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Samsung unleashed a new batch of Galaxy Z TriFold units after selling out initial stock of the behemoth foldable that turns into a 10-inch tablet. It took less than ten minutes to sell through today’s supply, which either speaks to the phone’s surprising popularity or, rather, just how few of them the company is making. The device launched on January 30th, and unlike most other Samsung phones, availability of this one was limited to the company’s own site. The TriFold costs $2,899.99 and comes with 512GB of storage (you’d think paying this much would get you at least 1TB, but...

All truckers and bus drivers in the United States will have to take their commercial driver's license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the latest effort Friday to ensure that drivers understand English well enough to read road signs and communicate with law enforcement officers. Florida has already started administering its tests in English. Many states allow drivers to take their license tests in other languages even though they are required to demonstrate English proficiency. California offered...

President Trump said on Saturday that he is going to raise his global tariff to 15%, up from 10% he imposed on Friday, after the Supreme Court struck down a set of sweeping global tariffs.

Derrick Evans @DerrickEvans4WV15hWow. Our military is even more powerful than I realized. This also explains the psychological and cultural warfare that’s currently taking place in our country….VIDEO TRANSCRIPT BEGINS~~~~First man: We have the number one military in the world.But I don't think people really understand what that means. We have the number one air force in the world. Do you know what the number two air force in the world is? 2nd man: China? First man: The United States Navy Number three, China or Russia, if you believe their numbers. Number four/five? Space Force. Three of the top five air...

Fulton County, Georgia, officials said Wednesday that the FBI seized original 2020 voting records while serving a search warrant at the county's Elections Hub and Operations Center. The FBI earlier Wednesday said they were conducting court-authorized activity at the facility. The development comes after President Donald Trump has repeatedly said there was voter fraud in the 2020 election, specifically in Georgia, that contributed to his election loss. Georgia officials audited and certified the results following the election.

Brady was spotted in the coaches booth during the broadcast between the game between the Raiders and Chargers, and upon seeing that shot, ESPN's announcers revealed that Brady stays in regular contact with Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. That immediately led to conflict of interest concerns, with many noting that Brady could impart what he learns while preparing for games he's covering as a FOX announcer to his own team.

New satellite imagery and flight-tracking data show a significant buildup of U.S. military aircraft at a key air base in central Jordan, as tensions rise over Iran's nuclear program, The New York Times reported Friday. Images captured Friday reveal more than 60 U.S. attack aircraft parked at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base — roughly three times the number typically stationed there.Flight data also indicate that at least 68 cargo planes have landed at the base since Sunday, suggesting a surge of personnel, equipment, and logistical support. More fighter jets may be positioned under protective shelters. The images show advanced aircraft, including...

https://x.com/kevinnbass/status/2025133451242766572 Kevin Bass@kevinnbassTHE BILL GATES FILES.Over the past day, I have read some of the most insane things I have read in my life.I cannot believe it.Gates said he had "several meetings" with Jeffrey Epstein.The documents show at least 205 dates with meetings or dinners and at least 93 of Epstein's daily schedules with Gates on them.Gates said it was about philanthropy. At least 122 documents mention dollar amounts -- investment funds, hush payments, fund structures, reimbursements.Gates said it wasn't deep. Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff has at least 141 documents coordinating Gates logistics.Gates' own scheduler Larry Cohen has at least...

An Arizona couple allegedly found a pair of blood-stained gloves and a rock with a dried blood droplet in the desert a mile from Nancy Guthrie’s home — days after she was reported missing, according to a report. The couple, who asked to remain anonymous, stumbled upon the suspicious black gloves on the ground 10 feet apart off Campbell Avenue in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson on Feb. 11, KVOA reported on Friday. “Sure enough, it was a black glove in the desert. It appeared to have looked like it was ripped. It also appeared to look like it had...

Knox County prosecutors and defense attorneys are heading back to court this week in the brutal rape and torture killing case of 22-year-old Danishka Melina Sibaja Mejia, a crime that rattled South Knoxville in April 2024. One defendant has already pleaded guilty and is serving life in prison, but the remaining co-defendants are back on the criminal calendar as judges take up pretrial procedures that will determine how the rest of the case moves forward. The renewed court dates are drawing fresh attention from Mejia’s family and local advocates who say they still want answers. According to WBIR, Knox County...

You never go wrong with competing under the American flag. She did it. After a string of wokester statements from other athletes, and way too much attention on American athletes who chose to compete for other countries such as China, the amazing Alysa Liu, who focused on her skating and delivered a stellar, watch-it-over-and-over-again free skate, has won Olympic gold, the biggest prize in skating. .....................SNIP....................... It kind of stands out that China, which doesn't have a high winter Olympics medal count, is apparently trawling the world for overseas Chinese athletes who fled the socialist hellhole to represent them since...

ABBEVILLE COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) -- A farmer in Abbeville County is feeling immense gratitude towards first responders who helped rescue one of her farm animals, Jake the donkey. Traditionally, Jake is able to roam across more than 20 acres of land. Because of the rain, he got caught in mud on Sunday and slipped down a ravine, nowhere to be found. Not knowing what to do to help find Jake, his owner, Kaye Acton, called the Abbeville County Fire Department, requesting that drones be used to help find her farm animal. The fire department then answered the call to...

The men’s hockey team for the United States will square off against Canada on Sunday in the gold medal game. Well before this matchup was even confirmed, there were rumblings about President Donald Trump taking a trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Team USA’s road to the gold medal game wasn’t a smooth one to say the least. They needed a game-winning goal from defenseman Quinn Hughes in overtime to defeat Sweden in the quarterfinals. That thrilling win must have given them the confidence they needed heading into the semifinals though, as the United States defeated Slovakia 6-2 on Friday...

A look at the backlash surrounding WIRED’s investigation into a so called gay tech mafia and why critics are questioning its reporting and framing. ...not one but two White Lotus–themed gay tech parties, both equally extravagant. “Girls are not present,” says that same angel investor. “They are just not there.” There is also a “Gay VC Mafia” group chat that is, as one member describes it, “60 percent business” and “40 percent hee hee ha ha” about “classically gay topics.” With a steady churn of tech events aimed at gay men, the social incentives stack up fast. Connections blur—“professional, physical,...

In what is becoming a growing trend, over three hundred students in a Virginia high school walked out of class in an anti-ICE protest last week. They were rewarded with a three-day suspension. The protest was not sanctioned by the school. It spilled out onto the streets of Prince William County, causing traffic disturbances requiring police attention. The real goal of this protest was soon seen: Some students reportedly went home after the protest, others headed to a nearby shopping center, and several returned to campus — where a few caused a disturbance. The school district "urged students to bring...

About the report Article II of the US Constitution mandates that the president periodically inform Congress about the "state of the union," including budget reports and legislative proposals. It is also a chance for the president to review their achievements, with not just Congress watching live, but the public as well. President Trump is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24th. Throughout history, the State of the Union and similar speeches have been heavy on policy or accomplishments, but have seldom been nonbiased. This is where the 2026 State of the Union in...

I grew up in a military family and lived on military bases most of my early life, five years of which were spent on Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. Honestly, it was the most Americana place I’ve ever lived. Think Mayberry surrounded by minefields. Thankfully we didn’t often encounter the minefields, but we knew they were there. Fourth of July was always the biggest day of the year. We had parades with tanks and marching bands and floats and classic convertibles with pretty girls waving from the back. The rest of the day would be filled with motocross races and boxing...

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that the UK and its allies should deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine right now, to "flip a switch" in Russian President Vladimir Putin's head. Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg alongside the former head of the military, Adm Sir Tony Radakin, Johnson said troops should be sent to peaceful regions in non-fighting roles. He said: "If we can have a plan for boots on the ground after the war, after Putin has condescended to have a ceasefire, then why not do it now?" The UK government is currently working with its allies to...

Muslims gathered at New York City’s Times Square on Friday (February 20) for Ramadan Tarawih prayers.

A deranged female child therapist from Long Island was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday for sharing revolting baby-rape videos online, where she also pretended to be a father who raped his own children. Renee “Rina” Hoberman, 36, was blasted by prosecutors as a vile “predator” who “got off to the helpless screams of babies” at the federal sentencing hearing in in Central Islip. “[She’s a] danger to society.” More than 100 images were found on Hoberman’s devices and accounts — many involving the stomach-turning sexual abuse of young toddlers and even newborns. Hoberman, a licensed social worker from...