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Megan Danielle made it into the group of eight finalists on "American Idol" Monday night with a song that had one of the judges praising her commitment to her faith. The 21-year-old waitress from Douglasville, Georgia, sang "Go Rest High on That Mountain," in remembrance of her grandfather, at whose funeral she had sung the same song about a year earlier. "I can't imagine what you were feeling during that performance," host Ryan Seacrest told Danielle after the song. "You definitely honored him." Judge Luke Bryan then revealed that he had been the one to choose the song for her,...

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The first thing that came to my own heart and mind was pity, not anger. To the extent these people are serious satanists, to that extent they are blind and darkened, fighting a guaranteed losing battle. Barring their own repentance and transformation, they are heading for disaster.

Far-left activists with the anti-American group Code Pink interrupted the beginning of a conversation on Wednesday between Washington Post journalist David Ignatius and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, demanding freedom for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Blinken was participating in an event for World Press Freedom Day to discuss the threats that journalists face while doing their jobs, cohosted by the Washington Post and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). RSF published its Press Freedom Index on Wednesday to mark the occasion. The organization invited Blinken to participate in its event despite the United States, under Blinken’s boss, President Joe Biden, dropping three...

This list only includes destroyed vehicles and equipment of which photo or videographic evidence is available. Therefore, the amount of equipment destroyed is significantly higher than recorded here. Small arms, ATGMs, MANPADS, loitering munitions, drones used as unmanned bait, civilian vehicles, trailers and derelict equipment are not included in this list. All possible effort has gone into avoiding duplicate entries and discerning the status of equipment between captured or abandoned. Many of the entries listed as 'abandoned' will likely end up captured or destroyed. Similarly, some of the captured equipment might be destroyed if it can't be recovered. When the...

Two trend lines extend into the future. One tracks government's increased oppression, surveillance, and social control. The other tracks people's rising spiritual faith, desire for personal freedom, and determination that government should leave them alone. This is our reality. It also exposes the chink in totalitarianism's armor. The greater the government's coercion, the more convinced a growing share of the population becomes that illegitimate government must go.*snip*Talk of WWIII brings thoughts of troop movements, electric grid collapse, and nuclear conflagration, but unlike the wars of last century, this one is first and foremost for control of individual minds. WWI fashioned...

The New York Times had quite the interesting piece buried in its science section on April 28. Titled “U.S. Wires Ukraine With Radiation Sensors to Detect Nuclear Blasts,” it claims sensors “can detect‌‌ bursts of radiation from a nuclear weapon or a dirty bomb and can confirm the identity of the attacker.” More: In part, the goal is to make sure that if Russia detonates a radioactive weapon on Ukrainian soil, its atomic signature and Moscow’s culpability could be verified. Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine 14 months ago, experts have worried about whether President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia would...

Before the WGA writers strike and nominally sincere, Pride-branded content take hold, soak up the torrent of LGBTQ content premiering in May. Streamers and studios appear to be gearing up for Pride Month early this year, as May offers a feast of queer content in the form of groundbreaking reality series, stand-up specials and poignant art films. Netflix is unleashing a torrent of programming, with a new Anna Nicole Smith documentary; two sapphic-minded comedy titles; a new “Queer Eye”; and even a messy, highly commercial dating show. And other streamers have taken note: Hulu, for example, might have the most...

The Colorado Education Association [CEA] reportedly passed a resolution that declares that "capitalism inherently exploits children, public schools, land, labor, and resources." A final version of the resolution that was passed states that "CEA believes that capitalism requires exploitation of children, public schools, land, labor, and/or resources. Capitalism is in opposition to fully addressing systemic racism (the school to prison pipeline), climate change, patriarchy, (gender and LGBTQ disparities), education inequality, and income inequality. However, a screenshot captures an earlier draft of the resolution that included a call to replace capitalism with a "new equitable economic system."

I’m trying to find the unedited h sanitized video of the man beaten in Oakland when his car was hit at a “sideshow.” They wipe and blur these things from the internet, but I think it is important to see the reality of it.

The U.S. Navy has revealed that it approached a "drag queen influencer" to help persuade new recruits to join the military. Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley, who goes by the stage name "Harpy Daniels," announced back in November 2022 that he was the Navy’s "Digital Ambassador." Kelley has over 1,300,000 likes on TikTok. While Kelley’s Instagram bio shows that the performer’s opinions "are not endorsed by DoD or DoN," the drag queen claims to have danced in drag for service officers on a number of different occasions, sharing one video from 2018.

An investment firm led by the billionaire Stephen Deckoff has bought two private islands in the U.S Virgin Islands previously owned by the late notorious sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, Deckoff confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday. Forbes first reported that Deckoff, the founder of the private equity firm Black Diamond Capital Management, purchased the two islands for $60 million, less than half of their initial asking price. One of the islands was used by Epstein to sexually abuse young women for years, according to court filings. “Mr. Deckoff plans to develop a state-of-the-art, five-star, world-class luxury 25-room resort that will help...

Elon Musk, among others, called for a six-month pause on all AI system advances more powerful than ChatGPT-4 Top scientists and tech experts are calling on the federal government to restrain ChatGPT following the development of its new version, ChatGPT-4, which achieves top scores on common standardized tests. ChatGPT-4, the new model released in March, can score in the 93rd percentile in SAT reading, 89th percentile in SAT math, and can achieve the highest score on multiple AP subject exams, according to OpenAI’s website. The software also passed a simulated bar exam with a score around the top 10 percent...

The Florida legislature on Wednesday passed a “bathroom bill” that bans transgender people from using public restrooms that don’t align with their sex at birth. The GOP-controlled Senate voted 26-12 to approve HB 1521 — and the House passed it a short time later in an 80-36 vote. The measure now heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is widely expected to sign it into law. Under the bill, known as the “Safety in Private Spaces Act,” people could be slapped with a second-degree misdemeanor if they use public restrooms or changing facilities that do not align...

DIKE, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas community is faced with a new development that is creating concern. A solar farm is being built in the community of Dike, located in Hopkins County. Some say incorporating into a city would be the solution. In 2020, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved to build a solar farm in the community of Dike. Construction has already begun. But many community members are against the project, like Kirk Reams. “The landowners that have leased this land had already signed leases and everything had been done before most of the community members ever found...

Newsmax will launch a new prime-time show hosted by Chris Plante beginning on Monday, May 8, at 9 p.m. ET. "Chris Plante The Right Squad" will be an exciting panel show led by Plante and will include Newsmax veteran Jenn Pellegrino along with three other regular panelists. The show marks a major new addition to the Newsmax lineup that begins each night with Greta Van Susteren's "The Record," followed by "Rob Schmitt Tonight," and "Eric Bolling The Balance." A seasoned television journalist and syndicated radio host, Plante each weekday night will join with "The Right Squad" as his team features...

All Tomorrow’s RiotsA city that permits the seriously mentally ill to roam free is begging for tragic outcomes.In an incident sadly familiar to many New Yorkers, a man living on the streets with a long history of mental illness started screaming, acting erratically, and threatening the people sharing his subway car earlier this week. “I don’t mind going to jail and getting life in prison,” screamed the 30-year-old Jordan Neely, who had 44 arrests under his belt and an outstanding warrant for felony assault, as he flailed around throwing items of his clothing. “I’m ready to die!”In response, a 24-year-old...

Portland State University will offer its pro-LGBTQ students cotton candy and coloring for a week to celebrate trans and gender-nonconforming students and provide support for those troubled by emerging legislation across the nation that seeks to protect female-only spaces. A memo written by President Stephen Percy cites growing “anti-trans bills in legislatures across the country” and pledges to provide a “safe space for all members of the LGBTQAI+ community.” Although the memo does not explicitly state it, the safe space is likely a response to a visit by free-thinking scholars and gender critical activists to debate the issue of giving...

The Bible In Paintings ~ Encouragement for Applying and Appreciating God's Word ~ •Drawings•Engravings•Facades•Frescoes•Illuminations•Miniatures•Mosaics•Photographs•Reliefs•Statues•Tapestries•Windows• THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD ֎ Featuring 36 Paintings, 1 Mosaic, 1 Statue and 8 Windows ֎ F I R S T J O H N «Chapter 4» We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God....

The Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal sent out an invitation yesterday to a $299-a-day festival for its well-heeled subscribers to attend that strikes me as…. Well, think of it this way: If the New York Times were putting on a similar festival today, would the speakers be any different? Here is the lineup:(source)Hat tip: Richard Baehr