In The NEWS

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> Sean "Diddy" Combs faces seven new civil lawsuits, which include allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl; Combs is currently in jail in New York on racketeering and sex trafficking charges (More)

> Producer of "Blade Runner 2049" sues Elon Musk, Tesla, and Warner Bros. Discovery for using images of the film without permission during Tesla's Cybercab promo event (More)

> Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's upstart tech-infused golf league TGL sets Jan. 7 launch date with the first team match broadcast on ESPN (More)


Science & Technology
> Wall Street Journal, NY Post, and others sue AI platform Perplexity, claiming its chatbot violates copyright law (More) | Microsoft to unveil tools to build customizable AI agents—bots designed for specific tasks—in its Copilot Studio (More)

> Paleontologists discover smallest fossilized dinosaur eggs found to date; 80-million-year-old specimens likely laid by an undiscovered type of dinosaur (More)

> Deep brain stimulation may be effective at treating depression, new clinical study suggests; test uses a wearable cap to deliver gentle electrical voltages at home (More)


Business & Markets
> US stock markets close mixed (S&P 500 -0.2%, Dow -0.8%, Nasdaq +0.3%) (More) | Shares of Kenvue—the maker of Tylenol and Listerine—close up 5% after activist investor Starboard Value reportedly takes large stake (More)

> The Walt Disney Co. to appoint outgoing CEO Bob Iger's successor in early 2026, taps Morgan Stanley veteran James Gorman as chair (More)

> Payments giant Stripe acquires stablecoin payments company Bridge for $1.1B (More) | Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies tied to the value of a traditional currency; see overview (More)


Politics & World Affairs
> Biden administration proposes rule to expand access to contraceptive products, including requiring health insurance companies to cover recommended over-the-counter birth control (More) | Student loan repayments paused for six additional months for 8 million borrowers under the SAVE plan (More)

> Moldovans vote in favor of the country joining the European Union by thin margin, with 99% of the votes counted and 50.46% voting "yes" to the referendum; Moldova, once part of the Soviet Union, lies between Ukraine and Romania (More)

> Fethullah Gülen, a US-based Turkish cleric accused of orchestrating 2016 coup attempt against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, dies at age 83 (More) | US activist Thelma Mothershed-Wair, member of Little Rock Nine, dies at age 83 (More)

SOURCE:  1440 NEWS

Law & Order America

 

The United States of America prides itself on being a country that is full of law-abiding citizens, and when laws are broken that JUSTICE IS BLIND...  that is to say everyone is treated equally under the law.

HOWEVER...

most of us who are fortunate enough to live to the age of 40 and beyond, come to realize that AMERICAN LAW is not equally applied, and that JUSTICE IS NOT BLIND.

For instance...

• The law is applied differently to white citizens than it is to black citizens.
• Wealthy people can hire better lawyers than poor people can, so the law is applied differently.
• The law is applied differently to sons and daughters of elected officials with the understanding that the higher the elected position, the more legal protection one has.
• If you are super wealthy, the odds are the law does not really apply to you at all...  although, there are some exceptions.
• Illegal immigration is a new approach on how the laws of the USA are not applied equally.
• In small towns in the SOUTH, the laws are applied differently to locals and those passing through.
• We also have knowledge of building inspectors taking bribes so that the building codes can be over-looked.
• We all know that law enforcement breaks the law all the time, in order to catch criminals.
• Recently, the law has been used to try and stop a political opponent, which is a new twist on how differently the law is applied.

America is a country full of laws, that are broken all the time by its citizens...  so much so, that it is almost laughable that we call ourselves a country of LAWS.

Somewhat Political

 

Life on Earth Came From SPACE

New evidence has emerged suggesting that the building blocks of life were delivered to the primordial Earth from space by meteorites, a finding that could help scientists hunt for alien life.

These meteorites would have been the fractured remains of early "unmelted asteroids," a type of planetesimal. Planetesimals are small rocky bodies that served as the main building blocks of the solar system's rocky planets, including Earth. 

They were formed around 4.6 billion years ago in the disk of dust and gas around the infant sun as particles around our young star began to stick together, accreting more mass and making progressively larger bodies.     READ MORE...

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In The NEWS

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> New York Liberty defeats the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of decisive Game 5 to win their first WNBA championship (More)

> Cher, Jimmy Buffett, and Mary J. Blige among 16 inductees into the 2024 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (More) | Aaron Kaufman, Emmy-nominated director, dies at age 51 of an apparent heart attack (More)

> Oregon leads AP Top 25 college football poll for first time since 2012; Georgia and Penn State round out the Top 3 (More)


Science & Technology
> SpaceX awarded $733M in launch contracts from the US Space Force, beating out United Launch Alliance (More) | Everything you need to know about SpaceX (More, w/video)

> Chinese scientists demonstrate the world's strongest resistive (made out of normal metals like copper or aluminum) magnet; the 42 Tesla field is roughly 800,000 times the Earth's magnetic field (More)

> Researchers discover protein to improve cardiovascular health in patients with progeria, a rare genetic disorder causing accelerated aging in children (More)


Business & Markets
> US stock markets close higher Friday (S&P 500 +0.4%, Dow +0.1%, Nasdaq +0.6%), with the S&P 500 and Dow closing at record highs (More) | Netflix shares jump 11% after beating Q3 expectations (More) | Gold prices climb to all-time high amid uncertainty over US election, Middle East tensions (More)

> Boeing offers production workers a 35% raise over four years, up from 30% in bid to end strike; union workers to vote on deal Wednesday, when new CEO Kelly Ortberg is set to give first public comments (More) | CVS workers in Southern California begin strike at seven stores (More)

> Berkshire Hathaway invests additional $42M in Sirius XM last week, raising company's stake in the radio broadcasting firm to 32.5% (More)


Politics & World Affairs
> Israeli airstrikes kill at least 87 people in Gaza, per Hamas-run Health Ministry (More) | Lebanese drone targets home of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu; no one injured, per Israel (More) | US intelligence on Israeli preparations to retaliate against Iran exposed in pro-Iranian account online (More) | See war updates (More)

> Cuba power outage leaves entire population of 10 million people without energy following electrical grid collapse (More) | Collapse came as Hurricane Oscar, a Category 1 storm, approached the island (More)

> Indonesia inaugurates Prabowo Subianto as country's eighth president; the former defense minister was elected with close to 60% of the vote (More)

SOURCE:  1440 NEWS

Wake Up America

 

We live in the greatest country in the world, mainly because of our FREEDOMS and OPPORTUNITIRES but also because of:

• our natural resources
• our education systems
• our businesses & industries
• research and inventions
• our landscape varieties
• our military strength
• our recreation
• our entertainment

We also live in a country that is on the verge of LOSING IT ALL because HALF OF US want to move from capitalism to SOCIALISM...

Right now, capitalism is FUNDING our SOCIALISTIC PROGRAMS...  and we have many of those...  

EVERYTHING THAT IS PUBLIC is SOCIALISM and paid for by our tax dollars.

Those tax dollars DON'T come from the WEALTHY because they have their money sheltered in offshore bank accounts.

You have to be STUPID not to understand that if the money does not come from the wealthy that it MUST come from the rest of us.

NOTHING IS FREE

            SOMEONE MUST PAY

                          THAT SOMEONE IS US

                                        WAKE UP AMERICA

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Stopping Energy Loss

Preventing tungsten atoms from entering the plasma is one of the biggest challenges of modern nuclear fusion reactors, and researchers at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) may have found a solution to fix it.

The discovery, which uses boron powder to shield tokamak walls from the extreme heat of fusion, presents a solid strategy for achieving sustainable fusion energy, per a PPPL, U.S. Department of Energy, press release published on Monday.

“We’ve developed a new way to understand how injected boron material behaves in a fusion plasma and how it interacts with the walls of fusion reactors to keep them in good condition while they are operating,” Florian Effenberg, a staff research physicist at PPPL, said in the press release.      READ MORE...

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The USA in Transition

 

The United States of America is the greatest country in the world and has been since 1945.  The USA has had global dominance for 80 years, just two decades shy of a century.

That's quite an accomplishment for a country that is about only 250 years old.

HOWEVER...  the elite status of the USA is about to change and is already in the process of that transition.

First Transition - our freedoms have put us into a position where the people are demanding more and more of the government.  The more the government provides to the public, the more socialistic the government becomes.  Our current national debt is an example of how we have already given too much, and it is going to be very difficult for our government to STOP THE GIVING.

Second Transition - during the last four years, our government has allowed illegal immigrants to enter this country in unprecedented numbers.  It does not matter what the purpose is behind this decision, but what does matter is that these illegal immigrants bring NO SKILLS therefore all they will serve to do is INCREASE the POOR CLASS.  Increasing the poor class will not strengthen the USA, it will weaken it because the poor class TAKES more than it GIVES.

Third Transition - the USA has an infrastructure problem in that its roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels NEED REFURBISHING because they are getting old and will start to have ongoing repair issues.  Not only is our infrastructure need refurbishing but our military needs this as well.  Does the government spend money on social programs, social security, infrastructure, or the military?

Fourth Transition - the USA, for a variety of reasons, has become divided.  While we have two political parties in this country, the political party that is not in power REFUSES to support the political party that is in power.  To make matter worse, that division is an amazing 50%.  Now, it might be 49%/51% so that one side wins, but that is the same as 50/50.  NOTHING WILL EVER GET DONE, especially if a house of Congress is controlled by the other party.

Fifth Transition - this one is twofold and perhaps the most dangerous as it is in the first stages of development.  I am talking about TECHNOLOGY and our SPACE PROGRAM.  Fortunately, and unfortunately, these two programs will not be controlled by the government due to LACK OF MONEY.  Technology is developing faster than it can be controlled or regulated by Congress and AI Humanoid Robots will replace jobs quicker than we can mentally imagine and when that happens it will be too late to act.  When we begin to serious develop outer space (around 2030), private companies will no longer see the need to SAVE EARTH from all that plagues it.

Sixth Transition - this one revolves around climate change and what some have convinced others is our most serious threat.  It will take a GOOD DECADE to fully transition into a 100% global green energy environment, if that is even possible.  IF depends quite honestly on the rest of the world's participation.  China, Russia, India, Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America, DON'T HAVE THE MONEY to make that transition.  China, Russia, India refuses to spend the money because it will weaken their economies.  The more the USA moves into that direction, the more the POOR PEOPLE will resist because they do not have the money.  Illegal Immigration makes the problem worse.

Seventh Transition - China has declared to the rest of the world that they want to take the global leadership role away from the USA.  They want to do this both economically and militarily and educationally and scientifically which includes technology.  The USA does not see CHINA as a THREAT.

The Democratic Party sees POWER and CONTROL over the citizens of the USA more important than protecting the USA from CHINA...

This position is a dangerous one to have...

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Businessmen/women, owners of companies/entrepreneurs, plant managers, and other bosses hire people (salaried-hourly) on the PERCEIVED VALUE that they can add to the company, to productivity, and to increasing annual revenues.

If they used any other criteria, then they are just plain stupid.

If the company is large enough to have gone public and is selling stock, then whoever is running that company be it the CEO, President, or Board of Directors or a combination of the three, THEN and ONLY THEN will the company take orders from the majority stockholders to increase the Earnings Per Share and/or increase the quarterly DIVIDENDS...  regardless of the impact on the longevity of the company.

This may sound rather crude, but it is just business.

Banks, Investment Brokers, Insurance Companies, Trust Funds, Retirement Funds all have their monies invested in the STOCK MARKET for one reason and one reason only...  TO MAKE FRIGGING MORE MONEY THAN THEY INVESTED.

• Companies don't care about the customers
• Companies don't care about the vendors/suppliers
• Companies don't care about the employees
• Companies don't care about the community

Companies SOLE PURPOSE is to MAKE MONEY and increase SHAREHOLDER VALUE.

IF and WHEN taxes increase, Companies will do:

1.  lay off workers

2.  increase prices

3.  reduce supply to the marketplace to support #2

4.  cut back on expansion expenses and/or R&D

COMPANIES by default must put themselves in a positive position to make money BY HIRING THE BEST (most talented and gifted).  This means if an international potential employee offers more than an American potential employee, they will hire the international applicant.

This also means, that GRADES in College mean NOTHING...  what matters is the knowledge you RETAINED and your ability/skills to use that knowledge.

Additionally, if American materials are more expensive than foreign materials (given the same quality), they will buy the foreign material to use in the building of their products.

While a car labeled as "American" is assembled in the United States, a significant portion of its parts often come from other countries, with Mexico being the primary source for imported car parts used in American cars, followed by Canada, China, and other Asian nations; meaning that even a car assembled in the US may have a large percentage of parts manufactured overseas.  SOURCE:  Chicago Fed

Think about that the next time you say you want to support AMERICA buy buying an American Car...

Ain't it fun to be ignorant and stupid???

Somewhat Political

 

Dark Oxygen Under the Sea

In a revolutionary study, researchers have found that oxygen may be generated in the deep ocean, challenging prolonged theories regarding its beginnings. This surprising fact, labelled dark oxygen, challenges traditional knowledge as well as raises substantial worries regarding the future of deep ocean environments as mining businesses observe the floor of the ocean for beneficial resources.

Ocean researcher finds oxygen generation in deep ocean mystery
Ocean scientist Andrew Sweetman, in 2013, initially noted a perplexing occurrence whilst carrying out a study in the isolated Clarion-Clipperton Zone, an extensive section of the Pacific Ocean. Sweetman’s sensors signaled that the generation of oxygen was occurring at a depth of approximately 4,000 m, where there is no penetration of sunlight.

Primarily, he thought that his gear was defective, as it was extensively understood that the generation of oxygen was completely the realm of photosynthetic organisms which depend on sunlight. But, after frequent analyses as well as authentication of his gear, Sweetman arrived at an astounding understanding.  READ MORE...

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In The NEWS

Cuba plunges into darkness after island's power grid fails.

A power plant failure in Cuba has led to a nationwide blackout affecting roughly 10 million residents. The Antonio Guiteras power plant, which is the country's largest and provides about 20% of Cuba's electricity, went offline due to technical issues. The shutdown comes as the country already faces a fragile energy infrastructure coupled with fuel and food shortages. Residents and businesses have been experiencing rolling blackouts for months. See an overview of Cuba's crisis here.



CVS shares close down 5% after CEO is abruptly replaced.

The healthcare giant's chief executive officer, Karen Lynch, stepped down Friday after nearly four years at the helm. She will be replaced by David Joyner, an executive vice president at CVS who has led its pharmacy-benefit manager, CVS Caremark. CVS also announced its Q3 earnings would miss expectations for a third consecutive quarter. The company's shares have fallen roughly 25% this year.



Regulators open new probe into Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system.

The US auto safety regulator is investigating Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" software in 2.4 million vehicles after reports of four crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian. The probe will assess the software's ability to detect and respond to reduced roadway visibility and examine any system updates that may have affected its performance in these conditions. The investigation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Tesla's autonomous driving technology.



Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett retires.

Bennett, 55, announced his immediate retirement as head coach of the University of Virginia men's basketball team after 15 seasons. Bennett led the Cavaliers to a national championship in 2019 and became the program's winningest coach with a record of 364-136. His departure comes just weeks before the 2024-25 season, despite signing a contract extension in June that would have kept him at Virginia until at least 2030.



Former Olympic snowboarder wanted for running drug cartel.

Ryan James Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, is accused of leading a drug trafficking organization responsible for transporting hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia to Mexico, the US, and Canada. The FBI is offering a $50K reward for information leading to his capture. Wedding faces multiple felony charges, including murder and conspiracy to distribute cocaine, as part of a broader indictment involving 16 individuals in the alleged criminal network.



North Korea reportedly sending troops to help Russia.

South Korean intelligence reports North Korea has sent at least 1,500 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. If confirmed, the development would mark North Korea's first major participation in a foreign conflict since the 1950-53 Korean War. Analysts, however, question the effectiveness of North Korean troops due to outdated equipment and a lack of combat experience.

SOURCE:  1440 NEWS

Not of This World

 

Extraterrestrial Life means life coming from or existing outside the earth or its atmosphere.

Jesus said:  "MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLD..."

So...  by definition, we now know that Jesus was an extraterrestrial...  Mary gave virgin birth to Jesus who was not really human, per se, based upon his comment to Pontius Pilate.

Jesus also said:  

"In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.” 

So, what does this quote mean?

A house that is big enough to contain mansions.

Maybe the house is actually:

• a universe
• a solar system
• a galaxy

"And if I go...  I will come again..."

The key word here is IF...

If means the person talking is not really sure if he is going or not otherwise, he would have said WHEN...

"And where I go you know and the way you know..."

Again, the person speaking makes the assumption that whoever he is talking to actually knows not only where he is going but also knows the way there.

So, where he is going is his father's house and the way there, he says later is through him...  that is to say, through a belief in him.

If you have such a belief, then you are going to his father's home as well...

His father's home is not of this world.

Interestingly enough, nothing is actually stated as to one's human form after death

This is the mystery.

One's body is dead and depending how long dead, the actual body will be deteriorated.

More than likely, we are talking about a spirit or the essence of who you are in an invisible gaseous state of existence...  

• somewhat like a cloud
• a puff of smoke
• a visible breath on a cold day

But, even after all of this is mentally dealt with and somewhat understood, how do you fit mansions into a house.

Therefore, from the getgo, we are confronted with an interpretation conundrum where the original language of THE BIBLE was translated into English.

If this interpretation presents a problem of CLARITY, then how many other instances might there be in this book?

This then creates UNCERTAINTY unless you simply believe without TRUE UNDERSTANDING...  and, when you do that, how accurate do you think your beliefs might be?