Biden approved Ukraine shooting off US long-range missiles into Russia. He did it while he was wandering the Brazilian rainforests. He’s amazing at multi-tasking with dementia. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the administration would send all available funds to Ukraine. The funds go to keep the war going, to pay their bureaucrats, and to […] The post US Gov: All Available US Funds to Ukraine & $50 Million to Brazil appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The hosts of MSNBC’s flagship morning show “Morning Joe” announced on Monday that they were attempting to mend fences with President-elect Donald Trump — but not everyone was ready to simply forget their years of pointedly negative coverage. Hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski explained during Monday morning’s broadcast that they had met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend — the first time they had spoken face to face in seven years — and that while they had not agreed on a number of issues, they had agreed that it was past time “to restart communications.” WATCH: Joe and Mika went to Mar a Lago to talk with Trump over the weekend. First face-to-face meeting in seven years. “We didn’t see eye-to-eye on a lot of issues and we told him so,” @JoeNBC says. “What we did agree on – was to restart communications,” @morningmika says. pic.twitter.com/lyWZWK4CwX — Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 18, 2024 Brzezinski began by attacking Trump’s cabinet picks thus far, saying that she agreed with many concerned people she’d spoken to and “they are scary.” Still, she said they had visited Mar-a-Lago to speak with Trump when they got the chance. Scarborough noted that they had discussed a number of issues with Trump, from abortion to deportations and threats of political retribution — and that, unsurprisingly, they had not agreed on many things. Brzezinski also revealed that Scarborough had made a personal call to Trump the morning after the first attempt on his life at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ “Joe and I realized it’s time to do something different and that starts with not only talking about Donald Trump, but also talking with him,” Brzezinski added. But still, there were those on the Right who felt that “Morning Joe” was offering too little too late. “Hitler getting a lot more meeting requests than I would’ve thought,” CNN Republican pundit Scott Jennings posted. Hitler getting alot more meeting requests than I would’ve thought ? https://t.co/xRMi3Zet8d — Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) November 18, 2024 “So all that stuff about Trump being a fascist, etc was a load of crap. MSNBC viewers are the biggest dupes on earth,” another said. So all that stuff about Trump being a fascist, etc was a load of crap. MSNBC viewers are the biggest dupes on earth. https://t.co/mYiU6BDOp0 — RBe (@RBPundit) November 18, 2024 “Annals of shamelessness: They call Trump a fascist, and much, much more, and then, just 22 days after his ‘Nazi-like’ rally, they fly to Florida for an audience. Afterward, they say, ‘We didn’t see eye-to-eye on a lot of issues,’ but they want to ‘restart communications.’ What?” Byron York said. Annals of shamelessness: They call Trump a fascist, and much, much more, and then, just 22 days after his ‘Nazi-like’ rally, they fly to Florida for an audience. Afterward, they say, ‘We didn’t see eye-to-eye on a lot of issues,’ but they want to ‘restart communications.’ What? https://t.co/TUhJM9ofSD — Byron York (@ByronYork) November 18, 2024 “‘Tangerine Hitler is a fascist who will kill all his enemies’ said the foes who visited his plush resort, sat down with him, and laughed while sharing a mojito,” another commented. “Tangerine Hitler is a fascist who will kill all his enemies” said the foes who visited his plush resort, sat down with him, and laughed while sharing a mojito https://t.co/cBLDI7b9iQ — Razor (@hale_razor) November 18, 2024 “MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika went to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Trump and agreed to ‘reset’ their relationship. Proving yet again that Democrats never actually thought Trump was Hitler or a fascist dictator. If you were propagandized, it’s ok. You got played. Usual dem playbook,” another said. MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika went to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Trump and agreed to “reset” their relationship. Proving yet again that Democrats never actually thought Trump was Hitler or a fascist dictator. If you were propagandized, it’s ok. You got played. Usual dem… https://t.co/wTAHnNKQws — Tony Seruga (@TonySeruga) November 18, 2024

The New York medical examiner who performed Jordan Neely’s autopsy testified that she determined Neely died from asphyxiation after viewing viral videos of him in a chokehold and without waiting to see a toxicology report. Dr. Cynthia Harris was the last witness called by the prosecution on Friday, CBS News reported. She testified that, even though Neely had a pulse when police arrived, he still died from Daniel Penny’s chokehold. “This is an asphyxial death. So, in asphyxial death, for lack of a better way of putting it, the brain dies first,” she testified, according to The Washington Times. Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter or up to 4 years if he’s convicted on the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide in Neely’s death. Penny’s defense attorneys questioned Harris why Neely’s death certificate originally listed the cause of death as pending further study. Harris said this was due to a misunderstanding from a police report that said Neely had been screaming while police were present. But, after viewing video of Penny restraining Neely in a chokehold and appearing unresponsive, Harris made her determination about the cause of death – without waiting for the toxicology report. Harris told the defense that even if Neely had enough fentanyl in his system to take out an elephant, she still would have ruled that he died from asphyxiation. The defense, however, was able to get her to agree that medical examiners can disagree on the cause of death and that it’s not a perfect science. MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ She also testified on cross-examination that Neely’s toxicology report showed he had multiple drugs in his system, including “a synthetic cannabinoid.” “We found in the blood a synthetic cannabinoid – a relatively new drug in the scheme of drugs,” she testified, according to Fox News. “They’re synthetic and more potent than marijuana. In a class of drugs, they fall under the category of stimulants – they rev the body up, fall into the same class of drugs as, say, cocaine.” She also testified that there was no damage to the bones in Neely’s chin or neck but that she did find scrapes and bruises on him and small red spots caused by bleeding in his eyes, as well as damage to his spleen caused by his sickle cell trait. Multiple witnesses have testified that they were afraid of Neely, who entered the subway train car and allegedly began ranting that someone was going to die and he didn’t care if he went back to jail. These witnesses have said they feared for their lives, with some even thanking Penny for stepping in, The Daily Wire reported. The prosecution is expected to rest its case on Monday. The defense will then begin presenting its case.

South Florida faces a major environmental challenge as a study reveals that its rainfall is contaminated with 21 types of ‘forever chemicals’ known for their durability and potential health risks. ”Forever chemicals” or PFAS are linked to liver and kidney damage, fertility problems, and cancer. The study calls for national and international measures to reduce PFAS pollution. PFAS in Florida Rainfall A study by Florida International University has revealed that rainwater in South Florida contains 21 types of PFAS. These chemicals are commonly used in products such as non-stick cookware, firefighting foam, and waterproof clothing. Their persistence in the environment can be traced to their ability to resist decomposition, remaining in places like water and human blood for thousands of years. Researchers collected 42 rain samples from October 2021 to November 2022 in Miami-Dade County, discovering that PFAS levels were significantly higher during the dry season. The elevated levels are likely due to northern air masses carrying pollutants to South Florida. This study emphasizes the considerable distances PFAS can travel. Researchers at Florida International University have found toxic "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in Miami's rainwater, signaling a new path for these contaminants to reach groundwater and ecosystems.https://t.co/kQb31E9uMs — Environmental Health News (@EHNewsroom) November 7, 2024 Health Risks and Global Concerns PFAS have been associated with severe health issues such as cancer and liver damage. Particularly concerning are compounds like PFOA and PFOS. “We did find PFOA and PFOS (in Miami-Dade rainwater), and we know that they are very toxic,” according to Guerra de Navarro. PFOS, recognized as a hazardous substance by the Environmental Protection Agency, poses regulatory challenges. Efforts to monitor and address these toxic chemicals in public water systems have been set for 2029, but the pervasive nature of PFAS means international efforts are crucial to mitigate their impact. https://t.co/MIZIrI4u7q — Florida Issues (@FloridaIssues) November 11, 2024 Path Forward The FIU study highlights the necessity of collaborative actions to address the continuing issue of PFAS pollution. Despite the lack of local manufacturing, Florida experiences high PFAS levels due to atmospheric transport from distant areas. Efforts to track PFAS movements demonstrate their ability to influence even remote areas. To mitigate these impacts, a holistic approach including national and international policies is recommended. A coordinated effort might help stem the proliferation of these hazardous forever chemicals, protecting public health and the environment. Sources: PFAS in FL rain. Forever chemicals in Florida The post What Are the 21 Invisible Threats Lurking in South Florida’s Rain? appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Australia is a beautiful country that is known for many things, their dangerous animals included. Still, many of these creatures are quite a sight to behold — at least from a safe distance. The cassowary, a massive bird that is native to Northern Australia, is the perfect example. While these feathered friends are interesting to observe, they’re also considered to be the most dangerous bird in the world. You can imagine, then, that it might be a bit stressful to have a cassowary approach you while you’re relaxing on a beach. This nerve-wracking moment happened to Hayley Smith and her best friend… but it didn’t turn out like you’d imagine. While it’s clear the moment was stressful, both of the women clearly found the humor in the situation, too. See for yourself in the video below! @hayley_.smithh @taylah this is still the funniest video i have. #fyp #australia #cassowary #bigmac ♬ Funny – Gold-Tiger Can anyone really blame that cassowary for being so interested in a Big Mac? Still, while this curiosity was understandable, Hayley’s friend was not going to give up her food. Naturally, this led to folks leaving comments on the video like, “Ma’am, give the dinosaur your burger,” and “One of the few animals that even Steve Irwin wouldn’t mess with and you’re just LAUGHING at him.” Meet Dave, the Curious Cassowary You Can Find Roaming the Beach in Australia As always, it’s important to stay safe whenever you’re interacting with any wild animal, especially one like the cassowary. In fact, it’s best to keep your distance. That said, based on the comments Hayley left on her own video, this cassowary is no stranger. In fact, he’s been named Dave! @hayley_.smithh Replying to @ ♬ original sound – Nostalgia According to Hayley, Dave is known by locals and tourists alike. She even notes that “tourists feed [cassowaries] and now he thinks he has rights,” adding that, “He’s been steeling peoples food for years. He’s even a [dad] now and his chicks come and say hi.” So, if you find yourself on an Australian beach in the future, you just might meet Dave yourself! Just make sure to keep a safe distance… You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Incredibly Australia: Cassowary Chases Woman Across Beach In Surprisingly Silly Clip appeared first on InspireMore.

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A post shared on social media purports that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was arrested by Marines. Verdict: False The claim stems from satire. Fact Check: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who previously suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Trump, as head of the Department of Health and Human […]

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A viral image shared on X purports to show Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg holding a sign that reads, “F–k Israel.” pic.twitter.com/Or0RfxX9WB — Fuck Israel Meter (@FuckIsrEveryHr) November 11, 2024 Verdict: False A content detection scan using the website “TrueMedia.org” reveals the image has been digitally manipulated. According to India Today, the original image shows […]