Small business optimism surges following Trump’s victory.

"Small business owners are excited for a true breath of fresh air after four years of policies that restricted small business growth," said Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of the Job Creators Network.

Moar: https://alphanews.org/small-business-optimism-surged-following-trumps-victory-studies-show/

Taliban Ban Windows To Stop Women Being Seen Inside Homes.

The Taliban have banned windows that look onto areas where Afghan women could be seen inside their homes.

"Seeing women working in kitchens, in courtyards or collecting water from wells can lead to obscene acts," government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid posted on X on Saturday.

Moar: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/taliban-ban-windows-to-stop-women-being-seen-inside-homes/ar-AA1wHaqc

Churches close their doors as fewer Americans attend.

"We essentially went to half of what we used to back in the early 2000s," he told ABC News. "We lost about 100 parishes."

Zielenieski expects he'll need to shut down another 70 churches in what the Diocese is calling its "road to renewal." It's a very biblical name for the challenge facing churches: People just aren't going as much as they used to.

On Earth, many parishes are accepting that it's time to sell their properties. As the person leading renewal and development for the Diocese of Buffalo, Father Bryan Zielenieski is one of many religious leaders across America who have closed houses of worship in recent years.

Moar: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/churches-close-their-doors-as-fewer-americans-attend/ar-AA1wHW5E

It's promising that CNN continues to have Scott Jennings on as a guest.I wonder how long he'll last? It's all about ratings, so maybe he'll be allowed to stay.

CNN’s resident conservative commentator Scott Jennings heartily dismissed rosy predictions from his liberal colleagues about President Biden’s legacy, contending the 82-year-old will end his presidency “in disgrace,” during a lively panel debate.

Fellow panelist, Democrat Karen Finney, got Jennings going on Sunday by positing that Biden’s record and accomplishments will “stand the test of time,” despite legitimate issues with his mental acuity.

“It was very disturbing to learn late in the year about just how bad, how poor his health has become. And like many, I did not realize that it had gotten to that point,” Finney insisted on a CNN “State of the Union” panel Sunday.

Moar: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-pundit-scott-jennings-slaps-down-cnn-commentator-s-rosy-view-of-biden-presidency-he-s-going-to-leave-office-in-disgrace/ar-AA1wFqVF

Dems are finally realizing their toxic party needs an overhaul.

It took a brutal electoral beating, but non-delusional Democrats are finally recognizing the putrid stink coming off their party.

But will the left let them do anything about it?

In an interview with The New York Times’ Frank Bruni, former Pete Buttigieg adviser Lis Smith, a veteran of New York politics, put it vividly: “The Democratic brand is in the toilet.”

Moar: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/realistic-dems-are-finally-realizing-their-toxic-party-needs-an-overhaul/ar-AA1wFDw9

"Nobody is above the law" is the biggest crock of shit!

Washington D.C. has ZERO accountability, and Americans are tired of it. Hopefully the Trump administration will put an end to the "endless" bullshit, but don't hold your breath, the Swamp runs DEEP and cold.

The Congressional Ethics Committee closed its investigations into several representatives who were accused of misusing campaign funds.

The committee acknowledged widespread abuses of campaign finances but said that previous guidance regarding campaign spending was not clear enough. As such, an updated guidance will be released.

Moar: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ethics-panel-closes-investigations-into-four-members-misusing-campaign-funds/ar-AA1wIKj2

The Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia, China, is undergoing a remarkable transformation, as documented in new images released by NASA on Monday.

The satellite images captured by the U.S. Geological Survey's Landsat satellites have revealed vast solar installations reshaping the desert landscape, part of China's ambitious effort to build a renewable energy powerhouse.

The project has been dubbed China's "solar great wall," with vast fields of photovoltaic panels now stretching across the dunes. Expected to be completed by 2030, the project will span 250 miles in length and 3 miles in width, with a maximum capacity of 100 gigawatts.

Moar: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/nasa-images-reveal-massive-building-project-in-china-s-desert/ar-AA1wII1X

12 Ways Christians Can Build Bridges, Not Walls, with Non-Believers.

For some, building friendships with people who believe differently can be tricky. Some Christians want to share their faith but worry about pushing people away. It's like walking a tightrope – trying to stay true to your beliefs while also making real connections with others. Sometimes, it feels easier to stick with people who think just like you do.

But here's the thing — some of the best friendships can also grow between people who see the world differently. You don't need fancy words or special training to connect with others. It starts with something as simple as showing you care and being willing to step out of your comfort zone. These 12 simple ways can help turn awkward moments into real friendships, all while staying true to who you are and what you believe, while respecting their boundaries.

Moar: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/12-ways-christians-can-build-bridges-not-walls-with-non-believers/ss-AA1td1kp12 Ways Christians Can Build Bridges, Not Walls, with Non-Believers.

For some, building friendships with people who believe differently can be tricky. Some Christians want to share their faith but worry about pushing people away. It's like walking a tightrope – trying to stay true to your beliefs while also making real connections with others. Sometimes, it feels easier to stick with people who think just like you do.

But here's the thing — some of the best friendships can also grow between people who see the world differently. You don't need fancy words or special training to connect with others. It starts with something as simple as showing you care and being willing to step out of your comfort zone. These 12 simple ways can help turn awkward moments into real friendships, all while staying true to who you are and what you believe, while respecting their boundaries.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/12-ways-christians-can-build-bridges-not-walls-with-non-believers/ss-AA1td1kp12 Ways Christians Can Build Bridges, Not Walls, with Non-Believers.

For some, building friendships with people who believe differently can be tricky. Some Christians want to share their faith but worry about pushing people away. It's like walking a tightrope – trying to stay true to your beliefs while also making real connections with others. Sometimes, it feels easier to stick with people who think just like you do.

But here's the thing — some of the best friendships can also grow between people who see the world differently. You don't need fancy words or special training to connect with others. It starts with something as simple as showing you care and being willing to step out of your comfort zone. These 12 simple ways can help turn awkward moments into real friendships, all while staying true to who you are and what you believe, while respecting their boundaries.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/12-ways-christians-can-build-bridges-not-walls-with-non-believers/ss-AA1td1kp12 Ways Christians Can Build Bridges, Not Walls, with Non-Believers.

For some, building friendships with people who believe differently can be tricky. Some Christians want to share their faith but worry about pushing people away. It's like walking a tightrope – trying to stay true to your beliefs while also making real connections with others. Sometimes, it feels easier to stick with people who think just like you do.

But here's the thing — some of the best friendships can also grow between people who see the world differently. You don't need fancy words or special training to connect with others. It starts with something as simple as showing you care and being willing to step out of your comfort zone. These 12 simple ways can help turn awkward moments into real friendships, all while staying true to who you are and what you believe, while respecting their boundaries.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/12-ways-christians-can-build-bridges-not-walls-with-non-believers/ss-AA1td1kp

Minnesota GOP wins temporary state House control after residency ruling.

Minnesota state House Republicans had several key pickups in last month's election, and a recent court decision will give them temporary control of the chamber next year.

The state House was set to be tied 67-67 between Republicans and Democrats in the new year, but earlier this month, a court ruled Democratic state Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson had failed to establish residency in the district he handily won; he was thus disqualified from taking office. Johnson announced on Friday in a letter to Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) that he would not appeal the court's decision and would forfeit his seat.

BUT no balz Walz is now holding a special election to avert this.

Moar: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/minnesota-gop-wins-temporary-state-house-control-after-residency-ruling/ar-AA1wFtPg