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Fifth in a five-part series. Read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here, and part 4 here. Societal rot is a choice. Is it compassionate to let users of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, xylazine (aka “tranq”), or fentanyl waste away on the streets of America’s cities? No.  Does it make sense to reverse commonsense laws that made it a felony to possess hard drugs and instead make possession a misdemeanor that rarely gets prosecuted? No. Is it smart public policy to pass laws that eliminate the incentive for drug addicts to get the services they need in successful drug courts? No. But that’s exactly what has been happening in many American cities and states.  And the results are devastating.  Zombies. Dead people. Filth. Societal rot is a choice.  The post SOCIETAL ROT, Part 5: Allowing Open-Air Drug Markets Is Neither Commonsensical Nor Compassionate appeared first on The Daily Signal.

For those who've been following New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg's hush money trial against former President Donald Trump by now, one thing has become very clear even to some of Trump's harshest critics -- this case is not about justice; it's about a vendetta. The star witness in...

Kelly Clarkson Sings ‘Over the Rainbow’ leaving us absolutely mesmerized. Many people want to be singers, playing to thousands of adoring fans every night. Just look at all the people who try out for shows like American Idol, America's Got Talent and The Voice. Everyone wants to believe they have what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive field like entertainment. RELATED: Kelly Clarkson Sings ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water' & the Powerful Moment Is Sure to Bring on Chills However, sadly, that's not the case at all. While many people may and do try out for those shows, the judges are the ones who have to crush those dreams as they gently let them down, telling them thanks but no thanks. Kelly Clarkson Sings Stuns With ‘Over the Rainbow’ Cover Kelly Clarkson was one of those people who tried out for those programs and most certainly has what it takes. She is the original American Idol. Since winning the first season of the popular singing competition show, she has become a household name due to her stunning voice. She has the ability and range to hit notes most other singers cannot. RELATED: Kelly Clarkson and Carol Burnett Singing Special Duet Of ‘So Long' Is So Delightful In a clip posted on YouTube, Kelly turned in a stunning performance of "Over the Rainbow." It's a stripped-down, jazzy version. The focus is solely on Kelly's vocal performance, as it should be. "Someday, I'll wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney tops, that's where" Because of her voice, Kelly can nail classic, beloved songs that others would not even think of trying. There is likely little that Kelly cannot sing or cover and make sound as good as and even better than the original. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Dad and Daughter Share Touching Story Behind Viral TikTok and Have Kelly Clarkson in Tears Her version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" hits all the right notes, making it worth listening to repeatedly. Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." WATCH: Kelly Clarkson Mesmerizes With Breathtaking ‘Over The Rainbow’ Cover  LISTEN: Expectant Mom Fears No Heartbeat but There Are Actually 4 | Woman Shares Her Husband's Beautiful Wedding Vows h/t: GodTube Featured Image Credit: YouTube/The Kelly Clarkson Show The post Kelly Clarkson Sings Breathtaking Cover of ‘Over The Rainbow’ appeared first on GodUpdates.

Red Lobster, a popular American seafood chain, has abruptly closed approximately 100 locations around the United States. “As of Tuesday, 90 locations in 27 states were listed as ‘closed’ on the restaurant’s website,” The Hill reports. According to reports, locations in Florida, Iowa, Illinois, and New York suddenly shuttered this week. The company is preparing to file for bankruptcy due to rising costs. WATCH: Biden’s Build Back Better. Red Lobster abruptly closes at least 50 restaurants, including 14 in NY and NJ. 56 year old restaurant chain considers filing for bankruptcy due to rising costs. Yet, Democrats want you to think that Biden is doing a great job! pic.twitter.com/IdQHNFBsOI — I Meme Therefore I Am (@ImMeme0) May 14, 2024 The Hill reports: “I was just notified by one of our local Red Lobster managers that after 31 years of serving our community, without notice, their parent company laid off the entire crew and closed the restaurant effective immediately,” Danville, Illinois Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. wrote in a Facebook post. “This is despite the fact that they were rated number 15 out of over 600 stores for customer service & satisfaction last year.” The beleaguered seafood chain will be auctioning off the contents of 48 locations, according to a TAGeX brands, a restaurant supply liquidator. It’s not clear if there are any plans to reopen the restaurants not listed. Nexstar reached out to Red Lobster for more information about the closures but didn’t receive a response as of publishing time. Red Lobster owner Thai Union Group announced in January 2024 that it was looking to sell its stake in the brand, citing the impact of a “combination of [the] COVID-19 pandemic, sustained industry headwinds, higher interest rates and rising material and labor costs” on profits. #Bidenomics. https://t.co/CcnjH1pnay — Carol RN *Miss Rush & the Gipper* (@pasqueflower19) May 14, 2024 “Red Lobster has abruptly closed at least 99 locations across the country with restaurants shutting their doors in at least 27 states,” ABC News noted. #BREAKING: Red Lobster, the largest U.S. seafood restaurant chain known for its seafood and famous cheesy biscuits are getting ready to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy as early as next week after suddenly closing dozens of restaurants. pic.twitter.com/vgl260108j — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 15, 2024 Per ABC News: The popular seafood restaurant chain began eyeing Chapter 11 to consolidate debts last month. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that the company is now expected to file for bankruptcy “as early as next week,” according to people familiar with the matter. The decision comes just months after a major investor blamed Red Lobster’s fumbled “Ultimate Endless Shrimp” promotion for costing the restaurant chain millions in losses. During an earnings call last year, Red Lobster’s former Thailand-based investor, Thai Union Group, shared that the menu promotion contributed to its more than $11 million third quarter operating loss. Ludovic Garnier, Chief Financial Officer for Thai Union Group, told ABC News this week, “Something which was different from our expectation is the proportion of the people selecting this promotion was much higher compared to expectation.”

Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 men’s golfer, was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, after an incident with police near the entrance of Valhalla Golf Club, the site of this week’s PGA Championship. Scheffler reportedly faces four criminal charges, including second degree assault on a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. The assault charge is a felony. “Traffic outside the golf course had been stopped after a man was struck and killed by a shuttle bus around 5 a.m. ET,” ESPN reports. “World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has been detained by police in handcuffs after a misunderstanding with traffic flow led to his attempt to drive past a police officer into Valhalla Golf Club. The police officer attempted to attach himself to Scheffler’s car, and Scheffler then stopped his vehicle at the entrance to Valhalla. The police officer then began to scream at Scheffler to get out of the car. When Scheffler exited the vehicle, the officer shoved Scheffler against the car and immediately placed him in handcuffs. He is now being detained in the back of a police car,” reporter Jeff Darlington explained. WATCH: Here is video that I took of Scheffler being arrested: https://t.co/8UPZKvPCCf pic.twitter.com/9Tbp2tyrJh — Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) May 17, 2024 Per ESPN: Maj. Jason Logsdon of the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections told ESPN that Scheffler was released at 8:40 a.m. ET Friday without bail. He arrived at Valhalla less than an hour before he was scheduled to tee off at 10:08 a.m. ET. “This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers,” Scheffler said in a statement. “It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do. I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I’m hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today. “Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning. It truly puts everything in perspective.” According to ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington, who witnessed the incident, Scheffler was trying to drive around the crash scene on a median. A police officer instructed Scheffler to stop, but Scheffler continued to drive about 10 to 20 yards toward the entrance. What the heck is going on right now? Scottie Scheffler arrested trying to get into Valhalla?! pic.twitter.com/a3coox510t — sam stone (@sam_rock_stone) May 17, 2024 “In a criminal complaint obtained by USA TODAY Sports, the officer wrote that Scheffler disregarded his verbal instructions, accelerated his car forward and dragged the officer to the ground, causing pain and swelling to his left knee and wrist,” USA TODAY stated. USA TODAY reports: Scheffler was arrested just before 6:30 a.m. and booked into jail roughly an hour later, according to online records published by the Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections. He is being charged with second degree assault on a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic. By 9:15 a.m., Scheffler had been released from jail and arrived at Valhalla. He tied off less than an hour later and birdied the first hole. (Tee times were delayed by almost 90 minutes Friday due to the traffic accident.) Louisville police did not immediately reply to messages from USA TODAY Sports seeking comment and more information on the circumstances surrounding Scheffler’s arrest. His arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday.