Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgage for widow of fired FDNY firefighter Derek Floyd: ‘Miracle’ says widow
“When I received the phone call, I had to pull over to the side of the road because I couldn’t stop sobbing,” Christine said Friday. “This is a miracle from God in the midst of such a storm."

Patriot Mobile flies pro-Israel sky banners nationwide
“We want to encourage our Jewish students to let them know that Christians across this country support them and that we stand with Israel,” said Glenn Story, Patriot Mobile CEO. “Antisemitism has no place in America, and we stand against this hate.”

Civil War 2? Many Voters Think It’s Likely
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 41% of likely U.S. voters believes the United States is likely to experience a second civil war sometime in the next five years, including 16% who consider such a scenario very likely.

Jeffrey Epstein’s 'black book' listing 221 names to be sold in secret auction
Alexander Historical Auctions will put the black book with un-redacted names and numbers up for private sealed bid sale on May 15. The proprietor of the auction house estimates that the book might bring in $200,000.

Nurse pleads guilty to trying to kill 19 patients, 17 of whom died
Pressdee appears to have developed a taste for killing after dropping out of the nursing program and becoming a veterinary technician. She later told investigators that during her 14 years providing "critical animal care," her duties included euthanizing animals.

Man Tries To Shoot Pastor During Sermon, Gets Tackled
Police in Pennsylvania said that a man tried to murder a pastor at a church in North Braddock on Sunday while he delivered a sermon to his congregation.

Oklahoma Nine-Year-Old Runs a Mile in the Dark to Get Help for Injured Parents After Tornado
Their car was lifted and thrown into a patch of trees, crunching the pick-up truck and seriously injuring the two adults. Their son crawled out of the mangled mess and ran more than a mile in the dark through downed power lines and debris to a neighbor’s house and brought help back to his family.

Six squatters take over suburban Georgia home, then help themselves to neighbor’s car: Cops
Police in Georgia rounded up a half dozen squatters who were bedding down in a $450,000 suburban home for months — after tracing a neighbor’s stolen car to their driveway.

Trump whodunnit: Prosecutors admit key evidence in document case has been tampered with
Legal experts call revelation a “serious violation” as Jack Smith’s team admits it also misled court.

Impeachment ‘Whistleblower’ Knew Of Biden-Ukraine Corruption Trump Wanted Probed
The “whistleblower” who sparked Trump’s first impeachment was deeply involved in the political maneuverings behind Biden-family business schemes in Ukraine that Trump wanted probed, newly obtained emails from former Vice President Joe Biden’s office reveal.

The insanity at the heart of the Trump trial
As Trump's New York trial proceeds, the prosecution's refusal to clearly identify the crime used to elevate misdemeanor falsification of business records charges to felonies violates the Fifth Amendment and leaves even supporters of the case uncertain about the legal theory behind the indictment.

Fani Willis’ former boyfriend Nathan Wade defends workplace romance with Trump prosecutor
“Workplace romances are as American as apple pie,” Wade said in a new interview.

ABC poll: Biden is up by 4 with likely voters
Excluding people who say they wouldn't vote, Trump has 46% support, Biden 44%. Among registered voters, it's Biden 46%, Trump 45%. Among likely voters, it's Biden 49%, Trump 45%, again not a significant difference.

Trump's real-time reviews of 2024 VP possibles and other surrogates
Trump's most prominent surrogates went to his Mar-a-Lago resort on Saturday to audition for vice president, and Trump provided some real-time reviews.

Video: NBC reports Biden's handlers are 'looking to shorten his speeches'
A Biden campaign spokesman insists it's about "quality over quantity." | Article

Jake Tapper points out Biden's many different stances on abortion
"In '74, he said Roe v. Wade went too far, and that a woman should not have 'the sole right to say what should happen to her body.' ... In 2006, he said, 'I do not view abortion as a choice and a right.' ... Just this year he said, 'I've never been supportive of, you know, it‘s my body, I can do what I want with it.'"

Every State Facing Deceptive, Unlimited Abortion Ballot Measures This November
Eleven states could see abortion through all nine months of pregnancy enshrined in their state constitutions this November.

Biden awards Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi, and Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky the Medal of Freedom
As you'd expect, Biden screwed up reading his script and hailed Ledecky, who has won seven Olympic gold medals, for her plans to “compete this summer at the Paralympics at age 27,” melding the words “Paris” and “Olympics.”

Democrats’ Election Games Have One Thing In Common: Shifting Power From Voters To Party Bosses
The schemes of Democrat Party elites disenfranchise their own voters in primaries and Republican voters in the general elections.

Texas Dem Rep. Henry Cuellar indicted by DOJ on charges of taking $600K in bribes
He is accused of influencing U.S. foreign policy "in favor of Azerbaijan" and a Mexican bank.

Bob Menendez's Lawyers Say Senator Hoarded Cash, Gold Because of 'Intergenerational Trauma'
"Senator Menendez suffered intergenerational trauma stemming from his family’s experience as refugees, who had their funds confiscated by the Cuban government and were left with only a small amount of cash that they had stashed away in their home," the filing read.

WaPo: DEI is getting a new name. Can it dump the political baggage?
Under mounting legal and political pressure, companies’ DEI tactics are evolving.

NY Times: The Perils of the Fed’s Vast Bond Holdings
The Federal Reserve is shedding assets at a glacial pace, exposing the financial system to continuing risks, our columnist says.

Jobs Report Shows Rapid Slowdown in Employment Growth
The April data, released on Friday, showed the economy added just 175,000 jobs and the unemployment rose to 3.9%, falling short of economists’ predictions of 240,000 new jobs and a 3.8% unemployment rate.

Elon Musk sounds alarm about America's national debt
Warns that without action, "The dollar will be worth nothing."

Top House Intel Dem defends ‘very strong vetting process’ as Biden admin considers admitting Gazan refugees to US
“The only way that people can apply for refugee status is if they ... begin a very lengthy process of vetting,” Rep. Jim Himes said.

Inside Trump’s plan to deport ‘nearly 20 million’ illegal migrants from the US
How is that possible as the U.S. Census Bureau says there are only 11 million illegal aliens in the U.S.?

Hundreds protest Massachusetts' illegal immigrant policies
Protesters were angry that the state House rejected an amendment to the bill that would have given homeless veterans priority for housing over immigrants.

Chic hotel in heart of Broadway converted to house illegal aliens in latest sign of growing NYC crisis
The chic Square Hotel in the heart of Broadway’s Theater District has been quietly operating as an emergency shelter for illegal aliens — right across from the Gershwin Theatre.

Thousands Believe COVID Vaccines Harmed Them. Is Anyone Listening?
The COVID vaccines, a triumph of science and public health, are estimated to have prevented millions of hospitalizations and deaths. Yet, even the best vaccines produce rare but serious side effects.

Biden put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel
The Biden administration last week put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, two Israeli officials told Axios.

Dozens of rockets fired from Lebanon toward Israel in one of largest attacks since war's start
There are no reports of injuries in the Lebanon attack, but at least seven people were reported injured from the Hamas barrage.

Politico: Pro-Palestinian protesters are backed by a surprising source — Biden’s biggest donors
The donors include some of the biggest names in Democratic circles: Gates, Soros, Rockefeller, and Pritzker.

Activist Groups Trained Students for Months Before Campus Protests
Left-wing groups and veteran demonstrators provided guidance and support before rise of pro-Palestinian encampments.

Frat boys' defense of American flag at UNC highlights elite universities' hypocrisy
Elite universities' harsh treatment of fraternities for minor infractions while tolerating disruptive progressive encampments highlights their hypocritical prioritization of a vocal minority over students seeking a traditional college experience.

Rules for Campus Radicals, 2024
The anti-Israel protests are often portrayed as a spontaneous uprising, but we’re learning that behind the young idealists is an organized movement of leftists who want to spread disorder and whose candid strategy is to defy school administrators and police to achieve their radical goals.

What I Saw at Columbia’s Demonstration
The protesters wear masks, avoid eye contact, and seem uninterested in engagement or progress.

Majority of anti-Israel protestors arrested at University of Texas weren't from the school: Report
"This is calculated, intentional and, we believe, orchestrated and led by those outside our University community," the school said.

Bill Maher Criticizes Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness For ‘Jew-Hating’ Protesters
“Okay, so colleges constantly raise tuition, then the kids take out more loans, then the government comes by and pays those loans. Okay, so my tax dollars are supporting this Jew-hating,” he continued. “No, I don’t think so.”

Video: Students at NYU are now praising North Korea
"So which side do y'all think North Korea supports?"

Flashback: North Korean defector slams ‘woke’ US schools
Yeonmi Park attended Columbia University and was immediately struck by the anti-Western sentiment in the classroom and a focus on political correctness. "I thought America was different but I saw so many similarities to what I saw in North Korea that I started worrying.”

Over 6,000 Russian troops killed last week, bringing death toll to nearly 500K since war began
With a depleted fighting force, Russia has started actively recruiting women for the war, the New York Times reported, even extending the efforts into prisons.

Nuclear war fears drive new market for bomb shelters
I build discreet bomb shelters for wealthy American clients who fear nuclear war. Here are some of their common requests.

North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger.
"I never thought I would see North Korean ballistic missiles being used to kill people on European soil."

Labour says it will ‘work to earn votes back’ after Gaza-related election defeats
Independent candidates, several of whom explicitly campaigned in support of Palestine, gained five seats.

Green Party councilor shouts 'Allahu Akbar' after being elected in Leeds
"We will not be silenced. We will raise the voice of Gaza. We will raise the voice of Palestine. Allahu Akbar!"

Japan and India reject Biden's description of them as xenophobic
Japan said Biden’s judgment was not based on an accurate understanding of its policy, while India rebutted the comment, defending itself as the world’s most open society.

Crying contest for babies held in Hiroshima on Children's Day
Babies aged 6 to 18 months are dressed in traditional happi coats and headbands. Two babies sit face-to-face in a sumo ring. The baby who cries first is the winner.

Mark Hamill meets Biden in pre-‘May the 4th’ DC visit: ‘Can I call you Joe-bi-Won Kenobi?’
"With this one, strong the douche chills are, hmm," said Yoda.

Kevin Spacey breaks his silence over sexual assault allegations amid UK documentary release
“I’ve never told someone that if they give me sexual favours, then I will help them out with their career, ever. I’ve clearly hooked up with, you know, some men who thought they might get ahead in their careers by having a relationship with me."

Free Madonna concert draws crowd of more than 1 million on Brazilian beach
Riotur, the municipality’s tourism department, estimated that 1.6 million people flooded onto the 2.4-mile stretch of sand on Saturday.

New Data Highlights Achilles’ Heel Of One Of Biden’s Favorite Green Power Sources
Wind generation fell by about 2.1% in 2023 relative to 2022 generation, despite the 6 gigawatts of wind power capacity that came online last year.

Microsoft just signed the biggest corporate renewable energy deal ever
And it's all to keep up with soaring AI data center power demands.

Chicago Teachers Union's $50 billion in demands: Abortions, migrant services, required LGBTQ training, gender-neutral bathrooms
Gates is demanding at least 9% wage increases each year over the next four years, which would push the average salary from the current rate of $93,182 to $144,620 in the 2027-2028 school year. The union is also calling for the district to hire 2,500 new teacher aides.

University of California Now Discriminates Based on Parental Income, Education
UCSD's new selection criteria for certain majors, which prioritizes students based on parental income and education, appears to be a thinly veiled attempt to achieve desired racial discrimination in violation of California's voter-approved ban on affirmative action and the Supreme Court's ruling against race-based admissions.

School district fires superintendent over claims she harassed softball players who didn't clap loudly enough for her daughter
Students said she contacted players late at night after the awards ceremony and threatened seniors' graduation privileges if they failed to apologize for not clapping for her daughter.

Google Censors Trump Ad for Unspecified Reasons
Google just booted a Trump ad that is completely, 100%, verifiably true for unspecified "policy violations."

Man Claims to Have Caught 'Time Traveler' Using His Shed
Alec Schaal posted a series of security videos on TikTok that show a young man sneaking into his backyard shed. A day later, the same man leaves the shed looking a few decades older.

Scientists Keep Finding Giant Sinkholes in China that Hide Ancient Forests, Unknown Wildlife, and Long-Lost DNA
These sinkholes are known as karst tiankengs — and they appear to be a hotbed of genetic diversity and home to endangered species like the Manglietia aromatica.

Flashback: CNN reports on cats that look like Adolf Hitler
Back in 2010, we fretted over cats resembling Hitler. Today? Students are the ones resembling Hitler.

Orangutan Successfully Self-Medicates In The Wild, Study Shows
A male Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia appeared to heal a wound to its face using specific leaves in a rare instance of animal self-medication in the wild, a study published Thursday showed.