After actress Gina Carano filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney on Tuesday with support from Tesla and X owner Elon Musk‚ the tech billionaire has offered legal help to anyone “discriminated against by Disney or its subsidiaries.” Carano announced on X on Tuesday that her lawsuit‚ filed in the U.S. federal court for the Central District of California‚ was prompted in part by an offer from Musk who said in August of last year that X would fund the legal bill of anyone who was “unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform.” The “Terror on the Prairie” actress’ lawsuit was cheered by many people‚ especially conservatives who have long called out Disney’s leftward drift. Musk posted on Tuesday evening offering legal support for anyone who has faced discrimination from the media giant. “If you were discriminated against by Disney or its subsidiaries (ABC‚ ESPN‚ Marvel‚ etc)‚ just reply to this post to receive legal support‚” he wrote. The X owner’s post was a follow-up to a previous post in which he pointed to an ABC chart reportedly sent to showrunners‚ including producers at Disney‚ that listed its so-called “inclusion standards.” Musk called the standards “institutionalized racism and sexism.” The inclusion chart‚ which was reported on by The Hollywood Reporter in September 2020‚ sought to increase the inclusion of “Underrepresented Groups” in both on-screen and behind-the-scenes roles. The chart pushed the company to meet inclusion quotas‚ such as requiring that “50% or more of regular and recurring written characters come from Underrepresented Groups” and “50% or more of regular and recurring actors come from Underrepresented Groups.” An anonymous source just sent me this from Disney. It is mandatory‚ institutionalized racism and sexism! pic.twitter.com/npMy8YfA1j — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 6‚ 2024 Carano’s lawsuit alleges that she was wrongfully terminated‚ losing millions of dollars in income‚ and seeks to force Lucasfilm to recast her. The actress was axed by Disney in 2021 after she posted a screenshot of another social media post that warned of the current political climate resembling Nazi Germany. Her post read‚ “Jews were beaten in the streets‚ not by Nazi soldiers but by their neighbors…even by children. Because history is edited‚ most people today don’t realize that to get to the point where Nazi soldiers could easily round up thousands of Jews‚ the government first made their own neighbors hate them simply for being Jews. How is that any different from hating someone for their political views?” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Disney faced massive backlash for its actions against Carano‚ while some of the actress’s fellow castmates defended her “gracious” character. Shortly after the high-profile termination‚ The Daily Wire announced that it had partnered with the former mixed martial artist for a movie deal that resulted in the feature film “Terror on the Prairie‚” which premiered in June 2022. “Today is an important day for me–I am filing a lawsuit against @lucasfilm &; @Disney‚” Carano wrote in her announcement of the lawsuit against Disney. “After my 20 years of building a career from scratch‚ and during the regime of former Disney CEO Bob Chapek‚ Lucasfilm made this statement on Twitter‚ terminating me from The Mandalorian: ‘Gina Carano is not currently employed by Lucasfilm &; there are no plans for her to be in the future. Nevertheless‚ her social media posts denigrating people based on their cultural &; religious identities are abhorrent &; unacceptable.’” “Nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is I was being hunted down from everything I posted to every post I liked because I was not in line with the acceptable narrative of the time‚” the actress continued. “My words were consistently twisted to demonize &; dehumanize me as an alt right wing extremist. It was a bullying smear campaign aimed at silencing‚ destroying &; making an example out of me.” Today is an important day for me–I am filing a lawsuit against @lucasfilm &; @Disney After my 20 years of building a career from scratch‚ and during the regime of former Disney CEO Bob Chapek‚ Lucasfilm made this statement on Twitter‚ terminating me from The Mandalorian: “Gina… — Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) February 6‚ 2024

Asked whether the Treasury Department urged financial institutions to examine legal purchases for signs of extremism‚ Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen dodged the question‚ Fox News reported. In January‚ the House Judiciary Committee asserted that federal investigators‚ as part of an investigation into the events of January 6‚ 2021‚ urged banks to search and filter legal purchases with terms like “MAGA‚” “Trump‚” “Dick’s Sporting Goods‚” “Cabela’s‚”  and “Bass Pro Shops” while warning that the sale of “religious texts” could indicate “extremism.” House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan stated in a letter that after Jan. 6‚ the Treasury Department’s Office of Stakeholder Integration and Engagement in the Strategic Operations of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)‚ sent banks outlines “typologies” of “various persons of interest” as well as “suggested search terms and Merchant Category Codes for identifying transactions on behalf of federal law enforcement.” “According to this analysis‚ FinCEN warned financial institutions of ‘extremism’ indicators that include ‘transportation charges‚ such as bus tickets‚ rental cars‚ or plane tickets‚ for travel areas with no apparent purpose‚’ or ‘the purchase of books (including religious texts) and subscriptions to other media containing extremist views‚’” Jordan wrote to the former director of FinCEN. “In other words‚ FinCEN used large financial institutions to comb through the private transactions of their customers for suspicious charges on the basis of protected political and religious expression.” On Tuesday‚ Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO) stated‚ “Increasingly‚ we are hearing the federal government is suggesting banks search private financial transactions using highly partisan political terms or check to see if customers made purchases that could be associated with legal sales of firearms or even religious texts.” She asked Yellen‚ “Has Treasury — including FinCEN or federal banking agencies like the Fed‚ FDIC‚ OCC — instructed financial institutions to search Americans’ legal transactions in attempts to surveil their purchases?” “Well‚ we received the letter from you‚ I believe‚ on this topic‚ and we intend to investigate and to respond‚” Yellen dodged. “Have you instructed banks and financial institutions to provide this information?” Wagner pressed. “Well‚ FinCEN‚ our job is to work with financial institutions to make sure —” Yellen replied. “Are they instructing financial institutions to search Americans’ legal transactions in attempts to surveil their purchases?” Wagner reiterated. “I promise a thorough look into everything‚” Yellen answered.

In an unprecedented display of political support‚ former President Donald Trump has clinched a resounding victory in the Nevada Republican primary‚ despite his name not appearing on the ballot. This remarkable outcome underscores the unwavering loyalty of his base and signals a potent force within the GOP as the race for the White House intensifies. On Tuesday‚ voters in Nevada expressed their allegiance to Trump by selecting ‘none of these candidates’ over his chief rival‚ Nikki Haley. This symbolic gesture not only highlights Trump’s enduring influence but also casts doubt on the viability of opposition within the party. Haley‚ who abstained from campaigning in Nevada due to concerns over the fairness of the election process‚ found herself overshadowed by a candidate who wasn’t even listed. This is the most embarrassing shit I've ever seen in politics. Nikki Haley couldn't beat "None of the above" in the Nevada primary‚ but she's convinced her donors and supporters that she can beat Trump? pic.twitter.com/drrhsY65CV — Brenden Dilley (@WarlordDilley) February 7‚ 2024   The unique situation arose from a clash between the Nevada state legislature and the Nevada Republican Party. The former sought to transition from caucuses to primaries‚ while the latter successfully sued to maintain control over delegate allocation. Consequently‚ the state hosted both a primary and a caucus‚ creating confusion among voters but ultimately working in Trump’s favor. Voters like Robert Simonelli and Cheryl‚ who were interviewed outside their polling places‚ voiced their frustration with the absence of Trump’s name on the ballot. Yet‚ upon learning they could still support him through the ‘none of these candidates’ option‚ they eagerly cast their votes in this manner‚ demonstrating the depth of Trump’s grassroots support. BREAKING: Nikki Haley loses the Nevada Primary to “None of these Candidates” Donald Trump is not on the ballot because it doesn’t count and will be the winner of the caucus on Thursday and get the state’s delegates. pic.twitter.com/OFXH4WcPUu — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 7‚ 2024   The dual voting system in Nevada has been met with mixed reactions. Some voters‚ such as Lisa and Jay Johnson‚ expressed their dissatisfaction with the confusing structure. Despite these challenges‚ many Republicans remained steadfast in their commitment to Trump‚ indicating that his appeal transcends the complexities of the electoral process. Trump’s dominance in Nevada is a testament to his status as a political juggernaut. With other potential contenders like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy bowing out of the race‚ Trump’s path to securing the state’s delegates appears unobstructed. His planned caucus night watch party at the Treasure Island Resort &; Casino further cements his presence in the state. As the Republican primary field narrows‚ Trump’s strategy of bypassing the primary in favor of the caucus seems to have paid off handsomely. His ability to mobilize supporters without traditional campaign efforts speaks volumes about his command over the Republican electorate. Looking ahead‚ Trump’s victory in Nevada sends a clear message to his opponents and the broader political landscape. His unconventional yet effective approach to campaigning continues to disrupt the status quo‚ positioning him as a formidable force in the upcoming general election. As the political season unfolds‚ all eyes will be on Trump to see if he can maintain this momentum and once again capture the highest office in the land. The post Triumph: Donald Trump Secures Nevada Primary Victory appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Yesterday‚ country music fans were hit hard when news broke that singer Toby Keith passed away. Since then‚ fans and fellow artists alike have taken the time to reminisce on the country star’s life. One way folks are doing this is by honoring his iconic music. That’s exactly what Darius Rucker did when he sang one of Toby Keith’s most popular songs. Just yesterday‚ Rucker had the opportunity to sing on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Odds are‚ he already had a setlist planned out‚ but that clearly changed with news of Keith’s passing. To honor him and celebrate his life‚ he sang God Love Her. Darius Rucker Honors Toby Keith at the Grand Ole Opry @whiskeyriff Darius Rucker covering Toby Keith. // whiskeyriff.com #tobykeith #dariusrucker #opry #grandoleopry #nashville #countrymusic ♬ original sound – Whiskey Riff Considering how much the Grand Ole Opry means to the country music industry‚ this couldn’t have been a better time to deliver a performance in his honor. In the video‚ it’s clear by the sound of Rucker’s voice that he’s feeling emotional over the passing of Keith. It’s also clear how much this performance means to Keith’s fans. Many of them are leaving heartfelt comments under the video of Rucker’s performance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) “I have chills‚” one fan writes. “What a wonderful tribute to one of the founders of 90s country music.” “This must of been how Elvis fans felt‚” another fan shares. “Feels like we all lost a close family member. RIP TOBY. Thank you Darius.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Darius Rucker Performs Moving Tribute To Toby Keith At The Grand Ole Opry. appeared first on InspireMore.

There’s nothing more adorable than a begrudging father finally deciding to cuddle up with a snuggly‚ four-legged sweetheart. This dad is taking a snooze with the dog he didn’t want and‚ clearly‚ he’s had a change of heart. Cuddled up in the living room of a beautiful‚ cozy house‚ this pair is taking an afternoon doze. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jodie Hazlewood (@thehouseupstairs) The video itself is captioned‚ “My dad’s not that into dogs.” Psh… sure. Viewers love the comfy posture of this video‚ too. Both Dad and dog seem happy as could be! “He holds that dog in his sleep with the muscle memory of a man who held babies in the middle of the night‚” said one fan. This image is from Instagram. “And just like that‚ lives changed for the better. The calming sweetness of having a little animal in your arms‚” commented another viewer‚ noting the peacefulness of the captured moment. “Yes he clearly can’t stand them‚” joked another fan of this dad with a dog he didn’t want. These sweetie pies are a great reminder that‚ sometimes opinions change. When you let love in‚ who knows what’s going to happen? Perhaps it’ll be the coziest nap of your life! The featured image for this post is from Instagram. The post Dad Caught Taking The Cutest Snooze With The “Dog He Didn’t Want.” appeared first on InspireMore.

There are some chances in life that we simply have to take. For Darci Lynne‚ this includes her latest performance on AGT: Fantasy League. This talented ventriloquist made her AGT debut when she was only 12 years old‚ making it all-the-more impressive that she won! In the seven years that have passed‚ Darci has proven to have talent beyond those that involve her puppet friends. In addition to ventriloquism‚ Darci has a real talent for singing. That’s why she’s pursuing a career in music! She tested the waters with a performance that had less of a focus on her puppet and more of a focus on Darci’s own singing. The judges urged her to stick with the talent she was brought on the show to do. But in her latest performance‚ not only did she not listen to their advice‚ she chose to sing all by herself! Darci Lynne Ditches Puppets for an Unexpected AGT Performance The multi-talented 19-year-old chose to sing an original song called Push Our Luck. In no time‚ she wins over the crowd with her powerful vocals and clever songwriting. Some of the judges‚ on the other hand‚ feel a bit torn. Still‚ Heidi Klum supports her brave decision. “You know‚ I think as an artist‚ you need to follow your own instincts‚” Klum says. “You have to‚ at some point‚ not listen to the noise anymore and you just have to do what’s in your gut. And that is maybe a risk‚ but this is what you wanted and you did it!” Howie Mandel couldn’t have agreed more‚ pointing out the parallels between Darci Lynne and AGT judge Terry Crews. Facebook “You’re standing beside a guy who’s not only a great host‚ but he’s an artist‚” Mandel explains. “He’s an athlete. He’s a motivational speaker. Those are all parts of him. You’re a singer. You’re a ventriloquist. And thank you for sharing another side.” Darci Lynne and her AGT journey are a great reminder that none of us should restricted by the expectations others may have about who we are or what dreams we follow! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post “AGT” Judges Have Mixed Reactions When Darci Lynne Trades Her Puppets For Original Song. appeared first on InspireMore.

I’ve never considered collecting fruit‚ but maybe it’s a lucrative opportunity. This 285-year-old lemon was just sold at an auction for an unbelievable price. You read that right: the lemon was almost 300 years old! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brettellsauctions (@brettellsauctions) A family brought in a cabinet to Brettells Auctions to be sold. As the specialist was photographing the cabinet‚ this lemon rolled out from the back of the drawer. The lemon was inscribed with a message: “Given By Mr P Lu Franchini Nov 4 1739 to Miss E Baxter.” Romance isn’t dead‚ after all. In fact‚ it’s alive and well in this beautiful and elderly lemon. November 4… 1739! That’s a long time ago! The family handed the lemon over to Brettells‚ and it went to auction. This image is from Instagram. The highest bid? An astonishing $1‚780! Now that’s a valuable lemon! Then‚ Instagram fans had a hay day with the post‚ taking to the comments to share their wittiest puns. “You would be an absolute Lemon to not bid on this fantastic item‚” commented one fan. It’s not every day you see a lemon this old (or valuable). Perhaps we should all be using lemons instead of our phones to send texts… then we can all have a lemon auction in a few hundred years! The featured image for this post is from Instagram. The post You’ll Never Believe How Much This 285-Yr-Old Lemon Was Auctioned For! appeared first on InspireMore.

Sure‚ it’s pretty exciting that the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are going head to head this Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII‚ but what about those iconic commercials? In addition to the game‚ folks look forward to seeing what crazy‚ hilarious‚ or even sentimental ads companies manage to come up with every year. This time around‚ Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer team up for a Super Bowl commercial fans of the show Friends are loving! The commercial is for Uber Eats. More specifically‚ the ad highlights the fact that they deliver more than just food. This must be something that folks forget because the premise is that‚ in order to remember this‚ celebrities in the commercial forgo other memories. And rather important ones at that! Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer Reunite for Hilarious Super Bowl Commercial Don’t blame us‚ blame your brain. Whatever you forget‚ remember #UberEats.Get groceries‚ everyday items‚ and more…#SuperBowlLVIII pic.twitter.com/9YEEZKW3u9— Uber Eats (@UberEats) February 6‚ 2024 As fans know‚ Aniston and Schwimmer played Rachel Green and Ross Geller in the hit 90s show Friends. Their on-and-off again relationship kept fans hooked for years. But in this Uber Eats commercial‚ Aniston doesn’t recognize Schwimmer at all‚ denying him a hug when he approaches her. “Have we met?” Aniston asks‚ adding to Schwimmer’s confusion. When he explains they worked together for a decade‚ she insists they’ve never met. “Like I could forget 10 years of my life‚” she says to herself as she walks away. Twitter The commercial includes other celebrities‚ like Usher‚ Jelly Roll‚ and David and Victoria Beckham. In the end‚ though‚ it’s Aniston and Schwimmer who stand out most to die-hard fans of Friends. “Best reunion‚” one fan writes. “I’ll forever be grateful for this‚” another shares. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Jennifer Aniston And David Schwimmer Aren’t Exactly “Friends” In Star-Studded Super Bowl Commercial. appeared first on InspireMore.

Visual illusions have intrigued humans since time began. Whether we are staring at an M.C. Escher drawing or the more recent paintings of contemporary artists‚ we love optical illusions. Some artists are great at creating illusions that trick our eyes. @raul.rasheed AMAZING OPTICAL ILLUSION #foryoupage #fyp #fyi #Britain #Europe #America #Picture #optical #illusion #magic #Art #dog #artist #viral #viralvideo #viraltiktok ♬ original sound – Raul Rasheed Sometimes‚ visual illusions happen in real life. In the image below‚ we see a horse walking away across a snowy field. Or is it walking toward us? The dark color of the horse against the stark white background of snow makes this a real-life optical illusion. Image from TikTok. As we watch the horse walking across the field‚ it is no more evident. We still can’t tell which direction this horse is ambling as he wanders across the snowy landscape. Image from TikTok. The Science Behind Optical Illusions According to Britannica‚ a common optical illusion results from the bending of light (known as refraction). A pencil placed in a glass of water will appear significantly larger looking through the glass than the portion remaining above the water. There are several types of visual illusions. When we look at a word on a page and see something different‚ that is a perceiver-distortion illusion. Perceiver distortion is what allows us to read words that are displayed backward or have jumbled letters. Image from TikTok. We’re not going to explain all the physics behind all visual illusions. We can describe the general concept‚ though. Optical illusions occur when light refraction and other detractors confuse the message from our eyes to our brains. This confusion causes our brain to interpret the signal from our eyes incorrectly‚ creating the illusion. Watch the entire video of the horse walking in the snowy field. We think you’ll be able to figure it out eventually. But it is a fun way to spend a few minutes! Share this to confuse your friends! @rudniktheroan There were a couple of times I genuinely didn’t know… ♬ Eurythmics-Sweet Dreams – AJIMUSTANG You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Optical Illusion: Is This Horse Walking Toward Or Away From The Camera? appeared first on InspireMore.

Bryce Dallas Howard has “one special skill‚” and it’s crying on demand in the most heartbreakingly realistic way.  The Jurrasic Park star sat for a Q and A with Wired‚ and one of her questions was about her ability to shed tears. Most established actors possess the power to turn on their emotions at any given moment‚ but crying seems to be a special talent reserved for the best.  Bryce Dallas Howard would be considered one of the most elite stars in Hollywood if the ability to cry on command sets the bar.  @wired You could’ve fooled us‚ brycedallashoward. #cryingoncue #crying #actress #argyllemovie #argylle ♬ original sound – WIRED.COM “Should we test it out?” she asked in a TikTok video.  “So‚ it’s not something that takes a tremendous amount of effort‚” she continued. “Basically‚ what happens is‚ as I’m talking‚ I just lift my soft palate. My voice starts to tremble a little bit.”  As Bryce continued to explain‚ her eyes welled with tears‚ and her voice began to shake. She looked and sounded absolutely heartbroken. We actually felt bad for her.  “It’s purely technical‚” she added. “It’s not at all something that I’m feeling. I’m not feeling upset right now like whatsoever. But‚ it’s just‚ you know. It looks like I’m getting really upset. But I’m not.” “I can definitely‚ definitely‚ definitely‚ without question‚ anytime you want me to. I can cry on command‚ okay?” We believe you‚ Bryce.  TikTok After an Oscar-worthy performance‚ she paused and let out a giant belly laugh.  “Impressive‚ and it’s a little scary‚” someone wrote in the comments.  “THE WAY SHE LAUGHED AT THE END AFTER PUTTING ME THROUGH THAT‚” shouted a fan.  Share Bryce Dallas Howard’s ridiculously good skill with your friends! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Bryce Dallas Howard Demonstrates How Easily She Can Cry On Command And It’s Seriously Impressive. appeared first on InspireMore.