Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) mocked President Joe Biden on Sunday for the ineffectiveness of the strikes that he launched against Iranian-backed terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria late last week. Graham made the remarks during a “Fox News Sunday” interview while responding to the strikes the administration launched a week after three U.S. soldiers were killed during a terrorist attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. Graham said that under the Trump administration the Iranians were “the weakest they’ve been” and now they are the “strongest and most provocative” they’ve ever been since President Joe Biden lifted sanctions on them and has unfrozen billions of dollars in their assets. “Here’s what we need to do. We need to hit something that the Ayatollah values‚ his leadership team‚ like a Soleimani‚ or take him out of the oil business‚” he said. “If we hit their oil infrastructure‚ you don’t need manned aircraft‚ they got four refineries‚ you can see from space‚ if you knock one of them out‚ they would stop this.” “Our American troops are in harm’s way‚” he said. “If the goal is to deter Iran‚ you’re failing miserably. If the goal is to protect American troops‚ you’re not achieving your goal. If you’ve convinced Iran we don’t want a wider war‚ they believe you. ‘Oh‚ I don’t want a war with you.’ They got the message. They’re not afraid of us. They were afraid of Trump. They’re not afraid of us.” “We need to change our policy‚” he later added. “People are not afraid of us‚ this idea of hitting hundreds of targets that don’t matter. The only Iranian we killed in Syria or Iraq is some dumba*s that don’t know to get out of the way. We gave them a week’s notice. So‚ if there’s another round of strikes coming‚ I hope they they really will hurt Iran in their pocketbook or kill their leadership. Because if you don’t‚ nothing changes.” WATCH:

Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman took the stage to perform a duet of Fast Car at the 66th annual Grammy Awards‚ and fans of both the new and old versions can’t stop talking about it. Luke dropped a cover of Tracy’s 1988 hit in April of 2023. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts‚ and the feat made Chapman the first black woman to ever get a chart-topping country song with a solo composition. The Fast Car remake went on to win Single of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards. Now it’s up for Best Country Solo Performance at the Grammys. Tracy Chapman joins Luke Combs on stage to perform "Fast Car" at the 2024 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/9vJnQ4IUHY— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 5‚ 2024 The year Tracy debuted the original‚ she had similar success. She earned Grammy nominations for Record of the Year‚ Song of the Year‚ and Best Female Pop Performance‚ which she ended up winning. So when the 33-year-old country crooner dusted off her single‚ he proved that it was timeless. Social Media Praises Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman “Fast Car” Duet When Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman took the stage‚ fans knew they would wow the crowd. But they ended up impressing everyone more than expected. “Luke Combs and Traci Chapman singing Fast Car together is so right in every way.” one person wrote. “This is the stuff #GRAMMYs are made of.” “Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs dueting fast car on live tv… there is still hope in this world‚” a fan swooned. “Tell me why I am sitting on my couch in absolute tears because of how beautiful this performance is between Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs‚” wrote another. “Perfection.” Luke Combs on Why He Covered the Tracy Chapman Classic Luke Combs credits his father for giving him a well-rounded appreciation for music. In an Instagram video‚ he explained that his dad “listens to everything‚” and he introduced Luke to countless songs when Luke they drove around in a 1988 Ford F-150 when Luke was a kid growing up in Charlotte‚ North Carolina. “I think his first concert was Pink Floyd and The James Gang the night we landed on the moon‚ which I thought was a lot cooler than my first concert‚” he shared.” “He played me all kinds of music‚ and one of the first songs [Fast Car] that I remember hearing‚ he popped a cassette in‚ and I loved this whole album.” Luke Combs said Tracy Chapman’s song has “meant a lot” to him for his “whole life‚” not only because of the meaningful lyrics and unique composition‚ but because it makes him think about “spending time” with his dad. “It opened up new doors for me that I had never had opened before‚” he admitted. “But I’m honestly just glad the song moved back in the spotlight and got introduced to a new audience that may have never heard it before” “It’s one of those songs that should be around forever‚” he added. “So I’m thankful it got a new life.” Share this story with the music lovers in your life! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Luke Combs Joins Tracy Chapman For Dazzling “Fast Car” Duet At Grammys. appeared first on InspireMore.

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Our 11 Essential Simple Minds Songs presents some of the best material from a band formed in Glasgow in 1977. Originally known as Johnny and the Self-Abusers‚ the band was founded by Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar)‚ along with other members who would leave before the band achieved significant success. Simple Minds gained worldwide popularity in the 1980s with a string of hit singles and albums‚ making them one of the most significant bands in the new wave and post-punk movements. Simple Minds is celebrated for its innovative sound‚ blending elements of post-punk with new wave and synth-pop. The post 11 Essential Simple Minds Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

A heartwarming moment was captured outside a hospice room when family members said farewell to an aviation super-fan diagnosed with a terminal cancer. The 66-year-old was stunned when he was invited outside by hospice staff and told to look up. His family had arranged for a pilot to draw a smiley face in the sky […] The post Dying Aviator Gets Final Tribute With Smiley Face Drawn in Sky Over Hospice appeared first on Good News Network.

A married Minnesota mother is accused of having sex with two 15-year-old boys who were in town for a hockey tournament‚ according to a criminal complaint. Allison Leigh Schardin‚ 38‚ was reportedly arrested on Thursday and charged with third- and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.Authorities said Schardin was allegedly on a "staycation" with her family at a hotel in Roseville‚ roughly 15 miles from her hometown of Blaine‚ Minnesota. Schardin reportedly encountered teens from Colorado who were in town for a hockey tournament while at the hotel. "According to the charges: While in a hotel hot tub with the teens on the evening of Jan. 14‚ Schardin told them she had marital problems‚" the Star-Tribune reported.According to the Pioneer Press‚ "At the room‚ Schardin asked the boys their ages and told them they were young enough to be her kids."Schardin allegedly began talking about "sex and stuff‚" and then got into bed with two of the boys‚ and asked them about their sexual experiences. The New York Post reported‚ "Schadin then began sexual acts with two of the teens — while a third watched — and asked them to perform sexual acts on her."The alleged victims told investigators that they felt pressure to engage in sexual activities with the married mother‚ and later asked her to leave their hotel room‚ according to police. Schardin later showed up at a hockey tournament game where the teens were competing‚ according to police. She also allegedly sent text messages to the two boys when they returned home to Colorado. When questioned by investigators‚ Schardin confessed to kissing and having sexual contact with two of the boys‚ according to the criminal complaint. She also allegedly admitted to asking the boys if they had a condom‚ but "claimed she wasn't going to go through with 'it."Heavy.com reported‚ "Minnesota court records reveal that her husband‚ Anthony Schardin‚ filed for divorce against Allison Leigh Schardin on December 18‚ 2023." Schardin is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Minnesota mom accused of having sex with two boys‚ 15‚ at hotel after marriage spat www.youtube.com Like Blaze News? Circumvent the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The legend stunned the Festival audience in July 2022 when she gave her first concert in 20 years The post Joni Mitchell Wins Grammy For Live ‘At Newport’ Concert Album appeared first on Best Classic Bands.