Nashville’s police department changed its standards to increase the number of female officers that make up its workforce. As part of an initiative to make the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s 30% female‚ the MNPD dropped an ability test for police recruits and replaced it with an easier agility test‚ WSMV reported. The change resulted in more recruits passing‚ particularly women. The original test‚ known as the Cooper Standards Test‚ “measured pushups‚ sit ups‚ a 300-meter sprint and a 1.5-mile run‚” a report from the MNPD said. During an 18-month period between 2019 and 2021‚ a total of 1138 recruits attempted to join the MNPD. Of those‚ 72 (6%) failed the Cooper Standards Test. In 2021‚ Police Chief John Drake signed the 30×30 initiative to make women 30 percent of the MNPD by 2030. Part of this drive involved dropping the Cooper Standards Test in favor of the Physical Agility Test which “consists of a 99-yard agility run‚ a rescue simulation (dummy drag)‚ chain link fence climb‚ solid wall climb and a 500 yard run‚” according to the MNPD. In the 18 months following the change‚ 967 recruits applied for jobs at the MNPD‚ 843 progressed in the hiring process‚ and just 22 failed the Physical Agility Test‚ a fail rate of just 2%. While more women failed than men (15 versus seven)‚ the agility test is seen as a way to get more women onto the force. Commander Tiffany Gibson‚ the MNPD’s first female director of training with the department’s Training Academy‚ told WSMV that women made up 11% of the department in 2023 and now make up 13%. “We’re definitely growing‚ so if we can just keep that momentum going‚” Gibson told the outlet. “I believe that it is definitely attainable. We still have some time‚ and we’re just going to keep working really hard to keep making sure that we get there‚ at least very close to it.” In addition to the physical test changes‚ the MNPD has added lactation rooms for nursing moms and more flexible schedules‚ which would also benefit male officers. Female police officers already receive maternity leave‚ and both male and female officers can take sick days. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP In the future‚ Gibson said she hopes to build a 24/7 childcare facility for the families of MNPD staff and officers. “We’re trying to get going‚ possibly help sponsor our own childcare facility‚ and I think that would be really helpful for females definitely‚ but also for families in general at the department‚” Gibson told WSMV. New officer Emma Long told the outlet she hopes the changes lead to more women in the MNPD. “More qualified and strong women to be in this police department and be leaders in this police department‚” she said. “I mean I think it would be a great thing to see.”

Gene Wilder’s widow‚ Karen Boyer‚ recently revealed the actor’s final words before his death in August 2016. She shared what happened in the “Blazing Saddles” star’s final moments as part of a new documentary‚ “Remembering Gene Wilder.” Boyer was Wilder’s fourth wife. They were married from 1991 until his death at the age of 83. “He hadn’t walked alone [in a long time] and it was just a few days before he died‚ and I looked up and he was walking across the kitchen and then he said‚ ‘I want to go swimming‚'” Boyer said in the documentary‚ per People. “He dove into the pool like he used to — I saw his little tush in the air — and I was awestruck.” “And he took two strokes‚ he stood up‚ shook his head the way he always did to get the water out of his ear and said‚ ‘That’s good‚'” she added. “Went back to bed‚ and I think he just wanted to get in the pool one more time.” Wilder was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease three years before his death but kept his condition private. “The music was playing in the background — Ella Fitzgerald was singing ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow‚’ and I was lying next to him‚ and he sat up in bed‚ and he said‚ ‘I trust you‚'” Boyer said. “And then he said‚ ‘I love you.’ That’s the last thing he said.” Wilder was known for roles in popular Hollywood features‚ including “Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka &; the Chocolate Factory” (1971). He was a frequent collaborator with Mel Brooks‚ working with him on comedies including “The Producers” (1967)‚ “Blazing Saddles” (1974)‚ and “Young Frankenstein” (1974). He also wrote and directed several of his own films. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The actor was married to Mary Mercier from 1960 until 1965. He married his sister’s friend‚ Mary Joan Schutz‚ in 1967 and divorced again in 1982. His third marriage was to “Saturday Night Life” actress Gilda Radner from 1984 until her death from cancer in 1989. At another point in the documentary‚ Boyer gushed about her relationship with the actor. “Gene was wonderful; he was the best husband I think anybody could ask for. To love and be loved is the best gift anybody could ask for‚ and we had that‚” she said.

Elon Musk warned the United States is “doomed” if voters do not overwhelmingly elect Republicans in the 2024 election‚ pointing to the border crisis that has intensified during the Biden administration. The billionaire tech executive responded on Friday to a video on his social media platform X showing a New Yorker criticizing how officials are handling the inflow of illegal immigrants and saying people are feeling unsafe in their own country. “There is either a red wave this November or America is doomed‚” Musk said. “Imagine four more years of this getting worse …” There is either a red wave this November or America is doomed. Imagine four more years of this getting worse … — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 16‚ 2024 New York Times reporter Jonathan Swan was among those who commented on the prediction‚ sharing a link to a report on former President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with Musk. “This comment matches the urgency of some of Musk’s private conversations recently about the need to defeat” President Joe Biden‚ Swan said. Trump and Biden are poised to face off in a 2020 rematch in the general election as both men have garnered enough delegates to clinch their respective party’s nomination. As Red State pointed out‚ Musk also reacted to The Post Millennial Senior Editor Andy Ngo posting about a Venezuelan judge warning that violent criminals are heading to the U.S. upon leaving prison. Ngo said the suspect in the murder of Laken Riley‚ a 22-year-old nursing student who was killed in Georgia while jogging last month‚ was allegedly part of a violent Venezuelan gang. “Why does the radical far left Biden administration welcome violent illegals into America to prey upon your friends &; family?” Musk said. “We are even warned by other countries that it is insane to make America a haven for their convicted criminals!” he added. Musk‚ born in South Africa‚ went on to say‚ “I say as an immigrant who is proud to have become a citizen and who supports vastly expanded *legal* immigration.” I say as an immigrant who is proud to have become a citizen and who supports vastly expanded *legal* immigration — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 15‚ 2024 Ngo claimed “liberal and left-wing orthodoxy has crippled the Democrat Party” in terms of making “sound” public safety and immigration policies “even when it costs American lives.” He continued‚ “The ideology claims that any opposition to mass migration is racist.” Musk replied‚ “Yes.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP A post from a different user that got Musk’s attention spoke of the border “invasion” and showed an image of a large group of people ostensibly heading to the U.S. If not stopped‚ the United States as a coherent country will cease to exist‚ as it will simply blend with the rest of the world‚ thus ironically defeating the purpose of immigrating here in the first place. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 16‚ 2024 “If not stopped‚ the United States as a coherent country will cease to exist‚ as it will simply blend with the rest of the world‚ thus ironically defeating the purpose of immigrating here in the first place‚” Musk responded.

Caring for little ones is never easy‚ especially when they can’t stop crying. But if you’re dealing with a colicky baby‚ you may want to try this new strategy! Rather than rub the baby’s belly‚ you want to move the baby around. This helps to relieve indigestion and belly bubbles that might be contributing to your kiddo’s crying. @enchantednanny The number one trick for soothing a baby’s wind‚ colic and digestive pain and discomfort. #parentsoftiktok #osteopathy #babyosteopathy #newborn #newbornbaby #colic #colickybaby #babygas #babywind #breastfeadingmomma #bottlefeeding ♬ original sound – The Enchanted Nanny This professional nanny moved the baby in a circular motion‚ bringing organic relief to the colicky kiddo. When milk doesn’t move properly through children’s systems‚ it can get stuck and produce some uncomfortable results. Rubbing their tummies doesn’t help nearly as much as this does! Who knew? This image is from TikTok. Fans of the clip are totally appreciative of this nanny’s expertise on colicky babies. In fact‚ some are curious if this might help their own tummy troubles! “Does this work on adults too because I’ve been having some issues myself‚” joked one commenter. The clip also seemed to induce some slight baby fever. “Oh the baby squeaks are the absolute best!!” Whether you have a colicky baby or an upset tummy yourself‚ try this nanny’s tip for providing some belly relief! The featured image for this post is from TikTok. The post Nanny Shares Surprisingly Simple Trick For Soothing A Colicky Baby appeared first on InspireMore.

While walking along a nature trail‚ a grieving dog owner found herself missing her beloved pooch‚ Huckleberry. However‚ after a miraculous encounter‚ she’s convinced that her departed pet tried to send her a message! In a viral video‚ the woman shared her incredible story. It’ll give you goosebumps! All this grieving dog mom wanted was a sign that Huckleberry was still with her in some way. So‚ she posed a question to the universe: “if you’re here‚ can you just let me know?” Boy‚ did the universe deliver! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Upworthy (@upworthy) What followed was an incredible chance encounter that can only be described as miraculous. After she begged for a sign from Huckleberry‚ an unleashed dog came running up to the grieving woman. This pooch was the spitting image of her pet! He was also super friendly‚ immediately showering the stranger with kisses. When the owner caught up to his renegade canine‚ the woman relayed her amazing tale. That’s when the man told her that he usually never walked along this particular trail; it was a total coincidence that he happened to be there on the same day as the grieving dog mom. Screengrab from Instagram “I think your dog came to say hi to me from Huckleberry‚” said the woman. Wow‚ what a beautiful moment this must have been for the grieving dog owner! Although we’re sure she still misses Huckleberry‚ at least she knows that his spirit is still here. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “If You’re Here … Let Me Know‚” Grieving Dog Mom Shares Miraculous Encounter appeared first on InspireMore.

After being hit by a car and getting stuck in the vehicle’s grille‚ this bald eagle is somehow completely ok! A Maryland driver was shocked when they ran into the bird on Route 4. However‚ they were even more surprised to find the animal alive and well! Unfortunately‚ they also found the creature caught in the grille of their car. According to UPI‚ officials from Calvert County Animal Control and Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene shortly to rescue the bald eagle. An animal control officer managed to release the bird. Thankfully‚ despite getting caught in the grille of a moving car‚ this bald eagle wasn’t hurt. In fact‚ authorities soon allowed the animal to fly home! Facebook “With teamwork from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office‚ ACO Neel safely removed the eagle‚” wrote the Calvert County Government on Facebook. “After a thorough examination‚ all were relieved to find the bird seemed to be in good health and was quickly released back into the wild.” A few commenters shared that they had actually been in the area and had seen the accident when it happened. They were relieved to find out that the bald eagle had been rescued! Facebook “Thank you so much for sharing! I saw the car on the side of the road and my heart broke for the eagle and the driver‚” wrote one user. “So glad to hear of a good outcome!!” Another added‚ “I was driving in the opposite direction and saw this and couldn’t believe my eyes! So happy to know the eagle (and driver) were okay.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Bald Eagle Trapped In Car Grille After Being Hit Turns Out To Be One Lucky Bird appeared first on InspireMore.

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