As ‘Close Rikers’ grows ever more impossible, progressives insist ever harder on doing it
In the latest report from the Lippman Commission, it is acknowledged that the closure of the Rikers Island prison complex by 2027 is not feasible. However, the City Council refuses…
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No Criminal Trials Related to Post Office Horizon Scandal Until 2027, Say Police
Last month, the Metropolitan Police Service announced that they had identified four suspects in the investigation, with the expectation that the number will increase. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC)…
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Tampa Bay Cities Complete Debris Removal After Hurricanes Helene, Milton
TAMPA, Fla.—The city of St. Petersburg, Florida, has successfully gathered over 2 million cubic yards of storm-related vegetative, construction, and…
House Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown on 3rd Attempt, Senate to Vote Ahead of Saturday Deadline | Capitol Report
As the clock ticks down to a potential government shutdown at midnight, the House has approved a temporary funding measure…
Biden Withdraws Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
President Joe Biden has attempted to forgive student loan debt multiple times during his administration. However, on December 20, his…
Eric Adams’s Former Chief Adviser Indicted on Bribery Charges
A former top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, aged 63, has been indicted on bribery…
Trump Picks Former CIA Official Ron Johnson as US Ambassador to Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump announced that Ronald Johnson, the former U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, has…
House Passes Bill for New Homeland Security Panel to Monitor CCP Threat
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the SHIELD Against CCP Act in a vote on…
House Passes ‘Liberty in Laundry Act’ as Lawmakers Push Back on Washer Efficiency Rules
The House of Representatives passed the Liberty in Laundry Act on Dec. 10, with a…
Newsom Hopes for Collaboration With Trump on Northern California Water Project
During his Jobs First tour, Governor Gavin Newsom visited counties that had voted for the…
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Give Me Liberty! | The Epoch Times
The delegates from around the colony gathered at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia, on March 23, 1775, to…
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Anti-Inflammatory Herbal Tea Recipe
Living with Hashimoto’s disease for many years was challenging. Thinning hair, weight gain, and extreme fatigue were my daily struggles.…
How to Make Homemade Black Drawing Salve
I was introduced to the concept of DIY black drawing salve as a natural remedy during a visit to a…
Benefits of Vinegar Baths
There are numerous types of baths that offer detoxification and relaxation benefits. One of the simplest options is a DIY…
Hibiscus Rose Herbal Marshmallows
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TRAPPING CLAPS
Upon first encountering the word claptrap, my initial assumption was that it was some form of onomatopoeic reduplication. However,…
EMPTY SCHWA
In phonetics, the schwa symbol (notated with an ə) represents the "uh" sound, which is noteworthy for several reasons:…
WAILING SONG
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DITTO, DITTO
When the word ditto was borrowed into English in 1625, it was only used to replace the month name in accounts…
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âHappy Faceâ serial killer nearly confessed brutal murders to teen daughter: âYouâll tell the authoritiesâ
Melissa G. Moore had a shocking encounter with her father, Keith Jesperson, at a diner where he almost revealed his hidden life as a serial killer. Jesperson, known as the…
The Most Effective Way to Increase Your Vocabulary
For language learners looking to expand their vocabulary, the answer is simple—reading. While listening and speaking can reinforce words you already know, real vocabulary growth happens when you read. So,…
Social media star Ricci Wynne indicted on child porn charges
A social media influencer known for exposing the drug-addled underbelly of San Francisco has been indicted for allegedly forcing minors to make child porn that he filmed on his iPhone.…
A Grandfather’s Curious Attachment to a Royal Navy Ensign and What It Stood For
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Boston mayor under fire for reiterating city ‘stands with immigrants’
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Strategic Implications of North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Development
CommentaryNorth Korea’s recent unveiling of a nuclear-powered submarine highlights a significant strategic development with implications for regional stability and global security dynamics. The submarine, showcased by North Korean state media,…
Accused Madeline Soto killer calls parents, reveals mindset
The individual accused of the homicide of Florida teenager Madeline Soto is communicating, but not with the authorities. Instead, Stephan Sterns, 38, has been making phone calls from jail. These…
John Carpay: Replacing Cash With a Digital Dollar Would Pose a Grave Threat to Our Rights and Freedoms
CommentaryThe Bank of Canada has been transparent about its exploration of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as a "digital dollar," which would be issued and controlled by the…
Kay Flock cleared on murder charge, but guilty of RICO, other charges
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock was recently convicted of several federal charges related to a 2021 fatal shooting in the Bronx, including attempted murder. Despite the guilty verdict, the rapper,…
To Fix Canada’s Housing Crisis, Fix Canada’s Immigration Policy
Commentary Canada's political class is beginning to acknowledge the impact of immigration on the country's housing crisis. While this recognition is a positive first step, addressing housing affordability requires a…
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