California leaders kept a $2 billion budget error quiet for months while publicly warning of painful cuts and pushing through a contentious budget process. The mistake stems from two miscalculations tied to the CalPERS pension system, according to the New York Post (NYP). Gov. Gavin Newsom’s January budget plan assumed…
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Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Researchers are growing increasingly suspicious that outsourcing intellectual tasks to AI is causing a range of cognitive deficits. A new study adds a wrinkle worth paying attention to: that use of the bots…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A gunman who killed at least six people in the streets of Kyiv Saturday before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been shot dead by police, Ukrainian officials said. The head of Ukraine’s Interior Ministry, Ihor Klymenko, said in a statement on…
The Department of Homeland Security has deported approximately 15 illegal aliens from Latin America to the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of a bilateral agreement that allows the U.S. to send third-country nationals to African nations when their home countries refuse repatriation or when migrants successfully block removal by…
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) says she isn’t as wealthy as previous financial disclosures showed — a claim which prompted calls for investigations from President Donald Trump and House Republicans. Omar disclosed last year that she and her husband held assets of between $6 million and $30 million, which represented a…
President Donald Trump was once again the featured speaker at Turning Point USA this weekend. The 45th-47th President focused on his amazing foreign policy successes, especially in Iran and Venezuela. At one point he warned communist Cuba what awaits them. President Trump: “Very soon the “great strength” of the American…
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has called for Democrats in positions of power to aggressively target and prosecute ICE agents while declaring that the agency must be “ripped apart.” Flanagan made the comments during an appearance on MSNOW’s “The Weekend” on Saturday. The far-left politician, who is also a candidate…
By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Saturday, April 18, 2026NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman looks on during a welcome ceremony ahead of the Artemis II April 1 launch at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 27, 2026. NASA and Canadian Space Agency astronauts assigned to the…
Waymo self-driving car. By Grendelkhan – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56611386 “Total robotaxi travel distance doubled in California last year, from 3.8 million kilometers per month at the end of 2024 to 9.4 million in December 2025,” reports The Doomslayer. “This data comes from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC),…
Identification and removal of registered voters that are not American citizens will begin soon in North Carolina, the State Board of Elections said Thursday.The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database, also known as SAVE, will receive voters’ names, dates of birth and last four digits of Social Security numbers. It…
Free speech champion Elon Musk is once again leading an effort to protect commercial speech from government control. His company, xAI, filed suit on April 9 against the state of Colorado, seeking to block the enforcement of a Democrat bill that regulates the content of artificial intelligence applications to prevent…
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The Iranian economy was already in crisis before the U.S.-Iran conflict. Now, in addition to the damage caused by U.S. bombing, the blockade has cut off almost all external revenue to the IRGC, driving the economy closer to complete collapse. Photo courtesy of Homeland Security Today. Iran’s economy entered 2026…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech During the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the Democratic party establishment made the strange decision to swing right, in an apparent attempt to capture the mythical conservative-centrist vote. Republican…
Social media is absolutely on fire after the New York Post decided to check in on an infamous porn star. Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford, better known by her stage name “Stormy Daniels,” was observed by the outlet as being “worse for wear as she puffed on a cigarette outside a…
Social media is absolutely on fire after the New York Post decided to check in on an infamous porn star. Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford, better known by her stage name “Stormy Daniels,” was observed by the outlet as being “worse for wear as she puffed on a cigarette outside a…
Reports of a prosecutorial shakeup in the investigation of a former CIA director suggested the federal government remains rife with political obstructionists. In November 2025, it was reported that a federal grand jury out of the Southern District of Florida had issued dozens of subpoenas related to the Russian collusion…
Screenshot President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding federal research into psychedelic drugs and explore their use in controlled medical settings. The order direct the Food and Drug Administration to issue new guidance for clinical trials involving substances such as psilocybin, ibogaine, LSD, and MDMA. The podcast host…
President Trump handles the press like no previous president. He is completely honest and stands for zero nonsense. Photo courtesy of the White House press office. Media outlets have labeled President Trump a dictator and tyrant who uses his office vindictively against critics. They accuse him of trying to shut…
President Donald Trump spoke powerfully about the founding of the United States while at a Turning Point USA event. With all of the problems in the world today, many of which directly impact Americans just trying to live their lives, it can be difficult to remember the amount of sacrifice…
An Obama-appointed judge made light of a hacker’s “potential” as a light sentence was handed down following repeated infiltration of government systems, including those of the U.S. Supreme Court. Nearly four years after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization opinion was leaked, it remains likely that the public may never…
President Donald Trump said that the United States will not be “blackmailed” after the Iranian military has once again proclaimed that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed and allegedly fired on multiple vessels on Saturday. Speaking from the Oval Office on Saturday morning, President Trump said that while his…
Top Utah officials, including Gov. Spencer Cox, have launched an investigation into state Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen. Cox, in addition to Utah state Senate President J. Stuart Adams and Utah state House Speaker Mike Schultz, suspect Hagen had an inappropriate relationship with an attorney who’d been arguing redistricting cases…
Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, revealed what she is going to do once her term is up in January. The progressive lawmaker failed to beat out her opponent, James Talarico, for a U.S. Senate seat in the state, and in the process, was also voted out of her current House…
Later this year, the Victims of Communism Foundation is sponsoring an Anti-Communist Film Festival. We are finalizing the details of film licensing and theatre rental. We’re showing anti-communist movies and throwing a big party. Advertisement Several people have suggested we screen Kiss Me Deadly, the 1955 film based on the…
President Donald Trump on Friday rallied his base for nearly an hour at a Turning Point USA event, Build the Red Wall, in Phoenix, Arizona. The president reportedly drew more than 3,000 attendees at the Dream City Church and joked “We could fill this place up four times,” underscoring the…
Enjoy college baseball season, everyone. Or at least try to before all these Debbie Downers kill the mood.PublishedApril 18, 2026 11:20 AM EDT•UpdatedApril 18, 2026 11:20 AM EDTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkFor those of you who may be unaware, college baseball season is in full swing.It may not be my favorite sport, but…
U.S. State Department officials traveled to Havana last week, marking the first time in roughly a decade that a U.S. government aircraft has landed in Cuba. According to Axios, the delegation held multiple meetings with Cuban officials, including Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of former leader Raúl Castro. The…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Older video game consoles from the ’90s might not have the same level of fancy graphics or perform as well as the expensive beasts of today.One advantage they do have—they were built with repairability…
A former Alabama city mayor and a former Alabama city council candidate have been arrested for absentee ballot fraud in the August 2025 Fort Deposit municipal election. According to a press release from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office, former Fort Deposit Mayor Jacqulyn Boone, 51, and former Fort Deposit…
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Saturday, April 18, 2026Pastor Clive Johnston | The Christian Institute The U.S. government is monitoring the prosecution of a 77-year-old Northern Ireland pastor, Clive Johnston, who was charged under British buffer zone legislation for preaching an open-air sermon on John 3:16 near a hospital…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Neanderthal babies were apparently bigger — and grew faster — than familiar human tykes. At least, El Pais reports, that’s the conclusion from a team of scientists based in Israel and Europe who…
On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher said that the worst scenario for Operation Epic Fury is that it “might come out that what we have done is said to Iran, after forty-seven years of this nonsense, you just can’t do it with impunity.” Maher said, “At…
If left-wing activist Saikat Chakrabarti is going to replace the outgoing Nancy Pelosi in Congress, he may have to do it without the help of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who has yet to endorse her former chief of staff. Last year, the self-titled Speaker Emerita announced her retirement after holding…
When the draft of the Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade leaked to the press, the conservative justices who signed on to the majority opinion suddenly wore bigger targets on their backs. The very real threat of assassination hung over them like a coming thunderstorm. And still…
Independent journalist Nick Shirley speaks during a roundtable discussion in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Oct. 8, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesA Democratic lawmaker in California dismissed political flak over a bill that she says is intended to protect immigration support providers from doxing, harassment,…
The federal income tax was originally imposed only on Washington, D.C. and U.S. territories—not the 50 states. The IRS uses intimidation and misinformation to enforce compliance where no legal obligation exists. The IRS assigns fictional legal entities (e.g., “JOHN DOE”) to impose liability. Circular 230 Coercion: Accountants must promote IRS…
Hegseth Says U.S. Prepared to Target Iranian Power Infrastructure U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated on Thursday, April 16, that American military forces are prepared to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure, including power plants and oil refineries, if ongoing conflict resumes. The remarks were made during a press conference at…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, April 16, according to a post on his Truth Social platform. [1]Trump stated the truce would begin at 5 p.m. EST (22:00 GMT), following what he described as “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and…
Rystad Energy Report Details Rising $58 Billion Repair Costs from Middle East Conflict A new analysis from the energy research firm Rystad Energy projects that repair costs across the Middle East following the recent U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran could reach $58 billion. The report, released on April 16, 2026, states…
Nvidia and PNY accused of warranty fraud after refusing to replace faulty $9,000 GPU Mike Adams accuses Nvidia and PNY of refusing to honor a 3-year warranty for a defective $9,000 RTX Pro 6000 GPU, despite clear evidence of hardware failure (VRM/power bus defect). Nvidia demanded redundant documentation (receipts, photos,…
Mysterious 2022 Death of Scientist Researching Anti-Gravity Technology Part of Broader Pattern Introduction Amy Eskridge, a 34-year-old scientist who co-founded The Institute for Exotic Science to publicly research anti-gravity propulsion technology, was found dead in Huntsville, Alabama on June 11, 2022. According to official records, authorities ruled her death a…
Study Finds Widespread Glyphosate Contamination in Breakfast Cereals Testing organized by the Environmental Working Group detected glyphosate in 43 of 45 conventional oat product samples, according to a report from the group. The chemical is the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, which is manufactured by Monsanto. [1] A second round of…
“Terrain: The Workshops” on BrightU: Historical remedy reemerges for modern detoxification and disease reversal On Day 7 of “Terrain: The Workshops,” Andrew Kaufman argued pure gum turpentine is a potent solvent for detoxifying fat-soluble toxins stored in the body. He cited historical medical use and limited modern studies to support…
Could VITAMIN D be your brain’s best defense against dementia? New study reveals surprising link Higher midlife vitamin D levels are linked to reduced tau protein buildup—a key Alzheimer’s marker—suggesting early optimization (30s–40s) may shield against cognitive decline. PET scans of over 700 adults (avg. age 39) revealed those with…
Strategic storage: How “layered” prepping at home can save critical seconds in an emergency Smart storage is as important as the supplies themselves. Instead of keeping everything in one hidden spot, use a “layered” approach by distributing items in key areas around your home for faster access. Create immediate response…
Oh yeah, these guys are getting swept.PublishedApril 18, 2026 11:00 AM EDT•UpdatedApril 18, 2026 11:00 AM EDTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy Link2026 is a year of dubious playoff droughts being broken in the Eastern Conference of the NHL.First, the Buffalo Sabres made it back to the dance for the first time since the Arab…
Jonathan Gilliam joined Greg Kelly on his Newsmax show last night to discuss the bullet and the rifle that killed Tyler Robinson. People tend to believe the least obvious version of what happened, partly based on the ramblings of click-happy podcasters. A transcript of the key section follows, but the…
On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Ingraham Angle,” Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) stated that it’s “almost like the media and the Democrats were gleeful when Iran took” the Strait of Hormuz. Fetterman said, “I’ll never understand why my party just can’t just see that there [have] been a…
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