Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has reportedly told the newspaper that it needs to add more conservative columnists in a bid to make the paper more balanced. The directive comes as the paper has lost more than hundreds of thousands of subscribers over the last several days after Bezos killed the Editorial Board’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. NPR reported that by midday on Monday, more than 200,000 people canceled their subscriptions, more than 8% of the company’s total number of subscribers. Bezos has told people at the newspaper that he wants to grow the paper’s reach with conservatives, The New York Times reported. The Times noted that part of Bezos’ shift with what he wants at the newspaper was signaled when he hired Will Lewis — who previously worked at Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal— to be its chief executive. “The Washington Post will not be making an endorsement of a presidential candidate in this election,” Lewis said in a statement. “Nor in any future presidential election. We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates.” The paper cited its past position from more than five decades ago of not endorsing presidential nominees. “We recognize that this will be read in a range of ways, including as a tacit endorsement of one candidate, or as a condemnation of another, or as an abdication of responsibility,” the paper said. “That is inevitable. We don’t see it that way.” Former Post Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli told NPR that the number of subscribers that the paper had lost was “a colossal number.” He said that people were highly emotional about the paper’s decision to not endorse Harris. “It is a way to send a message to ownership but it shoots you in the foot if you care about the kind of in-depth, quality journalism like the Post produces,” he said. “There aren’t many organizations that can do what the Post does. The range and depth of reporting by the Post’s journalists is among the best in the world.”

“Shazam!” star Zachary Levi spoke out about why he’s supporting former President Donald Trump and the team he referred to as Trump’s  “Avengers.” Speaking on “The Megyn Kelly Show,” the 44-year-old actor said he hadn’t voted for Trump in the last two elections, but noted that the former president did a “good job” — despite what Trump’s opponents said. “For four years, the world didn’t blow up,” Levi said. “He didn’t turn into the Nazi, fascist that everybody [said] he was going to be the first time around. We entered no more wars. Our economy was better. Our border was better.” “Even if I don’t like all of his Trumpiness,” Levi said, that doesn’t change the fact that Vice President Kamala Harris “is not qualified in any way shape or form to be the Commander in Chief, the leader of the free world. Absolutely not.” Zachary Levi urges Trump voters in Hollywood to speak out and not fear backlash because the industry “is not going to exist very soon.” “They’ve sent me lots of messages, plenty of people in Hollywood, who are terrified to publicly say they would vote for Donald Trump or be… pic.twitter.com/Wiic2ba8oO — Variety (@Variety) October 25, 2024 “I think, even if she’s not aware of it, that she would be a puppet of a much more nefarious system that I believe … that really wants us to stay in all these endless wars, keep all of us endlessly sick,” Levi continued. “So, that’s it to me.” Kelly said there were likely others who have mixed feelings about Trump, but who might be swayed by the team Trump has assembled around him — people like X-owner Elon Musk, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Levi agreed, and said that he did not see it as just voting for Donald Trump — rather, he was “voting for Donald Trump, Bobby Kennedy, Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, JD Vance, and everyone else that they’re going to bring in this team, this Avengers,” Levi said. “They’re going to get in there and actually do what Donald Trump said he was going to do the first time, which was drain the swamp.” “And now Trump is privately funding his own transition team, not waiting for the government, so they are ready to go, and they are not compromised,” he added. “That is the government that I want … Bobby and Tulsi are going to be let loose, to be the bulldogs that we need to hold people to account, and by the way, unable to do it fairly. They will do it civilly. They will do it in love.” Levi made headlines last month when he became one of the rare voices in Hollywood to endorse Trump, saying he believed the former president would “take back this country” and “make it great again,” as The Daily Wire reported. Related: Actor Zachary Levi Endorses Trump: ‘We Are Going To Take Back This Country’

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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon is the sort of progressive prosecutor who thinks it is his job to curb mass incarceration. Last week, the L.A. DA announced he is reviewing the sentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of the savage shotgun killing of their parents in 1989 and sentenced to life without parole.  The brothers are the subject of a Netflix series, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” and a Netflix documentary, “The Menendez Brothers.”  Gascon told Newsweek his office is reviewing the case because of a 1988 letter that Erik Menendez wrote to a cousin about alleged sexual abuse by his father and a statement from a former Menudo band member who alleged Jose Menendez sexually assaulted him.  Be it noted, Lyle and Erik Menendez were 21 and 18 at the time they slaughtered their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.  Cooper Koch (right) portrays Erik Menendez on the Netflix series “The Menendez Brothers.” (MEGA/GC Images via Getty Images) The sons were adults who could have walked away from their wealthy lifestyle in Beverly Hills, but instead chose to turn two shotguns on their father, who sexually abused them, they said, as well as their mother, using her substance abuse in the face of her husband’s affairs as a reason to put her “out of her misery.”  Then they went on a spending spree—loading up with high-end watches, clothing, and cars.  The murders were premeditated. They were extremely violent. The brothers killed their parents. So, why would the headline-seeking Gascon revisit the sentence?  California has no shortage of gullible journalists and politicians who want to believe that convicted killers, even in parricides, are underdogs—though the brothers admitted they killed their unarmed parents, as Jose and Kitty Menendez were watching TV.  Some family members have pushed for the brothers’ release—as the pair, now in their 50s, have been in prison for decades after enduring a childhood of abuse by their father.  In the Netflix documentary, prosecutor Pamela Bozanich confirmed that she asked around about Jose Menendez, and she couldn’t find a single person who said anything nice about him, except for his secretary. Bozanich called the father a monster whose death presented “an actual plus for mankind.”  “The only reason I’m doing this after 33 years is that this poor woman who gave birth to both of them was treated like a doormat by her husband and her sons, and she was slaughtered like a wild animal inside of her own home,” she said of her decision to talk about the case.  Bozanich also believes that there would be no push to reconsider the case if not for TikTok, which has elevated the inmates’ celebrity status.  There’s a political angle to the Menendez brothers’ saga as well.  Gascon’s career in elective office took off after Kamala Harris won the California attorney general’s race in 2010 and then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom named him to succeed her as San Francisco DA. The careers of the two prosecutors from San Francisco have been intertwined for years.  In February 2020, Harris and other progressive Democrats endorsed Gascon as he ran for Los Angeles district attorney. That 2020 endorsement was not a pro forma statement of support. Harris got behind Gascon during a contested primary, in which he challenged incumbent Democrat DA Jackie Lacey.  Then-Sen. Kamala Harris said, “George Gascon is a proven leader of national significance when it comes to reforming our criminal justice system. As DA of San Francisco, George led fights to reform the Three Strikes Law, decrease the state prison population, and get people convicted of nonviolent offenses greater opportunities to get their lives back on track. As DA of L.A. County, I know George Gascon will work every day to keep our communities safe and demand real accountability from our justice system and real justice for every Angeleno.”  In short, Harris, who wants voters to believe she was a hard-nosed prosecutor, endorsed Gascon because he weakened California law on repeat offenders and sent fewer criminals to prison.  But now, according to a recent Los Angeles Times/UC Berkeley poll, the incumbent DA has garnered 21% of support, 30 points behind lead challenger Nathan Hochman.  Those politics aren’t going to help Harris in 2024. So this go-round, she has not endorsed Gascon.  COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM  We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post The 2024 Angle to the Menendez Brothers Saga  appeared first on The Daily Signal.

On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we examine one of the greatest dichotomies in a two-party presidential election. Former President Donald Trump canvasses the nation seeking to create as big a tent for the Republican Party as possible, resulting in massive events sold out, even in traditionally blue cities. Vice President Kamala Harris, on the other hand, has spent her entire political career excluding those not on the far left, specifically many men, Christians, and Republicans. In California, there are enough on the far left that one doesn’t need moderates or bipartisan support to win elections. In swing states? Not so much. Trend lines continue to increase for Trump and slide further down for Harris. Both of these approaches come down to overflow. Do you seek it or throw it away? We go live to The Daily Signal’s Virginia Allen in North Carolina to learn about the continuing hurricane disaster-recovery efforts, how the Tar Heel State’s communities perceive federal assistance, and whether the past few months have changed any hearts or ballots. Speaking of ballots, join us on Nov. 5 beginning at 6 p.m. EST that fateful evening for our ultimate election coverage, straight from the show’s new studio! We’ll go until we’re ready to call the race, even if that means our producers collapse from lack of sleep. Catch the live radio show and livestream weeknights at 7 p.m. EDT on The Daily Signal’s YouTube, X, or Facebook—and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode or exclusive interview. The post OVERFLOW CROWDS: What Trump Gets and Harris Can Only Hope For appeared first on The Daily Signal.

There are a number of reasons why raising chicks can be a highly rewarding experience. Whether you’re drawn to their bright, quirky personalities that make them ideal for a pet, or if you’re more interested in creating a sustainable source of nutrition for yourself, raising chicks is a simple and easy process that can fit into any type of lifestyle. Raising Chicks On The Homestead Baby chicks can be purchased and raised from any stage of development. There are three main options in this sense: 1. The first is to buy the chicks at one day old from a hatchery. Most farm suppliers will sell baby chicks along with regular animal feed, and they are typically cheaply priced – most farmers will charge between $3-5 per chick. Keep in mind that most farms will do orders for chicks at a maximum of two times per year, so the period of waiting time is something to consider if you are wanting to go this route to acquire your chicks. 2. Another option is to purchase some ready-to-lay pullets at 20 weeks old, just when they are about to start the laying process. This option is, of course, more expensive than buying the day-old chicks, but it is a much more pragmatic choice if you are needing your eggs quite quickly. Like the day-old chicks, the ready-to-lays can be purchased from a farm supplier at a hatchery. 3. The final option, while sometimes hard to come by, is to purchase a mature laying hen. This might require that you know someone with a flock who is trying to sell older hens; otherwise, the first two options might be a more sensible choice to begin the process of raising your chicks. Benefits: One of the many positive benefits of raising chicks is that they do not require much maintenance, constant monitoring or intense care. Buy the basics for your chicks first, which include chick starter, clean water, and a draft-free brooder pen complete with a brooder lamp that will monitor the interior temperature of your chicks’ home. The temperature of the brooder will need to start off at 90-95 degrees for the first week of the chicks’ life.  A thermometer is helpful to monitor the correct temperature, but you might also observe the chicks’ behavior to ensure that the interior is of the correct warmth. Chicks in a too-hot environment will pant or huddle in corners of the brooder that are farthest away from the light; chicks that are too cold will be clustered underneath the brooder lamp in an attempt to gain some warmth. The size of the brooder that you select will depend on the number of chicks you are planning to purchase and raise. A general rule of thumb is to allow 2.5 square feet per chick, but the more room possible, the better. The brooder should also start off to be raised 2 inches off of the ground. Once the chicks reach approximately one month, the brooder needs to raised to 4 inches in order to encourage the chicks to start their own roosting process. It is necessary to keep an eye on how the chicks feather out; once they begin and fully feather, you should reduce the interior temperature by 5 degrees per week until they reach 6 weeks old. At this time, chick feed will also need to be swapped for grower mash. Always make sure that the chicks have plenty of fresh water at all times. Growth: You will be amazed at how quickly your chicks feather out and grow! In just a week, you will notice a stunning transformation where small babies comprised mostly of chick fuzz will grow almost full wings with the beginnings of crests and tail feathers. It is important that the chicks have a comfortable environment while they are being raised. To do this, spread pine shavings across the floor of their pen along with layers of newspaper to create a cushion for the chicks. Sprinkle plenty of chick feed on the ground for them to eat at their leisure. Make sure to change out the newspaper at least once a day, otherwise the chicks will be walking on an unclean floor. Cleanliness: Cleanliness is of high importance when raising your chicks. The babies are prone to contracting an illness called coccidiosis that arises from walking through and tracking their own excrement in a particularly damp environment. One other important requirement to note is that the brooder lamp should contain a red light bulb as opposed to a white. Using red light will ensure that the chicks do not peck at each other, as it conceals any potential injuries that the chicks might have. If the other chicks see an injured peer, they will have no problem pecking and potentially causing further harm, or even potential death, to the wounded. In Conclusion: Raising baby chicks will increase your healthy lifestyle in a number of ways that you might not have even considered. You will have direct control over what type of product you are consuming, whether you are just enjoying the fresh eggs that your chicks will one day provide, or if you are planning to use their meat once they are raised in full. Baby chicks will also eat your table scraps and convert them into organic fertilizer that will ensure your plants will thrive and grow. Additionally, you will be surprised at the cutback of insects you find in your yard – the chicks will eat those pesky pests which will allow you to enjoy more days outside to spend time with your chicks. They are cheaply bought, easy to raise, and do not require an extreme amount of attention, making baby chicks an ideal option for either a family pet or an addition to a sustainable way of living. Happy raising! What did you think of our post on raising chicks? Let us know in the comment section below. Up Next: Energy Saving Tips For Spring Cleaning Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook!