Famed filmmaker Morgan Spurlock passed away on Thursday evening due to complications related to cancer, his family announced. He was 53 years old. “It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” said Craig Spurlock, who collaborated with Morgan on several projects, in a statement to Variety on Friday. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.” Spurlock gained widespread recognition in 2004 with the release of his documentary “Super Size…
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been formally banned from all tribal lands in the state by every tribal nation of South Dakota. The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe joined eight other Oceti Sakowin tribes in banning the Republican governor following a meeting on Tuesday. The tribes took this action in response to Noem’s inflammatory statements suggesting that tribes are “personally benefiting” from Mexican drug cartels. During a May 17 press conference, Noem accused tribal governments of flourishing from drug cartels on their lands and neglecting their youth. She questioned, “Why have they not banished the cartels? Why have they not…
Former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden by 4 points across multiple swing states, according to a survey released this week by Bloomberg/Morning Consult. The poll found that in a hypothetical rematch between Trump and Biden across seven battleground states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin — Trump garnered 48 percent of the vote compared to Biden’s 44 percent. Including third-party and independent candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, and Jill Stein, Trump still maintained a 4-point lead over Biden, with 44 percent to Biden’s 40 percent. Kennedy received 7 percent of the…
UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, long considered one of the top medical schools globally, has been embroiled in controversy over allegations of continued use of racial preferences in admissions, despite a California state law banning such practices since 1996. Whistleblowers within the institution claim that these practices have led to a significant decline in student competence. The school, which receives up to 14,000 applications annually and accepted just 173 students in 2023, maintains rigorous admission standards. The median accepted student typically has a 3.8 GPA and scores in the 88th percentile on the MCAT. However, some faculty members argue…
The FBI raided the office and several businesses associated with Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens early Wednesday morning, according to a report by WAPT. The targeted locations included Downtown Cigar Company LLC, Downtown Pizza, and a local daiquiri bar, raising questions about the operations of Owens, who is reportedly funded by billionaire George Soros. The items seized during the raid, which included bags, boxes, and a printer, have not been disclosed. The FBI has also not provided the reason for the raids. FBI Public Information Officer Marshay Lawson confirmed the execution of multiple federal search warrants, stating, “The affidavit…
Former GOP presidential nominee and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has acquired a 7.7% stake in BuzzFeed, according to a new regulatory filing. This move has led to a significant increase in BuzzFeed’s stock price, which jumped over 50% to $4.15 in pre-market trading, the highest level since March 2023. https://twitter.com/FreeThinkerInc/status/1793388494632501490 The filing indicates that Ramaswamy intends to be an activist investor with plans to introduce a “shift in strategy” at the struggling media company. He acquired 2.7 million shares of BuzzFeed between March 14 and May 21, 2023, at prices ranging from $1.54 to $2.51, using his personal funds. Ramaswamy, a…
A former Tallahassee mayoral candidate, Whitfield Leland, has been arrested after allegedly robbing a Dollar General store at gunpoint. Leland, 44, faces several charges, including grand theft of a firearm, robbery with a gun, possession of a firearm by a felon, and resisting arrest, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. https://twitter.com/TDOnline/status/1793017431146864955 On Monday morning, Leland allegedly entered the Dollar General on W. Brevard Street in Tallahassee, where he held a manager and an employee at gunpoint and demanded cash. The exact amount of money taken is not clear. An arrest report indicates that Leland took a Dollar General shirt from an…
California may soon require all new cars to alert drivers when they exceed the speed limit, following a proposal aimed at reducing traffic deaths. This measure, if enacted, could have nationwide implications. The federal government sets vehicle safety standards, which is why cars now beep if seat belts aren’t fastened. A new bill in the California Legislature, which passed its first vote in the state Senate on Tuesday, aims to go further. The proposed law would require all new cars sold in the state by 2032 to alert drivers when they exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.…
House Republicans assert that Hunter Biden provided false testimony multiple times during his congressional deposition earlier this year. House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith stated that there is “indisputable” evidence supporting these claims. https://twitter.com/KarluskaP/status/1793310412672319765 During a mark-up session on Wednesday, the House Ways & Means Committee discussed documents protected under IRS code 6103, which keeps certain information confidential. The committee voted to release this information, which Smith believes reveals Hunter Biden lied at least three times during his deposition. Smith accused Hunter Biden of believing in a dual justice system. He noted, “Hunter Biden has shown once again…
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) recently suggested that the legal actions against former President Donald Trump are strategically designed to impede his 2024 presidential campaign. In a public appearance, Ocasio-Cortez likened the restrictions on Trump to an “electronic ankle monitor,” highlighting the impact of these legal constraints on his ability to campaign. Last week, President Trump announced plans for a rally in the South Bronx to address the economic issues attributed to President Joe Biden’s administration. The rally is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM EDT in Crotona Park, aiming to spotlight the economic struggles faced by communities…