The University of Oklahoma Sooners softball team continued their unprecedented reign of dominance on Thursday after securing the program's fourth consecutive national championship. The Sooners defeated the top-seeded Texas Longhorns 8-4 in Game 2 of the Women's College World Series, capping off a historic season that saw Oklahoma post a...

BMW’s CEO Says Electric Motorcycles Aren’t Ready to Compete With Gas Ones “Not now, maybe later.” BMW Motorrad’s new CEO Markus Flasch, who recently took over from Markus Schramm has shelved the company’s full-size EV superbike, the Vision DC Roadster, as well as made some interesting comments about the future of electric motorcycles at BMW at the premiere of the R 20 Concept at Ville d’Este. “There’s a logical and an emotional side of the answer,” Flasch says, adding, “The logic side is when we looked at the facts and figures of the [Vision DC Roadster], it was pretty mature in its development. But it was just not competitive with something like the M 1000 RR by far.” “And then we looked at the way the business is going, as well as competitors, we have 77-percent of the total electric bike market [covered] with our CE 04 and CE 02 electric scooters. So why would I invest BMW’s money to build a motorbike to sneak into the remaining 23 percent?,” the CEO said, furthering, “There’s just no point in it. Not now, maybe later.” Flasch went even further, adding, “And then the emotional part is if you talk to riders, I did not find anyone who said ‘I would spend 30,000 Euros on an electric motorbike to go around the lake or up the mountain pass.’ No one. And for sure, nobody would say ‘I’m traveling to the North Cape through Africa.'” “Motorcycling is so much about freedom and independence that there is no point right now [for an EV].” That’s a bold and blunt statement from the CEO of one of the world’s foremost automotive company. While Toyota big boss got “CANCELLED” by Media and Wall Street investors for speaking the truth about Electric Vehicles and their futility, the European boss has gotten away with this. In the end, you can’t force people to pay up for something they refuse to consider worthy or useful. One might as well borrow or rent or utilise the gig economy vehicles than purchase such EVs from Silicon Valley multi-billionaires. With reference to https://www.rideapart.com/news/721572/bmw-motorrad-ceo-electric-motorcycle-interview/ * * * *   The post BMW’s CEO Says Electric Motorcycles Aren’t Ready appeared first on Bikernet Blog - Online Biker Magazine.

Arizona Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes has opened an investigation against Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs. The governor faces allegations in what a state senator called a ‘pay-to-play scheme’ involving “the Department of Child Safety and a group home company that received a substantial rate increase,” Axios noted. “Today’s article on @azcentral by @sbarchenger brings many legal questions that are both criminal and civil in nature. I call for @AZAGMayes and/or Maricopa County Attorney @Rachel1Mitchell to investigate this matter. We must find the truth of what @GovernorHobbs knew and at what time she knew, as well as what she directed based on that knowledge,” state Senator T.J. Shope, a Republican, said Wednesday. “In his request, Shope named specific crimes, including bribery, fraud and contract law violations, that he believed could be implicated,” The Arizona Republic noted. Today’s article on @azcentral by @sbarchenger brings many legal questions that are both criminal and civil in nature. I call for @AZAGMayes and/or Maricopa County Attorney @Rachel1Mitchell to investigate this matter. We must find the truth of what @GovernorHobbs knew and at what… pic.twitter.com/CVbyU6vnSs — T.J. Shope (@TJShope) June 6, 2024 “Thank you for your referral dated June 5, 2024, regarding Sunshine Residential Homes. The Criminal Division of the Attorney General’s Office is statutorily authorized to investigate the allegations and offenses outlined in your letter. To that end, the Attorney General’s Office will be opening an investigation,” Nick Klingerman, Chief Counsel Criminal Division, wrote to Shope. BREAKING. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is officially under criminal investigation for alleged "Pay-to-Play" scheme. The Arizona State Attorney General's office says it "will be opening an investigation." pic.twitter.com/EnRXidO8jc — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) June 7, 2024 The Arizona Republic reports: A spokesperson for Hobbs — who often notes she is a former social worker — said it was “outrageous to suggest her administration would not do what’s right for children in foster care.” “Just like past investigations instigated by radical and partisan legislators, the administration will be cleared of wrongdoing,” spokesperson Christian Slater said in a text message. A spokesperson for Sunshine Residential Homes said the company “continues to remain committed in caring for the population they have served for several decades in Arizona — troubled and vulnerable youth receiving the resources necessary to thrive. “We have always been steadfast in our commitment and partnership to the State of Arizona and remain committed to do so going forward while cooperating fully with any inquiry,” reads the statement from Tommy McKone, owner of McKone Strategies in Phoenix. McKone said he was “engaged” by the company “over the last week to help streamline communications and public relations.” BREAKING: Arizona “governor” Katie Hobbs officially under criminal investigation for bribery — Nico Delgado (@NicoDelgadoAZ) June 7, 2024 Per Axios: The Arizona Republic reported Wednesday that Sunshine Residential Homes received a large rate hike from DCS after making six-figure contributions to Hobbs’ inauguration fund and the Arizona Democratic Party. Sunshine applied for a rate hike in December 2022 that DCS denied in February 2023. It again applied for a rate increase in May 2023 that was approved. Meanwhile, the company gave $100,000 to Hobbs’ inaugural fund in December 2022, though the inaugural fund’s records dated the contribution in February 2023. Sunshine also gave $200,000 to the Arizona Democratic Party shortly before the 2022 election. Sunshine CEO Simon Kottoor was on Hobbs’ inaugural committee and contributed to her campaign, and his company gave her an award about a month before her election. “The investigation will determine whether Hobbs’ administration violated the law when it gave pay increases to a state contractor and Hobbs political donor,” Toria Brooke wrote. “The Arizona Republic reported that the Department of Child Services gave a nearly 60% pay rate increase to Sunshine Residential Homes, a group home provider for foster children, as the department has reduced its reliance on group homes overall. The company’s current $234 daily rate is the highest of any group home contractor and well above the $169 average daily rate paid by DCS under its current contracts,” Brooke said. “The Republic also found that pay bump came as the company donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the state Democratic Party and a dark money group affiliated with Hobbs. Sunshine Residential’s CEO, Simon Kottoor, also made a personal contribution to the Hobbs’ gubernatorial campaign in 2022,” she added. BREAKING Democrat Arizona AG @krismayes reportedly launched a criminal investigation into Arizona Governor @katiehobbs for bribery. The investigation will determine whether Hobbs’ administration violated the law when it gave pay increases to a state contractor and Hobbs… pic.twitter.com/tOF0s5vsaC — Toria Brooke (@realtoriabrooke) June 7, 2024 The Arizona Republic added: Sunshine Residential Homes also launched a political spending campaign, donating $400,000 in 2022 and 2023. Of that, $300,000 was donated to the Arizona Democratic Party in the course of three transactions that occurred before and after Hobbs’ election, state campaign finance records show. The company also cut a $100,000 check to Hobbs’ inauguration fund, records previously provided by the fund show.

Dr. Phil is dominating the news this morning and for good reason. Because he had the courage and the boldness to speak with President Trump. Thank you Dr. Phil! More on that in just a moment….because I want to give you my full thoughts below. But first I want to show you what happened when Dr. Phil simply tried to advertise his new Trump interview on TikTok. BANNED. CENSORED. Gee, sounds like my life! TikTok CENSORS Dr. Phil’s Promo Video Featuring Trump The reason for censorship: “Because it had Trump in it.” “They would not put it up, which is really disturbing to me because it was just a news promo. It was just a news promo. And it’s not like I’m a known conspiracy wacko or something, and I’ve got 7 or 8 million followers there, so it’s not like I’m an unknown person to them.” I’ve included Dr. Phil’s interview with Donald Trump in the link below. Watch what TikTok doesn’t want you to see. Watch here: TikTok CENSORS Dr. Phil’s Promo Video Featuring Trump The reason for censorship: “Because it had Trump in it.” “They would not put it up, which is really disturbing to me because it was just a news promo. It was just a news promo. And it’s not like I’m a known conspiracy wacko… pic.twitter.com/ETJLfFhXoX — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) June 7, 2024 And now for my thoughts on why this is all so important….. President Trump sat down with Dr. Phil for an hour long interview and it was fantastic. Dr. Phil is part of a very important demographic right now…. In fact, the most important demographic right now…. It’s those people who traditionally haven’t been that political, or perhaps even people who traditionally have not supported Trump, but who are now speaking up and coming to his defense because they see the entire Biden Regime weaponized against him for no good reason other than pure abuse of power and they fear for the future of America. And they’re exactly right. This is our moment. We all either rise up right now and fight back (peacefully and patriotically) or we lose our country. The Biden Regime is doing all of this BEFORE the election….imagine what they will do after it if they win: Tucker and Bongino got booted from Fox Alex Jones owes $1 billion and expects InfoWars to be raided by Feds Rudy Giuliani owes $100 million for saying a rigged election was rigged Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro are being imprisoned Trump has 34 felonies and was banned off all… — DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) June 7, 2024 Tucker and Bongino got booted from Fox Alex Jones owes $1 billion and expects InfoWars to be raided by Feds Rudy Giuliani owes $100 million for saying a rigged election was rigged Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro are being imprisoned Trump has 34 felonies and was banned off all social media CFO of Epoch Times was just indicted James O’Keefe is gone from Project Veritas OAN was banned from all major satellite networks Parler was booted off their AWS cloud server Elon’s being sued and investigated by the Feds for allowing free speech on Twitter/X Almost every “alternate elector” has been indicted in blue states The Communists have taken over America and if we don’t defeat them in November, this list will look like an appetizer compared to what they’ll do to us next Folks, this is truly the last stand, so I commend people like Dr. Phil and so many others who are now coming to President Trump’s defense (and really America’s defense). We need it. Full court press from now until November. Quite frankly, we need 100+ more celebrities, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, sports stars, and anyone with money, power or influence in this country to step up now and defend this nation. Ok, rant over. I have the full interview with Dr. Phil down below, but first I wanted to just show you a funny moment. Gotta have a little humor once in a while otherwise things get too deep and too serious. So I give you President Trump going on a rant about Adam Schiff’s “watermelon head” and the best part is Dr. Phil doing all he can to try and keep a straight face. It’s hilarious! Watch here: Trump absolutely obliterated Adam Schiff and Dr. Phil couldn’t keep a straight face This man is so funny pic.twitter.com/vMAs5IIELd — George (@BehizyTweets) June 7, 2024 Every time Trump talks about Schiff’s giant watermelon head, I can’t help but think of one of my favorite Norm Macdonald jokes ever….the giant Pumpkin head! And yes, for those keeping score at home, I do have about 100 “favorite Norm Macdonald jokes” — that is true. Enjoy: Now back to Dr. Phil…. If you’ve like to watch the full interview, I have that for you below: Trump Sits Down With Dr. Phil In Must See Interview, Watch The FULL INTERVIEW Here Dr. Phil interviewed President Trump recently to talk about Trump’s trials, the 2024 election, the future of America, the Biden admin, and much more. The interview was uploaded on X and as of now the video has garnered well over 1.6 million views. During one part of the interview Phil Mcgraw told Trump “You have to be very strong. You’re fighting very evil forces and they’re very smart forces.” Trump responded “There are people that control Biden. Totally true. I think I know who they are largely.” Trump ~ “You have to be very strong. You’re fighting very evil forces and they’re very smart forces. There are people that control Biden. Totally true. I think I know who they are largely. But there are people that control him.” https://t.co/yXmklLuFvY — Heather Russell (@Russell4Heather) June 7, 2024 Per The New York Post: Former President Donald Trump has claimed President Biden is being controlled by “very evil forces” with a “sick ideology.” Trump, 77, dropped the claim during a wide-ranging interview with Dr Phil Thursday when the TV psychologist asked him about the “darkest” moments he’s faced in the wake of his historic criminal conviction and a slew of other ongoing legal battles. “You have to be very strong. You’re fighting very evil forces and they’re very smart forces,” the Republican told Phil McGraw. “There are people that control Biden. Totally true. I think I know who they are largely.” Mcgraw shared that people are reaching out to him who weren’t fans of Trump before but are now deciding to vote for Trump. Dr. Phil stated people are saying, “I have not voted for Trump, and I have not been a Trump fan before, but I have donated to him, and I’m voting for him because he has inspired me.” BREAKING: Dr. Phil just told Trump to his face that people are telling him they weren’t fans before & didn’t ever donate to him but NOW they will be voting for Trump and have donated to his campaign for the first time “I have not voted for Trump, not been a Trump fan before, but… pic.twitter.com/zJCpNFW697 — George (@BehizyTweets) June 7, 2024 Here are some highlights: Trump absolutely obliterated Adam Schiff and Dr. Phil couldn’t keep a straight face This man is so funny pic.twitter.com/vMAs5IIELd — George (@BehizyTweets) June 7, 2024 Dr. Phil does a Trump/Biden price check: Gas — Trump $2.57/gal vs. Biden $3.61/gal Avg. Home — Trump $320K vs. Biden $420K Interest rates — Trump 3.8% vs. Biden 5.3% Border crossings — Trump 1.7M vs. Biden 13M This isn’t rocket science. Vote for Trump. pic.twitter.com/C2lUtWx9Pe — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) June 7, 2024 WATCH: Dr. Phil audience member says watching his interview with Trump gave her a new perception of Trump and says the media has been lying in their portrayal of him “I think it actually gave me an interpretation of him [Trump] that I’ve never had of him before.” pic.twitter.com/BPWyXxnWbN — George (@BehizyTweets) June 7, 2024 Trump heard Dr. Phil mention Fort Liberty and had to remind him that its name should’ve never been changed from Fort Bragg “We won world wars from Fort Bragg and they changed the name” He cares about preserving American culture more than anyone pic.twitter.com/M7GdnMLGYk — johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) June 7, 2024 Watch the full interview here: My one on one interview with President Donald Trump. In depth. No holds barred. A must watch. pic.twitter.com/a5SuCgVsdW — Dr. Phil (@DrPhil) June 7, 2024 FULL INTERVIEW: My one on one interview with President Donald Trump. In depth. No holds barred. A must watch. pic.twitter.com/a5SuCgVsdW — Dr. Phil (@DrPhil) June 7, 2024

A small, remote Amazon tribe gained internet access via Starlink. However, modern-day technology has left the tribe bitterly divided over its impact on the community. According to the New York Post, elders of Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe say social media and pornography addiction have made a detrimental impact. One elder said younger people in the community have gotten lazy because of the internet. Remote Amazon tribe connects to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet, become hooked on porn, social media https://t.co/rI1S4Gagn4 pic.twitter.com/yulI2p7fBo — New York Post (@nypost) June 4, 2024 From the New York Post: The Marubo are a chaste tribe, who even frown upon kissing in public — but Alfredo Marubo (all Marubo use the same last name) said he is anxious that the arrival of the service, which delivers super-fast internet to far-flung corners of the planet and has been billed as a game-changer by Musk, could upend standards of decorum. Alfredo said many young Marubo men have been sharing porn videos in group chats and he has already observed more “aggressive sexual behavior” in some of them. “We’re worried young people are going to want to try it,” he said of the kinky sex acts they’ve suddenly been exposed to on screen. “Everyone is so connected that sometimes they don’t even talk to their own family.” Starlink works by connecting antennas to 6,000 low-orbiting satellites. The necessary antennas were donated to the tribe by American entrepreneur Allyson Reneau. WATCH: Amazon Tribes got addicted to Porn and Games after they got introduced to Elon Musk's Starlink. pic.twitter.com/clb7J8YYRp — Stativerse (@Stativerse_) June 7, 2024 NDTV reports: While some parents are happy their children will not get an education, their concerns surrounding the cons of the internet remain. The antennas were donated to the tribe by American Entrepreneur, Allyson Reneau. The advent of the internet is seen as a positive too for the remote tribe, who were able to quickly contact authorities for help with emergencies, including potentially deadly snake bites. A member of the tribe said a venomous snake bite can require swift rescue by helicopter. Before the internet, the Marubo used amateur radio, relaying a message between several villages to reach the authorities. The internet made such calls instantaneous. “It’s already saved lives,” he said. Another member said the internet could give his people new autonomy. With it, they could communicate better, inform themselves, and tell their own stories.

The Ukraine conflict will end on Moscow’s terms, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday When asked about the Ukraine conflict, Putin said peace talks are based on either victory or defeat, and Russia intends [...] The post Putin Says The Ukraine Conflict Will End On Russia’s Terms appeared first on The People's Voice.

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Hiding from drones, hoping to hear the voice of Mark Hamill – Within Temptation's Sharon Den Adel experiences the war in Ukraine first-hand in this exclusive diary