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Gone are the days when “Global warming isn’t real” was the primary claim of those most vocally opposed to climate action. ... ...Rather than outright deny the problem, today, the most popular online influencers focus on other false or misleading messages like “Climate solutions don’t work,” “Climate change has some benefits,” and pollution reduction policies are “tools for governments to control people.”... ...Of the 10 most popular online shows, eight have spread false or misleading information about climate change, a Yale Climate Connections analysis found. That analysis builds on recent work by........ Media Matters for America, a journalism watchdog organization....

Hunter Biden’s beleaguered former business partner, Devon Archer, will receive a full and unconditional pardon, President Trump revealed .. The president promised Archer the pardon when they met at the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia Saturday night, an encounter arranged by another former Hunter Biden associate-turned-whistleblower, Tony Bobulinski. “He’s getting a full pardon,” Trump told me Sunday. “He was screwed by the Bidens. They destroyed him like they tried to destroy a lot of people. ... The presidential clemency will end a decade-long ordeal for Archer, who was facing jail time for securities fraud over a bad deal he was...

For the first time in the State of Israel's history, Iran has begun a direct attack on Israel, launching dozens of UAVs toward the Jewish state. At 1:43 a.m. Israel time, sirens began to wail in the central Negev region, shortly followed by other regions across the country including the Jerusalem and Dead Sea areas, Golan Heights, Gush Etzion, Hebron, and Samaria. Live updates: Sunday, 2:43 a.m.: A senior U.S. official told ABC News that Iran has launched an additional 70 missiles. Sunday, 2:36 a.m.: Israeli sources claim to Ynet that "we intercepted 99% of the Iranian response, we prepared...

Ancient Egypt, renowned for its rich culture and enduring legacy, was a civilization of remarkable ingenuity and innovation. From monumental architecture to intricate writing systems, the ancient Egyptians left an indelible mark on human history with their numerous inventions and technological advancements. Here, we explore fifteen of the most significant inventions that exemplify the ingenuity and creativity of this ancient civilization. 1. Papyrus: Among the most enduring contributions of ancient Egypt is the invention of papyrus, a paper-like material made from the papyrus plant. This versatile writing medium revolutionized communication, allowing Egyptians to record their history, literature, and administrative documents...

If it sounds too good to be true…. Okay folks, this is a story that dragged me into a rabbit hole for two days. If you have seen the video testimony of Ms. Jacqueline Breger in front of the Arizona Senate Committee investigating election issues, this outline is intended to help you navigate the story.On February 23, 2023, Ms. Breger delivered testimony to the Arizona Senate claiming documentary evidence that shows judges, politicians, police, local and state officials as well as multiple groups, organizations and individuals associated within government and elections operations the state of Arizona are being bribed and...

Former Trump White House chief strategist Steve Bannon railed against Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday, calling the Texas Republican "gutless" for busing migrants to Washington, D.C., in below-freezing temperatures on Christmas Eve. Abbott has come under fire in recent months over the Lone Star State's practice of redirecting asylum-seekers and undocumented immigrants to cities run by Democrats. Liberals have long blasted the move as a "cruel" act of political theater, but the governor is now receiving criticism from some within his own party. Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, slammed Abbott on Thursday in a post on...

Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried financially backed half a dozen media outlets including ProPublica, Vox and the Intercept, it has emerged. SBF's crypto exchange sensationally collapsed earlier this month, after the company filed for bankruptcy amid reports it owes billions of dollars to customers. But the repercussions could be even more far-reaching, with one media outlet warning it has a 'significant hole' in its budget now FTX has folded. Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried funded half a dozen media companies - including ProPublica to the tune of $5 million - with at least one, The Intercept, warning staff it...

Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko and World Bank Regional Country Director for Eastern Europe (Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine) Arup Banerji have signed an agreement on a $4.5 billion grant to Ukraine, Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance reported on Nov. 24. The grant funds are to be provided by the United States and allocated to the Multi-Donor Trust Fund as the third additional financing under the project "Public Expenditures for Administrative Capacity Endurance in Ukraine”. Also, World Bank allocates additional $4.5 billion for government wages and welfare payments in Ukraine "We’re grateful to the government of the United States of America and...

My father found these in a small pile in front of our recliner chair. Any idea what they are? [See Link]

Trump-Endorsed Kari Lake released a new statement today promising to “continue fighting until we restore confidence and faith in our elections.” The November 8 Election was an uncertifiable mess, and voters’ ballots were stolen, not counted, or they were prevented from voting altogether. Before the election, Kari Lake held a 10-point lead in several recent polls, including an 11-point lead in the recent FOX 10 poll from Arizona. A new election must be held immediately, and Patriots in Arizona are rallying to hold a new election on December 6. The Gateway Pundit reported on the serious issues in Maricopa County’s...

I just heard, Adam Frisch called Lauren Boebert to concede, avoining a recount.

Saying it is not COVID. Some saying he has run out of gas.

One of the great benefits of winning landslide elections is that you end up building up your own bench of viable candidates while diminishing the other side’s. In this respect, the Republican sweeps of 2010 and 2014 were terrific for the GOP and devastating for the Democrats. Why is Joe Biden president, rather than a younger, Obama-esque star? Why, even now, would it be tough for the Democrats to find a replacement for Biden, even if they wanted to? In part because, in 2010, 2014, and, to a lesser extent, 2016, the Republicans did so well. And they’re wasting it.

Contains Bioengineered Ingredients Second time in 24 hours I see this on store bought purchases. Canned Peanuts Low Fat Yogurt Should I be alarmed ? What the heck does this really mean ?

According to Yanushevich, Ukrainian strikes have completely decommissioned almost all the major bridges in the region - Antonivskyi (road and railway), as well as the Nova Kakhovka Dam Bridge. “As a result of these actions, the Russian army was cut off from the supply of weapons and personnel from the territory of Crimea and the left-bank part of Kherson Oblast,” Yanushevich explained. He also confirmed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched an offensive in all directions in southern Ukraine, but added that the authorities can only provide official information from the military. “We must remain calm and not...

In the Carpathian region, the organizers of the coup will be tried: they planned to eliminate the president and dissolve the Verkhovna Rada Russian agents who, together with the "Ukrainian choice" of the godfather of Russian President Viktor Medvedchuk, planned a military coup in Ukraine will be tried in the Carpathian region. Two public and political figures coordinated by the Russian special services were in direct contact with the reception of the creator of the "L/DPR", a former adviser to Vladimir Putin Vladislav Surkov. Video of the day https://membrana-cdn.media/obz/daily_ukr_desktop/obozrevatel-ukr-top5-basic-2166-20220829-desktop.mp4?r=77681 Russia planned to spend almost 10 million on preparing the coup....

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been infected with COVID-19, according to state media. Kim, whose health has been the subject of speculation, is suffering from a high fever, reported state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun, which reported multiple instances of the leader being exposed to COVID-19, according to Fox News. Kim's sister, Kim Yo Jong, has not commented on her brother's reported case of COVID-19, only saying on North Korean television that he was "seriously ill with a high fever." On Aug. 10, North Korea declared victory over COVID-19, with Kim describing the country's death toll of 74 since April...

A woman wearing a Ukrainian Flag was escorted out of a tennis match at the Cincinnati, Western Southern Open on Monday. Two Russian female players were competing against each other, one went to the chair umpire and said the woman with the flag was bothering them, at which time the chair ordered the woman removed. She then asked the chair why and the umpire responded with it is too large and not nice. The woman then responded it’s not nice to invade a country either.

Convicted Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) member Hatem Fariz is back in Israel, once again leading a tour for his terrorist supporting friends. This particular trip has them attending different weddings. One of the attendees, Isayed Darawad, is a surprise, as he is a member of the US Army. And though he may wear green camos with a ‘Stars and Stripes’ patch, this is a man who believes America’s friend Israel doesn’t exist and wants to see her Jewish citizens dead. Why is Israel allowing terrorist operatives into her country, and why is the US allowing their supporters into the military?...

Joe tested positive this morning