The 50-year-old petrodollar agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia was allowed to expire. The term “petrodollar” refers to the U.S. dollar’s role as the currency used for crude oil transactions on the world market. This arrangement has its roots in the 1970s when the United States and Saudi Arabia struck a deal shortly after the […] The post Dems Did It! They Destroyed the Petrodollar Agreement appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) has reportedly fallen way behind his opponent in the Democrat Party’s primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District as he continues to embrace anti-Semitic views. Bowman said during an interview this week that he voted no against a resolution that condemned designated Islamic terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah because the resolution blamed Hamas for its unprecedented October 7 terrorist attack. Palestinian terrorists stormed into Israel from Gaza early on October 7 and went on to murder 1,200 people, wound 5,300+, kidnap 250+, and engage in a campaign of rape against women and girls. “One of the first lines [of the resolution] was ‘condemn Hamas for this unprovoked attack.’ And I stopped reading at that point,” Bowman said. “If we’re calling this an unprovoked attack, that means we’re going to ignore 18 human rights organizations calling Israel an apartheid state.” “There was no way in the world, especially based on what I’ve learned over the last few years in Congress that I was going to support what Israel was doing right now,” he continued. “Now, I am not justifying the killing of civilians by Hamas on Oct. 7th,” he added. “There’s no justification. It’s just an explanation of what the circumstances were that led to Oct. 7th. And I believed then, and I believe now, if you want to end extremism, we need a free Palestine.” #NY16 ?? Bowman says he opposed resolution condemning Hamas because it called Oct 7 an ‘unprovoked’ attack. “If we’re calling this an unprovoked attack, that means we’re going to ignore 18 human rights organizations calling Israel an apartheid state…” pic.twitter.com/4QSUNVeRnU — Jacob N. Kornbluh (@jacobkornbluh) June 10, 2024 Bowman had sought to distance himself from extremist left-wing views on Israel shortly after the massacre happened when he condemned the Democratic Socialists of America, a Marxist group that promotes the anti-Semitic B.D.S. movement, which seeks to destroy the state of Israel. However, he was secretly recorded last month admitting that he was still a member of the group and he never let his “dues lapse,” The New York Times reported. When asked about the revelation, he deflected and claimed that the media “has a tendency to talk about B.S., and not focus on the race.” Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Bowman’s opponent, said that Bowman aligns himself with “extremists.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “In our democracy, truth still matters, and Mr. Bowman needs to explain why he keeps relying on falsehoods to justify his re-election,” Latimer said. Related: Investigators Uncover Bowman Deception In Fire Alarm Probe

Pope Francis reportedly expressed his opposition to gay men becoming priests during a meeting with Roman priests this week, which comes only a couple weeks after he made similar remarks during a closed-door meeting. Francis, 87, reportedly said that “there is an air of frociaggine in the Vatican” and that those who are gay should not be admitted into seminaries. According to the Washington Post, the word “frociaggine” roughly translates to “fa***tness” in the Roman Italian dialect. The Post reported that Francis made the remarks while meeting with approximately 200 priests at Rome’s Salesian Pontifical University. While speaking about the “danger of ideologies in the Church”,  he reportedly “reiterated the need to welcome and accompany gay men in the Church” but indicated they should not be allowed into priesthood. Francis made nearly identical remarks during a private address to Catholic bishops in May while railing against the number of gay priests who were in training. He reportedly made the remarks in the context of proposals from Italian bishops about changes they want to see in guidelines determining the candidates that seminaries accept. He reportedly said that he was opposed to letting in candidates who were leading a “double life” by claiming to be celibate while secretly being gay, The Telegraph reported. He said that there was “already too much fa***try” in seminaries, according to numerous translations of his speech, which was in Italian. CNN noted that Francis in 2016 upheld the Vatican’s ruling in 2005 that the Catholic church cannot allow the ordination of gay men. In 2018, he told Italian bishops “not to accept gay candidates for the priesthood,” the report added. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP However, the Vatican backtracked on his comments late last month after they were leaked to the press and some backlash ensued online. “The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he extends his apologies to those who felt offended by the use of a term, as reported by others,” the Vatican said in a May statement. “As he (Pope Francis) has said on several occasions, ‘in the Church there is room for everyone, everyone! No one is useless, no one is superfluous, there is room for everyone. Just as we are, everyone.’”

This video is one of the most powerful clips I’ve seen in a while. When this Oregon man was in need of saving, his dog ran to get him help. The dog rescue saved his life. All the more reason to be thankful for our favorite four-legged friends. @cbsmornings An Oregon man and his four dogs accidentally drove off of an embankment, stranding him in the woods. That’s when one of the dogs, named Blue, traveled four miles to alert the man’s family at a nearby camp site. #news #oregon #dog #dogs ♬ original sound – CBS Mornings Brandon Garrett went on a trip with his four pups and took a turn that flipped his truck far into a ravine. With the situation looking dire, Brandon’s dog, Blue, leapt out of the car. Blue wasn’t fleeing the scene, though. Instead, Blue ran four miles back to the campsite where Brandon’s family was staying. This powerful act of loyalty from Blue the Dog was paramount to saving this man’s life. This image is from TikTok. Blue and the family headed back to the ravine and, while they found the vehicle, they couldn’t get to it because of the steepness of the land. The next day, Search & Rescue joined the efforts and located him, pulled him out, and airlifted him to a nearby hospital. A dog saving a man is a thing of the movies — but Blue is a real hero. Hopefully, his dad has given him a big selection of treats! Garrett has since returned home and is safe recovering in the comfort of his family and pups. This image is from TikTok. The story was highlighted on CBS News and has taken social media by storm. Folks headed to the comment section to share their amazement with this rescue tale (or… tail?). “Wow, absolutely amazing. I am so happy they are all okay,” said one of the video’s viewers. “Blue is man’s best friend,” commented another. This accident is a thing of nightmares. But because of Blue’s devotion to his dad, Brandon made it home safe. The featured image for this post is from TikTok. The post Real-Life Lassie: Dog Runs Four Miles To Get Help After Dad Crashes Into Ravine appeared first on InspireMore.

Last night on AGT, a dance group gave an audition unlike any we’ve ever seen. An Argentinian dance company called Legion shocked the judges last night when they literally set themselves on fire and performed a Malambo routine, which is an Argentine folk dance style that traditionally includes two men who compete against each other. Legion’s dance had some twists, though. Instead of having a dance-off, six men took the stage, dressed in all black, and performed a choreographed routine while their boots were ablaze, and their rhythm and moves were perfectly in sync. After the initial group of men kicked off the act, four drummers danced on stage and took over the show, while the original six went off stage to grab props, which included whips, batons, and flaming sticks. When they returned, they used the props for jaw-dropping stunts and eventually began choreographing sword fights with the flaming sticks. Throughout the entire routine, everyone was wondering what was coming next. The “AGT” Dance Group Dreams Of Opening A Studio Thanks to Sofia Vergara’s golden buzzer, Legion’s dancers skipped past the votes and got a ticket straight to the live shows. “This is a big dream for us,” one of the performers said through tears as the crowd gave a standing ovation. “An incredible opportunity. Thank you so much.” The dancers told the judges that their dream is to win the $1 million prize so they can open a dance studio and turn their passions into their careers. “We have regular jobs,” a dancer shared. “We teach; we are in construction… we rehearse all week, 2 AM., before and after our real jobs. This is what we want to do for a living.” Watch America’s Got Talent on NBC every Tuesday at 8 PM ET. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “AGT” Fire Dancers Get Sofia Vergara’s Golden Buzzer! appeared first on InspireMore.

Dick Van Dyke is an absolute legend in the entertainment industry, and now he’s got another credential to add to his roster: he’s the oldest man ever nominated for a Daytime Emmy! At 98 years old, Dick has seen a lot. His launch to stardom was in 1960 when he took the stage in Bye, Bye, Birdie and won a Tony. Shortly thereafter, he starred in the movie production of the show, and his career was fully off to the races. @entertainmenttonight Dick Van Dyke may be 98 years old, but the iconic actor proves he’s still got it as he makes Daytime Emmys history. #DickVanDyke ♬ original sound – Entertainment Tonight – Entertainment Tonight This Daytime Emmy nomination is for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for his guest appearance on the television show Days of Our Lives. He’s been a legend of stage and screen, movies and film, dance and song. There’s hardly anything he can’t do! The interviewer in the clip above asked him whether he intended to grab an Oscar nomination, and he laughed, saying, “Gimme a shot at it! Now that I’m a dramatic actor!” This image is from TikTok. Wise Words From The Beloved Actor Dick’s playful approach to life has made him a well-loved actor. There’s a long list of fabulous Dick Van Dyke quotes, but my favorite has to be this one: “Just knowing you don’t have the answers is a recipe for humility, openness, acceptance, forgiveness, and an eagerness to learn — and those are all good things.” We should definitely be listening to this amazing nonagenarian (that’s a person who lives into their 90s, FYI)! This image is from TikTok. Dick Van Dyke’s fans span all demographics. Even the TikTok crew love him. “I feel like him and Julie Andrews genuinely raised me,” commented one viewer. “He doesn’t have an Oscar? How does this living legend not have an Oscar?” said another. And, not only is he the oldest nominated — but he won! Congrats, Dick! The featured image for this post is from Wikimedia Commons. The post Dick Van Dyke’s Still Got It – 98-Yr-Old Becomes The Oldest Man Nominated For A Daytime Emmy appeared first on InspireMore.

Pink is undoubtedly one of the most generous celebrities on Earth. She so often shares her love and gifts with people who are struggling, and this news just gives us more reason to love her. Pink headed to Australia to perform at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital. In this clip, you can watch the singer share some of her music and give warm hugs to the children staying at the hospital. You might want to grab the tissues. @10newsfirst American pop star Pink surprised some adoring fans at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital yesterday. The singer-songwriter performed for sick children and their families inside the ward, alongside her 12-year-old daughter Willow. Pink, who has returned to Melbourne on her Summer Carnival tour, later revealed on her Instagram it had been 22 years since she first visited RCH. “Thank you for sharing your stories and letting us play you a couple of songs.” #pink #covermeinsunshine #rch #royalchildrenshospital #melbourne #sickkids ♬ original sound – 10 News First Australia Her 12-year-old daughter, Willow, came along as well to meet the kids and watch her mommy share her powerful, encouraging music. What an incredible memory for these children who are fighting unimaginable battles. Pink’s a pro at sharing her gifts far and wide, and I’m so glad these kids got to witness it. This image is from TikTok. Fans took to the comments to share their emotional response to Pink’s children’s hospital appearance. “When that little girl’s expresses how big of a fan she is I bawled. That’s so beautiful,” said one fan. Another fan commented about how impressed they were with her parenting. I agree — what a special experience for Willow, too. “Pink is an awesome & beautiful human along with the lessons she teaches her own kids about life! I love how transparent she is and with Willow with her shows her that with privilege, comes responsibilities.” This image is from TikTok. Pink’s appearance at Royal Children’s Hospital is a powerful testament to the act of sharing gifts. It clearly had an impact on the kiddos — and on all of us viewers at home! What a great reminder to connect with our community. No matter what gift we have to offer — a meal, a song, or a couple of bucks — we can make the world a better place when we look outside ourselves. The post Pink Gives Uplifting Performance For Sick Kids At Australian Children’s Hospital appeared first on InspireMore.