Bill Gates–Funded Startup Rolls Out Carbon-Based ‘Fake Butter’

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A lab-grown butter alternative backed by billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is igniting controversy among consumers, industry groups, and lawmakers.

The product, made by California-based company Savor, is described by the startup as “butter made from carbon.”

Social media posts have amplified concerns. One widely shared message alleged that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the product without independent safety testing, instead relying on company-provided data. Critics also claim the spread is already being used in restaurants and bakeries without clear labeling for customers.

In June, the American Butter Association (ABA) formally urged the FDA to act against butter alternatives that, they argue, blur the lines between plant-based spreads and traditional dairy butter. In a June 25 letter to Dr. Claudine Kavanaugh, director of the FDA’s Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, the ABA warned that products like Savor’s — along with similar plant-based spreads — are often marketed in ways that could mislead shoppers.

The ABA noted that under U.S. law, “butter” has had a strict definition since 1906: it must be made from milk or cream from a cow. The group pointed to certain products on the market labeled “dairy-free butter” that feature traditional dairy imagery, such as barns and butter pats, while also including small-print disclosures that they are “79% plant-based oil spreads.”

“Using the label of ‘dairy free’ raises many concerns,” the ABA wrote. “Not only does it fool consumers into believing that a dairy-free version of butter could exist, but it also creates the impression that the product meets established butter standards when it does not.”

The association argues that such marketing not only conflicts with FDA labeling regulations but also sidesteps federal standards designed to protect consumers from deceptive branding. They contend that these products are essentially vegetable oil spreads — similar to margarine — but are being positioned to take advantage of the premium reputation of real dairy butter.

For now, the FDA has not publicly announced any enforcement actions related to the Savor product or others like it.

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Latin American Leaders Push Back as Trump Orders U.S. Military Action Against Drug Cartels

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Leaders throughout Latin America have strongly opposed former President Donald Trump’s reported directive to use U.S. military forces against drug cartels operating in the region.

Trump’s order reportedly allows the Department of Defense to consider military operations—including drone strikes and naval actions—against cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations. Many of these groups are based in Mexico, while others operate in Latin America and Haiti. While the plan stops short of a ground invasion, it has alarmed governments concerned about sovereignty and regional stability.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum reassured her citizens, stating firmly, “There will be no invasion. That’s ruled out, absolutely ruled out.” She emphasized that U.S. federal agents already operating in Mexico do so under strict regulations and cooperation agreements, insisting that Mexico maintains control over its territory.

Meanwhile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the plan, warning that bombing campaigns are not the answer and calling for dialogue and respect for national sovereignty. “National sovereignty exists, and I prefer to talk and coordinate than to impose,” Petro said.

The move has sparked debate about the balance between fighting transnational crime and respecting the independence of Latin American nations. Critics argue military intervention could worsen tensions and potentially destabilize the region.

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Democrats Promise To Turn Illegal Aliens Into Voters

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Democrats are increasingly explicit about their goals to turn illegal aliens into future voters — making Republican talk of amnesty or compromise more worrisome. Those efforts would be nothing less than hammering the final nails into the coffin of both the Republican Party and America.

At a Fort Worth “The People vs. The Power Grab” rally, Beto O’Rourke laid it out plainly.

“We absolutely failed to live up to the expectations that we set, so next time we win power, we’re going to drive that car like we stole it,” O’Rourke said. “We’re going to legalize every DREAMer, every DREAMer’s parents, every hardworking American doing backbreaking work that makes this country so g-dd-mn great in the first place, even greater as US citizens.”

O’Rourke isn’t the only Democrat to suggest turning illegal aliens into citizens. Florida Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost said in June that he wants to “document every single [illegal alien] with a speedy path to citizenship.”

Given the chance, Democrats will choose voter registration over deportation. They are simply waiting for their next chance at power to pull the trigger.

It’s comments like these that underscore why there is absolutely no room for exception or compromise on mass deportation by Republicans. There’s a host of issues with giving illegal aliens citizenship or legal status or a carveout — but the most consequential is voting. Legalizing millions of illegal aliens would reshape the electorate overnight. States like Texas could flip blue, while congressional toss-ups like New York Rep. Mike Lawler’s district could disappear for Republicans — not because voters changed their minds, but because Democrats imported and legalized new ones. (Read more from “Democrats Promise To Turn Illegal Aliens Into Voters” HERE)

Transgender Sex Offender Escapes Prosecution After Attempted Kidnapping at Elementary School

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A transgender registered sex offender accused of trying to kidnap an 11-year-old boy from a Colorado schoolyard will avoid prosecution, thanks to a controversial state law that critics say leaves dangerous offenders back on the streets.

Solomon Galligan — who now identifies as “Carmen” — was deemed mentally incompetent after the April 2024 incident at Black Forest Hills Elementary School in Aurora. Prosecutors say Galligan sprinted toward children during recess, grabbed one boy, and lost his grip only after tripping on a white blanket. Chilling surveillance footage reportedly captured the moment students screamed “Stranger danger!” and scattered.

Doctors concluded Galligan could not be “restored” to competency, and under a 2024 amendment to Colorado’s competency law, the judge had no choice but to dismiss the charges. Galligan’s long criminal history includes a 2011 sex offense conviction and repeated run-ins with the law.

“Because the criminal case had to be dismissed, that’s not something we have any control over anymore,” said Ryan Brackley, assistant district attorney for Colorado’s 18th Judicial District. “We find the statute deficient… We want to avoid a revolving door through the criminal and civil justice systems without meaningful, secure mental health treatment.”

Galligan’s attorney criticized Colorado’s handling of mentally ill offenders, calling the system “broken.” Galligan’s sister, Sarah, said her brother has battled schizophrenia and bipolar disorder since age 16, and warned that the community is unsafe with him at large.

Victim Dante White said his son has suffered lasting trauma from the attempted abduction. “My son wouldn’t even go upstairs to brush his teeth unless I was right there with him. That’s not a way to live,” he told The New York Post.

Galligan is currently in a treatment facility, and prosecutors say the only way for release would be if a licensed professional determines Galligan is no longer a danger. Critics argue that Colorado’s mental health system — plagued by a shortage of beds — risks creating more victims.

Aurora Police Association President David Exstrom called the outcome a failure. “My heart breaks for the kids… And to see he wasn’t held accountable — what’s the long-term impact on their trust in police and the judicial system?”

Children’s Hospital Fires 15 Nurses After 12-Year-Old Patient’s Suicide

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A children’s hospital has terminated the employment of fifteen nurses and disciplined another following the tragic suicide of a 12-year-old patient who slipped out of her room and died after jumping from a hospital parking garage.

The patient, Sarah Niyimbona, described by family as a caring and outspoken middle schooler, died on April 13. She had been admitted multiple times in 2024 for suicide attempts. Despite her history of self-harm, safety measures such as a round-the-clock sitter, video monitoring, and door alarms were reportedly removed prior to the incident, according to a family lawsuit cited by Investigate West.

Sarah’s mother, Nasra Gertrude, expressed deep frustration and sorrow over the hospital’s failure to adequately supervise her daughter. “I ask what happened. How come she left the room without anybody seeing her? How come she walked all the way to the elevator without anybody seeing her?” Gertrude said. “They haven’t given me any answer at all. I trusted this hospital to take care of my daughter.”

Hospital officials have stated that the nurse terminations relate to unauthorized access of the patient’s medical records, a potential violation of the federal HIPAA privacy law. However, the nurses’ union, representing the affected staff, has accused the hospital of retaliating against employees who spoke to the media following the suicide. The union has filed a grievance, which could take considerable time to resolve.

Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital said in a statement that it conducted an internal review after the incident and has since introduced new safety protocols, including suicide risk screening for all patients and enhanced procedures for locating missing patients.

A state Department of Health investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sarah Niyimbona’s death remains ongoing.

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Explosive Whistleblower Claim: Did Bill Barr and Fani Willis Plot to Derail Trump’s Comeback?

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A shocking whistleblower has come forward with explosive allegations suggesting former Attorney General Bill Barr and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis collaborated to undermine President Donald Trump’s political resurgence.

Patrícia Lélis, a former journalist who worked at Howard Stirk Holdings, shared handwritten notes, emails, and photos with Project Veritas outlining secret meetings between Barr and others from 2021 to 2023. According to Lélis, these discussions focused on legal strategies targeting Trump, his supporters, and key figures involved in the January 6 protests.

Lélis claims that on September 13, 2021, Barr revealed plans to focus investigations on Trump’s closest allies, including Steve Bannon, Rudy Giuliani, Enrique Tarrio, the Oath Keepers, and the Proud Boys. Further notes suggest Barr coordinated with DA Willis and special counsel Jack Smith on legal actions across Florida, Georgia, and New York.

A particularly damning note from February 27, 2023, alleges Barr advised Willis to pursue RICO charges against Trump—a notoriously difficult charge to defend. Indeed, in August 2023, Willis indicted Trump and 18 co-defendants on 41 counts, including Georgia’s RICO statute.

Lélis says she reported Barr’s conduct to the FBI but was later prosecuted by the Department of Justice. She has since been granted political asylum in a foreign country. Meanwhile, DOJ insiders reportedly worry about a potential cover-up and claim Barr has “put the entire FBI after this woman” to seize her documents.

Bill Barr currently serves as a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute and partner at the Torridon Group.

These allegations add fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding legal actions against Trump, raising questions about political motivations behind high-profile prosecutions.

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Trump Reportedly Relocates Obama Portrait

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President Donald Trump has reportedly moved the official White House portrait of Barack Obama to an area that is generally off-limits to visitors, according to a Sunday CNN report. The painting now hangs at the top of the Grand Staircase, alongside portraits of George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, making it far less visible to the public during White House tours.

This is the second relocation of Obama’s portrait under Trump’s direction. In April, it was moved to make room for a photograph depicting the immediate aftermath of the July 2024 assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The portrait’s latest move comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Obama administration’s handling of intelligence during the 2016 election. On July 18, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released documents and a memo accusing Obama’s national security team of “manufacturing and politicizing” intelligence in what she described as a “years-long coup” against Trump after his victory over Hillary Clinton.

Gabbard followed up days later by announcing she had referred Obama to the Justice Department for potential criminal charges related to the so-called “Russiagate” probe. She alleged that the former president played a central role in shaping the assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to benefit Trump—a claim heavily questioned in the years since.

Special Counsel John Durham’s May 2023 report concluded that the FBI failed to corroborate allegations from the discredited Steele Dossier, which was nonetheless used to obtain surveillance warrants against members of Trump’s campaign, including Carter Page. Former FBI analyst Brian Auten testified in 2022 that the bureau offered dossier author Christopher Steele $1 million to verify its contents, but Steele was unable to do so.

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JD Vance Predicts Indictments Over Russia Hoax Allegations

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Vice President JD Vance says criminal charges are likely for individuals involved in what he called the “Russiagate” scandal, claiming that senior officials from the Obama administration misled the public and abused intelligence processes to damage Donald Trump’s presidency.

Speaking with Sunday Morning Futures host Maria Bartiromo in an interview, Vance pointed to documents released last month by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard described the material — which includes memos and intelligence assessments — as evidence of a “years-long coup” to undermine Trump after his 2016 election victory over Hillary Clinton.

“Absolutely, Maria,” Vance said when asked if he wanted to see indictments. “You indict people because they broke the law. If you look at what Tulsi and [FBI Director] Kash Patel have revealed in the last couple of weeks, I don’t know how anyone can look at that and say there weren’t aggressive violations of the law.”

Vance alleged that officials “laundered” Clinton campaign talking points through the intelligence community, exaggerating information that fit a predetermined narrative while suppressing contradictory evidence.

The controversy stems from the now-discredited Steele Dossier, compiled by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, which alleged ties between Trump’s campaign and Russia. Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 report concluded the FBI “did not and could not corroborate” the dossier’s claims. FBI analyst Brian Auten testified in 2022 that the bureau offered Steele $1 million to substantiate his allegations — something Steele never did.

The dossier was nevertheless cited by multiple media outlets and used to obtain warrants to surveil former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. In 2022, the Federal Election Commission fined Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee for their role in funding the dossier.

“I absolutely think they broke the law,” Vance said. “It is sick and it’s disgusting. It hurt the intelligence community, it hurt the American people, and it hurt the first Trump Administration. We’ve got to have consequences for it.”

Vance argued that the intelligence community should be focused on protecting Americans from real threats, not engaging in political manipulation. “I want them catching bad guys, not laundering campaign talking points into the media and giving them an air of legitimacy,” he said.

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Report: Putin Floats Proposal to End Ukraine War

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly indicated he would be willing to end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agreed to surrender significant portions of its eastern territory, according to European and Ukrainian officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.

The proposal was allegedly made to U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff during talks on Wednesday. Putin’s offer, as described by officials briefed on the conversation, involved Ukraine ceding the Donbas region — a largely Russian-speaking area — in exchange for an end to active hostilities. The Donbas includes Donetsk and Luhansk, the latter of which Russia already fully controls. Moscow also holds territory in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, though it remains unclear if those areas would be part of any potential withdrawal.

President Donald Trump, who has pursued peace in the region since the start of his term, reportedly took part in the initial discussion alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, and Witkoff. Follow-up calls on Thursday and Friday involved European officials and senior members of Trump’s team, focusing on the structure of Putin’s proposal.

According to Witkoff’s account to European diplomats, the plan would unfold in two stages. First, Ukrainian forces would withdraw from Donetsk, effectively freezing the current frontlines. The second stage would involve negotiations between Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Putin to reach a longer-term agreement.

Ukrainian officials have reportedly signaled that Kyiv would require a ceasefire before entering into any such talks. The war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides and continues to reshape security dynamics across Europe.

Cancer Diagnoses Skyrocketed In Recent Years And Officials Are Just Figuring Out Why Now

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Local-stage colorectal cancer diagnoses increased dramatically from 2019 to 2022 in adults between the ages of 45 and 49, and colonoscopy screening also spiked, according to new studies published in August.

A new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) discovered this change following a “stable 15-year trend,” according to an August 4 ACS press release.

The study analyzed colorectal cancer diagnoses from 2004 to 2022 among adults between the ages of 20 and 54 years in the 21 geographic areas of the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program. Cases were organized by age, cancer location, and diagnosis stage. Its incidence rates were adjusted for delays in case reporting and age-standardized to the 2000 U.S. standard population, according to the press release.

Rising diagnoses among the 45-49 year cohort between 2019 and 2022 included a 50% relative growth in diagnoses between 2021 and 2022, from 11.7 to 17.5 cases per 100,000. This age range’s regular 1.1% annual increase in diagnoses skyrocketed to 12% per year between 2019 and 2022, largely due to the detection of local-stage tumors. The study found that local-stage tumors for colon cancer increased annually by 18.8% and lby 25.1% for rectal cancer, according to the press release.

The ACS’s study also found that colorectal cancer incidence increased consistently by 1.6% annually since 2004 among adults between 2o and 39-years-old, and by 2-2.6% per year since 2012 among the age cohorts of 40-44 and 50-54. Rates of localized disease for those 20 to 39-years-old remained stable, and rates among those in the age ranges of 40-44 and 50-54 had a slower increase of 2.5-3.1% annually beginning in 2016 to 2017, and were confined to rectal tumors. Advanced-stage colorectal cancer continued growing by 1.7-2.9% per year since 2004 among adults under 45-years-old and even faster in the past decade for those between ages 45 and 54, the press release stated. (Read more from “Cancer Diagnoses Skyrocketed In Recent Years And Officials Are Just Figuring Out Why Now” HERE)

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