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The Trump administration announced Wednesday it’s taking U.S. taxpayer dollars away from 66 globalist organizations, nearly half of them affiliated with the United Nations and all of which are identified as “contrary to the interests of the United States.” Most notable is the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the parent treaty underpinning all major international climate agreements, AFP reports. The treaty adopted in 1992 is a global pact by nations to cooperate to drive down planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of so-called “climate change.” A despairing European Union climate chief Wopke Hoekstra said the...

Jack White has issued a sharp rebuke to Tim Burchett after the Tennessee congressman posted an AI-generated video of the rocker on social media. The video featured a fake version of White -- dressed as the real White did during his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction earlier this year -- declaring, "Don't even think about listening to my music, you fascist." In the caption, Burchett added his own shot, saying: "That cute little girl from the Addams Family got really ugly and angry.” The clip continues a false narrative that White "forbids" any Donald Trump supporters from attending...

"Holy (expletive) i did not know all that insane (expletive) Ms. Bardot stood for," Roan wrote Monday in a post on her Instagram Stories.Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan has backtracked on her praise for Brigitte Bardot after learning about the late French film icon's "very disappointing" far-right political beliefs. "Holy (expletive) i did not know all that insane (expletive) Ms. Bardot stood for," Roan wrote Monday in a post on her Instagram Stories. Bardot, an international sex symbol who starred in Roger Vadim's "And God Created Woman" and Jean-Luc Godard's "Contempt," gravitated toward the French far-right in her later years. She...

I am in shock right now, and completely heartbroken for his family and friends. Unfortunately about an hour ago, news broke that Adam The Woo has passed away. I don't want to believe it, and it's so difficult to accept, but his father and several of his close friends have confirmed it, yet that's all the information that is available right now. I never got to meet Adam in person, but he was absolutely instrumental in my own personal youtube journey, and I always hoped one day to just have a conversation with him about the mechanics of youtube, and...

Thank you. Turning Point USA, you can do it! Thank you. It is great to see the future of America here this evening. America is going to do all right, I can tell you that, because the future leaders of America are here tonight. All right, I just heard that Candace Owens has proof that the Venezuelan boats were blown up by the Zionist state of Israel. And it is true, because Candace had a dream about it. All of Candace's dreams come true, especially the dream she had when she was a little girl about one day becoming the...

Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter who helped drive a new wave of Texas-based music that united rock and country fans in the 1980s and beyond, died Monday. The cause of death was complications from Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's disease and pneumonia.An announcement from the family said that Ely died at his home in Taos, New Mexico, with his wife and manager, Sharon, and daughter, Marie, at this side. In 1999, Modern Twang writer David Goodman called the Lubbock-bred Ely "the consummate alternative country artist of the last 25 years,” and the passage of another quarter-century and change since that remark was...

We’re joined by Joe Gruters from the RNC to talk about the political landscape heading into 2026 and the challenges the party believes the country is facing. Gruters highlights what he sees as progress on affordability issues, praising the administration’s focus on lowering prices for everyday Americans while emphasizing that the effects of past economic policies take time to reverse. He also points to what he calls “world-class” cabinet leadership and insists that upcoming policy implementations will show measurable results. The conversation shifts to midterm dynamics, with Gruters expressing confidence that Republican messaging—and what he describes as missteps by Democratic...

“I think that’s a hard line for me now"Hayley Williams has declared that racist, sexist and anti-trans people are “not welcome” at her upcoming solo tour. Read More: Hayley Williams’ surprise 17-song release is a bold choose-your-own-adventure through hope and heartache The Paramore frontwoman announced a run of dates earlier this month, and within days she extended the tour due to “overwhelming demand”. The shows kick off in Atlanta on March 27 and include dates in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin in June. See all the info here and find any remaining tickets here. Now, she has given an interview...

Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response. On 1 December WHO joins partners and communities to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025, under the theme "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response", calling for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end AIDS by 2030. After decades of progress, the HIV response stands at a crossroads. Life-saving services are being disrupted, and many communities face heightened risks and vulnerabilities. Yet amid these challenges, hope endures in the determination, resilience, and innovation of communities who strive to end AIDS.

Friday on “Democracy Now!,” leftist political activist Noam Chomsky said President Donald Trump’s supporters at his rallies remind him of listening to the crowds at Hitler’s Nuremberg rallies. Host Amy Goodman asked, “Can you talk about what he’s threatening to do right now? First, they reject the WHO tests, that would have been critical, and now saying they’re going to defund the World Health Organization.” Chomsky said, “Well, this is typical behavior of autocrats and dictators. When you make colossal errors, which are killing thousands of people, find somebody else to blame. And in the United States, it’s, unfortunately, the...

Americana music icon Todd Snider has died at 59, his label confirmed Saturday. The singer-songwriter, known for hits like Alright Guy, had been a defining voice in the genre for more than three decades, captivating fans with his tender, witty, and deeply human songs. His label, Aimless Records, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook Saturday morning. Our beloved Todd Daniel Snider has departed this world,' they wrote. 'He relayed so much tenderness and sensitivity through his songs, and showed many of us how to look at the world through a different lens. 'We love you Todd, sail on old friend,...

-50 year mortgages -600,000 chinese students -ANTIFA riots -Bombing Iran -No Epstein Files -Antisemitism crackdowns -ISIS in White House -InflationMAGA is losing me, to he honest.My life has seen zero improvement since Trump took office. It's actually worse.Americans Last.

A veteran actor popular for his work on The Bill Cosby Show has died at age 95. Lee Weaver died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his family. “Lee wove joy, depth and representation into every role he played and everything he did,” they said. One of Weaver’s most iconic roles was Brian Kincaid, the brother of Bill Cosby’s gym teacher Chet Kincaid, on the hit ‘70s sitcom. Weaver also worked with big names, including George Clooney and Steve Carrell, in the films O Brother, Where Art Thou? and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, which both came...

Influencer Emman Atienza opened up about taking a social media break before her death at age 19. On Oct. 23, several of Atienza's family members first shared the news of the content creator’s death, writing, “It’s with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister, Emman.” The internet personality — who had over 900,000 followers on TikTok and 240,000 on Instagram — died by suicide at her home in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed to PEOPLE.

The World Health Organization has quietly released a new “global health emergency plan” that, if implemented, would hand unprecedented authority to unelected global bureaucrats — giving them the power to command “emergency coordination” not just during pandemics, but for virtually any global crisis, including climate change and online speech.Buried inside the document’s “National and International Emergency Coordination” section, the WHO outlines a sweeping new vision for centralized command.It’s open subordination of national governments to “unified leadership” from Geneva.“National and International Emergency Coordination” — Replacing Sovereignty with Central CommandThe WHO’s report makes clear that so-called “emergencies” will no longer be confined...

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt gained national attention during the men's team run to the 2018 Final FourDolores Bertha Schmidt, who became known across the country as Sister Jean, the beloved and enthusiastic chaplain of Loyola Chicago basketball, died Thursday at 106 years old. "Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM," the university announced. "This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone's thoughts & prayers during this difficult time." Sister Jean served Loyola's students for more than six decades, retiring just last...

British rockstar Morrissey has canceled upcoming concerts in Massachusetts and Connecticut after reported threats against his life.British rockstar Morrissey has canceled upcoming concerts in Massachusetts and Connecticut after reported threats against his life. Morrissey, the former frontman of The Smiths, said in a post on Instagram on Friday that he cancelled shows at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, Friday night and at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on Saturday. "Due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and band, the upcoming shows this weekend at Foxwoods...

Gun control activist and former Democratic National Committee vice chair David Hogg said in a social media thread Saturday that he wants his death politicized “before my blood runs cold,” contrasting with slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who had told his wife he hoped to be remembered for his “courage and his faith.” Hogg, who survived the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, wrote on X: “If I ever get killed by one of these right wingers politicize the f*ck out of my death immediately (I’m talking before my blood runs cold) and use...

Franti's upcoming Soulshine at Sea cruise was canceled as well, days after singer Victoria Canal came forward with allegations of grooming and abuse.Michael Franti is no longer a client at Activist Artist Management, a source familiar with the matter confirms to The Hollywood Reporter, as the singer faces allegations of sexual misconduct from fellow singer Victoria Canal. Canal first came forward with her claims on Aug. 11 in an Instagram post, withholding Franti’s name but alleging that Franti had groomed her and took pictures of her without her consent when she was 19 years old. “He appears to be...