Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced on Tuesday that his wife‚ Gayle‚ was hospitalized after a car accident in Alabama this week. The crash took place on Monday as Gayle‚ who is co-chairwoman of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)‚ travelled with her colleague Guy Land from the airport to a hotel in Birmingham for an ARC event that was planned for Tuesday‚ the lawmaker said in a statement. “Both were admitted to UAB Hospital and are receiving excellent care‚” Sen. Manchin said. “She remains in stable condition but will stay there for a couple of days for precautionary measures. We want to thank the first responders who answered the call and were first on-site to provide assistance and support.” Gayle Manchin‚ who is in her mid-70s‚ was first lady of West Virginia when her husband served as governor from 2005 to 2010. She worked as an educator who‚ among other roles‚ served as the state’s secretary of education and arts for a time. In 2021‚ President Joe Biden nominated Gayle Manchin to serve on the ARC‚ which is an “economic development partnership” entity of the federal government and 13 state governments around the Appalachian region‚ and she was approved by the Senate later that year. Joe Manchin‚ who has served in the Senate since 2010‚ announced last year that he would not seek re-election in 2024‚ but the Democrat kept the door open to a potential run for the White House. The senator’s biography page says he has been married to Gayle for more than five decades and they have three children together‚ as well as several grandchildren. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Some of Manchin’s Senate colleagues took to X to wish Gayle Manchin and Land well after the announcement of their car accident. “As an Appalachian state‚ my office has worked closely with Gayle Manchin and Guy Land on the Appalachian Regional Commission for years. I’m praying for a full and quick recovery for both of them and sending well wishes to both of their families‚” said Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA). “Wesley and I are praying for a speedy recovery for Gayle Manchin and Guy Land. We are grateful for the work of some of Alabama’s tremendous first responders who answered this call and know that they’re in excellent hands at UAB‚” said Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL).

Catholic University of America fired the professor who invited an abortion doula who used the term “birthing person” during a mandatory lecture‚ according to an email obtained by The Daily Wire. “Now that we have clear evidence that the content of the class did not align with our mission and identity‚ we have now terminated our contract with the professor who invited the speaker‚” university president Peter Kilpatrick wrote in a campus-wide email. In audio recordings obtained by The Daily Wire‚ Rachel Carbonneau identified herself as an “abortion doula” during her January 23 lecture‚ and used radical terms such as “birthing person” and “seahorse births‚” a reference to women who believe they are men giving birth.  Carbonneau was invited to speak to during the LifeSpan Development course by instructor Melissa Goldberg‚ who has now been let go by the university. Throughout the lecture‚ Carbonneau repeatedly used the term “birthing person” instead of “mother” or “woman.” When a student asked her to explain her use of the term‚ she discussed her work with transgender people. “We do tend to default towards women‚” she said. “We are currently at Catholic University‚ but we are in Washington‚ D.C.‚ which is a very big and broad space and we work with trans clients. I have some men who have given birth. It’s amazing.” Carbonneau referred to a transgender man giving birth as a “seahorse birth‚” drawing a comparison to the marine fish species where birthing is carried out by males. “We call it seahorse birth‚ it’s lovely” she said. “Especially when it’s a water birth. Fantastic.” “The speaker identified herself as an “abortion doula” and she advocated for abortion‚ for language that distorts the distinctions between the sexes‚ and for the normalizing of transgender births‚” Kilpatrick added. “While we were unable to confirm what exactly was said in the class‚ we did determine that the speaker’s views on life issues and on the anthropology of the human person were not consistent with our mission and identity as a faithful Catholic university‚ and that she should not be allowed to address the class again.” The university previously told The Daily Wire that Carbonneau was no longer allowed to speak to the class.  “The Catholic University of America was appalled to learn about reports regarding this guest speaker‚” spokesperson Nicole Germain told The Daily Wire. “The guest speaker will not be speaking again to the class and we are re-communicating the terms and expectations by which all outside speakers are vetted and invited.” Goldberg assigned students a homework reading assignment due the day of the class that explained the term “pregnant people.” Reading assigned to Catholic University students discussing the use of the term “pregnant people” to be inclusive to transgender men. (Credit: Courtesy) “Trans men and people who are nonbinary are also capable of pregnancy if they have ovaries and a uterus‚ which is why we often use the term pregnant parent‚” it reads.  Carbonneau told the class that she has advised pregnant mothers to have an elective abortion.  “I am an abortion doula as well and I know I’m at Catholic University‚” she said. “I was a student here myself so I know that carries a lot of weight.” “I have the honor and the privilege of working with families that have had to make the hardest decision of their entire lives and I will tell you‚ because I work with so many people that are having what we would consider an elective abortion in sort of the legal language… it is a crushing decision you have to make.”

The NFL‚ Fox‚ and CBS have reason to celebrate after the two conference championship games scored massive ratings over the weekend‚ with more than 50 million viewers each‚ a first in the last ten years. The AFC Championship Game on CBS featuring the Kansas City Chiefs’ 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens brought in 55.4 million viewers‚ according to The Hollywood Reporter. CBS’s numbers were the largest ever for an AFC title game. At one point‚ viewership for the AFC showdown peaked at more than 64 million viewers‚ making Sunday’s game the most-watched non-Super Bowl program on the network in 30 years. NFC‚ AFC Championships Huge: TV Ratings Sunday‚ Jan. 28‚ 2024 – The Hollywood Reporter. The audience peaked at almost 59 million viewers (58.97 million) from 9:15-9:30 p.m. ET‚ late in the San Francisco 49ers’ 34-31 victory over the Detroit Lions. https://t.co/fbmq6svDV6 — John DePetro Show (@JohnDePetroshow) January 30‚ 2024 The NFC Championship over on Fox generated even better numbers with the San Francisco 49ers come-from-behind 34-31 victory against the Detroit Lions‚ recording 56 million viewers‚ with the viewership hit nearly 59 million at one point. Fox had its biggest audience for an NFC title game since 2012 with the New York Giants 20-17 win in overtime against San Francisco.  In Detroit‚ where Lions fans had hoped to see the team advance to its first-ever Super Bowl‚ the NFC title game had a 46.3 rating and 79 share. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP THR noted that the huge ratings score was the first time since 2014 that both conference championship games averaged more than 50 million viewers (out-of-home ratings weren’t part of Nielsen’s same-day reporting until 2020). The NFL’s viewership was up over the last few years‚ with the numbers being the best the league has seen since 2015‚ Deadline noted. NFL games in 2023 made up 93 out of 100 of the top broadcasts of the year‚ that’s up from the 82 it had last year‚ SportsProMedia noted. RELATED: Chiefs Prove Once Again‚ When It’s Time To Be Clutch‚ Be Clutch Airlines Add Taylor Swift-Themed Flights For Trips To Super Bowl LVIII Chiefs-Bills AFC Match-Up Was Most Watched Divisional Playoff Game Ever

In a move that underscores the challenges facing major American businesses‚ UPS has announced a significant reduction in its workforce‚ cutting 12‚000 jobs following a sharp decline in income. The decision comes as the company grapples with a $1.87 billion drop in earnings‚ marking 2023 as a year of financial setbacks for the logistics giant. The job cuts‚ which are expected to affect positions globally across all levels‚ will see 75% executed within the first half of the year. This development is a stark reminder of the economic pressures companies are facing‚ including increased union labor costs and a decrease in demand for package deliveries. UPS plans to layoff 12‚000 employees. pic.twitter.com/G0V3IXuxhf — SAY CHEESE! (@SaycheeseDGTL) January 30‚ 2024 UPS’s financial difficulties were further exacerbated by a near-miss strike last year‚ which was averted thanks to a $30 billion agreement with the Teamsters union representing 340‚000 workers. While the deal prevented a potentially devastating strike‚ it also led to a substantial increase in labor expenses‚ with full-time worker hourly pay rising to $49 and part-time employees to $21. The threat of the strike had a lingering impact‚ as customers‚ wary of potential disruptions‚ turned to competitors such as FedEx and Amazon. Although UPS has since regained approximately 60% of the business lost during that period‚ the recovery has been slow‚ and the company’s projections for global revenue in 2024 remain below analysts’ expectations. Just Months After "Massive Labor Deal‚" UPS Announces Massive Layoffs https://t.co/TBQRE7Wzje — zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 30‚ 2024 The financial strain was further compounded by labor contract-related costs‚ which exceeded the company’s estimates by about $500 million in the second half of 2023. This has led to an adjusted profit fall and a clear indication from the CFO that the nature of work at UPS is changing‚ suggesting that even as volumes recover‚ the eliminated jobs may not return. As UPS navigates through these challenging times‚ the company’s strategy appears to be one of adaptation and restructuring. With a focus on efficiency and cost management‚ UPS is bracing itself for a future where lean operations are essential for survival in an increasingly competitive and unpredictable market. The job cuts at UPS serve as a cautionary tale of the delicate balance between labor costs and operational sustainability. As businesses continue to adapt to a rapidly changing economic landscape‚ the decisions made today will undoubtedly shape the industry for years to come. The post UPS Slashes 12‚000 Jobs Amid Economic Downturn appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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This recipe is for grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken. It consists of boneless‚ skinless chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce and grilled alongside pineapple rings. The marinade is made from pineapple juice‚ soy sauce‚ honey‚ brown sugar‚ rice vinegar‚ minced garlic‚ grated ginger‚ black pepper‚ and optional red pepper flakes for added spiciness. The chicken is marinated in the sauce for at least 1 hour before grilling‚ and the remaining marinade is used to baste the chicken during grilling. The pineapple rings are also grilled until they have grill marks. The grilled chicken and pineapple are served together‚ topped with the pineapple rings and garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. -- posted by Jason T.

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Oil and vinegar Italian dressing mix. Use half the sale stated here for a lower salt content. -- posted by Tone-Loc