I have concerns with artificial intelligence. I haven’t hidden them, either. I use it, mind you, because there are very real advantages to it. The problems I have with it aren’t so much about where it is now, but where it may go. Still, it’s a useful technology for a lot of things, and tends to be a better search engine than Google these days.In Australia, though, one pundit thinks that we should be careful with the rollout of AI, and to support his claim, he makes an anti-gun argument.American gun rights advocates are fond…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has presented his campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a defense of American sovereignty and U.S. service members. President Donald Trump supplied a more immediate explanation during a July 31 Cabinet meeting: “He is trying to defend Bibi and various other people, but there are many people that shouldn’t be looked at that way, but there is no indication that I’m one of them at this moment.” Rubio returned to hypothetical arrests of American service members decades from now, seemingly an awkward pivot consider that Trump had just identified Netanyahu and others as…
Starting today, any Colorado resident who wants to purchase the most popular rifle in the country will have to fork over more money and wait for who knows how long before they get their local sheriff’s approval. In fact, some residents who’ve already started the process of buying an AR-15 will likely have to go through these extra steps and fork out extra money. Tomorrow SB25-003 – Colorado’s ban on semi automatic magazine fed gas powered firearms becomes official.Currently the Colorado Bureau of Investigations has over 2500 background checks in the queue to approve.So if these…
We know good and well that the Second Amendment says “shall not be infringed.” We all know what that means. Still, anti-gunners keep arguing that gun control is constitutional. They might bring up the militia clause, but they can’t illustrate how that overrides the last four words. They don’t even try, really. They simply proclaim it and we’re expected to accept it. Obviously, we don’t and won’t.But why do they seem to feel like they don’t have to? Why is it that they believe they can ignore the text of the Second Amendment?Howard Sachs, writing…
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later on Saturday, Kuwait said it responded to a new round of drone attacks from Iran while a tanker was struck in the strategic waterway. Meanwhile, Israel heavily struck the Gaza Strip after the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to disarm. Here are the most important developments in the Middle East today: US threatens new strikes in the conflict with Iran Speaking to reporters Friday during a meeting with members of his Cabinet at…
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A veteran who fills his prescriptions through the VA may have seen the headlines this week about Medicare drug premiums going up in 2027 and possibly felt worried. For most veterans, there’s no need to get anxious, but for some, there might be. Basically, it all comes down to where you get your medication. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday that it will end a federal subsidy that has helped hold down prescription drug premiums for the past two years. Some believe this move could raise monthly costs for some Medicare beneficiaries starting in 2027, and a…
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The Rossignol Alltrack 130 Elite LV LT is a bold new entrant in the “downhill-first hybrid” category. After a season of test laps at several Colorado ski resorts, I found that this ski boot is designed for aggressive expert skiers who primarily ride lifts but want the freedom to step beyond the boundary rope for short tours or sidecountry adventures. With a 98mm last, 130 flex, and neon pastel colors, it’s unapologetically performance-oriented. The set targets advanced to expert skiers, and it prioritizes precision and responsiveness over gram-counting for long tours. In short: The Rossignol Alltrack 130 Elite LV LT…
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division is putting the city of Philadelphia on notice over allegations that carry permits are being revoked without cause In a letter to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned that DOJ is commencing an investigation into the city and the Philly police over “possible violations of the Violent Crime Control and LawEnforcement Act of 1994, 34 U.S.C. § 12601, which prohibits state and local governments from engaging in a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement officers that deprives individuals of rights protected by…
A Navy sailor pleaded guilty Monday to killing Petty Officer 3rd Class Angelina Resendiz, accepting a plea agreement that calls for at least 40 years in military prison and closes one part of a case that has drawn scrutiny over how the Navy handled her disappearance. Seaman Jermiah Copeland pleaded guilty at Naval Station Norfolk to unpremeditated murder, aggravated assault by strangulation, indecent recording, making a false official statement and multiple obstruction of justice counts, according to local courtroom reporting and multiple reports. Copeland was found not guilty of premeditated murder, several sexual assault allegations, and domestic violence charges, according…
The media is reporting on the “good news” about the Ebola outbreak this week. The first piece of good news is that three new vaccine candidates are being “fast-tracked” to create one that will work well in a short amount of time. Authorities also said that they have downgraded both the confirmed number of cases and deaths in the region affected, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the second piece of “good news.” First, we heard there’s new funding of up to US$62 million to fast-track the development of vaccine candidates against the type of virus circulating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
We’re learning more details about a defensive gun use in San Jacinto, California that happened last Friday night and resulted in the death of a home intruder.According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, 45-year-old Israel Martinez was shot and killed after firing a shotgun at the homeowner, who was visiting with neighbors when he heard screams and the sound of a gunshot coming from his home. The sheriff’s department said that Martinez’s girlfriend was also found about a half-mile away from the armed citizen’s home shortly afterwards, suffering injuries she allegedly received after Martinez assaulted her. …
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his claims of momentum toward ending the conflict with Iran, after brokering a halt to hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic and easing tensions that had threatened to derail broader peace efforts. “We’re in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal,” Trump told reporters in New York on Tuesday. “We could have at least an idea one or two days from now.” The U.S. president spoke on Monday hours after Iran and Israel agreed to halt strikes on each other following a flare-up that saw both countries launch waves…
A Southern California father is being hailed as a hero after authorities say he stopped an armed intruder who broke into his family’s home, opened fire, and threatened the lives of his wife and teenage daughter. According to reporting by KTLA 5, the terrifying incident unfolded around 10:23 p.m. Friday night in the city of San Jacinto, roughly 90 miles east of Los Angeles. Authorities say the suspect, identified as 45-year-old Ismael Martinez, had no connection to the family and appears to have randomly targeted the home after allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a knife less than a mile away.…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans will look to get nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement over the finish line Tuesday, enough to fund a pair of Homeland Security agencies through the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump’s time in office. Speaker Mike Johnson will need near perfect attendance and unity on his side to complete weeks of action on the bill. The legislation got sidetracked when Republicans sought to include $1 billion for enhanced security on the White House grounds, including for Trump’s new ballroom, and the Trump administration tried to create a nearly $1.8 billion…
Baltimore’s “Safe Streets” initiative has received a lot of the credit for the city’s dramatic plunge in violent crime over the past few years, but now one man tasked with making city streets safer is accused of adding to the violence in Charm City. 51-year-old Antoine Burton was arrested and charged with one count of attempted murder on Sunday night after police responded to reports fo shots fired in the northwest part of the city. Northern District police officers were patrolling in the Central Park Heights neighborhood around 7:25 p.m. Sunday when they heard gunshots near…
TOKYO (AP) — Chinese and North Korean state-run media this week devoted thousands of words to Xi Jinping ‘s summit with Kim Jong Un, but made no mention of a key matter for Washington: the North’s steadfast pursuit of nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States and its allies in Asia. The silence says more than reams of the carefully framed propaganda. Until disarmament talks finally fell apart in 2019, Washington and Beijing were yearslong partners in diplomacy seeking to persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions in return for much-needed aid and political recognition. Beijing routinely called…
This article was originally published by Zoey Sky at Natural News. A major new Pew Research Center poll shows that in 32 out of 36 countries surveyed, the majority of people now view Israel unfavorably. On average, 67% of adults across these nations hold negative opinions, with only 25% having a positive view. This marks a sharp and historic decline in Israel’s global reputation. The most intense negative feelings come from countries like Turkey (97% unfavorable), Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. But the shift is also dramatic in Western nations that have long been Israel’s closest allies. For example, unfavorable views…
s I write this, the state of Illinois is being sued over its FOID requirement. It’s not even a permit-to-purchase requirement, which is bad enough, but an ID required just to own a firearm for the rest of the time it’s yours. It’s stupid, and the lawsuit is deserved. The thing is, though, I think state officials have some kind of fetish about seeing their state facing lawsuits. It’s why they keep doing things they know will result in legal action. And the latest is a continuing decision to consider a bill that would essentially…
