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Competing hashtags reignite the fight between fans of J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson

As 2019 comes to a close, a large portion of the internet cant stop talking aboutStar Wars. Thanks to the recent release of the final film in the Skywalker sagaa series of films that has stretched over four decadesmost of our minds are in a galaxy far, far away. Advertising for the movie, including appearances by the cast and crew, has been saturating the internet for months now. The constant Star Wars talk has reignited a nearly two-year old argument about the quality ofStar Wars: The Last Jedi. As fans…

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Sick of high drug prices, insurers join hospitals to make their own generic medications

New York (CNN Business)Everyone complains about high drug prices. But hospitals and now insurers are trying to lower costs by manufacturing their own generic medications. Now insurers want in. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, along with 18 independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurers, announced Thursday they are pumping $55 million into Civica to form a subsidiary aimed at lowering the price of costly generic drugs consumers buy at pharmacies and through mail order. The subsidiary will initially focus on manufacturing seven to 10 high-priced medications, with the first…

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Trump’s National Security Impeachment Defense Is a Red Herring

As the US Senate launches the first impeachment trial of a US president in the 21st century—and only the third in the history of the country—Donald Trump’s defense team has offered new hints about how they plan to block the Democrats’ case that the president abused the power of his office. They plan to argue that “national security” prevents a full airing of the evidence. The telltale phrase appears all over the president’s defense and the government’s response to the impeachment charges. As Jonathan Swan and Alayna Treene of Axios…

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Tim Tebow Marries Former Miss Universe, Celebrates With Just One Word

ShareTweetPin Tim Tebow is officially a married man. While all the fangirls may be mourning the loss of one of America’s most coveted bachelors, the former NFL quarterback couldn’t be happier to have found his “forever” at last—as he indicated in an Instagram post captioned by that word alone. “Forever @DemiLeighNP”, he wrote in an Instagram post on January 20th, featuring a photo of the 32-year-old gazing at his smiling sweetheart, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters. Forever @DemiLeighNP pic.twitter.com/HZyBAkMKNu — Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) January 21, 2020 24-year-old Nel Peters shared a different photo…

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First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven

And how do they taste? No one knows. Still sealed in individual baking pouches and packed in their spaceflight container, the cookies remain frozen in a Houston-area lab after splashing down two weeks ago in a SpaceX capsule. They were the first food baked in space from raw ingredients. The makers of the oven expected a difference in baking time in space, but not that big. “There’s still a lot to look into to figure out really what’s driving that difference, but definitely a cool result,” Mary Murphy, a manager…

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Wholesome Doctor Draws Cartoons On Kids Post-Op Dressings

Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Children’s Hospital Image credits: Image credits: Image credits: A mom whose daughter once was Parry’s patient said his illustration really transformed the entire hospital experience. “There is an incredible amount of stress any time a child is ill,” Christina Potts Whipkey Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Children’s Hospital Image credits: Image credits: Parry has been working at the hospital since 2011 and has performed over 10,000 surgeries, according to a hospital profile from Image credits: Image credits: “It’s been a pretty special thing for everyone. It’s fun for me…

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How to Raise Pagan Kids in a Christian Home

ShareTweetPin Every imperfect and normal family wants their kids to turn out right. So, we establish goals for character development and try to create an environment where our kids can mature. Church, school, sports teams, family relationships…each of these provides a context where our kids can learn to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Unfortunately, our “good” objectives might have absolutely nothing to do with the gospel of Jesus Christ. And we inadvertently end up raising pagan kids instead of Christians. Too many times, (Christian) parents have it as their goal…

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This Online Community Shares The Silliest Dog Photos Where Their Teeth Are Visible In A Funny Way (30 Pics)

Sometimes it seems like there’s an endless number of subreddits dedicated to showing how great dogs are. But did you know that there’s one exclusively meant to show off doggo smiles and teeth? Now you do. Welcome to the ‘Scroll down and upvote your fave toothy doggy smiles, and let us know which ones you liked the most and why. Remember to share this list with any canine lovers in life and be sure to check out the ‘Toofers’ subreddit. This post may include affiliate links. #1 #2 #3 The…

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Trump Just Hired Jeffrey Epsteins Lawyers

Donald Trump is lawyering up for his impeachment trial with a team that looks surprisingly similar to that of resign under pressure last year. A suit unveiled by Epstein died by suicide before facing trafficking charges in New York last year. Dershowitz, who has also represented controversial celebrities like O.J. Simpson and Patty Hearst, will present oral arguments at Trumps Senate trial, a spokesperson for the president's legal team at least December 2018. He was also accused of sexually abusing one of Epsteins victims, denied the allegation. The attorney attempted…

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Artist Calls Out Aaron Carter For Ripping Off His Artwork To Promote Merch, And His Reply Is Even Worse Than The Stealing

Just days ago, singer Aaron Carter launched a new promotion for his merch. To grab people’s attention, he used an artwork of two lions with their heads against each other, titled “Brotherhood”. However, the creator of the piece, Jonas Jödicke, a professional 25-year-old artist who is based in Berlin, knew nothing about it. Singer Aaron Carter recently launched a promotional campaign to advertise his merch with an image of two lions Image credits: Image credits: Jonas Jödicke “I first learned of Aaron’s use of my artwork from a follower on…

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