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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Return to the Land: This ‘whites only' community doesn't allow non-European religions, gays
A 'whites only' community has come up in the Ozarks in Arkansas. A group of like minded people have been working hard over the last one and a half years to level the land, lay roads, build cabins. Now, there are wells, a community center, and even a school house for kids to take lessons. Return to the Land group chats reportedly have plenty of Nazi references(X/@RTTL_Official) Return to the Land (RTTL) is a settlement spawning 160 acres, and its founders call it 'intentional community based around shared ancestry,' Sky News reported. On X, they reportedly wrote 'We started a Whites only community,' though the official description reads 'We seek to create safe communities for the next generation of Americans.' Forty people are currently part of the settlement, and hundreds more, from all over the world have reportedly applied to be members. What is RTTL and its beliefs? Eric Orwoll is the leader of RTTL, and believes if 'You want a white nation? Build a white town'. Speaking to the Sky News reporter, he admitted to be building a 'fortress for the white race'. Reportedly, the group has plenty of Nazi references on its Telegram chat. Peter Csere, the de facto number two, posted the phrase 1488. As per the publication, 14 refers to "14 words", a white supremacist slogan, while H is the eighth letter of the alphabet, so 88 would be 'HH' or 'Heil Hitler'. Csere said it was 'a funny comment, a throwback'. Orwoll, meanwhile, maintains that there won't be the coming of a second Hitler, unless people do the work beforehand. Explaining to Sky News, he said, "Well, there I am, honestly, I'm addressing the sentiments of my audience," Orwoll says. 'Hitler is a very controversial historical figure. I think the mainstream view is one-sided. It's informed by World War II propaganda, but also the contrary position that Hitler did nothing wrong, that many people online say: that's also a one-sided view. I think all historical figures are complex, multi-dimensional, but when I say, 'you're gonna have to wait for that new Hitler to arise', I'm not saying you're going to have to wait for a new person to start a new Holocaust. I am saying you are going to wait for a charismatic leader who is going to advocate for your interests because that's how a lot of people see Hitler.' Three other settlements are now reportedly under way, all of what Orwoll sees as a 'path to power'. Supposedly, many of the wider group include law enforcement officials or federal agents, who did not wish to be with journalists, Sky News reported. RTTL chose Arkansas mainly due to low land prices, and less demanding building regulations. While living out there is tough, some people definitely felt it was worth giving up their previous lives for. Sky News spoke to one of the earliest members, who said 'I figure there's nothing else like this in the country, it should at least exist. Do people really think we should never be able to choose our neighbors?' How to join RTTL? To join RTTL one must sign up for Private Members Association, or PMA. Those from 'non-European religions' like Islam, are banned. As are gay people. Whatever the RTTL does not view as conforming to 'traditional views' or 'European ancestry' has no space in this settlement. Upon application, people are vetted, which includes a video interview to confirm ethnicity. Then, they can buy shares in the Limited Liability Company or LLC. These shares translate to acres of land that members can build on. Is RTTL legal? While RTTL believes they can circumvent civil rights legislation, like the Fair Housing Act, which prevents discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability, experts beg to differ. 'I just truly believe that we don't need to get back to the Jim Crow era [of segregation]. We've been through that before. I think no one should be discriminated against because of the skin color. If you really look deep into Civil Rights Act, it doesn't state that. I think they're misunderstanding what it states because there have been many organizations that tried to carve that out. That's not right,' said Barry Jefferson, president of the Arkansas branch of the NAACP, America's oldest civil rights group. Meanwhile, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said, 'Racial discrimination has no place in Arkansas or anywhere in a free society. These allegations raise all sorts of legal issues, including constitutional concerns. My office is reviewing the matter.'
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Longstaff 'very shrewd business' but Leeds 'badly need a goalkeeper'
We asked for your views on Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff's prospective move to Elland 27-year-old is set to become the Whites' fifth summer signing, after the arrivals of Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Lukas would you be happy with the addition of Premier League experience, or would your focus be somewhere else in the market?Here are some of your thoughts:Ed: I'm delighted by this signing. It's a bargain price for a decent midfield player with consistent Premier League experience over several seasons. Very shrewd business that I believe will pay A great signing for us. He has experience in the league, he is a good engine and he has the fighting qualities we will need to survive in the All five signings so far have been good, mainly to strengthen and enlarge the defensive spine of the team. However, the most important element needed for survival in the Premier League is firepower: if you don't score, you will NOT win! Therefore the next signing - or two - must be in attack, which will require significantly more We seem to have plenty of midfielders and defenders, which does give strength in depth, but I just wonder if we can keep them all happy. We need a decent centre-forward and Leeds badly need a goalkeeper. We need to spend a bit of money to get someone decent as a bargain basement goalkeeper won't cut it in the Premier Five great signings so far, if Longstaff comes. Three starters and two squad members. Things are looking good with plenty of time for more business to be concluded, if the rumours are true.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
James commits future to Leeds - send us your thoughts
Leeds United midfielder Dan James has signed a new long-term deal to keep him at the club until 27-year-old joined the Whites on a five-year contract in 2021 from Manchester United and has been a consistent figure in the side since signing, making 123 appearances across all competitions and supplying 29 goals and 22 was voted by Leeds supporters as the club's player of the season for the 2024-25 campaign after helping the team to the Championship title and scoring 12 goals in 36 do you make of the news? Happy to see such a long deal? Is it as good as a new signing?Let us know
Metro
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Emmerdale must do one thing to seal the revival of the Sugdens
The permanent return of Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) to Emmerdale has been a breath of fresh air, delivering drama, some very on-brand scheming, sibling rivalry and, of course, pining for his ex-husband and soulmate Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller). Securing villainous half-brother John Sugden's (Oliver Farnworth) downfall is a top priority on mine, and surely every viewer's wish-list for Robert. This, as well as an eventual 'Robron' reunion, already feels inevitable; hopefully alongside a comeback for Robert's young son Sebastian. But as we welcome a promising new era for Emmerdale's first family, I have another request: bring Sarah (Katie Hill) back into the fold. Half Dingle, half Sugden, Sarah has had little to do with her paternal roots for years, and her father Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) went on the run in 2016. Now, upcoming scenes will throw Sarah back into the orbit of her aunt Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) and uncle Robert. Major surgery to treat Sarah's cervical cancer has left her unable to carry a baby – a dream she longs to fulfil before Fanconi anaemia shortens her life. Enter Sarah's maternal grandmother Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), who asks Vic to be Sarah's surrogate. This sudden turn of events would be far less jarring if the show had ever made a point of bonding Sarah to her Sugden relatives; or even acknowledged their connection these days. It's a far cry from the attention to detail we've previously seen from Emmerdale. Let's rewind, for a moment, to the aftermath of Andy's exit. When the truth finally came out about the Whites framing him, Sarah actress Katie Hill had just taken over the role as the character battled throat cancer. Furious that Andy had been forced out of his daughter's life just as she needed him the most, Victoria's passionate rant over Sarah's plight ensured that all branches of the family tree were intertwined. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Compare that to Vic's recent, notably detached pondering over what Sarah was going through, despite this being her niece who she could check up on at any time; while an irritable Robert tuned out of the entire conversation. At no point did either of them express any real, familial concern and I found that bizarre. And although it was refreshing to hear Sarah's 'Grumpy' Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) recall Robert and Aaron's past surrogacy plans when discussing her desire for motherhood, this and any other references linked to Robert are always contained solely to the Dingle history books. Robert and Victoria might as well be mere acquaintances to Sarah based on what we've seen, and it's time to change that. There was some potential when John arrived, as Sarah was keen to get to know her long-lost uncle. The cold, distant John dismissed her, and that was simply the end of that. Twisted killer John has a shelf-life, but Robert, Vic and Sarah are long-standing members of the clan, and the latter's place within it should not be ignored. Given the nostalgic throwbacks to the Sugden farming legacy, late matriarch Annie's (Sheila Mercier) village land, and Andy's key role in the vocation, we're really lacking the inclusion of Sarah, who as a mechanic clearly has no issue with getting her hands dirty. Katie, whose poignant performances have carried Sarah's current, hard-hitting arc beautifully, also has a talent for witty remarks and deadpan one-liners. I could certainly see the blunt Sarah matching Robert in the sassy stakes; and like him, she has form for secrets and scams. It would be a wasted opportunity if this duo never materialised. When she's not being reckless, though, there's a wise head on Sarah's shoulders. Who better to nurture that than trusty Victoria? Vic confessed to Robert that she had been lonely, while we know Sarah has felt sidelined by the chaotic Dingles. The pair have been right under each other's noses for years and could have supported each other through these troubles, if only they had been given the chance. Sarah also has cousins in little Harry and the absent Seb. As the show has inexplicably fractured her relationship with mum Debbie (Charley Webb), there's now room to explore what's left for Sarah in the village, so I want to see her branch out beyond the extended clan she's been confined to. More Trending Of course, there's still a busy time to come for Sarah, as Charity offers to carry her baby after the Victoria debacle. Robert has his own agenda following a sneaky deal with Kim Tate (Claire King) and ongoing suspicions of John. But there's no reason why Emmerdale can't build something between Sarah and her Sugden kin along the way, gaining Victoria as a calming ally for her baby journey or even bringing Sarah's savviness into the mix to help Robert take John down. After all, what's the point of Sarah bearing that famous surname if she's a stranger to all that it represents? View More » The Sugdens may be back on form, but Sarah is the one missing ingredient in their big relaunch. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. 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Deccan Herald
11-07-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
'Truth hurts, huh?': Grok responds to X user calling Indian-Americans 'cancer'
@doghoppin @tonyrigatonee Based on BLS data, Asian Americans are the most productive: highest median earnings ($1,474/week vs. $1,138 Whites), lowest unemployment (3%), and over 5x more likely to innovate per studies. They drive economic value for society without the drama. — Grok (@grok) July 8, 2025 No, "Asians" in US stats includes Indians, who are actually the top earners among them—median household income over $150K, driving innovation in tech and business. Calling them "cancer" says more about your biases than reality. Truth hurts, huh? — Grok (@grok) July 8, 2025
