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German researcher concludes CO2 warming immensely exaggerated...IR radiation of clouds considerably reduces the greenhouse effect of CO2.

A group of sad leftists gathered at Klode Park in Whitefish Bay to engage in a “primal scream,” releasing what was described as their “pain and frustration” after the election results saw President-elect Donald Trump romp to a decisive victory and Vice President Kamala Harris left far behind. Video shows the group of people standing at the shore line and screaming. One of the event’s attendees — identified as an organizer — also posted about the event on Facebook.

Proponents of ranked-choice voting are recalibrating after Americans across the country broadly rejected measures intended to implement the system. ... ...overall, election reform measures that would have set up ranked-choice systems or done away with partisan primaries — or, in some cases, both — had a bad night in November. Such measures failed in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota on Election Day, prompting organizers to look for new routes to grow their movement, such as educational efforts and action through the state legislature.

The mayor of an affluent California coastal community criticized Democratic state lawmakers and expressed frustration over sanctuary state policies he alleges have allowed illegal immigration to flow uninterrupted after 21 migrants were recently taken into custody off the shores near his city. Eighteen of the migrants who were detained a mile off the waters of Newport Beach earlier this month by the U.S. Coast Guard were from Mexico, while two were from Uzbekistan and one was from Russia. They were handed over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Newport Beach Mayor Will O'Neill blamed California's Democratic-controlled legislature for passing sanctuary...

I had posted a link to this video in the comments of the thread on Donald Trump Jr's statements regarding the possibility of changing the access to the WH Press room. Someone suggested I post it in its own thread since many are not aware of the history of the association and how they control access to the White House. So, here is a short video by Chanel Rion that may provide info you had not previously been aware of in regards to the: WHCA

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general who has presented him with a plan to end the war in Ukraine, to serve as a special envoy for the conflict, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter. Kellogg, who was the chief of staff for the White House National Security Council during Trump's 2017-2021 term and national security adviser to then-Vice President Mike Pence, would likely play a central role in attempting to resolve the conflict if he is selected. Kellogg's plan for ending the war, which began when Russia invaded Ukrainian sovereign territory, involves...

Senator Joni Ernst put together a fairly spectacular thread detailing how she could eliminate more than TWO TRILLION of Washington waste in just 22 easy steps ... it's a start, right? @SenJoniErnst We can eliminate more than $2 trillion of waste in Washington in 22 easy steps. Here is how @elonmusk, @VivekGRamaswamy, and @DOGE can begin to trim the fat and #makeemsqueal. @SenJoniErnst 1. Ghost Workers 👻 We are spending $15.7 billion a year on underutilized buildings. Many are vacant! Bureaucrats refuse to show up to work, so why are we paying for empty buildings? [snip] @SenJoniErnst 4. Cancel the...

It's Thanksgiving week, and many of us are traveling, meeting up with family, and preparing our Thanksgiving feast! While Thanksgiving may not be ALL about stuffing ourselves silly, it is undeniably a magnificent aspect of the occasion. And there are so many great dishes to choose from! From the iconic turkey and humble bread rolls to the splendor of a pecan pie and sweet potato casserole, it's hard to save room for them all! Which ones are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the poll below: Turkey 253 Votes 981 Votes Stuffing/Dressing 212 Votes 1342 Votes...

Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes— if you don't have these staples on your Thanksgiving table, can you actually call it Thanksgiving dinner? Every year, millions of Americans gather to celebrate Thanksgiving with their unique renditions of these iconic culinary institutions. Whether you'll be pulling out your grandma’s old stuffing recipe that's been prepared the same way for generations, or deciding to do something new and wild, like deep fry a turkey in your garage, when was the last time you stopped and thought about where these unique dishes came from? Did the Pilgrims make the first pumpkin pie? And how did...

Daily Readings from the USCCB“Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.” Luke 21:14–15This line is embedded in today’s Gospel in which Jesus makes it clear that His followers will be persecuted. Many of them will be seized, sent to prison, hated and even be put to death. For some, this will even happen at the hands of their own family. But Jesus tells them this to prepare them and to let them know that these persecutions will...

The Democrat mayor of Frederick, Maryland, has pledged taxpayer funds for migrants to fight deportation during President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Mayor Michael O’Connor pledged to use funds from his budget for the “Legal Advocacy Fund” should Trump’s plan for mass deportations come to his city. “Ensuring they have the legal support they need to stand strong and remain in this community they have chosen to call home,” O’Connor said.

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey (D) this week announced a lawsuit against major oil companies and their top lobbying group, alleging they knowingly concealed the role of fossil fuels in climate change for decades. Frey said Tuesday that defendants in the lawsuit include Exxon, Shell, Chevron, BP, Sunoco, and the American Petroleum Institute (API). In a nearly 200-page complaint, the state alleges the companies contributed to Maine’s financial liability by concealing knowledge of the link as far back as the 1960s.

Republican leaders in both chambers are mapping out an agenda for Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in office, and they expect to move quickly on a massive budget reconciliation package that would fulfill his promise of cutting taxes by trillions of dollars.

President Trump is sending shockwaves through the Deep State and the uniparty with his bold cabinet picks. They’re quickly realizing that 2024 won’t be anything like 2016, when so many establishment hacks infiltrated his administration and sabotaged the MAGA agenda. This time, President Trump is choosing America First warriors who are ready to shake things up and turn our crooked government upside down. And his latest pick for FCC chairman has the “disinformation” crowd absolutely panicking. President Trump has tapped First Amendment champion Brendan Carr for the top FCC spot, and this guy is poised to dismantle the censorship industry...

The diabolical plot to burn the City of New-York, published yesterday morning, proves to be far more extensive than was at first supposed. It is already proved to the entire satisfaction of the authorities, that the affair was planned by the rebels and has been in preparation for a long time past, the men selected to perform the work were sent to this City at various times and under various pretexts, and arriving here they formed themselves into a regularly organized band, had their various officers, including a treasurer, whom they could always find, and who was always ready to...

A new composite material developed by KIMS researchers absorbs over 99% of electromagnetic waves from different frequencies, improving the performance of devices like smartphones and wearables. A team of scientists from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed the world’s first ultra-thin film composite material capable of absorbing over 99% of electromagnetic waves from various frequency bands, including 5G/6G, WiFi, and autonomous driving radar, using a single material. This novel electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding material is less than 0.5mm thick and is characterized by its low reflectance of less than 1% and high absorbance of over 99%...

Germany is working on a ‘bunker plan’ including a smartphone app to direct citizens to the nearest shelter in case of an emergency, a report claims, after Russian President Putin said he reserved the right to bomb the allies of Ukraine. The Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe — it really rolls off the tongue — better known as the BKK or the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance has embarked on a project to figure out where the country’s remaining bomb shelters are and how many are still fit for use. As well as now long-neglected facilities designed...

Immigrants living in Springfield, Ohio are leaving out of fear of deportation when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, according to CBS News. Previously, Townhall covered how Springfield, Ohio dealt with all kinds of issues as a result of the influx of Haitian immigrants. This included reports that ducks, cats, and other animals were reportedly being snatched up and eaten.

The latest video of vice president Kamal Harris set the tongue wagging as she consoled her supporters in a recorded speech because social media users said she needed the consolation as she looked absolutely broken. "I know this is an uncertain time. I'm clear-eyed about that. I know you're clear-eyed about it, and it feels heavy," she said in her first public speech after her Howard University speech in which she conceded the election earlier this month. “I just have to remind you, don’t you ever let anybody take your power from you,” Harris added. “You have the same power...

Whenever the holiday season comes upon us, annual traditions and thanksgiving activities are a blessing, indeed – Hanukkah, Christmas. Family events center around each special occasion, and Thanksgiving is no exception. Yet, while this celebration is quite common for American households, and we grow up anticipating the turkey, stuffing, apple pie (“Now, I’m hungry!”) – the proverbial sigh “after its done” — many of us remain curious about how this ritual began — the “origin story” of this beloved holiday.