## Suspect accused of politically motivated attack on Paul Pelosi was 'completely caught up in the fantasy, in the MAGA fantasy,' his boss says

Authored by businessinsider.com

The suspect who attacked Paul Pelosi was consumed by conspiracy theories, The NYT reported.

Frank Ciccarelli, a carpenter, worked with the suspect, David DePape, for about six years.

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The suspect who attacked Paul Pelosi was consumed by conspiracy theories, his current boss told The New York Times.

Frank Ciccarelli, a carpenter in Berkeley, California, told the Times he worked with the suspect, David DePape, for about six years.

"Because he really believed in the whole MAGA, 'Pizzagate,' stolen election — you know, all of it, all the way down the line.

"He was completely caught up in the fantasy, in the MAGA fantasy," the carpenter told The Times. »

### Officials: Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom

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Officials: Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials said Tuesday.

One of the officials who confirmed the intelligence sharing described it as a credible threat of an attack “soon or within 48 hours.” »

### Ultra-MAGA 'Hot Babe' who claimed Obama is an Illuminati lizard turns out to be a Chinese spy

Authored by rawstory.com

In a cache of data released by the site, nearly 2,000 users were uncovered as they claimed election-rigging and attacked members of the transgender community.

The newly announced batch of suspensions promoted, in May, that former President Barack Obama was a “lizard person who is a member of the Illuminati.”

In June, that account also tweeted the idea that children with gender dysphoria were being abused by their parents. »

### Guinness World Records: Fenrir Is the World's Tallest Living Cat

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While having a cat tall enough to open doors is an unusual problem, Fenrir holds the Guinness World Records title of “world’s tallest living domestic cat.”.

Dr. Will Powers holds Fenrir, an F2 Savannah cat, the world’s tallest living cat according to Guinness World Records.

The 35-pound F2 Savannah cat — a breed recognized by The International Cat Association — is a cross between a domestic cat and an African serval. »

### Moscow Opens the Way for Iran to Increase Its Influence in the Caucasus

Authored by jamestown.org

First and foremost, as Russia’s new ally against the West, Iran will enjoy increased influence, but that may just be the beginning.

Moscow gave Iran this new possibility because of its own need to find allies after its invasion of Ukraine led to a serious break with the West.

Tehran’s increasingly proactive stance on the Caucasus in its statements and actions even led one Moscow commentator, Stanislav Tarasov, to ask, “Is Iran returning to the Caucasus?” »

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