⚡ Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu said that ten US strategic bombers have trained to use nuclear weapons against Russia this month

Trump on Biden's decision to release oil from US Strategic Reserves: "Now I understand that Joe Biden will be announcing an 'attack' on the newly brimming Strategic Oil Reserves so that he could get the close to record-setting high oil prices artificially lowered. We were energy independent one year ago, now we are at the mercy of OPEC, gasoline is selling for $7 in parts of California, going up all over the country, and they are taking oil from our Strategic Reserves. Is this any way to run a Country?"

🇺🇸Families of the students killed and wounded in the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Florida, in 2018, have reached a multi-million dollar settlement with the US government.

❗️The settlement was reached after it was proved that the FBI could have stopped the gunman, but failed to investigate a tip it had received a month before the massacre.

Vaun Mayes, A Black Lives Matter activist, has suggested that the tragic events in Waukesha, Wisconsin may be related to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse last week: "It sounds like the revolution has started." At the same time, Mayes noted that the claims “have not been proven to be true,” according to the Daily Caller.

Mark D’Amico and his ex-girlfriend Katelyn McClure invented a heart-warming story about homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt Jr., who spent his last $20 to help McClure fill up her gas tank while she was in Philadelphia. They started a GoFundMe campaign to raise $10,000 to help the veteran.

As a result, 14,000 people donated a total of $400,000. However, the couple spent most of the money over the next three months on vacations, a BMW, clothes, bags, and other items.

❗ Matthew McConaughey to reveal 'shortly' if he'll run for Texas governor

🇺🇸 A statue of Thomas Jefferson has been removed from New York City Hall after 187 years.

Attempts to remove the sculpture of the third American president, a slave owner, gained new momentum with racial justice protests brought on by the death of George Floyd in police custody.

Former President Donald Trump criticized the decision, saying that “the Radical Left has gone crazy, and it's hurting our Country badly.”

Photo credit: New York Post

📊 Majority of adults in US believe in afterlife, Republicans much more than Democrats, poll shows

❗️🇺🇸🇮🇱 Apple has filed a lawsuit seeking damages against Israeli spyware company NSO Group after it infected iPhones with its Pegasus surveillance software. The lawsuit also seeks an injunction to block the group from using any of Apple's software, services or devices.

⚡️ Brian Laundrie died of gunshot wound to the head, family lawyer reveals

⚡️ Biden: Gas prices would be 25 cents less at pumps but companies are ‘pocketing’ gains

⚡️ Jury finds 'Unite the Right' rally organizers liable on four counts of violence

⚡️ House panel on January 6 riot subpoenas leaders of Proud Boys, Oath Keeper militia

The House committee investigating the January 6 riot issued five new subpoenas targeting the Proud Boys and its leader, Enrique Tarrio, as well as the Oath Keepers and its leader, Stewart Rhodes.

"We believe the individuals and organizations we subpoenaed today have relevant information about how violence erupted at the Capitol and the preparation leading up to this violent attack," Rep. Bennie Thompson, the Mississippi Democrat who chairs the committee, said in a statement.

🎼 Jay-Z makes history becoming the most nominated artist in history.

The rapper who was nominated for three Grammys on Tuesday, now has 83 Grammy nominations. The 23-time Grammy-winning rapper moved past legendary producer/composer Quincy Jones, who has been nominated 80 times.

💉 When you play a doctor but don't act like one.
'General Hospital' actor Steve Burton, who played Dr. Jason Morgan for 30 years, admitted that he had been fired for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

⚡️ Waukesha Parade suspect makes first court appearance, criminal complaint released

JUST IN: Waukesha Christmas Parade death toll jumps to six, injured tally surpasses 60. The sixth death was a child.

WATCH | After killing 6 and injuring over 60, Darrell Brooks appears caught on a Ring doorbell camera begging a resident for help hailing an Uber.

💵 Dollar Tree is raising its price point from the namesake $1 to $1.25 as a result of the current inflationary economic environment, company President and CEO Michael Witynski said.

“We experienced a strong finish to the quarter, as shoppers are increasingly focused on value in this inflationary environment,” Witynski said on Tuesday. “Our Dollar Tree pricing tests have demonstrated broad consumer acceptance of the new price point and excitement about the additional offerings and extreme value we will be able to provide. Accordingly, we have begun rolling out the $1.25 price point at all Dollar Tree stores nationwide.”

👀The decision to raise the price point is permanent.