In a segment on the nuclear threat facing Americans, Tony Blankley said that Vice President Dick Cheney is kept at an undisclosed location five miles from Washington because of fear that terrorists could explode a suitcase nuclear bomb in the city. The radius of such a bomb is four miles, Blankley explained. I found this piece of intelligence rather unsettling and sought out my fellow panelist after the taping to learn more....
Kelly Meggs, who was seen approaching the Capitol’s doors in the military formation known as a “stack,” was charged with conspiracy. Leading up to the Capitol riot, prosecutors allege he engaged in “extensive planning,” including urging people to “join the fight,” and organized an alliance between the Oath Keepers, Florida Three Percenters, and the Proud Boys. “We have decided to work together and shut this s— down,” Meggs wrote on Facebook on December 19, according to court documents....
Lawyers for defendant Daniel Rodriguez indicated that their client “may” choose to employ the “public authority defense,” according to court documents filed on Friday and obtained by Law & Crime. A required legal notice lists “The Executive Branch” as “the law enforcement agency or federal intelligence agency involved” and Trump as “the agency member on whose behalf the defendant claims to have acted.” “The foundation of the public authority defense is that it offends due process to convict an individual who was acting upon authorization of a government official,” the lawyers wrote while noting that the defense strategy also may not be used despite the notice being filed “out of an abundance of caution....
The Kraft Heinz Company on Monday announced a voluntary recall of a particular batch of Capri Sun juice pouch products. Over 5,700 cases of the brand’s Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend product became contaminated with a diluted cleaning solution that is typically used on the company’s food processing equipment, according to a statement released by the company. “The issue was discovered after we received several consumer complaints about the taste of the affected product,” the statement said....
This couple’s biggest challenge: Different interests and lifestyles. How to make it work: Libra can work to bring balance into Capricorn’s life (and guide them away from being a workaholic), while Capricorn can entice Libra by providing them with the stable, loving relationship they crave. This couple’s biggest challenge: Extremely contrasting personalities. How to make it work: Both signs are ambitious. Aries can use their boldness to help Capricorn reach for the stars, while Capricorn can give Aries some much-needed structure in their life....
For all the benefits of smart assistants, however, not everybody is a fan. If you want a smart device to answer questions, it needs to be able to listen—and this has lead to questions about privacy. Another question that security-conscious people ask about smart assistants is whether or not someone can hack them. Keep reading to find out the answer to this. Can Smart Assistants Be Hacked? All virtual assistants are equipped with security features such as password protection....
As shocking as that statistic may seem, doctors say pregnant women should not panic. Only an estimated 1 percent of the U.S. population develops schizophrenia, and even Dr. Kathryn Abel, the University of Manchester psychiatrist who co-authored the study, says, “The biggest risk factor is still family history.” Still, studies like these raise troubling questions about how much a pregnant woman’s mental health affects her unborn child and what can be done to avoid adverse effects from events she cannot control....
Still, Tuesday’s embarrassing 4-0 loss at Costa Rica doesn’t exactly bode well for U.S. chances of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Let’s answer some of the burning questions after Tuesday’s flameout. Well, how does “historically bad” sound? Since qualifying for the World Cup in CONCACAF moved to the six-team, home-and-away, double round-robin format — a.k.a. “the Hex” — the USMNT has never opened pool play with two losses....
Thankfully, there are different ways of tracking callers down, even when they try to hide their number. So, how do private calls work? Furthermore, is it possible to call a private number back? How Do Private Calls Work? Calls from private numbers are usually made by bill collectors, telemarketers, and scammers. In other cases, people use private numbers to protect their privacy from telemarketers, scammers, and numbers they are not familiar with....
This scam involves depositing thousands of dollars into your Cashapp account with a personal cut of a few hundred dollars. Scammers will then file a fraudulent U. S Unemployment claim listed with your routing and account number. When proven as fraud, Cashapp will be forced to return the thousands of dollars drawn from your own bank account, most likely putting your account balance in the negatives. If you create a new Cash App account, you will be given a new routing number....
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So, what exactly are transaction accelerators, how do they work, and are they safe to use? What Is a Bitcoin Transaction Accelerator? While Bitcoin’s transaction times fluctuate regularly, the consensus is that they take too long. In our modern day-to-day lives, we’re used to having our payments instantly processed, so it’s no surprise that Bitcoin users are frustrated at the increasing waiting periods for any transaction on the blockchain. For outsiders new to crypto, it’s infuriating....
If you want to keep your internet activity private, chances are you are already using a VPN or looking for the perfect VPN. While there are several VPN service providers, most people rely on VPN reviews to check what they recommend and what is the best valued service out there. But can you trust VPN reviews that you find online? Are VPN reviews helpful at all? Here’s Why VPN Reviews Are Helpful Just like any other product review, a VPN review gives you information on what you can expect with the service along with the potential pros and cons to it....
Some of the 13 teams to start 1-2, though, are shocking. It’s a group that includes four 2015 playoff teams and few others who expected to contend in ‘16. MORE: What stood out in Week 3 The question is are they still good, are they really bad or have they been a little unlucky? Let’s break down all the breakdowns. 1. Panthers Last season’s record: 15-1 What’s wrong? The pass rush and special teams....
The Canada T20 Niagara Fest, which will also feature some big names from the Canada national cricket team will play host to 12 league stage matches prior to the semi-final and final. The competition is scheduled to take place from July 16 to July 22, with the winner of the summit clash set to pocket 50,000 Canadian Dollars. As for the format, the table toppers will be rewarded with a berth in the final, while the teams placed second and third on the Canada T20 Niagara Fest points table will face off in the only semi-final for the second spot in the final....
Thanks to a goal by Julia Grosso, Les Rouges secured one of the top two spots in Group B, thus claiming one of four automatic regional berths to next year’s World Cup. The USA and Costa Rica also previously clinched World Cup spots, with one left to be determined on the final day of group play between Haiti and Jamaica. “It’s a surreal feeling,” said Grosso, who now has three goals in two games....
With temperatures dipping into the single digits, Cyle Larin scored a goal in each half and the Canadians kept Mexico at bay for a match they thoroughly deserved to win. The first goal came just before halftime after Larin pounced on a rebound, and the second came on a set piece early in the second half. A stoppage-time header strike from Mexico’s Hector Herrera set up a frantic finish, which included a Canadian goal-line clearance, but Canada held on....
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who the Canadian press has referred to as “The Two Michaels,” were detained in Beijing in December 2018 on charges of spying. The arrests were seen by many as political retaliation for the Vancouver arrest of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou—who was arrested one week earlier based on an extradition request from the U.S., where she was wanted on fraud charges. “About 12 minutes ago the aircraft carrying Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor left Chinese airspace and they’re on their way home,” Trudeau said during a press conference on Friday night....
