In an interview on The StoneZONE, CJ Pearson, publisher of this website, joined Roger Stone and Troy Smith to discuss the wave of pro-Palestine demonstrations sweeping the US. Pearson pointed out that the protesters were drawn from the ranks of BLM and Antifa, and called them a “replay of history”. He went on to say that the protests themselves were a reflection of the state of modern universities – finding it telling that they were centered around elite universities like Columbia and Yale. He finished by pointing out that the protests were likely to hold Biden back in November, especially…
Author: Louis Cromwell
In 1952, Richard Nixon caused a stir by accepting a dog, Checkers, as a political gift, while Mitt Romney faced backlash in 2012 for his treatment of Seamus, the family dog. Fast forward to 2024, and Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota and a prominent figure in Republican circles, finds herself embroiled in controversy of her own making. In her book, No Going Back, Noem revealed a shocking episode involving the demise of her own dog, Cricket, and an unnamed male goat. Noem went on to recount the events with startling clarity. She described Cricket, a wirehair pointer, as having…
U.S. regulators have taken control of Republic First Bancorp (FRBK.PK) and have arranged its sale to another financial institution, as confirmed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp on Friday. The FDIC, serving as the receiver, has struck a deal with Fulton Bank, National Association based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to assume the majority of Republic Bank’s deposits and acquire most of its assets. This development represents the latest in a string of regional bank failures, following the unexpected collapses of Silicon Valley and Signature in March 2023 and First Republic in May of the same year. Despite earlier attempts by Republic…
According to two U.S. military officials, Ukraine has put on hold the use of U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks in its ongoing conflict with Russia. This decision stems partly from the increased effectiveness of Russian drone warfare, which has made it challenging for Ukrainian forces to operate the tanks without being detected or targeted. In January 2023, the U.S. agreed to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine following a vigorous lobbying effort by Kyiv, arguing that these tanks were crucial for breaching Russian defensive lines. However, the battlefield dynamics have shifted significantly since then, primarily due to the widespread deployment…
Picture this: in the bustling streets of San Francisco, Adam Schiff, a Democratic congressman, found himself in a spot of trouble. It wasn’t the typical political scandal or a heated debate; it was something more… petty. He got his suit stolen. Yep, you read that right. Poor guy showed up to a big meeting looking like he just came back from a hike, thanks to some opportunistic thief. Now, you’d think a city as iconic as San Francisco would have better things to be known for than car burglaries, right? But nah, that’s the reality. The San Francisco Chronicle tried…
In a recent poll conducted by the University of North Florida (UNF), former President Trump has emerged with a 2-point lead over President Biden nationally, signaling a tightening race between the two candidates. The survey, published on Thursday, revealed that 47 percent of likely voters expressed support for Trump, while 45 percent indicated they would vote for Biden. Notably, 6 percent of respondents who voted for Biden in 2020 now plan to cast their ballot for Trump in 2024, while a smaller proportion intend to opt for a different candidate. Despite Biden gaining ground in the poll, he has faced…
In response to recent minimum wage increases in California, fast food establishments statewide are embracing automation as a means to mitigate rising labor costs. With the minimum wage for fast food workers in the state jumping from $16 to $20 per hour on April 1, restaurant owners are feeling the financial strain. To cope with this, many are turning to digital kiosks for customer orders, effectively reducing reliance on human employees. Leading this shift towards automation is Harsh Ghai, a Burger King franchise owner overseeing 140 outlets along the West Coast. Ghai plans to implement digital kiosks across all his…
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) paints a sobering picture of birth trends in the United States. In 2023, just under 3.6 million babies were born, marking a decline of about 76,000 from the previous year. This figure represents the lowest annual birth count since 1979, resuming a downward trajectory that had been observed for over a decade prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there was a brief uptick in births in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic’s onset, attributed in part to postponed pregnancies, the latest statistics indicate a return…
In a troubling turn of events, a high school athletic director in Maryland has found himself in legal trouble. The charges? Allegedly utilizing artificial intelligence to impersonate the school’s principal in an audio recording filled with racist and antisemitic remarks, authorities revealed on Thursday. The accused individual, Dazhon Darien, is purported to have manipulated the voice of Pikesville High School’s principal back in January. This action reportedly occurred in the aftermath of discussions regarding the non-renewal of Darien’s contract, as outlined in charging documents filed by Baltimore County police. The principal had raised concerns regarding Darien’s job performance, which included…
New Yorkers may soon find a new addition to their dining experience as chain restaurants and coffee shops gear up to implement a new regulation. This law, slated to take effect later this year, mandates warning labels alongside sugary foods and beverages. Under this rule, food establishments boasting 15 or more storefronts will be required to display a distinctive warning symbol — a black and white spoon brimming with sugar — adjacent to menu items containing a minimum of 50 grams of added sugar. Additionally, they must include a written label accompanying the emblem, stating: “Warning: indicates that the added…