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Power-Packed Fruits: Top Picks for a Protein Boost

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 Looking to up your protein intake without turning to animal products? Certain fruits can provide a surprising boost to your diet. According to health platform WebMD, guava, avocado, and jackfruit top the list of the most protein-rich fruits. Here’s a breakdown of six fruits that can help you meet your nutrient needs while adding variety and flavor to your meals. 1. Guava: The Protein Superstar Guava takes the crown as one of the most protein-dense fruits, delivering a hefty 4.2 grams of protein per cup (250 grams) . Beyond protein, it’s packed with vitamin C and fiber , making it a powerhouse for your immune system and digestive health. 2. Avocado: Creamy and Nutritious Beloved for its rich, creamy texture and heart-healthy fats, avocado also contributes 3 grams of protein per cup of sliced fruit. Loaded with potassium , fiber , and monounsaturated fats , avocados support heart health, aid digestion, and may help manage weight effectively. 3. Jackfruit: A Meaty Alternative Jackf...

Elon Musk’s Target List: Federal Workers on Edge

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When President-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would lead efforts to slash the federal government, many public employees braced for potential job cuts. But now, a new and more personal fear looms: being singled out by the world’s richest man and his massive online following. Last week, Musk reposted two inflammatory X posts (formerly Twitter), revealing the names and titles of four federal employees in climate-related positions. These posts, viewed tens of millions of times, unleashed a torrent of negative comments and harassment. One of the women named has since deleted her social media accounts. Though the information Musk shared is publicly accessible, the posts targeted relatively obscure government employees with limited public-facing roles. The result? A climate of fear among federal workers, many of whom now worry about their safety and future. A Growing Sense of Danger Several federal employees told CNN they’re terrified of becoming the next targ...

Why Candace Owens Faces Entry Ban In Australia

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 Notoriously controversial pundit Candace Owens’ history of outrageous comments caught up with her as she’s been denied a visa to enter New Zealand for a speaking engagement after she was denied entry in Australia last month when officials said she “has the capacity to incite discord in almost every direction.” Owens— who hosts a YouTube show—was refused an entertainment worker’s visa to New Zealand Thursday on the grounds that visas cannot be given legally to people who have been banned from another country, a spokesperson for the New Zealand immigration agency told the Associated Press. The New Zealand Herald reported her visa to Australia was cancelled last minute before her shows there, with Australia’s Immigration Minister Tony Burke citing comments by Owens that “downplay[ed] the impact of the Holocaust” and claimed “ Muslims started slavery.” After the Australia ban, Owens said “people don’t want me to get in front of an audience” and blamed the “Zionist media empire.” Owens...

Thanksgiving Bomb Threats Target Five Democratic Members Of Congress

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 Four Democratic representatives and one senator from Connecticut received bomb threats on Thanksgiving Day—just one day after several Republican cabinet picks by President-elect Donald Trump received threats of their own—in a year marked by political violence. A spokesperson for Sen. Chris Murphy told NBC News that his Hartford, Connecticut home was the target of a threat that seemed “to be part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures.” Offices for Democratic Reps. Joe Courtney, Jahana Hayes, Jim Himes and John Larson also said they were the targets of bomb threats Thursday. Courtney’s office said in a statement his house was targeted while he and his family were home, but there “was no evidence found of a bomb on their property.” Hayes said in a statement she was notified early on Thursday that police “received a threatening email stating a pipe bomb had been placed in the mailbox at my home,” but that no bomb was discovered and the scene...

Power Plays And Payback: Russia Strikes Back Amid Rising Tensions

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Russia’s latest overnight assault on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure was a direct response to strikes on Russian territory using US-made ATACMS missiles, President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday. Speaking at a security summit in Kazakhstan, Putin claimed Russia had targeted 17 sites, describing them as “military facilities, defense industry installations, and their support systems.” However, he made no mention of the widespread damage to Ukraine’s power grid. “As I have said many times, there will always be a response from our side (to the use of American ATACMS),” Putin emphasized. Energy Crisis Deepens The attack plunged over a million Ukrainian households into darkness, marking Russia’s 11th large-scale strike on Ukraine’s energy grid this year. Rolling blackouts, a grim routine for Ukrainians, have intensified as the war stretches into a third brutal winter. Ukraine’s Energy Minister, German Halushchenko, described the assault as a “massive enemy attack” that targete...

Power Plays And Payback: Russia Strikes Back Amid Rising Tensions

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Russia’s latest overnight assault on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure was a direct response to strikes on Russian territory using US-made ATACMS missiles, President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday. Speaking at a security summit in Kazakhstan, Putin claimed Russia had targeted 17 sites, describing them as “military facilities, defense industry installations, and their support systems.” However, he made no mention of the widespread damage to Ukraine’s power grid. “As I have said many times, there will always be a response from our side (to the use of American ATACMS),” Putin emphasized. Energy Crisis Deepens The attack plunged over a million Ukrainian households into darkness, marking Russia’s 11th large-scale strike on Ukraine’s energy grid this year. Rolling blackouts, a grim routine for Ukrainians, have intensified as the war stretches into a third brutal winter. Ukraine’s Energy Minister, German Halushchenko, described the assault as a “massive enemy attack” that targete...

How Musk’s Social Media Posts Are Targeting Federal Employees

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When President-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would help drive significant cuts to the federal government, many public employees feared their jobs might be at risk. Now, a new and more personal concern has emerged: becoming direct targets of the world’s richest man and his massive online following. Last week, Musk reshared two posts on X (formerly Twitter) that publicly named and shamed individuals holding relatively obscure, climate-related government roles. These posts, which garnered tens of millions of views, sparked a wave of online harassment. One of the targeted employees has since deactivated her social media accounts to escape the onslaught. While the information Musk shared is publicly accessible, the posts cast a spotlight on otherwise low-profile federal employees, whose roles don’t typically involve public interaction. Current federal employees now fear not only for their careers but for their personal safety. Some worry they could become ...