Authorities arrested an American Airlines flight attendant for allegedly trying to film minors while using the airplane bathroom‚ court documents show‚ the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a press…

There was a time when the United States government supported Israel unconditionally; when the executive and legislative branches were united in their support of Israel‚ the only democracy in the region;…

Maine appears to have passed a bill allowing the state to take a child away from parents if the parents refuse transgender surgery. Maine legislators are losing their minds. The bill allows the state to take custody of a 16 or 17-year-old child if the parent refuses to allow transgender surgery – a mutilation surgery. […] The post Maine Destroys Parental Rights by Age 16 Over Transgender Surgeries appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Scott Kirby‚ the CEO of United Airlines‚ is facing severe backlash after a video of him dancing while dressed as a drag queen has resurfaced online. It’s connected to his push for DEI in the company while the plane has experienced some mishaps. Recently‚ the 56-year-old was heavily criticized for a 2021 interview where he […] The post United CEO Drag Queen Scott Kirby Pushes Anti-American DEI appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Pascal Najadi‚ the son of the co-founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF)‚ is calling for the arrest of Klaus Schwab‚ Bill Gates‚ and the rest of the “criminals.” He said his father left the WEF in disgust in the 80s and saw Klaus Schwab as a criminal. He believes that they want to depopulate […] The post Son of WEF Co-Founder Wants the WEFers Arrested appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has been released from the hospital and is expected to return to work in the near future‚ according to a statement he made on Thursday. “Thx for ur well wishes &; prayers Happy to be home I look fwd to getting back to work‚” Grassley wrote on X. Thx for ur well wishes &; prayers Happy to be home I look fwd to getting back to work — Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) January 19‚ 2024 Grassley was hospitalized earlier this week due to an infection‚ according to his office. “Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is receiving antibiotic infusions at an area hospital to treat an infection‚” his office said on Tuesday. “He is in good spirits and will return to work as soon as possible following doctors’ orders.” Grassley‚ 90‚ was elected to the Senate in 1980 and has been re-elected seven times‚ including most recently in 2022. Following the passing last year of then-Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)‚ who was just a couple of months older than Grassley‚ he is now the oldest member of the U.S. Senate. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP After Grassley‚ the oldest members of the Senate are Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)‚ 82; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)‚ 81; Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID)‚ 80; Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)‚ 80; Sen. Angus King (I-ME)‚ 79; Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)‚ 79; Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)‚ 77; Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)‚ 77; Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE)‚ 76; Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)‚ 76; Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT)‚ 76; Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT)‚ 76; Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)‚ 76; and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI)‚ 76.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pushed House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday to reject a spending bill from the Senate that fails to make significant changes that could help end President Joe Biden’s historic illegal immigration crisis on the southern border. DeSantis made the remarks during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt when asked about the deal that Senate Democrats and Biden presented to Johnson yesterday‚ which included “funding for Ukraine‚ funding for Taiwan‚ funding for Israel‚ and some minor changes to border law‚” Hewitt said. “Speaker Johnson said no. I want this rejected unless there are 900 miles of border wall authorized in a way that cannot be avoided and constructed with current dollars‚” Hewitt said. “What do you think of the deal that was offered? What do you think Speaker Johnson should say?” “Yeah‚ it should be dead on arrival‚” the Republican presidential candidate responded. “We have an unprecedented crisis at our border where we’ve had over eight million people come in illegally from all over the world‚ including from hostile nations with hostile populations. And yet Biden is basically just greenlighting it. When he’s asked for money in the past‚ it hasn’t been to stop the illegal immigration. It’s been to process more illegals. And we’re now in a situation where New York City is closing down a school‚ sending the kids home so that they can commandeer it to house illegal aliens? It’s crazy. And of course‚ this has made us vulnerable to terrorist attacks.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP DeSantis said Republicans must insist on the border crisis being solved with this package‚ including funding the border wall and cleaning up the existing language in immigration law that has allowed Biden to “abuse his power” and allow the immigration crisis to unfold. “The public is with the Republicans on this. This is Biden’s issue‚” DeSantis said. “Of all the issues that he’s handling‚ and he’s unpopular on most‚ this one is‚ like‚ the worst. He’s got the worst ratings that any president has ever had on immigration and the border. You guys can win this fight. Just hold firm.”

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials said this week that an illegal alien was released back into the public after being arrested for alleged sexual crimes. ICE said that they apprehended the 31-year-old Haitian national on January 9 after he was “recently arrested by local police on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a developmentally disabled person in Dorchester‚” the agency said in a statement. “ERO Boston lodged an immigration detainer against the Haitian citizen‚ but the Dorchester District Court chose not to honor it and released him from jail after his arrest on the sexual assault-related charges.” Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin said that the suspect’s name was Pierre Lucard Emile‚ according to an ICE source. “Source also provided a photo of him from federal database‚” he wrote on X. “His name was not included in the ICE press release. He remains in ICE custody.” UPDATE: Per ICE source‚ the 31-year-old Haitian man’s name is Pierre Lucard Emile. Source also provided a photo of him from federal database. His name was not included in the ICE press release. He remains in ICE custody. pic.twitter.com/LZBlqLLdaF — Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 18‚ 2024 ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons said‚ “Disturbingly and despite our filing an immigration detainer‚ this individual was released back into the community by the criminal court.” The suspect illegally entered the country at the port of entry in Brownsville‚ Texas‚ in December 2022‚ and was issued a notice to appear before an immigration judge‚ ICE said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Following his arrest by Boston police in September 2023‚ “ERO Boston lodged an immigration detainer with the Dorchester District Court seeking his custody‚” the agency said. “The court did not honor the immigration detainer‚ and the noncitizen was ultimately released from the jail in Boston‚ where he had been held since his arrest‚ with an electronic monitoring device Nov. 8‚ 2023‚ pending the resolution of his criminal charges in a local criminal court.” “After becoming aware of his recent arrest and unlawful immigration status‚ ERO Boston began an investigation to confirm the Haitian citizen’s presence its area of responsibility‚” ICE added. “Following confirmation of his presence‚ officers with ERO Boston arrested him without incident in Dorchester Jan. 9.”

In southern Oklahoma’s Richards Spur‚ a region with a rich paleontological tapestry‚ scientists have unraveled a time-traveling tale. They discovered what is now regarded as the oldest known fossilized reptile skin‚ providing a fascinating glimpse into the evolutionary past. Ethan Mooney‚ the lead study author and a biology master’s student at the University of Toronto‚ characterizes the discovery as “quite an incredible story.” A glimpse into the past: beyond mammals and dinosaurs This relic‚ a slice of skin the size of a fingernail‚ provides a glimpse into an ancient epoch before both mammals and the oldest dinosaurs. This find‚ which dates back an estimated 286-289 million years‚ is more than 130 million years older than comparable samples. Mooney emphasizes the significance‚ writing‚ “It represents the first chapter of higher vertebrate evolution.” The Richards Spur Richards Spur‚ previously an open limestone cave‚ turned into a fossil-rich site between 286 and 289 million years ago. The site’s unique conditions‚ marked by oxygen-poor sediments and oil seeps‚ created a haven for preservation. Mooney goes on to say‚ “The sheer chance for a soft tissue structure to be preserved…is quite an incredible story.” A mummified relic: fom fragility to resilience Soft tissue‚ which is rare in fossils‚ decays before it can be preserved. However‚ the skin specimen from Richard’s Spur defies expectations. Tea Maho‚ a study co-author‚ recalls the delicate nature of the find‚ stating‚ “If you were to have pressed it a little too hard‚ it would have just cracked.” The chance preservation adds another element to the fascinating story. Identifying the mysterious skin: Captorhinus Aguti’s legacy While the exact reptilian source is unknown‚ the researchers suspect that Captorhinus aguti‚ a lizard-like creature from the Permian Period‚ was the original possessor. The similarities between the skin sample and the skeletal remains of C. aguti discovered on the site give persuasive evidence. The ancient skin’s uncanny likeness to modern crocodile skin is an intriguing revelation. Mooney emphasizes‚ “The fact that we have an example from one of these earliest reptiles and it’s quite consistent with what we see in modern reptiles underscores how important that structure was.” The findings give concrete evidence for the importance of skin adaptation in the transition from aquatic to terrestrial settings. Evolutionary milestones: lessons from 289 million years ago As scientists continue to peel back the layers of Richards Spur‚ each fossil discovered adds a brushstroke to the changing picture of Earth’s past. Nearly 300 million years ago‚ life looked very different‚ but as Mooney proposes‚ “reptile skin might not have.” In the silent depths of an Oklahoma quarry‚ a paper-thin relic whispers secrets from ages ago‚ challenging our understanding of the ancient dance of life and time. Source study: Current Biology—Paleozoic cave system preserves oldest-known evidence of amniote skin  The post Fossilized reptile skin unearthed in Oklahoma is the oldest known to man first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.