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Environment
Three coronal mass ejections from the sun are merging into a cannibal CME expected to impact Earth today, triggering a G4-class geomagnetic storm and rendering auroras visible across much of the United States, including mid-latitudes in more than half of the Lower 48 states. An associated X5-class solar flare caused a ground-level event, with energetic protons penetrating the atmosphere and raising radiation doses for high-altitude flights by 20 percent—levels comparable to a 2006 event. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center rated the event as severe on its 4-out-of-5 scale, warning of possible effects on critical infrastructure despite mitigation measures. Solar physicists note that the merging of the CMEs is not certain and that historical events like the 2006 GLE did not cause widespread damage, with preparations underway to minimize disruptions.
Tucker Carlson wades into the world of chemtrails in a recent interview of Dane Wigington of GeoEngineeringWatch.org. Dane described aerial dispersions as aerosolized barium, strontium, and aluminum nanoparticles used in geo-engineering for climate modification. He referenced patents that name aluminum in related operations and its toxicity to life forms. The discussion referenced legislative efforts, including a bill introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to ban the practice and actions in states such as Florida and Louisiana. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the practice a crime, while EPA Director Lee Zeldin pledged transparency by releasing information on contrails and geo-engineering. Former CIA Director John Brennan referenced stratospheric aerosol injection in 2016 remarks on climate intervention efforts. Scientific bodies, including NASA, assert that such trails are contrails from aircraft and that chemtrail claims lack evidence.
Geopolitics
Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a prototype power system for space applications that delivers 2.6 megawatts of pulsed power with a synchronization accuracy of 0.63 microseconds, aimed at high-power, precise energy delivery for devices such as particle accelerators and lasers. A study by DFH Satellite Co. states the system uses 36 synchronized modules to produce clean pulses within 630 nanoseconds, exceeding previous outputs of less than 1 megawatt and accuracies worse than 1 millisecond. Applications include laser communications and ion thrusters, though the technology could support electromagnetic jamming and particle beam systems in space. The development comes amid U.S. efforts to expand satellite constellations, such as Starlink. Some analysts have questioned the feasibility of immediate weaponization, citing technical challenges in space deployment.
Energy
The Department of the Interior announced plans for expanded offshore oil and gas leasing under the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This includes the first lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico covering 80 million acres, with 29.6 billion barrels of recoverable oil and 54.8 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. A proposed auction in Alaska’s Cook Inlet would open 1 million acres and initiate six annual sales from 2026 to 2028 and 2030 to 2032. Both sales feature a 12.5 percent royalty rate, the lowest permitted, while excluding sensitive areas such as the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. The initiatives aim to boost domestic energy production and reduce reliance on foreign sources, with proceeds directed toward federal operations, state revenues, and coastal infrastructure. During the federal government shutdown, processing of oil and gas permits continues as an essential function, unlike renewable energy activities. Environmental organizations have opposed the expansions, arguing they could harm marine ecosystems and contribute to climate change.
US Politics
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a challenge to a federal law requiring mail-in ballots for federal offices to be received by Election Day, granting a petition from Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson and Republican groups. The law conflicts with Mississippi’s policy allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day but received within five business days. The Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal provision preempts state law, a decision that dissenters described as destabilizing. In a separate case, the Court appeared open to reinstating a lawsuit by a Republican congressman against an Illinois law permitting ballot counting two weeks after Election Day; the focus is on the plaintiff’s standing, with arguments scheduled for early 2026. Voting rights groups have warned that stricter deadlines could disenfranchise voters in rural or overseas locations.
Economy
Tether’s latest attestation reports $181.2 billion in reserves against $174.5 billion in liabilities, resulting in $6.8 billion in excess reserves and more than $10 billion in 2025 interest income from a portfolio dominated by U.S. Treasurys, reverse repos, gold, and Bitcoin. The company mints and redeems USDT on demand, freezes sanctioned addresses, and adjusts supported blockchains—functions that some observers liken to central bank operations in supply management and compliance, though without a public mandate or full audits. Critics have also raised concerns about the transparency of their operations, distinguishing attestations from comprehensive audits.
Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan plans to launch USDKG, a dollar-denominated stablecoin backed by gold rather than U.S. Treasurys or other compliant assets, which could heighten tensions with the U.S. over non-adherence to standard regulations. The initiative reflects increasing interest in alternative stablecoin models amid global developments in digital assets. U.S. officials have indicated potential sanctions if the stablecoin fails to meet established compliance standards.
Also coming out of the crypto space, a Sygnum survey of 1,000 global institutional investors found that 61 percent plan to increase their cryptocurrency exposure, despite an October market crash that erased $20 billion in value. Among respondents, 55 percent expressed a bullish short-term view, and 73 percent anticipated higher returns. Uncertainty remains due to delays in the Market Structure bill and altcoin ETF approvals, compounded by the U.S. government shutdown, now in its 40th day. More than 80 percent showed interest in ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ether, while 70 percent said they would invest more if staking rewards were included. Analysts suggest that bulk ETF approvals after the shutdown could spur additional institutional inflows, indicating market maturation amid fiscal and geopolitical challenges. Some observers caution that market volatility and regulatory hurdles may limit the pace of such investments.
Health
Research from the Paragon Institute reports a rise in improper enrollments in Obamacare exchanges, with 6.4 million individuals enrolled in fully subsidized plans for 2025 who reported incomes between 100 and 150 percent of the federal poverty level, though their actual earnings differ. This is an increase from 5.0 million in 2024, or 26 percent of all enrollees compared to 23 percent the previous year. Federal spending on these enrollees reached $27 billion in 2025, up from $20 billion in 2024. The institute attributes the increase to automatic re-enrollments, which affected 45 percent of enrollees in 2025 versus 29 percent in 2020. It notes that 50 percent of applications in 2025 lacked race or ethnicity data, compared to 28 percent in 2020. The institute reports that 11.7 million enrollees in 2024—35 percent of the total—filed zero claims and did not use their plans, with federal spending on them exceeding $35 billion. Among fully subsidized enrollees in high-actuarial-value plans, 40 percent had zero claims in 2024. Healthcare advocates, however, contend that the figures may be inflated due to methodological issues in data collection, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has stated it is refining enrollment processes to enhance verification.
Sources
Obamacare Fraud Surge: 6.4 Million Improper Enrollees Cost $27 Billion in 2025
6.4 Million Improper Enrollees Cost $27 Billion in 2025
Source | Submitted by Mysterymet
Trump Administration Advances Offshore Drilling in Gulf of America and Alaska’s Cook Inlet
The Department of the Interior announced on Nov. 7 two major steps to expand offshore oil and gas leasing under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, unveiling plans for the first lease sale in the Gulf of America and another proposed auction in Alaska’s Cook Inlet.
China’s Space Power Breakthrough: Unlocking Particle Beam Potential
Chinese scientists now claim they’ve solved this decades-old physics headache.
Rare ‘Cannibal CME’ Heads for Earth: Aurora Spectacle Meets Radiation and Infrastructure Perils
Rare ‘Cannibal CME’ Set To Slam Earth, Raising Risk Of Ground-Level Radiation Surge, Threats To Critical Infrastructure
Supreme Court Weighs In: Must Mail-In Ballots Arrive by Election Day to Count?
The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Nov. 10 to consider a challenge to a federal law that blocks states from counting mail-in ballots that officials receive after Election Day.
61% of Institutions Plan Crypto Expansion Despite October Crash: Sygnum Survey
Over 61% of institutions plan to increase their cryptocurrency investments, while 55% hold a bullish short-term outlook
Tether: Stablecoin or Shadow Central Bank?
That is why both critics and supporters say Tether is behaving like a private dollar-linked central bank for parts of the crypto economy, though without a sovereign mandate or safety net.
Tucker Carlson Unmasks Chemtrails: Geo-Engineering’s Toxic Skies Exposed
The government has finally admitted that chemtrails are real. It’s called geoengineering and it’s far worse than anything you imagined.
UK’s Online Election Censorship Push: Guarding Democracy or Silencing Dissent?
A campaign to curb election “disinformation” risks giving the government final say over what truth is allowed online.
Kyrgyzstan’s Gold-Backed Stablecoin: A Potential Flashpoint with the U.S.?
What happens if a government launches a stablecoin the U.S. doesn’t like?
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: The New York Times, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Guardian, The Diplomat, Dr. Maria Santos, BBC News, NASA, The Washington Post, American Civil Liberties Union, Financial Times, CoinDesk, and U.S. Treasury Department.
