Tucker explained to Jesse Kelly on The First that the Secret Service and the Biden-Harris administration let him get shot. They withheld adequate protection from Donald Trump, and they did the same with Bobby Kennedy, who fortunately didn’t get hurt. Tucker said that it doesn’t matter what the intent is. The point is they let […] The post Tucker: Biden-Harris Administration Allowed Trump to Get Shot appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Comrade Kamala Harris is breaking all funding records. She went from no one liking her to millions of people pouring a half billion dollars into her campaign. No one should believe this. If you want to know what new tactics Democrats will throw at us to win the election, buying it is one. Also, letting […] The post Comrade Harris Now Has $500M, Shattering Records appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he “would be honored” to have the endorsement of the “respected” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after reports swirled that the Democrat-turned-independent presidential candidate is planning to throw his support behind Trump in an address later this week. ABC News reported on Wednesday that Kennedy is expected to end his independent bid for president in a speech on Friday, in which he will also endorse the Republican nominee. Kennedy is slated to speak in Phoenix on Friday as Trump holds an event in Glendale, Arizona, which is just outside of Phoenix. Trump called in to “Fox & Friends” Thursday morning to discuss multiple issues and was asked by host Ainsley Earhardt if he knew any more about Kennedy’s reported plans. “So I’ve known him for a long time. As you know, he is a little different kind of a guy. Very smart guy and a very good person. If he endorsed me, I would be honored by it,” Trump said. “He really has his heart in the right place. He is a respected person. Women love some of his policies and I guess some people don’t like some of his policies.” Trump added that he believes Democrats forced Kennedy out of the party’s primary because “there was a good chance” that he would have beaten President Joe Biden in the primary. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. “I don’t know what he is right now, but he was a Democrat — they treated him very badly. He goes around saying he would have beaten Biden in the primary. I think there was a good chance.” Donald Trump calls into Fox & Friends this morning – tears apart Kamala Harris’ border control, says he would be “honored” with the endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. : “He’s a – as you know, he is a little different kind of a guy. Very smart guy. He is a very good person. If… pic.twitter.com/HPhzIs59uJ — Conservative Brief (@ConservBrief) August 22, 2024 While Kennedy has stayed quiet on the reports of his potential Trump endorsement, his running mate Nicole Shanahan said earlier this week that their campaign was considering “two options.” The first “is staying in [the race], forming that new party, but we run the risk of a Kamala Karris and Walz presidency because we draw votes from Trump,” Shanahan said. “Or we walk away right now and join forces with Donald Trump and you know, we walk away from that and we explain to our base why we’re making this decision.” Kennedy has dropped to 4.5% in the RealClearPolitics national polling average in recent weeks after hovering around 10% for much of the year. After Harris became the Democratic nominee, polls have suggested that Kennedy would take more votes away from Trump than he would from the Democratic ticket. The Washington Post cited six recent polls that all showed Harris performing better if Kennedy remained in the race. The former Democratic candidate blasted the DNC after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris was named the nominee without receiving a primary vote. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI “My father and my uncle were members of a Democratic Party that was at the forefront of making sure that every American could vote for the candidate they wanted to. Today’s Democratic Party is doing the opposite,” Kennedy said on Tuesday as the Democratic National Convention continued in Chicago. He also slammed Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz, posting on X, “The Democratic Party positions itself as the party of liberty. Kamala Harris says that Americans should make personal decisions without the ‘government telling them what to do.’ Tim Walz’s Golden Rule is ‘Mind your own damn business.’ In view of the censorship, surveillance, vaccine mandates, and the confederacy of fixers openly working to prevent me from getting on ballots, this is like the arsonist telling us he’s a firefighter.”

Movie and TV show review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has introduced a new audience-generated “Popcornmeter” rating that is only available for verified movie ticket purchasers. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a movie must receive a verified audience score of 90% or higher on the Popcornmeter to receive an official Verified Hot badge. The movie must have a minimum of Verified Ratings for films in wide release and a minimum of 250 Verified Ratings for limited releases to qualify for the Popcornmeter. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. Movies that earn a score of at least 3.5 out of 5 stars in 60% of their audience reviews will receive a “full popcorn bucket”, while films with scores under that will receive a “tipped over popcorn bucket.”  Verified ratings must come from users who have purchased movie tickets through Fandango, the sister site of Rotten Tomatoes.  Newer releases that earned the “Verified Hot” badge so far include “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Twisters,” “It Ends With Us,” and others. Older films, including “Top Gun: Maverick,” “The Color Purple,” “Parasite,” “Oppenheimer,” “Dune: Part Two,” and others are having the badge retroactively applied. Another change on the site is updating the minimum number of critic reviews that must be submitted before the Tomatometer score is calculated. If a movie debuts at a film festival or is projected to earn $60 million or less at the box office, it needs 10 reviews to get a score. Any film projected to earn between $60 million and $120 million needs 20 reviews, and any projected to receive over $120 million needs 40 reviews, per THR. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI This change is being seen in the industry as an attempt to combat the effects of “review bombing,” or the practice of users intentionally driving down the score of an entertainment project.  “On Rotten Tomatoes, fans love to consult our verified audience score, in addition to the Tomatometer critics’ score, when discovering new movies and deciding what they want to watch next,” Amanda Norvell, senior VP of direct-to-consumer services at Fandango, said of the site update.  “With the addition of Verified Hot, we are excited to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the theatrical films that fans have unanimously embraced and have taken the time to share their incredible moviegoing experience with other fans,” she added.

Speaking from the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, CNN anchor Dana Bash argued that the Democratic Party was appealing to men who were not “testosterone-laden,” contending that Democrats like Tim Walz and Doug Emhoff can speak to those kinds of men. The subject was broached in a three-way conversation between Bash and fellow anchors Abby Phillip and Jake Tapper. “The gender gap, in American politics, has been trending very strongly, for years,” Tapper contended. “But this year, at least according to polls, it is so strong. The women — the women vote is overwhelmingly for Harris. The male vote overwhelmingly for Trump, though not as much.” Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. That launched Bash into her analysis of the Democrats’ appeal to men who were not “testosterone-laden”: Yes. And there’s the gender gap. Then there’s the idea that for the last month, the Democratic Party has been rallying around a woman, at the top of the ticket, which is, the only other time they did it, which is in 2016. And it has been noteworthy to see how they are learning about what to do, and how to confront Donald Trump, as the opponent to a woman, 2016 and now, very different campaigns, very different female candidates. But they are doing so in trying to put forward male figures, Tim Walz being one of them, Doug Emhoff, last night, who can speak to men, out there, who might not be the sort of testosterone-laden gun-toting kind of guy, who wants to listen to Hulk Hogan, and the kind of players that came out at the RNC, or might want to listen to that. But also, in addition, understand that it’s OK, in 2024, to be a man, comfortable in his own skin, who supports a woman. And that’s something that they really are trying to work on, with male voters, beyond the base. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI “We were talking about this earlier,” Tapper stated. “The different definitions of masculinity in 2024. And what we saw at the Trump convention, which was, as you know, somebody, I forget — forget exactly who said it, testosterone with Kid Rock, and the ultimate fighting champion guy and Hulk Hogan who–Remember, Hulk Hogan actually ripped off his shirt and he had another shirt underneath, which, I think is not exactly what the rip off the shirt thing is supposed to be.” Dana Bash argues that Democrats are trying to speak to men "who might not be the testosterone-laden, gun-toting type of guy who wants to listen to Hulk Hogan" and "understand that in 2024 it's ok to be a man comfortable in his own skin who supports a woman." pic.twitter.com/kCKHhCqn7u — Will Chamberlain (@willchamberlain) August 22, 2024

“Muslim Women for Harris/Walz” is no more. The group has announced its dissolution after the Democratic National Convention hosted the parents of an Israeli held hostage by Hamas terrorists but declined to also feature a Palestinian speaker. Journalist Yashar Ali shared a statement from the group in an X post on Thursday — just ahead of the DNC’s final evening, when Harris is expected to formally accept the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nomination. NEWS Muslim Women For Harris/Walz has issued this statement: “We cannot in good conscience, continue Muslim Women for Harris-Walz, in light of this new information from the Uncommitted movement, that VP Harris’ team declined their request to have a Palestinian American… — Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) August 22, 2024 “We cannot in good conscience, continue Muslim Women for Harris-Walz, in light of this new information from the Uncommitted movement, that VP Harris’ team declined their request to have a Palestinian American speaker take the stage at the DNC,” the statement read. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. “The family of the Israeli Hostage that was on the stage tonight, has shown more empathy towards Palestinian Americans and Palestinians, than our candidate or the DNC has. This is a terrible message to send to Democrats. Palestinians have the right to speak about Palestine. We pray that the DNC and VP Harris team makes the right decision before this convention is over. For the sake of each of us,” it concluded. Wednesday evening opened with an emotional speech from Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of Israeli-American Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, which led to chants of “Bring them home!” from the crowd. The DNC crowd chanted “Bring them home” as Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli taken hostage on Oct. 7, took the stage in Chicago. https://t.co/2r4Nmz4vqa pic.twitter.com/upKD75L47z — ABC News (@ABC) August 22, 2024 Ta-Nehisi Coates wrote for Vanity Fair that he believed the Democratic Party was missing the mark by not including a Palestinian speaker — particularly because the DNC’s host city of Chicago is home to “more Palestinian-Americans than anywhere else in the country.” “But you would not know this looking at that stage,” he wrote. “Despite the appeals of Palestinian American delegates and activists, no Palestinian American is scheduled to address the convention from the main stage. I suspect this is because of what such a speaker might feel compelled to say.” He went on to cite casualty numbers pushed by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry, claiming — as Hamas has — that Israel had indiscriminately slaughtered civilians and even children. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who spoke on the DNC stage herself earlier in the week, voiced her agreement that the party should include a Palestinian speaker: “Just as we must honor the humanity of hostages, so too must we center the humanity of the 40,000 Palestinians killed under Israeli bombardment. To deny that story is to participate in the dehumanization of Palestinians. The @DNC must change course and affirm our shared humanity.” Just as we must honor the humanity of hostages, so too must we center the humanity of the 40,000 Palestinians killed under Israeli bombardment. To deny that story is to participate in the dehumanization of Palestinians. The @DNC must change course and affirm our shared humanity. https://t.co/bxk8wk63oK — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 22, 2024 Palestinian Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) also chastised the DNC directly, claiming that allowing the parents of Israeli hostages to speak without giving equal time to Palestinians sent a message that Israeli lives were worth more. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI “Why are you saying that Israeli children are more valuable than Palestinian children? Where is our shared humanity? Stop erasing Palestinians. We exist. We deserve to be heard,” she complained. .@DNC: Why are you saying that Israeli children are more valuable than Palestinian children? Where is our shared humanity? Stop erasing Palestinians. We exist. We deserve to be heard. https://t.co/7lU6BJGALF — Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) August 21, 2024

For many of us, summer weather is in full force with no sign of going away anytime soon. That’s certainly the case for those of us here in the South. Still, that doesn’t mean we can’t go ahead and start prepping for fall, which is exactly a month away. For many of us, there’s no better way to do just that than with a visit to Starbucks for a taste of their fall menu. Every year, fans of the coffee company eagerly await for the release of their fall selections. While there are popular options that always return, there are often new drinks and food to look forward to as well. This year, there are quite a few tasty options. Best of all, they’re officially available as of today! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Starbucks (@starbucks) So, what all can you expect on the Starbucks fall menu this year? The options can be broken down into the following categories: Returning, New, and New App-Exclusives. Let’s get started with those that are already fan-favorites! Returning Drinks + Food: Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato Baked Apple Croissant Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Pumpkin Spice Latte View this post on Instagram A post shared by Starbucks (@starbucks) Fall Arrives a Month Early With the Starbucks Seasonal Menu — Here’s What You Can Get TODAY! While there are lots of yummy fan-favorites to choose from, there are also plenty of new items to try. While two of them can be ordered in any way you like, two are exclusive to the Starbucks app. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Starbucks (@starbucks) New Items: Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai Racoon Cake Pop New App-Exclusive Items: Iced Caramel Apple Cream Latte Iced Honey Apple Almond Milk Flat White Wow, Starbucks’ fall 2024 menu truly was made for cozy fall days. That said, no matter the time of year, you can never go wrong with a fall inspired treat! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Pumpkin Spice Season: Starbucks Fall Menu Launches Today — See What’s In Store appeared first on InspireMore.

The Oakland Zoo operates a rehabilitation center for rescued cougars (mountain lions). The animals roam freely throughout the wilderness and some California residential areas. Cubs become orphaned for a variety of reasons. The Oakland Zoo cares for the cubs until they can go to furever homes. While in the zoo’s care, cubs receive necessary medical treatment, feeding, and weaning. Occasionally, the cubs may compete against one another in “grueling battles” such as this adorable growling contest. @oaklandzoo throwback to the fierceness. who did it best? ♬ original sound – Oakland Zoo Zoo personnel recorded the three timid cubs during their stays in the rehabilitation center. In the growling competition, we rated the cubs on their body language, growl depth, and intimidation level. Our results may vary from yours, and that’s fine. First up is Rose. When she arrived at the facility, she was 20 pounds underweight. Caregivers surmised that she had been without her mother for a long time before her rescue. She made it through the first night and had a healthy recovery. Rose missed the formative training necessary to survive in the wild, so she will likely spend her life in captivity. She has a low-level sound in the growling contest, but her body language and fierce look score high. Rose was our runner-up choice. Image from TikTok. Willow is next. This timid little feline couldn’t muster much for the competition, but she’s been through a lot already. She was rescued with her sister Maple after their mom was struck by a vehicle. The two cubs recently relocated to Zoo New England in Massachusetts. Although she didn’t manage more than a weak growl, Willow will eventually gain a formidable voice. Winner Of The Oakland Zoo Cougar Growling Contest Holly went to the Oakland Zoo cougar rescue program after being found in a residential yard in Santa Cruz. While in the Oakland Zoo hospital, a keeper made an observation about Holly, saying, “Holly is a little shy but very spicy — she’s not afraid to use her voice and show us how big and scary she is. That intimidation factor is what gained her top ranking within our judging criteria. The little mountain lion was all business with her growl as she got up close and personal with the camera. Spicy, indeed! Holly and her best friend Hazel were relocated to Big Bear Alpine Zoo in southern California. Image from TikTok. While we joke, play with these kitties, and tease about their fierce growls, mountain lions are an important part of the ecosystem. They regulate biodiversity by managing prey species and controlling the movement of other predator animals. As humans continue encroaching on habitats, mountain lions have less area to roam freely. These big cats will frequently avoid places where humans are present, but our presence still creates hardship for the species. Programs like the cougar rescue at Oakland Zoo are vital to their survival. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Competition Of The Kitties: Baby Cougars Have Adorable “Scariest Growl” Competition appeared first on InspireMore.

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