Germany’s governing coalition has collapsed after disagreements over the country’s weak economy led Chancellor Olaf Scholz to sack his finance minister. Germany’s strict environmental policies have led to significant de-industrialization, severely damaging the once-leading economy in the EU. According to CNN, Christian Lindner’s dismissal prompted him to withdraw his Free Democrats Party (FDP) from a […] The post Germany’s Government Collapses Within Hours of Trump’s Win appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Venezuelans, who make up the vast majority of illegal immigrants seeking approval to stay in the United States through a program expanded by the Biden administration, are excited about Donald Trump’s re-election, the New York Times reports. Many in Venezuela believe that Trump will do what Vice President Kamala Harris failed to do as Border Czar: address the “root causes” of immigration, making it unnecessary to seek a better life in the United States. That includes the hope that Trump, exerting a stronger influence on the world stage, might lead to the ousting of Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro. “Pedro Ron, 28, a delivery worker from Venezuela who lives in Bogotá, the Colombian capital, said his neighborhood was full of celebrating Venezuelans on Nov. 6, the day after Mr. Trump’s victory,” the Times said.  “Everybody was like, ‘I hope Trump lends a hand to help,’” Ron said. Others who would have made the trek to the United States have already decided not to, since they think Trump, unlike Biden, will not turn a blind eye to illegal immigration or false claims of persecution. Daniel Garcia, a Venezuelan delivery worker who planned to enter the United States illegally this week, canceled his plans after Trump’s election because “it is a very high investment” and “I prefer not to risk it,” The Times said. “Many Venezuelans have told New York Times reporters that part of their decision to make the journey had to do with a belief that Mr. Biden had created a special border entry policy for people from their country,” the Times said. On the campaign trail, Trump said the Biden-Harris administration gave up leverage with Latin American leaders by being weak. He said Venezuela was trying to reduce crime in its country by sending its criminals to the United States, and refusing to accept illegal immigrants deported from the United States. “They wouldn’t take MS-13 back, they dumped them in our country and wouldn’t take them back,” Trump said. “I said you’re never getting money from the U.S. They said ‘sir, we’d love to take them back, we’d love to have MS-13 back. We took them back by the thousands, and then these clowns took over… now they’re paying them $4 billion I understand, and now they still don’t take them back. We have the dumbest people in history running our government right now.” Maduro was on the receiving end of tough sanctions during the Trump administration, and remained in power after being accused of stealing an election during the Biden-Harris administration. He has tried to get on Trump’s good side, saying “In his first government … Trump wasn’t good to us [but] this is a new start.” The next few months could see a last gasp of illegal immigrants looking to rush into the United States before Trump takes office. The Times said there are three migrant caravans currently heading north from southern Mexico, the largest with 1,600 people. The Biden-Harris administration has authorized mass overtime for Department of Homeland Security officials to grant or deny Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to a backlog of migrants in the coming months. TPS takes illegal immigrants who are already in the country and allows them to work and shields them from deportation for two years. The agents primarily “vet” applicants based on yes-or-no answers provided by the migrants themselves on a form.

No matter how hard we try, stopping the clock is impossible. If we’re lucky enough to grow older, there will be signs of our age. Wrinkles, grey hair, and saggy skin are normal parts of aging. Some people will do whatever they can to find the fountain of youth, while others embrace their older selves. There is nothing wrong with growing older and changing. In recent years, we’ve lauded several celebrities for showing their natural faces. Cindy Crawford is the most recent person to share a make-up-free photo—and fans loved it. At 58, Cindy is as beautiful as ever. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cindy Crawford (@cindycrawford) Cindy Crawford’s Make-Up Free Go A Lot Of Attention More than two decades ago, Cindy teamed up with Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh to create a skincare line called Meaningful Beauty. Cindy wanted women to have access to great skincare products that would give them a boost. “Feeling beautiful can give women self-confidence at every age. That’s the foundation of Meaningful Beauty. Achieving healthy, glowing skin is a reflection of taking good care of yourself and accepting who you are. After that, you can go enjoy your life,” she shares on the company website. She tagged Meaningful Beauty in her Instagram shot when she was “Cozying up” with her skincare. Immediately, fans noticed how Cindy Crawford’s make-up-free skin positively glowed. One wrote, “You still look beautiful Cindy.” “OMG. Perfection,” another agreed. This person applauded Cindy for being natural, “Finally someone not stretched to their ears. Natural beauty.” “Nice natural shot with glowing pure skin with nice features aglow,” another person noticed. Cindy also shared a throwback picture in a separate post with her daughter, Kaia Gerber. Although the two shots were taken many years apart, one thing remains the same. Cindy Crawford looks just as incredible in her make-up-free shot today as she did back then. She is a true example of growing older gracefully and enjoying life. This story’s featured image is by DFree via Shutterstock. The post Fans Applaud Cindy Crawford As She Joins Make-Up Free Selfie Trend appeared first on InspireMore.

Edited from original article by World At Large, a news website of nature, politics, science, health, and travel. For an entire generation of Americans who were glued to their TVs during the moon landing or watched The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom provided the first glimpse of an Amazon rainforest […] The post Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Returns to Modern Screens With Hopeful Stories of Wildlife Problems Solved appeared first on Good News Network.

Last Thursday, following President-elect Donald Trump’s extraordinary victory over Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden addressed the nation. His message was simple: “Setbacks are unavoidable, but giving up is unforgivable,” and he concluded by saying, “May God protect our troops.” Unfortunately for Biden, however, many people in his party have given up on fighting for America and have even given up on supporting our troops. Indeed, this anti-American and anti-military sentiment in the Democratic Party undoubtedly contributed to Trump’s victory. This is a shame because veterans represent the very best of America. From the sandy beaches of Normandy and the wet jungles of Vietnam to the hot deserts of Iraq and harsh mountains of Afghanistan, they have fought and died for our freedom. Their courage, honor, and selflessness are unmatched, and they should serve as an example for every American today, especially young people.  With that in mind, this Veterans Day it’s worth asking what our new president can do to restore a sense of gratitude in all Americans for our military servicemen and women. There are many answers to that question, of course. For example, his administration could put a stop to the politicization of the military through wokeness, which would ensure that our veterans can be proud of the branches they served. Likewise, President Trump could use his bully pulpit to remind the American people of the virtues of our military men and women. This White House could also revisit its previous plans to build the National Garden of American Heroes, and honor some of our country’s greatest veterans there. These are all excellent initiatives, but one of the simplest–and subtlest–ways that Trump can restore respect for our troops and veterans is by preserving and enhancing the beauty of our national cemeteries. The United States and its territories contain 164 national cemeteries. Some are well-known, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and Gettysburg National Cemetery. Others are more inconspicuous. But each cemetery is—in the words of President Lincoln—“hallowed ground.” My father is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis so I know from the personal experience of many visits that these cemeteries are more than places of rest—they are the final resting place of our country’s heroes and sacred symbols of American freedom. We must never forget these men and women. We must also introduce a new generation of Americans to these cemeteries, as I am convinced that walking through those beautiful, straight, uniform rows of fallen soldiers is such a powerful experience that it could make any American grateful for our veterans. To do this, Trump can do more than ensure that these cemeteries are well maintained, he can promote programming that introduces Americans—especially young Americans—to the profound sacrifices that sustain our liberty. Hosting more roll-call events, concerts, and other community initiatives can help keep the spirt of service alive in the hearts of all Americans and change the minds of this new generation. Doing so will not only give veterans the respect and honor they so thoroughly deserve, but it will also make our country better. Gratitude is the character trait that seems to be desperately missing from our national dialogue, but it doesn’t have to be this way. The first step to making America great again is remembering the greatest people in our country’s past: our veterans. Preserving and enhancing our national cemeteries is an excellent way to do that. This Veterans Day, visit a cemetery near you and say a prayer of thanks for the men and women that gave everything for our freedom. We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post How President Trump Can Help a New Generation Learn to Appreciate Our Veterans appeared first on The Daily Signal.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The revelation that a FEMA employee instructed relief workers to bypass homes displaying support for Donald Trump during the aftermath of Hurricane Milton has substantiated at least some concerns that were initially dismissed as “misinformation” by several Democratic lawmakers and mainstream media outlets, including the New York Times who described suggestions that relief workers were “neglecting areas that had voted for Republicans” as “false” in a fact check. This incident sheds light on the broader implications of the fight against online “misinformation,” particularly how premature labeling of claims can potentially suppress legitimate grievances and criticisms that later prove to have been based on some truth, something that happened often in 2020 and the Covid era. The controversy surrounding a FEMA employee who allegedly directed a relief team to ignore homes displaying support for then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has sparked outrage and demands for a thorough investigation by legislators. As first reported by The Daily Wire, the employee, who has now been fired, instructed team members to bypass these homes, an action condemned by FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell as a “clear violation of FEMA’s core values & principles to help people regardless of their political affiliation.” source: Daily Wire Criswell’s confirmation of the dismissal came through a post on X, following online reports about the employee’s conduct. While she didn’t specify which hurricane’s relief efforts were affected, ABC News and The New York Times reported it was during the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Florida. This hurricane struck shortly after the catastrophic Hurricane Helene. The rush to curb the spread of misinformation online is a top priority for many pro-censorship platforms and legacy institutions claiming to protect public discourse from false narratives. However, this incident exemplifies the complexities and risks inherent in these efforts. Initially, the claims regarding any of FEMA’s discriminatory practices were quickly categorized as baseless and part of an online misinformation campaign. This not only stifled debate but potentially delayed the scrutiny necessary to uncover and address any wrongdoing. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post When “Fact-Checking” Fails: FEMA’s Political Fallout Puts Misinformation Police Under the Microscope appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

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