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In the bustling streets of Sacramento, California, Lauren Jope found herself in a moment of unexpected heroism. This homeless angel saves the day after grandpa ditches his seven-year-old grandkid to go to the bar. A homeless woman accustomed to life’s unpredictable twists, Lauren’s world shifted when a stranger approached her with an unusual request. RELATED: Heroic UPS Driver Spots Child In Danger And Races Across Busy Street To Save Him Lauren Jope Took Care of the Young Girl As she walked near a parking lot containing a bar and a nearby thrift store, Lauren encountered Jason Warren, a grandfather who left his young granddaughter under her care while he ventured into the bar. Startled but determined, Lauren accepted the responsibility, driven by her concern for the little girl’s safety. “I’m glad I was walking when I was cause you know she could have been left with some, some man or you know someone who doesn’t want to watch her. Someone that doesn’t really care,” Lauren said. Soon, it became apparent that Jason was too inebriated to fulfill his role as a guardian. Taking matters into her own hands, Lauren guided the child to her camp, offering food and shelter. However, their journey was interrupted by the unexpected arrival of law enforcement, summoned by Jason himself, in a state of intoxication, claiming his granddaughter was abducted for human trafficking. Fortunately, deputies swiftly confirmed the child’s safety and well-being, dispelling Jason’s unfounded accusations. With the truth revealed it became clear that this homeless woman’s compassionate actions shielded the young girl from harm. It is often said that God works in mysterious ways, orchestrating events with divine precision. Such was the case when Lauren Jope found herself in the unexpected role of protector to a vulnerable young girl. RELATED: Homeless Hero Bravely Rescues 2 Children From Raging Fire God Guided Lauren to Find the Child As she traversed the streets of Sacramento, California, it was not mere chance that led her to encounter the distressed grandfather and his granddaughter. Instead, it was a divine intervention, a testament to God’s providence and watchful care. In that pivotal moment, God guided Lauren to be in the right place at the right time, a beacon of compassion and safety for the child in need. Through Lauren’s actions, God’s love and protection were made manifest, a reminder that He works through ordinary individuals to bring about extraordinary acts of grace and mercy. Now under the care of her aunt, the child remains safe, while Jason faces legal repercussions for his neglect. In the face of adversity, Lauren’s selflessness shone brightly, a beacon of hope in an otherwise challenging situation. Reflecting on the events, Lauren expressed gratitude for being in the right place at the right time. Her unwavering commitment to the child’s welfare underscores the profound impact individuals can have, regardless of their circumstances. In a world fraught with uncertainty, Lauren’s act of kindness is a testament to the power of compassion and the presence of angels among us. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Drive-Thru Employee Leaps Into Action to Save a Child's Life Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” WATCH: Homeless Angel Saves the Day After Grandpa Ditches 7-Year-Old Grandkid to Go to the Bar  LISTEN: Family Vacation Takes Deadly Turn | Dad Gave His Life to Save Son, Only for the Boy to Die, Too h/t: Inspire More Featured Image Credit: YouTube/ABC 7 Chicago The post Homeless Angel Saves the Day After Grandpa Ditches 7-Year-Old Grandkid to Go to the Bar appeared first on GodUpdates.

In what’s believed to be the first in the world, Finland will soon begin a vaccination campaign against avian influenza (bird flu). “The vaccine campaign will be limited, with doses set to be available to groups including poultry farmers, veterinarians, scientists who study the virus, and people who work on fur farms housing animals like mink and fox and where there have been outbreaks,” STAT News reports. The EU’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) will sign a joint procurement contract with Seqirus on behalf of 15 member countries, according to POLITICO. The contract secures hundreds of thousands of doses of the bird flu shot for Europe. Finland will get the first doses. Finland is set to receive the first EU procured bird flu shots.https://t.co/dVbEGbboMU — POLITICOEurope (@POLITICOEurope) June 6, 2024 POLITICO reports: The first batch of vaccines will be immediately shipped to Finland, the official said, where workers in mink farms are considered at risk of contracting the virus from contaminated animals. The contract is currently for 640,000 doses, with the possibility to buy up to 40 million doses over four years. HERA, which has been in talks with Seqirus for months, approached the company last year to ask it to update its zoonotic flu vaccine to the dominant circulating avian flu strain. But to do so, Seqirus asked for a minimum guarantee of sale, to make the transaction profitable — something HERA could guarantee through the joint procurement. Mia Kontio, a health security official at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, told STAT News the country was waiting for 20,000 doses to arrive. Health officials intend on administering them “as soon as the vaccines are in the country.” A cell-based, adjuvanted vaccine for avian flu (AKA bird flu) is being shipped to Finland NOW and the U.S. have ordered almost 5 million doses.This is for humans by the way. It's not mRNA but cell-based. pic.twitter.com/e1hKmwuu42 — Henrik Palmgren ᛟ (@Henrik_Palmgren) June 6, 2024 Per STAT News: The Finnish campaign also comes as the U.S. faces an H5N1 outbreak among dairy cattle — previously a species scientists thought wasn’t susceptible to the virus. Three dairy workers have had confirmed infections tied to the outbreak, and although the infections were all mild and there were no signs of forward transmission to other people, the cases underscored the risk to people who have contact with infected animals. “The concern here is about the animal-human interface,” said Marc Lacey, the global executive director for pandemic at CSL Seqirus, the maker of several H5 vaccines, including the one Finland is planning on using. Other countries are discussing deploying H5 vaccines or are working to secure supplies, Lacey said. The U.S., for example, last week hired CSL Seqirus to build up the number of H5 flu vaccine doses it has available. But Finland was the first country he knew of that actually planned to use the vaccine, at least in recent years outside research studies. The vaccine to be administered in Finland is designed off a different avian influenza virus called H5N8, but researchers say the shot should still confer protection against H5N1. It’s the hemagglutinin component of the vaccine — the H part — that’s the main target. The vaccine also includes an adjuvant, a component that deepens the generated immune response. European regulators authorized the vaccine, which is known as Zoonotic influenza vaccine Seqirus, based on a number of studies showing that it elicited immune responses that scientists think would be protective against avian influenza. Researchers can’t run traditional efficacy trials with such products because the virus isn’t circulating among people, so they’re typically approved based on these immunogenicity studies. The immunization is approved as a two-dose vaccine, with doses given at least three weeks apart. Finland’s bird flu vaccination campaign follows the World Health Organization claiming an individual’s death in Mexico was due to the “first laboratory-confirmed human case of infection with an influenza A(H5N2) virus.” JUST IN: World Health Organization Claims Death In Mexico Linked To Bird Flu Strain The patient, a 59-year-old resident of the State of Mexico, had no history of exposure to poultry or other animals. “The case had multiple underlying medical conditions. The case’s relatives reported that the case had already been bedridden for three weeks, for other reasons, prior to the onset of acute symptoms,” the WHO stated.

Despite the deaths of two Boeing whistleblowers, two former employees of the jet manufacturer and its key contractor have come forward with warnings about safety issues. Roy Irvin, a veteran of Boeing, and Santiago Paredes, who worked at Spirit AeroSystems, shared their concerns with the New York Post. “From 2011 until 2017, Irvin was a quality investigator at Boeing in North Charleston, SC, trying to ensure that $250 million 787 Dreamliner planes were ready to be put to work before they left the factory. He began at the company in 2009,” Unusual Whales noted. From 2011 until 2017, Irvin was a quality investigator at Boeing in North Charleston, SC, trying to ensure that $250 million 787 Dreamliner planes were ready to be put to work before they left the factory. He began at the company in 2009. Read more: https://t.co/NuJxjWpTvd — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) June 7, 2024 From the New York Post: Irvin said he “pushed back” almost every day at serious safety and quality issues he found on planes that had left the factory floor and were on the “flight line,” meaning they were supposed to have been checked and found to be good to go. But they weren’t, Irvin alleges, and he was often forced to be “insubordinate” because of how many times he called out the problems he saw. “Missing safety devices on hardware or untightened hardware means that you’re not going to be able to control the airplane if those fail,” Irvin told The Post. “The safety device is on there. If the fastener is not secured correctly, it’s going to fall off and you’re not gonna be able to control the airplane.” Irvin worked with Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, 62, who was found dead on March 9 in a hotel parking lot in South Carolina, his silver pistol in his hand, after he failed to show up for the second part of his testimony for a bombshell lawsuit against the company. Police ruled that Barnett died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Then Joshua Dean, 45, a former quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems, died in early May from a fast-growing infection. The deaths, paradoxically, may have empowered others to come forward. Two more Boeing whistleblowers go public over plane safety: ‘Like a ticking timebomb’ https://t.co/lm1IZJcTGH pic.twitter.com/zsw9wVBuS9 — New York Post (@nypost) June 5, 2024 Paredes worked as a production inspector for Spirit AeroSystems for 12 years before departing the Boeing supplier in 2022. “He told The Post he was shocked when he arrived at the company and, he alleges, saw hundreds of defects on the production line. He was even more horrified, he said, when he was pressured not to say anything,” the New York Post stated. WATCH: The Washington Examiner noted: Attorney Brian Knowles, who is representing the two, reportedly said that over 20 whistleblowers have come forward, with many feeling an urge to after the deaths of two previous whistleblowers. “Most of the people we’re hearing from are current employees,” he said. “These are not disgruntled employees. In many cases they love the company. It’s not about bringing down the company — it’s about getting it back on track. Knowles said that despite Boeing’s talks about reform, the problems are not being addressed internally and those voicing concerns are being retaliated against. Boeing has come under intense scrutiny after a series of high-profile accidents with its planes drew a government investigation. The deaths of two whistleblowers aroused further suspicion, putting the storied company under the spotlight.

In the bustling streets of Sacramento, California, Lauren Jope found herself in a moment of unexpected heroism. This homeless angel saves the day after grandpa ditches his seven-year-old grandkid to go to the bar. A homeless woman accustomed to life’s unpredictable twists, Lauren’s world shifted when a stranger approached her with an unusual request. RELATED: Heroic UPS Driver Spots Child In Danger And Races Across Busy Street To Save Him Lauren Jope Took Care of the Young Girl As she walked near a parking lot containing a bar and a nearby thrift store, Lauren encountered Jason Warren, a grandfather who left his young granddaughter under her care while he ventured into the bar. Startled but determined, Lauren accepted the responsibility, driven by her concern for the little girl’s safety. “I’m glad I was walking when I was cause you know she could have been left with some, some man or you know someone who doesn’t want to watch her. Someone that doesn’t really care,” Lauren said. Soon, it became apparent that Jason was too inebriated to fulfill his role as a guardian. Taking matters into her own hands, Lauren guided the child to her camp, offering food and shelter. However, their journey was interrupted by the unexpected arrival of law enforcement, summoned by Jason himself, in a state of intoxication, claiming his granddaughter was abducted for human trafficking. Fortunately, deputies swiftly confirmed the child’s safety and well-being, dispelling Jason’s unfounded accusations. With the truth revealed it became clear that this homeless woman’s compassionate actions shielded the young girl from harm. It is often said that God works in mysterious ways, orchestrating events with divine precision. Such was the case when Lauren Jope found herself in the unexpected role of protector to a vulnerable young girl. RELATED: Homeless Hero Bravely Rescues 2 Children From Raging Fire God Guided Lauren to Find the Child As she traversed the streets of Sacramento, California, it was not mere chance that led her to encounter the distressed grandfather and his granddaughter. Instead, it was a divine intervention, a testament to God’s providence and watchful care. In that pivotal moment, God guided Lauren to be in the right place at the right time, a beacon of compassion and safety for the child in need. Through Lauren’s actions, God’s love and protection were made manifest, a reminder that He works through ordinary individuals to bring about extraordinary acts of grace and mercy. Now under the care of her aunt, the child remains safe, while Jason faces legal repercussions for his neglect. In the face of adversity, Lauren’s selflessness shone brightly, a beacon of hope in an otherwise challenging situation. Reflecting on the events, Lauren expressed gratitude for being in the right place at the right time. Her unwavering commitment to the child’s welfare underscores the profound impact individuals can have, regardless of their circumstances. In a world fraught with uncertainty, Lauren’s act of kindness is a testament to the power of compassion and the presence of angels among us. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Drive-Thru Employee Leaps Into Action to Save a Child's Life Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” WATCH: Homeless Angel Saves the Day After Grandpa Ditches 7-Year-Old Grandkid to Go to the Bar  LISTEN: Family Vacation Takes Deadly Turn | Dad Gave His Life to Save Son, Only for the Boy to Die, Too h/t: Inspire More Featured Image Credit: YouTube/ABC 7 Chicago The post Homeless Angel Saves the Day After Grandpa Ditches 7-Year-Old Grandkid to Go to the Bar appeared first on GodUpdates.

People might remember the McCloskeys of St. Louis. They are married lawyers who live in an exclusive gated area of St. Lousi. A massive mob of threatening Black Lives Matter communists broke the small gate into the neighborhood and stormed in, screaming and chanting. The couple came out with their guns to protect their property […] The post A Judge Expunged The 2nd Amendment McCloskeys’ Records appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.