Federal prosecutors are investigating whether senior leaders of the Black Lives Matter organization defrauded donors who contributed tens of millions of dollars during the 2020 protests, two sources familiar with the probe tell Fox News. Black Lives Matter is a violent Marxist group that advocated for defunding the police. The Associated Press reported that the Justice […] The post Feds Investigate BLM Leaders for Potentially Defrauding Donors appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into whether organizations that are part of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement defrauded donors who gave them $90 million as riots erupted across the U.S. in the summer of 2020, the Associated Press first reported. The investigation wants to know how Black Lives Matter Global […]

A blind kitten tried to break into another cat's pen, determined to be his best friend. Theo and BillieFoster the FurbabiesEarlier this year, Gianna and Gab, sisters and co-founders of Foster the Furbabies, rescued a tiny kitten who was in desperate need of help.Her eyes were so severely infected that they couldn't be saved. But despite everything, her spirit never faded. After surgery, she bounced back with a hearty appetite and a renewed zest for life.Though blind, the kitten, named Billie, refused to let anything dim her joy. All she wanted was love and a friend to share it with. BillieFoster the FurbabiesBillie's little purr engine never seemed to stop running. She made "biscuits," rolled onto her back for belly rubs at mealtime, and filled the room with her playful antics.She quickly learned to navigate her world through sound and scent, chasing toys, finding her food bowl, and mapping her surroundings with astonishing confidence. The only thing missing was a constant playmate. Foster the FurbabiesAround that time, the rescue took in a young tabby named Theodore (Theo), who arrived with leg and foot injuries that made walking difficult. He couldn't bear much weight on his front legs, but didn't let that stop him from seeking affection.The moment he saw his foster mom, his face lit up, and his purr filled the room. TheoFoster the FurbabiesGianna set up a cozy playpen for Theo while he recovered and completed quarantine. But the moment Billie heard him, she became instantly intrigued. She was determined to be with him, and nothing was going to stand in her way."Billie kept finding ways to open the playpen and climb in with him," Gianna told Love Meow. Billie was immediately intrigued by her new friendFoster the FurbabiesBillie proved clever and unstoppable. She figured out how to unzip the playpen, sneaking in again and again just to curl up beside her new friend. Using her other senses, she outsmarted every barrier in her path."When they were finally able to meet, she wanted to be best friends immediately." She managed to unzip the playpen so she could curl up beside TheoFoster the FurbabiesAs Billie's confidence grew, so did her sense of adventure. She explored every corner of the house, discovered the cool breeze drifting through the window, and listened to the chatter of birds and neighbors outside.Gianna's resident dog, Gemma, took Billie under her wing. Billie adored her, rubbing her face affectionately against her canine friend. Billie and GemmaFoster the Furbabies"Once they were both healed, they started playing together like crazy. They chase each other all around the house and entertain each other all day long. And they both love playing with their foster sister, Gemma."Theo quickly took on the role of big brother, showing Billie the lay of the land. Theo, Gemma, and BillieFoster the Furbabies"She would follow his sounds and learn how to navigate from him. Neither of them let their ailments stop them from doing anything."When they're not tumbling around, they can usually be found snuggled up—paws entwined, heads tucked close. "Theo likes to give Billie baths, and she loves the attention. They are always together, no matter what they're doing." Best of friendsFoster the FurbabiesThrough resilience and love, the two best friends are thriving, and now they're ready for their next chapter: finding a forever home together.Billie and Theo came from different paths with no connection to each other, until fate brought them together. They formed an instant bond. "I feel like they're soulmates." Foster the FurbabiesToday, Theo, Billie's seeing-eye kitty, runs around the house like a happy little T. rex, with Billie faithfully following close behind. Though Billie can't see and Theo has a bent leg, neither of them seems to be bothered.Together, they are whole. Foster the FurbabiesShare this story with your friends. More on Billie and Theo (in South NJ) and Foster the Furbabies on Instagram @fosterthefurbabies and Facebook.Related story: After Days They Found Missing Cat, When She Saw Her Kittens Again, She Immediately Went to Work

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While Jasmine Crockett’s supporters believe she has what it takes to run for Senate in Texas, BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere points out there may be some potential complications that could throw a wrench in those plans.“There’s been a scandal here, a scandal there. No big deal,” Burguiere comments, before pulling up an article from the Washington Free Beacon titled “Inside Jasmine Crockett’s Secret Stock Portfolio and Failed Attempts To Become a Marijuana Magnate.”“Twenty-five undisclosed stocks in Crockett’s portfolio include her ownership of shares in Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, General Motors, Uber, DuPont, ExxonMobil, American Airlines, AT&T, Aurora Cannabis, Ford, and ‘Corporate Cannabis’ and ‘Stocks Worldwide,’ the records show,” the article reads.“Crockett also reported in her last Texas financial disclosure owing debts of at least $110,000 — none of which she divulged in her first congressional financial disclosure covering the same calendar year,” it continues.The article reports that it’s “unclear if Crockett still owes the debts she reported in her last Texas financial disclosure.”Crockett reported owing at least $46,580 to both the Texans Federal Credit Union and Wells Fargo at the end of 2021, and reported owing between $18,630 and $46,580 to an individual named Ben Babcock.“Crockett’s debt to Babcock may have stemmed from a home she appears to have rented while serving in the Texas state legislature. Crockett’s Texas financial disclosures show her debt to Babcock steadily increased from 2019 through 2021,” the article reports.“This is just a thought, and I don’t know if you’ve had similar experiences, but this is how it’s been consistently through my life. When I’ve rented apartments and homes from various landlords, what they’ve expected is me to pay the rent monthly,” Burguiere comments.“Apparently not the case with Ben Babcock, who is, like, totally fine with just this thousands of dollars in debt just building up,” he says.And according to the article, when Crockett appeared on ‘The Breakfast Club’ earlier this year, she “brought up — and laughed off — internet reports that she is worth $9 million but said she may be in line for some very lucrative fees from long-running civil rights cases she worked on before entering government.”“If House ethics rules prevent her from taking her cut, Crockett told ‘The Breakfast Club’ hosts, she’ll quit Congress, take the money, then run again.”“This is why I love her so. This is why she should absolutely run for Senate in Texas, because she’s the only person who’s honest about this stuff,” Stu says, before homing in on Ben Babcock.“I’m very fascinated about this Ben Babcock character who’s so generous because I have a mortgage payment. I would love to just not pay it. It would be awesome,” he continues. “Maybe Ben Babcock could give me a house for free too.”Want more from Stu?To enjoy more of Stu's lethal wit, wisdom, and mockery, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

At least one police department in California is responding to the possible lapse in food stamp benefits by stepping up patrols around grocery stores to prevent theft and unrest.Republicans and Democrats have been blaming each other as the government shutdown enters its fifth week, but the rhetoric had worsened as the threat to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program grows closer. About 5.5 million people in California depend on SNAP food welfare. 'These increased patrols are not in response to any specific incident, but are a preventive measure to maintain public safety, deter theft, and reassure the community.'The Barstow Police Dept. posted the statement on their official Facebook page Tuesday."We understand that these circumstances may cause additional stress for many families. To help ensure the safety of residents, customers, and business owners, officers will be conducting extra patrols around local grocery stores, convenience stores, and shopping centers," the statement reads."These increased patrols are not in response to any specific incident, but are a preventive measure to maintain public safety, deter theft, and reassure the community that law enforcement is present and ready to help," they added.The benefits will run out on Nov. 1 if the shutdown continues.About 42 million people across the country receive the benefits. RELATED: Who is to blame for the government shutdown? CNN analyst finds astounding results California and 20 other states are suing the federal government to ensure the SNAP program is funded."While Donald Trump parades around the world trying to repair the economic damage he's done with his incompetence, he's denying food to millions of Americans who will go hungry next month," California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said in a statement. "It's cruel and speaks to his basic lack of humanity. He doesn't care about the people of this country, only himself."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Trustees of the British MuseumThe ancient clay cup is 3,500 years old and was likely used to drink wine at Minoan feasts. The discovery of thousands of ancient 3,500-year-old disposable cups seems to have put a swift end to the notion that modern civilizations introduced the throwaway cup. According to The Guardian, the clay vessels were unearthed from archeological sites on the Greek island of Crete. One of the first advanced civilizations of Europe, the Minoans — who lived on Crete — most likely used the cups to drink wine, researchers believe. According to The Washington Post, one of these wine vessels will be displayed alongside a paper cup from the 1990s at the British Museum. Equal parts endearing and depressing, the fact that we as a species have prioritized comfort over the environment for thousands of years is a striking reminder of how little we’ve changed. For British Museum curator Julia Farley, the exhibit will ideally leave people pondering their everyday choices. “Just like us, they didn’t want to wash up,” said Farley. “In one way, it shows this universal desire for convenience. But today, we’re making more than 300 billion disposable paper cups every year as a species. It’s so completely different in terms of the scale.” British MuseumOne of the thousands of cups will be displayed in an exhibit at the British Museum. “People may be very surprised to know that disposable, single-use cups are not the invention of our modern consumerist society, but in fact can be traced back thousands of years,” said Farley. The Minoans frequently gathered for parties at the palace on Crete. With lavish feasts and festivals, they thoroughly enjoyed their civilization’s successes and celebrated in style. Farley explained that “the elite were showing off their wealth and status” by hosting these events. Unfortunately, sizable gatherings often lead to a diffusion of responsibility — and the Minoans were no different in this respect. “People were getting together in large groups and much like today, nobody wants to do the washing up,” she said. “As well as being convenient, the cup was a means of showing off wealth because of all the resources ‘poured into making it.'” As such, the disposable cup retained yet another inherent feature besides its convenience. Namely, that the very act of throwing it away meant one was well off. In that sense, one can see a culture of wanton disposable behavior not dissimilar from the one we see thriving today. “This is a sobering message about scale and consumption and I think we need to find that balance, which humans have never been very good at finding,” said Farley. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju_2NuK5O-E%5B/embed] “Human beings have always produced rubbish,” said Farley. “Making some rubbish is an unavoidable by-product of being human. We are tool-using animals. We wear clothes. Nothing lasts forever. It’s in the very nature of our existence that we make rubbish.” Of course, while the Minoans made disposable cups, they were made of clay and at a glaringly smaller scale. They certainly disposed of them lazily, just as we do today, but they did so while building a remarkable Bronze Age civilization complete with palaces, art, and a written language. As for us, the stark contrast is marked by excess and environmental indifference. As such, while we’ve clearly not changed too much regarding our behavior — perhaps we should, as our ability to damage the planet has definitely grown stronger over the years. As Farley put it, “we are doing what human beings have always done but we are doing it on an unprecedented scale with materials that are going to take hundreds, if not thousands of years, to biodegrade.” While researchers have thousands of these ancient clay vessels at their disposal, just one is confirmed to go on display next to its modern counterpart. Other items will include a fishing basket made from plastic wrapping, and photos depicting the pollution across the Pacific Ocean. After learning about the ancient 3,500-year-old disposable Minoan clay cups, read about newly-discovered remains suggesting the earliest humans came from Europe, not Africa. Then, learn about the Greek farmer who accidentally discovered a 3,400-year-old Minoan tomb. The post This 3,500-Year-Old Disposable Cup Shows Ancient Humans Weren’t Too Green, Either appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Ever since the first movie in The Conjuring film series premiered in 2013, the franchise has released many box office horror successes. Based on the accounts of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, the films have chronicled some of their most high-profile cases — with many creative liberties taken by the screenwriters and directors at Warner Bros. The films portray the Warrens as righteous do-gooders combatting the forces of evil and helping families impacted by paranormal phenomena. The Warrens, in the movies, seem like a devout and happy couple driven by a divine purpose, but the truth about the real Ed and Lorraine Warren is said to be much different, with many troubling allegations about their investigative work and their personal lives emerging over the years. Many of their cases, too, were different from their silver screen counterparts. Dive into the true stories behind The Conjuring movies below. The True Story Of The Perron Family And The Events In The Conjuring Movie FacebookThe Perron family resided in “The Conjuring House” for nearly a decade. In January 1971, Roger and Carolyn Perron, along with their five daughters, moved into a 14-room farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island. Almost immediately, strange occurrences began. Carolyn noticed odd things: the broom disappearing or shifting locations, mysterious scraping sounds near an empty kettle, and piles of dirt appearing on freshly cleaned kitchen floors. Meanwhile, her daughters reported seeing spirits — most of whom were harmless, though a few of them seemed to be overtly angry. Carolyn said she researched the house and learned that it had belonged to one family for eight generations. She also found that tragic, mysterious, and violent deaths littered the home’s history. Several children allegedly drowned in a nearby creek, at least one person was murdered, and others hanged themselves in the home’s attic. One name in particular stood out to her: Bathsheba Sherman. She lived on the property in the mid-1800s, and, disturbingly, she may have been involved in the death of a neighbor’s child. Because of this, Carolyn came to believe that Bathsheba Sherman was one of the malevolent spirits haunting her family, even though much about the real Bathsheba Sherman’s story remains unconfirmed. The Perrons’ oldest daughter, Andrea, later stated that she believed her family was actually being haunted by a woman named Abigail Arnold, but even that version of events is murky at best. The evil spirit, whoever it was, seemed to target Andrea’s mother the most, though, and Andrea later said, “Whoever the spirit was, she perceived herself to be mistress of the house and she resented the competition my mother posed for that position.” Warner Bros. PicturesA dramatic scene from The Conjuring movie, which was inspired by the true story of the Perron family. Eventually, the haunting purportedly intensified. Some spirits emitted the odor of rotting flesh and caused beds to rise off the home’s floor. In the basement, Roger sensed a “cold, stinking presence” behind him. He tried to avoid the cellar as much as he could, yet its heating equipment often failed, forcing him to go down to the basement and check it regardless. Over the decade the Perrons lived on the farm, the Warrens visited multiple times. During one seance conducted by Lorraine, Carolyn was said to have become possessed, speaking in tongues and levitating from her chair. Andrea claimed to have watched this unfold, while keeping herself hidden, later writing, “My mother began to speak a language not of this world in a voice not her own. Her chair levitated and she was thrown across the room.” Roger, concerned about Carolyn’s mental health, asked the Warrens to leave. Financial difficulties anchored the family to the home until around 1980, but once they were able to move, the hauntings reportedly ended. Today, the old Perron home is billed as “The Conjuring House,” largely operating as a tourist attraction for ghost hunters, paranormal enthusiasts, and devoted fans of the famous horror movie. Some parts of The Conjuring differed from the real investigation conducted by the Warrens, especially since the film depicted them performing an exorcism, which Lorraine said that she and her husband would “never” do, as an exorcism is supposed to be performed only by a Catholic priest. But Lorraine, who served as a consultant on the movie, also claimed that most of the events portrayed on-screen really happened. The post Were <em>The Conjuring</em> Movies Based On True Stories? Inside 7 Real-Life Cases Of Ed And Lorraine Warren appeared first on All That's Interesting.