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16+ min ago (342+ words) A longtime family-owned business in Calhoun County is expanding amid significant growth in demand for its products and services. Bryant Machine Co.is investing $3.26 million in the project, which includes 12 new jobs, a new 22,000-square-foot facility and machining equipment. The company specializes in high-quality turning, milling, assembly and engineering services for a variety of industries. Donald Bryant started the company in 1979 as a small family shop with big ambitions, said his grandson, Kirklin Childs, chief operating officer and vice president of Bryant Machine. "We've carried that same spirit forward for more than four decades, growing alongside the Calhoun County community that has always supported us," he said. The expansion is expected to help the family business remain at the forefront of precision manufacturing. Over the past year, Bryant Machine's sales have increased 250 percent, while its workforce has grown by 150 percent,…...

22+ min ago (220+ words) Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro escalated hostile rhetoric toward the U.S. this week, declaring in a public speech that his regime stands ready to "smash the teeth of the North American empire" amid rising tensions with Washington. Maduro delivered the remarks during a televised rally, where he mixed threats with spectacle. At one point, he sang a rendition of "Don't Worry, Be Happy," danced on stage, then urged Venezuelans to "fight back" against what he portrayed as U.S. aggression. The performance appeared aimed at projecting confidence as his government faces growing international pressure. Maduro also invoked nationalist symbolism, holding the sword of independence leader Simon Bolivar while calling on supporters to remain on "maximum alert." He accused the U.S. of trying to destabilize Venezuela and undermine its sovereignty. "In these times, things have to be different, but we must always stand like warriors, women…...

29+ min ago (428+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 799 International human rights groups on Saturday condemned the reported re-arrest of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran, with the Nobel committee calling on Iranian authorities to immediately clarify her whereabouts. Mohammadi's French lawyer Chirine Ardakani said on X that the human rights activist was arrested on Friday after denouncing the suspicious death of lawyer Khosrow Alikordi at his memorial ceremony in the northeastern city of Mashhad. Iranian authorities have not yet confirmed her arrest. Mashhad's city governor Hasan Hosseini told'Iranian state television on Friday that prosecutors had ordered the temporary detention of several participants at Alikordi's ceremony, but did not name Mohammadi. The Norwegian Nobel Committee called on Iranian authorities "to immediately clarify Mohammadi's whereabouts, ensure her safety and integrity, and to release her without conditions." A video purportedly showing Mohammadi, 53, without the head…...

29+ min ago (1185+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 799 The cabinet voted Thursday to grant official status to 19 illegal outposts in the West Bank, including two that were vacated 20 years ago under the Disengagement Plan, according to media and settlement groups. According to Ynet and Channel 14, the unanimous vote was based on a proposal by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who is also in charge of the Defense Ministry's settlement directorate. Ynet reported that Washington was briefed on the move ahead of time. Mu'ayyan Sa'ban, head of the Palestinian Authority's Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission, said the decision was a "dangerous escalation" and accused Israel of seeking to "entrench annexation, apartheid and complete Judaization of Palestinian land." "The decision by the so-called "Israeli occupation cabinet' to establish and settle 19 new colonies across the West Bank constitutes the latest'step in a race…...

31+ min ago (356+ words) Elise McCue / @EliseMcCue Elise McCue is a digital associate for The Daily Signal. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was "delighted" when he learned Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is running for Senate." "I think it's one of the greatest things that's happened to the Republican Party in a long, long time," Johnson, R-La.,said." "I want her to have the largest, loudest microphone that she can every single day, and we look forward to having that election down there," the House speaker added." Crockett, who is viewed as a member of the Democrat's far-left cohort, officially announced her bid for Senate on Monday. The Texas lawmaker has madea number ofclaims in the past which Republicans no doubt plan to use against her." During an interview with Vanity Fair last year, Crockettindicatedshe thinks Latino voters have a "slave mentality" when it…...

31+ min ago (1086+ words) On this episode of "Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words," Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc dissect the effort to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Biden administration's effort to drum white conservative males out of the service. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., announced Wednesday his intention to file articles of impeachment against Hegseth, for "Murder and Conspiracy to Murder and Recklessness and Unlawful Mishandling of Classified Information." The first charge is in connection with a Sept. 2 military strike on a boat believed to be carrying drugs to the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and, of course, President Donald Trump have also faced impeachment calls this week from House Democrats. " Sami Winc: What do you think about these impeachments? They're obviously not going to go through. So, what's the point? Victor…...

31+ min ago (355+ words) A lawyer and whistleblower says mass welfare fraud committed by Somalis in the U.S. extends to her home state of Ohio, citing discussions with anonymous providers, Fox News reported Friday. Attorney Mehek Cooke has heard from'Medicaid providers among Ohio's Somali population that they were pressured into participating in a fraud operation involving funds for fake medical conditions, she told Fox News. The allegations come after federal investigators revealed more than $1 billion in stolen taxpayer funds in Minnesota overwhelmingly tied to its large Somali population, putting the issue in the national spotlight. Scammers are taking advantage of an Ohio Medicaid policy that allows one to receive thousands of dollars to ostensibly provide medical care to a family member, with doctors cashing on their own funds in return for approving the payments, Cooke said. "They're just rubberstamping a lot of these," Cooke told…...

31+ min ago (557+ words) (LifeSiteNews) " Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is declaring victory in his years-long fight against a Biden-era guidance that sought to limit hospitals" sharing of information pertaining to abortions or "gender transitions" from investigators trying to enforce state laws. In its final year, the Biden administration issued a rule change to the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009, to greatly limit the sharing of information pertaining to so-called "reproductive health care." The move was made... (LifeSiteNews) " Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is declaring victory in his years-long fight against a Biden-era guidance that sought to limit hospitals" sharing of information pertaining to abortions or "gender transitions" from investigators trying to enforce state laws. In its final year, the…...

31+ min ago (28+ words) If letting China buy precious tech is detrimental to U.S. interests, that threat is not mitigated by allowing the Treasury to grab a quarter of the income....

32+ min ago (519+ words) Yes, Black Friday is officially back at Cozy Earth, bringing with it some of the year's most anticipated savings just in time for last-minute gifting. For shoppers looking to wrap up their holiday lists (or treat themselves to something incredibly soft), this weeklong event offers a rare chance to stock up on premium comfort at a remarkable value. Cozy Earth's Black Friday celebrations are known for generous discounts, but this year's deals are especially compelling for anyone seeking luxury essentials without the luxury price tag. From Dec. 13 through Dec. 20, Cozy Earth is offering 30 to 35% off sitewide, making it easier than ever to upgrade bedding, loungewear and sleep staples. Even better, the brand's best-selling pajamas are marked at an impressive 40% off, giving shoppers one more reason to cozy up before the holidays. Whether you're gift-hunting for someone special or simply preparing…...