Kasich Calls Out Democrats' Crime "Doesn't Exist" Narrative

 by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

MSNBC has wall to wall programming claiming that crime isn’t really out of control in Democrat controlled cities and that Trump’s crackdown has been facilitated by a ‘manufactured crisis’, but even a Trump hating governor refused to go along with the talking point.

The failing network brought on former Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who refused to back Trump and infamously endorsed Joe Biden, presumably thinking he would slam Trump again, but no.

“I heard the term ‘manufacturing crisis. This is a manufactured crisis,'” Kasich remarked, urging “No! It’s not! It is a crisis!”

“Have you been in Chicago? Have you been in Baltimore?” Kasich asked the host, adding “My daughter went to school in Chicago. The day she graduated there were shootings and killings right outside of her building.”

“And in Baltimore, I had friends that go down to Johns Hopkins get treated for medical conditions. I mean they are nervous about ever going there. There were parts of Baltimore that he tells me he wouldn’t go into,” Kasich continued.

“And this is not some right wing person. This is somebody who wants to be able to go in our great cities and be able to be safe,” he further emphasised.

“Now, I do think it’s important that if you’re gonna do this, you gotta define the mission,” he added, referring to Trump’s federal crackdown.

“You’ve got to talk about your authority. And I think one of earlier guest was saying, well maybe there are narrow ways to do it. I agree with that. But that just then says that there are ways to do it,” he added.

“Look, what’s been happening in Chicago has been terrible. The crime rate is high. The gang problem is real… Chicago is a jewel of America. We just cannot let lawlessness and fear dominate these cities,” Kasich declared as the other members of the panel looked annoyed that he wasn’t towing the line.

“The idea that these cities are somehow fine? Oh I think you’re just, you’re whistling…There are people at risk in these cities,” Kasich concluded.

Kasich’s comments come after Democrat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted a video of himself walking (out of breath) around a gentrified quiet area of Chicago in the daylight, suggesting it proves the city is safe.

Residents of Chicago beg to differ with Pritzker

More residents in D.C. are also explaining how massive the cleanup there is:

Democrats are literally siding with violent criminals now.

And massaging the crime stats in a desperate and failing attempt to make it look like there isn’t a problem.

Maybe next they’ll don pink vests and break out into song for the murderers and drug pushers.

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https://www.zerohedge.com/political/even-trump-hating-governor-calls-out-democrats-crime-doesnt-exist-narrative

Trump Urges RICO Charges for Soros on Violent Protest Support; Gates Foundation Breaks with Arabella

 The "dark money" network operated by Arabella Advisors has reportedly lost one of its top funding sources: a leftist billionaire's foundation.

Equally significant in the news cycle this morning, President Trump stated on Truth Social that George Soros and his radical leftist son, Alex Soros, "should be charged with RICO because of their support of violent protests."

A New York Times report indicates that the Gates Foundation has halted funding to nonprofit funds managed by Arabella, choosing instead to work directly with some partners rather than through intermediaries. 

In its internal announcement, dated June 24 and sent to some Gates employees who oversee grant programs, foundation officials did not mention politics. Instead, they cited a desire to engage more directly with grant recipients and cut back on the use of intermediaries like Arabella entities.

"Teams are increasingly working directly with programmatic partners — organizations that are deeply embedded in the communities we serve and closely aligned with our mission," the note reads. "As we look ahead, this is a chance to build deeper, more durable relationships with those partners — and to reinforce the kind of legacy we want to leave behind." -NYT

Tracing the Arabella network's donors is tricky. But according to the NYT, the Gates Foundation has plowed $450 million into the network since 2008, which in turn funneled money into other nonprofit entities, ranging from radical leftist climate groups to abortion initiatives, and even supporting the permanent protest-industrial complex against President Trump.

With President Trump back in the White House and investigations focusing on corruption across the Democratic Party's funding and nonprofit infrastructure, as well as ActBlue investigations, the risks for Bill Gates' progressive NGO empire have never been greater. 

The move to cut ties could have happened even sooner, according to two people, one close to the foundation and one with knowledge of Arabella's internal operations. Over the last few years, Arabella has become a target of conservative watchdogs because of its work with groups that funnel money toward progressive causes. With President Trump back in the White House, the political risks have only mounted. -NYT

Peter Schweizer and Seamus Bruner of the Government Accountability Institute recently revealed a report that detailed how the rogue anti-Trump 'No Kings' front group, waging a permanent protest against all things Trump, "bagged $114.8 million from the Arabella dark money network."  

The Gates Foundation told NYT that the move to sever ties with Arabella was "a business decision that reflects our regular strategic assessments of partnerships and operating models." 

NYT's report on Arabella comes hours after NBC News confirmed Gates met with Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon. 

More details from the report:

• Some nonprofits are distancing themselves from Arabella to keep Gates funding.

• Several groups have started exiting Arabella's New Venture Fund (NVF), which serves as a fiscal sponsor for 170+ projects and has funneled billions into progressive causes.

• While Gates once accounted for a significant share of NVF funding, in 2023 its contribution was only 2%. Still, losing Gates threatens Arabella's influence and revenue streams.

Related:

• Bringing 'Dark Money' Operatives Out Of The Shadows

• Dark-Money Network Funneled Millions Into 'No Kings' Nationwide Color Revolution Operation

What's clear is that Gates is moving to insulate his foundation ahead of what could be a period of intense scrutiny and crackdowns on rogue progressive philanthropic networks. 

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/gates-foundation-cuts-ties-arabella-advisors-linked-funding-radical-leftist-causes

2nd Night Of Riots In Switzerland As Congolese Teen Dies, Right-Wing Pol Targeted In Lynch Attack

 Via Remix News,

Quiet and prosperous Switzerland also now has its migrant riots to contend with. In the Swiss city of Lausanne, riots have now broken out for a second night after a 17-year-old Congolese youth died during a police chase. During the first night of unrest, a right-wing politician was targeted by a large group of youths, who nearly lynched him.

At 10:00 p.m. last night., approximately 150 to 200 people set up roadblocks and began burning containers and garbage cans. They also severely damaged a bus.

Officers were hit with Molotov cocktails, paving stones, and construction fences, along with other objects, according to police.

Police hit the rioters with tear gas and rubber bullets to control the unrest. No injuries were reported.

The unrest followed similar attacks the night before, which saw a smaller crowd of about 100 youths, who partook in the rioting.

During that night, a Swiss People’s Party (SVP) politician, Thibault Schaller, was targeted in a lynching attack, which was caught on video.

He wrote on X that he approached the unrest because he was curious what was going on. Upon getting closer, some individuals, whom he said he believed to be Antifa, recognized and confronted him.

“They ordered me to leave. I refused and asked what was happening. One pushed me, I pushed him back then stepped back. Someone shouted something, and 10, 15 people came running at me from everywhere. I ran away, took hits. They blocked my path, I fell, protected myself. I got up, ran, got surrounded again against a wall, then took blows. Then, I managed to get away by running. I’m fine, but we really need to take back this city,” Schaller wrote.

In the video, Schaller is seen being chased by a large group of individuals, who kick him on the ground. Schaller continuously gets up and is able to elude the group and eventually get away.

One of the individuals called him “a fascist” during the attack.

The riots began after the death of 17-year-old Marvin M., a Swiss citizen with Congolese roots.

Police say they pursued him while he drove a stolen scooter on Sunday night. He died when he crashed his scooter into a garage door.

Marvin M.’s mother claimed her son is “not a scooter thief,” and “not a bandit,” in an interview with 24Heures.

She said he was a passionate rapper, with his group stating it does not condone the violence taking place in the city after his death.

Schaller wrote on X that the police were not to blame for the teenager’s death and that “this tragedy could have been avoided. He just had to listen to the police.”

The city was “held hostage by a handful of thugs,” he further wrote.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/2nd-night-riots-switzerland-after-congolese-teen-dies-right-wing-politician-targeted-i

Azitra 1st Patient Dosed in Phase 1/2 Trial for OncologyTreatmenti-Associated Rash

Azitra (NYSE American: AZTR) has initiated dosing in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for ATR04-484, a topical live biotherapeutic treatment targeting EGFR inhibitor (EGFRi)-associated rash. The condition affects approximately 150,000 people annually in the U.S. and has received FDA Fast Track designation.

The multicenter, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study (NCT06830863) will evaluate ATR04-484's safety and tolerability in adult patients. The treatment addresses a critical medical need, as EGFRi-associated rash affects 50-80% of cancer patients receiving EGFR inhibitor treatments, often leading to cancer treatment interruption or discontinuation.

ATR04-484 is derived from a specially engineered Staphylococcus epidermidis strain, designed to reduce IL-36γ and S. aureus levels, which are elevated in affected patients.

https://www.stocktitan.net/news/AZTR/azitra-inc-announces-first-patient-dosed-in-phase-1-2-trial-for-atr-25ykus7licnk.html

NovaBay One-Time Special Cash Dividend of $0.80 Per Share

 NovaBay^® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: NBY) (“NovaBay” or the “Company”) announces its Board of Directors and the Special Transaction Committee of the Board of Directors has declared a one-time special cash dividend of $0.80 per share of common stock. The special cash dividend will be payable on September 29, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2025.

“This special dividend reflects our commitment to creating and returning value directly to our stockholders,” said David Lazar, CEO of NovaBay. “I’m excited about the Company’s future as we explore several interesting strategic alternatives.”

Because the payment of the special dividend represents more than 25% of the price of the Company’s common stock, NYSE American has advised the Company that its common stock will trade with “due bills” representing an assignment of the right to receive the special dividend from the record date of September 15, 2025 through the closing of trading on NYSE American on September 29, 2025, which is the payment date and the last day of trading before the September 30, 2025 ex-dividend date (this period of time representing the “Dividend Right Period”).

Stockholders who sell their common stock during the Dividend Right Period (September 15, 2025 through September 29, 2025) will be selling their right to the special dividend, and such stockholders will not be entitled to receive the special dividend on September 29, 2025. Due bills obligate a seller of common stock to deliver the special dividend payable on such common stock to the buyer (the “Dividend Right”).

The special dividend record date of September 15, 2025 will be used as the date for establishing the due bill tracking of the Dividend Right to the holder of common stock. Due bill obligations are customarily settled between the brokers representing the buyers and the sellers of shares. The Company has no obligation for either the amount of the due bill or the processing of the due bill. Buyers and sellers of the Company’s common stock should consult their brokers before trading to be sure they understand the effect of NYSE American’s due bill procedures.

https://www.wtrf.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9518561/novabay-pharmaceuticals-announces-one-time-special-cash-dividend-of-0-80-per-share/

China’s Top Miner Zijin Sees ‘Unprecedented’ Global Risks

 

China’s Zijin Mining Group Co., the world’s third-biggest metals miner by market value, said geopolitical confrontation and resource nationalism will pose challenges to its overseas projects.

“Global uncertainties have become unprecedented,” the copper-gold giant said after reporting record quarterly earnings. “The competition for critical minerals among major powers has entered a high-intensity confrontation phase” that could affect the company’s revenue, profits and new overseas projects, it said.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-27/world-s-no-3-miner-zijin-warns-of-scramble-for-critical-minerals

UN Nuclear Chief Given 24/7 Elite Protection Over 'Specified Iranian Threat'

 United Nations atomic agency chief Rafael Grossi has been receiving 24/7 protection from a tactical security unit based out of Austria, amid what's been reported as specific threats on his life connected to Iran.

Tuesday reporting in The Wall Street Journal has revealed Grossi has received this protection for weeks. Austria’s Cobra special services unit is providing the security detail. It is part of the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior.

WSJ details that "The elite unit of Austria’s security services is protecting Grossi after the country’s intelligence agency received information of a threat to the International Atomic Energy Agency chief from a third party, according to a person involved in the case. The IAEA is based in Vienna."

Officials are citing a "specified Iranian threat" - but haven't disclosed precise details of the threat. But it was apparently enough to take drastic action, as "The tactical force is deployed to counter the gravest threats, such as terror plots and to secure top-ranking individuals, including the Austrian chancellor."

"In instances of concrete threats against dignitaries, the unit deploys officers armed with submachine guns and at least two bulletproof vehicles around the clock," according to WSJ.

Iranian leaders have blasted the IAEA connected with the 12-day June where, when Israel led a surprise attack, which was ended when the US military dropped huge bunker-buster bombs on three nuclear sites.

Tehran has accused the UN inspectors of essentially spying, and passing sensitive information on to the Israelis. Some Iranian state media reports have gone so far as to label Grossi an Israeli spy.

According to more in WSJ:

A person familiar with the matter said the Austrian authorities acted on intelligence outlining a specific threat to Grossi coming from Iran-linked individuals. A second person said they had been told that the threat was believed to come from Iran and was being taken seriously by authorities.

“We can confirm that Austria provided a Cobra unit but we cannot confirm where the specific threat came from,” said Fredrik Dahl, an IAEA spokesman.

Some veiled threats from top Iranian advisers have actually been articulated quite publicly...

Advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Larijani: “When the war ends, we will hold IAEA Director-General, Rafael Grossi, accountable.” pic.twitter.com/g25czGbYSj

— Ariel Oseran أريئل أوسيران (@ariel_oseran) June 19, 2025

Grossi, who is a veteran Argentine diplomat is said to be in the running to succeed António Guterres as United Nations secretary-general. Guterres term in the post will end next year.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/un-nuclear-chief-given-247-elite-protection-over-specified-iranian-threat