Scores Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire ‘Holding’

UK Bans Pretend "Stepsister" Porn Months After Actual Muslim Incest Protections Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news, The British government has banned “step” porn, where the porn stars pretend to be related in a scripted format. Meanwhile, a bill earlier this year to ban first cousin marriage was rejected. The crackdown targets consenting adults role-playing taboo family scenarios, including step-family tropes.  Offenders face prison time, and platforms must block UK access or face Ofcom fines. It’s sold as “protecting children” and aligning online rules with offline laws. Ban on step incest porn and 'barely...

Even A 1% Bitcoin Allocation Can Drastically Reshape Portfolio Risk, Schwab Finds Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com, A new research note from Charles Schwab is challenging a simple question many investors still ask: how much cryptocurrency is “right” for a portfolio. The answer, the firm argues, is less about prediction and more about psychology—specifically, how much volatility an investor can realistically live with. The report focuses on exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum, two of the most widely held digital assets. While they often enter portfolios as small “satellite” positions, Schwab finds they can behave like...

Russia Seeks To Keep Iran 'In The Fight' As Pentagon Eyes Mass Kamikaze Drone Production Summary: Russia is trying to keep its regional ally Iran "in the fight"; Pentagon eyes ramping up Kamikaze drone use and production. Trump: War will be over "soon" after which "oil prices will drop like a rock"; We are "not ready to leave Iran yet" but will in "near future". Brushes off potential for 'Vietnam-style quagmire.' Trump on China and delayed Xi meeting - "Looks like it'll happen in five weeks." Macron: "We are not party to the conflict...