angeles City Council rushed to approve a "sanctuary city" ordinance on Tuesday.The city council passed the measure in a unanimous vote, with council member Hugo Soto-Martinez (D) calling it "a very clear message" that the city refuses to "cooperate with ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] in any way."'That's not in the interest of public safety in Los Angeles or California.'"We want people to feel protected and be able to have faith in their government and that women can report domestic violence, crimes," Soto-Martinez said.Before the ordinance is enacted, the city council will vote on it one last time. Mayor Karen Bass (D) has the authority to veto the measure but has already been vocal about her support, the Associated Press reported."This moment demands urgency. Immigrant protections make our communities stronger and our city better," Bass said.The news outlet noted that it remains to be seen whether the newly passed ordinance will have any significant impact, given that the Los Angeles Police Department has for decades adhered to Special Order 40, a policy that prevents officers from asking about immigration status or making arrests based on an individual's immigration status.Additionally, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has vowed to protect illegal aliens. He told KTTV this week that he can guarantee that his department will not be working with ICE to detain foreign nationals who are unlawfully in the country."That's not in our interest to do that. That's not in the interest of public safety in Los Angeles or California," McDonnell claimed.The state also has sanctuary policies in place to shield illegal immigrants from deportation efforts.California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) stated last week that he and other state leaders are working to "Trump-proof" the state.State Attorney General Rob Bonta said, "I can promise to the undocumented immigrant community in California that I and my team have been thinking about you for months and the harm that might come from the Trump administration 2.0. We'll do everything in our power and use the full authority of our office to defend you."Tom Homan, the incoming border czar for the Trump administration, has committed to deploying additional ICE agents to sanctuary jurisdictions, aiming to expedite the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants with or without local authorities' cooperation."If they're not gonna help us, then we'll just double the manpower in those cities. They don't want ICE agents in their neighborhoods, but they don't let ICE agents in the jail. They don't understand, if you let us in the jail, that'd be less agents in your neighborhood," Homan told "Fox News Live" on Saturday.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

President-elect Donald Trump has begun applying pressure to Republican senators in an attempt to ensure his Cabinet picks get confirmed. In the past two weeks, Trump has announced over a dozen nominations to various Cabinet and federal positions, most notably tapping Republican former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida for attorney general. Although his candidates have the wholehearted support of the president-elect, the Trump transition team is doing the legwork to ensure Gaetz gets confirmed. 'They want someone who's gonna shake up Washington, D.C.'Republicans took back the Senate majority this election cycle, flipping seats in West Virginia, Montana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. If Trump's nominees were to be confirmed during the next Congress, they would be able to afford to lose only three Republican votes, assuming that Vice President-elect JD Vance would also weigh in. This leaves little wiggle room for nominees like Gaetz, prompting Trump's pressure campaign to secure GOP Senate votes. Several senators have already expressed skepticism about Gaetz. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said Gaetz was not a "serious nomination" and said she was "shocked" by the pick. There has been a mounting effort, particularly from Vance, to persuade GOP senators who may have reservations about Trump's nominees. Earlier on Wednesday, Vance was spotted ushering Gaetz and Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida around Capitol Hill, making their pitch to senators in the form of phone calls and closed-door meetings. Trump has reportedly even placed some of these calls himself to ensure Gaetz is confirmed. These efforts have paid off in some respects. Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma came out in support of Gaetz despite historically being a critic of the nominee. "I think the president wants a hammer at the DOJ, and he sees Matt Gaetz as a hammer," Mullin said in a CNBC interview on Tuesday. "His picks have been maybe unconventional, but we hired an unconventional president," Mullin continued. "The American people wanted that. They don't want politics as usual. They want someone who's gonna shake up Washington, D.C."Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, a Trump ally, warned his own conference about voting against nominees like Gaetz. "Republicans: If you're not on the team, get out of the way," Tuberville said following Gaetz's nomination. “If you want to get in the way, fine," Tuberville continued. "But we’re gonna try to get you out of the Senate too if you try to do that." The Trump transition team is facing an uphill battle with some of its nominees, but that has not deterred the president-elect. Trump was asked by a reporter at Tuesday's SpaceX launch in Texas about whether he was reconsidering Gaetz's nomination. Trump's one-word answer was, "No." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!