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Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) was among the four Republican Senators who voted in favor of moving forward with a resolution that would direct President Donald Trump to pull the U.S. military out of the conflict with Iran. Cassidy’s vote in favor of moving forward with the Iran War Powers Resolution comes days after he lost his reelection bid to Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming. The Senate voted 50-47 to move the War Powers Resolution out from the Senate’s Foreign Relation Committee, with Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Susan Collins (R-ME), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Cassidy voting…

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Corrections We value accuracy. If you see an error, please contact us at isentineleditor@gmail.com If your email gets rejected by the commenting system, please email sara@independentsentinel.com and we will white list the address. Quotes to Remember “An evil man will burn his own nation to the ground to rule over the ashes.” ~ Sun Tzu “It is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may be that our task is impossible. Yet, if we do not try then how will we…

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The government claims four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturing companies deliberately restricted the production of shipping containers between 2019 and 2024.SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — The Department of Justice is accusing several Chinese shipping container manufacturers and their executives of conspiring to restrict the production of shipping containers during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to federal prosecutors in an indictment unsealed Tuesday.In the superseding indictment, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Jan. 22, prosecutors claim the companies and their executives agreed to restrict the output and fix the prices of standard dry shipping containers…

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Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Tyrannosaurus rex is iconic for its ferocity and big teeth, as well as those teeny-tiny arms. The Cretaceous Period apex predator wasn’t the only carnivore with underdeveloped forelimbs, however. At least five groups of two-legged, mostly meat-eating theropod dinosaurs experienced a shortening of the upper arms over the course of their evolutionary journey. But why did they have such comically small claws? One team of researchers believes the answer is simple. “It’s a case of ‘use it or lose it,’” University College London paleontologist…

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A Georgia Superior Court judge in Fulton County reversed his earlier decision Tuesday afternoon that granted a temporary restraining order to allow a bipartisan observation of the state’s election-night operations center.Judge Ural Glanville initially said in his ruling that the petitioners demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of their claims and that they’d suffer irreparable injury if relief isn’t granted. Georgia state GOP Sen. Greg Dolezal, who is running for lieutenant governor this year, filed a lawsuit seeking the court order.  Dolezal argued Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger had told the state election board through its…

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San Diego authorities confirmed Tuesday that the two suspected shooters in Monday’s attack on an Islamic Center left behind a hate-filled manifesto that shed light into the motives of the crime.The suspects have been identified by San Diego police as 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Vazquez, and the pair died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The manifesto includes the same Nazi imagery that Clark donned in a livestream video of the attack, the Black Sun and Atomwaffen symbols, which are linked to Nazi Germany sympathizers, according to the New York Post. “I am a straight male. I am certainly…

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The teen shooters behind yesterday’s attack on a San Diego mosque have been identified. They are Cain Clark (17) and Caleb Velasquez (18). Today we’re getting some more information about them and the attack. Apparently, most of the attack was livestreamed and authorities are now reviewing that video. Advertisement The FBI is investigating footage the San Diego mosque shooters livestreamed during their brutal attack on an Islamic Center, sources told The Post.The horrifying footage is spreading across social media, it shows the terror as it unfolded and the eventual suicide of the mass shooters.The video, recorded from what appears a…

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The Senate voted to limit President Trump’s war powers on the eighth try. Senators Tuberville, Tillis, and Cornyn sat this one out, allowing the resolution to pass. It won’t matter since President Trump will never sign it. The Senate decided to weaken the president before Iran. Great job, guys. The vote was 50-47. Four Republicans, Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul, voted to limit the president’s power. Bill Cassidy voted yes for the first time after losing his primary. John Fetterman (D-PA) voted not to limit President Trump’s powers. Voters did the right thing by voting Bill…

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“But requiring people to get permission from the government in advance even to obtain a gun for hunting or for self-defense in the home is outrageous. The point of having Constitutional rights is that we do not have to get the government’s permission to exercise them.” The post Civil Liberty Group Sues Illinois Over License Required to Buy Guns, Ammunition first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

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The disease known as Trump Derangement Syndrome is now infecting employees at one of the most famous Chinese restaurants in America. As Fox News reported on Tuesday, a conservative influencer has revealed that a pair of employees at a Panda Express in Washington state called the cops on conservative influencer Chris Sims and his friend @DannyRebel333 over a MAGA hat and flashing an innocuous gesture to a cook inside the establishment. Fox News confirmed the incident in Lakewood on May 10. In the video below, Sims, wearing the hat, is livestreaming his visit to Panda Express. Shortly after entering the…

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President Donald Trump (C) sits next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd R) during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty ImagesNews AnalysisThe U.S.–China summit wrapped up in Beijing on the afternoon of May 15, with preliminary deals on Boeing aircraft, U.S. farm exports, and the launch of new trade and investment boards.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.

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(Shirleen Guerra, The Center Square) Virginia revenues are running hundreds of millions of dollars ahead of forecast, but lawmakers warned Tuesday that slowing job growth, inflation and uncertainty tied to healthcare and federal funding are still creating pressure on Virginia’s budget talks.During a Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee meeting, Secretary of Finance Mark Sickles said the commonwealth has lost roughly 41,900 jobs over the last 10 months even as revenues continue outperforming expectations. “Virginia has a remarkable economy,” Sickles told lawmakers. “We lost 41,900 jobs in the last 10 months and still have revenues coming in like this.” According to…

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President Donald Trump spared little expense and political capital in targeting Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in the contentious marquee race of an Election Day in which voters from multiple states will decide which candidates will represent them in November or advance to a runoff. The Republican brouhaha for Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District is perhaps the most high-profile primary of the 2026 cycle, with the Texas GOP Senate primary the only other contender. Trump went all-in for Ed Gallrein in the race against Massie, visiting the district himself in recent weeks and dispatching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth – in a private…

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Trump’s US criticizes Carney’s Canada’s ‘gaps between rhetoric and reality’. The Canucks are not doing their homework. Ever since Donald J. Trump’s first presidential mandate, he has been insisting that NATO allies must spend much more and develop their militaries. Trump has criticized the ‘paper tigers’ for over-relying on US military protection. One of the most criticized is Canada. The Great White North struggled to get to a 2% GDP defense spending when other allies such as Poland are already breaking 4,5%. Today, it arises that the US has frozen participation in a joint defense board with Canada ‘that dates…

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries showed up at the crazy Center for American Progress to impart his questionable wisdom. He said we have to “break” MAGA extremists, MAGA extremists meaning conservatives. He calls everyone who wants to make America great again an extremist. Hakeem wants to stack the Court, so Democrats win every case in perpetuity. That’s not extreme? He also plans to seize control of the courts, and corrupt the vote with the John Lewis Voting Act. Recently, he aligned himself with the SPLC. Just last month, he traveled to Denmark to trash the president and the country. Hakeem…

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RICHMOND, Va. (CN) — Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued a dozen vetoes on Tuesday to bills that include top Democratic priorities, like creating a retail cannabis market.The veto adds to a growing list of interests — including public sector collective bargainingand the establishment of an advisory panel tasked with matching federal drug pricing caps for Medicare recipients to state health insurance plans — that Spanberger has axed against the will of her party’s lawmakers.“I support the intent of many of the bills I am vetoing, however, it is my responsibility as governor to make sure all new laws can be…

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gave details on May 19 about the implementation of a settlement fund stemming from President Donald Trump’s $10 billion suit against the IRS.$1.776 billion is being set aside after Trump sued the federal government following the unlawful leaking of his tax returns. The president had previously indicated the money would be donated to charity, but later decided to direct it toward reimbursing individuals who have been unjustly pursued by the federal government.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.

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Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end racial gerrymandering, the Left and their media allies have been crying racism, and that continued last Saturday, at a rally in Montgomery, Alabama. It all led to a sometimes heated discussion on race, Monday on Fox News’s The Five. The segment began with short clips from Democrats who participated in the event, including Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson, who said, “We are here because a white supremacist dictator known as President Donald Trump thought he could silence us.”  The first to weigh in was former Tennessee Democrat congressman Harold Ford Jr., who downplayed the racial…

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By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, May 19, 2026A local resident yells at law enforcement officials at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD) on May 19, 2026, in San Diego, California. Three people were killed and two suspects are dead after a shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque. | Sandy Huffaker/Getty ImagesThree people were killed after two teenage gunmen opened fire Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego in what authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime, sending shockwaves through the community.Police held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to provide additional information to the public about…

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Will Donald Trump get his revenge in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District tonight? The president kept his pressure up to the very end, as WLWT reported this morning. Trump published a final campaign video to get voters to the polls in his attempt to push Thomas Massie out of Congress, and right now, that race looks like a dead heat: Advertisement [embedded content]As usual with congressional primaries, the polling has been rather thin. However, the polling that does exist shows challenger Ed Gallrein picking up a lot of momentum over the last few weeks, thanks to Trump’s consistent and insistent endorsement:Just…

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The Senate on Tuesday voted 50 to 47 to advance a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s action in Iran. Senator Bill Cassidy (LA) joined the Democrats after he lost his primary on Saturday amid Trump’s RINO revenge tour. GOP Senators Collins and Paul also joined the Democrats. Three GOP Senators – Cornyn, Tuberville and Tillis did not vote. The Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran on Tuesday, marking a breakthrough for Democrats after seven failed attempts. Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50 to 47. Four…

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The California Post has obtained a video purportedly showing the San Diego mosque shooters carrying out their deadly attack. The footage, reviewed by the Daily Caller, appears to show the shooting suspects, 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Velasquez, preparing to enter the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. The California Post refers to Caleb’s surname as “Velasquez,” though outlets such as The New York Times and ABC30 News refer to his surname as “Vazquez.” The Daily Caller was unable to verify the correct spelling of the suspect’s surname.The suspects appear to be wearing camouflage-print outfits and vests with…

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters near the construction site of his proposed ballroom at the White House on May 19, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty ImagesWASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on May 19 that when finished, his planned White House ballroom will be the “safest building ever built” and will serve both as a ceremonial venue and as a military-grade facility to help protect the nation’s capital.Speaking to reporters about the project’s construction progress, Trump said the structure would be designed to withstand both drone and missile attacks, with “a massive drone capacity.”We had a problem loading this article. Please…

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    Conservatives frequently point out that the media, Hollywood, and the coastal elites don’t cover or understand regular people. But is this also true of conservatives? Have we also retreated into our bunkers? When was the last time Matt Walsh went to a bookstore, a movie, or an art gallery? Advertisement     I recently attended the Gaithersburg Book Festival. It’s one of the premier book festivals in America, and this year was no exception. There were books on topics from fashion to politics to World War II, novels of every description, and tables and tables of books for kids. I met…

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Parents in a Virginia neighborhood were left shaken after a man dressed in a bizarre pink costume allegedly chased a group of children walking home from the school bus and tried to grab a young girl in broad daylight. According to the New York Post, the disturbing encounter unfolded around 4:30 p.m. on May 14 in Fredericksburg, where witnesses said the costumed suspect stalked children as they made their way through the neighborhood. Video from the scene showed the individual wandering along a grassy roadside in an outfit described by residents as resembling the Pink Panther character. One resident shared…

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Vice President JD Vance told Breitbart News White House Correspondent Nick Gilbertson that President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton “sends a message” that lawmakers “have got to serve the people” who elected them. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Gilbertson, who was in the new media seat, asked Vance if Trump’s endorsement of Paxton in the Texas Senate race against Sen. John Cornyn (R) sent a message. Vance explained that while he had known Cornyn “for a long time,” Paxton had been loyal and “there” for not only the country, but for Trump. “Today we saw…

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A banner showing President Donald Trump at the Department of Justice in Washington on Feb. 21, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesThe acting head of the U.S. Department of Justice said on May 19 that the agency added new terms favorable to President Donald Trump to the settlement of the president’s lawsuit over alleged IRS leaking of his tax returns.In a one-page addendum to the settlement, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said on May 19 that the IRS would no longer pursue claims against Trump, members of his family, or his businesses over allegedly unpaid taxes.We had a problem loading…

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The Bethlehem Visitor’s Center, which sits directly in front of the historic Bethlehem Steel factory site, was used as a precinct for Bethlehem-based primary election voters in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Jacob Burg/The Epoch TimesBETHLEHEM, Penn.—A union boss and firefighter managed to secure endorsements from key Democratic Party figures ahead of a primary election on May 19 to challenge a vulnerable Pennsylvania Republican.Meanwhile, voters in the state’s 7th Congressional District—one of the most critical swing districts in the country—say they are uneasy to see so many forces from outside the Lehigh Valley trying to influence Tuesday’s…

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Iran has proposed transferring its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to Russia as part of a peace proposal sent to the United States, according to a report from Saudi broadcaster Al Hadath. The offer was included in the latest round of indirect talks mediated by Pakistan, following a ceasefire established in early April after a month of U.S. and Israeli hostilities against Iran, which began in late February. Washington has dismissed the proposal as insufficient, with an unnamed American official telling Axios that Tehran offered only “token” improvements on a previous version. The official said the U.S. continues to demand…

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Ukraine aid scandal: U.S. watchdog exposes $1.3 billion corruption pipeline U.S. aid to Ukraine faces severe fraud and accountability failures, including a $120 million drone scheme and a $1.3 billion illegal arms deal. More than $195 billion in total U.S. aid has been approved, with $116 billion disbursed amid 56 active investigations and limited audit assurance. Ukraine’s own probes reveal $77 million in defense procurement corruption, with 29 cases being opened in 2026 alone. President Zelensky’s inner circle is now facing corruption charges, which is threatening Ukraine’s EU aspirations and public trust. Geopolitical tensions escalate as Russia warns against Western…

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U.S. intelligence reports allege Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023, with discussions of potential attacks on Guantanamo Bay, naval vessels and Key West. CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana last week to warn Cuban officials against hostile actions and urge political reforms. Cuba’s government denies possessing attack drones and accuses the U.S. of fabricating pretexts for military aggression. The Trump administration views Cuba as an emerging security threat due to its growing military relationships with Russia and Iran. Skeptics compare the intelligence to pre-Iraq War assessments, warning against unverified claims justifying military…

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The fluorescent lights flicker overhead. A nurse wraps the cuff around your arm. The machine hisses, deflates, and spits out a number that will follow you home, follow you to the pharmacy, and follow you into your medical record for the next year. That single moment, that snapshot captured between the stress of waiting room anxiety and the pressure of a white coat staring back at you, has become the gold standard for diagnosing high blood pressure. But here is the uncomfortable truth that cardiologists have known for years but rarely explain to patients: office blood pressure readings are a…

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Nature’s candy: How whole fruits offer a sweet alternative with measurable metabolic benefits Fruits are healthier than refined sugar due to slower absorption from fiber, water, vitamins and antioxidants, preventing blood sugar spikes. Grapes improve metabolic syndrome risk factors (blood pressure, lipids) via polyphenols like resveratrol. Mangoes enhance glycemic control and insulin sensitivity; dates have a low glycemic index and are suitable for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Cherries contain anti-inflammatory anthocyanins; pears provide soluble fiber that reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Overall, fruit provides health benefits from compounds like melatonin, bromelain and polyphenols that processed sugar cannot match. For…

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Former Virginia first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner took the stand Monday in the ongoing criminal trial of former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker, delivering a harrowing firsthand account of how she was shot by a 6-year-old student. Zwerner described the student’s escalating violent behavior and the repeated warnings she gave school administrators, which she says were ignored before the boy pulled a 9mm handgun from his jacket and shot her in the hand and chest in her classroom in 2023. Zwerner, who has undergone multiple surgeries and still has bullet fragments in her body, described a student she referred…

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This content was produced via a partnership with Pacific Media Asia. The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the authors and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller. In Japan, there are two major issues concerning North Korea that attract public attention. One is the missile issue, and the other is the abduction of Japanese citizens. According to a Japanese government survey conducted in 2024, about 76% of people expressed concern about both issues, indicating that they are considered highly important. In addition, North Korea’s nuclear development is also a major source of anxiety…

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters he prefers diplomacy in dealing with the Iranian regime, but warned that the U.S. military is ready to strike again if Iran doesn’t reach a nuclear deal. A brush fire in Southern California has burned nearly 1,400 acres and forced thousands to evacuate. Firefighters say they’re m…

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It is always a good idea to make note of things, put them into referenceable context, and then later tell the full story from background details that will surprise everyone else. Two significant events have taken place within the last few days against the backdrop of Sinaloa government officials beginning to turn themselves in to U.S. federal authorities. The first event is the Mexican government freezing the bank accounts and financial assets of those who have been named in the U.S. federal indictment.  Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says the seizures are out of her control, merely a process that takes…

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In this episode, the Common Core Diva Lynne Taylor joins me as we take a look at how Big Government is continuing to sell out the people for a cradle-to-grave indoctrination system that will hinder productivity and wealth accumulation from the general public while enriching politicians and their corporate fascist buddies. All of it is illegal and every politician involved, along with those they are actually working for, should be brought to justice, but that will rest with the People.Get Daily Emails Resources for the show:1) Back in Feb 2026, the US House’s Education/Workforce Committee held a hearing on the…

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Tuesday on CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) might as well be a Democrat because “a lot of times you saw Thomas Massie on the other side.” Host Jake Tapper said, “Your Republican colleague, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, he’s going to find out in just a matter of minutes, really, whether he gets to keep his job. For months, the president has been railing against him, calling him an obstruction.  Is the sleazebag the worst Republican in history? Do you agree?” Gimenez said, “Look, I’m not going to, you know, launch names. Thomas Massie…

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Tuesday on CNN’s “News Central,” political commentator Jeff Flake claimed President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race put the seat in “jeopardy” for the Republican Party. Host Brianna Keilar said, “In a race for the U.S. Senate. President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The endorsement is a searing blow to Cornyn, who boasts a 99% voting record with Trump. And we’re learning that some Republicans on the Hill are not happy about this. We’re joined now by former Republican Senator Jeff Flake.  And, Senator, we just…

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WASHINGTON—It is the elephant in the room, hidden in plain sight for the past 20 years, a taboo topic that the Chinese Communist Party suppresses in China and beyond.It has happened on a significant scale, investigation has found, preying upon prisoners of conscience, killing them while extracting massive profits from their bodies.Forced organ harvesting, a subject thought too horrific to believe, takes center stage in a new investigative documentary that hopes to bring a change.The film “Silent Harvest: The Courage to Speak Up,”—premiered May 16 from a prestigious club in Washington—tackles the issue with medical data analysis and interviews with…

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Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Google put AI on people’s faces more than a decade ago with its Google Glass wearable. It was designed to put a computer directly on your face, but the world (and to some extent, the hardware) wasn’t quite ready for that yet. At Google I/O 2026 on Tuesday, Google announced new intelligent eyewear built with Samsung and Qualcomm, in frames from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, shipping this fall. It’s a far cry from the original Google Glass project, and in many ways, it simplifies and streamlines the overall…

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The Southern California city is seeking a court order that the Bruins fulfill their contractual obligation to play their home games at the historic stadium until 2044.LOS ANGELES (CN) — The University of California, Los Angeles, likely won’t be done any time soon with a lawsuit brought by Pasadena over purported plans to abandon the iconic Rose Bowl as the venue for its football team’s home games.Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Joseph Lipner issued a tentative decision that mostly overruled UCLA’s demurrer to the city’s breach of contract lawsuit. The judge didn’t issue a final ruling at a hearing…

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WASHINGTON—Vice President JD Vance blasted a reporter over his “speech masquerading as a question” during Tuesday’s White House press briefing. The reporter, Andrew Feinberg of the Independent, spent nearly one and a half minutes and about 175 words to ask his question, alleging that President Donald Trump “seems to be talking up stocks that he owns, selling them, and enriching himself.” During Feinberg’s wind-up, Vance called it a “hell of a question.” “Let me answer your question here. That was a doozy,” Vance said. “Before I answer your question, I want to just observe there are different ways to ask a…

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The Cambridge City Council voted to end the use of ShotSpotter, a gunshot-detection system in place since 2014. The debate centers on privacy concerns, potential misuse of data, and federal oversight. There is no evidence of a problem in the 12 years it has been in operation. ShotSpotter uses audio sensors mounted on buildings or streetlights to detect loud, impulsive noises. When a possible gunshot is detected, the system records a short audio clip, filters out false positives, and alerts local police with the clip and an estimated location, according to The Harvard Crimson. Police say it has verified more gunshots…

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From the outset of Trump term-2, I have been saying the missing element, the fundamental flaw, was the administration not going full wolverine in opposition to the leftists in congress.  When dealing with a comprehensively corrupt branch of government, a fearless cabinet nominee who confronts the corruption and fails is worth buckets more than a weak cabinet member who acquiesces and succeeds. We need more direct oppositional confrontation, done from a place of righteous -AND AUTHENTIC- indignation.  That said, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche carries a stronger disposition toward that confrontation than his predecessor. In this exchange Senator Chris Van…

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In her May 19 Substack column, “Abortion, Every Day,” Jessica Valenti misrepresented my testimony before the New Jersey Assembly Health Committee. Worse yet, she falsely implied that I support harassment or intimidation of women. First, I was not interviewed. I delivered oral testimony before the New Jersey Assembly Health Committee on May 14, 2026, opposing the Senate Committee Substitute for S2260 (now designated A2218). Audio of that testimony is publicly available on the New Jersey Legislature website for anyone willing to listen to what was actually said rather than rely on selective and misleading summaries. Ms. Valenti, whose hatred for pro-lifers is…

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