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Last August‚ PBS announced it was entering a partnership with the leftist magazine The Atlantic to rebrand its Friday night journalist roundtable show Washington Week. We've studied six months of this merger‚ and it's no surprise that it's dramatically anti-Trump and anti-Republican. Our PBS analyst Clay Waters shares his findings.  Over the last six months‚ more than half (88) of the 157 topics addressed focused on Republicans‚ over twice as many as those focused on Democrats (38). As we like to ask‚ “who’s the president?” Democrats control the White House and the Senate‚ but all the heat is on Republicans. The panelists only come from liberal outlets from PBS and NPR to The New York Times and The Washington Post. No Fox News reporters need apply!  These panelists spent 149 minutes opining about Republicans‚ and nearly 90 percent of it was negative. For Republicans in Congress‚ it was 99 percent negative. Trump opponents like Nikki Haley and Mitt Romney drew the positive opinions. By contrast‚ the Democrats received just 66 minutes of opinionated commentary‚ split much more evenly (57% negative vs. 43% positive). Congressional Democrats drew only 17.8 percent negative coverage. Biden drew 61 percent negative opinion‚ but a bunch of that was reporting his polling struggles and his failure to please the hard left. Perhaps the most amusing defense of Biden came in a discussion of Trump mocking his age and acuity:  Mark Leibovich: Can I just actually just point out‚ though‚ that‚ I mean‚ it’s not just making an issue of Biden’s age‚ it’s lying‚ it’s saying he’s senile‚ saying he’s demented‚ saying he’s out of it. I mean‚ I think it’s important to sort of state for a fact that a lot of these are just -- Goldberg: Right. Mentally‚ he’s quite acute. Leibovich: It seems like it. Clay found Republicans were branded as “extreme” 11 times over the study period. Democrats never were. The Washington Week crew ignored scandals by "The Squad" and only gave 34 seconds to the gold-bars bribery scandal of Sen. Bob Menendez. Then there's their time and tone on Hunter Biden: 104 total seconds‚ 75 seconds positive‚ 29 seconds negative. or 27.9 percent negative. Poor Hunter's just trying to get his life together!  Enjoy the podcast below‚ or wherever you satisfy your podcast itch.  

When we think of Halloween and spooky decorations‚ cats are almost always among the witches‚ bats‚ spiders‚ and Jack O’ Lantern. Black cats are often used for Halloween décor‚ and we’re here to help you find the ideal DIY project to decorate your home as the spooky season approaches. Here are seven DIY cat decorations for Halloween that you can make with a few basic supplies and creativity. The 7 DIY Cat Halloween Decorations 1. Halloween Black Cat Decoration Check Instructions Here Materials: Empty glass bottles‚ a 3.8” smooth Styrofoam ball‚ black felt‚ white craft foam‚ green and blue glitter craft foam‚ wood skewer Tools: Black acrylic paint‚ black spray paint‚ black marker‚ hot glue Difficulty Level: Moderate This DIY black cat decoration is simple‚ but the results look like store-bought décor. You will need a few craft supplies to create these stunning black cats‚ including craft foam and empty glass bottles (wine bottles work great). Fortunately‚ this tutorial offers all the steps with pictures to make this simple‚ even if you’re a beginner crafter. The author also offers a printable pattern to make things even easier. 2. DIY Dollar Tree Halloween Cat Wreath Materials: Cat costume accessory kid‚ ribbon‚ googly eyes‚ wreath frame‚ mesh ribbon Tools: Scissors‚ hot glue Difficulty Level: Moderate This DIY Dollar Tree Halloween cat wreath is the perfect decoration for your home. It’s easy to make‚ especially if you have some experience making wreaths. You have some creative freedom with the design of the face‚ whiskers‚ bow‚ and hat as well‚ so have fun with it. Best of all‚ you can get all your supplies from the Dollar Tree! 3. Kid-Friendly Black Cat Halloween Decorations Image Credit: Crayola Check Instructions Here Materials: Construction paper‚ cardstock‚ paper towel rule Tools: Scissors‚ metallic markets‚ school glue‚ pencil‚ ruler Difficulty Level: Easy This kid-friendly decoration is perfect for all ages and makes cute black cats your kids can take to school or decorate the house. You may need to guide children with this project‚ especially with the scissors‚ but you can leave the decorating to their own creativity. Best of all‚ once you know the basic steps‚ you can make your own clowder with an array of different cat personalities. 4. Halloween Black Cat Wood Block Decor Image Credit: Missouri Girl Home Check Instructions Here Materials: Wood blocks‚ raffia or twine‚ googly eyeballs Tools: Black acrylic paint‚ carpenter square‚ white or pink paint‚ foam paint brush‚ carpenter’s square‚ hot glue‚ measuring tape‚ miter saw‚ pencil Difficulty Level: Moderate These black cat wood block decorations are cheap and easy. You will need some 2×4 wood blocks and inexpensive supplies that you probably have around the house. The most challenging aspect is cutting the tip of the wood to create the shape of the cat‚ which will require a saw. Other than that‚ you can paint and design the cats however you wish to make the project your own. 5. Wooden Black Cat Decoration Image Credit: thrifty NW MOM Check Instructions Here Materials: 2×4 board‚ googly eyes‚ raffia Tools: Black acrylic paint‚ hot glue Difficulty Level: Moderate This is a different version of the wooden black cats that you can make quickly and easily. You only need a few supplies to get started‚ and other than cutting the wood‚ the kids could even help. These cats make great yard decorations‚ but you can also use them inside your home. If you want to have a little fun with it‚ try different colored raffia and different sizes for the googly eyes. You could also add some festive touches like witch hats or ribbons. 6. Spooky Halloween DIY Cat Wreath Image Credit: Crafts by Courtney Check Instructions Here Materials: Luxury fur trim‚ cat eye stickers‚ foam wreath‚ black felt‚ black pipe cleaners Tools: Scissors‚ glue Difficulty Level: Easy With Halloween fast approaching‚ this kid-friendly cat wreath is a perfect project for the weekend with the kids. There are two versions‚ one with eyes and one without‚ to make it even easier to fit into your busy schedule. Don’t be afraid to get creative with accents of different colors‚ fun fur styles‚ or other accessories. 7. Crochet Halloween Cat Wreath Image Credit: Repeat Crafter Me Check Instructions Here Materials: 12-inch foam wreath‚ wooden craft fence‚ orange yard‚ green felt Tools: Size H crochet hook‚ hot glue gun Difficulty Level: Difficult This crochet Halloween cat wreath is a cute decoration if you have crocheting experience. This two-part project starts with the crochet black cat‚ which you can then use as part of your wreath. This crafter provides plenty of optional details if you want to personalize your project‚ such as instructions to add a spider for a unique touch. Conclusion There you have it—seven DIY cat Halloween decorations to prepare for the upcoming holiday. There’s a range of options‚ including kid-friendly projects and more sophisticated décor‚ depending on your taste and experience level. Enjoy! See Also:  10 Best Costumes for Cats in 2024: Reviews &; Top Picks 16 DIY Dog Halloween Decoration Ideas (With Pictures &; Videos) Featured Image Credit: Anton27‚ Shutterstock The post 7 DIY Cat Halloween Decorations (With Pictures) appeared first on Pet Keen.

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut passed away Wednesday "due to complications from a fall‚" his family noted in a statement‚ according to reports."Former United States Senator Joseph I. Lieberman died this afternoon‚ March 27‚ 2024‚ in New York City due to complications from a fall. He was 82 years old. His beloved wife‚ Hadassah‚ and members of his family were with him as he passed. Senator Lieberman's love of God‚ his family‚ and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest‚" the statement read‚ according to reports. — (@) Lieberman‚ who served in the Senate from early 1989 until early 2013‚ was former Vice President Al Gore's running mate during the 2000 presidential election. The two lost to the Republican ticket consisting of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.Lieberman sought the Democratic presidential nod in 2004 but ultimately dropped the bid.After losing a 2006 Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Connecticut‚ Lieberman still managed to win the general election contest‚ defeating primary winner Ned Lamont‚ who is currently serving as the state's governor. "While the senator and I had our political differences‚ he was a man of integrity and conviction‚ so our debate about the Iraq War was serious. I believe we agreed to disagree from a position of principle. When the race was over‚ we stayed in touch as friends in the best traditions of American democracy. He will be missed‚" Lamont said in a statement.Lieberman supported GOP Sen. John McCain's presidenial bid during the 2008 election cycle‚ even speaking at the Republican National Convention.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A Florida man accused of raping and mutilating a woman is facing new charges after prosecutors said he tried to prevent his victim from testifying during his upcoming trial. 54-year-old Bruce Whitehead was arrested in 2022 after allegedly raping a woman at knifepoint after he picked her up near a strip bar on the South Orange Blossom Trail‚ according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Whitehead then bit the woman‚ cut her with a knife‚ and burned her. He allegedly tried to stab her in the chest‚ but the blade of the knife collapsed into the handle. She was able to escape and get help. Whitehead has a distinctive and massive forehead tattoo reading "Sacrifice‚" and he tried to hide it by wearing a hat. An "observant resident" spotted him anyway and alerted police‚ who were able to arrest him. He was charged with a slew of crimes‚ including sexual battery with a deadly weapon and physical force and attempted felony murder with a weapon. One Orange County detective called him a "monster." New charge of tampering Prosecutors filed a new charge of witness tampering after an assistant state attorney found that he had allegedly asked another inmate in jail to "take care" of the victim after he was to be released. Investigators said they were initially afraid that Whitehead was asking the inmate to kill the victim‚ but they later surmised that he was allegedly trying to pay her off so that she would refuse to testify against him. He reportedly believed that the charges would be dropped without her testimony. The criminal complaint also said that Whitehead admitted to the other inmate that he had been filing new motions in the case in order to buy time for his accomplice to get to the witness. Whitehead was accused of giving the inmate a note with the victim's information‚ including her name and address. That inmate told prosecutors that he was afraid if he didn't follow through with Whitehead's order that he would find someone to kill the victim. The suspect had been previously released from prison after being found no longer a threat to the community by two doctors. Whitehead's trial is scheduled to begin in May. Here's a local news report about the charges: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A small group of students who organized a sit-in protest at Vanderbilt University were roundly mocked and ridiculed after they called 911 over "toxic shock" in a protester who was not allowed to change her tampon. The protesters were demonstrating Tuesday against the university's refusal to participate in the Israeli divestment movement‚ but officials said they assaulted a community service officer and pushed staff members. Critics of the protest erupted in laughter after a video from Vanderbilt Generation Action showed distraught protesters panicking after discovering one of their comrades hadn't changed out her tampon in several hours. They called 911 and one protester can be heard explaining‚ "There is currently a female student who is being denied the right to change her tampon that has been in for multiple hours‚ which leads to an increased risk of toxic shock syndrome." The protesters argue with the dispatcher on the video. "OK‚ what you are not hearing‚ what you are not hearing is that if she stands up to use the restroom to change her tampon‚ they are threatening arrest!" the protester says. "So‚ it is not an option for her." "Ma'am? Ma'am?" the dispatcher responds. "Do you have an emergency?" "Yes‚ ma'am. I do‚" the protester replies. "That is an emergency!" another protester says. The protest was broken up after the university began suspending students. "So brave. So stunning." Many on social media mocked the students for their tampon toxic shock panic. "LOL this is like a comedy sketch but it’s real!" read one response."They’re ready to storm Normandy tomorrow. So brave. So stunning‚" was one sarcastic reply. "What is really funny is how they expect the 911 dispatcher to solve this problem for them. What exactly do they want the dispatcher to do?" read another response. "The only thing that these students have proven is their privilege- that their WORST day is not eating for 24 hrs &; not getting to change their tampon according to package instructions (Big 90s girl mood‚ btw)‚" said another detractor on social media. "Did that chick in Vanderbilt ever get to change her tampon or is she dead?" asked another social media user on Wednesday. Video of the toxic shock tampon incident garnered over 9 million views. Vanderbilt statement The University said in a statement that several students were suspended in response to their actions. "Some students physically assaulted a community service officer to gain entrance and proceeded to push staff members who offered to meet with them‚" read the statement. "Student Affairs staff took a graduated approach to de-escalate the situation‚" they added. "First‚ they asked students to leave. After the students refused to leave‚ staff made them aware their actions violated university policy and that they would be subject to disciplinary action. After several hours‚ the university began issuing interim suspensions." Protesters were furious that a journalist participating in the protest was detained‚ but the charges against him were eventually dropped. Here's more about the protest: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Fewer than three months into 2024‚ there have already been more measles cases reported in the U.S. than were reported during all of 2023‚ according to data posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC indicates that as of March 21‚ there had been 64 measles cases reported‚ compared to just 58 reported in all of 2023. "As of March 21‚ 2024‚ a total of 64 measles cases were reported by 17 jurisdictions: Arizona‚ California‚ Florida‚ Georgia‚ Illinois‚ Indiana‚ Louisiana‚ Maryland‚ Michigan‚ Minnesota‚ Missouri‚ New Jersey‚ New York City‚ Ohio‚ Pennsylvania‚ Virginia‚ and Washington‚" the CDC reported.But that figure pales in comparison to the 2019 number‚ which was much higher. "From January 1 to December 31‚ 2019‚ 1‚274 individual cases of measles were confirmed in 31 states‚" the CDC noted. "This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1992."The illness is very contagious‚ but the vaccine is very effective‚ the CDC indicates."Measles (rubeola) is highly contagious; one person infected with measles can infect 9 out of 10 unvaccinated individuals with whom they come in close contact‚" the agency noted. "Measles is almost entirely preventable through vaccination. MMR vaccines are safe and highly effective‚ with two doses being 97% effective against measles (one dose is 93% effective). When more than 95% of people in a community are vaccinated (coverage >;95%) most people are protected through community immunity (herd immunity)."The CDC noted that "From January 1 to March 14‚ 2024‚" it was "notified of 58 confirmed U.S. cases of measles across 17 jurisdictions" and that of those‚ "54 (93%) were linked to international travel. Most cases reported in 2024 have been among children aged 12 months and older who had not received measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine."There have been some measles cases connected to a migrant shelter in Chicago‚ Illinois."Due to increasing measles cases among young children at the Halsted Street shelter in Pilsen who recently received a single dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine‚ the City of Chicago announced Monday that everyone at the Halsted shelter should receive a second measles vaccine dose 28 days after the first dose‚" a Chicago Department of Public Health press release noted.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last year that Berkeley’s ban of natural-gas hook-ups in new buildings violated federal law.