In a surprising move, The New York Times Tech Guild that represents hundreds of the giant newspaper’s tech staffers went on strike on Monday, just one day before Election Day. 

Kamala Harris, the former attorney general of California, will not say if she voted for or against increased penalties for crime and drug offenses. We already posted her former views on not wanting to prosecute for drug dealers until the third offense to give you an idea of where she stands. That is why she […] The post This Is Why Harris Won’t Take a Stand on Crime & Drug Offenses appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

A young Iranian female college student at the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University in Tehran defied the draconian dress code imposed by the Iranian regime, stripping off her clothes and walking in public clad in nothing but her underwear and a bra. The young woman, reportedly named Ahou Daryaei, was allegedly taken away forcibly by authorities. According to leading Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, the young woman was accused by authorities in Iran of suffering from psychological illness and was admitted to a mental health hospital. Alinejad quoted a fellow student of the young woman who reportedly saw the incident and stated: On Saturday, November 2, we saw the university’s security and Basij forces trying to forcibly drag a female student into the security room, under the pretext of her not wearing a proper hijab. She resisted, and in the struggle, her hoodie was pulled off, leaving her with only her undergarments underneath. Shocked, the security officers let her go, after which, in a moment of rage, she removed her pants and threw them at the officers. Update:The authorities in Iran are now claiming that a young woman, who courageously removed her clothes in protest against harassment by the morality, police at her university, suffers from psychological illness and has been admitted to a mental health hospital. This… pic.twitter.com/wynDFQiSpy — Masih Alinejad ?️ (@AlinejadMasih) November 3, 2024 This iconic photo is now part of Iranian history, capturing the deep frustration of women with the regime—a powerful statement against repression. pic.twitter.com/UFv2EJLAi7 — Habib Khan (@HabibKhanT) November 3, 2024 In Iran, a woman who was accosted by the “morality police” for not wearing hijab removes her clothing & roams the streets in defiance. She has since been arrested by IRGC forces and forcibly disappeared. This is the brave face of true resistance. pic.twitter.com/HhbbEGhKlf — Elica Le Bon الیکا‌ ل بن (@elicalebon) November 2, 2024   According to reporter Babak Taghvaee, who has written for Radio Free Europe and the BBC, “She is studying French Literature (PhD) in Oloom Tahghighat University. #IRGC has imprisoned her in ‘Iran’ Psychiatric hospital near #Tehran where many political prisoners are kept for punishment.” #BREAKING: The student protester is identified as #AhouDaryaei. She is studying French Literature (PhD) in Oloom Tahghighat University. #IRGC has imprisoned her in "Iran" Psychiatric hospital near #Tehran where many political prisoners are kept for punishment.#دختر_علوم_تحقیقات pic.twitter.com/dkGAKsW6JO — Babak Taghvaee – The Crisis Watch (@BabakTaghvaee1) November 2, 2024   Tagvaee added video of the young woman being taken away: Update and Correction: This occured in the Oloom Tahghighat (Science and Research) university of #Tehran. The security forces of the #Iran's Islamic Regime who kidnapped her were members of the #IRGC Intelligence. This video shows the moment of her arrest: pic.twitter.com/9Fj2ry9YWd — Babak Taghvaee – The Crisis Watch (@BabakTaghvaee1) November 2, 2024   Earlier this year, video showed Iran’s “morality police” allegedly violently arresting and beating two teenage girls; Masih Alinejad opined that the incident occurred because the girls had not covered their hair. A video released by @ensafnews shows Iran's "morality" police violently arresting and beating two teenage girls on June 21 in Tehran over hijab. The mother of one of the girls says her face and neck were bruised, her lips swollen, and her clothes torn.pic.twitter.com/E00SvTuUYG — Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) August 6, 2024 Horror in Tehran: I am furious, outrage and heartbroken to see how 14-year-old teenagers being savagely attacked by the morality police for not covering their hair. This video, released by a reformist website, coincides with the execution of a protester Reza Rasaei who stood… pic.twitter.com/RCqbIs5Bmk — Masih Alinejad ?️ (@AlinejadMasih) August 7, 2024   In 2022, nationwide protests erupted in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Masah Amini, who was visiting Tehran. She was forced into a van run by the Gasht-e Ershad, which enforces the Iranian regime’s dress code. Then, she was taken to the “Vozara detention center.” She died in mysterious circumstances, prompting opponents of the regime, who say police often treat violators of the dress code brutally, to contend that the young girl was murdered, as TIME reported. The hospital where Amini was taken announced that she was declared brain-dead when she arrived at the hospital, while the Iranian government insisted that she suffered from a pre-existing condition. But Amini’s family countered the government, asserting that she did not suffer from a pre-existing condition. In early October 2022, various reports indicated that scores of Iranians had been killed because of the despotic theocratic Iranian regime’s crackdown on protests surging around their country. During the protests mounted after Amini’s death, the Iran Human Rights Group reported 92 people had been killed, while Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency admitted that “around 60” people had died. Amnesty International stated it had confirmed 53 deaths, including two women and at least five children.

The world lost one of the greatest record producers of all time on November 3, when Quincy Jones passed away. Quincy reportedly died at 91 years old at his home in Bel Air surrounded by his family, the Associated Press reported. Quincy made an indelible mark on music, working with some of the biggest names in the business, from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, during a career that spanned more than 60 years. His first hit single was Leslie Gore’s It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want to, and he won 28 Grammys during his incredible career. Quincy Jones will be missed by many, but most sorely by his family who he posted about on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Quincy Jones (@quincyjones) Quincy Jones Shared Loving Messages About His Children On Instagram A father of seven, Quincy used social media to share love for his family. Among his last Instagram posts were birthday messages to his daughters Martina Jones and Kidada Jones. The day he died, Quincy Jones posted a photo of himself and Martina captioned, “Happy Birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!! . So proud to be yo papa! Big hug, I love you eternally.” In March, Quincy Jones shared a picture of himself, Kidada, and ex-wife Peggy Lipton on Instagram with the caption, “My Kidada my muse & the ultimate inspiration behind “My Kidada” (which means little sister in Swahili) from “The Color Purple.” You are pure love, light, & a bit of fight & I’m grateful to call U mine!!…((:0))…xxoo…Happy Birthday, Pie!” Many stars posted tributes to Quincy Jones in the hours after his passing. We have lost one of the all time greats. The world will miss Quincy Jones. Rest my friend. pic.twitter.com/CrAnBGFmn9— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) November 4, 2024 Daris Rucker posted on X, “We have lost one of the all-time greats. The world will miss Quincy Jones. Rest my friend.” LL Cool J shared a tribute to Quincy Jones on Instagram, “You were a father and example at a time when I truly needed a father and example. Mentor. Role model. King. You gave me opportunities and shared wisdom. Music would not be music without you. My condolences to the entire family. I love you. Rest in the sweetest music eternally. #ripquincyjones one of one.” Quincy Jones’ family shared a statement on November 3 that reads, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” This story’s featured image is by Kathy Hutchins via Shutterstock. The post Quincy Jones Penned A Message To Daughter Hours Before His Death, “I Love You Eternally” appeared first on InspireMore.

There seems to be endless ways for us to appreciate the beauty of nature. Whenever we do so up-close, it’s important to follow some safety rules. This includes staying far away from any potentially dangerous animals, bears included. That said, there’s one “bear” in North Carolina that is the exception. In fact, folks from all around flock to the state in order to get the best view. Okay, so it’s not exactly as it sounds. The bear found in the mountains of Jackson County isn’t actually a real bear. Rather, it’s a unique shadow that takes on the appearance of a bear. It’s referred to as Shadow of the Bear, making an appearance on sunny days between mid-October and November. Check it out yourself in the video below! @discoverjacksonnc There's still time this season to see the Shadow of the Bear, a naturally occurring phenomenon that happens between mid-October and November. On sunny days around 5:30 p.m., the shadow appears for just 30 minutes. It can be viewed from U.S. 64 near Cashiers, NC, close to the Rhodes Big View Overlook. (Just be careful and watch out for traffic when parking and leaving the site.) Enjoy this recent video of the bear emerging from the mountain! #bearshadow #bearshadownc #shadowofthebear #cashiersnc #whitesidemountain #discoverjacksonnc #jacksoncountync ♬ original sound – Jackson County, NC “This is my happy place. Love it every year,” someone shares in the comments, another adding, “I saw this by mistake the first time and look for it every time I’m driving through.” We can thank the Whiteside Mountain for this gorgeous view. Because of its orientation, the sun sets in a way that allows it to form this bear-like shape. What are the odds!? Shadow of the Bear Near Cashiers, North Carolina Leaves Countless Folks, Locals and Tourists Alike, in Awe Every Single Year If you want to see the Shadow of the Bear for yourself, you’ll want to get there by 5:30 p.m. — expect it to be visible for 30 minutes. But because it’s so popular, the crowds can make navigating a bit challenging. So prepare for that in order to stay safe! And if you are looking to avoid the biggest crowds, you might want to go during the “Secret Season” in mid-February to March. Plus, with an elevation of 4,930 feet, the Shadow of the Bear certainly won’t be the only part of the the view that will take your breath away. Have fun! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Special Phenomenon Reveals Giant “Bear” Hidden In The Mountains Of North Carolina appeared first on InspireMore.

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A post shared on X claims to show Haitians voting in Georgia. Illegal Haitians flown into the US are claiming that they received all necessary documents and driver’s licenses within 6 months and are able to vote! They have shown several Georgia driver’s licenses featuring the same photo and claim to have voted for Kamala Harris […]

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