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They should have guessed what they were walking into … A sticky-fingered escort is accused of stealing more than $135,000 from men she met at a Miami strip club fittingly named the Booby Trap. Deziree Hood, 21, was already out on bond for a previous robbery earlier this year when she was recently arrested again in what Miami cops labeled “robbery by seduction,” WPLG reported. In the most recent “seductions,” Hood — who is listed as being an “escort” in at least one of her many recent arrest reports — is accused of stealing two gold chains worth about $110,000...

The ability of U.S. families to stay current on their debts worsened over the past three years, hitting levels not seen since the aftermath of the global financial crisis, the Federal Reserve reported Friday. In the central bank’s Survey of Consumer Finances, researchers found that while wealth disparities narrowed somewhat, the ability to meet debt payments deteriorated significantly. “Families were more likely to be behind on their financial obligations than at any point since the 2010 survey,” stated the survey, a data-rich document the Fed releases every three years to chronicle the nation’s financial health. The country in 2010 was...

I was reading the post and comments concerning Zach Bryan - about him wearing the Free Palestine t-shirt. My thoughts once again strayed to what were these people like back in high school. Were they the ones that joined the Drama clubs, Glee clubs? Were they the ones that were in their own little 2-3 person clique? Were they the ones that looked down on the other students as beneath them, not "educated" like them?

The leaders of France and Britain are calling for censorship regimes because enforcing multiculturalism requires suppressing freedom. Rioting that began late last week in the suburbs of Paris has now spread across France. This week there have been riots in Marseille, Lyon, Dijon, Lille, Bordeaux, Nantes, Strasbourg, and elsewhere. Every corner of the country, it seems, is beset by a coalition of violent left-wing activists and second- and third-generation immigrants from Africa and the Middle East. These rioters are not calling for education reform or protesting poor classroom conditions, despite what the corporate press has reported. These are not...

4 minute video at link🇺🇸RealRobert🇺🇸@Real_RobN·22hThis 👇👇 here 👇👇 is:Capitol CCTV shows Sen. Kamala Harris exiting the Capitol at 11:21 a.m. on January 6. The unelected, illegitimate government filed indictments in January 6 cases against Americans for seditious conspiracy for almost a year, falsely claiming that the bitch was still in the Capitol building.Kamala Harris:“I was at the Capitol on January 6th. I was the Vice President-Elect. I was also an acting senator. I was there.And on that day, the president of the United States incited a violent mob to attack our nation’s Capitol, to desecrate our nation’s Capitol. On that...

Legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has died at 86

Voices From Vietnam@VoicesfromNamApril 1972. Air Force navigator Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton is shot down behind North Vietnamese lines during the Easter Offensive. The air rescue attempts are a catastrophe. Five more aircraft are lost and at least 11 more airmen are killed trying to reach him.So the Navy sends one SEAL, Lt. Tom Norris, with five South Vietnamese commandos, to go get him on foot.One of them was Petty Officer Nguyen Van Kiet, a 27-year-old frogman from the South Vietnamese Navy.They rescued one downed pilot from the river first. But as they pushed deeper to reach Hambleton, two of the...

President Donald Trump formally established a “committee of inquiry” to investigate allegations that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook made false statements related to “one or more mortgage instruments,” the White House announced Friday. The extraordinary announcement is the latest development in Trump’s long-running effort to fire Cook, a nominee of former President Joe Biden, from the central bank’s board. Trump, who frequently urges the Fed to lower interest rates, recently said the failure to do so by his handpicked chair Kevin Warsh is the fault of a “hostile” board. The committee comprises three executive branch officials, including Kevin Hassett, Trump’s...

An unexpected new item from McDonald’s has sent fans into an absolute frenzy, with the drop already selling out in just 15 seconds. McDonald’s has sparked a nationwide frenzy after dropping a wildly unexpected new fashion accessory. The major fast-food outlet just launched a chic new tray bag designed for holding iced coffees, phones and accessories – and it already sold out in 15 seconds. The limited-edition McCafé Tray Bag features a chunky shoulder strap, and a secure zip pocket and a polished gold hardware.

The federal government consistently downplays evidence that armed, law-abiding citizens can stop public mass-casualty attacks. Those who manipulate crime data can shape the political debate. The Trump administration has reversed some serious data manipulation that occurred during the Biden administration when it comes to crime. At the request of gun control advocates, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) removed data from its website. The Trump administration has now restored the data, but it went a step further, correcting an important error in the original post. That correction is a major accomplishment. But there are problems with data at...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Christa Pike has begun walking and eating again at a hospital a week after surviving Tennessee's attempt to execute her with lethal drugs, her attorneys said Thursday. Tennessee Assistant Attorney General John W. Ayers, left, presents arguments during a court hearing, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn., as attorneys for Christa Pike request the Tennessee Department of Corrections to preserve all evidence related to her failed execution. Pike, 50, survived two doses of pentobarbital as the state sought to giver her a lethal injection eight days ago for the 1995 beating and stabbing death of classmate...

LeBron James impressed as he made his preseason debut for the Philadelphia 76ers following his blockbuster signing this summer. The 41-year-old joined the 76ers this summer for his NBA-record 24th season but his debut was forced to wait until Thursday night after he missed the Sixers' first preseason game against the New York Knicks through 'chronic arthritis' in his left foot. He finally made his first appearance with his new team Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets, getting started on the expected final stop in his career.

SpaceX announced an agreement on Thursday to “acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum license portfolio” that will establish the foundation to help the company become a “major mobile carrier” in the United States. “With this new spectrum and our Gen2 constellation, Starlink Mobile can ensure Americans have access to high-speed mobile broadband no matter where they are,” the company stated. CNBC has more: Shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile tumbled in extended trading. The deal involves the acquisition of a spectrum portfolio from Grain Management, which specializes in digital infrastructure, and is subject to approval by the Federal Communications Commission. SpaceX...

Brazil’s Supreme Court tyrant Alexandre de Moraes, the justice critics have long called Alexandre de Voldemort, has ordered the arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro and the brother of Flávio Bolsonaro, the frontrunner to send socialist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva packing on October 25. Eduardo's brother, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, has emerged as the frontrunner to become Brazil's next president after defeating incumbent socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of voting. Moraes did not wait for the runoff. Moraes ordered Eduardo to begin serving a four-year, two-month sentence immediately,...

Aerosmith announced two Los Angeles concerts with a slew of all-star guests, and fans won’t have to wait long to see them live. The legendary band announced Oct. 7 that “California Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends” will take the stage Oct. 29 and Nov. 1, alongside some very big names. Run-DMC, the Black Crowes, Heart, Billy Idol, Eric Church, and Slash will all be part of the upcoming concerts. Duff McKagan, Sammy Hagar, Tom Morello, and many others have also been announced to perform with the band at the Hollywood Bowl. The comeback concerts come three years after Aerosmith halted...

HIALEAH, Fla. — A North Bay Village police officer was arrested Tuesday after authorities said she attacked her boyfriend at her home in Hialeah after he said he “wanted to end things.” According to an arrest report from the Hialeah Police Department, the boyfriend of Officer Marcia Sangronis flagged officers down Tuesday morning to report that he had been physically abused. The HPD report states that the victim told officers that Sangronis, 38, becomes “angry and violent” whenever discussing “his lack of motivation to pursue a career in law enforcement.” According to the report, he had stayed the night at...

On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked outrage with a statement that opened with a brief nod to those killed in the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack but devoted most of its length to accusing Israel of genocide. The statement began, “This day is profoundly painful for so many New Yorkers. It marks three years since the horrific war crimes of October 7. On that day, Hamas killed more than 1,100 Israelis and abducted 251 others.” Then he turned to Israel-bashing: “The suffering did not begin nor end that day. It instead continued through the Israeli government’s...

...One of the campaigns recruits would work on is ICE Breakers, which pressures businesses to cut support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The listing also names GAIA’s climate and housing campaigns. GAIA’s own description of its training program identifies the goal: “long-term, sustainable paid organizing positions” The hourly rate—and the fundraising targets The advertisement lists a $23–$36 hourly range. Its detailed compensation pitch starts at $23 an hour plus bonuses, and claims most community organizers earn $26–$30 an hour...

A Massachusetts mother was shot to death inside her home as authorities launched an hours-long manhunt to capture her adult son, who had fled to Vermont. Andria Hanafin was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound inside the kitchen of her Reading, Mass., home at around 12:38 a.m. on Thursday, the Reading Police Department said. Hanafin’s husband, Matthew, had discovered his 49-year-old wife when he returned home from work and called 911. Hanafin’s 22-year-old son, Ryan Hanafin, was missing from the household along with his car. Officials then started their search for the unaccounted-for adult and his 2010 black Dodge...

VIDEOS AT LINK............. This could be Hollywood’s worst nightmare! Roseanne Barr is making a big comeback. Eight years after being fired from Disney and canceled by the left, Roseanne is announcing a brand-new comedy sitcom. It’s called ‘Meemaw’ and features a star-studded lineup, including Randy Quaid, Drea de Matteo, Omar Gooding and Doug Jones. Check it out: The series was secretly filmed beginning in November 2025, completely without a network. Instead, Barr relied on private investors for funding. TV Insider reported on the full cast: In addition to Barr, the series stars The Sopranos actress Drea de Matteo, SNL alum...