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While most of our grandparents seem to hoard a miscellaneous collection of old junk in their attics‚ occasionally these hoarding tendencies can lead to the most remarkable historical finds. And if that find was remarkable enough to make a seasoned museum curator express a sense of shock and wonder&;#63; Then...

The Anti-Defamation League released a jarring report on Thursday regarding the reign of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The &;quot;Campus Antisemitism Report Card&;quot; graded anti-Semitic incidents‚ Jewish life‚ university policies and procedures and how well college administrations handle anti-Semitism on campus. Needless to say‚ the results reveal just how poorly the...

If former President Donald Trump stuns the world with a victory in November's election‚ CNN fans should remember this moment. Network commentator Chris Cillizza‚ who once infamously boasted of how unbiased the nation's news reporters actually are‚ took to social media on Monday to comment on the results of a...

Third Date by JJ Spainillustration by Wayfarer He introduced Mary to her first motorcycle ride. He pulled alongside a Ford Focus using the right turning lane. At the last second‚ the Ford also decided to turn right. The car’s front fender gave the cycle an extra boost off the two-lane‚ crashing through a picket fence. Able to slide to a stop still upright‚ he sighed. His left knee put a dent in the black tank. His date was scared and crying. The bastard driver of the car didn’t stop. They rode to her house to ice his knee. Two years later‚ he took a knee and she said‚ “Yes.” (publication dated 16-Apr-2024) GET THE RIGHT RIDING GEAR FOR YOUR GAL — GET TO 5-Ball Racing Garage — click to launch. The post 100WFC: Third Date by JJ Spain appeared first on Bikernet Blog - Online Biker Magazine.

Here’s Irish dance like you’ve never seen it with the Gardiner Brothers’ ‘Yeah’ performance. The two talented young men break out some impressive footwork to the hit song by Usher and it’s phenomenal&;#33; While 8-time Grammy winner Usher and his friends performed for approximately 13 minutes during the 2024 half-time show in Las Vegas on February 11‚ 2024‚ the Gardiner Brothers dance video is under one minute. RELATED: 2 Brothers Stun As They Perform Irish Step Dance to ‘September' by Earth‚ Wind &; Fire However‚ the American-born Irish dancers have won over 40 major Irish dancing titles‚ and their short Instagram video is flawless&;#33; Are The Gardiner Brothers Twins&;#63; Michael and Matthew Gardiner may look like twins because they are incredibly in sync. However‚ they are not. Michael was born in 1995‚ and Matthew was born in 1999. Both were born in Denver‚ Colorado‚ to Irish parents‚ but they've been living in Galway‚ Ireland‚ since 2006. Their routine would be tremendously difficult for a single person to accomplish well‚ but for a pair to master the moves and perform them with perfect uniformity and timing-that's a feat&;#33; Michael and Matthew's feet deliver&;#33; RELATED: 2 Dudes Go Viral With Their Impressive Disco Moves In A ‘Stayin' Alive' Dance Video From the gestures impeccably placed throughout the performance to the intentional mouthing of certain words‚ each action is designed to contribute to the overall routine. Gardiner Brothers Irish Dance To ‘Yeah’ Their footwork hits the beats and the boards precisely each time‚ and their jumps are executed seemingly without effort. It's as if they are wearing mini pogo sticks on their shoes. They reach great heights&;#33; In their sunglasses and letter jackets‚ they are physically quite similar‚ but their moves are identically matched. While only one brother leaps over the other at the start of the performance‚ the rest of the choreographed dance has the two mirror one another. The Gardiner Brothers perform all over the globe‚ with the goal of pushing &;quot;the limits of Irish dancing‚ showing how versatile‚ modern and athletic it has become&;quot; and striving for &;quot;perfection.&;quot; Well done‚ Gardiner Brothers&;#33; Usher has now performed at two Super Bowls; they were the 2011 and 2024 half-time shows. If he is slated for a third‚ one never knows. He might invite Michael and Matthew to join him for the number three&;#33; YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Younger Brothers Interrupt Father-Daughter Dance So They Can Dance with the Bride‚ Too &;quot;Then young women will dance and be glad‚ young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.&;quot; Jeremiah 31:13 WATCH: Gardiner Brothers ‘Yeah’ – Irish Dance Routine View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gardiner Brothers (@gardinerbrothers) LISTEN: Bride Can't Marry Fianc&;eacute;‚ So She Donates $15k Reception Instead | Mark Wahlberg Honors His Daughter h/t: GodTube Featured Image Credit: Instagram/GardinerBrothers The post Gardiner Brothers Stun with a Jaw-Dropping Dance to Usher’s Hit Song‚ ‘Yeah’ appeared first on GodUpdates.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) announced Tuesday he would co-sponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) motion to vacate the chair. “I just told Mike Johnson in conference that I’m cosponsoring the Motion to Vacate that was introduced by @RepMTG. He should pre-announce his resignation (as Boehner did)‚ so we can pick a new Speaker without ever being without a GOP Speaker‚” Massie said. I just told Mike Johnson in conference that I’m cosponsoring the Motion to Vacate that was introduced by @RepMTG. He should pre-announce his resignation (as Boehner did)‚ so we can pick a new Speaker without ever being without a GOP Speaker. — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 16‚ 2024 Massie stated: Speaker Johnson has led the GOP to pass: 1) an omnibus that spends more than Pelosi’s highest year 2) an expansion of the domestic warrantless surveillance program and this week he’s pushing 3) Schumer’s dream bill which contains $100 billion of foreign aid‚ mostly for war. Speaker Johnson has led the GOP to pass: 1) an omnibus that spends more than Pelosi’s highest year 2) an expansion of the domestic warrantless surveillance program and this week he’s pushing 3) Schumer’s dream bill which contains $100 billion of foreign aid‚ mostly for war. — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 16‚ 2024 “TOM MASSIE said in a closed House Republican meeting that he’s going to cosponsor the motion to vacate‚ per several sources in the room‚” Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman said. NEW — TOM MASSIE said in a closed House Republican meeting that he’s going to cosponsor the motion to vacate‚ per several sources in the room. — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 16‚ 2024 “MASSIE told Johnson in front of the entire House Republican Conference that he should clean the barn and resign or else he’ll be vacated‚” Sherman added. MASSIE told Johnson in front of the entire House Republican Conference that he should clean the barn and resign or else he’ll be vacated. https://t.co/hPMthGw9RW — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 16‚ 2024 “We have a rudder. We’re steering everything toward what Chuck Schumer wants‚” Massie said‚ according to Sherman. MASSIE: “We have a rudder. We’re steering everything toward what chuck schumer wants” — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 16‚ 2024 BREAKING REPORT: Rep. Thomas Massie to cosponsor MOTION TO VACATE Speaker Mike Johnson.. DO YOU SUPPORT A MOTION TO VACATE THE HOUSE SPEAKER&;#63; pic.twitter.com/jphkElyRBu — Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) April 16‚ 2024 Mike Johnson reportedly said “I am not resigning.” JOHNSON JUST NOW: &;quot;I am not resigning.&;quot; — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 16‚ 2024 SPEAKER JOHNSON RESPONDS: “I am not resigning” This comes as more democrats like @RepMoskowitz are coming out promising to save Johnson’s job Buckle up. We’re about to witness another showdown. https://t.co/2CPvqTDYNp pic.twitter.com/YsfYEkRO4q — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 16‚ 2024 According to CNN reporter Melanie Zanona‚ Massie was booed by his Republican colleagues after he made the announcement. Massie was booed by his Republican colleagues after he made this announcement‚ per one of the sources‚ and then Rep. Trent Kelly stood up and criticized Massie‚ saying it’s “wrong” to not back the speaker. https://t.co/Qlpi0GwTkr — Melanie Zanona (@MZanona) April 16‚ 2024 As a reminder‚ Johnson voted against the amendment to include warrants to spy on Americans in the reauthorization of FISA Section 702. NEW: 86 Republicans just voted against @RepAndyBiggsAZ’s amendment to require a warrant to spy on Americans under FISA causing it to fail. Here are the names: pic.twitter.com/6mAoJfnlac — Greg Price (@greg_price11) April 12‚ 2024 “This is how the Constitution dies. By a tie vote‚ the amendment to require a warrant to spy on Americans goes down in flames. This is a sad day for America. The Speaker doesn’t always vote in the House‚ but he was the tie breaker today. He voted against warrants‚” Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) commented. This is how the Constitution dies. By a tie vote‚ the amendment to require a warrant to spy on Americans goes down in flames. This is a sad day for America. The Speaker doesn’t always vote in the House‚ but he was the tie breaker today. He voted against warrants. pic.twitter.com/i49GnCzyPm — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 12‚ 2024 Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said he’s not sure if there’s a difference between Johnson in charge versus Democrats in charge. “Americans shouldn’t be spied on by their own government. The 4th Amendment was put in by our Founding Fathers to protect us. FISA doesn’t obey the 4th Amendment‚” Paul explained. “Speaker Johnson was incredibly wrong. He broke the tie. He voted with the Democrats. Here we have the leader of the Republicans in the House votes with the Democrats against a warrant requirement‚” Paul continued. “We also have Speaker Johnson voting for the spending package‚ once again with the majority of the Democrats. As I see it now‚ I’m not so sure there’s a difference between Mike Johnson being in charge and the Democrats being in charge‚” he added. WATCH: .@SpeakerJohnson was incredibly wrong to vote w/ Dems against the 4th amend. when he killed the FISA warrant requirement and wrong to give in to the Dems spending demands. As I see it now‚ I'm not so sure there's a difference between him being in charge and Dems being in charge. pic.twitter.com/NoyRhUrvRM — Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 14‚ 2024 Johnson is pushing legislation that would provide aid to Ukraine‚ Israel‚ and Taiwan. From the Associated Press: House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing toward action this week on aid for Israel‚ Ukraine and Taiwan‚ unveiling an elaborate plan Monday to break the package into separate votes to squeeze through the House’s political divides on foreign policy. Facing an outright rebellion from conservatives fiercely opposed to aiding Ukraine‚ the Republican speaker’s move on the foreign aid package was a potentially watershed moment‚ the first significant action on the bill after more than two months of delay. But Johnson’s intention to hold four separate votes on parts of the package also left it open to being significantly altered from the $95 billion aid package the Senate passed in February. It’s unclear if the House could end up with a package that is similar to the Senate’s bill or something significantly different‚ which could complicate the months-long‚ painstaking effort to get Congress to approve military funding for Ukraine. “We will let the House work its will‚” Johnson told reporters. But as the House has struggled to act‚ conflicts around the world have escalated. Israel’s military chief said Monday that his country will respond to Iran’s weekend missile strike. And Ukraine’s military head warned over the weekend that the battlefield situation in the country’s east has “significantly worsened in recent days‚” as warming weather has allowed Russian forces to launch a fresh offensive.

A massive fire erupted at Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange‚ sending shockwaves around Denmark. The historic building‚ dating to 1625‚ is one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings. “It’s horrible. It was one of the city’s most beautiful buildings. I pass by here every day It’s Notre Dame all over again‚” one witness said‚ according to Daily Mail. “A fire hit Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange‚ one of the most iconic buildings in the city‚ engulfing its spire which then collapsed onto the roof. There were no reports of injuries‚” Reuters reports. WATCH: A fire hit Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange‚ one of the most iconic buildings in the city‚ engulfing its spire which then collapsed onto the roof. There were no reports of injuries https://t.co/6k2jsQQQzD pic.twitter.com/tHvu95gQzs — Reuters (@Reuters) April 16‚ 2024 Per Daily Mail: A large police and firefighting presence remains on the scene around the B&;oslash;rsen building‚ where scaffolding is seen to have collapsed into the inferno. Authorities say the blaze is too risky to tackle from the inside‚ and that they are trying to limit the damage by closing off what they can. Surrounding streets in the Danish capital have also been cordoned off and commuters urged to avoid the inner city as authorities desperately try to tackle the fire‚ with the military drawn in to help manage public safety. Crowds gathered in disbelief to look on as the building appeared to collapse in on itself. The B&;oslash;rsen‚ once the financial heart of Denmark‚ dates back as far as 1625 and contains many precious relics of the country’s proud merchant history. Jakob Engel-Schmidt‚ Danish Culture Minister‚ said that 400 years of cultural heritage had gone up in flames as artifacts were hurried out of the fire. WATCH: BREAKING – 'No guarantee' Copenhagen's historic stock exchange's facade can be saved from fire: rescue servicespic.twitter.com/9bC6RHIXR7 — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) April 16‚ 2024 Devastating fire in Copenhagen&;#33;&;#33;&;#33;A fire broke out in the 400 year old stock exchange building in the center of the Danish capital on Tuesday morning. It is one of the oldest houses in the city. Firefighters are currently fighting the flames. Wondering what caused this&;#63; pic.twitter.com/o5LILjJrld — 𝓐𝓷𝓷 𝓲𝓼 𝓡𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝐗𝐋𝐕 (@Ann_Lilyflower) April 16‚ 2024 B&;oslash;rsen – the iconic Old Stock Exchange – is on fire Completed in 1625 by King Christian IV B&;oslash;rsen is one of 's most iconic Renaissance buildings. It caught fire this morning &; firefighters are still working to control it. Still unknown how much of the building still stands. pic.twitter.com/mFm5B93C3J — Denmark.dk (@denmarkdotdk) April 16‚ 2024 BBC reports: Members of the public rushed to rescue historic paintings and it took hours before the fire was under control. The building‚ dating back to 1625‚ is a stone’s throw from Denmark’s parliament‚ the Folketing‚ housed in the old royal palace of Christiansborg castle. Danish media said the nearby square was being evacuated and the main entrance to Christiansborg was closed because of smoke. The old stock exchange was being renovated and had been shrouded in scaffolding and protective plastic covering. It currently houses the Danish chamber of commerce‚ which described the scenes on Tuesday morning as a terrible sight. Its director‚ Brian Mikkelsen‚ said as much as half of the old stock exchange had burned down but vowed that it would be rebuilt “no matter what”. Local craftsman Henrik Grage told Danish TV that it was a tragic day. “This is our Notre-Dame‚” he said‚ comparing it with the fire that engulfed the roof and spire of the cathedral in the centre of Paris almost exactly five years ago. The Paris fire broke out under the eaves of Notre-Dame on 15 April 2019 when it was also shrouded in scaffolding as part of extensive renovations. Investigators have blamed either a short circuit in the electrics or a worker’s cigarette butt that was not properly put out.