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Dozens of young Americans have posted videos on TikTok this week expressing sympathy with Osama bin Laden, the notorious terrorist who orchestrated the September 11 attacks, for a two-decade-old letter he wrote critiquing the United States, including its government and support of Israel. The letter, which attempts to justify the targeting and killing of American civilians, was first published in 2002. It began to recirculate this week on the social media platform, and videos on the topic had garnered at least 14 million views by Thursday. Many of the videos, which supported some of Bin Laden’s assertions and urged other...

American neo-noir mystery drama film directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway.

A New York Appeals judge on Thursday temporarily lifted NY Judge Arthur Engoron’s gag order on Trump. Appellate judge David Friedman stayed Engoron’s gag order citing Trump’s First Amendment rights. In late October Judge Engoron put Trump on the witness stand after he blasted the former president and accused him of violating the gag order with his remarks to the press. He also fined Trump $10,000. Radical Marxist New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking $250 million in ‘damages’ when there is no victim in this fraud case and she is also seeking to ban Trump and his sons...

All westbound lanes opened on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge just before noon Thursday, California Highway Patrol said. Throughout the morning commute, protesters fully shut down westbound traffic as world leaders gathered in San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

This is outrageous! Robert Hur, the special counsel investigating Joe Biden’s stolen classified documents is not expected to bring criminal charges, according to The Wall Street Journal. Rather, the special counsel will release a report on his investigation. At least 5 White House aides, including former White House Counsel Dana Remus were involved in Biden’s classified documents scandal. “The prosecutor investigating why classified documents ended up at President Biden’s home and former office is preparing a report that is expected to be sharply critical of how he and his longtime aides handled the material, but the probe isn’t likely to...

Former President Donald Trump opened up with a 41-point lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the Sunshine State, the latest FAU/Mainstream Research poll found.The gap has widened in Florida between the two Florida residents vying for the Republican nomination over the past few months. Trump now has 61 percent in the GOP race in Florida, amounting to a 41-point lead over DeSantis, who comes in a distant second with 20 percent support.That 41-point gap is a positive trend in Trump’s direction. The former president’s support has grown by 11 points since July, but DeSantis’s has fallen ten points in...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson met with several U.S. Senators in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to discuss his efforts to help with military recruitment. The meeting featured Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jon Tester (D-MT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Susan Collins (R-ME), Todd Young (R-IN), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). Johnson's business partner, XFL CEO Dany Garcia, was also present. Tester, who arranged the sit-down, according to NBC News, said Johnson is "going to advocate for people to join the military over a period of time." “He’s got an incredible following, maybe the biggest," Tester added. “I'm really pleased that he's...

Today the Governor of California, Comrade The Jackal Newsom, issued an executive order that the flag of China must be flown, in addition to the state and US flag, on all government buildings. Comrade The Jackal stated that his boss, Comrade China President Xi, desired that the colorful Chinese flag be flown with his subjects flags. Comrade teachers, professors, and government workers and Democrat Party operatives were elated that they were now being recognized. As a gift to his subjects, Comrade President Xi gifted his subjects Santo gold CCP flag emblems that will be required for wear at work. Comrade...

Some convicted criminals in New York will now have their records sealed when applying for jobs and filling out housing applications, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the controversial new “Clean Slate Act” in a ceremony Thursday. The governor hailed the progressive legislation as a way to get more ex-cons in the work force — despite opposition from some police groups and law-and-order conservatives. “My number one job as the New York State Governor is to keep people safe, Hochul said. “And I believe that the best anti-crime tool we have is a job when people have steady work.” The legislation...

... The U.S. Attorney's office in Boston said: "We do not confirm or deny investigations." Prosecutors in the office's National Security Unit are handling the ongoing probe, two sources said. Reuters could not determine whether Applied Materials violated the law, and it isn't clear whether the investigation will result in charges. The company produced semiconductor equipment in Massachusetts, then repeatedly shipped the equipment from its plant in Gloucester to a subsidiary in South Korea, the people said. From there, the equipment went to China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), the people, familiar with the probe, said. The shipments began after...

Hyundai Motor customers who want to skip the dealership will have a new option next year: shopping on Amazon.com. The Korean automaker announced the move Thursday with Amazon at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Starting in 2024, U.S. auto dealers will be able to sell vehicles on the tech company’s platform, making Hyundai the first automotive brand to offer such an option for customers

SAN FRANCISCO -- After a four-hour meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday dined with American business titans in San Francisco, regaling them with memories of his first stateside visit, calling for "friendship" between the superpowers and hinting at a renewal of panda diplomacy. Xi attended a dinner in his honor with nearly 400 executives, government officials and academics, including Apple chief Tim Cook, Blackstone Group CEO Steve Schwarzman and other heavyweights of Silicon Valley and Wall Street. The Chinese president started his speech by reminiscing about his first trip to the U.S. in 1985,...

In the 30-second spot, "Endorsement," DeSantis's campaign touted the popular governor's support. "We need someone who puts this country first and not himself," Reynolds says in footage from a recent rally. the television spot is only DeSantis's second ad of the cycle. It's unclear how large of an effect Reynolds's endorsement will have, if any. However, she is expected to put her political might and resources behind the Florida governor and join him on the campaign trail.

Originally released in 1975, this song is timeless.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is warning against a ballot initiative that would give voters the option to enshrine the supposed “right” to abortion in the state Constitution. A coalition of left-wing groups called Protect Our Rights officially launched its effort this week and must collect roughly 125,000 valid signatures by summer 2024 for the amendment to appear on the ballot next year. The proposed amendment would declare a fundamental “right” to abortion until “fetal viability” — which is generally considered to be between 22 and 24 weeks gestation — or to protect the life or health of the pregnant...

Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by 2 points in the latest poll by Quinnipiac, a first for that poll.Trump receives 48% support from registered voters to 46% for Biden in the poll released Wednesday, which was conducted from Nov. 9-13 among 1,574 registered voters with a margin of error of 2.5%. Trump also led Biden in a three-way race, 38% to 37%, with independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drawing 21%.Trump’s lead over Biden and Kennedy also held up in a five-way race, with the former president holding 38%, Biden drawing 35% and Kennedy securing 17%, while...

Originally released in 2002, posted to YouTube in 2009.

Found on my YouTube home page about ten minutes ago. He's in his 70s, still active as a composer & Performer. Respect.

But Trump is being tried on this?🤬

STOCKHOLM, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Sweden's government said it aimed to build the equivalent of two new conventional nuclear reactors by 2035 on Thursday to meet surging demand for clean power from industry and transport and was prepared to take on some of the costs. By 2045 the government wants to have the equivalent of 10 new reactors, some of which are likely to be small modular reactors (SMRs), smaller than conventional reactors. Energy Minister Ebba Busch said the government was planning a "massive build out" of new nuclear power by 2045. "It's decisive for the green transition, for Swedish...