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WASHINGTON (TNND) — Federal prosecutors say Minnesota is facing one of the largest welfare-fraud waves in U.S. history—schemes so widespread and lucrative that some of the stolen money may have ended up in the hands of Al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-linked terrorist organization operating in Somalia. According to a recent report in City Journal, former federal counterterrorism officials believe portions of the money stolen from Minnesota’s Medicaid and social-service programs were routed overseas through informal cash-transfer networks known as hawalas. Once the funds reached Somalia, investigators say, Al-Shabaab routinely took a share—regardless of the sender’s intentions. The allegation, described by one former...

Explanation: Stars, like bees, swarm around the center of bright globular cluster M15. The central ball of over 100,000 stars is a relic from the early years of our Galaxy, and continues to orbit the Milky Way's center. M15, one of about 150 globular clusters remaining, is noted for being easily visible with only binoculars, having at its center one of the densest concentrations of stars known, and containing a high abundance of variable stars and pulsars. The featured image of M15 was taken by combining very long exposures -- 122 hours in all -- and so brings up faint...

After The National Pulse confirmed through multiple high-level U.S. government sources that “at least” two National Guard members had been shot close to the White House in Washington, D.C., West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed that both belonged to the Mountain State’s guard, and that both have since passed away.As of 2:58 PM, one alleged suspect is believed to be in police custody, with sources suggesting there may be a second suspect. Mayor Muriel Bowser and President Trump have been briefed on the situation, with the latter in Palm Beach, Florida, for the Thanksgiving holiday.At 3:23PM, President Trump posted on...

It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues. Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.— Governor Patrick Morrisey (@wvgovernor) November 26, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday near the White House have died, the state’s governor said.Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed their deaths in a social media post.

After allegations of a massive fraud operation in Minnesota, the trump administration is terminating sanctuary protections for some refugees. Meanwhile locals say this is an attack that affects their entire community, while proponents say improper vetting allowed criminals to enter the country. Well...Bye

Oh, where do I even begin with Sisu: Road to Revenge? This is not merely a movie; it is a transcendent thunderclap of pure cinematic audacity. From the first frame, the film detonates onto the screen with the subtlety of a meteor strike, announcing itself as a masterpiece of gleeful excess. This is the movie that every other action film will envy for the rest of their lives. The landscapes are so gorgeously shot they look like nature itself hired its own personal glam squad. The score doesn’t merely accompany the action; it leaps off the speakers and demands that...

Pray for search and rescue authorities in Hong Kong today. At least 36 people have died and 279 people are unaccounted for, officials say. Residents remain trapped on higher floors of the buildings. https://t.co/iclSJYO8p1 pic.twitter.com/FtoFH3FyZ5— CNN (@CNN) November 26, 2025Officials said 279 people are 'uncontactable.' Meanwhile, 29 people remain hospitalized, with 7 in critical conditions, officials said. The fire, which tore through bamboo scaffolding ubiquitous in the city, appears to be the most deadly blaze in Hong Kong in nearly three decades. 900 other residents have managed to flee to shelters. Clips of the fire look apocalyptic: BREAKING: At least...

At least two National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday. The White House is reportedly on lockdown. President Trump, who is currently at Mar-a-Lago for Thanksgiving, has been briefed. Update: Per DC Police, one suspect is in custody. The unidentified suspect was reportedly shot and taken to a hospital. National Guard shot near White House. NTD’s @marisotsu on site where her uber window was blown from bullets pic.twitter.com/vbdN3YmTtT — Bohan Jiang (@bohansjiang) November 26, 2025 According to Newsmax, two National Guardsmen were shot. Their conditions are not known.

How India Is Turning Silver Into Money. In a move that has stunned global markets and delighted advocates of hard assets, India has quietly detonated a monetary bombshell: the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is bringing silver back into the financial system. Beginning April 1, 2026, Indian banks will be authorized to accept silver as loan collateral. It’s the first modern recognition of silver as a monetary asset since the metal was gradually sidelined from global finance a century ago. But this is no symbolic gesture—it’s a calculated strategy that connects household wealth, national reserves, and geopolitical realignment under one...

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Multiple National Guard soldiers have reportedly been shot near the White House, sparking a security lockdown at the president's residence. Early reports suggest the shooter may still be on the loose after three people were shot down the street from the White House in the center of DC. An image has emerged online showing a national guard troop laying injured on the pavement as blood pours from his head while Secret Service agents give him medical attention. Armed National Guard troops have been deployed to the nation's capital since early August as part of Donald Trump's crime crackdown. Secret Service...

Multiple people were shot two blocks north of the White House just before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, News4 has learned. At least three people were injured by gunshots at 17th Street and I Street NW, right next to Farragut Square Park, a law enforcement source told News4. One of the people injured was taken to a hospital via med-evac helicopter. The other two were taken to the hospital by ambulance. A law enforcement source tells News4 at least one of the victims was a National Guard member, shot in an exchange of gunfire The area is being shut down while...

The National Pulse has confirmed through White House sources that two National Guard members have been shot outside the White House. Kellie Meyer of NewsNation reported significant police and Secret Service activity in the vicinity, noting that sidewalks were entirely blocked off to both foot traffic and vehicles. The press has been relocated to the briefing room inside the White House as authorities continue to gather more information on the situation. The incident has led to heightened security measures around the area, with restricted access implemented as a precautionary measure. This is a developing story, and further updates are anticipated...

The future of cars could be up in the air... A #flyingcar may seem like the stuff of science fiction. But in China, it's on the cusp of going into mass production. In a huge leap toward the age of personal air travel, #XPeng has opened the world's first flying car factory. CGTN Jen Copestake reports.

Country music star Riley Green sparked outrage after posing with a slain animal he killed less than 12 months after he was hospitalized for a hunting injury. The 37-year-old shared the images in a carousel on his Instagram account, captioning the post: 'That was a hell of a drag out… blessed to be back out here #weouthere #bowhunting #bigboy.' In the first image, he was lying down in the shrubbery with the giant dead deer spread out in front of him.

Republican combat veterans in Congress urged service members to "stand strong" for law and order in a response video to Democratic lawmakers' message to troops about disobeying "illegal" orders. "I’ve flown combat missions, and I know what happens when people disobey an order," Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, said Tuesday on "Hannity.""This cannot happen to the men and women who are serving right now."Nunn, a combat veteran, was among those featured in the Republican-led video urging service members to reject the message released by the Democrats. Snip

New York Assemblyman Chuck Lavine, a Democrat first elected to state office in 2005, has become one of a handful of unlikely leaders of state efforts to preserve the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection. Sitting in front of a bookshelf in his home office in Glen Cove, New York, a historic community just south of the Long Island Sound, Lavine, 78, has a pile of work on his desk — a proposal to establish a deer management program in his county, and material on organizing a youth reading program and promoting a food drive. And while...

[H/T ExTexasRedhead]The Nobel prize winning miracle drug Ivermectin works as an antiviral, anticancer, is part of a Lyme Disease cure protocol, and even reverses dementia, all while having a safety profile that is far superior to aspirin or any “vaccine” for that matter.Cancer surgeon Dr. Kathleen Ruddy had the following to say about Ivermectin:Cancer Surgeon: “Ivermectin Is SAFER Than a Sugar Pill” 👁️“You’d have to take a lot to make yourself sick.”Dr. Kathleen Ruddy has also observed multiple late-stage cancer patients make dramatic recoveries after taking ivermectin.Ivermectin is also:• A Nobel Prize-winning discovery (2015)• Recognized, 2nd to penicillin, for having...

Explanation: Orbiting 400 kilometers above Quebec, Canada, planet Earth, the International Space Station Expedition 59 crew captured this snapshot of the broad St. Lawrence River and curiously circular Lake Manicouagan on April 11, 2019. Right of center, the ring-shaped lake is a modern reservoir within the eroded remnant of an ancient 100 kilometer diameter impact crater. The ancient crater is very conspicuous from orbit, a visible reminder that Earth is vulnerable to rocks from space. Over 200 million years old, the Manicouagan crater was likely caused by the impact of a rocky body about 5 kilometers in diameter. Currently, there...