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Former NBA player Royce White told OutKick/Fox News Digital that he apparently plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, as he now claims to be transgender. There are now two former NBA players to announce such a decision, after Enes Kanter Freedom made his announcement earlier on Friday. "I'm transgender. I'm a woman. I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purpose of basketball, professional basketball, so I'll be declaring for the WNBA draft in 2027 as well," White said. "I think I’d be unstoppable. But I’m a team-first guy. I’m a pass-first kind of player. I do...

Former NBA player Brandon Clarke died of a lethal combination of drugs, according to officials. The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner announced on Friday the 29-year-old passed away from “the effects of heroin and cocaine.” It added that the manner of his passing was an accident. Clarke died inside of a San Fernando Valley home on May 11, and according to the LA County DME, medical personnel first located him “unresponsive in his bedroom” at around 5 p.m. He was ultimately pronounced deceased at 5:15 p.m. Drug paraphernalia was discovered near his body and the initial investigation...

After a hacker exfiltrated the data of 633,000 Maricopa County, Arizona, voter records in 2020, zero prosecutors at any level of government would prosecute despite urging from the FBI. Documents released Thursday morning by the White House Government Transparency Task Force detail the massive data breach, an investigation by the FBI, a suspect who admitted to the crime, and a years-long attempt by the FBI to get someone to prosecute, only to close the case due to a lack of prosecutor interest. “The suspect, perhaps to the chagrin of his attorney, admitted to all of the conduct involved, including that...

I've recently been rewatching the HBO comedy series Veep – it's about a fictional female vice president whose narcissism, unbridled political ambition, and cringey mishaps make Kamala Harris look sober and competent. The show is oddly timeless, as the political issues that come up on repeat are things like "filibuster reform" and getting kids to put down the computer games and exercise. And, it's really funny (and, as a warning, often unnecessarily crude). The show doesn't ever mention political parties, so it rather satisfyingly mocks the entire Swamp. In one particularly funny episode, the vice president (who's also running for...

The Department of War on Friday revoked former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's eligibility for access to classified intel after he leaked classified information about Air Force One to the media. The Biden-era Air Force Secretary leaked sensitive information about President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet to The New York Times. Full statement from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell: Effective immediately, the Department of War has REVOKED former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s eligibility for access to classified information and his ability to hold any sensitive position. This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information...

Labour council in Cambridge has installed squat toilets said to be favoured by international visitors and are charging users £1 per visit. The public toilets - which include three 'squat-style flushing toilets' - on Silver Street, opposite Queens' College at the University of Cambridge, cost Cambridge City Council £1million to build. They replaced a 1980s block that was repeatedly flooded by the River Cam, which runs next to it. The council said the style of toilet was 'preferred by some international visitors'. Locals have since criticised the 'crazy' £1 charge to use the toilets, which opened last month. Heather Boyd,...

This video reports on a busy, late-night session in the *U.S. Senate* as they concluded business before the August recess. Here is a summary of the key events: * **Confirmation of Attorney General:** The Senate narrowly confirmed *Todd Blanche* as the 88th *U.S. Attorney General* in a 50-49 vote (0:46-0:56). The confirmation process faced several delays and opposition from Democrats regarding concerns over how he might lead the *Department of Justice* (0:22-0:37). * **Interim Spending Bill:** Lawmakers passed a bipartisan interim spending bill (90-6) to keep the government funded through December 11th, significantly reducing the immediate risk of a government...

On Tuesday morning, we published an episode arguing that Starship's heat shield doesn't need to be perfect. It needs to be serviceable. On Tuesday afternoon, on SpaceX's very first earnings call as a public company, Elon Musk went further than we ever dared. Quote: "I'd consider the heat shield problem solved at this point." And that was just one hour of this call. A ship catch attempt at the end of this month. Operational Starlink V3 satellites on Flight 14. One Starship launch per day within a year. Boots on the Moon in 2028. All of it on the record,...

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine is reportedly quietly working toward an exit from Donald Trump’s Iran war, even as the president appears to believe more air strikes could force a deal. As the war enters its sixth month, CNN reported Friday that Caine has privately discussed the limits of further military action with other top Trump advisers, warning that continued bombing may not be enough to secure a ceasefire. “Caine is looking for an off-ramp,” one source familiar with the matter told the outlet. The 57-year-old general has discussed the matter with CIA Director John...

Cornell has updated its Community Living Standards to include a clause banning the processing of wild animals in communal kitchens. The update follows a September incident in which students skinned and butchered a legally hunted bear in a shared kitchen in Ganędagǫ: Hall, a residence hall on North Campus. A University spokesperson confirmed that the update is a response to the Ganędagǫ: Hall incident. “The policy aims to provide clarity regarding what is or is not appropriate to do in a communal kitchen space,” the spokesperson wrote. On Sept. 6, two students hunted and killed an adult black bear in...

I recognize that there could be many contenders for the title of the “Most Corrupt Program Ever Enacted.” However, I challenge any reader, or anyone else for that matter, to name any program in the vast federal handout universe more corrupt that the so-called Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund that was created by the Orwellian-named Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, § 60103, and codified at 42 U.S.C. § 7434. If you have somehow forgotten about this program, it is the one that was the subject of a famous Project Veritas recording, made during the interim between President Trump’s second election in...

New York City is terminating the employment of Haitian city workers who have lost Temporary Protected Status, after a Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for President Trump to end humanitarian protections for Haitian immigrants, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Friday. City officials said at least dozens of city workers were affected, but that number could rise to the hundreds. Under the Temporary Protected Status program, more than 350,000 people from Haiti and Syria were allowed to live and work across the United States while their home countries faced humanitarian disasters. President Trump has been working to end the program,...

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was narrowly confirmed by the Senate on Saturday to lead the Justice Department on a permanent basis under President Trump. Blanche’s nomination was approved in a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), voting with all Democrats against his confirmation. “Mr. Blanche is nominated to one of the most important offices in our country, and he has shown that he’s up to that task,” Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said ahead of the vote. “His impressive background and the presentation at our hearing in the Judiciary Committee...

🇺🇸Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem🇮🇱 (8//26)[Prayer]Personalities2 Samuel 1:1-16 David Hears of Saul’s Death1 After the death of Saul, David returned from striking down the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days. 2 On the third day a man arrived from Saul’s camp with his clothes torn and dust on his head. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him honor. 3 “Where have you come from?” David asked him. He answered, “I have escaped from the Israelite camp.” 4 “What happened?” David asked. “Tell me.” “The men fled from the battle,” he replied. “Many...

Join with fellow FREEPERS across the world to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, Technology, and the Media. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2) ARE YOU READY TO MEET JESUS?

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn’t met any Iranian cabinet members since the US-Israeli strikes that killed his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, the opposition-aligned IranWire outlet reports, citing two unnamed sources close to President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration. The sources claim that “rumors that he is in extremely critical condition and could pass away at any moment are circulating widely within the highest levels of the regime.” One of the sources is quoted as saying: “We would not be surprised if we heard news of his martyrdom soon.”

Newly obtained surveillance video is providing a clearer picture of the moments before and after gunfire erupted outside the southwest Atlanta home of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's communications director. [Robert Sinners] The video, obtained by Channel 2's Michael Seiden, appears to show three people walking toward Robert Sinners' home just before gunshots ring out. A second surveillance camera captures people running from the area immediately after the shooting. 30 shots fired at Georgia elections official's home; neighbor helped police spot suspects | 2:40 WSB-TV | 380K subscribers | 13,519 views | August 7, 2026

Enough is enough. Iran’s soul is not defined by Islam....

The serial sex attacker Simon Levy now faces whole life prison sentences after he was found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third woman. The police watchdog has put two officers under investigation as it looks into why the Metropolitan Police, the British Transport police and the courts left Levy free to kill - despite a string of convictions.

Every summer, thousands of boaters gather in Muscamoot Bay to tie off, turn up the music, and spend the day on the water. Located on Lake St. Clair, this is one of the most well-known freshwater boating destinations in the Midwest. Boats line up side by side, forming floating rows where people move from boat to boat, meet new people, and take part in a full day of summer energy on the water. There are no tickets, no gates, and no formal setup. Just show up, anchor, and be part of it. Event DetailsDate: August 8th, 2026. Location: Muscamoot Bay,...