Tag: America
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WATCH: Here’s What It’s Like To Wipe Out On The Steepest Ski Slope In America
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If you go skiing you’re going to have some wipes outs, it’s just part of the game. There are wipeouts though, and then there are yard sales. A yard sale is a skiing term for when you wreck so bad you leave your equipment strewn down the slope. It’s a…
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Truckers Are Protesting in California: Here’s Why
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California truckers are protesting a labor law known as Assembly Bill 5 that sets stricter standards for classifying workers as independent contractors. As a result, for the third day in a row, the truckers shut down one of the busiest seaports in the country. On Wednesday, regular operations came to…
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General Motors Set to Be Dethroned by Toyota as America’s Leading Automaker
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2022 intends to bring a lot of change and apparently, that goes as far as the auto industry. Now, after remaining America’s largest automaker for nearly a century, General Motors is about to be dethroned by Toyota. According to CNN Business, Toyota is about to become the leader in U.S.…
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Matthew McConaughey Says America Needs a ‘New Narrative’
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Matthew McConaughey remains one of America’s most popular drawling actors and authors. His career outside of film and acting has been unique as of late. Many Outsiders will recall he has also entertained the idea of running for governor of Texas. However, it’s a political move he’s now chosen not…
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Stimulus Checks: Thousands of Americans Can Claim $500 Payment Today
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St. Louis citizens can get aid from their local government in the form of stimulus checks. The assistance is part of St. Louis’ direct cash program. It is designed for those people who have “suffered a financial impact from the coronavirus pandemic.” Applications on the city’s official website are now…
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WWII Service Medals Finally Awarded to Chinese-American Veterans
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Several Chinese-American veterans finally received their World War II military honors in a Saturday ceremony in Chinatown, ending years of delays. According to the New York Post, many men were now in their 90s. But they lived long enough to see a rare ceremony with six Bronze Star medals and dozens…
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Navy Warship Battled Mystery Drone Swarm in 2019, Court Docs Reveal
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A U.S. Navy warship fired at a drone swarm that was reportedly terrorizing a destroyer off the coast of California for weeks in 2019. According to The Drive, newly released documents that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) acquired reveal that the full scope of the drone incursions was greater…
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Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Vets Ahead of Christmas
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Today, volunteers across the globe placed millions of wreaths at the gravesites of America’s fallen vets. December 18th is National Wreaths Across America Day. The holiday was designated to “remember our fallen U.S. heroes, honor those who serve, and teach your children the value of freedom.” The Wreaths Across America…
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Olympic Medalists Respond to Potential American Flag Logo Redesign: ‘Old Glory Doesn’t Need Rebranding’
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The Tokyo Olympic Games may be coming at the end of the month. But what’s happening off the field and track continues to dominate headlines. So far, there’s been a couple of hot-topic issues revolving around the games such as athlete Gwen Berry’s protest and Sha’Carri Richardson’s ban. Now, two…
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Fourth of July 2021: 10 Patriotic Quotes to Remind Us All About the True Meaning Behind the Holiday
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There’s no better way to get excited for the Fourth of July than to take a look back at some of our country’s most patriotic moments. As the “mixing bowl” of the world, citizens of all backgrounds, turmoils and eras came to our nation for one single, shining reason: liberty.…
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Copy of Declaration of Independence Found in Scottish Attic Sells for Nearly $4.5 Million
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We hold this truth to be self-evident that this is a pretty incredible story. A Scottish woman found one of the few remaining original copies of the Declaration of Independence in her attic. Cathy Marsden, who works at the Scottish auction house Lyon & Turnbull, found the document while rummaging…
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Mike Rowe Posts Epic American Flag Pic, Has ‘Just One’ Thought to Share in Celebration of Flag Day
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Celebrate Flag Day the Mike Rowe way. The “Dirty Jobs” host took to social media on Monday to show off his patriotic side in an epic photo. Rowe has recently had a rough time after surgery. But he wasn’t going to let that stop him from showing off his American…
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France Sending New Statue of Liberty to U.S. for July 4, But There’s a Catch
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Lady Liberty is getting a twin just in time for the July 4th weekend. The 10-foot-tall bronze recreation will be on display in Washington, D.C., and New York City this summer. The French government gifted the United States the original Statue of Liberty in 1876. And they are sending the…
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On This Day: Lee Greenwood Performs ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ on Navy Aircraft Carrier in 2001
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Lee Greenwood helped former first lady Nancy Reagan christen the USS Ronald Reagan twenty years ago today. The former first lady was joined by then-President George W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush for the occasion. After Mrs. Reagan cracked the ceremonial champagne on the ship’s rail, Greenwood belted his…
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Super Bowl LV: See Who America Wants to Win Based on This Social Media Map
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The Super Bowl is almost upon us as the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Tampa Bay Bucs this Sunday. While some people obsess over tailgate food or tune in for the commercials, most will watch the game closely. It does, after all, pit the two best teams in…
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John Rich Unveils All-American ‘1776’ BBQ Sauce: ‘Every Bite Tastes Like Freedom’
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Big & Rich’s John Rich wants to inject a little America into your barbeque. The singer announced recently that he is releasing his own line of signature sauces called 1776. Rich gave an interview to Fox News’ Pete Hegseth earlier this week to announce he’d teamed up with Redneck Riviera…
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Frontier Airlines Tells Air Marshall To Remove ‘Offensive’ American Flag Mask
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Frontier Airlines is receiving criticism after reportedly telling a federal air marshal to remove his American flag face mask before a flight. The airline faces accusations of prohibiting the man to board the plane if he did not remove the mask. The National Association of Police Organization reports he was…
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Watch: Video Reveals Largest Hydrogen Bomb Ever Exploding
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Rosatom, a Russian nuclear agency, has revealed a video showing the largest hydrogen bomb ever exploding. The formerly secret 30-minute video from 1961 shows classified footage of the Soviet Union’s Tsar Bomba test. The video highlights the sheer magnitude of the destructive weapon. Top Secret: Russia’s Hydrogen Bomb Hydrogen bombs…