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Tulsi Gabbard was in more than one cult

The former director of national intelligence — and MAGA member — allegedly took orders on politics from her guru

Salon

Trump whisperer Laura Loomer slams White House as in ‘crisis’ after Tulsi Gabbard ‘guru’ report

Chris Butler, the leader of the Science of Identity Foundation group in which Gabbard was raised in Hawaii, was allegedly behind hundreds of memos containing policy advice and talking points while she was in Congress

The Independent UK

Who is Chris Butler, the Hare Krishna-linked leader allegedly connected to Tulsi Gabbard?

A Washington Post investigation has thrust a little-known spiritual leader back into the national spotlight, raising fresh questions about the influence Chris Butler may have had on former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard throughout her political career.

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Leaked Memos Suggest a Reclusive Guru Who Wanted To 'Rule the World' Scripted Tulsi Gabbard for Years

Confidential memos suggest Tulsi Gabbard's political career was influenced by Chris Butler, a secretive guru. Allegations include scripted policies and social media manipulation, raising questions about her independence.

International Business Times UK

‘Anti-Hindu bigotry’: Tulsi Gabbard linked to ‘cult’ allegations in bombshell report as she exits DNI role

A controversy emerged around former US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard, with a major investigation claiming she maintained long-standing ties with a Hindu sect described by critics as a “cult”, as she stepped down from her senior national security role.

The Times of India

Why America still can’t make its own artificial Christmas trees

Tariffs are pushing up prices on artificial Christmas trees, exposing how reliant the US remains on overseas manufacturing

The Independent UK

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

A trade association says new U.S. tariffs increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15% this year as tree companies reduced their orders and raised prices to cover the higher import taxes

The Independent UK

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Your Christmas tree may be pricier this year—but there are ways to get a deal

This year, natural trees might be a better bet.

Fortune

The greatest game of all? Broncos v Raiders NRL classic might just be the best of all time

The 1989 grand final has long been the gold standard of rugby league epics but Sunday’s epic was equal, if not superior

The Guardian - AU

Controversial bunker call shakes up NRL finals race

A bunker intervention has helped Parramatta in a 26-22 win over the Warriors which blows the NRL's top-four race wide open.

AAP

Netflix adds doc about how real-life Charlie's Angels reality show ended in scandal

P.I. Moms sounded too good to be true...

WhatToWatch

Trainwreck’s next chaotic episode P.I. Moms drops on Netflix this week, and I can’t wait to learn why this story was canceled on Lifetime 20 years ago

In 2010, Lifetime canceled a documentary about soccer moms as private investigators. Now, Netflix’s Trainwreck: P.I. Moms lifts the lid on why.

TechRadar

Porritt tigers to Rindt Trophy victory at Thruxton Retro

Chris Porritt’s aggregate victory in the Jochen Rindt Trophy feature, centrepiece of last weekend’s splendid British Automobile Racing Club Thruxton Retro event, was a cliffhanger.

Autosport

Report finds £2m of surplus UK general election funds ‘essentially disappeared’

Academic and Lib Dem peer ask where funds go when candidates receive more than limit, and who donors are

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The Independent UK

Tulsi Gabbard 'paid to mask connections’ to alleged pyramid scheme tied to her childhood Hindu sect

Lawmakers have been scrutinizing Gabbard’s ties to the Science of Identity Foundation, according to the report

AAP

Klein to referee grand final, NRL grants Cleary's wish

Ashkley Klein will take charge of his third NRL grand final after being rewarded with officiating duties for the decider between Melbourne and Penrith.

AAP

No Cleary sanction after 'unhelpful' bunker critique

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will escape sanction for his attack on NRL bunker officiating after a contentious no-try call in the Panthers' preliminary final win.

Newcastle Herald

A glimpse inside Newcastle's street art scene as a freshly tagged laneway emerges

A lane filled with street art pops up in Newcastle.

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Warriors' slump continues as Knights claim tight win

The Warriors have gone from one of the NRL's pre-season favourites to 14th on the ladder one-third of the way into 2024, after being beaten 14-8 by Newcastle.

AAP

'Not fair': Storm accept Hughes ban for ref push

Melbourne playmaker Jahrome Hughes will serve a one-game ban game for pushing a referee despite the NRL club believing it was an unavoidable accident.

AAP

NRL under fire as star faces ban for referee contact

Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes faces a potential two-match NRL ban for pushing referee Chris Butler while trying to save a try against the Warriors.

Cycling News

The Women’s Challenge: the toughest race ever?

Cyclingnews looks back at the Idaho race, one of the most groundbreaking events in the women's sport

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Travis Knight in early talks to direct Masters of the Universe

Travis Knight, CEO of LAIKA, is in talks to direct the live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe for Amazon MGM, with Chris Butler rewriting the sc...

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Titans coach Lenihan fumes after NRL admits ref error

The NRL has conceded the Titans should have received a penalty in front of the posts at the end of their 25-24 loss to Parramatta, leaving Jim Lenihan seething.

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