Month: February 2026

Nick Pope is saying his goodbyes

‘Fox Moulder’ himself is using X as a platform to announce some very troubling news and effectively say goodbye to this planet a his announces a battle with cancer that is in stage 4..

This is a sad story developing..

Author, journalist and TV personality Nick Pope ran the British government’s UFO program, leading the media to call him the real Fox Mulder. He’s recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on UFOs, the unexplained, and conspiracy theories. Nick is the media’s go-to person for UFOs.

And now he is using X as a platform to announce some very troubling news and effectively say goodbye to this planet a his announces a battle with cancer that is in stage 4..

A Message From Nick Pope: A while ago, following some digestive issues, I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Unfortunately, it’s Stage 4 and has metastasized to my liver. While I know that it’s kindness and hope that leads people to suggest healers and supposed miracle cures, and to say things like “fight it”, and “you can beat it”, I’m afraid my diagnosis and my situation leaves no doubt whatsoever: I can’t beat it.

What an amazing adventure I’ve had! A 21-year career at the UK Ministry of Defence, where I got involved in subjects ranging from financial policy to counter-terrorism; from military policing to UAP. And I saved six cows; it’s a long story! The things I’ve done; the places I’ve been; the people I’ve met; and the secrets I’ve been privy to. I wouldn’t have swapped it for the world. And then a second career, where my previous government UAP role brought me to the attention of the world’s media, leading me to become a regular commentator on TV news shows and documentaries, as well as consulting and acting as spokesperson on various UFO and alien-themed movies, TV series and video games. The media called me the real Fox Mulder!

The true highlight, of course, is life with my wonderful, beautiful and incredibly smart wife, Elizabeth. She’s a real-life Agent Scully: a scientist, a skeptic and a redhead. We met randomly in the lobby bar of the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San José (she was an anthropology professor at San José State University) in October 2010 and got married 3 months later. We applied successfully for my Green Card and she had me shipped over and imported to the U.S., where a new adventure began, as Elizabeth and I enjoyed wildlife watching at our wonderful home in Tucson, desert hikes, film noir, true crime, country music, Sunday lunches with my in-laws, and much more besides. Recently, we had an amazing one-year adventure in New York City, living 5 minutes from Times Square, and having a wonderful view of the Empire State Building from our apartment window.

We proofread each other’s books and articles (I love commas, hyphens and exclamation points way more than Elizabeth, and managed to win at least a few of those battles), and I’m  supporting her in her ongoing fight for free speech, academic freedom, and keeping political correctness, superstition and identity politics out of science and academia. The White House Press Secretary Tweeted one of her recent newspaper articles, which shows the huge impact she’s having.

I kept working for as long as I could (right up until last week), with my various film/TV interviews, conference appearances, and live events, including my position as moderator of Ancient Aliens Live – where I think I did 94 shows. Sadly, the time has come where I’ve had to step away from this work. A lot of people have followed my work on UAP. I’m loath to use the word “fans”, because I’m not a celebrity. But I am a public figure, and many people have followed me on my journey as I’ve sought to keep the UAP subject in the public eye, and to frame it as a defense, national security and safety of flight issue – as well as a fascinating science problem. Some of this work has been public knowledge, but some such work, of necessity, has been done behind the scenes.

I hope I’ve helped move the needle forward. But most people, of course, know me through my media interviews and live events. To everyone who’s followed me on my journey, thank you – and good luck with your own journeys. I wish you every success and happiness.

It’s all been amazing, and I’m grateful for the things I’ve done, not mournful for the things that I won’t now get to do.

Per Aspera Ad Astra! Nick Pope, Tucson, Arizona, February 12, 2026

Silence of the trans

“There are certain aspects of the movie that don’t hold up too well,” said Ted Levine, who played Buffalo Bill. “We all know more, and I’m a lot wiser about transgender issues. There are some lines in that script and movie that are unfortunate.”

According to an article in the Hollywood Reporter, the folks behind the classic thriller said “there’s regret” when it comes to their portrayal of the sexually confused serial killer Jame Gumb/Buffalo Bill.

“There are certain aspects of the movie that don’t hold up too well,” said Ted Levine, who played Buffalo Bill. “We all know more, and I’m a lot wiser about transgender issues. There are some lines in that script and movie that are unfortunate.”

“It’s unfortunate that the film vilified that, and it’s f***ing wrong. And you can quote me on that.”

When discussing the adaptation of Buffalo Bill from the pages to the silver screen, producer Edward Saxon explained, “From my point of view, we weren’t sensitive enough to the legacy of a lot of stereotypes and their ability to harm.”

Fans of the film are fuming on social media about the commentary being made by the makers of the film…

Transgenderism was on the fringes of society 35 years ago, so I think we could all forgive filmmakers for not having every subtle nuance of the community represented in their film or how society would view people who are transgender in 2026..

The vast majority of moviegoers actually didn’t even make the connection between Buffalo Bill and transgenderism.. He was a sadistic killer in the film.. and Anthony Hopkins ate people. Horror..

Ted Levine himself: “I didn’t play him as being gay or trans,” he said. “I think he was just a f***ed-up heterosexual man. That’s what I was doing.”

Also people point out that those debating this now are missing the point of the book and the film–and if they would have read the book, this could be viewed very differently..

Jame Gumb failed the psychological evaluations that are requirements for sex reassignment surgeries. Because he wasn’t trans; he was a psychopath. The care he needed wasn’t surgery it was mental health help. Thats the whole point.

And some posts on X have showcased a 1991 litigation of this issue on television then and the reaction then..

And it is true.. there were lots of articles and news coverage of this in 1991..

This could be a moment in time where history shapes up differently than how it was looking contemporarily.. but clearly for those of us who lived through 1991, this new article seems to be a bit odd given the big debate that actually DID OCCUR 35 years ago..

Obama casually admits aliens!?

The former president did not offer any further details on what he mean by “real” — and no follow-up questions on the topic were asked — but he used the appearance to cast doubt on several longtime theories as to where they might be.

yes.. OBAMA ADMITS ALIENS

This one seems siren worthy!!

Former President Barack Obama said that aliens are real but he has no idea where they are during a podcast appearance released Saturday.

“They’re real, but I haven’t seen them,” Obama told YouTuber Brian Tyler Cowen after he asked him about extraterrestrials.

So they are real.. but haven’t seen them. We are cautious here–perhaps this was not necessarily an admission? Perhaps the wrong use of language.. not careful sentence construction…

But he …said they are real. REAL.

The former president did not offer any further details on what he mean by “real” — and no follow-up questions on the topic were asked — but he used the appearance to cast doubt on several longtime theories as to where they might be.

MORE..

“But what is true — and I’m actually being serious here — is that there’s footage and records of objects in the skies that we don’t know exactly what they are,” he said.

So after all of these years.. did a former president just factually and yet casually announce disclosure?

The former president also addressed the controversies of the day, including the current president posting a video that had a snippet of him and his wife Michelle..

The newest information in the vanishing of Nancy Guthrie

 The FBI is increasing its reward to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie or an arrest. They described the suspect seen in doorbell footage as a 5’9” – 5’10” tall male with an average build.

• Multiple gloves found: Evidence recovered by investigators includes multiple gloves. It’s unclear whether authorities believe they were worn by the suspect.

• Day 12 of investigation: Guthrie’s Tucson neighbors have been asked to submit any footage from doorbell cameras that includes cars and people from about four weeks before the 84-year-old went missing. Meanwhile, “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie shared a home video of her mother, saying “we will never give up on her.”

Developing.

James Van Der Beek Dead at 48

James Van Der Beek has  passed away, and this is going to be very emotional for a lot of people.

Everyone remembers him from Dawson’s Creek — older Millennials and much of the Gen X crowd who fell in love with him back in the ’90s.

The show was a staple for an entire generation.
That’s why it was so upsetting when we learned that James Van Der Beek was battling cancer.. This one hurts.

He died Wednesday, according to a statement posted to the actor’s verified Instagram.

“He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” the statement said. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”

May he rest in peace..

Fuck cancer ..

A third ransom letter in the Nancy Guthrie case sent to TMZ

The strange case of Savannah sugar Nancy guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mother continues. Just hours after video was released showing a doorbell ring cam being obscured by a masked suspect, we have this information

 A third ransom note has been sent to TMZ, reportedly including a demand for one bitcoin in exchange for information about “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s kidnapper.

TMZ reported that the $66,000 payment would be in exchange for the “name of the individual involved.”

Developing ..

ALL flights from El Paso airport halted for security reasons- with updates

There’s not much detail regarding this developing story yet

updates:

The unexpected airspace closure in El Paso stemmed from disagreements over drone-related tests, sources told @CBSNews. Pentagon had undertaken extensive planning on use of military tech near Fort Bliss. Two sources identified the technology as a high-energy laser.
Earlier this week, tech was used to shoot down what appeared to be foreign drones. The flying material turned out to be a party balloon, sources said. One balloon was shot down.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford last night decided to close the airspace — without alerting White House, Pentagon or Homeland Security officials.
Bedford told officials the airspace restrictions would be in place to ensure safety until issues with the War Department could be resolved.

Origonal report:

ALL flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas have been halted for “special security reasons,” the Federal Aviation Administration said early Wednesday

“No pilots may operate an aircraft in the areas covered by this NOTAM,” the FAA said, using the abbreviation for Notice to Airmen. It listed the reason as “temporary flight restrictions for Special Security Reasons.”

NOTAM said the airspace was classified as national defense airspace. Deadly force could be used on an aircraft if it is determined that it “poses and imminent security threat,” it said, adding that pilots “may be intercepted, detained and interviewed” by law enforcement and security personnel..

Developing ..

Mike Flanagan will take on THE MIST

But will the ending stay bleak?

Yet another Stephen King related movie from the amazing Mike Flanagan!

Flanagan will direct and write the screenplay, which is based off King’s 1980 novella of the same name.

There is no news yet on release date or cast , but Deadline confirms that Flanagan’s The Mist will indeed be another collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures, and that Flanagan will produce through Red Room alongside Tyler Thompson and Spyglass’ Gary Barber and Chris Stone. Alexandra Magistro will also executive produce for Red Room.

The First Shadow coming to Netflix

A new piece of stranger things information, and what’s coming to Netflix next

There’s been a lot of speculation about what’s next in the Stranger Things universe, and today we may finally have a concrete new piece of the puzzle.


According to an exclusive report from Collider, the Broadway prequel Stranger Things: The First Shadow is officially being professionally filmed by Netflix for a future release on the platform.
For fans who haven’t been able to make it to Broadway or the West End, this is big news. Up until now, The First Shadow — which explores the origins of the show’s central villain  has been one of the most inaccessible pieces of the Stranger Things canon. In true Upside Down fashion, it existed… but just out of reach.


Collider reports that a full week of performances, from Tuesday, February 10 through Saturday, February 14, has been canceled specifically to facilitate filming. Even better, the recorded version will feature the Tony Award–winning production’s original cast, including Louis McCartney, T.R. Knight, Gabrielle Nevaeh, and Alex Breaux. Netflix confirmed late last year that filming would happen, but this is the clearest signal yet that the release is truly on the way.
This announcement may land differently depending on the type of fan you are.

A lot of viewers were told — repeatedly — that seeing The First Shadow was almost required viewing before Season 5 of Stranger Things. And yet, many fans walked away from Season 5 feeling that the show didn’t strictly rely on the Broadway storyline after all. That disconnect left some hardcore fans confused about just how “essential” the play really was.


Still, this is undeniably cool news.


For those of us who wanted to get to the Broadway show but never quite made it happen, a Netflix release feels like the next best thing. And for the global fan base that simply couldn’t travel to see it, this opens the door in a huge way. Whether it ends up reframing Season 5 or simply adding texture and lore to the Stranger Things universe, making The First Shadow widely accessible feels like a win.


More answers may still be hiding in the shadows   but at least now, everyone will get a chance to see them.

Riddles: Law enforcement has released images of the suspected Nancy

It seems odd how much this looks like the Riddler…

There are new developments today in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie. The FBI has now released surveillance footage of a potential suspect believed to be connected to the case.
According to authorities, the individual was cloaked in a ski mask and dressed in a jacket and pants, wearing black gloves and carrying a backpack.


In the first video shared, the subject can be seen slowly approaching the front door with a hunched posture. The individual appears to look around cautiously before reaching toward the camera and covering it. After stepping back, the person searches the ground briefly, steps off the front porch, and pulls a plant from the lawn.


In a second clip, the plant appears to be placed directly in front of the camera, further obscuring the view. At one point, the individual seems to be holding what looks like a flashlight in their mouth while manipulating the camera.


The timing of this footage release is interesting. It comes just as a Super Bowl advertisement highlighted Ring cameras and their network capabilities, showing how connected doorbell cameras can help locate something as simple as a lost puppy. It was a feel-good ad reminder of how technology can work collectively and is all connected.. we would assume the same exists here ??

In this case, however, it appears the suspect may have been attempting to disable or obstruct a Ring camera .. though clear footage of the individual exists before that effort.


Another detail some viewers have pointed out is the outfit itself. The ski mask and overall appearance have drawn comparisons to the look worn by the Riddler in the 2022 film The Batman. We don’t know the actual color of the clothing from the footage released, but the mask immediately sparked that association for some observers.


And in a strange, almost symbolic twist, the case itself has felt like one long riddle — with ongoing questions, cryptic elements, and unusual developments continuing to surface. The story remains active, and authorities say the investigation is ongoing.


This case continues to unfold.