The Pentagon said on Saturday that a high altitude balloon being monitored by the military as it floats across the United States is a hobby balloon and not another Chinese spy balloon.  The Department of Defense told CBS News that a balloon flying across the Western United States at altitudes of between 43‚000 to 45‚000 feet was just a “hobbyist” balloon. Previously the Department said that the balloon was not believed to be a threat but that it would continue tracking the craft after the balloon’s presence was reported on Friday.  North American Aerospace Command (NORAD) fighter jets flew out to the craft and found it “not maneuverable‚” saying that it was not a “threat to national security.” The balloon was reportedly made of Mylar and is carrying a small box.  “NORAD will continue to track and monitor the balloon‚” a defense official said on Friday‚ “The FAA also determined the balloon posed no hazard to flight safety. NORAD remains in close coordination with the FAA to ensure flight safety.” The emergence of this balloon comes just over a year after the Air Force shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina after it crossed the continental United States. The spy balloon was shot down at an altitude of approximately 58‚000 feet after it was allowed to float over the United States for days. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP The Biden administration reportedly planned on not telling the public or Congress that the balloon had crossed into U.S. airspace. Days before the presence of the spy balloon had been reported‚ Gen. Glen VanHerck‚ the head of NORAD‚ alerted Gen. Mark Milley‚ then chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff‚ about the existence of the balloon and the U.S.’ efforts to track it. The news set off panic in the Biden administration‚ which scrambled for more than a week to figure out what they were going to do in response. A report from NBC News that Biden officials were privately “complain[ing]” about “the political outcry over the balloon” because they did not view a balloon that was designed to collect intelligence on sensitive U.S. military sites as being a serious “threat” to U.S. national security.

In 2017‚ Andy was interviewed for a multi-episode news series (Homeless at Christmas | Out in the Cold S1 E7) by Channel 4‚ a British public broadcast service. In the seven-minute segment‚ Andy discussed his life on the streets‚ his heroin addiction‚ and his savior. Focusing on the homeless man and his dog‚ Bailey‚ the episode outlines the struggles faced on the streets. One of the first scenes is Bailey helping with the groceries. Image from YouTube. Andy is very frank when talking about his past. For 15 years‚ he has been a heroin addict. The last time he was released from jail‚ he decided he needed a change. As he exited the jail‚ two street beggars were selling tiny puppies across the street. On a whim‚ he paid 12 pounds for a tiny pup who was so young its eyes weren’t open yet. The next day‚ a vet estimated the pup’s age to be four weeks. Andy named him Bailey because the street beggar used the money to buy Bailey’s for himself. It fit. Andy has been clean since adopting Bailey. He has not been free of the struggles related to street life‚ though. At one point‚ he was close to ending his life by suicide. While considering that‚ his thoughts shifted to Bailey. Who would care for the pup if he wasn’t around? Ultimately‚ Andy decided it was worth living for Bailey. That is why he credits Bailey with having saved his life: because he did. Image from YouTube. There Are Many Homeless People With Dogs Many of London’s homeless population have canine companions. There is a street vet who helps with veterinarian services on evenings and weekends. Many of the pet owners make claims similar to Andy’s about their dogs saving them. The dogs are healthy and receive lots of love. If you wish to view some of the other episodes about the plight of the homeless‚ you can find them here. The relationship between this homeless man and his dog is a symbiotic one‚ with both receiving rewards. If you enjoyed this‚ please share it with your friends. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Homeless Man Shares How His Dog “Saves My Life On A Daily Basis.” appeared first on InspireMore.

A little girl in Newton Township‚ Pennsylvania‚ pulled out all the stops to help her best friend celebrate his 100th birthday this holiday season. Seven-year-old Layla Leuthy Peck has been friends with Joe Gagliardi‚ a World War II veteran‚ for her entire life. In fact‚ Joe has been an honorary part of her family since before she was born. Her father‚ Sean‚ was also friends with Joe as a child. When it came time for Joe to mark his major milestone birthday‚ Layla knew he had to do it in style. So she worked with the local fire and police departments and her first-grade classmates. YouTube On Joe’s 100th birthday‚ Layla rode up to his house in a fire truck—sirens blaring—with a team of police cars leading the way. When the parade pulled up to Joe’s door‚ Layla‚ who was dressed in her best Christmas attire‚ ran into Joe’s arms as fast as she could. Officers with the fire and police departments lined up behind her. Once the two friends shared a special‚ wholesome moment‚ the officers took turns shaking Joe’s hand and thanking him for his service. Layla’s Friends Made 100 Handmade Cards to Mark Joe’s 100th Birthday Layla’s dad‚ a policeman‚ was among the gathered first responders. He paused for a moment to address the crowd with his own memories of Joe. “I grew up two houses down‚” she shared. “I always listened to Joe’s stories as a veteran and that encouraged me to join the Army.” As a special thank you‚ an officer handed Joe a flag that had been flown over the capital building in Washington D.C. in his honor. But nothing made the centenarian smile more than the gifts Layla brought. During the celebration‚ Layla handed Joe a Santa bag filled with 100 handmade cards from her classmates. YouTube “I thought‚ ‘Since he’s turning 100 maybe we should make him 100 cards‚ ’cause he’s a good person!’ We made 100 cards‚ the whole first grade did‚” Layla told ABC6. Before Layla left for the day‚ she gave her best friend a long hug. “I love you‚” Joe told Layla. YouTube Be sure to share this heartwarming story of friendship and devotion with your friends. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post 7-Yr-Old Has Perfect Surprise For Her Best Friend’s 100th Birthday. appeared first on InspireMore.

Cats aren’t known for loving water‚ but this feline at least tolerates it enough to compete in a yacht race with his owner. Onlookers at the Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race were delighted to see the Sylph VI pull into the Constitution Dock with a four-legged crewmember on board! Oli the cat belongs to Bob Williams‚ who entered the race with his boat. Fans even created signs to welcome the seafaring kitty back to the land! This yacht race was hardly Oli the cat’s first boating excursion. Bob and his four-legged buddy have been sailing around Australia for the past five years! According Arirang News‚ the pet owner called his cat “my friend and mate.” They set sail for the Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race on December 26‚ finally reaching the finish line on Wednesday. The Sylph VI was actually the oldest boat in the event. Screengrab from YouTube Oli may have been a noteworthy participant in the yacht race‚ but he’s by no means the only cat whose happy place is at sea. Another kitty who can’t get enough of sailing with his family is Rocco the Maine coon. He even loves to swim! We’ll be rooting for Oli the cat next time he and his owner sign up for a yacht race. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Seaworthy Feline: Oli The Kitty Competes In Australia Yacht Race. appeared first on InspireMore.

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Matchbox Twenty‚ formed in Orlando‚ Florida‚ in 1995‚ quickly rose to international fame with their debut album‚ “Yourself or Someone Like You.” The band’s blend of rock‚ pop‚ and alternative elements struck a chord with audiences around the world. Over the years‚ Matchbox Twenty has released several albums‚ each contributing to their status as a staple of late 90s and early 2000s rock. Despite periods of hiatus and solo projects‚ the core members have maintained the band’s identity‚ with their music continuing to enjoy airplay and a dedicated fan base. Rob Thomas Rob Thomas‚ the lead vocalist and primary songwriter The post Complete List Of Matchbox Twenty Band Members appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

In the pantheon of pop music‚ Michael Joseph Jackson holds an unassailable position‚ an icon whose brilliance spanned across music‚ dance‚ and fashion‚ earning him the moniker “King of Pop.” Born on August 29‚ 1958‚ Jackson’s odyssey from a child prodigy with the Jackson 5 to a solo virtuoso reshaped the contours of modern music and entertainment. With a career that stretched over four decades‚ his influence permeates a myriad of music genres‚ testament to his universal appeal and groundbreaking artistry. Jackson’s trajectory to stardom was meteoric‚ beginning with his foray into the limelight in 1964 alongside his siblings in The post Complete List Of Michael Jackson Albums And Discography appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.