Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said during an interview that aired over the weekend that if communist China invades Taiwan the impact on the global economy will be ten times larger than the impact from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Haley made the remarks during an interview on CBS News’ “Face The Nation” with Margaret Brennan while talking about the threat China poses to the world. She discussed a recent trip she took to Taiwan where she learned about how they are preparing militarily for a potential war with China, including by reducing investment in China, extending the length of required military service for 18-year-olds, and training with the U.S. “When it comes to our allies, when it comes to freedom-loving countries, we need to be the best friend to them that we can, because, if China takes Taiwan, what we saw with Russia and Ukraine, it affected 1 percent of GDP, and you saw the economy shake from that,” she said. “If China takes Taiwan, it would be 10 percent of the global GDP. That’s $10 trillion, compared to the $1 trillion in Ukraine. We need to care about that. We need to care about it from freedom. We need to care about it from the economy. We need to care about it from security.” She said that Americans should not assume that everything will be “OK” if the U.S. goes into isolationist mode and ignores Russian and Chinese aggression. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. “What Taiwan is asking for is joint military training and to partner with us so that they can make weapons to defend themselves, and they want intelligence-sharing,” she said. “The best way to prevent war from China is to start arming Taiwan now and making sure that they’re ready.” WATCH: “I don’t think we need to send U.S. troops to defend Taiwan,” @NikkiHaley says, after President Biden said he would be willing to send U.S. troops but neither Donald Trump nor JD Vance have said so. “Taiwan does not want troops,” she says, adding that Taiwan instead wants joint… pic.twitter.com/jJVWQ6z6vJ — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) September 8, 2024

Sure, tiny animals are adorable. But let’s not dismiss the fact that massive animals like whales are adorable in their own right. These large creatures are often just as curious about us as we are about them. Still, I have a feeling it was the humans who were most awestruck in a recent encounter off the coast of Vava’u, an island group in Tonga. Here, a group of divers had the rare chance of spotting a white whale in person. Simon Lorenz is one of those lucky divers. He runs the company Insider Divers, but this opportunity was extraordinary even for him. In fact, he says that this is his very first experience like this one, noting that it is “very rare” to spot a white whale. Catch a view of this beautiful creature in the video below. @envdefensefund Divers off the coast of Vava’u, Tonga, encountered a rare “fully white humpback baby” with its mother on August 24. Simon Lorenz, who runs the company Insider Divers, said that while having lunch on the coast of Tonga, he saw something white surface out of the water. They then approached the creature underwater and found that it was an albino humpback whale resting with its mother. Lorenz said that he’d never experienced anything like it. “The whale’s features could be observed much clearer than on any other whale, as normally whales would have a mottled appearance,” he said. While humpback whales can live for up to 90 years, Lorenz said that adult albino humpbacks are “very rare,” as their bright appearance makes it more difficult for them to avoid predators. #Whales #Humpback #MarineLife #Ocean #Earth #Wildlife #Conservation ♬ original sound – Environmental Defense Fund Lucky Divers Capture Stunning Footage of a Rare White Whale Off the Coast of Tonga Islands While diving, it was the whiteness of the whale that initially captured the group’s attention. Once the divers were able to get closer, they identified the animal as an albino humpback that was resting with its mother. “The whale’s features could be observed much clearer than on any other whale,” Simon points out, “as normally whales would have a mottled appearance.” Typically, humpback whales have a lifespan of 90 years — impressive! That said, most of the time, adult albinos aren’t so lucky. That’s because their bright appearance makes it difficult to avoid predators. So, the fact that this one was spotted is truly amazing! “OMG I have goosebumps all over! I have no words to describe this beauty,” someone shares in the comment section, with another adding, “May its life be long and joyful.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Incredibly Rare White Humpback Whale Baby Spotted In Tonga appeared first on InspireMore.

When these two boys met at summer camp, they had no idea they’d end up becoming friends for life — not to mention starting a band together! In a beautiful slideshow on TikTok, musicians Yakob and Julian shared the amazing story of how they met and formed Sunrise Academy. Despite growing up on opposite sides of the world, these two made an instant connection over the summer of 2015. They’ve been besties ever since! One of the things that brought these summer camp friends together was making music. It began as a fun hobby, but eventually Yakob and Julian began releasing songs under the name Sunrise Academy. They’ve even filmed some music videos! Screengrab from TikTok Commenters loved seeing how these two boys went from childhood friends at summer camp to forming Sunrise Academy. People also really enjoyed their song, “Peace of Mind,” which the band used in their TikTok post. “Jumping on the fan train early, remember me when you are on top of the world,” wrote one user. Another added, “Immediately putting this on my summer playlist.” Screengrab from TikTok These summer camp friends have come a long way, but their connection is as strong as ever. We’re definitely rooting for Sunrise Academy to make it big with their amazing music! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Two Boys Meet At Summer Camp & 9 Yrs Later They’re Making Music! appeared first on InspireMore.

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A video shared on Facebook claims Russian President Vladimir Putin was taken to a Mongolian jail. Verdict: False Putin was not arrested at the airport. The video shows him being escorted from the airport. Fact Check: Social media users have been sharing a video, claiming it shows Putin being arrested. One user wrote, “More footage emerges […]