Sweatshirt-wearing John Fetterman has had his share of bad takes and even worse gaffes‚ but it seems he may have just begun his redemption arc. Fetterman criticized South Africa for bringing a case of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice for the war on Gaza and said that South Africa “ought to sit this one out.” Fetterman added that he believed it was “appalling” for South Africa to bring the case‚ given the country’s history. When asked for clarification on his remarks‚ Fetterman said in a statement that “South Africa should instead focus on the spiraling humanitarian cries on its own continent — like Sudan where more than 7 million people have been displaced with widespread atrocities.” As the clip of Fetterman’s comments began to circulate on X‚ conservatives everywhere were scratching their heads at his sudden ability to make sense. Even Elon Musk‚ who is himself from Johannesburg‚ South Africa‚ tweeted in response: “He is right.” Dave Rubin is in agreement. “In a bizarre twist‚ the sanest Democrat in the Senate on this thing is John Fetterman‚” Rubin comments‚ shocked. Want more from Dave Rubin?To enjoy more honest conversations‚ free speech‚ and big ideas with Dave Rubin‚ subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

Businessman Kevin O'Leary told CNN host Laura Coates on Thursday that "every" real estate developer is guilty of the alleged real-estate fraud that Donald Trump is found to have committed. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is suing Trump‚ alleging the Trump Organization repeatedly overvalued its properties to lenders while reporting different property values to tax officials. A judge has already ruled that Trump committed fraud. The questions that remain in the case are how much the Trump Organization will be fined and what it means for future business. Many people believe James pursued the case with political motives‚ an assessment O'Leary appears to agree with. In fact‚ he told Coates that every real estate developer everywhere is guilty of what Trump did. O'Leary explained: So‚ if you're a developer and you've got a building on a block anywhere in America and it's worth‚ let's say‚ $500 million and you want to build a building right beside it‚ you go to the bank and say‚ "This building is worth $500 million. I'd like to borrow a construction finance loan against this asset‚ and I want you to tell me it's worth 500 million‚ too." The bank negotiates with you and says‚ "Well‚ no‚ we think it's worth $400 million‚" and you fight it out. You're always trying to show your assets in the brightest light with the sunshine you can possibly determine for them. You want them to be worth the very most because you're only going to get a 40% or 50% loan-to-value‚ as it's called. Then you borrow that money. In the case of a $500 million asset‚ maybe you get $250 million‚ and you build a new building with a construction finance loan."Forget about Trump: Every single real estate developer everywhere on Earth does this‚" O'Leary said.The concern‚ then‚ should be who lost money? "Nobody‚" according to O'Leary‚ because the Trump Organization paid its bank loans. Thus‚ if James were to be consistent‚ she would sue "every real estate developer" in her jurisdiction‚ he said."If you're a real estate developer‚ you're watching this‚ you're saying‚ 'What is this? This is ridiculous!'" he said. "This is‚ for real estate developers‚ this is a joke."The explanation‚ disarming the substance of James' case against Trump‚ left Coates shocked."It's fascinating to me to hear this perspective because you don't often hear it from that particular angle‚" she said."The first question‚ is everybody doing it in real estate? Yes‚ everybody is doing it‚ not only domestically‚ all around the world. This is how it works‚" O'Leary responded.Closing arguments in the civil case took place on Thursday. James is asking a judge to fine Trump $370 million‚ but a final ruling is not expected for weeks. Even then‚ Trump will appeal the ruling.For his part‚ O'Leary told Coates he believes the case will not survive an appeal. 'Every real estate developer everywhere does this': Kevin O'Leary reacts to Trump civil fraud case www.youtube.com Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A 71-year-old bank robber who's spent over 40 years behind bars allegedly struck again just before Christmas in southern California.What are the details?Los Angeles Police said Bruce Edward Bell — a "serial bank robber" — on Dec. 21 entered a location in the 8000 block of Vineland Avenue in Sun Valley. Sun Valley is a Los Angeles neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley.Video police provided shows the robbery took place at a bank around 10:30 a.m.Police said Bell‚ who was pointing a gun‚ grabbed an employee and forced the employee to walk to a restricted-access door‚ after which Bell demanded entry into a secure area and threatened to shoot the employee.Once inside the restricted area‚ police said Bell ordered another employee to fill his bag with cash‚ after which Bell fled with over $60‚000.Police said witnesses saw Bell drive away in a 2002 silver Volvo sedan and called 911. Responding LAPD officers spotted the suspect's vehicle and conducted a high-risk traffic stop‚ cops said. Soon‚ police stopped Bell‚ searched the vehicle‚ and uncovered a black replica gun and $64‚000 in cash.Online records show Bell was being held Wednesday on $1.6 million bond‚ USA Today reported‚ adding that it wasn't immediately known if Bell had retained an attorney.Los Angeles Sheriff's Office records show Bell is due in court Feb. 9‚ the paper added.What's the deal with this guy?Police said Bell has four prior bank robbery convictions and has served over 40 years in the federal department of corrections. Bell was released in July 2021 and was on supervised release at the time of his arrest‚ police added.Investigators believe there are other Bell robbery victims still unidentified‚ police said. Photographs of Bell have been released in order to identify and speak with additional individuals who may have been victimized‚ police added.Police added that any victims or anyone with information about this investigation can contact Detectives Mrakich and Delph at 213-486-6840 or email RHDTIPLINE@LAPD.ONLINE. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org‚ police said. Also‚ tipsters can download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program‚ police said. Serial Bank Robber Arrested - NR24010mo youtu.be Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A Texas man says he scared away a group of car burglars with his AR-15 and offered a warning to anyone else who might try the same at his neighborhood. Terry Willis told KHOU-TV that he was alerted to the presence of strangers by his surveillance cameras at his home in Cypress‚ a suburb of Houston. There had been previous reports of car break-ins in the neighborhood‚ so Willis grabbed his AR-15 rifle and went outside. Surveillance video showed the suspected burglars were going around the parked cars and pulling on door handles to see if any were left open. "I had a UTV that was on the back of the truck‚ hooked to it‚ and they had got up into the side-by-side and were trying to take it off of the trailer‚" Willis said. The video shows Willis walking outside with his rifle. He said that he warned the suspects‚ and they ran off in a hurry. "I told them‚ I said‚ I don’t think you want to do this‚" said Willis. "I racked the bolt back‚ put the shell in the chamber." Video shows them scurrying away. "They were leaving and that was what I wanted‚ I wanted them away from here‚ I don’t want to kill somebody but if it comes to that to protect my family‚ I will‚" Willis said. He went on to say that he had a lot of experience with guns. "For approximately 20 years‚ I’ve had a concealed weapons permit. I’ve also been through hunter safety courses. I’ve built guns. I've built the ARs‚" he explained. No property was damaged and no one was injured in the incident‚ but police are seeking help from the public to identify the suspects. Willis also had a warning for anyone else who might come to his neighborhood looking to commit burglary. "I’ve worked for 40 years of my life. Everything that I’ve got ... never stole anything and I’m just not taking it anymore‚" he said. "This isn’t the place to come because we’re tired of it‚" Willis concluded. Here's the video of the incident: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Cocoon is stunning‚ standing as one of last year's most genre-defining indie games. Geometric Interactive and Annapurna Interactive's little puzzle adventure is not only aesthetically pleasing‚ but it's also a good blend of challenging mysteries to solve and exploration-based gameplay. If you haven't experienced its whimsical worlds‚ you can give the Limbo and Inside developer's game a go now for cheap during its limited-time Steam sale. Continue reading One of 2023’s best indie games is dirt cheap‚ get it while you can MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best story games‚ Best puzzle games‚ Best platform games

Half-Life 2 never seems to leave the limelight‚ standing the test of time as one of the most iconic PC games ever. The 2004 sci-fi shooter sequel is still one of Steam's most top-rated entries‚ and its creative community of modders isn't showing any signs of slowing down either. One creator took it upon himself to craft a new Resident Evil 2 remake using Valve's Source engine‚ producing a standalone mod for HL2 that's almost too good to believe. Continue reading Massive Half-Life 2 mod is basically a new Resident Evil 2 remake MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games‚ Best FPS games‚ Best VR games

How does Palworld cooking work? In any game with a hunger meter in the user interface‚ there's always a big question about where that food comes from. In Palworld‚ you can capture or kill Pals for food. Sometimes‚ they drop meat‚ which you can cook‚ but other times‚ you may need to get a bit more creative. Then‚ there's the other principal question: do I have to eat my Pals? Of course‚ if you put your mind to it‚ you can eat anything once‚ but Palworld has some creatures that we've already seen as edible out of the 100 Palworld Pals in the early access build. Since this is an open-world game where gadgets are vital to your progress‚ there are ways to make food and prepare it for consumption. So before the Palworld release date drops‚ here's everything we know about Palworld cooking. Continue reading Palworld cooking explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld pals‚ Palworld starter‚ Palworld system requirements

João Pimenta da Silva died on January 5‚ 2024‚ while attempting to a dig a hole beneath his home to search for gold. The post Brazilian Man Plunges To His Death After Digging A Hole In His Home To Search For Gold appeared first on All That's Interesting.

‘He who stands for neutrality supports the oppressor‚’ wrote one. Another posted a cartoon of a Yemeni knife being driven into an Israeli ship.

‘Sounds like the rantings of a loser‚’ Trump campaign adviser Chris LaCivita told NR when asked about DeSantis’s comments.