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Some colleges have introduced a digitized SAT — hailed as offering a 'better experience' for students

Blaze Media May 5, 2024 | 16:15 pm

Some colleges have decided to reintroduce standardized testing requirements that were dashed during the pandemic. However, a big change is coming to the standardized testing format. Fox News Digital reported that the digital SAT is here — at least for now. Students will no longer have to sweat over remembering their No. 2 pencil. Instead, they will be using a keyboard and a testing application known as Bluebook.The report mentioned that the new system is[…]

Virginia woman wins $50,000 lottery with her first ever ticket purchase

Blaze Media May 5, 2024 | 15:15 pm

A Virginia woman won a $50,000 lottery jackpot after purchasing her first ever ticket. Katelyn Berland, from Yorktown, Virginia, was running errands in mid-April to get her mother lottery tickets when she decided to take a chance herself, according to WVEC.But the ticket purchase paid off for Berland. She was a winner for the April 14th day drawing of the Pick 5 game, per the report.The Pick 5 tickets are sold for either $0.50 or[…]

Queen Rania of Jordan defends the pro-Hamas riots on US campuses: 'They are protesting for justice'

Blaze Media May 5, 2024 | 14:15 pm

Queen Rania al Abdullah has come out in defense of the anti-Israel protests and riots that have cropped up across American colleges and universities. She has argued that the students who are leading these efforts simply want justice and peace, according to the New York Post.Additionally, she urged the U.S. to use "political leverage" to bring an end to the ongoing war and allow aid into Gaza. However, she did not appear to condemn the[…]

'Sopranos' star Drea de Matteo says Hollywood elites 'petrified' to voice any skepticism against President Joe Biden

Blaze Media May 5, 2024 | 04:18 am

"The Sopranos" actress Drea de Matteo said that Hollywood elites are "petrified" to voice any skepticism against President Joe Biden. "I think the far left own Hollywood. I think we all know that. All we have to do is follow the money," de Matteo said during an appearance on "Varney & Co.""I do know that people are tired of it, and there are very few people that are willing to speak out," the actress added.[…]

How cartel hitman used a food pic to hunt down Ecuadorian beauty queen and brazenly murder her in broad daylight

Blaze Media May 5, 2024 | 01:20 am

Cartel hitmen utilized a food photo posted on Instagram to hunt down an Ecuadorian beauty queen and murder her in broad daylight, according to police. Investigators believe that the 23-year-old model was gunned down because of her previous relationship with a married drug lord. Shocking surveillance video shows the moment that a beauty pageant contestant was murdered inside a restaurant in Quevedo, Ecuador. CCTV footage shows Landy Párraga Goyburo eating a meal at a restaurant[…]

Federal judge warns married teacher of 3 previously charged with sexual abuse of mentally ill student is 'danger to the community'

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 23:33 pm

A former teacher allegedly broke the conditions of her home confinement regarding charges of sexually assaulting an underage mentally ill student. A federal judge warned that the married mother of three poses a "danger to the community."As Blaze News previously reported, Sandy Carazas-Pinez was accused last year of engaging in multiple sexual acts in her car with a 16-year-old boy. The New York City public teacher was fired from her job. Carazas-Pinez, 34, had been[…]

Bodies of missing American, Australian surfers believed to have been found in Mexico, 3 suspects in custody

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 21:01 pm

An American and two Australian surfers have gone missing in Mexico and investigators believe they were killed. Four bodies have been discovered in a well, according to authorities in Mexico. Three suspects are in custody in relation to the disappearance of the surfers. The Baja California Attorney General’s Office confirmed on Friday that four bodies were found in a well near a surfing spot known as La Bocana, about 130 miles south of San Diego,[…]

15-year-old New York City girl charged with murder for fatal stabbing of teen over social media feud: 'A beautiful child'

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 19:00 pm

A 15-year-old girl was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a fellow teen in New York City. The deadly stabbing stemmed from a social media feud, according to reports. The 15-year-old suspect – whose name is being withheld by police due to her age – was charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon on Thursday. Around 2:16 p.m. on Thursday, 17-year-old Emery Mizell was found critically[…]

Kevin Spacey breaks his silence over sexual assault allegations amid UK documentary release

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 18:00 pm

Actor Kevin Spacey — who was previously cleared of sexual assault charges after trials the U.S. and U.K. — has finally decided to speak out about allegations of illegal behavior ahead of a documentary about him set to air next week, according to Deadline Hollywood.Spacey recently appeared for an interview with former GB News presenter Dan Wootton on his Outspoken channel on YouTube, saying that while he may have, at times, behaved inappropriately, there was[…]

Columbia University rioter is an heir to an ad empire, owns a mansion, and has a lengthy criminal record: Report

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 17:00 pm

The New York Post reported that one of the most violent leaders at the Columbia University riots has a lot of experience as an agitator. He is also the son of millionaire ad executives who happens to live in a $3.4 million Brooklyn brownstone home. James Carlson, also known as Cody Carlson, is a "longtime anarchist," according to the authorities. He also reportedly has a child with a model and his stepmother is currently dating[…]

X launches Stories feature, pushing news to users powered by AI chatbot Grok

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 16:00 pm

Elon Musk recently announced that X's AI chatbot Grok will power a feature that essentially summarizes personalized trending stories under the platform's "Explore" section. X's engineering team posted the announcement on Friday, writing: "Now available: Stories on X, powered by Grok AI.""See what the world is talking about with Stories on X, curated by @grok. now available for Premium subscribers in the Explore tab! web & iOS only for now-- let us know your feedback."[…]

California health officials declare public health emergency after tuberculosis outbreak kills 1, infects 14 others

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 15:00 pm

A deadly outbreak of tuberculosis inside a California hotel acting as a homeless shelter has led to at least one death. Health officials in Long Beach have consequently declared a public health emergency, according to Fox News Digital.The sudden outbreak at an unnamed hotel has reportedly infected 14 people, resulting in nine people having to be hospitalized. The Department of Health and Human Services for Long Beach made the announcement on Thursday. The identity of[…]

Wife of a California doctor who drove their vehicle off a cliff with his family inside asks for charges to be dropped

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 14:00 pm

The wife of the California doctor who has been accused of deliberately driving a Tesla off a cliff with his family inside has pleaded with prosecutors to drop his attempted murder charges. The development unfolded during a courtroom testimony on Thursday, according to the New York Post. Dharmesh Patel reportedly became emotional as he listened to his wife, Neha Patel, reflect on the car crash that took place in early 2023. Dharmesh also had to[…]

Russell Brand says baptism has left him feeling 'changed' and 'surrendered in Christ'

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 13:00 pm

Actor, comedian, and podcaster Russell Brand posted to social media after he was baptized into the Christian faith. He described the experience as "incredible and profound," which has left him feeling "changed" and "surrendered in Christ," according to the Christian Post.Brand, 48, recently posted a short video to social media, explaining how he felt after being baptized. "Many of you will have had your own experiences of baptism and will therefore know what I'm talking[…]

9 deaths in mass overdose incident in Austin involving dozens: 'One of the worst we've seen'

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 03:37 am

Austin law enforcement says that a mass overdose incident is to blame for nine deaths and nearly 80 suspected overdoses over the last week in downtown Austin. The Austin Police Department said that officers and the Austin-Travis County EMS began to respond to numerous reports of overdoses on Monday. The wave subsided after several days but ended up taking the lives of nine people and leading to dozens overdosing. Law enforcement officials and non-profit organizations[…]

Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, and others awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 02:15 am

President Joe Biden honored multiple figures with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony on Friday, including Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, who previously served as speaker of the House and was the first and only woman ever to serve in that role. Biden predicted that Pelosi will go down in history as the greatest House speaker."It is with great appreciation that I accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from our great and[…]

Surveillance video captures man sexually assaulting 81-year-old woman with dementia in California

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 01:35 am

The family of an elderly woman with dementia released video of her sexual assault in order to help police identify the suspect and arrest him. The horrendous abuse unfolded on Monday at about 6:45 p.m. at the woman's apartment in Pacoima in southern California. The video shows the man entering the home of the 81-year-old woman after she answered the door, according to the family. He then went and checked the other rooms before returning[…]

Mark Hamill of 'Star Wars' fame visits White House, says he asked Biden if he could call him 'Joebi-Wan Kenobi'

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 01:05 am

Actor Mark Hamill of "Star Wars" fame, who has been an outspoken supporter of President Joe Biden, met with the president on Friday before appearing at the White House press briefing.Hamill said that he called Biden "Mr. President," but Biden said Hamill could call him Joe. Hamill said he asked if he could call the president "Joebi-Wan Kenobi." Hamill has previously posted the eyebrow-raising claim on social media that "Joe Biden is the best president[…]

13-year-old student says she was attacked by adults on school bus and she was suspended for defending herself

Blaze Media May 4, 2024 | 00:35 am

A 13-year-old girl says she was attacked by adults related to a bull at a Texas school, but the district decided to suspend the victim after she fought back. The girl, who didn't want to be identified, told KTVT-TV that she had heard rumors that a new girl at Bettye Myers Middle School in Denton wanted to fight with her. She said she went to school officials, including a counselor and an assistant principal. She[…]

Outrage spurs boycott against HIMS after CEO enthusiastically supports anti-Israel protesters

Blaze Media May 3, 2024 | 23:35 pm

Investors and clients of HIMS online pharmaceuticals began a boycott of the company after its CEO offered his enthusiastic support of the college students protesting against Israel in its war on Hamas terrorists. HIMS CEO Andrew Dudum posted Wednesday on social media that his company would hire students who were protesting against Israel. "Moral courage > College degree," he wrote in a missive on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. "If you’re currently protesting[…]

'We believe in God and Jesus ... we don’t stand for that': Pro-Hamas radicals evacuated from Ole Miss — in face of Old Glory

Blaze Media May 3, 2024 | 21:38 pm

Taking a page from the playbook of University of North Carolina fraternity brothers who captured America's heart for protecting a U.S. flag on campus this week amid anti-Israel protests, more than 200 students at the University of Mississippi showed up with U.S. flags and red, white, and blue attire to drown out a much smaller group of pro-Palestinian protesters Thursday.In fact, the pro-Palestinian demonstrators were evacuated from the campus of Ole Miss, the Clarion Ledger[…]

Country star John Rich reveals plan to thank patriotic UNC frat boys for defending our flag and teases a blockbuster new song

Blaze Media May 3, 2024 | 21:25 pm

Country music megastar John Rich experienced a second bold revelation after seeing a bunch of frat boys at the University of North Carolina save Old Glory from “unwashed Marxists” trying to replace it with a Palestinian flag. — (@) “I wanted to let them know they had my sincere gratitude, so I offered them a free concert at some point to celebrate their efforts and the patriot fire that is now beginning to fire back[…]

Trump’s tyranny? More like Time’s tired tirades.

Blaze Media May 3, 2024 | 12:57 pm

“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” George Orwell’s “1984” was supposed to serve as a warning, not a how-to guide for journalists protecting the radical left. Unlike many 2016 media postmortems, the biased coverage of Donald Trump isn’t a result of cultural differences. It is by design. In April, NPR editor Uri Berliner — no Trump fan — wrote a scathing op-ed outlining his outlet’s intentional anti-Trump bias. He was subsequently fired,[…]

A better way to fight Jew hatred on college campuses

Blaze Media May 3, 2024 | 11:45 am

Rather than focusing on new hate crimes legislation to combat the campus intifada, Republicans would be wise to address the source of the problem: the supply of money and students from hostile nations.During World War II, we didn’t open our doors to immigrants from Germany and Japan. But after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, our political leaders allowed us to be inundated with immigrants, refugees, and foreign students — and now, border crashers[…]

From fathers to failures: Feminization of society endangers us all

Blaze Media May 3, 2024 | 11:00 am

As my Blaze Media colleague Jason Whitlock often says, we have too many young men who are over-mothered and under-fathered. That explains the entire culture. What is traditionally viewed as masculine discipline has been defined in today’s world as harsh. And here’s the thing: It is. Which is why when it comes to the riots and disturbances and melees happening on college campuses right now, I would suggest letting Dad take his belt off in[…]

Befriend this flamethrowing robot dog … before it’s too late

Blaze Media May 2, 2024 | 13:00 pm

Last week, flamethrowing robo-dogs became the newest draft pick for the military-industrial complex. Now, I love dogs. I am proudly a “dog person.” Hopefully, my dog buddies will be waiting for me in heaven. But I don’t know how to feel about Throwflame’s weaponized dog, Thermonator. With the push of a button for the plasma arc ignition, the murder mutt starts marching in a perfect cadence. This quarter-gallon of canned Mt. Vesuvius is undoubtedly capable[…]

Jordan Peterson, an Uber driver, and a ex-atheist walk into a 14,000-seat arena

Blaze Media May 2, 2024 | 11:30 am

I waited in line alongside a woman with a cane wearing a cross necklace and a group of teenage boys in board shorts. A blind man was led along by two other gentlemen past a well-dressed lady in petite black heels and her suit-wearing date. A toddler held her daddy's hands as we entered into the arena and were met with the overwhelming smell of funnel cake. The Dickies Arena in Fort Worth can hold[…]

Don’t save Democrats from their own campus disaster

Blaze Media May 2, 2024 | 11:00 am

My dear conservative friends, we need to have a talk. This is more of an intervention than anything else. You must stop protecting institutions that are committed to destroying your way of life. The university system hates you. It always has. It will continue to hate you until it is dismantled brick by brick and replaced with something else. Something better. The universities will just never be into you, and if two factions of the[…]

Blaze News original: The surprising companies accused of helping sexual exploitation — and how to protect your children online

Blaze Media May 2, 2024 | 10:30 am

You might be surprised to learn which digital entities are accused of facilitating, enabling, and even profiting from sexual abuse and exploitation online. Last month, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list, a campaign bringing attention to entities and companies it believes are complicit in sexual exploitation. This year’s list includes the following entities and the NCOSE's reasoning for including them: Apple: "This Big Tech titan refuses to scan for[…]

Blaze News original: 9 Hollywood movies with hidden conservative messages

Blaze Media May 1, 2024 | 18:30 pm

Hollywood is known to be a liberal enclave, but there are a handful of movies that have hidden or secret conservative messages. While not always obvious, some Hollywood movies have elements or themes that align with conservative values or perspectives.'The Chronicles of Narnia'C.S. Lewis drifted into atheism during his youth but later returned to Christianity to write "The Chronicles of Narnia" series, thanks in part to his friendship with fellow author J.R.R. Tolkien. The books[…]