Cracker Barrel loses $94 million in a day after disastrous rebrand sparks MAGA outrage
Cracker Barrel lost $94 million in a day after a disastrous rebrand sparked outrage among President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” base. The new logo for the Southern-themed restaurant chain has been blasted by Trump’s MAGA base claiming the design is “woke” and “boring.” The logo, which formerly featured a seated man in overalls leaning on a barrel, now simply has the name “Cracker Barrel” on it, with the classic gold background.
Ukraine’s leader says huge Russian attack shows Putin isn’t “really going to engage” in peace effort
Russia targeted Ukraine overnight with 574 drones and 40 missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said. Most of the weapons were intercepted by Ukraine’s air defenses, but the massive assault was far from unusual, and officials said at least one person was killed and 15 injured.
The Middle East: The Decisive Battleground Of WW3
It’s important to recognize that world orders are nothing new. World orders have long been the frameworks through which major global powers set the rules of the game. They define the structure of international political relations. Thinking in terms of world orders requires zooming out entirely—taking the geopolitical view from 40,000 feet.
Netanyahu Authorizes New Talks To Free All Hostages On ‘Acceptable’ Terms
Just as President Trump has of late highlighted the severe starvation crisis impacting Gaza’s children and vast majority of civilians, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday has confirmed that he has instructed negotiations to begin for the release of all remaining hostages.
Authorities Bust Multimillion Dollar LA-Area Cargo Theft Ring
One man was arrested, and more arrests are expected. The stolen goods included power tools, appliances, and electric bikes.
Eritrean Embassy rejects petition calling for release of imprisoned Christian leaders
The Eritrean Embassy in Washington refused to accept a letter advocating for the release of Christian leaders imprisoned in what is often called “the North Korea of Africa” for more than 20 years without charges, as demonstrators worldwide are calling attention to one of the world’s worst violators of religious freedom.
Legendary Evangelical Leader and Founder of Focus on the Family Dr. James Dobson Passes Away
Dr. James C. Dobson, a towering figure in American Christianity and a steadfast champion of the traditional family, passed away today at the age of 89. A psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, Radio Hall of Fame inductee, and advisor to five U.S. presidents, Dr. Dobson spent his life promoting biblical values, strengthening marriages, and equipping parents, focusing on the vital importance of family at the heart of American life.
Alistair Begg doubles down on LGBT wedding advice: ‘My one attempt at compassion’
Alistair Begg, former senior pastor of Cleveland’s Parkside Church, doubled down on his controversial advice to a grandmother to attend a trans wedding.
Wholesale veggie prices just spiked shocking 38% — and could hit US consumers soon. Tariffs not only to blame
The price of wholesale vegetables shot up 38% in July – an increase that, experts say, is no small potatoes. As President Trump’s tariff war continues to spark fears of inflation and even a possible recession, the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released August 14, seems to justify those concerns.
Only 17% Of 25-34-Year-Old Americans Have Attained The 5 Major Milestones Of Adulthood
…According to the Census Bureau, the 5 major milestones of adulthood are living away from your parents, completing your education, getting a job, marrying, and living with a child. Since 1975, the success that our young people have had in attaining these milestones has declined dramatically…
Cash in a Chip Bag: Eric Adams’ Aide Suspended Amid Bizarre Bribery Allegations
In what is possibly the dumbest political graft story of all time, an aide for New York Mayor Eric Adams gifted a reporter with a potato chip bag stuffed with money and then claimed it was all just a “misunderstanding.”…Hilariously, at least one $100 bill and several 20s were slipped inside a red Chinese envelope and hidden in an “opened bag of Herr’s Sour Cream & Onion ripple potato chips,” according to The City. The reporter, Katie Honan, had agreed to meet Greco after spotting her twice at a campaign event in Harlem.
FDA Warns Public Over Potentially Radioactive Walmart Shrimp
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday told the U.S. public not to eat, sell, or serve certain imported Walmart frozen shrimp produced by an Indonesian company because it may have been exposed to a radioactive material.
Illinois Mandates “Mental Health” Testing of ALL Children
Children’s minds are now officially in the crosshairs of one of the most out-of-control state governments in America. Under a controversial new measure just signed into law by far-left Governor J.B. Pritzker, government schools in Illinois will begin mandatory “mental health” testing of all students each year, starting in 3rd grade.
Sharia Law Now Legal in Austria – What Next For Europe?
Vienna Regional Court just upheld a contract based on Islamic sharia law, a decision which has sparked uproar across Austria, Europe, and the West. At face value a one-off exception, the precedent set by the ruling raises concerns that parallel legal systems are beginning to creep into the heart of Western democracies. The case centred around the enforcement of a €320,000 financial ruling under sharia contractual terms, and has been described as “deeply concerning” by politicians stating that it risks undermining the primacy of national law.
UK Online Safety Act is about global censorship – and American lawmakers are noticing
The UK’s Online Safety Act is about censorship rather than safety. It requires age checks and algorithm changes that are leading to over-censorship of content. The law’s scope of “harmful content” is subjective and can result in the blocking of legal content, with reports of censorship already emerging in the UK, including the blocking of footage and subreddits. Censorship being imposed by the Act has caught the attention of US lawmakers, both Democrats and Republicans. Democrat Senator Ron Wyden and Republican House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan have both expressed concerns about the impact the Act has on free expression and First Amendment rights in the US.
Channel Migrant Who Taught Men How to Kill Their Wives Housed in Luxury London Hotel
A violent migrant who once livestreamed instructions on how to kill disobedient wives is now rewarded by Britain’s broken asylum system with a taxpayer-funded luxury hotel stay instead of deportation.
Pakistan: Over 350 Dead in Less Than a Week as Monsoon Flooding Continues to Ravage Communities: ‘Everybody Is Scared’
“About 360 people have died in just four days across Pakistan as the nation continues to face devastating monsoon flooding, officials said. The latest tally by the country’s National Disaster Management Authority indicates 660 people across the country have died between June 26 and Monday, Aug. 18, as the summertime monsoon season, typically stretching from June to September, rolls on.”
Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts
A Texas federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked from taking full effect a new state law requiring public schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.