“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward." -- Matthew 6:2 Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas embodies this...

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Ebenezer Scrooge is the central character of Charles Dickens’ 1843 Christian allegory "A Christmas Carol." In this story, the rich, wicked, miserly Scrooge is visited by the chain-rattling spirit of his deceased partner, Marley. Marley comes to give Scrooge the opportunity to save himself. Scrooge is visited by three more...

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The son and infant grandson of an Arizona sheriff were killed on Friday. Cooper Lamb, 22, the son of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, and his infant child were inside a passenger car that was turning left when a pickup truck hit them, according to KNXV-TV. According to the Pinal...

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Disgraced cryptocurrency exchange executive Sam Bankman-Fried has changed his mind about fighting the United States' attempt to extradite him from the Bahamas. Bankman-Fried stands accused of defrauding the investors in his now-defunct exchange, FTX, out of billions of dollars. The 30-year old former billionaire is expected to waive his extradition...

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A 6-year-old Canadian girl who died last month entered the hospital diagnosed with myocarditis linked to the flu but later passed away after a stroke. Danielle Mei Cabana was admitted to BC Children's Hospital after she appeared to have flu symptoms long after other siblings had recovered, according to Richmond...

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A Kentucky woman was likely disappointed after losing her chosen $25 TJ Maxx gift card at an office white elephant party Wednesday. What office manager Lori Janes got in exchange, however, changed her life. A white elephant exchange, sometimes called a "Yankee swap" or "Dirty Santa," is a party game...

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This is insulting to the Irish people. President Joe Biden spoke of his Irish heritage in an offensive manner in a Friday veterans' town hall event in Delaware, according to Fox News. "I may be Irish, but I'm not stupid," Biden said. Biden: "I may be Irish, but I'm not...

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Joe Biden seems to dole out a new falsehood every other month about his personal biography, and he's done it again with the claim that he awarded his uncle with a Purple Heart for his service in WWII. Speaking to veterans in Delaware on Friday, Biden, who was elected as...

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Reflecting the change in the ebb and flow of power across social media now that Twitter is under the ownership of Elon Musk, the reporter who doxed the owner of the popular Twitter account “Libs of TikTok” has had her account suspended. The suspension of Taylor Lorenz, who reports on...

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The winner of this season’s “Survivor” is giving his $1 million prize to America's heroes who battle wounds the world often ignores. After being declared the winner, Mike Gabler, a heart valve specialist from Houston, Texas, shared his news with the other competitors and host Jeff Probst. "There are people...

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Father Frank Pavone, one of the most prominent pro-life leaders in the United States, has been removed from the priesthood by the Vatican. Pavone, 63, is the national director of Priests for Life and is well-known for his stance against abortion -- often butting heads with other leaders of the...

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As many Americans are trying to get their holiday shopping done ahead of time, a recent report found that the cost of a Christmas meal has risen significantly this year. The data, collected from major retailers and analyzed by Datasembly, found that this year's Christmas meal will cost Americans an...

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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed through Congress and now sits on President Joe Biden's desk for approval. While much has been made about the various aspects of the NDAA by various outlets (such as CNN), from its $858 billion price tag to another $800 million for Ukraine to...

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British journalist Jeremy Clarkson savaged Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a new column, with social media voices complaining that this was a bit too much. A column in The Sun by Clarkson likened Prince Harry, who he calls a "warrior of woke," to a “glove puppet with no more control...

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The man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle on stage in May has been sentenced to prison. Isaiah Lee, 24, slammed into Chappelle during a Hollywood Bowl show on May 3, according to the New York Post. Lee pleaded no contest to the charges against him -- a plea allowed in...

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A Dutch member of the European Parliament wants Twitter owner Elon Musk to appear at a hearing to discuss the role of Big Tech in muzzling opinions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rob Roos made the offer in a video he posted to Twitter on Saturday. "I would hereby like to...

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If there was ever evidence that Twitter is not a microcosm of real life, look no further than the reception that Twitter head honcho Elon Musk got while he was at the World Cup Finals between France and Argentina on Sunday. If you were to judge Musk solely based on...

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Dark days are coming for Texas towns along America's Southern Border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday. Abbott made his prediction Sunday on ABC's "This Week" during an interview with Martha Raddatz. Title 42 refers to a COVID-era rule imposed by the Trump administration which has been used to send...

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A veteran medical examiner and forensic pathologist is taking issue with a coroner’s comments marginalizing the toxicology reports about the victims of the Moscow, Idaho murder victims. On November 13, University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho, Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20,...

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Shameless pandering, thy name is James Cameron. The lauded filmmaker and director, who is the visionary behind some genuine blockbuster hits like "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "Aliens," "Titanic," and, of course, "Avatar," has been making the rounds lately, promoting his much-ballyhooed sequel "Avatar: The Way of Water." That, in and...

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Election Day in Maricopa County, Arizona, was a disaster. Given the high-stakes ramifications of the election's outcome, it's reasonable and understandable that voters and candidates would be upset at what happened that day. Republican Kari Lake is locked and loaded, legally speaking, and she is attempting to bring transparency to...

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