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From 1945 to the present day, the United States has been the world's dominant power, militarily, economically, and culturally. But a lot of people realize that this is changing, and soon, China will probably be the dominant power. Perhaps you saw the news a few days ago about how Boston Celtics games have been removed from Chinese media after Celtics forward Enes Kantor made a video about the oppression of Tibet? As China is the NBA's biggest emerging market, it would be naïve to think that Kantor isn't in for an unpleasant word from the Celtics' owner and/or manager. Or...

Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, 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. “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israeland that I am Your...

PARIS (AP) — A hike in the cost of wheat is alarming French households who fear a possible rise in the price of the prized baguette, seen by many as a barometer of the country’s economic health. Many boulangeries around France are putting up signs, warning customers that the long, crunchy staple could be going up in price by 3 to 5 centimes (4 to 6 cents), from its average of about 89 centimes (just over $1). “Although that might not seem like a lot, it’s a huge increase. The baguette is precious. It has only gone up 23 centimes...

China is removing the domes and minarets from thousands of mosques across the country. Authorities say the domes are evidence of foreign religious influence and are taking down overtly Islamic architecture as part of a push to sinicize historically Muslim ethnic groups — to make them more traditionally Chinese. The campaign comes amid rising Islamophobia in China and growing religious restrictions, touching off a discussion across the country among scholars, ethnic policy regulators and historically Muslim Chinese communities about what exactly should be considered "Chinese" to begin with.

Former FBI General Counsel James Baker will likely be called to testify in the case against former Clinton campaign attorney Michael Sussmann, who is charged with lying to advance the bureau’s Trump-Russia collusion probe.... ...Andrew deFilippis, an assistant counsel for Special Counsel John Durham, said during a virtual status conference Tuesday that they are planning to call Mr. Baker as a witness during the trial which could begin next spring, The Washington Examiner reported....

“Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief” (Proverbs 28:14).

Dating can be tricky for most people, but this woman seems to have it easy and pays her man to do anything she wants. Julie, 44, is a proud cougar and sugar mama whose man is 15 years her junior and earns a cool $15,000 a month just by being her boyfriend. The 44-year-old, who posts under @julie.withthebooty, shares details about her relationship on TikTok where she proudly flaunts her youthful looks and playful personality.

New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to run for governor, according to three people directly familiar with her plans who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday. James will enter the race as a formidable candidate for the Democratic nomination just months after issuing a damning report that drove Andrew Cuomo from office in a sexual harassment scandal. The three people familiar with her plans were not authorized to speak publicly. James is expected to make an announcement later this week, according to one of the people.

The White House coronavirus coordinator said that Biden's December 8 vaccine deadline for government contractors is 'not a cliff' at a press briefing on Wednesday. Jeffrey Zients said of the deadline, which is when Biden all federal contractors have to be vaccinated by: 'Even once we hit those deadlines, we expect federal agencies and contractors will follow their standard HR processes and that, for any of the probably relatively small percent of employees that are not in compliance, they'll go through education, counseling, accommodations, and then enforcement.' Federal workers should be vaccinated by a deadline of November 22.

New York could be left with a serious shortage of firefighters, sanitation workers and cops from Friday - the deadline for Mayor de Blasio's vaccine mandate. The NYPD, NYFD and the city sanitation department have warned New Yorkers to brace for slow emergency response times, nearly 40 percent of the city's firehouses having to close down, and mountains of garbage piling up on sidewalks. A last legal bid by the NYPD's largest union to prevent de Blasio's vaccine mandate was shot down by Staten Island's Richmond County Supreme Court Judge Lizette Colon on Wednesday.

New York could be left with a serious shortage of firefighters, sanitation workers and cops from Friday - the deadline for Mayor de Blasio's vaccine mandate. The NYPD, NYFD and the city sanitation department have warned New Yorkers to brace for slow emergency response times, nearly 40 percent of the city's firehouses having to close down, and mountains of garbage piling up on sidewalks. A last legal bid by the NYPD's largest union to prevent de Blasio's vaccine mandate was shot down by Staten Island's Richmond County Supreme Court Judge Lizette Colon on Wednesday.

It's a tradition as old as time: homecoming queen. But this year, Rock Bridge High School made a change in their traditions. Senior Zachary Willmore won the title of homecoming queen at this year's homecoming game. He's the first boy to win the title. "It was literally like a dream" Wilmore said. "It was just really special to me." Willmore is a cheerleader on the varsity team at Rock Bridge.

Taipei, Taiwan (CNN)The leader of Taiwan, the island thrust into the center of rising tensions between the United States and China, said the threat from Beijing is growing "every day," as for the first time she confirmed the presence of American troops on Taiwanese soil. Speaking with CNN in an exclusive interview Tuesday, President Tsai Ing-wen said Taiwan, which is located fewer than 200 kilometers (124 miles) away from China's southeastern coast, was a "beacon" of democracy that needed to be defended to uphold faith worldwide in democratic values....

On Wednesday, Project Veritas released the second installment of its undercover video investigation into dirtbag NJ Governor Phil Murphy, who is currently fighting for re-election in the state. In the first bombshell video that was released on Monday, a senior campaign advisor for Governor Murphy – Wendy Martinez – was caught on undercover video spilling the beans about his despicable plan to impose a state-wide Covid vaccine mandate AFTER re-election. Unfortunately, this sort of thing is nothing new, Democrats have always had to pull the ol’ ‘bait and switch’ on voters to secure their victories at the polls. Wendy Martinez...

The Racine Sheriff’s Office will hold a hearing on Thursday at 11 AM at the Sheriff’s substation. Sheriff Christopher Schmaling will unveil the results of an extensive investigation with implications throughout Racine County and Wisconsin. At the conclusion of the presentation, Sheriff Schmaling and the lead investigator will be available to answer questions and provide documentation. The Racine Sheriff’s Office made the announcement Wednesday on their Facebook page.

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Dr. Peter Navarro joined Steve Bannon on Wednesday to discuss the latest polling that shows that Americans do not believe the results of the 2020 election. As we have reported for months now — it was the greatest crime in the history of the republic. Navarro wisely pointed out that despite the single messaging from the fake news media and tech giants a majority of Americans today believe that cheating tainted the 2020 election. How could this be since the elitist overlords attempt to censor most everything you read, hear and see? It’s because there are still dozens of independent...

President Joe Biden has postponed his flight to meet the Pope so that he can stay in Washington DC several hours longer, and try and convince his own party to back his infrastructure bill. Biden was due to fly to Rome early on Thursday, ahead of his Friday audience at the Vatican. The president, a lifelong Catholic, has pushed his flight back by several hours to try and secure a deal. He is still expected to meet Pope Francis on Friday, and hold a meeting with Emmanuel Macron, the French president. World leaders are gathering in Rome for the G20...

oe Biden and Kamala Harris have no clue how to deal with the many crises their administration has created, exacerbated, or failed to get under control, but as of last Friday they now have a 42-page gender strategy. Gender strategy? Yes, the “National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality,” the first-ever such declaration because in the near-quarter millennium of this country’s existence no one ever thought we needed one, lays out a list of goals and aspirations and solutions to alleged problems whose existence keeps being asserted without evidence. “Health care,” for instance, is a strange action item to list...

A federal grand jury in Kansas indicted eight people for their alleged involvement in a forced labor scheme involving businesses around the U.S. that were owned by an organization that has frequently been described as a "cult." According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the eight indicted individuals who took part in running the the United Nation of Islam (UNOI) coerced multiple minors into forced labor at UNOI-owned and operated businesses in states including Kansas, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut and Ohio. Their alleged scheme took place from 2000 to 2012. The eight individuals who were charged are: Kaaba...