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In a recent wildlife adventure, a photographer experienced an unforgettable moment with a rhinoceros. This unique encounter was captured on film, showcasing the unpredictable beauty of nature. Meeting the Rhino Wildlife photographer gives scratches. Image by Garth de Bruno Austin on YouTube. While on a wildlife photography expedition, the photographer spotted a rhinoceros in its natural habitat. The sighting was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. The Approach Wildlife photographer gives scratches. Image by Garth de Bruno Austin on YouTube. The rhinoceros, curious about the presence of the photographer, began to approach. This was a moment of intense anticipation for everyone present....

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A former Tipton County teacher could go to trial more than 20 times for sex crimes involving children. On Tuesday, a judge set a trial date for Alissa McCommon, but that could be the first of many. McCommon is facing 23 charges including rape of a child, five counts of aggravated statutory rape and two counts of statutory rape by an authority figure. The judge on Monday set McCommon's first trial for January 7, but in August that judge will decide if that trial will encompass all of McCommon's charges or if the former teacher will come...

[Catholic Caucus] Vatican confirms third study group is looking at issue of ‘female diaconate’Cardinal Mario Grech, a supporter of ‘ordaining’ women to the diaconate, said Pope Francis has tasked the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith of looking into the theme of ‘female deacons.’VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — It was revealed today that a papally-appointed study group examining the issue of the “female diaconate” is comprised of members of the Congregation (now Dicastery) for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF).Fielding questions after a Synod on Synodality press conference, Cardinal Mario Grech noted that Pope Francis has tasked the CDF to...

The Excalibur artillery round performed wonders when it was introduced into the Ukrainian battlefield in the summer of 2022. Guided by GPS, the shells hit Russian tanks and artillery with surgical precision, as drones overhead filmed the resulting fireballs. That didn’t last. Within weeks, the Russian army started to adapt, using its formidable electronic warfare capabilities. It managed to interfere with the GPS guidance and fuzes, so that the shells would either go astray, fail to detonate, or both. By the middle of last year, the M982 Excalibur munitions, developed by RTX and BAE Systems, became essentially useless and are...

The FBI released a new batch of records about its Capitol Hill uprising investigation on Monday, revealing that investigators identified a “person of interest” in its Jan. 5/6 pipe bombs investigation within days of the incident. The record about the FBI’s person of interest is a Jan. 10, 2021, report that summarized the bureau’s J6 investigation up to that point. The extremely faded report is difficult to read, but it appears to state: “FBI WF and USCP have identified a person of interest who may be a match to the description of the individual placing the bombs, and continue efforts...

Six decades after “A Hard Day’s Night” was first released, we dig into the joy and transgressive sound of what should go down as the best album the Beatles made. No matter what the Beatles created, the world never seemed ready for what that was. You only knew that it would be different than anything before. Had you loved the band’s last album, you were also aware that the one about to hit record store shelves would be a departure, a moving-on from what already existed. The Beatles both challenged and rewarded listeners this way, which is among the best...

Actor Michael Douglas said Wednesday on ABC’s “The View” that he is “deeply concerned” about President Joe Biden, adding calls for him to drop his reelection bid were valid. Co-host Joy Behar said, “So, Michael, I know you’re a longtime Biden supporter and we’ve been watching the news this week, a little bit disheartening. you even hosted a fund-raiser at your home in April. Do you agree for calls for him to step aside? Even Nancy Pelosi seems on the fence about him stepping aside?” Douglas said, “This is such a tough one. I adore the guy. 50 years of...

[Catholic Caucus] Pope’s Restrictions Spark Resurgence of Interest in Traditional Mass Among YouthTwo French Catholic writers analyze how Traditionis Custodes is fueling a Traditional Mass movement among young CatholicsThe authors of two articles published in the progressive French Catholic daily La Croix have drawn attention to how Pope Francis’ restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass have fueled a growth in support for the ancient liturgy among young Catholics, producing the opposite effect to what was intended and posing a dilemma for bishops and for Rome. In a June 4 article headlined “Young Trads: ‘Bishops Must Seek a New Balance,’” French...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and a group of House progressives on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against conservative Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. Why it matters: It's a long-shot element of a broader legislative push by House Democrats to rein in the court after a spate of decisions in June that incensed liberals. Driving the news: The resolutions accuse Thomas and Alito of refusing to recuse from cases in which they had a "personal bias or prejudice concerning a party," as well as "failure to disclose" income, gifts and other financial info. The articles targeting Thomas include...

"We don't know where they're from. We don't know how to communicate." West African illegals invade Cincinnati

A Southwest Airlines jet that experienced “Dutch roll” while flying at 34,000 feet had undergone routine maintenance before being parked outside during a strong storm, after which pilots noticed unusual movements of the plane‘s rudder pedals. Following the incident in May, Southwest Boeing mechanics found “substantial” damage to the plane’s tail, where the rudder is located. However, the National Transportation Safety Board said it had not determined when the damage occurred. According to data from Flightradar24.com, the Boeing 737 Max was grounded for more than a month before resuming flights last week. “Dutch roll” is a swaying, rhythmic combination of...

New York Rep. Pat Ryan became the eighth House Democrat to call on President Biden to step aside from the 2024 running on Wednesday. 'Trump is an existential threat to American democracy; it is our duty to put forward the strongest candidate against him. Joe Biden is a patriot but is no longer the best candidate to defeat Trump,' Ryan, a moderate from a swing district, wrote on X. 'For the good of our country, I am asking Joe Biden to step aside -- to deliver on his promise to be a bridge to a new generation of leaders.'

A Washington County man is filing a lawsuit against a Las Vegas dancer after he says an "extensive, fraudulent scheme" lasting ten years cost him over $35,000,000, according to court documents. The lawsuit claims in 2014 the plaintiff, Fred Brunner, was going through a divorce and "decided to go to a Las Vegas gentleman's club to smoke a cigar and have a few cocktails." That's where he met a woman. The woman, who was reportedly a dancer, "made a significant amount of money from Brunner that night ... and learned Brunner was far wealthier than her normal patrons — wealthy...

(The Center Square) – In June, nine Illinois companies announced a total of 1,017 jobs affected by mass layoffs. A policy analyst and economy expert says more people are relying on themselves for employment. A “mass layoff” under the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act is a reduction in force at a single site of employment of 25 or more full-time employees if they constitute one-third or more of full-time employees at the site, or 250 or more full-time employees. Director of Fiscal and Economic Research at Illinois Policy Bryce Hill said Illinois has the least business-friendly state of...

Do you know when you don’t want to be telling unnecessary jokes which don’t make much sense, even when one reads the official transcript put out by your people? President Joe Biden, on the week in which Democrats seem to be slowly coming to the conclusion he needs to be replaced atop the presidential ticket. Do you know when said joke really doesn’t need your words to be slurred in a way that those watching the event are left wondering whether you just made an untoward, vulgar remark about the secretary-general of NATO? President Joe Biden, on the week in...

Biden world appears to be in damage control. Biden campaign staffers are “battling low morale and disillusionment” amid the current news cycle, fueled by leaks after the president’s infamous debate performance, Axios reported Wednesday, noting that campaign leaders have tried to motivate their “demoralized” staffers while working to rally Democrat lawmakers and donors from abandoning President Joe Biden. Leaks to the establishment media from within the Biden camp damaged the morale of the campaign, Politico West Wing Playbook reported Tuesday, “creating a sense of uneasiness and distrust that did not exist before the debate.” When Biden repeatedly vowed to remain...

Convicted felon Hunter Biden is reportedly the “acting chief of staff” to President Joe Biden, usurping Jeff Zients in that designated role. The Biden family, which made millions from foreign business deals while Joe Biden was in and out of office, is helping to keep Biden in the race, a source told the Daily Beast on Wednesday: His family is standing with him, his wife Jill and sister Valerie, who Democrats relied upon to provide wise counsel—not just cheerleading. His son, Hunter, has been seen at the White House so much lately that one well-connected lawyer/lobbyist Democrat dubbed him “the...

A national election watchdog group has joined a pair of New York Republican Congresswomen challenging the state's mail voting law in court. The Public Interest Legal Foundation filed an amicus curiae brief with the state Supreme Court supporting Rep. Elise Stefanik, Rep. Claudia Tenney, and other New York elected officials in their lawsuit challenging a state law allowing universal mail voting. The Democratic-controlled New York legislature approved a law in 2021 allowing New York voters to cast ballots through the mail. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, signed the measure into law. The move followed the rejection of a constitutional amendment...

A golf handicap measures a golfer’s ability or potential ability, allowing players of different skill levels to compete fairly against one another. If you’re new to the game or want to better understand how a golf handicap works, you’ve come to the right place. Golf handicaps are an equalizer, making it possible for players with varied skill levels to compete in a fair competition. Tracking your handicap also lets you monitor your progress and skill improvements. In this article, we’ll cover essential topics ranging from calculating your golf handicap to obtaining an official handicap index, all while keeping things simple...

Radio host “Charlamagne tha God” urged Democrats on Tuesday to answer President Biden’s challenge to run against him at the Democratic National Convention. Amid calls for him to step aside and allow another Democrat to run at the top of the ticket, Biden called in to MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Monday and declared, “I am not going anywhere.” During the interview, Biden slammed the “elites” that he claimed run the Democratic Party. “Any of these guys that don’t think I should run, run against me. Announce for president, challenge me at the convention,” Biden said. Charlamagne played audio from this...