A six-term House Democrat from New Jersey remains hospitalized more than a week after he experienced a “cardiac episode‚” according to his office. The office of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ)‚ a 65-year-old husband and father of triplets‚ released a statement on Wednesday with an update on the congressman’s condition. “Congressman Donald M. Payne‚ Jr. suffered a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes last week‚” the statement said. “Today‚ he is in stable condition at a local hospital and continues to be under doctor’s care. While we hope for a full recovery‚ we ask everyone to keep him in your prayers.” The statement was less confident than one released last week when Payne’s office first acknowledged a health incident over the previous weekend. At the time‚ Payne’s team insisted he had a “good” prognosis and was expected to make a full recovery. Payne’s office sent out the update on the congressman’s health in the hours after the New Jersey Globe reported that Payne had suffered a heart attack on April 6 and had not regained consciousness since that time. The report also said Payne had been hooked onto a ventilator in an intensive care unit at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for 11 days. In terms of House business‚ Payne’s absence could have an impact as lawmakers consider foreign aid legislation. The chamber is narrowly divided‚ with Republicans holding a slim majority. A flurry of well-wishes appeared on social media after the New Jersey Globe report got published on Wednesday and Payne’s office did not deny its contents. “Keeping my friend [Donald Payne] in my thoughts‚” Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) said in a post to X. “He means so much to New Jersey and we are all praying for his swift recovery.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Anthony Coley‚ a legal analyst and former Department of Justice official‚ said crisis medical communications for politicians “can be tough‚” noting his own experiences working with former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine‚ Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA)‚ and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA). “Rule of thumb—candor w/ constituents is always the best‚” he said‚ “Bad choice by staff/family to conceal this info early on.” Coley added‚ “Prayers for the Congressman’s complete recovery.”

Major League Baseball season is upon us‚ and with it will come what is known as “Dog Day” at many stadiums. Dog day is when people can bring their baseball-loving family pets to the ballpark to enjoy a game. For Makenzie and her golden retriever Rafi‚ “Dog Day at the Rays” has been a go-to event for several years. Unfortunately‚ they were already sold out when she went to get tickets. Mackenzie is a TikTok influencer‚ and Rafi is 13 years old. Afraid this might be his last game‚ she took to TikTok and made a special video just for the Tampa Bay Rays. @makenziecann @TAMPA BAY RAYS if you happen to have a ticket for my sweet 13 year old golden &; i for this sunday&;#33;&;#33; shooting out shot&;#33; ♬ original sound – makenziecann The response from her fans was predictable‚ with many folks urging the Rays to “hook a girl up.” The Dallas Stars‚ a hockey team‚ even added a nudge. There was an extraordinary response from the Tampa Bay Rays. Imagine Makenzie’s surprise when this hit her feed: Image from TikTok. So‚ when Makenzie slid into her DMs‚ she found the surprise of all surprises. She and her golden retriever were going to the game&;#33; But they weren’t just going to the game. Rafi got VIP treatment and his own Tampa Bay Rays jersey with the number “13” and his name&;#33; The team sent representatives to the stands to help Rafi dress appropriately for this special day. @makenziecann @TAMPA BAY RAYS with the surprise custom jersey. 🩵 #13 might be my new favorite. ♬ wildest dreams stolen version harmonies TS stems – andreaaashop Rafi watched intently while enjoying a “Ballpark Hotdog” stuffed toy during the game. He certainly looks dashing in his custom pup cap and his new jersey&;#33; Image from TikTok. Honoring An Aging Golden Retriever Might Not Seem Like Much This is community relations at its best. When a major league baseball team takes the time to make one fan and her pooch happy‚ you know they’re doing something right&;#33; The team’s response to Makenzie’s plea was extraordinary‚ creating a memory that will last a long time. Tampa Bay has a reputation for community involvement; this outpouring of love for Rafi‚ the golden retriever‚ and his mom exemplifies that commitment. This is why baseball is America’s favorite pastime. If you enjoyed this wonderful “tail” of “Dog Day at the Rays‚” please share it with other animal lovers and baseball fans. I might have to cheer for the Rays this year‚ at least when they aren’t playing against my Tigers. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Tampa Bay Rays Surprise Senior Golden Retriever With His Very Own Jersey On Game Day appeared first on InspireMore.

Ann Brokelman has assisted in the release of over 500 animals. Still‚ none have been quite as special as when Mango and Charlotte‚ two swans‚ reunited. Typically‚ these feathered creatures are known to be monogamous for life. This is true of this bird couple who have been mating for years now. But an injury threatened to put an end to their sweet relationship. It started when Mango somehow cut his beak. The Toronto Wildlife Centre swooped in to help. Tests were run and X-rays were taken to ensure his lead levels were low and that no metal objects had gotten into his body. Meanwhile‚ Charlotte searched for her love. But with mating season just starting‚ she wouldn’t wait for Mango long before she’d move on to someone new… luckily‚ he returned just in time&;#33; Best of all‚ their sweet reactions to seeing one another is amazing&;#33; @torontostar Two swans‚ Mango and Charlotte‚ were reunited after Mango had suffered a cut on his beak and was taken in by the Toronto Wildlife Centre. Check out the full story at thestar.com #swans #toronto #wildlife #truelove #birds ♬ original sound – Toronto Star Also known as trumpeter swans‚ Mango and Charlotte can’t stop making happy noises as soon as they spot one another. Next‚ they do some adorable “happy dances” that they don’t do for just anyone at any time. Swans Exhibit Heartwarming Behavior When Reunited After an Injury “They exhibit that behavior when they have chased off an intruder and they get back together‚” Ann explains. “It’s a body language that they do with their exclusive mate‚ so they don’t do that body language with any other bird … Interpret that as a bonding behavior.” This heartwarming dance continues for a whole 10 minutes. From there‚ the swan couple heads back to the nearby water. Here‚ they continue “talking” as they preen each other’s feathers. How precious&;#33; “It was one of those magical moments that I’ll never forget‚” Ann says. “Just beautiful.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here&;#33; The post Swans Do Cutest “Happy Dance” When Reunited After An Injury Separated Them appeared first on InspireMore.

When Saturday Night Fever first came out in 1977‚ it took the world by storm. This can be seen in the way the popularity in disco music‚ and the dancing that often accompanies it‚ quickly skyrocketed. Plus‚ this is the film that launched John Travolta into stardom. Many years have passed since the release of this movie‚ but its impact can still be seen today. And after a sweet video that John Travolta shared of him and his daughter‚ it’s also clear that the actor still has moves&;#33; Saturday Night Fever has remained popular for so long for many reasons‚ including its messages of self-expression. But it also became so beloved thanks to Travolta’s fantastic dance moves and charisma. In fact‚ his performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor&;#33; Decades may have passed since he wore his dancing shoes for the film‚ but he couldn’t be happier to put them back on for an adorable video with Ella Travolta. Ella is the oldest daughter of Travolta and his late wife‚ Kelly Preston. Like her parents‚ she’s also interested in a career in acting. And based on the above video with her dad‚ it seems she also inherited some of his dancing skills‚ too&;#33; “Thanks to my daughter‚ Ella‚ for being a great dance partner‚” Travolta writes. John Travolta and Daughter‚ Ella‚ Delight Saturday Night Fever Fans With Adorable Dance Fans of both Travolta and his daughter could not be more delighted by this sweet video&;#33; “I LOVE YOUR FATHER AND DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP &;#33;&;#33;&;#33;&;#33;” one fan shares. “Reminds me of my relationship with my father that passed away way to soon… ENJOY.” “Love it. Thank you for sharing your dance with your daughter‚” another fan writes. “So beautiful.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here&;#33; The post John Travolta Proves He Still Has His “Saturday Night Fever” Moves In Cute Throwback Dance With Daughter appeared first on InspireMore.

Jeff Corwin appeared in the world of nature‚ in “reality” shows‚ when the Croc Hunter was on everyone’s viewing list. As we watched Australian Steve Irwin‚ a very young Jeff Corwin was comic relief. There are tons of bloopers and errors in judgment that make him almost comical. You can find blooper reals of his earlier years online in mass numbers. This TikTok commenter voices what a lot of us thought. Image from TikTok. That was then‚ and this is now. Since those early days‚ Jeff has become a well-known and respected member of the naturalist community‚ on and off-screen. A recent incident with Pat the Octopus brought Jeff back to earlier days. The curse words are bleeped‚ so this might be NSFW‚ but it’s not bad. Pat welcomed Jeff by “showering” him with love. @wildcorwin A humbling experience with Pat‚ the Giant Pacific octopus @Alaska SeaLife Center. GPO are known for their incredible intelligence‚ complex emotions‚ and‚ in Pat’s case‚ cheeky attitude&;#33; #wildlife #nature #bloopers #oops ♬ original sound – Jeff Corwin This was not Jeff’s first encounter with Pat. He has visited the octopus on several occasions as she grew. Pat is a Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO). The species is known for its intelligence‚ size‚ and color-changing ability. GPOs can live from three to five years‚ whereas regular octopi only live an average of one year. GPOs don’t mate until later in life; a mother often dies soon after her brood hatches. Returning to Jeff’s visit with Pat at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Jeff attempted to talk about the giant cephalopod when she decided to seal his lips to shut him up. You can see the power of the suction cups by checking out the marks left on Jeff’s face and arms after his encounter. @wildcorwin Replying to @Robyn More fun with Pat‚ the Giant Pacific octopus. As you can see‚ Pat is not even full grown and still incredibly strong. Thanks Chuck from @Alaska SeaLife Center for helping me out&;#33; #wildlife #blooper #oops #nature ♬ original sound – Jeff Corwin Finding More Jeff Corwin Adventures Jeff Corwin has grown up on our TV screens. We watched him and laughed during his early days. He is now well-known as an authoritative voice in the animal kingdom. You can follow his adventures on TikTok‚ Instagram‚ X‚ and Facebook. The clips from his multiple visits with Pat are part of a program about GPOs in production. They may not include these bloopers‚ though. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here and here. The post Jeff Corwin Hilariously Manhandled And Squirted By Octopus In Blooper Reel appeared first on InspireMore.

A video shared on X claims to show an Israeli Air Force base damaged by Iran’s missile and drone attack. 🇮🇷 IRAN BALLISTIC MISSILES DESTROYED NEVATIN BASE OF IZRAEL F-35 also destroyed. pic.twitter.com/aY2XNkWXzz — Shegraf 🇮🇳🇳🇿 (@Sifwatullah19) April 16‚ 2024 Verdict: False The video dates back to February 2023. The video is allegedly from Ukraine. Fact Check: […]

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