Former President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Saturday as he revived a long-running critique of NATO over how much its member nations contribute financially to the alliance‚ alluding to his hardball negotiation tactics with other world leaders on the subject. During an event in South Carolina‚ Trump spoke of how NATO‚ which has a 2% minimum GDP defense investment guideline for members‚ was “busted” until he got allied countries to increase their spending under pressure to do more to assist the United States in propping up the collective. “One of the presidents of a big country stood up and said‚ ‘Well sir‚ if we don’t pay and we’re attacked by Russia‚ will you protect us?’ I said‚ you didn’t pay? You’re delinquent? He said‚ ‘Yes‚ let’s say that happened.’ No‚ I would not protect you. In fact‚ I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. You gotta pay‚” Trump said. Donald Trump has said he would 'encourage' Russia to attack any Nato member that fails to pay its bills. https://t.co/skp3jzdZXT pic.twitter.com/Z2dh30u400 — Sky News (@SkyNews) February 11‚ 2024   Some critics took Trump’s comments as suggesting he would allow the United States to neglect its Article 5 duties if Russia were to attack one of its NATO allies. “Encouraging invasions of our closest allies by murderous regimes is appalling and unhinged – and it endangers American national security‚ global stability‚ and our economy at home‚” said White House spokesman Andrew Bates. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley‚ Trump’s last-remaining rival in the GOP primary contest who served as his ambassador to the United Nations‚ said on CBS‚ “The last thing we ever want to do is side with Russia.” .@NikkiHaley reacts to Donald Trump saying he'd let Russia "do whatever the hell they want" to NATO countries that he thinks are not paying enough: "Don't take the side of someone who has gone in and invaded a country…The last thing we ever want to do is side with Russia." pic.twitter.com/AVJ8VjpJQR — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) February 11‚ 2024 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg responded with a statement that said “any suggestion that allies will not defend each other undermines all of our security‚ including that of the U.S.‚ and puts American and European soldiers at increased risk.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)‚ who has endorsed Trump in the 2024 election‚ told CNN he had “zero concerns” about Trump’s latest comments on NATO. “What he’s basically saying is‚ if you see the comments‚ he said NATO was broke or busted until he took over because people weren’t paying their dues. And then he told the story about how he used leverage to get people to step up to the plate and become more active in NATO‚” Rubio said.

We recently started rating some of our stories on how many tissues you need to get from start to finish. The amazing return of this Niles‚ Michigan‚ mom from an almost five-year coma has a five-tissue rating! They’ll be happy and proud tears‚ but not sad tears. On September 25‚ 2017‚ Jennifer Flewellen had a car accident. She had just dropped her three boys at school and was headed to work. She told her husband on the phone that she was feeling light-headed. In a flash‚ her entire life changed‚ leaving her in a coma with severe brain trauma. OK‚ maybe some sad tears here‚ but this is far from the end of this incredible tale. Before the accident‚ Jen was an active mom with three young boys. Image from YouTube. Jennifer was unconscious when the paramedics extracted her from the vehicle. Nobody expected her to regain consciousness. Doctors prepared the family‚ telling them that they didn’t expect Jen to wake up from the coma. The family‚ and especially Jen’s mom‚ Peggy Means‚ never gave up. Peggy visited Jen almost daily. She talked to her daughter‚ told jokes‚ and cared for her needs. The entire time‚ Jen seemed non-responsive until the day Peggy told a joke‚ and Jen laughed! Image from YouTube The sound was so strange to Peggy; it frightened her initially‚ but she quickly realized that her daughter was awake. Four years and eleven months after the accident. Grabbing her phone‚ Peggy recorded the unbelievable moment to send to her family. Everyone was amazed‚ including Jen’s doctors. That was on August 25‚ 2022. Jen had been locked inside herself for almost five years. Moving Forward After Waking Up From A Coma Recovery is slow‚ but Jen has already made more progress than her doctors had anticipated. She is able to communicate with nods and is relearning speech. And her smile tells the world she is ready to live again. Physical therapists continue to work with her on movement to restore strength and mobility to her limbs. While their mom was in the coma‚ her three children grew up. Her youngest‚ Julian‚ was 11 when the accident happened. He is now a senior in high school and a star on the Niles High School Football team. Watching her boys play sports had always been a passion of Jen’s. This year‚ for the first time since he was 11‚ she got to watch Julian play football from the sidelines. It was his Senior Night‚ and he played a phenomenal game! Image from YouTube After missing five years of watching her boys grow‚ Jen tries to make up for that lost time. Her boys and their grandma Peggy are just happy to have her back. She also has a granddaughter now! The family is struggling now that their mom is out of the coma. They want to have her at home‚ but they need some assistance to modify the house to accommodate Jen’s limited mobility and other issues. You Can Help This Mom Recover From Her Coma Jen’s uncle Kyle Means (Peggy’s brother) started a GoFundMe for the family. The modest request includes funding to modify a bathroom and to obtain a mobility van. Jennifer is at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital for now. Helping the family modify a bathroom and obtain a mobility van will allow them to bring her home. Jen’s mom‚ Peggy‚ still visits almost daily. She is retired and spends as much time as possible with her daughter. The three boys‚ Skylar (21)‚ Daeton (19)‚ and Julian (17)‚ visit as often as they can. The family is hopeful that now that Jen is no longer in a coma‚ their mom can concentrate on rebuilding her life. They intend to work together as a family to make that happen. If you enjoyed reading about how this amazing mom woke from a coma‚ please share. When a family has hope‚ there is no stopping the miracles that can occur. We have witnessed how the power of a mom’s love can withstand the ravages of a coma. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here and here. The post “Every Dream Came True.” Joke Wakes Mom Up From 5-Year Coma. appeared first on InspireMore.

Picture in your mind the largest snowflake you’ve ever seen falling from the sky. It probably wasn’t much bigger than a coin‚ right? Well‚ the biggest snowflake to actually ever be reported was much‚ much greater in size. Supposedly‚ this enormous piece of snow was over a foot wide‚ according to IFLScience! Of course‚ there are a couple of caveats that come with this information. First of all‚ the largest snowflake ever reported was seen in 1887. This bad boy was described as being bigger than “milk pans‚” which Guinness World Records estimates to have been around a foot and three inches wide. A written account is certainly better than nothing‚ but photos would have been better! Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Second of all‚ IFLScience also notes that what we call flakes are often large clumps of snow stuck together. So‚ if you’re picturing a foot wide snow crystal with a detailed pattern‚ you might be disappointed by the largest snowflake ever. However‚ there is a record for the biggest snow crystal. It measured in at 10mm‚ which is more than twice as large as average. Whether or not the largest snowflake ever reported was really as large as they say‚ one thing is for sure. The science of snow sure is fascinating! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Unbelievable: The Largest Reported Snowflake Ever Was Way Bigger Than You’d Ever Imagine. appeared first on InspireMore.

This awesome fifth-grade teacher challenges their kids to produce some creative ideas in this “Think Outside the Box Friday” drawing challenge. They absolutely knocked it out of the park with their ideas. The only boundary was that the shape couldn’t be a football. From there‚ these fifth graders created some masterful pieces of art! Let’s take a look. 1. This drawing of Stewie from Family Guy is incredible! This image is from TikTok. Stewie’s head is what I saw in that football shape‚ too. This artist absolutely crushed this rendition of Stewie Griffin‚ though — not sure I could’ve done it any justice! 2. This adorable frog drawing rose to the challenge! This image is from TikTok. This fifth grader is a serious artist! They knocked this creative design challenge out of the park with their drawing of a little froggie in the forest. The post Teacher Challenges Fifth-Graders To “Think Outside The Football” And Their Drawings Are So Creative! appeared first on InspireMore.

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In a heartwarming display of camaraderie‚ dozens of guitar gods and rock music icons answered the call to produce a charity single to benefit teens with cancer‚ an overall effort by Mark Knopfler of the Dire Straits that has already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. The track features an unprecedented line-up of Knopfler’s Guitar […] The post 60 of Rock’s Greatest Icons Play on New Charity Song–Answering Mark Knopfler’s Call to Help Teens w Cancer appeared first on Good News Network.

The post 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Flagstaff‚ AZ (2024 Update) by Ed Malaker appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Flagstaff‚ Arizona‚ is a wonderful place to visit‚ with many attractions‚ including the Lowell Observatory‚ Museum of Northern Arizona‚ and Lava River Cave. However‚ before any of us pet owners can make any serious plans‚ we need to know where all the pet-friendly hotels are. Keep reading for a list of the most popular places‚ so you can decide if they are right for you. The Top 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Flagstaff‚ AZ 1. La Quinta Inn &; Suites by Wyndham Flagstaff View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blu and Chunky (@bluandchunky) View Deals at La Quinta Inn &; Suites by Wyndham Flagstaff Address: 2015 S Beulah Blvd‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86001 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 3 p.m.; check-out‚ 11 a.m. Cost: $98 Easy access off the highway Quiet area away from traffic Plenty of room to walk the dog 2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Flagstaff View this post on Instagram A post shared by Allan Aron (@allanaron6934) View Deals at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Flagstaff Address: 1175 W Rte 66‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86001 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 4 p.m.; check-out‚ 11 a.m. Cost: $95 Outdoor pool and plenty of parking Plenty of room to walk the dog Close to the Riordan Mansion State Historic State Park 3. High Country Motor Lodge – Flagstaff Hotel View this post on Instagram A post shared by Montag &; Millie (@mont.and.mills) View Deals at High Country Motor Lodge – Flagstaff Hotel Address: . 1000 W Rte 66‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86001 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 4 p.m.; check-out‚ 11 a.m. Cost: $98 Not far from Taylor Hall‚ which has many walking trails Easy access off the highway Close to several restaurants and a coffee shop 4. Hilton Garden Inn Flagstaff Image Credit: Instagram charisselh View Deals at Hilton Garden Inn Flagstaff Address: 350 W Forest Meadows St‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86001 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 3 p.m.; check-out‚ 12 p.m. Cost: $90 + $50 pet fee Easy access off the highway Close to several walking trails Tesla electric chargers available 5. Courtyard by Marriott Flagstaff View this post on Instagram A post shared by Teresa Rulona Gottlieb (@tg0505) View Deals at Courtyard by Marriott Flagstaff Address: 2650 S Beulah Blvd‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86001 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 3 p.m.; check-out‚ 11 a.m. Cost: $127 + $75 pet fee Downtown location with access to Walmart and several restaurants Minutes from the Flagstaff Walking Trail Nearby is Tobey Maguire’s Fort‚ which is open 24/7 6. Drury Inn &; Suites Flagstaff View this post on Instagram A post shared by Savannah‚ Spencer &; Friends (@wigglezandwagz) View Deals at Drury Inn &; Suites Flagstaff Address: 300 S Milton Rd‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86001 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 3 p.m.; check-out‚ 11 a.m. Cost: $99 + $50 pet fee Close to many college buildings if you have a student going to school Quiet area away from heavy traffic Easy access off Route 66 7. Residence Inn by Marriott Flagstaff View this post on Instagram A post shared by Terry Barber (@terryandglennbarber) View Deals at Residence Inn by Marriott Flagstaff Address: 100 N Humphreys St‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86001 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 4 p.m.; check-out‚ 11 a.m. Cost: $309 + $100 pet fee Downtown location with easy access off Route 66 Across the street from Wheeler Park‚ which has walking trails and picnic benches Minutes from the Lowell Observatory 8. Best Western Pony Soldier Inn &; Suites Image Credit: Instagram wizzylizz View Deals at Best Western Pony Soldier Inn &; Suites Address: 3030 E Rte 66‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86004 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 3 p.m.; check-out‚ 11 a.m. Cost: $90 + $25 pet fee Right on Route 66‚ so you can’t miss it Close to Bushmaster Park‚ which has walking trails and several courts Walking distance of a bowling alley and several restaurants 9. Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff Image Credit: Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff View Deals at Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff Address: 1400 N Country Club Dr‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86004 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 4 p.m.; check-out‚ 11 a.m. Cost: $98 + $75 pet fee Right next to the Flagstaff Athletic Club Quiet area away from traffic Plenty of room to walk the dog 10. Americas Best Value Inn &; Suites Flagstaff Image Credit: Americas Best Value Inn &; Suites Flagstaff View Deals at Americas Best Value Inn &; Suites Flagstaff Address: 1990 E Rte 66‚ Flagstaff‚ AZ 86004 Star Rating: Open Times: Check-in‚ 3 p.m.; check-out‚ 11 a.m. Cost: $79 + $20 pet fee Not far from several walking trails Walking distance to several restaurants Relaxing courtyard with tables and benches Summary There are many pet-friendly locations in Flagstaff‚ AZ. If you are looking for a dog-friendly hotel‚ we recommend La Quinta Inn &; Suites by Wyndham Flagstaff or DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Flagstaff‚ as both have plenty of room to walk your pet and are close to parks with even more walking trails. If you need cat-friendly hotels‚ Drury Inn &; Suites Flagstaff and Courtyard by Marriott Flagstaff have all the accommodations that you need while still being close to the big sites. However‚ each hotel on this list has something special to offer‚ and most accept dogs and cats. Featured Image Credit: AboutLife‚ Shutterstock The post 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Flagstaff‚ AZ (2024 Update) by Ed Malaker appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. 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