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Special Forces Belgian Malinois K9 is trained to walk backwards and guard his soldier's back. Highly impressive work.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley hit competitor Ron DeSantis in a new ad on Tuesday ahead of the third GOP primary debate, labeling the Florida governor a liar and attacking him for his record on fracking and offshore drilling. The ad, which is titled “These boots are made for lying,” included a clip from a previous debate, during which Haley claimed DeSantis was against fracking and drilling, and DeSantis shook his head, saying “it’s not true.” The ad’s title also serves to remind viewers of rumors that DeSantis wears lifts in his boots, which Haley has previously jabbed him over....

@AndrewDesiderio Sen. Sullivan not enthused after GOP mtg, drops f-bomb, says he’ll go to the floor again to highlight Tuberville’s blockade He told me: “When Dan Sullivan, U.S. Marine Corps, makes a commitment to Marines & soldiers & sailors & airmen, I’m going to f--king keep that commitment.”

These 10 Cars Have the Best Resale Value After 5 YearsBecause you definitely needed one more argument to buy a Porsche 911 or Toyota Tacoma. Cars with the worst resale value after five yearsThese 10 cars hold their value the worst and depreciate the most

[Catholic Caucus] Pope Has “Uttered Plenty of Material Heresies”: Former Vatican Doctrinal HeadIn a new interview with LifeSite News, Cardinal Müller, the former head of the Holy Office said that Pope Francis “has already uttered plenty of material heresies,” but that since these are not formal heresies, Pope Francis has not lost his office. He affirmed the theory of St. Robert Bellarmine, whose opinion was that the pope would lose his office immediately upon becoming a formal heretic.We have already commented at OnePeterFive to point out that Bellarmine’s view here (according to Bellarmine’s own estimation!) is merely a probable opinion...

[Catholic Caucus] Calling "Mighty Shepherds"!"As one sees the power of the Antichrist spreading, one can only pray that the Lord will give us mighty shepherds to defend his Church against the power of evil in this hour of need."- Pope Benedict XVI(Letter to a longstanding correspondent) I have related before a telling episode in Father Crane's workaday life that captured the devilish essence of our post-conciliar times. It involved fierce criticism and great praise received in short order.First came a scathing missive from a fellow Jesuit who railed against the "scurrilous" work of Christian Order, demanding that Father cease and...

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Education Association passed a non-binding resolution Monday night demanding "freedom for Palestine," a ceasefire and "Israeli de-escalation," which some fear could lead to more antisemitism at Oakland schools.

A mother in Connecticut was arrested and charged with driving under the influence while she dropped her child off at middle school Monday, according to authorities. Christina Morrissette, 33, of Mashantucket, was taken into custody shortly before noon when police were alerted to an intoxicated person at Ledyard Middle School, the Hartford Courant reported. Morrissette allegedly pulled into the parent drop-off area and started “behaving erratically” while dropping off her child, the outlet said, citing school officials. Morrissette then failed multiple field sobriety tests and was charged with driving under the influence and risk of injury to a minor. Her...

The ongoing “fraud” trial led by Letitia James in New York City continues to unfold, and to anyone watching, it’s apparent that the highly biased TDS judge is already chomping at the bit to hand down a “guilty” verdict. This has always been the predetermined outcome for the first tragic act against Trump, and the rest will follow the same way. But President Trump understands this game and isn’t just rolling over. He actually floored Judge Engoron by whipping out a bombshell document right there on the witness stand—a total game-changer for this sham trial. And the judge’s reaction? It...

[Catholic Caucus] How Francis and Satan Empty Their Synodal Ape Church of Divine ContentIn his Communism and the Conscience of the West, Bishop Fulton Sheen foretold the eventual rise of Satan’s ape church:“In the midst of all his seeming love for humanity and his glib talk of freedom and equality, he will have one great secret which he will tell no one: he will not believe in God. Because his religion will be the brotherhood without the fatherhood of God, he will deceive even the elect. He will set up a counterchurch which will be the ape of the Church,...

Since Russia invaded Ukraine for the second time in eight years, Russian troops have ravaged Ukraine’s cities, raped its women, and stolen its children. Russian missiles and Iranian drones strike Ukrainian cities daily, often hitting civilian targets. Russia is the aggressor. Ukraine is the victim. For Americans who believe in respect for national borders, the primacy of national sovereignty, and the right to self-defense, support for Ukraine is natural. Ukrainians are not asking for, nor do they want, US troops to help them fight Russia. All they ask for is the resources required to give them a fighting chance. Meanwhile,...

The initiative follows the death of Sagi Golan, an IDF officer killed in Kibbutz Be'eri, as his partner was not immediately recognized as a widower The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, approved in a first reading legislation that would recognize same-sex partners of fallen Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. The initiative follows the death of Sagi Golan, a member of the LGBTQ+ community and an officer who was killed while defending Kibbutz Be'eri from Hamas. His partner struggled at first to receive formal recognition as a spouse, but the Israeli Defense Ministry said it would already interpret the existing law as...

Faith Summit in Abu Dhabi to highlight role of believers in addressing climate changeAhead of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, religious leaders from around the world are meeting in Abu Dhabi to emphasize the role of believers in the response to the global crisis of climate change.Faith leaders from around the world are converging on Abu Dhabi for a global summit on climate action ahead of next month’s COP28 meeting in Dubai.The summit has been organized by the Muslim Council of Elders, in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency, the United Nations Environment Programme, and the Holy See, and aims...

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - A mother was arrested on Tuesday following an incident at Port Charlotte High School in which she attempted to hit a staff member with her vehicle. On Nov. 2, Tarajayne Samuels-Catalan dropped her child off at school and then attempted to exit the parking lot the same way she entered. A staff member stopped the woman and said that she could not exit that way due to buses coming in to unload students. This exchange agitated the woman, who eventually backed up and turned her vehicle around, leading the staff member to believe she...

NBC News quietly stealth-edited a headline previously downplaying the death of an elderly Jewish man who died during an altercation with pro-Palestinian counter-protesters. (snip) NBC News initially headlined its report on Kessler’s death as “Man dies after hitting head during Israel and Palestinian rallies in California, officials say,” according to an archived version of the report. It later changed the headline to read, “Jewish man killed in altercation at dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian rallies in California.”

Today is National Day for the Victims of Communism. Please show your kids the following about unchecked liberalism. It’s like the entire Black Book of Communism condensed to a 1-minute perusal.

A heartwarming yet intense video circulating on Twitter has captured a nerve-wracking encounter between two household pets. Pinky, a courageous canine, finds herself facing an unexpected obstacle in the form of Leo, a formidable feline, as she attempts to ascend the stairs to her owner's room. This intriguing footage showcases Pinky's determination to overcome her fear and navigate past Leo, who appears to be asserting his dominance.

Explanation: It moved across the surface of Mars -- what was it? A dust devil. Such spinning columns of rising air are heated by the warm surface and are also common in warm and dry areas on planet Earth. Typically lasting only a few minutes, dust devils become visible as they pick up loose red-colored dust, leaving the darker and heavier sand beneath intact. Dust devils not only look cool -- they can leave visible trails, and have been credited with unexpected cleanings of the surfaces of solar panels. The images in the featured AI-interpolated video were captured in early...

Italian Regime Newspaper Mocks Pinocchio-FrancisThe daily IlGiornale.it (owner: Berlusconi family) satirised on November 5 that the Vatican had created the Golden Pinocchio award, which Jorge Mario Bergoglio had won “without competition".The story behind it was Francis’ recent answer to the regime's TG1 news programme on whether he preferred Maradona or Messi, "I prefer the third one, Pelé", he said.But seven years ago, when asked by a group of boys whether he preferred Maradona or Pelé, he replied, “I chose the third one, Messi."IlGiornale.it comments that no one knows what the truth is, but they all agreed to award Bergoglio the...

House Republicans are urging President Joe Biden’s Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, to reject reported plans that would see United States airports transformed into migrant camps for tens of thousands of illegal aliens. A total of 70 House Republicans, led by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), are asking Buttigieg to drop plans in which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) “has proposed housing 60,000 migrants at four public airports and various other facilities in New York and New Jersey,” they write: These airports and their communities rightfully fear being transformed into larger versions of...