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Former first lady Melania Trump’s upcoming memoir will hit bookstores on Sept. 24, her publisher tells CNBC, just weeks before the presidential election on Nov. 5. Her husband, former President Donald Trump, will face the de facto Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. Titled “Melania,” the book is billed in a press release Thursday as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence.” “The former First Lady invites readers into her world, offering an intimate portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life,” the release goes...

woman in Southern California has been arrested after allegedly stabbing her wife to death with a samurai sword. The attack occurred on Thursday, July 18, at the 300 block of S. Huntington Ave, San Dimas, said the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in a news release. When officers arrived, a woman holding a sword was seen walking alone in the street before dropping the alleged weapon after being approached by an officer, video obtained by KTLA shows. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lt. Daniel Vizcarra said during a press conference that the female, who was "suffering numerous cuts and lacerations...

Alyssa Milano is crying again — this time, the left-wing activist/actress is crying tears of joy over a largely unaccomplished woman of color who has a habit of falling ass-backward into success. That person would be Vice President Kamala Harris, of course, who was tapped to serve in her current role precisely because of her gender and the color of her skin. And now that President Joe Biden, the man who put her there, has fallen victim to a rumored Obama-Pelosi hatchet job and is standing down in the election, Harris finds herself in the right place at the right...

The Olympics opening ceremony has been panned by viewers describing it as 'the worst' as rain hampers the audio and urge organisers to 'Stop the boats'. 6,800 athletes covered in plastic ponchos attempted to keep spirits high as they travelled down the river Seine in a huge flotilla of 85 boats. Performances from Lady Gaga and approximately 3,000 dancers, acrobats and actors are hard to hear over the sound of rain, with viewers calling it 'the worst Olympic opening ceremony in memory'. (snip) For the first time in history, the opening ceremony is being held outside of a closed stadium,...

The former sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman inside her Illinois home, the deputy had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.

Matt Driscoll, a 43-year-old columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune (TNT), died unexpectedly at his Tacoma home this Sunday. Driscoll’s death was announced by his news network. “We’ve lost a friend and beloved colleague, but Tacoma and Pierce County have lost someone who never stopped caring,” said fellow TNT writer Sean Robinson. Washington Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) also paid tribute to Driscoll on social media. “Tacoma still has the Rainiers and the Narrows Bridge, but our City of Destiny has a hole in our hearts at the loss of Matt Driscoll. What a big heart and an insightful...

A man in Ohio said he had to go to the ER after a bone in a boneless wing got lodged in his throat. The man sued the restaurant, its supplier, and a chicken farm, but he lost his case. He appealed the ruling twice. This week, Ohio's Supreme Court agreed with the lower courts. A restaurant in Ohio was found "not negligent" for injuries sustained by a man who found a bone in wings that had been advertised as "boneless," Ohio's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.

Former NBA center Vin Baker lost more than $100 million in career earnings and later became a Starbucks barista. Former NBA guard Kenny Anderson made $63 million and filed for bankruptcy the year he retired. Former NBA MVP Allen Iverson made more than $200 million but said during a 2012 divorce proceeding that he didn't have enough to afford a cheeseburger. Former All-Star Latrell Sprewell lost more than $97 million.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocked pro-Palestine supporters in a speech addressed to the US Congress on Wednesday (24 July). This marks his fourth Congress speech since Hamas launched an attack on 7 October 2023. The latest death toll as of 23 July stands at 39,670 Palestinians killed and 1,139 people killed in Israel. During his address to Congress, Netanyahu referred to the fast food chain KFC, and called demonstrators "Iran's useful idiots." "I have a message for these protesters. When the tyrants of Tehran, who hang gays from cranes and murder women for not covering their hair, are praising,...

Rosie O'Donell shared a video to social media claiming American democracy could be over by the November election if former President Donald Trump is reelected. The actress shared her thoughts on the upcoming election and confusion surrounding whether President Joe Biden would be the Democratic nominee for president in a video shared to TikTok titled: "Sleepy Saturday." "The whole thing is very very unnerving," O'Donnell said of the election, noting others have countered her worry by saying it was a "long time" until November. "No, it's not, we're about to start school again. ... By Thanksgiving, we're gonna know...

District Judge Christopher C. Conner of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has issued a ruling granting summary judgment to the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners, declaring the state’s law banning the carry of firearms in a vehicle without a license unconstitutional. He also ruled that a ban on firearms possession without a license during a state of emergency is facially unconstitutional and has enjoined Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris from enforcing these provisions.

A Russian military airfield in occupied Crimea was reportedly targeted by a missile strike that caused explosions and a fire early on July 26, Ukrainian media and Russian Telegram channels reported, while Ukrainian energy facilities were again struck by Russian shelling and drones. The Ukrainian TV channel Suspilne, citing local residents, reported explosions in the cities of Saky and Yevpatoria in Crimea. "Very powerful explosions" were reported by residents in Saky, which is home to a Russian airfield. The Crimean Wind channel on Telegram reported that an ammunition depot at the airfield was struck and quoted a source as saying...

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday that Dmitry Bulgakov, a former deputy defense minister, had been arrested and charged with corruption, the Interfax news agency reported. -snip- He served as deputy defense minister until he was replaced in 2022 and is the recipient of several top military and civilian awards, including the Hero of Russia award, the country’s highest honour. -snip- Bulgakov, who was in charge of military logistics until he was dismissed in September 2022, is the latest in a string of high-profile defense ministry figures to have been charged with corruption.

Russia's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 18% on Friday as it grapples with high inflation and an overheated economy, bringing the cost of borrowing to its highest in more than two years. -snip- The key rate is now at its highest since April 2022. The Bank of Russia raised rates to 20% in an emergency move soon after the Kremlin sent Russian troops into Ukraine in February 2022. "Inflation has accelerated and is developing significantly above the Bank of Russia’s April forecast. Growth in domestic demand is still outstripping the capabilities to expand...

I have been raising the alarm about Kamala Harris & who she really is for years. Amazon banned my book on July 22nd, 2024 after it had been for sale since 2020.

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First lady Jill Biden met with the families of U.S. Olympic athletes Thursday and spoke of a "united" America, just one day after President Biden addressed the nation after his decision to end his re-election bid. (snip) "When Team USA glides through the opening ceremony tomorrow night, they carry more than just our flag. They carry our nation's heart and our hopes with them too," Jill Biden said while joined by U.S. Ambassador to France Denise Campbell Bauer. "They show the world who we are as Americans – determined, optimistic and resilient. That our strength is found not only in...

Kalina, who seldom appears in public, was photographed with her husband, Antonio José “Kitín” Muñoz, and son, Simeon Hassan Munoz, in Sofia, the capital of the southeastern European country. After the photos became public, people began commenting on the princess’ incredibly muscular arms. The 52-year-old has devoted herself to training these past years, but her arm muscles were not always so pronounced, as per the Sloboden Pečat. The photos were reportedly taken at the funeral ceremony of Tsar Ferdinand I on May 29. The remains of the first tsar of Bulgaria after five centuries of Ottoman rule were repatriated to...

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