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The federal U.S. Judicial Conference on Thursday said it will not be referring Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Justice Department over allegations that he could have violated ethics laws. Thomas has been accused of violating the court's ethical guidelines by failing to report certain luxurious trips that was [sic] covered by close friend and mega Republican donor Harlan Crow. Thomas claimed he was told that he did not need to report the trips because of his close relationship with Crow and his wife. U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad, who serves as the conference's secretary, also noted that Thomas...

The man who shot and blew himself up inside a Tesla Cybertruck on New Year's Day may have been motivated by purely personal and not political reasons. The New York Post reported that Matthew Livelsberger had a huge fight with his wife on Christmas, six days before his dramatic bombing. Authorities have been working under the assumption that the bombing was an act of terrorism given its location right outside the Trump Hotel and use of a vehicle from a company owned by Trump ally Elon Musk. However, Livelsberger was known to be a Trump supporter. Sources told the Post...

South Korean police called off an attempt to arrest suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol after a six-hour standoff with his security team. Yoon is under investigation for abusing his power and inciting an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in early December. The move, although short-lived, led to a political crisis as Yoon was impeached by an opposition-led parliament and suspended from office... The operation started with a 20-strong team, but quickly multiplied to some 150 people. Even then, they were outnumbered. The military and security officers formed a human wall and used vehicles to block the arrest...

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Jeremi Sensky recounted his experience on New Year’s Eve when a truck driver plowed through crowds on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Speaking to NBC News' Tom Llamas, Sensky described finding himself face down on the ground, hearing gunshots.

Over 2,200 people, including hundreds of children, have perished in 2024 in the waters of the Mediterranean during their attempt to reach Europe, UNICEF said in a statement on Wednesday. “The death toll and number of missing persons in the Mediterranean in 2024 have now surpassed 2,200, with nearly 1,700 lost in the central Mediterranean route alone,” said Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF’s Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe. “This includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five of all people migrating through the Mediterranean. The majority are fleeing violent conflict and poverty,” she added....

Wayne Osmond has died from a stroke at the age of 73. The Osmonds legend's passing on New Year's Day was confirmed by his family in an emotional statement to KTVX. 'Wayne Osmond, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his loving wife and five children,' the family's statement obtained by local ABC affiliate KTVX read. 'His legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter have influenced the lives of many people around the world. 'He would want everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are forever, and that banana splits...

For weeks, we've been hearing news reports and public statements about starving babies in Gaza. 60 Minutes did a long, breathy, segment this past weekend, interviewing clean and showered Gazans supposedly on the edge of death, speaking in perfect English, with no questions asked about whether they danced on Oct. 7. The pope made a lot of furious appeals for Gaza, too, always speaking of the children and throwing a few darts at Israel, which is trying to defend itself from monstrous terrorists, and not the terrorists who have embedded themselves behind the civilians in these misery zones. The UNRWA,...

Kentucky’s legislature is primed to consider a bill in the new year that would make parents responsible for their juvenile child committing a crime involving the discharge of a firearm. State Rep. Kim Banta, R-Erlanger, modeled her legislation after similar laws that hold parents accountable for property crimes and motor vehicle accidents. In the Bluegrass State, parents are liable for up to $2,500 in cases where their kids deface property and the guardian who signed a minor’s driver's license application is "jointly and severally liable" for any findings of negligence or damage behind the wheel. "The most important thing is...

The 2nd of January of 2022, Bucs WR Antonio Brown played his last NFL game vs the JetsOnce again, Antonio Brown has found himself in the public attention for his opinions. On the same day the NFL announced the Pro Bowl selections, the former wide receiver took to X (Twitter) to post a controversial take about a historic selection for the Baltimore Ravens. Ravens rookie Zay Flowers made history as he became the franchise's first wide receiver to earn a Pro Bowl spot. However, former Steelers' WR created a debate by claiming the honor should have gone to Jaguars rookie...

[Catholic Caucus] Chicago: Where Eucharistic Revival Goes to DieLayer upon layer of Eucharistic practice was constructed over the millennia as protection against the slightest attenuation of Catholic doctrine regarding the Eucharist. For over sixty years, it has been breached.For all its good intentions, the grand project of Eucharistic Revival is barely limping to its finish line. Applause is in order, for at least it noticed a precipitous loss of faith in the central mystery of Catholicism. But its cure was carefully wrapped in the naïve gauze that created the fatal lapse in the first place. Look at its official website:...

With the nation's focus rightly on the terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, and with what appears to be a gang shootout at a nightclub in Queens, the vote for the first domino to fall in a series of changes from the outgoing Biden administration to the incoming Trump administration takes place at Noon Eastern on Friday. Sure, Inauguration Day is on the 20th, and that promises to a Day One for the ages. But don't forget January 6th, which is when the House certifies the election results, putting President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice-President-Elect J.D. Vance on the...

Radio host Hugh Hewitt said Monday evening on Fox Business that former President Jimmy Carter passed away knowing he wasn’t the “worst president,” thanks to President Joe Biden taking that title. The Carter Center confirmed Sunday that the 100-year-old former Democratic president had passed away while in hospice care in Plains, Ga. On “Kudlow,” Hewitt was asked about Biden’s response to President-elect Donald Trump’s Truth Social post about Carter’s passing. Trump said that while he “strongly disagreed with him philosophically and politically,” he believed that Carter “truly loved and respected our country.” Hewitt said he thought that comment was “very...

Former NFL player Antonio Brown has come under fire after branding Notre Dame football player Charles Du a 'ch**k'. Du went viral on Thursday as the Fighting Irish secured an emotional Sugar Bowl win over Georgia in the wake of the deadly New Orleans terror attack. The cornerback, a walk-on from Beijing who went to high school in California, had his name written in Chinese text on the back of his jersey. A clip of Du was posted by ESPN ahead of Thursday's game and, at the time of writing, had been viewed more than 2million times on X. Former...

Well.There's nothing like being trapped in a good old-fashioned 'Pit of Despair.' Pit Of Despair Princess Bride Albino GIFfrom Pit Of Despair GIFsEspecially when you dug it yourself!And, by George, that's where Sir Keir Starmer is finding his Labour party right now - wallowing in self-made misery with no obvious way to climb out.Looking for reasons why life is so awful for the party swept into power in July after rousting Rishi Sunak's bumbling Tory fools from power, Starmer doesn't have to search too diligently. In fact, a mirror would do nicely as a starting point.Starmer more unpopular after five...

Summary Police officers in South Korea have arrived at President Yoon Suk Yeol's home in a bid to arrest him over his short-lived declaration of martial law in early December About 20 officers marched to the presidential residence at about 08:00 local time (23:00 GMT) with that number reinforced to about 80 an hour later, say BBC reporters at the scene Yoon's lawyer says they will challenge the "unlawful" arrest warrant and his presidential security forces are reportedly blocking the attempt to take him into custody A court issued the warrant earlier this week against Yoon after he refused to...

A new report released by the Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight into the January 6 pipe bomber shows the FBI stopped looking for the suspect in 2021 and covered up evidence. The FBI is now refusing to cooperate with Congressional investigators. In September, former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino said according to a whistleblower, after the pipe bombs were found at the RNC and DNC headquarters, “assets on the ground, including a whistleblower, was briefed about the pipe bombs the next day and show a picture of a guy in a hoodie.” However, according to the whistleblower, the...

Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. Studies indicate that unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) can undergo trans-isomerization, a molecular reconfiguration that transforms them into TFAs when heated at 150°C or higher. This raises the question of whether these sulfur compounds also promote the trans-isomerization of UFAs in everyday cooking. Understanding the impact of natural sulfur compounds on the cooking process can help regulate TFA intake, particularly for those who avoid processed foods. The researchers first evaluated the effects of...

Michael Knowles dives into the bizarre world of 'Woke Religion' as seen on TikTok. From cringeworthy performances to eye-opening moments, Michael reacts to the most shocking, absurd, and thought-provoking TikToks showcasing how modern ideology is shaping cultural norms. Don’t miss this hilarious and insightful breakdown of woke culture gone too far! Let us know your favorite (or least favorite) TikTok moment in the comments.

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