It’s not unheard of for people to do nice things for their neighbors. This might mean borrowing a bag of rice to finish dinner or collecting the neighbor's mail while they're on vacation. All of these scenarios fall within the realm of normal, kind neighborly interactions. But while some neighbors may come over to assist with a weekend project, most don’t take on huge tasks without prompting.A man who goes by the name Uncle Jhonn on TikTok has made it his mission to go above and beyond for his neighbors. That’s why, when he was driving through his neighborhood and noticed a fence lying on the ground, he decided to get out of his truck and help. @unclejhonn Thinking about replacing my neighbor fence? Leave a comment if I should.. But he did more than just a quick repair. Jhonn took the entire fence down, cut it up, and built a new one that wouldn’t need replacing for many years to come."So, today I was riding down the street and that's when I noticed my neighbor's fence laying on the ground, so I decided to replace it completely for free," he says in the video. "Just because I' retired y'all and I ain't got nothing better to do. Plus I'm sure if they could afford to get it done, it would've been did by now."Jhonn quickly clarifies, "Now, I didn't just jump out of my truck with a saw and start cutting these people's fence up. I actually knocked on their door to see if this was something they actually wanted me to do and they was more than excited to tell me yeah when I told them I was going to do it for free." @unclejhonn Level 2025: Rebuilding the Community… #unclejhonn #diy #diyfence Fence App: @realityfence According to Jhonn, the woman who owns the home is a single mom living with her own mother, who was involved in a car accident that left their car totaled. The family had been trying to get the fence replaced for several years, but the cost was simply too high. The removal and installation of a new privacy fence can run anywhere from $4,000 to well over $10,000, depending on the size of the yard, the type of gates, and the style of privacy fence being installed.Jhonn explains that the family had been quoted over $6,000 by multiple contractors in order for the fence to be replaced, "and we all know with the state the world in right now, $6,000? You might as well say that's a million dollars."It took the man just under three hours to complete the new fence and cost him a total of $2,173.89. He explains that he has big plans for his neighborhood by doing his part to make it look more desirable. Jhonn uses the money he makes off of TikTok to purchase materials for the free projects he does. The handy neighbor also has a website that has free blueprints of DIY projects like raised garden beds, sheds, mailboxes, and more. @unclejhonn God forgot to put the quit in him… Commenters can't stop praising Jhonn's action and dedication to his neighborhood:"This is what we need more of neighbors helping neighbors!""That fence looks amazing!!! You can tell that you didn’t take shortcuts either. Built it like it was for yourself!!! Good on ya.""That is amazing. You know that family is overjoyed with what you’ve done for them.""Amazing job sir! God Bless you helping others! The world needs more folks like you!""As a single mom thank you I know that family are so grateful and appreciate you.""You are such a good human. My mom was a single parent for many years and an older gentleman rebuilt our front and back porch because he was worried my Nana would get hurt. My mom was so grateful."This article originally appeared in February.

The world has become more tolerant and progressive in many ways. For example, support of same-sex marriage used to be a minority opinion in the United States, but it has grown by leaps and bounds and is accepted by a majority of people today. That's huge. But same sex couples still face a lot of stigma, especially when they become parents.Daniel, a boy studying at the Deerfield Elementary School in Cedar Hills, Utah, had an unpleasant encounter with a homophobic substitute teacher back when he was a fifth grader. ABC News reported how the offensive incident took place in a classroom a week before the 2019 Thanksgiving. The substitute teacher had asked the fifth graders to share what they were thankful for and the students started answering one by one.“I’m thankful that I’m finally going to be adopted by my two dads,” Daniel answered when his turn came, reported The Salt Lake Tribune. That was when the substitute teacher snapped at him and questioned, “Why on earth would you be happy about that?” The teacher elaborated on her views, saying that "two men living together is a sin" and "wrong." She additionally reportedly told Daniel that there was nothing that he should be thankful for. At that point, Daniel's classmates came to his defense and three of the girls asked the substitute teacher to stop. When the teacher continued rambling, the three students walked out of the classroom to inform the principal. See on Instagram Soon after, the substitute teacher had to be escorted out of the school. The authorities then reached out to one of Daniel's fathers, Louis van Amstel, to inform him of the incident."She also tried to blame our son and told him that it was his fault that she went off," Amstel, who is a professional dancer on Dancing With the Stars revealed in an Instagram video. "We are committed to having the best employees who care about all children in our schools, whether it be the teacher, the custodian, the secretary or a substitute teacher. When situations come up like this, we quickly investigate and take appropriate action. That was done in this situation," the Alpine School District's spokesman, David Stephenson, said. He applauded the three girls who supported Daniel.“[Daniel] was so fearful that this could make us think that we don’t want to adopt him,” Amstel said, trying to hold back his tears in his video. “That’s definitely not going to happen. But this situation really hurt him. This person really hurt us.” Amstel's neighbors and the community came forward in solidarity after the incident made headlines. They even decorated the couple's house with paper hearts that had sweet messages written on them. A month after the incident, Daniel was adopted by Amstel and his then-husband Josh Lancaster — they are divorced now. The substitute teacher who had obtained the job through staffing company Kelly Services, was ultimately fired. In 2024, Amstel created a video on the YouTube channel, The LVA Podcast, detailing Daniel's adoption journey. See on Instagram People in the comment section of his Instagram video also came forward to voice their support and remarked how the teacher was straight-up disrespectful."I read your son's story about the sub. So, disheartening to have an adult treat a child like that. You have such a beautiful family and the love shows. Raising children is such a privilege," one fan said. See on Instagram "What a beautiful message and family. Thank you for being strong and bringing others joy during this difficult time," another added, "I just saw the video of you and your husband and son. Your son is so freaking awesome. How he stood up for all of you to the sub. Love his attitude in the interview. I love how his friends stood up to the teacher too. So happy she got fired. She doesn't need to be a sub if she is talking to kids that way," someone said.Sadly, many people took the opportunity in van Amstel's comments to further disparage his "lifestyle choice," which only served to shine a greater spotlight on the stigma faced by gay couples even in a more progressive America. - YouTube www.youtube.com A majority of gay dads report having faced stigma, even in settings that should be supportive: neighbors, doctors, churches.We need more kids like the girls who stood up for Daniel to help snuff out intolerance, and more attention on their stories so that everyone gets the message.This article originally appeared 2 months ago. It has been updated.

The host and star of Jimmy Kimmel Live! said goodbye to a best friend during his monologue Tuesday night. Jimmy Kimmel informed the studio audience and fans around the world of the death earlier that morning of Cleto Escobedo III. As bandleader for the show, Escobedo had spent decades excelling as both a phenomenal saxophone player and leader. An emotional Kimmel was moved to tears as he shared the journey of a childhood friend who had passed away that Tuesday morning, November 11, at the age of 59. "We lost someone very special who was much too young to go, and I would like to tell you about him," Kimmel said. You can watch Kimmel's touching monologue here: - YouTube youtu.be Kimmel shares the remarkable story that solidified his love and admiration for EscobedoKimmel emotionally yet professionally delivered the remarkable story that solidified his love and admiration for Escobedo, calling him a "great friend, father, son, musician, and man." Kimmel conveyed the story of arriving in Las Vegas in 1977. Escobedo was the boy from across the street—one year older and already a talented musician who would become a lifelong friend. Kimmel described their early friendship, saying, “He was a year older than me. His name was Cleto, but we called him Junior.”Kimmel continued with admiration, “He was a child prodigy who would get standing ovations in junior high school.” He added that they regularly had sleepovers at each other’s homes—at one point, he mentioned, it must have been “33 nights in a row.”As Cleto got older and his musical talents continued to blossom, he was playing in bars, clubs, and lounges all over Las Vegas. He even played sax for pop star Paula Abdul, which eventually led to him signing a record deal.When Kimmel landed his talk show in 2002, he knew his childhood friend was the perfect choice to run the house band: “When you do a show like this, you need a few things.” Kimmel continued, “Of course I wanted Cleto to lead my band. We grew up watching Dave (Letterman) and Paul (Shaffer), and the idea that anyone other than him would lead the band was terrifying. It had to be him.”Kimmel posts the painful loss on his Instagram See on Instagram Kimmel seemed emotionally rocked and often on the verge of tears as he spoke about the loss of his friend and the journey of their important friendship. It was a journey that culminated in incredible success and prestige. Kimmel and Cleto became so successful that they even brought Escobedo Senior onto the show. Kimmel said, “I’ve often said that the single best thing about doing this show was getting the opportunity to allow Cleto Senior to pick up where he left off in 1966 and become a musician again with his son.”Kimmel went on to say, “Senior [Cleto’s father] and Sylvia, Cleto’s mom, have been like second parents to me.” He continued, “Everyone loves Cleto. Everyone here at the show. We are devastated by this. It’s not…It’s just not fair.” Fighting back tears, he continued, “Even though I’m heartbroken to lose him, I’m going to take yet another lesson from him and acknowledge how lucky I was to have him literally at my side for so many years.” Jimmy Kimmel hosting his late night talk show.Erin Scott/ Wikimedia CommonsClearly upset by the whole experience, Kimmel went on to finish his show. He explained that he needed a couple of nights off to continue mourning and navigating the loss of a cherished friend. Kimmel conveyed his grief, stating, “We’ve been on the air for almost 23 years and I’ve had to do some hard monologues along the way, but this one’s the hardest.”

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In recent decades, the U.S. has been involved in a string of disastrous regime change wars.  Instead of learning our lesson, it appears that we are on the verge of starting another regime change war.  Without a doubt, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a really bad guy, and his nation produces vast quantities of illegal drugs that end up on the streets of major U.S. cities.  But a regime change war in Venezuela would require an enormous commitment of military resources.  It would be a huge strategic mistake to commit so much of our military firepower in South America at a time when fighting between Israel and Iran could break out again at any moment, when Russian forces are about to make a major breakthrough in Ukraine, and when the Chinese could make a move on Taiwan if they sense an opportunity to do so.  In addition, a regime change war would have very serious implications for our relations with other nations.  The Europeans are telling us not to do this, many of our South American allies are telling us not to do this, and the Venezuelans have already reached out to Russia and China for help.  If we ignore everyone else and go barreling into Venezuela anyway, the rest of the planet will be very displeased with us. There is a world of difference between bombing a few drug boats and going to war with a nation that has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and that has a total population of more than 28 million people. On Tuesday, the U.S. military destroyed yet another drug-trafficking boat, and everyone that was aboard was killed… The U.S. military conducted another strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat on Tuesday, a Pentagon official confirmed to CBS News. The attack targeted a vessel in the Caribbean Sea and killed four people on board. Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed at least 21 vessels in 20 strikes in international waters, killing at least 80 people. The Trump administration says the operations — the details of which remain sparse — are part of an anti-drug offensive. There are some very significant questions that need to be answered about the legality of these attacks. But if this was as far as we went, it wouldn’t be that big of a deal. Unfortunately, it is being reported that President Trump has been presented “with updated options for potential operations in Venezuela”, and we are being warned that military strikes could begin “within days”… Donald Trump is planning strikes on Venezuela within days and has been presented with a suite of military options by his top generals, according to a report. The president was briefed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, sources told CBS News. The commander in chief has not yet made a final decision but action could come as soon as this week, the sources said. Since a final decision has not been made yet, that means that President Trump could still potentially be swayed one way or the other. So everyone needs to be making a tremendous amount of noise about this, because the clock is ticking. An enormous U.S. force has been deployed to the region, and earlier this week that force was joined by the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group… Earlier this week, the USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group entered U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility. Southern Command is the primary combatant unit for operations in the Caribbean and South America. The Ford joins a flotilla of destroyers, war planes and special operations assets that are already in the region. Those ships are not just going to sit there indefinitely. Either they are going to take action soon or they are going to go home. Let us hope that it is the latter. Venezuela is so concerned about a potential U.S. attack that they have deployed nearly 200,000 soldiers… Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López said Tuesday in a statement that Venezuela is preparing to set a maximum level of alert amid rising tensions with the U.S. The objective is to place “the entire country’s military arsenal on full operational readiness,” Padrino López said. The preparations include “massive deployment of ground, aerial, naval, riverine and missile forces” with the participation of all security forces and militia. Padrino said on national television that Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, ordered a massive deployment of soldiers — “almost 200,000,” he said — as part of the special operation. Maduro is not stupid. He knows that Trump has been after him for a very long time, and Trump’s comments during a recent 60 Minutes interview gave him even more reason for alarm… Many people both inside Venezuela, including President Nicolas Maduro himself, and observers outside the country believe the increased U.S. military pressure is aimed at forcing Maduro out of office. When asked in a recent interview with “60 Minutes” if Maduro’s “days were numbered,” Mr. Trump responded, “I would say yeah. I think so, yeah.” Would the world be a better place without Nicolas Maduro? Yes. But as we have seen in Afghanistan and Iraq, a regime change war can drag on for years. And in this case, it could bring us even closer to war with Russia… Russia has vowed to stand “ready” to assist Venezuela as Donald Trump ramps up the US military footprint near the South American country in what Washington has characterized as a counter-narcotics operation. Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov stated the Kremlin is “ready to fully act within the framework of the obligations that were mutually stipulated in this agreement with our Venezuelan friends”, following the nations’ signing of a strategic partnership in May. I don’t like the sound of that at all. To what extent is Russia ready to “assist” Venezuela? Would they just provide arms to the Venezuelans, or would they be willing to go even farther than that? Instead of going to war with Venezuela, we should really be focusing on ending the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainians are being pushed out of the absolutely critical fortress city of Pokrovsk, and we are being told that the Russians are now starting to make significant progress in the Zaporizhzhia region as well… As Ukrainian forces struggle to hold onto the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk, they are facing increasing pressure about 55 miles to the southwest in the Zaporizhzhia region. The Ukrainian Southern Command on Wednesday said its forces pulled out of the small hamlet of Rivnopillia, the latest in a string of withdrawals in the area since Tuesday. The retreat puts Russian troops a little more than 50 miles east of Zaporizhia, one of Ukraine’s biggest cities with a population of more than 700,000. The two fronts, in adjacent regions, are related, given Russia’s overwhelming advantage in troop strength and Ukraine’s more limited ability to generate forces to defend both areas. As a result, there are serious questions about how much longer Ukraine can hold onto Pokrovsk and the strategic impact of its potential fall. Ukraine’s defenses are crumbling, and the Ukrainians understand very clearly that the only way that they can win the war is to drag NATO into it. On the other side of the globe, the Venezuelans are asking the Russians and the Chinese for help in defending against a potential U.S. invasion. With each passing day, we are getting closer to the kinetic phase of World War III. For a long time I have been hoping that cooler heads would prevail, but that is simply not happening. Now we are potentially just days away from initiating a major war with Venezuela, and that would not be a good thing for any of us. Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com. About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”.  When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing.  You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter.  Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites.  These are such troubled times, and people need hope.  John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today. 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