“50 Shades of Grey” actor Jamie Dornan was hospitalized last year after coming in contact with a toxic caterpillar‚ according to his friend. Gordon Smart appeared on the BBC podcast “The Good‚ the Bad and the Unexpected” and recalled the incident‚ which he said occurred after visiting a golf course in Portugal. Smart said he and Dornan thought they were just experiencing hangover symptoms after spending the previous night consuming alcohol‚ but later discovered it was something more serious. Smart said he began feeling a “tingling in his left hand and tickling in his left arm” which he feared at first could be the sign of an impending heart attack. “Now‚ I’m a fairly healthy guy but once you start thinking you’re having a heart attack‚ you’re pretty sure that you’re convincing yourself that you are having one‚” Smart said. The Scottish journalist explained how he went to the hospital before Dornan did‚ but when he returned the actor was experiencing the same symptoms and was then taken to the hospital as well‚ per Entertainment Tonight. “Jamie said‚ ‘Dear me. Gordon‚ about 20 minutes after you left‚ my left arm went numb‚ my left leg went numb‚ my right leg went numb‚ and I found myself in the back of an ambulance‚'” Smart told the podcast hosts. “Anyway‚ as he left the hospital‚ the paramedics asked them for a selfie‚ which is really what you want when you’re being wheeled out of a hospital room.” Smart said the doctor told him the next week that his and Dornan’s symptoms could be the result of coming in contact with the Pine processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa)‚ which has toxic proteins and‚ as Smart said‚ “have been killing people’s dogs and giving men in their 40s heart attacks‚” the New York Post reported.   “It turns out we’d brushed up against hairy processionary caterpillars and have been very lucky to come out of that one alive‚” Smart added. “The good news is it wasn’t a caffeine overdose‚ it wasn’t a hangover — it was a poisonous‚ toxic caterpillar.” Dornan began his career as a model in 2001. He starred as the male lead‚ Christian Grey‚ in the popular “50 Shades” franchise between 2015 and 2018‚ and has been in several other notable TV and film projects. Dornan is the recipient of two Irish Film and Television Awards and has been nominated for a BAFTA Television Award and a Golden Globe Award. He currently stars in the TV drama series “The Tourist.”

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) definitely got everyone’s attention when he announced that he had proposed to his girlfriend of a year‚ Mindy Noce‚ and “she said yes.” In the now viral post on X‚ the prior GOP presidential hopeful shared two pictures taken at South Carolina’s Kiawah Island after he got down on one knee during a beach walk at sunset and asked Noce if she would marry him.  “She said YES‚” Scott wrote on X. “Mindy‚ thank you for making me the luckiest man in the world.” He then included a Bible verse from Proverbs 18:22 which read‚ “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” Speaking about the engagement‚ Scott told the Washington Post‚ “As a guy who is mostly an introvert and on the quiet side‚ having to have a conversation about the engagement is a little‚ you know‚ uncomfortable in a way‚ but it’s the most exciting thing I’lll do with my life besides making Jesus my Lord.” “I’ve been very patient and prayerful‚ and I’m really excited and somewhat nervous‚ and I couldn’t be more thankful for having found a soul mate and someone who shares a lot of the same interests‚ passions and goals that I do‚” he added. She said YES. Mindy‚ thank you for making me the luckiest man in the world. “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord” – Proverbs 18:22 pic.twitter.com/FhspUVmSkY — Tim Scott (@votetimscott) January 22‚ 2024 Scott and Noce started dating a year ago after meeting through a Bible study at their church‚ The Hill reported. The senator’s relationship status became a focal point of the 2024 Election after Scott threw his hat in the ring for the presidency‚ with people noting that he would be the first unmarried president in at least a century‚ The Hill noted. At the time‚ he would only talk about the “lovely Christian girl‚” he was dating without naming her. Two months later‚ she finally joined him on stage during a presidential debate in November. Scott later dropped out of the race and has since endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination.  Speculation recently surfaced that Scott could be named Trump’s Vice President‚ the outlet noted. Related: Tim Scott: Trump Needs To ‘Comport’ Himself ‘In A Way That Is Consistent With The Highest Office’

Many of the media attacks lobbed at the social media platform X are motivated by gatekeepers in the media who want control of the flow of information‚ according to tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro. Musk appeared with Shapiro at the European Jewish Association (EJA) conference in Krakow‚ Poland‚ on Monday. Musk and Shapiro discussed topics such as anti-Semitism‚ free speech‚ and social media during a roughly hour-long discussion. The conference itself‚ scheduled to take place from Sunday to Tuesday‚ focused on the spread of anti-Semitism since Hamas’ invasion of Israel on October 7‚ the deadliest day for Jews since World War II. During a discussion on media stories targeting Musk and his social media platform X‚ Musk and Shapiro agreed that X has become a massive work-around to information censors who manage traditional media outlets. “The legacy media for most of my life‚ up until the past 15 years‚ performed what they saw as a gatekeeping function. They were the ones who got to define the narrative. They were the ones who got to determine what was appropriate news and what was inappropriate news‚” Shapiro said. “After social media arose‚ in the early days‚ the sort of things that you articulate were actually articulated by virtually all the social media heads. [Meta founder] Mark Zuckerberg used to say the kinds of things that you say. [Twitter co-founder] Jack Dorsey used to say the kinds of things that you said‚” he continued. The Daily Wire host said that the social media companies were taken over by “legacy media types” who reverted the platforms back to a gatekeeping function instead of allowing news to spread organically. “Then there seemed to be an institutional takeover by a lot of legacy media types in terms of the kinds of rules and restrictions that were placed on what you could and could not say on these platforms‚” Shapiro said. “Who would get banned‚ who would not get banned. Advertisers weaponize against‚ you know‚ particular outlets if those outlets didn’t follow the dictates that were put forward by these types.” “And it seems like since you took over‚ one of the biggest objections of all is that they’re not performing the gatekeeping function anymore. Someone else is‚” Shapiro said. Musk agreed. “I don’t think there should be a gatekeeping function by a small number of individuals. For newspapers in America‚ there are about five editors that decide what gets put on the front page or what to focus on or what not to focus on. And most of the other papers just copy them‚ essentially. But is that really what we want? Do we want just a handful of people deciding what they think is important‚ or should it be that the people decide what’s important?” Musk asked. “I think it should be a sort of an organic thing where the people decide what’s important and what to focus on‚ not just a handful of editors. And yeah‚ they don’t like the fact that this power has been taken away from them‚ but I think it should be‚” he added.

As the hands of the Doomsday Clock prepare to move once again‚ the world holds its breath in anticipation. This symbolic clock‚ a barometer for humanity’s proximity to self-destruction‚ is set to be updated‚ reflecting the current state of global affairs. From a conservative standpoint‚ this moment serves as a stark reminder of the need for strong leadership‚ national sovereignty‚ and prudent stewardship of our resources. The Doomsday Clock‚ which has been a harbinger of potential global catastrophe since its inception‚ is not merely a scare tactic but a call to action. It represents the cumulative effect of geopolitical tensions‚ military conflicts‚ and environmental challenges that we face. As conservatives‚ we understand the importance of maintaining peace through strength and the necessity of addressing these issues with a clear-eyed realism. Doomsday Clock will be updated tomorrow for 2024 pic.twitter.com/h2kzpSzxiO — 𝕏 (@AlertChannel) January 22‚ 2024 In recent times‚ the clock has inched perilously close to midnight‚ the hour symbolizing total annihilation. Last year’s advancement was a sobering acknowledgment of the dire straits we find ourselves in. With ongoing conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war and the persistent strife in Ukraine‚ it is likely that the clock will edge even closer to the fateful hour. However‚ it is crucial to note that the clock will not strike midnight this year. Such an event would signify the end of humanity‚ a scenario we are far from‚ despite the challenges we face. This should provide a measure of relief and a renewed impetus to tackle the problems head-on‚ with the resolve and determination that have long been hallmarks of conservative policy. #Breaking Jan 23‚ @BulletinAtomic will announce New Time for Doomsday ClockWashington‚ DC In 2023 it was 90 Secs to midnight; #Ukraine war Clock will determine our fate as #IsraelHamasWar rages on &; #climate #disasters continue to wreak havoc How close we are to #WWIII pic.twitter.com/nSdEpt1q5V — World News Hub (@WorldNewsHubWNH) January 22‚ 2024 Climate change‚ too‚ has been factored into the clock’s deliberations. While there is debate within conservative circles about the extent and causes of climate change‚ there is a growing recognition of the need for responsible environmental policies. Adapting to and mitigating the effects of a changing climate is essential‚ not only for the health of our planet but also for the security and prosperity of our nations. Looking back over the past 75 years‚ the Doomsday Clock has seen fluctuations that reflect the ebb and flow of international relations and technological advancements. Its history is a tapestry of humanity’s triumphs and follies‚ a narrative that underscores the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit. We must draw lessons from this history to forge a path forward that avoids the precipice of disaster. As conservatives‚ we advocate for a robust national defense‚ the promotion of freedom and democracy around the globe‚ and the pursuit of energy independence. These principles serve as bulwarks against the forces that would push the clock’s hands towards doom. By championing these values‚ we can help steer the world away from the brink and towards a future of stability and prosperity. In conclusion‚ the update of the Doomsday Clock is a moment of reflection‚ a time to assess our actions and their impact on the world stage. It is a reminder that vigilance and proactive measures are necessary to safeguard our civilization. Let us take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the principles that have preserved peace and fostered progress‚ ensuring that when the clock ticks‚ it moves away from midnight‚ not towards it. The post The Ticking of the Doomsday Clock: A Conservative Perspective on Humanity’s Precarious Future appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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