It is hard to trust a Democrat, but there is no denying the positive impact of Robert F. Kennedy’s endorsement of Donald Trump. RFK has come through for Trump because of his courage and willingness to put country before party and self. It is one of the most selfless things I’ve seen other than Donald […] The post In Every Single State, RFK’s Votes Break for Donald Trump appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

French authorities arrested the Russian-born founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, on Saturday night immediately after his private jet landed at Le Bourget airport. Authorities were shocked that Durov, who was coming Azerbaijan, landed in France because apparently a search warrant had been issued against him at some previous point in time and authorities could only execute it if he stepped on French soil. “He made a blunder this evening,” a source familiar with the investigation told TF1/LCI. “We don’t know why… Was this flight just a stopover? In any case, he’s in custody.” The publication said that he avoids traveling to countries where his messaging platform is under criminal investigation for a wide range of alleged offenses. The charges that he reportedly faces involve the spread of illegal material on Telegram that authorities allege he has taken minimal action to stop. The company also reportedly does not always cooperate with law enforcement. French media said that because the company has not taken serious steps to reduce criminal content on the platform that it was being viewed as an accomplice to a wide-range of criminal activity, including “terrorism, narcotics, fraud, money laundering, receiving stolen goods, pedocriminal content, etc.” “On his platform, he allowed an incalculable number of offences and crimes to be committed, for which he did nothing to moderate or cooperate,” a source close to the case told the publication. The Telegram CEO, whose net-worth is estimated to be over $9 billion, is in charge of a platform that currently has more than 900 million users around the world. Durov left Russia in 2014 after he lost control of another social media platform because he wouldn’t turn over information to Russian officials about Ukrainian opposition groups. Wall Street Journal correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov noted that another potential aspect at play in Durov’s arrest was Russia’s war in Ukraine. “One little-known feature of this war is that the Ukrainian military largely communicates via Signal and the Russian military via Telegram,” he posted on X. He added that Russian military analysts were panicked following Durov’s arrest because the platform was “the critical means of communication within the Russian armed forces.” Panic among Russian military analysts and bloggers: Telegram seems to be the critical means of communication within the Russian armed forces. https://t.co/3aayhCU2gx pic.twitter.com/pGOa9ScuWs — Yaroslav Trofimov (@yarotrof) August 24, 2024 Durov’s arrest sparked intense reaction online from a range of free speech advocates who did not believe the nature of the charges against him. X owner Elon Musk said that the situation was “super messed up.” “America is the last large country to uphold free speech and, even here, it is under attack,” he wrote, later adding: “It is vital to the support of free speech that you forward ? posts to people you know, especially in censorship-heavy countries.”

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) responded to the Democratic Party’s eleventh-hour change-up — replacing President Joe Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris without a vote and just days before the Democratic National Convention kicked off — and although he cracked a few jokes about it, he did not appear to be completely sold on or thrilled with the arrangement. Newsom — who had at one point been rumored to be on the short list of potential candidates the Democratic Party might choose from if Biden bowed out — joined the hosts of the podcast “Pod Save America” while at the DNC, and they pressed him about “the switch.” WATCH:  ?Wow. Gavin Newsom mocks the Democrats’ coronation of Kamala Harris: Host: “How are you feeling about the switch?” Newsom: “We went through a very open process, a very inclusive process. It was bottom-up, I don’t know if you know that. That’s what I’ve been told to say.” pic.twitter.com/yz9AVq2TN6 — Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) August 24, 2024 “How are you feeling about the switch?” one of the hosts asked. “I mean … the switch,” Newsom shrugged and laughed. “Now, we went through a very open process, a very inclusive process. It was bottom-up, I don’t know if you know that. Yes, that’s what I’ve been told to say.” The hosts laughed at Newsom’s exaggerated tone. “It was a blitz primary, I believe that what we called it,” one said, and another chimed in, “A very very fast blitz.” “A 30-minute convention,” Newsom continued. “You know, between a tweet and then another tweet —” “It’s amazing how it happened,” one of the hosts laughed. “Yeah, it’s been amazing, but you know what is amazing is how unified everybody is,” Newsom concluded. “I mean, it’s next level.”

If the fear of failure is holding you back from chasing your dreams, then Adrian Anantawan has a message for you. This one-handed violin player is proving to the world that you can do anything you set your mind to. As he shares his beautiful music, he hopes to also share that important message. One-Handed Violin Virtuoso Shares Important Message Adrian Anatawan had an incredible solo when performing with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. Good Morning America (GMA) wrote that he “hoped when it was his turn to play, the audience would hear his violin and what it represented: the sound of possibility.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adrian Anantawan (@adriananantawan) Too often in life, people let the fear of failure or looking stupid stop them from following their passions. Adrian has no such qualms. He told GMA, “My story has always been a result of just trying something, being okay with failure, and then just seeing what the results are.” While an inspirational musician is not unheard of, Adrian’s physical condition makes him unique. Adrian lacks a right hand and the majority of his right forearm. With only five fingers to work with, Adrian found many instruments difficult. A Star Is Born Adrian’s family said in the fifth grade, all students were required to play the recorder. However, that instrument was not made with people like Adrian in mind. Although some instruments, like the trumpet, would have been easy for Adrian to master, he wanted an instrument that spoke to him. The budding musician considered the violin “the most beautiful instrument” but recognized it was not made for one-handed musicians. Rather than accept defeat, Adrian’s family worked with engineers to build a violin just for him. His violin has a special device that allows him to use his shoulder to make the sound. The musician told GMA, “From the very first note that I was playing, I was really attracted to the sound and the connection of my body to the instrument and being able to express my imagination.” Adrian Anantawan Encourages Inclusivity While Adrian Anatawan recognizes the incredible assistance of the engineers and his special instrument, he argues that his success did not begin there. Adrian says it all starts with a belief in oneself. He argues that teachers and supporters in children’s lives need to make them believe that they can accomplish anything. With that attitude, anything truly is possible. One lesson we can all learn from Adrian is not to let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. Believe in yourself and go after your dreams. The source of the featured image can be found here. The post One-Handed Violin Virtuoso Is Shocking The World With Beautiful Music He Calls “The Sound Of Possibility” appeared first on InspireMore.

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