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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
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Did the Government Just Confirm the Existence of UFOs?
While the news has been wall-to-wall with the war in Iran, a deadly virus on a cruise ship, and gas prices pushing $5, the Pentagon quietly began releasing previously classified files on Friday.
Now being called the UFO Files, pages of sightings and investigations into unidentified flying objects are now public.
Among the sightings: Buzz Aldrin reported observing a bright, glowing light aboard Apollo 11. Separately, another report describes a mysterious object making sharp 90-degree turns at high speed.
Read more on these files, and decide for yourself.
Gone With the Wind, In with Nuclear
Remember when every other politician was trying to convince you that solar panels and wind turbines were going to save the world?
A new Gallup Poll says Americans aren't buying it anymore. Support for solar and wind energy has hit its lowest point in 13 years.
Nuclear energy is a different story. Support for it is up 46%.
And solar and wind aren't the only ones losing fans.
Morning Meme
Some Things Are Meant to Stay in the Restraunt
You've seen it: Bob Evans frozen meals, Taco Bell Crunchwrap kits, and Chick-fil-A sauce in squirt bottles.
Fast-food restaurants have been stocking grocery store shelves for years, putting your favorite menu items within reach at home.
Some of these products are hits. Others have no business leaving the shelves — like Panda Express Gourmet Chinese Beijing Sweet & Tangy Sauce, and Classic Cookie Cinnabon Soft Baked Cookies.
Click here to find the full list of fast-food products that aren’t worth buying.
The Entire Catalogue of Red Hot Chili Peppers Sells for $300 Million
For more than a year, rumors swirled that the Red Hot Chili Peppers were looking to sell their music catalog.
Now it is official. Warner Music Group has purchased the rights to the band's entire catalog for more than $300 million.
That means Warner now decides when and where the music gets used — and collects the money every time a Chili Peppers song plays.
Click here to learn how this is possible.
POLL
Do you believe in aliens?
Previous Results
Be honest, did you know Mother's Day was Sunday?
Yes, actually - 83%
No… - 0%
I did, but then forgot - 17%
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