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'plenary authority’. What does that mean?

Stephen Miller said Trump has ‘plenary authority’. What does that mean? White House deputy chief of staff had an odd pause during a USA interview when asked about the president’s power to deploy national guard troops Stephen Miller said Trump has ‘plenary authority’. What does that mean? White House deputy chief of staff had an odd pause during a USA interview when asked about the president’s power to deploy USA national guard troops An odd moment in a CNN interview with Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, has been circulating on social media after Miller’s distinct pause when discussing the “plenary authority” of the president. A technical glitch –

Posted on 2025/10/10 08:27 AM

Psycho

Psycho 1960 ‧ Horror/Mystery Movie Psycho, American suspense USA film and USA psychological thriller, released in 1960, that was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and is loosely based on the real-life killings of Wisconsin serial murderer Ed Gein. After secretary Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh) impulsively absconds from her job with $40,000, she checks into the eerie Bates Motel, which is run by shy, awkward Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) and his domineering elderly mother. While taking a shower, Crane is fatally stabbed by Norman’s mother, and Norman disposes of the body. Meanwhile, Crane’s boyfriend (John Gavin) and her sister (Vera Miles) launch a frantic search that eventually takes them to the Bates hom

Posted on 2025/10/09 08:14 AM

Mark Sanchez

Mark Sanchez The man allegedly attacked by former USA NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez will suffer lifelong effects of the incident, according to the Indiana prosecutor handling the case. Sanchez, 38, allegedly attacked Perry Tole, 69, in the USA alley between two downtown USA Indianapolis hotels on Saturday, USA October 4. Both men were hospitalized, with Sanchez suffering stab wounds and Tole suffering lacerations to his face.“This individual is dealing with not only significant pain, but also very likely facing the potential of having to deal with permanent scarring on their body,” Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears said on NBC News Now’s Top Story with Tom Llamas on Monday, October 6. Tole’s family re

Posted on 2025/10/08 08:54 AM

Ed Gein

Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Ending Explained: Charlie Hunnam Unpacks the Series Ed Gein (born August 27, 1906, La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.—died July 26, 1984, Madison, Wisconsin) was an American murderer whose gruesome crimes gained worldwide notoriety in the 1950s, when it was discovered that he robbed graves and used body parts to make household items and other objects. In 1968 Gein was found guilty of murdering a woman, though he also confessed to killing another person. In addition, some believe he murdered his elder brother. Deemed insane, Gein remained in a mental hospital until his death in 1984. He inspired numerous books and horror films, the latter of which include Psycho (1960), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (197

Posted on 2025/10/07 08:00 AM

Taylor Swift Wood Lyrics

Taylor Swift Wood Lyrics Laden with innuendos and sexual humor, “Wood” has Taylor Swift singing cheekily about the confidence and joy that she feels in her relationship with Travis Kelce. The lyrics may reference numerous different superstitions, but Swift will assuredly not be knocking on wood as she feels that all the bad luck is now behind her. Now, she’s feeling confident with her partner. Daisy's bare naked, I was distraught He loves me not He loves me not Penny's unlucky, I took him back And then stepped on a crack And the black cat laughed [Pre-Chorus] And, baby, I'll admit I've been a little superstitious (Superstitious) Fingers crossed until you put your hand on mine (Ah) Se

Posted on 2025/10/04 08:56 AM

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall English zoologist and primatologist Who was Jane Goodall? An English primatologist and anthropologist, Goodall was regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on chimpanzees. Drawn to animals since childhood, in the 1960, without any academic training in the area, Goodall travelled to explore the forests of Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania to observe chimpanzees in the wild. She named them instead of following the norm of numbering them, and made numerous observations that questioned prevalent beliefs about the apes, asserting that chimpanzees too were capable of social interactions. In 1962, without a bachelor’s degree, she was allowed to enroll at the University of Cambridge to pursue

Posted on 2025/10/02 09:07 AM

US Government to Shut Down within an Hour After last-ditch Vote Fails

US Government to Shut Down within an Hour After last-ditch Vote Fails Within the last few hours, Rep. Gary Palmer and Rep. Terri Sewell shared their concerns about the government shutdown, highlighting its political nature and potential consequences for health care in Alabama. "It reveals just how political this is. It's really not about the substance. It's not about their agenda as much as it is just they're making a huge political risk in going the route that they're going," Palmer said. Sewell said she is worried about the implications for healthcare in Alabama. "It's very clear that if we don't do something for the tax subsidies for the ACA, that millions of Americans will lose their h

Posted on 2025/10/01 08:54 AM

Jets vs Dolphins

Jets vs Dolphins Dolphins beat Jets but lose Tyreek Hill to injury: Live updates and reaction from ‘Monday Night Football’ The Miami USA Dolphins beat the New York Jets to get their first win of the season but lost Tyreek Hill to a significant injury in the process. The star wide receiver was carted off the field after suffering a knee injury in the third quarter and taken to a local hospital for imaging, evaluation and observation. The Dolphins USA benefitted from several Jets miscues, including three lost fumbles and 13 penalties for 101 yards. Tua Tagovailoa threw a pair of touchdown passes to Darren Waller and De'Von Achane added one on the ground. Justin Fields threw a touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson

Posted on 2025/09/30 09:18 AM

Michigan Church Shooting

Michigan Church Shooting A routine Sunday service in USA Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, descended into chaos when a gunman drove a pickup truck into The USA Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opened fire on congregants, and set the building ablaze. USA Police confirmed that at least four people were killed and eight others injured before responding officers shot and killed the suspect. Flames and smoke engulfed the church for hours, leaving first responders to comb through the debris for additional victims.Police Chief William Renye said the suspect “got out of the four-door pickup with two American flags in the truck and started shooting.” James Deir, Special Agent in Charge of the USA ATF Detroit Field U

Posted on 2025/09/29 09:39 AM

Ryder Cup

The Ryder Cup First Tee at Bethpage Is Already a Scene Day 1 of the 2025 Ryder Cup has arrived, and as has become custom the earliest USA fans rushed to the First Tee in a bid to secure a prime spot to cheer on their respective sides the opening foursomes session at Bethpage Black. Here are the Friday morning Foursomes session pairings that will kick off the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black: Match 1 (7:10 a.m. ET) Bryson DeChambeau & Justin Thomas (USA) vs. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton (EUR) Match 2 (7:26 a.m. ET) Scottie Scheffler & Russell Henley (USA) vs. Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick (EUR) Match 3 (7:42 a.m. ET) Collin Morikawa and Harrish English (USA) vs. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood (E

Posted on 2025/09/27 09:16 AM

Seahawks vs Cardinals

Seahawks vs Cardinals In Week 4 of the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks (2-1) face off against the Arizona Cardinals (2-1) at State Farm Stadium. Seattle comes off a USA dominant 44-13 victory against the Saints, while Arizona narrowly lost to the 49ers 16-15, suffering the blow of losing running back James Conner for the season due to injury. With Seattle favored by 1.5 points, they have historically dominated this matchup, winning seven straight meetings, including four in Glendale. The USA game's context is intensifying as both teams aim to close the gap on the 49ers, who lead their division. Overreactions from Seahawks vs. Cardinals: Penalty and Murray’s Future? The Seattle Seahawks overcame a late surge from the Arizona

Posted on 2025/09/26 12:33 PM

Rapture

What Is The Rapture And Why Evangelicals Believe The World Could End In September? Social media is buzzing with warnings and advice about surviving the end-times prophecy known as the rapture. Washington: Evangelical USA Christians are flooding social media with messages about the possibility of the rapture, an end-times event some believe could unfold in September this year. The surge in videos has largely been led by a prediction from a South African pastor shared online. Rapture theories have long tied themselves to major world events, including the war between Israel and Palestine. Belief that the Rapture will happen today, Sept. 24, has set social media ablaze with "RaptureTok" and "Rapture 2

Posted on 2025/09/25 09:02 AM

What did Jimmy Kimmel Say about Charlie kirk?

What did Jimmy Kimmel Say about Charlie kirk? 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to return to ABC, except for Sinclair, Nextstar stations. How to watch in S.C. Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air after his Sept. 15 monologue on Charlie Kirk's death, his USA politics, and USA President Donald Trump's reaction to the Sept. 10 fatal shooting had him facing an indefinite suspension.And in the midst of it, questions about free speech became the talking point.USA Stephen Colbert called Kimmel's suspension "blatant censorship," and Jon Stewart said ABC's decision was an "unprecedented consolidation of power and unitarian intimidation."The suspension followed comments by Brendan Carr, the chairman of the USA Fede

Posted on 2025/09/24 08:59 AM

Lions vs Ravens

Lions vs Ravens Lions vs. Ravens score and live updates: David Montgomery TD furthers Detroit's lead to 38-24 Lions muscle past Ravens in statement win The Detroit Lions dominated the line of scrimmage in a 38-30 win over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on “Monday Night Football.” Detroit accounted for 255 rushing yards as star running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery recorded two touchdowns each on the ground, while Jared Goff went 20-for-28 passing with 202 yards and a touchdown to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Lamar Jackson did everything he could, going 19-for-25 with 247 passing yards and two touchdown throws, but was also sacked seven times as Baltimore struggled mightily on both sides of the trenches.

Posted on 2025/09/23 08:52 AM

Charlie Kirk Memorial Service

Charlie Kirk Memorial Service US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a "great American hero" and "martyr" during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona. Trump was the headline speaker at the packed event on Sunday, which saw top officials from his administration, including Vice-President JD Vance, praise Kirk's political legacy after he was shot dead on 10 September."He was assassinated because he lived bravely, he lived boldly and he argued brilliantly," Trump told the crowd at the State Farm Stadium near Phoenix. Kirk's wife, Erika, also delivered a tearful speech in which she said she had forgiven her husband's a

Posted on 2025/09/22 09:02 AM

Robert Redford

Robert Redford Robert Redford's love life, marriage and Barbra Streisand clash as movie world mourns legend Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89. Redford died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” publicist Cindi Berger said in a statement. He died in his sleep, but no cause was provided. After rising to stardom in the 1960s, Redford was one of the biggest stars of the ’70s with such films as “The Candidate,” “All the President’s Men” and &

Posted on 2025/09/19 05:15 PM

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments Disney’s ABC is taking Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show off the air indefinitely amid a controversy over his recent comments about Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer.The Federal Communications Commission’s Trump-aligned chairman on Wednesday threatened to “take action” against Disney and ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s recent comments about Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer. USA ABC has pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air indefinitely over comments he made about the USA shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. United States television network ABC has announced it will indefinitely cease airing Jimmy Kimmel Live due to

Posted on 2025/09/18 08:52 AM

Suspect Tyler Robinson charged with murder of Charlie Kirk

Tyler Robinson Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege The man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk confessed to killing the right-wing activist in a message to his roommate, prosecutors have alleged, as they USA announced seven charges against him. Tyler Robinson, 22, left a note under a keyboard for his roommate to discover, said Utah County Attorney Jeffrey Gray. He added that the roommate was the defendant's romantic partner.According to Mr Gray, the note said: "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I'm going to take it."The prosecutor also shared text messages between the roommates, including one in which the defendant allegedly said he shot Ki

Posted on 2025/09/17 09:17 AM

Charlie Kirk Shooter

Charlie Kirk Shooter Evidence uncovered in shooting death of Charlie Kirk The FBI is uncovering more about the man accused of killing USA political activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports. Charlie Kirk’s assassination continues to reverberate across the United States as investigators work to learn more about the conservative activist’s killing and the 22-year-old Utah man alleged to have carried it out. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, is slated to appear in state court on Tuesday. He is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail on charges including aggravated murder, felony USA discharge of a firearm and obstruction of justice, according to officials. The Utah County Sheriff

Posted on 2025/09/16 01:43 PM

WNBA 2025 Playoffs

WNBA 2025 Playoffs After the first 44-game season in WNBA history, the playoff field is set with eight teams vying for the 2025 WNBA USA championship. The field features seven of the eight teams from the 2024 USA playoffs, including the defending champion Liberty, the top-seeded Lynx and the scorching-hot Aces, who bring a 16-game win streak into the playoffs. The one new addition to the playoff field is historic as the USA Valkyries became the first expansion team to reach the postseason in their inaugural season. Before we dive into each USA team and series, a few reminders on changes for the 2025 playoffs. After two decades of the WNBA Finals being decided in a best-of-five, the series will now feature a best-of-sev

Posted on 2025/09/15 09:09 AM