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Who green-lit the Trump shooting? On Saturday, July 14, a 20-year-old local boy with virtually no online footprint or history of political radicalism brought a ladder and rifle to the Pennsylvania grounds where presidential candidate Donald Trump was about to speak to supporters. The would-be assassin stationed himself on a low, unsecured, slightly sloped rooftop with a direct line of sight to Trump, a mere 130 yards away, and got off a shot that came within a hair’s breadth of killing the likely next President. A Secret Service sniper then eliminated the threat (but only after he got off a...

Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: That if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14) Religion Forum threads labeled *Prayer* are closed to debate of any kind.

An Iranian-made drone sent by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Israel on Friday, leaving one person dead and at least 10 wounded in a neighbourhood near the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. The aerial strike — the first lethal Houthi attack in Israel — rumbled through the centre of the city, causing shrapnel to rain down and spreading shards of glass over a large radius. "We are holding an investigation today and in the coming days to understand exactly from where the threat was fired and what are the needed responses to defend the country and what are the attacking responses...

Less than a week ago, a lone assassin’s bullet came within millimeters of killing Donald Trump. Had it succeeded, the unrest and polarization we already endure in America would have gotten significantly worse. There will be endless theories and explanations about how this near miss will affect the election, inspire more violence, or stimulate calls for unity and calm. But what is it about Trump that has made him a target of relentless and unified defamation, or worse, from every established American institution for nearly a decade? Trump represents a movement. It is bigger than him, and it is bigger...

Should UNC-Chapel Hill, the flagship university of North Carolina, represent the diversity of the state? That is a question that seems to be on many minds. Because diversity does offer benefits, such as exposure to different cultures, interaction with others from different backgrounds, and opportunity for everyone, the answer usually comes back as an emphatic “yes.” And, of course, Carolina is known here as “the university of the people.” However, to thoughtfully answer the question, one must ask, “Represent the diversity of the state in terms of what? Ethnicity? Gender? Sexual orientation? Economic class? Viewpoint?” Depending on their politics, I’d...

Opioids, like morphine, are effective painkillers but have led to widespread addiction and serious side effects like respiratory depression, notably seen in the U.S. opioid crisis that claimed nearly 645,000 lives from 1999 to 2021. Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have identified a potential alternative, aniquinazolin B, from the marine fungus Aspergillus nidulans, which binds to opioid receptors and could replace opioids with fewer undesirable effects, after rigorous testing including over 750,000 calculations per substance using the MOGON supercomputer. Researchers at Mainz University have discovered a natural compound that could potentially serve as a long-term alternative to opioids and...

For the techies…. On Friday 19 July 2024, Microsoft reported that it suffered a major outage for many Azure services. This affected airlines, banks and media:… CrowdStrike have already published a patch for Falcon Sensor, and which affects all of CrowdStike’s customers: Restart Windows and boot into Troubleshooting mode 2. Open a command prompt 3. Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike 4. Locate the file matching “C-00000291* sys”, and delete it. 5. Continue normal startup Overall, it looks like the Falcon Sensor bug caused Azure services to glitch, and which caused many systems around the world to fall-over.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol March 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON (TND) — Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, reaffirmed her support Thursday for a bill that would remove Secret Service protection for former President Donald Trump. The congresswoman asserted her position on the legislation in response to state Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Waxahachie, who urged her to resign following Trump’s attempted assassination. The "Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable, or 'DISGRACED,' Former Protectees Act" would remove Secret Service protection for people convicted...

President Joe Biden can’t help himself anymore, and Democrats will suffer the consequences if they don’t do something about it. The president is experiencing great difficulty with routine interactions that are necessary during a campaign. He is increasingly confused and combative, particularly when faced with criticism.

WOW! WOW! WOW!🚨🚨🚨 here's Janeen Diguiseppi, assistant director director to the FBI, sitting directly behind behind Trump at the Butler rally when he was hit! She never budged when he went to the ground but took pics. Just WTH is going on?

MILWAUKEE - For four nights at Donald Trump's nominating convention in Milwaukee, a roster of speakers attempted to give one of the most divisive politicians in recent U.S. history a makeover, describing him as a loving and caring family man whose near-assassination at a rally on Saturday had changed him. That new version of Trump lasted barely half an hour. Then the Trump more familiar to Americans - the bombastic thrower of insults who revels in demonizing his opponents - re-emerged, trampling over the message of unity so painstakingly choreographed by the Republican National Committee this week. In a rambling...

What’s behind the Yemeni Ansar Allah (Houthis) movement and two prominent Iraqi Shi’ite militias' latest statements, and what may they imply for the direction of events? Recent statements by the Yemeni Ansar Allah (Houthis) movement and by two prominent Iraqi Shi’ite militias reflect the close levels of cooperation and coordination between different elements of the Iranian-led Mehwar al-Muqawama (Resistance Axis) in the region. The statements consist of threats against Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Of particular note is the focus on Saudi Arabia by these organizations. What’s behind these latest statements, and what may they imply for the...

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) compared Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to an “inflatable sex doll” following his speech at the Republican National Convention. On Wednesday evening, the Florida lawmaker became the center of attention and mockery due to his appearance at his convention speech. Some users on social media suggested that Gaetz had recently undergone Botox or other cosmetic procedures. Van Orden took the accusations to a new level by comparing his fellow Republican colleague to an “inflatable sex doll” via a post made on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday.

SHARE THIS Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Home News Regional Lehigh Valley Regional News Lehigh Valley Regional News Next Up NEXT UP 'I'm looking for a tone of unity': Lehigh Valley delegate, a… Northampton County rejects election integrity resolution Steve Althouse 9 hrs ago 0 WFMZ-TV Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Copy article link Save EASTON, Pa. – Northampton County Council rejected a resolution concerning election integrity during its meeting Thursday night. The legislation calls for fair elections and that each legitimate vote is counted. The resolution is a response to issues with electronic voting machines from vendor...

In 2000, as Democrats were attempting to steal the Presidential election in Florida, an article written by Jon Dougherty and David Kupelian titled “How Democrats Steal Elections” shed light on the tactics used. What unfolded in Broward County was not new, but a replay of well-honed methodology. The authors interviewed Bob Haueter, chief of staff to the California Assembly Republican Caucus, as well as Republicans such as former California Assemblyman Pat Nolan. Open disclosure: Nolan was convicted in a federal corruption probe and upon release has worked with Chuck Colson -- another fallen-but-reformed public figure -- to reform the criminal...

Hit by a rolling series of punches — the turmoil after President Biden's disastrous debate, the drip-drip-drip of damaging leaks from congressional allies, and now a campaign-stalling case of COVID — people who work inside the Biden campaign are discouraged and uncertain about what lies ahead. Harris hits the campaign trail in North Carolina as Biden isolates for COVID "We can't catch a break,” a Biden adviser said, speaking on condition of anonymity to frankly describe private conversations. Ever since Biden faltered in his debate three weeks ago against former President Donald Trump, the bad news just keeps coming —...

Ex-MSNBC host Keith Olbermann called for CNN to fire one of their most prominent political commentators for juxtaposing former President Trump and President Biden in a way that put the Republican in a positive light. In the weeks following Biden’s widely criticized performance in the presidential debate, the president’s supporters have feuded with his critics who are calling for him to step down in lieu of another candidate.

July 19 (Reuters) - A global tech outage was disrupting operations across multiple industries on Friday, with airlines halting flights, some broadcasters off air and services from banking to healthcare hit by system problems. While major U.S. airlines - American Airlines (AAL.O), opens new tab, Delta Airlines (DAL.N), opens new tab and United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab - grounded flights, other carriers and airports around the world reported delays and disruptions early on Friday. Banks and financial services firms from Australia to India and Germany warned customers of disruptions. In Britain, booking systems used by doctors were offline, multiple...

Whether it’s demonizing their political opponent or the propensity for violence, Saturday’s attack on Trump was consistent with Democrat rhetoric and actions. Forty years ago, after the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan, I remember watching ABC anchor Frank Reynolds violently slam his fist on the desk when he was given some conflicting information about the president’s fate. The ABC brass quickly marched Sam Donaldson out to co-host, hoping to keep Reynolds calm. The country was shocked and somber. While the left disliked Reagan, no one that I remember expressed a hint of joy that he had been shot or sadness...

Odds that Joe Biden will withdraw is now at 81% with market bets soon to close off.