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Authored by Mary West via The Epoch Times,We often hear that ultra-processed foods can make us unwell, but what about fake meat? Plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) are considered ultra-processed, which raises questions about how healthy they really are.The findings of a new study published in Food Frontiers give PBMAs a closer look, raising concerns that experts have already been discussing. Fortunately, wherever you fall on the PMBA issue, there are plenty of plant-based meals you can make at home that do not pose the health risks that can come with ultra-processed food.Study FindingsThe study results indicated that PBMAs do not…

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky says he will be voting for “someone other than” Mike Johnson to be speaker of the House in the next Congress, warning the Republican leader would be the next Paul Ryan. “On January 3rd, 2017 Paul Ryan was elected Speaker by every Republican except me,” Massie posted Monday on X. “Ryan went on to offer a fake repeal of ObamaCare, increased spending, backed the deep state, and didn’t fund a wall. Two years later we lost the majority and democrats made a living hell for Trump,” he added. On January 3rd, 2017 Paul Ryan…

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 05: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the … [+] Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Getty Images From the mid-2000s to the end of the 2010s, the hierarchy of franchise quarterbacks was consistent from year to year. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning always feuded atop the charts, while Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, and Ben Roethlisberger seemed to always be in that next tier…

1. Lake Effect Snow Watches have been hoisted for Wednesday through Sunday as seen on the first graphic and as you’ve probably heard. Here’s an update…2. No matter what the final accumulations are through that time, cold, arctic air will be with us through mid-January at least3. Although it’s too early to tell amounts, we can break it down into at least what will likely happen on New Year’s Day itself when this all starts. The graphic shows some 3-5″ amounts possible on that day.4. After that slushy wet snow on Wednesday, it’s pure lake effect and you know that…

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The cars begin lining up early in the morning to be screened by Secret Service agents under white tents near the fence that surrounds President-elect Donald Trump’s vast south Florida estate.Famous figures such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Tesla and X owner Elon Musk pop up at breakfasts, luncheons and other social gatherings held daily at the opulent Mar-a-Lago club.Over the weekend, Mike Love, one of the original members of the Beach Boys, performed the band’s greatest hits under an outdoor tent there as Trump, trailed by Secret Service…

(NEXSTAR) — After an out-of-order month in December, Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will see a wonky start to 2025 as well.Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, beneficiaries include those with disabilities and older adults with little to no income. In 2025, the maximum monthly payment is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple. Nasty norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging According to the Social Security Administration, that amount can decrease based on a person’s income, their spouse’s income, their living situation, and whether they receive additional support from the state they…

Matthew Graves’ resignation comes as Trump prepares to assume office again in 2025 Matthew Graves, the US attorney for the District of Columbia, has announced that he will resign shortly before President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term in office. Graves, who has held the position since November 2021, has managed several significant investigations, most notably the extensive inquiry into the January 6 Capitol riots.In an official statement released on Monday, Graves expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, stating, “It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the United States attorney for the District of Columbia. I am…

Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com,Turkey is working to resolve the energy supply issues in Syria and is ready to provide electricity to the country, where Ankara supported the rebels who toppled Bashar al-Assad earlier this month, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Monday.“The vast majority of people meet their electricity needs with generators, so there is actually a very serious need for electricity,” Reuters quoted Bayraktar as telling reporters in Turkey.Currently, Turkey supplies power to some parts of northern Syria. Now Turkey has vowed to help the war-torn country after the 13-year-long civil war.Turkey is also ready to supply electricity…

As previously reported, the O’Keefe Media Group last Wednesday evening released undercover video of DHS Under Secretary for Policy, Robert Silvers, admitting Biden’s mental decline accelerated 12 to 24 months into his presidency. Silvers also said Trump’s win was a “traumatic” and “crushing blow.” “[Biden] has degraded faculties,” Robert P. Silvers, Under Secretary of Policy at the US Department of Homeland Security admitted on hidden camera footage to an undercover OMG journalist, referring to Joe Biden’s accelerated mental decline. Per OMG: Silvers, who works closely with President Biden, provided an account of the President’s cognitive struggles. During meeting’s in the…

Looking for help with today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the … [+] puzzle.Credit: NYT In case you missed Monday’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: ForbesToday’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Monday, December 30thBy Erik Kain At long last, the final day of 2024 is upon us. The final Mini Crossword is here for us to solve. We’ll have another 365 to bang out next year. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to play more games (and it should be!) consider adding Wordle, Strands or…