Dominion Voting Machines Reportedly Malfunction in Maricopa County Amid CrowdStrike outage

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Recent developments in Maricopa County, Arizona have reignited concerns over election integrity as Dominion voting machines reportedly malfunctioned county-wide due to a CrowdStrike outage. This incident has prompted critics to question longstanding assurances from officials that these machines are secure and never connected to the internet.

According to reports, numerous voting locations in Maricopa County are experiencing technical issues, allegedly linked to problems with e-poll books and print on demand printers, which experts suggest could be related to the CrowdStrike outage. Among those raising alarms is @ColonelReynolds, who has pointed out potential vulnerabilities that may compromise the integrity of election processes.

The outage has affected a significant number of voting locations, leaving only a handful operational. This disruption raises serious doubts about the integrity of these machines.

This incident highlights the susceptibility of voting machines to cyber attacks, despite assurances to the contrary. For years, officials have maintained that Dominion voting machines are isolated from internet connectivity to prevent interference. However, the current situation challenges these claims and calls into question the reliability of such assurances.

“If Maricopa County officials want us to trust their elections, they’re going to need to start being honest about just how easily these machines can be affected by cyber attacks,” remarked an X user.

Military, Veterans Can Stream Paris Olympics Coverage for Free

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Service members, retirees, family members, honorably discharged veterans and others authorized to shop online at military exchanges will be able to stream over 5,000 hours of coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games for free, thanks to a partnership between the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal.

The Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to Aug. 11, and authorized users can stream the action through their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com.

All service branches are eligible. Due to content rights restrictions, an active ShopMyExchange.com account is required. Online verification of your military or veteran status is required by law to establish a ShopMyExchange.com account. Veterans who have been honorably discharged have online exchange shopping benefits.

Coverage will include live competitions across all 39 sports and all 329 medal events, top stories and moments and livestreams of select practice and warmup sessions, according to a joint announcement by AAFES and NBCUniversal. There will also be video content such as event recaps, highlights, viral moments and interviews.

To watch, visit NBCOlympics.com on a computer or use the NBC Sports app (in the U.S. only) and choose the Exchange as the service provider. (Read more from “Military, Veterans Can Stream Paris Olympics Coverage for Free” HERE)

Franklin Graham Says God ‘Spared’ Trump’s Life After Assassination Attempt

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Donald Trump had a near death experience, “no question. But God spared his life,” evangelist Franklin Graham said Thursday on the final night of the Republican National Convention, just days after a gunman attempted to kill the former president at a Pennsylvania rally.

“When we go through those experiences, it changes us. It can cause us to examine our lives and to reevaluate our priorities, as it should,” Graham said in Milwaukee.

“When President Trump rose from that platform, he rose with his fist raised in strength, showing America his unshakable resolve to fight for them in this nation. I cannot explain why God would save one life and allow another one to be taken. I don’t have the answer for that. But one thing I do know is that God loves us, and he wants us to be with him in heaven one day. And that’s through faith in His Son Jesus Christ,” he added.

(Read more from “Franklin Graham Says God ‘Spared’ Trump’s Life After Assassination Attempt” HERE)

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Mark Zuckerberg Says Trump With Fist in Air After Getting Shot is ‘One of the Most Bada** Things I’ve Ever Seen in My Life’

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Mark Zuckerberg said seeing former President Donald Trump with his fist in the air after getting shot during last weekend’s assassination attempt was “one of the most bada** things I’ve ever seen in my life.”

Zuckerberg — CEO of Meta, the parent company of Facebook — revealed his reaction during an interview Thursday at his company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, Bloomberg reported.

“Now look, I mean there’s obviously a lot of crazy stuff going on in the world,” Zuckerberg told Emily Chang of “The Circuit,” which is part of Bloomberg Originals, before shifting to the attempt on Trump’s life in Butler, Pennsylvania, last Saturday.

“And I mean, on a personal note … seeing Donald Trump get up after getting shot in the face and pump his fist in the air with the American flag [in the background] is one of the most bada** things I’ve ever seen in my life,” Zuckerberg said with an incredulous laugh.

Zuckerberg added that “on some level, as an American, it’s … hard to not get kind of emotional about that spirit and that fight, and I think that that’s why a lot of people like the guy.” (Read more from “Mark Zuckerberg Says Trump With Fist in Air After Getting Shot is ‘One of the Most Bada** Things I’ve Ever Seen in My Life'” HERE)

Scientists Make Unprecedented Discovery on Mars by Accident

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NASA scientists expressed that they were “stunned” after their Mars Curiosity rover cracked open a rock that was found to contain pure sulfur crystals, a NASA press release read Thursday.

The Curiosity rover’s social media account tweeted that the “pure sulfur … doesn’t smell” and the discovery of elemental sulfur “is something we’ve never seen before on Mars.”

“We don’t know much about these yellow crystals yet, but my team is excited to investigate,” the rover tweeted.

NASA scientists are still unsure “what relationship, if any, the elemental sulfur has to other sulfur-based minerals in the area” the rock was found in, according to the press release. NASA added that all previous discoveries were that of “sulfur-based minerals — in other words, a mix of sulfur and other materials.”

The rover — following its unprecedented discovery — has found “an entire field of bright rocks that look similar to the one the rover crushed,” the press release revealed. (Read more from “Scientists Make Unprecedented Discovery on Mars by Accident” HERE)

Medical Internship Program Under Fire for Rejecting Anyone Who Doesn’t ‘Identify’ as Black

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A medical internship program is under fire for allegedly racially discriminating against otherwise qualified applicants, requiring that applicants must “identify” as black or African American.

Do No Harm filed a complaint on behalf of a member on Thursday requesting the federal government investigate an internship offered by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM). The anonymous member was qualified academically and met all other requirements but was rejected because of his race.

The complaint was filed to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against ARM for their internship program, GROW. The program offers paid opportunities in regenerative medicine for black undergraduate and graduate students, the website states.

“Once you sacrifice the opportunity to take a more qualified person for a less qualified person simply because of the way they look, you’ve sacrificed the opportunity to really do the best research,” Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, Do No Harm board chair, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

“We just want them to do the right thing,” Goldfarb said. “We want them to obey the law, and we want them to deal with people based on their individual merit and not based on their racial and immutable characteristics.”

(Read more from “Medical Internship Program Under Fire for Rejecting Anyone Who Doesn’t ‘Identify’ as Black” HERE)

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Trump’s Triumph at the RNC Suggests Something Bigger Than Politics is Unfolding in America

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It’s difficult to describe historical moments as they’re unfolding, but let me hazard a few initial observations about former President Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night.

Watching a presidential candidate (and former president) describe his near-assassination less than a week after a bullet came within millimeters of ending his life is quite simply the most captivating, awe-inspiring thing that has ever happened at a political convention in this country.

“I will tell you exactly what happened, and you’ll never hear it from me a second time because it’s actually too painful to tell,” Trump said.

In a calm, almost somber tone, Trump recounted in detail his near-death experience to a breathless watching world. “I’m not supposed to be here,” he said, attributing his survival to “the grace of Almighty God.” Many in attendance, and not a few watching at home, were in tears as Trump told his tale. He described getting shot in the ear, the blood running down his face, and the Secret Service agents shielding him. Again he invoked divine providence: “There was blood pouring, and yet, in a certain way, I felt very safe because I had God on my side.”

Then he described the crowd’s reaction: They didn’t run, they didn’t stampede. They were worried about him, Trump said, afraid he might be badly wounded — or worse. Trump said he wanted to show them he was all right, that he wasn’t going anywhere. So he stood up, raised his fist, and shouted, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” When he said this, the crowd at the convention echoed him in chorus.

(Read more from “Trump’s Triumph at the RNC Suggests Something Bigger Than Politics is Unfolding in America” HERE)

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Report: Trump Rally Assassin Hid Gun on Site Before the Event

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The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday hid the firearm before the deadly shooting spree, a source with the Secret Service told Fox News on Thursday.

“It was not immediately clear where he hid it, however. By the time agents spotted him on the roof, he was already holding it,” the network reported. “‘We went from golf range finder to AR-15, and now we have to fill in the gap,’ the source told Fox News.”

The shooter was able to fire off multiple rounds, killing one and injuring two others in the crowd. The bullet struck Trump’s ear, after a split-second tilt of his head saved his brain from a direct hit.

The head of the Secret Service has remained defiant amid calls for her resignation after the agency’s many security failures culminated in the near-death of the Republican presidential nominee. . .

Cheatle placed the blame on local law enforcement, who she said were responsible for the security of the building from which the gunman fired. Three counter-snipers were stationed inside the building while the shooter was able to aim clearly at the former president’s head from the roof. (Read more from “Report: Trump Rally Assassin Hid Gun on Site Before the Event” HERE)

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Blue Wave: Number of Democrats Calling on Biden to Grow Up to 30

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President Joe Biden is facing calls to end his reelection bid from a growing number of prominent Democrats after his debate performance raised serious questions about the 81-year-old’s mental fitness.

The president and his campaign remain defiant and are pressing ahead, but an avalanche of calls to step aside and let someone such as Vice President Kamala Harris be the Democratic nominee could change that calculus. . .

Reps. Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Kathy Castor (D-FL)

McCollum and Castor, called on President Joe Biden to step aside and pass the torch — to Vice President Kamala Harris.

McCollum endorsed Harris as Biden’s successor and encouraged Democrats to select Gov. Tim Waltz (D-MN) as her running mate. (Read more from “Blue Wave: Number of Democrats Calling on Biden to Grow Up to 30” HERE)

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Democratic Rep.: Biden Recently ‘Didn’t Seem to Recognize’ Me

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In an op-ed for the Boston Globe, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) has candidly addressed concerns about President Biden’s cognitive abilities, recounting a troubling personal encounter during an overseas trip that has raised alarms among U.S. allies.

Moulton, a longtime admirer and mentee of Biden, revealed a disconcerting moment at a small gathering in Normandy, France, during the 80th anniversary of D-Day. He described how Biden, whom he had known as a friend and mentor, appeared not to recognize him for the first time. This incident, as Moulton observed, was more than just a fleeting lapse; it signified a deeper issue that has become increasingly apparent.

“While it’s natural for memory to falter with age, what I witnessed in Normandy and what I saw during recent public appearances has deepened my concerns,” Moulton wrote.

The episode in Normandy is not an isolated event. It is part of a broader narrative unfolding since Biden took office, with critics pointing to instances of forgetfulness and verbal missteps during public engagements. These incidents have sparked debate over whether Biden, at 81, is fit to seek re-election and continue serving as commander in chief.

“President Biden has been a friend and mentor to me for many years,” Moulton acknowledged. “But we owe it to the American people to have an honest conversation about leadership and the challenges our country faces.”

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