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Op-Ed: Trump’s Iran Move Isn’t About Iran - It’s About China
It has been 72 hours since awakening Saturday morning and learning about the war in Iran; I immediately understood what was going on, and have been waiting patiently for people , in government or media, to connect the dots. Of the hundreds of politicians and media and “experts” weighing in, I’ve yet to hear anyone fully explain the brilliant grand strategy of Trump. Though I’m guessing most of you guys figured this out… First, huge thanks and praise need to go to Israel.
Athlete Speaks Out After 20-Year-Old Brother's Autopsy Comes Back - 'He Was a Super Fit and Healthy Kid'
Last year, former Australian 400-meter runner Bella O’Grady lost her brother when he died suddenly at the finish line of the Melbourne half marathon. Last month, she and her family received Xavier O’Grady’s autopsy results — but no real answers.
Observers Notice What's Now Happening at Regional Banks - A Federal Program Won't Stop This
Despite assurances from the federal government, including from President Joe Biden himself, bank stocks were hit hard Monday, in part over fears of depositors removing their cash from regional banks and moving it to larger banks that they consider more secure.
Biden Accidentally Gives Details About Jimmy Carter's Status Before Realizing What He's Done: 'I Shouldn't Say That'
Multiple sources have reported that during a Democratic National Committee fundraiser Monday night, President Joe Biden claimed that former President Jimmy Carter asked him to deliver the eulogy at his funeral. “He asked me to do his eulogy,” he said, before catching himself and adding, “Excuse me, I shouldn’t say that.” Carter is in hospice care at his Georgia home.
Commentary: Two Men Think Electric Vehicle Will Make Great Getaway Car… Then the Battery Starts Running Out
I’ve never claimed to be a criminal mastermind, but I’m pretty sure that one of the first items on my “day of” list for my first bank robbery would be “gas up the getaway car.” Honestly, I don’t feel like you need to be a criminal mastermind to remember to include that detail in your nefarious preparations — some sort of “criminal average-mind” ought to be sufficient to that task.
Two men think electric vehicle will make great getaway car ... then the battery starts running out
I've never claimed to be a criminal mastermind, but I'm pretty sure that one of the first items on my "day of" list for my first bank robbery would be "gas up the getaway car." Honestly, I don't feel like you need to be a criminal mastermind to remember to include that detail in your nefarious preparations -- some sort of "criminal average-mind" ought to be sufficient to that task.
Two Men Think Electric Vehicle Will Make Great Getaway Car... Then the Battery Starts Running Out
I’ve never claimed to be a criminal mastermind, but I’m pretty sure that one of the first items on my “day of” list for my first bank robbery would be “gas up the getaway car.” Honestly, I don’t feel like you need to be a criminal mastermind to remember to include that detail in your nefarious preparations — some sort of “criminal average-mind” ought to be sufficient to that task.
Trading Halted for Multiple Bank Stocks as Market Opens with Bloodbath
Actions by federal regulators to boost investor confidence in bank stocks appear to have had little impact, as exchanges stepped in to halt trading in four stocks Monday morning due to “volatility.” The four stocks halted were PacWest Bancorp, Zions Bancorporation, First Republic Bank and Regions Financial.
Rapper Dead at 28 After Collapsing Mid-Performance
South African rapper Costa Titch, who was born Constantinos Tsobanoglou, died Saturday after collapsing during a performance in Johannesburg Saturday. The 28-year-old stumbled and fell while on stage, footage on social media showed, was helped to his feet, and then collapsed again, this time actually falling off the stage to the ground. Security personnel picked Titch up and carried him backstage. He later died in the hospital, according to Sky News.
US Air Force Unveils New Look at Futuristic Bomber the Like of Which 'The World Has Never Seen'
The U.S. Air Force released images this week of its new B-21 Raider, which is scheduled for its first flight later this year. The B-21, the new stealth bomber slated to replace the older B-1 and B-2 bombers, was designed to be part of America’s nuclear deterrent to help stave off the possibility of a nuclear conflict. “The world has never seen technology like what Northrop Grumman developed for our B-21,” the company said on its website.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Rejects Invitation From Zelenskyy: 'I Won't Provide a Blank Check'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has rejected an invitation from the president of embattled Ukraine to visit the country, saying such a visit would not impact his “no blanks checks” position on Ukrainian aid. “I don’t have to go to Ukraine to understand where there’s a blank check or not,” McCarthy told CNN Wednesday. The California Republican’s own party is divided over whether to continue supplying aid to Ukraine, and if so, how much.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Rejects Invitation From Zelenskyy: ‘I Won’t Provide a Blank Check’
March 9, 2023 | Tags: LIBERTY LOFT House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has rejected an invitation from the president of embattled Ukraine to visit the country, saying such a visit would not impact his "no blanks checks" position [...] The post House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Rejects Invitation From Zelenskyy: 'I Won't Provide a Blank Check' appeared first on The Western Journal.
Zelenskyy Humiliated After Major Oscars Request Shut Down for Second Year in Row - Report
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears to be batting 0-for-2 this week. The Ukrainian president has reported been denied a request to address the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at this years Oscars, making that the second turn-down from the Academy in as many years. That report came Thursday in an exclusive report from Variety. The day prior, CNN, in another exclusive, reported that Zelenskyy wanted House Speaker Keven McCarthy to visit his war-torn country but had been turned down flat.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Rejects Invitation From Zelenskyy: 'I Won't Provide a Blank Check'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has rejected an invitation from the president of embattled Ukraine to visit the country, saying such a visit would not impact his “no blanks checks” position on Ukrainian aid. “I don’t have to go to Ukraine to understand where there’s a blank check or not,” McCarthy told CNN Wednesday. The California Republican’s own party is divided over whether to continue supplying aid to Ukraine, and if so, how much.
CNN’s Jill Biden Special Completely Flops as Network Sheds 43% of Average Primetime Viewers: Report
Things just haven’t been the same for CNN since the network fired Chris Cuomo 18 months ago. The lack of a permanent primetime host in the 9 p.m. hour has contributed to the network’s challenges, according to a report from (admittedly not completely unbiased rival) Fox News.
Lawyer Makes Alarming Statement About Why Trump Didn't Release All JFK Files: 'Suddenly He Became Afraid'
Almost a year into his term, President Donald Trump promised to release all of the files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Obviously, that was a promise he didn’t keep. Now, former Trump consultant and Fox News personality Judge Andrew Napolitano said the president had good reason for not following through with his commitment.
Blood Seen Spewing from Teen's Severed Arm After Shark Attack Just 1 Day After Another Attack
Two teenagers have been attacked by sharks in as many days at the same beach in Pernambuco State, Brazil. The latter victim, 15-year-old Kaylane Timóteo Freitas, had her arm ripped off by a shark while swimming in the waters off Piedade Beach on Monday, the Daily Star reported. The attack came just one day after a 14-year-old boy was surfing when was attacked by a shark only 500 yards down the beach and suffered severe injuries to his leg, exposing his femur, according to the U.K.’s Daily Mail.
Suspected Child Rapist Found Dead on the Same Day He Was Set to Be Arraigned on 14 Charges
A Spokane County man who was set to be arraigned on 14 charges of child rape was found dead inside his home last week on the same day he was scheduled to appear in court. Authorities are currently investigating the death as a likely suicide. According to reports, the suspect, identified as Patrick “Joseph” Cabeza, 61, was accused of sexually assaulting and attempting to drug multiple boys over the past year, several outlets reported.
Government Mint Diluted Gold Bullion, Now Faces International Crisis After Ruse Is Discovered: Report
Perth Mint, one of the largest gold mints in the world, is facing an international crisis after a report that the company had been diluting gold bars with cheaper metals to increase profits sparked outrage among investors and governments around the world.
Bruce Willis' Wife Issues Emotional Plea to Paparazzi After Ailing Actor's Uncomfortable Encounter
When Emma Heming Willis married Bruce Willis in 2009, she obviously had no idea that barely more than a decade later, she’d be caring for a dementia patient. So it should come as no surprise that she’s asking for a little help. What may be a little more surprising was the gracious way she made her emotional request.
IRS Issues New Warning to Taxpayers, Innocent Americans Can Become Criminals Overnight If They Do This
The Internal Revenue Service issued a new warning Friday to taxpayers about potential tax scams during the filing season. These scams can result not only in financial losses but also criminal charges for otherwise innocent Americans who unwittingly participate in illegal activities. According to a news release on the IRS website, scammers are encouraging filers to falsify Form W-2 wages to file fake returns and claim refunds.
Bruce Willis' Wife Issues Emotional Plea to Paparazzi After Ailing Actor's Uncomfortable Encounter
When Emma Heming Willis married Bruce Willis in 2009, she obviously had no idea that barely more than a decade later, she’d be caring for a dementia patient. So it should come as no surprise that she’s asking for a little help. What may be a little more surprising was the gracious way she made her emotional request.
31-Year-Old Star of 'Elvis' Movie Was Rushed to ER When 'Body Just Started Shutting Down'
Austin Butler, the actor who played Elvis Presley in the biopic “Elvis,” recently made headlines after revealing that he had to visit the emergency room following the end of filming. In an interview with People during the People & Entertainment Weekly Red Carpet Live SAG Awards 2023 preshow on Feb.
President of El Salvador Declares Total War Against MS-13, Arms Prisoners with Sledgehammers and Gives Them One Target
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador on Thursday morning tweeted The tweet was written in English, suggesting that its intended audience was unlikely to be his own countrymen; Spanish is the official and most commonly spoken language in El Salvador.
Ghislaine Maxwell Files Major 113-Page Legal Motion Over 'Fatal Errors' That Could Lead to Her Walking Free
Ghislaine Maxwell has filed an appeal in hopes of vacating her 20-year sentence for assisting disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein to abuse four teenage girls. In the filing, Maxwell’s lawyers argued that “fatal” errors in the case against her should be considered sufficient to overturn her conviction and that the prosecution used her as a “proxy” for Epstein after his death.
Pennsylvania Republicans call on Fetterman to show himself on camera to prove he's 'alive and well' or resign
The Republican Party of Washington County, Pennsylvania, issued a statement Monday on Facebook calling for Sen. John Fetterman to appear on camera to "show us he is alive and well." Washington County, in the far southwest of Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh, is home to 200,000 residents, or about 1.5% of the state's population. Republican Mehmet Oz won the county by more than 13 points in November, though Fetterman defeated him in statewide voting by about 5 points.
Pennsylvania Republicans Call on Fetterman to Show Himself on Camera to Prove He Is 'Alive and Well' or Resign
The Republican Party of Washington County, Pennsylvania, issued a statement Monday on Facebook calling for Sen. John Fetterman to appear on camera to “show us he is alive and well.” Washington County, in the far southwest of Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh, is home to 200,000 residents, or about 1.5% of the state’s population. Republican Mehmet Oz won the county by more than 13 points in November, though Fetterman defeated him in statewide voting by about 5 points.
Women's Golf Legends Respond to Furor Over Tiger Woods Tampon Incident: 'Fun Between Two Friends'
Two high-performing women golfers downplayed a joke some on social media had lambasted as “immature” and “stale,” as well as anti-woman. After a seven-month break, Woods appeared at the Genesis Invitational and was teamed with his good friend Justin Thomas along with Rory McIlroy, who made up the third member of the team. Woods’ play wasn’t particularly impressive, but by the ninth tee he gotten into something of a groove.
Killer Mom Insults Entire Courtroom After Being Sentenced to Life for Murder of Her Own 6-Year-Old
The mother of 6-year-old Eli Hart has been found guilty of first-degree murder in his death. Julissa Thaler, who has a history of mental health issues as well as drug use, will spend the rest of her life in prison without the possibility of parole, a judge told her Thursday. Following her sentencing, Thaler continued to claim her own innocence, cursing and calling everyone involved in the judicial process “garbage,” KMSP-TV in Minneapolis reported.
Police Respond After Concerned Citizen Notices Something Isn't Right with Pig, Then He Ends Up in Cop Car
I don’t typically write what The Western Journal categorizes as “lifestyle” stories, but when I saw this one come up, I knew I was going to have to hog it all for myself. I hope you won’t consider me boarish. You see, yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and the Anchorage Police Department was presented with an opportunity to demonstrate a little of the caring and selflessness that should attend that day — but to an unusual recipient.
Ivanka Trump’s Son Rushed to Hospital, She and Jared Kushner Were Over an Hour Away
Former first daughter Ivanka Trump said this weekend that she got one of those calls “that every parent dreads” last week: Her son had been hurt and was on the way to the hospital in an ambulance. “This week I received a call from the school nurse that every parent dreads,” Trump wrote in an Instagram post Sunday.
California Billionaire Uses Super Bowl to Attack Tesla for 'Endangering the Public' - Tesla Says His Claims Are 'Defamatory'
It’s the Super Bowl commercial you may not have seen, one that attacks Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” mode as a menace to the American public. The commercial, funded by California billionaire Dan O’Dowds The Dawn Project, ran in only a few markets during Sunday’s Super Bowl, so if you missed it, that could be why. But critics are already questioning the accuracy of the claims made in the spot.
MSU Mass Shooting Suspect Identified: Convicted Felon Who Was Released from Prison Less Than 2 Years Ago
The man who shot and killed three people and wounded another five at Michigan State University last night has been identified. Officials said that Anthony Dwayne McRae, a convicted felon, committed the heinous act of violence before apparently turning the gun on himself . McRae, 43, was “released from supervision” in May 2021 after receiving an 18-month prison sentence in November 2019 for possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle, The Detroit News reported this morning.
Ivanka Trump’s Son Rushed to Hospital, She and Jared Kushner Were Over an Hour Away
Former first daughter Ivanka Trump said this weekend that she got one of those calls "that every parent dreads" last week: Her son had been hurt and was on the way to the hospital in an ambulance. "This week I received a call from the school nurse that every parent dreads," Trump wrote in an Instagram post Sunday.
Rihanna's Rep. Confirms Sharp-Eyed Viewers Who Noticed Something Different About Her Appearance Were Correct
Speculation began on social media almost as soon as Rihanna appeared on screen for her Super Bowl halftime show last night in Glendale, Arizona: The singer seemed to be showing a “baby bump” in her tight red outfit, which she even appeared to cradle several times during the performance. The speculation was soon confirmed by her representative, who told both Variety and CNN that Rihanna was expecting her second child with her “partner,” rapper A$AP Rocky.
If DeSantis Runs for President, Entrance Will Be Late and Serve as Test: Political Analyst
The senior political correspondent for The New York Times expects Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce a run for the presidency — if at all — sometime around Memorial Day. Maggie Haberman, tweeting a link to a story she and colleague Michael C. Bender wrote for The Times on Sunday, said that “DeSantis is said to be looking at a late May / early June entrance if he runs.” That would be, as Haberman noted, a late entry into the race, but certainly not an impossibly late one.
Ivanka Trump’s Son Rushed to Hospital, She and Jared Kushner Were Over an Hour Away
Former first daughter Ivanka Trump said this weekend that she got one of those calls “that every parent dreads” last week: Her son had been hurt and was on the way to the hospital in an ambulance. “This week I received a call from the school nurse that every parent dreads,” Trump wrote in an Instagram post Sunday.
Rihanna's Rep. Confirms Sharp-Eyed Viewers Who Noticed Something Different About Her Appearance Were Correct
Speculation began on social media almost as soon as Rihanna appeared on screen for her Super Bowl halftime show last night in Glendale, Arizona: The singer seemed to be showing a “baby bump” in her tight red outfit, which she even appeared to cradle several times during the performance. The speculation was soon confirmed by her representative, who told both Variety and CNN that Rihanna was expecting her second child with her “partner,” rapper A$AP Rocky.
18-Year-Old College Student Dies After Becoming 'Unresponsive' While Exercising on Campus
An college freshman collapsed and died yesterday while exercising on campus, according to a statement from his university. Eighteen-year-old Steven Spellman “became unresponsive” during his workout on the campus of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, according to the statement. Attempts to revive him at the scene were unsuccessful. He was transported to a local hospital “where he was pronounced dead.” No other information was immediately available.
BBC Radio Announcer Reveals Serious Medical Incident That's Left Her Struggling to Speak, Write
A 45-year-old broadcaster for BBC Radio revealed on social media late last week that she had suffered a “serious stroke” two weeks earlier. Jennie Gow, who has covered Formula 1 racing since 2010 for ITV and Sky TV in addition to the BBC, has also appeared on the Netflix series “Drive to Survive.” “Hi everyone, been quite the last few weeks, this is because I suffered a serious stroke two weeks ago,” Gow wrote in an image posted to Twitter Friday.
Commentary: CBS News Anchors Can’t Believe How Karine Jean-Pierre Attempted to Defend Biden Over Classified Documents Scandal
When a leftist administration has lost CBS News, you know it’s in trouble. Yesterday’s press briefing, if it can even still be called that anymore, consisted primarily of press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre alternating between explaining why she couldn’t answer whatever question she was asked and claiming that the Biden administration is and has been “transparent” on the issue of the classified documents discovered in unsecured locations on President Joe Biden’s watch.
CBS News Anchors Can't Believe How Karine Jean-Pierre Attempted to Defend Biden Over Classified Documents Scandal
Commentary When a leftist administration has lost CBS News, you know it’s in trouble. Yesterday’s press briefing, if it can even still be called that anymore, consisted primarily of press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre alternating between explaining why she couldn’t answer whatever question she was asked and claiming that the Biden administration is and has been “transparent” on the issue of the classified documents discovered in unsecured locations on President Joe Biden’s watch.
Commentary: Construction Begins on Biden's Wall as He Visits Border, But It's Not Where You Think
Finally, it appears that President Joe Biden has been convinced that walls work. Unfortunately, that doesn’t appear to have been enough to change his mind about securing the U.S. border with Mexico, which remains as unsecure as ever despite his recent visit there. His administration has, however, begun work on a project a little closer to home. To his home, that is. Biden’s vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is getting new “security fencing” — at taxpayer expense, of course.
Construction Begins on Biden's Wall as He Visits Border, But It's Not Where You Think
Finally, it appears that President Joe Biden has been convinced that walls work. Unfortunately, that doesn’t appear to have been enough to change his mind about securing the U.S. border with Mexico, which remains as unsecure as ever despite his recent visit there. His administration has, however, begun work on a project a little closer to home. To his home, that is. Biden’s vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is getting new “security fencing” — at taxpayer expense, of course.
18-Year-Old Dies Suddenly While Playing Basketball in The Bahamas, Authorities Want Autopsy
An 18-year-old woman died unexpectedly during a basketball game Thursday in The Bahamas. The teen had not complained about her health or feeling poorly prior to her collapse, local police told The Nassau Guardian. Observers were described as “visibly shaken” by the incident. Some were “wailing and sobbing” at the scene.
US Navy Intercepts Fishing Vessel Containing a Dangerous Shipment from Iran
News In the past two months alone, the U.S. Navy has intercepted three illegal shipments of “lethal aid” from Iran destined for Houthi rebels in Yemen. The most recent incident occurred when the USS Chinook boarded a fishing vessel in international waters and discovered six Yemeni nationals smuggling 2,116 AK-47 rifles. Previously, “more than 50 tons of ammunition rounds, fuses and propellants for rockets” had been discovered in a Dec. 1 occurrence, and on Nov.
Soccer Star Dies Suddenly After Suffering Heart Attack
Former soccer star Modeste M’Bami died Saturday after a heart attack. According to French news and culture website Melty, M’Bami had tested positive for COVID-19 a few days prior to his death. His agent reportedly said that M’Bami was “very tired and kept coughing,” according to the report. Whether or not M’Bami had received a COVID vaccination or booster shots was unreported.
Video: Cameras Cut Away as Reporter Suffers Apparent Medical Emergency During Live Shot: 'I'm Not Feeling Very Well'
A young Canadian reporter took ill live on the air Sunday evening, causing the studio to cut away from her broadcast mid-sentence. Something seemed not quite right with Jessica Robb within a few seconds of the start of her broadcast. Anchorwoman Nahreman Issa cut to Robb, who was barely able to get her first sentence out and then began stumbling badly during her second.
Surveillance Footage: Armed Customer Snaps Into Action as Man Robs Restaurant Diners
Dumb: Bringing a knife to a gunfight. Dumber: Bring a toy to a gunfight. Dumberer: Using a toy to provoke a gunfight. Yet that’s what happened just before 11:30 Thursday night at a Rachito Taqueria restaurant in Houston. Surveillance video from inside the restaurant showed a masked robber brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and taking wallets, cellphones and cash from customers.
Commentary: Incoming Democratic Congressman Shuns the Bible, Instead Opts to Use Comic Book for Swearing In
Commentary If I were an openly practicing homosexual, I probably wouldn’t want to put my hands on a Bible, either. According to Rep.-elect Robert Garcia’s office, he was the “first immigrant and LGBTQ mayor” in the history of Long Beach and will be the first member of Congress to identify that way.
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