2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES with manual transmission American Honda has announced the return of its flagship Africa Twin adventure lineup‚ which has been updated for the new model year. The 2024 Honda Africa Twin will be available in in four variants: the off-road focused Africa Twin and the more on-road focused Adventure Sports ES‚ both of which will be offered in either a manual transmission or Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) model. The DCT models feature automatic shifting or the option to use paddle shifters‚ as well as four settings: Drive‚ Sport 1‚ Sport 2‚ and Sport 3. Related: 2020 Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L Adventure Sports ES | Road Test Review 2024 Honda Africa Twin with manual transmission 2024 Honda Africa Twin DCT “The Africa Twin is a mainstay of Honda’s adventure lineup‚ and we’re happy to bring this platform update to our customers for 2024‚” said Brandon Wilson‚ manager of Racing and Experiential Marketing at American Honda. “With the recent addition of the midsize Transalp‚ and now this updated Africa Twin‚ it’s clear that Honda is committed to the adventure category‚ and to delivering capable machines to fuel enthusiasts’ desire to explore.” Both the Honda Africa Twin and Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES are powered by a liquid-cooled 1‚083 Unicam SOHC parallel-Twin with 4 valves per cylinder and 270-degree crank mated to a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. The engine’s intake/exhaust has been redesigned‚ and compression has been increased to 10.5:1. 2024 Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT Both bikes also feature cruise control and throttle-by-wire with seven levels of Honda Selectable Torque Control and four power delivery modes: Tour‚ Urban‚ Gravel‚ and user-programmable. The Africa Twins have a new five-position windscreen‚ tubeless tires‚ and a revised fairing design‚ and the Adventure Sports ES features heated grips. 2024 Honda Africa Twin DCT Stopping power remains the same on both bikes‚ with dual 4-piston calipers biting 310mm front discs and a 2-piston caliper and 256mm disc in the rear. Both models have switchable cornering ABS with two modes: on-road or off-road. For suspension‚ the Africa Twin still has a 45mm inverted telescopic fork and Pro-Link monoshock‚ but travel has been reduced to 8.0 inches in front and 8.7 in the back (down from 9.1/8.7‚ front/rear on the 2022 Africa Twin and Adventure Sports ES). The seat height remains at 34.3 inches for the standard position‚ with a low position of 33.5 inches. The Africa Twin still rides on 21-inch/18-inch front/rear wheels‚ and with its 5-gallon tank full‚ it has a wet weight of 510 lb or 535 lb for DCT. 2024 Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT The Adventure Sports ES also has a 45mm inverted telescopic fork and Pro-Link monoshock‚ both now with electronic adjustment offering five suspension damper settings: hard‚ medium‚ soft‚ and off-road‚ as well as a customizable “user” setting. Travel has been reduced to 7.3 inches/7.9 inches‚ front/back. Seat height has also been lowered to 33.7 inches for the standard position and 32.9 inches for the low position. The Adventure Sports ES has a new 19-inch front wheel (still 18 inches in the rear)‚ a 6.6-gallon tank‚ and a wet weight of 535 lb or 559 lb for DCT. 2024 Honda Africa Twin DCT The Africa Twins feature a 6.5-inch touch-panel LCD multi-information dash with three display options and compatibility with Apple CarPlay‚ Android Auto‚ and Bluetooth. 2024 Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT The 2024 Africa Twin will come in Grand Prix Red starting at $14‚799 for the manual transmission and $15‚599 for the DCT. The Adventure Sports ES will come in Pearl White starting at $17‚599 for the manual transmission and $18‚399 for the DCT. Both bikes will be available in May. For more information‚ visit the Honda Powersports website. Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide The post 2024 Honda Africa Twin Review | First Look appeared first on Rider Magazine.

A dog and his veteran owner‚ Daniel Hove‚ shared a special bond right up until the very end. Daniel Hove spent years in the U.S. Air Force serving his country. Then‚ upon retiring‚ the veteran transitioned to serving his community in Wisconsin as the Assistant Fire Chief for the Burnsville Fire Department. RELATED: Woman Sacrifices Everything to Try to Save Dog – Her Husband and Kids Say She Died a Hero “He was someone that his department really relied on to innovate‚ educate‚ train and keep up with the new firefighting technique‚” Daniel’s daughter‚ Heather Nicoletti‚ explained. A Constant Companion In 2012‚ Daniel Hove retired from the job he loved after doctors diagnosed him with pancreatic cancer. Daniel spent years fighting the terrible disease. And he had tons of support from friends and family. But his beloved 11-year-old Labrador‚ Gunner‚ remained by his side every step of the way. The beautiful devotion of this dog to his veteran owner held constant right up until the very end. RELATED: Family Gives Heartbreaking Update on Dog That Waited 7 Years for Owner Who Died to Return As Daniel’s battle grew more difficult‚ Gunner‚ too‚ became ill. And he experienced the highs and lows right along with his favorite human. “When my dad would get agitated‚ the dog would be agitated‚” Heather explained‚ “my dad was restless‚ the dog was restless. My dad was unresponsive‚ the dog was unresponsive. So once we saw how the dog was doing–he wasn’t moving much anymore‚ not doing well– we knew‚ it was coming.” Loyal Dog Dies With His Veteran Owner As Gunner’s suffering hit its pinnacle‚ Heather instantly knew the dog’s time on earth was done. She rushed Gunner to an animal hospital where the veterinarian put him to sleep. And soon after Gunner crossed the rainbow bridge‚ Daniel found his healing in Heaven. “About an hour and a half later‚ my dad was gone too‚” she said. Inseparable in life‚ the dog and his beloved veteran owner also remained that way in death. “They were best buddies till the end‚” Heather remarked. She went on to say‚ “We knew they were going to go together. We just didn’t know it was going to be hours apart. Gunner could not be without my dad. I think he chose to go with him.” YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: A Loyal Dog Refuses To Leave Owner's Side On The Day Of Her Funeral And It's Heart-Wrenching God places special angels in our lives. And the story of this dog and his veteran owner is a beautiful reminder that sometimes those angels have fur instead of wings. WATCH: Dog And Veteran Owner Who Share Special Bond Pass Away Together  LISTEN: Dana Carvey Opens Up About the Pain of Losing His Son | Boy's Uplifting Words for Bullied Girl Go Viral h/t: Animal Channel Featured Image Credit: Youtube/KARE 11 The post A Dog and His Veteran Owner Stay Together Until the Very End‚ Passing Away Just Hours Apart appeared first on GodUpdates.

Democrats picked up a critical victory in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 140th state House District‚ increasing an already extremely-thin majority. “Democrat Jim Prokopiak‚ a school board member in Bucks County‚ defeated Republican Candace Cabanas‚” NBC News reports. Prokopiak’s victory gives Democrats a 102-100 majority in the Pennsylvania State House. BREAKING: Ronna McDaniel has lost every time! Republicans blow up another chance! Democrats have just won a state House special election in Pennsylvania‚ preserving the party's narrow majority in the closely watched battleground state. pic.twitter.com/hqGZBvOguK — Simon Ateba (@simonateba) February 14‚ 2024 BREAKING: Democrats Win Pennsylvania Special Election‚ Securing Control of State House https://t.co/kqFhDn2EF5 — MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) February 14‚ 2024 NBC News reports: The party had a one-seat majority‚ 102-101‚ before Democratic Rep. John Galloway resigned after he won a judgeship in November. His departure created a tie. But another resignation Friday‚ by Republican Joe Adams‚ gave Democrats a fresh 101-100 advantage. Republicans control the state Senate‚ while Democrats hold the governorship. The win in Bucks County — a purple slice of the northern suburbs of Philadelphia — was hailed as positive news by national Democrats‚ some of whom had viewed the contest as an early bellwether of the party’s fortunes among suburban voters ahead of the 2024 election. Even the Biden campaign weighed in on the victory‚ touting it as evidence that Bucks County voters would reject Donald Trump in the fall. “With control of the state House on the line‚ Pennsylvanians again defeated Republicans’ anti-abortion agenda and voted for Jim Prokopiak‚ a Democrat who has stood up for women and working people‚” Julie Chavez Rodriguez‚ a Biden campaign manager‚ reportedly said. With 100% of precincts reporting‚ the (tentative) final results for PA HD-140 are as follows: Jim Prokopiak: 67.3% (6‚462) Candace Cabanas: 32.1% (3‚079) D+35.2 in the end. An absolutely astonishing overperformance in this Biden+10 seat by roughly ~25 points. — Joshua Smithley (@blockedfreq) February 14‚ 2024 According to Decision Desk HQ‚ Prokopiak defeated Cabanas by a 67.7% to 32.3% tally. Spotlight PA wrote: Prokopiak is the sixth Democrat to win a special election since the start of the latest legislative session in January 2023. During this period‚ the party has navigated a half-dozen vacancies created by a death‚ members winning other offices‚ and a resignation due to allegations of sexual harassment. The Democrat was favored to win Tuesday’s election due to the political registration and voting history of the district. The other five special elections had similar backgrounds. When Prokopiak takes office‚ Democrats will again hold 102 of the 203 seats in the lower chamber. The bare majority allows the party to set the agenda in the state House‚ advance their priorities‚ such as a minimum wage hike and increased education spending‚ and block what they oppose‚ such as stricter abortion restrictions or making it easier to block state regulations. Overall‚ this win enhances the party’s — and Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s — leverage in coming budget negotiations.

After the U.S. Senate passed the $95 billion foreign aid package without border security provisions‚ House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) emphasized his opposition to the bill. “The Republican-led House will not be jammed or forced into passing a foreign aid bill that was opposed by most Republican senators and does nothing to secure our own border‚” Johnson said. WATCH: .@SpeakerJohnson: "The Republican-led House will not be jammed or forced into passing a foreign aid bill that was opposed by most Republican senators and does nothing to secure our own border." pic.twitter.com/7U8KefUIfj — CSPAN (@cspan) February 14‚ 2024 “The Senate did the right thing last week by rejecting the Ukraine-Taiwan-Gaza-Israel-Immigration legislation due to its insufficient border provisions‚ and it should have gone back to the drawing board to amend the current bill to include real border security provisions that would actually help end the ongoing catastrophe. Instead‚ the Senate’s foreign aid bill is silent on the most pressing issue facing our country‚” Johnson said in a statement. My statement on Senate’s failure to address the most critical aspect of national security supplemental legislation: pic.twitter.com/ENjJ0WzKsK — Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) February 13‚ 2024 However‚ it appears back-door deals are in motion to force a House vote on the Senate-approved legislation. According to reports‚ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) vowed to “use every available legislative tool” to pass the bill. “I predict Hakeem Jeffries‚ Pelosi and the rest of the House Dems will now move to hold a press conference to begin the process of a DISCHARGE PETITION process to pass the bill‚” investigative journalist Laura Loomer stated. .@JoeBiden just gave his remarks about the Senate foreign aid bill. He just called on Mike Johnson @SpeakerJohnson to bring the bill to the floor. Johnson won’t do it. He said it’s DOA. I predict Hakeem Jeffries‚ Pelosi and the rest of the House Dems will now move to hold a… — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) February 13‚ 2024 Axios also stated a “discharge petition” may be utilized to force a House vote on the foreign aid package. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) discussed the potential discharge petition: .@SenMullin is trying to encourage Republicans to sign a DISCHARGE PETITION with Democrats to force the Senate’s “Ukraine First” bill forward! He didn’t have the guts to vote for it in the Senate but wants the House to pass it. I will stand with @SpeakerJohnson to STOP this… pic.twitter.com/esUocfWNug — Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) February 13‚ 2024 Axios reports: The statement was widely viewed as a reference to a “discharge petition‚” a once-obscure method of allowing 218 members — a bipartisan majority — to circumvent the speaker and force a House vote. Jeffries declined to disclose his strategy at a press conference‚ but he claimed there are “more than 300 bipartisan votes” in the House for the foreign aid package. Johnson‚ who preemptively rejected the Senate’s foreign aid package in protest of its lack of border security measures‚ told reporters Tuesday that he would “certainly oppose” a discharge petition. GOP hardliners repeatedly have defied Johnson over the last several months‚ but the appetite for rebellion among the moderate Republicans likely to support Ukraine aid remains untested. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) said the bill would likely pass if brought to a vote on the House floor. “If it were to get to the floor‚ it would pass — let’s just be frank about that‚” he commented. “AOC and other far left House reps say they WILL NOT sign a discharge petition which would force a vote on the $95 billion foreign aid supplemental because it includes aid for Israel. Moderate Rep Don Beacon also signals he will NOT sign the petition. A discharge petition requires 218 members to force a vote‚” Charlie Kirk said. AOC and other far left House reps say they WILL NOT sign a discharge petition which would force a vote on the $95 billion foreign aid supplemental because it includes aid for Israel. Moderate Rep Don Beacon also signals he will NOT sign the petition. A discharge petition requires… — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 14‚ 2024 Per Semafor: Democrats are eying a plan to bypass House Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a sweeping foreign aid package‚ but it’s quickly running into hurdles — and not just from Republicans. Progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez‚ D-N.Y. told Semafor Tuesday evening that she would not sign onto a discharge petition to force a vote on the national security package in part because of the assistance it would provide to Israel. “Am I signing it? No‚” she said. The foreign aid bill combines billions of dollars in aid for Ukraine‚ Israel‚ and allies in the Asia Pacific. Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) is one Republican urging to get the legislation passed in the House. I led a bipartisan CODEL to Kyiv‚ where we met with President @ZelenskyyUa‚ @USAmbKyiv Blank‚ and senior Ukrainian officials.@RepFrenchHill‚ @RepJasonCrow‚ @RepSpanberger‚ Rep. @ZachNunn‚ and I reiterated America’s commitment to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. pic.twitter.com/dduQuLPB9D — US Rep. Mike Turner (@RepMikeTurner) February 9‚ 2024 WATCH: Ukraine: Bipartisan congressional delegation‚ led by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R) arrived in Kyiv today: Funding for the military support package for Ukraine will get done. pic.twitter.com/jzUfq5I5Dz — Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) February 9‚ 2024 From POLITICO: The chair of the House Intelligence Committee is warning that time is running out for Ukraine in its fight against Russian invaders — and he’s pushing Speaker Mike Johnson to step up. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) spoke days after leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to Kyiv‚ his third visit to the embattled nation since Russia’s invasion‚ where he tried to assure Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that reinforcements are on the way. The situation back in America has not been so encouraging for Zelenskyy: GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump is taking fresh aim at America’s foreign aid commitments‚ and questions abound over just what Johnson’s intentions are as the Senate presses forward with an aid package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine. The message Turner brought back from Kyiv is that there’s not a moment to spare: Soldiers‚ he said‚ “are already rationing munitions” and “are unable to fully defend themselves on the battlefield.” “We have to get this done‚” he said. “This is no longer an issue of‚ ‘When do we support Ukraine?’ If we do not move‚ this will be abandoning Ukraine.” Turner’s visit is particularly timely. The Senate is on track to pass its supplemental spending bill‚ which includes funding for Israel and Taiwan as well as Ukraine‚ no later than Wednesday. But what happens after that remains in question‚ even though Turner predicts the bill would have “overwhelming support” in the House.

When it comes to Trump‚ he’s always involved with winning and breaking records. And this time it would seem that just the mere thought of him is having that same effect in The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Last year there were only 11 NATO allies that meet their pledge of contributing 2% of their GDP to the group. This year many members are anticpating Trump’s win and have stepped up their obligation. So we currently have 18 allies now hitting their target. The other 13 member states need to step it up! NATO members brace for Trump win as record number of members move to meet spending pledges https://t.co/YsibVEzn4I — Fox News (@FoxNews) February 14‚ 2024 Fox News reports: A majority of NATO members will meet their spending targets this year as member states grapple with the potential of former President Trump winning re-election in November. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced Wednesday that 18 of the alliance’s 31 members are on track to meet their pledges of contributing 2% of GDP to the group. European states are on track to contribute $380 billion this year‚ and Germany will meet its 2% pledge for the first time since the Cold War. The figures show a dramatic uptick compared to 2023‚ which saw just 11 NATO allies meet their 2% spending pledge. “That is another record number and a six-fold increase from 2014 when only three allies met the target‚” Stoltenberg said at a press conference on Wednesday.  The change comes after Trump offered harsh words for NATO allies at a campaign rally last week‚ going so far as to suggest the U.S. would not defend NATO allies that do not contribute their full share. Here’s a clip of those ‘harsh words’. It seems Trump really pushed someone’s button with this: Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies: I said I would not protect our NATO allies. In fact‚ I would encourage Russia to do whatever the hell they want pic.twitter.com/ak1a3Mtwzq — Biden-Harris HQ (@BidenHQ) February 10‚ 2024 The Associated Press adds: BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that its European members and Canada have ramped up defense spending to record levels‚ as he warned that former U.S. President Donald Trump was undermining their security by calling into question the U.S. commitment to its allies. Stoltenberg said U.S. partners in NATO have spent $600 billion more on their military budgets since 2014 when Russia’s annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine prompted them all to reverse the spending cuts they had made after the Cold War ended. “Last year we saw an unprecedented rise of 11% across European allies and Canada‚” Stoltenberg told reporters on the eve of a meeting of the organization’s defense ministers in Brussels. In 2014‚ NATO leaders committed to move toward spending 2% of their gross domestic product on defense within a decade. It has mostly been slow going‚ but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago focused minds. The 2% figure is now considered a minimum requirement. On Saturday‚ Trump‚ the front-runner in the U.S. for the Republican Party’s nomination this year‚ said he once warned that he would allow Russia to do whatever it wants to NATO members that are “delinquent” in devoting 2% of GDP to defense. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has assailed Trump’s comments without mentioning the former president by name. He posted on social media platform X‚ formerly Twitter‚ saying that “any relativization of NATO’s support guarantee is irresponsible and dangerous‚ and is in the interest of Russia alone” and that “no one can play‚ or ‘deal‚’ with Europe’s security.” Nato is set to announce on Wednesday that 18 of its 31 members will meet the target of spending 2% of gross domestic product on defence this year https://t.co/cpDD8uIjp4 pic.twitter.com/XqAWLlhB6L — Financial Times (@FT) February 13‚ 2024 President Trump really ruffled some feathers with that comment he made. Must’ve been over the target. Even ol’ Jen Psaki commented on it: BREAKING: Jen Psaki just blasted Donald Trump’s remarks endangering NATO and blasted the media for their refusal to cover Trump’s treasonous rhetoric. Retweet to ensure the whole country sees. pic.twitter.com/tKYM6z8kyF — Biden’s Wins (@BidensWins) February 11‚ 2024 And everyone’s favorite coven‚ I mean‚ The View: .@JoyVBehar: For Trump to say if NATO doesn’t pay their bills‚ by the way‚ does Trump pay his bills? For him to say Russia can invade Europe‚ that should be a warning sign to everyone pic.twitter.com/8PsIjb5c2w — Biden-Harris HQ (@BidenHQ) February 14‚ 2024 So many Democrats mega mad. BREAKING: Former NATO Supreme Commander Wesley Clark slams Donald Trump’s comments asking Russia to invade our NATO allies as “treasonous”. Retweet to ensure the whole country knows Donald Trump is an anti-America traitor. pic.twitter.com/7fdWfE00zp — Biden’s Wins (@BidensWins) February 12‚ 2024 There’s dozens of posts like these. Liberals really seem to be in a panic over that comment. It seems they think they got a new “gotcha!” moment over on Trump. But here’s MeetKevin having Trump’s back — an opinion and explanation that I think is very reasonable:

A shining beacon of health‚ that’s what Biden is! At least‚ that’s what Biden and the White House wants you to believe. There’s been a lot of talk lately about what’s going on in his head‚ too much smog in the noggin. And because of that‚ there’s been rumors swirling that the Dems are probably planning on replacing him. I’m LEADING THE CHARGE to uncover the real state of Biden’s mental “health” on behalf of the American people. We DESERVE to know if our Commander-in-Chief is fit to do the job. If he’s not‚ REMOVE! pic.twitter.com/Kxyd4dhl0E — Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJacksonTX) February 13‚ 2024 Funnily enough‚ there’s been some reports out stating what the steps would be to replace him‚ questioning ‘what if’. Are they trying to get ahead of the story? Prepare the public for the old switcheroo? ABC News writes: Biden isn’t leaving the 2024 race‚ but how would Democrats pick a nominee if he did? Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley recently suggested‚ without evidence‚ that President Joe Biden will soon be leaving the 2024 race in the wake of a scathing new report from prosecutor Robert Hur that described Biden has having notable memory issues‚ which he denies. If the president were to‚ hypothetically‚ withdraw from the race or find himself unable to run due to a health-related crisis‚ high-level Democrats could not simply find someone else to replace him at this point in the election cycle‚ as Haley or other observers have suggested‚ according to experts and party rules. Depending on exactly when Biden were to withdraw from the race‚ in this scenario‚ his replacement would first be up to primary voters or‚ later‚ Democratic convention delegates or party members themselves. “It depends on when this disaster happens‚” Elaine Kamarck‚ a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and member of the Democratic National Committee‚ told ABC News. If Biden were to die “in the middle of June when all the primaries are over‚ then it is only the delegates that get to decide‚” Kamarck said. But if Biden were to die “tomorrow‚ there would probably be some primaries that people would run in and get their own delegates elected. It’s a timing question.” Dom on X makes a good observation. Notice that the Democrats are trying to shift the conversation from Biden’s mental health to his age. Pay attention to the words Democrats are using to explain Joe Biden’s health. They keep focusing on his AGE and not his mental capability‚ they are doing this because it allows them to replace Biden because of his age and then demand that Trump get removed because they removed… pic.twitter.com/jC4W9yZPJE — Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) February 10‚ 2024 NBC adds: Could Democrats replace Biden as their nominee? It is nearly impossible for the Democratic Party to replace Biden‚ and the president has given no indication that he intends to step aside — nor is anyone asking him to. You like that part? “Uh…and no one is asking him to!” This sounds like its spoken by someone that’s guilty in a badly written movie. Anyhow‚ back to their tale… Washington is abuzz with fresh concerns about President Joe Biden’s fitness after a special counsel report released Thursday raised questions about his memory. But Democrats have rallied around Biden and despite the fantasies of some pundits and anxious Democrats‚ the president is almost certain to be the Democratic Party’s nominee as long as he wants. Both parties have moved away from the era when insiders in proverbial smoke-filled rooms could be kingmakers at the national conventions‚ and Biden has dominated every primary he’s competed in thus far. No prominent Democrats have called for Biden to step aside and there’s no known serious conservations about it. “The Democratic Party is united in supporting President Biden‚ who will be his party’s nominee this fall and will make Donald Trump a loser a second time this November‚” said Biden campaign spokesperson Daniel Wessel in a statement to NBC News. In the modern era‚ a national party has never attempted to adversarially replace their nominee in part because they know it would likely fail. The issue came before both parties in 2016‚ but neither took such drastic action. Is it too late for another Democratic candidate to get into the race? Only a small handful of states have held Democratic presidential primaries thus far. But there is still not enough time for a new candidate to enter the race and beat Biden outright. Filing deadlines for about 80% of upcoming contests have already passed and cannot be easily changed since they are set in each state. There are not enough delegates at stake in the remaining contests where ballot access is still open to win a majority. Of course‚ a Democrat could opt to run as a write-in candidate (though not every state allows write-ins). And Democratic Party rules can be changed. As private organizations‚ the Democratic and Republican National Committees are legally given a wide berth over how they select their nominees. What happens if Biden drops out before the convention? Biden has said he will remain in the race and there is no indication otherwise‚ but the only plausible scenario for Democrats to get a new nominee would be for Biden to decide to withdraw. He could do so while serving out the remainder of his term in the White House‚ as Lyndon Johnson did in 1968. If Biden were to drop out between now and August‚ it would most likely create a free-for-all at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. What happens if Biden withdraws after the convention? To fill a vacancy on the national ticket‚ the DNC chair can call a “special meeting” of the full Democratic National Committee‚ which includes about 500 members. On paper‚ at least‚ all it takes is a majority vote of those present to pick a new presidential and vice presidential nominee. But that process would likely be anything but smooth‚ and be filled with behind-the-scenes jockeying and public pressure campaigns. If a vacancy were to occur close to the November election‚ however‚ it could raise constitutional‚ legal and practical concerns. Among other issues‚ ballots have to be printed well in advance of the election and may not be able to be changed in time. Sounds very interesting. And very shady at the same time. I’m guessing Democrats probably aren’t the best poker players. And for the record‚ here’s a collection of Biden’s blunders that further highlight the current state of his not-so-perfect mental health: All is not well with Biden’s mental health. Who is filling the power vacuum? pic.twitter.com/ua3hFoq2dr — Glenn Diesen (@Glenn_Diesen) February 12‚ 2024 President Trump points out the problem in America isn’t Biden’s declining mental abilities but rather it’s Biden causing the decline of America: Great observation Dom. Details matter. It’s all about control and Democrats are trying to control the narrative by making it about age. Don’t let them. Frame it as a mental competency issue and a results for America issue. Like Trump did today here.pic.twitter.com/cn6LoxjAbS — Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) February 10‚ 2024 Curious to know what you think… New Poll Says Michelle Obama “Most Admired Woman”. Do You Agree? YES or NO

Imagine pulling up to Taco Bell. And the kid who rings you up for your Mexican Pizza and Mountain Dew Baja Blast is making more than those that that had to go to school for years to get their job. Let’s ask ChatGPT what some of those jobs would look like… ChatGPT: Jobs that typically pay around $40 an hour or close to it may include: Registered Nurse (RN) Software Developer Electrician Carpenter Dental Hygienist Physical Therapist Assistant Plumber HVAC Technician Radiation Therapist Commercial Pilot Your friendly neighborhood pizza dude would be making more than a commercial pilot. And‚ by the way‚ your meal will now cost $63. Would you like to add a small bag of nachos for only $20 more? Well‚ that’s exactly what Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) has suggested more than once‚ and more recently at a CA Senate debate. How much more would fast food have to increase their prices to accomodate paying $50 every hour to their employees. Prices across the board would skyrocket. Not to mention Ma and Pa shops would probably let their staff go‚ and most likely close down. Forget ignoring kiosks‚ robots would run the stores. That would be a nightmare! $50 minimum wage? Here’s what US Senate candidates for California say https://t.co/8OC5yAbaaE pic.twitter.com/iX1kPaiNsK — The Hill (@thehill) February 13‚ 2024 MSN reports: Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) speaking at California Senate debate Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) insisted at a Monday night debate with her fellow Democrats that a $50 an hour minimum wage makes sense. Lee first called for a $50 minimum wage last year while campaigning for the California Senate seat previously occupied by the late Dianne Feinstein. Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Katie Porter (D-CA) are also seeking to grab the seat. Compared to Lee‚ her fellow Democrats Schiff and Porter have called for an increase in the minimum wage to $20 to $25/hours. Lee’s proposal would make it so minimum wage workers earn $104‚000 annually. Senate candidate Rep. Barbara Lee has a solution to inflation and high prices: Raise the minimum wage to $50 an hour pic.twitter.com/H5Ema1pGY5 — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) February 13‚ 2024 She’s getting roasted in the comments! Everyone’s saying the same thing. Why stop at $50? Make it $250! Make it $500! We’ll all be rich! But your Happy Meal will now be $75 The powers that be know this will further destroy the economy. And by now we know that’s exactly what they want‚ so they know what they’re doing. Though I’m not sure about Rep. Barbara Lee. She might actually think this is a good idea‚ ha! There’s really only 1 solution to this. And if you’ve been reading Noah’s articles with Bo Polny then you probably know. It’s gold. And maybe even more importantly‚ the death of the Federal Reserve Central Banking System. It’s a debt system that has us eternally by the throats and it must be removed. Now keep reading for a great way I can help you stay SAFE and PROTECTED with gold for no money out of pocket….yes‚ really!  Keep reading! Peter Schiff: “Gold is going to be revalued MUCH higher than it is…” I’ve been telling you that you might want to get some GOLD for a while now… I’m not a financial advisor‚ I’m just your humble reporter. But someone who’s much smarter than me and is a professional money manager just said something that you have to see. That would be Peter Schiff and he just said on MeetKevin’s podcast that Gold is about to be revalued MUCH higher! Oh‚ and Patrick Bet-David loves gold too! Check this out: Peter Schiff: “Gold is going to be revalued MUCH higher than it is…”#GotGold ?@digitalassetbuy @DigPerspectives @realMeetKevin @PeterSchiff READ THIS: https://t.co/8SfgaIbPgF pic.twitter.com/vmTuHQcAEY — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) February 8‚ 2024 Here is a dedicated video player if this is easier for you to see: Peter Schiff: “Gold is going to be revalued MUCH higher than it is…”#GotGold ?@digitalassetbuy @DigPerspectives @realMeetKevin @PeterSchiff READ THIS: https://t.co/8SfgaIbPgF pic.twitter.com/vmTuHQcAEY — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) February 8‚ 2024 You can watch the entire interview right here if you like: Two VERY smart guys‚ Peter Schiff and Patrick Bet-David. Here’s more on Schiff if you don’t know much about him: Peter Schiff is an accomplished American economist‚ financial broker‚ author‚ and stock market commentator with a significant influence in finance and investment circles. Schiff is the CEO and chief global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital Inc.‚ a brokerage firm founded in 1996‚ focused on international markets and securities. He has successfully expanded the firm’s operations over the years‚ demonstrating his acumen in identifying growth opportunities and his expertise in global financial markets. One of Schiff’s major accomplishments is his prescient call on the 2008 financial crisis. He gained widespread recognition for his predictions of the housing market bubble and the ensuing financial crisis‚ which were made well before they occurred. His accurate forecast of these events earned him a reputation as a savvy investor and a keen observer of economic trends. Schiff’s warnings about the dangers of excessive debt and speculative bubbles have been validated by market events‚ reinforcing his status as a forward-thinking economist. In addition to his financial career‚ Peter Schiff is an accomplished author‚ having written several books on economics and investing. His works‚ including “Crash Proof: How to Profit From the Coming Economic Collapse‚” have been critically acclaimed for their insightful analysis and practical advice on safeguarding investments against economic downturns. Schiff’s ability to break down complex economic concepts into accessible language has made his books popular among both novice and experienced investors. Schiff has been a vocal advocate for sound money and fiscal conservatism‚ often appearing on financial news networks to share his views. His advocacy for gold as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation has influenced many investors’ strategies. Despite his sometimes controversial opinions‚ Schiff’s expertise and deep understanding of economic principles have earned him respect in the investment community. Speaking of Gold being revalued in the future‚ we first told you about that three months ago: “Gold Revaluation” Incoming? Price Could Be $10‚000-60‚000 Per Ounce! "Gold Revaluation" Incoming? Price Could Be $10‚000-60‚000 Per Ounce! One of the worst things our country ever did was to allow the Central Bankers to take of off the Gold Standard... But it was the best thing to happen to the corrupt bankers‚ as they printed money to infinity and got filthy rich! But....are they getting ready to flip the script on the public once again? As the system they have completely destroyed through unlimited money printing is set to collapse‚ I'm seeing reports that they might be ready to go BACK to a Gold Standard. Crazy right? I have to show you this short 2 minute video from the Black Swan Capitalist who perfectly nails this. He says not only is the plan in place‚ but simulations have been run and if and when that happens it would result in a necessary gold price of anywhere from $10‚000 to $60‚000 per ounce! For those not great at math‚ from today's price of $1‚955 that would be anywhere from a 400% to a 2‚900%+ gain! Wow! But not only that but there was one line that jumped out at me.... He said‚ quote:  "Those who put their money in gold and silver will be just fine and make incredible gains‚ meanwhile those who trusted the Government and kept their money in US Dollars will be utterly wiped out." That rung very true to me. When has "trusting the Government" ever paid off? This is EXACTLY the kind of thing they would do‚ and revel in it! It's Ronald Reagan's famous quote: So with that in mind‚ watch this clip and understand what might be JUST around the corner.... Central #banks have been quietly buying #gold in preparation for a gold revaluation‚ which sets the stage for a new reserve currency They've also partnered with #Ripple so they can #tokenize those reseve assets on the #blockchain where #XRP will play a key role in achieving this pic.twitter.com/4k793CNvD0 — Black Swan Capitalist (@VersanAljarrah) November 7‚ 2023 Backup here if needed: OH MY.... So the question is‚ how do you set something up that takes the credit card away‚ but still allows governments to function? And if we went back to a gold standard‚ we'd have to do something like back the world's currencies with gold at a certain ratio that was clear… pic.twitter.com/Dul6Kqr8OG — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) February 8‚ 2024 Ok so how can you get gold with NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET?  Read below... The ONLY Two Gold Companies I Am Proud To Partner With We mostly cover politics here‚ but politics affects the economy and the economy affects...YOU and ME!  And our pocketbooks. Big league. So in the midst of covering politics‚ we also cover money from time to time...and while I'm not a financial advisor‚ I share what I'm learning in the hopes that it can help you and keep you and your family safe. And that often leads me to covering Gold and Silver. You know‚ what they have always called "God's Money". He made it‚ they aren't making any more of it‚ and it has always been highly valued as money from the beginning of time until now. So I'm a big fan and I think it has the potential to do big things if‚ say‚ the U.S. Dollar were to suddenly collapse. So that's why I talk about it and why I want to make sure everyone protects themselves and your families. So to answer the question of "what can I do?" it's really quite simple: you need to get some #Gold or #Silver in your own possession. It's called "physical" gold and silver. Not paper traded garbage on the stock exchanges that isn't backed by anything. Don't touch that stuff. And because I get asked so much how to buy it and what the best places are‚ I thought I would publish this and just get it out there for all to have.... I have two special hook-ups for you and these are the ONLY two companies I am proud to partner up with on Gold and Silver. Both involve PHYSICAL gold and silver. Because if you do NOTHING else‚ make sure you own "physical" gold and silver‚ not paper contracts. The paper contracts (like stock ticker SLV and GLD) could very well go POOF one day and disappear or go to zero‚ because they're not actually backed by the gold and silver they claim to represent. It's a massive game of musical chairs out there and when the music stops (and I think it will stop soon...) people who only own paper might find themselves owning something not worth the paper it's literally written on. And I know you'll never forget it if I give you this GIF so....Let's Get Physical: Now...WHERE do you get physical gold and silver and how do you know it's real and safe? And that you're getting the best price? Oh‚ and how about personal one-on-one real customer service? You know‚ like you were some Big Wig millionaire at Goldman Sachs who could just call their personal banker and get help? That's what I'm about to tell you.   I have two killer connections for you... The first is for purchasing gold and silver bullion. That means bulk bars. That's the cheapest and most economical way to do it‚ to stretch your dollar into as much gold and silver as possible. The website is called WLT Precious Metals and when you see my logo in the top left-hand corner‚ you'll know you're in the right place. You'll get a personal phone call with Ira Bershatsky (or someone on his team) and they will work with you free of charge for as long as needed to answer any questions you have and get you taken care of. How about that! You don't see that much anymore‚ but Ira and his team pride themselves on good old-fashioned real customers service: No sales pitch‚ just real‚ actual help. And the best prices you will find. Here's the only disclaimer I will give you: because they do pride themselves on dedicated service‚ it might take a few days before you get a phone call back.  Just be patient. Good things come to those who wait! You can contact Ira and WLT Precious Metals here. Ok‚ that was #1. Now I want to tell you about option #2. An equally great company‚ I am so happy to be working with these guys. This next company is called Genesis Gold and this is for people who want to purchase real physical gold or silver in their IRAs (Investment Retirement Accounts). You know what the beauty of that is? Two huge benefits actually... First is TAX FREE baby! I'm not a tax advisor‚ but that's a general oversimplification. Never pay more taxes than you are legally required to pay. And that's why I love getting gold and silver in my IRA (and why I hold a large chunk in an IRA myself!). Second is if you simply shift money out of stocks (like Peter Schiff recommends) and into Gold‚ it won't cost you anything!  No money out of pocket!   BOOM! There's so much to love about Genesis Gold‚ starting with the fact they are proudly and un-ashamedly Christina! They call it "Faith-Driven Stewardship" and they put it right on the homepage of their website along with a quote from Ezekiel: Wealth Preservation With Gold &; Silver – The Genesis Gold IRA By your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself‚ and have gathered Gold and Silver into your treasuries – EZEKIEL 28:4 Genesis Gold Group believes the Bible gives clues on how man-made currencies (paper money) represent instability‚ and a lack of virtue and encourages living wastefully in excess. Conflicts have beleaguered us since the dawn of civilization‚ and they can all be encapsulated into one battle. The battle is between currency‚ man-made paper‚ and gold and silver — the two precious metals found in our Earth’s crust‚ sent to us by our Lord to use as money. Man-made currency always leads nations down the path to increased war‚ greed‚ and ultimate collapse. History has shown that abandoning gold and silver has always been a bad idea. Gold and Silver enforce discipline‚ nurture self-constraint‚ self-reliance‚ and balance‚ and lead to confidence‚ a restrained government‚ and a more stable foreign policy. Genesis Gold Group believes in empowering faith-driven stewardship with Gold &; Silver are an integral part of a balanced portfolio. Protecting your finances with precious metals has never been more crucial during these trying times. With a combined 50-plus years in the precious metals industry‚ let your Genesis gold and silver experts guide you through the simplicity of asset protection and growth with our Genesis Gold IRA. Sincerely‚ Genesis Gold Group Empowering Faith-Driven Stewardship Oh....and they're VERY good at what they do. You also get physical gold and silver with Genesis‚ believe it or not!  The gold and silver is purchased for you (in whatever combination of coins and bars you prefer‚ a picture taken and sent to you‚ and then stored safely in a vault for you! I love what these guys are doing. Here's more on why gold and silver in your IRA are so powerful: You can contact Genesis Gold here. They are also very backed up with record demand‚ so you may have to wait a bit‚ but someone WILL get in touch with you for personal customer service and assistance! Tell 'em Noah sent ya! Oh‚ and did you know Genesis is recommended by SUPERMAN himself? It's true. Superman himself‚ Clark Kent -- Dean Cain -- came on my show a few weeks ago and we broke it all down: Watch here: Stay safe! Make sure you can weather the storm when it hits! Because the storm always hits eventually‚ doesn't it? As for me and my house‚ we will be ready.

Vladimir Putin said Russia is ‘very close’ to creating cancer vaccines‚ reports claim. “We have come very close to the creation of so-called cancer vaccines and immunomodulatory drugs of a new generation‚” Putin said at a Moscow forum on future technologies‚ according to Reuters. “I hope that soon they will be effectively used as methods of individual therapy‚” he reportedly added. “In his address at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow‚ Putin proclaimed that Russia is ‘one step away’ from vaccines against cancer‚ among many other discoveries in medicine‚” RT reports. WATCH: In his address at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow‚ Putin proclaimed that Russia is 'one step away' from vaccines against cancer‚ among many other discoveries in medicine Follow us on Telegram: https://t.co/gtQwYY5p2N pic.twitter.com/exx7Tvtrer — RT (@RT_com) February 14‚ 2024 Reuters reports: Putin did not specify which types of cancer the proposed vaccines would target‚ nor how. A number of countries and companies are working on cancer vaccines. Last year the UK government signed an agreement with Germany-based BioNTech to launch clinical trials providing “personalised cancer treatments”‚ aiming to reach 10‚000 patients by 2030. Pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck &; Co are developing an experimental cancer vaccine that a mid-stage study showed cut the chance of recurrence or death from melanoma – the most deadly skin cancer – by half after three years of treatment. There are currently six licensed vaccines against human papillomaviruses (HPV) that cause many cancers‚ including cervical cancer‚ according to the World Health Organization‚ as well as vaccines against hepatitis B (HBV)‚ which can lead to liver cancer. Putin says Russia is "very close" to creating cancer vaccines. https://t.co/0NKvZ4nSQz — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) February 14‚ 2024 President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian scientists were close to creating vaccines for cancer that could soon be available to patients.#Putin | #Russia | #cancerhttps://t.co/XCsRDDSURe — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) February 14‚ 2024 Russia created it’s own COVID-19 vaccine called Sputnik V‚ which Putin reportedly said he received. Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine marks two-year anniversary The world’s first registered Covid-19 shot has been supplied to 71 countries‚ home to four billion people‚ the head of the fund behind Sputnik V sayshttps://t.co/Hwj9H4r6er pic.twitter.com/jyT35gxOyO — RT (@RT_com) August 11‚ 2022 Vladimir Putin says he took Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine https://t.co/PPQ5pUduSA pic.twitter.com/ivJUVtoEOK — New York Post (@nypost) June 30‚ 2021 From the Associated Press in 2021: President Vladimir Putin revealed Wednesday that he had received the domestically developed Sputnik V vaccine earlier this year‚ stressing the importance of getting vaccinated amid a surge of new coronavirus infections and deaths in Russia. During an annual call-in show taking pore-screened questions‚ Putin voiced hope the immunization drive could help avoid a nationwide lockdown. Russia on Wednesday reported 21‚042 new infections and 669 deaths — similar to numbers it has been reporting daily since June 24. The number of reported deaths was a record for a single day for the country. While reaffirming his position that vaccinations should be voluntary‚ Putin emphasized that decisions by local authorities in regions across Russia that made shots mandatory for some workers should help contain the surge. Those decisions were based on the law and “aimed at avoiding the need for a lockdown‚ when entire enterprises shut down and people are left without their jobs‚ without their salaries‚” Putin said. As 100 Percent Fed Up reported‚ Moderna has launched a trial for an experimental mRNA ‘vaccine’ for cancer in the United Kingdom. The therapy‚ which utilizes technology from the COVID-19 shots‚ was given to patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. “Cancer patients in the UK are receiving a new therapeutic to help their bodies recognise and fight cancer cells as part of a global trial‚” Imperial College London stated. Moderna Begins Trial For New mRNA ‘Vaccine’

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