Prosecutor’s Tone-Deaf Post Fuels Outrage in Trucker’s Case

By Brooke Leigh Howard

Protests are intensifying over the extraordinary 110-year sentence given to an immigrant trucker who caused a fiery crash when his brakes failed.

Are the Oscars Finally Ready to Embrace Porn?

By Marlow Stern

Several porn-themed films—including Simon Rex-starrer “Red Rocket”—are courting awards this year. Whether Hollywood is finally ready to get off its high horse remains to be seen.

Trump’s GOP Has 5 Simple Tricks for Promoting Antisemitism

By Wajahat Ali

1) Deny, 2) Project, 3) Deflect, 4) Praise Israel, and 5) Attack Ilhan Omar.

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Trump Used ‘Stingrays’ to Hunt Immigrants. Now Biden Is Too.

By Adam Rawnsley

President Donald Trump went after undocumented immigrants by using “stingray” cellphone tower technologies. Now Joe Biden’s administration is continuing with the practice.

Mummies With Golden Tongues Might Have Talked With Gods

By Candida Moss

Two golden-tongued mummies have been unearthed in Egypt. The discovery of these body modifications may help us understand how ancient people communicated with their gods.

Bette Midler’s West Virginia Insults Expose Liberal Elitism

By Kyndall Cunningham

The acclaimed singer and actress, who was recently celebrated by Joe Biden at the Kennedy Center Honors, has once again gotten in trouble for her patronizing, out-of-touch views.

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MAGA Politico Falls for Hoax on Biden ‘Concentration Camps’

By The Daily Beast

Candidate JD Vance thought a website listing the fictional DHS secretary from “24” as a real person was actually a secret plan revealing government plans for COVID camps.

Trafficking Vic’s Suit Against Cops Just Got More Disturbing

By Emily Shugerman

An amended complaint says a detective alleges he was threatened to keep a protection racket and massive coverup quiet.

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