A judge in California ruled last week that women who were allegedly raped in a women’s prison by a man who claims female identity must use “she” and “her” pronouns to describe the defendant. Tremaine Carroll, a 52-year-old state prisoner, was housed in Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, California,...

As the new year beckons, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doesn't exactly have much to be joyful aboot. For starters, unless the polls are so wrong as to be several standard deviations off, Trudeau won't even be prime minister at the end of the year; there will have to be an...

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There is a raging, intense debate on X after Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy advocated for the US to increase legal immigration, specifically for elite engineering talent. They insisted they saw a dire shortage of skills necessary for American technological advancement. Many became very concerned because mediocre H1-B visa holders are displacing American workers since […] The post Debate Raging Over H1-B Visas: Elon & Vivek in the Line of Fire appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The NFL’s Christmas Day games on Netflix set a record as the most streamed games in NFL history with around 24 million people tuning in for each game, Axios reported. The NFL’s Christmas doubleheader kicked off with the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, which drew 24.1 million viewers, according to Nielsen. A Netflix spokesman told Axios that around one-third of the streaming service’s global concurrent viewers were watching the game at one point, which made the Chiefs-Steelers game the most-watched concurrent stream of the past four years for Netflix. Later in the day on Wednesday, the game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens had an average audience of 24.3 million viewers. According to Nielsen figures dating back to 2001, the Texans-Ravens game was the most-watched Christmas Day game for the coveted 18-34-year-old demographic. The game’s viewership peaked at 27 million when Beyonce took the stage to perform at halftime. Both Christmas Day games drew more viewers than the 2023 AFC wild card matchup between the Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins, which streamed on Peacock. Combined, both NFL Christmas Day games — along with pre-game shows and Beyonce’s halftime performance — drew in around 65 million people, the Associated Press reported. The successful NFL streams on Netflix came a month after the streaming giant was criticized during the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight when many viewers complained about the stream freezing and buffering. 50% OFF ALL DAILY WIRE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR A LIMITED TIME! The NBA, which has scheduled games on Christmas Day for decades, saw a bump in viewership on Wednesday, but its numbers came nowhere close to the NFL’s. The NBA, which broadcasted its games on ABC and ESPN, averaged around 5 million viewers for its five-game Christmas Day slate. This year’s Christmas Day NBA games saw an 84% rise in viewership compared to last year. Following the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, LeBron James quipped, “I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day.” NFL Media Executive Vice President Hans Schroeder responded to James’ comment, saying, “The numbers speak for themselves and LeBron can have his own view, and I’m sure more people will look at that because of this.” “But, you know, we’re focused on the NFL and we’re thrilled with the results this year with the Christmas on Netflix and we’re excited to continue to build that over the next couple of years,” Schroeder added.

People call Florida “The Gator State” for two reasons. The first is the University of Florida Gators football team. The second is that no matter where you are on the peninsula, there is a good chance you will spot a gator. However, Ali Drake did not expect to see a gator cruising across the taxiway at the airport. Some language in the video is colorful, so don’t open this near kids or at work. @alidrake1 ♬ original sound – alidrake As the airplane taxis past the gator, passengers get a good look. The gator seemed accustomed to the jet noises around the airport. Some passengers estimated the size to be around ten feet, a large gator. The airport is Page Field in Southwest Florida, near Fort Myers. In operation since 1927, the airport is probably no stranger to random gator sightings. Florida has programs to manage gators safely, but a hands-off approach is the preference as they are a protected species. The Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP) steps in if the animals become troublesome. They have a Nuisance Alligator Hotline for filing reports. Gators picked up under this program are typically relocated away from populated areas. The hotline number is 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). If you plan on visiting Florida, you might want to add that to your phone, just in case. Image from Flickr. It is illegal to hunt alligators in Florida unless you have specific permits. The state adheres to US Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines. The laws permit the gators to roam freely as long as they are not bothering people. It is not unusual to be driving and have to wait for a gator to cross the road. Please share if you laughed at how nonchalant that gator at the airport was. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Passenger Spots Massive Gator Crossing The Runway At Florida Airport appeared first on InspireMore.

When this unfortunate horse trapped herself in a grain silo basement, it took a rescue team and some serious equipment to free her! Yolo County Animal Services Shelter in California reached out for help with the situation. Consequently, a number of organizations formed a response crew to extricate the poor animal. Thanks to their efforts, Matsie the mare is now safe and sound! El Dorado Search and Rescue shared details from the mission on Facebook. In their post, the search and rescue unit explained how Matsie ended up in this predicament. Apparently, the mare “fell through a 22 inch opening in an abandoned grain silo basement.” The organizations that responded to the situation were the Large Animal Clinic at UC Davis’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, the North Valley Animal Disaster Group, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, and Yolo Fire. Together, they were able to safely rescue the horse from the abandoned grain silo. Facebook “Matsie, the mare, was reunited with her family and friends,” El Dorado Search and Rescue wrote in their post. “The team collaboration between the response groups that frequently train together to perform a difficult rescue showed that their dedication and training pays off! Technical equipment that was critically needed on this rescue was donated by Halter Project.” More photos from the daring rescue. Facebook UPI says the rescue team set up a pulley system to lift the horse out of the grain silo basement. Facebook photos from El Dorado Search and Rescue demonstrate how the crew raised the large animal through a surprisingly narrow opening! Facebook We’re not sure how Matsie managed to fall through such a small hole, but at least her unpleasant adventure is over now. Let’s hope that this horse doesn’t wander into any more tight spaces! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Rescuers Team Up To Save Horse Who Fell Into Abandoned Grain Silo appeared first on InspireMore.

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