The White House unveiled a new term on Thursday for the millions of illegal aliens who have flooded into the U.S. under President Joe Biden‚ which came just shortly before Biden took a trip to the border for a photo op at a spot that has had few illegal aliens cross. The administration published a set of Democrat talking points that they labeled a “fact sheet.” The document highlighted the proposal that the Democrat-Senate introduced earlier this year that critics and many experts say would actually make the situation on the border worse. Toward the bottom of the document‚ the administration referred to the millions of illegal aliens who have entered under Biden as “newcomers.” “The bill also includes $1.4 billion for cities and states who are providing critical services to newcomers‚ and would expedite work permits for people who are in the country and qualify‚” the document said. NEW DEMOCRAT TALKING POINTS ARE LIVE: The Biden White House is now referring to the millions of illegal aliens who have invaded our country as "newcomers." Democrats want this flood of illegal aliens. This border crisis is intentional. https://t.co/j5tZL8KbFv pic.twitter.com/H29rb0vwzv — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 29‚ 2024 “The Biden White House is now referring to illegal immigrants as ‘newcomers‚'” the House GOP conference posted on X.  “Joe Biden is not serious about stopping the illegal immigration into the United States. This is a catastrophe by design.” Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) responded to the document: “INSANITY. A ‘newcomer’ just brutally murdered Laken Riley last week. ‘Newcomers’ are flooding our county with fentanyl. These ‘newcomers’ are costing American taxpayers nearly $500 billion. Joe Biden wants to normalize his intentional illegal invasion.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “A continued disgrace‚” said Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC). Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) posed a question to Biden on X: “How many more ‘newcomers’ will you welcome in to murder Americans?”

One of several wildfires raging in the Texas Panhandle has grown to become the largest in state history. The Smokehouse Creek fire has been burning since Monday and emergency crews have made little progress in containing it. It has so far torched over 1 million acres of land in Texas‚ the most by a wildfire in the history of the state‚ and 31‚500 acres in Oklahoma‚ according to CNN. The Smokehouse Creek fire is just one of several that have ripped through Texas cattle country this week. Two people have died so far in the fires. Ranchers have lost thousands of livestock with many more likely to be euthanized. Many homes and other buildings have been lost to the flames‚ as well. The owners of the historic Turkey Track ranch in Texas estimate that it has lost at least 80% of its land to the wildfires. “The loss of livestock‚ crops‚ and wildlife‚ as well as ranch fencing and other infrastructure throughout our property as well as other ranches and homes across the region is‚ we believe‚ unparalleled in our history‚” the ranch said in a statement. The Panhandle is home to roughly 85% of Texas’ cattle herds‚ supporting over 10 million head of livestock‚ state agriculture commissioner Sid Miller told The New York Times. Most of the cattle are kept in feedlots and dairy farms that have been largely unaffected by the wildfires‚ Miller said. “There are millions of cattle out there‚ with some towns comprising more cattle than people‚” Miller told The Wall Street Journal. “The losses could be catastrophic for those counties. Farmers and ranchers are losing everything.” Videos of the Texas wildfires have surfaced on social media. The footage shows miles of land covered in flames and dark smoke. As of Thursday afternoon‚ fire officials said the Smokehouse Fire was just 3% contained. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is now the second largest in Texas state history at over 850‚000 acres. That’s just 57‚000 acres short of being the largest wildfire ever in Texas. Stay tuned.pic.twitter.com/WDy65dk6hi — Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) February 29‚ 2024 Massive wildfires burning in the Texas Panhandle sent cattle fleeing from the smoke. https://t.co/5PrXIHBO85 pic.twitter.com/RP62inDfKO — CBS News (@CBSNews) February 28‚ 2024 ❗🔥🇺🇸 – #BREAKING: Texas Panhandle wildfire has grown to more than 1 million acres‚ becoming the largest blaze on record in state history The devastating blaze has begun to spread to neighboring Oklahoma‚ which has already lost about 31‚000 acres of wood. At the same time‚… pic.twitter.com/EmhWgYxJC7 — 🔥🗞The Informant (@theinformant_x) February 29‚ 2024 “Most of the fuels around here are dried grass‚ though‚ in some of the drainages and stuff‚ you can get some heavier fuel‚ some trees‚ some brush‚ things like that‚” Sean Dugan of the Texas A&;M Forest Service told CBS News. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties on Tuesday because of the wildfires.

When this family took a trip to Cabo‚ they had no idea they’d be rescuing a baby bunny during their vacation! Sawyer Kieler shared the sweetest video on TikTok about how her mom decided to take home the fuzziest souvenir from the beach. Apparently‚ this family of tourists was soaking up the sun when they saw a small animal in trouble. They immediately stepped in to rescue the baby bunny from being abused! However‚ the story didn’t end there. Sawyer and her family were smitten with the tiny creature‚ eventually bringing him back to their hotel room. From there‚ they ended up adopting the little guy and taking him all the way to their home in Arizona! Now‚ this rescued baby bunny is living his best life in a loving household. @sawyerkieler We would’ve done it with or without the tequila shots… welcome home #fyp #animalrescue #bunny #bunnyrescue #endanimalcrulety #rabbitrescue #mangodeck ♬ Glimpse of Us – Joji It’s amazing to see how quickly this little rabbit became comfortable with his new family. Even before they reached their destination‚ he was snuggling up with Mom as if he’d known her his entire life. Commenters gushed over this cute baby bunny and the kind humans who rescued him! “Bunnies are truly the most loving animals and they 100% know when they were rescued‚” wrote one user. “Just ask mine.” “Omg‚” said another‚ “Thank you for rescuing this precious baby.” Screengrab from TikTok We’re so glad that this family stepped in when they did! This rescued baby bunny now has a chance at a comfortable and happy life. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Family Spots Baby Bunny Being Mistreated While On Vacation‚ And Hops Into Action! appeared first on InspireMore.

Women who want to live a longer‚ healthier life may have just received some good news: according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology‚ women only require half the amount of exercise that men do to enjoy the same longevity advantages. A little goes a long way! Dr. Martha Gulati‚ co-author of the study and director of preventive cardiology at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles‚ believes this discovery encourages women who may struggle to stick to intense training routines. “For me‚ the news to women is: a little goes a long way‚” Gulati asserts. According to the study‚ men who engaged in around 300 minutes of aerobic activity per week had an 18 percent lower risk of death than inactive men. Surprisingly‚ women need only 140 minutes of weekly exercise to get a 24 percent reduction in their risk of death‚ with longevity benefits plateauing around 300 minutes of weekly activity for both sexes. Muscle strengthening: overcoming stereotypes The study also looked into muscle-strengthening workouts‚ questioning the common belief that more is always better. Gulati claims that a single weekly strength-training session for women provided the same longevity benefits as three weekly exercises for men. This revelation shatters prejudices and emphasizes the physiological distinctions between men and women. Explaining the phenomenon‚ Gulati points out‚ “If they [women] do the same amount of strengthening exercises‚ they may have greater benefits with smaller doses just based on the fact that they don’t have as much to begin with.” This understanding of the impact of muscle mass and other physiological characteristics has implications for gender-specific exercise recommendations. Beyond the numbers Gulati and her team systematically evaluated the self-reported exercise habits of over 400‚000 persons in the United States who participated in the National Health Interview Survey between 1997 and 2017. By comparing this data to mortality records‚ the researchers discovered patterns indicating different exercise thresholds for men and women. However‚ it is important to acknowledge the study’s limitations. Its observational nature prevents it from establishing a direct cause-and-effect relationship between exercise and longevity. Despite efforts to account for confounding factors such as previous diseases or lifestyle behaviors‚ the study’s reliance on self-reported activity data may introduce mistakes. Changing perspectives: women are not small men Gulati stresses the study’s broader implications‚ calling for a change in how we approach health research and public health policies. “Women are not just small men‚” she asserts‚ contradicting the long-held tradition of using men as the standard in numerous health guidelines. The study highlights the importance of a more sophisticated knowledge of gender-specific exercise requirements. This is especially important in an era when blanket recommendations‚ frequently based on male-centric studies‚ may fail to appropriately reflect women’s various health requirements. Rethinking physical activity guidelines The government physical activity standards‚ which take a one-size-fits-all approach to people in the United States‚ may need to be updated. Gulati calls for a more inclusive perspective that recognizes men’s and women’s varied exercise patterns. “For years‚ we’ve used men as the standard‚” she says‚ emphasizing the need to reassess and alter standards to better serve all genders. In 2020‚ data revealed a considerable disparity between the number of men and women fulfilling the necessary benchmarks. Approximately 28 percent of US men met the requirements‚ compared to 20 percent of US women. Gulati’s research reveals that women‚ while not fulfilling these requirements‚ may nonetheless uncover large longevity gains. Exercise for everyone While the study promotes a personalized approach for women‚ it does not minimize the importance of exercise for males. Gulati affirms that both sexes benefit from even brief bursts of activity‚ emphasizing a universal message: “Our pitch should be the same to men and women: something is better than nothing. Sit less and move more.” In a world where time is a valuable commodity‚ the study provides a ray of optimism‚ implying that living a longer‚ healthier life may involve less work than previously believed. Source study: Journal of the American College of Cardiology— Sex differences in association of physical activity with all-cause and cardiovascular mortalityThe post Guess what? Women need less physical activity than men for the same longevity boost first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

In a historic event‚ the Asante kingdom of Ghana welcomed the return of seven royal treasures seized by British colonial forces 150 years ago from the Fowler Museum at the University of California‚ Los Angeles. This is a significant development in the ongoing global campaign to return stolen treasures to their nations of origin. A symbolic reckoning The items‚ which included an elephant tail whisk‚ an ornamental chair‚ two gold stool ornaments‚ a gold necklace‚ and two bracelets‚ were part of the Asante kingdom’s cultural heritage. Otumfuo Osei Tutu‚ the ruler of the Asante kingdom‚ addressed historical injustice by saying‚ “We are here because the white man came into Asanteman to loot and destroy it.” Decades of resistance‚ and a turning tide The artifacts were removed from British-colonized Ghana in the nineteenth century and are now housed in the Fowler Museum. The return follows years of opposition from Western governments and museums. Kwasi Ampene‚ a negotiator in the process‚ stressed the importance‚ saying that repatriation “signifies the return of our souls.” 150th-anniversary commemoration The royal items were officially handed over to the Asante kingdom on the 150th anniversary of the British colonial forces’ sacking of Asante in 1874. During the siege‚ four objects were seized‚ three of which were part of the Asante kingdom’s indemnity payment to the British. Unconditional return and ethical responsibility All seven relics are returned unconditionally and forever‚ however copies are permitted. Silvia Forni‚ director of the Fowler Museum‚ emphasized the changing role of museums‚ saying‚ “We are globally shifting away from the idea of museums as unquestionable repositories of art to the idea of museums as custodians with ethical responsibility.” Returning these objects to the Asante people is more than a symbolic gesture; it is a dream come true. Samuel Opoku Acheampong‚ a staff member of the Asante palace‚ expressed the deep-rooted connection‚ saying‚ “Our forefathers and our fathers told us about the artifacts‚ and ever since‚ as a kid‚ I had the vision that one day we shall have all these artifacts back to our Asante nation.” A call for comprehensive repatriation While this recovery is a win‚ activists contend that hundreds more items are still awaiting return. The Asante kingdom’s achievement establishes a precedent for other African nations striving to reclaim their cultural legacy and also calls on Western institutions to confront historical injustices.The post Restitution of Asante Kingdom treasures: US museum returns stolen artifacts after 150 years first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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