A viral video shared on TikTok claims to show a man purportedly being denied healthcare for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat. @animalpara0Patient gets denied healthcare part1♬ original sound – animalpara0 Verdict: False A comment shared on the video indicates it is a “skit” and not a genuine scenario. The video was originally shared […]

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After a series of significant rains in Napa, a man-made lake’s unique drainage system was activated to the delight of onlookers. Known as the Morning Glory spillway in Napa County’s Lake Berryessa behind the Monticello Dam, a 72-foot-long hole empties the water of the lake down into a creek 200 feet below. Forming a perfect […] The post California’s Fascinating ‘Glory Hole Spillway’ Is Flowing for First Time in Years appeared first on Good News Network.

News dungeons and dragons A New Dungeons & Dragons TV Series Is Taking Shape at Netflix But it’s not related to Honor Among Thieves. By Molly Templeton | Published on February 14, 2025 Comment 0 Share New Share The party is still coming together. Over the last few years, a handful of Dungeons & Dragons series have been enthusiastically announced, only to fade into the ether: In 2023 Paramount ordered a live-action series from Red Notice director Rawson Marshall Thurber that never came to pass, and more recently, there was news of a Dungeons & Dragons-dedicated channel. That second one may or may not still be a thing; the first almost certainly isn’t, because Netflix has a new plan for a D&D series, and it has a not-entirely-new team. Deadline reports that showrunner and writer Drew Crevello—who was previously attached to the Paramount series—is set to serve as showrunner and writer for a series called (at least for now) The Forgotten Realms. Deadline writes, “As the title suggests, the proposed series will take place in the iconic campaign setting and centerpiece of the Dungeons & Dragons universe.” Crevello will also executive produce; in that function he’s joined by Shawn Levy, who is a producer and director in Netflix’s massive Stranger Things universe. Hasbro, which owns D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast, is also behind the series. And that, for now, is pretty much all there is to know. Crevello previously co-created, wrote, and produced the series WeCrashed, and was a co-producer on The Grudge 2. Variety notes that he may have slightly more geek credentials than his IMDb listing suggests, saying, “He also helped to develop films like X-Men: First Class and Deadpool during his time as a film executive.” Deadline does mention, sadly, that the new series is not related to the one previously in development or to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (pictured above).[end-mark] The post A New <i>Dungeons & Dragons</i> TV Series Is Taking Shape at Netflix appeared first on Reactor.

It’s February…which means we’re in the month of LOVE! Ken and Chad have you covered with their icebreaker topic, which features a random selection of songs with the word LOVE in the title. For this CONTINUE READING... The post The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 11 | Top Five Super Bowl Moments appeared first on The Retro Network.

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The Biden administration’s open border policies enabled the largest influx of illegal immigrants in U.S. history, but there is a hidden actor behind the scenes that President Donald Trump is trying to hold accountable: a powerful network of nongovernmental organizations. These organizations are being funded by the American taxpayer through federal agencies like the United States Agency for International Development and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a mission that goes far beyond simple humanitarian aid. This invasion didn’t happen by accident. It required coordination, logistical support, and, most importantly, money — and you’re the one supplying that money through these NGOs, ensuring that these migrants make it all the way to the U.S. and are then relocated across the country. It’s time we asked some hard questions. Why are NGOs receiving taxpayer dollars to run a system that encourages illegal immigration? A recent report by News Nation revealed that a migrant from Togo, after crossing the Arizona border and surrendering to the Border Patrol, was released into the United States. Once in the country, an NGO took over, providing him with food, lodging, and even a flight to his final destination in Indiana — all funded by FEMA dollars. This is not an isolated incident. According to reports, the Biden administration allocated a staggering $1.6 billion in FEMA funds starting in late 2021 for immigrant care expenses — and that’s just the beginning. In addition to FEMA, other government agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security have funneled billions of dollars to NGOs assigned to manage the overflow of migrants. In fact, some of the biggest NGOs in this game are raking in taxpayer dollars on an enormous scale. One of the major players is Global Refuge, which in 2022 reported over $207 million in revenue, with 87% of that coming directly from federal funding. To put that number into perspective, the organization in 2018 only brought in $50 million. That number quadrupled in just four years. Global Refuge is just one of many NGOs benefiting from the influx of migrant funding. Another heavy hitter in the NGO world is Southwest Key Programs, which has seen its federal government grant balloon from $391 million in 2020 to $790 million in 2022. Despite a history of financial scandals and allegations of abuse at their facilities, Southwest Key is still cashing in, helping to perpetuate the illegal immigration industrial complex. Another NGO, Endeavors, demonstrates the incestuous relationship between these NGOs and the federal government. In 2021, Endeavors secured a no-bid contract from HHS worth $530 million, followed by another $87 million contract from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Moreover, in 2022, the nonprofit was awarded a massive $1.3 billion contract. And where did that money go? Pet therapy and “people-plant interactions.” Is that a responsible use of your tax dollars? These NGOs are run by people with significant political connections. The head of Global Refuge was the former policy director for Michelle Obama when she was the first lady and senior adviser under Hillary Clinton and John Kerry when they were both secretary of state. She rakes in more than $600,000 per year. Meanwhile, the head of Southwest Key Programs makes over $1 million annually. The leaders of these tax-exempt organizations are reaping the rewards of the Biden administration’s largesse, while American taxpayers are footing the bill. In 2018, the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement had a budget of $1.8 billion. By 2024, that budget had skyrocketed to $9.3 billion, an increase of over 500%, with nearly all of that money funneled to the aforementioned NGOs. We are literally funding the relocation of illegal immigrants across the country — at a cost of billions of dollars a year. It’s time we asked some hard questions. How is it that the federal government is so eager to fund these organizations while neglecting the needs of American citizens? Why are NGOs receiving taxpayer dollars to run a system that encourages illegal immigration? And why did the Biden administration turn a blind eye to the corruption and misuse of funds that are running rampant within these organizations? As the United States sorts through the fallout of the migrant crisis, one thing is clear: The involvement of NGOs is not just helping immigrants; it’s enriching a select group of individuals and organizations at the expense of the American people. If we are to restore order and integrity to our immigration system, we need to cut off the flow of taxpayer money to these NGOs and hold them accountable for their role in this crisis. We cannot afford to ignore the massive corruption that’s taking place right under our noses. Want more from Glenn Beck? Get Glenn's FREE email newsletter with his latest insights, top stories, show prep, and more delivered to your inbox.

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has promised to veto a bill that would expand protections for illegal aliens, prompting speculation that President Donald Trump's deportation efforts are having an effect even on deep-blue states.The issue relates to A.B. 15, a bill introduced on February 3 by state Rep. Mike Gipson of the Los Angeles area and co-sponsored by six other Democrat assemblymen. A.B. 15 would expand sanctuary laws in California to prevent state corrections officials from transferring an offender to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement or keeping an offender in custody or even sharing more information about the offender upon the request of ICE.On Thursday, Newsom's office claimed that, should A.B. 15 ever cross his desk, he will immediately veto it, just as he vetoed a nearly identical bill that the Democratic-controlled legislature passed in 2023. When asked for comment, a spokesperson directed reporters to a statement the governor made back then."I believe current law strikes the right balance on limiting interaction to support community trust and cooperation between law enforcement and local communities," Newsom wrote when vetoing the 2023 measure."ICE will determine how it will proceed with its enforcement of federal law."In 2017, Newsom's predecessor, Gov. Jerry Brown, signed S.B. 54, which effectively made California a "sanctuary" state, yet even Brown deliberately attempted to exclude the state prison system from being a part of it. So A.B. 15 suggests that some California Democrats are even more radical about sanctuary laws than they were just a few years ago.'If we have undocumented immigrants who are here who are committing crimes, why should we bear the burden of that when they're not a citizen of our country?'Newsom's promise to veto A.B. 15 is indeed unusual for the far-left governor. KCRA claimed that Newsom "typically does not comment on proposed state laws this early in the lawmaking process," while the New York Post claimed the promised veto signaled "an about-face" on his recent pledges to guard against the deportation efforts of the Trump administration.Newsom has attempted to strike a careful balance on illegal immigration since taking office in 2019. In the years since, Newsom has helped ICE facilitate the transfer of more than 10,500 illegal aliens from his state.However, just this month, Newsom signed bills that would designate about $50 million total for the state to use to defend immigrants against federal law enforcement under Trump. He has also been working since November to establish a statewide Immigrant Support Network that would help immigrants access public benefits and services.Still, state Sen. Roger Niello, a Republican from Roseville, believes that the majority of Californians are on the side of greater enforcement of immigration laws, especially regarding violent or otherwise dangerous individuals."If we have undocumented immigrants who are here who are committing crimes, why should we bear the burden of that when they're not a citizen of our country? I think that's a fairly popular notion," Niello said.Niello also believes that Democrats are widely out of step on the issue and hinted that Newsom would be wise to buck his party on it. "The governor realizes that popular opinion is contrary to what some people in the legislature want to do," he said.For his part, President Trump has made deporting illegal aliens a top priority for his second term. Just this week, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice had sued the state of New York and some high-profile New York Democrats whose "green light" laws help illegal aliens skirt federal law enforcement."New York has chosen to prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens," she said at a press conference on Wednesday. "It stops. It stops today."Though she did not mention California specifically, Bondi did warn other blue cities and states such as Chicago, Illinois, that they will face similar litigation if they fail to cooperate. "If you are a state not complying with federal law, you're next. Get ready!" she said.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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