thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard Says The Cyclones Could Lose $73 Million Through August,

Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard Says The Cyclones Could Lose $73 Million Through August, Will Lose $40 Million Without Fall Sports

Iowa State might be in some serious financial trouble during the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
According to Brett McMurphy , athletic director Jamie Pollard said the Cyclones will lose $ 40 million if fall sports aren ’ t played during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He also added that total losses for the university through August 23 since March are “ estimated to be an additional $ 73 million.
” If that doesn ’ t sum it up for all the fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will .
Stop and think about those numbers for a minute .
The Cyclones might lose $ 73 million before fall sports are even factored into the equation .
If they ’ re gone , then ISU could take a hit north of $ 100 million .
If Iowa State , which is a Power Five program , is getting hammered like this , stop and think about what other programs might be going through .
There aren ’ t many programs at all in America that can stomach a $ 100-million hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to happen .
Without the sport , schools are going to be in massive financial problems .
It ’ s really that simple .
It ’ s not rocket science .
It ’ s just money .
These programs better hope like hell football happens .
Without it , they ’ re all in big trouble .

Iowa State might be in some serious financial trouble during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
According to Brett McMurphy, athletic director Jamie Pollard said the Cyclones will lose $40 million if fall sports aren’t played during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He also added that total losses for the university through August 23 since March are “estimated to be an additional $73 million.”
Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard says if there is no fall sports, ISU’s athletic department would lose about $40 million. Also, since start of COVID-19 through Aug. 23, 2020, the university’s revenue losses & costs are estimated to be an additional $73 million — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 13, 2020
If that doesn’t sum it up for all the fans, then I have no idea what will. Stop and think about those numbers for a minute.
The Cyclones might lose $73 million before fall sports are even factored into the equation. If they’re gone, then ISU could take a hit north of $100 million.
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If Iowa State, which is a Power Five program, is getting hammered like this, stop and think about what other programs might be going through.
There aren’t many programs at all in America that can stomach a $100-million hit. These numbers perfectly explain why football has to happen.
Without the sport, schools are going to be in massive financial problems. It’s really that simple. It’s not rocket science.
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It’s just money. These programs better hope like hell football happens. Without it, they’re all in big trouble.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Former NFL Star Bruce Smith Gives ‘Penis’ For An Answer On ‘Family Feud’

Former NFL star Bruce Smith had a wild answer during a recent episode of “ Family Feud.
” During a Sunday episode of the classic game show , the former Buffalo Bills star was playing with other former NFL players when he was asked what Captain Hook might replace his hook with if he was a handyman .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Smith ’ s second guess ?
He said “ a penis.
” Steve Harvey responded with , “ What the f**k did he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wild moment below .
I ’ m not going to get into some half-cocked conversation about what Smith could have possibly been thinking , but that ’ s just an insane answer .
Not only is it an insane answer from Smith , but it doesn ’ t even make any sense .
What does that mean ?
What does it mean to replace Captain Hook ’ s hook with a penis ?
I would love to know what Smith said backstage after giving that answer .
What excuse could he have possibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment ?
It ’ s without a doubt one of the weirdest moments I ’ ve ever seen in the history of TV .
I never knew “ Family Feud ” was a source of such great content .
Clearly , I ’ m missing out because that ’ s one of the best moments I ’ ve seen on TV in a long time .

Former NFL star Bruce Smith had a wild answer during a recent episode of “Family Feud.”
During a Sunday episode of the classic game show, the former Buffalo Bills star was playing with other former NFL players when he was asked what Captain Hook might replace his hook with if he was a handyman. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Smith’s second guess? He said “a penis.” Steve Harvey responded with, “What the f**k did he say?” You can watch the wild moment below.
I’m no #FamilyFeud guy. But this was absolute gold. Bruce Smith, ladies and gentlemen. pic.twitter.com/kvUAShGnA3 — Michael Speight (@Speight19) July 13, 2020
I’m not going to get into some half-cocked conversation about what Smith could have possibly been thinking, but that’s just an insane answer.
Not only is it an insane answer from Smith, but it doesn’t even make any sense. What does that mean? What does it mean to replace Captain Hook’s hook with a penis?
I would love to know what Smith said backstage after giving that answer. What excuse could he have possibly come up with for such a bizarre moment?
It’s without a doubt one of the weirdest moments I’ve ever seen in the history of TV.
I never knew “Family Feud” was a source of such great content. Clearly, I’m missing out because that’s one of the best moments I’ve seen on TV in a long time.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--SEC Waiting Until ‘Late July’ To Make Decisions On The Upcoming Football Season

The SEC is waiting for the end of July to make decisions on the upcoming football season .
The PAC-12 and Big 10 have already canceled all non-conference football games during the coronavirus pandemic , and it ’ s believed more conferences will do the same .
However , the SEC will wait as long as possible before pulling the trigger on any major moves .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Greg Sankey , commissioner of the SEC , said the following in part Monday about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is clear that current circumstances related to COVID-19 must improve and we will continue to closely monitor developments around the virus on a daily basis .
In the coming weeks we will continue to meet regularly with campus leaders via videoconferences and gather relevant information while guided by medical advisors .
We believe that late July will provide the best clarity for making the important decisions ahead of us .
I hate to be the negative one here , but it really does just seem like Sankey is delaying the inevitable at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truly believes the SEC will play a schedule as normal during the 2020 season ?
Is there anyone who actually believes that and isn ’ t just pumping themselves full of false hope ?
Look , I hate the SEC , but I ’ d love to see the conference play a full schedule .
Nobody would like to see it more than I would .
It would be a great step forward for college football during the war against coronavirus .
However , we have no evidence to suggest that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make decisions based on the evidence , and the evidence doesn ’ t point towards a normal season for anyone .
We ’ ll see what happens , but my guess is that SEC institutes some major changes during the 2020 football season .

The SEC is waiting for the end of July to make decisions on the upcoming football season.
The PAC-12 and Big 10 have already canceled all non-conference football games during the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s believed more conferences will do the same. However, the SEC will wait as long as possible before pulling the trigger on any major moves. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Greg Sankey, commissioner of the SEC, said the following in part Monday about the situation, according to SECSports.com:
It is clear that current circumstances related to COVID-19 must improve and we will continue to closely monitor developments around the virus on a daily basis. In the coming weeks we will continue to meet regularly with campus leaders via videoconferences and gather relevant information while guided by medical advisors. We believe that late July will provide the best clarity for making the important decisions ahead of us.
I hate to be the negative one here, but it really does just seem like Sankey is delaying the inevitable at this point.
Is there anyone who truly believes the SEC will play a schedule as normal during the 2020 season? Is there anyone who actually believes that and isn’t just pumping themselves full of false hope?
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Look, I hate the SEC, but I’d love to see the conference play a full schedule. Nobody would like to see it more than I would.
It would be a great step forward for college football during the war against coronavirus. However, we have no evidence to suggest that’s going to happen.
We have to make decisions based on the evidence, and the evidence doesn’t point towards a normal season for anyone.
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We’ll see what happens, but my guess is that SEC institutes some major changes during the 2020 football season.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Deion Sanders’ Son Shedeur Commits To FAU Over Alabama, Florida, Georgia And Florida State

Deion Sanders ’ son announced Monday that he would play for the Owls and head coach Willie Taggart .
The talented quarterback was rated four stars by 247Sports for the class of 2021 , and held offers from Alabama , Georgia , Florida State , Florida and other major programs .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I don ’ t really understand this move from Shedeur .
There ’ s nothing wrong with FAU , but it was a much more desirable destination before Lane Kiffin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legend was receiving offers from some of the best teams in America .
Imagine having the chance to play for Nick Saban or Willie Taggart and choosing the second .
That doesn ’ t make much sense at all .
Having said that , Shedeur is probably going to be the biggest name to ever put on the pads for the Owls from day one .
He ’ s likely going to be handed the reins immediately .
If you ’ re good enough to get an offered by Nick Saban , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a school like FAU .
He chose a smaller program than what he could have , but the son of Deion Sanders will probably see the field immediately .
We ’ ll have to wait to see what he does with Willie Taggart and company !

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders will play college football at FAU.
Deion Sanders’ son announced Monday that he would play for the Owls and head coach Willie Taggart. The talented quarterback was rated four stars by 247Sports for the class of 2021, and held offers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Florida and other major programs. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
I don’t really understand this move from Shedeur. There’s nothing wrong with FAU, but it was a much more desirable destination before Lane Kiffin left.
The son of the NFL legend was receiving offers from some of the best teams in America. Imagine having the chance to play for Nick Saban or Willie Taggart and choosing the second.
That doesn’t make much sense at all.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shedeur Sanders (@shedeursanders) on Jun 14, 2020 at 2:53pm PDT
Having said that, Shedeur is probably going to be the biggest name to ever put on the pads for the Owls from day one.
He’s likely going to be handed the reins immediately. If you’re good enough to get an offered by Nick Saban, then you’re going to dominate at a school like FAU.
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He chose a smaller program than what he could have, but the son of Deion Sanders will probably see the field immediately.
We’ll have to wait to see what he does with Willie Taggart and company!


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--‘Find Something New’ — White House Partners With Apple, IBM To Promote Skills-Based Careers

The White House Workforce Advisory Council launched a new advertising campaign Tuesday aimed at shattering the “ myth ” that a four-year degree is necessary for obtaining a highly-skilled , successful career .
“ Find Something New , ” a joint partnership with Apple , IBM , and other companies through the administration ’ s “ Pledge to America ’ s Workers , ” will highlight a variety of different pathways toward achieving that goal , including apprenticeships and micro credentials .
The program is the brainchild of senior advisor to the president Ivanka Trump , White House officials told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( RELATED : Can Banning Tik Tok Help Save Trump In November ?
| WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON EP .
14 ) The ads in question , which can all be viewed at FindSomethingNew.org , were all funded by private companies and are intended to expand on President Donald Trump ’ s June executive order that would prioritize skill-based hiring .
“ There has never been a more critical time for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to be aware of the multiple pathways to career success and gain the vocational training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a changing economy , ” Ivanka Trump said in a press release .
“ While we celebrate and encourage American innovation , we recognize the responsibility of both the public and private sectors to invest in American workers and ensure that they are reconnected with good jobs and prepared for the future .
The White House is proud to support the Ad Council through this campaign and will continue to champion all avenues that support American workers and families.
” The White House added that the coronavirus pandemic stalled the campaign launch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also illustrated the need to find new ways for Americans to rapidly reenter the workforce .
Ivanka , Apple CEO Tim Cook , IBM Executive Chairman Ginni Rommety , and Ad Council President Lisa Sherman will formally kick off the campaign at a roundtable Tuesday morning .

The White House Workforce Advisory Council launched a new advertising campaign Tuesday aimed at shattering the “myth” that a four-year degree is necessary for obtaining a highly-skilled, successful career.
“Find Something New,” a joint partnership with Apple, IBM, and other companies through the administration’s “Pledge to America’s Workers,” will highlight a variety of different pathways toward achieving that goal, including apprenticeships and micro credentials. The program is the brainchild of senior advisor to the president Ivanka Trump, White House officials told reporters ahead of Tuesday’s launch. (RELATED: Can Banning Tik Tok Help Save Trump In November? | WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON EP. 14)
The ads in question, which can all be viewed at FindSomethingNew.org, were all funded by private companies and are intended to expand on President Donald Trump’s June executive order that would prioritize skill-based hiring.
“There has never been a more critical time for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to be aware of the multiple pathways to career success and gain the vocational training and skills they need to fill jobs in a changing economy,” Ivanka Trump said in a press release. “While we celebrate and encourage American innovation, we recognize the responsibility of both the public and private sectors to invest in American workers and ensure that they are reconnected with good jobs and prepared for the future. The White House is proud to support the Ad Council through this campaign and will continue to champion all avenues that support American workers and families.”
The White House added that the coronavirus pandemic stalled the campaign launch, originally scheduled for March, but also illustrated the need to find new ways for Americans to rapidly reenter the workforce.
Ivanka, Apple CEO Tim Cook, IBM Executive Chairman Ginni Rommety, and Ad Council President Lisa Sherman will formally kick off the campaign at a roundtable Tuesday morning.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Watch An Inside Look At The Latest ‘Yellowstone’ Episode ‘Going Back To Cali’

The latest “ Yellowstone ” episode is in the books , and fans now have a special look at “ Going Back to Cali.
” The fourth episode of season three was full of action for fans .
We found Jimmy banged up but still alive , Kayce intends on taking over as livestock commissioner , Jamie will become attorney general and John had some bikers dig their own graves in an epic scene .
( REVIEW : ‘ Yellowstone ‘ Is Outstanding In The Latest Episode ‘ Going Back To Cali ’ ) Now , fans can watch an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
Give it a watch below .
It ’ s pretty awesome .
I think it ’ s safe to say that “ Going Back to Cali ” was the best episode so far of season three .
I think that ’ s more than fair .
( EXCLUSIVE : ‘ Yellowstone ’ Star Josh Holloway Previews Roarke Morris , Says The Show Is ‘ Classically American ’ ) Jimmy has found himself a bit of a love interest in Mia , Rip was being a badass like always and John Dutton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had chills as John had the bikers digging their own graves , and I ’ m glad he eventually cut them loose .
Executing them would have been a shade much .
A message was sent , which was the most important thing .
Make sure to tune in Sunday night for episode five of season three , and check out all our interviews with the cast below !

The latest “Yellowstone” episode is in the books, and fans now have a special look at “Going Back to Cali.”
The fourth episode of season three was full of action for fans. We found Jimmy banged up but still alive, Kayce intends on taking over as livestock commissioner, Jamie will become attorney general and John had some bikers dig their own graves in an epic scene. (REVIEW: ‘Yellowstone‘ Is Outstanding In The Latest Episode ‘Going Back To Cali’)
Destiny’s a hard thing to run from. Your destiny is an all-new episode of #YellowstoneTV TONIGHT at 9/8c on @ParamountNet. pic.twitter.com/q7REBXbSWI — Yellowstone (@Yellowstone) July 12, 2020
Now, fans can watch an inside look at how it all went down. Give it a watch below. It’s pretty awesome.
I think it’s safe to say that “Going Back to Cali” was the best episode so far of season three. I think that’s more than fair. (EXCLUSIVE: ‘Yellowstone’ Star Josh Holloway Previews Roarke Morris, Says The Show Is ‘Classically American’)
Jimmy has found himself a bit of a love interest in Mia, Rip was being a badass like always and John Dutton reminded people who runs the valley.
I had chills as John had the bikers digging their own graves, and I’m glad he eventually cut them loose. Executing them would have been a shade much. A message was sent, which was the most important thing.
“We keep our word in this valley.” #YellowstoneTV — Yellowstone (@Yellowstone) July 13, 2020
Make sure to tune in Sunday night for episode five of season three, and check out all our interviews with the cast below!


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--‘Not Willing To Lie’: Roger Stone Says He Rejected Government’s Offer Of Leniency If He Would ‘Come

‘Not Willing To Lie’: Roger Stone Says He Rejected Government’s Offer Of Leniency If He Would ‘Come Clean’ About Trump

• Roger Stone , speaking in his first national interview since receiving clemency , said that a prosecutor with the special counsel ’ s team offered to give him leniency in his legal case if he would ‘ come clean ’ about President Trump .
• Stone said he rejected the offer because he had nothing incriminating to offer about his longtime friend .
• Trump commuted Stone ’ s prison sentence on Friday , drawing allegations from Democrats that Trump used clemency to keep Stone silent during the Russia probe .
Roger Stone on Monday said that a prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered him leniency in his criminal case if he would “ come clean ” about conversations he had with Donald Trump in 2016 .
But Stone said he rejected the offer because he had nothing incriminating on Trump to offer prosecutors .
The longtime political operative revealed the detail of the offer in an interview with Fox News ’ s Sean Hannity , his first since Trump commuted his 40-month prison sentence last Friday .
Stone said that Jeannie Rhee , a prosecutor on the special counsel ’ s team , told his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his case if he provided damning information about Trump .
“ She made it very clear to one of my lawyers after a hearing , she asked to see them privately , that if I would really remember certain phone conversations I had with candidate Trump , if I would come clean , if I would confess , that they might be willing to , you know , recommend leniency to the judge perhaps I wouldn ’ t even serve any jail time , ” Stone told Hannity .
“ I didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long , ” he continued .
“ I said absolutely not .
There was no circumstance under which I would bear false witness against the president .
I was just not willing to lie.
” Trump commuted Stone ’ s sentence on Friday just days before he was set to report to prison in Georgia to begin a 40 month sentence .
A federal jury convicted Stone on Nov. 15 on charges that he made false statements to Congress regarding his discussions with the Trump campaign and other associates about WikiLeaks .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After Commutation ) Prosecutors alleged that Stone lied to Congress when he denied speaking with Trump and other campaign advisers about WikiLeaks .
Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen told the special counsel that they were present when Trump and Stone spoke by phone regarding WikiLeaks .
Stone has denied speaking with Trump about WikiLeaks , which released emails that were hacked from the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton campaign .
“ They were hoping that I would re-characterize my phone calls , ” Stone said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ These phone calls that were plea-bargain-induced claims by Michael Cohen and Rick Gates for which they could never find any corroboration , and I simply refused to do it.
” Stone asserted that the special counsel ’ s team began investigating him after their main collusion investigation fell apart .
“ But as they got closer and closer to having to issue the Mueller report and they realized that they had no Russian collusion because there was no Russian collusion , it was a hoax , ” he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their ham sandwich because they knew the Mueller report , particularly on Russia , was a dud , ” Stone continued .
“ They had nothing.
” The special counsel ’ s report said that no Trump associates were involved in hacking or releasing stolen emails or of conspiring with the Russian government to influence the 2016 election .
Hours before Stone received clemency , he drew attention over an interview he did with journalist Howard Fineman in which he said he could have “ eased ” his legal situation by flipping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was under enormous pressure to turn on him , ” Stone told Fineman .
“ It would have eased my situation considerably .
But I didn ’ t .
They wanted me to play Judas .
I refused.
” Stone clarified his remarks in the Hannity interview , saying it was “ patently false ” that he “ had the goods on Trump ” and “ traded his silence for commutation.
” ” I never said that .
I never implied that , ” Stone said .
“ What I said has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against my friend of 40 years so they could use it for impeachment.
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Roger Stone, speaking in his first national interview since receiving clemency, said that a prosecutor with the special counsel’s team offered to give him leniency in his legal case if he would ‘come clean’ about President Trump.
Stone said he rejected the offer because he had nothing incriminating to offer about his longtime friend.
Trump commuted Stone’s prison sentence on Friday, drawing allegations from Democrats that Trump used clemency to keep Stone silent during the Russia probe.
Roger Stone on Monday said that a prosecutor with the special counsel’s team offered him leniency in his criminal case if he would “come clean” about conversations he had with Donald Trump in 2016.
But Stone said he rejected the offer because he had nothing incriminating on Trump to offer prosecutors.
The longtime political operative revealed the detail of the offer in an interview with Fox News’s Sean Hannity, his first since Trump commuted his 40-month prison sentence last Friday.
Stone said that Jeannie Rhee, a prosecutor on the special counsel’s team, told his lawyers that he might receive leniency in his case if he provided damning information about Trump.
“She made it very clear to one of my lawyers after a hearing, she asked to see them privately, that if I would really remember certain phone conversations I had with candidate Trump, if I would come clean, if I would confess, that they might be willing to, you know, recommend leniency to the judge perhaps I wouldn’t even serve any jail time,” Stone told Hannity.
“I didn’t have to think about it very long,” he continued. “I said absolutely not. There was no circumstance under which I would bear false witness against the president. I was just not willing to lie.”
Trump commuted Stone’s sentence on Friday just days before he was set to report to prison in Georgia to begin a 40 month sentence. A federal jury convicted Stone on Nov. 15 on charges that he made false statements to Congress regarding his discussions with the Trump campaign and other associates about WikiLeaks. (RELATED: Roger Stone Thanks Tucker Carlson After Commutation)
Prosecutors alleged that Stone lied to Congress when he denied speaking with Trump and other campaign advisers about WikiLeaks. Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen told the special counsel that they were present when Trump and Stone spoke by phone regarding WikiLeaks.
Stone has denied speaking with Trump about WikiLeaks, which released emails that were hacked from the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton campaign.
“They were hoping that I would re-characterize my phone calls,” Stone said of the special counsel’s team. “These phone calls that were plea-bargain-induced claims by Michael Cohen and Rick Gates for which they could never find any corroboration, and I simply refused to do it.”
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Stone asserted that the special counsel’s team began investigating him after their main collusion investigation fell apart.
“But as they got closer and closer to having to issue the Mueller report and they realized that they had no Russian collusion because there was no Russian collusion, it was a hoax,” he said.
“They wanted me to be the ham in their ham sandwich because they knew the Mueller report, particularly on Russia, was a dud,” Stone continued. “They had nothing.”
The special counsel’s report said that no Trump associates were involved in hacking or releasing stolen emails or of conspiring with the Russian government to influence the 2016 election.
Hours before Stone received clemency, he drew attention over an interview he did with journalist Howard Fineman in which he said he could have “eased” his legal situation by flipping on Trump.
“He knows I was under enormous pressure to turn on him,” Stone told Fineman. “It would have eased my situation considerably. But I didn’t. They wanted me to play Judas. I refused.”
Stone clarified his remarks in the Hannity interview, saying it was “patently false” that he “had the goods on Trump” and “traded his silence for commutation.”
” I never said that. I never implied that,” Stone said. “What I said has been consistent, that I would not lie against my friend of 40 years so they could use it for impeachment.”
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thedailycaller--2020-07-14--DeSean Jackson Will Visit Auschwitz With Holocaust Survivor Edward Mosberg

According to a Sunday report from The Jerusalem Post , Jackson accepted an invite from Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg during a recent Zoom conversation .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) From The Depths founder Jonny Daniels , who set up the call between Mosberg and Jackson , told The Jerusalem Post , “ We are working with DeSean and his team to set dates for this trip to go ahead and are happy that DeSean agreed.
” Jackson posted anti-Semitic messages to his Instagram about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attributed to Hitler about how black people are “ the real Children of Israel.
” Jackson was condemned by the Eagles , and issued an apology .
Now , he ’ s taking things to the next level by educating himself by visiting a WWII death camp .
This is the type of stuff that should be applauded .
This is the kind of stuff that we need more of .
Jackson posted disgusting messages aimed at the Jewish community on Instagram .
There was no excuse for it at all .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the horrific WWII death camp with his own eyes and he ’ ll do it with a man who survived the horrors brought down by Hitler on the Jewish people and others .
This is a great example of how education can fix ignorance .
Hopefully , Jackson learns a lot and uses his new knowledge to promote a better message .
He made a gigantic mistake , and it ’ s time for him to fix it .
The Eagles receiver seems committed to getting the job done .

Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson will visit Auschwitz after making anti-Semitic social media posts.
According to a Sunday report from The Jerusalem Post, Jackson accepted an invite from Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg during a recent Zoom conversation. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
From The Depths founder Jonny Daniels, who set up the call between Mosberg and Jackson, told The Jerusalem Post, “We are working with DeSean and his team to set dates for this trip to go ahead and are happy that DeSean agreed.”
Powerful invite of Holocaust Survivor Edward Mosberg to @DeSeanJackson10 inviting him to visit Auschwitz, after his disgraceful post quoting Hitler. pic.twitter.com/nqEtxwDlni — Jonny Daniels (@MrJonnyDaniels) July 7, 2020
Jackson posted anti-Semitic messages to his Instagram about a week prior, and posted a quote attributed to Hitler about how black people are “the real Children of Israel.”
DeSean Jackson, posts a quote from Hitler, says he’s not anti-Semitic and then highlights the particularly anti-Semitic part. As an Eagles fan, this is disgusting. Where is the response from the team and the NFL? pic.twitter.com/MFPmz0PyOY — Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 7, 2020
Jackson was condemned by the Eagles, and issued an apology. Now, he’s taking things to the next level by educating himself by visiting a WWII death camp.
Apology from DeSean Jackson himself. We’ve known this guy what, 12 years now? It’s safe to say he’s more prone to say something misinformed or boneheaded than to say or do anything with actual malicious intent pic.twitter.com/nzoDUToV38 — Eagles Fan Problems (@EagleFanProbs) July 7, 2020
This is the type of stuff that should be applauded. This is the kind of stuff that we need more of. Jackson posted disgusting messages aimed at the Jewish community on Instagram.
There was no excuse for it at all.
Now, he’ll get to see the horrific WWII death camp with his own eyes and he’ll do it with a man who survived the horrors brought down by Hitler on the Jewish people and others.
This is a great example of how education can fix ignorance. Hopefully, Jackson learns a lot and uses his new knowledge to promote a better message. He made a gigantic mistake, and it’s time for him to fix it. The Eagles receiver seems committed to getting the job done.


thedailycaller--2020-07-15--Republican Kansas Rep. Steve Watkins Charged With Three Felonies Over Alleged Voter Fraud

Republican Kansas Rep. Steve Watkins was charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor Tuesday over allegations that the congressman voted illegally during a 2019 local election .
Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced he was charging Watkins on four counts : providing false information , voting without being qualified , unlawful advanced voting and failing to notify the DMV of a change of address , CBS-affiliated 13 WIBW reported .
The first three counts are felony charges while the fourth is a misdemeanor charge .
Watkins came under investigation following allegations that he listed a Topeka UPS store as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election in 2019 .
Kagay took over the investigation in April , although the District Attorney ’ s office faced a significant delay due to the coronavirus , according to NBC-affiliated KSNT .
The charges were announced just 30 minutes before Watkins was set to take part in a televised primary debate , The Hill reported .
The first-term congressman , who represents Kansas ’ 2nd congressional district , faces primary challenges from Kansas Treasurer Jake LaTurner and Dennis Taylor , who previously held a number of state and federal positions .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges were an attempt to undermine his campaign , according to The Hill .
In a tweet Tuesday , the campaign compared Watkins to President Donald Trump and claimed he was being “ politically prosecuted by his opponents.
” His opponents argued that Watkins ’ criminal charges could hinder the Republican Party ’ s efforts to hold on to the congressional seat , The Hill reported .
The winner of the August primary would go on to face Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla , the presumptive Democratic nominee , in November .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a candidate supported by Nancy Pelosi .
We need to put our best foot forward , ” LaTurner said of their presumptive Democratic challenger .
( RELATED : GOP Lawmakers Urge Attorney General To Defend St. Louis Couple ’ s Gun Rights After Firearm Confiscation ) Kansas Republican chair Mike Kuckelman said that the charges were “ disappointing , ” adding that the “ timing of it is difficult for Congressman Watkins , ” the Kansas City Star reported .
“ Everyone who is charged is innocent until proven guilty and we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have a trial and see what the jury decides , ” he said .

Republican Kansas Rep. Steve Watkins was charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor Tuesday over allegations that the congressman voted illegally during a 2019 local election.
Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced he was charging Watkins on four counts: providing false information, voting without being qualified, unlawful advanced voting and failing to notify the DMV of a change of address, CBS-affiliated 13 WIBW reported. The first three counts are felony charges while the fourth is a misdemeanor charge.
Here’s the news release on the charges against Rep. Steve Watkins. pic.twitter.com/xmTMvHZH9t — Rob Zerwekh (@zerwekh) July 14, 2020
Watkins came under investigation following allegations that he listed a Topeka UPS store as his address when voting in a local election in 2019. Kagay took over the investigation in April, although the District Attorney’s office faced a significant delay due to the coronavirus, according to NBC-affiliated KSNT.
The charges were announced just 30 minutes before Watkins was set to take part in a televised primary debate, The Hill reported. The first-term congressman, who represents Kansas’ 2nd congressional district, faces primary challenges from Kansas Treasurer Jake LaTurner and Dennis Taylor, who previously held a number of state and federal positions.
During the debate, Watkins claimed the criminal charges were an attempt to undermine his campaign, according to The Hill. In a tweet Tuesday, the campaign compared Watkins to President Donald Trump and claimed he was being “politically prosecuted by his opponents.”
His opponents argued that Watkins’ criminal charges could hinder the Republican Party’s efforts to hold on to the congressional seat, The Hill reported. The winner of the August primary would go on to face Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla, the presumptive Democratic nominee, in November.
“She is well-funded. She is a candidate supported by Nancy Pelosi. We need to put our best foot forward,” LaTurner said of their presumptive Democratic challenger. (RELATED: GOP Lawmakers Urge Attorney General To Defend St. Louis Couple’s Gun Rights After Firearm Confiscation)
Kansas Republican chair Mike Kuckelman said that the charges were “disappointing,” adding that the “timing of it is difficult for Congressman Watkins,” the Kansas City Star reported. “Everyone who is charged is innocent until proven guilty and we have to wait for the trial. He should have a trial and see what the jury decides,” he said.


thedailycaller--2020-07-15--Former Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville Defeats Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions In Alabama Senate

Former Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville Defeats Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions In Alabama Senate Race

Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville won Alabama ’ s Senate runoff Tuesday , beating former senator and Attorney General Jeff Sessions 63 % to 37 % , The New York Times reported .
His win marks the end to a long and bitter primary election between Tuberville , who received President Donald Trump ’ s endorsement despite having never held elected office , and Sessions , one of Alabama ’ s most well-known politicians who was devoted to Trump ’ s agenda , even as the president campaigned against him .
The runoff , which was delayed due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate reached 50 % in the state ’ s primary on March 3 .
Even though it was before Trump ’ s endorsement , Tuberville beat Sessions 33 % to 31 % .
( RELATED : All Eyes On Alabama Primary Runoff ) Sessions ’ s unsuccessful attempt to win back his old seat likely marks the end of his decades-long political career .
He was the first senator to endorse Trump in 2015 and was named as attorney general after Trump ’ s victory the following year .
Session ’ s relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the then-attorney general recused himself from the investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia .
Trump ultimately fired Sessions in November 2018 .
Tuberville is slated to face off against incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in November .
A former lawyer who successfully prosecuted the KKK members involved in the Birmingham Church Bombing , Jones beat disgraced candidate Roy Moore in a 2017 special election to fill the seat vacated by Sessions .
The race , which leans Republican , according to the nonpartisan Cook Political Report , is viewed as one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up a Senate seat in November .
Recent polls have shown Tuberville leading Jones by single digit margins .
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Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville won Alabama’s Senate runoff Tuesday, beating former senator and Attorney General Jeff Sessions 63% to 37%, The New York Times reported.
His win marks the end to a long and bitter primary election between Tuberville, who received President Donald Trump’s endorsement despite having never held elected office, and Sessions, one of Alabama’s most well-known politicians who was devoted to Trump’s agenda, even as the president campaigned against him.
The runoff, which was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, came after no candidate reached 50% in the state’s primary on March 3. Even though it was before Trump’s endorsement, Tuberville beat Sessions 33% to 31%. (RELATED: All Eyes On Alabama Primary Runoff)
Sessions’s unsuccessful attempt to win back his old seat likely marks the end of his decades-long political career. He was the first senator to endorse Trump in 2015 and was named as attorney general after Trump’s victory the following year.
Session’s relationship with the president began to deteriorate after the then-attorney general recused himself from the investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia. Trump ultimately fired Sessions in November 2018.
Tuberville is slated to face off against incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in November. A former lawyer who successfully prosecuted the KKK members involved in the Birmingham Church Bombing, Jones beat disgraced candidate Roy Moore in a 2017 special election to fill the seat vacated by Sessions.
The race, which leans Republican, according to the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, is viewed as one of Republicans’ only opportunities to pick up a Senate seat in November. Recent polls have shown Tuberville leading Jones by single digit margins.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-15--How Has This Viral COVID-19 Story Hit The New York Times With Zero Corroboration?

The New York Times has been criticized after running with an unverified story about a Texas man who died after attending a “ COVID party.
” The newspaper published an article July 12 claiming that “ a 30-year-old man who believed the coronavirus was a hoax and attended a ‘ Covid party ’ died after being infected with the virus.
” The article cited Methodist Hospital in San Antonio ’ s chief medical officer Dr. Jane Appleby , who claimed the man told his nurse before dying that he believed the virus was a hoax and had attended the party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ verify Dr. Appleby ’ s account , ” the publication ’ s current version of the article reads .
“ On Monday , the San Antonio health department said its contact tracers did not have any information ‘ that would confirm ( or deny ) ’ that such an event had happened there.
” “ In recent days , the hospital distributed video of Dr. Appleby describing the case , along with a press statement .
She did not say when or where the party took place , how many people attended or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with COVID-19 , the disease caused by the coronavirus .
She said she was sharing the story to warn others , especially in Texas , where cases are surging.
” The publication quietly edited its article to include the above paragraphs and provide more skepticism , according to senior writer at the National Review Michael Brendan Dougherty .
“ A closer look showed that not only were there no names named , but there was no date or location of the party and no other sources about where and whether it happened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the story .
“ And then there was the curious fact that a dying man ’ s self-incriminating final words were relayed to the press .
Who gave permission for that ?
” According to archived versions of the NYT COVID-19 party article , the newspaper did quietly add in “ a few paragraphs of hedging ” following backlash , as Dougherty noted .
Previously , one of the only paragraphs that indirectly noted the NYT was unable to verify the story was : “ She did not say when the party took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how long after the event was the man hospitalized with Covid-19 , the disease caused by the coronavirus .
The man was not publicly identified.
” Prior to noting the “ stealth edit , ” Dougherty tweeted asking : “ Isn ’ t it the job of journalists to convert hearsay claims into verified facts through the process of reporting ?
” He pointed out that “ this story should have done that.
” “ This story does not actually establish that the events it describes happened .
Should have been reported out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an urban legend , ” Josh Barro , the business columnist for NY Magazine , tweeted Monday .
( RELATED : NBC News Spent Weeks Reporting On A Contributor ’ s Journey Battling Coronavirus – But He Never Had It ) Writer Jordan Schachtel called out ABC ’ s “ Good Morning America , ” which also ran with the unverified story .
Schachtel tweeted various examples of how the story did not add up , adding that “ the only hoaxes in this story are the several false narratives being spread by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ COVID parties ’ Anonymous 30 year old , who is quoted as saying he first believed virus was a hoax , is not named .
No evidence this person is real , ” he noted .
“ So this COVID patient was on his death bed and not intubated ?
Just , you know , chatting it up with a dr about his regrets about going to supposed COVID parties and stuff .
73 Pinocchios from me.
” The NYT did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily @ @

The New York Times has been criticized after running with an unverified story about a Texas man who died after attending a “COVID party.”
The newspaper published an article July 12 claiming that “a 30-year-old man who believed the coronavirus was a hoax and attended a ‘Covid party’ died after being infected with the virus.” The article cited Methodist Hospital in San Antonio’s chief medical officer Dr. Jane Appleby, who claimed the man told his nurse before dying that he believed the virus was a hoax and had attended the party.
“The Times could not independently verify Dr. Appleby’s account,” the publication’s current version of the article reads. “On Monday, the San Antonio health department said its contact tracers did not have any information ‘that would confirm (or deny)’ that such an event had happened there.”
“In recent days, the hospital distributed video of Dr. Appleby describing the case, along with a press statement. She did not say when or where the party took place, how many people attended or how long afterward the man was hospitalized with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. She said she was sharing the story to warn others, especially in Texas, where cases are surging.”
The publication quietly edited its article to include the above paragraphs and provide more skepticism, according to senior writer at the National Review Michael Brendan Dougherty.
A Covid cautionary tale printed at the NYT as a news story has been changed, via stealth edit, to a skeptical report. What’s going on here? https://t.co/6I6ksq9NKS — Michael Brendan Dougherty (@michaelbd) July 14, 2020
“A closer look showed that not only were there no names named, but there was no date or location of the party and no other sources about where and whether it happened,” he added in an article about the story. “And then there was the curious fact that a dying man’s self-incriminating final words were relayed to the press. Who gave permission for that?”
According to archived versions of the NYT COVID-19 party article, the newspaper did quietly add in “a few paragraphs of hedging” following backlash, as Dougherty noted. Previously, one of the only paragraphs that indirectly noted the NYT was unable to verify the story was:
“She did not say when the party took place, how many people attended or how long after the event was the man hospitalized with Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The man was not publicly identified.”
Prior to noting the “stealth edit,” Dougherty tweeted asking: “Isn’t it the job of journalists to convert hearsay claims into verified facts through the process of reporting?” He pointed out that “this story should have done that.”
“This story does not actually establish that the events it describes happened. Should have been reported out before publishing — it may be propagating an urban legend,” Josh Barro, the business columnist for NY Magazine, tweeted Monday. (RELATED: NBC News Spent Weeks Reporting On A Contributor’s Journey Battling Coronavirus – But He Never Had It)
Oh wow, in 2005 the NYT ran a piece that was agnostic as to whether Rainbow Parties were a real thing or not. https://t.co/B8n24ttTGH — Josh Barro (@jbarro) July 13, 2020
Writer Jordan Schachtel called out ABC’s “Good Morning America,” which also ran with the unverified story. Schachtel tweeted various examples of how the story did not add up, adding that “the only hoaxes in this story are the several false narratives being spread by ABC.”
“No evidence of widespread ‘COVID parties’ Anonymous 30 year old, who is quoted as saying he first believed virus was a hoax, is not named. No evidence this person is real,” he noted.
“So this COVID patient was on his death bed and not intubated? Just, you know, chatting it up with a dr about his regrets about going to supposed COVID parties and stuff. 73 Pinocchios from me.”
WATCH:
No evidence of widespread “COVID parties”
Anonymous 30 year old, who is quoted as saying he first believed virus was a hoax, is not named. No evidence this person is real The only hoaxes in this story are the several false narratives being spread by ABC.https://t.co/mfL5vYrYvW — Jordan Schachtel (@JordanSchachtel) July 13, 2020
Yeah ok chief pic.twitter.com/u4nvi3wrY1 — Jordan Schachtel (@JordanSchachtel) July 13, 2020
The NYT did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller.


thedailycaller--2020-07-15--Conor McGregor Celebrates Birthday With $620K ‘Casino’ Watch

Conor McGregor celebrated another year around the sun with longtime girlfriend Dee Devlin in the French Riviera while sporting an insanely expensive new “ casino ” watch he got as a birthday gift .
The 32-year-old former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight scored the incredibly cool Astronomia Casino watch , made by Jacob & Co , for his big day , with a reported price tag of more than $ 620,000 , according to TMZ in a piece published Tuesday .
( SLIDESHOW : These Are The Greatest Ronda Rousey Photos On The Internet ) One close-up look at the post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can see why it ’ s called a casino watch with it ’ s own roulette table with a functioning wheel .
( SLIDESHOW : These UFC Women Really Hate Wearing Clothes ) “ High Stakes , ” Jacob [ and ] Co. captioned its post on Instagram .
“ Do you have a lucky number ?
If you do , you can customize the roulette table in the Astronomia Casino , making it your very own .
We can ’ t promise that you ’ ll win every time , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” As noted by the outlet , “ there ’ s a globe-shaped ceramic ball and a 1-carat Jacob-cut white diamond which constantly rotates so you can see it twinkle !
” Oh and did we mention , Conor ‘ s watch strap is alligator skin with an 18k rose gold folding buckle .
Happy Birthday !

Conor McGregor celebrated another year around the sun with longtime girlfriend Dee Devlin in the French Riviera while sporting an insanely expensive new “casino” watch he got as a birthday gift.
The 32-year-old former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight scored the incredibly cool Astronomia Casino watch, made by Jacob & Co, for his big day, with a reported price tag of more than $620,000, according to TMZ in a piece published Tuesday. (SLIDESHOW: These Are The Greatest Ronda Rousey Photos On The Internet)
Check it out!
Conor McGregor celebrated his 32nd Birthday in style with Partner Dee Devlin, close Family and Friends today on the French Riviera. Sporting a spectacular birthday gift, an Astronomia Casino watch, made by Jacob & Co costing over $620,000! #ConorMcGregor #birthday @jacobarabo pic.twitter.com/L95aaHvbqn — New York Digest (@NewYorkDigest) July 15, 2020
One close-up look at the post from the company about the watch and you can see why it’s called a casino watch with it’s own roulette table with a functioning wheel. (SLIDESHOW: These UFC Women Really Hate Wearing Clothes)
“High Stakes,” Jacob [and] Co. captioned its post on Instagram. “Do you have a lucky number? If you do, you can customize the roulette table in the Astronomia Casino, making it your very own. We can’t promise that you’ll win every time, but playing with it is certainly great fun.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacob & Co. (@jacobandco) on Jul 7, 2020 at 9:59am PDT
As noted by the outlet, “there’s a globe-shaped ceramic ball and a 1-carat Jacob-cut white diamond which constantly rotates so you can see it twinkle!”
Oh and did we mention, Conor‘s watch strap is alligator skin with an 18k rose gold folding buckle. Happy Birthday!


thedailycaller--2020-07-15--‘Morale Is In The Toilet’: Police Union Officials Wouldn’t Want Their Own Sons In Law Enforcement

• Two police union officials said the environment for law enforcement is becoming so hostile that they wouldn ’ t want their own sons in uniform .
• Police morale is declining sharply as officers in New York City are retiring at alarming rates , the union officials said .
• The two officials said that increased efforts to pushback on law enforcement has led to reluctant crime fighting and unsafe streets .
Two major police union officials said law enforcement morale is declining so sharply that they wouldn ’ t want their own sons to join the force , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Their comments follow massive , ongoing demonstrations and riots — many of which condemn law enforcement — alongside calls to defund police departments and prosecute officers accused of misconduct at elevated levels .
The anti-police landscape stemmed from the death of George Floyd , a black man who died in May after a white police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes , video showed .
“ I took this job after my father did , and I will not let my sons take this job , Sergeants Benevolent Association @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who said he has a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old , told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
International Union of Police Associations ( IUPA ) Vice President Emeritus Dennis Slocumb similarly told the DCNF : “ I don ’ t know one parent who was a cop who wants his kid to be a cop and if that was true 20 years ago , it ’ s darn true today.
” Slocumb told the DCNF that his son had wanted to be a police officer since he was a toddler .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when his son decided not to join the force , and he ’ s especially thankful for that decision today .
Roughly 700 officers nationwide were injured during the peak of the riots , which saw a Minneapolis Police Department precinct torched and a Seattle police precinct abandoned , the Department of Justice estimated in June .
Officers have been shot , hit with bricks , run over by ATVs and injured by Molotov cocktails , according to a list compiled by Fox News .
Proponents of police reform argue that there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police departments in order to bolster black communities .
“ It ’ s not just about taking away money from the police , it ’ s about reinvesting those dollars into black communities .
Communities that have been deeply divested from , communities that , some have never felt the impact of having true resources , ” Patrisse Cullors , a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement , told WBUR in early June .
“ And so we have to reconsider what we ’ re resourcing .
I ’ ve been saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an economy of care , ” she continued .
Protesters have also sought to reform police departments through a number of measures , including by holding officers to a higher degree of accountability .
Many proposing these reforms are not encouraging physical aggression against officers , but it ’ s occurring en mass nevertheless .
A recent uptick in violence toward police has severe consequences for morale , the pair told the DCNF .
“ Morale is in the toilet , ” Slocumb said .
Vallelong said , “ [ Police are ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these individuals for the past month and a half with no end in sight .
You have to sit there and listen to people taunt you day in and day out .
There ’ s no one there that supports [ police ] .
” “ Let ’ s throw the police under the bus because right now , that ’ s the flavor of the week , ” he continued .
“ Everyone hates the police.
” The pair said things have gotten so volatile for police that they ’ d outright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the situation becomes safer .
“ I would tell them to stay clear , ” Vallelong said .
“ This is not a place for anyone to have any type of security when it comes to a career.
” Vallelong said it ’ s certainly an “ honorable job , ” but elected officials haven ’ t seemed willing to defend police .
“ It ’ s just a thankless , god-awful job right now , ” Slocumb said .
“ I would tell them to just go into the fire department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A total of 179 New York City Police Department ( NYPD ) officers retired — a 411 % increase compared to 2019 — in just one week from late June to early July , The Independent reported .
Retirement in the New York City Police Department has become rampant that city officials are capping the number of officers allowed to vacate the force .
Vallelong , who ’ s based in NYC , said that some officers came to work and , instead of clocking in , walked themselves to the pension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has spearheaded several changes to the NYPD following the nationwide race-based demonstrations .
The mayor pushed proposals to strip the department of over $ 1 billion in funding on July 1 , and disbanded an anti-crime plainclothes police unit in June .
New York City has subsequently seen an increase in violent crime .
Nearly 40 people were shot in the city over the Fourth of July weekend , and June 2020 was the bloodiest June the city has seen in 24 years , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said local politicians don ’ t share the same interests as police officers and are preventing them from doing their job .
Police “ can ’ t do their job , ” he told the DCNF .
“ They have — for lack of a better word — ball-less leadership .
Everyone ’ s afraid to take action against the mayor.
” Slocumb , a 32-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department , agrees that police officers are struggling to do their jobs , but speculated about another trend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of police officers are scared to death to do any self-initiated crime prevention , ” Slocumb said .
“ I mean if you see guys hanging out on the street corner at 3 o ’ clock in the morning , the policeman in you wants to stop and see what ’ s going on , but when you think of what could happen — someone could run , someone could pull a gun , you might find dope , and the guy resists arrest and you have to use force — it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A number of law enforcement officers have faced charges for excessive force .
Two Atlanta officers were charged — one of whom faces the death penalty — following the June death of Rayshard Brooks , who who was shot multiple times after he resisted arrest and allegedly stole an officer ’ s taser , according to NBC News .
Slocumb said avoiding crime prevention for fear of repercussions hurts the morale of police officers who “ take pride ” in keeping their districts safe .
( RELATED : Cutting Police Funding Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union Official Says ) “ [ Police are ] working the same area for a period of time , and they take pride in trying to keep it safe , ” the former LA deputy said .
“ I hear guys saying over and over ‘ not in my area that ain ’ t going to happen ’ .
And now , they ’ re fearful of taking action to even prevent it and that just hurts.
” Slocumb said police can ’ t just shrug off a sharp decline in morale and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety .
“ I mean the fact that morale is down , you can just say ‘ well , cowboy up , ’ but the off shoot of that is that you ’ re having a lot more retirements , a lot more sick calls , communities less protected , not more protected , ” Slocumb said .
The consequences of the anti-police movement has left deep wounds on policing in America , Vallelong told the DCNF .
“ There ’ s no respect on the street anymore , which is going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back , ” he said .
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Two police union officials said the environment for law enforcement is becoming so hostile that they wouldn’t want their own sons in uniform.
Police morale is declining sharply as officers in New York City are retiring at alarming rates, the union officials said.
The two officials said that increased efforts to pushback on law enforcement has led to reluctant crime fighting and unsafe streets.
Two major police union officials said law enforcement morale is declining so sharply that they wouldn’t want their own sons to join the force, particularly as violence targeting police officers increases.
Their comments follow massive, ongoing demonstrations and riots — many of which condemn law enforcement — alongside calls to defund police departments and prosecute officers accused of misconduct at elevated levels. The anti-police landscape stemmed from the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in May after a white police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes, video showed.
“I took this job after my father did, and I will not let my sons take this job,” Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) Vice President Vincent Vallelong, who said he has a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) Vice President Emeritus Dennis Slocumb similarly told the DCNF: “I don’t know one parent who was a cop who wants his kid to be a cop and if that was true 20 years ago, it’s darn true today.”
Slocumb told the DCNF that his son had wanted to be a police officer since he was a toddler. The police union executive said he was relieved when his son decided not to join the force, and he’s especially thankful for that decision today.
Roughly 700 officers nationwide were injured during the peak of the riots, which saw a Minneapolis Police Department precinct torched and a Seattle police precinct abandoned, the Department of Justice estimated in June. Officers have been shot, hit with bricks, run over by ATVs and injured by Molotov cocktails, according to a list compiled by Fox News.
Proponents of police reform argue that there is a serious need for restricting funding to police departments in order to bolster black communities.
“It’s not just about taking away money from the police, it’s about reinvesting those dollars into black communities. Communities that have been deeply divested from, communities that, some have never felt the impact of having true resources,” Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, told WBUR in early June.
“And so we have to reconsider what we’re resourcing. I’ve been saying we have an economy of punishment over an economy of care,” she continued.
Protesters have also sought to reform police departments through a number of measures, including by holding officers to a higher degree of accountability.
Many proposing these reforms are not encouraging physical aggression against officers, but it’s occurring en mass nevertheless. A recent uptick in violence toward police has severe consequences for morale, the pair told the DCNF.
“Morale is in the toilet,” Slocumb said.
Vallelong said, “[Police are] beaten, they have been fighting with these individuals for the past month and a half with no end in sight. You have to sit there and listen to people taunt you day in and day out. There’s no one there that supports [police].”
“Let’s throw the police under the bus because right now, that’s the flavor of the week,” he continued. “Everyone hates the police.”
The pair said things have gotten so volatile for police that they’d outright discourage anyone from becoming a police officer until the situation becomes safer.
“I would tell them to stay clear,” Vallelong said. “This is not a place for anyone to have any type of security when it comes to a career.”
Vallelong said it’s certainly an “honorable job,” but elected officials haven’t seemed willing to defend police.
“It’s just a thankless, god-awful job right now,” Slocumb said. “I would tell them to just go into the fire department or become a truck driver or something.”
A total of 179 New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers retired — a 411% increase compared to 2019 — in just one week from late June to early July, The Independent reported. Retirement in the New York City Police Department has become rampant that city officials are capping the number of officers allowed to vacate the force.
Vallelong, who’s based in NYC, said that some officers came to work and, instead of clocking in, walked themselves to the pension office and put in their resignation.
Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has spearheaded several changes to the NYPD following the nationwide race-based demonstrations. The mayor pushed proposals to strip the department of over $1 billion in funding on July 1, and disbanded an anti-crime plainclothes police unit in June.
New York City has subsequently seen an increase in violent crime. Nearly 40 people were shot in the city over the Fourth of July weekend, and June 2020 was the bloodiest June the city has seen in 24 years, according to the New York Post.
Vallelong said local politicians don’t share the same interests as police officers and are preventing them from doing their job.
Police “can’t do their job,” he told the DCNF. “They have — for lack of a better word — ball-less leadership. Everyone’s afraid to take action against the mayor.”
Slocumb, a 32-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, agrees that police officers are struggling to do their jobs, but speculated about another trend.
“Frankly I think a lot of police officers are scared to death to do any self-initiated crime prevention,” Slocumb said. “I mean if you see guys hanging out on the street corner at 3 o’clock in the morning, the policeman in you wants to stop and see what’s going on, but when you think of what could happen — someone could run, someone could pull a gun, you might find dope, and the guy resists arrest and you have to use force — it’s better to just keep on driving.”
A number of law enforcement officers have faced charges for excessive force. Two Atlanta officers were charged — one of whom faces the death penalty — following the June death of Rayshard Brooks, who who was shot multiple times after he resisted arrest and allegedly stole an officer’s taser, according to NBC News.
Slocumb said avoiding crime prevention for fear of repercussions hurts the morale of police officers who “take pride” in keeping their districts safe. (RELATED: Cutting Police Funding Will Lead To Understaffing, Reduced Training, Union Official Says)
“[Police are] working the same area for a period of time, and they take pride in trying to keep it safe,” the former LA deputy said. “I hear guys saying over and over ‘not in my area that ain’t going to happen’. And now, they’re fearful of taking action to even prevent it and that just hurts.”
Slocumb said police can’t just shrug off a sharp decline in morale and that it has unforeseen consequences to public safety.
“I mean the fact that morale is down, you can just say ‘well, cowboy up,’ but the off shoot of that is that you’re having a lot more retirements, a lot more sick calls, communities less protected, not more protected,” Slocumb said.
The consequences of the anti-police movement has left deep wounds on policing in America, Vallelong told the DCNF.
“There’s no respect on the street anymore, which is going to take a lot of time to get back,” he said.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-15--Epstein Mysteries: Here Are Our Biggest Questions About The Epstein Case

When disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his New York City prison cell , it sparked more than @ @ @ @ @ raised legitimate questions about what led to his death and where the investigation into his @ @ @ @ @ .
With the recent detainment of Ghislaine Maxwell , the case has regained national attention @

When disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his New York City prison cell, it sparked more than a few conspiracy theories and raised legitimate questions about what led to his death and where the investigation into his sex trafficking ring was headed. With the recent detainment of Ghislaine Maxwell, the case has regained national attention.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-15--Rand Paul: ‘Let’s Open The Economy, Open The Schools’

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul made his case for opening both the economy and public schools during a Tuesday afternoon appearance on Fox News ’ “ Your World with Neil Cavuto.
” As coronavirus cases spike across the country , the question of how much to pull back on reopenings in certain states and whether or not to have in-person learning in public schools has been hotly debated .
Speaking with Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto , Paul accused the media of “ scaring people to death ” about a disease that poses very little risk to most .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 is one in a million or less , ” Paul contended .
“ The mortality between 18 years of age and 45 is about ten in 100,000 , so we need to assess those risks and make decisions.
” The Kentucky senator pointed out that schools have opened in 22 European countries and are “ doing just fine , ” adding that children are “ not good transmitters ” of the virus .
“ In general , people who are asymptomatic are not good transmitters , ” said Paul before pointing out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got infected when New York daycares stayed open for critical workers throughout the height of the pandemic .
Paul referred to White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci as “ well-intentioned , ” but said people like Stanford ’ s Dr. Scott Atlas , who “ has a much different and a much more reasoned perspective , ” should be given consideration as well .
“ What we do is we listen to a lot of these people , ” he said .
“ Ultimately , if we are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these people should get to make a decision for us .
For us individually , each individual should assess the risks and make their choices .
Frankly , if you ’ re 18 years old , the rules should be or the advice should be much different than if you are 80 years old .
If you are in a nursing home and 85 years old .
And so it isn ’ t one-size-fits-all .
We can ’ t say everybody needs to stay at home because someone at the nursing home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s try to be careful and protect those in the nursing home .
But let ’ s open the economy , open the schools.
” Paul explained his view of how close things could be to some degree of herd immunity , which he contended could happen at a lower percentage than many think .
( RELATED : ‘ Risk Is Part Of Life ’ : Lou Holtz Blasts College Football Coronavirus Rules That Make Season ‘ Impossible ’ ) “ No one knows what the future holds , but I tend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 20 or 25 % immunity we may be able to overcome the disease at that point , ” he said .

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul made his case for opening both the economy and public schools during a Tuesday afternoon appearance on Fox News’ “Your World with Neil Cavuto.”
As coronavirus cases spike across the country, the question of how much to pull back on reopenings in certain states and whether or not to have in-person learning in public schools has been hotly debated.
Speaking with Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto, Paul accused the media of “scaring people to death” about a disease that poses very little risk to most.
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“The mortality for children, 0 to 18 is one in a million or less,” Paul contended. “The mortality between 18 years of age and 45 is about ten in 100,000, so we need to assess those risks and make decisions.”
The Kentucky senator pointed out that schools have opened in 22 European countries and are “doing just fine,” adding that children are “not good transmitters” of the virus.
“In general, people who are asymptomatic are not good transmitters,” said Paul before pointing out that “very few staff members” got infected when New York daycares stayed open for critical workers throughout the height of the pandemic.
Paul referred to White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci as “well-intentioned,” but said people like Stanford’s Dr. Scott Atlas, who “has a much different and a much more reasoned perspective,” should be given consideration as well.
“What we do is we listen to a lot of these people,” he said. “Ultimately, if we are going to live in a free country, none of these people should get to make a decision for us. For us individually, each individual should assess the risks and make their choices. Frankly, if you’re 18 years old, the rules should be or the advice should be much different than if you are 80 years old. If you are in a nursing home and 85 years old. And so it isn’t one-size-fits-all. We can’t say everybody needs to stay at home because someone at the nursing home might get sick. No, let’s try to be careful and protect those in the nursing home. But let’s open the economy, open the schools.”
Paul explained his view of how close things could be to some degree of herd immunity, which he contended could happen at a lower percentage than many think. (RELATED: ‘Risk Is Part Of Life’: Lou Holtz Blasts College Football Coronavirus Rules That Make Season ‘Impossible’)
“No one knows what the future holds, but I tend to be optimistic that we might get to 20 or 25% immunity we may be able to overcome the disease at that point,” he said.


thedailycaller--2020-07-15--Squirrel Tests Positive For Bubonic Plague In Colorado

A squirrel tested positive for the bubonic plague in the town of Morrison , Colorado , according to a statement released Sunday by Jefferson County Public Health ( JCPH ) officials .
A spokesperson for JCPH said someone in Morrison reported seeing more than 15 dead squirrels over the weekend , according to CBS News .
Officials tested one of the dead squirrels Saturday and discovered that the animal was carrying the bubonic plague .
Public health officials suspected that the other dead squirrels also tested positive .
This is the first case of the plague in Jefferson County this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
JCPH also stated that the bubonic plague , which is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis , can be contracted by both humans and household animals .
Humans can be infected through flea bites , or by coming into contact with the coughs or blood of an infected person or animal , the statement said .
Dogs were reported to be mildly susceptible to the plague , and could be infected if they come into contact with rodent fleas carrying the plague .
Cats , on the other hand , were reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract the plague from flea bites or by coming into contact with an infected rodent .
JCPH also provided a number of recommendations to reduce the risk of people and animals catching the plague .
These included not getting close to wild animals , avoiding contact with sick or dead animals , keeping pets from roaming outside and consulting with doctors and veterinarians .
The bubonic plague is most notable for causing the Black Death , a 14th century pandemic that killed an estimated 50 million people across Europe and Asia , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Chinese Herdsman Diagnosed With Bubonic Plague ) Symptoms of the plague include high fever , chills , nausea , headaches , extreme pain and swelling of lymph nodes , according to JCPH .
These symptoms typically appear within two to seven days after infection .
The plague can be still deadly in up to 90 % of cases , but modern antibiotics have been effective in treating infections , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) .
Data from the CDC also indicates that a majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ western states like Colorado .

A squirrel tested positive for the bubonic plague in the town of Morrison, Colorado, according to a statement released Sunday by Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) officials.
A spokesperson for JCPH said someone in Morrison reported seeing more than 15 dead squirrels over the weekend, according to CBS News. Officials tested one of the dead squirrels Saturday and discovered that the animal was carrying the bubonic plague.
Public health officials suspected that the other dead squirrels also tested positive. This is the first case of the plague in Jefferson County this year, according to the JCPH statement.
JCPH also stated that the bubonic plague, which is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, can be contracted by both humans and household animals. Humans can be infected through flea bites, or by coming into contact with the coughs or blood of an infected person or animal, the statement said.
Dogs were reported to be mildly susceptible to the plague, and could be infected if they come into contact with rodent fleas carrying the plague. Cats, on the other hand, were reported to be highly susceptible, and could contract the plague from flea bites or by coming into contact with an infected rodent.
JCPH also provided a number of recommendations to reduce the risk of people and animals catching the plague. These included not getting close to wild animals, avoiding contact with sick or dead animals, keeping pets from roaming outside and consulting with doctors and veterinarians.
The bubonic plague is most notable for causing the Black Death, a 14th century pandemic that killed an estimated 50 million people across Europe and Asia, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. (RELATED: Chinese Herdsman Diagnosed With Bubonic Plague)
Symptoms of the plague include high fever, chills, nausea, headaches, extreme pain and swelling of lymph nodes, according to JCPH. These symptoms typically appear within two to seven days after infection.
The plague can be still deadly in up to 90% of cases, but modern antibiotics have been effective in treating infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data from the CDC also indicates that a majority of plague cases in the U.S. occur in western states like Colorado.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--103-Year-Old Guy Becomes Oldest Person To Ever Go Skydiving Out Of An Airplane

A 103-year-old man has become the oldest person to ever go skydiving after doing so in honor of his grandson ’ s graduation .
Al Blaschke , who first celebrated turning 100 years old by jumping out of an airplane in 2017 , decided it was time to try it again in honor of Kevin Blaschke ’ s graduation from college , according to ABC News .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ I never thought I would be around this long , ” Blaschke shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Trailer For ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Has Been Released .
It ’ s Absolutely Insane ) “ It was awesome to be able to jump out of an airplane with my grandpa , ” Kevin shared in the clip .
“ Him breaking the world record was just icing on the cake.
” Al and his grandson made the historic jump at Skydive Spaceland in San Marcos , Texas , plunging 14,000 feet out of the plane .
According to the outlet : People magazine reached out to Guinness , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s attempt and were working on reviewing evidence to verify it .
Blaschke was born on January 4th , so once verified , he would just beat out Hodges in terms of days old .
What ’ s even more impressive than taking the jump , is that this man has survived the Spanish Flu , the Great Depression and now COVID-19 .
Congratulations !

A 103-year-old man has become the oldest person to ever go skydiving after doing so in honor of his grandson’s graduation.
Al Blaschke, who first celebrated turning 100 years old by jumping out of an airplane in 2017, decided it was time to try it again in honor of Kevin Blaschke’s graduation from college, according to ABC News. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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“I never thought I would be around this long,” Blaschke shared with the outlet. (RELATED: The Trailer For ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Has Been Released. It’s Absolutely Insane)
“It was awesome to be able to jump out of an airplane with my grandpa,” Kevin shared in the clip. “Him breaking the world record was just icing on the cake.”
Al and his grandson made the historic jump at Skydive Spaceland in San Marcos, Texas, plunging 14,000 feet out of the plane.
According to the outlet:
Guinness currently lists the oldest person to ever tandem parachute jump as Kathryn “Kitty” Hodges, who was 103 years and 129 days old when she went skydiving in Washington state in 2019.
People magazine reached out to Guinness, who said they were aware of Al’s attempt and were working on reviewing evidence to verify it.
Blaschke was born on January 4th, so once verified, he would just beat out Hodges in terms of days old.
What’s even more impressive than taking the jump, is that this man has survived the Spanish Flu, the Great Depression and now COVID-19. Congratulations!


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Trump Signs Order Rescinding Hong Kong’s Special Status After Chinese Takeover

President Donald Trump signed an executive order rescinding Hong Kong ’ s special economic status Tuesday in response to China ’ s defacto takeover of the formerly democratic city .
Trump ’ s Tuesday order comes months after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially informed Congress that Hong Kong could no longer be considered autonomous from the Chinese Communist Party .
China imposed strict national security restrictions on Hong Kong early this spring .
Trump said that Hong Kong would be “ treated the same as mainland China , ” according to CBS .
“ Beijing ’ s disastrous decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of actions that fundamentally undermine Hong Kong ’ s autonomy and freedoms and China ’ s own promises to the Hong Kong people under the Sino-British Joint Declaration , a U.N.-filed international treaty , ” Pompeo said in a statement in May .
( RELATED : Hong Kong Is Proof America Needs To Wake Up To The US-China Cold War , China Expert Says ) Hong Kong has for decades been a stronghold of Western-style democracy within communist China , but Chinese Leader Xi Jinping ’ s regime has increasingly encroached on its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to speak with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping regarding the order or any new trade deals .
Trump said last week that continuing toward a phase 2 trade deal with China was essentially off the table .
“ The relationship with China has been severely damaged .
They could have stopped the plague , they could have stopped it , they didn ’ t stop it .
They stopped it from going into the remaining portions of China from Wuhan province .
They could have stopped the plague , they didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severely damaged , ” he said at the time .

President Donald Trump signed an executive order rescinding Hong Kong’s special economic status Tuesday in response to China’s defacto takeover of the formerly democratic city.
Trump’s Tuesday order comes months after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially informed Congress that Hong Kong could no longer be considered autonomous from the Chinese Communist Party. China imposed strict national security restrictions on Hong Kong early this spring.
Trump said that Hong Kong would be “treated the same as mainland China,” according to CBS.
Trump says just now he has no plans to speak with Chinese Prez Xi, tho he has praised him for years, after signing legislation and an executive order against China over Hong Kong — Gordon Lubold (@glubold) July 14, 2020
“Beijing’s disastrous decision is only the latest in a series of actions that fundamentally undermine Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms and China’s own promises to the Hong Kong people under the Sino-British Joint Declaration, a U.N.-filed international treaty,” Pompeo said in a statement in May. (RELATED: Hong Kong Is Proof America Needs To Wake Up To The US-China Cold War, China Expert Says)
Hong Kong has for decades been a stronghold of Western-style democracy within communist China, but Chinese Leader Xi Jinping’s regime has increasingly encroached on its autonomy.
Trump confirmed he has no plans to speak with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping regarding the order or any new trade deals. Trump said last week that continuing toward a phase 2 trade deal with China was essentially off the table.
“The relationship with China has been severely damaged. They could have stopped the plague, they could have stopped it, they didn’t stop it. They stopped it from going into the remaining portions of China from Wuhan province. They could have stopped the plague, they didn’t. The relationship with China has been severely damaged,” he said at the time.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Surprises Health Care Workers With More Than 700,000 Bottles Of Water Duri

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Surprises Health Care Workers With More Than 700,000 Bottles Of Water During Pandemic

Dwayne “ The Rock ” Johnson surprised health care and frontline workers all across the country with a donation of more than 700,000 bottled waters during the coronavirus outbreak .
“ My @ vossworld partners [ and ] myself donated 700,000+ bottles to our heroes… , ” the 48-year-old actor explained in video shared on Instagram .
The post was noted by Fox News in piece published Tuesday .
( RELATED : Dwayne ‘ The Rock ’ Johnson Considers Running For Office ) “ Our frontline healthcare workers at our hospitals across the country , ” he added .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying , THANK YOU .
Thank you all for your tireless , caring efforts.
” ( RELATED : Christian Rapper TobyMac ’ s Son Dead At 21 ) The “ Jumanji : Welcome to the Jungle ” star continued , while thanking those workers “ for taking care of our friends , families and loved ones during this extremely challenging time .
” “ We , on our end will continue to be disciplined – wearing masks , being smart , social distancing etc , .
, ” Johnson explained .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all continue to do yours .
Keep holding the line and stay strong .
You inspire us all .
DJ @ vossworld.
” Near the end of the clip , “ The Rock ” shared videos and pictures from those on the who had received the donation .
At one point in the video , one of the workers praised the superstar actor for the kind note he sent along with the waters , sharing that it “ warmed ” their hearts .

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson surprised health care and frontline workers all across the country with a donation of more than 700,000 bottled waters during the coronavirus outbreak.
“My @vossworld partners [and] myself donated 700,000+ bottles to our heroes…,” the 48-year-old actor explained in video shared on Instagram. The post was noted by Fox News in piece published Tuesday. (RELATED: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Considers Running For Office)
“Our frontline healthcare workers at our hospitals across the country,” he added. “It was our very small way of saying, THANK YOU. Thank you all for your tireless, caring efforts.” (RELATED: Christian Rapper TobyMac’s Son Dead At 21)
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The “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” star continued, while thanking those workers “for taking care of our friends, families and loved ones during this extremely challenging time. ”
“We, on our end will continue to be disciplined – wearing masks, being smart, social distancing etc,.,” Johnson explained. “We must do our job. As you all continue to do yours. Keep holding the line and stay strong. You inspire us all. DJ @vossworld.”
Near the end of the clip, “The Rock” shared videos and pictures from those on the who had received the donation.
At one point in the video, one of the workers praised the superstar actor for the kind note he sent along with the waters, sharing that it “warmed” their hearts.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--Rare Red Rainbow Appears Over Lake

Rare Red Rainbow Appears Over Lake

A fisherman in Finland captured a video of a rare red rainbow while fishing on Lake Päijänne over the weekend .
Aviv Junno shot the video of the rare natural event during a rainstorm , which is when these phenomena usually occur .
Despite the apparent beauty , the fisherman said that he believed that the rainbow was a bad sign and “ ominous , ” leaving the lake soon after , Sky News reported .
Colors with a shorter wavelength , such as blues and greens , were dispersed in early morning and evening hours , according to WRAL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yellows become visible in the rainbow .
The additional distance that light travels during sunrise and sunset can cause other colors to become invisible to the human eye , according to National Geographic .
( RELATED : Terrifying Video Shows Shark Swimming Underneath People ) The red rainbow , also known as a monochrome rainbow , will appear in the sky in a higher arc than a normal rainbow , according to EarthSky .
To view a red rainbow at sunset after a rainstorm , it is recommended to turn opposite to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another type of colored rainbow is one with red , orange and yellow stripes , according to Smithsonian .
Rainbows can also appear as a solid streak of white light .

A fisherman in Finland captured a video of a rare red rainbow while fishing on Lake Päijänne over the weekend.
Aviv Junno shot the video of the rare natural event during a rainstorm, which is when these phenomena usually occur. Despite the apparent beauty, the fisherman said that he believed that the rainbow was a bad sign and “ominous,” leaving the lake soon after, Sky News reported.
Colors with a shorter wavelength, such as blues and greens, were dispersed in early morning and evening hours, according to WRAL. In turn, only reds and yellows become visible in the rainbow. The additional distance that light travels during sunrise and sunset can cause other colors to become invisible to the human eye, according to National Geographic. (RELATED: Terrifying Video Shows Shark Swimming Underneath People)
The red rainbow, also known as a monochrome rainbow, will appear in the sky in a higher arc than a normal rainbow, according to EarthSky. To view a red rainbow at sunset after a rainstorm, it is recommended to turn opposite to the sun to get the best perspective.
Another type of colored rainbow is one with red, orange and yellow stripes, according to Smithsonian. Rainbows can also appear as a solid streak of white light.


thedailycaller--2020-07-14--FACT CHECK: Did Melania Trump Wear A Dress Featuring Drawings By Sexual Abuse Survivors?

An image shared on Facebook claims the dress First Lady Melania Trump wore at Mount Rushmore featured drawings by survivors of child sexual abuse .
The sketches on the McQueen dress were made by art students during a life drawing class , not by survivors of child sexual abuse .
Media outlets have frequently reported on Trump ’ s wardrobe choices throughout her tenure as first lady , and her dress choice for her and the president ’ s visit to Mount Rushmore was no exception .
Multiple media outlets published articles detailing social media criticism of the dress Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration .
Some social media users appeared to defend the first lady ’ s fashion choice by saying the dress was designed “ using sketches drawn by victims of child sexual abuse to describe their feelings.
” ( RELATED : No , Ivanka Trump Didn ’ t Wear A Shirt With A Swastika-Like Trump Logo ) “ People have been making fun of Melania ’ s dress .
They said it looked like President Trump scribbled on it with a marker , ” reads one such post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s actually a dress designed by Alexander McQueen using sketches drawn by victims of child sexual abuse to describe their feelings ?
?
Our First Lady is amazing and gorgeous !
Such class.
” The dress that Trump wore is , in fact , part of McQueen ’ s Spring 2020 collection , but the design did not come from survivors of child sexual abuse .
Students from the British art school Central Saint Martins drew the “ dancing girls ” sketches in the design as part of a drawing class at McQueen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Paper Magazine .
Fashion illustrator Julie Verhoeven led the life drawing class , and the entire McQueen team hand-stitched part of the design onto the dress , Vogue reported .
“ The continuous , spontaneous sketches of dancing girls by Central Saint Martins MA students , created during a life drawing class held at the Alexander McQueen educational space in London this year , is the source of these motifs , ” the official Alexander McQueen Facebook page posted in March .

An image shared on Facebook claims the dress First Lady Melania Trump wore at Mount Rushmore featured drawings by survivors of child sexual abuse.
Verdict: False
The sketches on the McQueen dress were made by art students during a life drawing class, not by survivors of child sexual abuse.
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Media outlets have frequently reported on Trump’s wardrobe choices throughout her tenure as first lady, and her dress choice for her and the president’s visit to Mount Rushmore was no exception. Multiple media outlets published articles detailing social media criticism of the dress Trump wore on July 3 at South Dakota’s 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration.
Some social media users appeared to defend the first lady’s fashion choice by saying the dress was designed “using sketches drawn by victims of child sexual abuse to describe their feelings.” (RELATED: No, Ivanka Trump Didn’t Wear A Shirt With A Swastika-Like Trump Logo)
“People have been making fun of Melania’s dress. They said it looked like President Trump scribbled on it with a marker,” reads one such post. “Did you know it’s actually a dress designed by Alexander McQueen using sketches drawn by victims of child sexual abuse to describe their feelings?? Our First Lady is amazing and gorgeous! Such class.”
The dress that Trump wore is, in fact, part of McQueen’s Spring 2020 collection, but the design did not come from survivors of child sexual abuse. Students from the British art school Central Saint Martins drew the “dancing girls” sketches in the design as part of a drawing class at McQueen’s London flagship store, according to Paper Magazine. Fashion illustrator Julie Verhoeven led the life drawing class, and the entire McQueen team hand-stitched part of the design onto the dress, Vogue reported.
“The continuous, spontaneous sketches of dancing girls by Central Saint Martins MA students, created during a life drawing class held at the Alexander McQueen educational space in London this year, is the source of these motifs,” the official Alexander McQueen Facebook page posted in March.