Civil Rights activist Jesse Jackson has reportedly been placed on a form of life support after being hospitalized last week. Jackson, 84, is receiving life support treatment over blood pressure issues, according to CNN. He was hospitalized last week over a neurological condition called progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Jackson has been on medication to manage his blood pressure for several days, though his medical team has been attempting to get him off it. In recent days, the civil rights leader has had flashes of awareness, but his overall health has steadily declined, according to CBS News. Family and friends of Jackson are reportedly traveling to Chicago to see him as his condition worsens. PSP is “a rare neurological disorder that affects body movements, walking and balance, and eye movements,” and is “caused by damage to nerve cells in areas of the brain that control thinking and body movements,” according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The institute notes that “most people with PSP develop severe disability within three to five years of symptom onset.” Jackson has dealt with symptoms of PSP for over a decade, according to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the progressive civil rights group founded by Jackson. Jackson began exhibiting symptoms of a neurological disorder years ago and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2017. In April, his diagnosis was confirmed as PSP. The aging civil rights leader had continued to make public appearances at least up until last year when he appeared at the Democratic National Convention. He continued to appear in person at the offices of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition until a few months ago, though he had been limited to a wheelchair. His condition has declined steadily while receiving around-the-clock care by family. The Associated Press reported last week that Jackson has struggled to keep his eyes up and that he has not been able to speak.

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A pet dog was left “remarkably unscathed” after plunging 100ft down a rocky cliff face in Scotland. The two-year-old Collie named Whisp fell down the cliffs of the Northmavine peninsula in Shetland on Thursday morning. Unfortunately, Whisp landed half way down the rocky ledge so that his owner was unable to reach him safely. At […] The post Dog ‘Remarkably Unscathed’ After Plunging 100ft Down Cliff Face After a Team Rescue appeared first on Good News Network.

A kitten followed a kind person from room to room when he realized he was no longer alone in the shelter. WaylonNikkiA tiny kitten named Waylon was just three weeks old when he arrived at the municipal shelter, all alone.Staff quickly reached out for help, hoping to find a rescue that could give the little one the care he needed. Nikki, a director at Hearts Alive Village, immediately stepped up. "He was thought to have swimmer's syndrome, but it was so mild that treatment was not needed. He did, however, require around-the-clock bottle feeding," Nikki told Love Meow.The moment she opened the box carrier, she was greeted by a little kitten with the voice of a foghorn wrapped in fur. NikkiWaylon was palm-sized, but his cries filled the room. He wailed with all his might until Nikki soothed him with gentle pets and a soft voice. For such a small kitten, his spirit was unmistakably fierce.After a much-needed bath, he was finally clean, warm, and wrapped snugly in a soft towel. NikkiWaylon took to his bottle as if it were his most prized treasure. "I knew pretty quickly that he was going to be okay because of his ferocious appetite."To keep him company at night, Nikki placed a faux mama cat with a heartbeat in his pen. "Shelters around the country are overflowing with motherless newborn kittens just like Waylon. These kittens are the most vulnerable because they require around-the-clock bottle feeding. If you're on the fence about fostering, now is the time." NikkiTo stay on top of his feeding schedule, Nikki took Waylon everywhere—work, errands, even the store—tucked safely in his cozy carrier. Waylon adored their outings, taking in the world with curious, wide eyes.With good food and attentive care, his stomach troubles eased, and his bold personality began to shine through. NikkiOnce Waylon found his footing, he trotted confidently around the house and demanded food at Nikki's feet, despite having eaten just an hour earlier.He quickly learned that a gentle tap on his foster mom earned instant affection. The pitter-patter of his footsteps echoed through the house as he explored every corner before returning to Nikki's lap to recharge. NikkiWaylon became Nikki's self-appointed assistant, ready to "help" whenever she tackled chores. He stuck to her heels, eager to be involved in everything. "Most bottle babies are pretty attached to people, but he was extra clingy.""He would follow me from room to room. If I opened the fridge, he was right there. If I opened the dishwasher, he'd jump right in. He never left my side." Nikki"Don't let Waylon's innocent face fool you. He hasn't met a toe he doesn't like to chomp on."Waylon turned into a toilet-paper artist, transforming bathroom rolls into his personal confetti. Wallace, a resident cat, stepped in as a mentor, teaching him good manners, appropriate play, and smothering him with mandatory baths. Waylon and WallaceNikkiAfter a few weeks in foster care, Waylon was ready for adoption. He didn't have to wait long. A couple who had previously adopted from Nikki was looking for a new addition, and Waylon was the perfect match."Waylon will have a kitty sister and two pups to play with." Waylon in the arms of his forever familyNikkiWaylon settled into his new home almost immediately. He began playing with his canine sibling and bonding with his feline sister, trailing after them as if he'd always been part of the family.Today, he is living the cozy, joyful life he deserves, surrounded by endless love and fun. Waylon's forever familyShare this story with your friends. More on Nikki's fosters on Instagram @myfosterkittens and Facebook. Hearts Alive Village @heartsaliveanimalrescue.Related story: Kitten Jumps Out of the Woods and Runs Straight to People, In a Few Days Her Life Takes an Exciting Turn

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations have expanded to Charlotte, North Carolina. Operation Charlotte's Web launched on Saturday, as federal agents aimed to arrest criminal illegal aliens.'An illegal alien from Mexico gets deported 4 times, strolls back to Charlotte, then racks up a hit & run AND a DUI/DWI?'Of the 900,000 residents in Charlotte, 150,000 are foreign-born, according to CBS News.The Department of Homeland Security blamed "sanctuary politicians" for the state's failure to honor 1,400 detainer requests, choosing instead to release offenders back onto the streets."Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated. "We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed. There have been too many victims of criminal illegal aliens. President Trump and Secretary Noem will step up to protect Americans when sanctuary politicians won't." Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino stated that, on the first day alone, federal agents arrested over 80 individuals. He noted that most of those arrested have "significant criminal and immigration history."RELATED: Anti-ICE mob turns hostile, breaching barriers outside detention facility — several officers injured Photo by Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty ImagesA leftist activist confronted Bovino over the weekend while federal agents were arresting an alleged illegal alien, according to a video uploaded to social media."Are you doing nice things?" the activist asked Bovino."Absolutely, making the community safer for you," Bovino responded. The Border Patrol commander highlighted some of the recent Charlotte arrests on X."Let's paint this picture for you. An illegal alien from Mexico gets deported 4 times, strolls back to Charlotte, then racks up a hit & run AND a DUI/DWI?" Bovino wrote. "It's time to go back home."RELATED: VIDEO: Leotarded liberals protest ICE facility with '80s-themed aerobics class Gregory Bovino. Photo by Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images"Who's at the same grocery store as you?" he wrote in a separate post. "This illegal alien from Honduras with a criminal history. He has arrests for aggravated assault, assault with a dangerous weapon & DUI. He has also been removed from the U.S. twice, so now that he's here AGAIN, he committed a felony by re-entering the U.S."Reports surfaced on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot an individual amid the ongoing operations; however, those claims were debunked by McLaughlin."This criminal illegal alien from Mexico had a panic attack and was taken to the hospital where he attempted to escape by climbing into the ceiling tiles from the hospital bathroom. He was unsuccessful and was apprehended inside the ceiling by law enforcement," McLaughlin stated. "He has a prior arrest for assault."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Public Domain/Private Collection/Europa Press 2020The Virgin Mary figure on a copy of a 17th century painting was destroyed after two failed restoration attempts. Art experts are calling for a reform of current Spanish laws after a disastrous restoration job left a painting of the Virgin Mary’s angelic countenance completely distorted. According to the Guardian, an unidentified private art collector in Valencia was charged 1,200 euros by a furniture restorer who claimed they could clean and restore the collector’s copy of the Immaculate Conception of Los Venerables. The original artwork was created by baroque artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, who was a famous artist of the 17th century. Unfortunately, the restoration job was a complete failure. After the first failed attempt, the same amateur restorer tried to fix it — only to make it worse. The Immaculate Conception painting, in its rightful form, is a full-body portrait of the Virgin Mary dressed in a white and blue robe standing atop a cloud with a pack of little angels at her feet. As she gazes up toward the heavens, Mary wears a hopeful look on her delicate-featured face. APBefore and after of the distorted Jesus painting infamously known as ‘Monkey Jesus.’ After the botched restorations, however, the Virgin Mary was rendered unrecognizable. After the first attempt, Mary had lost all detail in the tendrils of her hair, and the contours of her face had morphed to resemble the ghostly figure in The Scream. Worst of all, her facial features had gone flat. After the second try, her face was completely changed again, except this time her face looked quite demonic. It’s unclear why the private art collector had entrusted their art piece to an amateur restorer — or why they let them “restore” it again for the second time — but, according to art experts, this kind of debacle is unfortunately not uncommon in Spain. Fernando Carrera, a professor at the Galician School for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, said the case was more proof that art restoration should only be legally allowed to be carried out by properly trained art restorers. “Can you imagine just anyone being allowed to operate on other people? Or someone being allowed to sell medicine without a pharmacist’s license? Or someone who’s not an architect being allowed to put up a building?” Carrera offered. While those might be extreme examples, Carrera admitted, the point stands that Spain’s law needs to ensure that art restorations are properly carried out. “I don’t think this guy — or these people — should be referred to as restorers,” he continued. “Let’s be honest: they’re bodgers who botch things up. They destroy things.” As it turns out, current Spanish laws regarding art restoration don’t require projects to be performed by certified or trained art restorers, meaning anyone with cleaning utensils is legally allowed to ‘spruce up’ an art piece. This is especially troublesome for a country with such a rich history of art spanning centuries. DSF/AFP/Getty ImagesBefore and after of the failed restoration of the Figures of Rañadoiro sculpture in 2018. Because of this loophole in Spanish law, María Borja, a vice president of the Association of Restorers and Conservators (ACRE) called the restoration an act of vandalism and said that such incidents were much more common than people think. “We only find out about them when people report them to the press or on social media, but there are numerous situations when works are undertaken by people who aren’t trained,” Borja told Europa Press which was the first to break the news of the disfigured Virgin Mary before it went viral around the globe. Other cases of art restoration works gone terribly wrong include the hack job on the Figures of Rañadoiro which rendered the 15th century art piece into an ugly Christmas ornament in 2018 and the failed restoration of the La Dolorosa de Arucas sculpture in June 2020. The most famous example is the unfortunate damage done to a century-old painting of Jesus Christ in a tiny chapel of the Sierra de Moncayo in northeastern Spain in 2012. The distorted Jesus eventually turned into an endearing symbol of religious devotion due to its elderly restorer, but it first became infamous as “Monkey Jesus” and “Potato Jesus” because of its undiscernible shape. Hopefully, after this “Demonic Mary” situation there will be some action from the higher powers of Spain. Next, learn how a priceless 17th century Caravaggio painting was found behind mattresses in an old French attic and read the story of a painting left inside a closet for decades that turned out to be worth millions. The post Failed Restoration Leaves Famous Painting Of The Virgin Mary Unrecognizable appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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Leftist agitators claimed today that ICE shot a criminal illegal alien in Charlotte, North Carolina, spreading this video around as evidence:  But DHS spox Tricia McLaughlin says this isn’t true…