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CNN’s Dana Bash: “I also don't want to use this interview to allow you to say things that aren't entirely true. It is also factually true that the COVID vaccine worked. The COVID vaccine prevented deaths. There is data, upon data, upon data.” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “You think the COVID vaccine protected children?” Dana Bash: “I have talked to scientists and doctors…” Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “Can you show me one study that shows that children were protected by the COVID vaccine?” “That that vaccine did more good than harm to children? Can you show me one...

This video discusses the downfall of *Kerri Greenidge*, a former tenure-track associate professor at *Tufts University* (0:54, 6:53). Her 2022 book, *The Grimke Sisters: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family*, which initially received significant acclaim and awards, was later exposed for containing major academic inaccuracies (1:15, 3:05, 3:50). **Key findings regarding the book's flaws include:** * **Fabricated Sources:** *Greenidge* cited non-existent letters in the *University of Michigan* archives (4:40). * **Sensationalized History:** The book inaccurately described the burning of *Pennsylvania Hall* in 1838, claiming the *Grimke* sisters led women to safety from an active fire when, in reality,...

Russian authorities say a child died in a Ukrainian drone attack... A tanker reporting an explosion near it while sailing in Strait of Hormuz waters... "within the context of psychological operations and a war of calculations" Iran's acting defense minister Majid Ebn-e-Raza characterizing US President Donald Trump's social media messaging in the last 24 hours... More Israeli attacks in Gaza today at least 19 killed according to late reporting. Overall dozens killed and a medical supply warehouse destroyed in Israeli attacks in recent days... Republican US Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio calling on Republican Congressman Max Miller of Ohio to...

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong hosted left-wing commentator Hasan Piker at a campaign rally in Milwaukee on Sunday alongside Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). The current front-runner for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, Hong has leaned into populist messaging about the cost of living throughout her campaign and is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America. Hong strengthened her ties with the Democratic Party’s ascendant socialist wing by inviting Piker, an internet personality known for promoting an anti-Israel and anti-establishment platform, to speak at the event. Some attendees rose to deliver a standing ovation for Piker, who spoke about how Wisconsin...

Daily Readings from the USCCBJesus made the disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. Matthew 14:22–25Only God, in His perfect Wisdom, could convey profound spiritual meaning through Jesus’ human actions. Though His miracles...

"I show you a still more excellent way" (1 Cor. 12:31). Biblical love is characterized by humility, obedience to God, and self-sacrifice. In our society, love is a common word but an uncommon experience. Often those who use the word most understand it least. Many who think they've found love have really settled for something far less than God intended for them. For many, love means a romantic or sexual relationship. While Scripture has much to say about intimacy within marriage, the word love takes on a different meaning in the New Testament. Even Ephesians 5:25 ("Husbands, love your wives")...

Abortion is one of the most contentious issues in American politics, and since the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion nationwide, the issue has been a top concern of activists on both sides in assessing both Supreme Court nominees and political candidates. The anti-abortion cause has been embraced by many religious Christian groups, including the Catholic church. Most American Jews strongly support legalized abortion: A 2015 Pew Research Forum survey found that 83 percent of American Jews, more than any other religious group, say abortion “should be legal in all/most cases.” However, Judaism’s position on abortion...

"I'm proud to announce that we completed America End to End on End-to-End FSD on an 8 YEAR OLD TESLA! @LiamsDadTravel and I became the first people in history to drive from the bottom of the continental US to the top of the drivable world on Tesla FSD, in an 8-year-old Model 3 on HW3! Gulf of America to the Arctic Ocean. Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD with 189,689 miles, HW3, v14 Lite Lexington, KY > Key West, FL > Cape Flattery, WA > Prudhoe Bay, AK > Lexington, KY Total Duration: 23 Days Distance Driven: 12,750 mi (20,519...

Abdul El-Sayed is entering the final weekend of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary with a double-digit advantage over Representative Haley Stevens, according to a new poll that adds to signs of late momentum for the progressive candidate. El-Sayed leads Stevens 54.8 percent to 45.2 percent in The Public Sentiment Institute’s projected result for the August 4 Democratic primary. The poll suggests younger and more progressive Democrats are powering El-Sayed’s lead, while older voters remain Stevens’ best route to a closer result. Whoever wins is set to face Republican Mike Rogers, the presumptive Republican nominee, in one of the most competitive Senate...

Donald Trump said Iran begged him not to strike after they found out how big the planned strikes were.Trump said that the strikes “would’ve been the biggest attack since World War II. It would’ve been disastrous for them.” Trump confirmed, “Negotiations begin tomorrow afternoon.”

An unhinged, 44-year-old naked man jumped off the top of the Brooklyn Bridge Sunday afternoon in front of shocked onlookers — and miraculously survived, according to cops and wild video. The nutjob affixed multiple flags at the top of the bridge and “took off clothing” after he scaled the north tower on the Manhattan side of the iconic bridge around 2:30 p.m., police sources said. The NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit tried to convince him to come down, but he leapt instead. “A guy jumped out of the top after getting naked,” an X user wrote while posting video of the...

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe has issued an offer to Nigel Farage to unite the Right and take on Andy Burnham together at the next election. Mr Lowe, whose hard-Right party proved a major thorn in Reform's side at the Makerfield by-election, said the two parties could find a 'common way forward' provided Mr Farage agreed to certain terms. The Great Yarmouth MP was expelled from Reform in March 2025 amid accusations of bullying staff and party officials, which he denies. In a social media video yesterday, Mr Lowe called on the pair to put aside 'personalities' and 'past disagreements'....

It took a lot of courage for the family of Angel Sarah Rampersad to refuse to allow Mayor Mamdani to speak at her funeral on Friday. The 28-year-old US Army staff sergeant from Queens was killed on July 17, 2026, in an Iranian missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan where she was stationed as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Rampersad lost her life in a battle against the world’s largest terrorist regime, whose proxy Hamas Mamdani tacitly supports. She gave her life for the country she loves and Mamdani...

Officially, the summit for democratic socialists across the country here this weekend was taking place in a hotel conference facility. But on Friday night, the real action was at a corner bar two miles away, where dozens of members of the Democratic Socialists of America crammed into a patio in the middle of a summer storm. As the rain poured down, two DSA leaders put it bluntly: If they wanted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) to run for president — and if they wanted the DSA to endorse her — it was time to start now. “We’re in the moment of...

I’m sure it is unpleasant to have your private diary made public, which is why I don’t keep one. Anthony S. Fauci was not so circumspect, and worse still, he kept his personal notes on a government computer. Their release last week by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), ahead of scheduled Senate testimony, has embarrassed Fauci and revived old resentments. Many entries seem almost purposely crafted to inflame every lingering conservative grievance over the pandemic. Fauci, who helped lead the U.S. response to covid-19, records many laudatory interactions with famous and influential liberals. He details behind-the-scenes maneuvering over restrictive covid policies....

"Immigration reform” is the polite label they use when they want to legalize people who entered illegally and call it compassion. Enforcement always comes “later.” Later never arrives. You don’t hire a fire chief who keeps talking about better ways to negotiate with the arsonists. You hire the one who puts the fire out. Putting the “reform” guy in charge of deportations is a reliable system for ensuring you lose. Not a conspiracy. Just pattern recognition."

Like Joe Biden’s infamous June 2024 debate performance, where he exposed himself to the world as incapable of continuing his presidency, former Chief Medical Advisor to the President Dr. Anthony Fauci’s non-testimony at Wednesday’s Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing may go down as one of the quickest and harshest falls from grace in recent memory. Although people with brains knew long ago that the fibbin’ doctor was a fraud who severely mismanaged the pandemic, made a mockery of the Constitution while chasing ever-more fawning news coverage, and ruined countless lives, the mainstream media and gullible leftists have...

Last year, a bipartisan group of members of Congress introduced H.Res.776: a resolution expressing concern about the persecution of Coptic Christians under Egypt’s Islamic regime. The resolution has only picked up 8 cosponsors and has yet to make it out of committee. By contrast, 103 House Democrats voted to cut aid to Israel out of H. R. 8595 which also apportions $1.4 billion to Egypt and $1.6 billion to Jordan. Meanwhile an amendment to zero out the $1.4 billion in military aid to Egypt never even made it out of the House Rules Committee while none of the Democrats who...

A former Boston-based U.S. Postal Service inspector has pleaded guilty to charges related to stealing at least $340,000 from scam victims, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Scott Kelley, 52, of Pembroke, pleaded guilty in federal court to five counts each of wire fraud, mail fraud, filing false tax returns and mail theft by a postal officer; 23 counts of money laundering and one count of structuring to evade reporting requirements. Kelley worked at the Boston Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the law enforcement arm of the U.S. Postal Service, federal prosecutors said. In 2015, he...

aseball's unwritten rules were broken Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field, at least according to a few members of the Cleveland Guardians. In the top of the sixth inning, Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Tim Tawa attempted to bunt for a base hit with Guardians ace Gavin Williams working on a perfect game. The bunt attempt went foul and catcher Patrick Bailey took off his mask and had words with Tawa. Brayan Rocchio expressed some displeasure from shortstop as well. Tawa lined a legit single to right field on the very next pitch to end the perfect game. A few minutes later,...