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Congressional staff members and journalists slammed Vice President Kamala Harris after a viral video showed her sharing another suspicious story from her childhood that attacked right-wingers. SNIP Political pundits were quick to note the vice president has a history of telling false stories just like President Biden, when not outright plagiarizing events from the lives of historical figures. SNIP “I bet Kamala and Joe sit around the fire and compare whoppers,” Red State columnist Buzz Patterson also said on Twitter.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday said he was prepared to introduce legislation to “set the stage” for U.S. military force in Mexico, saying it was time to “get tough” on the neighboring country after four Americans were kidnapped by armed men this week.Graham told Fox News host Jesse Watters that he would follow the advice of former President Trump on Mexico policy.“I would put Mexico on notice,” Graham said. “If you continue to give safe haven to drug dealers, then you are an enemy of the United States.”Graham added he would “introduce legislation to make certain Mexican drug cartels...

The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese’s Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally. A second plant-based offering, Hershey’s Plant Based Extra Creamy with Almonds and Sea Salt, will follow in April. The chocolates are made with oats instead of milk, Hershey said.

School Board of Trustees voted to make Narcan readily available at every schoolSAN ANTONIO – The potentially life-saving nasal spray that combats fentanyl or opioid-related overdose will soon be available at every North East Independent School District campus, a press release said. The North East ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday night to make Narcan or Naloxone, a medication reversing the effects of a fentanyl or opioid-related drug overdose, readily available at every school. The press release said that the life-saving nasal spray Narcan will be kept at the school clinic and the location where emergency medical supplies are...

On September 28 2022, a day after the Nord Stream pipelines were blown up, I published the available open source evidence which strongly suggested that the U.S. had done it:Whodunnit? - Facts Related to The Sabotage Attack On The Nord Stream Pipelines On February 8 the legendary investigative reporter Seymour Hersh published a remarkable similar tale of the story based on insider witnesses.Hersh: "How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline"I then suggested some minor corrections to Hersh's version of the story.While Hersh's story found an echo in Europe's newspapers, U.S. mainstream media did all they could to avoid it:Scores...

Intermittent fasting, especially when done over the course of decades, can have positive effects on metabolic and cardiovascular health. Now, a new study finds that it may also add an extra layer of protection from heart-related COVID-19 complications in people who had already sought cardiac care. "We already know that regular fasting over long periods of time can lead to overall health improvements. Here we found that it may also lead to better outcomes in COVID-19 patients who required a cardiac catheterization," said Benjamin Horne, Ph.D. "Fasting won't necessarily stop a cardiac event from happening, but it may prevent someone...

Eli's Amazing Deals, a new bin store in Salinas, is attracting large crowds of people seeking deep discounts on bulk purchases from major retailers like Amazon and Macy's. The store operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with prices ranging from $10 on Saturdays when new shipments arrive, to $1 for everything by Thursdays. Shoppers dig deep into the bins to find the best deals. In addition to bulk purchases, the store also sells unopened Amazon mystery boxes for $60, with the potential to find high-dollar items inside. The store has gained popularity through social media, with people lining up to...

A restaurant in the famous San Francisco Chinatown was visited this morning by the SFPD and federal agents, after an investigation showed the owners regularly killed dogs they found in the neighborhood and served them to customers. Agents of both the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) accompanied the police officers who searched “White Lotus Royal Buffet“, looking for dog meat. Large quantities of dog meat were found on the site and taken to a forensic lab to be analyzed. According to the SFPD spokesman the owner of the restaurant,...

As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, Biden keeps sending military equipment and ammunition to Ukraine. There is no end in sight, and Biden has even said as much.Yet here in the United States, arms manufacturers can’t keep up with demand, and our own armed forces are already running dangerously low.At what point does someone in Washington step up and demand that our own national defense is at risk?Jed Babbin writes at the American Spectator:Biden has sent roughly one-third of our Javelin anti-tank missiles and one third of our Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine. Ukraine is expending those weapons...

A new study suggests that a "keto-like" diet may be associated with higher blood levels of "bad" cholesterol and a twofold heightened risk of cardiovascular events such as chest pain (angina), blocked arteries requiring stenting, heart attacks and strokes. Proponents of a ketogenic diet suggest limiting carbohydrates to 10% of total daily calories, protein to 20% to 30% and obtaining 60% to 80% of daily calories from fat. Some previous studies have shown that an LCHF diet can lead to elevated levels of LDL cholesterol in some people. Iatan and her colleagues defined an LCHF diet as consisting of no...

There are various ways to rate the best-selling rock albums of all time. In this case, we went directly to the source: The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA). Specifically, tracked certified units sold as of February 2023. In terms of what constitutes a "rock" album, we went with consensus and inclusion of sub-genres of the "rock" category, such as hard rock/heavy metal, pop rock, soft rock, and folk rock. With all that in mind, here are the 25 best

Recently released bodycam video from DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers provides more angles to the Jan. 6 beating of protester Victoria White in the Lower West Terrace tunnel at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.The newest bodycam footage, from Officer Jeffrey Leslie, was captured directly behind MPD Cmdr. Jason Bagshaw, who landed most of the baton strikes and punches to White’s head and face during a four-minute span on Jan. 6, 2021.

Michigan lawmakers are on the verge of passing a radical pro-LGBT civil rights bill that would significantly threaten religious liberty in the state.Michigan is currently lead by pro-abortion Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who won a second term last fall by 10 percentage points. Michigan’s’ State House and State Senate are also run by Democrats, who have not had majorities in those chambers in 40 years and are clearly capitalizing on their newfound power.The Michigan State Senate passed SB 4 last week by a 23-15 vote, with three Republicans joining with their Democrat colleagues in support of the measure. The bill,...

People who rioted in New York City during the protests over the death of career criminal George Floyd in Minneapolis while in police custody have been awarded $6 million in "damages" because some of the NYC police officers who arrested them weren't wearing masks. Bill deBlasio, NYC's mayor at the time of the riots, called the settlement "righteous. The hundreds of people arrested during the riot were needlessly exposed to the deadly covid virus by cops who went into the streets unmasked. While we may never know how many thousands died as a result of this despicable negligence, the survivors...

House Judiciary Committee Republicans Jim Jordan of Ohio and Thomas Massie of Kentucky, sent a letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) demanding the agency's head testify before Congress. Jordan, the chairman of the committee, and Massie, who holds a subcommittee gavel, demanded ATF Director Stephen Dettelbach appear before the House Judiciary Committee along with several agency officials. In the letter obtained by Fox News Digital, the lawmakers wrote they "have written the ATF with several requests for information and documents regarding the agency’s efforts to regulate firearms through the rulemaking process" and that they have "additional...

The number of cases of euthanasia in Belgium rose by 9.85% over the previous year in 2022, according to figures published on February 17 by the Federal Commission for the Control and Evaluation of Euthanasia (CFCEE). The number of people who died was 2,966 – 2.5% of deaths in Belgium. However, as the European Institute of Bioethics pointed out, there are probably hundreds more, as a substantial proportion of doctors do not report their participation in euthanasia. About 70% of the requests are written in Dutch (or Flemish). Last year, 61 foreign patients died, 53 of them from France. In...

Researchers are announcing dramatic results that demonstrate a significant improvement in cardiovascular outcomes among patients who received access to a novel educational and support intervention called MOXIE. The randomized trial is the largest study on record for a tailored patient engagement approach, showing a statistically significant reduction in clinical outcomes like hospitalizations. 4,761 participants who were ≥65 years of age and at high risk of cardiovascular disease (having one or more of coronary artery disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, heart failure or two or more of current smoking, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol) were randomized to receive MOXIE or to receive...

I sit crying... I choke on tears of gratitude to God.. Prisoner exchange.. Far right-one of the pastors of our church, my friend Anatoly Voloshin! We have served God and people together for 30 years. In recent months, he was considered dead. In the blocked Mariupol, Anatoly defended the city with weapons in his hands. He was also seriously wounded there.. Then Azovstal.. A very long captivity.. After the explosion by the rashists of the colony, together with the Azov soldiers, Anatoly's children were informed about the death of their father. The sons published an obituary. I cried all night,...

Jan 2: • Trump — 45% (+11) • DeSantis — 34% • Pence — 8% • Haley — 3% Feb 25: • Trump — 48% (+18) • DeSantis — 30% • Pence — 7% • Haley — 6% MARCH 5: • Trump — 53% (+25) • DeSantis — 28% • Pence — 7% • Haley — 4%

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers next week will start the annual 60-day legislative session. Here are 10 big issues to watch: — DEATH PENALTY: After Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz was sentenced to life in prison, lawmakers could scrap a requirement that unanimous jury recommendations are needed before death sentences can be imposed. House and Senate bills would allow death sentences based on the recommendations of eight of 12 jurors and also give judges more authority. — DEFAMATION: Lawmakers will consider revamping the state’s defamation laws, potentially weakening protections for journalists. DeSantis, who frequently criticizes the media, and House Speaker Paul...