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Is the raid on John Bolton’s home retribution? Revival of a dormant case against him for mishandling national security? Something more sinister? This week the FBI conducted a seven- or eight-hour raid on former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s home and his office. (Unlike raids such as those the Biden administration conducted against Trump, his employees, advisors, and associates, no press was alerted and engaged, so reports are from bystanders who videotaped it on their cell phones.) Is the raid on John Bolton’s home retribution? Revival of a dormant case against him for mishandling national security? Something more sinister? BackgroundFive...

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The largest Christian college in the United States has been cleared of federal allegations after university officials said the school was unjustly targeted by the Biden administration. Grand Canyon University announced last week that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to drop its lawsuit against the school. In 2023, the FTC under the Biden administration filed suit in federal court against GCU, its marketer Grand Canyon Education, Inc., and its president and CEO, Brian Mueller, claiming the defendants used deceptive advertising and engaged in illegal telemarketing. In addition to providing marketing services, Grand Canyon Education, Inc., provides recruiting and...

A mysterious headless corpse was found rotting in a wooded strip flanked by two fast-food joints in Tennessee — and cops have no idea how long it had been there, according to reports. Authorities responded to the grim scene after a women stumbled upon a cluster of heavily decomposed bones in the woods behind a McDonald’s and Waffle House in Nashville Friday morning, WSMV reported. A severely crumbling skull was then found roughly 100 feet from the gruesome decapitated remains, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. “It is unclear at this point who this person is, how this person...

Good for Mayor Eric Adams for suing the Campaign Finance Board over its outrageous, undemocratic bid to rig the mayoral race against him. Even if he doesn’t receive timely justice, he’s at least helping expose a system that needs drastic reform or even complete elimination. Hizzoner wants the board to fork over $5 million in matching funds he argues it has unfairly denied him. The board’s “conduct is unconstitutional and the height of arbitrary and capricious governmental action,” Adams’ filing states. “The agency must be held to account for its pernicious conduct.” Damn straight. The board first began withholding funds...

@EdwinLandy It was an appropriation made by Trump unlawfully. The money was supposed to go to Intel's performance of grant objectives, but instead of that, Trump changed it that they just have to give up stock for the money. Grants are not free money. They are a special kind of contact. Anyway, there is no legal authority behind his actions, so he'll handle it however he wants until someone successfully challenges him.

Newsdump Update: Farage Calls For Mass Deportations Of Illegals In UK... I'm also a recovering 'antisemite' and the thing about that is this: "Antisemites think Jews are the problem" And then there's "feminism" and the thing about that is this: "Feminists think men are the problem" But the deeper truth is this... It's time for a Rush Limbaugh Flashback the "Feminist Update" and here is a famous "Feminist Update" theme... This week folks the network dubbed "PMSNBC" by Rush Limbaugh... And it was on the Rush Limbaugh Show that El Rushbo spoke of the "Undeniable Truth Of Life Number 24"......

High levels of triglycerides, the most common type of fat in the body and the foods we eat, directly cause abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to a study in mouse models. Researchers identified triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and proteins that regulate triglyceride metabolism, including APOC3 and ANGPTL3, as causal drivers of abdominal aortic aneurysm. The study challenges the longstanding belief that triglycerides are merely biomarkers of vascular disease and instead demonstrates that they play a direct role. "We have known that hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for aortic aneurysm, but this multidimensional study pinpoints hypertriglyceridemia as an essential contributor to the development and...

In patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is associated with improved urinary function and reduced lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), according to a study. İsa Dağlı and colleagues examined the impact of adherence to the MedDiet on uroflowmetry parameters and International Prostate Symptom Scores (IPSS) in patients presenting with LUTS in a prospective study involving 400 patients. The patients were divided into two groups: MedDiet-adherent (AMD) and nonadherent (NAMD; 193 and 207 patients, respectively). The Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) was used to assess adherence. The researchers found that compared with patients in the...

Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth. In a new study, scientists discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop early stages of decay. The scientists discovered that keratin produces a protective coating that mimics the structure and function of natural enamel when it comes into contact with minerals in saliva. Dr. Sherif Elsharkawy said, "Unlike bones and hair, enamel does not regenerate. Once it is lost, it's gone forever." Acidic foods and drinks, poor oral hygiene, and...

Two masked suspects who allegedly impersonated police officers were shot and killed by a homeowner in Houston on Friday night after they attempted to enter a residence under false pretenses, according to local news station KHOU and the Houston Police Department (HPD). Newsweek reached out to the HPD via email on Saturday for comment. **SNIP** What To Know The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Bellnole Drive in southeast Houston, according to the HPD, with both suspects, believed to be in their 30s, pronounced dead at the scene after exchanging gunfire with the homeowner. The suspects approached the home claiming...

A study demonstrates that arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries as effectively as or more effectively than a sodium fluoride dentifrice, depending on the arginine concentration. Dental caries remain a significant oral health burden globally. Scientific evidence has demonstrated the dose-dependent, anticaries action of fluoride; however, more effective, comprehensive, and alternative prevention strategies should be investigated. The study carried out a two-year, phase III, double-blind, three-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial from April 15, 2019 through March 12, 2022 across three centers in China. Six thousand children aged 10–14 with two or more active caries lesions were...

Is Latin America rejecting socialism? A positive trend appears to be developing. On Sunday, the ruling left-wing government of Bolivia saw its candidate win just 3% (not a typo) of the vote, as citizens revolted against the economic crisis it created. Inflation there is running at 16% a month and there are shortages of gasoline and diesel fuel in a country that once produced half of its own energy. Doesn’t that always seem to happen with leftist governments? Other countries may soon shift to the right. In Chile, analysts give Jose Antonio Kast, who comes from a family that helped...

Red meat has long been associated with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally. But new research offers a new perspective. According to Samitinjaya Dhakal, including red meat in high-quality diets improves adequacy of nutrients related to mental health and was associated with favorable shifts in gut microbial diversity. "What was really compelling was the significant nutritional benefit we saw in healthy eaters who consumed red meat," Dhakal said. "This suggests the public health message shouldn't be about complete elimination, but rather about building a high-quality diet into which lean red meat can fit." Dhakal and his research team...

Cracker Barrel's decision to remove a beloved businessman from its logo has sparked fury across the United States. The company announced earlier this week it would remove the likeness of Uncle Herschel, the real-life relative of the brand's founder Dan Evins, from its iconic signage. In the old emblem, Herschel was shown sitting on a wooden chair in front of the eponymous barrel. But he is notably absent from the new logo, which features just the text of the brand name in a yellow hexagon. The change is being keenly felt by fans of the restaurant, who knew Herschel as...

The collapse of an under-construction railway bridge over a major river in China has killed at least 12 workers and left four others missing, state media reports said. Aerial photos from the official Xinhua News Agency show a large section missing from the bridge’s curved aquamarine arch. A bent section of the bridge deck hangs downward into the Yellow River below. Sixteen workers were on the bridge in northwest China’s Qinghai province when a steel cable snapped about 3 a.m. Friday during a tensioning operation, Xinhua said. Boats, a helicopter and robots were being used in the search for the...

"You go there if you want. Put your helmet on, your jacket, your rifle and you go to Ukraine" Some of the comments of Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini aimed... A French national detained by Russian authorities accused of collecting information about the Russian military related to the Ukraine War. Court documents say that Laurent Vinatier... A 24-year-old homeless man is suspected of four murders after bodies were found in the Seine River southeast of Paris on August 13th... Next week the government will receive politicians and trade unions to discuss Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's...

For years if not decades, coffee lovers everywhere have been confused.While growing research has linked our favorite morning drink to numerous health benefits from reduced inflammation to lower risk of serious diseases, like cancer, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, doctors have still warned against its high levels of caffeine.Why?Well, the theory has long been that the caffeine that gives your brain a jolt to get you started each morning might also give your heart a jolt that could cause rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation (AFib).So what’s a coffee lover to do?Well, rather than giving up your cup of joe, sit...

Researchers have discovered that a natural molecule made by gut bacteria can reverse liver damage and repair the gut lining after aflatoxin exposure. The treatment may offer a new, non-toxic way to prevent and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study revealed that 10-hydroxystearic acid (10-HSA), a compound produced by Lactobacillus bacteria, successfully restored gut-liver health in mice exposed to aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a toxic substance made by mold commonly found in peanuts, corn and other crops. It is known to cause liver injury. "This is the first time a single microbial molecule has been shown to repair both...

A most interesting Interview with John Solomon today.