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Russ Hudson was not supposed to be in Scott Colom’s protein ad. Mr. Hudson, 35, had known the district attorney for about a decade before Mr. Colom became the Democratic candidate for Senate in Mississippi. But it was Mr. Hudson’s father who was initially cast in the campaign ad mocking a suggestion from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, the Republican incumbent, that Mississippi residents pick another type of protein to avoid rising beef prices. When the elder Mr. Hudson balked at a script that would require him to utter profanity on camera, his son volunteered. In a short-sleeved button down shirt, he...

….Fear’s notorious appearance Saturday Night Live on Halloween, 1981. These five scant minutes of hardcore burlesque—combined with some ill-timed profanities from the peanut gallery—got Lee Ving’s band of goofball provocateurs permanently banned from the show, but not before doing the holy work of giving millions of people their first taste of hardcore music. Surprisingly, the segment still manages to come off almost like a legit punk gig, albeit probably the only one to ever take place at 30 Rock. Fear fan John Belushi greased the wheels to get the band on Saturday Night Live…In the interest of making their national...

Vintage cars re-imagined. Thought the car lovers would like to see Interesting custom builds. Apparently still full of the electronics o e doesn't want. Pricey. I didn't see any 4 wd. Not sue what their platform is.

Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley@WhizBuckleyGrp·10hToday I’m honored and humbled to call myself a veteran.Fifteen years in uniform. Combat sorties off the decks of the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Kitty Hawk. Landing Signals Officer (LS). 2 Marine squadrons. TOPGUN adversary. Reserves. Traps on 10 different boats. I served next to men and women I trusted with my life. That was the greatest privilege I’ve ever had.Even more honored to continue to serve.When God, my bride, and a few brothers pulled me back from the edge, I made a promise: put the ladder down for the next one. That’s why we built...

We've all been there, men. You're waiting in line outside GameStop, minding your own business, when a gorgeous Chinese woman walks up and asks you to dinner. You start dating, but the question lingers — could she actually be a spy? Here are a few simple signs that your new girlfriend might actually be a Chinese spy: She's a gorgeous Chinese woman who wants to go on a date with you: This is your first clue. A babe, a smoking hot babe from the Orient, wants to see you romantically: You don't have that kind of game. Get it...

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley rules out another presidential bid, but vows to remain politically active, promote conservative policies, and support candidates who will strengthen America. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced Wednesday that she will not run for president in the 2028 election, ending speculation about another potential bid for the White House. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Haley made clear that although she has decided against seeking the presidency, she intends to remain involved in American political life. "I am not running in 2028, but I will continue to...

Most Israelis were born and raised in the country, and marriages between Ashkenazi and Mizrahi Jews have increasingly blurred boundaries inherited from their grandparents’ countries of birth. Yet, ethnic identity remains a potent campaign weapon... Yinon Magal, a host on the pro-Netanyahu Channel 14, called Gadi Eisenkot a “monkey”, portraying the son of Moroccan immigrants as a figurehead controlled by Ashkenazi elites. “They put a monkey; behind him are all the elitist Ashkenazim who manage him,” Magal said... Among traditional Likud voters wary of Israel’s established elites, Eisenkot’s Mizrahi background and working-class roots are important selling points. Magal’s attack sought...

Nvidia’s board of directors is moving to “oust” embattled CEO Jensen Huang after he had two alleged affairs, one with an executive in the company and another with a suspected Chinese spy. The Wall Street Journal broke the news on Wednesday evening after Nvidia’s stock closed slightly up for the day. “The board is preparing to meet as soon as today to determine his future, people familiar with the matter said,” reported the WSJ. The New York Times appeared to put the final nail in Huang’s coffin on Wednesday when it reported that he had a second affair, amid the...

Scion by Toyota Launches a “Freedom Lab” for Exploring New Possibilities for Mobility, Adventure and Personal Expression KEI-01 will be Assembled at Toyota’s Indiana Plant 660cc Three-Cylinder Engine, Continuously Variable Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive Designed to Comply with Federal Safety Requirements Applicable to a Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) Initial Distribution will Focus on Fleet Customers Through a Small Network of Authorized Scion by Toyota Dealers to be Selected from the Existing Toyota Dealer Network SxS and BKE Concepts Preview New Possibilities for Outdoor Adventure and Personal Mobility PLANO, Texas (Nov. 10, 2026) – Yesterday, at simultaneous events in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan,...

Imagine calling 9-1-1 nine times for a home invasion and rape in progress. And nobody comes. For hours. Welcome to Chicago. On November 6, 2026, a 19-year-old woman named Yizel was home alone in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood when an armed man broke in, forced her into the bathroom, and raped her at gunpoint. He stole her phone and bag and then left. Her family called 911 repeatedly. EMS arrived. The Chicago police did not. Dispatch records show the 911 center received nine calls. The Gresham District was in “Radio Assignments Pending” status—no patrol cars available. The attack reached the...

Clinton responds to Boebert's projected loss While the AP has yet to call a winner in the race for a House seat in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, CNN on Tuesday projected Rep. Lauren Boebert would lose, and Hillary Clinton had two words for her. Clinton posted a screenshot of the CNN headline on X with the caption: "Bye, Felicia." With more than 95% of the vote tallied, Democrat Eileen Laubacher is edging out the Colorado Republican by less than one percentage point. The Hill notes that Clinton and Boebert have clashed before, including during a closed-door House deposition tied to...

He became unresponsive during Aug. 7 flight from Dallas to LAX Passenger, 22, Dies After In-Flight Medical Emergency A Southwest Airlines plane is on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport in this March 23, 2026 file photo. Officials have revealed the cause of death for a 22-year-old man who died on a Southwest Airlines flight from Dallas to Los Angeles in August. A Los Angeles County Medical Examiner report has been updated to say that Rain McMillan Walmsey died from "the combined effects of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and mitragynine," two compounds derived from the kratom plant, People reports. Authorities earlier...

On Wednesday’s CNN This Morning, Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright rebuked Republicans, claiming they “did not learn any manners from the election last Tuesday.” Seawright then promptly demonstrated his own version of manners by personally attacking and taunting his conservative co-panelist. Seawright accused conservative Terry Schilling of "political malpractice"—in effect accusing him of incompetence—for noting that Senate Democrats blocked President Trump's agenda. He added that voting for Jim Jordan for leader is “a double, triple down on extremism the same way that full-blooded racist extremist Stephen Miller is." That your idea of "manners," Antjuan? And nothing says good manners like incoming...

She got knocked off her high horse. Wild footage shows a crazed, self-righteous animal rights activist smacking a horse-drawn carriage driver in the face with her skateboard in Central Park — before cops arrested her for felony assault, police said Wednesday. Sanctimonious skate punk Abigail Holbrook, 27, of Philadelphia first unleashed an unhinged tirade about “animal abuse” Tuesday on 59th Street near West Drive, according to footage shot by one of the drivers. “You’re animal abusers! Horses do not do well in New York City. They are very sensitive to light and noise,” she shouted, according to the video. “I’m...

Don Leonard, the Democrat who just won Ohio’s 15th District, says senior House Democrats warned him what happens if he won’t back Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker: “Making my life a living heII for the next two years here in Washington as well as being sure to lose my election” He says they “expect you to wear the team jersey” and “be a good team player” They don’t want representatives, they want obedience

Some older adults may be able to stop taking statins with little added risk over two years, but a new study raises concerns about longer-term safety.That’s according to a randomized clinical trial that was presented on Nov. 7, 2026, at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Chicago, and published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Statins are prescription medications that lower LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol by reducing how much cholesterol the liver makes. They are known to help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The study —...

An extensive investigative report from The City Journal examined the labor practices connected to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s wine holdings in Napa County. The report, which cites n court records, federal labor data, state oversight files, and interviews with industry sources, focused on the PlumpJack Collection of Wineries and its relationship with a vineyard management contractor. PlumpJack, which Newsom co-founded, holds more than 400 acres of vineyards in Napa. In 2022 the company purchased the 129-acre Oso Vineyard in Pope Valley for $14.5 million. Field operations at Oso are handled by Renteria Vineyard Management (RVM). RVM was established in 1987...

Actress and director Einat Weizman, who identifies as anti-Zionist and is a member of the Balad party, has announced that she will move to Athens, Greece, in the coming days with her partner and their two daughters. In an interview with Haaretz, Weizman, who appeared in the films Operation Grandma and Colombian Love, said the decision followed years of professional and personal difficulties stemming from her political views and public criticism of Israel. "I've been thinking about it for three years, and now the time has come to do it," she said. "It has become harder for me to be...

Every year, the most anticipated advert of the Christmas season comes courtesy of John Lewis, the favoured retailer of the nation’s middle classes. And, every year, there is keen discussion as to whether the store has pulled it off. The formula has now been in place for two decades, including a cover of a well-known song by a modish artist (this year, Sam Fender and the Stones’ ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’), a central idea that might or might not tug heartstrings and, of course, a less-than-subtle plug for the company that is actually paying for the advertisement....

The issue, which took years to diagnose, may cause an unintended arm workout in the middle of a drive. * More than 635,000 Honda Pilot, Acura MDX, and Acura TLX vehicles have been recalled due to a software issue that could disable power steering while the car is in motion. * Honda has received one injury report and 146 warranty claims related to the issue so far, according to NHTSA documents. * Owners of affected vehicles will be notified via mail by December 14 and should schedule an appointment with a dealer to install the software fix at no cost....