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Today’s News: November 09, 2023

WORLD NEWS

US Rejects ‘Reoccupation’ of Gaza by Israel After Hamas Conflict: Official

From The Epoch Times – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would take responsibility for the ‘overall security’ of Gaza after its conflict against Hamas recedes.

The United States said on Tuesday that it opposes any “reoccupation” of Gaza by Israel after the Israeli leader suggested that his country would take control of security in Gaza after its conflict against Hamas recedes.

During a press briefing on Nov. 7, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said the United States does not support “any forced relocation” of Palestinian people outside of war-torn Gaza.

“Our viewpoint is that Palestinians must be at the forefront of these decisions, and Gaza is Palestinian land and it will remain Palestinian land,” Mr. Patel told reporters.

Pro-Hamas Extremists Attack Israel Supporters—Right in Front of LA’s Museum of Tolerance

From RedState – Violent fights broke out on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles Wednesday night between pro-Hamas activists and Israel supporters—incredibly, right in front of the Museum of Tolerance. Video posted to the social media platform X shows young men on the streets smashing each other in the face and just causing general mayhem:

US launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias

From USA Today – The U.S. carried out an airstrike on a weapons warehouse in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed militias, in retaliation for what has been a growing number of attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in the region for the past several weeks, the Pentagon said.

In Wednesday’s strike, two U.S. F-15 fighter jets dropped multiple bombs on a weapons storage facility near Maysulun in Deir el-Zour that was known to be used by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, U.S. officials said.

“The President has no higher priority than the safety of U.S. personnel, and he directed today’s action to make clear that the United States will defend itself, its personnel, and its interests,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.

Grove robbers target ‘liquid gold’ as olive oil prices triple globally

From EuroNews – Criminals across the Mediterranean region are stealing olives and branches and even cutting down trees to lay their hands on the fruit that has tripled in price since 2019. Some of the trees have stood for more than a hundred years.

A global surge in olive oil prices – which have tripled since 2019 to set records – has presented criminals across the Mediterranean with an opportunity.

Warehouse break-ins, accounting scams and oil tampering are on the rise in the olive growing heartlands of Greece, Spain and Italy. And with growing frequency, gangs use chainsaws to hack off branches and cut down entire trees at unguarded groves.

The crimes are compounding distress among growers already battling high production costs and the impact of climate change: warm winters, major floods, and more intense forest fires.

U.S. NEWS, POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

Last night’s farcical debate left nothing to the imagination … 

*** GOP Debate Livewire *** And Then There Were Five Left on Stage As Donald Trump Rallies

From Breitbart – The GOP clown car primary for everyone not named Donald Trump is getting roomier, ever so slightly, as now there only remain five Trump opponents on the debate stage as candidates meet in Miami, Florida, for the third GOP presidential primary debate.

Former President Donald Trump, the far-and-away frontrunner who is essentially the presumptive GOP nominee with his gargantuan polling lead even though nobody has voted yet, will hold a counter-programming rally down the street in nearby Hialeah, Florida. Most Republicans will probably watch Trump instead of the debate, which is set to be moderated by NBC News’s Lester Holt and Kristen Welker and Salem’s Hugh Hewitt. Nonetheless, here we are for the first GOP debate this cycle not moderated by one of Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News or Fox Business properties.

7 Nashville police officers suspended for leaking the shooter’s manifesto! 

Authenticity of Leaked ‘Manifesto’ Pages Confirmed by Nashville Police Chief

From The Epoch TImes – Big Tech is censoring images, despite being authentic public records.

Nashville’s Police Chief confirmed on Nov. 6 the authenticity of the leaked images published by podcaster Steven Crowder on Monday, which were purported to be taken of three pages of the Covenant School shooter’s “manifesto” she left behind in the wake of her deadly assault on the private Christian school back in March.

In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, Chief John Drake said the leak showed a “total disregard” for the victim’s families as well as the court system.

“I am greatly disturbed by today’s unauthorized release of three pages of writings from the Covenant shooter,” Mr. Drake said in his statement. “This police department is extremely serious about the investigation to identify the person responsible.”

Little known backstory about Ed Romaine … he was the first to challenge MERS!

Republicans Score Major Victory in New York State

From The Epoch Times – The GOP took control over Long Island’s two counties after GOP candidate Ed Romaine won on Tuesday.

The Republican Party took control over Long Island’s two counties after GOP candidate Ed Romaine defeated Democrat David Calone to become Suffolk County executive.

The GOP now is in charge of both Suffolk and Nassau counties with Mr. Romaine’s win. Election data shows that he took 56 percent of the vote.

“We crushed it, baby. We crushed it,” Mr. Romaine said, local media reported. “As your county legislative executive, I plan on bringing all of Suffolk together,” he added Tuesday.

Ivanka Trump testifies … and the prosecution rests (that’s all they’ve got)!

Ivanka Trump Testifies, Prosecution Rests in Trump Fraud Trial

From The Epoch Times – Ms. Trump left Trump Organization in January 2017, and statute of limitation objections came up throughout her testimony, Ivanka Trump was the last of the witnesses called by the New York Attorney General’s office in its case against her father, former President Donald Trump, and the Trump Organization’s top executives.

The former president’s older daughter testified on Nov. 8 about her involvement up through 2016—about matters outside the case’s statute of limitations.

“I am not an accountant,” she said early into her testimony, echoing her brothers’ testimonies that they hadn’t been personally involved in the creating of the Trump Organization statements of financial condition (SFC) that are at the center of the case.

And while the GOP buffoons were pontificating in Miami, Trump held his own rally! 

*** GOP Debate Livewire *** And Then There Were Five Left on Stage As Donald Trump Rallies

From Breitbart – The GOP clown car primary for everyone not named Donald Trump is getting roomier, ever so slightly, as now there only remain five Trump opponents on the debate stage as candidates meet in Miami, Florida, for the third GOP presidential primary debate.

Former President Donald Trump, the far-and-away frontrunner who is essentially the presumptive GOP nominee with his gargantuan polling lead even though nobody has voted yet, will hold a counter-programming rally down the street in nearby Hialeah, Florida. Most Republicans will probably watch Trump instead of the debate, which is set to be moderated by NBC News’s Lester Holt and Kristen Welker and Salem’s Hugh Hewitt. Nonetheless, here we are for the first GOP debate this cycle not moderated by one of Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News or Fox Business properties.

And to top that off, DeSantis’s big backer has left the Governor’s support base!

Trump Wins Over DeSantis’ Biggest Donor, Who Says America Needs ‘Strongest Commander’ Back

From The Epoch Times – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ biggest donor said he’s now backing former President Donald Trump, who he said would likely be the ‘strongest commander.’

Real estate tycoon Robert Bigelow, the biggest donor to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential campaign, said he’s now backing former President Donald Trump, in part because the security threat posed by the unrest in the Middle East requires the “strongest commander” and that the former president is the obvious choice.

Calling President Trump a “bull” and Mr. DeSantis “dinner,” Mr. Bigelow told The Financial Times in an interview Wednesday that he believes the former president’s campaign has built up significant steam, making him hard to beat.

“I think Trump is too strong,” Mr. Bigelow told the outlet. “I think Trump has the momentum, the inertia, to beat him.”

‘Vacate’ Her: Republicans Call on Ronna McDaniel to Resign Following Tuesday’s Elections

From Breitbart – Republicans across social media are calling on Republican National Committee (RNC) chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to resign following Tuesday evening’s elections, which saw a major GOP loss in Kentucky.

Republicans experienced a mixed night, as Democrats scored victories in Kentucky — reelecting Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear over Trump-backed candidate Daniel Cameron — as well as Virginia and Ohio. Democrats took control of the General Assembly in Virginia while pro-abortion activists won in Ohio, as Ohioans passed issue one, codifying the supposed “right” to murder an unborn child in the state constitution.

Republicans Subpoena President Biden’s Son, Brother

From The Epoch Times – Republicans investigating President Joe Biden and his family’s business dealings issued subpoenas on Nov. 8 for the president’s son and brother.

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, signed subpoenas for Hunter Biden, the president’s son, and James Biden, the president’s brother, and also is seeking to interview several other family members and associates of the family.

That group includes Melissa Cohen, Hunter Biden’s wife, and Sara Biden, James Biden’s wife.

Porn Streamer Democrat Susanna Gibson Loses in Tight Virginia House Race

From Breitbart – Democrat Susanna Gibson, the nurse and porn-streamer who ran for a House seat in Virginia, lost in a tight race to Republican Dave Owens by less than 1,000 votes on Tuesday night.

Final election results showed Owen with 51.16 percent of the vote, and Gibson with 48.40 percent, separated by only 966 votes.

HOME TECHNOCRACY Conquering Earth: Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars

From Technocracy News – (see original PDF of the infamous document)

In 1938, The Technocrat magazine defined Technocracy as “the science of social engineering” that would enable its crazy new economic system. In time, it became clear that the economic system was the tool to forge pathways into the human psyche. In other words, it was “Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars”. Today, we see the effects of this at every turn. Technocracy has succeeded in shoving the world into a simulacrum. If you don’t get it, then read this whole article. ⁃ TN Editor

Police Arrest Suspect in Detroit Jewish Leader’s Murder

From Breitbart – Police in Detroit have arrested a suspect in the murder of Samantha Woll, a Jewish community leader who was stabbed to death at her home last month.

Detroit Police Chief James White said in an announcement Wednesday that investigators will be working around the clock to bring murder charges against the suspect, who they can only hold for 48 hours unless they can provide probable cause to detain them longer.

Carville: Voters Don’t Trust Republicans on Abortion — ‘They Keep Lying’

From Breitbart – Democratic consultant and political commentator James Carville said Wednesday on MSNBC’s “The Beat” that he believed Tuesday’s election results showed voters don’t trust Republicans on the issue of abortion because “they keep lying.”

Host Ari Melber asked, “What are the voters saying?”

Carville said, “Well, I think voters said that they don’t like being lied to. They did it in Kansas. They did it in Ohio. They tried to confuse people, change the wording.”

He continued, “People were fundamentally didn’t want a 50-year right taken away from them. They particularly didn’t want to have a rigged system against it, and it backfired and blew up in their face.”

Carville added, “They keep lying. They say, well, Glenn Youngkin says, it’s a 15-week ban so that’s not what he talked about. No one trusts them on this issue.”

He concluded, “What an utter disaster. They continually believe, well, we can adjust our position. People do not trust you. You lied in Kansas. You lied in Ohio. You rigged the system against people, and people have caught on to this. They caught on in Virginia. They didn’t buy Glenn Youngkin who had his G5 ready to go to Des Moines on Wednesday morning after the election if he won.”

ECONOMY & BUSINESS 

Endgame: Interest On US Debt Skyrockets Above $1 Trillion For The First Time Ever

From ZeroHedge – Back in July, when we last looked at the unprecedented horror show that is the US budget deficit – and concluded correctly, long before the Q2 Quarterly Refunding Announcement,  that debt issuance was about to explode and yields would soar – we warned that the debt Rubicon was about to be crossed and “US Debt Interest Payments Are About To Hit $1 Trillion.”

Fast forward to today when the endgame has apparently arrived: according to the Treasury’s own calculations, total interest is now over $1 trillion (or $1.027 trillion to be precise).

US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka’s Colombo port in rivalry with China

The U.S. plans to launch a $553 million project to build a deep-water shipping container terminal in Sri Lanka as it competes with China in development financing

From ABC – The U.S. announced a $553 million project Wednesday to build a deep-water shipping container terminal in Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo as it competes with China in international development financing.

The project is billed as providing critical infrastructure for the South Asian nation with the potential to “transform Colombo into a world-class logistics hub at the intersection of major shipping routes and emerging markets,” according to the U.S. International Development Finance Corp.

The DFC loan of $553 million for the West Container Terminal will “expand its shipping capacity, creating greater prosperity for Sri Lanka — without adding to sovereign debt — while at the same strengthening the position of our allies across the region,” said DFC Chief Executive Officer Scott Nathan.

The announcement comes as Sri Lanka is struggling to recover from a dire financial and economic crisis.

Longest-ever Hollywood strike ends

From RT – The film and TV industry had ground to a standstill throughout the 118-day dispute between actors and movie studios

Hollywood actors are set to end a near-four-month strike after a labor union representing them agreed a “tentative deal” with movie studios, bringing to a close the longest work stoppage in its history.

The actors’ union SAG-AFTRA voted unanimously to end the 118-day strike on Wednesday following the latest round of deliberations with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and TV Producers (AMPTP). The dispute, coupled with a separate months-long writers’ strike that ended in late September, had caused major disruption to the lucrative film and television industry in the US for the past several months.

The union had been seeking various assurances for its members, including better pay and safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

In a statement, SAG-AFTRA said the deal agreed with studios was of “extraordinary scope” and is “valued at over $1 billion.” It added that the strike would end at 12.01am US Pacific time on Thursday and that all picket lines would cease.

“We have arrived at a contract that will enable SAG-AFTRA members from every category to build sustainable careers, many thousands of performers now and into the future will benefit from this work,” the union said.

WeWork’s Chapter 11 filing will dump $2.5-billion in mortgage-backed securities!

WeWork Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

From Forbes – WeWork, which provides coworking spaces, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, capping off a dramatic collapse for a company once valued at $47 billion.

Citibank gets spanked! 

CFPB Orders Citi to Pay $25.9 Million for Intentional, Illegal Discrimination Against Armenian Americans

From Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Citi to pay $25.9 million in fines and consumer redress for intentionally and illegally discriminating against credit card applicants the bank identified as Armenian American. From 2015 through 2021, Citi singled out for discrimination applicants for certain credit card products, based on their surnames, whom it suspected of being of Armenian descent. Citi supervisors conspired to hide the discrimination by instructing employees not to discuss the discriminatory practices in writing or on recorded phone lines. Citi employees also lied about the basis of denial, providing false reasons to denied applicants. Under today’s order, Citi will pay $1.4 million to harmed consumers along with a $24.5 million penalty.

“The CFPB found that Citi purposefully discriminated against applicants of Armenian descent, primarily based on the spelling of their last name,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. “Citi stereotyped Armenians as prone to crime and fraud. In reality, Citi illegally fabricated documents to cover up its discrimination.”

Mortgage interest rate drops spawn an increase in loan applications!

US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Plunges by Most in Nearly 16 Months – MBA

From Reuters – The interest rate on the most common type of U.S. residential mortgage plunged last week by the most in nearly 16 months on the back of a rally in the Treasury market that drove down the benchmark yields used to set home loan costs.

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Wednesday said the average contract rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped in the week ended Nov. 3 by a quarter percentage point to 7.61%, the lowest in about a month. It was the largest weekly drop since late July 2022.

Do you really think Congress is listening?

IRS, Tax Gap, and Fiscal Responsibility

From The Cato Institute – Chairman Whitehouse, Ranking Member Grassley, and members of the committee, thank you for inviting me to testify on IRS tax enforcement and the budget deficit.

The federal government is running massive deficits, which are becoming more unsustainable as interest rates rise. Congress should dig through the budget looking for low‐​value programs to cut. Any new spending for foreign crises or other priorities should be offset, and I propose some spending and revenue options below.

Some policymakers favor spending more on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement to raise added revenues. But that approach would create collateral damage on taxpayers and the economy. Tax compliance is important, but the Biden administration’s plan to more than triple IRS enforcement spending over the next decade is overkill.1

A better way to boost tax compliance is to improve IRS customer service and technologies. More importantly, Congress should simplify the code and pare back the growing thicket of tax subsidies, which encourage abuse and make IRS administration more difficult. Repealing tax subsidies can raise federal revenue while supporting economic growth.

HEALTH

CDC Issues Warning About Ancient Disease Increasing Across US

From The Epoch Times – The CDC issued a warning about the rise of syphilis, an ancient sexually transmitted disease, among newborns.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday reported that there has been a significant increase in syphilis cases among newborns across the United States.

More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022—or 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32 percent increase from 2021, the CDC warned, saying it’s part of a “rapidly accelerating epidemic.” Syphilis caused 282 stillbirth and infant deaths, nearly 16 times more than the 2012 deaths, according to the agency’s report.

The federal agency wants medical providers to start syphilis treatment when a pregnant woman first tests positive, rather than waiting for confirmatory testing, and to expand access to transportation so the women can get treatment. The CDC also called for rapid tests to be made available beyond doctors’ offices and sexually transmitted disease clinics to other places.

The Benefits of Fever

From Mercola – Should you take medication to lower your fever with COVID or the flu? Many health care providers consider fever risky and advise taking medication to increase comfort.

In most cases, there’s no reason to fear a fever; using fever-reducing medications may prolong the illness

Increasing research supports the “let it ride” philosophy, which states that fever is protective and should be allowed to run its course

When critically ill patients were aggressively treated to reduce fever, the study had to be stopped early because so many people in the aggressive treatment group died compared to the group whose fevers weren’t treated

Several hours of mild fever is beneficial for COVID-19 patients, as it raises cellular levels of beneficial heat shock protein 70 (HSP70), which is protective in cases of sepsis-induced ARDS

In people with influenza, using fever-reducing drugs is linked to a 5% increase in mortality; in most cases, rest and plenty of fluids are all that’s needed when a fever strikes

Chinese Medical Herb Fights Tumors

From Dr. Leonard Coldwell – Skullcap (Scutellaria barbata) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plant known in China as banzhilian. The Scutellaria genus belongs to the mint family, and while there are 50 Scutellaria species used in TCM, Scutellaria barbata is particularly notable for its anticancer properties.

Now, researchers with the Centre of Excellence for Plant and Microbial Science (CEPAMS), which is a collaboration between the?Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS) and the John Innes Centre (JIC), used DNA sequencing to uncover how skullcap produces one of its primary anticancer compounds, a clerodane diterpenoid known as scutebarbatine A.

Genetic Basis for Skullcap’s Anticancer Prowess Uncovered

The team uncovered skullcap’s genomic sequence, revealing clues about how it produces anticancer compounds. Study author Cathie Martin with JIC explained, “We have found that the primary metabolite has activity against cancer cells but not non-cancer cells, which is especially important for an anticancer metabolite. Now we are looking to develop synthetic methods for producing more of the lead compound.”

While the team is hoping to create synthetic versions of the compound using a host such as yeast, skullcap has a long history of medicinal use. Scutellaria barbata, known as barbed skullcap, is used in TCM cancer treatments, particularly for advanced metastatic cancers.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 

Robot crushes worker to death at South Korean vegetable packing plant

From NBC – “It wasn’t an advanced, artificial intelligence-powered robot, but a machine that simply picks up boxes and puts them on pallets,” one investigator said.

An industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packaging plant in South Korea, police said Thursday, as they investigated whether the machine was unsafe or had potential defects.

Police officials in the southern county of Goseong said the man died of head and chest injuries Tuesday after he was grabbed and pressed against a conveyor belt by the machine’s robotic arms.

Police did not release his name but said the man was an employee of a company that installs industrial robots and was sent to the plant to examine whether the machine was working properly.

The machine was one of two pick-and-place robots used at the facility that packages bell peppers and other vegetables exported to other Asian countries, police said. Such machines are common in South Korea’s agricultural communities.

One company will make a ton of money planting a chip in you! 

Autonomix Medical, Inc. Launches Social Media Channels

From Yahoo Finance – Company developing innovative two-fold technology designed to both detect the neural signals relating to pain or disease and ablate them in one simple procedure

Ongoing progress toward launch of first-in-human clinical trial for the treatment of pancreatic cancer pain and pancreatitis pain in 2024.

 Autonomix Medical, Inc. (“Autonomix” or the “Company”) a medical device company focused on advancing innovative technologies to revolutionize how diseases involving the nervous system are diagnosed and treated, today announced the launch of its new corporate social media channels. To stay up to date with Autonomix’s latest news and events, connect with the Company on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

“We believe Autonomix represents an exciting opportunity to potentially revolutionize how diseases involving the nervous system are diagnosed and treated. We continue to make significant progress toward our first-in-human clinical trial and are committed to being transparent with all of our stakeholders as we continue to advance the development of our innovative technologies. We invite you to connect with us on our social media channels as we work to establish a presence across the investment, patient and industry partner communities and provide a much-needed solution for navigating the nervous system to provide real-time precision-guided therapy across a number of high-value indications,” commented Lori Bisson, Chief Executive Officer of Autonomix.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Imposing Climate Emergency Powers in America Will Usher in China’s Social Model: Marc Morano

From The Epoch Times – The ruling class wants to impose COVID-like emergency powers to deal with climate change, but its ultimate goal is to control every aspect of the life of society, said Marc Morano, publisher of Climate Depot.

“Their goal all along has been to evolve us to something related to what China has been following,” Mr. Morano said in an interview on EpochTV’s “Crossroads” program.

The ruling class liked the COVID-19 emergency declaration because it bypassed people in making the most consequential decisions about their lives without allowing for even “an ounce of democracy,” Mr. Morano explained.

GARDENING, FARMING & HOMESTEADING

10 Proven Tips to Plant Bulbs in Fall for Stunning Blooms Next Spring

From Gardening Chores – As the vibrant colors of summer fade into autumn, it’s the ideal time to plan for a stunning spring garden. Fall is the time to plant your spring and some summer flowering bulbs, right before the ground freezes.

Planting spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, crocuses, tulips, hyacinths, irises, snowdrops, and lily of the valley this fall is a fantastic way to bring early season color into your garden. A bit of effort now means a spectacular display later, signaling the end of winter.

You might wonder: when is the best time to plant, how deep should they be, and where’s the best spot in your garden? Answering these questions is key to growing beautiful bulbous perennials like a pro. Trust me, once you get the hang of it, you’ll find joy in this gardening task. Just imagine the delight of watching your bulbs bloom next spring!

Remember, there are various ways to plant these spring bloomers, whether individually, in groups, or in a more natural, scattered way.

It can seem overwhelming with so many questions and so many bulbs to plant in the fall. But I’ve been growing bulbous perennials since my childhood, long before I became a professional gardener. So, I’m thrilled to share with you my top 10 tips for planting flowering bulbs this fall to ensure your spring garden flourishes.

COVID RELATED NEWS

Viruses Reactivated After COVID-19 and Its Vaccine May Be Linked to Lymphopenia: Study

From The Epoch Times – Persistent lymphopenia is a hallmark of immune deficiency, which can put people at risk of opportunistic infections including reactivated viruses.

After a COVID-19 infection or inoculation with its vaccine, some people develop reactivated and recurrent infections, including herpes, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and even COVID-19.

Some emerging studies are linking this phenomenon to lymphopenia, or low numbers of lymphocytes.

Lymphocytes are a large group of immune cells, including natural killer cells, that play significant roles in killing cancer and infected cells. The body’s final line of defense, B and T cells, are also lymphocytes.

CANCEL CULTURE

Olympic Champion: My ‘Testicles … Don’t Make Me Less of a Woman’

From Breitbart – Double Olympic champion middle-distance runner Caster Semenya claims to be a woman, despite being born without a uterus, adding that he “embraces” the “differences” he was born with.

“At the end of the day, I know I am different. I don’t care about the medical terms or what they tell me, or my testosterone, you know, being born without a uterus, being born with internal testicles — those don’t make me less of a woman,” Semenya said.

Biden lavishes astronomical dollars on LGBT promotions in 3 years

From WND – ‘Has systematically infected nearly all aspects of our foreign policy apparatus’

The U.S. government, under Joe Biden, has handed out some $4.1 billion in taxpayer money to promote the LGBT ideology and lifestyle choices around the globe in just three fiscal years, according to a new report.

The Epoch Times said its investigation of federal spending, mostly under Joe Biden, revealed that the U.S. as awarded more than 1,100 grants “to fund LGBT-promoting projects round the world.”

GOOD NEWS

‘Absolutely Amazing’: High School Student Donates 7,000lb of Fresh Produce From Her Own Garden

From The Epoch Times – A teenager from Iowa on a mission to help feed those in need has donated a mountain of fresh produce to community groups.

Over a period of less than two years, Lauren Schroeder—who is still in junior high—delivered 7,000 pounds of top-quality organic vegetables to various nonprofits around her neighborhood in Eastern Iowa. That’s the equivalent weight of seven cows, seven grand pianos, or a full-size pick-up truck.

The juicy red tomatoes, plump pumpkins, flavorful potatoes, brightly-colored peppers, as well as all manner of organic green vegetables and herbs are all lovingly grown by Lauren herself. It was during the pandemic, living out in the country near Dixon, that she had the spark of an idea. While helping to pack food boxes at a community pantry, the enterprising teen noticed there was no fresh produce.

56 All-White Porsches From a ‘Mystery’ Owner Will Be Auctioned Off in Texas in December

From The Epoch Times – You can have any color, as long as it’s white.

There’s an extraordinary auction coming up featuring 56 Porsches all painted white, and all from the same owner.

The aptly named “The White Collection” being offered by RM Sotheby’s boasts a total of 63 vehicles, including 56 Porsche sports cars and two Porsche tractors.

The auction will take place over two days in Houston, Texas, on Dec. 1 and 2, 2023, in a warehouse-style venue that according to RM Sotheby’s can “only be described as a Porsche sanctuary.”

The auctioneers further explain that the vehicles represent “over a decade of dedicated collecting by one perfection-focused owner.”

The owner’s identity is being kept anonymous.

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