Much more than rage bait: A lot of meaningful events that define the times – Please see item 7 for a major spirit lift: Links post for February 24th, 2026

The police force said on the afternoon of 16 December 2021, Naveed Hussain, 32, Bilal Ahmed, 26, Kashif Ahmed, 25 and Ali Abbas, 22, all from Stoke-on-Trent, had a fight on Kildare Street, Longton.

• Ali Abbas, 22, of Stoke-on-Trent – admitted to two counts of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life and violent disorder

• Haris Mahmood, 21, of Stoke-on-Trent – admitted to two counts of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life

• Naveed Hussain, 32, of Stoke-on-Trent – admitted violent disorder and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place

• Kashif Ahmed, 25, of Stoke-on-Trent – admitted violent disorder

• Bilal Ahmed, 26, of Stoke-on-Trent – admitted violent disorder

6. In an ultimate act of Chinese Cynicism, the CCP appear to have simulated a Tibetan Buddhist retreat centre to be used for Chinese Communist subversion.

7. THIS is AMAZING: The CIA has sent out a message to the people of Persia to help them resist the tyrannical Islamic regime! God Bless President Trump and the USA

I asked Grok for a translation and explanation of this video and the response is below!

The video attached to the post is a Persian-language instructional slideshow from the CIA, titled “Secure Contact with CIA” (???? ??? ?? CIA). It provides detailed steps for Iranians to safely and anonymously contact the agency. Based on the frames and content, here’s a complete English translation of the text presented in the video, organized by slide/step for clarity. I’ve aimed for an accurate, natural translation while preserving the original meaning.Introduction (Slide 0)Hello. Below are some tips for secure virtual contact with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Your safety and well-being are our top priority. Please take the necessary security measures to protect yourself, taking into account your personal circumstances.Step 01: Precautions Before Contacting UsBefore contacting us, please take the following precautions:
A. Do not use your office computer or phone to contact us. Instead, use a new, disposable device if possible. Be aware of your surroundings and those who may see your screen or activity.
B. Use the latest version of external internet browsers such as Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
C. Use the Private Browsing mode feature (Incognito Mode/Private Browsing) available in your internet browser. It may be called Incognito Mode, etc.
D. Be sure to clear your phone or computer’s search and browser history after securely contacting our website.Step 02: Enhancing Security with Filter Breakers or Tor To enhance your security, the preferred method of contacting us is to use a trusted, non-native filter-breaking service or the Tor network service. Without following these steps, your visit to any website may be monitored by security or intelligence services or other third parties. Although the content of our website is encrypted, without going through these steps, others can still see that you have visited our website.Step 03: Using Filter Breakers (VPNs)If you decide to contact us through the main Central Intelligence Agency website (https://cia.gov), be sure to use a filter breaker. Please consider the following:
A. Use a filter breaker that is not headquartered in Russia, Iran, China, or any other country that has hostile positions against the United States.
B. In your filter breaker settings, select the server or country of origin from among countries that do not include Russia, Iran, China, or any other country that has hostile positions against the United States.
C. Paid, non-free blockers generally offer better privacy and security than free services.
D. If possible, use trusted and reputable filter breakers that you are familiar with and have a history of using. Many reputable anti-filter services offer additional security features. If possible, enable the auto-disconnect feature so that you can be notified if the connection with the filter breaker is disconnected—your device’s connection to the Internet will also be automatically disconnected. Be sure to activate this feature in your filter breaker before visiting the Central Intelligence Agency website.Step 04: Using the Tor Network (Preferred Method)For increased security, we recommend using the Tor network to contact us.

• Download the Tor Browser from the official website: https://www.torproject.org.
• Use a secure connection to download it.
• After downloading, open the Tor Browser in Private Browsing or Incognito Mode.
• Tor onion addresses for secure contact:
  ciadotgov4sjwlzihbbgxnqg3xiyrg7so2r2o3lt5wz5ypk4sxyjstad.onion
  bgx naq 3xi yrg 7so 2r2
  o3l t5w z5y pk4 sxy jstad.onion

(Note: The onion addresses are provided for accessing the CIA’s secure site via Tor. They appear slightly obfuscated in the video frames, likely for formatting, but this is the reconstructed version.)Step 05: Downloading and Setting Up TorTo further enhance your security:

• Go to the Tor Project website using a filter breaker if needed.
• Download the latest version of the Tor Browser suitable for your device (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, etc.).
• Verify the download’s integrity if possible (using provided signatures).
• Install and run the Tor Browser.
• Connect to the Tor network.
• Once connected, you can access our secure onion site without your IP being traceable.
• Remember to use Incognito Mode within Tor for added privacy.

Step 06: Accessing the CIA Site via TorOnce the Tor Browser is running and connected:

• Enter one of the provided onion addresses in the address bar.
• The site will load securely.
• Follow the on-site instructions to submit your information.
• Provide details about how the CIA can help you, including any relevant intelligence or concerns.
• Your submission is encrypted end-to-end.
• Do not include personally identifiable information unless necessary, and avoid attachments that could compromise security.

Step 07: Submitting InformationWhen filling out the contact form on our secure site:

• Be as detailed as possible while maintaining your safety.
• Describe the information you wish to share or the assistance you need.
• If you have documents or evidence, describe them first—do not upload unless instructed.
• After submission, you may receive a confirmation or follow-up instructions via secure means.
• Exit the browser immediately after, and clear any traces.

Step 08: After Contacting Us After contacting us:
A. Close the Tor Browser or filter breaker completely.
B. Clear your device’s cache, history, and any temporary files.
C. If using a disposable device, consider securely disposing of it.
D. Do not discuss your contact with anyone, even trusted individuals, as it could endanger you.
E. If you need to follow up, repeat the secure process from a new session. The video ends with the CIA logo and a reminder that your safety is paramount.This appears to be an official CIA outreach effort, encouraging secure tips or defections from within Iran. If you’d like more context, a breakdown of any specific step, or verification from the official CIA site, let me know!