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Does anyone have any treatments for sciatica or any recommendations? I have it awful!! Little background- i trained for the Olympics for 10 years (decathlon) and still workout daily, an hour and a half to two hours. A lot of running, swimming, weightlifting. I'm in good shape- great shape for my age. I've had a problem with my left hip which has morphed into sciatica the past six months. It was initially annoying but now its almost debilitating. Had to stop three times on my run this morning. Severe pain is in the lower half of my butt check through...

How elite fears of social unrest and accusations of racism led the state to look away from industrial-scale abuse. Thanks to the numerous local inquiries and court cases, this much we do know about the grooming-gangs scandal. From at least the 1990s and likely long before then, criminal networks prostituted, raped and tortured thousands of young girls in towns and cities across the UK. And the authorities, despite being aware of what was happening, did very little to intervene. The sites of the abuse may differ – significant gangs have been identified and partially prosecuted in Bradford, Derby, Newcastle, Oxford,...

Conversations about Melania Trump and her stylist are gaining momentum as the presidential inauguration draws near. Known for her appreciation of bold and elegant styles, she is expected to leave a significant impression on inaugural fashion once again. Designers are eager to dress her, with industry insiders suggesting she may opt for an American-brand designer, embracing themes of unity and renewal. Her previous style choice in 2017—a stunning blue coat dress by Ralph Lauren—set a high standard, and this year she seems poised to make an even bolder statement, reasserting her influence on the global fashion scene. During her time...

For the past three elections, we’ve heard plenty of celebrities claim they were going to leave the United States if Donald Trump gets elected. Spoiler alert: They never do. Ahead of the 2024 election, celebrities like Cher, Barbra Streisand, Whoopi Goldberg and Cardi B all talked about leaving the United States if Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris. And, well, we all know what happened in the election…and they’re all still here. In fact the only one who actually left was Ellen DeGeneres, the disgraced talk show host who retired after accusations of bullying and creating a hostile work environment...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) claimed Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that House Republicans were attempting to condition disaster relief to Californians for “massive tax breaks for billionaires.” Host Kristen Welker said, “Let me get your take on disaster aid, Leader Jeffries. You just heard Speaker Johnson say very clearly that yes, there may be strings attached, that yes, it’s possible that they will move to try to link it to an increase in the debt limit. Would you vote yes if that were to come before you? If that were the only way you believe to get...

TikTok said Sunday that it would be restoring service to U.S. users after blocking it the evening before. In a statement, TikTok said its services were coming back online after President-elect Donald Trump provided assurances necessary to the company’s service providers.

Is it really true that entire universes can appear from nothing? This "science" is based upon the real science of quantum mechanics, which has shown that particles can appear from "nothing" and disappear into "nothing." Atheist scientists say that "nothing" is unstable and spontaneously produces somethings. Although the statement is true in a limited sense, atheists aren't telling you the whole story. Why is that? Although these virtual particles appear based upon some probability statistic, they also disappear spontaneously, based upon the same probability. In other words, these particles are not stable and do not behave like the stuff we...

CBN.com – When John Collier was a child, his house was not a home. It was more like a battle zone. "My father had a background of violence," John tells The 700 Club. "He abused alcohol and drugs. He was a womanizer, and he pretty much terrorized our home." John’s anger toward his father grew. He stayed in trouble at school and ran away from home twice. "There was always that little boy in me that loved my dad. Then there was that other side of me that started to hate him and never want to be anything like he...

The Chinese are stockpiling resources - food, fuel, and materials - to help it endure a protracted conflict with the US. Is this something to be concerned about?

President-elect Donald Trump has selected one of the Secret Service agents who protected him after a gunman opened fire at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania to lead the agency. Sean Curran, the special agent in charge of Trump's personal security detail, will take the helm as director at a time when the agency faces mounting scrutiny after two failed attempts on the president-elect's life. The announcement was made by Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., who praised Curran's dedication and character in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday Why It Matters The decision comes after a turbulent period for...

17:47 - משרד ראש הממשלה: "מחבקים את שלוש החטופות. ברוך אתה ה' - מתיר אסורים" Romi, Doron and Emily returned to Israel and met with their mothers. The three kidnapped girls were returned to Israel after 471 days in Hamas captivity • Before being handed over to the IDF - the three were filmed walking and being transferred to the Red Cross, and in Israel they were updated: "Their condition is good" • The IDF published footage of the helicopters that were prepared to receive the kidnapped girls • Footage: Crowds celebrate and are excited in the abductees' square and...

To quote (and paraphrase) a famous, current, self-designated political philosopher and candidate, “We will ALL be unburdened by what has been”.

Daily Readings from the USCCBJesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him. John 2:11John’s Gospel is commonly divided into four sections: the Prologue, the Book of Signs, the Book of Glory and the Epilogue (which contains the resurrection appearance in Galilee). Today’s Gospel comes from the beginning of the Book of Signs, which begins at Chapter 1:19 and continues through Chapter 12. In this section, the Apostle John presents us with seven “signs,” which are seven miracles Jesus performed. Each sign has...

A number of questions have been coming in about the European markets. Keep in mind that we are in the throes of geopolitical and political upheavals, not to mention the entry of Trump and his old-school nonsense about lowering the dollar to sell more stuff overseas and imposing tariffs. Those ideas I have dealt with constantly over the course of the past few decades. It is confusing without question. The press does not understand currency, not even those in government. Absolutely everything has an international value, and this has led to the overwhelming majority getting things wrong. Many ask why...

Senator Marco Rubio obliterated NBC hack Kristen Welker on the issue of mass deportations. The outgoing Florida Senator, who was formerly in favor of comprehensive immigration reform and will now serve as Secretary of State, appeared on NBC’s Meet The Press to discuss the issue of Donald Trump’s plan to deport millions of illegal aliens. Here is a transcript of the exchange: WALKER: Donald Trump has said willing to build migrant detention camps and deploy the U.S. military to deport the more than 11 million undocumented immigrants in this country. It would be the largest deportation operation in American history....

President Donald Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, has said the immigration raids on “Sanctuary Cities,” including Chicago and New York, may be placed on pause after details about the plan were leaked to the media. ..... Snip..... Homan told the Washington Post that leaks put law enforcement officers at "great risk." "We're looking at this leak and will make a decision based on this leak," Homan said. "It's unfortunate because anyone leaking law enforcement operations puts officers at great risk." Homan told the paper that he did not know why Chicago “became a focus of attention” when enforcement is planned...

During a one-on-one meeting, Speaker Johnson asked President Biden why he paused LNG exports to Europe, says Biden was completely unaware he had done so.The United States hasn't had a president for four years.Johnson says Biden was completely unaware of an executive order he signed. The comments from Johnson came during an interview with Bari Weiss.Johnson said after fighting for 9 weeks with Biden's staff, he was finally able to get a meeting with the president.When he arrived, Johnson says he was "ambushed" by Kamala Harris, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.Biden, who apparently didn't know what was going on, asked...

Left-wing radicals have been mobilizing near the nation’s capital ahead of the January 20 inauguration, which has been moved indoors. Since summer, we have tracked D.C.’s radical networks—their movements, methods, and potential for violence. After George Floyd’s death in 2020, these groups learned that street protests could yield political gains. Now, with Donald Trump returning to the White House, they’re weighing their options. This network is decentralized, adaptable, and steeped in organizing social unrest. Black Lives Matter messaging is fading, replaced by anti-Israel rhetoric. As Inauguration Day approaches, Communist militants and members of Antifa-aligned hubs have suggested storming the Capitol,...

Three hostages, including one who survived the brutal Nova music festival massacre during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, have been freed after the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal went into effect following hours of uncertainty. Romi Gonen, 23, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 30, were handed over to the Israel Defense Forces by the Red Cross on Sunday after 471 days in captivity. Earlier, Hamas terrorists transferred the women to the aid group’s trucks during a chaotic scene in Gaza.

A Malibu resident is telling his story about how he captured a now-viral photo of a Volkswagen Bus that survived the deadly Palisades Fire. “Get out of the house, now! There’s a massive fireball heading your way,” Pacific Palisades resident Matt Baker said of a friend calling him to give him this urgent warning as the fire started. “I stayed in the danger zone far longer than I should have. I was determined to make sure all my neighbors safely evacuated,” Baker said about staying to fight the flames.