Warsaw’s refusal to hand over the Nord Stream bombing suspect is both illegal and insulting — but Berlin will take it anyway.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk just couldn’t resist an opportunity to bait the Germans and highlight how humiliated they are now. And he did so not once, but twice.

First, when one of the Ukrainians suspected of carrying out the September 2022 terrorist attack on the Nord Stream pipelines — the world’s largest offshore pipeline system and a vital piece of German infrastructure — was recently arrested in Poland, Tusk could have simply kept quiet. But what would have been the fun in that?

Instead, the Polish prime minister made a point of holding an aggressive press conference. He also took to X to tell Berlin, in essence, to go and jump in the Baltic.

Tusk declared that extraditing the Ukrainian state terrorist suspect is not in Poland’s national interest. He added that, anyhow, the real scandal about Nord Stream is not that it was blown up but that it was built.

In other words, rather than cooperating with Germany on this critical security issue, Warsaw has chosen to provoke and insult. Still, despite the political posturing, Berlin is expected to take the suspect for questioning — demonstrating a commitment to justice even in the face of diplomatic tensions.
https://www.sott.net/article/502461-Germany-is-getting-slapped-in-the-face-by-its-allies-again-and-again

Prominent Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre was brutally bloodied, beaten, and raped by a “well-known prime minister” in a series of savage encounters. These traumatic events ultimately helped the teenager break free from the sex trafficker’s control.

In her posthumous memoir, *Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice*, Giuffre recounted begging Epstein to intervene after the unnamed politician forced her to plead for her life. However, the pedophile coldly told her it was simply part of her job.

“After the attack, I couldn’t stay a fool. Having been treated so brutally and then seeing Epstein’s callous reaction to how terrorized I felt, I had to accept that Epstein meted out praise merely as a manipulation to keep me subservient,” Giuffre wrote, according to an excerpt shared with The Post.
https://www.sott.net/article/502459-Virginia-Giuffre-beaten-raped-by-well-known-prime-minister-in-attack-that-broke-Epstein-spell-her-memoir-reveals

The Witches and Wizards Night Out event will take place on Thursday, October 23, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Join us in downtown Bloomington for an evening filled with magic and fun. Don’t miss out on this enchanting community gathering!
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/article_dc1031c7-763f-4d09-b851-5e561eb21e2e.html

With the World Series just days away, excitement is building among baseball fans everywhere.

This time of year reminds us of the enduring beauty of the game — the strategy, the skill, and the unforgettable moments that make baseball so special.

Even if one team appears unbeatable, the thrill of competition and the hope for an upset keep the spirit of the game alive.

As we prepare to watch history unfold, let’s celebrate everything that makes baseball a cherished sport.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/world/la-dodgers-postseason-louvre-robbery.html

Selena Gomez has credited Taylor Swift with a valuable piece of advice that played a key role in building her successful makeup brand, Rare Beauty.

According to Selena, Taylor’s guidance helped her navigate the challenges of launching and growing her business. This support was instrumental in shaping Rare Beauty into the acclaimed brand it is today.
https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/in-1-sentence-taylor-swift-gave-some-of-the-best-success-advice-youll-ever-hear/91253080

Former “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd has observed a significant shift within the Democratic Party. According to Todd, there is currently “a real anti-incumbent and anti-establishment vibe” permeating the party.

This sentiment reflects growing dissatisfaction among Democratic voters toward traditional party leadership and long-standing officeholders. The mood suggests a desire for fresh faces and new approaches as the party navigates upcoming political challenges.
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/10/19/the-janet-mills-graham-platner-primary-is-a-reckoning-for-democrats-hungry-for-new-voices/