Days ago, Putin warned that NATO crossed their red line, suggesting that NATO nations are fair game. He talked about the fear-mongering against Russia. Then, after the speech, they murdered Lt. Gen. Kirillov. Who murdered him? Ukraine with the backing of NATO and the CIA, who have been behind this since at least 2014. The […] The post A Most Serious Escalation: Forcing Trump Into War appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The transgender-identifying teenager who voices a character in Disney’s new animated series, “Win or Lose,” is upset that the studio cut out a trans storyline from the show. The Pixar series, which will air its first episode on February 19, follows a co-ed middle school softball team preparing for its big championship game. Initially, the series was slated to include a story arc about a player identifying as transgender, but Disney removed those references, a rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. “When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline,” the Disney spokesperson said in a statement.  The outlet noted that the character will still appear in the show, but the lines about gender identity have been removed. Now, the voiceover artist who is voicing that character is speaking out.  Chanel Stewart learned about the role while scrolling social media and seeing a casting call for a “14-year-old transgender girl” to voice the part, per Deadline.  “I was exactly what they wanted to a T, and that’s why it felt so right. It felt just so right,” Stewart told the outlet. “I immediately asked my mom if I could do it, because I just felt like if I don’t do this, it wouldn’t make sense. You know what I mean?” CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “Oh my God, it was crazy,” Stewart, now 18, said of landing the role. “I wore it as a badge. I wore it with pride. I wore it with honor because it meant so much to me. The thought of authentically portraying a transgender teenage girl made me really happy. I wanted to make this for transgender kids like me.” Stewart’s mom, Keisha, told Deadline that the call from Disney about the storyline being cut was “upsetting.” “It was upsetting because my daughter is transgender and this is her life. I felt like it was very important that we not hide that fact,” she told the outlet. “There may be some parents out there who are not ready to have that conversation, but this is the world that we live in and everyone should be represented,” she went on. “Everyone deserves to be recognized. And it felt like it was just another setback for the LGBTQ community, because it’s very hard on transgender teenagers … transgender people, period. Especially when you’re young and you’re trying to figure out how to navigate this world that you live in and be able to grow into your own person.” “I was very disheartened,” Stewart agreed. “From the moment I got the script, I was excited to share my journey to help empower other trans youth. I knew this would be a very important conversation. Trans stories matter, and they deserve to be heard.” “It’s just that my character would now be a cis girl, a straight cis girl,” Stewart continued. “So yeah, that’s all they really told me and that I was still a part of the show.” “I’m definitely one of the first [transgender girls] to do this!” the teen said. “It’s a true honor to be a part of queer history.” Disney films that include LGBT storylines, such as “Onward” and “Lightyear,” have not performed well with audiences and have inspired negative attention from parents who feel the themes are not appropriate for younger audiences.

Decorating with festive decor is half the fun of the holiday season. And sure, you could simply go out and buy ornaments that are already made, but have you ever considered making some of your own? A teacher, who goes by Wallen online, has the perfect “hack” to do just that. In fact, this year, she helped her students with the process. Now, she’s sharing it with the rest of us, too! To get started on this DIY ornament, you will need a plastic cup. More specifically, you will need one that is non-toxic. Wallen says cups that are non-toxic will be marked with the number six on them, likely marked at the bottom. Next, it’s time to use permanent marker to decorate the cups. Finally, it’s time to bake these ornaments-to-be. Okay, so maybe bake isn’t the most accurate word… but you’ll see what I mean in the video below! @wallen327 Cup ornaments #christmas #december #teachersoftiktok #momsoftiktok #sundayfunday ♬ Christmas Music Background – HitsLab By warming the cups up in an oven, they shrink down to the size of an ornament. From here, Wallen says she uses a hole punch to create the perfect opening for a ribbon or hook to hang the ornament from. Needless to say, the folks in her comment section are endlessly fascinated by this hack — and they have lots of questions.  This Creative Teacher’s DIY Christmas Ornament Will Blow You Away @wallen327 Replying to @PoodlePawCreations ♬ original sound – wallen Luckily, Wallen answered many of these questions in the video above. If you do plan on giving this DIY a shot, we highly recommend you watch the video. And, of course, please be careful whenever a project involves plastic and an oven. “Make sure the cups have ridges or it doesn’t work as well (I learned that last year),” Wallen adds in a comment on her video. “Oven at 350° and as soon as they are flat, take out to cool.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Teacher Shares Unique DIY Ornament “Hack” With Her Students appeared first on InspireMore.

Our ocean is full of all sorts of interesting creatures. Sure, there are some we’d prefer to stay far, far away from us, but discovering them is still oh-so cool! And while quite a few discoveries have been made lately, this latest by the Schmidt Ocean Institute has folks especially in awe. This odd underwater animal, a new species, was found in the Pacific Ocean at the junction of three tectonic plates. Although this creature is still new to us, there are some things we do know about it. For example, it is a polychaete. This is a class of marine worms that is characterized by their bristle-like body parts. It’s these very parts that have people calling this sea worm a “forbidden toilet scrubber” and “two eyelashes put together.” See one of them for yourself in the video below! @dailymail A never-before-seen creature has been spotted while researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute used an underwater robot to scour the seabed. The animal is a polychaete – a class of marine worms, more widely known as bristle worms. ‘To describe this polychaete, one simply must use jazz hands — it is the only way to capture this deep-sea worm’s dazzle!’ the experts said in a post about the polychaete. Footage of the creature has garnered huge interest, with some dubbing the animal a ‘forbidden toilet scrubber’, while another joked: ‘It looks like two eyelashes put together.’ #science #seacreatures #news #worms #ocean ♬ Inspirational – neozilla “To describe this polychaete, one simply must use jazz hands — it is the only way to capture this deep-sea worm’s dazzle!” the institute writes in a social media post, adding that, “polychaetes play a vital role throughout our global Ocean…” For example, polychaetes help create more carbon dioxide. How? By eating organic debris found on the ocean floor. This carbon dioxide is then taken up by plankton which, through photosynthesis, convert carbon dioxide into food, releasing oxygen into the water and atmosphere.  This Odd New Species of Underwater Worm is Both Fascinating and a Little Unsettling    It doesn’t come as much of a surprise that a fascinating creature like this was found at its location. Turns out, the junction of tectonic plates is a spot where many underwater animals love to gather. In other words, there’s no telling what will be discovered next! “The confluence of tectonic forces and terrestrial influences makes this margin a natural laboratory for investigating chemosynthetic and deep-sea environments that host animals like this [queue jazz hands] shimmering deep-sea worm,” the institute explains. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Researchers Capture Footage Of New Species During Deep Sea Dive appeared first on InspireMore.

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A viral video shared on X purports to show Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old Maryland native accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, skateboarding. ?BREAKING? Cultural Touchstone Luigi Mangione stuns in newly discovered footage displaying his incredible skateboarding skills! #LuigiCrave #LuigiMangione pic.twitter.com/eXsQrRVYaz — Luigi Mangione Updates (@LuigiCrave) December 16, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is false. […]

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CONSERVATIVES LIVID AS CONGRESS TRIES TO PASS YET ANOTHER MASSIVE, NO-TIME-TO-READ PRE-CHRISTMAS SPENDING PACKAGE ... ‘A Dumpster Fire’: Conservative Lawmakers Slam ‘Fundamentally Unserious’ Spending Bill Negotiated By House Leadership Conservative lawmakers are slamming House Republican leadership following the release of a massive spending bill that will fund the government through mid-March to avert a partial government shutdown by the Friday night deadline.