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Pipo/iStock/Getty Images Plus “Just as there are no female Jack the Rippers, there are no female Mozarts,'' feminist professor and cultural critic Camille Paglia points out, showing her understanding of gender differences. Men also get a lot of “credit” from Jack the Ripper. And their Mozart (and hero)? There aren't that many.A prime example of this was revealed in a recent article titled “Toxic Masculinity Saves Women's Lives.” It begins with this quote from columnist Mark Stein:December 6th marks the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. That tragic day in 1989, when 14 female students at the École…
Ron Bailey/Download/Getty Images Plus More than 21 million Americans have a concealed carry permit, according to historical statistician John Lott, director of the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC). But what's frustrating for those who know and rely on reliable numbers is the fact that that estimate is probably far too low.Here's why: Currently, 29 states allow “constitutional carry.” This means that law-abiding citizens are free to carry firearms without first obtaining permission from the government. And that means he doesn't appear in the numbers Lott uses in his annual report on the subject.Lott explained:Concealed handgun permit data is…
Designer491/iStock/Getty Images Plus Last week, the Virginia Association of Realtors convicted a Christian member of “hate speech” for posting a Bible verse on Facebook opposing homosexuality and same-sex “marriage.” You could potentially lose thousands of dollars or even your career to a man.”On Dec. 11, the group ruled that Wilson Fauver of Stanton violated a code of ethics that prohibits real estate agents from using 'certain religious expressions,'” according to CBN News. Mr. Fauver maintains he did nothing wrong and plans to appeal.”after the factFauver's so-called hate speech primarily consisted of two Facebook posts made years before the…
Cryptocurrency theft surged to $2.2 billion in 2024, a 21% increase from the previous year.According to a Dec. 19 report from Chainalies, this increase is closely tied to the expansion of hacking activity, particularly by North Korea-linked cybercrime groups.Intensification of hacking activityThe cryptocurrency sector saw 303 hacking incidents in 2024, up from 282 in 2023. These attacks resulted in significant losses, with the majority of the funds stolen between January and July ($1.58 billion). This period accounted for 72% of total theft in 2024, reflecting an 84% jump compared to the same period in 2023.Unlike previous years, centralized exchanges have…
The latest stopgap spending bill is loaded with pork and poison pills meant to protect Trump's enemies. Will the government close down for Christmas? This episode also states: Fannie Willis is doing a great job! House to release Gaetz report California declares bird flu emergency
Tianyu Wu/iStock/Getty Images Plus California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as avian influenza, was detected in dairy cows in Southern California. The declaration is ostensibly aimed at strengthening state response efforts and increasing coordination among government agencies. However, given the low public health risk associated with the virus and the limited impact on human health and food safety, serious questions have been raised regarding the need for this measure.declarationGovernor Newsom characterized this declaration as a necessary measure to accelerate the state's response and protect public health.”This declaration is…
Embargoed until December 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ETBlockchain security company BlockAid said that fully 59% of crypto tokens introduced this year are “malicious in nature.”The number of nefarious tokens being sold to the public market is tied to the meme coin upswing story that has been consistent throughout this cycle.There are currently 10 meme coins with market caps of $1 billion or more, and this relative success has led to the launch of copycat tokens on chains such as Ethereum, Base, and Solana. Ragpull fraud remains a prevalent threat, accounting for 27% of malicious tokens, Blockaid said.However, it is…
NOW Wallet provides a non-custodial experience with no KYC requirements for transactions between cryptocurrencies. NOW Wallet supports 70+ blockchains, 1,500+ tokens, staking, NFTs, fiat-to-crypto conversion, and dApp integration. This wallet offers secure storage, seamless cross-chain swaps, and user-friendly mobile and desktop apps. As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, non-custodial wallets are becoming the cornerstone of digital asset management. Leading this trend is NOW Wallet, a feature-packed and intuitive wallet solution for both beginners and experienced crypto users. Introduced in 2021, NOW Wallet is an integral part of the ChangeNOW ecosystem, providing an all-in-one solution for managing cryptocurrencies, staking, NFTs,…
The Polygon community has decided to oppose a proposal to deploy a $1.3 billion stablecoin from a Proof of Stake (PoS) bridge to a yield-generating program on Morpho, an Ethereum-based DeFi platform.The announcement, made on December 17 via Polygon's official social media accounts, highlighted concerns raised by users regarding the lack of consent mechanisms and potential risks to the network.Polygon says:”Given the community's concerns regarding pre-PIP, we believe this proposal is unlikely to move forward. However, this does not mean that innovative or aggressive ideas should not be considered in the future.”Security and ecosystem risksThe proposal, known as the Preliminary…
AP image mike johnson In an early betrayal of the incoming Trump administration and, more importantly, American taxpayers, Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson plans to help pass a 1,500-page continuing resolution on Friday to prevent a government shutdown. be.Vivek Ramaswamy, who will co-pilot President-elect Trump's Government Efficiency Commission with Elon Musk, said the big spending bill will do more than just keep the government running. This would add billions of dollars in new spending and, among other things, raise the salaries of lawmakers by a whopping 40%.And in another clever ploy, there will be a provision…
