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American Thinker: Conservative student group hits COVID hard at University of Chicago

Conservative students at the University of Chicago hosted a symposium featuring speakers discussing how universities' medical policies broke down as a result of COVID-19. Speakers included former Trump administration adviser Dr. Scott Atlas, George Mason University Law professor Todd Zywicki, and others. They claimed that COVID-19 has led to a political takeover by one unified political party. The pandemic has been viewed as a successful use of millions of university students as experimental "guinea pigs."

Red State: Independent Franchiser Association Leans on Joe Manchin, Could Be the Iceberg That Sinks Julie Su's Labor Nom

Julie Su's confirmation as United States Secretary of Labor may be in trouble, with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin indicating that he will not support her. Manchin has solicited a list of alternative candidates, with the International Franchise Association opposing Su's nomination due to her support for policies that would dismantle the franchise business model and harm independent contractors and small businesses. During her confirmation hearing, Republican Utah Senator Mitt Romney challenged Su on her failure to meet with private businesses and independent contractors in her two years as Deputy Labor Secretary.

#war

Euromaidan Press: Ramstein format meeting next week to discuss bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses – Ukrainian Defense Minister

Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has announced that the key topic in next week's Ramstein format meeting will be strengthening the country's air defense capabilities. Reznikov stated that ground systems and missiles, from MANPADS to powerful batteries, are always in focus. The upcoming meeting will be the 12th monthly conference of Ukraine's allies.

#crime

Fox News: Missing Minnesota mom Madeline Kingsbury laughs with her kids in 2022 video as special prosecutor is hired

Special prosecutor Phil Prokopowicz is part of Madeline Kingsbury's disappearance case. Kingsbury disappeared in March and foul play is suspected. Her children's father, Adam Fravel, was the last person to see her before she disappeared, and is fighting for custody against Kingsbury's family. However, law enforcement has yet to name a suspect in the case.

#sports

Forbes: Jim Brown Was NFL’s Best Player, Dynamic Civil Rights Activist

Legendary NFL player Jim Brown died at the age of 87. Brown was considered the greatest NFL player of all time and made a huge impact off the field. He was a vocal advocate for civil rights and created the Black Economic Union to help minorities succeed in business. He also led a group of prominent black athletes to show support for Muhammad Ali during his refusal to be drafted based on religious beliefs. Brown's desire to beat defenders mentally and physically, and his powerful running style, led to impressive career statistics of 12,312 rushing yards, four MVP awards and an average of 5.2 yards per carry.

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Fox News: Mom goes viral on TikTok as 10-year-old daughter struggles to open CD: 'I'm officially old'

A viral TikTok video shows a 10-year-old struggling to open a CD case from 2006, with over 13,000 people commenting in disbelief. CDs first introduced in 1982 were replaced by music streaming services like Apple iTunes in 2001.

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Fox News: Greece election: Economy, migration, scandals loom large in pivotal vote

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his center-right New Democracy party face challenges from the leftist Syriza party and tensions with Russia ahead of the closely watched elections this Sunday. Mitsotakis represents a traditional center-right that embodies free enterprise and national security while also holding stances on social issues like climate change, abortion, and LGBTQ rights that differ from those of the political right in other countries. But the threat of populism from the hard right also looms, and Russia seeks to exploit the political instability in Greece to undermine the country's stances in favor of Ukraine and against the Kremlin.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also shifted the tone and policy in Greek politics, with Greece taking a firmly pro-Ukrainian position and even sending arms to the country. However, Greece's support for Ukraine has its limits, especially given the effects of global inflation and the high cost of living for citizens. The election will also tackle issues like illegal immigration, mass surveillance, poor infrastructure, and the economy, with the present government's economic policies credited as a major factor in Sunday's vote as Greece's economic recovery has been nothing short of a miracle.

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