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Note: This article may contain commentary reflecting the author's opinion. Sir Michael Caine, the 89-year-old internationally renowned actor, has, according to reports, soundly denounced the characterization of his 1964 break-out film ‘Zulu’ as a “key text” for “white nationalists” and “supremacists,” by the UK government, according to The Daily Mail. .....

[Catholic Caucus] German synodal way backs same-sex blessingsParticipants in the synodal way’s final assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a document Friday urging German bishops to permit same-sex blessings officially in their dioceses.The five-page document, “Blessing ceremonies for couples who love each other,” was passed by 176 votes for, 14 against, and 12 abstentions at its second reading, meaning it was formally adopted as a resolution of the synodal way.The German bishops supported the text by 38 votes in favor, 9 against, and 11 abstentions.The document — which contradicts a 2021 Vatican declaration that “the Church does not have, and cannot have, the...

A blind man says he wants to read Playboy for the articles but can’t. On Wednesday, Donald Nixon — who is legally blind — filed a lawsuit against the legendary company’s website, claiming that it was in violation of the American with Disabilities Act, TMZ reported

Sometimes a single incident efficiently summarizes a larger trend. So it is with New York University’s selection of its new president, Linda Mills, a licensed clinical social worker and an NYU social work professor. She researches trauma and bias, as well as race and gender in the legal academy. She is a documentary filmmaker and teaches advocacy filmmaking. She serves as an NYU vice chancellor and as a senior vice provost for Global Programs and University Life. In all these roles, Mills is the very embodiment of the contemporary academy. The most significant part of her identity, however, and the...

Britain's finance ministry and the Bank of England are working together to minimise the disruption that could stem from a collapse of the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB.O), which has been seized by U.S. regulators, the ministry said on Saturday.

SEC Staff Consulted With Green Financial Firm Accused Of Selling ‘Fictitious’ Carbon CreditsJohn Hugh DeMastri on March 11, 2023 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials met with representatives of a Swiss climate firm now under fire for allegedly selling “fictitious” carbon credits to discuss climate regulations, according to a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation.Millions of dollars worth of carbon credits issued by the Swiss firm South Pole could not be reliably tied back to actual greenhouse gas reductions, according to a report by Dutch investigative journalism outlet Follow the Money.SEC officials met with a representative of South Pole in...

California is finally lifting its mask mandate for individuals in healthcare settings, per updated guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The department announced the changes last week, citing the end of the Golden State’s coronavirus State of Emergency, which wrapped up roughly three years after the start of the pandemic.

The University of Notre Dame’s gender studies program is hosting a talk with the author of a book titled “Queer Holiness.” Set to take place on March 23rd, the event titled “Queer Holiness” will focus on “the gift of LGBTQI people to the church” and will feature Charles Bell, the author of a book by the same name. “For millennia, institutional churches have told LGBTQI people what God expects them to be and how to act,” the description reads before going on to say “in parts of the church, LGBTQI people remain the subject of hostile questions.” A description of...

An African delegation bucked the UN by screening The Daily Wire’s “What Is A Woman?” in honor of a women’s conference Friday, even after they were told the hit documentary did not align with the hosting commission’s values. The Nigerian Mission to the UN screened the Matt Walsh film during an annual meeting for women’s rights, in defiance of the left-wing Commission on the Status of Women, New York. Delegates from multiple African countries were in attendance, including Uganda, Malawi, and Cameroon. A delegate from Suriname, in South America, also attended. “The movie was very informative,” said Peace Regis Mutuuzo,...

ALL RIPPING IS FOR PERSONALUSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL LAWS> With that proviso said I thought I would share some thoughts about Subtitles for box sets. What a pain in the Butt! First, I am convinced that the industry figures you are handicapped if you deploy subtitles. Maybe because of the various laws, but once deployed subtitles seem to be ON BY DEFAULT and you may have the option to turn them off PER USE, This is opposite of what I want, which is OFF by default and selectable for use like on a DVD Player. So be forewarned; some hard...

Former President Donald Trump reached number one on the iTunes chart with his debut single, “Justice For All,” beating superstars like Miley Cyrus and Tim McGraw.“Justice For All,” is a tribute to the January 6 prisoners that features the “J6 Prison Choir,” an ensemble of prisoners who can be heard chanting singing the national anthem and while Trump recites the Pledge of Allegiance.As of Friday, “Justice For All” has overtaken Cyrus’s “Flowers,” McGraw’s “Standing Room Only, and Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” on iTunes’ national rankings, making it the number one song in America on the platform. The song is available...

“In 2016, I declared I am your voice,” President Donald Trump told a packed house of CPAC attendees in Washington, D.C. last week. “Today, I add, I am your warrior, I am your justice, and for those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution.”Trump’s 2023 CPAC speech was solemn and focused, pointedly taking aim at Deep State corruption, insidious globalism, and federal overreach. The president took the stage just hours after the anticipated CPAC straw poll results were released, revealing his jaw-dropping 42-point lead over potential GOP primary rival, Governor Ron DeSantis, R-Fla.I AM YOUR RETRIBUTION pic.twitter.com/M5HgHQrmr2—...

Rumors swirl that Prince Harry and Meghan ‘lost everything’ at SV Bank…Have Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lost money in the Silicone Valley Bank collapse? That’s an interesting question, as the Sussexes are vain enough about their business acumen to attach themselves to a bank just based on what’s trendy or what makes them seem like a power player.… https://t.co/5Nvsozr8YN pic.twitter.com/oxppYCx0lt— Royal News Network (@RNN_RoyalNews) March 11, 2023BREAKING: HARRY AND MEGHAN STAND TO LOSE MILLIONS IN COLLAPSE OF SVB BANKSources tell iSN the couple set up accounts following the advice of friends in Silicon Valley."This is a major blow," said...

Hundreds of startups face a massive cash crunch if the search for a buyer for Silicon Valley Bank drags into next week. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) took control of SVB Friday after it was shut down by California regulators when a failed $2.3 billion capital raise sent its stock crashing. It leaves hundreds of startups that deposited their cash with the bank in turmoil, as they try to continue operating while millions in funds are locked up. In the meantime, signs of stress among SVB's entrepreneurial clients are beginning to emerge. The need for startups to make payroll...

The brand called her “back and stronger than ever” in the translated caption. Bündchen’s fans freaked over the “My Turn” campaign, with one calling her shots “hot, hot, hot.”

Hady Amr is a Beirut-born Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Biden Administration. “Biden Sends Pro-Hamas Envoy ‘Inspired by Intifada’ to Mediate Between Israel and Jihad Terrorists”, Jihad Watch, by Daniel Greenfield, May 14, 2021. “Hady Amr’s transformational policy”, Jewish News Syndicate, by Caroline Glick, March 2, 2023. Hady Amr is the U.S. Special Representative for Palestinian Affairs. Maher Bitar is a Palestinian American, appointed as Senior Director for Intelligence Programs at Biden’s National Security Council. He was an Executive Board member of Georgetown University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, which is associated with American Muslims for...

A potentially dangerous supplement dubbed “gas station heroin” is being sold at convenience stores and online and getting users hooked. The pills contain tianeptine and are sold under names including “Za Za Red” and “Tianna.” They are hawked as a dietary supplement that helps to improve brain function and to treat anxiety and depression, according to a report by NewsNation. But they can lead to an opioid-like high, which is leaving some users addicted, experts told the outlet — and the FDA says the products are linked to overdoses and deaths. Poison control centers have seen a surge in tianeptine-related...

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is concerned about his own safety as his lifestyle is being impacted by his ongoing war in Ukraine. CNN host Erin Burnett asked Sullivan during a TV appearance on OutFront about whether he thinks the Russian leader's lifestyle has been affected by the war. She was referring to a recent report that said Putin is now living with his girlfriend at a luxury estate outside of Moscow. Putin's reported luxurious lifestyle has been questioned by some, given the heavy sanctions that the West imposed on Russia...

The volcano, located in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta special region, erupted at about 12pm (05:00 GMT) on Saturday and unleashed clouds of hot ash and a mixture of rock, lava and gas that travelled up to seven kilometres (4.3 miles) down its slopes. A column of hot clouds rose 100 metres into the air, said the National Disaster Management Agency’s spokesperson Abdul Muhari. There were no immediate reports of casualties. At least eight villages near the volcano have been affected by volcanic ash... Kompas TV showed ash-covered houses and roads at a village near the volcano, located on Java Island. The 2,963...

The White House is beefing up its attacks on Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of his likely run for the GOP nomination for president in 2024, calling his efforts to dismantle far-left and transgender ideology in his state "despicable." DeSantis has repeatedly touted the Sunshine State as a place "where woke goes to die," most recently during an appearance in Iowa on Friday, and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked to respond to his comments. "When Republicans — extreme Republicans, these MAGA Republicans — don’t agree with an issue or with policy, they don’t bring forth something...