Politifact decimated on social media after awarding ‘Lie of the Year’ to Trump
PolitiFact was criticized by many on social media for awarding “Lie of the Year” to President-elect Donald Trump instead of the more obvious candidate. What is the basis for independent fact-checking? said This year's lie was Trump's claim that Haitian immigrants were eating dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio. The claim spread quickly on social […]
New heights, fond farewells and daring acrobatics – the year in classical music | Classical music
IThis year has had many endings and few beginnings. Mark Elder leaves Halle after 24 years as Music Director of Manchester Orchestra, during which time he has guided the group to new heights. Kirill Karabits He has completed a 15-year term as Principal Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Judith Weir's ten years as Master […]
Illegal Immigration to Greece Surges by 35 Per Cent over Last Year
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greek authorities said Tuesday that 23 migrants were rescued from a dinghy near the eastern Aegean island of Lesbos. Rescue teams have recovered two more bodies after a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Gavdos over the weekend, bringing the death toll to seven. The Greek government has announced […]
Holidays are coming in hot and angry this year — how to battle wounded pride, trauma, aggression, more
It's jingle hell, guys. The hot holiday season arrives with wounded pride, trauma triggers, flabby emotions, and misplaced aggression. From early December to February, Mars, the big D energy planet that governs will and desire, impulse and anger, conflict and sex, goes retrograde. The first part of this retrograde, which lasts until January 6th, takes […]
CNN Claims There Have Been ’83 School Shootings’ This Year
Just hours after the mass shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, CNN reported that there would be “83 school shootings” in 2024 alone. CNN claimed“As of December 16th (351st day of this year), there have been 83 school shootings in the United States in 2024.” CNN did not provide any connections to […]
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses no-confidence vote, election called for early next year
Germany's parliament on Monday accepted Chancellor Olaf Scholz's invitation to withdraw confidence in him and his government, paving the way for early elections on February 23, necessitated by the collapse of the government. As Germany faces a deepening economic crisis, Mr. Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last month after the pro-market Free Democrats left the party […]
10 gifts for fitness enthusiasts who want to sleigh their new year workouts
Find a gift for someone who loves going to the gym. (image) Fitness enthusiasts who spend their time running, jogging, or lifting weights at the gym will appreciate holiday gifts that help them recover from those workouts or work out in a variety of fun ways. These 10 gifts will be appreciated by anyone aiming […]
Rosie O’Donnell Melts Down over Trump as Person of the Year: ‘F**k You, Time Magazine!’
Rosie O'Donnell has a negative reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of time People of 2024. year. “Fuck you, son of a bitch. time magazine! ” she said. In a new TikTok post posted late Saturday, Rosie O'Donnell, who still has a cold sore from her previous video, rants: time For presenting the annual honor […]
Majority of small businesses expect revenue growth in Trump’s first year: data
A U.S. Chamber of Commerce report obtained by Fox News Digital says small businesses are optimistic about revenue growth in 2025, when President-elect Donald Trump begins his second administration. MetLife Life's latest Small Business Index report and American Chamber of Commerce Seven out of 10 small businesses, or 72%, said they expected their revenue to […]
Dunkin’s Staten Island Ferry snack bar aims for ‘end of year’ grand opening — sans alcohol
Dunkin' plans to begin operating a concession on the Staten Island Ferry by the end of the year, but don't expect it to brew beer, at least for now, the Post reported. The New England-based coffee giant will initially offer java, donuts and other treats to fill the void left since the start of the […]