Republicans make wild claims about the dangers of immigration. Here's the truth.

Trump and his cronies are leaning into five splashy talking points about illegal immigration. But the facts are a bit different.

Trumpist Republicans are using the surge of illegal immigration at the southern border of the US, as well as a surge of migrants seeking legal asylum, to threaten a government shutdown and no added funds for Ukraine.

They’re using five lies to make their case.

See the article for the five lies.


https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/12/whats-wrong-with-republicans-immigration-claims?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Huge ancient city found in the Amazon.

A huge ancient city has been found in the Amazon, hidden for thousands of years by lush vegetation.
The discovery changes what we know about the history of people living in the Amazon.

The houses and plazas in the Upano area in eastern Ecuador were connected by an astounding network of roads and canals.

The area lies in the shadow of a volcano that created rich local soils but also may have led to the destruction of the society.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67940671

Food Network Star Darnell Ferguson Arrested on Strangulation and Burglary Charges.

OMG!! I watch his shows a lot. Wow, you just never know...

https://people.com/food-network-star-darnell-ferguson-arrested-strangulation-burglary-charges-8424648

Austrian Heiress announces plan to give away 90% of her inheritance.

Her plan is really cool. She is bringing together professionals and citizens interested in serving democracy and humanity to decide how the money should be distributed.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67935463

Hey DU lawyer folks.

By claiming if re-elected, the orange blobfather would have Biden indicted, doesn't that sort of help destroy his argument of presidential immunity?

Finger pointing at themselves.

A vacation for some...

A nightmare for others, lol.

For your Sunday viewing pleasure. Something beautiful.

Happy New Year! And now, for your viewing pleasure:

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