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Friends of Nolan Wells will return to Horn Island Friday to investigate the 18-year-old's mysterious disappearance and death, their attorneys say.

Full disclosure: As the Jets floundered during the offseason in search of a viable starting quarterback for 2026, the thought of Geno Smith 2.0 in Florham Park never felt ideal.

"The Gift That Keeps Giving": Five Ways Republicans Benefit From Democratic Socialist Victories

Radical leftists and Islamist activists are increasingly converging inside the Democratic Party as Democratic Socialists of America, forming what can only be described as a "red-green alliance."

United by their hatred of America and capitalism, this unholy alliance of far-left radicals is drawing support from migrant voting blocs and purple-haired white liberals holding worthless woke college degrees who work three jobs. Perhaps it was not capitalism that failed those with worthless woke degrees, but the Marxists who run the educational-industrial complex known as college.

This week alone, DSA candidates expanded their influence inside the Democratic Party, intensifying far-left, anti-American rhetoric that could ultimately benefit Republicans, conservative commentator J.T. Young argues in a new opinion piece published by The Hill.

🚨 HOLY CRAP!!

The witness just exposed that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed (D) is connected to TERRORISTS and the MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD

"I look at the connections that his father-in-law, Jukaku Tayeb, has TWO brotherhood-linked groups."

"This includes being the… pic.twitter.com/soqT5TuvfD

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 5, 2026

"Democratic socialists are taking over the Democratic Party. Republicans benefit from Democrats' escalating civil war in five ways," Young wrote.

Those five advantages include:

First, regardless of outcomes, socialists confronting other Democrats in primaries splits the party. Prior to having their own candidates, Democratic Socialists of America were hostages within the party. The left-wing fringe had to support moderate Democrats, because these were the furthest left electable option. Democrats automatically got their votes without having to contend for them.

But now given different options, socialists do not have to support other Democrats in primaries. If they win primaries, more traditional Democrats may not support democratic socialists in the general election, and vice versa. In both cases, real battles are being waged across real ideological divides. Feelings are not necessarily healed after elections are over. Instead, they likely will only grow rawer.

Second, even if the two sides manage to come back together, money has been burned. The cost of these intraparty fights can be substantial — over $80 million in the Democrats' Michigan Senate primary — and the money for both sides comes out of the Democrats' limited fundraising base. The cash being burned fighting each other cannot be later used against Republicans in general elections or for close races where Democrats need an extra boost to win.

Third, if democratic socialists are nominated, they have a higher chance of losing general elections than establishment Democrats. This isn't just conjecture. While socialism polls well among Democrats, with 66 percent viewing it positively according to Gallup, it doesn't with independents at 38 percent and does terribly with Republicans at 14 percent. Democratic socialist nominees risk losing significant votes for the Democratic Party in general elections.

This doesn't mean that there aren't districts so deeply blue that Democrats still won't win; two recent victories in the New York primaries are an example. It just means that if democratic socialists are nominated, they have a greater likelihood of losing. It also means that in comparison to a conventional Democrat, the party will likely need to expend more resources to bring them to victory; this means fewer resources for other races.

Fourth, if democratic socialists win nominations, they will pull the overall Democratic delegation further left once in office. This has already happened since the Squad's entrance to Congress and the growing influence of Democrats' large Progressive Caucus. The positions these members take, and force the entire Democratic caucus to vote on, can politically endanger party regulars.

Fifth, if democratic socialists win general elections, they force establishment media to cover their extremism. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is a case in point. She has been called out for extremism so publicly visible that the party had no choice but to push James Talarico for Texas's Senate seat. Now, Talarico is every bit as extreme as Crockett; he just isn't as well-known for it. Once they're elected, Democrats can't hide their crazy, and the media must cover it.

The repercussions from democratic socialists' increasing incursions into the Democratic Party are not mutually exclusive. More than one scenario can apply in each democratic socialist's run. And in virtually every instance, at least one of these negative scenarios applies.

Democratic socialists' collateral damage to the Democratic Party is as real as it is mounting. Their assault on the party cannot end soon enough for moderate Democrats or last long enough for Republicans. For Democratic leadership, it is a recurring nightmare; for Republicans, it is the gift that keeps on giving.

The nightmare is playing out as multiple insiders close to the Clinton family - establishment Dems - have voiced their concern that DSA is absolutely batshit insane:

• Bill Clinton Insider Warns Of Socialist Takeover, Calls For Probe Into Possible DSA Foreign Ties
• "I'm A Lifelong Democrat": Another Clinton Insider Sounds Alarm Over DSA's Far-Left Hijack Of Party

Mapping the five factions within the Democratic Party, the picture becomes clearer than ever that DSA is far left, reformist socialist.

Even more insane:

• White DSA Member Inadvertently Exposes Socialist Playbook: "Secret Nazis" Are Fine If They Advance Agenda

That's why, in their own words, they want to burn the American system and capitalism to the ground:

Much of the Marxist revolution is hiding in plain sight within the nonprofit world:

• Bombshell Report Exposes Lefty NGOs Funding A Children's Charity Tied To Terror Network
• "Americans Deserve To Know": State Dept. Report Details Cuban Espionage, Subversion, And Role In Rise Of Far Left

The DSA and its fellow Marxists have latched onto "affordability" because it is one of the most popular issues to campaign on. Marxists are parasitic and latch onto popular trends, but their goal is never to resolve the underlying problem, whether it involves affordability or stopping data centers from being built. Rather, their stated goal is to destroy the West, end imperialism, and crash capitalism.

Let's not forget DSA's unofficial spokesperson Hasan Piker has called on his followers to "kill capitalists" ... 

Hasan Piker calls on his followers to kill capitalists:

“Yeah kill them! KiII those motherfuckers and murder those motherfuckers in the streets. Let the streets soak in their fucking red capitalist blood, dude.”

Democrats are campaigning with him. pic.twitter.com/YiZxGgRkgc

— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) April 9, 2026

Piker again...

Hasan declares his love for a far right Islamic terrorist organization known for their execution of gay men in front of his openly gay co host, during pride month too lmaoooo

Vibe terrorist pic.twitter.com/5gmpks5E7k

— Cactus (@antenacactus) June 3, 2025

The White House has gotten the memo:

Communism is the greatest threat to our country.

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 5, 2026

The State Department as well:

🚨 JUST IN: Marco Rubio is throwing Democrats into a frenzy by dropping this truth nuke that terrorism is COMING FROM THE LEFT

"In all-out assault on our immigration officers, sniper attacks, explosives, armed ambushes, a transgender shooter opening fire on Catholic elementary… pic.twitter.com/jENXMAqe1U

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 16, 2026

What comes next, ahead of the midterms, is the Trump administration ramping up anti-communist propaganda. A majority of Americans still favor capitalism. We suspect the Red Scare is back.

Tyler Durden Thu, 08/06/2026 - 20:30

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Dalen Cambre used to jump over the couch in his childhood home to practice circus catches. 

The Financial Consequences Of 'Gray' Divorce

Authored by Anne Johnson via The Epoch Times,

Gray divorce refers to divorce among adults ages 50 and over. And although divorce among younger adults has been declining over the past 15 years, according to Pew Research, gray divorce is on the rise.

Gray divorce is becoming more common, and its financial impact can last well into retirement. New Africa/shutterstock

Although any divorce can be financially difficult, gray divorce is especially hard on retirement because it halves accumulated savings. It can also double living expenses by creating two separate households. The danger of a gray divorce is that, unlike a divorce in your 30s where you have time to make up for the financial loss, there is little time left in your 50s or 60s to rebuild wealth.

Prevalence of Gray Divorce

According to a study published in The Journals of Gerontology by Susan L. Brown, the gray divorce rate was low and grew only modestly between 1970 and 1990 before doubling by 2010.

The study found that, although the divorce rate has stagnated among middle-aged adults, it continues to climb among older adults.

In 2022, 36 percent of U.S. adults who divorced were aged 50 or older. The only group with an increasing divorce rate was found to be adults aged 65 and older.

According to Barnes Family Law, divorce among couples 65 and older has tripled since 1990 and is expected to grow by another one-third by 2030.

Financial Fallout From Gray Divorce

The longer the marriage, the more assets you share with your spouse. Finances are intermingled. And now, depending on your state's laws, retirement savings, homes, and other assets will need to be split. Both men and women experience roughly a 50 percent drop in wealth, according to a 2022 study published in Innovation in Aging titled "The Economic Consequences of Gray Divorce for Women and Men."

The study also found that women experienced a 45 percent decline in their standard of living, whereas men's standard of living dropped by 21 percent.

Beyond just splitting assets, the cost of divorce because of legal proceedings can affect your monthly budget or retirement plans.

According to The Law Offices of David M. Moore, the average divorce in the United States costs between $15,000 and $20,000. But this figure can actually run from a few hundred dollars for an amicable divorce to over $100,000 in a high-conflict high-asset divorce.

Dividing Assets Over 50

If you and your spouse can't agree on how to divide assets, a judge will decide following the law of the state.

Most judges use a system called equitable distribution, splitting all assets, earnings, debts, and property as they deem fair, according to Edelman Financial Engines. The length of marriage may also be a consideration. However, nine states follow community property laws. In these states, community property is typically divided 50-50, and each spouse keeps his or her separate property.

Retirement Accounts Divided Through QDRO

According to The Pension Rights Center, retirement plans like 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, and pension plans typically must be divided through a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO).

A QDRO is a legal instrument that grants a person the right to a portion of the retirement benefits that person's former spouse has earned through a private sector employer-sponsored retirement plan.

Without a QDRO to divide these benefits, people going through divorce may lose their rights to a share of those benefits and put themselves at risk for financial insecurity at retirement.

It's important to hire an attorney who understands that retirement assets are at stake and that a QDRO is needed.

The court must be notified to ensure the former spouse provides all the information the court needs.

According to the IRS, most plans require you to file a QDRO with the plan administrator before the plan can pay any portion of a participant's retirement benefits to an ex-spouse.

Life Insurance for Dependents and Alimony

Life insurance may also be subject to division in a divorce. This is especially true if there is a cash value since this may be considered a marital asset.

According to Edelman Financial Engines, many divorce settlements require holding life insurance to protect child support and alimony payments.

Regardless, ensure you update your beneficiary for all life insurance policies.

Post-Divorce Retirement Planning

It's important to prepare a financial plan and budget to help guide you through your divorce. You'll want to review monthly bank and financial statements and make copies for your attorney.

Taxes are often overlooked. Ensure you consult an accountant or tax attorney. If you are paying or receiving alimony, discuss this with an accountant. According to Intuit Turbotax, when you started collecting alimony determines any taxation.

According to the Social Security Administration, if you've been married more than 10 years and have divorced, you're generally entitled to half of your spouse's Social Security, provided the benefit is greater than what you qualify for. You must be 62 or older, and if you file before your full retirement age, you'll receive a reduced Social Security benefit.

Anne Johnson was a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. She went on to own an advertising agency, where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.

Tyler Durden Thu, 08/06/2026 - 20:05

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