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April 29, 2022 Administrator

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Joe Biden Slammed For Creating Disinformation Governance Board

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 02:09 PM PDT

During his testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Wednesday, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas revealed that a Disinformation Governance Board had recently been created to fight the spread of disinformation online.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the existence of the board, and stressed that President Joe Biden supported its creation.

Critics are now likening the newly-created body to 1984's Ministry of Truth and slamming it as an embodiment of the Biden administration's dystopian opposition to free speech.

Dictator Biden

Responding to the creation of the Disinformation Governance Board, several prominent Republican figures likened Biden to some of history's most notorious dictators.

"Adolf Hitler had a Ministry of Truth. Joseph Goebbels had a Ministry of Truth. Joseph Stalin had a Ministry of Truth. Joseph Biden has a Ministry of Truth," Republican congressional candidate Errol Webber said, per Newsweek.

Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York echoed these sentiments.

"The Biden administration just took one more step towards Communism. DHS’ 'Ministry of Truth' is a crackdown on our Constitutional right to Free Speech," she tweeted.

Orwellian Nightmare

Donald Trump Jr., former President Donald Trump's eldest son, also brought up the fictional department from George Orwell's 1984.

"Historically, was there ever a despotic regime that didn’t have the equivalent of a Ministry Of Truth?" he asked.

Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, meanwhile, stressed that the federal government "has no business creating a Ministry of Truth."

"The Department of Homeland Security's 'Disinformation Board' is unconstitutional and unAmerican, and I'll be introducing a bill to defund it," Cotton said.

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Left-wing journalist Glenn Greenwald took to Twitter to slam Biden and other Democrats.

"That the Biden Admin casually announced today that the Dept of Homeland Security -- a domestic security agency -- has created a 'disinformation' board is indescribably dystopian and chilling. That Democrats think this is good and normal tells you all you need to know about them."

As Greenwald noted, Biden tapped a controversial figure to head the Disinformation Governance Board -- alleged "disinformation expert" Nina Jankowicz.

Who Is Nina Jankowicz?

As a global fellow at the nonpartisan Wilson Center, Jankowicz wrote the 2020 book How to Lose the Information War: Russia, Fake News, and the Future of Conflict.

However, Jankowicz herself has been caught peddling false and misleading information online.

For example, she repeatedly claimed that the documents found on the laptop belonging to Hunter Biden were fabricated and part of a Russian disinformation campaign.

Biden and other Democrats spread the same discredited conspiracy theory during the 2020 election.

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Christina Ricci Talks 'Yellowjackets' Fan Theories On 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 02:04 PM PDT

Christina Ricci is responding to some of the crazy fan theories about her successful new series Yellowjackets. During yesterday's appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, everyone's favorite Wednesday Addams (no offense to Chloë Grace Moretz, she did a wonderful job in the 2019 and 2021 animated films), who plays Misty in the Showtime drama, discussed some of the suppositions fans have been sharing online about the show, which has been renewed for a second season that starts filming in August.

The Casper and Sleepy Hollow star put at least a couple of those theories to rest and made several big revelations along the way. She later posted a clip from her talk with Fallon on Instagram showcasing all the juicy highlights.

Watch it below!

'Do They Eat Shauna's Baby?'

If you haven't seen Yellowjackets yet, be advised there are some heavy spoilers ahead.

For those fearing the fate of Shauna (played by Melanie Lynskey) and her baby, Ricci had some reassuring words. According to the actress, fans can expect to see the little one safe and sound in Season 2, as the group won't be showing any cannibalistic tendencies toward the baby.

Ricci confirmed she passed this particular fan theory -- which she thought "was so insane" -- by the show writers in order to get a straight answer, confessing it did seem plausible in some respects.

"I was like, 'Why would we eat the baby?' And then I thought, well, we are really ashamed --everybody else is, like, really haunted by what they did, so maybe we do eat the baby," she told Fallon.

'Misty Is A Present-Day Serial Killer'

While Ricci went straight to the source to shed light on the "Shauna's baby" theory, she had only her personal opinion to share regarding Misty being a present-day serial killer. As it turns out, she actually agrees with this one, and she didn't mince her words explaining why.

"I mean, she casually murders somebody, and she has a bunker ready for kidnap victims," she told Fallon. "I mean, that bunker was ready to go, pretty much. I would say that she's probably done it before."

The actress clarified: "But I don't know. Like, all of this is just my opinion because they don't tell me anything."

'Misty Caused The Plane To Crash'

This next fan theory wasn't covered in Ricci's Instagram post but she did have some pretty interesting things to say about it. While some fans believe Misty caused the plane crash that landed the high schoolers deep in the Ontario wilderness, the actress has a different opinion.

"We saw her in that episode, and she looked very surprised. Right? She looked shocked," she explained. Admitting that it "could've been a performance" after all, she pointed out that "she's not an actor, she's on a plane that's going down with the soccer team."

'Misty Is Working Under Lottie'

Of all the fan theories circled on the internet, one hypothesis that Ricci found "interesting" was that Misty has been working under Lottie (Courtney Eaton) and her henchmen and henchwomen this whole time.

"I think that is possible," she said on The Tonight Show, "but I don't know."

"They don't tell us anything," she continued, adding: "Some things seem more possible [than others]."

Watch the full interview below to find out her take on whether Misty had anything to do with Nat's (Juliette Lewis) kidnapping or if Ricci thinks Jackie (Ella Purnell) is still alive!

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Sarah Palin Is Running Against Santa Claus For Congressional Seat

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 01:40 PM PDT

After the death of longtime Alaska Congressman Don Young, GOP politician Sarah Palin announced her candidacy in the 2022 special election for his congressional seat.

Palin, who served as the governor of Alaska, enjoys the support of former President Donald Trump and several other prominent conservative figures.

But 15 other candidates are running for the same seat -- and Santa Claus is one of them.

Santa Claus For Congress

Based in the North Pole, a town of 2,000 in Alaska, Santa Claus looks just like the legendary character.

As reported by The Guardian, he won a city council seat in 2015 and has since been described as "a bastion of blue on a city council as red as Rudolph’s nose."

A supporter of independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Claus is a strong progressive who believes healthcare is a human right, and fights for racial justice, corporate accountability, and free elections.

And yes, Santa Claus is indeed his legal name.

Palin Vs. Claus

Claus met Palin when she was governor, and they got along well.

"We met very briefly, but she had set up a meeting with six of her different department heads, which was quite unusual for a governor to do. So I was appreciative," he said, describing the Republican as "very nice, very helpful to me."

However, Claus noted that he and Palin are on the opposite ends of the political spectrum.

"Now that she’s been endorsed by Trump... let me put it this way: being a Bernie supporter, we have disparate views on a variety of subjects."Why Santa Claus?

Claus changed his name from Tom O’Connor back in 2005.

As he pondered his life and prayed for guidance, somebody shouted, "Santa, I love you!" -- and he interpreted that as an answer to his prayers.

"That’s about as fast an answer to your prayer as I’d probably ever get. So next day, I called up the county clerk to change my name legally," Claus explained.

But that doesn't mean he greets and gifts children for Christmas. "I tend to interact more with adults with respect to legislation," he told The Guardian.

Palin Can Win

Polls suggest that Palin has a good chance of winning Alaska's special election.

As reported by Forbes, a recent survey found that 31 percent of Alaskans would vote for Palin, which put her above any other candidate.

Independent candidate Al Gross, who is backed by Democrats, came in second in the same survey, while Republican Nick Begich came in third with 21 percent of the vote.

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NFL News: Bill Belichick Shares His Thoughts On Cole Strange

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 01:34 PM PDT

Bill Belichick does what Bill Belichick does. What might seem inexplicable for much is often a master move by him, especially when it comes to the NFL Draft.

This time, the New England Patriots coach shocked the world by taking OG Cole Strange out of Chatanooga with the 29th overall pick.

It Wasn't A Reach, Says Belichick

The Pats traded down with the Kansas City Chiefs, making this pick somewhat more head-scratching. Even so, Belichick thinks Strange would've been off the board if they didn't rush to get him:

“Yeah, he wouldn’t have lasted much longer,” Belichick said. “If we had stayed at 21, then we would have obviously picked somebody. Probably a good chance it would have been him. There were several teams that we talked to prior to when we made the trade. There were some other conversations going on there, but ultimately that’s the one we chose. Glad Cole was there when we picked, and I feel like we made the best decision that we could at 21.”Belichick Is Quite High On Him

Strange wasn't the highest-toted prospect in this class by any means. But, his new coach seems to be ecstatic about having him on board.

“He’s long, he’s athletic. He’s physically tough. He’s an aggressive player,” Belichick said. “I think he has a good combination of skills, run and pass, movement, length, strength, again, all of which will hopefully get better, like they will with any player coming from college to the National Football League. I think he has a good skill set, and he’s a smart player that makes a lot of good decisions on the interior line there, timing, when to come off, and combo blocks, things like that.”Mac Jones Is Glad To Have Him On Board

Moreover, sophomore QB Mac Jones also seemed quite excited about his new first-round colleague. Suddenly after his selection, Jones invited him to dinner:

“It felt like home, honestly," Strange said. "He was like, ‘We’re getting dinner tonight.’ And I was like, ‘Yes we are, Mac.’ “It Was A Controversial Choice

But as high as the Pats seem to be on their new player, not many people around the league were much of a fan of his skills. If anything, he was projected to be available at 104 when the Pats had another pick.

Even Rams coach Sean McVay couldn't help to laugh and show his surprise when the Pats snatched Strange in the first round. But hey, would you really dare to think you know more than Bill Belichick?

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MLB News: Texas Rangers Struggling Despite Offseason Moves

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 01:30 PM PDT

Coming into the 2022 MLB season, everybody thought that the Texas Rangers would be one of the top teams in all of baseball because of the moves they made during the offseason. Texas decided to go out and get two superstar middle infielders in Corey Seager and Marcus Semien, but those moves have not paid off yet.

The Rangers currently have the worst record in the American League, sitting at 6-13.

Corey Seager Struggling In New Uniform

Corey Seager has been regarded as one of the top shortstops in all of baseball. Unfortunately, Seager has had to go through some brutal injuries throughout his career. He's only played in over 100 games three times throughout his career, but when he is on the field, there's certainly an argument that he is the top shortstop in the game.

With the Texas Rangers, he's hitting .257 with only two home runs and 13 strikeouts through 74 at-bats. This isn't too bad, but for a guy that's making as much money as Corey Seager and has the reputation of being one of the best players in baseball, he needs to be better.

Seager's best year came during the 2016 season when he hit .308 with 26 home runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Marcus Semien Playing The Worst He Ever Has

Marcus Semien was one of the best players in baseball a season ago, as he finished in the top three in MVP voting after he hit .265 with 45 home runs and 102 RBIs. Throughout his career with the Oakland Athletics, he showed some power, including hitting 33 home runs in the 2019 season, but this was undoubtedly his best year as a professional.

Semien is now hitting just .158 with the Texas Rangers in 76 at-bats, including striking out 17 times and not hitting any home runs.

Root Of The Rangers Problems

The root of all the problems for the Texas Rangers is their below-average pitching. The Rangers currently have the fourth-worst ERA in all of baseball at 4.74 and have also allowed hitters to leave the yard against them 28 times, which leads the MLB.

In Major League Baseball, if you want to be a team that finds success, it all starts on the mound.

Can Texas Turn Their Season Around?

Quite frankly, it would be unlikely at the moment if the Texas Rangers do start figuring this thing out. They have some of the best offensive players in baseball, and it's to be expected that both Marcus Semien and Corey Seager, along with some others, will get going eventually.

However, with their below-average pitching staff, it's tough to say that the Rangers will find the type of success that people thought they were going to this season.

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Halle Berry Stuns In Leggy Sheer Dress

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 01:24 PM PDT

Halle Berry spiced things up on her Instagram with her latest share baring her assets in a risque jumpsuit. The 55-year-old is back on a movie set and ready to take on the year in an action role. She went off-grid for a while but popped up during Easter and other special occasions to celebrate some of her life's milestones.

Check out the pictures below.

Berry Shows Off Her New Pixie Cut

Berry wore a black dress with a black hat while sitting on the stairs in the sun. Although hidden by the hat, the Bruised actress spotted her new Pixie cut hairstyle with a black undercut and platinum blonde top cut.

She turned away from the camera while showing off her legs. Berry wrote in her caption "kissed" and received more than 91,000 likes on the photo and hundreds of comments.

Showing Off Her Perfect Jumpsuit

In her latest Instagram share, the actress flaunted her assets in a disco jumpsuit she called perfect. The shimmery sequin number had a plunging neckline that exposed her perky cleavage, which she highlighted with a long gold chain letting the crucifix pendant nest in the center.

The jumpsuit's pants hugged her hips and thighs and then flared at the knees down to her ankles, forming a bell bottom. Berry complemented her outfit with gold platform heels, gold hoop earrings, and rings from Pasquale Bruni.

Back In Business

The 55-year-old actress revealed that she's working on a new Netflix project with Mark Wahlberg and said it's been a lifelong dream.

"Caption this! happy to finally be at work with Mark Wahlberg," she wrote.

She switched up her hairstyle for the movie, Our Man from Jersey and traveled to London for principal filming. Her all-black ensemble and the film's title suggest it's an espionage movie filled with action, and we all know Berry can hold her own on an action set. She's also been seen wearing similar street style outfits throughout her filming, as reported by Daily Mail UK.

Celebrating 20 Years Of Her Oscar Win

The Pixie Cut/Short Bob is a signature style for Berry, and it's nice to see her return to the classic look again, albeit with a twist. When she won her famous Oscar actor for Best Lead Actress, she spotted a similar Pixie Cut in 2002.

Last month, she celebrated the 20th anniversary of her iconic win, making her the first African-American woman to win the award.

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MLB Rumors: 3 Mets Players That Could Be Traded Soon

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 01:19 PM PDT

Even though it's still early in the 2022 Major League Baseball season, the New York Mets already look like a firm candidate to compete for the World Series.

They have the best record in baseball, arguably the best rotation, and their offense has clicked more often than not. Then again, even good things could be improved, and the team from Flushing isn't the exception to that rule.

The Mets Could Make Some Moves

Steve Cohen has shown that he won't hesitate to spend big bucks or make bold moves if that's what it takes to lead the Mets to the top. He's set to pay quite a bit on taxes, yet he hasn't shut the door on adding even more talent for Buck Showalter's roster.

With that in mind, and taking into consideration that they have a pretty deep roster, let's take a look at the three players they could part ways with:

Dominic Smith

Dominic Smith has failed to live up to the expectations as a once-elite prospect. Also, they already have Mark Canha, Pete Alonso, and Robinson Cano for the LF, 1B, and DH spots, respectively.

Even so, Smith is quite young, is on a team-friendly contract, and is versatile enough to gauge plenty of interest around the Majors. His offense hasn't taken off just yet, but all he needs is more playing time and at-bats to finally prove what he's capable of.

J.D. Davis

Just like Smith, the Mets no longer need J.D. Davis. He was once the team's third baseman for Opening Day, yet Eduardo Escobar has outplayed him and looks like a much better player overall.

Also, just like Smith, there's no place for him on the LF or DH spots with Canha and Cano holding onto the spots, so there's not much use for him.

Even so, Davis is a solid hitter who can do a lot of damage regardless of the pitcher's handedness. His defense isn't quite there, but the universal DH spot gives him hope to find a new home by the end of the season.

Jeff McNeil

Jeff McNeil is the best player of the three we just mentioned and the most versatile. He can play on both sides of the outfield and cover the second base with great defensive instincts, yet his case isn't that different from Davis' or Smith's.

McNeil is talented enough to impact Showalter's team as a utility player, yet he's too good and too valuable not to be an everyday player. That could prompt multiple teams to try and reach out to him and get him on a team-friendly deal, so the Mets could at least be tempted to consider parting ways with him.

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Aaron Rodgers Defends Packers' FO On The Pat McAfee Show

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 01:13 PM PDT

The Green Bay Packers were one of the biggest losers on the first day of the NFL Draft. They landed a couple of promising defenders, yet they didn't address their most significant area of need for this offseason.

Aaron Rodgers claims that the team kept him posted on their decisions before submitting their picks, yet he may not be that pleased with the decision they went in.

No One Wants To Trade With Packers

Still, Rodgers thinks that it's not all the Packers' fault. Apparently, other teams are unwilling to engage in trades with them:

“I think we’ve been in the mix with some of these guys. That’s what it seems like,” Rodgers said on The Pat McAfee Show. “Now, there’s not a lot of teams that probably want to trade receivers to Green Bay. I think we’re probably at the back of the line for a lot of these teams as far as our picks are usually late and nobody wants to trade in the (conference), a guy like Deebo (Samuel) probably."Packers Won't Get Deebo Samuel, Says Rodgers

With that in mind, it's highly unlikely that the 49ers will agree to trade Deebo Samuel to a direct rival like them, so Rodgers all but shut down that rumor right away:

"Now there are some veteran guys out there that I think could be possibilities, and also we have two picks in the second round tomorrow, and I’m sure there are some guys on the board that they probably like. Yeah, I feel like we’ve been in the mix, but does San Fran want to trade Deebo Samuel to us? Probably not," Rodgers sentenced.Rodgers Thought Adams Would Stay

Rodgers was aware of this possibility. He knew Adams wasn't happy in Green Bay and that he wanted to leave. However, he always thought he'd run it back for at least another year:

“Obviously, when I made my decision I was still thinking he was going to come back,” Rodgers admitted. “I was very honest with him about my plans and my future and where I saw my career going, as far as how many years I want to play. But I felt like he was going to be back."What's Next For Green Bay?

The Packers didn't use either of their two first-round picks to draft a receiver or trade for a star. Their receiving corps is quite limited in talent, and the front office has shown little-to-no interest in solving that issue.

So, even if they got their QB back for the long run, the Packers don't look like a better team today than last season.

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January Jones Sends Mixed Messages In Plunging Neckline Minidress

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 01:13 PM PDT

Actress January Jones teased her one million-plus Instagram fans with a post of herself in a baby pink mini dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The versatility of the outfit begged the questions,

"Is it a dress or a swimsuit, is it baby doll or hot granny?"

She wrote,

"Mixed messages I know. (also I realize I’m too pale to be in the sun but it’s morning and I’m headed straight inside)."

See the Dress Below - and don't forget to check out the 30 Top Celebrity Swimsuit Moments to get ready for the summer, too!

What Is It?

Jones' Dolce & Gabbana dress was a soft pink halter neck with a plunging V-neckline flaunting her perky busts, and a snatched mini skirt hugging her bum. The flared hemline stopped below her butt, skimming her toned thighs, and its chiffon material made some fans think it was a bathing suit.

Jones paired her dress with a shaggy blonde bob hairstyle and white-rimmed visors from D&G. The plunging neckline style has become a signature look for the 44-year-old actress who loves her body.

Flaunting Cleavage In LaQuan Smith

Jones wore a red plunging neckline two-piece during the Fashion Week season to the LaQuan Smith pre-Oscar party. She styled her hair in a bob bowl cut and wore a thick black eyeliner to channel her inner 70s - 80s Disco Queen.

Jones' 1.1 million Instagram followers know that her role as Betty Draper on Mad Men isn't far-fetched from her style in real life because she embraces vintage fashion wholeheartedly. The 44-year-old paired her pencil 3/4 length pants with a white pointed-toe shoe adding more color to her already bright ensemble.

Jones Teases Cleavage In D&G Jacket

Jones showed off her perky cleavage in this mirror selfie of her wearing an unzipped brown Dolce & Gabbana leather biker jacket and straight-legged black pants. Her loose bob covered half of her face keeping the focus on her chest. She was in yet another dilemma as she asked her followers,

"I’m so out of practice. Can one wear sweatpants, a leather jacket and no top as an outfit? What if I zipped it up and put shoes on.. is that sufficient?? Also does it feel more like “date night” or “target run”?" Baring It All

On one occasion, Jones ditched the top all-together and covered her boobs with her hand instead. She paired the look with high-waisted pink flared leg pants and white-rimmed black-lens sunglasses. Her blonde neck-length bob framed her serious look and she only accessorized with a single necklace.

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Kourtney Kardashian Answers 'Hot Girl Summer' Call In Bikini

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 01:07 PM PDT

Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian shared a new Summer Essentials List on her lifestyle website POOSH. The 43-year-old named it the Summertime Checklist and released it just in time for the warmer weather. The ten items list includes Chic Towels, Sunglasses, SPF, Swimwear, Foldable Outdoor Furniture, On-the-Go Drinks, Sunhats, Oversized totes, Nourishing skin/body care, Floaties, and Waterproof Games.

She walked the talk in by posting a bikini picture of herself receiving a call from "Hot Girl Summer."

See the post below - and don't forget to check out the 30 Top Celebrity Swimsuit Moments to become bikini-ready too!

Summer Essentials Checklist "☎️ Hot girl summer is calling ☎️ With those pool and beach days right around the corner, we’re sharing 10 essentials to add to your summertime checklist ASAP."

Kourtney received the call of the Summer wearing a white bikini although her upper body stays hidden behind her table water tank. Only a hint of her bikini bottom waistband is visible through her thick thighs. She also had her Summer essentials intact - sunglasses check, foldable outdoor furniture check, and swimwear check.

Hot From The Get-Go

Kourtney has always been loyal to her Hot Girl Summer Beach Essentials, as proved in this 2005 Cabo San Lucas throwback picture. The reality TV star had her animal print bikini, oversized tote, On-the-Go drink, Magazine, Foldable Outdoor Furniture, Sunshades, and Cute Towel down to a tee.

However, unlike her recent post, Kourtney didn't cover her ample bosoms or any part of her body. She left it on full display for her 174 million followers showing that she's always been hot.

Celebrating With Her New Blended Family

The businesswoman celebrated her 43rd birthday at a Mickey Mouse-themed party with her new blended family at Disneyland. Most of them turned up wearing Mickey/Minnie ears and black outfits. Her birthday cake also had a Mickey and Minnie Mouse theme with the iconic black ears and red and white polka dot bow on the red single-tiered cake.

A source previously revealed that Barker's children are happy with the engagement between their father, Travis and Kourtney, and these pictures confirm the statement. Landon (Barker's son) replied underneath her post, saying, "Such a Great Time."

Wedding Bells Soon Come

Wedding Bells could certainly ring soon in the Barker-Kardashian home especially with the happy couple already practicing their walk down the aisle. Like Kourtney said, Practice makes perfect and she wants to get it right on her first try. After all, there's a reason she waited so long before deciding to commit to forever with someone.

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