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"Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit." Reubens starred in the the 1985 film "Pee-wee's Big Adventure"; on the television show "Pee-wee's Playhouse," which ran from 1986 to 1990; and in the 1988 film sequel "Big Top Pee-wee." He performed as a voice actor on several other TV shows. Reubens was also a stand-up comedian.

A box full of genetically modified mosquitos successfully vaccinated a human against malaria in a trial funded by the National Institute of HealthThe study involved about 200 hungry mosquitos biting a human subject’s arm. Human participants placed their arms directly over a small box full of the bloodsuckers.“We use the mosquitoes like they’re 1,000 small flying syringes,” said researcher Dr. Sean Murphy, as reported by NPR.Three to five “vaccinations” took place over 30-day intervals.

Pope Francis to lay groundwork for the future at World Youth Day in LisbonThe Argentine is expected to use the event to solidify the changes he believes are necessary for the 21st century church. When Pope Francis made the first foreign trip of his papacy in 2013, to mark World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, he urged young people to make a “mess” in their local churches, to shake things up, even if it ruffled the feathers of their bishops.As he embarks this week on another edition of World Youth Day, in Lisbon, Portugal, Francis in many ways has...

Recently, Saddleback Church, which is now “pastored” by Andy Wood and his wife, Stacie, did something unusual. Well, actually it isn’t all that unusual—this behavior is a disturbing trend in modern Evangelicalism. The husband-wife pastor duo dressed up like characters from the Toy Story movie and preached a sermon about it. This act, as entertaining as it may seem to goats, actually disrespects the Bible and its teachings. Instead of lifting God’s Word high, it makes it feel like a cheesy Hollywood script. In the Bible, Galatians 6:7 says, “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps...

As Hunter Biden’s former business partner Devon Archer testifies before Congress in a closed-door meeting regarding the Biden family’s overseas business dealings, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said "the president lied." Greene posted a video outlining all the times that Biden said his son has done nothing wrong, next to images of evidence that has been published showing Biden's involvement in his son's dealings. "Biden lied. Devon Archer just confirmed it," wrote Greene.

Authorities are offering a reward as they search for a suspect who attacked and robbed a U.S. Postal Service worker at a post office location in San Francisco on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the incident took place at the Pine Street post office located at 1400 Pine Street. Officers said the suspect punched an employee and ran off with postal keys. Surveillance video shows the suspected robber running down the street, holding what is believed to be the keys. The suspect is shown wearing a hood and a face mask.

Police officers allegedly stood by and watched for 15 minutes as a man who relapsed on heroin drowned in the Tennessee River after fleeing from them, according to a newly filed lawsuit. Kimberly Williams-Clabo claims her son, Mika Wheeler Clabo, would still be alive if it weren’t for the alleged negligence of the Knoxville Police Department, which encountered him “acting erratically” on the morning of July 25, 2022. Police said that when they approached Clabo, 30, who struggled with a heroin addiction, he ran from them and jumped into the river, where he got caught on vines and drowned.

Hunter Biden business partner Devon Archer confirms Joe was on more than TWENTY foreign business calls with his son - but Democrat claims they were just talking about the WEATHER Rep. Dan Goldman - lead counsel on the first Trump impeachment and the only Democrat present in the room of the testimony - told reporters that Archer 'indicated that Hunter spoke to his father every day, and approximately 20 times over the course of a 10 year relationship, Hunter may have put his father on the phone with any number of different people, and they never once spoke about any...

Last week, Turkey's President Erdogan toured the Middle East, signing investment deals, while also gifting the leaders Turkey's first electric car. These recent moves come as a part of a diplomatic reset between Turkey and the Gulf states; so, in this video, we're going to take a look at the history of Turkish relations with the Gulf states, why Erdogan has U-turned, and what this means for the region.00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Why Turkey Fell Out with the Middle East in the First Place04:35 - Erdogan's Pivot08:35 - Sponsored ContentWhy Turkey is Cosying Up to Saudi Arabia | 10:25TLDR News...

Paul Sperry @paulsperry_ BREAKING: Federal judge hearing Hunter Biden case in Delaware threatens to issue arrest warrant and lock Hunter up if he fails a drug test for marijuana or is caught smoking pot -- even if he smokes pot in California where it's legal, court records reveal 12:34 PM · Jul 31, 2023

One sentence — 13 words — out of the thousands spoken last Wednesday over the course of the three hours that federal prosecutors, defense attorneys, Hunter Biden, and Judge Maryellen Noreika discussed the president’s son’s plea agreement suggests the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden are attempting to commit fraud on a federal court. On Wednesday, Hunter Biden appeared before a federal court in Delaware prepared to enter a guilty plea on two misdemeanor tax counts. The hearing, however, did not go as planned when Judge Noreika, rather than rubberstamping the sweetheart deal the Biden administration had entered into with...

Life.Church kicked off their At the Movies campaign with a Super Mario Brothers theme, decorating several of their churches and crafting a sermon based around the adventures of Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Princess Preach, and various other stray Koopa that may make it into a sermon illustration. It’s not a one-off for the 85,000-member, seeker-sensitive, multi-site-based Oklahoma church that has 40 locations, but rather something they do every year. Led by Craig Groeschel, the pastor and lead visionary who is an awful preacher and habitual scripture- twister, and who recently launched the metaverse for the megachurch, their promo material explains: At...

MARTHA'S VINEYARD — After posting a job listing to fill their vacant personal chef position, former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were disappointed to learn it had received zero applications. "Why wouldn't anyone want this job?" an exasperated Michelle was heard asking her servant's personal assistant's driver at the Obamas' lavish estate. "Working for us is one of the greatest privileges anyone could experience. As long as you don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong, you'll be well-compensated and you'll get to stay alive! Where's the downside?" In the absence of someone to prepare meals, Barack has...

(Last Updated On: July 21, 2023) NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY | July 31 Ripe for the picking, add this delicious superfruit to your menu on National Avocado Day on July 31st! #NationalAvocadoDay While guacamole is grand, don’t settle for just the chips and dip on this food holiday. Since avocado is so versatile, clear the table for the entire meal. That includes everything from the appetizer and main dish all the way to dessert. On National Avocado Day, this tree grown fruit has them all covered! Avocados are more than a staple food in the American diet; they are proven to...

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Former President Donald Trump is encouraging his challengers to debate to see whom he “might” consider for his vice president, he teased on Truth Social on Monday. “Let them debate so I can see who I MIGHT consider for Vice President!” Trump exclaimed in the post, which comes as speculation rises on whether or not Trump will participate in the first Republican primary debate, taking place August 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Reportedly, seven candidates have qualified for the first debate thus far: Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, anti-woke businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former New Jersey...

The U.S. has for years been giving Iraq tens of billions of dollars to help with its finances on the specific condition that the country reduces its imports of gas and electricity from Iran eventually to zero. Iran has wielded enormous power over Iraq for a very long time indeed through its various political, economic, and military proxies. Iraq will pay with its own oil supplies for the gas and electricity that it has long been importing from Iran. Ever since the U.S. officially ended its ‘combat mission’ in Iraq on 31 December 2021, it has been looking for a...

Summertime is ‘Church at the movies’ time for many seeker-sensitive and biblically illiterate churches, and the usual blockbuster films are prime pickings: Mission Impossible, Transformers, Super Mario, and even the newest ‘Barbie’ film. These PG and PG-13 films are all ripe for industrious pastors to pluck ‘life lessons’ out of and to uncover the ‘spiritual truths’ out of Bowser singing ‘Peaches’ or Optimus Prime ‘transforming’ into a new creation. This is where churches decorate the entire building (or at least the lobby and sanctuary) with movie-themed accouterments, hand out popcorn and drinks, and in the case of Barbie week, ask...

China is funding America's public schools to the tune of $17 million dollars, it has been revealed, with Republicans now probing the disturbing donations. The report by Parents Defending Education states that the close coordination between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and U.S. schools to establish Confucius Classrooms has historically included 143 school districts in 34 states and Washington, D.C. In addition, at least seven contracts are still active in Texas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington. The report called 'Little Red Classrooms' reveals that $17 million has been funneled from CCP-connected financial institutions into U.S. K-12 schools, through Confucius...

Drag Queen Flamy Grant (Real name Matthew Blake) is celebrating after his debut album ‘Bible Belt Baby’ hit the number #1 spot on the iTunes Christian albums chart ten months after its release. His single ‘Good Day’ also made it to the top of the iTunes Christian singles, fueled partly by some drama between him and Sean Feucht. The prominent worship leader criticized former Caedmon’s Call singer turned cross-dressing atheist Derek Webb appearing on Blake’s album, resulting in hundreds of Blake’s followers streaming the song and elevating it to the top of the heap. Bible Belt Baby is about the...