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DESTROYED: 3.5 Million In Dark As Maria Takes Out All Power And Running Water From Entire Island Of Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria is likely to have “destroyed” Puerto Rico, the island’s emergency director said Wednesday after the monster storm smashed this week.

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Hurricane Maria is likely to have “destroyed” Puerto Rico, the island’s emergency director said Wednesday after the monster storm smashed ripped roofs off buildings and flooded homes across the economically strained U.S. territory.

Intense flooding was reported across the territory, particularly in San Juan, the capital, where many residential streets looked like rivers. Yennifer Álvarez Jaimes, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s press secretary, told NBC News that all power across the island was knocked out.

“Once we’re able to go outside, we’re going to find our island destroyed,” Emergency Management Director Abner Gómez Cortés said at a news briefing. Rosselló imposed a 6 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfew, citing flood warnings and the importance of keeping streets clear for repair and rescue teams.

Maria, the strongest storm to hit Puerto Rico since 1928, had maximum sustained winds of 155 mph when it made landfall as a Category 4 storm near the town of Yabucoa just after 6 a.m. ET, the National Hurricane Center said. But it “appears to have taken quite a hit from the high mountains of the island,” and at 8 p.m. ET, it had weakened significantly to a Category 2 storm, moving away from Puerto Rico with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, the agency said.

Hurricane Maria Knocks Out Power Across All Of Puerto Rico 

Much of the island remained under a hurricane warning late Wednesday afternoon as Maria churned just 25 miles off the northeastern coast.

“The wind threat has decreased,” the hurricane center said, but the threat of rain-gorged floods remains “devastating to catastrophic,” it said. Airports in San Juan, Aguadilla and Ponce were ordered closed until Friday at the earliest because of flooding and debris, authorities said.

“Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues,” the agency said. “Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water.”

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz told MSNBC that the devastation in the capital was unlike any she had ever seen.

“The San Juan that we knew yesterday is no longer there,” Yulín said, adding: “We’re looking at four to six months without electricity” in Puerto Rico, home to nearly 3.5 million people.

“I’m just concerned that we may not get to everybody in time, and that is a great weight on my shoulders,” she said.

Rosanna Cerezo, a lawyer and radio host in metro San Juan, said the city was deluged. It sounded as though bombs were going off when the wind toppled trees around her house, she said.

Along the beachfront, she said, cement structures had been wrenched from their foundations as islanders scrambled for refuge. “Rooftops collapsed, windows shattered,” Cerezo said in a text message. “People are huddled in hallways, closets, bathrooms.”

Once it’s back out over open water, Maria could re-strengthen to a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said.

It was expected to move near the coasts of the Dominican Republic and the Turks & Caicos islands and then drift more eastward than had been predicted earlier in the week. That’s because it’s being pushed there by an area of high pressure parked over the eastern United States as part of the remnants of Hurricane Jose, the agency said.

Forecasters said it remained too early to know how close Maria will move to the U.S. mainland, but Domenica Davis, a meteorologist for The Weather Channel, said, “It looks like it will stay in the open waters of the Atlantic.”

President Donald Trump declared states of emergency in both territories, and the Coast Guard moved all its ships, aircraft and personnel out of harm’s way so they can quickly launch rescue missions once the storm passes, officials said.

Puerto Rico was already struggling to dig itself out of a historic financial crisis. Maria could destroy any progress the territory has made under a year-old economic rehab plan ─ and set it back further.

Maria was a Category 5 hurricane — the strongest there is — when it hit the Caribbean on Monday night, killing at least seven people on the island of Dominica and one person on Guadeloupe. At least two people were injured.

Hartley Henry, a senior adviser to Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, said Wednesday that authorities on the island were only now getting a good picture of the destruction left in Maria’s wake.

“Until late last night, there was no means of accessing, or even communicating with, Dominicans,” Hartley said. With daylight, he said, authorities found “tremendous loss of housing and public buildings,” including severe damage to the island’s main hospital, where “patient care has been compromised.”

“The country is in a daze — no electricity, no running water — as a result of uprooted pipes in most communities, and definitely to landline or cellphone services on the island, and that will be for quite a while,” he said.

“In summary, the island has been devastated,” he said. source

 


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From Ghost Kitchens And Robot Restaurants To Self-Driving Delivery Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence Is Rapidly Working To Make Humans Like You Obsolete

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People are rapidly being phased out from the work force as bots and AI begin the process of fully-automating our global society ahead of Agenda 2030 mandate

Want to hear something funny? This is really good. Do you remember back in 2019 when Joe Biden told all those people in the coal industry to go learn how to code because their coal jobs weren’t coming back? In fact, a lot of people over the last 15 years have been told to go out and learn computer coding languages like HTML, PHP, Java because it was ‘the future’. Not any more. Coding jobs are now disappearing because AI can write virtually any line of code in seconds. Lots of work available, but useless eater humans need not apply. That’s the memo.

“This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.” James 3:15 (KJB)

Beloved American restaurant favorite Cracker Barrel was in the news last week because they redesigned their logo. Nothing wrong with that, logos evolve over the years. But this rebrand was conspicuous because it didn’t simply update the logo, it removed all traces of the human element that made it so beloved in the first place. The man sitting at the cracker barrel erased, with just the name of the restaurant swimming in an empty monotone ocean. This isn’t Cracker Barrel anymore, it’s Agenda 2030.

Baby bears are adorable, so are lion cubs for that matter, but they don’t stay small and cute, they grow up to be roaring animals capable of immense destruction. Artificial Intelligence is in its ‘cute stage’ right now, making it easier for people to create web sites, have online businesses, process data and keep our homes safer with technology. Nearly everyone has become a graphic designer, using free AI programs to make desired images, no skill needed. But AI has no intention of remaining ‘cute’ for much longer, in fact, the darkness is already rising. Artificial Intelligence and AI bots are right now in every smart phone, every mobile device, all software from Adobe, Microsoft, QuickBooks and every other software maker, AI runs utility and power companies, and just about every place else you can think of. Palantir is one of the big players, and they are hard at work on fully-autonomous AI bot soldiers that determine when a ‘kill shot’ is made on their own, and making a data prison for each and every American citizen.

Last week, on our way back from the west coast of Florida, we stopped for a cup of coffee at a McDonald’s. Once inside, we were shocked to see what looked like an FBI interrogation room but with touchscreen kiosks. There were no people that we could see, no product you could see being made, and when the coffee was ready it appeared in the pickup window. Back in 2022, we warned you about the coming ghost kitchens, but here in 2025, it’s even worse than that. The ‘great replacement’ is happening, but it’s not about foreigners coming in, it’s about AI taking over.

Self-driving vehicles are close to being perfected, and when they are, say goodbye to nearly all transportation jobs now being done by human drivers. And while you’re at it, say hello to the 15-Minute Cities you will soon live in. Keep a close on the fast food places, there are an estimated 216,110 of them in the United States alone, that’s over 4,000 each in all 50 states. Watch how humans are gradually being phased out and AI bots and technology quietly swept in. The Mark of the Beast System in online and nearly complete. Aren’t you glad for the Pretribulation Rapture of the believers? I sure am.

Now The End Begins is your front line defense against the rising tide of darkness in the last Days before the Rapture of the Church

When you contribute to this fundraising effort, you are helping us to do what the Lord called us to do. The money you send in goes primarily to the overall daily operations of this site. When people ask for Bibles, we send them out at no charge. When people write in and say how much they would like gospel tracts but cannot afford them, we send them a box at no cost to them for either the tracts or the shipping, no matter where they are in the world. We have a Gospel Billboard program. We are now broadcasting Bible studies, Podcasts and a Sunday Service 5 times a week, thanks to your generous donations. All this is possible because YOU pray for us, YOU support us, and YOU give so we can continue growing.

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From Coast To Coast, Jail And Prison Chaplains Across America Are Turning To Bibles Behind Bars For Desperately Needed Bibles, Books And Tracts

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Chaplains from jails and prisons in nearly every state across America are reaching out to Bibles Behind Bars for King James Bibles in English and Spanish

One of the most exciting things about Bibles Behind Bars is that we never know where the requests are going to come from, but here in our 4th year of this outreach, they come literally from all across America, as far and wide as our great nation extends and in all directions. California, Florida, New York, Alaska, Georgia, Alabama, New Jersey, you name the place, and Bibles Behind Bars is likely already there.

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 (KJB)

The California Institution for Men (CIM) is a male-only state prison located in the city of Chino, San Bernardino County, California. A counsellor who works there wrote to us and said “There are 3 prison yards that can use bibles in English and Spanish. I think 50 Bibles for each yard would be helpful. I don’t know if that is possible or even to many to ask for.” 600 Bibles, half in English and half in Spanish. I told him we would be very happy to get them set up. Next, Chaplain Bill at the Niagara County Correctional Facility in New York wrote and said “We have a sizeable facility and and often times have Spanish speaking inmates. We really could use cases of Santa Biblia, as we are only have a couple left! Reina Valeria version is very popular. Thank you for any help you can provide!” Just waiting to hear back for a mailing address, and out those Spanish Bibles are gonna go ‘mucho rapido’. Finally, Chaplain Todd at Sebastian County Adult Detention Center in Arkansas, whom we have supplied many times over the years, writes “Hello again, hope all is well. Would it be possible to get some more Bibles for our facility?”

Absolutely, Chap, that’s why we’re here.

All of this amazing work, the sending of Bibles and books to every facility that writes and asks, is only possible because so many of you pray for souls to be reached, and so many of you donate sacrificially so the work can go on. If God has prospered you, we need your help like never before.

If God has prospered you, please take a moment to click on the donate button to help us in this monumental task of providing King James Bibles, New Testaments, scripture portions, gospel tracts as well as Spanish Bibles to inmates in jails and prisons from Florida to Alaska, and every state in between. We need your prayers, we need your generous financial support, and we need you to stand with us in the closing days of the Church Age. Thank you so very much, TO THE FIGHT!!!


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Now The End Begins is your front line defense against the rising tide of darkness in the last Days before the Rapture of the Church

When you contribute to this fundraising effort, you are helping us to do what the Lord called us to do. The money you send in goes primarily to the overall daily operations of this site. When people ask for Bibles, we send them out at no charge. When people write in and say how much they would like gospel tracts but cannot afford them, we send them a box at no cost to them for either the tracts or the shipping, no matter where they are in the world. We have a Gospel Billboard program. We are now broadcasting Bible studies, Podcasts and a Sunday Service 5 times a week, thanks to your generous donations. All this is possible because YOU pray for us, YOU support us, and YOU give so we can continue growing.

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But whatever you do, don’t do nothing. Time is short and we need your help right now. The Lord has given us an open door with a tremendous ‘course’ for us to fulfill that will create an excellent experience at the Judgement Seat of Christ. Please pray for our efforts, and if the Lord leads you to donate, be as generous as possible. The war is REAL, the battle HOT and the time is SHORTTO THE FIGHT!!!

“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” Titus 2:13 (KJB)

“Thank you very much!” – Geoffrey, editor-in-chief, NTEB

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As Trump Continues To Navigate The Path To Peace Between Russia And Ukraine, The United States Heads Towards A Military Standoff With Venezuela

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The United States and Venezuela appear to be heading towards a military standoff with neither country indicating a willingness to back down.

President Donald Trump sees himself in the role of peacemaker, currently attempting to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and bring all parties to the negotiating table. Yesterday, we told you how he said to Fox News that by ending wars he is saving lives, and hopefully doing enough good things to make it to Heaven. A strange statement but there it is. War, on the other hand, is not going away anytime soon, and to that point the United States is right now locked in a rapidly-escalating standoff with dictator Maduro in Venezuela. Read your Bible, to the end wars have been determined, and that’s the memo.

For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.” Matthew 24:7,8 (KJB)

Speaking of Russia, Trump should not get his hopes up too high, Putin will only agree to terms if they benefit him and advance Russia. Putin is playing the long game, he is running a marathon and not a sprint. Trump is running a sprint, looking to check the boxes as quickly as he possibly can, and that’ll never work. While Trump dreams of being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Putin is dreaming of a restarted Soviet Union. Two very different men, two very different goals.

4,000 Troops and 4,500,000 Militiamen: What to Know About the U.S.-Venezuela Standoff

FROM TIME: The Venezuelan government on Monday mobilized more than four million militia troops seemingly in response to reports of U.S. naval movements in the region.

“We defend our seas, our skies, and our lands. We liberated them. We guard and patrol them. No empire will touch the sacred soil of Venezuela, nor should it touch the sacred soil of South America,” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said in a televised address Monday.

Three U.S. Navy missile destroyers have been deployed to the waters off Venezuela, U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday.

“President Trump has been very clear and consistent. He’s prepared to use every element of American power to stop drugs from flooding into our country and to bring those responsible to justice,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday.

Washington and Caracas broke off formal bilateral diplomatic relations in 2019 during Trump’s first term, after Trump backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó in the Latin American country’s presidential election. The U.S. government has not recognized Maduro’s last two electoral victories, and the Trump Administration has repeatedly called Maduro’s presidency illegitimate, including as recently as Tuesday.

“I know it very well, and Venezuela is right now being run by a dictator,” Trump said in August last year, as he blamed the country for the flow of criminals and drugs into the U.S. and campaigned to crack down on it.

Democratic former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden also opposed the Maduro government, which has suggested jailing its opposition and has deported American journalists. During Trump’s first term, the U.S. imposed financial sanctions on Venezuela in 2017, 2018, and 2019. In 2020, Maduro was indicted in a New York federal court on charges of narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, and other charges. And the tensions between Trump and the Venezuelan leader have only escalated during Trump’s second term.

Trump has pushed to use the U.S. military to scuttle cartels. In February, he designated Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, as well as six groups in Mexico and MS-13 in El Salvador, as foreign terrorist organizations. The President signed a secret directive to the Pentagon to use military force against these cartels, sources told the New York Times earlier this month.

The Administration has sought to counter the inflow of drugs, especially fentanyl, through tariffs, such as imposing tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico, citing the countries’ “failure” to stop fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. And Trump issued penalty tariffs on countries that buy oil from Venezuela in March, highlighting the threat of Tren de Aragua to the U.S. READ MORE

In an effort to crack down on drug cartels, a source briefed on the matter tells NBC News that three U.S. warships will be sent near Venezuela. A U.S. official says the ships will be used for intel gathering and surveillance from international waters.

Now The End Begins is your front line defense against the rising tide of darkness in the last Days before the Rapture of the Church

When you contribute to this fundraising effort, you are helping us to do what the Lord called us to do. The money you send in goes primarily to the overall daily operations of this site. When people ask for Bibles, we send them out at no charge. When people write in and say how much they would like gospel tracts but cannot afford them, we send them a box at no cost to them for either the tracts or the shipping, no matter where they are in the world. We have a Gospel Billboard program. We are now broadcasting Bible studies, Podcasts and a Sunday Service 5 times a week, thanks to your generous donations. All this is possible because YOU pray for us, YOU support us, and YOU give so we can continue growing.

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But whatever you do, don’t do nothing. Time is short and we need your help right now. The Lord has given us an open door with a tremendous ‘course’ for us to fulfill that will create an excellent experience at the Judgement Seat of Christ. Please pray for our efforts, and if the Lord leads you to donate, be as generous as possible. The war is REAL, the battle HOT and the time is SHORTTO THE FIGHT!!!

“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” Titus 2:13 (KJB)

“Thank you very much!” – Geoffrey, editor-in-chief, NTEB

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