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Biden book launch backfires as critics mock ‘autopen’ president into oblivion
Former President Joe Biden’s announcement of a forthcoming memoir drew swift mockery from conservatives Wednesday, with critics reviving questions about his health, age and use of an autopen during his presidency."This guy couldn't even sign his own name. He's not writing books. LMAO," wrote former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt on X."Politicians write books to launder money. Nobody wants to read this, but the corrupt NGOs he provided for as President will buy up 100K copies and bur...
Family stopped alleged child kidnapper as police say staffing shortage delayed response up to 40 minutes
Portland police say a staffing shortage contributed to a 30- to 40-minute response to an alleged attempted kidnapping of a 7-year-old tourist at a downtown waterfront park over the weekend, with newly released police data showing the city typically has about 59 patrol officers on the streets at any given time.The Portland Police Bureau recently released new staffing and response-time data as officials seek to explain how limited patrol resources affect emergency calls and why response times can...
Mark Cuban's 'warning' to Americans: AI risks making US healthcare worse
Mark Cuban cautions that artificial intelligence alone will not solve healthcare issues. He believes insurers will use AI to hinder doctor and patient treatment approvals. Cuban notes that conglomerates already employ AI to manipulate contracts and delay payments. He states that companies lack knowledge of their actual healthcare purchase costs. Cuban advocates for disintermediation to eliminate unnecessary middlemen in healthcare.
Eight men charged as part of grooming gang in South Wales sexually exploiting children
Eight men have been charged with sexual abuse offences as part of an investigation into a grooming gang in South Wales that operated in the 1980s and 90s.Shafaq Mohammed, 58, Syed Mohammed Ashan Taqvi, 65, Mohammed Sheikh Abdul Hannan, 54, Kevin Lawrence, 54, Sheikh Mohammed Tahir Ullah, 73, Aminur Rahman Chowdhury, 58, Shakeel Babur, 58, Murad Ali, 57, have all been charged over the alleged sexual abuse and rape of children across South Wales during that time frame. The Crown Prosecution Servic...
Man arrested over threatening to shoot Farage in social media post
Man arrested over threatening to shoot Farage in social media postImage source, Getty ImagesByNick Eardley, political correspondent and Adam GoldsmithPublished2 minutes agoA man has been arrested over an alleged threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage made in a social media post. The arrest relates to a post made on X which was reported to police on 8 May, a day after the local and mayoral elections.The Met Police said a man in his 20s was arrested in south London on Tuesday this week on s...
Left-wing interviewer presses Ro Khanna on whether Hamas was justified to attack Israel on October 7
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., refused to say that any attacks on Israel during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack could be justified despite repeated questioning from a far-left journalist on Tuesday.The exchange came after Drop Site reporter Jeremy Scahill asked Khanna during a livestream event about the congressman's recent claims that he was detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank last week.Though Khanna expressed support for ending the Israeli "occupation" of Gaza and accusing Israe...
A new chapter for America’s 250th: 'J250' initiative puts Jewish contributions in the spotlight
Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, the U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, recently introduced "pro-Semitism," an educational vision centered on celebrating Jewish contributions to America alongside the continued fight against antisemitism.Kaploun underlined his new push by saying, "the Jewish people are more than the hatred that defines us." His remarks came during America's 250th Birthday Shabbat Dinner, where government officials, Jewish leaders, educators and community membe...
George Lucas likens AI sceptics to luddites clinging to horses and carts
Star Wars director calls AI technology ‘the future’ of film-making and says ‘there’s nothing you can do about it’The Star Wars director, George Lucas, has added his voice to the growing chorus of film-makers receptive to the rising use of AI tools in moviemaking.Speaking in an interview with A Rabbit’s Foot, Lucas, 82, said: “Artificial intelligence means it’s much easier for us to make movies.” Continue reading...
Bristol declared ‘city of harm reduction’ as Greens seek less punitive drug policy
Councillors pass motion that paves way to setting up drugs-consumption facility where users can be helped and treatedUK politics live – latest updatesBristol has been formally declared a “city of harm reduction”, with local politicians pledging to focus on helping and treating users of illegal drugs rather than punishing them.Green councillors, who lead the city council, said the declaration was a clear signal that public health rather than criminal justice solutions were needed to tackle the UK...
Dale Vince to get damages from Daily Mail publisher over misleading article
Court of appeal rules Labour donor suffered ‘obvious injustice’ over photo next to the words ‘sex harassment’The green energy entrepreneur and Labour donor Dale Vince is in line to receive damages from the publisher of the Daily Mail after claiming it used his picture to mislead millions of readers.Vince, who has given more than £5m to Labour over several years, took legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over an article, published in June 2023, headlined “Labour repays £100,00...
Skip the bargain bin: 13 school supplies that pay for themselves
It's easy to save money on back-to-school basics like pencils and notebooks, but some purchases are worth spending a little more on. A backpack that lasts for years, a TI-84 graphing calculator students can use from high school through college and AirPods for less than $100 can all pay off over time. We rounded up 13 back-to-school buys worth the investment, organized by age group.Little ones can be hard on their gear, but these picks will grow with them and actually last.Kipling's signature cri...
Tim Walz becomes GOP punchline in sweeping new war on welfare fraud
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Republicans are naming the centerpiece of a 12-figure anti-fraud package after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, arguing his administration's handling of massive welfare fraud schemes made him the symbol of government waste they hope to eliminate.Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa., is dropping the legislation just as fraud-exposing journalists, such as Nick Shirley, testify to the Homeland Security Committee about videotaped discoveries in the "Feeding Our Futures" scandal in Minnesota and other...
Tripling US union membership would shift $1.2tn to workers annually – report
More density would also narrow racial pay gaps, while a decline in density correlated to surges in wealth inequalityTripling union membership in the US would lead to a 14.5% raise for the median US worker, shifting $1.2tn to workers annually and significantly narrowing racial wage gaps, according to a new report released Wednesday.The report from the Economic Policy Institute notes that union membership rates across the workforce, also known as union density, was once three times as high as it i...
Iraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power
Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.
Messi at plus money to score gives England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal a compelling betting angle
Well, yesterday's game did not go according to plan. Not only did I lose on the total bet that I placed, but my France ticket went up into flames as they decided it probably wasn't worth trying to win. In fairness, Spain looked like the better team in the game, looked more precise, more aggressive, and just smarter out on the pitch.England comes into this semifinal with some momentum. The team looked a bit shaky in the beginning of the tournament, but I feel like it has found a way to piece thin...
What DOGE saved, and what it cost
The US government project that slashed foreign aid died on July 4. AJLabs looks at the cost in lives around the world.
Bessent credits Trump immigration policies with helping return jobs to Americans as wage gains resume
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued Tuesday that President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is helping return jobs to American workers. He said the administration expects real wage gains to resume as deportations continue and private-sector hiring strengthens.Bessent told Fox News' Jesse Watters that "mass unfettered immigration has stopped," citing what he said were roughly 1.82 million voluntary and mandatory deportations.He said data indicates wage growth for American workers.JD VANCE...
World Cup final Lamine Yamal: What to know about teenage Spain prodigy
One of the best players in the world, Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, is gearing up for his first World Cup final.
Far-right Israeli lawmaker raids Palestinian school and threatens shutdown
Israel’s education committee head stormed a school in Jerusalem, vowing to shut it down over Palestinian symbols.
Cowboys cheerleaders at World Cup, World Cup fan Freddy is stunned by Tennessee man's gun collection & MEAT!
Let's get Wednesday rolling with a fresh new edition of Screencaps, wildfire smoke working its way south out of Canada and my brain questioning if I'm being a little too strict with the pool behavior of Screencaps Jr.'s friends.But, first, let's get started with our World Cup friend Freddy who was in Tennessee on Tuesday to watch France-Spain and shoot guns with some red-blooded Americans who showed the German how we celebrate freedom on our turf.Simple: by blowing s–t up.INTERNET TRIES TO DUNK...