Boys accuse Jamaican school for troubled teens of rampant abuse, starvation

Jonathan Turley Says Alvin Bragg Is Making Trump’s Immunity Case ‘For Him’

““This is a highly political, in my view, legally absurd case in Manhattan, and it is playing out as the court considers the implications of this...”

George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said Thursday that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg helped former President Donald Trump make his case for immunity. New York Judge Juan Merchan ordered Trump to attend the trial regarding a $130,000 payout to porn star Stormy...

Donald Trump's campaign funnels cash to Mar-a-Lago, other businesses

“Trump's campaign and affiliated committees have spent more than $800,000 at Trump properties since the start of 2023.”

If true, this would not surprise me in the slightest.   Indeed, anyone who finds this to be out of character for Trump is entirely out of touch with this scoundrel.

Alvin Bragg’s Outrageous Conspiracy Theory

“the election law Bragg invokes is a misdemeanor — that is, Bragg is trying to exacerbate a single misdemeanor falsification of business records...”

As I’ve related a few times, Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s elected progressive Democratic district attorney, is trying to hoodwink the jury into believing that (a) it is a crime for a candidate for public office to conspire with others to suppress politically damaging information, and (b) that Donald...

A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a blow : NPR

“Florida passed in 2023 one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, and now businesses struggle to find workers in several sectors of the...”

April 26, 20245:01 AM ET Jasmine Garsd A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a huge blow Listen · 6:336:33Toggle more options Download EmbedEmbed<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1242236604/1247262776" width="100%" height="290"...

Superfood protein pulled out of thin air massively scales up production

“It's super-sustainable, easily made and nutrient-dense. And it puts all other food production to shame. Now, the first air-protein factory is open....”

Superfood protein pulled out of thin air massively scales up production Solar Foods has demonstrated how versatile its high-protein Solein powder isSolar Foods View 6 Images 1/6 Solar Foods has demonstrated how versatile its high-protein Solein powder isSolar Foods 2/6 Air Protein is focused on...

DeSantis: Florida 'will not comply' with new Biden Title IX rules | The Hill

“Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday his state "will not comply" with recently unveiled changes to Title IX by the Biden administration....”

by Tara Suter - 04/25/24 2:31 PM ETby Tara Suter - 04/25/24 2:31 PM ET Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday his state "will not comply" with recently unveiled changes to Title IX by the Biden administration. "Florida rejects [President Biden's] attempt to rewrite Title IX," DeSantis said...

Columbia anti-Israel encampment ringleader Khymani James rages ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live’ in newly resurfaced video

“"Be grateful that I’m not just going out and murdering Zionists,””

A ringleader of Columbia University’s anti-Israel encampment is under fire after newly-resurfaced video showed the student publicly raging that “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” Khymani James, who says they go by “he/she/they” pronouns, made the disturbing remarks during a meeting with...

'Israel Must End Its Illegal Occupation!' Cry People Staging Illegal Occupation

“U.S. — According to sources, college students have illegally occupied public spaces across the country to protest what they believe is Israel's...”

U.S. — According to sources, college students have illegally occupied public spaces across the country to protest what they believe is Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine. "We must end this illegal occupation now!" said one freshman student while illegally occupying the college green and...

Trump: Charlottesville rally was a "little peanut" compared to pro-Palestinian protests

“"Charlottesville was a little peanut" and "nothing compared" to the "kind of hate that you have here," Trump added. Trump voiced a similar...”

Former President Trump on Thursday doubled down on his claim that the deadly 2017 rally in Charlottesville, Virginia was a "peanut" compared to the current pro-Palestinian protests occurring across the country.Why it matters: This is not the first time Trump has downplayed the severity of the...

SCOTUS Conservatives Show Their Whole Asses In Trump Immunity Argument - Above the Law

“Not subtle.”

Not subtle. By Liz DyeonApril 25, 2024 at 2:14 PMApril 25, 2024 at 1:54 PM Hey, remember that funny time back in 2020 when Donald Trump's pals on the Supreme Court threw a year-long wrench in the works before deciding that, yeah, okay, sitting presidents can be investigated for crimes? This...

Foods that don't deserve bad reputations, according to dietitians

“Health experts say some foods have been wrongly villainized and can be healthier than people think. The list includes coffee, eggs and potatoes.”

Eggs, potatoes, coffee: These kitchen staples, among others, have gained bad reputations, nutrition experts say, but don't necessarily deserve it. In fact, registered dietitians, doctors and nutrition professors are increasingly advising people to eat them. Nutrition advice is ever changing,...

The Power of Love vs. The Love of Power on Creative Arts Three Day Weekend

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Oklahoma House passes bill making illegal immigration a state crime

“If signed into law, those living in Oklahoma as illegal immigrants would be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail, a...”

The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would make illegal immigration a state crime after a heated debate where one Democrat called the bill "extremist legislation." House Bill 4156 makes "impermissible occupation" a criminal act, defined as a person willfully and...

SCOTUS Agrees Presidents Do Have Immunity From Criminal Prosecutions, But To What Degree?

“It's clear the justices have very different ideas about the scope of presidential immunity and how it should apply at the trial level.”

The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday morning in the case of Trump v. United States on the question of whether and to what extent a former president of the United States enjoys immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. Most of the justices seemed dubious about...

Biden goes after Capital Gains

“According to the Treasury Department, President Biden's proposal would hike the top tax rate to a staggering 44.6%, potentially stifling future...”

During the 2008 DNC debate between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, there was a famous exchange between moderator Charlie Gibson and Obama over something quite basic to economist Arthur Laffer. Like most progressives, Obama didn't really understand economics. GIBSON: All right. You have,...

Why it's impossible for Trump to get a fair jury

“It is preposterous to suggest that any American citizen called as a prospective juror could be "unbiased" when it comes to Trump.”

A convenient way to define bias in a juror is to ask, "Do you have a personal motivation to convict or acquit the defendant?" Jurors who have an actual interest in the outcome of a trial are, by law, required to be struck from a jury pool. Legally, this isn't a high bar. Any personal interest in...

Poilievre meets with far-right east coast extremists to workshop summer conspiracies

NOVA SCOTIA/NEW BRUNSWICK BORDER – Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has met with far-right extremists camped out on the border between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, for the purpose of workshopping conspiracies for the summer season. “It was a heck of a road trip, but I just had to visit my...

Boys accuse Jamaican school for troubled teens of rampant abuse, starvation

“Former students of Atlantis Leadership Academy in Jamaica, along with parents and lawyers, describe rampant abuse. Five employees have been charged...”

Boys at an American-run school for troubled teens in Jamaica were beaten by adult staff members, forced to exercise until they vomited and placed in stress positions for hours at a time, according to former students, their parents and attorneys assisting them. The new details shared in...

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks | AP News

“The players selected in the first round of the NFL draft. USC quarterback Caleb Williams goes first overall to the Chicago Bears, followed by two...”

The 13 players attending the first round of the NFL draft in Detroit make their way down the red carpet (AP video: Mike Householder) Photos 5 By RALPH D. RUSSO Share Share The players selected in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night in Detroit. Follow AP's live coverage of the 2024...

Donald Trump's Flipping Joe Biden Voters, According to New Poll

“"If you're a Democrat I'd be worried," a national pollster told Newsweek about a new national survey.”

Former President Donald Trump is flipping President Joe Biden voters since the 2020 election and it could pay dividends in an anticipated nail-biter of an election this November, according to a pollster who spoke with Newsweek. A new national poll from the University of North Florida's Public...

DONALD SUTHERLAND / ANNA PAQUIN MOVIE GAME

  DONALD SUTHERLAND / ANNA PAQUIN MOVIE GAME                   PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS, ANY MOVIE OR ACTOR NAMES, IMAGES, MOVIE QUOTES OR EVEN A HINT IN A COMMENT, OR YOU WILL RUIN THE GAME FOR EVERYONE ELSE.  POST THEM IN A PRIVATE NOTE TO ME, BUZZ OF THE ORIENT, AND I WILL REPLY WITH...

Secret Service Scuffle Prompts DEI, Vetting Scrutiny | RealClearPolitics

“An incident involving a physical attack by a female Secret Service agent tasked with protecting Vice President Kamala Harris is raising questions...”

An incident involving a physical attack by a female Secret Service agent tasked with protecting Vice President Kamala Harris is raising questions about whether the agency had thoroughly vetted her during her hiring and whether an ongoing push to increase the numbers of women in the service and...

New York Times blasts Biden for 'avoiding questions' from journalists in blistering statement | Fox News

“The New York Times released an scathing statement calling out President Biden for his lack of access to the media as the White House's feud with...”

closeVideo Biden under fire for 'both sides' response to anti-Israel protests 'Outnumbered' panel respond to ongoing anti-Israel protests and the backlash President Biden is receiving Join Fox News for access to this content You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an...

School principal was framed using AI-generated racist rant, police say. A co-worker is now charged.

By Christian Olaniran Updated on: April 25, 2024 / 5:43 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore BALTIMORE -- A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included...

Trump VP contender Kristi Noem writes of killing dog - and goat - in new book | Books | The Guardian

“South Dakota governor includes bloody tale in campaign volume - and admits 'a better politician … wouldn't tell the story here'”

South Dakota governor includes bloody tale in campaign volume - and admits 'a better politician … wouldn't tell the story here' In 1952, as a Republican candidate for vice-president, Richard Nixon famously stirred criticism by admitting receiving a dog, Checkers, as a political gift. Tulsi...

Moody Blues founding member Mike Pinder dies at 82

“"Michael's family would like to share with his trusted friends and caring fans that he passed peacefully," reads the statement. "His final days...”

Mike Pinder – keyboardist, vocalist and founding member of the Moody Blues – passed away Wednesday at the age of 82. The news was confirmed in a statement from his family, which was shared on Facebook by his Moody Blues bandmate, John Lodge. "Michael's family would like to share with his trusted...

DECISION 2024

I am going to make this a daily or at least a few times a week blog highlighting stories and material pertaining to the November election. Join in ============================================================================== April 25 Lara Trump claiming there are 81 states. Sure has Obama...

Why Do College Students Protest Israel But Not Russia ?

“In 2024 many young Americans no longer have the psychological bond with Israel that previous generations, much more familiar with the facts of...”

Russia has killed thousands of civilians in Ukraine , Israel has killed thousands of civilians in Gaza. Yet there are ongoing protests against Israel on college campuses and none that I know of against Russia. Why is that ? There are two compelling explanations , in my opinion.  One is the...

Famous Movie Quotes

Famous Movie Quotes I have put together a list, in no particular order, of what I consider to be 25 of the most iconic and memorable quotes from the movies.  What would you add - the quote and the movie? "I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!" (Network) “Love means...

Extreme internet misogynists love Donald Trump | Media Matters for America

“Personalities from the so-called "manosphere," including Andrew Tate, Sneako, Myron Gaines, Jon Zherka, and Hannah Pearl Davis, have expressed...”

Manosphere influencers — some of whom have embraced Nazism and antisemitism over the past year — have thrown their support behind Trump Written byJustin Horowitz Published 04/24/24 10:42 AM EDT Personalities from the so-called "manosphere," including Andrew Tate, Sneako, Myron Gaines, Jon...