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Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., on Wednesday introduced a new bill that would lower Social Security’s full retirement age for workers in physically demanding jobs. The bill, called the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act, would make it so eligible individuals would be able to claim full Social Security retirement benefits starting at age 60. Currently, the earliest Social Security retirement age is 62, though beneficiaries receive reduced monthly checks for starting that soon. By waiting until full retirement age — that’s 67 for individuals born in 1960 or later — they may receive 100% of the benefits they’ve earned. For...

OXFORD, Miss. – An Ole Miss student says she was drugged at a bar over the weekend, days before two students were found dead, as bars around Oxford tighten security with fears running rampant through the college town. Lafayette County Metro Narcotics said in a news release that investigators are looking into the deaths of two college-aged individuals whose bodies were discovered at separate locations. Authorities have not established a connection between the deaths, though packaged kratom purchased from a retail store was recovered in each investigation. "We do not have confirmed information indicating that kratom or any other substance...

🇺🇸Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem🇮🇱 (9/24/26)[Prayer]Personalities Psalm 32Of David. A maskil.[a]1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.[b]5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to...

Typhus, a flea-borne bacterial disease, is on the rise in Los Angeles County, with the latest localized case reported in the Wilshire Center neighborhood, public health officials said Tuesday. The disease is spread to humans by infected fleas that commonly live on rats, opossums, stray cats and other animals. Common symptoms include headaches, chills, muscle aches and rash. The Wilshire Center case is the second localized typhus outbreak this year, according to the LA County Department of Public Health. There were at least seven symptomatic cases linked to the outbreak, health officials said. Six of the seven patients had to...

A federal judge has ordered the White House to immediately restore access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. NBC News’ Nikki Battiste and Gary Grumbach report on the judge’s ruling.

The defense minister accused Erdogan of financing and embracing Hamas, and claimed that he dreams of "restoring the Ottoman Empire" in a post on X/Twitter. "Now he's signed the 'Mecca Agreement' to defend Saudi Arabia," he said, "But when the Houthis fired missiles at Mecca and it was time to honor his word, he vanished into thin air." "Israel is strong and knows how to protect itself. We're not the Kurds and the desperate people he still oppresses in Turkey today," he said

Oddly enough, Islamists and Marxists have much in common. They both look at anyone who isn't a member of their outsized cults as an “infidel.” And they both feel the urge to convert, enslave, or kill the non-believers. Oh, there is no doubt that, absent a rapid, thorough, and fundamental recovery of Western values, culture, sanity, and confidence, Islamist Muslims and Marxists will one day have a “reckoning” as they carve up the carcass of the erstwhile West. But for now, they share the desire to decapitate Western nations, their relatively free markets, and any remaining rights and freedoms their...

A Florida woman who was wrongfully arrested and held in jail for nearly two weeks in connection to a deadly hit-and-run shared her story with U.S. Congress members. Lindsey Isaacs addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism on Wednesday, part of its hearing, called "Always Watching: Flock's Nationwide AI Surveillance Network." What they're saying: "I came here today because I want you to understand that surveillance technology does not exist in a vacuum. Information collected by technology can become part of an investigation that affects a real human being," she said. She's talking about her own story....

Democrats in Austin, Texas, are facing criticism both online and from a retired cop who spoke to Fox News Digital after rushing to attack Immigration and Customs Enforcement moments after a suspected illegal immigrant was shot before any investigation had taken place. An ICE officer shot a man in Austin on Sunday and almost immediately, before basic facts had been established in the case, and before the man had been identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, elected Democrats in Austin were speaking out against ICE, including Rep. Greg Casar, Councilman Mike Siegel, and Mayor Kirk Watson. "It is awful that...

Clint Curtis shared over the phone on Wednesday that he was interviewed by agents with the FBI, DOJ, and DHS about his claims of fraud in the 2026 election. He said he provided agents with testimony and materials supporting his claims. However, he said he was still unsure whether he needed to comply with a federal subpoena requiring him to appear before a grand jury in Sacramento.

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Iranian airlines were forced to cancel some international flights on Wednesday after the U.S. tightened sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry in a new effort to cripple its economy. Georgia and Azerbaijan have officially confirmed suspending flights, and a travel agent in Tehran told AFP that flights to Baghdad, Muscat and Qatar were also halted, though routes to other destinations remained available, including China. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the new measures on Monday as part of an earlier threat to impose “economic D-Day” on Iran, an attempt to force it into submission following nearly seven months of war.

A Florida history teacher allegedly tried to “cancel” an eighth-grader enrolled at one of the state’s elite schools for his conservative beliefs – and now she’s facing calls to be fired. Liz Ballard, a teacher at Pine View School in Osprey, Fla., is accused of singling out the boy as the “conservative perspective” in her classes before describing him as a “misogynist” and spreading the slur around the school, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a letter on Monday. Ballard allegedly “harassed, disparaged and deliberately tried to ‘cancel’ an eighth-grade student for his conservative views” during her debates —...

A North Carolina woman will spend just weeks behind bars for a hit-and-run that killed a star college athlete out for a run. Q'laundra Hood, 28, was handed just 30 days in jail for a crash that killed 25-year-old Lance Sotelo, with a judge also ordering three years of supervised probation and $765 in restitution, according to Queens City News.

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CC fans are unhappy again. After Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White subbed Caitlin Clark out just shy of her double-double against the Minnesota Lynx, fans erupted, slamming the management. Clark helped her side secure a dominant 96-77 road win over the league-leading Lynx on September 22, 2026. The 24-year-old finished with 27 points, four steals, nine assists, and seven rebounds. She also produced several deep triples throughout the game. However, one of the highlights of Clark’s play came with 1:23 left in the fourth quarter when she connected with Sophie Cunningham for an easy layup. Makayla Timpson gave the ball...

Daily Readings from the USCCBHerod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, “John has been raised from the dead”; others were saying, “Elijah has appeared”; still others, “One of the ancient prophets has arisen.” But Herod said, “John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see him. Luke 9:7–9Something peculiar happens when those who refuse to live according to God’s will witness His presence in the lives of others—they become unsettled, even confused. Herod was one of these souls. Though...

This video captures the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States (0:00 - 27:37). Key events include: Arrival and Welcoming: The video depicts the arrival of the Air China aircraft and the official welcoming ceremony on the tarmac (0:00 - 16:30). Formal Greetings: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are seen greeting President Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, as they disembark from the plane (16:30 - 20:30). Ceremonial Honors: The segment shows the leaders standing together during official ceremonies while being honored by military personnel (20:30 - 25:00). Departure from the Tarmac: The...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he studied the possibility of U.S.-led military action in Canada. In a lengthy New York Times interview published Wednesday, Carney declined to discuss in detail what that examination involved, but he suggested it would be irresponsible not to prepare for what he called "extreme tail risk." "I think you have a responsibility in these roles to look at extreme tail risk," Carney told the Times. "That's just risk management. That's not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to [prepare]." U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly mused about turning Canada into the 51st...

The book of Enoch has become increasingly popular among Christians in recent years. It is easy to understand the fascination. Reading the book of Enoch can sometimes feel like reading a science-fiction novel. Its elaborate accounts of fallen angels, giants, heavenly journeys, and the coming judgment naturally capture the imagination. More importantly, New Testament authors such as Peter and Jude draw on traditions also found in the book of Enoch. For students of Scripture, the book provides valuable insight into the diverse world of Second Temple Judaism and can illuminate the historical and literary background of the New Testament. But...