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Russian Sources Report ‘Massive’ Ukrainian Troop Movements Near Frontline

Ukrainian forces appear to be gearing up for a long-anticipated counter-offensive aimed at retaking territories captured earlier by Russia, according to sources from both sides of the conflict. On April 28, Russian reports from the field suggested that Ukraine was amassing troops and equipment along several parts of the 680-mile-long frontline.  Yuri Barbashov, a Moscow-appointed…


The Doric Idiom: Hesma Phobou; ‘Purging’ or ‘Fear Shedding’

Commentary I am not a combat veteran. The closest I’ve come to facing the enemy is holding a rifle or sidearm at high ready when approaching a panga full of uncut cocaine and a handful of exhausted smugglers. They were never armed with anything more dangerous than a fishing knife. If they had guns, they…


‘Gift of Faith’: Pregnant From Rape, Mom Rejects Abortion, Places Son With a Family That Gives Priority to God

What does it take to turn an act of evil into an act of love? A college junior who became pregnant from rape drew on faith to acknowledge the value of the innocent human growing inside her womb and made a life-giving decision, choosing adoption over abortion. And to give her child the “gift of faith,”…


‘You Know You’re in Florida When’: Man Captures Turtle Riding Alligator Around Pond ‘Like a Horse’

A travel blogger in Tampa witnessed an obscene and utterly ridiculous—yet entirely hilarious—display of reptile familiarity that he said could only happen in Florida. As alligators abound throughout the Sunshine State, it’s no wonder locals have observed none other than a turtle waddling its way onto the scaly back of one of the reptiles to…


Rep. Womack to Khan: ‘I Can’t Support Massive Increase for FTC’

In the midst of ongoing debates over federal spending, Rep. Steve Womack voiced his opposition to a proposed budget increase for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). During Thursday’s House Appropriations Committee hearing, Womack raised pointed criticisms at FTC Chair Lina Khan. “The FTC, with a cavalier attitude, is weighing in on areas that are outside…


House Rejects Rep. Gaetz’s Bill to Withdraw US Troops From Somalia

The House rejected legislation from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) that would require President Joe Biden to withdraw most U.S. troops from Somalia in an April 27 vote. Opponents of the legislation said it would hurt national security by making it harder to fight al-Shabaab, designated as a terrorist group by the United States over a decade ago….


Republican Lawmakers Unveil Package to Secure US Southern Border

Republican lawmakers revealed on Thursday that five of the nine sectors of the southern border of the United States are controlled by Mexican cartels. House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green (R-Tenn), Vice Chairman Michael Guest (R-Miss.), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) held a joint…


Senate Democrats Pressure Credit Agencies to Ignore Medical Debt of Borrowers

Senate Democrats pressured the heads of the three major credit ratings agencies on April 27 to disregard the debt incurred by borrowers for medical expenses. “People are busy enough with their children and their jobs and their lives,” said Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the chair of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs….


Lost Talking Parrot Reunites With Worried Owner After ‘Asking’ For Fla. Neighbor’s Help: ‘Peekaboo’

Said a shrill voice from behind him, seemingly from out of nowhere, “Peekaboo.” Reed Schweizer looked around and heard it again, “Peekaboo.” Soon enough, the Floridian spotted the bright-green parrot perched near his table, where he had been enjoying a cocktail on the patio. Schweizer would later call it an “Easter miracle” that the 5-year-old…


Two 81-Year-Old Grandmas Just Returned Home After an 80-day World Tour, Are Planning Their Next Adventure

When Sandra “Sandy” Hazelip turned to Eleanor “Ellie” Hamby in advance of their 80th birthdays and suggested traveling around the world in 80 days, her best friend was instantly all in. “Ellie’s eyes got big and she said ‘Woo-hoo!’ She started making definite plans for that to happen,” Hazelip told The Epoch Times. That was five…