Michigan’s bloated voter rolls list nearly 500,000 names more than the total eligible voting population The local news organization Bridge Michigan has released information that there are around 500,000 more names on the voter rolls than those who are eligible to vote in the state of Michigan. There are 8.4 million registered voters in Michigan, around half a…

REPORT: Israel attacks UN peacekeepers using WHITE PHOSPHORUS, injuring at least 15 The Israeli military has been accused of forcibly entering a United Nations peacekeeping base in Lebanon and allegedly using white phosphorus in an attack that injured 15 peacekeepers. This claim is based on a confidential report from a country contributing troops to the United…

Rising costs, shrinking consumer spending and changing customer habits push more restaurants into bankruptcy At least 10 major restaurant chains have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this year due to rising costs, shrinking consumer spending and the disappearance of pandemic-era financial support. In August alone, three notable restaurant chains sought bankruptcy protections. Mediterranean fast-casual chain Roti…

Vladimir Putin is set to showcase Russia’s global alliances at the ongoing BRICS summit amid international condemnation over the country's offensive in Ukraine. Leaders representing around 40 percent of the world's population, including Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are joining the BRICS summit hosted by the Russian city of Kazan. The…

Hezbollah claims responsibility for drone strike on Netanyahu’s private residence Hezbollah has confirmed that it was behind the drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea on Oct. 19. The Israeli internal security agency, Shin Bet, reported that the drone struck the residence while Netanyahu and his wife Sara were not…

Nature’s multivitamin: Barley grass helps protect the body from numerous diseases Barley grass, sometimes called "barley greens," comes from the same plant that gives us barley grain – Hordeum vulgare – but it is harvested long before the grind is ready to grow. It is a bright green grass, packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and…

Quick pickling is a simple food preservation method that you can use to preserve almost any kind of vegetable. With this method, you can quickly pickle vegetables like beets, carrots, onions and more. (h/t to FeastingAtHome.com) Benefits of making quick pickles Here are some of the benefits of making quick pickles: Quick pickling is faster than…