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On Saturday, over 100 teens were filmed taking over a local highway, causing traffic issues and shocking motorists. The teens were initially reported around 2 pm after Massachusetts State Police received calls detailing the teens on bicycles, electric scooters, and dirt bikes in the O’Neill Tunnel. Michael Filandro, who witnessed the incident, told WCVB, "Here comes [one to two] bikes, then 20 bicycles, and we realize there is a whole wagon train of them down the road. I thought it was a little parade or something going on. There was no escort, no police there. They were blowing through traffic...

SAN DIEGO, CA — In a small corner of the San Diego Zoo's chimpanzee exhibit lies a modest laptop computer that an autistic chimp named Hank uses to run Governor Gavin Newsom's X account. Hank has worked for Newsom for years, overseeing numerous strategic shifts in the governor's messaging, including suddenly posting in all caps or picking fights with popular figures like Donald Trump because he perceives them as threatening his status as the alpha ape. All of Hank's hard work recently paid off when Newsom promoted Hank to running all of his social media accounts full time. "I...

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is backing Alpha School. This rapidly growing private institution utilizes artificial intelligence to condense academic content into two hours a day, while steering clear of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Ackman praised Alpha in a post on X on Wednesday, calling it "the first truly breakthrough innovation in K-12 education" since the KIPP Academy. "Two hours of a dedicated AI personal tutor customized for your child's academic program. Four hours of leadership and life skills. No homework. Daily real-time data on how your child is doing," Ackman wrote. "Alpha kids love school and have incredible outcomes."

US District Judge Mathew Brann, an Obama appointee on Thursday said Alina Habba is “not lawfully holding the Office of US Attorney” of New Jersey. Habba resigned as Interim US Attorney and became Acting US Attorney for New Jersey after the Trump DOJ outmaneuvered the judges. The Pennsylvania-based federal judge oversaw a challenge to Alina Habba’s authority because the judges in New Jersey had a conflict of interest after they ousted her from her position as interim US Attorney last month. Last month it was reported that US Attorney General Pam Bondi promptly removed Alina Habba’s replacement after a group...

The fallout from Cracker Barrel's logo change and restaurant makeover isn't over. Shares of the food chain plunged Thursday as customer backlash and investor unease drove the chain’s worst losing streak in months. Shares of Cracker Barrel (CBRL) tumbled more than 12% on Thursday, the steepest drop since April. The stock, down 16.47%, is on pace for its worst five-day stretch since Feb. 14, when it dropped 17.7%. Cracker Barrel’s stock fell to $52, down more than $6, or about 11%, marking its lowest level since mid-June. Shares gained slightly to $53.48 by the afternoon. Since May, Cracker Barrel, beloved...

DC is built for protests. But after Trump’s takeover, they aren’t happening.In the early summer of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Washington in raucous protests against the police killing of George Floyd.In the late summer of 2025, following an unprecedented Trump administration takeover of local law enforcement, the best local critics have done so far is a relatively small procession from Dupont Circle around the White House demanding that “Donald Trump must go.” “Danger! Danger! There’s a fascist in the White House!” marchers chanted, at one point...

A federal judge rejected President Donald Trump’s use of a loophole to keep Alina Habba in place as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor. In a 77-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann said Thursday that Habba “is not lawfully holding the office of United States Attorney” and has been in the position without legal authority since July 1. As a result, Habba, who had previously worked as Trump’s personal attorney, cannot participate in prosecutions by the office “as the ‘acting U.S. Attorney’” and seemingly cannot run the office the president maneuvered to keep her in charge of after her interim...

A Dallas Police K-9 officer is recovering after suffering heat exhaustion while working outside in extreme temperatures. K-9 Max, a 2-year-old German Shepherd, received a hero's welcome from officers, handlers and staff when he was released from MedVet Dallas at 3 p.m. Wednesday. CBS News Texas' Dawn White was the only reporter present at the emergency veterinary hospital when Max walked out the doors following a major scare. Dog collapsed during East Dallas manhunt Investigators said Max suffered a heat-related illness during a manhunt just before 2 p.m. Tuesday along Highland Road in East Dallas. Dallas Police rushed the beloved...

To go forward in our quest for life, liberty, and happiness we must go backwards. Food for Thought: The Bill of Rights was crafted to shield individuals from government overreach, born from hard lessons under British rule. But as later amendments responded to crises and shifting social pressures, they sometimes redefined liberty in ways that expanded government’s role rather than restrained it. Could this shift—however well-intentioned—have led to unintended consequences? Take the 16th Amendment: it allowed direct federal income taxation, intended to create a fairer revenue system. Yet over time, it enabled a sprawling bureaucracy and complex tax code that...

New voter registration data reported by The New York Times signals a potential crisis for the Democratic Party, as it shows a significant shift in party affiliations across the U.S. From 2020 to 2024, Democrats lost 2.1 million registered voters, while Republicans gained 2.4 million in the 30 states that track party affiliations, resulting in a net swing of 4.5 million voters. Ed Hale, a Maryland businessman and former Democrat who recently announced his candidacy for governor as a Republican, is an example of one of the people who made the switch. He initially signaled he'd be running as a...

In Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (2023), the Supreme Court reaffirmed that every college applicant deserves to be judged as an individual, not as a member of a racial group. The justices struck down the use of race in admissions, ending decades of officially sanctioned discrimination. But as legal advocates know, a court victory is only the first step. Without transparency, rules can be quietly undermined. Since the court’s decision, many universities have claimed that race no longer plays a role in admissions. Yet some have adopted opaque scoring systems that appear to use racial proxies—seemingly neutral factors that...

These girls are seeking an injunction to block boys from competing against girls in the 2026 season after Champlin Park won the state title with a trans pitcher.

FL State Senator Carlos Smith (D) has a meltdown over the FL Dept of Transportation painting over a rainbow crosswalk. He claims they “illegally vandalized city property” and the rainbow crosswalk is needed to make people feel safe

James Dobson, the influential conservative Christian therapist, author and radio personality who founded Focus on the Family, has died at the age of 89. The Dr. James Dobson Family Institute announced Thursday morning that Dobson had passed away following a brief illness. He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 64 years, two children, and two grandchildren. “Dr. Dobson was a pioneer — a man of deep conviction whose voice shaped the way generations view faith, family and culture,” said Gary Bauer, senior vice president of Public Policy at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, as quoted in the announcement....

This time and temperature keeps fabrics strong and prevents premature aging. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: * Procter & Gamble funded a study of wash cycle length that found colder and shorter is better for clothes. * Fabric dye density and lifespan is separate from issues like germs and bacteria in the wash. * Cold, short washes reduced shed microfibers and transferred dyes. ========================================================================= Scientists from the University of Leeds—and, it should be mentioned, Procter & Gamble—say the best way to keep clothes looking fresh for as long as possible is to use the coldest, shortest...

NASA reveals a breathtaking photo of Earth and Moon taken from deep space. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU | The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel From nearly 290 million kilometers away, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft turned its gaze homeward and captured an arresting glimpse of Earth and the Moon, now just distant specks of light nestled among the stars of the Aries constellation. According to NASA, this deep-space photo opportunity came as part of a scheduled instrument calibration while the spacecraft continues its cruise toward the asteroid Psyche. Testing Cameras With Familiar Cosmic Landmarks The image, taken on July 20 and 23, was created...

The State Department said Thursday that it’s reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who hold valid U.S. visas for potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules. In a written answer to a question posed by The Associated Press, the department said that all U.S. visa holders are subject to “continuous vetting” with an eye toward any indication that they could be ineligible for the document. The department said it was looking for indicators of ineligibility, including visa overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety, engaging in any form of terrorist activity, or providing support to a...

https://babylonbee.com/news/trump-orders-smithsonian-to-display-exhibit-of-old-cracker-barrel-logoWASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of his comprehensive overhaul of America's national museums, President Donald Trump ordered the Smithsonian to display an exhibit of the now-defunct Cracker Barrel logo. Trump vowed that the beloved piece of American history would be immortalized for all time. "We must never forget this beautiful American logo," Trump said to cheers from his supporters. "With a strong and terrific country gentleman in a rocking chair, leaning on a big, tremendous barrel. Everyone loved it, and the woke Democrats took it away from us. But we're going to bring it back. We're gonna put it in...

While babies are undeniably cute, they aren't too bright. Yet, despite being unable to talk or poo on a potty, babies are still significantly smarter than today's liberals. Here are ten ways babies are outpacing the libs: They instinctively know only mommy has breasts: First point goes to the babies. They firmly refused to wear government-mandated face masks: Babies follow the science. Babies know that a grown man falling up the stairs of Air Force One is really funny and want to see it again and again: Adorable and smart. They do not eat kale: Only dumb libs eat...

Alfred Nobel meant for the Peace Prize to go to those who actually end wars – not those who merely wax poetic about peaceWhen Rwandan and Congolese leaders signed a peace treaty at the White House on June 27, it addressed one of the bloodiest conflicts of the last half-century—a war whose death toll numbers in the millions. This alone exemplifies why Donald Trump deserves serious consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. By Alfred Nobel’s original intent, the Peace Prize should go to those who actually end wars, not those who merely talk about it. In 2025, Trump has brokered...