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A Chicago man has been arrested in connection to the stabbing death of an HVAC worker — and authorities fear he could be responsible for other crimes after they uncovered a teen girl’s remains in his fridge. Brandon Sanders, 33, was arrested on June 29 in connection with the grisly May 12 killing of 69-year-old HVAC contractor Rasim Katanic in the West Ridge neighborhood, Chicago police records show. When police searched the suspect’s apartment, they also discovered the body of Iman Al-Sarraj, 18, in his refrigerator, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

When will shareholders ask Ford to choose between Klaus Schwab and their money? No one except the state wants them. And who cares what consumers or shareholders want? Not Ford. Back in March, I wrote that, “Ford reported that it’s going to lose $3 billion on electric cars in 2023. Unlike most automakers, Ford reports its electric vehicle numbers separately, but experts estimate that most car companies are losing similar amounts on the dead end business.” “Ford plans to make 2 million electric cars every year by 2025. That would be impressive considering that Ford only sold 61,575 of them...

As many as 15 people have been injured in two explosions that damaged a residential building and left a crater in a central square in the Russian city of Taganrog on Friday. Windows shattered, and the building was nearly reduced to rubble. A column of smoke now rises over the city, which is near the Ukrainian border. Claims of people trapped under the debris have been circulating, but that is yet unconfirmed. Disturbing videos show passersby running around in a panic, trying to find loved ones or avoid more falling debris.

I think this is the best campaign ad of all time. I doubt that many people will see it however.

“Hunter Biden’s former best friend and business partner who is set to give Congress bombshell evidence against the Biden family is now ‘in hiding’ after receiving ‘threats’,” a source told the British Daily Mail. Hunter’s Yale buddy and John Kerry’s former campaign manager Archer has been “forced to flee both his Long Island and Brooklyn homes, he told friends – but still plans to testify to the House Oversight Committee on Monday. “ “There were reports that he was canceling his appearance. They’re not true, he’s not canceling. But he has gotten threats, and he’s concerned about the threats,” the...

Hunter Biden remains a “good standing” member of the D.C. Bar’s association, despite evidence of illicit activities and court proceedings, according to the bar’s website. During Wednesday’s court proceedings, Hunter Biden told the judge he was licensed to practice law in Washington, DC, and Connecticut. In February, the D.C. Bar told Breitbart News that Hunter is “not a member of the D.C. Bar.” The bar’s statement was consistent with the Associated Press’s reporting from 2014 in which it claimed the “Current District of Columbia bar records do not show Biden as member.” However, Hunter’s D.C. Bar license says he was...

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...

Most Americans see former President Donald Trump as a “strong” leader but think President Joe Biden is a “weak” leader, according to a YouGov/Economist poll. The poll, released Wednesday, asked voters for their opinions on both men’s leadership abilities, finding that 54 percent find Trump to be a strong leader, including 32 percent who find him “very strong.” Conversely, 45 percent see Trump as a “weak” leader, including 33 percent who say he is “very weak.”Regarding Biden, a majority of 60 percent say he is “weak” to varying degrees. Of the respondents, 42 percent view him as “very weak,” while...

On Dec. 11, 2013 a small plane in Hawaii on a routine flight in the middle of the day, taking off amidst a clear blue sky, suddenly experienced “catastrophic engine failure,” ... {N]none of the nine passengers suffered any life-threatening injuries during the emergency landing. And most stunning of all, the pilot was able to get each of the passengers into life vests as water flooded into the plane. Everyone made it out. But despite all the skill, luck and striking twists of fate that preserved the lives of most members of this group, one person still died...Hawaii Department of...

Guys, I regret to inform you that the cable news network that is trying like heck to rebrand itself as the "moderate" news channel seriously tweeted THIS this morning: CNN @CNN · Follow Another looming indictment for former President Donald Trump. Another day on the road selling the economy for President Joe Biden. cnn.com Biden takes economic message to Maine as Trump's legal problems persist | CNN Politics Another looming indictment for former President Donald Trump. Another day on the road selling the economy for President Joe Biden. 5:44 AM · Jul 28, 2023 Biden jaunts around the country freely...

Archbp. Hector Aguer: The position of Francis and Fernandez is "absolutely contrary to the historical depth of the ecclesial care of the Faith"Former heads of the DDF / CDF / InquisitionArgentines in Rome+ Hector AguerArchbishop Emeritus of La PlataJuly 28, 2023What a paradox! A country like Argentina, without currency, with an inclusive language imposed by the grammatical ignorance of politicians, and with unarmed forces -- that is, almost a non-country, according to the characterization of country offered by General De Gaulle -- has colonized papal Rome. The Supreme Pontiff is Argentine, and now so will be the Prefect of the...

Fox News host Sean Hannity playfully jabbed Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) Thursday night over an edgy joke she made the day before at a prayer breakfast hosted by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC). “Congresswoman Mace made even more headlines [Wednesday] morning at a prayer breakfast, when she explained why she was almost late for Tim Scott’s prayer breakfast,” the “Hannity” host said before playing a clip of the congresswoman’s appearance. “When I woke up this morning at 7:00, I was getting picked up at 7:45. Patrick, my fiancé, tried to pull me by my waist over this morning in bed and...

Biden administration is 'leveling a direct attack on hunters’ ability to pass down hunting to the newest generations,' hunting expert tells Fox News Digital The Biden administration is blocking key federal funding earmarked under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 for schools with hunting and archery programs. According to federal guidance circulated among hunting education groups and shared with Fox News Digital, the Department of Education determined that, under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) passed last year, school hunting and archery classes are precluded from receiving federal funding. The interpretation could impact millions of American children...

(Last Updated On: July 20, 2023) NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY | July 28 On July 28th dive into the ever-popular National Milk Chocolate Day. When it comes to chocolate, this sweet easily pleases. #MilkChocolateDay On average, we recognize three chocolate holidays a month. Interestingly, July celebrates chocolate as often as February. Solid chocolate, when combined with either powdered, liquid or condensed milk, is known as milk chocolate. While candy bar makers use milk chocolate to make their most popular candy bars, the treat isn’t the healthiest of the chocolates. Dark chocolate takes home the honors for nutrition. With added sugar...

[Catholic Caucus] Who is Marko Ivan Rupnik, & why did the Bergoglians shelter him?Marko Rupnik: case closed I’m not going to talk much about the case of Fr. Marko Rupnik, mosaic artist and former Jesuit, from the point of view of its history and particulars. Rather, I’d like to talk about what his art means. The broad outlines of the scandal can be found everywhere. The Pillar Catholic has had pretty steady coverage of all the ups and downs - none surprising if you know something about the situation in the Vatican and the Jesuit order. The affair seems to...

Daily strawberry consumption was linked to improved cognitive function, lower blood pressure and higher antioxidant capacity in a randomized clinical trial. The study builds on previous research demonstrating the cardiovascular, metabolic and cognitive health benefits of strawberries. The double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted in 35 healthy men and women, aged 66 to 78. The participants consumed 26 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder, equivalent to two servings of strawberries daily, or a control powder for eight weeks each. Following strawberry consumption, cognitive processing speed increased by 5.2%, systolic blood pressure decreased by 3.6% and total antioxidant capacity significantly increased by 10.2%....

COVID infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits appear to have ticked up for the first time in 2023. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Yet another summer wave of COVID infections may have started. That is according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But so far, COVID's toll looks nothing like the last three summers. NPR health correspondent Rob Stein joins us now to explain. Hi, Rob. ROB STEIN, BYLINE: Hey, Juana. SUMMERS: So Rob, I just have to be honest with you - this is not the kind of update many people want to hear.

Prices at the pump in the US hit an eight-month high this week — boosted by the increased cost of crude oil as producers slash output. According to roadside assistance company AAA, as of Friday, the average national gas price is $3.73 per gallon for regular gas — up 20 cents from last month’s average. The more fuel-efficient premium gas, meanwhile, has surged to nearly $4.50 — also a 20-cent increase from June. California’s average is the highest, at $4.95 per gallon of regular gas. In counties like Mono, for example, located just outside Yosemite National Park, the price per...

The European Space Agency said it will control the re-entry of a satellite for the first time in history on Friday. Photo courtesy of European Space Agency July 28 (UPI) -- The European Space Agency said Friday it will attempt to guide a falling 3,000-pound satellite through the Earth's atmosphere to make sure it completely burns up over the Atlantic Ocean. Normally, satellites fall back to Earth in an uncontrolled fashion, and while most do burn up in the atmosphere, an average of about 20% of each satellite survives re-entry. The risk of harm to anyone on the ground is...

Robert Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday on Twitter that the Biden Administration has still not provided his campaign with Secret Service protection. Robert says after several requests they have received no response after 88 days! This is unconscionable. Robert Kennedy, Jr.: Since the assassination of my father in 1968, candidates for president are provided Secret Service protection. But not me. Typical turnaround time for pro forma protection requests from presidential candidates is 14-days. After 88-days of no response and after several follow-ups by our campaign, the Biden Administration just denied our request. Secretary Mayorkas: “I have determined that Secret Service protection...