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I’ve been writing lately about how the crisis of a lack of objectivity—and the disappearance of even basic first- and second-order thinking—creates a cascade of unintended consequences. When people stop asking “what happens next?” or “what happens after that?”, society slowly fills up with individuals who react to everything emotionally and instantly. They become, for lack of a better phrase, human raw nerve endings. Every stimulus produces an immediate response. No reflection, no restraint, no perspective. Just reaction. Not surprisingly, I was asked recently what we can actually do about it. How do we reverse what looks like a pretty...

“Previous versions of the film reportedly showed Elio with a pink bike and had a scene where he imagines a life together with his male crush,” it reported. “The changes sparked backlash within the Pixar staff, drama that was compounded by Disney’s decision to cut a transgender character from Pixar’s animated series Win or Lose.” Docter’s comments garnered significant backlash online.

Steve Toth, days after defeating Rep. Dan Crenshaw, is ready to end the career of another Texas incumbent. Toth, who defeated Crenshaw Tuesday in the Republican primary for Crenshaw’s House seat, is endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is his bid to defeat Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in the primary runoff to represent the Lone Star State in the United States Senate. “ During my time in the Texas Legislature, I have come to know Ken Paxton on both a professional and personal level,” Toth told Breitbart News. “As our Attorney General, Ken has been a staunch defender of conservative...

A paid representative for the designated terror organization and Islam-pushing Council on American-Islamic Relations has called for Texas, in its state education system, to teach that one-third of all slaves in America were Muslim, enslaved, and killed for their Muslim faith, erase the Mayflower Compact, eliminate Columbus Day, teach that the Alamo was influenced by Islam and honors Islamic architecture and more. Not happening, at least according to two members of the state Board of Education who challenged the accuracy of the claims, openly opposed a "jihadist agenda being forced on our children," and were skeptical about the benefits of...

Ohio State University is investigating after President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. resigned abruptly over the weekend following the disclosure of “an inappropriate relationship” with a woman seeking public resources for her personal business, the university said Monday. Carter, 66, said in a statement that he had resigned voluntarily after informing the university’s board of trustees of his error. He did not elaborate on the nature of the relationship and mentioned that he was leaving the post along with his wife, Lynda. “For personal reasons, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my role as president of The Ohio...

A liberal demonstrator was in the middle of saying “We welcome everyone in this city” right before a Muslim terrorist threw an explosive right over his head. Watch this. Stupidity in action. His face is priceless. https://x.com/theblaze/status/2031009020056588531

A failing New Jersey shopping center could soon be demolished and replaced with hundreds of apartments under a controversial redevelopment plan. The near-vacant Raritan Mall has long been described by locals as an ‘eyesore’ after years of empty storefronts and declining business. Developers now want to tear down the aging complex and replace it with a five-story project containing 276 apartments, according to plans submitted by Raritan Mall Urban Renewal. The proposal would also include 42 affordable housing units and ground-floor retail space. A second retail area, within an existing structure that formerly housed a bank, would include parking and...

The marker was installed on the Senate side of the Capitol and is expected to stay there until both chambers can agree on a more permanent place for it.Just before dawn Saturday, a plaque honoring U.S. Capitol Police along with other law enforcement agencies who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6 was installed. It comes more than five years after insurrectionists stormed the building. The Senate voted to install the plaque after the House GOP refused to display it. “I think that speaks volumes about, they’re doing this because they were forced to do it, and they did it in...

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform. The new feature is being rolled out nationwide despite an ongoing class action lawsuit against the policy in California, filed by Uber drivers who argue that it is discriminatory against men. Rival ride-hailing company Lyft is also facing a discrimination lawsuit over a similar offering that it introduced nationwide in 2024. The feature, announced in a blog post, allows women to request...

A newly surfaced CIA document suggests US intelligence once reviewed research that hinted at a possible cancer treatment more than 60 years ago. The document, produced in February 1951 and declassified in 2014, summarizes a Soviet scientific paper that examined striking similarities between parasitic worms and cancerous tumors. snip Although the document was declassified more than a decade ago, it has recently resurfaced online, fueling outrage among some Americans who say it raises troubling questions about why Cold War research hinting at possible cancer treatments sat in intelligence archives for decades.

Dear friends and family, It’s been exactly a week since the war against Iran began. I am sure a lot of you want to know how we (we personally and we Israel) are doing and how we are experiencing this. First some hard statistics. Iran launched close to 600 missiles and over 1500 suicide drones to attack Israel and 12 other countries, including a European country (Cyprus), Turkey and even Azerbaijan. Of these, roughly 200 targeted Israel. Almost all of them were intercepted, but there were 3 direct hits. Two missiles hit apartment buildings and one was a direct hit...

Universities have ‘poisoned’ U.S. military education system, Hegseth said The U.S. Department of Defense announced the cancellation of its military education fellowships at 13 top universities on Friday, citing “toxic indoctrination.” “We are eliminating certain Senior Service College (SSC) Fellowship programs for the 2026-2027 academic year and beyond. I am also directing the compilation of a revised list of elite institutions offering equivalent programs to replace those eliminated,” the agency wrote in a memo to Pentagon leadership. ...

Recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have led to widespread refusal by some shipping crews to sail through the waterway, even when companies have issued orders, due to heightened security risks and union demands. Why Crews Are Refusing to Go Through The Strait of Hormuz, a 20% global oil chokepoint, has seen tanker traffic drop by 70–90% since U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, and retaliatory Iranian missile and drone attacks Wikipedia+1. Iran has issued warnings to fire on any ship attempting passage, and at least 200 vessels are anchored outside the strait NewsBreak. Insurers have canceled...

Michigan Democrats are putting dead voters BACK ON the voter rolls after they are removed After the dead people are added back, THEY ARE MAILED BALLOTS Michigan Rep Rachelle Smit “I took off a dead voter in my township and guess what? That dead voter was put back on” “There was a family member who at one point was registered at my in-laws home, and that family member had died nearly 20 years prior. They were put on the rolls at 2020. They were mailed voter application ballots without the authorization”

VIDEOThe son of the former Ayatollah who recently met his end, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been reportedly WOUNDED shortly after assuming the role of Supreme Leader of Iran. At this time it is unknown if the new Ayatollah is severely wounded or merely "John Kerry wounded."

JPMorgan analysts warned clients that a prolonged war with Iran could send the S&P 500 into correction territory.The bank's trading desk said its view has turned tactically bearish, explaining that positioning signals investors aren't positioning for further market risks even as volatility surges.Options pricing implies the S&P 500 could drop another 2.9% this week, the analysts said, adding to last week's losses. They added that the war could send the benchmark index to 6,720, a 10% correction from its most recent peak."There has been a clear escalation with oil infrastructure hit on both sides … The precedent of oil infrastructure...

Despite their proximity as neighbors and many shared elements in terms of food, music, and culture, Turks and Greeks are often perceived as enemies rather than friends. On the world stage, Turkey and Greece seem to constantly butt heads, but do Turks and Greeks themselves harbor animosity toward their neighbors? Despite political tensions, Turks and Greeks, who are both known for their generosity, warmth, and welcoming spirit, seem to have much more in common than many would believe. Both Turks and Greeks share a beautiful geographic location in the Mediterranean and a climate that makes people in other parts of...

Concept image illustrating the gender pay gap with male and female figures standing on stacks of coins. New data shows women in Spain still earn significantly less than men, highlighting the ongoing gender pay gap. Credit : Andrey_Popov, Shutterstock Women in Spain are effectively working nearly 69 days a year without pay compared with men, according to a new labour market report released this week. The figure highlights how the gender pay gap – despite years of policy changes and growing awareness – still affects millions of workers across the country. The analysis, published by the Spanish trade union USO...

Planning to tie the knot in Spain? It’s highly expensive wherever you wed. But, if you are, you had better take it into account Hacienda (the tax agency). Newlyweds across Spain now face unexpected tax demands as Hacienda intensifies scrutiny on wedding gifts. Authorities now actively remind couples that cash and presents from guests qualify as taxable donations, potentially adding thousands to post-wedding bills. The idea behind this move is to close loopholes in revenue collection with digital transfers becoming more prevalent. Average weddings in Spain exceed €24,000, everything taken into consideration, including wedding meals alone consuming €13,000 to €14,000,...

the US Uber Photo by: Nam Y. Huh / AP Uber sign displayed on car. By: ALEXANDRA OLSON, AP Business Writer Posted 9:07 AM, Mar 09, 2026 NEW YORK (AP) — Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its riding-hailing platform. The new feature is being rolled out nationwide despite an ongoing class action lawsuit against the policy in California, filed by Uber drivers who argue that it is discriminatory against men....