
'MAGA candidate's sick conspiracy exposes just how far the Cult of Trump goes'
Nothing for the Cult of Trump screams "ready for Congress" like calling a deadly disaster a hoax.
The MAGA conspiracy theorist now running for office in Georgia took to X to declare Texas's devastating flash floods "Fake. Fake. Fake."
While rescue crews pulled children's bodies from the Guadalupe River and dozens of girls remained missing from Camp Mystic, Taylor doubled down: "FAKE WEATHER. REAL DAMAGE."
Yes, Kandiss, there is real damage, just not from the weather. It comes from people like you, who treat tragedy like content fodder. So far, more than 100 people are confirmed dead, including at least 30 children. But sure, let's hear more about your Deep State flood machine.
A Pennsylvania nurse has pleaded guilty to abandoning her French Bulldog at Pittsburgh International Airport after discovering her pooch wasn't cleared for takeoff to Mexico.
Allison Lyn Gaiser, 46, clearly in need of a holiday, left the seven-year-old dog in a green push chair near short-term parking after it was denied boarding before jetting off for margaritas and mariachi.
She copped to one count of animal abandonment in a deal that saw prosecutors drop the more serious cruelty charges.
Police said the dog was found sitting calmly in the stroller, presumably waiting for its own vacation that never came. Gaiser won't face jail time, though her travel plans may be grounded for now, at least until the dog forgives her. Feeling confident? Maybe a little frisky? Then why not let it all hang out, literally, and try bowling in the buff? Sure, most people have a few other ideas before 'nude tenpin' hits the top of the bucket list, but whatever gets your ball rolling. No judgment here.
In fact, if you've ever dreamed of letting it swing while going for a strike, you're not alone. The Pittsburgh Area Naturalists are hosting a naked bowling night today (Sat) at Crafton Ingram Lanes. Because nothing says 'spare time' like bumpers, beer, and bare cheeks. Picture this: you open your door and find yet another oversized box... and then another... and another. You didn't order a single one, but the deliveries just won't stop. That's the bizarre reality for one San Jose woman, who's been receiving endless shipments of car seat covers for over a year. She has no idea why, and Amazon isn't helping.
'Kay' (not her real name) says she's now living in a fortress of foam and faux leather. The culprit? An overseas seller possibly gaming Amazon's return system. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, already bursting with prehistoric treasures, has just added a new fossil to its collection, and this one didn't require an epic dig in the desert. Nope, it was found lurking right under their own car park.
'This may be the most unusual dinosaur discovery I have ever been a part of,' said Patrick O'Connor, the museum's director of Earth and Space Sciences. Turns out, while visitors were circling the lot for a space, millions of years' worth of ancient history was parked right beneath their tyres.

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Scotsman
3 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Donald Trump touches down in Scotland and raises prospect of trade deal breakthrough
US President Donald Trump has arrived at Prestwick Airport. Sign up to our Politics newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Donald Trump raised the prospect of agreeing a trade deal with the UK, and urged European countries to 'get your act together' on migration and 'stop the windmills', as he touched down in Scotland amid heavy security. Air Force One, carrying the US President, landed at Prestwick Airport at 8.28pm on Friday with Mr Trump greeted by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray. Mr Trump then was taken by his armoured car, known as The Beast, to his Turnberry golf resort on the Ayrshire coast. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Donald Trump touches down at Prestwick Airport | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman Ahead of his trip to Scotland, the US President indicated he and Sir Keir Starmer could 'approve' the US-UK trade deal when the two leaders meet. Speaking to journalists after disembarking from Air Force One, Mr Trump said: 'We're going to be talking about the trade deal that we made and maybe even approve it.' Hundreds of people gathered beside the runway at Prestwick Airport ahead of Mr Trump's arrival, many having waited all day to get a glimpse of the arrival of the world's most famous man. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But there were no protests to greet the US President's arrival in Scotland as onlookers clapped and cheered as Air Force One touched down, with a couple of Trump and MAGA flags and hats dotted amongst the crowds. Big protests are expected during Mr Trump's visit to Scotland over the coming days. European countries need to 'get your act together' on migration, and 'stop the windmills', Donald Trump insisted, as he arrived in Ayrshire. Air Force One has landed at Prestwick Airport with US President Donald Trump | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman He added: 'You fly over and you see these windmills all over the place, ruining your beautiful fields and valleys and killing your birds, and if they're stuck in the ocean, ruining your oceans. 'Stop the windmills, and also, I mean, there's a couple of things I could say, but on immigration, you'd better get your act together or you're not going to have Europe anymore.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Trump praised Sir Keir as 'a good man' and confirmed they will be meeting on Saturday. Speaking to reporters as he arrived at Prestwick, the US president said: 'I like your Prime Minister, he's slightly more liberal than I am – as you probably heard – but he's a good man. He got a trade deal done. 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Before boarding the presidential plane Air Force One to fly to Scotland, he told journalists: 'The Scottish leader is a good man, so I look forward to meeting him.' He also said he has a 'lot of love' for Scotland. Speaking ahead of the visit, Mr Swinney said the meeting will be 'an opportunity to 'essentially speak out for Scotland' on international issues such as Gaza, as well as trade and the increase of business from the United States in Scotland. First Minister John Swinney | Getty Images 'There are clearly also significant international issues upon which the people of Scotland have a view and want to have that view expressed by their First Minister,' he said. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'That relates to the awfulness of the situation in Gaza and the unbearable human suffering that is going on in Gaza. 'I want to make sure that those concerns and those views are expressed to the president of the United States. 'We have that opportunity, and I intend to take that opportunity to make sure that Scotland's voice is heard.' Mr Swinney also urged all of those set to protest against the president's visit to do so 'peacefully and to do so within the law'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The US President and Sir Keir are poised to be at odds over the future of energy - with Mr Trump calling on the UK to revive the Aberdeen oil and gas sector, while the Prime Minister has upset the industry by extending the windfall tax on fossil fuels companies and vowing to end new licences in the North Sea. Crowds awaited the arrival of Donald Trump in Prestwick | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman Ahead of the Prime Minister meeting President Trump earl next week, the CEO of energy industry body, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), David Whitehouse, has written to Sir Keir, welcoming him on his 'first visit to Aberdeen - Europe's energy capital -since becoming Prime Minister more than a year ago'. 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Daily Mirror
33 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump's mental state 'clear to see' as lawmakers urged to 'act now'
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Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Trump lands in Scotland to inaugurate his new golf course
President Donald Trump touched down in Scotland Friday to begin a five-day golf getaway at his courses after a stunning period where his big win in Congress and bombing of Iran was quickly overtaken by the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Trump, 79, has made golf an important part of his life and his business empire – visiting courses more than 60 times in his second term. He is doing so again six months into his second term, with planned visits to both of his Scottish courses. The president spoke reverentially about his Turnberry course as he left the White House – but still got hit with questions about whether he would pardon Ghislaine Maxwell , who met with top DOJ officials this week amid new scrutiny of the convicted [sexual] offender who died in his jail cell. And he issued a new iteration of his denial of a sensational report in the Wall Street Journal that he drew a picture of a woman for Epstein as part of a special birthday volume. 'Somebody could have written a letter and used my name,' Trump posited. He said he has the 'power' to pardon Maxwell , who is serving jail time after being convicted of assisting Epstein in his [sexual] trafficking network. Here in Scotland, Trump is set to inaugurate a new course in Aberdeenshire, on a trip where squeezing his hosts to bring the British Open to his Turnberry Course is also on tap. The new MacLeod course in Menie is named for his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who was born in Scotland and emigrated to the U.S. Trump is already predicting victory on that front. 'I think they will do that,' he said of bringing the Open to his Turnberry course. 'Turnberry is rated the number one course in the world. I think they'll do that.' But he pushed back when asked if he was going to convince anyone of his stance on the trip. 'No, it's not about that,' Trump said. 'It's the best resort in the world, I think, Turnberry, and it's one of the greatest courses in the world.' A potential championship isn't the only dealmaking on the horizon. Trump and British PM Keir Starmer, who inked a trade deal at the G7 in Canada shortly before Starmer dropped it on camera, still must negotiate substantial details. That puts prices for cars, auto parts, chicken, beef, and digital clicks in play, after a U.S.-UK trade deal in May set only broad parameters but left many details to be worked out. Trump set off confusion before he even left the White House when he told reporters that 'We're meeting with the prime minister tonight' and that 'We're going to be talking about the trade deal that we made and maybe even improve it.' There was no expectation that Trump would even see Starmer until later in his visit. There was, however, a new addition to his schedule. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she would meet with Trump Sunday to 'discuss transatlantic trade relations, and how we can keep them strong' – setting up another high stakes negotiation. Trump has been flouting his ability to bring other nations to heel by publicly releasing trade letters announcing what tariffs they will face. The White House said the number had reached 25 before he left Washington. Trump blasted out yet another threat Friday when he said there was a 'fifty-fifty' chance of a deal with the European Union , while saying the powerful trade block must 'buy down' the threatened 30 percent tariff. But the lure of his upcoming State Visit and meeting with King Charles is preventing Trump from playing full hardball , one insider tells the Daily Mail. Trump's language as he left town was very much in keeping with that stance. Trump called it 'more fine-tuning.' 'And also we do a little celebrating together, because, you know, we got along very well. UK has been trying to make a deal with us for like 12 years, and haven't been able to do it. We got it done.' He called Starmer a 'good prime minister' and a 'good guy' who was 'doing a very good job. 'So we're going to see. We're going to meet at Turnberry and we're going to meet at Aberdeen. So two beautiful places.' But he said there was 'not a lot' of wiggle room on steel and aluminum tariffs he has imposed using Section 232 authority. The absence of detailed information on the weekend schedule released by the White House makes clear that there is plenty of golf in Trump's future. He has no public events Saturday or Sunday, when he will be at Turnberry. His Starmer meeting comes Monday, after which the pair are expected to tour Trump's new course. Trump is also expected to meeting First Minister John Swinney, who is scoring the face time despite publicly backing Trump's rival Kamala Harris in the election.