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At least Al-Quaeda openly admitted they were our enemy, while Big Media pretends to be on our side. But constant stories about worst-case-scenarios, always throwing shade on anything which might offer hope, always looking for the worst news to report - that's been Big Media's motto the last few weeks, and it's creating a negative impact on peoples' lives. And it's deliberate too - they WANT people to be afraid, feel unsafe, so that they can claim all this chaos is because of Pres. Trump - the lesson is clear: get rid of him, and things will return to normal....

Has your business or non-profit been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 shut-down or slow-down? Will you be able to pay your employees? Or the rent? Will you be able to pay yourself? Congress is trying to help by giving away quite a bit of free money, and that should get your attention. There are still details to be worked out about how these new plans will be implemented, but here’s some initial info: The first and quickest option for relief is an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) from the Small Business Administration. You can borrow funds necessary to meet expenses...

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The novel coronavirus outbreak in New York City has taken a major toll on workers in health care, mass transit, and public safety, including the New York City Police Department. The department reported on Tuesday that 1,048 uniformed members and 145 civilian employees have tested positive for the coronavirus. More than 5,600 officers (about 15.6% of its uniformed workforce) were out sick on Tuesday—more cops than serve in the entire Houston Police Department.

CNN anchor Don Lemon broke down in tears on Tuesday night while talking about his fellow news anchor and dear friend Chris Cuomo, who had earlier announced that he tested positive for coronavirus... 'That’s my guy,' Lemon said. 'You know that. And so it’s been really tough. I’ve been distracted all night because I’ve been thinking about it. I was really worried about him.'

Global oil storage could reach maximum capacity within weeks, energy analysts have told CNBC, as the coronavirus crisis dramatically reduces consumption and some of the world’s most powerful crude producers start to ramp up their output. The coronavirus pandemic has meant countries have effectively had to shut down, with many governments imposing draconian measures on the daily lives of billions of people. It has created an unprecedented demand shock in energy markets, with storage space – both onshore and offshore – quickly running out.

This April Fool's Day, what kind of FOOL would we be if we were to go forth in this evil life without our ETERNAL RIGHTEOUS Savior's PRESENCE and PERFECT will for our journey (Ex. 33:14-15, Psalm 23, Prov. 3:5-6, John 10:27-30)? This song of personal testimony challenges us to hear our Lamb and Shepherd's voice and not to leave Him out of any decision that we make! Dear friends, NEVER deviate nor leave His PERFECT WILL and PLAN for your life! Hear His still small voice and the Spirit's direction and you will ALWAYS BE SAFE in the ETERNAL RIGHTEOUS...

While states halt abortions to preserve urgently needed supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), the abortion lobby is claiming that halting abortions wouldn’t help to fight COVID-19 anyway, because abortions don’t require much PPE. Texas, Alabama, Ohio and other states have ordered abortion businesses to temporarily shut down. Many of these businesses have resisted, insisting that abortion is an “essential” medical procedure. In response to these state orders, abortionist Daniel Grossman — who sits on the board of the Texas based abortion chain, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance (WWHA) — tweeted on March 25, “You can’t tell me that cancelling abortions...

The White House will not reopen the Obamacare exchanges to allow uninsured Americans to purchase health care coverage during the coronavirus pandemic, NBC News has confirmed. Last month, President Donald Trump signaled that he was considering a special enrollment period that would reopen federal insurance exchanges, which shuttered in December after the end of the annual open enrollment period. "It's something we're talking to a lot of people about. We'll see what happens," Trump said in March. The news that the Obamacare will not be reopened was first reported by Politico. In March, the Affordable Care Act turned 10 years...

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In an opinion for a British newspaper, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and four other world leaders have pleaded for global cooperation. Rapid testing and vaccines for vulnerable populations are key, they write.Together with heads of state from four other countries, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for a “truly global alliance” to fight the coronavirus pandemic in a letter published in the British daily Financial Times on Wednesday. “There cannot be victory over the virus in one, or some, countries alone. We all have something to contribute regardless of the size of our economies or populations. A global solution is in...

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Planned Parenthood acting president Alexis McGill Johnson slammed the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as “heartless” Tuesday for allowing Texas to temporarily halt elective abortions. The ruling overturned a judge’s temporary restraining order authorizing Texas abortion clinics to keep killing unborn babies instead of obeying a state-wide halt on non-essential medical procedures. Gov. Greg Abbott’s order helps support hospitals that need additional medical gear and supplies to treat patients with the coronavirus. Johnson claimed elective abortions, which kill unborn babies, are “essential health care,” and Republican politicians are targeting abortion facilities during the global health crisis. “How heartless do you...

Washington (AFP) - The US Navy is evacuating thousands of sailors from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in Guam after its captain warned a coronavirus outbreak was threatening the lives of the crew. With dozens of COVID-19 cases discovered, a senior official said the navy was rapidly arranging hotel rooms on the Pacific island for many of the 4,000-plus crew, while organizing a skeleton team of uninfected sailors to keep the ship operational. Pentagon officials admitted the Roosevelt's plight was a challenge for military readiness, noting that defense forces worldwide are equally confronted by the pandemic. "The plan...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday afternoon to curb the rate of infection in his state during the global coronavirus pandemic. The order will go into effect at midnight Thursday and last for at least 30 days. “It makes sense to make this move now,” the governor said during a press conference Wednesday, adding that he was taking the action after President Trump extended the social distancing guidelines nationwide for another 30 days. DeSantis, who balked for weeks at issuing such an order, also changed his mind less than a day after receiving...

The Wimbledon Championships have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the All England Club confirmed in a statement Wednesday. It is the first time Wimbledon has been canceled since World War II in 1945. It is also the first time since the tournament began in 1877 that the event will not be played during peacetime. Wimbledon had been scheduled to run from June 29 to July 12. "Shocked," eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer said on Twitter. In addition, the ATP and WTA made a joint announcement that all events at all levels of both professional tours have been canceled...

Q is the result of the sacrifices and commitment of countless patriots to win back our captured country from the Deep State and achieve the transformation President Trump promised in this campaign video. President Trump has said the awakening of the public is key to this transformation.Q describes this awakening as follows: "The Great Awakening ('Freedom of Thought’), was designed and created not only as a backchannel to the public (away from the longstanding ‘mind’ control of the corrupt & heavily biased media) to endure future events through transparency and regeneration of individual thought (breaking the chains of ‘group-think’), but,...

The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a “safer at home” order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne’s Sunday services. Howard-Browne, 58, turned himself in Monday afternoon after Sheriff Chad Chronister and State Attorney Andrew Warren on Monday announced an arrest warrant had been issued for charges of unlawful assembly and violating public health emergency rules of isolation and quarantine. Howard-Browne was released 40 minutes later after posting a $500 bond....

[Catholic Caucus] Idaho Bishop Bans Mass ‘Ad Orientem’ Bp. Peter Christensen's order comes amid rapid expansion of Traditional Latin Mass BOISE, Idaho (ChurchMilitant.com) - While the traditional Latin Mass is growing prolifically in Idaho and elsewhere, the bishop of Boise has forbidden priests from facing east, using Communion rails or incorporating traditional elements when offering Novus Ordo Mass.    Bp. Peter Christensen Published in the March-April issue of the Idaho Catholic Register is a February memo from Bp. Peter Christensen clarifying liturgical practices in the diocese, ostensibly to "reduce confusion among the faithful and the increasing disinformation regarding liturgical matters" and "promote harmony and...

In search of a pep talk Monday morning, I phoned the best living American pep-talker. Lou Holtz answered on the first ring. “It’s so ironic that you called,” he said from Florida. “I was just finishing up a Bible study with my wife.” Holtz, the former head coach at South Carolina and Notre Dame, among other places, is probably suffering more than most right now. He is 83. Beth Holtz, 82, is in her third decade of battling cancer. They have been quarantined in their Orlando home for 17 days. Sponsored Charleston 350: A Pictorial History To commemorate the city's...