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The prop door from the James Cameron blockbuster film “Titanic” just sold at auction for more than $700‚000. Ever since the movie was released in 1997‚ viewers have argued over whether there was enough room for both Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) to fit onto the door‚ using it as a makeshift raft until they could be rescued from the frigid sea. Many movie fans claim that the door may not have been buoyant enough to support two adults‚ even if there was sufficient physical space. In the film‚ Rose survived‚ and Jack died from hypothermia. The prop piece of balsa wood‚ which the auction listing says came from part of the door frame above the ship’s first-class lounge entrance‚ was one of several movie props sold at the Heritage Auctions Treasures from Planet Hollywood event‚ per The Guardian.  Other significant items included Winslet’s dress in “Titanic‚” which fetched $125‚000‚ and Indiana Jones’s bullwhip from “The Temple of Doom‚” which went for more than half a million. The outlet also noted that Jack Nicholson’s axe from The Shining sold for $125‚000. Cameron and other “Titanic” stars have discussed the door controversy in the past‚ with the Canadian director admitting that the character of Jack was doomed to die because the story demanded it. “We have since done a thorough forensic analysis with a hypothermia expert who reproduced the raft from the movie … We took two stunt people who were the same body mass of Kate and Leo and we put sensors all over them and inside them and we put them in ice water and we tested to see whether they could have survived through a variety of methods and the answer was: there was no way they both could have survived. Only one could survive‚” Cameron told The Toronto Sun in 2022‚ as The Daily Wire previously reported. “[Jack] needed to die‚” he added. “It’s like Romeo and Juliet. It’s a movie about love and sacrifice and mortality. The love is measured by the sacrifice.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Winslet also shared her opinions in 2022‚ the 25th anniversary of the film’s release.  “I have to be honest: I actually don’t believe that we would have survived if we had both gotten on that door‚” the actress said. “I think he would have fit‚ but it would have tipped and it would not have been a sustainable idea.” “So‚ you heard it here for the first time‚” Winslet added. “Yes‚ he could have fit on that door‚ but it would not have stayed afloat. It wouldn’t.”

In a decision that may affect the swing state of Pennsylvania and possibly other swing states‚ the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals reversed on Wednesday the order of a federal district court and handed the Republican National Committee (RNC) a victory regarding signature verification for mail voting in Pennsylvania. The case centered around whether mail-in ballots that were mailed in time but either possessed an incorrect date or no date at all under the voter’s signature should be counted‚ NPR noted. Democrats argued that the Materiality Provision established in Section 10101(a)(2)(B) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964‚ applies in this case and that the ballots could therefore be counted. The Materiality Provision prohibits denial of the right to vote because of an “error or omission” on paperwork “related to any application‚ registration‚ or other act requisite to voting‚” if the mistake is “not material in determining whether [an] individual is qualified” to vote. The RNC countered that enforcement of the date requirement for a ballot “does not impinge on the right to vote” because the Materiality Provision “only prohibits immaterial requirements affecting the qualification and registration of a voter‚” not additional requirements for casting a ballot. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The 3rd Circuit decision‚ in which two of the three judges concurred (all three appointed by Democrats)‚ explained: States have separate bodies of rules for separate stages of the voting process. One stage‚ voter qualification‚ deals with who votes. To register and thus be authorized to vote‚ applicants must follow prescribed steps and meet certain requirements. It’s like obtaining a license to drive. Another stage deals with how ballots are cast by those previously authorized to vote‚ which is governed by a different set of rules. To cast a ballot that is valid and will be counted‚ all qualified voters must abide by certain requirements‚ just like those authorized to drive must obey the State’s traffic laws like everyone else. The Materiality Provision is an important federal overlay on state election requirements during the “who” stage: voter qualification. It prohibits States from denying an applicant the right to vote based on an error or omission in paperwork involving his application if that mistake is immaterial in determining whether he is qualified to vote. That is‚ it is triggered when conduct or laws restrict who may vote. But it leaves it to the States to decide how qualified voters must cast a valid ballot. Pennsylvania has made one such rule—the date requirement—mandatory. The federal Materiality Provision‚ in our view‚ does not interfere. In the wake of the decision‚ RNC Chairman Michael Whatley stated: This is a crucial victory for election integrity and voter confidence in the Keystone State and nationwide. Pennsylvanians deserve to feel confident in the security of their mail ballots‚ and this 3rd Circuit ruling roundly rejects unlawful left-wing attempts to count undated or incorrectly dated mail ballots. Republicans will continue to fight and win for election integrity in courts across the country ahead of the 2024 election.

Sacramento’s city council unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday declaring it a “sanctuary city” for trans-identifying people. The resolution declares the city a “place of safety” for trans-identifying people and says Sacramento will not cooperate with states seeking to enforce laws relating to transgender medical services. “California has been a leader in protecting the rights of transgender individuals to access care‚ but many states across the nation are moving in the opposite direction‚” the resolution reads. “In preparation of future legislation that may criminalize those providing or seeking gender-affirming care and given the Council’s stated values of equity and inclusion‚ it is important for the City of Sacramento to be proactive in reiterating our commitment to transgender rights and equal protections for transgender people by declaring ourselves a sanctuary city and a place of safety for transgender people.” The resolution states that “no city resources — including staff time — would be used to detain individuals seeking care‚ or otherwise to cooperate with jurisdictions seeking to enforce laws criminalizing gender affirming care in other jurisdictions.” “The City of Sacramento is already a sanctuary city for immigrants; this proposed resolution would enact the same protections for transgender individuals‚” the resolution notes. More than 30 people showed up at City Hall‚ some supporting and some opposing the resolution during more than an hour of public comment. “We cannot be giving children cross-sex hormones. We can’t give them surgeries to change their sex‚” Beth Bourne‚ a member of a Sacramento chapter of Moms for Liberty‚ told KCRA 3. “This sanctuary city is saying that we will promote the idea that people can be born in the wrong body.” Councilmember Katie Valenzuela‚ who introduced the resolution and is a member of Sacramento’s Democratic Socialists of America‚ said it is “the sort of thing that you hope is never necessary‚” but “it’s important to be realistic.” “You hope it never gets triggered. That there’s never anyone coming to Sac who is potentially fleeing law enforcement for the sole reason of looking for health care‚” said Valenzuela. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The same day the resolution passed‚ Valenzuela conceded her race for re-election to her opponent. So far‚ 24 states have enacted restrictions on children accessing transgender medical services like puberty blockers‚ cross-sex hormones‚ and gender surgeries like double mastectomies and genital surgeries. Those states are Alabama‚ Arkansas‚ Arizona‚ Florida‚ Georgia‚ Idaho‚ Indiana‚ Iowa‚ Kentucky‚ Louisiana‚ Mississippi‚ Missouri‚ Montana‚ Nebraska‚ North Carolina‚ North Dakota‚ Ohio‚ Oklahoma‚ South Dakota‚ Tennessee‚ Texas‚ Utah‚ West Virginia‚ and Wyoming. The city adopted the resolution just days before “Transgender Day of Visibility” on March 31.

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear Jussie Smollett’s appeal after an appeals court in December upheld his conviction for disorderly conduct. The conviction stems from Smollett’s 2019 claim that he was the victim of a hate crime – an allegation that proved to be false. The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday released a list of cases that it would allow to appeal‚ and Smollett’s case is included. In December‚ a state appeals court upheld Smollett’s conviction in a 2-1 vote‚ WLS reported. Smollett then took his appeal to the state Supreme Court. A hearing date for the appeal has not been set. In January 2019‚ Smollett claimed he was walking alone at night in Chicago during a polar vortex when two supporters of former President Donald Trump — allegedly carrying rope and bleach — recognized him from his role on “Empire” and brutally attacked him while yelling racial and homophobic slurs. Smollett returned to a friend’s home and called the police‚ still wearing the noose that he said was placed around his neck by his attackers. It was later reported that Smollett hired two Nigerian brothers he had previously worked with to stage the attack to raise his profile and hopefully get him a raise on “Empire” and further his acting career. The brothers alleged that Smollett paid them to buy plain red hats that he later claimed were “Make American Great Again” (MAGA) hats‚ signaling the attackers’ support of Trump. In September 2020‚ Smollett insisted he was “set up” and continued to claim that he was attacked by two white men wearing MAGA hats. The brothers who said they were paid to stage the attack are black. The Daily Wire reported at the time that Smollett suddenly started claiming he had two witnesses who could prove he did not fake the attack. After Chicago police investigated Smollett’s original claims for two weeks‚ they suspected he had staged the attack. Smollett was charged with 16 counts of lying to police‚ but those charges were dropped as part of a sweetheart plea deal made with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP A special prosecutor was assigned to review the deal‚ and ultimately revived six of the original charges against Smollett‚ who was convicted of the charges in 2021. He spent just six days in jail after he appealed his 150-day sentence. In March of last year‚ the brothers who helped Smollett stage the attack apologized during an appearance on Fox News. “I just first want to apologize to everyone in the audience‚ the country‚ and anyone who might have been affected by this directly. When we were asked to partake in this‚ we really didn’t foresee the ramifications of what something like this could do to the country‚” one of the brothers said. “We allowed our ambition to cloud our judgment.”

Both President Joe Biden and his 2024 presidential rival‚ former President Donald Trump‚ will be in New York City on Thursday‚ but for differing reasons. While Biden will be attending a scheduled swanky fundraising event for his 2024 re-election bid with former Democratic Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama‚ Trump will be attending the wake of slain 31-year-old New York City Police Department officer Jonathan Diller. As highlighted by the Associated Press‚ some online have compared and contrasted Trump and Biden’s schedules for the day. “Today President Trump will attend the wake for fallen Officer Jonathan Diller in Long Island. Joe Biden will be with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton at a fundraiser for the elites of NYC…where it costs six figures for a pic with the trio‚” political correspondent for OANN Daniel Baldwin posted. “The contrast could not be clearer.” Today President Trump will attend the wake for fallen Officer Jonathan Diller in Long Island. Joe Biden will be with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton at a fundraiser for the elites of NYC…where it costs six figures for a pic with the trio. The contrast could not be clearer. — Daniel Baldwin (@baldwin_daniel_) March 28‚ 2024 The celebrity-packed Biden fundraiser has turned heads after NBC News reported that it would cost $100‚000 or more for attendees to have their photograph taken with all three presidents. Biden is expected to rake in $25 million.  Meanwhile‚ Trump’s campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that Trump was “moved” to be invited to attend Diller’s service. “President Trump is moved by the invitation to join NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller’s family and colleagues as they deal with his senseless and tragic death‚” Leavitt said. Diller‚ a husband and father to a 1-year-old‚ tragically died Monday after he was shot by a career criminal during a traffic stop in Queens‚ according to law enforcement. A 34-year-old man named Guy Rivera was sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle during the traffic stop. As police attempted to get Rivera to vacate the car‚ he allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot Diller in the stomach‚ The New York Post reported. Witness Deon Peters told the Post that he saw Diller fall to the ground after being shot‚ yelling‚ “‘I’m hit‚ I’m hit!’” Trump on Wednesday took to Truth Social to offer prayers to Diller’s family and rail against the crime plaguing New York City. “Our heartfelt prayers go out to the family of highly decorated NYPD officer Jonathan Diller‚ whose life was taken by a murderous career criminal yesterday during a traffic stop in Queens‚” Trump wrote. “The ‘thug’ in question has 21 prior arrests and just recently got out of prison – he NEVER should have been let back out on the streets.” “To Officer Diller’s family‚ and all of the other brave men and women of law enforcement who put your lives on the line every day‚ we love you‚ we appreciate you‚ and we will always stand with you!” the former president added. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP In the wake of the tragedy‚ two charities have stepped up to offer financial support for Diller’s family. Tunnels to Towers Foundation has confirmed that it will pay off the mortgage to Diller’s family home. “Every day Officer Diller donned his uniform‚ there was a risk he may not come home‚” T2T’s chairman and CEO Frank Siller said in a statement. “We will honor him not only for his sacrifice but for his unwavering resolve to protect the people of New York City. Tunnel to Towers is honored to ensure his family can stay in their home‚ forever.” Further‚ public tip-line COP-SHOT has pledged $10‚000 toward the slain officer’s young son’s future education. “There was no need for COP-SHOT to post our standing $10‚000 cash reward in this tragic and cold-blooded murder of Police Officer Diller because the alleged suspects were apprehended at the scene‚” COP-SHOT chairman John Provetto said in a statement. “Therefore‚ COP-SHOT has gifted this $10‚000 to Officer Diller’s family. This is a small gesture to let them know that the service and sacrifice of this father and husband will never be forgotten by New York City and its business community.” Zach Jewell has contributed to this report. Related: NYPD Officer Shot And Killed During Traffic Stop: ‘This City Lost A Hero’