Can Slurpees fight crime? The police department in Takoma Park, Maryland, seems to think so, as cops will be handing out “tickets” in the form of free 7-Eleven Slurpee coupons. Whenever officers see a child making a good decision, they’ll issue one of these “tickets.” The program was created with the help of 7-Eleven to quell the sharp increase in juvenile crime and build rapport between the police force and the local youth. “Montgomery County, Maryland. Somehow, it’s right outside D.C., and this might explain why it has become ground zero for woke lunacy,” Dave Rubin comments. “It was basically a middle- to upper-middle-class community for many decades; they now have a big problem with crime.” While free slushies for good deeds are a nice idea, Rubin points out that it might not be the healthiest form of positive reinforcement. “If kids are doing something good, I guess they’re trying to incentivize good behavior, we’re going to hop them up full with sugar. That seems like a great idea. Let’s get them all hopped up on sugar, let’s get them closer to diabetes,” he mocks. “They can be fatter and everything else, but at least they won’t be breaking into 7-Eleven to steal the hot dogs that have been sitting there since 1972,” Rubin adds. Want more from Dave Rubin?To enjoy more honest conversations, free speech, and big ideas with Dave Rubin, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

The star of Disney+ show "The Acolyte" released a song calling her critics propagandists and racists, while claiming she is oppressed and still feeling the affects of slavery.Amandla Stenberg, who has been acting since at least the age of 13, adamantly rejects the idea of partaking in discourse in the viral music video."Happy Juneteenth," she wrote on her Instagram page, attaching the video. "And to those who are flooding me with intolerable racism — since it took me 72 hours on my laptop to make this song and video, u got 72 hours to respond. and I expect choreo!!" she added.The song, which is likely titled "Discourse," starts with a reference to a recently recirculated video of Stenberg's 2018 interview with host Trevor Noah. A clip was widely shared that quoted Stenberg as saying her goal from a recent performance was "white people crying.""I was running from city to city to speak on a story, you know the one, police murdering a black boy," Stenberg said in the song. "My people cried in theaters finding release, white people cried they could see us as human beings."'I'm sick and f***ing tired of suppressing my rage. 400 years of taking their bulls*** to compartmentalize like my ancestors had to encaged.'After a chorus that said, "We so bored, don't f*** with your discourse," Stenberg then complained about the misappropriation of the word "woke.""They spinning woke, bastardize it and appropriate it. Last I recall, woke was something we created, speak truth to power, keep an eye out for you silly racists.""Now they use it to describe anything they threatened by ... it was all about people recognizing bigotry, the power of community, not fodder for your clickbait," she continued.Stenberg's Star Wars show has been heavily criticized for being one of the most woke and unwatchable products in the franchise's history. Not only did the show redefine the canon of the series, but it has become increasingly and openly activist programming.The show has been purposely geared toward more diverse and female characters, redefining lore with lesbian witches, nonsensical characters, and additional gay love interests for the lead character.In her progressive rap, Stenberg's last verse talked about suppressed feelings of oppression that she has due to slavery."I'm sick and f***ing tired of suppressing my rage. 400 years of taking their bulls*** to compartmentalize like my ancestors had to encaged.""If you don't confront the pain that you live with it'll manifest as addiction, disease, and hate. I've seen the infection repression can give ya, I'm not gonna be the next one sent to an early grave," she concluded.The former child actor has perfectly encapsulated the ideas of progressive ideology, feigning oppression for social brownie points while being in a position of supreme privilege.Fans on Stenberg's Instagram page were somewhat forgiving, applauding her for her lyrics and alleged bravery."Wow Amandla, I actually love this personality," a fan wrote.However, on different iterations on X, the viewers were not so kind, seemingly causing the actress to limit who can view her account.One viewer pointed out that her father is white."She's literally a millionaire. How oppressed," another viewer wrote.With "The Acolyte" receiving an impressively low 14% fan rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is it possible that Stenberg has missed the mark as to why audiences have reacted poorly to her?Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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Following the best Qi2 charging stands available out there, Satechi unveils its new Wireless Car Charger, bringing twice the charging speed for iPhone users while they're driving. The company says this accessory is perfect for users on their daily commutes, road trips, and everything in between, as the new car charger delivers 15W of power for a fast, efficient charge. Satechi's new Qi2 Wireless Car Charger offers a strong magnetic attachment to keep your device securely in place, whether cruising on the highway or off-roading on rough terrain. The design has been upgraded from previous models, and a soft silicone charging puck protects users' phones from scratching and prevents the puck from cracking over time. It has a sleek Space Gray design that conveniently clips onto the user's car vents for simple setup and hands-free use, and Satechi says it won't weaken with frequent use, as it describes the product as "sturdy and durable." Image source: Satechi The accessory comes with a one-meter USB-C cable and a 20W CLA that can be used directly to charge peripherals or even someone else's iPhone if they need extra juice during travel. Satechi says this new Qi2 Wireless Car Charger is perfect for commuters, road trippers, rideshare and food delivery drivers, and others who need reliable, efficient charging on the go. Thanks to the iPhone supporting the new Qi2 standard, it means users can charge with up to 15W wirelessly, as opposed to the 7.5W limitation of standard Qi devices. With that, the Qi2 Wireless Car charger works with any Android phone with Qi2 standard and iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 models. You can already order your accessory on Satechi's website for $59.99. BGR will let you know as more third-party accessory makers release their Qi2 solutions. Don't Miss: Satechi Qi2 wireless charging stand review: Best 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 options The post Satechi unveils new iPhone Wireless Car Charger that’s twice as fast appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $30 Thermacell mosquito repeller, $189 AirPods Pro, free LED smart bulb, $349 Dyson, more Best Ring Video Doorbell deals in June 2024 Today’s deals: $150 off GEEKOM mini PC, $21 TOZO earbuds, $90 Ninja Air Fryer Pro, $360 Galaxy A35, more Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $380+ free

After is discovery in 2023, Reddit readers have just picked up on the depiction of a character resembling Marge Simpson on the inner lid of a 3,500-year-old Egyptian sarcophagus. The coffin, belonging to Tadi Ist, the daughter of a high priest in El-Ashmunein, features a yellow-skinned woman in a long green garment with blue hair shaped in a rectangular style, strikingly similar to the iconic character from the popular TV show "The Simpsons."  This fairly accurate comparison, was first shared on Reddit, sparking excitement and humor among users. Many commented on the uncanny resemblance and joked about the possibility that "Egypt predicted 'The Simpsons.'" While the depiction's resemblance to Marge Simpson is fascinating, experts believe it more likely represents Tadi Ist herself, portrayed as she journeys to the afterlife.  Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAfricaRead Later 

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