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“Trans rights” is nothing but the Left’s most recent assault on our individual rights, with sufferers of gender dysphoria used (and abused) as the shiny objects of their attention. Using the cause of “queer rights” to cover for the normalization of pedophilia and grooming is a separate but related issue that I’ll delve into in a future column. The beauty of natural rights is that they recognize our own liberties and responsibilities but place no burden upon one another. My freedom of speech doesn’t compel you to listen. Your liberty to keep and bear arms doesn’t put my law-abiding self...

These expert navigators sailed thousands of nautical miles long before other societies.The 2016 animated family film Moana brought the long-told story of Polynesian seafarers (along with some incredibly catchy tunes) to a much wider worldwide audience. Now, geochemical analysis is confirming the oral history of ancient Polynesia’s incredible sailors in a new study published April 21 in the journal Science Advances. Long before Europeans arrived, Polynesian wayfinders sailed to islands across the central Pacific in canoes, and the stories of their adventures have survived largely through oral history. There has been limited material evidence supporting these accounts of Polynesian societies...

The announcement of Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News came as a shock to his millions of fans. Tucker was the voice for the forgotten Americans who felt ignored by mainstream media and politicians. His sudden departure is a significant loss, and his fans are understandably upset. Many are fighting back by canceling their Fox Nation subscriptions. We’re hearing that the cancelations are coming at a “fast and furious” rate. Some are even wondering if Fox News will experience a backlash, similar to the “Bud Light” fiasco. Here’s a look at what folks online are saying: snip If you’d like...

Morgan Bettinger was accused on social media of telling protesters they would make good "speed bumps." It was more than a year before investigations cleared her.Morgan Bettinger was accused on social media of telling protesters they would make good "speed bumps." It was more than a year before investigations cleared her. (Illustration: Joanna Andreasson; Source images: Twitter) The story went something like this: A white woman pulled up to a Black Women Matter protest in Charlottesville and told attendees they would make "good fucking speed bumps." When protesters confronted her, the driver cried and called the police. If you were...

Hundreds of Satanists will converge in Boston's Copley Square at the end of April for the second annual SatanCon. But they aren't coming to worship the devil. With over 800 registered attendees, organizers say they're expecting it to be the largest ever gathering of Satanists, accompanied by protests of conservative and Christian groups from across the country. The event has been widely covered in conservative media, including Fox News. Online protesters like televangelist John Ramirez say the Satanic Temple, the organization hosting the convention, exists "so demons and spirits can work in the atmosphere ... to really bring destruction to...

Citing concerns about traffic, effects on property values and environmental impact, neighbors are rallying against a developer's proposal to build 130 tiny homes behind Robscott Manor and Yorkshire Woods. Residents of the five surrounding neighborhoods packed into a community meeting Sunday to express their concerns to the developer, Jerome Heisler of Reybold Group. Leaders said more than 700 residents have signed a petition calling on New Castle County to reject the proposal. “It's very upsetting for so many of us,” said Krista Milkovics, a Yorkshire Woods resident who is helping to lead the effort against the project. Reybold's proposal calls...

U.S. House Republicans may get their debt limit spending bill across the finish line this week as the federal government faces a looming deadline to raise the ceiling or default on obligations. The House Rules Committee is expected to mark up the legislation Tuesday afternoon, which means there could be a vote later this week. Reports indicate Republican leadership has been working feverishly to ensure they have the votes for the deal, which they hope will set the table for negotiations with President Joe Biden and leading Democrats. The Treasury Department is expected to give an update this week on...

Bud Light has suffered a “staggering” sales hit following the beer brand’s controversial marketing tie-up with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney — with the latest data showing an alarming 17% drop, according to an industry research firm. The latest sales data from NielsenIQ and Bump Williams Consulting shows that Bud Light sales fell 17% in dollars, while volume dropped a whopping 21% in the week ended April 15. That’s sharply ahead of the 6% drop in sales dollars and 11% drop in volume that Bud Light had suffered during the week ended April 8 — the seven days that immediately followed...

By The First 54 mins ago Donald Trump weighed-in Monday on the termination of Don Lemon over at CNN, saying “the dumbest man on television has been fired.” “Good News: ‘The dumbest man on television,’ Don Lemon, has finally been fired from Fake News CNN. My only question is, WHAT TOOK THEM SO LONG?” posted Trump on Truth Social. CNN announced on Monday that they were ending their contract with Don Lemon after a 17 year run at the network. This news came after Lemon had a short, yet controversial tenure as a morning show co-host. CNN stated that Lemon...

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The announcement of Carlson's leaving was made on Monday. Tucker Carlson's executive producer Justin Wells is also leaving Fox News, two people familiar with the situation told Semafor. The announcement of Carlson's leaving was made on Monday, after his last show was on Friday, April 21. Fox News Tonight will now feature rotating personalities as an interim show until a new host is named. Carlson's departure comes just weeks after a former booker, Abby Grossberg, sued Fox, citing "vile sexist stereotypes" working for Carlson. Grossberg claims that she was fired after filing a lawsuit that claimed Fox lawyers coerced her...

He was hospitalized multiple times for diabetes while in state custody. Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) seized Jakob Blodgett from his father's custody last December. Two weeks later, the boy died of ketoacidosis—a dangerous complication of Type 1 diabetes. While DCS has already received a barrage of criticism over the child's death, an autopsy report obtained by Reason shows even more evidence of misconduct. According to the report, Jakob had been hospitalized for ketoacidosis once before in the weeks before his death. Despite this, those caring for him at a DCS group home did not take steps to prevent...

Steve Bannon gave an extraordinary take on Donald Trump’s potential VP pick during his War Room podcast. Bannon said that he received a standing ovation when he mentioned Robert F Kennedy, Jr. as Trump’s potential VP at the American Freedom Alliance Conference. “By the way, I just want to make an aside before I bring Derek Harvey in,” Bannon said. “When I did Q-and-A and I did about an hour of Q-and-A, they had a little technical problem,” he added. “But I did Q-and-A, which I think people were here. I want to make sure people understand this,” Bannon continued....

EXCLUSIVE: Courtney Tillia, a former teacher from the US, grew up in a strict Christian household and claims she quit her job to become a porn star because "God told her to"A former teacher who quit her job to become a porn star claims "God told her to do it". Courtney Tillia, who is known for sharing racy snaps and videos on her social media and OnlyFans, was raised in a religious household. She was conditioned to be a “good Christian girl” – something she said that ultimately restricted her. Courtney became a school teacher for autistic children at a...

The Belgian coastal town of De Panne organized on Sunday the third European seagull screeching championship, where a jury crowned the best imitation of the bird’s distinctive shriek. Around 50 participants took part in the contest including first-timers and returning participants. Each was judged by a professional jury which awarded 15 points for how well they imitated the seagull’s sound and five points for their behavior. Participating for the first time, Yarmo, a 21-year old architecture student from Eindhoven, in the Netherlands, won the crown for the best seagull sound. Seagulls are often despised by the public because of their...

The average top speed of a zebra is believed to be up between 35 and 43 miles-per-hour. A camel has a top speed of up to 40 miles-per-hour and can hold a 25 miles-per-hour pace up to an hour long. Today, Evangeline Downs, typically occupied by horses, hosted an event to put the top speed of camels and zebras to the test. WINNER! WINNER! Tammy’s Grocery on Jefferson Street in Lafayette sells winning scratch off ticket Director of Operations at Evangeline Downs Anthony Breaux says they have been planning an event like this for several years before finally getting the...

Shares of Fox Corporation fell Monday after Fox News announced the departure of longtime host Tucker Carlson. The company’s class A stock was down roughly 3.6 percent by 1 p.m., falling from close to $34 per share to under $32. Class B stock fell roughly 3.4 percent, from $31 to $29. The network announced on Monday that Carlson and the network “mutually agreed” to go separate ways, effective immediately. Carlson’s last show was last Friday, and an interim show will be held with rotating hosts until a replacement is found. The departure and subsequent stock hit comes shortly after Fox...

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Amritpal Singh, who has revived calls for the state of Punjab to secede, had been on the run since last month after capturing national attention in February. Indian police on Sunday arrested a separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland and the secession of India’s northern Punjab state, which has a history of violent insurgency. Amritpal Singh had been on the run since last month after capturing national attention in February, when hundreds of his supporters stormed a police station in Ajnala, a town in Punjab state, with wooden batons, swords and guns to demand the...

A fire broke out at Disneyland on Saturday after an animatronic dragon was engulfed in flames during a live performance at the California theme park. On 22 April, the 45-foot dragon caught fire during a performance of “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland park in Anaheim, California. The fire was reported at around 11pm local time when Anaheim Fire and Rescue officials assisted the Disneyland Fire Department with putting out the fire on Tom Sawyer Island. At least six workers were treated for smoke inhalation but needed no further evaluation, a spokesperson for the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Fire and Rescue told...