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Politics / Biden’s post-inauguration honeymoon appears to be over, new poll suggests

« on: Today at 01:31:12 PM »

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A new national poll indicates that President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slipped during his first month in the White House.

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General Discussion Forum / Spam calls back with vengeance in 2021, spam texts expected to get worse

« on: Today at 01:06:20 PM »

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Many enjoyed a break from spam calls during the middle of 2020, but you shouldn’t expect that to be the case this year.

Scam calls were back with a vengeance at the end of the year, and this trend is expected to continue in 2021.

One robocall expert estimates Americans will see about 70 billion total spam calls this year.

“Scammers are behind on their earnings, they're trying to make up for lost grab from 2020, so they're getting more aggressive and more targeted in the types of phone scams that they are sending to you,” said Giulia Porter with RoboKiller.

That targeting includes playing off current events, so you can expect to see more delivery scams for example.

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General Discussion Forum / Contractor finds secret message, bottle of whisky from old homeowners beneath fl

« on: Today at 12:56:52 PM »

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You just never know what you're going to find in an old house.

A contractor in Scotland was in for a treat when he discovered a secret message and a bottle of whisky hidden beneath the floor of a home he was renovating.

Craig Harrigan of Perth was recently tearing out old flooring in a kitchen when he and his helper found the stunning surprise, The Sun reports.

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Politics / Biden administration locks ICE Twitter account

« on: Today at 12:44:58 PM »

Biden continues to put Americans in danger.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) locked one of its Twitter accounts Tuesday, halting all public safety alerts on illegal migrants in the U.S. with criminal backgrounds.

The account, created in 2013 and bolstered under the Trump administration, was used to post details about known "fugitives," including their name, nationality, criminal history and the U.S. jurisdiction where they were released.

"It seems the Biden Admin locked [ICE Alerts] because if you were to report the location of one of these dangerous aliens to ICE, it would become too obvious that these assaulters, drug dealers, thieves, and drunk drivers are now allowed to go free under Biden's policies," former senior advisor to ICE, Jon Feere, wrote on Twitter Tuesday.

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General Discussion Forum / 108 illegal immigrants released into U.S. by Border Patrol test positive for cor

« on: Today at 12:40:28 PM »

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More than 100 illegal immigrants released by the Border Patrol into Texas since late January have tested positive for the coronavirus following their arrival, officials in a city on the U.S.-Mexico border tell Fox News.

Felipe Romero, a spokesperson for Brownsville, said Wednesday that the 108 positives represent 6.3% of the number of total migrants who have been rapid-tested at the city’s main bus station, where they are being released by the Border Patrol. Rapid testing of the individuals began there on Jan. 25.

He added that Brownsville does not have the authority to prevent those who test positive from traveling elsewhere in the U.S. -- and are advising them to quarantine, follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and socially distance.

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General Discussion Forum / Woman arrested after being linked to crime via Cheetos residue on teeth

« on: Today at 06:59:58 AM »

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An Oklahoma woman was literally caught red-handed on first-degree burglary complaint charges thanks to Cheetos snack dust.

Sharon Carr was arrested on Feb. 26 after police reported an attempted home burglary. While she did not take anything, officers claim she left behind a Cheetos bag. Officials were able to link Carr to the crime by the snack’s residue in her teeth.

A mother was home along with her two small children when she called the police because she thought she heard someone trying to break into her home near 51st and Sheridan, per KTUL News.

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Politics / democrats should 'ignore everything' about Andrew Cuomo harassment allegations

« on: Today at 05:35:29 AM »

You people always blindly follow your handler.

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"The View" co-host Joy Behar gave a confused response to the sexual harassment allegations against Democrat New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday, saying that Democrats should "ignore everything" and hope the scandal goes away

Behar mocked Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., for saying Democrats should employ the "Republican model" on the case by giving the accusations proper attention.

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Politics / AIRBASE UNDER FIRE

« on: Today at 05:24:13 AM »

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An air base in Iraq that hosts U.S., Iraqi and coalition troops was targeted Wednesday as multiple rockets struck the facility, according to a report.

At least 10 rockets struck the Ain al-Asad base, located in western Anbar province, at 7:20 a.m., The Associated Press reported.

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Politics / Kamala Harris tweet celebrating Dr. Seuss

« on: Today at 05:11:21 AM »

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A tweet written by Vice President Kamala Harris praising Dr. Seuss four years ago resurfaced Tuesday after President Biden failed to mention the children’s author when making his "Read Across America Day" proclamation.

Richard Grenell, former acting director of national intelligence under former President Trump, retweeted the post that said: "Happy birthday, #DrSeuss! ‘The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.’"

Harris’ tweet was written on March 2, 2017, Dr. Seuss’s birthday and the day chosen to honor his legacy and promote literacy with the annual day.

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General Discussion Forum / Vernon Jordan Dead at 85

« on: Yesterday at 08:35:34 AM »

CBS This Morning host Gayle King reported he died this morning.

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Politics / State senator’s residence claim still murky

« on: Yesterday at 06:27:14 AM »

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A 2,367 square-foot house, built about 2016, sits deep in the woods off Poplar Hill Road east of Fayetteville. You can’t see the house from the street. Signs in the driveway say, “Smile. You’re on camera.”

Tax bills for 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 list the owners as Robert and Dion Clark with a property location and bill mailing address as 435 Poplar Hill Road.

Robert “Ben” Clark is a Democratic state senator. Since 2013 he’s represented District 21, encompassing all of Hoke and part of Cumberland county. Ben Clark’s wife Dion is a spokeswoman for State Auditor Beth Wood. In 2015, the Clarks bought the land where the house sits. About two years later, they borrowed more than $200,000 to build the house.

It sits outside District 21.

The Clarks say they don’t live at 435 Poplar Hill Road. They’re registered to vote at a house in Raeford, where Ben’s parents live. It’s in Senate District 21.

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Politics / Manchin insists he won't vote 'down the line' on COVID relief unless bill 'makes

« on: Yesterday at 04:48:47 AM »

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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., defended his vote to advance a Democratic budget resolution Tuesday that would lay the groundwork for President Biden’s $1.9T COVID relief package in the Senate, but maintained that he would not support the final legislation unless Congress could make it "work in a bipartisan way."

Manchin, a moderate with a reputation for working across party lines, is believed to be the key vote who could advance or block his colleagues' attempts to pass the Biden proposal via budget reconciliation. With the Senate split 50-50, Democrats have little margin for error.

"What I have told everybody, I made it very clear, from the President of the United States to all of my colleagues, we're gonna make this work in a bipartisan way," Manchin told "Special Report" host Bret Baier.

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Politics / Supreme Court could change the way minority voting rights protected

« on: Yesterday at 04:44:20 AM »

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Eight years after carving the heart out of a landmark voting rights law, the Supreme Court is looking at putting new limits on efforts to combat racial discrimination in voting.

The justices are taking up a case about Arizona restrictions on ballot collection and another policy that penalizes voters who cast ballots in the wrong precinct.

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Politics / Top Biden adviser says it's time to 'start talking' about free tuition to histor

« on: March 01, 2021, 04:37:23 PM »

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White House adviser Cedric Richmond said it is "doable" for President Biden to make progress in his first term to break down barriers for people of color, as the administration supports a study on potential reparations for Black Americans.

Richmond, during an interview with Axios, said "we have to start breaking down systemic racism and barriers that have held people of color back and especially African Americans."

"We have to do stuff now," Richmond said.

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Politics / Biden backs independent review of Cuomo sex allegations, something accuser Reade

« on: March 01, 2021, 04:34:30 PM »

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White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday that President Biden supports an "independent review" of sexual misconduct claims against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo brought by former aides — although Biden accuser Tara Reade received a very different response.

"First, President Biden has been consistent that he believes every woman should be heard," Psaki said on Sunday. "There should be an independent review looking into these allegations."