Friar ‘Tummy Tuck’ stripped of his ‘priestly’ functions
The world is not his refuge. The Archdiocese of New York has stripped Father Paul Biercki of his “priestly licenses” after he was accused of misconduct, officials said. Federal investigators say the conman, who goes by the nickname “Father Paul” and also goes by the nickname “Friar Tummy Tuck,” used at least $650,000 in fake […]
Americans agree on most core values, think our democracy functions poorly, poll finds
Despite the country’s deep political polarization, most Americans share many core beliefs about what it means to be American, according to a new poll. About 9 in 10 American adults say the right to vote, the right to equal protection under the law, and the right to privacy are very important to the United States, […]
Second Trump Term ‘Could Cause Government Functions Almost to Break Down’
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton told CNN’s “The Source” on Tuesday that if former President Donald Trump were elected president again, “the government could become nearly dysfunctional.” “There is,” he said. Anchor Caitlan Collins said, “As I was reading through this, you were saying he would cross a line that I believe would create […]
Samsung adds AI functions to newest Galaxy S24 smartphones
Samsung Electronics' latest premium smartphone announced Wednesday will come equipped with multiple AI features, including simultaneous interpretation of calls in foreign languages, the company's latest effort to take on Apple. Apple will surpass Samsung in 2023 Smartphone shipmentData provider International Data Corporation said demand for premium devices, a segment dominated by Apple, outpaced market growth, […]
Murder suspect left alone in interrogation room lets bodily functions run wild: video
During interrogation in 2015, it wasn’t just the murder suspect’s self-harming remarks that he couldn’t keep to himself. Loril Harp seems to have implicated herself in the 1993 incident missouri murder case Detectives are on the phone after leaving the interrogation room, talking to themselves and a stranger. He also ripped several loud farts that […]
‘Um, sorry’: GOP senator embarrasses Biden judicial nominee with question about basic court functions
Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) once again stumped Biden’s attorney general nominee on Wednesday when he asked him to define basic procedural practices and legal doctrines. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, President Kennedy asked Sarah Hill, President Joe Biden’s nominee for federal judgeship in the Northern District of Oklahoma, a series of questions that tested […]
Gov. Evers sues Wisconsin Legislature for obstructing basic government functions
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers sued the Republican-controlled state Legislature on Tuesday. Evers took particular issue with the failure to approve pre-approved raises for University of Wisconsin employees, accusing lawmakers of interfering with basic government functions. “We can’t do that,” Evers said at a news conference. “That’s why we litigate, and that’s why we win.” […]
Google and Apple disable map functions in Israel, Gaza Strip as invasion looms
Tech giants Google and Apple have disabled some features of their mapping applications in Israel and the Gaza Strip as tensions rise ahead of an impending invasion of the area currently controlled by the militant group Hamas. Both companies confirmed this on Monday. Hamas, which the United States recognizes as a terrorist organization, launched an […]
