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Int'l Business Times
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
GOP Lawmaker Berated After Urging Users to 'Reject Marx' in Support of Privatizing Public Lands: 'So Roosevelt Was a Marxist?'
A Republican lawmaker was ridiculed online after urging Americans to "reject Marx" as he proposes privatization of some public lands as part of his colleagues' spending bill. Utah Sen. Mike Lee added a section into what President Donald Trump has called the "one big, beautiful bill" that would allow the sale of 2 million acres of public land, The Hill reported. After Lee's proposal was revealed, the senator was met with prompt backlash online, with several users expressing concerns about conservation efforts and wildlife protections. Lee turned to X Thursday night to defend his idea, encouraging users to "Reject Marx & Lenin" and "Embrace private land ownership." The senator was referring to philosopher Karl Marx and Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, who are widely known for spreading communist and socialist ideologies. However, the senator seemingly drawing comparisons of keeping public lands public to Marxist thought was met with fierce opposition online. "Communism is when you refuse to sell Yellowstone to BlackRock," one user mocked. Another simply wrote, "Such a terrible idea." "Give Up. You've lost. You have managed to unite the country on at least one issue though. Good job!" one user added, noting that the idea has been met with bipartisan backlash. Several users were quick to note that Lee's proposal to sell public lands appeared to go against the ideas of former President Theodore Roosevelt, who is known for his staunch support of national parks and preservation of historic landmarks. "Theodore Roosevelt? The communist?" one user commented. Another added, "So Roosevelt was a Marxist, Mike? That's the position you want to take?" The senator has insisted that the bill would not mean that parts of national parks or wilderness areas could be bought. However, millions of acres of land run by the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service could be up for sale, according to an analysis by The Wilderness Society. Originally published on Latin Times
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Grandma allegedly drugged grandkids and locked them in cages so she could go out: ‘Meemaw makes us stay in the dog cage'
An Oklahoma grandmother allegedly drugged her grandkids and locked them in a dog cage for hours when she wanted to go out alone, according to a year-long investigation of abuse accusations. Davena Marx, 53, is accused of feeding the two children — whom she had full custody of — anti-psychotic drugs, whipping them with a belt, grinding her heels into their feet, and forcing them to exercise until they collapsed, according to local reports. She was charged with various counts of child abuse and child neglect against her 8-year-old granddaughter and 6-year-old grandson, Local 12 reported. 3 Davena Marx, 53, is charged with child abuse for locking her two grandchildren in a dog cage among other accusations. GoFundMe 'Memaw sells drugs and uses them,' one of the children told investigators after they were rescued from the alleged house of horrors in the city of Warr Acres. 'She makes us stay in the dog cage when she wants to go outside by herself.' The young boy told investigators that Marx, whom he called 'Memaw' gave him Seroquel, a sleep-inducing drug used to treat schizophrenia that's only supposed to be taken by kids older than 13. Police said that traces of the drug were found in both Marx's grandson and granddaughter. A social worker from the Department of Human Services conducted a welfare check last year after receiving a tip about abuse, according to local reports. The granddaughter texted a social worker, 'she is mean to us, she is very abusive,' according to OKCFOX. The kids were immediately removed from the home. Officers transported the children to a Safe Clinic, where they were examined and interviewed about the alleged abuse, according to Law & Crime. 3 Davena Marx, known to her grandchildren as 'memaw,' is charged with child abuse in Oklahoma. Oklahoma County Detention Center Doctors said the granddaughter had bruising on her back that was consistent with being beaten with a belt, according to the outlet. The grandchildren said that Marx physically and emotionally abused them, including forcing them to do calisthenic exercises until their limbs gave out, the publication reported. A neighbor approached authorities after the children were rescued and told them that he had seen the siblings digging around in garbage dumpsters searching for food, according to reports. 3 Davena Marx, 53. kept her grandchildren in a dog cage and forced them to take antipsychotic medication, according to prosecutors. News 9 Warr Acres Assistant Police Chief Jason Allen said Marx's arrest came in May, after extensive interviews with her grandchildren. 'The day we went out with them, there was enough to immediately remove the children, which is often not the case,' Allen said. Officials obtained a search warrant for the apartment and found marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a bottle of Alprazolam and a bottle of Seroquel, which were both prescribed to Marx, according to reports. 'They did find a large dog cage in the residence,' Allen said. 'They also did locate Seroquel, which was also one of the allegations that Seroquel had been given to the children as well.' Marx took custody of her grandchildren in 2022 after their father was gunned down in a road rage incident, according to a GoFundMe post.
Mint
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Travel: A walk around Karlovy Vary, a Czech spa town
"You must have a sip," the guide insists, in a gentle but persuasive tone. The sip in question is from a thin shooting geyser around which is built a wide, shallow basin, enveloped in warm steam. In the bright afternoon sun, falling droplets and steam from the geyser catch the light rays and convert them into rainbows that vanish as quickly as they appear. Any lingering doubt about the nature of the spring is swiftly dispelled by the distinct sulphurous smell that hangs in the air. A changing tableau of people approach the spring, fill tiny, fist-sized juglets from the geyser, chug it and move on. How bad can it be, I think to myself and follow suit—and promptly gag. The water is metallic, acrid and vile. Yet, in the Czech town of Karlovy Vary, about two hours west of Prague, more than a dozen hot springs (as well as 300 smaller ones), are revered as the springs of health, wellness and longevity. Known locally as Karlsbad/Carlsbad, Karlovy Vary (literally Charles' spring) was a European spa town for centuries before Czechia got swept behind the Iron Curtain. It is named after Charles IV, the 14th century Roman Emperor and king of Bohemia. During and after Charles' rule, the thermal springs gained a massive reputation for having incredible medicinal properties, ranging from relieving muscular and gastrointestinal problems to curing gout and obesity. So much so that the fashionable to fawning and everyone in between flocked to the town—Russian Tsar Peter the Great, Kemal Ataturk, Goethe, Marx, Beethoven, Wagner... What the fashionable set also did was inspire wedding-cake like architecture: a blend of ornate neo-Baroque, neo-Renaissance and art nouveau with pastel facades and frothy embellishments that invoke luxury and grandeur. As if all this fame was not enough, the town has also hosted an annual film festival since 1946, considered eastern Europe's biggest. The town suffered a period of ignominy during the Cold War but as the Iron Curtain crumbled, its popularity soared again. To the extent that Unesco named it one among 11 great spa towns of Europe in 2021. Also read: Head to Lisse for tulips without the crowds Spread over both banks of the river Tepla, Karlovy Vary is situated in the pristine Sokolov basin surrounded Slavkov forest full of bogs, lush green meadows and pine woods. Just outside the historic centre of town, an ornate 19th century building is the first indication of the town's celebrity status. Called Kaiserbad locally, it is better known as the famous Casino Royale in the eponymous James Bond movie. A cobble-stoned pathway from here along the river leads to the town centre. Inserted between the cobble-stones are metallic plaques with globally-recognised names: Marx, Kafka, Beethoven, Wagner, but also movie celebrities such as Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Gregory Peck, Antonio Banderas, Scarlett Johansson and many more, as a tribute to its famous visitors. The cobbled path follows a bend in the river and opens into Stara Louka, the main street, which is also dubbed the Hot Spring Street for obvious reasons. Located along this path are nearly a dozen thermal springs ranging between 30 and 73 degree Celsius, housed in elegant colonnades. These are interspersed with stacked 18th and 19th century buildings in beautiful pastel shades housing swanky boutiques, swish showrooms, restaurants, bars, cafes and souvenir stores. It is from one of these that my guide Natalie buys me a pretty white and blue ceramic juglet, called a spa cup, for tasting the spring water. During peak season, the street swirls with tourists but on a pleasant weekday afternoon at the end of April, it isn't crowded at all. The river bends once more and in the crook is the first of the colonnades, Vridelni Kolonada (Hot Spring Colonnade), my first encounter with the spring water. Made of glass and concrete, the colonnade is relatively new and is dedicated to Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. And for good reason: it houses the most spectacular of Karlovy Vary's geysers, the Pramen Vřídlo, which shoots up 10m. At over 73 degrees Celsius, it is also one of the hottest of the springs. Inside the structure, the vapours are denser and tickle the nose and I hastily exit the building. Further ahead are two of the town's most beautiful and iconic buildings built around the springs. Mlynska Kolonada (Mill Colonnade) is a neo-Renaissance building from the late 19th century; it is a longish structure stretching for more 120m and held up by over a hundred Corinthian columns. The ornate architecture encases five springs that spurt water at temperatures ranging from 53 degrees Celsius to 65 degrees Celsius. 'They are not as bad as the first one," Natalie says. Having done it once, I decide I may as well try the others. Each one is a different: pungent, salty, tingling, bitter. 'That's because of the different minerals the water encounters when rising to the top. Each is also known to have its own medicinal properties," she says. Round the corner is the Trzni Kolonada (Market Colonnade), also from the 19th century. But where the previous one is ornate and solid, Trzni feels pretty and delicate with an intricate white lattice-work facade. Inside are three springs gushing out of hydrant-style contraptions. I taste some more of the warm waters, by now having becoming inured to the strong flavours. Once or twice I am surprised by a mildly fizzy taste. 'That's because of carbon dioxide content," Natalie says. As the evening shadows lengthen, it calls for looking at the town from a different perspective: a hot air balloon ride over the spa town. From up above, Karlovy Vary feels like something out of a fairytale—lush green forests, meadows and hillocks framing houses and buildings topped by red gabled roofs with the Tepla winding through it. Back in Stara Louka, dusk has fallen and golden light spills from every establishment, their reflections shimmering on the Tepla's surface, turning the street into an enchanting place. It is the perfect setting to taste Karlovy Vary's other famous liquid, Becherovka. The first sip, out of a shot glass, is almost an assault on the senses, leaving me sputtering and teary-eyed, as the liquid burns a path as it goes down. It is sharp, with menthol being the overwhelming flavour but is laced with notes of ginger and cinnamon. Drunk as an aperitif or digestif, Becherovka was created over 200 years ago by pharmacist Josef Vitus Becher as an antidote for gastric problems, combining 20 or more ingredients. It is unclear why and when it made the transition from the medicine cabinet to the bar. Its ABV strength at upwards of 40% could be the overpowering reason. I sip some more and discover subtler flavours such as citrus, spices and herbs. With each sip, it tastes better and better. As I begin to enjoy it, I am amused that becherovka, much like the town's hot springs, has begun to grow on me. Also read: From Botswana to New Zealand, travel to the southern hemisphere this summer
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Warr Acres woman charged after allegedly drugging grandchildren, locking them in dog cage for hours
WARR ACRES, Okla. (KFOR) — A year-long investigation has led to the arrest of 53-year-old Davena Marx, after police say she drugged her grandchildren and locked them in a dog cage. Marx has been charged with four counts of Child Abuse and one count of Child Neglect. Warr Acres Assistant Police Chief Jason Allen said Marx's arrest came later, due to forensic interviews with the children and gathering evidence with the District Attorney's Office. 'The day we went out with them, there was enough to immediately remove the children, which is often not the case,' Asst. Chief Allen said. 'They did find a large dog cage in the residence, and they also did locate Seroquel, which was also one of the allegations that Seroquel had been given to the children as well,' he added. In court documents, Marx's two grandchildren, both under 10 years old, detail the horrific abuse to DHS Investigators. One of the children said Marx would step on their feet and grind her heels into their toes, also hitting them with belts that would leave bruises covering their bodies. OKC man remains missing after vanishing on Christmas Eve The child also said, 'Memaw sells drugs and uses them; she makes us stay in the dog cage when she wants to go outside by herself.' 'The children did test positive for Seroquel, so she was definitely giving them this,' Asst. Chief Allen said. A neighbor also told officers she noticed the children with black eyes and eating out of the dumpster. She also heard Marx cursing at them and calling them worthless. The abuse took place at a Warr Acres apartment complex near N. MacArthur. Neighbors in the complex were stunned when they heard about the abuse. 'It's crazy, it's crazy, and something should be done to her,' said Kenneth Greer. Greer also said, 'It's sad and sickening, that someone would do this to kids, locking them up in a cage, giving them drugs, beating them and everything, that's crazy.' News 4 learned that the children's father was killed in a road rage incident. The mother's whereabouts are unknown. However, officers say the children are now with other family members. Marx is in the Oklahoma County Jail on a $50,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jayant Kripalani and Srijit Mukherji star in Kaushik Sen's theatrical reimagination
Karl Marx landed in Kolkata—not in body, but in a fiery spirit that firmly rejects being called a Marxist—in Marx in Soho , a sharp, thought-provoking adaptation of Howard Zinn's play. Reimagined by Kaushik Sen to reflect the city's evolving political landscape, the production is more than a revival; it's a reawakening of discourse, identity, and dissent. Sen expands the original monologue-based structure into an ensemble piece, introducing new characters and interwoven sociopolitical narratives. The dialogues are punchy, and the cast—energetic, acrobatic, and committed—drives the momentum. At the core is Marx's life with Jenny in Soho, filtered through fractured memories as he contends with the collapse of communism and the rise of capitalism—especially Kolkata's own shifting ideologies. Jayant Kripalani as Karl Marx Veteran thespian Jayant Kripalani plays Marx with weathered elegance and infectious vitality. He holds the audience with warmth, wit, and unflinching presence. Opposite him, filmmaker-actor Srijit Mukherji steps into the role of Lucifer with a goat-mask, a relaxed posture, and a devilish charisma. Post-interval, his presence upends the mood, provoking Marx—and the audience—into deeper introspection. Their crackling interplay mirrors Kolkata's contradictions: its radical history versus its neoliberal now. Performed for just two shows at GD Birla Sabhaghar, the production is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Shyamal Sen—Kaushik Sen's father—a towering figure in both theatre and critical thought. Sen's version of Lucifer, inspired by Goethe's Faust and Marx's Das Kapital , becomes a symbol of ideological tension. To him, this isn't just theatre—it's a provocation. A plea for collective hope. A moment where even Lucifer hesitates.
