A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over whether “Happy Birthday to You” — one of the best-known and beloved songs in the world — is owned by a music publisher who earned millions by enforcing its copyright. U.S. District Judge George H. King ruled in September that Warner/Chappell… Read More
The results of socialism (with pictures, so even liberals can understand!)
Since it almost went broke in 2010, Greece has suffered horrific job losses, soaring long-term unemployment, across-the-board income cuts and over-taxation, despite a constant deterioration in state-provided health, education and welfare services. The country is now dotted with the hulks of formerly flourishing factories that for decades churned out wealth… Read More
Good news for grouchy grumps
There’s good news for grumpy women: Being happy apparently has no effect on how long you might live. That’s the conclusion of the latest attempt to find out if happy people live longer. Previous studies have linked happiness to longevity but researchers now say there’s no such scientific connection. So… Read More
Viking treasure hoard helps identify lost English king
A trove of Viking jewelry and Saxon coins unearthed by an amateur treasure-hunter in a farmer’s field may help rescue an English king from obscurity. The British Museum on Thursday unveiled the Watlington Hoard, a collection of silver bands, ingots and 186 coins from a tumultuous period in British history…. Read More
Warning – Missile launch over southern USA
An early morning missile test in New Mexico could light up the sky for hundreds of miles, and authorities are ready for the flood of phone calls and emails that are likely to follow. The unarmed Juno target missile will be launched between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. MST from an… Read More
Obama admin: We won’t discuss fatally flawed vetting process
The Obama administration continues to refuse to disclose what – if any – changes are being considered to the K-1, or fiancée visa, program after the vetting process failed to identify Tashfeen Malik as a terrorist, according to Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson. Though the administration has finally acknowledged that they’ll… Read More
Ancient ruler’s long-lost tomb discovered
The remains of the tomb of Suleiman the Magnificent, who died in 1566 while his troops were besieging the fortress of Szigetvar in southern Hungary, have “in all likelihood” been found, a Hungarian historian said Wednesday. Norbert Pap said the tomb is believed to have been built over the spot… Read More
High School hero hits INCREDIBLE last second basketball shot
Oh, man! Watch the Austin basketball miracle moment from high school student Oman Oman that is burning up the internet, and even made ESPN. Austin High’s Packers are down two in the final seconds. Oman grabs a missed free throw rebound, and with time ticking away… Well, watch and see… Read More
Did Hillary stop Benghazi rescue?
A newly released email proves that the United States military was ready to launch a rescue operation that could have saved American lives at the Benghazi diplomatic compound in 2012. But the operation apparently needed the go-ahead from the Hillary Clinton-run State Department and the troops were not deployed on… Read More
As GOP attacks, Trump threatens 3rd party bid
As Republican mainliners, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, rushed to condemn billionaire Donald Trump’s plan to ban Muslim immigrants from entering America, Trump issued a veiled threat to bolt from the GOP. As the heat intensified on Trump on Tuesday, he sent the following tweet to his 5 million Twitter… Read More