Melania Trump has turned down an invitation to meet with Jill Biden on Wednesday —  when President-elect Donald Trump will visit President Joe Biden — with sources reportedly close to Melania citing the FBI raiding Mar-a-Lago as a key reason why. Melania did visit and toured the White House with then-first lady Michelle Obama after Trump won the 2016 election. “She ain’t going,” a source told The New York Post. “Jill Biden’s husband authorized the FBI snooping through her underwear drawer. The Bidens are disgusting. …Jill Biden isn’t someone Melania needs to meet.” The FBI executed a search warrant and raided the Trumps’ Florida Mar-a-Lago residence on August 8, 2022, as part of its investigation into Trump’s handling of presidential documents. Mr. Trump was at Trump Tower in New York City at the time. In September, Melania Trump posted a video on X in which she quoted the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated …” MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ She followed by stating, “I never imagined my privacy would be invaded by the government here in America. The FBI raided my home in Florida and searched through my personal belongings. This is not just my story; it serves as a warning to all Americans, a reminder that our freedom and rights must be respected.” https://t.co/ZCTwZSqZND pic.twitter.com/RxGQPFGZP3 — MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) September 14, 2024   Melania stated that the FBI “rummaged through my personal belongings.” Asked if that made her angry, she recalled, “Yeah, it made me angry. Yes. Invasion of privacy. The way it was done, I was really surprised. … I saw unpleasant stuff, that nobody wants to see it. And you get angry because, you know, nobody should be putting up with that kind of stuff. Some person, I don’t even know who, or how many people, they went through my stuff.” Roughly one month after the FBI raid, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I’ll soon be heading to the scene of the unwarranted, unjust, and illegal Raid and Break-In of my home in Florida, Mar-a-Lago. I’ll be able to see for myself the results of the unnecessary ransacking of rooms and other areas of the house. It has already been proven that so much has been wrongfully taken, it is not a ‘pretty thing.’ So sad! The 4th Amendment, and much more, has been totally violated, a grave invasion of privacy. I will keep the American public informed on TRUTH!” Trump’s confidential documents case was dismissed in July by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.

Four hospitals that promote irreversible transgender procedures for children will be the target of an ad campaign launching this week, The Daily Wire has learned. The American Parents Coalition will launch a six-figure campaign Tuesday targeting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Children’s Minnesota, Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The numbers used in the campaign are from the Stop The Harm Database, which identifies the number of child sex change patients, surgeries, prescriptions, and financial stakes of the extremely controversial gender intervention procedures. “Parents deserve to know the truth about the irreversible damage these hospitals are doing to children through gender interventions right in their own backyards,” American Parents Coalition Executive Director Alleigh Marré told The Daily Wire. “Sex-change surgeries, puberty blockers, and cross-sex hormones are not treatments – they are interventions that create lifelong patients and customers,” she added. “Hospitals are allowing activists and politics to cloud the indisputable data showing the risks and damage associated with these procedures.” The campaign will include mobile billboards at each of the hospitals that highlight how many children are being harmed by these procedures, as well as targeted digital ads in each of the states. In D.C., for example, the campaign will highlight that Children’s National Medical Center has allegedly harmed 49 children: the hospital has had two surgery patients, 47 total hormone and puberty blocker patients, and 402 total prescriptions written, amounting to $67,293 in total submitted charges, according to the “Stop The Harm” database. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, dubbed the number-one offender by the American Parents Coalition, has had an alleged total of 122 sex change patients, five surgery patients, 117 hormone and puberty blocker patients, and 768 total prescriptions written, according to the group — totaling at $230,784 in submitted charges. Photo courtesy of the American Parents Coalition. Photo courtesy of the American Parents Coalition. The American Parents Coalition will send a “lookout” text alert to parents across the country that showcases the campaign and the dangers to children that these procedures represent. The campaign is timely, given the massive emphasis that Donald Trump’s presidential campaign placed on transgender issues. Though Kamala Harris tried to distance herself from her past support radical stances, such as tax-payer transgender surgeries for illegal immigrants and federal prisoners, Trump and his campaign effectively used her remarks to show the American people how out of touch she was on this topic. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on December 4 in U.S. v. Skrmetti, which revolves around the constitutionality of laws protecting children from transgender interventions, such as hormones, puberty blockers, and surgeries. The case arose when the American Civil Liberties Union sued Tennessee, arguing that the state’s law protecting kids violates the equal protection rights of minors who believe they are transgender.

When it comes to misunderstood critters who are actually adorable, flying foxes are definitely near the top of the list! Although many people are scared of bats, these animals are pretty fascinating when you get to know them. They’re also incredibly important to the environment! Conservationist Ben Dessen posted a precious video of his new flying fox friends in Africa. In this clip, Ben traveled to Protect Paradise Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Seychelles. There, he met some of the cutest, cuddliest flying foxes you’ll ever see! These affectionate animals seemed happiest when the man was giving them snuggles and head scratches. When they weren’t being held in his arms, they were crawling all over his torso! @bendessen Have you seen a cuter face? Flying foxes are not only adorable, they also play a very important role in keeping our forests healthy and thriving. Sadly, bats are often feared and persecuted right around the world. They are even eaten here in the Seychelles and are caught in the most inhumane ways. I was lucky enough to visit the @protect.paradise Wildlife Rescue Centre and see the great work they are doing to protect not only this important keystone species, but many other amazing native animals. Have you seen a bat in the wild before? • • • • #bat #flyingfox #megabat #bats #batman #wildlife #cuteanimals #adorable #amazinganimals #animalfacts #conservation #environment #coolfacts #cute #cool #seychelles #protectparadise #bendessen ♬ original sound – Ben Dessen While Ben enjoyed his visit with these friendly flying foxes, he delivered an important message to his followers. Apparently, bat homes all over the world are being destroyed, leaving these animals vulnerable. Flying foxes in Seychelles are no exception. Not only is this devastating for the bats themselves, but also for the rest of the environment! “Now, these remarkable creatures are known as a keystone species, which means they are crucial for the survival of the beautiful rainforest here on the islands,” Ben said. He went on to explain that native plants need flying foxes to help disperse their seeds. If these creatures were to die out, it would spell doom for their habitats, as well! Thankfully, Ben also said that Protect Paradise Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is dedicated to helping sick or orphaned bats by “rehabilitating them and releasing them back into the wild.” All in all, flying foxes are pretty cool little animals! Screengrab from TikTok Aside from being important to the environment, Ben believes that flying foxes are also “inquisitive, intelligent, and adorable.” It’s a shame that so many people dislike these animals! “Sadly, bats are often feared and persecuted right around the world,” the conservationist wrote in his caption. “They are even eaten here in Seychelles and are caught in the most inhumane ways!” Although these creatures are often maligned, it’s still not a good idea to get too close to them in the wild. Even Ben warned his followers never to touch an injured bat. It’s always best to call the local wildlife rescue instead! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Adorable Flying Foxes Cuddle With Conservationist In Cutest Vid You’ll See Today! appeared first on InspireMore.

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When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, lava incinerated anything living for miles around. As an experiment, scientists dropped gophers onto parts of the scorched mountain for only 24 hours. The benefits from that single day were undeniable—and still visible 40 years later. Once the blistering blast of ash and debris cooled, scientists theorized that […] The post Gophers Brought Mount St. Helens Back to Life in a Single Day–Following Devastating Eruption appeared first on Good News Network.

Things are tough in America right now. Many of us are forced to reallocate our money from one necessity to another and often, the thing that suffers first is our diets. If times are tight, you might find this article helpful. It’s a meal plan created from recipes and strategies in my new paperback, What to Eat When You’re Broke. We released this in PDF format recently and readers loved it. We got so many requests to put it in hard copy format that we couldn’t say no! So, it’s available on Amazon now as a paperback. The recipes in this article are all included in the book, which I’m selling just above cost. I hope you enjoy it, and please, give us a review on Amazon to help more people to see it when they’re searching for a way to feed their family during difficult times. Flat Broke Meal Plan This meal plan is per person per week. Multiply it by the number of people in your family. I’ve tried to make it as varied as possible, and there are a few things included that are not the cheapest on the market. They’ve been added for nutrient value. Obviously, if there are allergies or foods that your family won’t eat, feel free to substitute. I shouldn’t need to say this, but it’s impossible to write one meal plan that will work for every single reader. If you are vegan, gluten-free, diabetic, suffer from food allergies, eat keto, or strictly follow a particular nutritional lifestyle, this may not work for you. With that being said, let’s look at our menu! Stars * indicate that the full recipe is available in the book and you might also have your own recipes for these items. Breakfast Day 1: Oatmeal with brown sugar and banana Day 2: Cornbread* with butter and jam Day 3: Leftover cornbread, sliced and heated with a butter and brown sugar drizzle Day 4: Peanut butter and crackers, apple Day 5: Rice cooked with milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon Day 6: Biscuits and gravy* Day 7: Scrambled eggs and toast OR homemade pancakes with fruit Lunch Day 1: PB&J, apple Day 2: Pasta salad with tuna* (or canned chicken) Day 3: Bean burrito Day 4: Tomato soup* and crackers Day 5: Cold peanut butter noodles with shredded cabbage* Day 6: Tortilla pizzas* Day 7: Leftovers Dinner Day 1: Beef and vegetable soup* with frybread* Day 2: Baked beans with mac and cheese (canned and boxed easy meal for busy days) Day 3: Fried Gnocchi* with canned marinara sauce Day 4: Crockpot white chicken chili* Day 5: Pasta with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese (add ground meat if it’s in the budget) Day 6: Homemade pizza* Day 7: Ham (slice an inexpensive canned ham or picnic ham and use the leftover for split pea soup), scalloped potatoes*, Christmas beans* Six quick tips Here are some ideas to make the meals more filling if this menu leaves you feeling hungry. 1.) Just add bread – whether it’s toast from grocery-store sliced bread, fresh homemade bread, frybread, or cornbread, adding some bread for sopping up sauces and broth makes meals feel more satisfying. 2.) Add more carbs – rice or pasta makes everything go a bit further. 3.) Add beans for more protein. When you’re making soup or chili, add one more can of beans to the pot. 4.) Baked potatoes make everything better. Looking for a cheap, filling, and tasty side? You can’t beat a baked potato. Top it with butter, sour cream or plain yogurt, and chopped green onion. Eating the skin adds fiber and other nutrients to your diet. 5.) Add cheap fruit. Bananas and bagged apples tend to be the least expensive fruit. Add one serving per meal to make it more filling and finish off on a sweeter note. 6.) Focus most of your money on one meal per day. If you fill up on less expensive items for breakfast and lunch, you can swing a better and more filling dinner. This menu assumes that you probably have the basics in your kitchen, such as seasonings, spices, sugar, and cooking oil. In fact, you probably have much more than that. When I’ve reverted to this menu I am generally able to get very minimal groceries because I have plenty of canned goods and dry goods in my pantry. This just provides me with a great way to use them! Don’t miss out on the paperback! I really believe that this book can help you (or someone you know who needs it) to get through hard times. In it, I share many of the strategies that allowed me to keep my children fed when I was a flat-broke single mama. Those times were difficult indeed, but my girls actually look back on that food and consider it their comfort food today. Most of the recipes require little in the way of hands-on time, because, in addition to being broke, I was also working full time, then chauffeuring my daughters to various places after I got off work.  I had a household to manage alone, laundry to do, and other requirements on my time so spending hours in the kitchen simply wasn’t an option. If you have more time, you can cut even more money off these recipes by making each component from scratch. Here’s the table of contents. I tried to make the book a lot of fun!   Introduction Frugalicious Philosophies Flat Broke Grocery Shopping Basic Batches Ultimate Frugal Formulas Cheap Eats Pantry Raid What a Crock Food with a Future Love Your Leftovers Seasonal Savings Lazy ala Daisy About the Author I hope you enjoy What to Eat When You’re Broke! Thank you so very much for your support. What about you? What do you eat when money is tight? Share your tastiest and most frugal meal ideas in the comments! The post Rock-Bottom Meal Plan for Those Weeks When Money Is Tight appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

Dragonflies have been on the Earth long before humans appeared. Their adaptability and resilience have kept them going over the centuries and today they're found on every continent but Antarctica. These fascinating insects have some truly amazing traits, like regulating their own body temperature and the ability to see in slow-motion. Let's take a closer look at dragonflies and what makes them so... Source

Released in 1992, Reservoir Dogs is an independent crime film and director Quentin Tarantino's feature-length debut. The film follows a group of career criminals who find themselves at odds after a diamond robbery goes horribly wrong. The film shows what occurs both before and after the heist, but not actually the heist itself. Today, the movie is considered to be a classic. Well-received upon its... Source

Follow this homemade pepper spray tutorial for a cheap and effective self-defense weapon that you can always have on hand that's made from pantry staples. Easy DIY Homemade Pepper Spray For Self Protection For anyone who values their safety, it's important to consider self-defense strategies to protect yourself in a time of danger. While some may choose to learn physical protection strategies like tae kwon do or judo, not everyone has the time to squeeze in a daily lesson. When you're forced to choose between fight and flight, it's always good to have a backup on hand! Although they can be a bit pricey, store-bought tasers and pepper sprays can help protect you in times of need. For those of you who are up for a challenge, try one of the most inexpensive self-defense weapons you can make yourself – DIY pepper spray. A Word of Caution Please use caution when making your own pepper spray! This is a highly irritable natural weapon. We recommend the following: Wear protective gear like gloves and goggles. Prepare the pepper spray in a well-ventilated area. Always be alert and don't spill or spray on yourself. Have Asthma? Don't make this. If the solution comes into contact with eyes, flush eyes IMMEDIATELY for 15-20 minutes in running water. Make at your own risk* Pepper Spray Ingredients You'll need the following 6 things to make pepper spray: Ground Pepper Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol Spray Bottle Small Mixing Bowl Coffee Filter Details as follows… Pick Your Pepper You can use fresh, dried, or powdered pepper — it all works. Here's the breakdown… Choose 1 of the following: Powdered Cayenne Pepper – 2 tbsp Fresh or Dried Pepper – 15-20 pieces should make 2 tbsp ground up Powdered cayenne pepper is a great choice to include as it can be incredibly irritating to the eyes. For an added punch, grind up the whole pepper to release its natural oils. Check out this tutorial on how to grow your own pepper plant if you'd like to create your own supply! Alcohol Alcohol is an essential part in making your pepper spray. It acts as a solvent and bonds with the pepper to release the capsaicin found in peppers. While rubbing alcohol is recommended, vodka will also work if you have on hand. Adding this stinging ingredient will also allow your spray to last longer – up to 2 months. Baby Oil or Vegetable Oil There's a secret ingredient in creating pepper spray — oil. Baby oil or vegetable oil will make the spray adhere to the attacker's clothing and skin. Add one tablespoon of oil for every two tablespoons of pepper. The recipe we're using today calls for 4 tbsp of baby oil. Ok, so now you've gathered your ingredients. Here's what to do next… Homemade Pepper Spray Steps: 2 tbsp pepper – Start with your pepper in a small mixing bowl Rubbing alcohol – Slowly add the rubbing alcohol to the pepper until pepper is completely submerged. Stir well to activate and combine. 4 tbsp baby oil – Slowly add the oil into the solution. Stir well to activate and combine. Let the mixture sit in a cool dry place overnight so the ingredients can fully fuse. Filter – After leaving your pepper spray mixture overnight, filter it to remove sediments that could clog your nozzle. Spray bottle – Prepare a clean and empty spray bottle, add the filtered pepper spray solution. Screw cap on tightly! TIP: Dress up your pepper spray bottle distinctively so you'll know which one is it when you have to use it for an emergency. With just a few household items and your DIY skills, you'll now have a natural weapon on hand in case you freeze up when trying to remember those taekwondo moves. If you're looking to make your pepper spray extra potent, try adding additional irritants such as lemon, garlic, or black pepper. For the most effective use of your spray, be sure to practice your aim and remain conscious of your surroundings.   Not sure how to properly use pepper spray? Check out this video for best practices: Have you tried making a pepper spray on your own? Share your thoughts in the comments section below! Read this next: Top 5 Knife Making Tutorials Follow us on Instagram, twitter, pinterest, and facebook!