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First off, I don't trust *anything* the Democrat media says. But why would they keep hiding and lying about Michelle Obama actually being a gay/"trans" male, if it were so? Wouldn't they be out, loud, and proud with it by now? Wouldn't they have gone on Oprah and boasted how "brave" our "first transgender first lady" is? Michelle actually being Michael just sounds like something the modern, reprobate minded Democrat party would be extremely open and boastful about.

(The Epoch Times)—An outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship left more than 100 people suffering from gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Dec. 30. Ninety-five passengers and nine crew members who were on the Celebrity Eclipse reported symptoms, predominantly vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, the CDC said in a summary of the outbreak. The cause of the illnesses is not yet known. The cruise set sail on Dec. 20 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and made four stops after traveling south, including a stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Christmas....

After being told their preborn baby had a rare congenital condition, a Tampa, Florida couple made the decision to carry their child to birth and donate her organs in the hopes of saving the lives of others. Key Takeaways: * At their 14 week ultrasound appointment Catherine Mornhineway and Andrew Ford were told their preborn baby had anencephaly, a rare condition in which the baby’s skull does not grow, leaving the brain exposed to the amniotic fluid. * The couple decided not to abort their baby and to deliver her with the intention of donating her organs to help others...

Already known details of how Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were killed have now been shuttered by the LA County Medical Examiner under a court order sought by the LAPD. The department wants to keep its findings sealed and away from the prying eyes of the “media and the public” as they try to make substantial progress before a potentially decisive court hearing next week. Halting “the public release of any investigative information, notes, reports, or photos” of the Reiners’ death, the judge approved order went into effect on December 29. The order specifically says the Medical Examiner can...

At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday. Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhood for young men that is practiced annually by various ethnic groups in Africa, including parts of South Africa. Among them are the Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Venda communities. Traditionally, young men are isolated at initiation schools where they are taught cultural values and responsibilities as they become adults. The circumcision part of the initiation results every year in the deaths of some...

More than 2,800 pounds of grass-fed ground beef has been recalled over possible E. coli contamination. “Mountain West Food Group, LLC, a Heyburn, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef across six states was recalled on Saturday due to possible E. coli contamination, the Department of Agriculture said. https://t.co/rVv3fSebPC pic.twitter.com/2aeSpqRZkp— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) December 30, 2025Fox Business has more: The “Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef” items packed in 16-ounce...

As a nutritionist, I enjoy coffee for more than its aroma and morning lift. Recent research highlights that coffee, when taken strategically, can slow biological aging, protect the heart, reduce diabetes risk, and even support gut health. Here’s the crucial factor: Benefits largely depend on how you drink it and the type you choose. More Than a Pick-Me-Up Most people reach for coffee as a way to ease into the day, however, science now confirms that coffee’s reach extends far beyond boosting alertness. Regular coffee drinkers—by applying particular restraints—can lower the risk of disease. A recent National Health study on...

A 52-year-old patient was newly committed to getting healthy—walking daily, eating better, and feeling strong—when a sharp pain flared in her chest. She assumed it was a pulled muscle, and subsequent tests looked normal. Still, her doctor ordered a cardiac CT scan “just to be safe,” Dr. Rita Redberg, a cardiologist at the University of California, San Francisco, recounted to The Epoch Times. Her CT scan revealed no clear abnormalities. However, her doctor then ordered a follow-up catheterization that tore a major artery, forcing emergency surgery. Within months, she’d undergone bypass surgery, followed by more complications, and finally a heart...

Tatiana Schlossberg, the middle child of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at age 35. The news was shared by the social media accounts for the JFK Library Foundation, on behalf of Tatiana's extended family. "Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts," read the post, which was signed by "George, Edwin and Josephine Moran, Ed, Caroline, Jack, Rose and Rory." Schlossberg announced that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in an essay published by The New Yorker in Novem

A newborn baby boy described as only “hours old” was safely surrendered to a Safe Haven baby box in Montgomery, Alabama, on Dec. 22. The baby was surrendered to a baby box at Fire Station 10, the Montgomery Advertiser reported, citing a release from Montgomery Fire/Rescue (MFR). First responders delayed the announcement of the baby’s surrender intentionally to protect the privacy and anonymity of those involved. “Fire Station 10 personnel responded immediately after the Safe Haven Baby Box alert activated,” Montgomery Fire/Rescue (MFR) said. “Inside the temperature‑controlled compartment, firefighters discovered a healthy newborn boy who appeared to be only hours...

Work continues apace toward the goal of gestating babies outside a woman’s body. Scientists have now implanted human embryos in “organoids” made of tissues that mimic the uterine lining. From, “Researchers are Getting Organoids Pregnant,” published in the MIT Technology Review: In three papers published this week by Cell Press, scientists are reporting what they call the most accurate efforts yet to mimic the first moments of pregnancy in the lab. They’ve taken human embryos from IVF centers and let these merge with “organoids” made of endometrial cells, which form the lining of the uterus. The reports—two from China and...

Infants vaccinated in their second month of life were more likely to die in their third month than unvaccinated infants, according to an analysis of data obtained from the Louisiana Department of Health. Children’s Health Defense scientists Brian Hooker, Ph.D., and Karl Jablonowski, Ph.D., who conducted the analysis, called on health authorities to make similar datasets available for independent analysis, arguing that transparency is essential for evaluating vaccine safety at the population level. ================================================================ Infants vaccinated in their second month of life were more likely to die in their third month than unvaccinated infants, according to an analysis of data...

When ingredients get expensive, definitions start changing. If a label needs more words, something real was removed. Corporations didn’t make chocolate worse by accident. BRIEFING Grant here. It really seems like slowly but surely all the foods we buy and consume are being quietly and covertly replaced with imposters. And what’s more, it’s literally happening right under our noses. The latest victim in this secret swap-out is chocolate, the decadent, velvety treat that we all eat by the pound. Basically, what looks like a harmless label change on your favorite chocolate bar is actually a signal of how corporations respond...

Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson announced Friday that he was undergoing a major medical operation after discovering a “serious” health issue. Hanson made the announcement on his show, “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” and stated that he was presented with a “serious problem” that was difficult to diagnose. He will undergo surgery on Tuesday and take a break from hosting his show during his recovery. “I’m having a major operation, and I’ve got a major problem and I’m gonna have a major effort to solve it and that’s all I can do,” Hanson said. “And I...

For the seventh straight year, Visual Capitalist sifted through the forecast landscape to bring you the Prediction Consensus, a synthesis of what analysts, thought leaders, and industry experts expect for the year ahead.This year, Nick Routley analyzed over 2,000 individual predictions from a wide variety of sources including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, the IMF, The Economist, Deloitte, Microsoft, Gartner, and dozens more.By mapping where these forecasts overlap, we’ve distilled the noise into 25 high-conviction themes displayed in our “Bingo Card” format, with the number of dabs reflecting the volume of supporting predictions.To get the full analysis of the Prediction Consensus...

I've seen ads regarding car/home insurance and how you should NOT get it through an agent but get it "direct". Does anyone have info or experience? I'm retiring soon.

Lord Falconer, the sponsor of the assisted suicide Bill in the House of Lords, has said that “pregnancy should not be a bar” to receiving state assisted suicide under his assisted suicide Bill. Lord Falconer made the comment during the third Committee stage sitting of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords, which would legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales for those with a prognosis of six months or less. Lord Falconer made the comment in response to Lord Mackinlay’s question concerning whether or not pregnant women should be eligible for assisted suicide...

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He has since reassured fans, and has released his new tape 'CRASHOUT JUNKIE' on SoundCloudNoah Weiland, the son of late Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott, sparked fears this month by saying he would “rather be dead” than live like his father. On December 3, Noah played a show at the Garden Amp outdoor amphitheatre in Orange County to mark the 10th anniversary of his father’s passing at the age of 48. He played songs from across Scott’s career, including classics such as ‘Sex Type Thing’ and Velvet Revolver’s ‘Slither’. In the days following the show, Noah shared a series of...

BREAKTHROUGH: Nattokinase DISSOLVES 84% of amyloid microclots within 2 hours in-vitro — a pathology recently found in 100% of COVID-19 vaccinated individuals tested. This enzyme breaks down BOTH the trigger (spike protein) AND the pathological result (amyloid microclots). ALSO SEE https://x.com/NicHulscher/status/1990480242327118185