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November, the Attitude of Gratitude Month! Thankful for President Trump! Thankful he says what he means and means what he says! Thankful for 1st Lady Melania Trump!

Key PointsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Shahed drones now pose a greater challenge than ballistic missiles, requiring the use of interceptors, F-16s, and helicopters.The Armed Forces are deploying helicopters and modified civilian aircraft to intercept drones and preserve limited missile defense stockpiles.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Iranian-designed Shahed drones now pose a more persistent and unpredictable threat than ballistic missiles, forcing the Armed Forces to use a wide range of countermeasures under increasingly difficult operational conditions.“Shaheds have now become more dangerous in some cases than ballistic missiles,” Zelenskyy said during a press briefing, according to Suspilne. “We can shoot down...

As New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani soaks up nationwide news coverage, Fox News Digital spoke to a Republican congressional candidate in Minnesota who made the case that the Minneapolis mayoral race is equally important and involves similar candidates. "Minneapolis has really become a mini New York," Dalia Al-Aqidi, an Iraqi American Muslim who is running against Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, told Fox News Digital. "The thing is because Mamadani is taking or is getting all the attention from the media from everywhere. People aren't paying that much attention to what's happening here...

The baton that has passed from one hip-hop hit to another for more than three decades has been dropped. Kendrick Lamar and SZA‘s hit single “Luther” departed the Billboard Hot 100 following rule changes to the chart that removed the record after 46 weeks, of which the song spent 13 weeks at Number One. The record was still a Top 40 hit — landing at No. 38 in its final week — but didn’t maintain a placement at Number 25 or above after its 26th week on the chart, which per the recurrent rule change led to it being nixed....

Key PointsA new twin-engine, carrier-capable jet trainer developed by Hongdu Aviation was spotted during flight tests in China.The aircraft features reinforced landing gear, twin vertical stabilizers, and structural adaptations for naval aviation.China has conducted the maiden flight of a new jet trainer aircraft, as shown in recently published images circulating on Chinese social media.The prototype aircraft was spotted during pre-flight preparations and later airborne, marking its debut in the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s expanding aviation program.The jet, produced by Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (HAIG), features design elements tailored for naval operations, including twin engines, a reinforced landing gear system, and...

The deployment of USS Gettysburg comes as a carrier strike group is also heading to the region, while Trump denies he is about to strike.The U.S. Navy is continuing to build up its forces in the Caribbean amid reported claims that an attack on Venezuela could be imminent. The Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg is now in the region, a U.S. Navy official told The War Zone. The Gettysburg adds to a current force of eight other warships deployed as part of enhanced counter-narcotics operations also aimed at Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. In addition, as we have previously...

Americans all over the country celebrated the news that the national nightmare that had lasted for generations was finally over, as the United States Supreme Court outlawed candy corn. In a landmark 8-1 ruling, the nation's highest court almost unanimously declared the manufacture, sale, possession, purchase, and consumption of the substance known as "candy corn" to be illegal and unconstitutional. "No nation can, in good faith, allow this horror to continue," said Justice Clarence Thomas, who penned the majority opinion. "The United States was founded upon a certain standard of principles to promote common decency and adherence to the most...

In a significant move, the USA has temporarily closed off the airspace surrounding Puerto Rico, following the issuance of a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to facilitate hot pit refueling operations. This specialized refueling technique, which involves refueling military aircraft with their engines still running, allows planes to take off quickly and efficiently, making it a critical part of military operations that require immediate readiness. As the USA and Puerto Rico ramp up their military preparedness, the closure serves as a key strategy in ensuring rapid response capabilities.What Is Hot Pit Refueling?Hot pit refueling is a highly specialized technique used in...

It is easy to know exactly what is on the mind of New Yorker writer Jill Lepore 24/7. Orange Man Bad. And, oh, does she let us know why she just can't stop thinking about him which comes in the form of a bizarre extended stream of consciousness rant disguised as a story on Monday in "Trump and the Presidency That Wouldn’t Shut Up."Her fixation on Trump begins with the first paragraph and then continues without letup as she focuses on the fact that he just won't SHUT UP and it is driving her NUTS!

The U.S. Conference Of Catholic Bishops Needs To Stop Apologizing For IslamIslam’s inherent disdain for non-Muslims must not intrude on the pieties of interfaith harmony, according to the USCCB.Earlier this month, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published “Islamophobia: A Guide for U.S. Catholics on Anti-Muslim Bigotry.” Showcased on the USCCB website with a lovely Islamic design cover, this 15-page booklet exhorts Catholics to “address the disturbing phenomenon of anti-Muslim sentiment in our times.”Introduced by the co-chairs of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue (NCMD) — Bishop Elias Lorenzo of Newark and Imam Kareem Irfan — the USCCB declares dire need...

Key Points The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction off Puerto Rico for “special security reasons” effective November 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The restriction coincides with increased U.S. military operations in the Caribbean amid rising tensions with Venezuela. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), acting under the direction of the Department of Defense (DoD), has issued a new Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) establishing temporary flight restrictions over an area off the southeast coast of Ceiba, Puerto Rico.The order, identified as FDC 5/9106, takes effect on November 1, 2025, and will remain active through March 31, 2026.According to...

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) apologized Thursday for racial discrimination and harassment current and past members faced while serving their country. The apology was made by Gen. Jennie Carignan, chief of the defence staff, and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann in Ottawa. “For way too long First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black, Asian and other racialized members of the CAF faced systemic barriers that limited their ability to serve, contribute and thrive as equal members and too often mistreated and even abused at the hands of their fellow members,” said Carignan. “I acknowledge we failed you… We didn’t create an environment...

A drive through McDonald’s steered by a pair of babies stole the show at the White House on Thursday night as Donald and Melania Trump played host to an army of trick-or-treaters.The US president smiled and joked while passing out Hershey chocolate bars wrapped in custom blue boxes emblazoned with the presidential seal alongside the First Lady.Dozens of carved jack-o-lanterns filled with lights decorated the White House’s sprawling staircases while a military string ensemble played an array of spooky covers.Mr Trump emerged from the White House’s southern entrance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ just two hours after returning from a gruelling...

Make no mistake, Mamdani has embraced Marxism and jihadism.The first rule of a Marxist revolution is that it must always eat its own. We’re beginning to see that even before Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York, which has a very high likelihood according to the betting markets.The supposed heartburn is already setting in because here is the problem: Once people begin to govern, there are actual rules to governance. You have to be a person capable of carrying out the office of the mayor, and there are obstacles to that.Thus, all of the bizarre, radical signaling that Mamdani...

Zohran Mamdani was an inevitability for the Big Apple. It was the night after Inauguration Day. Not a creature was stirring, not even a socialist résumé. The moon hung low over the iconic New York City skyline, casting eerie shadows on boarded-up storefronts along Broadway, First Avenue, and Park Row. Aware of the economic and societal horror about to unfold in the City That Never Sleeps, the fat cats fled to their Hamptons mansions – or under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) desk. Uber drivers roam the streets, enjoying higher fares from rocketing demand spurred by working-class customers who...

[snip] Irin Carmon, a CNN commentator and author of the Ruth Bader Ginsburg hagiography, Notorious RBG, spoke with CNN This Morning host Audie Cornish today regarding her pro-abortion rights book, Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America. At one point, Cornish did describe a pro-life position: "Their argument is that both the unborn child and the person giving birth are equal. People that need to be protected. Right?" Responded Carmon: "In practice, it's very hard to make a 50/50 decision between one person who is able to actually speak to you, and one who is a potential...

https://babylonbee.com/news/prodigal-son-returns-after-snap-benefits-expireGALILEE — A local family rejoiced after a wayward son returned in repentance to his father, though subsequent reports claimed that this was because he just ran out of SNAP benefits. Sources said that the father ran out to his son, who looked a little pudgy after living on government-subsidized junk food for months, and embraced him. "My father! I have sinned, and am no longer worthy to be called your son," said the young prodigal to his weeping dad. "Is there anything in the fridge? My EBT card hasn't been working since this government shutdown stuff happened." Witnesses said...

The South African government has criticised the US's decision to prioritise refugee applications from white Afrikaners, saying claims of a white genocide have been widely discredited and lack reliable evidence.It highlighted an open letter published by prominent members of the Afrikaner community earlier this week rejecting the narrative, with some signatories calling the relocation scheme racist.The limited number of white South African Afrikaners signing up to relocate to the US was indication that they were not being persecuted, it added.On Thursday, the administration of US President Donald Trump announced its lowest refugee annual cap on record - to just 7,500.The...

NATO and some of America's allies in the transatlantic alliance have sought to ease concerns over the Trump administration's move to reduce the U.S. military's presence in Europe amid Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine and as it's accused of ramping up hybrid warfare against NATO nations. The Pentagon announced Thursday that it was reducing the number of U.S. troops deployed in Eastern Europe. U.S. officials told CBS News that around 700 U.S. airborne troops who have been deployed in Germany, Romania and Poland would come home and not be replaced. In a statement, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa said...

Islamic No-Go Zones in AmericaThe story about the ‘terrorist’ raid in Dearborn, Michigan, is still developing but there’s an interesting footnote to it that should really be the lead.Normally the FBI coordinates with local authorities if it’s planning a raid and major arrests in a city.Not so much in Dearborn, a city with a governing body that is infamously not only Muslim, but Islamists, and openly supportive of Islamic terrorism to such an extent that a Wall Street Journal editorial called it ‘America’s Jihadist Capital’.FBI Director Kash Patel says a “potential terrorist attack,” allegedly targeting Halloween weekend in Michigan, was...