In the wake of Israel’s (alleged) triumphant two-day sabotaging of Hezbollah’s communications devices, the subject has often turned to what role the missions played in Israel’s long-term strategy. It’s a legitimate question, but the wrong one to ask at this moment. This fact is highlighted by a February speech from Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah that has been making the rounds in articles about the pager attacks: “You ask me where is the agent. I tell you that the phone in your hands, in...

A group of House members from both parties succeeded Thursday in deploying a rarely executed method to bypass GOP leadership and force a vote on a bill to expand access to Social Security benefits. Why it matters: It's the second time this year that a bipartisan group of lawmakers has sidestepped House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) with the tool, called a discharge petition. • In May, a discharge petition led by Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) attained the necessary 218 signatures to force a House...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates was “an important signal” that inflation has eased as he poked at Donald Trump’s economic policies as a failure in the past and sure to “fail again” if revived. “Lowering interest rates isn’t a declaration of victory,” Biden told the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. “It’s a declaration of progress, to signal we’ve entered a new phase of our economy and our recovery.” The Democratic...

Mark Robinson, the controversial and socially conservative Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, made a series of inflammatory comments on a pornography website’s message board more than a decade ago, in which he referred to himself as a “black NAZI!” and expressed support for reinstating slavery, a CNN KFile investigation found. Despite a recent history of anti-transgender rhetoric, Robinson said he enjoyed watching transgender pornography, a review of archived messages found...

The Israeli military carried out dozens of airstrikes against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Thursday, one of the most intense waves of bombardment this year. The strikes came hours after Hezbollah’s leader vowed that “retribution will come” to Israel after audacious attacks on Hezbollah’s pagers and walkie-talkies. The device explosions killed at least 37 people and left many Israelis and Lebanese fearful of a worsening conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.

Ever wondered what it's like to be a cat, wandering wherever your kitty senses dictate, taking in the sights and sounds of the world from less than a foot off the ground? If so, these viral videos of a cat going about his day can give you a little taste of feline freedom.The owner of a cat named Snowy put a first-person POV camera on his collar to record footage of Snowy's outdoor adventures. You can follow along as Snowy explores the neighborhood, chases birds, meets other cats, encounters random humans and more. Watch: @snowys_life0 Day in the life of a outdoor cat ??#cats #meow "Of all the women in the world…" Well, now we all want to know what that woman was talking about. Darn. Also, did you see how we just climbed a tree? Isn't that something? Snowy's little paws moving along the ground are so darn cute, but his effortlessly navigating the tops of narrow fences is really freaking impressive.Cats have agility and abilities that humans simply don't, so watching the world through a cat's perspective is wild. For instance, watch Snowy effortlessly jump from ledge to ledge high above the ground in pursuit of a taunting magpie. @snowys_life0 Day in the life of snowy being teased by a magpie bird ? ? WATCH TILL THE END!!#cats #meow Making friends as a cat seems to be a complicated matter. You never know if you're going to get a growl and hiss, a come-hither stare or a casual roll-about from the neighborhood cats. @snowys_life0 I put a camera on Snowy and found this ? ? #cats #meow Nevertheless, Snowy seems quite determined—and quite vocal about it. @snowys_life0 I finally know where my cat goes ? #cat #catsoftiktok Millions of people have watched Snowy the cat's POV videosSnowy's videos have millions of views as people seem to adore following in the feline's footsteps (literally). "Nah cos I would quit my job lay in bed all day with snacks and watch cat cam.""I wanna see everything from a cat pov now idc.""It's my first time being a cat.""I can’t believe I just watched bro climb a tree.""Did anyone else watch this and get jealous they aren't a cat or am I super weird?""Ur cat should get paid. He's a reality TV full-time actor""This is totally better than ANYTHING on Netflix….""Best thing I’ve seen on the internet today. I need to watch every cat pov out there ??""Do I have a cat? No. Do I like cats? No. Did I watch the whole video? Yes.""I’m jealous of cats they are just born with the best parkour skills."Should pet cats be let outside?Some people in the comments complained about cat owners letting their cats roam around outside, while others defended the practice, saying that being outside supports cats' natural instincts. via GIPHYThose natural instincts are actually part of the reason wildlife advocates advise cat owners to keep them indoors. Domestic cats are considered a non-native predators and they kill billions of birds, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians each year, according to the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Cats are, unfortunately, incredibly efficient killers. But it's not just their hunting instincts that are the problem; their presence, especially during nesting season, can put stress on wildlife and cause animals to leave their young for unnaturally long periods of time.Veterinarians also recommend keeping cats indoors for their own safety. As the American Veterinary Medical Association writes, "Free-roaming cats may have a reduced life span and be exposed to injury, suffering, and death from vehicles; attacks from other animals; euthanasia; human cruelty; poisons; traps; and weather extremes," and also, "Free-roaming increases the cat’s exposure to infectious, parasitic, and zoonotic disease." (Of course, people make different choices with their cats based on different philosophies and circumstances, so we needn't judge anyone harshly. It's just good to have all the information.)However people feel about outdoor cats, there's no question that seeing the world through Snowy's eyes is pretty darn delightful. Cats are curious creatures, so getting to follow them around from their perspective is really something. You can follow more of Snowy's adventures on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

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by Uncola, The Burning Platform: The title of this post was found on page 88 of “Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions” by authors Jack Posobiec and Joshua Lisec.  Published this year, I discovered the book to be concisely written and well-sourced. The volume succinctly summarizes leftist rebellions against civilized societies throughout history as well as […]

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