The following article‚ WTF? Letitia James Sues World’s Biggest Beef Producer Over Methane Emissions‚ was first published on Conservative Firing Line. You want a real civil war? Here’s a way to get it: New York AG Letitia James has sued JBS USA‚ the world’s largest beef producer because of the methane emissions of cattle. In other words‚ she isn’t just targeting former President Trump‚ she’s after those of the rest of us who love our beef. … Continue reading WTF? Letitia James Sues World’s Biggest Beef Producer Over Methane Emissions ...

The White House said on Thursday that the incident in Gaza City in which dozens of Palestinians were killed as they swarmed a convoy of aid trucks was “tremendously alarming‚” as Israel shared drone footage of troops’ attempts to disperse the swelling mob‚ denying responsibility for the mass deaths amid international criticism of its Gaza offensive. Hamas has blamed the Israel Defense Forces for a reported 104 deaths in the early morning hours. The military said that fewer than 10...

One of the worst single tragedies to occur during Israel’s war with Hamas took place Thursday‚ when scores of Palestinians were killed trying to access food aid in Gaza City. At least 112 people were killed and 760 injured in an incident where Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops used live fire as hungry and desperate Palestinian civilians were gathering around food aid trucks‚ according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. CNN is unable to...

More than 100 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more injured in the Gaza Strip early Thursday‚ Hamas-affiliated health officials said — which Israel blamed on a massive stampede of people desperately clamoring for aid. About 104 people were killed while waiting for aid at the al-Nabusi roundabout to the west of Gaza City‚ Gaza Health Ministry spokesperson Ashraf al-Qidra said‚ accusing Israeli troops of opening fire. “There were so many dead and wounded that medics were overwhelmed...

Public Religion Research Institute CEO Robert Jones shared new data this week that shines light on the disturbing popularity of Christian nationalism — summed up as a belief that America's national identity is interwoven with Christianity — in regions of the country controlled by Republicans.  When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade‚ it was a clear sign that the upper echelon of American legal power was delivering for evangelical extremists. And to...

In comments Mitch McConnell reportedly confided to his friends‚ the outgoing Republican Senate minority leader revealed that he is fully aware of the caricature his critics have made of him. “Democrats hate me because of the court‚” McConnell is quoted in Politico reporter Jonathan Martin’s retelling‚ “and Republicans hate me because of Trump.” By assigning the hostility toward him to events that actually occurred‚ McConnell has been‚ perhaps‚ too generous to his...

The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that punts this weekend’s shutdown threat to later in the month‚ but leaves questions about how Congress will fund the government through the rest of the year. Senators voted 77-13 to send the funding measure to President Biden’s desk for his signature‚ just hours after the House voted overwhelmingly to pass the bill 320-99 and just a day before a tranche of government funding was set to expire.

If there’s one thing human beings all have in common‚ it’s our shared impermanence. No matter our race‚ gender‚ social class‚ wealth status‚ health regimen‚ moral code‚ political leaning‚ or any other divisive element‚ we all get one life. One life to hopefully fill with as many memorable‚ soul nourishing‚ expansive experiences as possible. But let’s face it‚ there are more experiences available that there are days and hours in which to do them. Therefore‚ we have to use discernment. So‚ which experiences are truly must-haves in our all-too-limited time on this planet?The answers to this question are undoubtedly personal‚ but perhaps some things‚ just like the inevitable exit of mortal coil‚ are universal.According to a recent discussion on Ask Reddit‚ here are things one must absolutely “experience at least once in their lifetime”:"Living Alone"“People should know how it feels to live alone. Go out to eat alone. Do things alone. Not depend on others for your happiness but find it alone. It is a true under valued life skill‚” one person wrote.Others chimed in:“I agree. I've lived alone like 3 times as an adult‚ and while I prefer companionship‚ being alone can be nice too. Everything is always where you put it. The place is a mess? My fault. The place looks good and is comfortable? My fault.”“After a while the silence becomes a beautiful reprieve from the world. I used to hate being alone and now I love silence and only being responsible for myself.”“Being comforted without having to ask for it.”This one inspired two to share their own touching stories unexpected comfort in a time of need:“Our newborn went to ICU straight after birth‚ long story‚ but he was teetering on life and death. What should've been a joyous occasion turned out to be the most emotionally painful experience of my life.”“The barista in the hospital coffee shop saw that I wasn't doing well‚ and made a note on my coffee saying ‘you'll make it.’ Writing this brings me to tears 2 years later‚ but he was right.”“A best friend who sees you through thick and thin.”Oy‚ this one. Romantic partnerships are absolutely wonderful‚ but platonic friendships are just as important. Many would agree that they’re more important than relationships. And while making friendships as an adult can get a little challenging‚ the immense benefits these bonds bestow onto our lives make it worth the effort.One person shared‚ “I consider my wife my best friend‚ and it's true…That being said‚ there is a part of me that will always feel a little hollow: I have no pure friendships…I've always had an easy time meeting people and even starting new friendships but God am I poor at keeping it going. Now that I'm older it's a real regret of mine and I envy those with tight knit friends.”“I’m glad you and your wife have such a strong friendship connection! But yes pure friendships are special too‚ and hard to maintain‚” another responded. “I’m lucky that I met my best friend of 22 years in kindergarten and we’re still incredibly close. I’ll be her maid of honor in her wedding🥲I’ll be forever grateful of the space she’s given me to grow and change throughout our lives and stuck by me the whole time.”"A deep bond with an animal."This comment says it all:“Nothing like it. It truly blows my mind how much my dogs love my wife and I. Were their whole world. Anytime I hear of someone having to put their animal down. I can’t help but get choked up and sad for them.The worst part about the whole thing is them not being able to truly understand in words what they mean to you.”“See a solar eclipse”Luckily‚ the next opportunity for this is coming up on April 8th! Especially for those who live in Texas‚ Illinois‚ New York‚ Arkansas‚ Ohio‚ Maine and some parts of Michigan and Tennessee“A soul crushing customer service job”“Not because it builds character‚ but because it’ll foster a sense of empathy for and camaraderie with people who serve you when you’re the customer.”Yes. That.“Walking the beach at night. Ocean breeze and crashing waves are life changing.”“Showering with a shaved head.”“Skydiving! It's so freeing and amazing.”“Waking up next to their partner and being overcome with love and emotion for them. Watching them sleep for a few moments and then going back to sleep.” And of course‚ everyone needs to go to the Grand Canyon. Or at least some national park. There are so many gorgeous‚ otherworldly ones to choose from.Interesting enough‚ someone previously posted this question to Reddit‚ and got an entirely different set of answers. Again‚ goes to show that everyone is bound to have a different view on this‚ based on their own lifetime of experiences.Which brings up the most important question of all: What do you want to experience in your lifetime?

May we all have a best friend like Ally Lothman. Lothman had just given birth to her first child (according to Today.com) and was unable to make it to the wedding of her lifelong best friend Michelle Levenson. But Lothman’s Maid of Honor duties were still gloriously fulfilled.A now-viral video‚ posted to TikTok by wedding photography and videography company Woodell Productions‚ shows that even though Lothman couldn’t celebrate in person‚ her FaceTimed wedding toast managed to bring everyone at the reception—along with everyone who watched online—to tears."You didn’t think a little bit of childbirth was going to keep me from giving the maid-of-honor speech at my best friend's wedding‚ did you?" Lothman begins. Already a pretty epic start. She continued by sharing one of her favorite memories with the bride. “There were endless memories to choose from. We would be here all night if I wrote about them all ... but I'll never forget my first evening in Cortona‚ Italy‚” she said.Lothman seamlessly painted a picture of their adventure together. "In true Michelle fashion‚ she had whisked me up and down the incredibly steep winding roads that Tuscan city was perched upon. She had planned my first day to a tee. She showed me an ancient mummy preserved in a church — and I think that may have been the day I was hit by the car and then promptly asked out on a date by the Italian man inside the car.""If I remember correctly‚” Lothman continued‚ “it was that late summer sunset that we spent alone in the kind of bar bistro you would see in a life insurance commercial. We drank dry white wine and I remember we were moved to tears together for how beautiful it was." Lothman then recalled‚ whether it was due to the ambiance or the alcohol‚ that the two friends “had a moment‚ like the culmination of a lifetime of friendship had brought us to this one special place in time‚ 5‚000 miles from where we grew up." But wait‚ it gets better. Lothman remarked that their “deep‚ insightful understanding” of each other made them more than friends. "This was our sisterhood. In fact‚ I believe it was at this moment that we decided we needed to become sister wives." It was at this point that Lothman addressed Levenson’s new husband. And perhaps Lothman’s new husband as well. "So Matt‚ I hope you understand: Michelle and I made a pact in 2014 that we would find husbands someday but it would always be sister wives first‚" she quipped. "I'm pretty sure this means we all have to live together now — I'll be bringing a baby so I hope that's OK." This is just the nuts and bolts of it. In truth‚ the video is full of other gems‚ including but not limited to a 10 ft long charcuterie board and “the world's spiciest Bloody Mary.” Watch: @woodellproductions Ally couldnt be at her best friends wedding because she just gave birth‚ so instead she dropped the greatest toast ever and made everyone sob over facetime #georgiaweddingvideographer #atlantaweddingvideographer #2024wedding #2025wedding #weddingvows #weddingtoast #maidofhonorspeech ♬ original sound - Woodell Films The video has amassed over 2.5 million views‚ with tons of people sharing how impressed they were with Lothman’s flair for words. “‘Maybe it was the way the golden light reflected off the landscape and bathed us in its holiness’ like are you KIDDING me? This is incredible‚” one person commented. “This was the most beautiful MOH speech I’ve ever heard‚” wrote another. But even more than that‚ people were inspired by how Lothman showed up for her friend. “The epitome of ‘if they wanted to they would.’”