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Bruce Springsteen used a concert stage in Minneapolis to deliver a blunt warning about the state of America, leading critics to label the musician a "traitor." Springsteen unleashed four pointed political speeches during the opening night of his "Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour" on Tuesday. "We are living through some very dark times," he told the crowd mid-show, according to Variety. "Our American values that have sustained us for 250 years are being challenged as never before. We’ve got our young men and women’s lives at risk in an unconstitutional and illegal war. This is happening now. Bruce...

This is directed to Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin but there are others, not counting the quislings in the Democrat Party, whose carping and breast beating are less than helpful. Recently, Congressman Van Orden said, ” I have been clear from the start, NO boots on the ground. ...” Taking him at his word, the only way to understand this comment is that before any facts about the war on our enemies in Iran had unfolded, he was against “boots on the ground.” This is an especially curious statement because Congressman Van Orden’s bio says he participated in...

A 7-month-old girl was shot dead in her stroller by a stray bullet while walking with her parents in Brooklyn, with cops now looking for a pair of moped-riding thugs, according to law enforcement sources. The family was strolling near Humboldt and Moore streets early in the afternoon when the shots rang out, and the two suspected gunmen sped off — with a person of interest now in custody, the sources said. The tot’s mom heard the shots and rushed her daughter into a nearby bodega — then looked down at the stroller and saw the blood, according to the...

A local television news anchor in Alabama sparked outrage online for signing off a recent newscast by quoting the founder of an Islamic fundamentalist group blamed for inspiring some of the world’s most lethal terrorist organizations. Ashonti Ford, 38, was wrapping up her 6 p.m. broadcast this past Thursday on Birmingham’s ABC 33/40 WBMA-LD when she cited a quote attributed to the late Hassan al-Banna, the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood. “Before we go, a quote from the founder of the Islamic Brotherhood: ‘The quieter you become, the more you’re able to hear,’” she said as she closed the March...

Rep Susie Lee posted the crude remarks just before 1 am then deleted them after online backlash Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., sparked an online frenzy after launching an expletive-filled, late-night rant against President Donald Trump in protest of his plans to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. "So f---ing f---ed up. I’ll pray they f--- him to his face," Lee wrote shortly before 1 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday. "Sorry, I say f--- a lot these days," Lee, 59, added.

Explanation: What unexpected things do you see when you look up at the night sky? Today’s image resembles an abstract painting, with large swaths of color strewn across a cosmic canvas seemingly without design. Despite the image's abstract nature, the human mind finds patterns, identifying a large claw reaching up towards a floating bubble. Embedded within these seemingly random structures are the physical laws that govern how light and matter interact. The Claw (Sh2-157) and Bubble (NGC 7635) Nebulae glow colors that are mapped to the yellow and blue shown, indicating the presence of hydrogen and oxygen ionized by the...

The UK will pursue closer economic ties with the European Union in light of the war in Iran, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister told a news conference he would use a summit with the EU later this year to seek more cooperation with the bloc on the economy and security. It comes as relations between the US and the UK have been increasingly strained by the PM's refusal to be drawn further into the war with Iran. In his speech, Sir Keir warned the conflict would impact the UK but sought to reassure the public the government...

The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces said that it is giving more than $430,000 to families of 118 fallen Israeli soldiers through its After the Shiva program ahead of the Passover holiday. The funds will support “ongoing financial needs, along with holiday shopping gift cards, personalized gifts and herb plants to help families prepare for and observe Passover,” the group said. Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan, CEO of the group, stated that “supporting bereaved families is a sacred responsibility that reflects the deep bond between Israel’s supporters around the world and those who have made the greatest sacrifice on...

President Donald Trump made an extraordinary appearance Wednesday for Supreme Court arguments — an American presidential first — as his administration seeks to unwind birthright citizenship during two hours of dramatic oral arguments. The Supreme Court voiced strong pushback against efforts to restrict who can be called an American, a politically divisive case over automatic citizenship for some children born in the United States to foreign nationals. Trump, wearing a red tie and dark suit, entered the courtroom around nine minutes before the court gaveled into session and did not speak during the session, per court rules.... Trump heard a...

President Donald Trump oversaw record levels of domestic energy production in 2025, including close to a billion barrels of offshore oil, according to the Department of the Interior.Last year saw a record of 714 million barrels of offshore oil produced, according to a press release from the Interior Department. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum underscored that the United States is tapping into its true energy potential.“President Trump has made it clear that America should fully develop its abundant energy resources in a way that strengthens our economy and benefits American families,” Burgum said in a statement.“By providing regulatory certainty, streamlining processes...

TEHRAN, — March 30, 2026 : According Source the Israeli Air Force has carried out a targeted operation employing non-destructive “soft-kill” munitions to disrupt electricity supply across parts of Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj, according to reports citing sources within the Israel Defense Forces. The strikes were directed at multiple electrical transmission nodes, including power plants and transformer stations in areas such as the Pirouzi district in eastern Tehran. Non-Explosive Disruption of Electrical Infrastructure The operation reportedly utilized CBU-94/B “Blackout” cluster munitions equipped with BLU-114/B submunitions. These systems are specifically designed to disable electrical infrastructure without causing physical...

Mon Dieu! A free-ranging robotic Olaf, the lovable snowman character from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen” movie franchise, evidently suffered a… brain freeze this week. In a video that has gone viral, the Olaf robot at Disneyland Paris is seen speaking to parkgoers before it freezes up — in midsentence — and then collapses backward, with its detachable carrot nose bouncing onto the ground. Two park employees quickly arrive to scoop up the malfunctioning animatronic device and carry it away. The video, shared by Belgian Disney fan site Magic Tour Club, has been viewed more than 4.6 million times on...

Gov. Ron DeSantis wasted little time signing a bill that will rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump. A little more than a year after the two clashed over the Republican presidential nomination, DeSantis on Monday signed legislation (HB 919) delivered to him earlier in the day, which dubs the West Palm Beach airport as “President Donald J. Trump International Airport.” DeSantis didn’t hold a public bill signing event as he continues to mend fences with Trump, whose Mar-a-Lago Club sits east of the airport. Trump’s son Eric Trump praised the signing on X, where he thanked DeSantis,...

A scheduled execution in Florida will not happen on Tuesday. It comes after the Florida Supreme Court refused to lift the stay of execution it granted to the former police officer. James Duckett was convicted of sexual battery and the murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987. His legal team requested DNA testing, which they hoped would clear Duckett, and the results were inconclusive. Florida’s Attorney General then requested that the stay of execution be lifted, but the Florida Supreme Court refused. Grace Hanna is the Executive Director for Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. “It’s very rare, particularly...

The 93-year-old Vertigo icon is making her feelings about Scandalous! abundantly clear — and casting, apparently, is just the beginning.Summary -Kim Novak slammed Sydney Sweeney’s casting in Scandalous!, the upcoming biopic about her 1950s affair with Sammy -Davis Jr., saying she “would never have approved.” -Novak’s beef isn’t just personal — she fears the film will reduce her complex romance with Davis to a purely sexual story because Sweeney “looks sexy all the time.” -Sweeney says she’s “incredibly honored” to play Novak — a sentiment her subject clearly does not share. Kim Novak would like the record to reflect that...

Iran’s largest steel producer, Mobarakeh Steel Company, has reported heavy losses to its production units following joint US-Israeli strikes on its facilities during the war, with attacks hitting multiple sites in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. Mobarakeh, the largest industrial company in Iran and the biggest steel complex in the Middle East, was considered a cornerstone of the country’s economy. Reactions on social media platforms reflected both anger at the regime and growing concern over the broader implications of the strikes. “Mobarakeh was the pride of Iran’s steel industry and a supplier of raw materials for thousands of factories. The most...

An Iranian tanker from the country's shadow fleet caught fire after being struck by its own naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Omani authorities reported that 20 crew members, including 15 Indians, were rescued as the vessel continued to sink. The tanker, part of a network used to bypass international sanctions, was reportedly targeted for "illegally passing" through the strategic waterway. After being hit, fires erupted on board, forcing a rapid evacuation by nearby rescue teams. Shadow fleet strike sparks chaos The vessel, managed by Red Sea Ship Management LLC, had been sanctioned by the US Treasury in December...

Ivey was waived by the Chicago Bulls due to his viral statements that began circulating on social media.Jaden Ivey‘s life, to a neutral and casual basketball viewer, would seem like a fairytale at first glance. Drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the fifth pick in the first round of the 2022 draft, he fulfilled his childhood dream by reaching the status of an NBA player. “Don’t disrespect the game” - Patrick Beverley slams the idea of the Bucks shutting down a healthy Giannis for the season“Don’t disrespect the game” - Patrick Beverley slams the idea of the Bucks shutting down...

JEWS THE world over will gather around the Seder table this week to recount again the great narrative of their ancestors' redemption from slavery in Egypt. In retelling the story, they will quote the passage from Exodus in which Pharaoh justified the unspeakable repression he intended to inflict on the Hebrews. "Come, let us deal wisely with them," he exhorted his nation. "Otherwise they may become so numerous that if there is a war they will join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the land." Though the tyrant's idea of dealing wisely with the Hebrews began with slave labor,...

Ex–Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was allegedly attacked by a woman described as a stalking suspect in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Buckingham was at an appointment in the area when the attack happened, according to NBC4. The woman threw an unknown substance at the two-time Grammy winner and fled the scene, the outlet reported. According to the Santa Monica Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department, who are both working the case, the suspect found out about Buckingham’s appointments and showed up on site.