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A February 2020 statement signed by more than two dozen scientists that claimed the coronavirus naturally jumped from humans to animals was “orchestrated” to hurt then-President Donald Trump politically, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) charged Tuesday night. “This is the Russia dossier all over again,” Graham told Fox News’ “Hannity.” “This stinks to high heaven. This is lab-gate, China-gate, call it whatever you want to call it.” Graham was referring to a message published in the British medical journal The Lancet that dismissed the theory that the virus accidentally leaked out of a virology lab in Wuhan, China. “We stand together...

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) conducted its Seventh National Population Census (hereinafter referred to as the Census) using 00:00 hours of Nov. 1, 2020, as the reference time. Although an official government report of the census reveals an increase in China’s population, the CCP hastily launched the “three-child policy” because its economic growth, which is “stable with a growing momentum,” as claimed by the state-owned People’s Daily in May, is actually no match for the current fertility crisis in China. An unnamed senior official from the CCP Health and Family Planning Commission revealed three sets of data during an interview...

The Amsterdam-based Market Information Research Foundation (SOMI) sued the video-sharing platform TikTok on behalf of 64,000 Dutch parents, seeking 1.4 billion euros (about $1.7 billion) for allegedly collecting data from millions of children. Meanwhile, TikTok has updated its privacy policy in the United States with regard to collecting personal data such as facial and voice recognition. According to Dutch media, on June 2, SOMI filed the lawsuit in a court in Amsterdam against the Chinese social media app for violating the European Union’s data protection law. The organization claims that TikTok is collecting the data of children without proper permission,...

WASHINGTON—The United States will target China with a new “strike force” to combat unfair trade practices, the Biden administration said on Tuesday, as it rolled out findings of a review of access to critical products, from semiconductors to electric-vehicle batteries. The “supply chain trade strike force,” led by the U.S. trade representative, is looking for specific violations that contributed to a hollowing out of supply chains that could be addressed with tariffs or other remedies, including toward China, White House senior director for international economics and competitiveness Peter Harrell told reporters. Officials also said the Department of Commerce is considering...

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas always seems to be a step behind Ron DeSantis in Florida, but there’s still something to be said about getting to the right decision. Abbott did that yesterday by banning so-called “vaccine passports,” including within Texas’ vibrant cruise line industry.(related Greg Abbott Just Went Nuclear on Democrats Trying to Obstruct Texas’ Election Security Bill)Here’s his announcement.Texas is open 100%.Texans should have the freedom to go where they want without any limits, restrictions, or requirements. Today, I signed a law that prohibits any TX business or gov’t entity from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information....

Earlier today at her presser in Guatemala, a far-left reporter “Maria” from UniNoticias told Kamala Harris, “I voted for you.” This was during the question and answers period today on her disastrous tour of Latin America. video But it was just more fake news.

Roselle Park officials have given a court date to a homeowner who has profanity-laced anti-President Joe Biden flags outside her residence. The Willow Avenue property owner was issued a summons Monday over three of six flags that her daughter, Andrea Dick, has on display outside the Willow Avenue property, including one that says “F--- Biden” and another that shows former President Donald Trump raising middle fingers. The summons charges Dick’s mother with “having signs hanging on fence containing obscenity” and cites an ordinance that prohibits signs featuring “obscene, pornographic or lewd messages.” She is scheduled to appear in court on...

Support for same-sex marriage in the United States has reached a record high, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday. The survey found that 70 percent of respondents in the U.S. said that marriages between same-sex couples should be recognized by the law as valid, an increase of 3 percentage points from June 2020. Gallup found that the latest increase in support for same-sex marriage was driven by Republicans, with 55 percent saying it should be recognized as valid. This is the first time Gallup recorded a majority of Republicans supporting same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, 73 percent of independents expressed support...

Join with fellow FREEPERS across the world to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, Technology, and the Media. "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." (1 Timothy 2:1-2) Religion Forum threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to debate of any kind.

A retired nun who worked as a principal of a Catholic elementary school in Torrance has agreed to plead guilty in connection with stealing more than $835,000 in school funds to pay for personal expenses, including gambling trips, federal officials announced Tuesday. She agreed to plead guilty to the two charges, which carry a maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Central District of California. She had been responsible for charitable donations, as well as funds the school received to pay for tuition and fees, officials said. Officials said she diverted...

Today is the last day of Pascha for Christians of the Byzantine tradition. Each major feast on the Church calendar has an Apodosis that comes, normally, at the end of the octave. The hymns for Matins, the hours, Vespers, Compline, and the Divine Liturgy are repeated as on the first day of the feast. For Pascha, however, the Leave-Taking is on the vigil of the Ascension, but, with the exception of the changed lectionary, the services are the same as for Easter Sunday. Two years ago, Orthodox blogger, John Sanidopoulos, had a nice reflection on the reason for an Apodosis:...

The Republic of Ireland players were booed as they took the knee as their game against Hungary kicked off. Stephen Kenny’s men played out a 0-0 draw against the Hungarians in Budapest on Tuesday night. As the referee blew the whistle to get things under way, the Ireland players took the knee in support of the anti-racism movement in football. However, the Hungarians stayed standing, pointing the UEFA’s “Respect” badge on their sleeves, while the home fans booed. …

Author Ed Husain visited places of worship across UK for Among the Mosques Would turn up unannounced to the largest weekly gathering, Friday prayers Spoke to taxi drivers, business owners, Imams and worshipers about religion Islam in Britain is dominated by ultra-orthodox sect promoted by the Deobandis Control over half of Britain's mosques, and gave birth to Taliban in Afghanistan One person described 'Bolton, Dewsbury and Blackburn' as 'different universe' Books for sale detail how women should be banned from leaving the house Mosque in Didsbury, in converted church, has a sign for the 'Sharia Department' White men revealed 'no-go...

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Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert trolled Kamala Harris over her persistent refusal to visit the border by placing a cardboard cut out of the vice president at the wall. While Harris was in Mexico meeting President Manuel Lopez Obrador 500 miles away, the freshman Colorado congresswomen visited McAllen, Texas, and 'took the VP to the border' herself.... ...Boebert released the video on the day Harris faced renewed pressure over why she has snubbed visits to the border, despite mounting criticism and invitations. On Tuesday afternoon she snapped at reporters during a briefing in Mexico for allowing the border crisis to overshadow...

An Alabama man was arrested Thursday and charged with crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6.Jonathan Walden, 46, of Birmingham, is charged with conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, aiding and abetting as well as entering and remaining on restricted grounds.Walden was arrested in Chilton County according to the US Attorney’s Middle District of Alabama Office.According to a statement released by the FBI, Walden allegedly sent a message to co-defendant Joshua James sometime before Jan. 5 looking to join the quick reaction force team set to provide military-like support at the breach. The message...

New detailed surveys of Viking age ship settings in Hjarnø, Denmark have been completed by archaeologists examining the origins and makeup of the Kalvestene grave field, a renowned site in Scandinavian folklore.The archaeologists from Flinders University conducted detailed surveys to determine whether a 17th century illustration of the site completed by the famous Enlightenment antiquarian, Ole Worm, was accurate, as part of the first survey since the National Museum of Denmark discovered and restored 10 tombs on a small island off the eastern coast almost a century ago.The burial site is made up of monuments that, according to legend, commemorate...

The researchers from the University of Cádiz (UCA) found well-preserved Roman baths with walls more than 13 feet high at the Caños de Meca beach in Spain's Andalusia region, the university said in a statement.Only two rooms have been excavated so far, with most of the site remaining untouched. UCA said the site is estimated to spread over 2.5 acres.The walls of the two excavated rooms had been covered by sand "after their abandonment in Late Antiquity," UCA said.Some medieval ceramics from the 12th and 13th centuries were also found near the baths.At a separate UCA excavation on Andalusia's Cape...

This is a HUGE development! Three different states toured the Arizona Audit floor on Tuesday afternoon. Representatives from Georgia, Alaska and Colorado toured the facility! Georgia, Alaska, and Colorado to tour the AZ election audit today. — Christina Bobb (@christina_bobb) June 8, 2021 On Tuesday Morning, OAN’s Christina Bobb reported that delegations from Georgia, Alaska, and Colorado are inside of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a tour of the historic Arizona audit process. They are now on the floor for a deep dive into this process and it’s logistics. The Gateway Pundit reported Monday that Georgia would tour the Veterans...