ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA—Arab Gulf states have quietly and sometimes secretly purchased at least $282 million worth of real estate in Washington’s most elite neighborhood. Situated high atop the banks of the Potomac River and overlooking the nation’s capital, Virginia’s “Gold Coast” has long been the home of America’s ruling class. Today, it’s home to a number of high-profile Washingtonians, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, whose home on Arlington’s tony Chain Bridge Road has been swarmed by an encampment of anti-Israel protesters since Hamas’s October 7th invasion of Israel. But since 2019, a mysterious entity called 600 CBR LLC  has been buying up property in the area, building up a compound that sold for three times as much as Jeff Bezos’ $23 million D.C. mansion. Though the buyers behind 600 CBR are unknown, the real estate blog UrbanTurf reported in 2022 that “the buyer is from the United Arab Emirates and that settlement documents confirm this.” The embassy of the United Arab Emirates owns extensive property just down the block from the 600 CBR compound, and the compound’s primary residence is directly across the street from Blinken’s $5 million home. Since October 7th, anti-Israel protesters have been living in the narrow strip between the road and the LLC’s property, with their tents, signs, and buckets of fake blood just inches from its fence. If the UAE is behind 600 CBR, it’s not the only Gulf State with real estate holdings in the neighborhood. Saudi Arabia owns a compound between the 600 CBR compound and Blinken’s home, and Qatar owns a large parcel of land nearby. It is unclear whether the various Arab nations who own the properties are involved in the protests outside Blinken’s home, which The Daily Wire reported likely violate several state and local laws. The UAE embassy did not answer questions from The Daily Wire about whether UAE royals are behind the purchase, nor their stance on the protest outside Blinken’s home. This map shows the site of the Potomac River’s “Gold Coast,” with foreign-owned properties highlighted at left, with D.C. at the right. / Daily Wire The Gulf states are the latest foreign entities to buy up key real estate in the United States. In June, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said that China was purchasing farm land near U.S. military bases to serve as launch pads for drones. Beijing has a history of acquiring American land, with one Chinese Communist Party billionaire secretly purchasing 200,000 acres of Oregon farm land in 2015. Qatar’s efforts to expand its influence in the United States were on full display this week after Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was convicted of working to benefit Qatar while securing millions of dollars from a Qatari investment fund for his friend, who in turn paid him. When a Daily Wire reporter attempted to knock on the door of the 600 CBR compound’s main building, he was intercepted by a Middle Eastern man in sunglasses who said in accented speech, “This is private villa…get out…please don’t ask questions.” Asked who owns the villa, he said “that is private, I cannot talk.” Shortly after, someone left the house driven in a black SUV. Mortgage documents generally point to a property buyer’s identity. But 600 CBR’s purchase seems to have been made in cash, keeping all identifying information about the buyer out of public records. A transaction for just one of its parcels set the record for the largest residential transaction in the D.C. region’s history. The articles of incorporation for 600 CBR LLC were signed in 2019 by Kathryn W. Hambrick, a lawyer who specializes in managing sovereign wealth funds, according to a Daily Wire review of real estate records. Hambrick did not return a request for comment on which country’s sovereign wealth fund may have been behind the purchase. Whoever funds 600 CBR has plenty of company. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Embassy owns a $130 million compound that includes the historic Merrywood estate, the childhood home of  Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Merrywood was later purchased by AOL CEO Steve Case, and sold to the Saudis in 2018 for $43 million, the highest-ever home sale in the region at the time. It is next door to the home where Sen. Ted Kennedy lived until his death. The Saudi properties’ combined assessed value is $130 million, according to Fairfax County real estate records. The ownership of some of the most expensive property in Fairfax County by embassies—even though the embassies themselves are in Washington—deals a blow to the tax base, as they are exempt from property taxes. The Embassy of the State of Qatar’s nearby compound and is assessed to be worth $20 million. The oil-rich nation has just 300,000 citizens—half the size of the District of Columbia—but recently counted 2 million residents. The vast majority of its residents are foreign laborers working in conditions sometimes described as “modern slavery.” Qatar has been in the international spotlight since Hamas’s invasion of Israel. The terrorist group’s leaders operate out of Qatar, and the nation’s representative to the Arab parliament said “There can be no peace or negotiations with the Zionist entity.” Qatar has also enmeshed itself into D.C.’s culture by becoming part-owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards. The $62 million worth of properties owned by the United Arab Emirates are also exempt from property taxes. If the UAE is indeed behind the 600 CBR compound, it would bring the UAE-connected holdings to an assessed value of $132 million. One of the properties on the 600 CBR compound is “The Falls,” which was purchased for about $45 million in 2020 from AOL co-founder Jim Kimsey, making for the largest purchase in the region’s history, the Washington Business Journal reported at the time. It features 42,000 square feet of living space and a guest house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It also includes a property, purchased for $23 million in 2022, that was home to former Virginia Gov. Chuck Robb and his wife, the daughter of former president Lyndon B. Johnson. Standing yards from this enclave of the Gulf nations’ mega-mansions, pro-Palestinian protestors scream day and night at the United States’ top diplomat that the children of Gaza are starving.

Summer is the perfect season for some of the best fruits and veggies. For that reason, it’s important to stay aware of any recalls that may affect these products. One of these recalls includes cucumbers. The affected batch comes from a company in Ohio and were sold by Wiers Farm. From here, they were distributed in Walmarts across the following states: Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. But why were these cucumbers recalled in the first place? Turns out, the cucumbers may contain Listeria. When consumed, it can lead to an illness that is particularly harmful for those who are pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised. Common symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, diarrhea, vomiting, and more. The FDA urges folks to check if they have any of the affected products in their homes. Antoni Shkraba / Pexels There are two products that fall under this cucumber recall: Whole cucumbers with a pack date of June 5, 2024 Bagged salad cucumbers with pack dates of June 5, 2024 or June 6, 2024 At the present time of this writing, there have been no official illnesses or complaints reported that stem from these recalled products. Do You Have Any of the Cucumber Products Affected by This Recall? Also, it’s worth noting that the cucumbers affected are past their shelf life already. Still, it’s worth taking the time to make sure you’re safe. In fact, a somber reminder of this can be seen in the recent deaths that took place from milk infected with Listeria. “Wiers Farm operates to the highest standards of health and food safety,” the company reassures. “We have taken immediate steps to address this isolated incident and we are collaborating closely with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to ensure a swift resolution.” Stay safe, everyone. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post FDA Issues Another Cucumber Recall, Potential Bacterial Concerns appeared first on InspireMore.

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News Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Final Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Trailer Gives Us Some Intriguing Plot Details And a new henchman named Bob enters the world of Tim Burton. By Vanessa Armstrong | Published on July 18, 2024 Comment 0 Share New Share Warner Bros. has just released the last trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which finally gives us a glimpse into what the plot of the film will actually be. In it, we see Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz seeking to rescue her daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega) from the Afterlife. Lydia is desperate. So desperate, in fact, that she calls on Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to help her. Unsurprisingly, her decision doesn’t fully pan out the way she hopes. We also get a better glimpse of the real apparent bad guys in the film, the afterlife denizens played by Monica Belluci and Willem Dafoe, as well as Justin Theroux’s still-breathing character, who seems like quite the fop. Last but not least, it seems that Beetlejuice also drops an F-bomb. Exciting? Here’s the official synopsis for the sequel: Beetlejuice is back!  After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River.  Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.  With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is directed by Tim Burton with a script by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Seth Grahame-Smith. It premieres in theaters on September 6, 2024. Check out the latest and last trailer below. [end-mark] The post Final <i>Beetlejuice Beetlejuice</i> Trailer Gives Us Some Intriguing Plot Details appeared first on Reactor.