Harvard University's highest governing body announced its unanimous support for embattled school President Claudine Gay‚ who will remain in office despite her controversial comments to a congressional committee about antisemitism.

Rep. Bob Good‚ R-Va.‚ was elected as chairman of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC). He will succeed Rep. Scott Perry‚ R-Pa.‚ who is term limited.

Transform premade sugar cookie dough into colorful‚ sweet‚ delicious Circus Animal Cookies in only 22 minutes! CUTE AND COLORFUL SUGAR COOKIES I can’t get over how cute and delicious these Circus Animal Cookies are! You only need 4 ingredients to make a batch of these fun‚ festive‚ and bright cookies. With pops of bright pink‚ colorful sprinkles and white chocolate chips‚ these sugar cookies are sure to delight with every bite! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Can I use my own sugar cookie recipe? Absolutely! If you have a different sugar cookie recipe that you prefer‚ go ahead and use that in this recipe. If you need a good homemade sugar cookie recipe‚ try my Grandma’s Soft Sugar Cookie recipe! Can I use the tube of sugar cookie dough? Sure thing. If you can’t find the package of sugar cookie dough like I use below‚ it’s not a big deal‚ just grab one of the tubes that are the same amount (16 ounces). Can I use more sprinkles‚ animal cookies‚ or white chocolate chips? Yes. Feel free to adjust and play with the quantities of the add-ins that you are choosing to use. Just be sure not to add more than 1 1/2 cups total of all your add-ins into the dough mixture or they may not bake properly. What about a circus cookie sandwich? Of course! Try grabbing two cookies and smushing some of your favorite vanilla frosting in between to create a Circus Animal Cookie Sandwich! It’s a truly decadent treat. How to store these cookies? These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days. Ours never seem to last that long though‚ nobody can keep their hands off of them. Additionally‚ you can freeze them in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) refrigerated sugar cookie dough – I’m using store bought but you can make your own. Use the kind that are already preformed or in a tube – it doesn’t matter as long as it is 16 ounces. frosted circus animal cookies – these are the kind I use (paid affiliate link) and are the ones you will most commonly find in American grocery stores. white chocolate chips – you can use a white chocolate bar that you have cut up into pieces or you can switch out for a different chocolate chip flavor. rainbow nonpareils – just a fancy word for round sprinkles. Use what you like here. I would suggest not going with anything too crunchy through. These are really just for adding color. HOW TO MAKE CIRCUS ANIMAL COOKIES Preheat the oven to 350F degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl‚ combine all ingredients and mix until fully combined. Using a medium cookie scoop to portion out the dough and place on the prepared baking sheet 2-inches apart.  Optional: take some extra white chocolate chips and press them into the cookie dough balls. Also‚ you can take some small pieces of the circus animal cookies and press them into the tops of the dough. This will help them really stand out after they are finished baking. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes‚ or until the edges are just golden brown Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes‚ then transfer to a cooling rack.  CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Circus Animal Cookie BallsCircus Animal Krispies TreatsCircus Animal Cookie BlondiesFrosted Coconut Sugar Cookie BarsSugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars Print Circus Animal Cookies Yummy sugar cookies with bites of frosted animal cookies‚ white chocolate chips‚ and sprinkles! Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword Circus Animal Cookies Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 22 minutes minutesTotal Time 32 minutes minutes Servings 24 cookies Calories 131kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients16 ounces refrigerated sugar cookie doughâ…” cup chopped frosted circus animal cookiesâ…“ cup white chocolate chips2 teaspoons rainbow nonpareils InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350F degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large mixing bowl‚ combine cookie dough‚ chopped cookies‚ white chocolate chips and nonpareils. The dough is thick so this may take a few minutes. Using a medium cookie scoop to portion out the dough and place on the prepared baking sheet 2-inches apart. Optional: take some extra white chocolate chips and press them into the cookie dough balls. Also‚ you can take some small pieces of the circus animal cookies and press them into the tops of the dough. This will help them really stand out after they are finished baking. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes‚ or until the edges are just golden brown. Only bake one sheet at a time for best results. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes‚ then transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy! Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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Jennifer Aniston‚ who played Rachel Green in the iconic TV series Friends‚ was recently spotted in Los Angeles for the first time since the unfortunate passing of her co-star and friend‚ Matthew Perry. Sources close to the actress claim that she has been struggling with Perry’s death. “Out of the remaining five‚ Jen and Courtney [Cox] are reeling the most‚ and Jen is probably the one who is struggling most acutely‚” the insider noted. “It’s a second massive loss in less than a year‚ with the first anniversary of her dad’s death just around the corner‚ [Aniston] still hasn’t fully regained her footing from that‚ and now this has just completely knocked her off her feet.” Jennifer Aniston steps out in jumpsuit Jennifer Aniston‚ 54‚ is as stunning as ever in a strapless jumpsuit during Morning Show event at private San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood https://t.co/bDxqQy3aGE — Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) December 8‚ 2023 Aniston’s recent appearance was at an event in West Hollywood dedicated to celebrating the success of her hit Apple TV+ streaming series‚ The Morning Show‚ which garnered six nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards. At the event‚ she was spotted rocking a black strapless jumpsuit as she departed the exclusive San Vincente Bungalows‚ a prestigious private club‚ alongside her co-star‚ Holland Taylor. RELATED: Jennifer Aniston Shows Off Super Toned Abs In Workout Video However‚ despite the elegance of her all-black ensemble‚ keen observers couldn’t help but notice the subtle signs of aging on the former Friends star’s face. Notably‚ her makeup fell short of concealing the emerging wrinkles‚ and the presence of under-eye bags drew attention from fans. Instagram Fans’ reactions Aniston’s appearance has sparked up a debate among her fans‚ with some claiming that the wrinkles were due to her continued grief for the late Perry. “Grieving ages you so much. It really looks like she aged 10 years after her dad‘s and Matthew Perry’s death‚” a fan commented‚ while another one stated‚ “I can’t stand her one pained expression. Lighten up.” 19 January 2020 – Los Angeles‚ California – Jennifer Aniston. 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium. Photo Credit: AdMedia Some other fans had it in for the actress as they stated that her plastic surgery procedures‚ rather than grief‚ were responsible for her looks. “I hope she stops messing with her face. She’s looking weird‚” someone wrote. “I would have liked to see her without the face tweaks. She was always attractive‚” added another person. Click for next Article The post Jennifer Aniston Sparks Reaction With First Public Appearance Since Matthew Perry’s Death appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

Fans were surprised to see ’80s pop star Glenn Medeiros in a TikTok video with his daughter‚ who was on American Idol. Father and daughter were doing vocals in the clip captioned‚ “Whenever I ask my 80s teenage pop star dad to make a TikTok‚” which is one of many. Glenn often features in his daughter’s lyrics videos and funny skits‚ mostly referring to his pop star era. As an 18-year-old‚ he released his smash hit‚ “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You‚” the song peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and quickly becoming a must-play at wedding receptions. Glenn Medeiros left music to teach @lyricmedeiros Please Dad! #glennmedeiros #80s #teenagepopstar #teenageheartthrob #nothingsgonnachangemyloveforyou #sheaintworthit #lonelywontleavemealone #meminusyouequalsblue #longandlastinglove #themedeirosfamily #prouddaughter #grateful #thankful #family #lifestyle #familylifestyle #teen #popstar #fyp ♬ original sound – Kinross uwu The 58-year-old‚ who also made waves with “She Ain’t Worth It‚” finally left music to become a teacher in Hawaii in the ’90s. Glenn still relives his role as a singer in his daughter’s videos‚ which have racked up over 17 million views so far. RELATED: Treat Williams’ Daughter Speaks Out After Actor’s Fatal Motorcycle Crash To date‚ he enjoys seeing people’s stories “about how that song played a special role in their lives many years ago.” Glenn Medeiros “The song of mine I love singing most is ‘Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You.’ I enjoy people singing along with me‚” Glenn‚ who became a school principal in 2017‚ said. Pop star dad Glenn may not be a pop star anymore‚ but he sure remains one to his daughter‚ Lyric. He shares the 22-year-old and an older son named Chord with his wife Tammy‚ whom he married in 1993. Born to a talented singer herself‚ Lyric graced the American Idol show this year and made it to Hollywood before getting kicked off the competition series. She started out “safe‚” according to judge Katy Perry‚ and got another shot to do Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats‚” which she delivered impressively. Instagram Years ago‚ her father was on stages blowing listeners away as well‚ and he recalls seeing the world beyond his hometown as the “most interesting story” of his career. “Traveling to over 20 countries around the world by the age of 18 after not traveling anywhere outside my home of Hawaii only two years prior‚” Glenn reminisced. Click for next Article The post ’80s Pop Star-Turned-Teacher Looks Unrecognizable In Video With Talented Daughter appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

Hasbro‚ a leading name in the toy industry‚ is facing tough times. The company is laying off about 1‚100 employees due to a drop in sales that’s stretched into the holiday season. This news‚ revealed through a memo obtained by CNBC‚ is a big deal because Hasbro had around 6‚300 employees earlier this year. The… The post ‘Bidenomics’ Is So Bad‚ Major Toy Company Just Laid Off 1‚100 Employees Right Before Christmas appeared first on The Federalist Papers.

It’s good to see that‚ almost seven years after they left the White House for good‚ Barack and Michelle Obama‚ can keep dividing America like no other. Among the many pies that the former president and first lady have their fingers in‚ as you may have heard‚ is a production deal with streaming service Netflix.… The post New Movie Obamas Helped Make Raises Eyebrows: ‘Don’t Trust White People’ appeared first on The Federalist Papers.

Just days after the Israel Defense Forces killed a Hamas battalion commander‚ his replacement was exterminated in rapid succession. “ELIMINATED: Emad Krikae—commander of Hamas’ Shejaiya Battalion‚” the IDF wrote Sunday on X. “After the elimination of the previous commander of Hamas’ Shejaiya Battalion‚ Krikae assumed the position‚” the Israeli military’s post said. “Previously‚ he was… The post Hamas Militant Assumes Top Post After Predecessor Killed by IDF‚ But Tenure Is Violently Cut Short Just Days Later appeared first on The Federalist Papers.

We all know the misbehaviors committed by the de facto rulers of a certain country in South America. The government in Venezuela is releasing prisoners to do their dirty work‚ then allowing them to head off to parts unknown. I won´t give details but will focus on the consequences instead‚ as these are going to have an important impact on the life of the country in a matter of a few months. Governments are using prisoners to attack protests There are recent experiences with governments releasing and using criminals and prisoners in violent conflicts‚ like sending them to war (a common practice in formerly communist countries) and attacking peaceful protests unchaining awful shootings against unarmed innocents. In recent weeks‚ over 100 prisoners were moved from one of the largest jails to another one. Several interventions have taken place in this manner‚ something absolutely unusual. Take a look at the arsenal found in just one of the prisons: 170 different weapons and over 1200 cartridges…in a place supposedly controlled by the authorities. Go figure. Word in the street is that the leaders of the most dangerous gangs have been issued fake IDs‚ freed‚ and armed. Officers of every brand have been ordered to NOT proceed against them or their gang members. This means we will see an interesting underground war between both factions this next year. It’s how the government covers up human rights violations. There is no need to be a genius or an investigator to understand they are very likely going to work as assault “troops” to suppress demonstrations against the regime. The use of prisoners to attack protests is a serious human rights violation‚ a series of continuous crimes that the International Criminal Court is investigating. It is a form of intimidation and violence designed to silence dissent. However‚ the key issue here of this proxy force is the consequences this will generate. There is no possible way to know exactly who they are and where those criminals will go once they can evade customs controls with new identities.  It is very likely many of them are already in the USA or other countries. I wrote previously about Venezuelan gang members in New York City. They very probably will keep a low profile until they get used to the new environment of a new country where real freedom exists. They will have to test the waters. Understand the local and regional atmosphere and expand their connections. Very likely with other Spanish-speaking organizations like the cartels. The use of prisoners to attack protests or in international armed conflicts is not a new phenomenon at all. This tactic was used in the past already‚ during the year 2017 (and earlier) protests that were sparked by the decision to hold a controversial constitutional “referendum‚” just a mimic of a democratic exercise. The whole platform and the database structures are rigged to produce results favorable to the mobsters. That´s why they will refuse international observers with special knowledge and skills‚ claiming a “sovereign” exercise of democracy. The United Nations human rights office has called on the Venezuelan government to investigate the incident and hold those responsible accountable. The office has also called for the rulers to stop using prisoners to attack protests. The use of prisoners to attack protests or in other armed conflicts is a serious threat to democracy‚ no matter what country you´re in. It is a sign that they are willing to use violence to silence dissent. The international community must implement severe actions and pressure it to stop using prisoners to attack protests. This is not the only factor in the crisis. Several other factors contribute to the seriousness of the situation in this region. The prison system in all of Latin America is in a state of real crisis. The prisons are overcrowded‚ underfunded‚ and poorly managed. This makes it easy for criminals to smuggle weapons and drugs into the prisons. Many local regimes have a long history of human rights abuses: torture‚ extrajudicial killings‚ and extortion‚ and some of them are even involved with international terrorism while the West looks somewhere else. The Venezuelan economy is barely recovering‚ very slowly‚ from a state of collapse. The country is past the (induced) hyperinflation process‚ but with an iron grip on the spot coin value and exchange ratios‚ and an unreal monetary policy used to profit those with USDs bought to official rates‚ there will be no possible development as it is contrary to the goals of the regime. The economy will suffocate and the controls will only weaken it as time passes by. Some things are better. Food shortages have decreased‚ although specialized work (like mine in the oil industry) and other similar jobs were destroyed by the thousands of positions. Most of the larger companies have fled away‚ and what was once excellent local production of products like car spare parts‚ unique in Latin America except for Argentina‚ is long gone. The draconian “laws” that allow the regimes to seize and confiscate whatever they feel like made many transnational companies cut losses and go to greener pastures. There are some other economic problems with deep roots. This has led to widespread poverty and desperation‚ which has created a fertile environment for crime and violence in the most vulnerable and poor barrios and cities. The industrial zones in all the major cities that formerly vibrated with activity now look like a scenario of a zombie movie. Societal control via fuel rationing is deeply harming the economy. Without any other excuse than the “economic war against the American Empire‚” they allowed all sorts of uniformed forces to control the access to fuel stations‚ toting loaded and locked AKs. You can imagine the consequences of this already. This is done mostly to avoid mobilization and transport of groups of people. It seems not to be happening in my country but in other regions as well with commie puppet regimes‚ like Chile. The businesses that are doing well The best businesses I see not flourishing‚ but making a profit good enough for their owners are cattle raising‚ milk‚ cheese production‚ and producing or transforming edibles. However‚ these face the continuous loss of production in the way of “fees” in the roadblocks. This is something that has existed since the Spaniards’ time‚ and it´s so deeply rooted in the society that it´s almost to be expected. Refuse to give a bribe‚ expect a whole spectrum of problems. This is something that maybe sooner or later will expand‚ once the societal contract the fabric imposes is cracked and no longer works. Things will have to be much more different to get to that point‚ though. Maybe none of us will see it happening in our region. It’s like a zombie apocalypse. That being said‚ I have been watching a TV show that I had been unwilling to analyze for quite some time. It was a popular one‚ though I can´t understand how people so dumb as to not use an off-road full-body motorcycle‚ for example‚ or a riot full-body armor to avoid dying in horrendous ways were able to survive for so long. I did find this interesting: the real hazard is not the infection itself. It´s the consequences on the remaining surviving population. It´s the actions they have‚ their reactions to what happens‚ and how they assume their commitment to the society they belong. I feel that so much drama‚ the main reason why I never took those series so seriously to begin with‚ can be seen in a new light. You slash with a machete a whole bunch of sick creatures that would kill and devour you in a moment‚ and then at night you sit (in the open field‚ go figure) next to a campfire and talk about your “feelings”? Would people do that in real life? Personally‚ I believe that they wouldn´t. Much less out in an open field. They would drink until oblivion in a very well-secured room. There are so many more important things to do that you would see how fast the time goes by. The real enemy is the human condition. It took me some more episodes to realize that‚ in an outstanding parallelism with what we are living down here‚ the real enemy is the human condition. Resumed in greed‚ hate‚ despotism‚ and selfishness. Sadly‚ we can consider now a perfect example of how these negative traits can lead to the downfall of a society. Maybe a slow one‚ but a meaningful downfall. It´s not only the engineered process designed to make the economy crumble at a global scale. The ones holding the guns and controlling the resources don´t give a dang about the ones that have nothing. That´s the reality‚ one of the hidden messages this type of show tries to transmit. Whatever the hypothetical situation is‚ the same twisted pattern appears. The manipulation of the societies using desperation‚ fear‚ and terror. Those who never had control of anything related to their own lives suddenly become despotic warlords with a thirst for revenge‚ stomping even on hundreds of thousands of innocents with nothing to see in their pathetic lives. The punks in the streets are not going to be as much of a problem as the unbelievable greed and disrespect for the human life the ones who released them exhibit. Because if they did something like that‚ they would proceed with all sorts of aberrations. Most people will put self-interest first. In the face of a very complex array of problems‚ most people will put their own interests first. I know about that. I had to buy groceries in the black market for “fellow coworkers” with a connection. Should I not have had a 2nd job‚ we would have starved. I listened to those who stayed put in 2018 how they ran at the sound of a motorcycle to avoid getting robbed at gunpoint in the streets. Local laws were issued in some cities to prohibit two men on a motorcycle at different hours of the day‚ as many of the crimes were under this scheme. Go figure. This is what ultimately leads to the downfall of societies‚ generating massive migrations and a whole set of consequences. We are living in a time where greed‚ hate‚ and selfishness are all too common‚ and basic values are overlooked and mocked up. We need to be careful not to let these negative traits control us. No matter whether the disaster is hypothetical‚ like a zombie plague‚ or painfully real‚ like the engineered destruction of a rich country to work as a beachhead for the enemies of the American Continent democracies. The real enemies of societies are the greedy mobsters who will do everything to keep in power‚ SHTF or not. The ones with a grip over the institutions will have to be carefully elected by the communities they try to rule. Based on ethics‚ values‚ and morals. Otherwise‚ everybody could end up facing a very shady and sad fate. Stay tuned‚ and keep safe! What are your thoughts about the use of these prisoners? What do you think about prisoners being released to control the population? What about the fact that they’re being given the means to leave the country afterward? Do you think some of these criminals are the ones making an entrance through our Southern border? How can we prevent similar despotism here as we go down a similar path to collapse? Let’s discuss it in the comments section. About Jose Jose is an upper middle class professional. He is a former worker of the oil state company with a Bachelor’s degree from one of the best national Universities. He has an old but in good shape SUV‚ a good 150 square meters house in a nice neighborhood‚ in a small but (formerly) prosperous city with two middle size malls. Jose is a prepper and shares his eyewitness accounts and survival stories from the collapse of his beloved Venezuela. Jose and his younger kid are currently back in Venezuela‚ after the intention of setting up a new life in another country didn’t  go well. The SARSCOV2 re-shaped the labor market and South American economy so he decided to give it a try to homestead in the mountains‚ and make a living as best as possible. But this time in his own land‚ and surrounded by family‚ friends and acquaintances‚ with all the gear and equipment collected‚ as the initial plan was.  Follow Jose on YouTube and gain access to his exclusive content on Patreon. Donations: paypal.me/JoseM151 The post The Venezuelan Govt. Is Using Prisoners as a Proxy Force‚ Then Releasing Them with Fake IDs appeared first on The Organic Prepper.