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  • Vegas sheriff says cars used for street takeovers will be seized and destroyed

    06/18/2026 1:39:08 PM PDT · by Da Ninja · 15 replies
    notthebee.com ^ | Jun 18, 2026 | Harris Rigby
    Well, it's something, I guess. The sheriff in Las Vegas has a plan to end the drag-racing portion of "teen takeovers" in his city, and it just might work. That's quite the deterrent. I mean, yeah, arrests would be nice. Convictions, nicer. Parents being held accountable ... even better. But this is a start. Here's Fox5 in Vegas: The vehicle destructions mark the first use of a new law passed during the last legislative session. Assemblywoman Linda Hunt sponsored the legislation, which allows law enforcement to confiscate vehicles used in street racing and destroy them if they cannot pass a...
  • Knicks owner Dolan throws shade on Mamdani after mayor’s longwinded speech: ‘I don’t need your vote’

    06/18/2026 12:24:20 PM PDT · by MinorityRepublican · 12 replies
    New York Post ^ | June 18, 2026 | David Propper
    Knicks owner James Dolan appeared to throw shade on Mayor Zohran Mamdani when he told revelers “I don’t need your vote” right after Hizzoner pumped out a speech heavy on Knicks history and their playoff run. “I don’t need your vote, I don’t need to quote to you, right, about what happened,” Dolan said, “cause if you’re real Knicks fans, you know it already.” Dolan’s remarks came after Mamdani mentioned dozens of former Knicks and ran back some of the most memorable memories in the franchise’s history, including giving shout outs to random former players like Jared Jeffries and Renaldo...
  • JD Vance has a message for Israel's cabinet

    06/18/2026 10:52:28 AM PDT · by RandFan · 65 replies
    X ^ | June 18 | VP of the United States
    @atrupar JD Vance ends his press conference by turning on Israel: "What does bother me is you've seen people in Bibi's cabinet who have come out and attacked the deal and in some ways very personally attacked the president. My message to them is Donald J Trump is the only head in the state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time.
  • New poll finds Abdul El-Sayed surging in Michigan U.S. Senate race

    06/18/2026 8:18:49 AM PDT · by DIRTYSECRET · 32 replies
    Left-wing candidate Abdul El-Sayed is now leading Michigan’s Democratic Party primary for U.S. Senate. El-Sayed is campaigning for the seat held by Democrat Gary Peters. Michigan’s primary is Aug. 4, and the winner will likely compete with Republican Mike Rogers in the Nov. 3 general election.
  • This is a sh*t deal. Vanity.

    06/18/2026 4:12:17 AM PDT · by fruser1 · 96 replies
    Self ^ | 6/18/2026 | Self
    I'm pretty much a hawk on Iran and certainly don't trust them to hold their part of any deal. Putting that aside for a moment... Note, numbered paragraphs below are not meant to correspond to MOU numbering. 1 - Why do we even need a deal? If, for whatever reason, the US doesn't want to fight anymore, we can stop and leave without ceremony. Let them wonder if we'll hit them again. They know what prompted our attack. The US doesn't owe them a written apology. Iran misbehaved, we b*tch slapped them, so now -Bye! What's wrong with that? Worried...
  • Today's Cryptogram

    06/18/2026 3:02:39 AM PDT · by Lonesome in Massachussets · 9 replies
    NWBH OKE JFB TKHCBHC CK IB AXZLGO OKEFABGY JHV VKH'C TKZLJFB KF TKZLBCB, BMBFOIKVO NXGG FBALBTC OKE. GJK CUE. Clue: Change N to W
  • Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election (Photo ID REQUIRED)

    06/17/2026 10:49:58 PM PDT · by RandFan · 16 replies
    bbc ^ | June 18 | bbc
    People living in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield will shortly head to the polls to elect their new MP. More than 30 polling stations across the parliamentary constituency will open at 07:00 BST and close at 22:00, after which the count will take place. The result is expected early on Friday. There are 14 candidates standing in the by-election, which was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons. It is one of three Westminster by-elections taking place, with voters in the Scottish constituencies of Arbroath and Broughty Ferry and Aberdeen South also heading to the polls after...
  • Gas Prices: How are they by you?

    06/17/2026 8:05:45 PM PDT · by usconservative · 75 replies
    Self ^ | 06/17/2026 | USConservative
    So, how are gas prices where you are?Two weeks ago in my part of S.E. Tennessee: $4.49 - $4.69/gal Today? I filled up at $3.29/gal as I'm going to my good friend Lazamataz's house in Georgia, and we're going to take in an Atlanta Braves v. San Francisco Giants game tomorrow in a Corporoate Suite.
  • Woman pleads guilty to punching trooper, kicking ICE officer during Jacksonville traffic stop

    06/17/2026 12:24:59 PM PDT · by simpson96 · 21 replies
    News4Jax ^ | 6/17/2026 | Scott Johnson, Walter Pendergrass
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 41-year-old mother of four pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to punching a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and kicking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and will now face sentencing. News4JAX tried to speak to Jennifer Cruz as she exited the courtroom, but she had no comment. Back in January, Cruz pleaded not guilty to the charge and despite arguments from federal prosecutors that Cruz posed a flight risk because of connections to Mexico, a federal judge ruled Monday that she can be released on an unsecured $50,000 bond -- meaning she won’t have to pay...
  • Entertainment Industry Insiders Say They’re Afraid Hollywood is Turning Into the Next Detroit

    06/17/2026 10:44:03 AM PDT · by eyeamok · 31 replies
    Gateway Pundit ^ | Jun. 16, 2026 | Mike LaChance
    Advocates warn that unless the U.S. responds to foreign subsidies, Hollywood is at risk of becoming Detroit, which has bled jobs as automakers pursued low-wage labor and generous incentives in other states and abroad. The new reboot of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ is not even filming in the United States. They’re shooting it in Canada! The original was shot in California.
  • New 2027 AI Eyes Confirming Final Death Of Private Drive Autonomy

    06/17/2026 10:20:06 AM PDT · by yesthatjallen · 44 replies
    Autopost vis msn ^ | 05 17 2026 | Bryce Morgan
    The auto industry is inching toward a future where your car doesn't just assist you—it actively evaluates whether you should be driving at all. As early as 2027, all new vehicles sold in the United States could be required to include advanced driver-monitoring systems that track eye movements, behavioral patterns, and overall attentiveness in real time. This push is part of a broader safety effort to reduce drunk and drowsy driving. To comply, automakers would need to integrate real-time driver-analysis systems built around cameras and sensors that monitor eye position, head movement, and driver focus throughout a trip. The real...
  • GOP's Mike Collins' chances of defeating Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate Race

    06/17/2026 9:24:13 AM PDT · by DIRTYSECRET · 29 replies
    Cook Political Report has the race as leaning Democrat, an improvement for Ossoff from when Cook rated it a "toss up." Collins brings several potential strengths to a general election matchup. One is support from Trump. The endorsement is likely to energize the Republican base. Ossoff enters the race with a formidable financial position. He has built a large campaign war chest and outraised his Republican rivals, giving him a significant resource edge heading into the general election. Once a reliably Republican state, Georgia has become one of the country's most competitive battlegrounds. For Ossoff, success may depend on maintaining...
  • Video montage of Candace Owens contradicting herself

    06/17/2026 9:11:46 AM PDT · by Republican Wildcat · 14 replies
    Nathan Livingstone - FB Page ^ | 6/17/2026 | Nathan Livingstone
    "Watch Candace Owens over the course of NINE MONTHS go from claiming Charlie Kirk was shot from BELOW, to then BEHIND, to then being 100% CERTAIN he was shot from the FRONT. NOW she's suggesting he may have actually been killed by an explosive microphone - which she dismissed back in Sept. Honestly, who knows what it'll be next month? There is no better IQ test than who takes Candace Owens seriously."
  • Today's Cryptogram

    06/17/2026 4:12:39 AM PDT · by Lonesome in Massachussets · 12 replies
    VPWNW AE OH YMVF IW EH MOYWNNGVW GE VPW YMVF HK SWAOJ PGTTF. SF SWAOJ PGTTF IW EHI GOHOFQHME SWOWKAVE MTHO VPW IHNRY. NHSWNV RHMAE EVWDWOEHO. Clue: Change Y to D
  • Josh Hawley Puts MLB on Notice, and Rob Schneider Steps up for Christian Players

    06/17/2026 3:53:24 AM PDT · by kevcol · 42 replies
    PJ Media ^ | June 17, 2026 | David Manney
    MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred now has a real problem; the league can claim uniform neutrality, but neutrality gets harder to believe when the approved messages all seem to point one way. Pride Night caps, Pride jerseys, alpha-mafia celebrations, drag performers, special ticket packages, and corporate-sponsored messaging are treated as baseball culture. Christian players who answer with Scripture get a warning. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent Manfred a letter demanding answers. Hawley asked for MLB's uniform regulation, records of warnings or fines over the past five seasons, and any policy covering whether players are required, encouraged, or expected to wear Pride-themed...
  • Karmelo Anthony supporters & BLM.. Where is your outrage for these Black babies who were killed

    06/16/2026 6:49:13 PM PDT · by Morgana · 2 replies
    Terrence K Williams youtube ^ | June 16, 2026 | Terrence K Williams
    Karmelo Anthony supporters & BLM.. Where is your outrage for these Black babies who were killed
  • Multiple The View studio audience members refuse to applaud JD Vance upon VP's arrival for live interview

    06/16/2026 5:12:38 PM PDT · by DIRTYSECRET · 26 replies
    All six View cohosts-united on the air for the interview, with Goldberg saying, "We’ve been asking our next guest to join us for a while now, so we’re glad he’s taking us up on the offer today."
  • England fans face being kicked out of World Cup matches over X-rated Keir Starmer chant

    06/16/2026 4:05:04 PM PDT · by MinorityRepublican · 37 replies
    Mirror ^ | June 16, 2026 | Isaac Seelochan
    England supporters have reportedly been warned they risk being ejected from US stadiums should they make anti-Sir Keir Starmer chants throughout the World Cup. Fans are gearing up to cheer on Thomas Tuchel's side, who kick off their campaign in North America on Wednesday against Croatia (9pm BST). Tuchel's team are in Group L with matches against Ghana and Panama to follow Wednesday's fixture in Texas. The Three Lions will be chasing a first major trophy since their 1966 World Cup triumph. And one person likely to feel the wrath of England fans in North America is U.K. Prime Minister...
  • Senator Rand Paul supports Trump's Iran peace negotiations

    06/16/2026 11:16:43 AM PDT · by RandFan · 32 replies
    Fox Business ^ | June 16 | Fox Business
    Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul supports President Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Iran, noting the deal could benefit American consumers and farmers. Paul believes opening the Strait of Hormuz and verifiable removal of enriched uranium are crucial. He emphasizes that diplomacy is key and the removal of uranium is easily verifiable, potentially through direct assistance from the U.S.
  • Sean Penn to direct January 6 drama with Bradley Cooper set to star

    06/16/2026 10:36:05 AM PDT · by lowbridge · 95 replies
    theguardian.com ^ | June 16, 2026 | Benjamin Lee
    Sean Penn will direct a new film about the January 6 riot set to star Bradley Cooper. According to Deadline, the star, who recently won his third Oscar, will bring what’s been described as a “passion project” to the screen and act as both writer and director. The as-yet-untitled drama will follow the life of a police officer who gets mixed up in the violent insurrection of 2021. Cooper is reportedly in talks to play him. The film has also been referred to as an “unexpected story about friendship” that will be made in collaboration with the real-life subject whose...