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LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — On November 18th, 2004, the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum officially opened along the banks of the Arkansas River with a grand dedication ceremony. KATV was there, with wall-to-wall coverage that day. It was a rainy, but historic day, attended by world leaders, celebrities and tens of thousands of visitors. Former president Bill Clinton said he envisioned the building as more than an archive... Calling it a place for ideas, service and the future. "The thing I want most is for people to come to this library, whether they're republicans or democrats, liberals or conservatives,...

Blockbuster cinema returns full-throttle in 2026, but as always, it’s the smaller, more auteur-driven projects that catch our eye and keep us optimistic about the filmgoing prospects in the new year. As we set our sights on the films and filmmakers set to light up our screens across the next 12 months.From the culmination of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” saga, to the surefire prospect of at least one, if not two, new Hong Sang-soo films, and everything in between, our scope spans the entire globe, with the lingering understanding that so many of our most talked-about films by year’s end will,...

A farmer who used a telehandler to pick up a car and dump it in a road to defend his property has been cleared of dangerous driving and criminal damage. Robert Hooper, 57, had told Durham Crown Court he felt "frightened and threatened" when he took the action. He had argued an "Englishman's home is his castle", and he had been assaulted before he used his vehicle to remove the Corsa in County Durham last June.

Donald Trump sounded off about the ongoing Minnesota migrant fraud scandal and revealed where his administration believes it has found even worse corruption. The president was hosting his annual, star-studded New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago resort when he made the comments. As he addressed the gathering, he spelled out the shocking amount of government waste that had come from the state, days after a viral video blew the story wide open. 'They stole $18 billion, that's just what we're learning about. California's worse, Illinois' worse and sadly, New York's worse, a lot of other places,' he said. As...

In December 2024, a Russian cargo vessel sank under mysterious circumstances. No one paid much attention to it, though, because it was one of many interesting things happening in the world at the time. However, a year-long Spanish investigation has revealed that the ship was carrying two nuclear reactors, with delivery intended for North Korea. Today's video explores the investigation and who might be responsible. I think the content is super captivating. The torpedo though, might be supercavitating

Publix has long been considered Florida's favorite supermarket, but it seems customers are turning their backs on the grocery giant. One frustrated shopper recently took to Reddit to air their grievances after picking up a prime tenderloin steak at a Publix store in Yulee, Florida. A photo of the package showed the meat priced at a jaw-dropping $61.49 — or $49.99 per pound. 'This is criminal,' the customer wrote. 'You can get a full ribeye or tenderloin dinner with table bread, 2 sides and softdrinks in Florida at a Outback, texas roadhouse or Longhorn for $26 - $31,' one wrote....

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A deep dive into the ancient, go-to idea that God uses Islam to punish those who go astray:

Andy Cohen unleashed a wild rant about outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams that left Anderson Cooper visibly cringing live on CNN. Cohen and Cooper, who have been co-hosting CNN's New Year's Eve special for the past nine years, were putting away drinks for hours and bantering live during the network's coverage of the celebrations in New York City. Soon after the ball dropped in Times Square, Cohen, with a drink in his hand, said: 'Watching the final moments of Mayor Adams's chaotic...' Before he could finish his thought, Cooper interrupted and said: 'Oh no. I'm out.' Cohen continued,...

“The Ballad of Wallis Island”—One of 2025’s most endearing sleepers was this British comedy from director James Griffiths about a duo of folk singers, played by co-writer Tom Basden and Oscar-nominee Carey Mulligan, who travel to a Welsh island for a gig. Basden’s writing partner, Tim Key, plays the rich fan who encourages the duo to reunite for this performance. What follows is a film filled with big laughs and a startling amount of heart.... “Bugonia”—Based on Jang Joon-hwan’s 2003 film, “Save the Green Planet!”, Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest collaboration with actress Emma Stone is a galvanizing apocalyptic satire. She plays...

Hay its a New Year, and the internet is still reletively anonymous. Have a New Year that is good and full of only good surprises, and easily manageable bad ones.

It's the end of December, which means people all over the world are making their lists of New Year's resolutions for 2026 — and President Donald Trump is no different. Through high-level contacts, The Babylon Bee has obtained the following copy of Trump's resolutions for the coming year: Build a wall around New York City: To keep the riffraff from escaping into the U.S. Put his face on all U.S. currency: Nobody remembers people like Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, or Ben Franklin anyway. Reconnect with Macaulay Culkin: Make sure he knows where to find the bathroom. Broker peace with all the...

One of the biggest bank heists in German history took place over Christmas – and no one noticed for days. Inside the underground vault, bank robbers emptied most of the 3,300 safety deposit boxes rented to 2,700 customers for several hours. At least 2,500 people banking with Sparkasse were affected, with officials advising customers to just assume their belongings were stolen. Other customers questioned the bank’s security measures, noting that even Lidl and Aldi supermarkets have motion detectors.

My liberal dad just sent me the following text: “Without any emotions give me your view on Trump today. It's to have an idea of his standing today” IS THERE A QUICK LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT I MAY QUICKLY SEND HIM BACK? I need to be thorough. Thank you, Freepers, and a Happy New Year to all! 🎉

Minn. Somali-run day care bizarrely reports all their important documents about child care were stolen in mysterious break-in A Somali-run day care in Minneapolis is claiming somebody broke in stole “important documents” as the national spotlight shines on the unfolding billion-dollar fraud scandal involving Minnesota human services. Nasrulah Mohamed, manager of Nakomis Day Care Center, told reporters that a suspect entered through the kitchen at the rear of the facility, damaging a wall and breaking into the building’s office sometime on Tuesday. He said the alleged prowler stole “important documentation” including children’s enrollment information, employee documentation and checkbooks.

Harvard professor torches Ivy League school over woke anti-white, anti-male culture in blistering essay A professor who spent 40 years teaching at Harvard University torched the Ivy League institution over its “exclusion of white males” in a searing essay announcing his retirement. In the piece titled “Why I’m Leaving Harvard,” history professor James Hankins said his decision to retire “was not a sudden one” and was made back in 2021 after two volatile years on campus, marked by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and George Floyd riots — the latter of which he said dramatically changed the school’s graduate admissions process....

Florida man Michael Green is suing the Outback Steakhouse in Ocala because he says a toilet shattered and collapsed beneath him, causing "significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function." The toilet in Outback was allegedly unbolted, which caused it to shift around on the tile. When Green sat down to unload his Bloomin' Onion, he apparently found himself Down Under instead. Green says he suffered severe bodily harm from the shards of porcelain and is suing for damages in excess of $50,000. A jury will decide if he'll get a fair-dinkum payout.

Mali and Burkina Faso have said they are imposing a travel ban on US citizens in response to an equivalent measure announced by the Trump administration earlier this month. In separate statements issued by their foreign ministries late on Tuesday, the two West African countries said they were acting in the name of “reciprocity” after the White House announced on December 16 that US President Donald Trump was adding them and five other countries to a list of those subject to a full travel ban. The White House said the expanded ban, set to take effect on January 1, applied...

A recent video by conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley alleged nearly a dozen day care centers in Minnesota that are receiving public funds are not actually providing any service. After the video went viral, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced a "massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud" in the state. CBS News conducted its own analysis of nearly a dozen day care centers mentioned by Shirley: all but two have active licenses, according to state records, and all active locations were visited by state regulators within the last six months. CBS News' review also found dozens of citations related to...

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