The Taylor Swift effect and the sudden surge in female NFL fans
'...CNN's Anna Coren speaks with CNN Sports Analyst Christine Brennan about Taylor Swift's effect on the surge in female NFL fans ...'
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'...CNN's Anna Coren speaks with CNN Sports Analyst Christine Brennan about Taylor Swift's effect on the surge in female NFL fans ...'
'During a press conference on Wednesday in Las Vegas, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said his department has deployed 385 personnel across the city to provide security assistance to local law enforcement to ensure the safety of the estimated 65,000 people attending the big game.
“To be clear: there are no known, credible, specific threats to the Super Bowl or to Las Vegas at this time...The department said the NFL received a SAFETY Act designation from DHS, which allows officials “to invest in the most current security technologies, procedures, services, controls and systems contributing to structural and physical security during the Super Bowl.”
“These measures grant providers of those technologies' liability protections in the event of a terrorist attack,” the department added. ...'
'...A probe that spared President Joe Biden from criminal charges paradoxically dealt him a threatening political blow. Special counsel Robert Hur’s report released Thursday on Biden...'
'...“It is becoming increasingly harder to live in America if you're only making the average salary," He posted. "The cost of living is NOT as affordable as it was 3 years ago. This is causing problems as we go into presidential elections.”...'
'...Not only are couples who merge finances more satisfied with their relationship, they are more likely to be on the same page about money issues, according to a study...'
'Join the effort to offset loneliness seniors may feel on the national day of love ...The group of volunteers, organized by Wish of a Lifetime from AARP, strives to make the annual day of love special for older adults in nursing homes, long-term care facilities and similar settings throughout the country. "A lot of people are very isolated right now...'
'...The details in Friday’s jobs report pointed to broad hiring gains across the economy. Professional and business services, a category that includes managers and technical workers, added 74,000 jobs. Healthcare companies added 70,000, retailers 45,000, governments at all levels 36,000 and manufacturers 23,000. ...'
'...Police departments in sanctuary cities and their suburbs are reporting crime waves tied to illegal aliens who are summarily released into the country by the Biden administration after crossing the southern border. In particular, Chicago and New York City are suffering significant increases in crimes committed by illegals. ...'
'...Ford Motor Company is planning to contract technology and software from at least four Chinese firms that supply similar services to the Chinese government and military, and the North Korean government, according to contracts obtained by Republican investigators. The revelations — which were released Monday by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., the chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. — are part of the GOP's ongoing joint investigation into Ford's partnership with Fujian, China-based electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL)...'
'...Government or federal positions are frequently an excellent choice for those seeking career security, strong benefits, and optional retirement plans. Check out Top 10 States In The US With Highest Number of Federal Workers and more. ...'
'...Many words describe President Biden’s Iran policy. “Craven,” “weak,” “obsequious” and “embarrassing,” among others, come readily to mind. But there are no words to describe adequately the recent White House decision, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, to warn Tehran about a possible terrorist attack. ...'
'...has a real dual loyalty problem, or worse, a singular loyalty to a foreign nation. ...She proclaimed to the crowd that Somalis control the U.S. government and that it exists to "safeguard the interests of Somalia." She also stated that she is Somalian first and Muslim second. There was no mention of any allegiance to the United States despite her serving in its Congress. ...Watch video'
'Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, who is currently under criminal investigation, brazenly claims she “earned” her civil servant retirement package despite allegedly using the funds to purchase over 30 homes, luxury cars, and jewelry through the seven-year-long scheme. The military admitted that there is nothing that can be done ...treason, rebellion or insurrection, or other similar offenses. There is no similar statutory authority for denying retired pay based on a conviction of other offenses.'
Snippet of Article: "...Pentagon spokesman John Kirby speaks during a media briefing...Why are you making it easier for people to enter the country illegally..."
'...An alarming letter dated January 17th, 2024, was drafted by 10 former FBI executives that warned of an imminent but preventable terrorist threat to the United States perpetrated by hostile individuals who entered the country illegally through the southern border. The letter, which was sent to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Speaker Mike Johnson, and the Chairs of both the House and Senate committees for Intelligence and Homeland Security, warns that the policies of President Joe Biden have enabled a "soft invasion" of military-aged men from several hostile nations with terror-linked groups. ...'
'...As of Wednesday morning, The New York Times reported that 163,713 were cast for Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday. Before Trump's victory, the top vote-getters were ...'
'...report on why Hunter Biden's "Sugar Brother" Kevin Morris claims he gave the former crackhead more than $5 million "in loans" to cover expenses and pay Hunter's outstanding tax liabilities, as well as to purchase some of Hunter's mediocre-at-best art+. ...'
'...sleeping on cots on the ground at Logan International Airport’s international terminal in scenes eerily similar to those at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. ...Massachusetts State Police officers are being paid overtime to patrol the area, Gov. Maura Healey said Monday — blaming the Biden administration for the mess. “We need DC to act. We need Congress to act...'
'...Trump Thursday night spoke out against the potential Senate border deal, which is still emerging, in a post on his Truth Social page. "I do not think we should do a Border Deal, at all, unless we get EVERYTHING needed to shut down the INVASION of Millions & Millions of people, many from parts unknown, into our once great, but soon to be great again, Country!” the GOP primary frontrunner posted. ...Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., a close Trump ally, predicted that even if the Senate passes a compromise deal, the measure will fail in the House.'
'...court judge had dismissed the charge against Joseph Fischer, a former Pennsylvania police officer, and two other defendants, ruling it didn’t cover their conduct. The justices agreed to hear the appeal filed by lawyers for Fischer, who is facing a seven-count indictment for his actions on Jan. 6...'
'...Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee plan to center their second impeachment hearing for Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on victims affected by the surge of migrants at the border. ..."Infuriating, because these tragedies were preventable. Secretary Mayorkas has failed to enforce the laws of the United States, and the consequences have been disastrous."'
'...President Donald Trump is the resounding winner of the 2024 Iowa Caucus, finishing with more than 50% of the overall vote. ...'
'...Mayorkas has been 'derelict in his duty to secure the homeland'...'
'...the deal would allegedly include setting an allowance of 5,000 migrant crossings per day into the United States, grant work permits to the adult children of H-1B visa holders, and automatically grant work permits to undocumented migrants as soon as they are released from custody. ...'
'Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said inflation could "see-saw" if policymakers cut interest rates too soon, warning that inflation's descent towards the central bank's 2% goal was likely to slow in the months ahead, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. ...'
'...Protestors have breached the reinforced gate and riot police have confronted them - other protestors began scaling the fence...Non-essential personnel were evacuated from the area...protesters hurled water bottles and the sticks broken off their Palestinian flags at the officers...No arrests were made.'
'...Michael Roman filed a motion this week charging that Willis hired Wade because they are in “an improper relationship.” Roman’s attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, further charged that Wade and Willis were perpetrating what amounted to a RICO scheme to enrich themselves with the $700,000 the district attorney’s office has paid him so far. The motion includes invoices to document the payments and notes that Wade filed for divorce from his wife of 26 years one day after he was hired by Willis. ...'
'Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, called the US- and UK-led bombing campaign “an unacceptable violation of the Constitution.”
“Article 1 requires that military action be authorized by Congress,” she further explained. ...“The President needs to come to Congress before launching a strike against the Houthis in Yemen and involving us in another middle east [sic] conflict,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) tweeted. “That is Article I of the Constitution. I will stand up for that regardless of whether a Democrat or Republican is in the White House.”...“Section 2C of the War Powers Act is clear: POTUS may only introduce the US into hostilities after Congressional authorization or in a national emergency when the U.S. is under imminent attack,” Khanna went on. ...'
'Hunter stood up and left the hearing room, ending his morning cameo, when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) began to speak — tearing into the first son as a “coward” ...Completing the spectacle, a heckling anti-Biden operative could be heard asking repeatedly as he exited the building: “Hunter, what’s your favorite kind of crack? Are you on crack today?”...'
'...Volt Typhoon commonly targets routers, firewalls, and VPN devices to proxy malicious traffic so it blends with legitimate traffic to remain undetected. ...A detailed report published today by the Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies reveals that a Volt Typhoon campaign has been targeting Netgear ProSAFE firewalls, Cisco RV320s, DrayTek Vigor routers, and, more recently, Axis IP cameras. ...The attacks initially focused on Cisco RV320s, DrayTek Vigor routers, and NETGEAR ProSAFE firewalls, but the malware was later expanded to also target Axis IP cameras like models M1045-LW, M1065-LW, and p1367-E. ...'
'...The new Republican House majority is offering a serious legislative solution to solve the humanitarian and security crisis at the southern border that was created by the Biden Administration’s failed policies. If enacted, H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, would help secure the border, discourage asylum fraud, end the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) abuse of the parole authority, resume border wall system construction, and deter human trafficking. Unfortunately, advocates of the status quo who oppose these America First policies are making false claims about the bill. It is time to set the record straight. ...'
'...students will have to pivot to remote learning due to the disruption it is causing – sparking outrage from residents and local politicians. New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office said it is moving 1,900 migrants...'
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'...DA Fani Willis had allegedly hired her romantic partner to be the "special prosecutor" appointed to pursue the case against former President Donald Trump, according to a legal filing. The filing also alleged that the special prosecutor Nathan Wade, a private attorney, paid for lavish vacations he took with Willis using the Fulton County funds his law firm received that were authorized by Willis, and that he has been paid $654,000 for the work since January 2022. ...'
'...Maxine McManaman, the assistant federal security director of the TSA, was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after arriving at the Atlanta airport on Dec. 28. She was arrested on a warrant out of Port St. Lucie, Florida, on charges of...'
'Paxton criticized the Department of Justice on Newsmax for filing a lawsuit over a new law that allows state and local law enforcement to arrest people they believe are in Texas illegally. "It's pretty unreasonable..."We have had three years of the Biden administration dismantling federal law and not [only] not enforcing it, but actually encouraging the cartels to bring as many people as possible to the border. ...'
'Harvard Corporation thanks 30th president for ‘deep and unwavering commitment’ to University. ...Gay will return to the Harvard faculty, where she has served as a professor of government since 2006. ... '
'In two criminal cases against him, Brinton avoided jail time. ...Brinton was charged in October of 2022 with stealing luggage from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport’s luggage carousel after flying in from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, DC on September 16 of the same year. The luggage and its contents was valued at $2,325. In April of 2023, Brinton agreed during a remote Hennepin County, Minnesota hearing to enter into an adult diversion program...'