As Israel braces for a strike from Iran and its terrorist proxies, Vice President Kamala Harris tapped as her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who voted in favor of the infamous deal that emboldened and enriched Iran. Walz voted for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as a member of Congress in 2015, calling it the “best path forward” CBS News reported at the time. He has remained a vocal defender of the plan, and criticized former President Donald Trump when the latter withdrew from the deal in 2018. The JCPOA stipulates that Iran would halt any nuclear weapons programs and permit inspections of its nuclear energy facilities in exchange for the United States and its allies agreeing to lift economic sanctions and permit access to about $56 billion of its frozen assets. Opponents of the JCPOA, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, doubted Iran’s commitment to transparent inspections, and argued that the deal didn’t address Iran’s ability to increase funding for its terrorist proxies with the lifted sanctions and unfrozen assets. Since the United States agreed to the JCPOA, Iran’s military budget grew by approximately 30 percent, even as the country’s economy foundered. It is estimated that Iran could produce enough enriched uranium for a nuclear bomb in under a week, according to Bloomberg. “This deal is far from perfect, and I harbor no illusions that the hate and violence of the Iranian regime will fade after it goes into effect,” he wrote. “I expect Iran will continue to be a destabilizing force in the region and a threat to America and our allies. But, I believe this agreement is our best path forward.”  Walz said it was “disappointing” and “frustrating” when former President Donald Trump terminated the United States’ involvement in the JCPOA in 2018. “Like so many things with President Trump — whether it’s the Paris Accords, the ACA, Dodd-Frank — how about we build upon those successes? We’re trying to erase President Obama’s legacy without any thought about how those things were built,” Walz told the MinnPost at the time. Walz also condemned Trump’s move on X. Preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb is critical to national and global security. The conversation about how to best protect the US and our allies must and will continue following @realDonaldTrump’s disappointing and shortsighted decision to walk away from the #IranDeal. — Fmr. Rep. Tim Walz (@RepTimWalz) May 8, 2018 In his announcement to withdraw, Trump deemed the JCPOA “disastrous” and “a great embarrassment to me as a citizen and to all citizens of the United States.” “The fact is this was a horrible, one-sided deal that should have never, ever been made,” Trump said. “It didn’t bring calm, it didn’t bring peace, and it never will.” Trump added that Iran and its proxies have attacked American embassies and military installations and murdered hundreds of American service members in Beirut in 1983, and kidnapped, imprisoned, and tortured American citizens. Anti-Israel members of the far-left “Squad” celebrated Harris naming Walz to the ticket on Tuesday, including Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN) who has a history of anti-Semitism. “Congratulations to our next Vice President,” Omar wrote on X, adding that Walz is “Bringing Minnesota nice to the ticket.”  Just days before Iran attacked Israel in April with about 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles, Omar called for the Biden-Harris administration to withhold “pending and future weapons assistance to Israel.” Following the attack, Omar doubled down, urging Washington to “exercise restraint.” Along with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, Omar demanded sanctions to be lifted on Iran in 2020. In March, Walz called for a ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas, which began after Hamas killed about 1,200 Israelis in southern Israel on October 7.

Last September, Morning Consult released a report that concluded 57% of Gen Z wants to become influencers and make that their career. As they all scroll Instagram and TikTok, they see what appears to be lavish lifestyles, fun “get ready with me” videos, and lackadaisical “day in the life” vlogs in which the most challenging part of the day is a 5:00 a.m. pilates class. They watch as 23-year-olds buy houses in the Hamptons and drive 2024 Range Rovers around town. But what if that all comes crashing down? What happens when you lose your relevance or when audiences decide they’ve seen too much content? Sometimes, people who become incredibly but fleetingly popular on social media are not able to launch into more mainstream fame — so they fizzle out. Jason Nash is a prime example. In the early 2010s, actor and stand-up comic Jason Nash became friends with YouTuber David Dobrik, joined his “vlog squad,” and soared with it to the height of its popularity. But a few years ago, Dobrik and his entire group fell from grace, and the vlog squad dissolved. Now, Dobrik owns a pizza parlor, and Nash asks for money on live TikToks. Source: tiktok.com/@kicks.and.gigs.re When someone is live on TikTok, viewers can send you “gifts,” like roses or other little emojis that turn into actual money for the creator who receives them. As a result, Nash goes live everyday doing random things so people will send him gifts (i.e., money). This is a man who was once making millions on YouTube. He was producing shows with Dobrik, starring in “Funny or Die” videos, but now, he is attempting to hold onto any of his leftover relevancy to make money. Of course, the comments are ruthless, with some people hypothesizing that Dobrik’s pensions ran out, feeling sorry for Nash’s kids, and comparing this to “asking for money on the street.” Source: TikTok Nash’s TikTok lives have gotten to the point they are just sad, uncomfortable, and embarrassing. He’s angry, occasionally sad, and sometimes even cries. Source: tiktok.com/@namikazej117 The comments just continue, going so far as to name this virtual panhandling. One commenter flat said they want to see him get “an actual job.” Source: TikTok I think that’s a challenge everyone wants him to attempt — everyone except Jason, that is.  WATCH: The Comments Section with Brett Cooper In a recent podcast, he was confronted about “getting a real job,” and he responded that he doesn’t have any skills and has no interests outside of entertainment. Apparently, he seems to look down on normal jobs. Source: tiktok.com/@spillsometeawithme1 He gives excuse after excuse as to why he is not seeking gainful employment. If he were being honest, he would say, “I’m lazy, and I think I’m too good to work a ‘normal job.’” Because he most definitely has the skills to be a DoorDash driver or work at a retail store. Furthermore, good, hard-working people work those jobs. He needs to grow up, and the commenters agree: Source: TikTok Nash got famous in his 30s, so he had to be doing something before that. Struggling actors all have a side job, so he is bound to have some kind of skill. Some of the comments offer elements of personal responsibility and common sense: Source: TikTok To Nash’s explanation of why he is not in real estate, one commenter explained the gap in understanding: Source: TikTok Jason Nash’s journey to and fall from influencer fame should serve as a cautionary tale to everyone. If you are in a fickle, unstable business, know that — and handle your money responsibly. Then, squelch your ego and be realistic. Life comes for everyone, and no one is immune. And when hard times come, you should never look down on the work that every normal person does. This brings me to the Hawk Tuah girl, the details of whose story I will skip over, but in short form, a girl went insanely viral after her man-on-the-street interview: Source: tiktok.com/@ahpositive My concern for this girl stems from watching Jason Nash and people whose fleeting fame lands them in hardship. In an interview she did with Barstool, she explained she has quit her job to move to LA to be a celebrity. She states, “I think we’re going to do like a show and then we’re just gonna be like on a bunch of podcasts and everything else in between.” After a seven-second viral clip, she has a whole team now. And she plans to figure it out as she goes but “there’s more to come.” Source: tiktok.com/@barstoolsports I would love to have a word with whomever is advising her. She is doing documentary-style videos on TikTok, selling Hawk Tuah merch, but simultaneously doing press saying she does not want to be known for that. This all seems like a recipe for disaster, but at the end of the day, it’s her life — go for it if you want, take the leap, but I hope she will keep some humility as she leaps. That said, I kept my Trader Joe’s employee name tag, and I will absolutely march right back in if need be. Being an influencer or content creator does not excuse anyone from the realities of life.

In March 2020, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s administration implemented a hotline encouraging people to snitch on their neighbors who weren’t following the government’s COVID lockdown orders. The hotline generated thousands of reports – against people playing basketball, walking their dogs, or attending church, local outlet Alpha News reported in 2022. Walz’s administration continued to monitor the hotline until November 2020, though it remained operational until June 2022. In one example of a complaint, someone alerted authorities to a church service that wasn’t following Walz’s “legal requirements,” the outlet noted. “I am aware that the apostolic Lutheran church at [address] is planning to hold church services oct 2-4th [sic]. Hundreds are expected And [sic] they will be serving meals in the church dining hall. I don’t believe this fits with legal requirements and I am. Aware [sic] that multiple families that attend this church currently have coronavirus.” People also called in lists of “non-essential” businesses that remained open or didn’t strictly follow government masking requirements. A recording of the hotline circulating online reveals a prerecorded message telling callers they have reached the “Office of Public Safety Stay At Home Hotline.” “The information you leave is considered public information,” it continued. “At the tone, please leave the following information: your name, your callback number, how the stay-at-home order is being violated, and where the stay-at-home order was violated.” Tim Walz Covid Snitch Line If my account is remembered for anything let it be this. Just like socialism, this is Tim Walz’s idea of being neighborly. It’s one thing to read about it. It’s another to hear it. pic.twitter.com/4Xu9NlugvS — CiceroMN (@cicero_mn) August 6, 2024 The hotline flew in the face of the message Gov. Walz sent in 2023 regarding LGBT issues. “In Minnesota, we mind our own damn business,” Walz said in a post on X. In Minnesota, we mind our own damn business. We don’t need you in the exam room. We don’t need you telling us who we can love. And we sure don’t need you attacking our teachers, students, and schools. — Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) August 10, 2023 He was immediately met with responses from people pointing out the snitch hotline. In addition to calling in tips, people could also email complaints. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) noted to Alpha News that about 10,000 COVID-related emails were sent, many of which were spam. According to the outlet, in one email someone reported “a very large gathering of a pick up basketball game with a lot of observers that easily totaled 30+.” WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI Another person reported that they had seen a Facebook photo of a small group of people working out at a local park, even though the people could be seen spaced out several feet from each other. “I have a real problem with this and they are inviting more people to join,” the person reporting complained.” The list goes on, including someone who reported an employee who was “not practicing social distancing and [was] displaying risky behaviors during this crisis.” Another person reported a police officer who threw a birthday party at his house, and someone else reported that there were “too many people in Walgreens at once.” Another email complained that people were “going to their cabins,” and others noted that construction workers weren’t practicing social distancing, and that call centers were still operating. Yet another person complained that an insurance agency had three employees in the office. Another complained that people were buying non-essential items at a convenience store, like lottery ticks, candy, or soda. “Customers are coming and saying, ‘I’m bored and needed to get out of the house,’” the complaint said. “They buy lottery tickets, a candy bar, a soda … those items are not ‘essential.’”

Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee by default, did what her predecessor President Joe Biden only dreamed of when she chose Governor Mike Walz (D-MN) to be her running mate: she got Republicans and the far-Left anti-Israel “Squad” to agree on something. In the hours after media began reporting that Walz was Harris’ final choice — despite some rumblings that she might choose critical swing-state Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) — liberal “Squad” members cheered the addition to the party’s ticket, and Republicans cheered what they viewed as an unforced error that could make the path to victory an easier one for former President Donald Trump. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI On the Left, soon-to-be former Rep. Jamaal Bowman delivered a video of himself hyping the liberal Minnesota Governor — who presided over the violent and fiery riots that followed George Floyd’s death largely by allowing the perpetrators to burn and loot without compunction — like a cheerleader. Bowman lost his primary earlier this summer by double digits after taking a vocal stand against Israel in the wake of the October 7 massacre and in favor of the pro-Hamas groupies who trashed college campuses in the months that followed. It’s Walz baby let’s go!! pic.twitter.com/ix54tsvMJ9 — Rep. Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (@JamaalBowmanNY) August 6, 2024 Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) also cheered her home state governor, saying he’d “bring Minnesota nice to the ticket.” But if “Minnesota nice” is anything like “neighborliness” — which is how Walz has previously described socialism — the American people might have other ideas. Congratulations to our next Vice President @Tim_Walz ? Our North Star state Governor has signed universal school meals, paid family and sick leave, marijuana legalization, and protections for reproductive rights into law. Bringing Minnesota nice to the ticket ?? pic.twitter.com/8fNZS1jsyG — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) August 6, 2024 Republican CNN commentator Scott Jennings weighed in, saying, “The Hamasniks won out, sounds like.” The Hamasniks won out, sounds like. https://t.co/yKFDgyKGA3 — Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) August 6, 2024 Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro called the choice a “massive gift” to the Republican Party, adding, “As someone who wants Kamala to lose, picking Walz is wonderful! It’s political malpractice! Why? 1. Not from a swing state. 2. Radical, underscoring her radicalism. 3. She rejected (((Shapiro))) to please the pro-Hamas caucus. She’s not competent. And this pick shows it.” As someone who wants Kamala to lose, picking Walz is wonderful! It’s political malpractice! Why? 1. Not from a swing state. 2. Radical, underscoring her radicalism. 3. She rejected (((Shapiro))) to please the pro-Hamas caucus. She’s not competent. And this pick shows it. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 6, 2024 Conservative X account @AGHamilton29 posted, “The last time Harris and Walz teamed up was when he allowed rioters to burn down half of Minneapolis and then she raised money to bail them out.” The last time Harris and Walz teamed up was when he allowed rioters to burn down half of Minneapolis and then she raised money to bail them out. — AG (@AGHamilton29) August 6, 2024 He then explained why Harris’ choice was driving celebration both on the hard Left and on the Right: “Both Republicans and the pro-Hamas far left are celebrating. Republicans because they correctly view Walz as a weaker electoral option. The pro-Hamas far-left because, as they are openly saying, it sends a signal to them that a Harris admin will pander to their views.” Both Republicans and the pro-Hamas far left are celebrating. Republicans because they correctly view Walz as a weaker electoral option. The pro-Hamas far-left because, as they are openly saying, it sends a signal to them that a Harris admin will pander to their views. — AG (@AGHamilton29) August 6, 2024 CNN’s Van Jones conceded Hamilton’s point during a segment with Jim Acosta, saying that Harris’ choice was an indication that she had “caved” to the far-Left anti-Israel wing of her party in not choosing Shapiro, who is Jewish. Van Jones admits that Kamala picking Walz was her “caving in to some of these darker parts in the party” in terms of appeasing “anti-Jewish bigots” that have “gotten marbled into this party.” pic.twitter.com/UTspmYkFfF — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) August 6, 2024 Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) took it a step further, arguing that Harris had not chosen Walz because she was appeasing the pro-Hamas left, but rather, because she was part of it. “Let’s be clear: Kamala didn’t *cave* to the antisemitic, pro-Hamas wing of the Democratic Party,” he said. “She *belongs* to the pro-Hamas wing of the Democratic party.” Let’s be clear: Kamala didn’t *cave* to the antisemitic, pro-Hamas wing of the Democratic Party. She *belongs* to the pro-Hamas wing of the Democratic party. — Tom Cotton (@TomCottonAR) August 6, 2024

It’s a nightmare scenario nobody wants to find themselves in — your pet slips out of your grasp. In doing so, they find themselves in harm’s way, and you have no idea how to help. That’s exactly what happened at the Sydney Harbour in Australia. While a woman was taking her dogs for a walk, they sped away. With one misstep, one of the pups fell into the the freezing water below. While most people found themselves too shocked or scared to take action, one woman took it upon herself to save the dog! Not too far from where the dog fell is an area known for its history of danger. Back in 2009, it was the location of a shark attack. You can imagine, then, the extra level of fear surrounding this poor dog‘s fall into the water. While the pup did their best to look for an exit, there was none to be found. Thankfully, though, that one brave woman didn’t hesitate to dive in and help. Watch the rescue mission take place in the video below. @dailymailau EXCLUSIVE: A brave woman jumped into #Sydney Harbour to rescue a small dog who fell into the freezing water #australia #sydneyaustralia #syd #au #aussie #dog #dogsoftiktok ♬ I Love You – Harry Hayes “I’m from a swimming family and you could tell she has had swimming training or lifeguard training, by the way she cradled the dog and swam back in with it,” Colin, a nearby witness of the event, shares. “She was out fast and back in fast. She was an exceptional swimmer and she kept an eye out for sharks on the way out to get the dog.” Brave Woman Saves Dog Trapped in Sydney Harbour’s Freezing Water Once the woman jumped into the water, other witnesses sought out tablecloths at nearby restaurants. That way, the rescuer and pup would have something to dry off with once they were back on land. This is something they were no doubt thankful for! The most thankful person that day, however, had to have been the dog’s owner — she didn’t hesitate to commend the kind rescuer for her brave actions. It goes to show that all it takes is one brave person to change someone’s life for the better! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Woman Fearlessly Jumps Into Frigid Waters To Save Trapped Dog appeared first on InspireMore.

Bald eagles are huge, majestic birds. They rule the territory they claim as their own; any animal smaller than them is food. A young hawk, captured by a bald eagle, almost certainly faces doom. The eagle’s intention is most probably to provide lunch for the eaglets waiting in the nest. As the hawk was dropped into the nest, something pretty amazing happened. @pacificwildlifecare Progress Report: Red-tailed Hawk 1516, Eagle-Nest Survivor Curious about the juvenile Red-tailed Hawk who was taken to the PWC clinic after managing to survive his fall from a Bald Eagle nest? After three weeks in care, RTHA 1516 graduated to a large offsite aviary, where he has been practicing his flying maneuvers and hunting skills. His caregiver reports that he is “doing absolutely great” in this aviary, with two other PWC Red-tailed Hawks as roommates. Surprising to some, who were on the receiving end of his ferocious talons when offering him food at the clinic, he has not been aggressive at all with these two other hawks. The three are “catching on to the live-prey hunting” and have managed to grab at least 15 of the 25 mice offered so far, although of course they continue to be fed as they improve their skills. A GoPro positioned in the feeding bin to make sure the hawks are eating attests to their “tremendous appetites.” The next step? After about three weeks, the three will be taken back to the PWC clinic for a weight check and evaluation by our veterinarian and, if all goes well, returned to the large aviary for a “soft release” – meaning they will be freed on the vast open property but given the opportunity to return for food if they need it. #baldeagle #redtailedhawk #hawkineaglenest #wildliferehab #wildlife ♬ I Wanna Know You (Instrumental) – BLVKSHP As the young hawk was put into the eagle’s nest, it turned, holding its beak open and begging for food. The little hawk is a survivor. The evil step-siblings eventually tossed the hawk out of the nest. The hawk got another lucky break at the Pacific Wildlife Care (PWC) rescue facility. Image from TikTok. RTHA 1516 has been in PWC’s care for about three weeks. He is now recovering in an offsite aviary, where he can practice flying and improve his hunting skills. He is learning to hunt live prey. The next step in his continuing care will be a veterinarian check-up in a few weeks. If the vet clears him, he will have a “soft release.” That means he will be freed on the sanctuary grounds but can return to caregivers for food if necessary. As he becomes more sure of himself, he will eventually make a home in the forest, take a mate, and raise a hawk family of his own. This is not the first time a strange adoption has occurred in the wild. Many animal species will adopt foundlings and raise them as their own. However, it is extremely rare for a bald eagle to adopt a red-tailed hawk. This hawk now has a fighting chance after almost being lunch for the bald eagle family. Please share this amazing story of survival. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post This Baby Hawk Was Carried To A Bald Eagle Nest To Be Lunch — Instead, The Family Adopted Him! appeared first on InspireMore.

We’re obsessed with the Olympics, and we’re not sorry. Not only are the incredible Olympic athletes breaking records, but the fans also providing us with entertainment. If you’ve been on social media in the last few days, you’ve likely seen the “Somehow I Did Not Make The Cut” trend. It’s positively hilarious, and when our favorite athletes aren’t competing, you can bet we’re watching these videos. @abbytabbyabby What a suprise! #paris2024 #olympics ♬ The Olympic Theme – Paul Brooks The list of athletes who actually become Olympians is pretty short, but that doesn’t mean thousands of others don’t spend years training. While there are quite a few Olympic hopefuls, there are also a lot of people with a great sense of humor who are not afraid to share their mistakes with the world. @ishartedinadumpster Not my fault… ♬ Star Spangled (Bass Boosted) – SNC Since the 2024 Olympic Games began on July 26, people have been sharing their most epic athletic fails on social media. Pubity shared a nice compilation of some of the hilarious wannabe Olympians. We see gymnasts falling on their faces and divers belly-flopping into the water. Even though they tried their best, some of these athletes seem positively dumbfounded at the outcomes, which makes these videos even more hilarious. When we tell you we could watch these all day long, we’re not kidding. And we’re also not alone. @www.ihaveacrushonyou maybe next year ! #olympics #iwillbethenextsteelejohnson or #simonebiles ♬ Star Spangled (Bass Boosted) – SNC This “Somehow I Did Not Make The Cut” Trend Is Too Good To Pass Up One person wrote, “These are all so unhinged that I’m obsessed and need more of these. LMAOO cause that lil girl n the vault with the sad clap n the parent getting caught on video leaving is sending me. LMAOO.” @presleyspindler See you in 4 years #olympicgames #gymnast #simonebilesismyidol #illbebackbaby ♬ The Olympic Theme – Paul Brooks But even in their failures, they wanted to be winners. As this person pointed out, “The dedication required to still throw up the hands at the end!” And this person wrote what a lot of us are feeling, “I mean .. they got closer than I ever would.” Friends, we are here for the good, the bad, and the ugly. Please, keep them coming! @enews If there was an #Olympic gold medal for JenniferGarner’s biggest fan, we’d win it. (: Jennifer Garner/ IG) ♬ original sound – E! News You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post We Can’t Stop Laughing At The Viral “Somehow I Did Not Make The Cut” For The 2024 Olympics Videos appeared first on InspireMore.

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