In a revealing radio interview last week, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) voiced his concerns over Hunter Biden's recent congressional deposition.
Highlighting the constraints imposed during the questioning, Biggs shed light on what he perceives as a manipulation of justice tied to the Bidens.
On Breitbart News Daily, a day after Hunter Biden's closed-door deposition to the House impeachment inquiry, Biggs shared significant frustrations.
The focus of his contention was on the restricted time for questioning -- merely eight minutes allotted to him -- and the overarching constraints set by ongoing investigations into the first son. This limitation, according to Biggs, hampered his and others' ability to explore the allegations fully.
Biggs asserted that Hunter Biden had sold access to his father, then Vice President Joe Biden, which he equated to acts of bribery. These allegations are deeply rooted in the controversy surrounding the Biden family's business dealings in Ukraine and other countries. According to Biggs, this limited questioning coupled with Hunter's control over the narrative through his father's influence raises serious concerns about the impartiality of justice.
During the deposition, lawmakers encountered significant restrictions. Biggs pointed out that the scope of their inquiries was narrowed due to multiple ongoing probes and court cases concerning Hunter Biden. This limitation, as voiced by Biggs, curtailed a comprehensive examination of the allegations, leaving many questions unanswered.
Biggs did not hold back his criticism towards Hunter Biden's leverage, which, as he sees it, emerges from his father's presidential power over the U.S. attorney general. This situation, according to Biggs, puts into question the integrity of the judiciary and its decisions, particularly concerning charges of contempt.
Furthermore, Biggs suggested that Hunter's claims of not remembering key details due to his struggles with addiction did not hold water. He portrayed these claims as convenient excuses to skirt around the issues, thereby casting doubt on Hunter's denials of any wrongdoing in his business dealings.
The congressman pointed out a significant difference between lobbying and bribery, emphasizing that what the Bidens are accused of falls under the latter due to the direct quid pro quo involved. Biggs underlined this distinction to highlight the severity of the allegations against Hunter and, by extension, Joe Biden.
He referred to an "infamous video" in which Joe Biden himself admitted to pressuring Ukraine into firing a top prosecutor, Viktor Shokin, by threatening to withhold $1 billion in foreign aid. This admission, according to Biggs, directly implicates Joe Biden in a quid pro quo, lending credence to the allegations of bribery and improper influence.
Regarding the Biden family's financial activities, Biggs did not mince words. He described their banking transactions as potential money laundering, pointing to the flow of money through various channels as suspicious. This accusation, if proven, could have significant legal and political ramifications for the Biden family.
As for the steps ahead, Biggs indicated that the inquiry would continue with more depositions and the compilation of a detailed report. This report, once completed, will be forwarded to the speaker of the House for further action. This suggests that the investigation into Hunter Biden and the allegations of corruption within the Biden family is far from over.
Biggs's statements on Breitbart News Daily underscore a deep-seated belief among some lawmakers that the judicial process is being manipulated. According to him, Hunter Biden's supposed manipulations and the limitations imposed on the deposition represent a significant challenge to uncovering the truth.
The concerns raised by Biggs following Hunter Biden's closed-door deposition highlight a complex mix of lawful procedures, political power, and allegations of misconduct that envelop the Biden family. His critique not only questions the integrity of the implicated individuals but also underscores the potential conflict of interest present when familial relationships intersect with political power and the administration of justice.
In conclusion, the interview with Rep. Andy Biggs revealed a tangled narrative of alleged bribery, manipulation of judicial processes, and the profound frustrations of lawmakers trying to navigate these waters.
Biggs's remarks point to limits placed on their inquiry due to ongoing investigations, constricted questioning time, and perceived biases fueled by political power dynamics. As he detailed accusations ranging from bribery to potential money laundering,
The lawmaker underscored the need for a systematic investigation into Hunter Biden's business dealings and the alleged influence exerted by Joe Biden during his vice presidency.
The way forward, as Biggs outlined, involves more depositions and a comprehensive report that could lead to further actions, keeping the spotlight firmly on the Biden family and the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
A massive North Carolina roller coaster was closed Friday after a visitor spotted a crack in a support beam.
But the story does not end there. As word spread that Fury 325 at the Carowinds amusement park was closing, a second visitor discovered images that appear to show the same crack six days before the roller coaster was closed.
Fury 325 is touted by Carowinds as the "tallest, fastest, longest giga coaster in North America," according to Just The News. A giga coaster is a "complete circuit roller coaster between 300 feet and 399 feet in height or with a drop within those boundaries," according to coasterpedia.net.
Jeremy Wagner of Conover, North Carolina, was at the park with his children when he noticed something he should not have seen while they were riding the Fury 325.
Fury 325 at Carowinds, has now been shut down thanks to a visitor who spotted this massive crack in the support beam. Huge shout out to Jeremy Wagner for getting the video and telling Carowinds about it. #wcnc pic.twitter.com/vqJU2J0upL
— Brad Panovich (@wxbrad) July 1, 2023
“And I look up, and I see a light come through the pole,” he said, according to WBTV.
He pulled out his phone and videoed the next car by.
“When the car came by, I saw it move,” he said, adding, “It takes one time, just one time.”
He showed the video to park security and asked that the ride be closed. He said he left without being certain what the park would do, but later found out it was being closed
“I HOPE THEY SHUT THIS RIDE DOWN AFTER I REPORTED THIS VIDEO AT GUEST SERVICES!!! IT MOVES 2-4 FEET!!! IT WAS STILL RUNNING WHEN WE LEFT! GOT CONFIRMATION THEY SHUT IT DOWN FOR INVESTIGATION FROM CFD,” he posted to Facebook along with pictures and a video.
“My heart was like relieved because I was just afraid, being the 50th anniversary, and the 4th of July weekend, are they gonna do the right thing? I just didn’t want to see something bad happen,” he told WBTV.
The park said it is responding to the incident.
"The park’s maintenance team is conducting a thorough inspection, and the ride will remain closed until repairs have been completed,” spokeswoman Courtney Weber said, according to the Charlotte Observer.
“Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate the patience and understanding of our valued guests during this process,” Weber said.
As part of “comprehensive safety protocols,” all park rides are inspected daily “to ensure their proper functioning and structural integrity,” Weber said.
However, a North Carolina woman suggested that might not be so -- based on pictures she took days before the ride was closed.
Tiffany Collins Newton of Shelby, North Carolina, posted photos she said she took during a June 24 trip to the park.
“I haven’t been to the park since last Saturday, but I’ve always took photos from the parking lot of the skyline. I decided to look back and see if the crack was visible last week… well, it was. Of course I’ll ride it when it’s repaired. Things happen… I just hope this leads to MORE inspections and extensive safety checks in the future. Thank God nothing bad came of it and no one was injured before this was caught. Get well soon, Fury,” she wrote.
She later offered a philosophical approach to the incident.
“So everywhere I look now, everyone is talking about how dangerous roller coasters are, yet we fly, drive, ride trains, take boats- all with the same or more risk… bridges have collapsed, stadium seating has failed- it’s fine for those of you who don’t enjoy coasters, but don’t just write them off as ‘death traps,’” she wrote.
"Fury did exactly what it was designed to do. It didn’t have a catastrophic failure. It held up. No one was hurt. No one was injured. It’ll be rebuilt and we’ll move on from this."
“Do I wish it had been caught sooner? YES. Would I like to see more thorough inspections, somehow, to prevent this in the future? YES(which is why I brought attention to my photo),” she wrote.
But she said she won’t stop riding.
“Will I still ride Fury and every other coaster I can whenever I get the chance? ALSO YES!!!
Night rides on Fury 325 😍🎢 pic.twitter.com/a7qId1EiCt
— Theme Park Worldwide (@ThemeParkWW) June 26, 2023
"We know it’ll be back up and running as soon as possible, but in the meantime, I choose to remember the good times, the many days I felt so down and out after going through so much in a short time, but this coaster was my therapy. I think it’s that for many of us in the coaster community. And here’s to all the wonderful times to come!"
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
A Texas toddler is being hailed as a pint-sized hero after acting to help save his neighbor after a serious car accident.
Three-year-old Maverick Flores was playing with his grandfather, Johnny Stobbs, in Corpus Christi when the oldster heard a crashing noise that resembled a car accident, according to Breitbart.
"We hadn't been outside maybe 2-3 minutes, we hear this crumpling sound. I know what a car wreck sounds like," Stobbs said of the scenario earlier this month, according to KIII.
The two relatives soon discovered the aftermath of a terrible car accident after rushing to the noise -- finding a neighbor, named Sylvia, lodged between two different vehicles.
Stobbs, a longtime Corpus Christi firefighter, worked to free Sylvia as he sent Maverick to get help.
The youth understood that the situation at hand was no mere child's play, according to Stobbs.
"I don't know if it's what I said to him or how I said it, but he knew it was important," Stobbs said.
Maverick can be seen booking it to get help in home surveillance footage after the pair discovered the car crash.
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The youngster succeeded in gaining the attention of his father Johnathan Flores, who helped Stobbs to separate two crashed cars long enough to free Sylvia.
Johnathan Flores is beaming about his son's decisive actions.
"It's a proud dad moment."
Stobbs doesn't believe the sequence of events was a mere coincidence.
"It's almost like God wanted us to be outside. I didn't want to go outside; Maverick insisted we go."
"Had we not, I think it would have been a very different outcome for Sylvia," he continued.
Three-year-old Maveric Flores was outside playing with his grandfather when they heard a crash. Maverick helped save Sylvia's life by running t get his dad. His quick reflexes made all the difference. #khou11
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) June 24, 2023
Sylvia has been discharged from an area hospital and is recovering, according to KIII.
The neighbor thanked Stobbs and Maverick the first day she was able to speak.
The two relatives are slated to receive an award from the city of Corpus Christi for their actions.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
Country music star Toby Keith says he hopes to be back on tour this fall as he continues his nearly two-year battle with stomach cancer, but he knows he is battling an enemy that doesn’t quit.
Keith has undergone surgery, radiation and chemotherapy in his fight against the disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2021, according to the Oklahoman.
"I'm feeling pretty good. ... I'm about another eight weeks from my last scan. So, I expect next time I look for that tumor to be even less -- and I've only got one that's shown up," Keith said in an early June interview.
"Basically, everything is in a real positive trend. You never know with cancer, so you have to prepare,” he said.
He said he has to work up to playing a concert.
“But my goal is, I feel better; I've got more wind. And I'm thinking about bringing the band in and setting up, playing two or three days somewhere just to see if I can get through two hours. And if I do, [I'll] be out on the road this fall."
Keith said he is undergoing immunotherapy and consulting a nutritionist because he knows cancer doesn’t surrender easily.
"They put oxygen in your blood. They give you high doses of vitamin C and good vitamins and nutrient bag you up to where you feel better. And you can start trying to heal your body," he said.
"Now, they're trying to fight where the cancer backs up and says, 'Oh, you're fighting that tumor? We're gonna remorph and turn into this kind of cancer.' ... So, while [the cancer cells] are in the bullpen regrouping, we're trying to kill 'em with something different,” he said.
Keith says his affection for patriotic music is a part of him.
"I enjoy being that guy. I was at the Super Bowl for the XFL where Bob Stoops won [the championship], and a soldier was in the next suite. He came over and he's about to cry. And he said, 'I saw you three times: once in Iraq and twice in Afghanistan. ... Just hearing your voice gives me goose bumps, hearing that real voice, because you are Captain America to us,'" Keith said.
"So yeah, it's great being associated with ... people that mean so much to me -- and that I mean so much to them,” he said.
On his Instagram account, he offered his salute to Old Glory on Flag Day.
“Today's the day we celebrate the stars and stripes…did you know that red, white, and blue were chosen for what they represent? Valor, purity, and justice respectively,” he wrote.
In December, Keith said his cancer battle had been rough.
“It’s pretty debilitating to have to go through all that, but as long as everything stays hunky-dory, then we’ll look at something good in the future,” he said then, according to Page Six.
But now, he is hoping that day has come, according to the Oklahoman.
"All I got to do is see if I can get through two or three nights of work and get a little break in this chemo, and we'll go back to work. I'm ready," he said. "That's living."
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
Two new drugs represent a "major advance" in the treatment of terminal cancer, studies revealed earlier this month indicated.
Studies of the drugs osimertinib and ribociclib showed that they increased survival rates for patients with lung and breast cancer, respectively.
The studies were released at this year's annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Both represent new progress in the development of "targeted therapies," according to Dr. Marc Siegel, professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center.
"Targeted therapies have been a major advance in treating deadly cancers," Siegel told Fox News. "Osimertinib targets an abnormal protein on the surface of some cancers (in this case lung) and targets it for destruction. Ribociclib targets abnormal growth hormones in breast cancer, and is being used earlier in the treatment process to boost survival."
The osimertinib study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on June 4, showed that the drug increased 5-year survival rates to 88 percent, versus 78 percent who received a placebo treatment.
In patients with more advanced non-small-cell lung cancer, the difference between the two groups was slightly more dramatic: 85 percent versus 73 percent.
The study concluded that osimertinib offered a "significant overall survival benefit" in the prevention of recurrence of lung cancer for some patients who had undergone surgery to remove the cancer.
"Overall, the mortality rate was 51% lower for those who took the drug," Fox reported.
A second study showed that ribociclib helped lower the recurrence rate in the "most common type of breast cancer" by a remarkable 25 percent.
That study's results, presented at the same conference on June 2, found that adding ribociclib to hormonal therapy "made cancer 25% less likely to return for those patients with hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2-negative early-stage breast cancer (EBC)," according to a summary in The American Journal of Managed Care.
The study involved 5,101 men and women with breast cancer who were receiving hormonal therapy over three years.
About 7.4 percent of those who received ribociclib saw the cancer return, compared to 9.2 percent of those who received hormonal therapy alone.
“Based on the numbers of patients that are challenged with this subtype of disease” the findings “could result in a significant efficacy improvement," said lead investigator Dennis J. Slamon, MD, PhD, medical oncologist at UCLA Health, according to the AJMC.
Salmon noted that the findings were consistent across a number of subgroups.
“While early, these results are very promising," said Rita Nanda, MD, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Chicago.
The American Cancer Society estimates that over 300,000 people will report new cases of breast cancer in 2023, and that 43,700 will die of the disease before the year is out.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
Every American since the inception of the modern smoke detector has been there.
You are trying to get in a good night's sleep, and despite there being nary a sign of fire or smoke, that blasted smoke alarm keeps periodically chirping.
Given how ubiquitous the above scenario is, every American is also intimately familiar with wearily trudging to the alarm and either turning it off or removing its batteries.
What most Americans are not familiar with, however, is when that trek to shut down the incessant beeping ends up costing a million dollars.
That almost unbelievable scenario is the exact one that a janitor has found himself in after he took it upon himself to shut down a freezer that was incessantly beeping in a lab at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.
The Albany Times Union procured the lawsuit filed by RPI against Daigle Cleaning Services, the third-party cleaning service that the research university uses and that employs the janitor in question.
According to that lawsuit, this calamitous "whoopsies" happened Sept. 17, 2020, but the root of the issue could be traced back a few days prior.
On Sept. 14, 2020, when the alarm on the freezer in question first erroneously went off (the alarm is supposed to go off when the samples inside of the freezer reach certain temperature milestones), RPI thought the issue was resolved.
The professor overseeing the project called for repairs, but those repairs were delayed because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
The lawsuit claims a note with instructions on how to mute the broken alarm was left near the freezer.
"THIS FREEZER IS BEEPING AS IT IS UNDER REPAIR. PLEASE DO NOT MOVE OR UNPLUG IT. NO CLEANING REQUIRED IN THIS AREA. YOU CAN PRESS THE ALARM/TEST MUTE BUTTON FOR 5-10 SECONDS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MUTE THE SOUND," the note read, according to the lawsuit.
The janitor, who was described as having been "annoyed" with the beeping, allegedly shut down the noise by flipping a circuit breaker.
When that circuit breaker was flipped, it also turned off or reset the freezer unit, sending the samples in it to fatal temperatures, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit said that despite the team's best efforts to salvage the samples in the freezer, "a majority of specimens were compromised, destroyed and rendered unsalvageable demolishing more than 20 years of research."
Michael Ginsburg, one of the attorneys representing RPI, actually described the incident as having cost the laboratory even more than 20 years of research.
“People’s behavior and negligence caused all this. Unfortunately, they wiped out 25 years of research,” Ginsberg said.
Regardless of how many years of scientific progress were lost, Ginsburg estimated the cost of recreating the lost research would be $1 million.
RPI sues janitor for hitting light switch? Really? What kind of lessons does this give students? Blame others for your incompetence? Ignore best practices when it comes to engineering & research management?
Really? #stupidity #incompetence pic.twitter.com/b4nbkLr5Lk— Charles (@chasviews) June 25, 2023
Of note, RPI's lawsuit against Daigle is seeking unspecified monetary damages.
Interestingly, the Times Union reported the janitor appeared to be remorseless following a round of questioning and instead thought he had done the institute a favor by shutting down the beeping.
The project in question focused on exploring photosynthesis and was described as having a potential impact on solar panels.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
Sarah Duchess of York is currently recovering after breast cancer surgery that took place last week.
“She was advised she needed to undergo surgery which has taken place successfully,” said a representative of the former Sarah Ferguson, who is 63, according to the Independent.
“The Duchess is receiving the best medical care and her doctors have told her that the prognosis is good. She is now recuperating with her family,” the representative said.
“The Duchess wants to express her immense gratitude to all the medical staff who have supported her in recent days,” the representative added.
Wishing Sarah Ferguson a speedy recovery 🙏🏻✨ pic.twitter.com/7glMV8DlP8
— Theroyalfamily.wcgcl 👑🇬🇧 (@lovewalesfamily) June 25, 2023
“She is also hugely thankful to the staff involved in the mammogram which identified her illness, which was otherwise symptom-free, and believes her experience underlines the importance of regular screening,” the representative said.
The surgery took place at the King Edward VII Hospital in London which has treated other members of the royal family, according to the BBC.
The BBC said Sarah was recovering at her Windsor home.
Members of the Royal Family must really have extraordinary strength.
Princess Beatrice’s beloved mum, Sarah Ferguson, was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to undergo an operation. Still, she showed up at #RoyalAscot.
I couldn’t. I would have died in anticipation and…
— Evans E. 🏳️🌈⚧ 👨🏿🏫 #KingCharles'Angel (@jomilleweb) June 25, 2023
She is expected to further discuss her diagnosis in a Monday podcast called “Tea Talk” which was recorded prior to her surgery.
Sarah is a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust, according to the Guardian.
Sarah married Prince Andrew in 1986, the Independent noted. They were separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996. They have two daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, and lived in the same place -- Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Prince Andrew rallying round ex-wife Sarah Ferguson as she recovers from op https://t.co/j3HibkvsZK pic.twitter.com/y4tfiriNji
— Mirror Royal (@MirrorRoyal) June 25, 2023
Sarah has tried to explain their relationship, according to the Daily Mail.
On a talk show, she nixed the idea of the two remarrying.
“Oh, goodness me, you’re all fairytale, you've all got your wands out. Andrew and I remain steadfast, in the past we've been co-parenting and now we're co-grandparenting,” she said.
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The Mail quoted a source it did not name who it said was close to Andrew as saying, “Theirs is not a great passionate romance -- they have separate bedrooms at Royal Lodge -- but it's more about the deepest form of friendship. It's a very unusual relationship for a divorced couple, especially to the outside world, but they're utterly devoted and would defend each other to the death.”
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
Human remains have been found near Mount Baldy, California, in the vicinity where actor Julian Sands had gone missing.
Sands had been missing since January.
“Civilian hikers contacted the Fontana Sheriff’s Station after they discovered human remains in the Mt. Baldy wilderness,” the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release, according to CNN.
Positive identification of the remains should be completed in the coming days, they said.
Investigators pinged Sands’ phone to the general area where the remains were discovered, but could not narrow the search further.
Hikers stumbled onto human remains near where British actor Julian Sands went missing during a January hike on Mount Baldy. https://t.co/wqPg8OMgDa
— SFGATE (@SFGate) June 25, 2023
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said last Monday “despite the recent warmer weather, portions of the mountain remain inaccessible due to extreme alpine conditions,” and some areas were covered with “10 plus feet of ice and snow.”
Search efforts, which had been suspended in January, were renewed on June 17, according to NBC.
The family had thanked the searchers for their efforts.
"We continue to hold Julian in our hearts with bright memories of him as a wonderful father, husband, explorer, lover of the natural world and the arts, and as an original and collaborative performer," the family said in a statement.
Sands, who has appeared in films including “A Room with a View” and “Arachnophobia,” was an avid mountaineer, according to the Los Angeles Times.
In a 2020 interview, Sands told the Guardian he was happiest “close to a mountain summit on a glorious cold morning.”
Heartbroken to learn that #JulianSands remains may have been found on the CA mountain where he was last seen hiking in January. He was a wonderful actor and his George Emerson was perfection. pic.twitter.com/YBDO0W8bv0
— 🏳️🌈 PromisingYoungVermonter (@mwkogut) June 25, 2023
Topping his bucket list, he said at the time, was climbing “a remote peak in the high Himalayas, such as Makalu.”
During the interview, he recalled that “in the early 90s, in the Andes,” he was “caught in an atrocious storm above 20,000 feet with three others. We were all in a very bad way. Some guys close to us perished; we were lucky.”
In that interview, he philosophized about life, saying, “grab it with both hands, we know it is short.”
In a 2013 interview, he told the Yorkshire Post, “And, you know what? Mountain climbing and filmmaking are very connected. There’s always another mountain. And ultimately the point of climbing a mountain is that the mountain is within. And I think that’s true, too, of the acting experience.”
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
If I were a manufacturer of toys for children, I'm pretty sure I'd set a safety standard somewhere north of "our products must not put children at risk of impalement."
I, however, do not work for ZURU Toys.
That company has recalled roughly 7.5 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys after reports of injuries to 12 children, three-quarters of which were serious enough to require a doctor's care.
"Zuru is aware of 12 reports of children falling or sitting onto the recalled full-size Baby Shark bath toy, resulting in impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds, including to children’s genital, anorectal and facial areas," the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a recall notice posted Thursday to its website.
"Nine of the incidents required stitches or medical attention," the site said.
Twelve out of 6.5 million sold indicates an incident rate of approximately 0.00018 percent.
The other million products recalled were Mini Baby Shark toys.
Though the company said it wasn't aware of any problems with the Mini Baby Shark bath toys, it recalled them anyway, evidently out of an abundance of caution.
The website also includes detailed descriptions of the affected products.
Zuru offered a refund of $14 for the larger toy and $6 for each Mini Baby Shark, payable in the form of a digital Mastercard, for consumers who follow the recall instructions on the site and upload a picture of "disabled" product for verification.
The Chinese-manufactured toys have been on the market since 2019 and were apparently sold widely -- CPSC lists "Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, Dollar General Corp., Family Dollar Services, HEB Grocery Company, Meijer, Target, TJX Companies, Ross, and Walgreens stores" as outlets for the products, in addition to the usual online retailers.
"ZURU Toys is one of the largest toy companies in the world, known for its innovation, creativity and disruption through automation," according to the company website.
"Inspired by kids and imaginative play, ZURU Toys distributes to all major retailers in over 120 countries and has delighted millions of families all over the world with brands such as Bunch O Balloons™, X-Shot™, Rainbocorns™, Robo Alive™, Smashers™, 5 Surprise™ and Pets Alive™ and partnerships with entertainment properties, including Nickelodeon, Disney, Universal Studios and DreamWorks."
In addition to its toy division, ZURU also operates ZURU Edge, a consumer goods company that produces care products for personal, home and pet use.
The company also operates in the construction industry, producing building information modeling software that creates three-dimensional images of proposed building projects to automate portions of the construction process.
"Ten years in the making, ZURU Tech has reinvented every aspect of the construction process, developing the world’s first BIM software that directly connects to fully automated production," the company's website claims.
No other ZURU products were listed as recalled by the CPSC website.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
Just when everything was going wrong for Catherine Serra, a young man in a red shirt appeared. Then another showed up. And another.
In the end, what seemed like a ruined day turned into an opportunity to tell the world how God helped her out of a tight spot.
"Lemme tell you a story about God’s provision (and the good people of Chick-fil-A Branson!)" Serra posted on Facebook June 8.
Serra said she and her daughter, Janey Lucas, had driven clear across Missouri from their home near St. Louis so Janey could take a tour at College of the Ozarks, which is just next door to Branson in Point Lookout.
Since they were only seven minutes from their destination, she said, they figured they had time to stop at Chick-fil-A for a quick lunch.
"We made it to the very front of the drive thru and my van literally died right there completely blocked in," Serra wrote in a Facebook post about the incident.
"I panicked a little and said a little prayer, got out of my car and told the car behind me and the worker by my window that my car died and I didn’t know what to do."
Fortunately, she had picked the right restaurant at which to break down.
"The nice young employee calmly told me he’d help me push my car over to the side to get out of the way," Serra said.
Serra called her husband, but couldn't reach him because he was in a meeting. He couldn't have done much anyway, as Serra was hours away from home.
Within minutes, though, she said, a manager came out to check on her. "I told him we were traveling and I wasn’t sure what to do and I was waiting to hear from my husband," Serra wrote.
"A few minutes later the owner came out and I told him why we were there and he ran inside to get one of his employees, who used to be a mechanic."
That employee was facilities manager Brigham Barnes.
"Within 10 minutes [Barnes] had diagnosed the problem and ordered a new alternator for my van," she wrote.
Not only that, she said, the store owner, Kevin Hutcheson, arranged a ride for Serra and her daughter for their college tour. He even called the admissions office to keep them advised of the situation.
Meanwhile, she marveled, "they literally sat and fixed my car for us (for free) in the parking lot while we did our tour."
Other workers in the restaurant, aware of her predicament, stopped to comment on the progress of the work, rejoicing with them when the engine finally turned over.
"We were in a crisis and the whole store cheered us on while helping us out of the goodness of their hearts," Serra said.
"And everybody that we were on the college tour with ... they were all excited for the story, too," she told the Western Journal.
Afterward, Serra could hardly believe what had happened.
"I am still in awe of the Lord’s goodness today and am so thankful He put me where He did when my car went kaput," she wrote in her Facebook post.
"Thank you, Branson CFA for being the hands and feet [of Jesus]."
The store owner, Kevin Hutcheson, told the Western Journal his staff has often had occasion to push a stalled car, offer a jump-start or even put out the occasional engine fire.
Circumstances lined up that day to allow them to help Serra in a unique way, Hutcheson said.
"We can't fix every car in the drive-through," he said. "We just happen to have a really unique opportunity to meet a need right where we were.
"We really just know that people end up in our parking lot for a reason," he said. "Sometimes it's to have a great meal and sometimes when they try to leave, we need to help them out with something.
"We were excited to be able to jump in and help out."
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
