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Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight
The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating about what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after an aviation expert said evidence indicated that a Russian anti-missile battery may have brought down the passenger plane.
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Liberal Lawyers Urge Longshot Nuclear Option To Stop Trump From Taking Office | The Daily Caller
Via: Just Jim NC TttH • Today's America • 5 Comments • 7 Likes • 8 hours ago“Two liberal attorneys claimed Thursday that Congress can prevent President-elect Donald Trump from taking office.”
Two liberal attorneys claimed Thursday that Congress can still prevent President-elect Donald Trump from taking office — and elect Vice President Kamala Harris in his place — if they act fast. Congress can reject electoral votes on when they gather to certify them on Jan. 6 because Trump is...
Archaeologists Are Finding Dugout Canoes in the American Midwest as Old as the Great Pyramids of Egypt
Via: Bob Nelson • Anthropology & Archeology • 11 Comments • 6 Likes • an hour ago“In the waterways connected to the Great Lakes, researchers uncover boats that tell the story of millennia of Indigenous history”
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Sanctuary city pressured after illegal migrant allegedly burns woman alive
Via: GregTx • Today's America • 20 Comments • 4 Likes • an hour ago“Calls to end New York City's sanctuary policies escalate after a previously deported migrant was arrested in connection to the death of a woman lit...”
In an unprecedented public attack that quickly spread across social media, a woman was lit on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday. The suspect arrested in connection to her heinous death is a previously deported migrant from Guatemala, as calls to end New...
XI'AN - TERRACOTTA WARIORS AND MORE
By: Buzz of the Orient • Discovery Group • 1 Comments • 1 Like • 3 hours agoXI'AN - TERRACOTTA WARIORS AND MORE It was during my first year teaching English at a private high school in the Zhengzhou area of China, and during that year the school took the foreign teachers on weekend trips to various ancient heritage sites, one of which was the ancient City of Xi'an, a...
Tianjin artist paints a relaxed picture
Via: Buzz of the Orient • 2023~ The CREATIVE ARTS GROUP ON THE NEWSTALKERS • 4 Comments • 1 Like • 2 hours agoTianjin artist paints a relaxed picture Li Jin's exhibition at West Kowloon Cultural District, in Hong Kong. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BUZZ NOTE: This caption applies to and is identical for all images. . . .
Donald Trump says he urged Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister
Via: Buzz of the Orient • Confucius • 1 Comments • 7 hours agoDonald Trump says he urged Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he told Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky during a Christmas Day visit that he should run for prime minister of Canada. "I just left Wayne Gretzky, 'The Great One' as he is known in...
As clock ticks down, Biden abandons student loan relief proposals he lauded
Via: Just Jim NC TttH • Today's America • 37 Comments • 7 Likes • 8 hours ago“The Education Department said it "intends to commit its limited operational resources to helping at-risk borrowers return to repayment successfully."”
Zachary Schermele, USA TODAYUpdated Sun, December 22, 2024 at 7:19 PM UTC4 min read The Biden administration indicated Friday it plans to scrap his latest student loan forgiveness proposals, which could have wiped away debts for tens of millions of Americans and cleared new paths to relief for...
Trump trashes must-pass funding bill as Musk calls for the GOP to shut down the government
Via: John Russell • NEWSMucks • 76 Comments • 5 Likes • 15 hours ago“Just as Musk's prior pressure campaign to install Sen. Rick Scott of Florida as Senate GOP leader failed, Wednesday's campaign against the...”
Elon Musk endorsed shutting down the government until Trump takes office on January 20. He and Vivek Ramaswamy are leading a MAGA online pressure campaign against a must-pass funding bill. Some GOP lawmakers are listening, and Trump eventually came out against the bill. In a post on X...
President Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row inmates | Fox News
Via: George • Over moderated • 25 Comments • 5 Likes • 19 hours ago“President Biden is commuting the sentences for 37 of the 40 convicted murderers on federal death row, reclassifying them to life in prison without...”
Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on whether President Biden would consider preemptive pardons on 'Special Report.' President Biden is commuting the sentences of nearly all the inmates on federal death row, a move that comes not even two weeks after he went through...
The Catholic social teaching administration
Via: GregTx • Today's America • 2 Comments • 2 Likes • 8 hours ago“President-elect Donald Trump may not be Catholic, but he has built an administration that is drawing influence from Catholic social teaching.”
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance is not a typical Republican in the corporate-friendly international interventionist mold that has dominated the party for the last several decades. Since he ventured into the political arena two years ago with a successful bid to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate,...
Doctors Raise Red Flags Over Weight Loss Drugs: They May Be Destroying Your Bones and Muscles
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 1 Like • 9 hours ago“Doctors are raising concerns about a hidden side effect of popular weight loss drugs: the potential for bone and muscle loss. While these...”
An urgent medical warning brought to you by legal representatives of Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe and the expert witnesses of Rent-a-Quack Defense Fund. Just remember, tort is a shortcut to justice.
A Celebration of American Indian Poems: Capturing the Essence of Life
Via: Buzz of the Orient • The NT Literary Society • 4 Comments • 18 hours agoA Celebration of American Indian Poems: Capturing the Essence of Life Exploring the Rich Tapestry of American Indian Poetry American Indian poetry is a remarkable expression of Native American cultures, traditions, and spirituality. Through their powerful words, American Indian poets...
As alcohol prices stabilize, some liquors are getting cheaper
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 100 Comments • 8 Likes • yesterday“Beer prices are rising, but some spirits — including many tequilas and whiskeys — are seeing price drops that make even top-shelf bottles a bit...”
Booze will cost you more this holiday season than last — but not much more. And there are ways to increase the bang for your buck while grabbing a round of drinks or bringing a bottle to a gathering. As is usually the case, alcohol is still generally cheaper at home than in bars and restaurants,...
Scrooge's Nephew's Christmas Message
By: John Russell • NEWSMucks • 30 Comments • 6 Likes • yesterday“ I am sure I have always thought of Christmas-time, when it has come round—apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything...”
"A Merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!" cried a cheerful voice. ============================================================================ from A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens "A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!" cried a cheerful voice. It was the voice of Scrooge's nephew,...
President Musk Gets Ugly
By: John Russell • NEWSMucks • 47 Comments • 4 Likes • yesterdayAn 81 year old Democratic congresswoman made a speech on the House floor today criticizing Elon Musk, alleging Musk tanked the spending bill in order to protect his investments in China. Musk responded by using X AI to create images of the congresswoman
Matt Gaetz accused of paying women for sex, using illegal drugs in House report | Fox News
Via: George • Over moderated • 25 Comments • 4 Likes • yesterday“Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., allegedly paid multiple women for sex and illicit drugs, according to a House Ethics Committee report.”
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on Matt Gaetz withdrawing from attorney general consideration on 'Your World.' Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., allegedly paid multiple women for sex, including a 17-year-old high school girl, and used illicit drugs like cocaine...
Key warning signs about bird flu are going in the wrong direction
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 46 Comments • 3 Likes • yesterday“The bird flu outbreak has taken concerning turns, with more than 60 human cases confirmed. Experts outlined four signs that the virus is going in...”
The Summary The bird flu outbreak took several concerning turns this year, with the number of human cases up to at least 64. Experts outlined several indicators that the virus' spread is going in the wrong direction. Among them are recent detections of the virus in wastewater and signs of...
The Canadian Muscle Car That Time Forgot
Via: Buzz of the Orient • Classic Cars and Boats • 12 Comments • 3 Likes • yesterday“A deep dive into the many innovations that make this obscure '70s Corvette rival deserving of your appreciation.”
The Canadian Muscle Car That Time Forgot In the world of automotive performance, certain countries are renowned for their sports cars - Italy for Ferrari, Germany for Porsche, Great Britain for Lotus, and the United States for the Chevrolet Corvette , along with a plethora of unique and...
10 of the Best Books on Native American History
Via: Buzz of the Orient • Books • 8 Comments • 1 Like • 18 hours ago10 of the Best Books on Native American History Books about Native American history offer a unique and important perspective on the past. They can provide insights into the cultures and customs of indigenous people, as well as the challenges they have faced over the years. Here are ten of the...
Treasures of the southern seas
Via: Buzz of the Orient • Confucius • 3 Comments • 1 Like • yesterdayTreasures of the southern seas A signature dish created by chef Liu Boda at the newly opened restaurant Suparnin in Guangzhou, Guangdong province — Shiqi Pigeon. [Photo provided to China Daily] New seafood restaurant in Guangzhou's 'backyard garden' Nansha, is raising local produce and...
Chinese myth of the creation of the world and mankind
Via: Buzz of the Orient • Confucius • 1 Comments • 1 Like • yesterdayChinese myth of the creation of the world and mankind According to Chinese legend, the mighty Pangu, above, broke through the chaos with his strength and axe to create the world as we know it. It may seem that every culture has its own tale about the creation of the world and the beginnings...
Five Classic Movies That Were Box Office Flops
Via: Buzz of the Orient • MOVIES & TV - CLASSIC to CURRENT • 5 Comments • yesterdayFive Classic Movies That Were Box Office Flops Sometimes it's hard to believe, but some of Hollywood's greatest classic movies were box office flops when they were first released. While they have more than made up for the loss through DVDs and repeated showings on television, there are several...
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cjcold • an hour ago • Archaeologists Are Finding Dugout Canoes in the American Midwest as Old as the Great Pyramids of Egypt
Don't even get me started about Oak Island! And there are so many "lost treasures" in your bailiwick that I have researched and dreamed of finding. I know desert survival. Maybe one day we go on a quest?
Buzz of the Orient • 2 hours ago • 'Tis Winter & an Old Man's Thoughts Turns to Fishing on Creative Arts Three Day WeekendYour top photo of a person teaching a young-un how to fish brings to mind a Chinese proverb: “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day—if you teach him to fish, you feed him for many days.” And so I taught my...
Buzz of the Orient • 2 hours ago • 'Tis Winter & an Old Man's Thoughts Turns to Fishing on Creative Arts Three Day WeekendThe next Buddha special day is December 31, as it is a New Moon Day. "..." LINK -> Buddhist Calendar 2024: Lunar observance days and holy days - Handful of Leaves Wishing all a Happy and Healthy holiday.
cjcold • 2 hours ago • Archaeologists Are Finding Dugout Canoes in the American Midwest as Old as the Great Pyramids of EgyptBack in my college days my major was environmental science. My minor was anthropology. Learned how to knap and started focusing on making stone tools. Before long all of my X-Mas gifts were flint knives and...
Buzz of the Orient • 5 hours ago • Archaeologists Are Finding Dugout Canoes in the American Midwest as Old as the Great Pyramids of EgyptI'm not sure if there is a dugout canoe at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, but I do know that there is a birchbark one there. "..." LINK -> Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) - First Floor, First Peoples, Freight...
Freewill • 7 hours ago • Next Year Will Be the Best America's Had in a Long Time | Opinion - NewsweekThe Greenland issue was discussed in another article. Looking into this a bit more, turns out that the Biden Administration agreed that Greenland was extremely important from a security standpoint on several fronts...
Drakkonis • 8 hours ago • Liberal Lawyers Urge Longshot Nuclear Option To Stop Trump From Taking Office | The Daily CallerTo be fair, it seems the Dems aren't on board with these lawyers. I imagine most people on the left can see this for what it is as well. That's why we don't see the talking heads talking about this or, not that I've...
Robert in Ohio • 8 hours ago • As clock ticks down, Biden abandons student loan relief proposals he laudedWhy John Russell You are sounding a lot like one of those "both-siders" tha tin the past you have simply hated Again, you abandon the topic at hand and go to Trump to try and mask the fact that you have nothing to...
Kavika • 8 hours ago • Archaeologists Are Finding Dugout Canoes in the American Midwest as Old as the Great Pyramids of EgyptThe inland bodies of water are hiding treasures. In 2000 in Lake Newnan, FL 101 dugout canoes were found and all dated from 400 years old to 5,000 years old. It would seem that the Great Lakes area with the...
Buzz of the Orient • 8 hours ago • Archaeologists Are Finding Dugout Canoes in the American Midwest as Old as the Great Pyramids of EgyptFascinating. Although I've been aware of native canoe-making both dugout and birchbark, finding such artifacts that are many thousands of years old is quite fantastic. Although I'm now living where finding...
sandy-2021492 • 9 hours ago • Our national ⋅ Donald Trump celebrates Christmas Day by posting almost 40 times on Truth SocialThey pulled him out of the race? He left the race. He may have been convinced by party leadership, but he was also the leader by a huge margin. He'd have been within his rights to stay. I think you're making...
Split Personality • 9 hours ago • As clock ticks down, Biden abandons student loan relief proposals he lauded"..." They do, it's called FICO and the system while flawed, generally works well. "..." Maybe you should get educated about student loans, you clearly have no negative experience. All loan forgiveness is...
Split Personality • 9 hours ago • As clock ticks down, Biden abandons student loan relief proposals he lauded"..." You have just slandered every person who has ever survived the bankruptcy process. The President elect has survived multiple bankruptcies. As long as Student Loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy as...
Tacos! • 9 hours ago • Doctors Raise Red Flags Over Weight Loss Drugs: They May Be Destroying Your Bones and MusclesThe muscle and bone loss is not directly connected to the drugs. Losing weight at all - even slowly - is likely to involve not just the loss of fat, but also some bone and muscle. Any fast weight loss without a high...
Ed-NavDoc • 10 hours ago • Next Year Will Be the Best America's Had in a Long Time | Opinion - NewsweekAs the author of a seed, it is that author's perogative as to what they consider is trolling. It is a zero point ticket so it really does not mean anything except on the author's seed. You are free to report it.
Right Down the Center • 10 hours ago • Our national ⋅ Donald Trump celebrates Christmas Day by posting almost 40 times on Truth SocialAnd that opinion obviously didn't change who they thought would bring the country in a better direction. Trump's ⋅ry was enough to get biden elected. After the 4 year dumpster fire biden gave us even the...
Kavika • 10 hours ago • Russia's 'inhumane' Christmas attack on Ukraine leads to power shortages, Zelenskyy saysNo, it didn’t change them into a democracy but better off compared to the iron curtain countries, they had a lot of freedoms and were much more advanced than Russia. There were the first non aligned country. There...
CB • 10 hours ago • Sanctuary city pressured after illegal migrant allegedly burns woman alive"..." There is no alleged murderer (based on the charges - nice or not) that means anything whatever to me. In his upcoming legal proceedings it my be found that Mr. Zapeda is a person suffering with personal...
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