A blind squirrel is probably still far wiser than the collective co-hosts of the daytime talk show "The View" -- but even those screeching leftists can occasionally stumble on a genuinely newsworthy "nut." It's obviously rare, and it certainly wasn't intentional, but Wednesday's episode of "The View" actually provided a...

The dam of forbearance that so far has retrained former President Donald Trump's fighting instinct always seemed destined to break. In fact, since the first assassination attempt against Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, and especially since another deranged would-be assassin tried to ambush him at his golf course...

Despite former President Donald Trump's safety being in peril after two assassination attempts, the Democrats are absolutely not backing off. President Joe Biden should be leading by example as a calming presence, but instead, he's taken it upon himself to escalate the situation, as his appearance on Wednesday's episode of...

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Danon speaks of UN Resolution 1701, which was unanimously approved by the United Nations Security Council on 11 August 2006. There were no votes against and no abstentions. The Lebanese cabinet unanimously approved the resolution on 12 August 2006. It required disarmament of Hezbollah, with no armed forces other than UNIFIL and the Lebanese military […]

Human potential is boundless and often exceeds our wildest imaginations. Throughout history, certain individuals have exhibited extraordinary abilities that defy conventional understanding. These real-life marvels possess skills so unique and powerful that they leave scientists, scholars, and everyday observers in awe. From perfect musical pitch to unparalleled physical feats, these abilities showcase the astonishing diversity […] The post Real-Life Marvels: 10 People with Incredible Abilities appeared first on Listverse.

Being a president of the United States is a difficult enough job while you’re in the middle of it. For four long years (or eight, if you are lucky), you are asked to weigh in on every single major issue impacting the country and the world. You can never sleep easily because you never know […] The post 10 Surprising Expectations of U.S. Presidents after Leaving Office appeared first on Listverse.

Energy costs across the U.S. “would probably go down substantially” if the U.S. sharply increased mining and production of Alaska’s natural resources, according to Adam Crum, commissioner for the Alaska Department of Revenue.  Geographically, Alaska is by far the largest U.S. state at more than 663,000 square miles. It is also among the most natural resource-dense states in the nation.  Alaska became a state in 1959, and under its Statehood Act, it is “mandated that the mineral resources and the subsurface rights were collectivized by the state so that the state could actually collect the royalties and production taxes off of that to fund the government,” Crum explains on “The Daily Signal Podcast.” While other states, such as Texas and North Dakota, can have “individual farmers who actually have mineral rights, nobody has that in Alaska,” he said, explaining that his state was “set up to be a resource-development state since inception.”  One of the world’s largest zinc and lead mines can be found in northwest Alaska and has now “been producing for over 40 years and has provided very extensive jobs,” according to Crum.  The mine has allowed the local indigenous population in northern Alaska to “not only have an economy to stay there, but you have this town now, it’s about 4,000, 5,000 people of primarily Inupiat Eskimos living up there. They get to benefit from this, and they can still get to live a subsistence lifestyle,” Crum explains.  Asked about the environmental effects of mining and drilling in Alaska, the revenue commissioner said life expectancy has increased in native communities where natural resources are being extracted as industry has strengthened local economies and increased the quality of life.  Crum joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the vast natural resources Alaska has to offer.  Alaska House of Representatives Speaker Cathy Tilton joins the show after the conversation with Crum to discuss the greatest challenges facing America’s most northern state, and to share some of Alaska’s best-kept secrets.  Listen to both conversation on the podcast below:  The post US Energy Costs Would ‘Go Down Substantially’ If Alaska’s Resources Were Fully Tapped, State Revenue Chief Says appeared first on The Daily Signal.

After entrepreneur Elon Musk, a leading voice on AI technology and development, shared a deepfake campaign ad for Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, signed bills to crack down on the use of such technology in election campaigns. “Safeguarding the integrity of elections is essential to democracy, and it’s critical that we ensure AI is not deployed to undermine the public’s trust through disinformation—especially in today’s fraught political climate,” Newsom said in a public statement announcing the actions. California is Harris’ home state, where she was attorney general and U.S. senator before being elected vice president as President Joe Biden’s running mate in 2020. One bill “requires large online platforms to remove or label deceptive and digitally altered or created content related to elections during specified periods,” according to the California governor’s website. It also requires digital platforms to “provide mechanisms to report such content.” Deepfakes, the use of artificial intelligence technology to create images, video, or audio that looks real but isn’t, have become much easier to create with recent advancements in artificial intelligence, or AI. The satirical ad Musk shared features Harris’ voice and begins: “Kamala Harris, your Democrat candidate for president, because Joe Biden finally exposed his senility at the debate. Thanks, Joe.” Although the Harris ad was clearly satirical, many deepfakes are difficult to identify, leading to questions over the kind of laws that should be passed to protect individuals’ images, voices, and likelinesses. On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” Heritage Foundation tech policy expert Kara Frederick joins the show to discuss the fine line between limiting the dangers of AI and protecting free speech. Watch the show above or listen using the link below. The post Has Elon Musk Gone Too Far? The Truth About Deepfakes appeared first on The Daily Signal.

“This whole ‘women and children first’ is a myth,” says Ruben Östlund, director of the 2014 Swedish film Force Majeure. His movie poses the uncomfortable question: are men the heroic protectors…