The Beatles’ iconic 1969 song “Because” was the last of the Lennon-McCartney era. I attempt to recreate the song and also tie its relevance to today in terms of how great this music was and whether we are still making great music today—as well as the door perhaps the Beatles left open. Hosted by the…
Disneyland Seeks Approval for Theme Park Renovations
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disney is seeking Anaheim’s approval for proposed Disneyland Resort renovations that include new attractions, restaurants, and shops. The Disneylandforward Project vision for the theme park desires to transform current attractions. While the project is at the beginning stages of planning, city approval is necessary before moving toward the next step. The project proposal was…
Plans Underway to Create Iconic Sydney Great Walk
The New South Wales (NSW) government announced it is planning to create Australia’s greatest urban walking trail, encompassing the Harbour foreshore, Barangaroo, and CBD, and including iconic landmarks such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. According to a media release on Tuesday, the “Great Walk” will link major tourist attractions and offer two loops,…
Ghislaine Maxwell Joined in Sexual Encounters With Epstein, Accuser Testifies
The second day of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial started where the first day ended: with direct testimony from Jeffrey Epstein’s pilot, Lawrence P. Visoski, Jr. U.S. Attorney Lara Pomerantz continued to ask Visoski how Epstein’s various residences, both domestic and international, were laid out. Visoski had a very clear memory of each, including at times,…
Ghislaine Maxwell Joined in Sexual Encounters With Epstein, Accuser Testifies as Trial Ramps Up
The second day of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial started where the first day ended: with direct testimony from Jeffrey Epstein’s pilot, Lawrence P. Visoski, Jr. U.S. Attorney Lara Pomerantz continued to ask Visoski how Epstein’s various residences, both domestic and international, were laid out. Visoski had a very clear memory of each, including at times,…
‘Endless Torment’: Soldier’s Mum Speaks of Culture of Bullying at Veteran Suicide Inquiry
When Nikki Jamieson saw her son, Daniel Garforth, go off to join the Australian Defence Forces in 2012, she did not expect it would set him on a course that would end with him dying by suicide. However, in November 2014, the 21-year-old army private took his own life at Darwin’s Robertson Barracks. He left a…
Facts Matter (Nov. 30): 9,000 US Marines Defy Pentagon’s Mandate; Federal Judge Blocks Mandate in 10 States
A federal judge just issued a court order and officially blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for health care workers, saying the mandate was a gross overreach of the agency’s authority. Meanwhile, the official deadline for all active-duty U.S. Marines to be fully vaccinated just passed. However, according to newly released government data, there are…
Man Gets Probation For Arson Fire in La Mesa Chase Bank
EL CAJON, Calif.—One of two men charged with setting fire to a Chase bank in La Mesa—following last year’s contentious protest outside the city’s police headquarters—received a term of probation on Nov. 30. Ricky Bernard Cooper, 34, pleaded guilty last month to arson and burglary charges for the May 30, 2020, fire inside the Chase bank branch at 4791…
LA Sheriff Withdraws from County’s COVID Test Program Citing Ties To CCP
LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles County sheriff has withdrawn his department from the county’s COVID-19 testing program citing concerns over the test company’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Sheriff Alex Villanueva informed county supervisors of his decision to withdraw from the program in a letter on Nov. 29. “This letter is to inform you…
Legless World Record Holder Inspires Others to Make the Most of Their Circumstances
It’s a simple answer to a complicated question, but it works for Zion Clark. Born with no legs, how would Clark live, let alone thrive, when the odds seemingly were so stacked against him? Clark has the answer tattooed on his back, stretching from one shoulder blade to the other—“No Excuses.” “Got it in high…
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