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 My son has narrated the last book I wrote.
Please consider listening to it and encouraging others to do so too. (Click on Book Cover) World & Nation Rubio says Ukraine attacked ships carrying US-owned oil, demands Zelensky bring ‘an end to this war’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Ukraine of attacking ships carrying American-owned energy products in the Black Sea and urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to find a way to end the bloody war. “We have seen strikes on energy vessels in the Black Sea. And there’s been complaints, a lot, because we have American companies calling us and saying, ‘Hey, that was our oil on that ship that was hit by Ukraine,'” Rubio told Breitbart in an interview released Sunday. “Now, I don’t believe Ukraine intentionally targeted them, but those ships got hit. And we already have a world that is facing an energy crisis,” he added. “We don’t need any exacerbating situations. And there’s been frustration that despite these asks, that has happened.” Rubio also insisted Monday that the Trump administration has not paused intelligence-sharing meant to warn Kyiv of impending Russian ballistic missile attacks. Trump defends pausing Russian sanctions, says peace deal is close — and savages Zelensky for attacking diesel refineries
Ukraine targets Putin’s hometown as it launches 1,000 drones at Russia’s oil industry — the biggest attack all year Rubio warns there’s ‘real risk’ Russia-Ukraine war could spread into another country as he calls for end to conflict Putin humiliated as he suffers $200 million blow Vladimir Putin’s faltering armed forces have been dealt a heavy blow. The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in a statement on Thursday that it had damaged or destroyed six Su-34M bombers in the Voronezh Oblast in western Russia. It comes as Ukraine continues its blitz deep inside Russian territory. Attacks on vital logistical targets such as oil refineries and e-commerce warehouses have grabbed the most headlines, but Kyiv has also shifted pressure back onto Moscow by hitting several air bases. Basij female unit commander assassinated in latest attack targeting Iranian armed forces A commander in one of the Basij’s female units was killed in an attack on Wednesday in Mehrestan, a border county in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iranian state media reported. The woman was identified as Afsaneh Aghila. Aghila, commander of the Afzal Sisters’ Basij unit in Mehrestan, was reportedly assassinated outside her home in front of her children. The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency alleged that the gunmen had links to Israel and the US, but did not identify the group responsible or provide evidence to support its claim. In a separate incident in the same province, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported that security officer Mohsen Shahriyari was killed while confronting a “terrorist group.” Ilhan Omar raid sparks ominous prediction from watchdog: 'They probably got the goods' Oversight Project's Mike Howell predicts further revelations as HSI and financial disclosure probes proceed separately Oversight Project President Mike Howell tells Fox News Digital why he believes the HSI raid on Rep. Omar's home could lead to further revelations. The federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home prompted warnings Wednesday from a conservative watchdog leader that more revelations could be coming, as the Minnesota Democrat faces separate investigations involving her immigration records and financial disclosures. Oversight Project President Mike Howell, whose group pushed to strip a $1.031 million earmark backed by Omar, says the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) search raises broader questions about congressional accountability and what investigators may uncover next. Justice Department must be wrapping up Rep. Ilhan Omar's Christmas present
'Other shoes' could drop in Omar probe, watchdog warns of deeper problems in Congress French couple casually enjoy a smoke and a drink, jogger runs as riot fires rage around them C’est la vie. A couple in France has gone viral after they were filmed calmly enjoying a glass of wine and a cigarette while fires rage around them — while another woman casually jogged through the worst rioting in years. The relaxed-looking man and woman, who have been identified, were seen chatting and smoking at an outdoor bistro table, with fires raging feet behind them close to the iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris. In another bizarre clip filmed in the French capital, a jogger was seen casually running through a smoke-filled street on Saturday, also completely unfazed by the rioters around her. The young female runner, wearing a sports bra and running shorts, wove among a bonfire of burning e-bikes and protesters as she made her way through the ongoing riot in Paris. French rioters target Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Apple stores — as luxury brands hire their own guards
Trump urges France to ‘close the borders’ after weekend of rioting: ‘The migrants have taken over’ Inside France’s ‘Chaos Inc’ franchise of communist groups, labor unions and global activists pushing radical-left riots Saudi Arabia on edge: Iconic Kingdom Centre sends workers home amid Houthi attacks One of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic skyscrapers ordered office workers to stay home Sunday as escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels rattled the capital of Riyadh amid fears of a widening Middle East conflict. The move came after the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two drones in the Riyadh area, a third over the Eastern Province and two ballistic missiles in southern Saudi Arabia overnight, after authorities had earlier issued a threat alert in the capital, also shared on X. Management at the 99-story Kingdom Centre, a landmark on Riyadh's skyline, ordered office employees to work remotely until further notice, according to reporting by Agence France-Presse (AFP). DOJ official defends Trump's noncitizen voter probe on '60 Minutes,' accuses show of editing out her answers The assistant attorney general defended the Trump administration's voter roll scrutiny on '60 Minutes' ahead of the midterms Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon defended the Trump administration's investigation into noncitizen voters ahead of the midterm elections during CBS' "60 Minutes" on Sunday. "There are people who feel that the point is to sow distrust about the whole election system. There are very few people who are noncitizens who end up voting — very, very few. And so, therefore, what's the purpose?" Lesley Stahl, host of "60 Minutes," asked Dhillon. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon pushed back on claims the Trump administration is sowing election distrust, saying thousands of noncitizen voting cases are under review. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Dhillon responded, "The point is actually the opposite of what you were saying. It's not to sow distrust. The distrust is there. And so, all of these kinds of crimes are being prosecuted now for the first time really, in volume. And look, even the Biden administration prosecuted 13 people for noncitizen voting." Talarico, Abbott Lead, but Race Tight Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in Texas' U.S. Senate race, while Republican Gov. Greg Abbott leads Democrat Gina Hinojosa in his reelection bid, according to a University of Houston poll released Monday. The Hobby School of Public Affairs survey found Talarico leading Paxton 48% to 46%, with Libertarian Ted Brown receiving 3% and another 3% undecided. Abbott leads Hinojosa 49% to 46%, with Libertarian Pat Dixon receiving 2% and 3% undecided.
Alberta holds non-binding separation vote as independence fight grips Canada In Alberta, 'there’s a lot more focus on individual freedoms and property rights,' analyst says Residents of Alberta began voting Monday in a non-binding referendum that will determine whether the western-Canadian province should pursue separation from Canada. The vote comes at a time when the province is mourning the deaths of four soldiers, while dozens of others were injured from a fast-moving fire that burned through a military base in Alberta. While the results of a poll involving 1,021 respondents released by Abacus Data on Saturday showed that 74% of decided voters favor Alberta remaining within the Canadian Confederation, the independence issue won’t disappear for the nearly 30% who want Alberta’s government to begin the process to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether Alberta should separate from Canada, according to veteran separatist organizer Cory Morgan, who leads a group called Pathway to Independence. Priest gave sermon on spontaneity of death just before falling crucifix killed him during livestreamed Mass The Catholic priest who was killed by a falling crucifix over the weekend in Ecuador had been giving a sermon about the fleeting nature of life just before the freak accident was caught live on camera. Father Patricio Sánchez Molinari, of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in southern Guayaquil, was reflecting on the words of Jesus when he told his congregation they should not waste their lives scrolling on their phones and instead dedicate them to God and their loved ones. “One day, all of us here will also die, and sometimes the time we’ve spent on things doesn’t have as much meaning as the time we spend with God,” he said. “The quality time we give to God, to our brothers and sisters, to our husbands, wives, children, and family— that time is the best spent,” Molinari added. The priest went on to ask God to bless his congregation as he began another prayer — when the giant crucifix behind him suddenly fell off the wall and landed on him. Trump to Create NIH Division, Task Force for Women's Health President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order alongside first lady Melania Trump on Monday creating a task force and a National Institutes of Health division focused on women's health, a White House official said. The task force will be led by Trump's White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, who recently announced that she is cancer-free, and Health Secretary Robert Kennedy, the official said. The new Women's Health Division at NIH will not replace the agency's Office of Research on Women's Health but will have a broader mandate beyond research.
When local government bureaucrats act like tyrants — and average Joes pay the price By John Stossel
Imagine getting a bill from your local government for $900,000 because they see a greenhouse on your property and just assume you’re growing marijuana without a permit. Imagine government demanding $400,000 because you didn’t know to fill out a single-page form. Some local bureaucrats, savoring their power, act like tyrants — but at least now there is hope for a remedy as Alaskan pilot Ken Jouppi’s excessive-fine case has reached the Supreme Court. Are local governments too zealous about small infractions? Or getting slapped with a $100,000 fine for parking your car . . . on your own property. It sounds absurd, but it’s really happening. There is no AI in Armageddon. Artificial intelligence is a tool, not an apocalypse AI lacks a moral compass, so our focus should be on who is training models and for what purposes By Allen Badeau
Over the last several years, we have heard a lot about the doomsday scenarios of artificial intelligence (AI). Tech giants have told us all about how AI will take control away from society, steal our jobs, allow bad actors to design dangerous pathogens or cause a catastrophic cyberattack or destroy our financial systems. The reality is: It’s all fearmongering. I have worked in this industry for more than 20 years and have seen firsthand how important AI is to the future. Let me break it down and explain why this emerging technology is simply a tool. Just think about it like this: AI is just like the internet, the beepers your parents had back in the day, your cellphone, Apple Watch or any other major technological advancement over the last 50 years. It’s not inherently evil by any means; it’s actually an amazing step forward for our generation. AI is not setting out to take our jobs or steal our data or any of the other fears that have been propagated by pop culture about "man vs. machine." |
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