Reports have claimed that the attempt by Disney to fend off a proxy move by conservative investor Nelson Peltz‚ a Trump supporter‚ may be successful‚ although critics have responded that the leak of such news may have been an effort by Disney to tip undecided institutions and shareholders to vote for the incumbent board. Reuters reported on Tuesday night that‚ according to ”sources‚” Disney’s board of directors were “safely ahead” of Trian Fund Management’s two challengers‚ Nelson Peltz and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo‚ and that “Blackwells Capital‚ another hedge fund that nominated three board director candidates at Disney‚ was also unsuccessful in its attempt.” Peltz had nominated himself and Rasulo to join Disney’s board of directors. “Trian may still be able to claim a financial win at Disney‚ given that the company’s shares have gained nearly 50% since early October when Peltz said he was planning a fresh push for seats‚” Reuters added. In late March‚ Peltz — who first mounted a proxy fight with Disney in 2023‚ only to call it off when Disney CEO Bob Iger cut costs — spoke about Disney to the Financial Times‚ intimating that the company was too woke. “They say we know nothing about the movie business — we don’t claim we do — but I don’t think they do‚ with five big losers in a row‚” Pelz said‚ referencing recent Disney box office flops. “They’ve lost first place in animation‚ they’ve lost first place in features . . . Maybe it’s time to change management in those divisions. … People go to watch a movie to be entertained. They don’t go to get a message. … Why do I have to have a Marvel that’s all women? Not that I have anything against women‚ but why do I have to do that? Why can’t I have Marvels that are both? Why do I need an all-black cast?” The leak about the Disney vote has been met with some heavy criticism and skepticism‚ including from billionaire investor Bill Ackman‚ who slammed the reports on X: There have been a few recent articles in the press about @Disney “winning” its proxy contest with Nelson Peltz based on early election returns that have been leaked to the media. We don’t have an investment in Disney‚ but I thought it useful to point out the inappropriateness of these leaks to the press. Only the company and its advisors have access to how shareholders have voted before the day of the annual meeting. My understanding is that it is illegal to release the outcome of the vote prior to it being finalized as it has the effect of manipulating the outcome.  Here‚ the company and/or its advisors have leaked that Disney is winning the contest. It is really inappropriate that they have done so. And how does one know that it is Disney and/or its advisors that are the source of the leak?  If Peltz were “winning‚” there would be no leaks to the press.  The reason why the progress of an election for directors must be kept confidential until the results are final is that leaking the results can affect the ultimate outcome.    Ackman continued: This is clearly a close election. Institutions don’t want to risk voting against the incumbent board if it is clear that the activist will lose. They want to be on the winning side of the election. Here‚ the company and/or its advisors have leaked the early results in order to tip more institutions and other shareholders to vote for the incumbent board‚ unfairly tipping the scale in the incumbent board’s favor. In other words‚ an institution may think: if Peltz is going to lose‚ it is not worth taking the risk of offending management by voting for him. … I think highly of Nelson Peltz. I am sure he would be greatly additive as a member of the Disney board.  Ask yourself‚ why is the company fighting so hard to keep him off? The fact that the company leaked the early returns to the media is further evidence that an activist of Nelson’s caliber deserves to be on this board for all shareholders benefit. Based on my knowledge of Nelson’s capabilities and the dirty tricks implemented by the company and its advisors‚ I strongly recommend that shareholders vote for Nelson Peltz for the Disney board.  Institutions who have already voted still have time to change their vote.  It is time that we make an example of Disney here so that this bad practice does not continue to poison shareholder democracy. There have been a few recent articles in the press about @Disney 'winning' its proxy contest with Nelson Peltz based on early election returns that have been leaked to the media. We don't have an investment in Disney‚ but I thought it useful to point out the inappropriateness of… — Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) April 2‚ 2024  

President Joe Biden trails his presumptive GOP opponent‚ former President Donald Trump‚ in nearly every battleground state that helped decide the 2020 election‚ according to a new poll. Results from a Wall Street Journal poll released on Tuesday show that Trump leads Biden in most of the competitive 2024 states regardless of whether third-party candidates are factored in. The exception to the trend is Wisconsin‚ which shows the candidates tied in a head-to-head matchup and Biden ahead by three points if third-party and independent candidate options are available. In Arizona‚ Georgia‚ Michigan‚ Nevada‚ North Carolina‚ and Pennsylvania‚ Trump maintains an edge over Biden in a head-to-head contest. Trump’s lead varies from a low of one point in Georgia to a high of six points in North Carolina. If third-party and independent candidates are added as options‚ Trump’s advantage grows in Georgia and North Carolina while slipping some in Michigan. Biden’s poor polling in swing states appears to be driven by low marks voters give the president on key issues such as the economy and immigration. Trump scores a significantly higher approval among voters than Biden on those issues‚ with a 54% to 34% edge on the economy and a 52% to 32% edge on immigration. Trump is also seen as being more physically and mentally competent to handle the job than Biden by 48% to 28%‚ according to The Wall Street Journal Poll. Biden has an advantage over Trump on abortion‚ with 45% of voters saying they approve of Biden’s position versus 33% who say they support Trump’s. Veteran Democratic political consultant James Carville has sounded the alarm among Democrats about Biden’s poor polling. “When I look at these polling numbers‚ it’s like walking in on your grandma naked. You can’t get the image out of your mind‚” Carville told New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd last month. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Inside the White House‚ Biden and his aides are also reportedly concerned about the president’s low approval among voters. Biden allegedly lashes out at aides and allies during strategy sessions and believes that the primary problem is poor messaging about his successes‚ not his agenda. The situation appears to have frayed Biden’s relationship with some of his Democratic allies. “Biden stood up in front of the whole world and said‚ ‘I’m ready. I’m the guy who can take down Donald Trump‚’” Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said last month. “So‚ he goddamn well better do it. We don’t have time for him to be worried about whether or not people are saying things right or the poll numbers are where they should be. I want focused energy and not defensive anger.”

You never know what you’ll find in an Easter egg — most of the time‚ it’s some type of sweet treat. But every once in a while‚ you might get money. Then there’s the kind of Easter eggs you find at an event hosted by Zach Bryan’s dad‚ Dewayne. This free event took place outside of the UBS Arena in New York. The day was full of delicious food and‚ Zach Bryan merch‚ and unexpected prizes. The most unexpected prize‚ however‚ has to be one that the young woman in the video below received. The source of her prize came from finding a golden egg in one of the porta potties. According to some commenters‚ it was actually her dad who found it for her — how sweet! While this is certainly not the best place to find one‚ the prize makes it worth it: Lifetime tickets to Zach Bryan’s shows! @may.williams7 Zach Bryan’s dad put together an easter egg hunt outside the UBS arena in the park! #zachbyan #easter #fyp ♬ original sound – May Williams As you can imagine‚ fans of Bryan are absolutely thrilled (and just a bit jealous) of this lucky fan! Even those who aren’t fans of the country singer themselves can’t get over how incredible it is that they included this as a gift. Zach Bryan’s Dad Reveals the Ultimate Surprise for Shocked Fan “I would absolutely sob‚” one person admits in the comments. There’s no doubt that Dewayne had a blast giving away the prize‚ too. The fact that he chose to host this fun event showcases his child-like spirit. Speaking of which‚ this Easter egg prize isn’t the only time he’s made fans of Zach Bryan smile. At a recent show of Bryan’s‚ Dewayne chose to don a pink Easter bunny costume. Let’s just say that it didn’t go according to plan. Although the fall looks harsh‚ thankfully‚ Dewayne is totally fine. In fact‚ he was later seen on stage‚ still wearing that incredible costume. Needless to say‚ that lucky fan is sure to make some unforgettable memories at her future Zach Bryan concerts! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Girl Finds Golden Egg In Port-A-Potty… And Wins Lifetime Concert Tickets From Zach Bryan’s Dad! appeared first on InspireMore.

Ariana Rye is not what you expect when you think of the “face” of a brewery company. Ariana Rye was born much too early. She spent 117 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Ariana Rye is the daughter of the owners of Nevada Brew Works. That is how she became the first “face” of the brewery and the reason for the brewery’s support for disabled children. Image from TikTok. Disabled children are why Nevada Brew Works does what they do. The brewery names its craft beers after disabled children. The owners understand the difficulty in getting medical equipment and support for these children. They created The Ariana Rye Foundation‚ a non-profit charity. For every “Ariana RyePA” beer sold in the Nevada Brew Works‚ a percentage of the proceeds go to The Ariana Rye Foundation to buy medical equipment for children with disabilities. Image from TikTok. Every month‚ the brewery sponsors a different child. These “named” beers (see images above) dedicate proceeds to that family. These sponsorships are instrumental in helping families cope with the expense of equipment for children with disabilities. The costs and need for special equipment can be catastrophic. The help offered by The Ariana Rye Foundation through the Nevada Brew Works can be life-changing for these children and their families. To learn more about some of the special equipment Ariana uses‚ her parents made a video with descriptions and information about each item. @arianaryefoundation Kid Flip Wheelchair w/ customizations. Price unknown‚ ours was gifted by Shriner’s Hospital in SLC. Wheelchairs can be covered by insurance about every 5 years depending on insurance Special Tomato Chair- Adaptive Floor sitter NOT covered by insurance. Our foundation has donated a ton of these because these provide the best support for kids over any other floor sitter. Head rest‚ and mobile base cost extra. Approximately $800 @fireflybyleckey To-Go Seat‚ not covered by insurance. Can take off floor sitter base and put into things like shopping carts and restaurant chairs. It’s a good chair but doesn’t give the right amount of support for our needs. We paid around $500 NOW LISTED AT $1500+ Hensinger Collar- I get so many questions on size- I honestly do not know the size. We got an rx from Pediatrician and OT and insurance gave us one. WE LOVE IT! We don’t anywhere without it so if your child lacks head control‚ definitely get one. Orthopedic Motion in Las Vegas was our DME supplier but this will vary based on location and insurance. Special Tomato Jogger- Approximately $800‚ insurance does not cover. We have supplied these through our foundation as well. Please note it only fits size 1 and 2 tomato chairs unfortunately. We keep replacing the tires because they keep going flat but it’s our favorite mobility device. Highly recommend. Tobii Dynavox- Seeing Eye gaze Device‚ approved via insurance. Will need rx from speech pathologist and Peds. Can get one every 5 years. Also can get 1-2 universal mounts to go with the Tobii. Zing Stander- @zingstanders – Covered by insurance. Not sure how often you can get a new one but it can grow with you. Standing improves ROM‚ strengthens core and legs‚ works on head control‚ stretches leg muscles‚ gives child new perspective‚ improves blood flood and circulation and more. @fireflybyleckey Splash chair- Find at www.firefly friends.com Insurance did not cover‚ however I heard that is changing I just can’t speak from experience. When I first purchased it was $400 now $645 Cochlear Implant- covered by insurance‚ headbands not covered by insurance and bought on Etsy KidWalk Gait Trainer – took YEARS to get approved via insurance. Not sure how often one can get approved. Headband to support head found on Amazon . Can search for “head strap”. #cerebralpalsy #cp #disability #preemie ♬ Beautiful Things – Benson Boone Nevada Brew Works Is Making A Difference As you can see from the pricing in the descriptions‚ equipment for children with disabilities can be expensive. That is why the donations provided through The Ariana Rye Foundation are so important to these families. So‚ if you ever find yourself in the Arts District in Las Vegas‚ stop by the Nevada Brew Works and have a glass of beer. You can still donate on their website if you don’t drink or aren’t near Las Vegas. The brewery has a kid-friendly taproom and patio. It’s open seven days a week and offers a full menu with brick-oven pizzas‚ smash burgers‚ and more. We can’t think of a better place to spend your tourist dollars than the most charitable brewery in Southern Nevada. The Nevada Brew Works is not the only business inspired by children with disabilities. ScentsAbility Candles hires disabled folks to create their products and provides a safe workspace for them. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Local Brewery Names Beers After Children With Disabilities For The Most Wholesome Reason appeared first on InspireMore.

As a parent‚ there are certain phone calls you hope to never get. This includes those that involve finding out that one of your children was involved in an accident. You can imagine‚ then‚ how Kevin Mullins must have felt when he got that exact call from his own daughter‚ Kenzie. The 17-year-old managed to survive a car crash‚ but the aftermath was brutal. Dad rushed to her side ASAP. Before arriving‚ he already understood that the accident was bad. But it wasn’t until he arrived at the scene that the severity sank in — the car was upside down. Plus‚ one of the guardrails was sticking through the front windshield. The most shocking part‚ though‚ has to be when he reveals his daughter in the aftermath: Kenzie seems to be physically unscathed. @48hourscbs A Tennessee man filmed emotional footage of his daughter's overturned car after a jaw-dropping crash. She miraculously walked away with only a few scratches. ♬ original sound – 48 Hours In the video‚ Kevin reveals that Kenzie couldn’t stop apologizing about the damage done to the car. Meanwhile‚ this caring dad doesn’t care at all about that — instead‚ he makes sure Kenzie understands that her being okay is all that matters. Now that the video is viral‚ countless folks are taking the time to appreciate what a miracle it is that Kenzie is still alive. They’re also praising Dad for having the right priorities‚ something that others have experienced with their own parents. When Young Woman Survives Car Crash‚ Dad Comes to the Rescue “I was apologizing to my dad on a stretcher after my car accident‚” someone shares in the comments. “I’d never seen that man cry. He said something at the time that breaks my heart now. ‘No I’m sorry I’m sorry that I made you feel that a car means more to me than you. I can replace that [explicit] thing. I can’t replace you.'” “The fact that he got there before the paramedics‚” another points out. “He’s a good dad for sure.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Dad’s Emotional Video Showing Aftermath Of Daughter’s Car Crash Shows A True Miracle appeared first on InspireMore.

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A post shared on social media purports that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg claimed the cargo ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge helped dismantle racism. Verdict: False The claim is inaccurate. The report stems from a satirical website. Fact Check: A temporary channel was opened at the site of the recent bridge collapse in Baltimore‚ The Associated […]

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