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Here is one for our FR computer gurus: Why are PCIe expansion cards with a DisplayPort capable USB-C port (DP alternate mode) hard to find for desktop PC's? Many laptops, like my Dell Latitude 5490, have a DisplayPort capable USB-C port. Yet it seems most desktops of roughly the same vintage, such as my Dell Precision 3430 (and many a newer desktop too), do not have a DisplayPort capable USB-C port. (My 3430 has a high speed USB-C port, but it is not DP capable.) Why the omission on the desktops?

On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision to not reinstate President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness plan. In a brief order, the High Court denied an emergency request filed by the Biden administration to lift a nationwide injunction on the plan that was put in place by a federal appeals court this year. BREAKING: The Supreme Court just ruled against Biden on his plan to unilaterally use tax dollars to cancel student loan debt ... Again pic.twitter.com/jzQsjzORZC — Greg Price (@greg_price11) August 28, 2024 According to several outlets, there were no noted dissents. The Saving...

Stop & Shop will stop selling cigarettes and vapes this week as part of its dramatic commitment to 'community wellness'. The American retailer will remove tobacco products from all 360 of its stores across the northeast from August 31. The decision has been embraced by the American Cancer Society and health organizations. The announcement follows the lead of CVS, Target and Walmart. 'From our team of registered dietitians that serve our customers at no cost to our trained and trusted pharmacy associates, Stop & Shop aims to support the health and well-being of the neighborhoods we serve — and this...

Dick's Sporting Goods on Wednesday said that it was the victim of a cyberattack, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. The sporting goods chain said in a regulatory filing that on Aug. 21 it "discovered unauthorized third-party access to its information systems, including portions of its systems containing certain confidential information." MASSACHUSETTS REVEALS CAUSE OF 911 OUTAGE The company said it immediately "activated its cybersecurity response plan and engaged with its external cybersecurity experts to investigate, isolate and contain the threat." The company said it also notified federal law enforcement regarding the incident and that the investigation...

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, many job seekers find themselves perplexed by the abundance of job openings paired with the difficulty of securing employment. Despite reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating millions of job vacancies, the reality of landing a job has become increasingly challenging. This seeming contradiction has left many wondering, “If everyone is hiring, why can’t I get a job?” The answer lies in the complex dynamics of the modern hiring landscape, influenced by factors such as ghost jobs, automated screening processes, and economic uncertainty. The current job market presents a paradox. On one hand,...

This new breed of Commie Democrats are truly pathetic. They have absolutely no respect for the American public. Kamala Harris posted a letter from “Tucker” Tuesday night on her Twitter page promoting gun control. The tweet made people think it was from Tucker Carlson. Here is the text: Vice President Harris, One of my absolute favorite things in America is how people of different backgrounds and beliefs have the freedom to communicate with each other. We are so blessed to live in a country where the greatest currency is the free-flowing exchange of ideas. In America, we are blessed with...

Across Europe, the next generation of white supremacists are being radicalised. They fantasize about an ethnically pure Europe and are taking action. In Germany, a far-right plan to overthrow the state was averted. In France, six men were arrested for plotting to attack politicians. In Bratislava, a student with links to the far right murdered two people outside an LGTB club. We met with the people who see themselves as ideologists of a racial war and investigate these new white supremacists and the threat they pose. Wunsiedel, Northern Bavaria. The neo-nazi political party, Dritte Weg, has gathered to commemorate Adolf...

A 4-year-old accidentally knocked over and shattered a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar during a visit to the Hecht Museum at the University of Haifa in Israel on Friday. The museum said the artifact, which is dated from 2200–1500 B.C.E., was designed to store and transport goods, such as olive oil and wine, and was characteristic of the ancient Canaan region. The jar, the museum said in a statement, predated the Biblical kings Solomon and David. Though similar jars have been discovered in archaeological excavations, many are found in pieces or incomplete, making this jar rare for having been unearthed intact,...

Democrat presidential and vice presidential nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are set to engage in their first sit-down interview on Thursday with CNN, more than a month after Harris became the presumptive nominee. Here are 31 questions, broken down by larger themes, that CNN’s Dana Bash could and should ask the duo during the joint interview: 1. Price controls typically result in shortages. Are your price control proposals for groceries not going to just create empty aisles and shelves? 2. Will providing every first-time home buyer with $25,000 cause the prices of homes to soar...

The Supreme Court declined Wednesday to unblock President Joe Biden’s income-driven student loan repayment program. In a brief order, the Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s request to reinstate the program after it was paused by a federal appeals court. The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which lowers monthly loan payments based on income and creates a faster path to loan forgiveness, was challenged by a group of red states. “The Court expects that the Court of Appeals will render its decision with appropriate dispatch,” the Wednesday order states. The Biden administration argued the appeals court’s injunction “severely...

The former Nevada politician who was accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas investigative reporter after a series of critical stories was found guilty of murder Wednesday in a trial that highlighted concerns around press safety. Telles, a 47-year-old former Clark County Public Administrator, had pleaded not guilty to murder with use of a deadly weapon in the September 2022 death of German, a longtime Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter. Prosecutors alleged Telles killed German because he was angry about the reporter’s articles exposing turmoil in his little-known political office and was concerned about another upcoming article. Telles wore a disguise...

Playing both offense and defense for Kamala Harris in one CNN This Morning appearance, CNN.com White House reporter Stephen Collinson more than earned his Team Kamala stripes today. In commenting in his snobbish British accent on Jack Smith's recycled Trump indictment, Collinson kvetched that it's taken too long to bring Trump to trial over January 6th. "It raises the question of how has it been so difficult to bring a president who tried to subvert democracy to account before the next election in which he's standing.... When future generations look back at this, they will puzzle about the question of...

The Massachusetts Republican Party has demanded “transparency” from Gov. Maura Healey’s (D) administration over an alleged “$1 billion in secret migrant crisis spending” by submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request on Tuesday. Healey has tripled the Bay State’s budget for spending on migrant shelters but is stonewalling requests for an accounting of how she has spent the previous $1 billion on migrant housing, Breitbart News reported in August. In one case, the Boston Globe revealed that the state shelled out a whopping $16.3 million to rent out a Boston hotel for illegals but did not reveal where the...

Clark G the Dog, better known as the talking dog from YouTube‘s famously viral “Ultimate Dog Tease” video, has passed away over a decade after becoming an internet sensation. The video, which currently has over 210 million views on the Talking Animals channel, was one of YouTube’s original viral hits. In the video, Clark G the dog, is dubbed with a comedic human voice to make it appear as if he is talking to his owner, with the joke being that he is jealous that his owner got to eat some tasty food. You can watch the original video below:...

Why has Denmark, once a beacon of humanitarianism, slammed its doors on Muslim immigrants? Could this drastic shift be the only way to save its cherished welfare system? Today, we’ll talk about why Denmark doesn’t want Muslim immigrants anymore. This Nordic country made decision to radically overhaul its immigration policy, and many people see it as controversial. Let’s explore why this scenic and once hospitable country is saying it's had enough.

New video from Tulsi Gabbard, about Kamala Harris. Interview with Foxnews https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8r7e1GjNRZw

A former Biden administration appointee and aspiring Texas lawmaker has been accused of running four fake social media accounts that were harassing him and his campaign. Taral Patel, 30, was arrested in June and charged with online impersonation and a Class A misdemeanor after he allegedly staged racist attacks against himself in an attempt to gain sympathy. The Democratic candidate for Fort Bend County commissioner is now accused of running several fake accounts - including one where he impersonated a real district judge, as reported by ABC 13.

21 minutes. They want to arrest him for a documentary he made. He's out of the country. Unrests are blamed on him. Link to transcript below the video.

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For as far as the eye can see there is nothing but brown border fence, red dirt, low-lying desert shrubs and the occasional sweatshirt, water bottle or children's toy. The trash is new and fresh footprints can be seen in the dust - people were just here. This stretch of the Arizona border near a small hamlet called Sasabe is part of the Tucson Sector of Border Patrol's map of operations, and it's one of the busiest areas in the country for crossers not wanting to be caught. Arizona cattle rancher John Ladd told DailyMail.com the situation at the border...