Lightning reportedly struck multiple famous U.S. buildings on New Year’s Eve. According to reports, the U.S. Capitol Building and Washington Monument in Washington D.C. sustained lightning strikes. Social media users posted footage from the evening: DEVELOPING: The Washington Monument was struck by lightening. pic.twitter.com/a0xWfVra9C — Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) January 1, 2025 JUST IN: US Capitol building struck by lightning on New Year's Eve. pic.twitter.com/GZh84PJAhO — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) January 1, 2025 In the Big Apple, the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center reportedly were struck by lightning. “Watch as crowds of people in Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, are completely soaked by a relentless thunderstorm while awaiting the highly anticipated 2025 New Year’s Eve celebration. Amid the dramatic scene, as lightning strikes the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center, illuminating the stormy skyline,” Rawsalerts wrote. “Undeterred by the downpour, thousands eagerly gather to witness the iconic ball drop, a cherished tradition symbolizing hope and new beginnings. Some revelers embrace the rain, drenched but full of excitement, while others huddle together, trying their best to stay dry in the stormy chaos,” the post added. WATCH: #BREAKING: Heavy Downpours Soak Hundreds of Thousands people in Times Square as Lightning Strikes the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center #Manhattan | #Newyork Watch as crowds of people in Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, are completely soaked by a relentless… pic.twitter.com/T6MkJpGszG — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 1, 2025 Additional footage: Lightning striking One World Trade on New Year’s Eve—a breathtaking display to close out the year. Nature’s own fireworks over NYC! pic.twitter.com/OUlAA8wFeO — Max Guliani (@maximusupinNYc) January 1, 2025 Ending the year with a bang : @DanTVusa pic.twitter.com/mt09XXrI7F — Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) January 1, 2025 Multiple X users said the lightning strikes felt like an “omen.” The US Capitol, World Trade Center, and Empire State Building were all struck by lightning tonight, on the final evening of 2024. Feels like an omen. I wonder what God is telling us. pic.twitter.com/5hNoeCs5sK — SOVEREIGN BRAH (@sovereignbrah) January 1, 2025 *WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?* That Lightning Strikes ALL 3 of these buildings on New Years Eve!? * Empire State Building* State Capitol Building* Washington Monument They can't be that high! Was this an omen of what's to come in 2025? Free energy? Weather Modification? What does… pic.twitter.com/cFLWw6tYqQ — In2ThinAir (@In2ThinAir) January 1, 2025 Feels like an omen What’s it telling us? pic.twitter.com/IwRcjeSpsH — Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) January 1, 2025 Per Newsweek: Donald Trump supporters on social media speculated over whether a divine message was being sent after lightning strikes reportedly hit the U.S. Capitol Building and Washington Monument in Washington D.C., and the One World Trade Center and Empire State Building in New York City, on New Year’s Eve. Footage and images shared online purportedly showed all four buildings being struck as revelers gathered across the United States to see in the New Year, with thousands gathering in New York’s Times Square for the iconic ball drop despite heavy rain being forecast. The speculation takes place against the backdrop of a febrile political mood in the United States, with President-elect Donald Trump due to be inaugurated for the second time on January 20 in Washington D.C. During the 2024 presidential election campaign, Trump promised radical change if returned to the White House, including the mass deportation of illegal migrants, allowing companies to “drill, drill, drill” for fossil fuels, and an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

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President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s claim that he would’ve beaten him if they squared off in the past election.

Reports are making the rounds that Tesla replaced laid off American workers with foreign workers. Musk used the H-1b visa program which is attractive to employers. Electrek reports that according to some current and former Tesla employees, as well as data from the U.S. Department of Labor, the company has significantly increased its use of […] The post Tesla Replaced Laid Off Americans with Foreign Workers appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

On Tuesday, his last day in office, North Carolina Democrat Governor Roy Cooper, emulating President Joe Biden, commuted the sentences of 15 men on death row to life imprisonment. Cooper was succeeded by Democrat Josh Stein on Wednesday. Last week, President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row. “These reviews are among the most difficult decisions a Governor can make and the death penalty is the most severe sentence that the state can impose,” Cooper said in a statement. “After thorough review, reflection, and prayer, I concluded that the death sentence imposed on these 15 people should be commuted, while ensuring they will spend the rest of their lives in prison.” “Before today’s commutations, North Carolina had 136 offenders on death row and the Governor’s Clemency Office received petitions for clemency from 89 of them. The Governor’s Office carefully reviewed, researched, and considered these 89 petitions for commutations, which included the 15 that were granted today,” the statement concluded. Cooper listed factors that influenced his decision, including: Facts and circumstances of the crime Whether a murder was particularly heinous and cruel Input from prosecutors in the county of conviction Input from family members of victims Defendant’s criminal history Defendant’s conduct and activity in prison Mental and intellectual capacity of the defendant at the time of the crime Credible claims of innocence The potential influence of race, such as the race of the defendant and victim, composition of the jury pool and the final jury, and evidence and testimony offered at trial Sentences received by co-defendants Whether plea agreements for a lesser sentence were offered prior to trial Age of defendant at the time of the crime Current age, health, and mental capacity of the defendant Adequacy of legal representation at trial and on appeal Laws governing capital punishment at the time of conviction Juror actions and statements “State Department of Adult Correction records list 13 of the 15 receiving clemency as Black,” NPR noted.