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Since March, the son of the former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been roaming the halls of the White House. Eduardo Bolsonaro, 41, is a sitting Brazilian congressman, but his latest job has been to convince U.S. officials that a dangerous Brazilian Supreme Court justice wants to throw him and his father into prison, simply for fighting against what they claim was a stolen election. And in multiple visits to Washington over the past several months, he has found a sympathetic audience. “This is nothing more, or less, than an attack on a Political Opponent — Something I know much...

[Catholic Caucus] New Leak Challenges the Vatican Narrative (Again)Through all the years of Pope Francis, I have to believe that there were many good men in Rome who tried to do what they could. For example, Cardinal Pell’s anonymous memo to the Cardinalate denouncing Francis’s pontificate. Like I’ve said before, a bishop told me at the Eucharistic Congress in Indy, USA that the Trad movement actually has wide support among the bishops. But these good men are either cowardly, or wise as serpents, playing their cards at the proper time in the quagmire that is Vatican politics.Perhaps now these good...

The death of a mother and Army veteran whose body was found at a homeless encampment in Los Angeles was ruled an accident and due to drug use. On May 12, Lucrecia Macias Barajas, 46, was found dead inside a sidewalk tent that was reportedly locked in the Westlake District near downtown L.A. Inside the tent were the bodies of Barajas and a man, now identified as Fredy Pojoy Sajqui, 39. The nature of their relationship was unclear. On July 9, the L.A. County medical examiner’s office announced both Barajas and Sajqui died from the effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine....

Two women have been arrested after climate protesters spray-painted over the grave of Charles Darwin inside Westminster Abbey. Climate protest group Just Stop Oil (JSO) said two activists used chalk paint on the grave of the famous naturalist, who is best known for his theories on evolution. The Met Police was called after the incident on Monday at 09:30 GMT and said two women were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and remained in police custody. Westminster Abbey said it was taking "immediate action" to clean the memorial. Alyson Lee, 66, a retired teaching assistant from Derby, and...

BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — A Painted Post woman was arrested on Wednesday after deputies claimed she was driving a stolen vehicle throughout Steuben County. Alesha Hunt, 32, was arrested on Wednesday, July 9, on the Following charges: Grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony. Criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree, a class D felony. Reckless endangerment in the second degree. Stalking in the fourth degree. Petit larceny Aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree. Various other traffic offenses. Hunt’s arrest stems from a reported crash and a stolen vehicle in Thurston on Wednesday. Hunt...

Daily Readings from the USCCB“When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” Matthew 10:19–20This is an easy lesson to understand but very hard to live. This teaching of Jesus comes within the context of Him telling His Apostles that as they go forth to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom, they will be handed over to courts, scourged in...

A new Chinese hypersonic engine could cut long-haul flights to under an hour, pushing aircraft to unprecedented speeds. This breakthrough in propulsion technology might reshape global travel and military strategy. China Unveils an Engine Capable of an Astonishing 20,000 KM/H, That Can Circle the Globe in Just 2 Hours | The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel ========================================================================= A new hypersonic engine developed in China could revolutionize air travel by reducing long-haul flight times to mere minutes. Capable of reaching Mach 16—approximately 20,000 km/h (12,250 mph)—this propulsion system represents a significant leap in aerospace engineering. Developed at the Beijing Power Machinery...

Maine Governor Janet Mills is building a $4.5 million reinforced steel wall around her official residence, days after she was grilled about alleged cocaine use. The ongoing works around Blaine House follow a 2018 security study and is expected to cost $4.5 million, it involves a new perimeter made from stone masonry and metal. Crews are working on building a new perimeter fence around the property, and images have surfaced showing a temporary steel fence thrown round the residence. On top of the bolstered border, a new security system will be installed alongside new lighting and cameras. A spokesperson said...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived on Friday in the coastal city of Wonsan, North Korea, according to RIA Novosti. The visit comes ahead of the second round of the strategic dialogue between Moscow and Pyongyang, with Lavrov scheduled to meet his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui, to discuss bilateral ties. Earlier this week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova announced the meeting would take place, adding that the first round of the dialogue took place in Moscow in January 2024.

Donald Trump has been vindicated after The New York Times accused him of pushing a false conspiracy theory about a migrant gang taking over a Colorado apartment building... only for the paper to now admit those same claims were true. One article published last September scolded Trump for his 'false' claims that Aurora was overrun with Tren de Aragua goons. But a recent investigation published by the esteemed paper now concedes the Denver suburb is indeed a hotspot for the Venezuelan gangsters. The controversy took on national prominence during the presidential election as Donald Trump often cited it during rallies...

Welcome to Lostwithiel, a town where history is woven into the very fabric of daily life. In Lostwithiel, you walk through centuries of Cornish heritage. This isn't just a pretty place; it's a living, breathing testament to Cornwall's rich past, a place where the echoes of ancient tin miners and medieval lords still resonate. If you're looking for an authentic slice of history combined with genuine local charm, then Lostwithiel is waiting to be discovered. This truly significant historical location was once the county town of Cornwall and a major hub for the tin trade. A must-do is a visit...

NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks. The recall covers a wide range of Ford and Lincoln-branded vehicles made in recent model years. That includes certain Ford Broncos, Explorers and F-150s, as well as Lincoln Aviators and Navigators, documents published this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration note.

Nothing will ever be easy with congressional Republicans. The reconciliation package aged all of us 35 years, as Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had to whip votes, hold the line, and make some phone calls. President Trump was also working the phones heavily when final passage was at stake in the House. Republican leadership held the line, but with Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) retiring after the reconciliation vote, delivering what’s left of the Trump agenda before the 2026 midterms is about to get even tougher. The House did its job and passed the rescission package, but...

Last weekend, Germany's far-right lawmakers vowed to dress smartly, minimise parliamentary cat-calling, and signed up to a short manifesto notably omitting a call for repatriation of some immigrants that helped fuel their February election success. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is trying a tactical pivot away from the mix of attention-grabbing shock policies and provocative rowdiness that helped it become the second-largest parliamentary party, in a bid to go more mainstream and translate popularity into power, political commentators and a party insider said. Being the largest opposition party has conferred privileges like being able to respond first to the government...

The Medieval Kingdom that was Erased from History | 36:14 Cambrian Chronicles | 258K subscribers | 2,354,838 views | July 6, 2023 Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:43 - Amwythig 4:26 - Caught in the Web 10:27 - Pengwern Ablaze 13:19 - The City of Virocon 17:18 - Know Your Enemy 20:48 - Powys 24:01 - The Cornovii 26:54 - The Usurper 32:00 - Pengwern

Israel is and has always been God’s chosen people, and we Jews still have a significant role in his plan. Of course we need to support Israel’s right to exist and defend itself, and of course Israel is in a war against terrorism and international unjust condemnations. But that doesn’t mean that the government of Israel can do no wrong. Israel is the Apple of God’s eye, and we need to love Israel just as God does. But love also needs to be tough sometimes. If you love Israel, you need to pray for a better future where Israel fulfills...

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg will travel to Kyiv on July 14 for a week-long visit, he confirmed during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. The visit comes at a critical time, as confusion surrounds the Trump administration's stance on future military aid to Ukraine. Kellogg’s trip follows reports that President Donald Trump may authorize his first new weapons package for Ukraine since taking office, potentially using NATO funding. Until now, the administration has allowed only shipments approved under former President Joe Biden, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. The situation remains tense after the Pentagon unexpectedly paused deliveries...

A 1-year-old boy was “mercilessly and deliberately” executed in a Russian drone attack in southern Ukraine — where terrified residents say they feel they are being hunted in a sick game of “human safari,”officials said. The boy, identified as Dmytryk, was playing at his grandmother’s yard in Pravdyne on Wednesday when the drone came crashing in, causing shrapnel to pierce his heart and kill the toddler who celebrated his first birthday just two months ago. “Our little boy was here, in the playpen, walking around,” his distraught grandmother, Halyna, 64, told local Ukrainian outlet Podrobnosti.

The Trump administration moved Thursday to block illegal immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded aid to enroll in educational programs and receive health care benefits. The departments of Education, Agriculture, Labor, Justice and Health and Human Services made separate announcements Thursday, touting savings of around $40 billion. HHS called the change a “significant policy shift” that will “ensure that taxpayer-funded program benefits intended for the American people are not diverted to subsidize illegal aliens.” “Under President Trump’s leadership, hardworking American taxpayers will no longer foot the bill for illegal aliens to participate in our career, technical, or adult education programs or activities,”...