Podcasts about oceangate's titan

Remember that time the world stopped in its tracks to watch coverage of the missing OceanGate submersible? In this one, Ian and Liv are joined by two of Ian's closest friends: first time guest host Katie, and returning guest host Dylan. The crew talks about the disaster of the Titan submersible's demise and the many, many red flags that preceded the passengers' demise. Also, Katie gets hostile over Kate Winslet. Dylan knows entirely too much about barometric pressures. Liv always washes the dishes. Ian doesn't read waivers.

This week Peter Hedger, of Composite Applications Group joins me as co-host as we welcome Martin Mclaughlin to discuss the Implosion of OceanGate's Titan and Aerospace Certification Methods.  There has been a lot of speculation that the submersible implosion was due to the composite cylinder fatigue after repeated dives. On this episode, we’ll be discussing […] The post Discussing Carbon Fiber, Aerospace Certification Methods, and The Tragic Loss of OceanGate's Submersible first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Discussing Carbon Fiber, Aerospace Certification Methods, and The Tragic Loss of OceanGate's Submersible appeared first on Composites Weekly.

OceanGate's Titan submersible, on a tourist dive to view the Titanic wreckage, suffered a catastrophic implosion that killed its pilot and four passengers instantly amid the intense water pressure in the deep North Atlantic. However, there were warning signs of an impending tragedy. While speaking to All Things - Unexplained, Avi Loeb revealed a surprise connection between his team --- searching the ocean near Papua, New Guinea for extraterrestrial technology --- and the Titan submersible.

The memes, the stories, the cyclical pattern of history: we had to cover what happened with OceanGate's Titan, or as everyone who lives in 2023 knows, the Titanic Submersible. We cover some of the story regarding the submersible and its construction, some of the conspiracy theories surrounding the Titanic, and the full circle back to boobs. Check it out! Check us out at these places: Facebook: The Free Rotation Podcast Twitter: @thefreerotation Instagram: @thefreerotationpodcast YouTube: The Free Rotation Twitch: TheFreeRotation We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel. Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout. ©2023 Running Joke Media

You may ask, “Why are we talking about the OceanGate Expeditions' Titan submersible tragedy in a podcast dedicated to space-related stuff?” The commonality with undersea exploration is the lack of Human Commercial Spaceflight Safety Regulations. Do we need more regulation? The team muses about this issue in this episode of Talking Space. But first, the News Roundup:  Mark manages to both provide us interesting info as well as to humanize the launch he witnessed of a classified military payload -- the mission designated NROL-68.  A classified military orbital mission notwithstanding, there's still lots of news we CAN provide details about in this episode, including the ribbon-cutting ceremony for NASA's Earth Resource Information Center in Washington, D.C.  The final flight of the Ariane V, VA261, was postponed during rollout. After an additional weather delay on July 4, the final launch of the Ariane 5 rocket took place on Wednesday, July 5.  Ecuador and India become the 26th and 27th signatories of the Artemis Accords. The Mars Sample Return mission's cost has skyrocketed, according to a report in Ars Technica. Will it affect the budgets or existence of other planetary research missions? Gene has some insights. The Deep Space Food Challenge, an international competition sponsored by NASA to innovate food production for deep space missions, is heading into its final phase. Mark has details. Please be sure to let us know your thoughts on the topics we discuss. You can always reach us at mailbag@TalkingSpaceOnline.com .   Show recorded 06-25-2023.   Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelist(s): Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman and Larry Herrin (Dr. Kat Robison will return) Podcast Editor: Mark Ratterman NROL-68 Mission Patch photo credit: NRO, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Delta IV Heavy launch photo credit: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., (June 22, 2023) A ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-68 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office lifts off from Space Launch Complex-37 at 5:18 a.m. EDT on June 22. Photos by United Launch Alliance   Delta IV Heavy opening a portal to the heavens Photo Credit: Lavie Ohana @Lavie154 @WeAreSpaceScout

The catastrophic loss of OceanGate's Titan submersible with all hands aboard has triggered widespread speculation regarding the cause of the accident. Inadequate design, insufficient testing and the use of carbon fiber as a structural material have all been suggested as contributing factors. Carbon fiber is a well-characterized material that is strong and light, making it a favourite for weight-critical applications in aerospace. Its use in the much less weight-sensitive application of subsea exploration may have more to do with the way composite pressure vessels are built, rather than weight or performance. * * *Want to watch this podcast as a video? This Week in Engineering is available on engineering.com TV along with all of our other shows such as End of the Line, Designing the Future, Manufacturing the Future, and the Engineering Roundtable.

The world was gripped when OceanGate's Titan submersible went missing on its descent to visit the Titanic wreck. Fuelled by relentless 24/7 news coverage, the internet went into overdrive with mocking memes and ‘eat the rich' jokes at the expense of the 5 wealthy passengers, while a full-scale rescue mission was under way.  With billions of views online, the Titan became the subject of what people were describing as "disaster voyeurism," with even calls for the Titanic film director James Cameron to make the film adaptation. But why are we so obsessed with these global disaster stories? Are all disasters created equal? And have these tragedies become a form of entertainment? Join us this week as we discuss the fascination with tragedy and what role dark humour can play in our own life in dealing with profound trauma and grief. Full transcript here: https://www.straighttothecommentspodcast.com/post/the-dark-allure-of-tragedy-the-case-of-the-titan-disaster Follow us on Instagram for news and behind-the-scenes @s2tcpodcast If you like the show, please rate or review it and don't forget to share it. This series is produced by Emily Crosby Media.

The fatal implosion of an OceanGate Expeditions submersible captured the world's attention, and it shed light not just on the sub Titan, which took ocean experts and paying guests wreck of the Titanic, but also on a small but thriving subsection of the travel industry known as extreme travel. Who are these travelers? Where do they go, and why? And who are the experts who help them do it? On today's episode are two travel advisors who specialize in extreme travel, Joshua Bush, CEO of Avenue Two Travel, and Craig Curran, president of the DePrez Group of Travel Companies, as well as our editor in chief Arnie Weissmann. All three are expedition, adventure and extreme-travel enthusiasts -- in fact, Curran and Weissmann were mission specialists on an OceanGate Titanic trip, just weeks before the Titan imploded on a dive to view the Titanic. The episode is hosted by Rebecca Tobin and senior editor Nicole Edenedo. From the bottom of the ocean to the edges of Earth's atmosphere, we're talking about travelers who push themselves, their budgets and the possibilities of travel to the very limit.   This episode was recorded June 30 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic https://www.expeditions.com Our guests: Avenue Two Travel https://avenuetwotravel.com/ Galactic Experiences by DePrez https://www.galacticexperiencesbydeprez.com/ Arnie Weissmann https://www.travelweekly.com/arnie-weissmann Related links: OceanGate saga isn't expected to dampen enthusiasm for extreme tourism https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Extreme-tourism-expected-to-venture-on At the junction of exploration and tourism (August 2021) https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Exploration-tourism Arnie Weissmann's series of articles on his aborted dive with OceanGate Expeditions: Part 1: Preparing to dive https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Mission-Titanic-part-1 Part 2: Delays and an unsettling statement from OceanGate's CEO https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Mission-Titanic-Part-2 Part 3: Trouble ahead, trouble behind https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Mission-Titanic-part-3 Coverage from other news outlets: Washington Post: Titan CEO spoke of 'discount' parts, journalist invited on submersible says https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/23/titanic-submersible-ceo-carbon-fiber-rush/ Wall Street Journal: Titanic sub company promoted ties with aerospace giants https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/23/titanic-submersible-ceo-carbon-fiber-rush/ A note about the Folo: This will be our last new episode before the Folo goes on its summer break, but we're not going dark: We'll be releasing our best-of series of recent episodes each Monday, and we'll return with new episodes in September.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday extended the deadline for the implementation of a new rule that mandated 20 per cent tax collected at source on foreign remittances. The increase in the TCS rate from 5 per cent, which was set to kick in on July 1, would now be effective from October 1. More importantly, the ministry added that overseas spending using credit and debit cards as well as remittances under the liberalised remittance scheme, up to Rs 7 lakh would not attract TCS. But, how will this new TCS regime affect you?  The long-speculated merger of India's largest lender HDFC Bank and mortgage entity HDFC Ltd is finalised. HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh had said that the boards of HDFC twins are going ahead with the merger effectively on July 1. In Today's Special, we discuss the implications that the merger is going to have on the two entities and how it will affect the banking sector.  Both the HDFC boards will meet on June 30, which would also be the last board meeting of mortgage entity HDFC Ltd, and its shares will go off-market effective July 13. Meanwhile, market action in the first half of the calendar year 2023 was triggered by moderation in domestic inflation, steady interest rates, return of foreign investors and some support from domestic institutions. Against this backdrop, benchmark indices notched fresh lifetime highs during these first six months of 2023. So, which sectors emerged as the top leaders and top laggards in H1CY23? And will the momentum continue in H2CY23 as well?  Below the boundless blue expanses lies the centuries-old wreckage of RMS Titanic surrounded by mesmerising oceanic flora and fauna – this is what the tourists travelling in OceanGate's Titan submersible must have been looking forward to. While the expedition met with a catastrophic end, it has brought to light how wreck-diving is developing as a popular segment of the global underwater tourism market. Listen to this episode of the podcast and take a deep dive to understand what is wreck-diving.

U.S. officials announced Wednesday afternoon that they had recovered “presumed human remains” from the wreckage at the bottom of the ocean floor where OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded under extreme pressure. Jim joins Ray to talk about the new Fresno budget plush they talk about horse stables. A former school security officer was found not guilty Thursday after he failed to confront the gunman who massacred 17 people at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't listen to the folks who are dismissing the actions of the five passengers on OceanGate's Titan submersible who suffered a "catastrophic implosion" last week. Kennedy weighs in on the failed voyage, speculating how the passengers were simply trying to expand their limits as humans. She sends her condolences to the families of the five people on board, while also vouching for their decisions to seek adventure. Follow Kennedy on Twitter: @KennedyNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world was shocked to learn this week of the catastrophic implosion in the deep ocean of OceanGate's Titan submersible vehicle as it was taking the company's CEO and four passengers to view the wreck of the Titanic. However, with the mainstream media broadcasting wall to wall coverage of the story turning it in to a meme-able narrative, is the media actually doing its job with the news? Steve and Ben discuss the media's slide in to clickbait and narrative-driven material, while also discussing how social media and search algorithms are driving our behaviour in a way that has seen the hallowing out of news, media, and popular culture.

This episode I talk about everything we know so far about OceanGate's Titan submersible.Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narcosispod/Join the Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hepFA9JtkjCheck out our new website here: https://www.narcosispod.comTranscripts for hearing-impaired persons can be found on the podcast's website

Guest Page Fast links to Items: Richard  –  Robert Fast links to Bios:    Robert  –  Timothy    Support The Other Side of Midnight! “The Latest News from the Titanic ….” A historian thinks it's “incredible” that the Titanic is still claiming lives long after her dramatic sinking over a century ago …. “It's incredible that 111 years after the Titanic herself claimed 1,500 lives, on 15 April 1912, that now the Titanic has claimed another five souls in this catastrophe,” British historian and television presenter Tim Maltin said. Five “tourist explorers” of the Titanic lost their lives this week when OceanGate's “Titan” tourist submersible imploded … a little over an hour and forty-five minutes into its two-hour dive to the 20th Century's most infamous shipwreck. One looming question has been “why do people pay over a quarter million dollars — and these, their very lives — just to gaze upon [...]

"Our rule is, we risk capital — we don't risk people." That was the guiding principle for Everett-Wash.-based OceanGate, as described by its CEO, Stockton Rush, at the GeekWire Summit in October 2022. Rush's engineering decisions, and his tolerance for risk, as reflected in his comments at our event, are getting new scrutiny after the apparent implosion of OceanGate's Titan submersible, near the site of the Titanic wreck deep under the North Atlantic Ocean this week, killing Rush and four others on board.  On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we're joined by Alan Boyle, GeekWire contributing editor, who has been covering OceanGate for the past seven years. He tells the story of Stockton Rush and the company, discusses the tragedy of the past week, and contemplates what's next for OceanGate and the larger world of ocean and space exploration.  Now what? OceanGate sub tragedy sets off a torrent of questions without answers OceanGate submersible and crew declared lost after discovery of debris near Titanic Watch the full video: Stockton Rush at the 2022 GeekWire Summit Read an archived version of Rush's OceanGate bio, and a New York Times obituary. With GeekWire co-founder Todd BishopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Good Day Download:We celebrate Let It Go Day with a focus on mental health and wellbeing. The search for OceanGate's Titan submersible has come to a tragic end, what an 8 year old did with a World Series ring he found, and Rod Stewart's next chapter. We discuss. Elon Musk has identified new slurs, and a potential cage fight against Mark Zuckerberg We discuss that, too. Plus, Nik Miles (OurAutoExpert.com) joins for a discussion on electric vehicles, consumer practices, and new-car problems (e.g. cup holders, wireless chargers, etc.). Get more information on GoodDayShow.com.Follow us on social media.Facebook & Instagram - @GoodDayRadioShowTwitter - @GoodDayOnAirThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4342406/advertisement

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: The Drive at 5: On Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke with members of the press. He vehemently denied allegations made by two IRS whistleblowers that evidence in the Hunter Biden investigation had been ignored. In her recent editorial for The Wall Street Journal, columnist Kimberly Strassel writes of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower Gary Shapley's testimony: “Mr. Shapley provided further evidence of influence peddling. He gave the committee a 2017 WhatsApp message in which Hunter tells a Chinese businessman ‘I am sitting here with my father' and pushes the businessman to fulfill a ‘commitment.' He warns the businessman to personally resolve the issue that night, or ‘I will make certain that between the man sitting next to me and every person he knows and my ability to forever hold a grudge that you will regret not following my direction.'” You can read Strassel's full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hunter-biden-whistle-blows-arrest-doj-irs-firearm-felony-jail-9d114e5f?mod=opinion_featst_pos1 According to Matt Friedman of Politico, “New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration has sued three school districts for adopting policies to tell parents if their children show signs of changing their gender identity. The lawsuits, filed Wednesday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Manalapan-Englishtown, Marlboro and Middletown school districts and boards, allege the policies violate New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination and put transgender students at risk.” You can read the full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/22/murphy-new-jersey-school-districts-transgender-policy-00103127 The Afternoon Mystery Movie Clip…is it the easiest clip ever? Rich and Matt debate. James Varney—Staff Writer at Real Clear Investigations—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent story, “Woke Sports? Consider the Big Leagues' Longstanding Great Awakening.” You can read the full article here: https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2023/06/20/woke_sports_consider_the_big_leagues_longstanding_great_awakening_941432.html On Thursday, the United States Coast Guard held a press conference in Massachusetts to confirm that they have located the remains of OceanGate's Titan submersible. Titan's debris was located 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic. According to the Coast Guard all five passengers “have sadly been lost.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/23/2023): 3:05pm- According to House Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), two whistleblowers have informed Congress that the Department of Justice intentionally excluded evidence in their investigation into Hunter Biden—and alleged that the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware David Weiss “tried to bring charges” against Hunter “in the District of Columbia and was denied.” He also attempted to bring charges in “Central District of California” but “had that request denied” as well. 3:25pm- In her recent editorial for The Wall Street Journal, columnist Kimberly Strassel writes of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower Gary Shapley's testimony: “Mr. Shapley provided further evidence of influence peddling. He gave the committee a 2017 WhatsApp message in which Hunter tells a Chinese businessman ‘I am sitting here with my father' and pushes the businessman to fulfill a ‘commitment.' He warns the businessman to personally resolve the issue that night, or ‘I will make certain that between the man sitting next to me and every person he knows and my ability to forever hold a grudge that you will regret not following my direction.'” You can read Strassel's full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hunter-biden-whistle-blows-arrest-doj-irs-firearm-felony-jail-9d114e5f?mod=opinion_featst_pos1 3:30pm- During her Friday press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said “this is not a conversation I have had with the president” in response to whistleblower allegations being made about Hunter Biden's influence peddling and President Joe Biden's potential knowledge of it. 3:40pm- Victor Nava of The New York Post writes of allegations made by an IRS whistleblower, “Hunter Biden illegally deducted tens of thousands of dollars in payments made to a prostitute and a sex club from his taxes,” according to Congressional testimony. You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2023/06/22/hunter-biden-deducted-payments-to-prostitute-sex-club-from-his-taxes-whistleblower/ 4:05pm- Dr. Stanley Goldfarb— Board Chair at “Do No Harm” & a former Professor and Associate Dean for Curriculum at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest Wall Street Journal editorial, “Cancel Culture Comes for Philly's Weirdest Museum.” Dr. Goldfarb also talks about the startling introduction of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies into medicine and the medical school admissions process. You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-mutter-museum-weirdness-goes-woke-philly-research-exhibit-native-americans-9473e659?mod=article_inline and learn more about Do No Harm here: https://donoharmmedicine.org/about/ 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the White House, President Biden accidentally referring to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a “dictator” in public, and another billion-dollar accounting error at the Pentagon. 4:50pm- Vice President Kamala Harris uses her favorite phrase during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's White House visit: “unburdened by what has been.” 5:05pm- The Drive at 5: On Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke with members of the press. He vehemently denied allegations made by two IRS whistleblowers that evidence in the Hunter Biden investigation had been ignored. 5:10pm- In her recent editorial for The Wall Street Journal, columnist Kimberly Strassel writes of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower Gary Shapley's testimony: “Mr. Shapley provided further evidence of influence peddling. He gave the committee a 2017 WhatsApp message in which Hunter tells a Chinese businessman ‘I am sitting here with my father' and pushes the businessman to fulfill a ‘commitment.' He warns the businessman to personally resolve the issue that night, or ‘I will make certain that between the man sitting next to me and every person he knows and my ability to forever hold a grudge that you will regret not following my direction.'” You can read Strassel's full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hunter-biden-whistle-blows-arrest-doj-irs-firearm-felony-jail-9d114e5f?mod=opinion_featst_pos1 5:15pm- According to Matt Friedman of Politico, “New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration has sued three school districts for adopting policies to tell parents if their children show signs of changing their gender identity. The lawsuits, filed Wednesday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Manalapan-Englishtown, Marlboro and Middletown school districts and boards, allege the policies violate New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination and put transgender students at risk.” You can read the full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/22/murphy-new-jersey-school-districts-transgender-policy-00103127 5:25pm- The Afternoon Mystery Movie Clip…is it the easiest clip ever? Rich and Matt debate. 5:35pm- James Varney—Staff Writer at Real Clear Investigations—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent story, “Woke Sports? Consider the Big Leagues' Longstanding Great Awakening.” You can read the full article here: https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2023/06/20/woke_sports_consider_the_big_leagues_longstanding_great_awakening_941432.html 5:50pm- On Thursday, the United States Coast Guard held a press conference in Massachusetts to confirm that they have located the remains of OceanGate's Titan submersible. Titan's debris was located 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic. According to the Coast Guard all five passengers “have sadly been lost.” 6:05pm- Hunter Biden's attorney Chris Clark has reacted to whistleblower claims that his client leveraged his father's position as Vice President (at the time) to secure paychecks from foreign businesses. According to a report from Adam Sabes and Jacqui Heinrich of Fox News, Clark said: "[a]ny verifiable words or actions of my client in the midst of a horrible addiction are solely his own and have no connection to anyone in his family." You can read the full report here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hunter-bidens-attorney-slams-irs-whistleblowers-illegal-release-whatsapp-message-chinese-businessman 6:10pm- On Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke with members of the press. He vehemently denied allegations made by two IRS whistleblowers that evidence in the Hunter Biden investigation had been ignored. 6:30pm- While appearing on Bari Weiss' podcast “Honestly”, Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed that Obamacare has made pharmaceutical companies a “part of the structure of the Democratic Party.” 6:45pm- According to House Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), two whistleblowers have informed Congress that the Department of Justice intentionally excluded evidence in their investigation into Hunter Biden—and alleged that the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware David Weiss “tried to bring charges” against Hunter “in the District of Columbia and was denied.” He also attempted to bring charges in “Central District of California” but “had that request denied” as well.

Sadly, the latest reports confirm the implosion of OceanGate's Titan submersible, a catastrophe that claimed the lives of all five passengers. In this episode, we reflect on the nature of risk, humanity's irrepressible urge to explore new frontiers, and how we might balance the two. 

Today's Headlines: The 5 missing individuals on the OceanGate's Titan submersible have been confirmed dead due to a catastrophic implosion near the Titanic shipwreck. The US Navy had detected the implosion but its source was uncertain at the time. The names of the bail guarantors for Representative George Santos have been revealed as his father and aunt. Florida's ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming healthcare has been ruled unconstitutional. Former Texas representative Will Hurd has joined the 2024 presidential primary as a Republican candidate. The FDA has approved the first gene therapy for muscular dystrophy, but it comes at a high cost and with restrictions. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Independent: Five men on missing Titanic sub confirmed dead after debris reveals ‘catastrophic implosion'  CNN: Titanic-bound submersible suffered ‘catastrophic implosion.' The US Navy detected an implosion Sunday and told rescuers, an official tells CNN NY Times: George Santos Was Bailed Out by His Father and Aunt, Court Records Show Axios: Florida transgender Medicaid ban unconstitutional, judge rules Axios: Former Rep. Hurd announces 2024 presidential bid NPR: Muscular dystrophy patients get first gene therapy Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: On Thursday, the United States Coast Guard held a press conference in Massachusetts to confirm that they have located the remains of OceanGate's Titan submersible. Titan's debris was located 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic. According to the Coast Guard all five passengers “have sadly been lost.” Appearing on Fox29, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro explained that in order to reopen I-95 as quickly as possible PennDot will partner with Pocono Raceway. The NASCAR racetrack will send a jet dryer. “The vehicle—a helicopter engine mounted on a red Chevy Silverado—is used to dry the racetrack after rain, and will be used to keep the newly-laid asphalt dry so crews can paint lines.” You can read Anthony R. Wood and Rob Tornoe's article in The Philadelphia Inquirer here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/i95-repair-philadelphia-penndot-schedule-nascar-jet-dryer-20230622.html On Wednesday, the House of Representatives successfully voted to censure Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) for false statements he made publicly—baselessly alleging that the 2016 Trump campaign colluded with Russian officials. Chef Andrew Gruel— founder, CEO, and executive chef of Slapfish, a seafood restaurant franchise based out of Huntington Beach, California—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the U.S. Agriculture Department's recent decision to approve lab-grown proteins for human consumption. Would you be interested in eating “cell-cultivated” chicken? You can read more about the story here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicken-grown-from-cells-headed-to-u-s-dinner-tables-a964fe7b?mod=business_featst_pos3

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/22/2023): 3:05pm- On Thursday, the United States Coast Guard held a press conference in Massachusetts to confirm that they have located the remains of OceanGate's Titan submersible. Titan's debris was located 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic. According to the Coast Guard all five passengers “have sadly been lost.” 3:25pm- Appearing on Fox29, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro explained that in order to reopen I-95 as quickly as possible PennDot will partner with Pocono Raceway. The NASCAR racetrack will send a jet dryer. “The vehicle—a helicopter engine mounted on a red Chevy Silverado—is used to dry the racetrack after rain, and will be used to keep the newly-laid asphalt dry so crews can paint lines.” You can read Anthony R. Wood and Rob Tornoe's article in The Philadelphia Inquirer here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/i95-repair-philadelphia-penndot-schedule-nascar-jet-dryer-20230622.html 3:30pm- On Wednesday, the House of Representatives successfully voted to censure Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) for false statements he made publicly—baselessly alleging that the 2016 Trump campaign colluded with Russian officials. 3:40pm- Chef Andrew Gruel— founder, CEO, and executive chef of Slapfish, a seafood restaurant franchise based out of Huntington Beach, California—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the U.S. Agriculture Department's recent decision to approve lab-grown proteins for human consumption. Would you be interested in eating “cell-cultivated” chicken? You can read more about the story here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicken-grown-from-cells-headed-to-u-s-dinner-tables-a964fe7b?mod=business_featst_pos3 4:05pm- According to House Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), two whistleblowers have informed Congress that the Department of Justice intentionally excluded evidence in their investigation into Hunter Biden—and alleged that the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware David Weiss “tried to bring charges” against Hunter “in the District of Columbia and was denied.” He also attempted to bring charges in “Central District of California” but “had that request denied” as well. 4:15pm- Appearing on Fox News with Sean Hannity, Congressman James Comer (R-KY) alleged that investigators were asked to stand down in the Hunter Biden case—calling the ultimate plea agreement a “sweetheart deal.” 4:40pm- Will billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk actually fight one another in a televised cage match? They both claim they're serious about squaring-off against each other in what would almost certainly be the most highly viewed recreational fight in history. PLUS does Henry have what it takes to win the mullet championship? 5:05pm- Justin Goodman— Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy at White Coat Waste Project—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a recent report from his organization. Anthony Bellotti of the WCW, writes: “Newly-leaked U.S. intelligence identified [Ben] Hu as the first person to get sick at the Wuhan Lab. In 2021, the WCW Project first obtained these receipts via a FOIA challenge lawsuit proving the U.S. govt funded Hu's gain-of-function animal experiments.” You can read more about the report here: https://blog.whitecoatwaste.org/2023/06/15/covid-origin-wcw-investigation-proves-u-s-govt-funded-patient-zero/ 5:15pm- On Wednesday, former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where she defended women's sports—documenting the negative consequences of allowing biological males to compete against females in college and high school athletics.  5:25pm- The Afternoon Mystery Movie Clip! 5:30pm- According to reports, former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake “practically lives at Mar-a-Lago.” Many are speculating that she is actively petitioning to be Donald Trump's 2024 presidential running-mate. 5:40pm- John Lott Jr.—President of the Crime Prevention Center. Author of “Gun Control Myths: How Politicians, the Media, and Botched Studies Have Twisted the Facts on Gun Control”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent report for Real Clear Investigations, “Murder, They Spun: Selective Stats Leave Suspicious Fingerprints All Over the Crime Debate.” You can read the full article here: https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2023/06/20/murder_they_spun_selective_stats_leave_their_grubby_little_fingerprints_all_over_the_crime_debate_941167.html 6:05pm- Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus announced “opposition to Penn State funding” due to its hospital's policy of prescribing puberty blockers, in some instances, for children under the age of 10. Other schools potentially impacted by the PA Freedom Caucus' stand would be Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh. On Thursday, in a press release, PFC said: “House Bill 1456, a bill to provide over $259 million to Penn State University, failed to reach the two-thirds majority threshold required for final passage in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives following an investigation by the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus that uncovered the prescription of experimental puberty blockers to children as young as five years-old.” You can read the full press release here: https://twitter.com/PAFreedomCaucus/status/1671984203066425344 6:35pm- According to House Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), two whistleblowers have informed Congress that the Department of Justice intentionally excluded evidence in their investigation into Hunter Biden—and alleged that the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware David Weiss “tried to bring charges” against Hunter “in the District of Columbia and was denied.” He also attempted to bring charges in “Central District of California” but “had that request denied” as well. 6:50pm- Words of wisdom with Vice President Kamala Harris!

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. CrossPolination Ad Did you guys know that you can sign up for a club membership, a magazine subscription, AND tickets to the Ark Encounter all in one place?! That’s some crosspollination right there! Fightlaughfeast.com is your one-stop-shop for everything CrossPolitic. Here’s what you should do. You should sign up for a club membership, then sign up for the Ark Encounter for a $100 discount off of your purchase, and then sign up for a magazine subscription. We’ve even got our own social media platform built into our website now for our club members… once you’re a club member, you’ll get access to exclusive content like a Bible Study series with Pastor Toby, a special series with New Saint Andrews President, Dr. ben Merkle, all of our back-stage content, and all of our conference talks, with more to come! There really hasn’t been a better time to be a CrossPolitic Club Member. Sign up today, at fightlaughfeast.com. That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/06/18/at-least-21-shot-at-juneteenth-celebration-in-gun-controlled-illinois/ At Least 21 Shot at Juneteenth Celebration in Gun-Controlled Illinois At least 21 people were shot, one of them fatally, at a Juneteenth celebration in gun-controlled Illinois on Sunday morning around 12:30 a.m. CNN reported the shooting occurred “in a parking lot in Willowbrook, about 21 miles west of Chicago.” FOX 32 pointed out two of the wounded remain in critical condition. FOX News noted DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Eric Swanson indicated that deputies patrolling the area near the parking lot heard the gunshots and responded. Swanson said, “The motive behind this incident is unclear and this is still an active investigation.” No information has been released on the number of shooters involved in the incident. Illinois has a red flag law, an “assault weapons” ban, a “high capacity” magazine ban, a 72-hour waiting period, and a gun owner licensing requirement via the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card system, among other controls. https://www.theepochtimes.com/judge-orders-trump-lawyers-not-to-share-evidence-ahead-of-trial_5341862.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Judge Orders Trump, Lawyers Not to Share Evidence Ahead of Trial President Donald Trump and his lawyers were ordered on June 19 not to share evidence in Trump’s criminal case with any people not involved in the case. Trump, co-defendant Waltine Nauta, and their attorneys must not disclose the discovery materials to the public or news media, or post it on any “news or social media platform,” without the consent of the U.S, government or approval of the court, U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart said in the order. Following Trump and Nauta being charged with multiple crimes, including concealing documents, government officials are preparing to hand over discovery materials to the defendants and their representatives. The materials will include depositions of testimony given by witnesses to the grand jury that approved the charges, as well as other evidence prosecutors plan to present at the trial in the case. The order from Reinhart, who was appointed by other judges and has criticized Trump on social media, comes in response to a request for such an order from prosecutors. The government said it was ready to provide unclassified materials to the defense, but that the disclosure of information could compromise ongoing investigations and make public the identity of people who have not been charged. “As a result, the government proposes protections against the dissemination of discovery materials and the sensitive information that they contain,” special counsel Jack Smith said in the request. Lawyers for Trump and Nauta did not oppose the motion, according to Smith. The lawyers did not respond to requests for comment. While Reinhart said that he may authorize the disclosure of information to certain people, lawyers for the defendants must take steps before disclosing the information. Once a person is authorized to receive the information, the lawyers must give the person a copy of Monday’s order and the person must sign an agreement to not disseminate the materials he or she receives, Reinhart said. The lawyers must keep a copy of each signed agreement. “No disclosure is permitted to any individual or entity that has not signed such Agreement, except by further order of the Court. Potential witnesses and counsel for potential witnesses may be shown copies of the Discovery Materials as necessary to prepare the defense, but they may not retain copies without prior permission of the Court,” Reinhart wrote, adding that defendants must also not copy or reproduce the materials unless necessary to prepare for the trial. Reinhart also ordered the defendants not to retain copies of the materials, and said they cannot review the materials unless they’re “under the direct supervision of defense counsel or a member of defense counsel’s staff.” The defendants can take notes while reviewing the materials but even the notes have to be stored by lawyers, not the defendants themselves. Violations of the order may result in being held in contempt of court or other sanctions, the judge said. Trump was charged with 31 counts of violating the Espionage Act for keeping sensitive records as well as six other counts for crimes such as obstruction and making false statements. Prosecutors allege Trump illegally failed to turn over records to the government after he left office on Jan. 20, 2021, and that he tried obstructing the investigation into the failure. Trump returned some records but not all of them, authorities say. Trump is also accused of showing the documents to people who lacked security clearance, including a writer and publisher. Nauta, a top Trump aide, assisted the effort by moving boxes and at one point falsely told FBI agents that he did not know where the boxes had been stored, according to an indictment. Trump has said he is innocent. A lawyer for Nauta previously declined to comment on the charges. Trump is also facing felony charges in New York. In that case, the judge also ordered that Trump and his lawyers not disclose discovery materials before trial. Trump cannot provide such information to any third party or to “any news or social media platforms … without prior approval from the court,” the order from acting New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan stated. That order was granted after a request from Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney. Bragg’s office had argued in a court filing that Trump “has a longstanding and perhaps singular history of attacking witnesses, investigators, prosecutors, trial jurors, grand jurors, judges, and others involved in legal proceedings against him, putting those individuals and their families at considerable safety risk.” https://www.dailywire.com/news/pixars-elemental-with-non-binary-character-flops-at-box-office-with-2nd-worst-opening-in-studio-history?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=dailywire_feed_6/19/2023-13:44:19_na Pixar’s ‘Elemental,’ With ‘Non-Binary’ Character, Flops At Box Office Pixar’s new animated kid’s film “Elemental” had one of the worst openings in studio history, bringing in just $29.5 million in domestic ticket sales at the weekend box office. The movie is Pixar’s first non-franchise theatrical release since the COVID pandemic that wasn’t released directly to streaming, per The New York Times. To put those numbers into context, Pixar’s worst-performing movie ever was the first movie it ever did, “Toy Story,” which brought in $29.1 million for the then-unheard-of studio in 1995. Pixar’s top performers include “The Incredibles 2,” which earned $182.7 million during its opening weekend, “Toy Story 4” ($120.9 million), “Finding Nemo” ($70.3 million), and “Up” ($68.1 million), per Forbes. “Elemental” features the four elements — earth, water, fire, and air. According to the IMDb description, “the film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and the go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.” The film is directed by Peter Sohn, best known for “The Good Dinosaur” (2015). The new movie includes the studio’s first “non-binary” character, Lake, who is voiced by the “non-binary” star Kai Ava Hauser. “BIG ANNOUNCEMENT I got to play Pixar’s first non-binary character. Meet Lake,” Hauser posted on Twitter. The Times noted that the movie cost $200 million to make. “Hard to sugarcoat this,” David A. Gross, a film consultant who publishes a newsletter on box office numbers, said of the lackluster results. NYT writer Brooks Barnes also mentioned that industry insiders have been questioning the future of Pixar since the “Toy Story” spinoff, “Lightyear,” underperformed expectations last year. That film also included a highly publicized same-sex kiss. One of the studio’s worst performers was “Onward,” another animated children’s film prominently featuring a gay character. “Onward” earned $39.1 million on opening weekend in 2020. Now in world news… WATCH: Blinken in China Says, ‘We Do Not Support Taiwan Independence’-PLay Video https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/watch-blinken-in-china-says-we-do-not-support-taiwan-independence/ Blinken in China Says ‘We Do Not Support Taiwan Independence’ Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States does not "support Taiwan independence" during his trip to Beijing this week, clarifying U.S. policy toward Taiwan that President Joe Biden himself has been unclear on. Biden has made conflicting statements on U.S. policy toward Taiwan. He said in September 2022 that the United States would come to Taiwan's defense in the case of a Chinese invasion, drawing anger from China. He made a similar comment in 2021—in both cases the White House walked back the remarks. The comments on Blinken's trip come as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. Dozens of war games carried out by the Pentagon have indicated the United States is unprepared for a "horrifically bloody" war with China. Meanwhile, the U.S. military has reported close encounters with Chinese ships and planes. Republican House speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) met with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen in April, refusing to bow to China's pressure to cancel the meeting in California. China said in the week before McCarthy and Tsai's meeting that it "firmly opposes and strongly condemns" Tsai’s visit, which it sees as an affront to its claims of control over the island nation. It promised "resolute and forceful measures to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity." Another statement from China's foreign ministry called the meeting "U.S.-Taiwan collusion." After then-House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) visited Taiwan last August, China conducted its largest live-fire drills in decades and shot a missile over Taiwan. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65953872 Titanic tourist submersible goes missing with search under way A submersible craft used to take people to see the wreck of the Titanic has been missing in the Atlantic Ocean with its crew on board since Sunday, sparking a major search and rescue. Contact with the submersible was lost about one hour and 45 minutes into the vessel's dive, the US coast guard said. Tour firm OceanGate said it was exploring all options to get the crew back safely. Government agencies and deep sea firms are helping the rescue operation. OceanGate charges $250,000 (£195,612) a seat for expeditions to the Titanic, which lies some 3,800m (12,500ft) beneath the waves about 435 miles (700km) south of St John's, Newfoundland. The missing craft is believed to be OceanGate's Titan submersible, a truck-sized sub that holds five people and usually dives with a four-day emergency supply of oxygen. On Monday, Rear Adm John Mauger of the US Coast Guard told a news conference: "We anticipate there is somewhere between 70 and the full 96 hours available at this point." He also said that two aircrafts, a submarine and sonar buoys were involved in the search for the vessel but noted the area in which the search is taking place was "remote", making operations difficult. Rear Adm Mauger said the rescue teams were "taking this personally" and were doing everything they could to bring those on board "home safe". Hamish Harding, a 58-year-old British billionaire businessman and explorer, is among those on the missing submarine, his family said. On social media at the weekend, Mr Harding said he was "proud to finally announce" that he would be aboard the mission to the wreck of the Titanic - but added that due to the "worst winter in Newfoundland in 40 years, this mission is likely to be the first and only manned mission to the Titanic in 2023". He later wrote: "A weather window has just opened up and we are going to attempt a dive tomorrow." OceanGate said in a statement that its "entire focus is on the crewmembers in the submersible and their families". "We are deeply thankful for the extensive assistance we have received from several government agencies and deep sea companies in our efforts to re-establish contact with the submersible," it added. The company bills the eight-day trip on its carbon-fibre submersible as a "chance to step outside of everyday life and discover something truly extraordinary". According to its website, one expedition is ongoing and two more have been planned for June 2024. https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/18/bob-huggins-college-west-virginia-university-basketball-coach-resigns-dui-arrest/ Legendary West Virginia University Men’s Basketball Coach Bob Huggins Resigns After DUI Arrest West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins resigned Saturday from his coaching position after a DUI arrest Friday. The West Virginia University head basketball coach said in a statement he will walk away from his post “effective immediately.” “I have let all of you – and myself – down. I am solely responsible for my conduct and sincerely apologize to the University community,” Huggins said. Huggins reportedly initially broke the news to his players during a team meeting Saturday, according to an ESPN report. The famous coach was arrested in Pittsburgh at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday night after police came across a black SUV holding up traffic. The SUV was damaged with a “flat and shredded tire” and the driver’s side door was ajar, according to police, the outlet reported. Officers told Huggins to pull the vehicle to the side of the road, which was a challenge for the coach, alleged police. Police then grew suspicious the driver was intoxicated, prompting a sobriety test — which Huggins did not pass, according to ESPN. Huggins submitted to a breath test which allegedly determined his blood alcohol content was 0.21%, twice the legal limit in Pennsylvania, according to the outlet. Just six weeks ago Huggins found himself in hot water over an “anti-gay slur” during an interview for a Cincinnati radio station. This controversy caused the coach to get slapped with a $1,000,000 salary reduction as well as a three-game suspension, according to ESPN. Huggins is an alumni of West Virginia University, having once played on the team he coached since 2007. Last fall, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the outlet reported. During his tenure as head coach, Huggins led the Mountaineers to 11 NCAA tournament appearances as well as making it to the Final Four back in 2010, ESPN added.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. CrossPolination Ad Did you guys know that you can sign up for a club membership, a magazine subscription, AND tickets to the Ark Encounter all in one place?! That’s some crosspollination right there! Fightlaughfeast.com is your one-stop-shop for everything CrossPolitic. Here’s what you should do. You should sign up for a club membership, then sign up for the Ark Encounter for a $100 discount off of your purchase, and then sign up for a magazine subscription. We’ve even got our own social media platform built into our website now for our club members… once you’re a club member, you’ll get access to exclusive content like a Bible Study series with Pastor Toby, a special series with New Saint Andrews President, Dr. ben Merkle, all of our back-stage content, and all of our conference talks, with more to come! There really hasn’t been a better time to be a CrossPolitic Club Member. Sign up today, at fightlaughfeast.com. That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/06/18/at-least-21-shot-at-juneteenth-celebration-in-gun-controlled-illinois/ At Least 21 Shot at Juneteenth Celebration in Gun-Controlled Illinois At least 21 people were shot, one of them fatally, at a Juneteenth celebration in gun-controlled Illinois on Sunday morning around 12:30 a.m. CNN reported the shooting occurred “in a parking lot in Willowbrook, about 21 miles west of Chicago.” FOX 32 pointed out two of the wounded remain in critical condition. FOX News noted DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Eric Swanson indicated that deputies patrolling the area near the parking lot heard the gunshots and responded. Swanson said, “The motive behind this incident is unclear and this is still an active investigation.” No information has been released on the number of shooters involved in the incident. Illinois has a red flag law, an “assault weapons” ban, a “high capacity” magazine ban, a 72-hour waiting period, and a gun owner licensing requirement via the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card system, among other controls. https://www.theepochtimes.com/judge-orders-trump-lawyers-not-to-share-evidence-ahead-of-trial_5341862.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Judge Orders Trump, Lawyers Not to Share Evidence Ahead of Trial President Donald Trump and his lawyers were ordered on June 19 not to share evidence in Trump’s criminal case with any people not involved in the case. Trump, co-defendant Waltine Nauta, and their attorneys must not disclose the discovery materials to the public or news media, or post it on any “news or social media platform,” without the consent of the U.S, government or approval of the court, U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart said in the order. Following Trump and Nauta being charged with multiple crimes, including concealing documents, government officials are preparing to hand over discovery materials to the defendants and their representatives. The materials will include depositions of testimony given by witnesses to the grand jury that approved the charges, as well as other evidence prosecutors plan to present at the trial in the case. The order from Reinhart, who was appointed by other judges and has criticized Trump on social media, comes in response to a request for such an order from prosecutors. The government said it was ready to provide unclassified materials to the defense, but that the disclosure of information could compromise ongoing investigations and make public the identity of people who have not been charged. “As a result, the government proposes protections against the dissemination of discovery materials and the sensitive information that they contain,” special counsel Jack Smith said in the request. Lawyers for Trump and Nauta did not oppose the motion, according to Smith. The lawyers did not respond to requests for comment. While Reinhart said that he may authorize the disclosure of information to certain people, lawyers for the defendants must take steps before disclosing the information. Once a person is authorized to receive the information, the lawyers must give the person a copy of Monday’s order and the person must sign an agreement to not disseminate the materials he or she receives, Reinhart said. The lawyers must keep a copy of each signed agreement. “No disclosure is permitted to any individual or entity that has not signed such Agreement, except by further order of the Court. Potential witnesses and counsel for potential witnesses may be shown copies of the Discovery Materials as necessary to prepare the defense, but they may not retain copies without prior permission of the Court,” Reinhart wrote, adding that defendants must also not copy or reproduce the materials unless necessary to prepare for the trial. Reinhart also ordered the defendants not to retain copies of the materials, and said they cannot review the materials unless they’re “under the direct supervision of defense counsel or a member of defense counsel’s staff.” The defendants can take notes while reviewing the materials but even the notes have to be stored by lawyers, not the defendants themselves. Violations of the order may result in being held in contempt of court or other sanctions, the judge said. Trump was charged with 31 counts of violating the Espionage Act for keeping sensitive records as well as six other counts for crimes such as obstruction and making false statements. Prosecutors allege Trump illegally failed to turn over records to the government after he left office on Jan. 20, 2021, and that he tried obstructing the investigation into the failure. Trump returned some records but not all of them, authorities say. Trump is also accused of showing the documents to people who lacked security clearance, including a writer and publisher. Nauta, a top Trump aide, assisted the effort by moving boxes and at one point falsely told FBI agents that he did not know where the boxes had been stored, according to an indictment. Trump has said he is innocent. A lawyer for Nauta previously declined to comment on the charges. Trump is also facing felony charges in New York. In that case, the judge also ordered that Trump and his lawyers not disclose discovery materials before trial. Trump cannot provide such information to any third party or to “any news or social media platforms … without prior approval from the court,” the order from acting New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan stated. That order was granted after a request from Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney. Bragg’s office had argued in a court filing that Trump “has a longstanding and perhaps singular history of attacking witnesses, investigators, prosecutors, trial jurors, grand jurors, judges, and others involved in legal proceedings against him, putting those individuals and their families at considerable safety risk.” https://www.dailywire.com/news/pixars-elemental-with-non-binary-character-flops-at-box-office-with-2nd-worst-opening-in-studio-history?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=dailywire_feed_6/19/2023-13:44:19_na Pixar’s ‘Elemental,’ With ‘Non-Binary’ Character, Flops At Box Office Pixar’s new animated kid’s film “Elemental” had one of the worst openings in studio history, bringing in just $29.5 million in domestic ticket sales at the weekend box office. The movie is Pixar’s first non-franchise theatrical release since the COVID pandemic that wasn’t released directly to streaming, per The New York Times. To put those numbers into context, Pixar’s worst-performing movie ever was the first movie it ever did, “Toy Story,” which brought in $29.1 million for the then-unheard-of studio in 1995. Pixar’s top performers include “The Incredibles 2,” which earned $182.7 million during its opening weekend, “Toy Story 4” ($120.9 million), “Finding Nemo” ($70.3 million), and “Up” ($68.1 million), per Forbes. “Elemental” features the four elements — earth, water, fire, and air. According to the IMDb description, “the film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and the go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.” The film is directed by Peter Sohn, best known for “The Good Dinosaur” (2015). The new movie includes the studio’s first “non-binary” character, Lake, who is voiced by the “non-binary” star Kai Ava Hauser. “BIG ANNOUNCEMENT I got to play Pixar’s first non-binary character. Meet Lake,” Hauser posted on Twitter. The Times noted that the movie cost $200 million to make. “Hard to sugarcoat this,” David A. Gross, a film consultant who publishes a newsletter on box office numbers, said of the lackluster results. NYT writer Brooks Barnes also mentioned that industry insiders have been questioning the future of Pixar since the “Toy Story” spinoff, “Lightyear,” underperformed expectations last year. That film also included a highly publicized same-sex kiss. One of the studio’s worst performers was “Onward,” another animated children’s film prominently featuring a gay character. “Onward” earned $39.1 million on opening weekend in 2020. Now in world news… WATCH: Blinken in China Says, ‘We Do Not Support Taiwan Independence’-PLay Video https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/watch-blinken-in-china-says-we-do-not-support-taiwan-independence/ Blinken in China Says ‘We Do Not Support Taiwan Independence’ Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States does not "support Taiwan independence" during his trip to Beijing this week, clarifying U.S. policy toward Taiwan that President Joe Biden himself has been unclear on. Biden has made conflicting statements on U.S. policy toward Taiwan. He said in September 2022 that the United States would come to Taiwan's defense in the case of a Chinese invasion, drawing anger from China. He made a similar comment in 2021—in both cases the White House walked back the remarks. The comments on Blinken's trip come as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. Dozens of war games carried out by the Pentagon have indicated the United States is unprepared for a "horrifically bloody" war with China. Meanwhile, the U.S. military has reported close encounters with Chinese ships and planes. Republican House speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) met with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen in April, refusing to bow to China's pressure to cancel the meeting in California. China said in the week before McCarthy and Tsai's meeting that it "firmly opposes and strongly condemns" Tsai’s visit, which it sees as an affront to its claims of control over the island nation. It promised "resolute and forceful measures to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity." Another statement from China's foreign ministry called the meeting "U.S.-Taiwan collusion." After then-House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) visited Taiwan last August, China conducted its largest live-fire drills in decades and shot a missile over Taiwan. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65953872 Titanic tourist submersible goes missing with search under way A submersible craft used to take people to see the wreck of the Titanic has been missing in the Atlantic Ocean with its crew on board since Sunday, sparking a major search and rescue. Contact with the submersible was lost about one hour and 45 minutes into the vessel's dive, the US coast guard said. Tour firm OceanGate said it was exploring all options to get the crew back safely. Government agencies and deep sea firms are helping the rescue operation. OceanGate charges $250,000 (£195,612) a seat for expeditions to the Titanic, which lies some 3,800m (12,500ft) beneath the waves about 435 miles (700km) south of St John's, Newfoundland. The missing craft is believed to be OceanGate's Titan submersible, a truck-sized sub that holds five people and usually dives with a four-day emergency supply of oxygen. On Monday, Rear Adm John Mauger of the US Coast Guard told a news conference: "We anticipate there is somewhere between 70 and the full 96 hours available at this point." He also said that two aircrafts, a submarine and sonar buoys were involved in the search for the vessel but noted the area in which the search is taking place was "remote", making operations difficult. Rear Adm Mauger said the rescue teams were "taking this personally" and were doing everything they could to bring those on board "home safe". Hamish Harding, a 58-year-old British billionaire businessman and explorer, is among those on the missing submarine, his family said. On social media at the weekend, Mr Harding said he was "proud to finally announce" that he would be aboard the mission to the wreck of the Titanic - but added that due to the "worst winter in Newfoundland in 40 years, this mission is likely to be the first and only manned mission to the Titanic in 2023". He later wrote: "A weather window has just opened up and we are going to attempt a dive tomorrow." OceanGate said in a statement that its "entire focus is on the crewmembers in the submersible and their families". "We are deeply thankful for the extensive assistance we have received from several government agencies and deep sea companies in our efforts to re-establish contact with the submersible," it added. The company bills the eight-day trip on its carbon-fibre submersible as a "chance to step outside of everyday life and discover something truly extraordinary". According to its website, one expedition is ongoing and two more have been planned for June 2024. https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/18/bob-huggins-college-west-virginia-university-basketball-coach-resigns-dui-arrest/ Legendary West Virginia University Men’s Basketball Coach Bob Huggins Resigns After DUI Arrest West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins resigned Saturday from his coaching position after a DUI arrest Friday. The West Virginia University head basketball coach said in a statement he will walk away from his post “effective immediately.” “I have let all of you – and myself – down. I am solely responsible for my conduct and sincerely apologize to the University community,” Huggins said. Huggins reportedly initially broke the news to his players during a team meeting Saturday, according to an ESPN report. The famous coach was arrested in Pittsburgh at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday night after police came across a black SUV holding up traffic. The SUV was damaged with a “flat and shredded tire” and the driver’s side door was ajar, according to police, the outlet reported. Officers told Huggins to pull the vehicle to the side of the road, which was a challenge for the coach, alleged police. Police then grew suspicious the driver was intoxicated, prompting a sobriety test — which Huggins did not pass, according to ESPN. Huggins submitted to a breath test which allegedly determined his blood alcohol content was 0.21%, twice the legal limit in Pennsylvania, according to the outlet. Just six weeks ago Huggins found himself in hot water over an “anti-gay slur” during an interview for a Cincinnati radio station. This controversy caused the coach to get slapped with a $1,000,000 salary reduction as well as a three-game suspension, according to ESPN. Huggins is an alumni of West Virginia University, having once played on the team he coached since 2007. Last fall, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the outlet reported. During his tenure as head coach, Huggins led the Mountaineers to 11 NCAA tournament appearances as well as making it to the Final Four back in 2010, ESPN added.