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A Smithsonian-affiliated museum features programming minimizing the 2,977 Americans killed by Muslim terrorists and instead says Arabs were also victims in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Off target. A popular chain store released it’s modern version of what some shoppers describe as the modern Jim Crow Halloween outfit. Target has spent the last several years learning an uncomfortable lesson about corporate activism: once a company decides to enter the culture war, there may not be an easy way out. The retail giant is once again facing controversy after pulling a Halloween costume that critics reportedly complained was offensive to black Americans, making only the latest political headache for a company that has repeatedly found itself caught between progressive activists demanding that it embrace ‘social justice’ and...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not some distant experiment reserved for Silicon Valley giants. It already reshapes Main Street. Far from ushering in Armageddon, AI gives small business owners the power to cut costs, serve customers better, and compete against anyone in the world. Republicans who recoil from this reality are handing the future to Beijing. They also embolden a Democrat party now captured by hard-left forces that despise the very foundations of this country. Roger Williams, congressional Republican from Texas, is chairman of the House Committee on Small Business. He recently convened a hearing titled “AI on Main Street” that...

Glenda Douglas of Shungnak, in the Northwest Arctic Borough, shared this photo on social media of a gasoline purchase she made on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Glenda Douglas photo)It’s not a typo. The price of a gallon of gasoline in the northwest Alaska village of Shungnak was $26.82 on Friday, local residents and regional officials said, likely giving the community the dubious honor of having the most expensive gasoline in the United States.“It is very much real,” said Glenda Douglas, who manages the store in Shungnak and posted a picture of the price on Facebook.Across the United States, the average...

Christian apologist William Lane Craig questioned the Nicene Creed’s doctrine of eternal generation in a recent video clip The Nicene Creed affirms Jesus Christ is “eternally begotten of the Father,” a foundational doctrine established in AD 325 The controversy has sparked debate among Christian scholars and defenders of historic orthodoxy A recent video clip featuring renowned Christian apologist and professor William Lane Craig has ignited controversy within the Christian community after he appeared to question fundamental language in the Nicene Creed. The clip shows Craig raising concerns about the ancient creed’s assertion that Jesus Christ is “eternally begotten of the...

It’s life, Jim – but very much not as we know it. In fact, when it comes to the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the life forms in question are less flesh-and-blood and more fabric-and-felt – as the series becomes the latest sci-fi show to embrace the magic of puppetry. Level-Five Transporter Accident follows in a longstanding Trek tradition that sees crew members undergo unfortunate transformations while beaming up to the ship. This time, the crew suffers an even greater indignity: thanks to a spot of boldly sewing from the legendary Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the Enterprise...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has filed a lawsuit against the ‘Mormon Stories’ Podcast and its creator, alleging that it unlawfully uses trademarked and copyrighted material. On April the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filed a lawsuit against Open Stories Foundation and John P. Dehlin, who operates the podcast ‘Mormon Stories’. The Church argues that they have used the name Mormon since its founding nearly 200 years ago and that Dehlin’s branding will cause some people to believe ‘Mormon Stories’ is associated with or endorsed by the Church. “Defendants adopted a blue MORMON STORIES logo...

Financelot@FinanceLancelotScott Bessent is choosing to fight the WW3 currency battle now because the 2020 lockdowns forced the entire world to enter the same 5 year debt cycle.Global debt is financed in Dollars.Every home, business and nation loan that was taken out in 2021-2022 now must be rolled over at significantly higher rates.This will compound the Dollar shortage at the precise moment Scott Bessent is threatening to cut off financial institutions and nations from the supply of Dollars.Starving a nation of Dollars forces them to liquidate their forex reserves, including U.S. treasuries significantly below the face value as they face sovereign...

On August 25, 1976, Boston released its self-titled debut album. The band’s founding members who toured to support Boston were Tom Scholz, Brad Delp, John ‘Sib’ Hashian, Barry Goudreau, and Fran Sheehan. However, the legendary album was mostly recorded in a home studio by musical mastermind and multi-instrumentalist Scholz and lead vocalist Delp. The record featured several hit songs that became radio staples, including “More Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Mind,” “Foreplay/Long Time,” and “Rock & Roll Band.” Still, Boston is often highlighted as an album that is fantastic from start to finish for good reason. Brad Delp’s powerful voice,...

Multiple people were killed, including children, after a madman opened fire at a house in Montana before setting the property ablaze. Cops were called to the house in Billings just after 6 p.m. Sunday after reports of a shooting and a family disturbance, reported the Billings Gazette. Officers arrived some 10 minutes later and heard gunfire from the back of the house, according to police. They saw a man in the backyard of the already-smoking house, and then heard more gunfire. Just three minutes later, the home was engulfed in flames, severely hampering rescue efforts, according to Billings Police Department...

The Norman Cathedral in Peterborough, known in part for being the resting place of Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, has announced a voluntary £6 entry donation, due to fears it could "go bust". "Visitors are welcome to give whatever they can - or nothing at all. The cathedral remains open to everyone, regardless of their ability to donate," a spokesperson has said. The news received a mixed response. Some visitors support the idea to "help with the upkeep and preserve it" for the future, while others believe the amount could discourage others from visiting. But what...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is pushing to radically rewrite his state’s health code to give his administration authoritarian police powers as he seeks re-election. The Democrat’s proposed change would give Pennsylvania’s Department of Health centralized police powers under the guise of “disease control measures,” including the ability to enter homes and schools without a warrant, access confidential medical records, and impose statewide school mask mandates for disease prevention. The Department of Health reports to the governor’s office, meaning this change would give Shapiro — and his successors — the ability to single-handedly implement draconian policies across the state. “The administration’s...

Lansing—Democratic members of the Michigan Board of State Canvassers voted Monday against certifying the Americans for Citizen Voting initiative, leaving the proposed constitutional amendment to require proof of citizenship off the November ballot after a contentious debate. The four-member board deadlocked 2-2, with Republican members Chair Richard Houskamp and Paul Cordes voting to certify the petition and Democratic members Vice Chair Mary Ellen Gurewitz and Heather Cummings voting against certification. Since the Board has four members in order to have a petition certified there must be at least three members who vote for it. The initiative needed 629 valid signatures...

The two-time failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is reportedly “planning” her husband Bill’s funeral as the former president struggles with his health. Hillary, 78, has allegedly started making plans for an elaborate memorial service for her husband, who turned 80 on August 19. Indeed, the massive service will take place at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Insiders say that it will have a traditional funeral mass. “All current living presidents have plans in the works for a state funeral,” Elizabeth Hargrove, a spokesperson for the church, told Radar Online. Bill will then be buried at the William J....

Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis has released explosive security footage that he says shows longtime Elections Office employees deliberately bypassing badge readers to enter secure election rooms without leaving their names in the official access logs. Now, instead of aggressively investigating the alleged security breaches, county bureaucrats have publicly rebuked Curtis, employee unions have issued votes of no confidence, and the embattled election official is facing demands that he resign. According to reporting by Elisa Ballard of Shasta Unfiltered, the footage, presented by Curtis during an August 19 appearance on Catherine Engelbrecht’s True the Vote podcast, shows one...

Summary Company Announcement Date: August 22, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 22, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Company Name: Everything Sprouts, LLC Brand Name: Everything Sprouts, Calco Product Description: Alfalfa Sprouts Company Announcement Everything Sprouts, LLC, based in Minneapolis, MN is recalling certain lots of Alfalfa Sprouts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) or Salmonella bacteria. Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are organisms that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly...

More than half (58%) of Generation Z and Millennial participants with 401(k) plans expect their personal retirement accounts to be their main source of income in retirement.

Americans for Citizen Voting Chairman Paul Jacob: 'You can't cheat the people of Michigan and get away with it' =================================================================== Lansing—Democratic members of the Michigan Board of State Canvassers voted Monday against certifying the Americans for Citizen Voting initiative, leaving the proposed constitutional amendment to require proof of citizenship off the November ballot after a contentious debate. The four-member board deadlocked 2-2, with Republican members Chair Richard Houskamp and Paul Cordes voting to certify the petition and Democratic members Vice Chair Mary Ellen Gurewitz and Heather Cummings voting against certification. Since the Board has four members in order to have...

On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed responded to questions on whether he wants to replace the 2nd Amendment by saying that people are more worried about healthcare before saying he’s “perfectly okay with people having their hunting rifles.” Host Jesse Watters asked, “You also said this: You want to replace the right to bear arms with the right to healthcare. You don’t want to replace the 2nd Amendment, do you?” El-Sayed responded, “Well, look, man, I think more people are more worried about whether or not they can see...

Back in June, the Justice Department approved the Paramount deal to buy Warner Bros., a merger that would give David Ellison control over not just Warner Bros. but CNN and HBO Max, too. The merger is happening because Warner Bros. cannot stand on its own anymore, but the Left isn't happy about this. They think Ellison, who has worked with President Trump in the past, will allow some sort of weird MAGA influence over the network. Advertisement In July, 12 states moved to block the merger, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, citing concerns about a "reduction in competition" and...