The move by Israel’s corporate version of a celebrity to lay off 14,000 workers was greeted with outrage and a nationwide strike.

India is “sitting on a volcano” of diabetes. A father’s effort to ban junk food sales in and near schools aims to change what children eat.

With awards season approaching in Hollywood, male celebrities have reportedly settled on a way to silently protest sexual misconduct in their industry:

Male stars will also wear black to the Golden Globes to protest sexual misconduct in Hollywoodhttps://t.co/80fJ21de8q
— Mashable (@mashable) December 27, 2017

Hmm…

Men to courageously wear black like they always do in protest of status quo at black-tie event…

A federal panel told the agency to revise its standard for dangerous levels of lead in paint within a year.

As we told you earlier, Roy Moore is challenging the results of this month’s special election and that has Luke Russert worried about 2020:

Reading about this bogus Roy Moore challenge, my biggest fear is that in 2020 a losing Trump actively attacks & delegitimizes the peaceful transfer of power, the most positive and fragile enduring aspect of our democracy.
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) December 28, 2017

Who wants to tell him?

Good thing absolutely no one attacked and delegitmized the peaceful transfer of power among presidents this year… https://t…

The agency has the authority to force recalls of contaminated foods but is not adequately ensuring timely compliance, an inspector general’s report concludes.

Really BuzzFeed? REALLY?

37 things white people ruined in 2017 https://t.co/C42aBX0uiS pic.twitter.com/TCF2yAGMdI
— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) December 28, 2017

Some items from the list…
No. 1: Macaroni and cheese
No. 7: The United States of America
No. 31: Saying things like “YAAASSS queen!!!” and “Snatched my wig.”
No. 32: Joints
(And 17 of the 37 are basically the same and say white people ruined a certain song or dance, etc…

Part of the great thrill of exploration is the unknown. Risk and reward must be considered on every exploratory trip. Ships might sink, disease might run rampant, and sand may be quick, but new knowledge can be gained and places in the history books secured. For the following explorers, however, the risk caught up with […]
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In the past, trading meant the difference between growth and power or remaining a struggling village. The reward ensured that ancient trading became remarkably sophisticated. Even so, missing pieces remain about merchants, their networks, and what changed hands. Recent finds plugged a few gaps but only made the entire phenomenon more fascinating. Researchers discovered the […]
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Doctoring photographs is as old as photography. Although in portrait photography, such alterations aren’t typically regarded as deceitful, changes to photographs taken for news articles are considered dishonest. For editors of reputable newspapers or owners of news services, doctoring a photograph is a fireable offense. It also brings censure upon those who perform it and […]
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California Gov. Jerry Brown is using the “Christmas tradition” of issuing pardons to free two immigrants who were facing deportation.

As the left becomes ever more radical on immigration, the message is increasingly clear: Non-citizens come first, and they deserve special rights that you don't. https://t.co/XpPp2pe5Zx
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 24, 2017

In his comments, as reported by the Sacramento Bee, Brown characterized his decision as an “act of mercy…

When the food industry funds nutritionists, critics say it subverts science to preserve its market.

The ads, and the list of side effects most feature, have been around for decades. But now they aim at a different audience and discuss more serious diseases.

Night showers may be leisurely and relaxing, but our writer was surprised to learn that morning showers — or even two showers a day — may be better.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and reporter Salena Zito published a thread that needs to be seen.

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; pic.twitter.com/Ca9MvSLLZy
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) December 25, 2017

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; pic…

Medicare is discouraging the use of penalties for what it considers “one-time mistakes” and in other circumstances. The changes come in response to industry pressure.

Whatever your reasons for celebrating it, whether it’s religious belief or just the chance to spend carefree quality time with family and loved ones, Christmas is generally a time of joy, happiness, and festive fun. However, on occasion, what should be a time of love for all around us can quickly turn into a festive […]
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Former FBI director and current director of subtweeting the president James Comey posted a picture of his Christmas tree.

Our tree is ready. May we all get and give a little more kindness this Christmas. No matter what you believe or think, I wish you peace. pic.twitter.com/0maUHCXoZG
— James Comey (@Comey) December 24, 2017

This now seems to be James Comey’s life.

“Take a picture of me reading by the tree so I can tweet”- James Comey these days https://t…

At this stage, you’d need to have been living under a rock to have not heard of Bitcoin. With the market price having recently exceeded US $18,000, media attention is at an all-time high. What most people are a little uncertain on is what exactly Bitcoin is. Terms like “cryptocurrency” and “blockchain technology” get thrown […]
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Republican Sen. Jeff Flake from Arizona is leaving the “door open” for a 2020 run for president and challenge to President Donald Trump.

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona leaves the door open for a 2020 presidential run https://t.co/rWhYMFPAjW pic.twitter.com/cRBENfwL7n
— CNN (@CNN) December 24, 2017

“I don’t rule anything out, but it’s not in my plans,” Flake said…

In ancient times, the judicial system was especially harsh. Back then, they did not use facts and evidence to prove the innocence of the accused the way we do today. Instead, they used the method of trial by ordeal in which the accused had to do something life-threatening. If the person survived, then his innocence […]
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Born a conservative idea, maturing as a bipartisan one, then tagged a Democratic invention, it survived many attacks but fell victim to the G.O.P. tax plan.

Although it’s been controversial since its debut, Playboy magazine has long been an icon of American pop culture. Sure, it features sexist “pictorials” of beautiful nude women, including many celebrities, but the monthly periodical also publishes short stories, articles, and cartoons by some of the world’s leading writers and artists. Playboy runs interviews of well-known, […]
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Keeping up with the news is hard. So hard, in fact, that we’ve decided to save you the hassle by rounding up the most significant, unusual, or just plain old mind-blowing stories each week. The last week before Christmas was dominated in the US by the Trump administration’s first major legislative victory. More on the […]
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Night showers may be leisurely and relaxing, but our writer was surprised to learn that morning showers — or even two showers a day — may be better.

President Trump signed the GOP tax plan into law this morning, and naturally there was a great disturbance in The Resistance in the U.S.

Pres Trump said he was going to delay tax cut bill signing til January, but changed his mind when he saw TV news coverage this morning saying he wouldn't meet his pledge to sign tax cut by Christmas – so he did it today. pic.twitter.com/vZXbkgFOqq
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 22, 2017

But worries about the tax plan aren’t limited to Nancy “this is Armageddon” Pelosi or other Dems in America:

Australia’s Treasurer: “The Trump tax cuts are coming…

As Twitchy told you earlier, Rosie O’Donnell doubled down on her weird sexual fixation on Ben Shapiro.

I was eager to see how this love story ended. https://t.co/Uo4yknGrko
— Federalist Musket (@Patriot_Musket) December 22, 2017

We regret to inform you that it did not end with a joint ride into the sunset. Rosie rode off all by her lonesome:

Welp pic.twitter.com/GqZ4jQk8xm
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 22, 2017

Now that’s a damn shame…

As Twitchy told you yesterday, 128 countries at the U.N. General Assembly voted to condemn the United States for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Many lefties seem to think that “stinging rebuke” is supposed to make us feel bad, because, as Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif put it, we’re guilty of “thuggish intimidation.”
But are all the countries who are so disgusted by our support for Israel really in any position to pass moral judgment? Jake Tapper doesn’t seem to think so — and yesterday on “The Lead,” he took them to task for their flaming hypocrisy:

Among the 128 countries that voted in favor of the UN resolution condemning the US decision to move the Israeli embassy to Jerusalem were "some countries with some rather questionable records of their own," says CNN's @jaketapper https://t…

From health to the paranormal, we all have an opinion on many things. Maybe you’re convinced that aliens are real. Perhaps you’re not into quinoa. And maybe, just maybe, you liked The Dark Tower this summer. Whatever your opinions, they’re probably based on knowledge. Well, here is a list of things you may or may […]
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President Trump signing the GOP tax bill into law earlier today triggered many on the Left, including Debbie Wasserman Schultz:

Republicans just passed a bill that, within the decade, raises taxes on millions of middle class families and still adds $1.5 trillion to the deficit.
— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) December 22, 2017

Her dubious figures aside, worrying about the debt and deficits is cool again!

@DWStweets 1…

When you think of old candy, what comes to mind? A bowl of stuck-together ribbon candies being ignored on your grandmother’s coffee table? Maybe you imagine Necco Wafers, Salted Nut Rolls, or rock-hard bars of Abba-Zaba—the kind of candy you still see at the drug store occasionally. It either fills you with delicious nostalgia or […]
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Is there anything sadder than watching David Frum white knight for Jennifer Ruben?
We haven’t checked Chelsea Handler’s timeline yet today so there could be something sadder there, but this is pretty damn pathetic.

Some thoughts on yesterday's savagely personal attack in NRO upon @JRubinBlogger https://t.co/EdAgzSGTmK
— David Frum (@davidfrum) December 19, 2017

Frum seems to be taking issue with a piece about Jennifer Rubin written by Charles C…

T.J. Miller, who starred in the fail-SJW flick, ‘The Emoji Movie,’ has been accused of sexually assaulting and PUNCHING a woman.

New: ‘Silicon Valley’ Star T.J. Miller Accused of Sexually Assaulting and Punching a Woman. @swin24 reports https://t.co/l8ZYYujzmX
— Yashar Ali (@yashar) December 19, 2017

From The Daily Beast:
An alleged victim of former Silicon Valley star T…

Facial recognition technology (FRT) is one of the most controversial new tools. First developed in the 1960s, it has recently become accessible to the mass market—to both law enforcement and private consumers. FRT has the potential to eliminate the need for pass codes, fingerprint data, and even keys. However, it could also end privacy as […]
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You can find almost anything for sale at auctions. Some incredible items, including human remains, have been sold. Whether at traditional auction houses or online, sellers have parted with body parts, including those of famous people, sometimes for big bucks. These anatomical bits and pieces include a decapitated head, brains, pigtails and hair clippings, teeth, […]
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All attention needed to support John Shields’s spirit as it began its journey. A detached witness would distract from that. If I was in the room I had to participate.

Older patients are often aggressively screened for cancer, even if they won’t live long enough to benefit.

Any North Korean who commits a crime or questions his leaders or government is sent to a prison camp. The inmates are forced to do hard labor. They are also starved and beaten for the slightest offenses. An Auschwitz survivor declared that these camps are just as bad—if not worse—than the Nazi concentration camps, and […]
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Times reporters reflect on the conversations that stuck with them long after their assignments ended.

Is there anything more pathetic than an aging rapper hard up for attention? Possibly, but Eminem’s latest attempt at relevance has got to rank right up there:

Eminem on Trump: "I've got lines ready if he says something about me." https://t.co/xjuYfNi60M pic.twitter.com/SljzpBRQsS
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) December 19, 2017

More from Complex:

“[Trump] makes my blood boil,” Eminem said of the more obvious political moments on Revival…

Blacks and Hispanics saw the biggest gains under the Affordable Care Act. They’re also likely to be most affected by cuts to this year’s enrollment period, which ended Friday.

Disney has designed a system for their amusement parks that usually runs very smoothly. People love returning to Disney World and Disneyland every single year because there is so much to do and see. However, the sheer magnitude of the number of rides and attractions, combined with the millions of people who come in and […]
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Countering the bleak history of AIDS prevention in Africa, a nonprofit explains how it helped women hide H.I.V. prevention pills and deflect male anger.

It’s reasonable to assume that an incredible amount of stress comes with the job of being a stockbroker. Having to oversee vast amounts of money in fluctuating markets undoubtedly creates a volatile atmosphere for brokers. More often than not, they probably take the pressures of their jobs home with them. The following list delves into […]
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Coming up with good ideas and creations is hard, especially when it’s your entire job, and you have deadlines that need to be met. We all hit a wall at some point, where we have to dig deep within ourselves to really knock one out of the park, but sometimes, people take a different path. […]
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More than three decades after my cancer surgery, I still hesitate when someone asks, “What’s up with your scar?”

The post-election Democrat narrative started somewhere around the level of Rep. Adam Schiff insisting that it was a “fact” that Russia “hacked the election.” The Democrat rhetoric now has again been downgraded by Sen. Wyden:

Senator Wyden: “I think when you look at Donald Trump Jr. and what is on the record, I think there was clearly an intent to collude.” https://t.co/MHaDRyiP38 https://t…

BuzzFeedUK Science Editor Kelly Oakes locked down her Twitter account on Friday after her Christmas wish went viral.
Well, what did she think would happen when she tweeted, “All I want for Christmas is full communism now”?

pic.twitter.com/8OPn8PRNu3
— EducatédHillbilly™ (@RobProvince) December 15, 2017

Yeah … that didn’t go over well:

Reminder: Communism is responsible for the death of MILLIONS of people…

As we told you a few days ago, a New York Times examination of Obama vs. Trump lies sparked a whole bunch of facepalms. The NYT concluded that “in his first 10 months, Trump told nearly six times as many falsehoods as Obama did during his entire presidency,” and found that Obama told only eight lies during his entire presidency. Yes, eight.
Managing Editor of the Washington Examiner Philip Klein spotted major BS in the Times’ analysis and put it into writing after receiving a challenge:

Yesterday, @matthewjdowd challenged me to show my work when I claimed Obama told 18 falsehoods about Obamacare in 2009 alone…

This question is asked on an almost daily basis:

Have we reached peak Trump Derangement Syndrome yet? https://t.co/DVkrHTFWma
— Benjamin Weingarten (@bhweingarten) December 16, 2017

Well, the answer is a firm “no”…
Attorney Walter Shaub, who was appointed by President Obama to a five-year term as director of the U.S. Office of Gov’t Ethics (who resigned because of Trump), is clearly expecting some sh*t to go down:

This weekend I’m stocking up on portable phone chargers, warm clothes, & gear needed for when we take the streets…

Breaking news out of the White House this morning — Omarosa Manigault is gone:

Via pool, @PressSec statement on departure of @OMAROSA from WH : pic.twitter.com/hgvYH66IMv
— Celeste Katz (@CelesteKatzNYC) December 13, 2017

Well, at least the will save taxpayers $179,700 next year:

People may not have known what Omarosa actually did in the White House, but whatever it was, she was paid a top salary to do it pic…

The Brexit vote held on June 23, 2016, was one of the most monumental votes in political history. Unlike most elections or referenda, the result of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union will have major implications for the remaining 27 member states and the world at large, even by the standards of our […]
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My diagnosis won’t keep me away from the city streets and the sweet energy that’s found there, even if someday I “walk” by dint of wheels.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee attempted to offer congratulations to the winner in last night’s Alabama special election for the U.S. Senate, but there was a little problem with the tweet that was eventually deleted but saved for posterity:

Looks like @JacksonLeeTX18 deleted her stirring tribute, but now we know she's on the Doug Moore train. pic.twitter.com/ezU54L8IFL
— Jim Treacher is a dumb pseudonym (@jtLOL) December 13, 2017

And guess what happened after Jackson Lee congratulated “Doug Moore”:

You’re…welcome?
— Doug Moore (@DMooreNFL) December 13, 2017

LOL…

Women throwing underwear and screaming doesn’t come to most people’s minds when they think about classical music concerts, but that’s where it began. Long before Elvis, Beatlemania, and Justin Bieber, one man became the first person to fill concert halls with shrieking, fainting, lovelorn women: classical pianist Franz Liszt. They called it Lisztomania—and in the […]
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Pitting animals against other animals remains a hot topic today. Blood sports, as they are called, are illegal in many countries, although they remain legal in some. A few centuries back, they were perfectly legal and were a pastime. Humans even bred some animals specifically for blood sports. A few went extinct as blood sports […]
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Conservative social groups pressured the government to crack down on the commercials, saying they were inappropriate for children.

Here’s a quick roundup of how celebrities reacted to Doug Jones’ win in Alabama last night…
Alyssa Milano sobbed (which we’d expect):

https://t.co/kD11CYBwby
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 13, 2017

Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity, Alabama. And thank you for fighting for what’s right, @GDouglasJones.
And thank you to every volunteer who knocked on doors, made phone calls, and that worked tirelessly to make this happen…

Vigorous treadmill exercise was safe and slowed progression of Parkinson’s disease, a new study reports.

Vanellope Hope Wilkins, who had her first operation within an hour of birth, is believed to be first newborn in Britain to survive the corrective procedure.

It all started here, where most debates about the suckiness of Socialism do, with a story or a reference to Venezuela.

With foes absent, Venezuela's socialists to gain from local vote https://t.co/RwDHas72Xt
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 10, 2017

And as most people know, Venezuela is a dump suggesting to its citizens that they eat rabbits in order to survive because there is no food…

Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death.[1] Typically, water comes to mind—young children unsupervised in a pool or an overconfident swimmer getting pulled under by a strong current. Water might be the most common substance that people drown in, but it certainly isn’t the only one. A person can drown in any liquid. […]
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We knew it.
Moments after Al Franken made his speech about stepping down as a senator (at some time), Democrats couldn’t WAIT to start pretending they actually have the ‘moral high ground’ when it comes to sexual misconduct.
Take Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and this rant for example:

When it comes to sexual assault, harassment, and the general mistreatment of women, we must be able to call out anyone, Democrat or Republican…

Online prescription sites may help you find cheaper prices for some drugs, sometimes without using your insurance.

Advocacy groups and the F.D.A. have warned that companies are capitalizing on the epidemic by offering unproven remedies.

Studies have shown that some people would actually choose to save a dog’s life over than the life of a fellow human being. Brain scans have proven that people love their dogs like their own children. So it only makes sense that people have gone out of their way to save a dog’s life from […]
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Some consumers are finding they can get a better deal on prescription drugs by leaving their insurance cards at home.

The stars of ancient Egypt are undoubtedly the pharaohs, the gold artifacts, and the pyramids. Often overlooked, however, are the common people who reflect the complexity and mystery of their famous culture. They played sacred games, had a sense of humor, and promoted members of society who were often discriminated against in both the ancient […]
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There are no audio tracks with these looping images, but some people really do “hear” them, neuroscientists say.

Signing up for the US Armed Forces isn’t something to be taken lightly. It’s a long commitment that involves leaving your family behind, undergoing a punishing exercise regimen, and being the public face of your country to people around the world. Ninety percent of those who join undertake this task with all the seriousness you’d […]
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Leeann Tweeden came forward last month to tell her story about Sen. Al Franken:

I’ve decided it’s time to tell my story. #MeToohttps://t.co/TqTgfvzkZg
— Leeann Tweeden (@LeeannTweeden) November 16, 2017

Franken has faced an avalanche of calls from colleagues in his own party to resign after multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Tom Arnold focused on the first accuser, which was Tweeden, and attempted to discredit her in defense of Franken:

I’m disappointed with my friend Leeann Tweedon…

While in Texas visiting with victims of Hurricane Harvey, First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence stopped for food at one of America’s finest restaurants, Whataburger:

On our way out of town, @FLOTUS & @SecondLady decided to stop in to @Whataburger for some lunch! The American chain opened its 1st restaurant in Corpus Christi, TX in 1950! pic.twitter.com/Jh7iYaD0I6
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) December 6, 2017

No word yet on what they ordered, but everything is terrific at Whataburger:

@StephGrisham45 What did she order? We in the newsroom are dying to know?
— Veronica Sue Flores (@VFlores_KRIS) December 6, 2017

It’s a fact:

@Flotus knows a good burger @Whataburger https://t…

As marijuana legalization and the opioid epidemic sweep across the country, new research is breathing fresh life into the perennial debate.

Ann Marie Buerkle, a commissioner poised to run the federal agency, has rarely voted for a mandatory recall, a maximum fine, or a tougher safety standard.

The idea of traveling into space seems cool. Many of us have imagined becoming astronauts—or possibly the first person on Mars—at some point in our lives. Who hasn’t wanted to touch the stars? However, there are some facts that might have made us reconsider if our dreams hadn’t died off, anyway. From the unfortunate consequences […]
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Female medical residents and physicians endure bias and a larger burden with home duties. They also face a greater risk of depression.

When agendas go way too far.

Porn actress August Ames apparently killed herself because she stated she wouldn't want to do scenes with men who've done gay porn scenes, so she got bullied online, lost her potential gigs, and killed herself.
Good job, SJWs. Back pats all around. pic.twitter.com/vGe1Dqwm6p
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) December 6, 2017

From The Independent:
An adult film star who starred in almost 290 movies has died at the age of 23…

Baby cereals made with oatmeal, barley, buckwheat, organic quinoa and wheat contained much lower amounts of inorganic arsenic than rice cereals.

Archaeology’s twin children—mystery and revelation—keep it among the most captivating fields of research. Ancient constructions are particularly tantalizing—the bigger the discovery, the better. A small, rare artifact is valuable, but entire temple complexes, lost geoglyphs, and castles invigorate history in leaps and bounds. Building projects can betray the fear, vanity, or social aspects of whomever […]
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP), also known as factitious disorder imposed on another, is a psychological disorder in which a caregiver fakes or induces medical symptoms in a person under her care. The term “Munchausen syndrome by proxy” was first used in 1977 by a doctor named Roy Meadow who suspected a patient’s mother of […]
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If you can’t spell Roe v. Wade maybe you shouldn’t advocate for or tweet about it.
Just sayin’.

WE ARE LIVID. Ted Cruz & Pence snuck 529 into the tax bill, to undermine women’s abortion rights. New language declares human fetuses as legal persons, for tax purposes. A setup to repeal Row v. Wade #FirePence #GOPTaxScam #TheResistance
— Omar Vaid (@omarvaid) December 2, 2017

OMG REPUBLICANS WANT TO PROTECT INNOCENT LIFE! FIRE EVERYONE! SO LIVID…

Lawsuits have an intimidating effect on an already difficult enterprise.

When a dying man arrived at a Miami hospital this year, unconscious, but with end-of-life wishes tattooed on his chest, doctors called on an ethics expert.

People who can see better are more likely to get exercise, take their medication and avoid falls, experts say.

Pro tip: Those who have committed a crime probably shouldn’t give media interviews:

Mexican man arrested on immigration charges says ICE agent told him he was targeted because he spoke to the media. https://t.co/zoQ6X2AGqS
— AP West Region (@APWestRegion) December 3, 2017

From the AP:
A Mexican man who spoke with reporters about his longtime girlfriend’s immigration arrest has now been detained himself, and he says agents told him it’s because he was in the newspaper…

In a Norwegian study, pregnant women who took acetaminophen for 29 days or more had a more than twofold risk of having children with A.D.H.D.

As Twitchy told you yesterday, while in France, former President Obama lamented a “temporary absence of American leadership.” Obama was referring specifically to the Trump administration pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement. But that wasn’t Obama’s only criticism. He went on to say the demographics of who serves in politics needs to change:

Obama: We need to elect more women because "men seem to be having problems" https://t…

On November 18, 1978, over 900 bodies were discovered in Jonestown, the makeshift compound established in Guyana by the Peoples Temple sect. In an act of so-called “revolutionary suicide,” most had taken their own lives by ingesting cyanide in a grape-flavored beverage. The group had killed a Congressional representative and realized that this would bring […]
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So, this tweet from Twitter user @xnulz went viral over the weekend after she asked people to “Name a bitch badder than Taylor Swift”:

Name a bitch badder than Taylor Swift pic.twitter.com/AkSyQBUIME
— Nutella (@xnulz) November 10, 2017

Well, she did ask and Twitter was quick to provide here with a few suggestions.
Here are some of the better ones we’ve seen:

Hannah Szenes was a paratrooper during WWII from British Palestine, dropped into Hungary to help smuggle out Jews…

“Aryan” is perhaps the most controversial term in archaeology. Originally a self-identifier of the Indo-Iranian people, “Aryan” referred to a cultural and linguistic group, not an ethnicity. Nineteenth-century scholars misappropriated the term, made it a synonym for all Indo-Europeans, and burdened it with racial connotations never intended by the original users. Of course, we all […]
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California really screwed the pooch with the Kate Steinle verdict. Jose Ines Garcia Zarate had been deported FIVE TIMES, had SEVEN FELONIES, stole a firearm and killed an innocent young woman and the worst thing that will likely happen to him is being deported.
Again.

Well, deportation #6 ought to do the trick.
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) December 1, 2017

The immigration system is FAILING the American people…

The facial paralysis and drooping is caused by nerve inflammation, but the cause of that inflammation “is a question for the ages” says one expert.

And you thought Shannon Watts was bad.

Donald Trump spent all year insisting that we kick out Mexican immigrants because one of them murdered #KateSteinle – but that individual has just been acquitted. Trump's entire racist argument has fallen apart. Now let's kick Trump out.
— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) December 1, 2017

Ok, so we’re not exactly surprised Lefties were out in full force using the verdict to screech about Trump being a racist, but it doesn’t stop it from being just absolutely disgusting…

As Twitchy reported Thursday night, a five-time deportee who was back in the U.S. illegally and roaming the San Francisco streets because of local sanctuary city laws was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Kate Steinle.
Dan Bongino laid out the timeline, and it’s infuriating:

1) Enter country illegally2) Fire a stolen Sig Sauer handgun into a group of people3) Sever the aorta of a young woman & kill her4) Throw gun in SF Bay5) Get caught on video fleeing scene6) Watch a SF jury acquit you of the serious charges in a mockery of justice#Steinle
— Dan Bongino (@dbongino) December 1, 2017

On the Sean Hannity show, Bongino commented further:

…

Another year has almost gone by, and still no aliens. That’s all right, though, as there were plenty of other space stories to make scientists scratch their heads in puzzlement or scream with excitement. The cosmos is a gift that keeps on giving. There’s always more to learn about space, and this year was no […]
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Researchers estimate that 118,009 low-weight births were prevented from 2003 to 2014, resulting in $13.7 billion in savings.

More than 740,000 students have already received Dengvaxia vaccinations, which could pose health risks for people not previously infected.

If you have watched The Big Bang Theory and seen the guys make fun of Bert the geologist, you may think that geology is the science of boring people staring at boring rocks. Nothing could be further from the truth. Geology is the history of our Earth written in rock and chemical. It is a […]
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Keeping up with the news is hard. So hard, in fact, that we’ve decided to save you the hassle by rounding up the most significant, unusual, or just plain old mind-blowing stories each week. As we finally began the countdown to Christmas, many of us were forced to pause and wonder if we’d actually be […]
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Many researchers of “alternative history” claim that numerous ancient legends and nursery rhymes resulted from “secret knowledge” hidden in fiction and passed on openly. However, it was only received and understood by a select few. These researchers believe that this still happens today. They point to a society such as the Freemasons as a group […]
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