Whoopi Goldberg’s Hail Mary lawsuit against Elon Musk and Twitter has failed…hard. Judge Joseph Barron of the 65th District Court of Writs and Warrants declined to authorize the case, calling it a “travesty of litigation.” Goldberg claimed in her suit that because Elon Musk banned her from Twitter, he violated her constitutional right to free speech. Musk’s lawyer, Sandra Dee Batt, reminded Judge Barron that Goldberg’s account was deleted after she quit the platform voluntarily. “What we have here,” said Ms. Batt, “is someone who wants to have her privileges restored so she can join and quit at…
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“Sadly, Kaya was recently diagnosed with an untreatable cancer, so we have the solemn honor of taking her on what will be her last flight.” The military service dog who inspired a federal law was honored by Southwest Airlines during her final flight earlier this month. Kaya, an eight-year-old German shepherd, flew on Southwest more than 250 times while lobbying for the PAWS Act alongside her owner, Marine Corps veteran Cole Lyle. Short for “Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act,” the PAWS Act, which was enacted in 2021, expands coverage of service dogs for the treatment of PTSD through Veterans Affairs. On February 2,…
Kaya, the German Shepherd who inspired the PAWS Act, was honored on her final Southwest flight. The sweet Service Dog had flown over 250 times to help her handler lobby congress and pass the historic PAWS Act. After being diagnosed with incurable cancer, Kaya took one last flight to where she would be laid to rest. Facebook When Cole Lyle was fresh out of the Marine Corps, he found himself struggling with the symptoms of PTSD. Not only that, but he wasn’t having the easiest time dealing with the deaths of friends and fellow veterans who died by suicide. Cole,…
Meet Fernando. On a little island while kayaking, Fernando came upon Fernando. He heard heartrending screams all around him. Then he saw a dog so emaciated and desperate that his cries pierced his soul. He knew the dog wouldn’t live much longer if he didn’t act right away. To save the dog, he made up his mind to get him on his boat. As soon as he brought his kayak to land, the dog ran out of excitement towards him with delight in its eyes. The poor thing is skin and bones! In this film, Fernando explains how happy this…
After last week’s catastrophe when Chef Gordon Ramsay was incensed by the hosts of The View during his rare appearance and stomped off the set in an unholy rage, the entire situation has escalated. As usual, and as anyone who’s seen the man’s programs, Ramsay isn’t taking the insult lying down. He’s full on leading a charge across Hollywood and the American community to have The View completely cancelled. “I want that f**cking show off,” he blew up at our crack reporter Joe Barron. “I want it gone and f**cked off properly. That cow Goldberg can get a job at…
Jesus Christ momentarily grabbed the spotlight from Jalen Hurts and Pat Mahomes during Sunday’s Super Bowl when two multimillion-dollar “He Gets Us” advertisements aired to promote Christianity. The commercials stood out from the rest of the star-studded ads, due in part to the fact they weren’t linked to a famous product or brand — and sparked immediate questions over who forked over the cash for the costly campaign. The “He Gets Us” ads, which directed viewers to a website to learn more about Jesus, were funded by Hobby Lobby CEO David Green and a string of other anonymous Christian donors. But the…
This awesome video shows how Marine vertical landing jets use a Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System like their supercarrier-based counterparts. When you think of carrier landings, a few essentials probably come to mind—hook, wire, and the “Meatball,” known by its full name as the Improved Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System, or IFLOS. While the Meatball is known to be a critical component for fixed-wing pilots landing on catapult and arresting gear-equipped (CATOBAR) carriers, it’s less known that America’s ‘big deck’ amphibious assault ships (LHDs and LHAs) are also equipped with the system. Thanks to one Harrier pilot that goes by the handle @overdesigned on Twitter, we get…
When your dog is pregnant, you want to know how many pups to prepare for. After all, this number could affect everything from potential adopters to whelping space. It will help you figure out if you’ll need help caring for all of them or if you can handle the puppies on your own. Cecilia Lanton-Bunkergot was the human mom of a Dalmation Miley. Cecilia and her husband were so excited to welcome some new puppies to the family when they discovered Miley was pregnant. The vet overseeing the gestation predicted a three puppy litter, but Miley’s tummy seemed a bit…
A 21-year-old woman tragically died after taking only two bites of tiramisu at an Italian restaurant. Anna Bellisario and her boyfriend visited a fast-food restaurant, which specializes in vegan dishes. Dishes there are supposed to be without meat, milk or eggs. The student regularly went to the restaurant as she had an egg allergy and milk allergy. Facebook After her main course, Anna ordered a ‘vegan’ tiramisu. Her boyfriend said she had restaurant staff show her the list of allergens in the dessert but only ‘traces of nuts’ were listed. But after only two spoonfuls of tiramisu, she started…
The A-10 Warthog is an iconic US Air Force plane with a powerful history. It has engaged in countless battles and saved countless lives. In this article, we’ll look at five facts you need to know about the Warthog – from its powerful weapons to its remarkable design. The A-10 Thunderbolt Warthog Was Developed in the 1970s The A-10 Warthog was first developed in the mid-1970s, with the prototype flying in 1975. It was initially intended as a close-air support aircraft, though its long service life has seen it serve in many different roles. The plane is known for its remarkable durability…
When comparing the combat capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II and the F-22 Raptor, the answer to the question – “who would win in a dog fight?”—is difficult to answer definitively. Doing combat implements such as air-to-air dogfights or air-to-ground strikes require a degree of situational awareness and a combination of tactics that ultimately determine the outcome. However, it is possible to look at the specifications of each aircraft and the differences between them to draw a comparison between the two aircraft and make an educated guess as to which would prove victorious in a one-on-one battle. The F-35 is…
Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona greets sailors during a game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Nov. 22, 2017. The Patriots won 23-7 in the home game. (Courtesy of the New England Patriots) Joe Cardona isn’t exactly a household name — except perhaps to football fans living in New England. Cardona plays for the legendary New England Patriots, who won Super Bowls in 2015, 2018 and 2019 with Cardona as their long snapper. From 2015 through 2019, Cardona never missed a game, playing 16 games a season for a total of 80. After graduating from high school…
A woman and her young children were rescued nine days after getting buried in the rubble following a massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The story comes from the Turkish city of Hatay where rescuers are working against time to save as many people as possible after thousands were left buried underneath debris when the magnitude 7.8 quake started tearing buildings apart. ©Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Among the rescued victims were a mother and her two young children who were trapped in their home for a grueling nine days before the search teams reached them. According to the officials,…
An Alabama National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter provides aerial water delivery in support of forest fire suppression efforts in DeKalb County, Alabama, Nov.19, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt William Frye) A military helicopter crashed along an Alabama highway, leaving no survivors, officials said. The crash happened at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, on Alabama 53 in Madison County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The agency confirmed it was a Black Hawk helicopter. Everyone on board was killed, and the aircraft burned, Don Webster with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. told AL.com and WHNT. Meteorologist James Spann shared a video of the crashed helicopter billowing smoke in the middle of the highway. Webster said…
A California woman accidentally ran over and killed a man police said had been trying to steal her catalytic converter Tuesday. The unidentified woman was sleeping inside her Ford Excursion in the parking lot of a Palmdale shopping center when a group of four alleged thieves pulled up around 6 p.m., the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said. Two Hispanic men and two Hispanic women parked in the stall next to their sleeping victim. One man hopped out of the car, laid underneath the woman’s SUV and began sawing off the catalytic converter, deputies said. “The victim woke up from the sound,…
“There are four sacks, and the doctor is *fairly* sure the empty ones will stay empty…” the young mum-of-five reveals. Taelyn’s third child was only three months old, so needless to say when the young mum was discovered she was pregnant again, she was utterly gobsmacked. But her story gets even crazier. Taelyn had her first ultrasound appointment and learned that she was having twins. And there were four sacks, although the ultrasound technician thought the empty sacks would stay empty. Now she’s had her twins, the 26-year-old shares regular updates to TikTok of life with five children. In one video, she shared the moment she discovered…
“It’s been a very nice surprise,” NICU nurse Lissa McGowan said of being reunited with the family Zayne Caldwell’s premature birth became a serendipitous moment for his family and a New Jersey nurse who had cared for his father more than 30 years prior. Renata Freydin and her fiancé, David Caldwell, welcomed their newborn on Jan. 30 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, 10 weeks before his expected due date, CNN reported. Their son had to be admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Saint Peter’s University Hospital — the same hospital where David was also born prematurely more than three decades…
A mom-to-be went for a pregnancy scan thinking she was expecting twins — but little did she know the doctor was about to announce something shocking. “You have three babies inside,” he said. The mom shared the emotional video on her TikTok channel @tamingtriplets. “This Doc didn’t prepare us at all for the shock 😅 ,” she confessed. According to her, the couple, who already have a daughter, fell pregnant with twins naturally, and the two were overjoyed with the news. The woman, from the US, claimed this was her first pregnancy and was speechless when the doctor discovered another baby…
For the last 15 years, Katie Newhouser has been a UPS driver. Along her route, she’s made it a habit of greeting all the neighborhood dogs with treats and pets. This is how she met Leo, a sweet pit bull, and his owner Tina Rummel. Katie and Leo had grown to be great friends over the years, so Katie was beyond distraught when she found out Tina had passed away. This left Leo alone to mourn, as Canon—Tina’s son—was currently serving active duty in the marines. Given the circumstances, Katie couldn’t help but worry about how Leo was holding up…
It should go without saying that our veterans deserve nothing but respect and honour. It’s a tragic truth that so many veterans are forgotten as they grow old, left alone after serving their country valiantly and often sacrificing a multitude of things in the process. Then there are those with surviving relatives who simply do not want to claim them. But if anyone deserves a dignified funeral, it’s these heroic men and women who risked their lives to serve our country. That’s why stories like this one don’t just make me smile … they set an example for all…
There’s nothing more precious than the love between a boy and his first pet dog. But one pair of new friends has something extra special in common—and miraculously found each other when they needed it most. Bentley Boyers is a 2-year-old from Jackson, Michigan, who was born with a cleft lip—a birth defect involving a split opening in the top lip. While he’s undergone surgeries to fix his lip, his parents say it hasn’t been easy. “We had to sit him up and feed him and hold his lip together in order for him to eat, so it was a process,”…
A hero rescue dog has passed away while searching for survivors of the Turkey-Syria earthquake. Proteo the German Shepherd has joined rescue efforts in Turkey after a massive, magnitude 7.8 quake killed at least 35,000 people in Syria and Turkey. Unfortunately, the dedicated Mexican dog died while searching through the rubble just days after he was deployed along with search teams. ©SEDENA – Newsflash “Thank you Proteo for your heroic work, you fulfilled the Mexican Army’s mission,” the Mexican Ministry of Defense wrote in a statement. “The members of the Mexican Army and Air Force deeply regret the…
Emotions were running high for Nick Sirianni Sunday night. Prior to the start of Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, country music star Chris Stapleton performed an unconventional version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that wowed fans in the stands, impressed folks on social media, and brought a head coach to tears. As Stapleton performed his quietly powerful version of the national anthem, Fox’s camera caught the emotional face of the Eagles head coach as tears rushed down. During Fox’s pregame show, Tom Rinaldi reported that Sirianni would listen to Whitney Houston’s rendition of the national anthem during Super Bowl XXV at the beginning of every…
Despite the Air Force’s intention to retire the Raptor within the coming decade, the aircraft is expected to remain in service until its replacement — the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter — comes online. As a result, updates, and upgrades are still underway for America’s F-22 fleet — some of which are intended to offer a bridge between the Raptor and the NGAD fighter to come. In April 2022, we got a glimpse at what some of these upgrades will entail, thanks to social media posts from U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command’s General Mark Kelly, and the branch’s 2023 budget request.…