Sentinel buried the lede two days ago when we mentioned that Donald Trump now believes Democrats will replace Joe Biden. It’s the first time he has said that. John Catsimatidis interviewed Donald Trump on WABC 770 AM’s “Cats & Cosby Show” and said he didn’t believe Joe Biden would make it to November. Trump attacked […] The post Donald Trump on Biden: “I Doubt He’ll Be Running” appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The leadership board that governs policies at the University of North Carolina voted on Thursday to repeal previous diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in favor of new neutrality focused guidelines.  The vote from the UNC System Board of Governors ended a policy that forced each of the 17 schools in the system to have a DEI officer and to monitor campus diversity. New policies say that the university is committed to “equality of opportunity in education and employment.” The new guidelines say that the university is committed to free speech, academic freedom, and ensuring equality of different viewpoints and people. “ The policy adds that “addressing the needs of individuals — requires that each be treated as an individual deserving of dignity and inclusion. The University shall continue to ensure that diverse persons of any background, from North Carolina and beyond, are invited, included, and treated equally.” “Non-discrimination, institutional neutrality, free expression, and academic freedom are all mutually reinforcing concepts and values,” UNC President Peter Hans said Thursday, according to the News and Observer. “We are here to serve all, not just those who agree with us. When these principles are faithfully held, they allow diversity in all forms to thrive.” “It’s good for college students to encounter liberal ideas, to become familiar with the best forms of progressive thought our society has to offer,” he added. “It’s good for college students to encounter conservative ideas, to appreciate traditional perspectives and hear strong right-of-center arguments.”  The previous guidelines required the DEI officer to “promote and advance diversity and inclusion throughout all levels and areas of the institution” through training, outreach, education programs, and strategies.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP In the new guidelines section on institutional neutrality, employees of the university are prohibited from consulting or contracting on “matters of contemporary political debate or social action” in their official capacity as a university employee. Earlier this month, the UNC-Chapel Hill board of trustees voted to gut funding for the school’s DEI department and give the money to campus police instead. “I think that DEI in a lot of people’s minds is divisiveness, exclusion and indoctrination,” said UNC-Chapel Hill budget committee vice chairman Marty Kotis. “We need more unity and togetherness, more dialogue, more diversity of thought.” Republican-led states across the country have moved to block public universities from implementing DEI policies that value identity over merit.  Related: Activism Over Education? Law School Embraced Drag Shows And Social Justice Amid Rankings Free Fall

A California man reported his father missing and spent the next 17 hours being grilled by police until he confessed to murder. Now the man, Thomas Perez Jr., has received nearly $900,000 from the city of Fontana, California, after his father was found alive and well, The Orange County Register reported. Thomas’ ordeal began on August 7, 2018, when his father, Perez Sr., took the family dog for a walk to the mailbox and didn’t return, even though the dog returned within minutes. Thomas waited a few hours for his father to return, and then called the police to report him missing. Instead of searching for Perez Sr., investigators spent the next 17 hours grilling Thomas into confessing that he killed his father, with investigators claiming his father had been found dead and was in the morgue. The investigators, according to court records obtained by the Register, told Thomas they had evidence that he had killed his father and told him to just admit it. For hours, Thomas said he didn’t kill his father, but detectives allegedly explained that the human mind could block out traumatic memories. Detectives even told Thomas that they would kill his dog, Margosha, as a stray, even bringing her in so Thomas could say goodbye. Margosha was not euthanized. “OK? Your dog’s now gone, forget about it,” an investigator said, according to the Register. Photographs from the interrogation show Thomas lying on the floor in the fetal position with his dog in his arms. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “How can you sit there, how can you sit there and say you don’t know what happened, and your dog is sitting there looking at you, knowing that you killed your dad?” a detective said to Thomas. “Look at your dog. She knows, because she was walking through all the blood.” After holding his dog, Perez confessed to murdering his father, claiming he stabbed Perez Sr. with a pair of scissors after the older man hit Thomas on the head with a beer bottle. After confessing, a distraught Thomas tried to hang himself with the drawstring from his shorts when police left him alone in the interrogation room, the Register reported. He was then put in handcuffs and sent to a mental hospital for 72-hour observation. Before they sent Thomas to the mental hospital, however, Perez Sr. turned up alive and well. He had simply gone to the Los Angeles International Airport to wait for a flight to Northern California so he could see his daughter. Police didn’t immediately tell Thomas about this. Thomas sued the city of Fontana and recently settled his lawsuit for nearly $900,000. “Mentally torturing a false confession out of Tom Perez, concealing from him that his father was alive and well, and confining him in the psych ward because they made him suicidal, in my 40 years of suing the police I have never seen that level of deliberate cruelty by the police,” Thomas’ attorney, Jerry Steering, told the Register. One of the officers involved in the case has since retired, but three others are still employed by the police department. Police said in court documents they thought Thomas was lying because he seemed “unconcerned” when he called 911 to report his father missing. Police also found Perez Sr.’s cellphone and wallet in the home, which was a mess. Thomas said the mess was the result of renovations, but police believed it showed a struggle had occurred inside the home. A police dog also allegedly detected the scent of a corpse in Perez Sr.’s bedroom. As The Daily Wire has reported, sniffing dogs are hardly a reliable source. Police found blood in the home as well, but Steering argued those came from Perez Sr. pricking his finger for diabetes tests. Steering also argued in Thomas’ lawsuit that police spent hours refusing to provide Thomas with medications he took for high blood pressure, asthma, depression, and anxiety. “He was sleep deprived, mentally ill and significantly undergoing symptoms of withdrawal from his psychiatric medications,” U.S. District Court Judge Dolly Gee wrote in a summary of the case. In her summary judgment order published on June 15, 2023, Gee ruled that “a reasonable juror could conclude that the Detectives inflicted unconstitutional psychological torture on Perez,” according to Steering’s website. “There is no legitimate government interest that would justify treating Perez in this manner while he was in medical distress, since the FPD already had two warrants to search his person and property, and he was already essentially in custody and unable to flee or tamper with any evidence,” Gee wrote.

Céline Dion will detail her health struggles as part of the upcoming Amazon Prime Video documentary, “I Am: Céline Dion,” which premieres June 25. The streaming giant just released the documentary trailer, giving insight into what personal details will be included. It will follow the Canadian-born singer as she lives with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder. Dion halted her tour schedule and took a step back from public life in 2022 following her diagnosis.  The trailer teases personal scenes from the singer’s life, giving fans, “raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness.” “Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit,” a press release says of the project. “My voice is the conductor of my life,” Dion says in the trailer. “When your voice brings you joy, you’re the best of yourself. I need my instrument.” She goes on to discuss how much she loves performing, too. “When you record, it sounds great. But when you go on stage, it will be greater. I think we did create our own magic,” Dion says. “It’s not hard to do a show, you know. It’s hard to cancel a show,” she adds at another point. “I’m working hard every day, but I have to admit: It’s been a struggle. I miss it so much. The people, I miss them,” Dion says through tears. “If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. And I won’t stop. I won’t stop.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The “All By Myself” singer originally shared her diagnosis publicly in late 2022.  “I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time, and it’s been really difficult for me to face these challenges and to talk about everything that I’ve been going through,” Dion said at the time, as The Daily Wire previously reported. “We are still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what has been causing all of the spasms I have been having,” she added. “Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life. Sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal chords to sing the way I am used to.”

There are some images online that will live on forever: a specific photo of Kabosu the dog is one of them. Odds are, you’ve already seen this photo at least once. That’s because, ever since it was posted on a blog in 2010, it’s become one of the most popular memes. Referred to as the “doge” meme, it features an adorable Shiba Inu sitting on a couch. Her front legs are slightly crossed, and she has quite an interesting look on her face. As a result, folks from all over have added text to the image, creating some of the funniest memes. Oftentimes, these memes will be written in broken English. These words tend to jokingly indicate what Kabosu the dog is thinking. It’s no wonder, then, that so many people have fallen in love with this dog over the years. Below is the original photo that started the meme. Wikipedia Sadly, though, fans of Kabosu recently received devastating news. The sweet dog’s owner, Atsuko Sato, just shared that she passed away. In turn, people from all around the world are taking the time to celebrate this beloved dog and the hilarious memes she has and continues to inspire over the years. Social Media Mourns the Loss of Kabosu the Dog, AKA the Pup From the “Doge” Meme imgur Kabosu came into Sato’s life when she was still a puppy. In fact, she found Sato in a puppy mill, where she would have otherwise been put down. Although her exact age isn’t know, she’s believed to have passed at around 18 years old. As sad as it is that Kabosu is no longer with us, it’s comforting to know she lived a great life. “I think Kabo-chan was the happiest dog in the world,” Sato shares. “And I was the happiest owner.” Instagram This happy-go-lucky pup has provided countless people with so much joy over the years. Best of all, the positive impact she’s had on the world goes far beyond funny memes. According to the BBC, a crypto organization dedicated to the “doge” meme has donated large amounts of money to international charities. This includes over $1 million to Save the Children. View this post on Instagram A post shared by かぼすママ (@kabosumama) Fans of Kabosu will also be comforted to know that the sweet pup passed away peacefully and in the company of her beloved owner. “She quietly passed away as if asleep while I caressed her,” Sato shares on her blog. Rest in peace, Kabosu! You’ll always be greatly loved and missed. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Rest In Peace Kabosu The Dog: Your Legendary Memes Will Live Forever appeared first on InspireMore.

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