Oklahoma’s public schools chief last week called out the “radical leftists” he said are exploiting the death of a young student who identified as “nonbinary.” Nex Benedict‚ 16‚ died on February 8‚ the day after an altercation in the high school girls’ bathroom. A cause of death has not yet been revealed‚ but police said the death was unrelated to physical trauma from the fight. Last week‚ Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters criticized those trying to politicize the situation. “I think it’s terrible that we’ve had some radical leftists who decided to run with a political agenda and try to weave a narrative that hasn’t been true‚” Walters told The New York Times. “You’ve taken a tragedy‚ and you’ve had some folks try to exploit it for political gain.” “We’ve been told death wasn’t directly related to the fight at school‚” he added. Walters also reiterated that Oklahoma schools would not allow students to go by preferred names or pronouns at odds with their biological sex. “You always treat individuals with dignity or respect‚ because they’re made in God’s image‚” Walters said. “But that doesn’t change truth.” He added‚ “There’s not multiple genders. There’s two. That’s how God created us.” The bathroom altercation happened at Owasso High School near Tulsa. On the day of the fight‚ Benedict admitted in an interview with a police officer to pouring water on several girls in the bathroom who were allegedly making fun of Benedict. The girls responded by knocking Benedict to the floor and “beating” Benedict‚ the teen said. Benedict’s mother refers to her child with female pronouns in the police body cam video of that interview‚ which took place at the hospital the same day. Benedict went home later that day. However‚ the next day‚ Benedict was rushed back to the hospital and pronounced dead. The bathroom altercation lasted less than two minutes‚ according to the school district‚ and Benedict is seen able to walk in the aftermath of the bathroom fight in a video released by the Owasso Police Department. The school district also said the students involved in the altercation were able to walk to a nurse’s office afterward. The state medical examiner’s office said the report on Benedict’s cause of death would eventually be made public‚ but declined to comment in the meantime on the autopsy or any toxicology results. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Walters has been outspoken about his opposition to radical gender ideology‚ which has spurred attacks from leftists. Last year‚ Walters called for the firing of an Oklahoma school principal who was previously charged with child pornography and moonlighted as a drag queen. Back in the fall‚ Walters declared the state was “not going to do the transgender game” when it came to changing students’ genders in school records. Last month‚ Walters appointed Libs Of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik to a state agency advisory committee.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld was seen smiling and waving to a group of anti-Israel protestors who had gathered outside an event he was attending at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan. “Genocide supporter‚ you support genocide‚” protesters can be heard screaming at the 69-year-old celebrity‚ who is Jewish. Seinfeld‚ who was flanked by NYPD officers‚ responded to the hecklers by giving a quick wave and climbing into the back seat of a black SUV. The protestors continued yelling and cursing at the comedian as the SUV drove away‚ per the video footage.  WATCH (contains profanity): #BREAKING "F You! Genocide Supporter!" – Jerry Seinfeld hassled by Pro-palestine protesters as he leaves Bari Weiss’ event at the 92Y in NYC Desk@freedomnews.tv to license pic.twitter.com/keXtROOuZt — Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) February 26‚ 2024 Seinfeld had been at an event featuring former New York Times columnist Bari Weiss‚ who is the founder of the Free Press. Weiss was there delivering the annual “State of the World Jewry” address‚ per The New York Post. Protestors gathered to show their condemnation of Weis criticizing a Palestinian writer‚ Refaat Alareer‚ who they claim was killed during Israeli airstrikes. Before his death‚ Alareer wrote on X that if he died‚ the blame was on “Baris Weiss and her likes.” Seinfeld has been a vocal supporter of Israel‚ arriving for a visit in December as a show of solidarity with the country following the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas. “Seinfeld told the families that he feels a deep commitment to raising awareness around the world about the issue of the hostages‚” a statement issued by the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum Headquarters said at the time‚ per The Times of Israel. They further stated that he and his family were “deeply affected” by the stories of “the experiences they heard from the family members and the released hostages.” The comedian was wearing a “Bring Them Home” dog tag around his neck when he visited. Pro-Palestinian protests have become more frequent in New York‚ and other celebrities have been targeted as well. Actor Alec Baldwin was confronted last December. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP A protestor said to the “30 Rock” alum‚ “You work in Hollywood … so do you condemn Israel?” “You’ve already got your mind made up‚” Baldwin said in reply‚ as The Daily Wire previously reported. “I’m in Hollywood’s pocket‚ is that what you say?” he added. “You ask stupid questions.” “Is that your answer?” the protester pressed him. “Ask me a smart question!” Baldwin yelled back.

President Joe Biden will travel to the U.S. southern border this week to meet with local officials who have been overwhelmed by the illegal immigration crisis during the Biden administration. The New York Times reported that Biden will visit Brownsville‚ Texas‚ on the same day that former President Donald Trump was already scheduled to be at the border to survey the situation. Biden’s visit comes after more than 7.2 million illegal aliens‚ a number greater than the population of 36 U.S. states‚ have flooded into the U.S. throughout his first three years in office. The issue has become a serious threat to Biden’s re-election as polling has shown that the overwhelming majority of Americans disapprove of what is happening at the border‚ and they blame Biden for it. Biden will reportedly attempt to blame House Republicans for the crisis even though the situation was largely just as bad during his first two years in office when Democrats controlled the entire federal government. A White House official told POLITICO that Biden “will discuss the urgent need to pass the Senate bipartisan border security agreement‚ the toughest and fairest set of reforms to secure the border in decades.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “He will reiterate his calls for Congressional Republicans to stop playing politics and to provide the funding needed for additional U.S. Border Patrol agents‚ more asylum officers‚ fentanyl detection technology and more‚” the official continued. The U.S. House passed a bill nearly a year ago that included stronger measures to secure the border than the proposal that the U.S. Senate put forth‚ but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will not take up the bill. Related: ‘Blinking Lights Everywhere’: FBI Director Warns Foreign Terrorists Trying To Exploit U.S. Southern Border

There’s been something going on with talk show host and entertainment industry Wendy Williams for years. Now her team has officially revealed a diagnosis as a means to “correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health.” The rumors have been vicious over the years as Williams‚ 59‚ displayed erratic behavior all in full view of the public eye. These incidents included fainting on air during her talk show‚ canceling multiple episodes due to flu-like symptoms‚ and voluntarily entering rehab for substance abuse. Now the talk show host has a new diagnosis via her rep. On Thursday‚ her team released a statement saying that Williams was battling progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate and can also develop gradually as a result of other degenerative pathologies that impact the brain. Frontotemporal dementia‚ which affects behavior and cognitive functions‚ typically starts with personality changes. These changes progress into memory loss. There is no cure for the disease. “In 2023‚ after undergoing a battery of medical tests‚ Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD)‚” the press release said‚ noting how her symptoms “have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy’s life.” “The decision to share this news was difficult and made after careful consideration‚ not only to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy‚ but to raise awareness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and support the thousands of others facing similar circumstances‚” the statement continued‚ as The Daily Wire previously reported. “Unfortunately‚ many individuals diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia face stigma and misunderstanding‚ particularly when they begin to exhibit behavioral changes but have not yet received a diagnosis.” Williams hails from Asbury Park‚ New Jersey. Her mom was a special education teacher while her father was a high school principal. Though Williams’ parents thought she’d become a nurse‚ she went to college at first to become a television anchor then switched majors to focus on becoming a DJ instead. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP She gained notoriety as a radio DJ and host‚ eventually becoming a shock jock in New York City. The 2006 VH1 reality television series “The Wendy Williams Experience” documented notorious on-air feuds she had with various celebrities. “The Wendy Williams Show” daytime talk show launched in 2008 and was hugely successful‚ expanding from select markets to nationwide prominence. At its height‚ the show competed with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” as the most-watched syndicated talk show in their target demographic‚ which was women aged 25 to 54. Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage Williams took a leave of absence due to health issues in 2021. The New Jersey native had told fans she had Graves’ disease‚ an autoimmune disorder that can cause an overactive thyroid. She also revealed at various points that she suffers from other ailments‚ including vertigo and lymphedema‚ a condition that causes swelling. Shortly after‚ it was announced that Sherri Shepherd would take over hosting the “The Wendy Williams Show” for the 2022-23 season. The former radio DJ’s rep said at the time that Williams “understands” why the change had to be made. “It’s been a challenging time for Wendy as she deals with her health issues. She is incredibly grateful to Debmar-Mercury‚ to Sherri and everybody else who has supported the show through this time‚” her rep said at the time‚ as The Daily Wire previously reported. “She‚ more than anyone‚ understands the reality of syndicated television — you can’t go to the marketplace and sell a show that’s The Maybe Wendy Show‚” the statement continued. “She understands why this decision was made from a business point of view‚ and she has been assured by Debmar-Mercury that should her health get to a point where she can host again and should her desire be that she hosts again that she would be back on TV at that time.” Williams also admitted to living in a sober living house in 2019. She had spoken candidly about her addiction issues. “You know I’ve had a struggle with cocaine in my past‚” she told her audience during an emotional episode‚ as Page Six reported. “I never went to a place to get the treatment … there are people in your family‚ it might be you … I want you to know more of the story.” Besides health concerns‚ Williams went through personal turmoil after her husband of more than 20 years‚ Kevin Hunter‚ fathered a child with his mistress. The talk show host filed for divorce in April 2019 citing irreconcilable differences. Williams and Hunter share a son‚ Kevin Hunter Jr‚ who was born in 2000. The mystery surrounding the talk show host’s personal and medical struggles inspired the Lifetime documentary “Where is Wendy Williams?” which premiered on February 24. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Williams’ family members claim they didn’t know about her diagnosis while filming the series. “I don’t know‚ honestly. I don’t know‚” her sister Wanda Finnie told People of the diagnosis. She went on to say how communication with Williams was restricted after the star’s court-ordered guardianship began in April 2022. “When she was in Florida‚ there were a number of people involved. Even beyond family‚ there were doctors involved‚ people in Wendy’s professional world that were involved‚” Finnie continued. “She had a health team in place‚ nurses in place and she had family in place. She was getting healthier.” Her son‚ who had power of attorney for his mom at one point‚ said he was told Williams was suffering from alcohol-induced issues. “Because she was drinking‚ I think they said it was alcohol-induced dementia‚” Kevin Jr. says in the documentary. He said he tried to stop his mom from drinking. “We’ve all seen the images over the last few months — and‚ really‚ few years — of what has seemed like a spiral for my aunt‚” Williams’ niece Alex Finnie said in the documentary. “It was shocking and heartbreaking to see her in this state.” The documentary film crew began documenting Williams’ life in August 2022 and stopped filming Williams in April 2023. The first two episodes of the documentary went into some detail about Williams’ personal struggles‚ including her alcohol addiction. “Well‚ I love Tito Puente. I love vodka‚” Wendy said in the doc. “And the problem with Wanda is she’s my sister. I love Wanda‚ but she hates that I love alcohol.” The talk show host’s friend‚ Regina Shell‚ said Williams began abusing alcohol again heavily following her divorce. Another surprising revelation from the Lifetime series regarded a time when Williams was discovered unresponsive in her apartment in May 2020. Williams’ nephew‚ Travis Finnie recalled how she was rushed to the hospital and given three blood transfusions.” “DJ Boof was there‚ and he called us crying saying that she was going to die‚ and she needs help‚” Finnie said in the documentary. “We called Kevin‚ who at the time was her medical proxy. He called the ambulance. The ambulance came. My auntie had three blood transfusions and that’s the only reason she’s alive today.” He continued‚ “From what DJ Boof said‚ it’s the combination of them just letting her sit in bed and drink liquor‚ and then thinking she’s gonna be ready to go.” In the documentary‚ Williams also said she doesn’t have access to her money after having a legal guardian appointed to oversee her finances and health in 2022. The decision was made by her former financial adviser who claimed she was of “unsound mind.” Williams filed a temporary restraining order against Wells Fargo requesting them to “reopen any frozen accounts or assets” and grant her “access to any and all accompanying statements.” “One judge and three doctors say my money is still stuck at Wells Fargo and I’m going to tell you something‚ if it happens to me‚ it could happen to you‚” Williams said in the documentary‚ per Fox News. Williams’ son Kevin denied claims that he spent any of his mom’s money without permission despite rumors to the contrary. Several scenes showcase Williams displaying aggressive and erratic behavior. “There are some times when Wendy is just a little bit more aggressive‚ she’s just a little bit more demanding‚” her manager Will Selby said during the Lifetime documentary. “I don’t know what it is. I don’t know if there’s something special in the water. At the end of the day‚ she’s probably one of the biggest personalities we’ve seen in quite some time.” Her family claims that they are still unable to contact her and only communicate with Williams when she calls them from a blocked number. She’s currently under the care of a guardian and medical professionals at an undisclosed location.

If given the chance to share a few final words before passing away‚ what would you say? Daniella T. had the chance to prepare a message like this near the end of her battle with cancer. She had a type of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma — it’s rare‚ aggressive‚ and there is no cure. In turn‚ this young woman wanted to find ways to live the rest of her life to the fullest. For her‚ this included preparing a message that her family would only share once she passed away. Her emotional‚ parting words can be found in a LinkedIn post that was shared just three days ago. LinkedIn “Firstly‚ I just want to say that not all cancers are caused by lifestyle choices‚ in some cases it’s genetics or unfortunately it just happens‚” Daniella’s post reads. “In my case‚ despite me being very healthy and active‚ a cancer started in my bile ducts which was not caused by anything in my control and my life was never the same again.” She goes on to share her hope that more research will be done on this “horrid‚ cruel disease.” This way‚ others won’t have their lives cut short like her own. Then‚ Daniella shares words of wisdom each of us can use‚ no matter if we have a terminal illness. After Battle With Cancer‚ Late Woman’s Final Message Inspires Countless LinkedIn It’s clear that Daniella’s words resonate deeply with people from all walks of life. Her LinkedIn post has over 33‚000 reactions. Plus‚ there are over 2‚600 comments from folks who now want to change the way they live their own lives. “We all take so much in life for granted‚ and one thing I never want is to wake up one day and look back at my life and wonder why I didn’t appreciate more of it” one person shares in the comments. “… I know you are in heaven reading all of these‚ and I just want you to know the impact you have left on the entire LI community.” LinkedIn “I am a cancer survivor and want to project hope to all who are experiencing this‚” another person shares. “Where there is breath there is hope.” The InspireMore team sends our condolences for Daniella’s family during this difficult time. And we thank them for sharing her inspiring words so that others may live their own lives to the fullest. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post “If You’re Reading This It Means I Have Died From My Battle With Cancer‚” Woman Sends Poignant Final Message appeared first on InspireMore.

A Nashville‚ TN‚ singer and songwriter recently released a teaser for a new “daddy-daughter song‚” and it has fathers all around the country in tears. Jon Mullins‚ who first found fame on The Voice‚ is the proud father of daughter Charlotte‚ 2‚ and one-month-old twins‚ Theodore and Olivia. While he’s loving every moment of parenthood‚ it didn’t come easy for him and his wife‚ Whitney. Whitney lost her first child during a life-threatening miscarriage in May 2021. Only a few months later‚ she learned she was carrying Charlotte‚ and doctors considered the pregnancy “high risk” because of a traumatic brain injury she suffered in 2016. Fortunately‚ Charlotte was born during a routine C-Section‚ healthy and happy. Facebook Theodore and Olivia‚ however‚ started struggling early in their third trimester. Doctors noticed “decreased fetal movement‚” which had Whitney regularly in and out of the checkups. Then at 32 weeks‚ Whitney fell gravely ill. “Whitney woke up with her face swollen‚ a nosebleed‚ a headache‚ swollen ankles‚ swollen hands‚ and a blood pressure that got up to 190/105‚” Jon told PEOPLE. “[She] was showing symptoms of preeclampsia.” The symptoms worsened to the point that her doctors believed she would have a stroke‚ so Whitney had an emergency C-section‚ and the twins were born at only 32 weeks. Facebook “Theodore came out 3 lbs.‚ 15 oz.‚ and Olivia came out 4 lbs.‚ 9 oz‚” Jon continued. “When Theodore came out‚ he had very low respiratory drive‚ and Olivia had zero respiratory drive. She was moving‚ but she wasn’t breathing one bit.” The babies spent three weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit‚ but they’re doing well today. Jon Mullins Pens Lyrics As He Imagines Walking His Daughter Down the Aisle Amid the fear and turmoil surrounding Olivia and Theodore’s birth‚ Jon Mullins was feeling particularly sentimental about his children‚ especially his first little girl‚ so he penned lyrics to a special daddy-daughter song called Time Machine. The words came from Jon imagining the day he walks Charlotte down the aisle. As she walks towards her groom‚ he remembers her “with “pigtails‚ painted nails‚ and toy tea parties” and he says he’d “invent a time machine just to live it over and over.” Jon shared a snippet of the song on Facebook‚ which features little Charlotte‚ engaging with her dad while he sings her the song. “I just wrote the PERFECT Daddy Daughter dance songgg and it makes [me] cryyyyy‚” he captioned. Be sure to share this story with all the proud fathers in your life‚ and If you want to buy the tune for the special daughters in your life‚ you can download it here (currently on pre-sale). You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Man’s Precious Daddy Daughter Dance Song Is Enough To Make Anyone Tear Up. appeared first on InspireMore.

A little puppy with backwards legs couldn’t get around on his own‚ but unfortunately no one in his first home was willing to help him. Now named Phelps‚ the poor pooch has what is known as Swimmer syndrome. This malformation in a pup’s legs causes them to lay flat behind their body‚ unable to carry weight‚ according to Vetster. Although this disorder can be treated‚ Phelps was not getting the care he needed in his abusive home. Thankfully‚ rescuers were able to get the little guy out of this terrible living situation! Unfortunately‚ the poor little puppy’s legs were almost completely backwards. Treatment was still possible‚ but it was going to take a lot of physical therapy to get him walking on his own. Fundraising organization CUDDLY reported on Instagram that Phelps started his sessions right away! This puppy with backwards legs refuses to give up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CUDDLY (@welovecuddly) This puppy was more than excited to get back on his feet‚ despite his backwards legs. He put his heart and soul into recovery as physical therapists used a variety of methods to help his muscles develop. Watching him take his first steps‚ wobbly though they may be‚ is one of the most heartwarming things you’ll ever see! The Dodo shared some of the sweetest footage of this determined little pup on YouTube. Vet tech Kathryn Hartwig continues to share great news about Phelps’s progress on Instagram. Although this puppy is not quite up to walking or standing independently‚ she says “we are definitely making headway.” The adorable dog is even going to get his own cart to help him get around! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kathryn Hartwig (@thebottlebrigade) We’re so glad this puppy with backwards legs is finally getting the love and attention he deserves. Keep working hard in physical therapy‚ Phelps — everyone online is rooting for you! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Abused Puppy With “Backwards Legs” Proves He’s A Fighter — And Takes His First Steps! appeared first on InspireMore.

It must be extra nerve wracking to audition for a singing competition with a song by one of the judges‚ but that’s exactly what Hailey Mia did! For her audition of American Idol‚ she chose to sing Katy Perry’s own hit Rise. This song is all about feeling empowered‚ no matter how many obstacles may stand in your way. At only 16 years old‚ this song is already so fitting for Hailey. Turns out‚ this isn’t her first time on a competition like American Idol. At only 13‚ she made it to fourth place on The Voice. Although she didn’t win‚ she didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dream. After her audition‚ it’s clear she’s been working on her craft‚ because even Perry herself was moved by the performance! American Idol Contestant Gives Katy Perry Goosebumps With the Pop Star’s Own Song With seemingly no effort‚ Hailey perfectly captures the emotional message of Rise. As Lionel Richie says‚ she’s able to reinvent the song with her own unique voice. In doing so‚ she prompts all three judges to give her a standing ovation. The judges can’t praise Hailey enough‚ with Luke Bryan boldly sharing that he thinks she has the potential to make it to the top 10. But the highest compliment of all comes from Perry herself. YouTube “That was inspiring — and I wrote and sang it‚” Perry shares. “So‚ to be re-inspired by someone else singing… full body chills.” Hailey’s performance is an inspiring reminder of what we’re capable of when we choose to believe in ourselves. With such a strong first performance‚ we can’t wait to see what she does next! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post 16-Yr-Old Bravely Takes On Katy Perry Hit For American Idol Audition… Gives Katy “Full Body Goosebumps” appeared first on InspireMore.

We live in a world with various people who don’t see things the same way. Sometimes‚ you look at something and think‚ “That is pure genius!” Other times‚ you want to scream out loud‚ “What were they thinking?!” Today‚ we’re taking a look at some of those things that make us do a double-take and scream that question. You might call them design fails. You might shake your head and sigh in resignation. 1. Really? Couldn’t You Find Orange Or Bright Yellow? Image from Reddit. What in the Bobby Singer world is this? Only Supernatural fans will get that reference‚ but you can see a clip here that explains it. You should be aware of some language in the video clip. It is definitely NSFW. 2. This Is Not An Effective Way To Test Spelling Image from Reddit. Ummmm… Free question? Take it for a point! I would! The post Hilarious Design Fails That’ll Make You Say “What Were They Thinking?!” appeared first on InspireMore.