Liar-in-Chief Donald Trump has once again showcased a unique skill in foreseeing events that never transpired. During a Navy event, he made the claim that in his 2000 book, he had issued a warning about Osama bin Laden – a so-called “prophecy” that mysteriously never appeared in the published work.
Despite fact-checkers debunking this narrative years ago, Trump continues to resurface the story as if it were a persistent myth. He expressed a desire to claim credit for discussing a figure he never actually mentioned, even going as far as stating he relayed this information to Pete Hegseth when the latter was a young defense secretary.
While history may recall various aspects of Trump’s presidency, his alleged clairvoyant authorship remains a figment of imagination.
In a separate incident, officers in Northern California were left baffled when a Waymo autonomous taxi executed an illegal U-turn without a driver present to issue a citation. San Bruno Police humorously shared the incident on social media during a DUI operation, highlighting the absence of a human driver controlling the vehicle.
Waymo was contacted to rectify this unexpected behavior in hopes of preventing similar autonomous driving violations in the future.
Turning to a more eerie tale, the El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, known for its storied past and rumored hauntings, is daring adventurous individuals to spend a weekend chasing ghosts for a monetary reward. The historic establishment, operating since 1941 and witnessing a range of colorful characters, is offering a cash prize of $5,000 to anyone brave enough to hunt for its resident spirits.
Organized by Casino.org, the competition will select a single fortunate participant to spend a night on Fremont Street, also dubbed the “Old Strip.” It promises an experience akin to a Vegas-style ghost hunt, complete with slot machines, vibrant neon lights, and improved room service.
In a bizarre turn of events, a Florida resident, Walter Frymire, made headlines when a jail X-ray scan revealed he was concealing a full-sized flask rather than drugs or weapons while being processed for drug-related and trespassing charges. Sheriff Grady Judd shared the humorous discovery, indicating that the thermos made an unconventional entrance the day before through an unexpected route. Frymire, a long-time meth user, was taken into custody for trespassing on Amtrak property, leaving authorities puzzled by the unusual hiding spot for the flask.
Meanwhile, the Nobel Committee faces a unique predicament this year not in selecting a recipient but in locating one. Fred Ramsdell, recently honored with the Nobel Prize for Medicine, appears to be unreachable as he indulges in an off-grid hiking excursion, seemingly unaware of his newfound global fame.
His colleague Jeffrey Bluestone expressed difficulty in reaching Ramsdell, speculating that he might be backpacking in Idaho.