WEDNESDAY, JULY 21st 2021 Updated 23:59 ET
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BIDEN, WHITE, HOUSE, STREAM
FILE PHOTO: A road sign directs traffic towards the Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility entrance in Lubmin, Germany, September 10, 2020. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A road sign directs traffic towards the Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall
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PELOSI, COMMITTEE, JAN, GOP
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday rejected two of Republican leaders’ picks for a newly created committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, suggesting they’ve made false statements and taken concerning actions that make
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OLYMPICS, TOKYO, GAMES, JAPAN
The Olympic Games as we know them today were first held in 1896, two years after the International Olympic Committee was founded. The first Games were held in Athens. There were held from April 6 to April 15 and featured nine sports, 43 events and 14 nations.
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INFRASTRUCTURE, SENATE, REPUBLICANS, VOTE
(CNN) Senate Republicans are expected to block a vote Wednesday to start debate on a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, as they push for more time to strike a deal with Democrats and write the legislation. But lawmakers said their negotiations will
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NBA, BUCKS, MILWAUKEE, ANTETOKOUNMPO
Three people were shot early Wednesday during a wild night of partying in Milwaukee, where thousands took to the streets to celebrate the Bucks’ NBA championship win over the Phoenix Suns — the team’s first since 1971. Both shootings were across the Milwaukee
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FAUCI, PAUL, RAND, REFERRAL
Sen. Rand Paul plans to contact the Department of Justice about potentially criminally investigating Dr. Anthony S. Fauci for allegedly lying to lawmakers, the Kentucky Republican said late Tuesday. “I’ll be sending a letter to the Department of Justice asking
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BEZOS, JEFF, SPACE, BILLIONAIRE
Blog Post By James Pethokoukis If you’re worried humans are “using up all the Earth” or simply have too injurious an environmental footprint to allow more economic growth, then you should be excited by what’s happening with space technology. And that includes
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OLYMPICS, TOKYO, GAMES, FLAG
Host Japan got off to a winning start when the Tokyo Olympics got underway after a one-year delay, beating Australia 8-1 in softball behind 39-year-old pitcher Yukiko Ueno, who won the 2008 gold medal game against the United States FUKUSHIMA, Japan -- Host
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COVID, 19, CASES, SURGE
Time For Caution Amid COVID-19 Surge And Breakthrough Cases It's an unsettling moment in the pandemic as cases rise, Delta sweeps and more reports are made of breakthrough cases. Here are the latest recommendations to keep people and communities safe. Health
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LIFE, EXPECTANCY, 2020, DROP
Measuring life expectancy is not intended to precisely predict actual life spans; rather, it’s a measure of a population’s health, revealing either society-wide distress or advancement. The sheer magnitude of the drop in 2020 has left researchers reeling as
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COVID, VACCINE, DELTA, VARIANT
A new study found that one dose of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was ineffective against the new delta variant of the disease but suggested that some of the 13 million people inoculated with the one dose of it could be protected with a second dose. "The
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COUPLE, REVEAL, GENDER, CALIFORNIA
On September 5, 2020, the couple set off a smoke bomb in El Dorado Park, about 75 miles east of Los Angeles near Yucaipa. It was supposed to reveal whether an expecting Angela would give birth to a boy or girl — instead, it sparked flames amid the dry grass
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ARKANSAS, JUDGE, BAN, FEDERAL
A participant lies on a giant Transgender Pride Flag during the Equality March, organized by the LGBT community in Kiev, Ukraine June 23, 2019. (Gleb Garanich/Reuters) A federal judge temporarily blocked an Arkansas law that would ban gender-transition surgery
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CHINA, FLOODS, DAM, 12
Record floods in China’s central Henan province have killed at least 25 people as of Wednesday and forced a the evacuation of an additional 200,000 people in the provincial capital, Zhengzhou, local government officials said. Zhengzhou recorded its highest
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WEINSTEIN, HARVEY, LOS, ANGELES
Once a major power in Hollywood along with his brother Bob and their movie companies Miramax and The Weinstein Co., Harvey Weinstein would be marked as the archvillain of the #MeToo movement starting late in 2017, when women’s accounts were published in the
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BOOTLEG, FIRE, OREGON, MONSTER
Oregon's massive Bootleg Fire, now at 616 square miles in size, was only 32% contained as of Wednesday morning. In all, 78 large wildfires are burning across 13 states, most of them in the western U.S. Dry conditions, drought and record-breaking heat waves
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2032, BRISBANE, HOST, OLYMPICS
(CNN) Brisbane has been officially announced as host of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032. The Australian city and surrounding South-East Queensland region were approved as the Games hosts at an International Olympic Committee session in Tokyo on Wednesday. It
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CALIFORNIA, LARRY, ELDER, BALLOT
Radio show host Larry Elder must have had Democrats worried as they tried to get him disqualified from the recall election against Gavin Newsom in California. Now, after a recent court ruling, they’re probably terrified. As reported by SFGate, Elder was the
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DEBT, CEILING, MCCONNELL, RAISE
The federal government is on track to reach the statutory debt limit in the fall, which would trigger a government shutdown, according to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate. The U.S. is projected to reach the debt ceiling of $28.5 trillion by October
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TEXAS, BORDER, COVID, TEST
Migrant rescues along the U.S.-Mexico Border by patrol agents reached a staggering 9,500 through the end of June. Officials report this nine-month total is 81 percent more than seen during Fiscal Year 2020. Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Austin Skero tweeted
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TEXAS, STATE, DEMOCRAT, FORENSIC
One of dozens of the Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the Lone Star State last week in order to prevent the passage of a controversial election bill likened Gov. Greg Abbott’s threat to have them arrested upon their return to the pursuit of escaped slaves
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TRUMP, MEDIA, BIDEN, SPOKESWOMAN
Taking a page out of the playbook of politically biased voter "suppression polls," the media has now gone to suppressing and silencing conservative voices to prop up Democrats, former President Donald Trump warned in an exclusive podcast interview Tuesday. The
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COVID, LATE, PATIENTS, BEG
An Alabama physician glumly says she is making "a lot of progress" in encouraging people to vaccinate – as she struggles to keep them alive. Dr. Brytney Cobia, a hospitalist at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, wrote in a recent Facebook post she is
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OPIOID, 26, SETTLEMENT, BILLION
New York (CNN Business) A group of states' Attorneys General announced a proposed $26 billion opioid crisis settlement Wednesday that, if approved, will resolve claims against the "big three" drug distributors — McKesson, Cardinal Health and Amerisource Bergen
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BIDEN, WHITE, HOUSE, STREAM
Fox News
Ukrainian president Zelensky to visit Biden in August
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Biden late next month, the White House announced Wednesday. "The visit will affirm the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s
Huffington Post
Anthony Anderson Spots The Moment Tom Brady Ticked Off Donald Trump
Actor Anthony Anderson, filling in for Jimmy Kimmel as host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” spotted a moment at the White House that won’t make the former guy very happy. When President Joe Biden welcomed the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, quarterback
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Biden, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to meet Aug. 30 in Washington
FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gives statements ahead of talks at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany July 12, 2021. Stefanie Loos/ Pool via REUTERS/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gives statements ahead
LA Times
Biden takes his pitch for infrastructure spending on the road and into prime time
President Biden is traveling to Ohio for a nationally televised town hall with voters Wednesday evening as maneuvering over his infrastructure plans intensifies on Capitol Hill and the Delta variant spreads among unvaccinated populations. The town hall, on
Conservative Daily News
President Joe Biden’s Schedule for Wednesday, July 21, 2021
56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will receive his daily briefing Wednesday morning and then his schedule turns into a propaganda-fest on friendly soil. He will travel to Ohio where he will push his massive spending
CNN
The White House's Covid-19 transparency problem
(CNN) We learned this week that a White House aide had tested positive for Covid-19 despite having been fully vaccinated against the virus. How did we find out this information, you ask? Axios broke the story, which was quickly confirmed by CNN and virtually
New York Post
Here’s Joe Biden’s report card after six months in the White House
The first marking period is over and President Biden’s grades are coming in. During his bitter, hard-fought race with former President Donald Trump, Biden made promises that include beating the coronavirus, reviving the economy and restoring bipartisanship
ABC
Biden to meet next month with private sector on cyber issues
A U.S. official says President Joe Biden plans to meet next month with business executives about cybersecurity WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden and members of his national security team plan to meet next month with business executives about cybersecurity,
Red State
Biden's Vaccine Rollout: It's Not Our Fault You Suck as a Salesman
Could we not have had a worse rollout than the COVID-19 vaccines? At the beginning, President Joe Biden was trying to take full credit for the vaccines, when it was former President Donald J. Trump who put Operation Warp Speed into motion. Then, when Biden
CNBC
U.S., Germany strike a deal to allow completion of controversial Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Workers during the production process of pipes at the Nord Stream 2 facility at Mukran on Ruegen Islandon in Sassnitz, Germany. WASHINGTON – The United States and Germany reached an agreement to allow completion of the $11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a
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Biden Again Snubs Ukrainian President: No July Meeting
U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “not in July, but, in August,” according to recent statements by George Kent, the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Radio Free Europe/Radio
CNN
'The clock is running': Biden and his White House sharpen their strategy to confront epic challenges
(CNN) Joe Biden's presidency is only six months old, but the mood inside the White House can often feel like a race against time. "The clock is running. We all know that," a senior adviser to Biden said, speaking on condition of anonymity. "The President certainly
Washington Times
Biden to meet Ukraine president next month, talk about Russia, energy, corruption
President Biden will meet at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 30, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday. The visit will affirm the United States’ “unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial
CNN
Joe Biden: What are the odds Biden can un-stall the rest of his agenda?
A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here (CNN) We're sIx months into the Joe Biden presidency. The President is set to take part in a CNN Town Hall to be broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday
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US, Germany to Vow Action on Russia in Nord Stream 2 Deal: Sources
The United States and Germany will take action against Russia if it uses the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to harm Ukraine or other Eastern European countries, according to two sources familiar with a bilateral agreement expected on Wednesday. The agreement,
CNBC
Biden to visit Ohio for third time during his presidency to push his economic agenda
U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to board Air Force One for travel to Ohio from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 21, 2021. President Joe Biden will travel to Cincinnati, Ohio on Wednesday to push his economic agenda in one of the only Rust Belt states he
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Biden’s town hall at Catholic university riles bishop, abortion opponents
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy at the White House in Washington, U.S. July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy at the White House in Washington, U.S. July
Conservative Daily News
Can Biden Get Tough on Cyber-Attacks?
38 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail This post could have any one of three different titles. When will Biden get tough, How does Biden get tough, or my favorite, Does Joe need to check with Hunter before getting tough. The title I chose indicates
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Biden to convene private sector leaders for cybersecurity talks in August
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy at the White House in Washington, U.S. July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy at the White House in Washington, U.S. July
Fox News
Psaki dodges on whether White House would have disclosed positive COVID-19 cases if press hadn't scooped it
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki sidestepped a question Wednesday regarding whether the Biden administration would have publicly disclosed a vaccinated staffer’s recent breakthrough COVID-19 case if it hadn’t been reported in the press. Psaki confirmed
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Conservative Daily News
Ahead Of Biden Visit To Catholic Ohio University, Archbishop Says He Would Not Have Granted Biden Permission To Come
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, said in a Tuesday statement that its archbishop would not have granted permission for President Joe Biden to come to Mount St. Joseph University. The statement distanced Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr from the university’s
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U.S., Germany to vow action on Russia in Nord Stream 2 deal -sources
FILE PHOTO: A road sign directs traffic towards the Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility entrance in Lubmin, Germany, September 10, 2020. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A road sign directs traffic towards the Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall
New York Post
Biden will push Ukraine’s president to ‘tackle corruption’ when he visits White House
President Biden will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Aug. 30 and push him to “tackle corruption,” despite claims of corruption in Ukraine involving his own family, the White House said Wednesday. As vice president, Biden led
Fox News
US, Germany threaten Russia with sanctions if Nord Stream 2 pipeline is used as a 'weapon'
The United States and Germany pledged Wednesday to hit Russia with sanctions if the Kremlin uses the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline as a weapon against Ukraine. The warnings came just hours after the U.S. and Germany reached an agreement to permit the
Fox News
Jason Chaffetz: Hunter Biden keeps cashing in on his family name – there's only one way to paint this scheme
Seeking to quell criticism over the Biden family's latest effort to monetize the family name, the White House last week defended the president's son, Hunter Biden and his upcoming art show. To keep influence-seekers from gaining credit with the Biden family,
Red State
Biden Admin Tries to Silence Ukraine on Nord Stream but Cruz Busts Biden Being in Bed With Putin
Earlier this year, Joe Biden made the troubling and inexplicable move to lift some sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which would allow it to be completed, basically giving up on stopping the pipeline which the U.S. has been fighting for years. Even Biden
Breitbart
Nolte: Joe Biden Can't Even Protect the White House from the Coronavirus
If His Fraudulency Joe Biden cannot protect the White House from the coronavirus, how can we expect him to protect us? Well, as we now see with all the new infections across the country and the return (and threatened return) of mask mandates, Biden cannot
Breitbart
Flashback: Trump Defended Tom Brady During Deflategate Scandal
Tom Brady not only snubbed former President Trump by appearing at the White House with Joe Biden on Tuesday after declining to visit Trump during his term in office, but he also mocked his supporters. While talking in front of the media alongside Biden and
Fox News
Biden marks 6 months in office on Instagram, gets shredded in comments
The White House celebrated President Biden's first six months in office by touting his economic achievements and handling of the coronavirus pandemic on Instagram, but commenters appeared to be less than impressed. "In six months, this Administration has fueled
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Biden picks Comcast senior adviser as ambassador to Canada
FILE PHOTO: Comcast Executive Vice President David Cohen testifies about the proposed merger of Comcast and Time Warner Cable, before a hearing of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington May 8, 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst FILE PHOTO:
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U.S. Justice Dept issues new policy on communications with White House
FILE PHOTO: A general view in the hours before U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel's meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S. July 15, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst FILE PHOTO: A general view in the hours before U.S. President
Washington Times
Biden promotes union jobs, economic agenda in Cincinnati
President Biden on Wednesday promoted his economic agenda in Ohio, pledging to create thousands of union jobs even as Senate Republicans successfully blocked a vote to advance a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill he championed. Mr. Biden toured the
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U.S., Germany deal on Nord Stream 2 pipeline draws ire of lawmakers in both countries
FILE PHOTO: Workers are seen at the construction site of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, near the town of Kingisepp, Leningrad region, Russia, June 5, 2019. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Workers are seen at the construction site of the Nord
Fox News
Tom Brady's trainer reveals how long Bucs star has left on the field
President Joe Biden said during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit to the White House on Tuesday that Tom Brady looks like he’s got "about 20 more years left," and while the reigning MVP has shown no signs of slowing down, personal trainer Alex Guerrero says fans
Newsmax
Biden, Ukraine's Zelenskiy to Meet Aug. 30 in Washington
President Joe Biden will meet with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington next month to discuss energy issues and threats posed by Russia to the eastern European country's sovereignty, according to the White House. The Aug. 30 White House
Washington Times
Biden’s 3rd trip to reddish Ohio pushes his economic agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Biden just can’t quit Ohio — even if it rejected him in last year’s election. The president travels to Cincinnati on Wednesday to push his economic policies. It’s the third visit of his presidency to Ohio, the only state Biden lost
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PELOSI, COMMITTEE, JAN, GOP
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Pelosi bans GOP Reps. Jim Jordan, Jim Banks from serving on Jan. 6 committee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Wednesday she's rejecting two of the five GOP picks to sit on the newly-formed Jan. 6 select committee. Pelosi said Wednesday she won't appoint Reps. Jim Jordan from Ohio or Jim Banks from Indiana – two strong allies of
LA Times
McCarthy threatens to boycott House Jan. 6 committee after Pelosi rejects two of his GOP picks
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) on Wednesday rejected two Republicans picked by GOP leadership to serve on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said in response that Republicans
Breitbart
Cheney: 'I Agree' with Pelosi Blocking Republicans from Jan. 6 Committee
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) said Wednesday she agrees with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) decision to block Reps. Jim Banks (R-IN) and Jim Jordan’s (R-OH) placement to the January 6 “Crucifix Committee.” “I agree with the speaker’s decision,” Cheney told a
CNN
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacts to Kevin McCarthy's GOP January 6 select committee picks
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) reacts to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's selection of five Republicans to join the select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
National Review
January 6 Committee: McCarthy Vows to ‘Run Our Own Investigation’ After Pelosi Drops Republicans
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announces the withdrawal of his nominees to serve on the special committee probing the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 21, 2021. (Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters) At
NPR
Nancy Pelosi Rejects 2 GOP Picks For Jan. 6 Inquiry Committee
Nancy Pelosi Rejects 2 GOP Picks For Jan. 6 Inquiry Committee House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has rejected two of House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's nominations to serve on the select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Politics Nancy Pelosi
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Republicans abandon Capitol riot probe after Pelosi rejects Jordan, Banks
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a news conference with mothers helped by Child Tax Credit payments at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 20, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during
Huffington Post
Nancy Pelosi Rejects 2 GOP Picks For The Jan. 6 Committee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday rejected two of Republican leaders’ picks for a newly created committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, suggesting they’ve made false statements and taken concerning actions that make
Red State
Pelosi Proves What a Sham Her Jan. 6 Commission Truly Is With Her Latest Move
If you didn’t already know that a “Jan. 6 Commission” controlled by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was going to be a partisan witch hunt, Pelosi just confirmed it with her latest move. Pelosi had appointed Democratic choices to the Commission including
CNBC
McCarthy threatens to pull GOP members from House Jan. 6 committee after Pelosi rejects Trump allies Jordan and Banks
U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol July 1, 2021 in Washington, D.C. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Wednesday rejected two Republican picks to join the select committee investigating
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Newsmax
Rasmussen Poll: Majority Want BLM Protests Inquiry, More Than Jan. 6
As House leaders engage in a standoff over Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Jan. 6 panel, a poll found that likely voters are more supportive of investigating the social injustice demonstrations that roiled the nation last summer. A supermajority of likely voters (66%)
USA Today
McCarthy blasts Pelosi over Jan 6 committee picks
McCarthy blasts Pelosi over Jan 6 committee picks House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of “an egregious abuse of power" after she rejected two Republicans on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. (July
Washington Times
Democrats to keep Jan. 6 lawsuit alive after Bennie Thompson drops off to lead riot probe
Rep. Bennie Thompson has withdrawn from a lawsuit he filed against former President Donald Trump, Trump lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani and the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers groups over the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Thompson, Mississippi Democrat and chairman
ABC
Pelosi rejects Republican Jim Jordan for Jan. 6 committee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday she rejects two of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's five recommendations for the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol --- Reps. Jim Banks of Indiana and Jim Jordan of Ohio, a staunch
New York Post
Pelosi rejects Trump allies from Jan. 6 panel, casting doubt on its impartiality
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has blocked high-profile Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks from a special committee to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, drawing outrage from critics who say Pelosi has proved the probe is a partisan “charade.” Pelosi’s
CNN
McCarthy pulls his 5 GOP members from 1/6 committee after Pelosi rejects 2 of his picks
(CNN) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is pulling his five Republican members selected to join the House committee that's investigating the January 6 insurrection, following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to reject two of McCarthy's picks. The committee
Fox News
Politico, CNN writers criticize Pelosi's rejection of GOP picks for riot committee: 'Gift to Kevin McCarthy'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., drew some media criticism Wednesday after rejecting two of the Republicans picked by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for the committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, facing charges she gave the GOP a political
NPR
Pelosi Rejects 2 GOP Nominees For The Jan. 6 Panel, Citing Integrity Of The Probe
Pelosi Rejects 2 GOP Nominees For The Jan. 6 Panel, Citing Integrity Of The Probe Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has vetoed two Republican nominees to the panel set to
Breitbart
6 Committee: 'We Have a Bipartisan Quorum We can Proceed'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), after announcing she will reject Republican Reps. Jim Jordan (OH) and Jim Banks (IN) from the January 6 Select Committee, said it would proceed if there is bipartisanship. Infamous CNN reporter Manu Raju asked Pelosi if she
CNN
Nancy Pelosi just doomed the already tiny chances of the 1/6 committee actually mattering
(CNN) If you ever held any hope that the House select committee on the January 6 US Capitol riot might produce a report that would help us understand what happened in the lead-up to that day and, in so doing, provide us avenues to keeping it from happening
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Fox News
McCarthy says Pelosi 'has broken this institution' by denying GOP picks for Jan. 6 select committee
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Wednesday said that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi harmed the House as an institution and undermined the Jan. 6 select committee by choosing not to seat Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks, who McCarthy chose to fill two of the five
Huffington Post
Kevin McCarthy Says GOP Will Do Its Own, More Partisan Capitol Riot Probe
Republicans will conduct their own investigation of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol after House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) refused to cooperate with a bipartisan investigation set to begin next week. McCarthy said Republicans would boycott
Breitbart
McCarthy on Pelosi’s ‘Sham’ Committee: We'll ‘Run Our Own Investigation’
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) vowed Wednesday to investigate questions surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot independently of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) “sham” select committee after the speaker vetoed two of McCarthy’s committee appointees. McCarthy
CNN
McCarthy pulls 5 GOP members from 1/6 committee after Nancy Pelosi rejects 2 picks
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is pulling his five Republican members selected to join the House committee that's investigating the January 6 insurrection, following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to reject two of McCarthy's picks, a source with
National Review
Pelosi Rejects Republican Appointments Capitol Riot Commission
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks before signing legislation passed by the House during an enrollment ceremony to memorialize the people killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in 2016 in Orlando, Fla, on Capitol Hill, June 16, 2021. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters) House
Huffington Post
Jan. 6 Committee Will 'Absolutely' Probe Trump's Role, Says Chairman
“Nothing is off-limits” when it comes to investigating the Capitol insurrection and former President Donald Trump’s role in it, according to the man charged with leading a House select committee probe into the deadly attack. “There will not be a reluctance
Breitbart
Kevin McCarthy to Pull Republicans off January 6 'Crucifix Committee'
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will pull all Republican members off the January 6 ‘Crucifix Committee’ Wednesday after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) rejected Reps. Jim Banks (R-IN) and Jim Jordan’s (R-OH) selection to the investigatory committee. “Unless
Breitbart
Troye: Jim Jordan on 1/6 Commission Akin to Bin Laden Lieutenant on 9/11 Commission
Former advisor to Vice President Mike Pence Olivia Troye said Tuesday on MSNBC’s “All In” that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) appointing Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) to the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol riots was akin to putting Osama
Newsmax
Democrats Could Seek Trump Testimony Before House Jan. 6 Committee
Former President Donald Trump could be called to testify before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, The Guardian reported Wednesday. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., told The Guardian he would issue subpoenas to some senior members
Newsmax
Pelosi Won't Let GOP Reps. Jordan, Banks Join Jan. 6 Panel
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday said she would not allow Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks to serve on the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, rejecting two of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's five picks. "With
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Washington Times
Pelosi moves to block Trump allies from Jan. 6 committee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday announced she is blocking Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks from serving on the Jan. 6 select committee, citing concerns over the “impact their appointments may have on the integrity of the investigation.” House Minority
Breitbart
Jim Jordan: January 6 Commission a 'Partisan Political Charade'
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) said Wednesday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) “admitted the obvious” after she rejected two of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s five Republican recommendations for the select January 6 committee. “Speaker Pelosi just admitted
Newsmax
McCarthy Pulls All 5 GOP Picks for Jan. 6 Panel After Pelosi Rejects 2
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., rejected two Republicans tapped by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol, a decision McCarthy denounced as "an egregious abuse of power." McCarthy
Chicago Tribune
Nancy Pelosi is rejecting two Republicans tapped by House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Pelosi said in a statement Wednesday that she would not accept the appointments of Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, whom McCarthy picked to be the top Republican on the panel, or Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan. Both are close allies of former President Donald Trump, whose supporters
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OLYMPICS, TOKYO, GAMES, JAPAN
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Japan exports jump on solid U.S., China demand
FILE PHOTO: A laborer works in a container area at a port in Tokyo, Japan July 19, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai FILE PHOTO: A laborer works in a container area at a port in Tokyo, Japan July 19, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai July 21, 2021 By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO
CNN
Jill Biden heads to Tokyo amid growing concern about Covid and the Olympics
(CNN) Jill Biden departs Wednesday morning for a five-day international trip to Tokyo, Japan, her first solo trip abroad as first lady of the United States. However, Biden's visit to kick-off the Olympic Games in support of America's athletes comes amid rising
Fox News
Tokyo Olympics begin with Japan-Australia softball game
Competition at the Tokyo Olympics kicked off Wednesday morning local time with a softball game between Japan and Australia. The game took place at Fukushima Azuma Stadium, located about 180 miles north of Tokyo. It was the first of three games set to play
NPR
Tokyo Reports Its Highest COVID-19 Numbers Since January As First Olympic Games Start
Tokyo Reports Its Highest COVID-19 Numbers Since January As First Olympic Games Start Enlarge this image toggle caption Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images Two days before the Olympics' opening ceremony, Tokyo is reporting new COVID-19
Washington Times
Jill Biden to stop in Alaska on her way to Tokyo Olympics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden embarks Wednesday on her first solo international trip as first lady, leading an American delegation to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, where the coronavirus is surging and COVID-19 infections have climbed to a six-month high. She
ABC
Tokyo virus cases hit 6-month high 2 days before Games open
Tokyo’s COVID-19 infections have surged to a six-month high with the Olympic host city logging 1,832 new cases just two days before the Games open TOKYO -- Tokyo's COVID-19 infections surged to a six-month high Wednesday with the Olympic host city logging
New York Post
Jill Biden headed to Japan for Olympics — but won’t have to sleep on a cardboard bed
First lady Jill Biden is en route to Japan to attend the Tokyo Olympics — but her accommodations will be far better than the infamous cardboard beds set up for athletes participating in the games. The first lady’s office confirmed to The Post that she won’t
Huffington Post
Tokyo Olympics Reach A Gender-Equality Milestone
Grace Luczak had left competitive rowing and taken a job in the private sector when a move toward gender equity at the Tokyo Games lured her back into a boat. A women’s rowing event was added to create a more inclusive Olympics, which meant four additional
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Olympics-Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act won’t keep Tokyo clean – lawyer
The Olympic Rings are seen in front of the skyline during sunset, three days ahead of the official opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, July 20, 2021. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach The Olympic Rings are seen in front of the skyline during sunset,
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Athletes At The Tokyo Olympics Are Being Given Condoms, And Warnings Not To Use Them
Athletes At The Tokyo Olympics Are Being Given Condoms, And Warnings Not To Use Them Enlarge this image toggle caption David Goldman/AP David Goldman/AP Organizers of this year's Olympics in Tokyo are putting a new meaning behind "look, but don't touch." The
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Olympics-Five rings up in Tokyo sky as competition gets underway
Japan's aerobatics team, the Blue Impulse, skywrite Olympic rings in a practice run ahead of the official opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, July 21, 2021. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Japan's aerobatics team, the Blue Impulse, skywrite Olympic
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Jill Biden to stop in Alaska on her way to Tokyo Olympics
JIll Biden is on her first solo international trip as first lady WASHINGTON -- Jill Biden embarked Wednesday on her first solo international trip as first lady, leading a U.S. delegation to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, where the coronavirus is surging and COVID-19
Washington Times
Busy, busy, busy first lady
The very busy first lady? No, let’s make that the very, very busy first lady. Jill Biden is definitely on the move in the next few days, and the busiest person in the White House, perhaps. “Jill Biden’s pace of travel is on par with the president’s,” said
CNN
Tokyo Olympics underway despite threat of Covid-19
(CNN) After a delay of more than a year due to the pandemic, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics are finally underway. Competition began Wednesday morning with Japan's softball team facing off against Australia at the Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium. The opening
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Japan’s govt panel members call for aid to firms eyeing wage hikes
FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians wearing protective masks amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, make their way in Tokyo, Japan, February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians wearing protective masks amid the coronavirus disease
CNN
US Women’s National Team hammered by Sweden in opening Tokyo 2020 match
Sweden forward Stina Blackstenius celebrates after scoring her second goal of the match. CNN — Sweden laid down an early marker in the women’s Olympic football competition, hammering the US Women’s National Team 3-0 on Wednesday. Stina Blackstenius’ brace
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Summer Olympics: Which countries have hosted the Games the most?
The Olympic Games as we know them today were first held in 1896, two years after the International Olympic Committee was founded. The first Games were held in Athens. There were held from April 6 to April 15 and featured nine sports, 43 events and 14 nations.
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Players Take A Knee At Tokyo Olympics As The First Competitions Kick Off
Players Take A Knee At Tokyo Olympics As The First Competitions Kick Off Enlarge this image toggle caption Noriko Hayashi/Bloomberg via Getty Images Noriko Hayashi/Bloomberg via Getty Images British women's soccer players took a knee on the first day of competition
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Tokyo Olympics: 5 new sports will debut at the 2021 Games
The Tokyo Games will feature 339 events in 50 different sports this month. Six of the 50 sports are completely new to the Olympics. Tokyo will have 3-on-3 basketball, BMX freestyle, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing, all of which were put into
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Jill Biden at Tokyo Olympics: First lady to stop in Alaska while heading to Japan
Jill Biden embarked Wednesday on her first solo international trip as first lady, leading a U.S. delegation to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, where the coronavirus is surging and COVID-19 infections have climbed to a six-month high. She will stop in Alaska on
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Japan’s factory output likely rebounded in June but retail sales soften: Reuters poll
FILE PHOTO: A worker is seen at the factory of Nagumo Seisakusho Co., Ltd. in Jyoetsu, Niigata prefecture, Japan February 22, 2019. REUTERS/Tetsushi Kajimoto FILE PHOTO: A worker is seen at the factory of Nagumo Seisakusho Co., Ltd. in Jyoetsu, Niigata prefecture,
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U.S., Japan, South Korea send clear message to N.Korea – U.S. diplomat
Japan's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeo Mori (C), South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman pose for photographs prior to their trilateral meeting in Tokyo, Japan July 21, 2021. Kazuhiro
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Olympics-Ticket buyers’ usernames, passwords stolen and shared on internet – Kyodo
FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Tokyo Olympic Games, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office building in Tokyo, Japan, January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Tokyo Olympic Games, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office building
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Olympics-Soccer-Sweden’s women stun U.S. with 3-0 thrashing in Tokyo opener
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Soccer Football - Women - Group G - Sweden v United States - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - July 21, 2021. Stina Blackstenius of the Sweden celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Edgar Su Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Soccer Football - Women
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Olympics-WHO head Tedros backs Tokyo Games amid pandemic
A general view of the Olympic Rings installed on a floating platform with the Rainbow Bridge in the background in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan June 21, 2021. Picture taken with long exposure. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski A general
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Olympics-Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Basketball 3x3 Training - Aomi Urban Sports Park, Tokyo, Japan - July 21, 2021 The Olympic rings are seen on a flag during training REUTERS/Andrew Boyers Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Basketball 3x3 Training - Aomi Urban Sports Park, Tokyo,
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Olympics-Tennis-Adjusting to Games atmosphere main challenge, says Swiatek’s psychologist
FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows the new National Stadium, the main stadium of Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, in Tokyo, Japan January 5, 2020, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Picture taken on January 5, 2020. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS FILE PHOTO:
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Olympics-Beijing 2022 winter Games will need spectators-IOC
A woman holds a Chinese national flag next to a countdown clock showing 200 days left to the opening of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in Beijing, China July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang A woman holds a Chinese national flag next to a countdown clock
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Olympics-Tokyo opening ceremony will be ‘sobering’ show, not flashy
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Preview - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - July 21, 2021 Japan's aerobatics team, the Blue Impulse, during a practice run for the opening ceremony REUTERS/Issei Kato Tokyo 2020 Olympics Preview - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - July 21,
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Softball-2020 Games begin as Japan, Australia take the field
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Softball - Women - Opening Round - Australia v Japan - Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium - Fukushima, Japan - July 21, 2021. Yukiko Ueno of Japan (C) pitches. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Softball - Women - Opening Round
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INFRASTRUCTURE, SENATE, REPUBLICANS, VOTE
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Work-in-progress U.S. infrastructure bill faces test on Senate floor
July 21, 2021 By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s goal of passing a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill faces a test on Wednesday as Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer presses ahead with a planned procedural
CNBC
Infrastructure bill is 'still being negotiated,' Republicans to block key Senate vote, top GOP senator says
Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, talks with reporters before the Senate Policy luncheons in the Capitol on June 5, 2018. Republicans will vote against a key procedural vote Wednesday to proceed with debate on a bipartisan infrastructure bill in the Senate, lead negotiator
New York Post
Schumer forges forward with infrastructure vote despite GOP resistance
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer set a 2:30 p.m. Wednesday procedural vote on the not-yet-completed bipartisan infrastructure package despite strong GOP pushback. The cloture vote is expected to be defeated, with top Republicans including Sen. Rob Portman
ABC
Senate Republicans warn Schumer they won't help on Wednesday's high-stakes infrastructure vote
The Republicans say they're not ready to move forward on a bipartisan deal. As the Senate barrels toward a key test vote Wednesday on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, some Senate Republicans involved in trying to nail down the deal are pleading with Majority
Newsmax
Senate Republicans Block Start of Infrastructure Debate
Senate Republicans rejected an effort Wednesday to begin debate on the big infrastructure deal that a bipartisan group of senators brokered with President Joe Biden. But supporters in both parties remained hopeful of a better chance soon. Democrat Majority
LA Times
Republicans ask Schumer to delay key vote on infrastructure bill until Monday
Senate Republicans on Wednesday are expected to block Democrats’ attempt to start formal debate on a bipartisan infrastructure plan, arguing that Democrats are rushing the procedural vote before the final bill has been written. Senate Majority Leader Charles
Breitbart
Senate Republicans Block Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, Bill Text Unready
Senate Republicans blocked the bipartisan $570 billion infrastructure deal Wednesday because the text of the legislation was not ready to study. The 49-51 vote fell short of the 60 needed to advance a bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) switched
NPR
Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Faces 1st Test Vote In Senate
Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Faces 1st Test Vote In Senate Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP Senate Democrats are pressing ahead with a procedural vote Wednesday on a bill that would act as the vehicle for President
Fox News
Infrastructure bill is doable but passage doubtful: Sen. Jerry Moran
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran voiced his prediction of the infrastructure bill that will be voted on in the Senate tomorrow on "Your World"--saying that lawmakers are "close to a deal", but he remains doubtful of its passage. JERRY MORAN: Here's another week
CNN
Republicans plan to block vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill, pushing for more time to write it
(CNN) Senate Republicans are expected to block a vote Wednesday to start debate on a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, as they push for more time to strike a deal with Democrats and write the legislation. But lawmakers said their negotiations will
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Washington Times
Trump: Dems want to ‘completely change America through the reconciliation process’
Former President Donald Trump accused Democrats on Wednesday of attempting to radically transform the country through an obscure congressional budget rule. Mr. Trump, in particular, argued that Democratic leaders are subverting the budget reconciliation process
Huffington Post
Republicans Block Debate On Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked debate on a bipartisan infrastructure package that includes $1.1 trillion in spending aimed at overhauling the nation’s roads, bridges and waterways. The procedural vote to advance the bill was 49-51, with every Republican
National Review
Infrastructure Bill: Senate Republicans Vote To Block
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to the media after the Senate Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, June 22, 2021. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters) All Senate Republicans voted against opening debate on a bipartisan infrastructure bill on
Vox
The Senate’s infrastructure gamble, explained
Senate Democrats are navigating a tricky balancing act: attempting to simultaneously advance both a $600 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion budget resolution full of Democratic priorities that’s only expected to garner partisan support. This
New York Post
Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure deal in peril as Schumer presses vote
​The infrastructure deal President Biden brokered with Democratic and Republican lawmakers is in ​jeopardy as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer tees up a ​procedural vote on the $1.2 trillion package while GOP lawmakers seek a delay so that details over
CNBC
Republicans sink Schumer's test vote on bipartisan infrastructure plan, but talks continue
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks down the hall after speaking to reporters following the Senate Democrats weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, July 20, 2021. WASHINGTON – A key procedural vote on the $1.2 trillion bipartisan
New York Post
Senate GOP blocks debate on $1.2T spending plan in blow to Schumer, Biden
Republicans in the Senate on Wednesday defeated a procedural vote brought by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to begin debate on the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan, dealing a crucial blow to President Biden’s agenda. The vote failed 51-49. With
NPR
News Brief: Infrastructure Vote, Bootleg Fire, Olympic's COVID Concerns
News Brief: Infrastructure Vote, Bootleg Fire, Olympic's COVID Concerns A bipartisan infrastructure bill faces a crucial test in the Senate. Dry, windy conditions fuel Oregon's Bootleg Fire. The Tokyo Olympics, which begin this week, are different because of
Washington Times
Biden’s infrastructure bill blocked by Senate filibuster
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s gamble on infrastructure failed on Wednesday, handing the New York Democrat his first major legislative defeat since his party took control of the chamber earlier this year. In a party-line vote, the motion to begin
NPR
Senate Republicans Blocked A Key Vote On The Infrastructure Bill
Senate Republicans Blocked A Key Vote On The Infrastructure Bill The Senate held a test vote Wednesday on a bipartisan infrastructure package that is central to President Biden's agenda. Biden traveled to Ohio to promote his economic and infrastructure plans. Politics
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Breitbart
Senate Blocks $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
The Senate blocked the legislative vehicle for the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on Wednesday. The Senate blocked H.R. 3684, the legislative vehicle for the bipartisan infrastructure bill, with 49 votes in favor of advancing it, and 51 against. Senate
New York Post
Trump implores GOP to ‘push back’ against Dems’ $3.5T spending spree
Former President Donald Trump urged Congressional Republicans Wednesday to make every effort to block Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget resolution from passing the Senate after a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan failed an initial test vote. “Republicans
New York Post
Why is the GOP even negotiating? Dems say they will pay trillions anyway
Some Republicans in Washington never seem to learn. At least 10 Republican senators say they have a deal with Democrats to do a smaller infrastructure bill than the one Joe Biden wants. That’s enough votes so that Democrats can pass the smaller plan through
Newsmax
Senate Republicans Block Start of Infrastructure Debate
Senate Republicans blocked a move to open debate on Wednesday on a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure measure favored by Democrats and the White House, saying the legislation was not ready for floor action because it was not finished. Weeks after senators
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NBA, BUCKS, MILWAUKEE, ANTETOKOUNMPO
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Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates NBA title with Chick-fil-A run, photo ops with fans
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his first NBA championship on Wednesday riding around the city and taking the Larry O’Brien Trophy to Chick-fil-A. Antetokounmpo was on Instagram Live and celebrated his 50-point game to close out the Phoenix
NPR
How Giannis Antetokounmpo Got From Athens To The Pantheon Of The NBA
How Giannis Antetokounmpo Got From Athens To The Pantheon Of The NBA For the first time in 50 years, the Milwaukee Bucks have won an NBA championship. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mirin Fader of The Ringer about how forward Giannis Antetokounmpo led them to
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NBA-Antetokounmpo siblings become first trio of brothers to win NBA titles
FILE PHOTO: Jul 11, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) grabs a rebound alongside brother Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) against the Phoenix Suns during game three of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory
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Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Finals, Defeating Phoenix Suns
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo ended one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points — and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again. Antetokounmpo had 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns
Red State
Watch: Losing Coach Models the Epitome of Class After Bucks Win NBA Championship
Earlier this morning, my colleague Jerry Wilson shared the details of how the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns’ Game Six of the NBA Championship series played out inside the Eastern Conference champs’ home court on Tuesday night. The former managed to take
CNN
The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions for the first time since 1971
(CNN) The Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA championship in 50 years, downing the Phoenix Suns 105-98 in Tuesday's Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Milwaukee. Star Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 50 points and 14 rebounds . Khris Middleton chipped in
New York Post
Milwaukee amps up security in anticipation of Bucks victory
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers mobilized 150 of the state’s National Guard members as the Milwaukee Bucks were poised to win the NBA championship Tuesday night, according to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The troops are on hand in the city to help local officials
USA Today
Huge celebration as Milwaukee Bucks win NBA Finals
Huge celebration as Milwaukee Bucks win NBA Finals 65,000 basketball fans packed into Milwaukee's Deer District erupted in loud cheers on Tuesday night as the Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA championship in 50 years. The Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns
Newsmax
Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Title, End 50-Year Drought
Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Larry O'Brien Trophy in one arm, the NBA Finals MVP trophy in the other, and there was a cigar on the table in front of him. All the work it took to lift the Milwaukee Bucks from a team that won 15 games when he was a rookie to
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Bucks' 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis
Giannis Antetokounmpo capped one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points as the Milwaukee Bucks won their first championship in 50 years MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo ended one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points and a championship Milwaukee
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Washington Times
Bucks’ 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Larry O’Brien Trophy in one arm, the NBA Finals MVP trophy in the other and there was a cigar on the table in front of him. All the work it took to lift the Milwaukee Bucks from a team that won 15 games when he was
Huffington Post
Giannis Antetokounmpo Celebrates NBA Victory By Going To Chick-Fil-A
Some athletes celebrate a big victory by going to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, but not Giannis Antetokounmpo. On Wednesday, Antetokounmpo took the team’s NBA championship trophy, as well as his own MVP trophy, through a Chick-fil-A drive-thru in Brookfield,
Fox News
Shots fired during Milwaukee Bucks championship celebration: reports
Gunfire was reported early Wednesday in Milwaukee as Bucks fans were celebrating the team's first NBA championship in 50 years. Multiple gunshots were heard near the intersection of Water and Knapp Street, located close to Fiserv Forum following the Bucks
Fox News
Bucks capture first NBA title since 1971, defeating Suns in six games
Giannis Antetokounmpo has led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years, closing out the Phoenix Suns in the Finals on Tuesday night, 105-98. Antetokounmpo scored 50 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, recorded five blocks and dished out two
Fox News
Royals top Brewers 5-2; early start for fans to watch Bucks
Ryan O’Hearn and Jorge Soler homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 Tuesday in a game that began early to give local fans a chance to watch their team in the NBA Finals. The start time was moved up four hours at American Family Field.
Fox News
Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA Finals MVP, dubbed 'new king of the NBA'
Giannis Antetokounmpo was awarded the NBA Finals MVP for his performance in the Milwaukee Bucks’ run to their first championship in 50 years. The "Greek Freak’s" performance in Game 6 lifted the Bucks over the Phoenix Suns. He scored 50 points, grabbed 14
New York Post
3 hurt in shootings during Milwaukee NBA finals celebrations
Three people were shot early Wednesday during a wild night of partying in Milwaukee, where thousands took to the streets to celebrate the Bucks’ NBA championship win over the Phoenix Suns — the team’s first since 1971. Both shootings were across the Milwaukee
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Suns extend NBA title drought in latest Finals loss
The Phoenix Suns lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals this season. A win in the NBA Finals would have ended the franchise’s NBA championship drought. Phoenix came into the league in 1968 and now has appeared in three Finals but yielded
Fox News
Bucks fans flood Deer District ahead of NBA Finals Game 6
Milwaukee Bucks fans poured into the Deer District outside the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Social media was left speechless as cameras toured the packed area outside the arena. Fans are hoping the Bucks can pick up their
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Brad Keller ends win drought, helps Royals beat Brewers
Jul 21, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (center) celebrates a win over the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Jul 21, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Kansas
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NBA-Milwaukee beat Phoenix to claim NBA championship
Jul 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) hangs from the rim following a slam dunk during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns during game six of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit:
Red State
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Monster Game Gives Milwaukee Bucks The 2021 NBA Championship
Behind a truly monster 50 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocked shots performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA title since 1971, defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 in Game Six of the 2021 NBA Finals. The Bucks won the series
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NBA-Bucks’ Antetokounmpo named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
Jul 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) accepts the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award from NBA commissioner Adam Silver after game six of the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns at
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FAUCI, PAUL, RAND, REFERRAL
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CNN’s Lemon: Rand Paul’s ‘Misinformation’ on NIH Funding Is ‘Why We Can’t Bridge the Political Gap’ Even Though ‘Lives Are at Stake’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Don Lemon Tonight,” host Don Lemon reacted to Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-KY) exchange with White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci over federal funding of gain of function research by stating that “There’s nothing to prove
Newsmax
Sen. Paul Wants DOJ to Investigate Fauci for Lying to Congress
Sen. Rand Paul wants the Department of Justice to probe Dr. Anthony Fauci for lying to Congress, Newsmax White House Correspondent Emerald Robinson tweeted. "Senator Rand Paul has announced that he's sending a criminal referral to the DOJ to investigate Dr.
New York Post
Rand Paul says he’ll seek criminal referral against Fauci over Wuhan lab
Sen. Rand Paul said he will seek a criminal referral from the Justice Department against Dr. Anthony Fauci over allegations that the National Institutes of Health funded research in the lab in China where the coronavirus was first reported in late 2019. “I
Conservative Daily News
Fauci Cornered Rat – Ben Garrison Cartoon
The Liar Fauci Gets Caught By Senator Rand Paul UPDATE: Rand Paul: “I Will be Sending a Letter to the Department of Justice Asking For a Criminal Referral” Into Fauci Dr. Fauci lied to Congress again when he claimed he never lied to Congress. The gnome of
Fox News
'Special Report' All-Star panel on COVID resurgence, Fauci's hearing on Capitol Hill
This is a rush transcript from " Special Report with Bret Baier ," July 19, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) SEN. RAND PAUL, (R-KY): Knowing it is a crime to lie to Congress, do you wish to retract your
Red State
Sen. Paul to Ask for a Criminal Referral From DOJ, Alleging That Fauci Lied to Congress
As RedState’s Scott Hounsell was the first to note, it sure seems like Dr. Anthony Fauci lied to Congress when he claimed in a Senate hearing in May 2021 that the US wasn’t funding gain-of-function research on coronaviruses in China. We documented that NIH/NIAID
National Review
Jake Tapper Dismisses Rand Paul Claim about Gain-of-Function Research
CNN anchor Jake Tapper appears on stage at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Calif., July 29, 2017. (Andrew Cullen/REUTERS) CNN’s Jake Tapper dismissed as “misinformation” Senator Rand Paul’s suggestion that Dr. Anthony Fauci misled Congress about
Washington Times
Rand Paul says he will seek criminal referral from DOJ over Fauci testimony
Sen. Rand Paul plans to contact the Department of Justice about potentially criminally investigating Dr. Anthony S. Fauci for allegedly lying to lawmakers, the Kentucky Republican said late Tuesday. “I’ll be sending a letter to the Department of Justice asking
Breitbart
Washington Post Reporter: 'Rand Paul Was Right and Fauci Was Wrong'
A columnist for the Washington Post admitted on Tuesday that Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was correct in Tuesday’s heated back and forth between the senator and Dr. Anthony Fauci over the White House chief medical adviser’s denial of the National Institutes of Health
Breitbart
Rand Paul: I Will Be Seeking a Criminal Referral Against Fauci for Lying to Congress
Tuesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) told Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity that he would be seeking criminal action against National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci for lying to Congress about his connection to green-lighting
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New York Post
Rand Paul claims researchers ‘afraid to speak out’ against Fauci
Scientists who are skeptical of chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci’s proclamations about the coronavirus pandemic don’t want to go public with their concerns for fear it will affect their funding, Sen. Rand Paul claimed Tuesday. “He’s been there
Fox News
Rand Paul says he will ask DOJ for 'criminal referral' over Fauci testimony
Sen. Rand Paul said he will send a letter to the Department of Justice asking for a criminal investigation of Dr. Anthony Fauci. "I will be sending a letter to Department of Justice asking for a criminal referral because he has lied to Congress. We have scientists
Conservative Daily News
Rand Paul: Fauci Has “at the very least moral culpability” in Pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci, currently recognized as the nation’s top infectious disease expert, locked horns with Sen. Rand Paul (Kentucky GOP) on Tuesday in a heated battle on Capitol Hill after Paul’s insinuation that the U.S. helped fund research at a Chinese lab
Fox News
Rand Paul: Fauci intimidates scientists from contradicting him because 'he controls all the funding'
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul alleged on "Fox News Primetime" that scientists who have come to conclusions about activity at the Wuhan Institute of Technology in Hubei, China, that differ from or counter those of Dr. Anthony Fauci have remained silent
Fox News
WaPo's Josh Rogin: 'Fauci was wrong' about denying NIH funded Wuhan 'gain of function' coronavirus research
Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin, who stood out in the media over the past year for his reporting on the possibility the coronavirus pandemic may have leaked from a Chinese lab, said Tuesday that Dr. Anthony Fauci was wrong to deny the National Institutes
Red State
Rand Paul Points Out How Fauci Intimidates Other Scientists Into Silence
Whenever Dr. Anthony Fauci has to see Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, it’s a bad day for him because it usually means he’s going to have more of his shady dealings and contradictions dragged kicking and screaming into the light. Paul hasn’t given Fauci a break
Fox News
'The Five' reacts to Fauci's 'Clintonian' fireworks with Sen. Paul: 'Depends on the definition of 'is''
The panel on "The Five" compared Dr. Anthony Fauci's fiery back-and-forth with Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., during a hearing Tuesday to the famously semantic defense made by President Clinton during his impeachment deposition on whether he was having sexual relations
Fox News
Hannity: Fauci, NIH 'may have played a role' in development of COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci and The National Institutes of Health "might have played a role" in the development of the "deadly COVID-19 virus," Sean Hannity argued on Tuesday night. The Fox News host sounded off on"Hannity" after the left's "most cherished figure" was
Fox News
Fauci intimidates scientists with differing opinions because he controls funding, Paul claims
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day Rand Paul: Fauci intimidates scientists from contradicting him because 'he controls all the funding' Scientists with differing opinions about COVID-19 origins
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BEZOS, JEFF, SPACE, BILLIONAIRE
Newsmax
Bezos Ripped for Thanking Amazon Employees and Customers for Spaceflight
The world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos, thanked his employees and customers Tuesday for subsidizing his Blue Origin spaceflight. Bezos and three others, younger brother Mark Bezos, 82-year-old aviation pioneer Mary Wallace "Wally" Funk and Dutch teenager Oliver
CNN
Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson went to space. What's next?
New York (CNN Business) Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson each took a spin in their supersonic, suborbital rockets over the past two weeks, kicking off a new era of space travel in which billionaire-backed companies offer the high-flying excursions to anyone who
American Enterprise Institute
Let’s accelerate the Space Revolution
Blog Post By James Pethokoukis If you’re worried humans are “using up all the Earth” or simply have too injurious an environmental footprint to allow more economic growth, then you should be excited by what’s happening with space technology. And that includes
The Atlantic
The Atlantic Daily: Welcome to the Era of Private Space Travel
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. This is what spaceflight looks like now: A rich person
New York Post
The Left’s Bezos-bashing just shows its endless greed
Jeff Bezos’ thanking of Amazon customers and employees for making his historic space flight possible didn’t faze the greedy haters: Leading lefties still blasted him, claiming he’s ignoring people on Earth and demanding he pay his “fair share” of taxes. “Am
CNN
Photos: Jeff Bezos' historic flight to space
Joe Skipper/Reuters Jeff Bezos is launched with three other crew members Tuesday, July 20, aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. In photos: Jeff Bezos' historic flight to space Joe Skipper/Reuters Jeff Bezos is launched with three other crew members Tuesday,
Breitbart
Bokhari: Billionaire Space Travel – the Final Frontier of Climate Hypocrisy
“Bezos, please stay up there. Do the world a favor” tweeted Tulsi Gabbard in response to the launch of Blue Origin’s rocket, carrying the Amazon founder and other passengers into space earlier today. The billionaire space race is accelerating, with Bezos’
CNN
Jeff Bezos reveals what the crew talked about before liftoff
New York (CNN Business) Amazon founder Jeff Bezos caught up with CNN's Anderson Cooper after returning to Earth Tuesday, reflecting on his trip to space and the moments before takeoff. Before leaving for space, Bezos and his crew "told each other we love each
National Review
Jeff Bezos & Richard Branson Spaceflights Should Be Celebrated
Left: Jeff Bezos in 2018. Right: Richard Branson at a press conference following his spaceflight, July 11, 2021. (Joshua Roberts, Joe Skipper/Reuters) Over the last two weeks, a new frontier in space travel has been opened — not by NASA or the Chinese government,
CNN
Meet Wally Funk, the 82-year-old pilot who just went to space with Jeff Bezos
(CNN) After a half-century of waiting, Wally Funk — who trained for NASA's Mercury program but was denied the opportunity to go to space — has finally gotten her time amongst the stars. This morning she flew to space with the world's richest man, Jeff Bezos,
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Fox News
CNN's Van Jones receives civility award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
CNN contributor Van Jones on Tuesday, received the "Courage and Civility Award" and $100 million from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Bezos made the award announcement in tangent with his personally funded Blue Origin space flight that he planned to award to Van
Breitbart
Pollak: Bezos’s $100 Million to Van Jones Is Billionaire Elite Trying to Buy Protection from Radical Left
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos followed a familiar pattern when he gave $100 million to left-wing radical Van Jones on Tuesday: America’s billionaire elite continues to fund the activists who want to destroy the system that made them rich. They call it “giving
Breitbart
Carlson: Why Do the ‘Slobbering’ Media Love Jeff Bezos So Much? He Can Buy a Lot of Love
Tuesday on FNC’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” host Tucker Carlson suggested outgoing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos received such glowing coverage from CNN and other media outlets because he was able to buy it. Carlson said the positive portrayal of Bezos’ foray into
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Actress Kristen Johnston slams Jeff Bezos' spaceman showmanship amid Blue Origin liftoff, return
A showbiz actress is blasting Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos amid the business tycoon’s civilian trip to space. "You know what would’ve actually been big d--k energy? If he cleared every teachers’ Amazon lists," actress Kristen Johnston tweeted on Tuesday of the Blue
New York Post
Democrats blast Jeff Bezos’ space trip, demand he pay ‘fair share’ of taxes
Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos is being slammed for his “despicable” comments following his space flight Tuesday, in which he thanked Amazon employees and customers for financing his trip — including from many lawmakers who have urged the billionaire to pay
Breitbart
Jeff Bezos on Critics of Billionaire Space Tourism: ‘They’re Mostly Right’
Following his recent rocket trip to the edge of space, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos admitted that critics of the stunt are “largely right.” CNBC reports that Jeff Bezos has responded to critics of his recent space flight. This week, Bezos took an eleven-minute
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OLYMPICS, TOKYO, GAMES, FLAG
Huffington Post
Brisbane Picked To Host 2032 Olympics Without A Rival Bid
TOKYO (AP) — Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids. The Games will go back to Australia 32 years after the popular 2000 Sydney Olympics. Melbourne hosted in
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Olympics: Soccer – Brazil’s Marta scores in fifth Games running, Britain beat Chile
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Soccer Football - Women - Group F - China v Brazil - Miyagi Stadium, Miyagi, Japan - July 21, 2021. Marta of Brazil celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Molly Darlington Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Soccer Football - Women - Group F
ABC
Japan tops Australia in softball as delayed Tokyo Games open
Host Japan got off to a winning start when the Tokyo Olympics got underway after a one-year delay, beating Australia 8-1 in softball behind 39-year-old pitcher Yukiko Ueno, who won the 2008 gold medal game against the United States FUKUSHIMA, Japan -- Host
Fox News
Sue Bird, Eddy Alvarez to carry US flag at Olympics opening ceremonies
Sue Bird and Eddy Alvarez will be the flag bearers for the United States during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremonies on Friday. Bird is a basketball legend on the global and club level. She already comes into the 2020 Games with four gold medals to her credit
Huffington Post
Sue Bird And Eddy Alvarez Chosen As U.S. Flag Bearers For Olympics Opening Ceremony
Four-time Olympic women’s basketball gold medalist Sue Bird and baseball player Eddy Alvarez were chosen as U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Olympics on Friday night. Alvarez, who won a silver medal in speedskating at the 2014 Sochi Olympics,
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Olympics-Brisbane set to celebrate 2032 Games coronation
FILE PHOTO: A view of the city of Brisbane, expected to be announced as host for the 2032 Olympic Games, in Brisbane, Australia, July 4, 2021. Picture taken July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy FILE PHOTO: A view of the city of Brisbane, expected to be announced
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Olympics-Soccer-‘This is the highest level’: threats abound in Tokyo, says Rapinoe
Jul 21, 2021; Chofu, Japan; United States forward Megan Rapinoe (15) reacts against Sweden during the second half in Group G play during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Network Jul 21, 2021; Chofu,
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Olympics-Winning trust will be harder than winning medals for USA Gymnastics
FILE PHOTO: Simone Biles waves at fans after being named to the Olympic team in the closing ceremony during the final day of women's competition in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for gymnastics in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., June 27, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File
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Olympics-Bird and Alvarez named Team USA flag bearers for Tokyo Games
FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Basketball - Preliminary - Women's Preliminary Round Group B USA v Serbia - Youth Arena - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 10/08/2016 Sue Bird (USA) of USA competes. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Basketball
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Olympics-Athletics-World record holder McLaughlin eyes thriller in Tokyo
FILE PHOTO: Jun 27, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Sydney McLaughlin poses with gold medal after winning the women's 400m hurdles in a world-record 51.90 during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports FILE PHOTO:
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Olympics-Soccer-Brazil’s veteran Alves feels ‘butterflies’ ahead of Germany opener
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Copa Libertadores - Group E - Sporting Cristal v Sao Paulo - Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru - April 20, 2021 Sao Paulo's Dani Alves reacts Pool via REUTERS/Martin Mejia FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Copa Libertadores - Group E
OANN
Tokyo Olympics: What you need to know right now
Jul 21, 2021; Fukushima, Japan; Japan infielder Minori Naito (14) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against Australia in the third inning of a softball opening round game during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Fukushima Azuma Stadium.
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Gymnastics- Power of two: Twins excel on Olympic stage
FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Artistic Gymnastics - Victory Ceremony - Women's Balance Beam Victory Ceremony - Rio Olympic Arena - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 15/08/2016. Sanne Wevers (NED) of Netherlands celebrates winning the gold with her twin sister, Lieke
OANN
Olympics-Tennis-Honeymoon has to wait! Newlywed Svitolina back on court
FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Tennis - Preliminary - Women's Singles Third Round - Olympic Tennis Centre - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 09/08/2016. Elina Svitolina (UKR) of Ukraine celebrates after winning her match against Serena Williams (USA) of USA. REUTERS/Kevin
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COVID, 19, CASES, SURGE
Huffington Post
Tokyo COVID-19 Infections Surge To 6-Month High Just 2 Days Before Olympics Open
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo’s COVID-19 infections surged to a six-month high Wednesday with the Olympic host city logging 1,832 new cases just two days before the Games open. Tokyo is currently under its fourth state of emergency, which will last until Aug. 22, covering
Fox News
5-year-old Georgia boy dies of COVID-19 despite having no underlying health conditions
A 5-year-old Georgia boy with no underlying health conditions died of COVID-19 last week, a report said. Wyatt Gibson, from the city of Calhoun, lost his life after a short battle with the illness at a hospital across the border in Chattanooga, Tennessee,
ABC
COVID-19 cases in US triple over 2 weeks amid misinformation
COVID-19 cases have tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation MISSION, Kan. -- COVID-19 cases tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation that is straining hospitals, exhausting doctors
New York Post
Georgia boy dies of COVID-19 as cases surge nationwide
A 5-year-old Georgia boy with no underlying health conditions died of COVID-19 last week, a report said. Wyatt Gibson, from the city of Calhoun, lost his life after a short battle with the illness at a hospital across the border in Chattanooga, Tennessee,
NPR
Time For Caution Amid COVID-19 Surge And Breakthrough Cases
Time For Caution Amid COVID-19 Surge And Breakthrough Cases It's an unsettling moment in the pandemic as cases rise, Delta sweeps and more reports are made of breakthrough cases. Here are the latest recommendations to keep people and communities safe. Health
Fox News
Florida town hit by ‘triple threat’ of respiratory illnesses
Tampa Bay, Florida, is battling a unique combination of three separate respiratory illnesses, causing mass hospitalizations. Area doctors are calling it a "triple threat". 5-YEAR-OLD GEORGIA BOY DIES OF COVID-19 DESPITE HAVING NO UNDERLYING HEALTH CONDITIONS Red
CNN
Child cases of Covid-19 are rising as schools gear up to reopen. But vaccines for the youngest are still months away
(CNN) New Covid-19 cases among children are back on the rise after months of declines, just as schools across the United States are gearing up to reopen in a few weeks. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said Tuesday more than 23,550 child cases of Covid
Huffington Post
COVID-19 Cases In U.S. Triple Over 2 Weeks Amid Misinformation
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — COVID-19 cases tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation that is straining hospitals, exhausting doctors and pushing clergy into the fray. “Our staff, they are frustrated," said Chad Neilsen, director
NPR
As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Fauci Says 'We've Got To Do Much Better'
As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Fauci Says 'We've Got To Do Much Better' NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, NIAID director, about the rising COVID-19 infection rate, updating mask guidance, potential for booster shots and breakthrough infections. Health
Huffington Post
WHO Chief: COVID-19 Risk Inevitable At Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics should not be judged by the tally of COVID-19 cases that arise because eliminating risk is impossible, the head of the World Health Organization told sports officials Wednesday as events began in Japan. How infections are handled
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ABC
Cape Cod COVID-19 cluster grows to more than 130 infected, prompting renewed mitigation efforts
A popular Cape Cod, Massachusetts, summertime destination is reporting a worrisome spread of COVID-19 infections following the Fourth of July. Officials in Provincetown, Massachusetts, issued a number of renewed mitigation measures on Monday after at least
NPR
Florida Reports A Four-Fold Increase In COVID-19 Cases From A Month Ago
Florida Reports A Four-Fold Increase In COVID-19 Cases From A Month Ago Florida is responsible for one in five new COVID-19 cases, according to the White House. In Miami, the number of those being hospitalized has doubled, and health officials are raising alarms. National
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LIFE, EXPECTANCY, 2020, DROP
New York Post
US life expectancy drops by year and a half due to COVID-19, CDC says
Life expectancy in the US fell by a year and a half in 2020 to 77.3 years — the lowest level since 2003, the Centers for Disease and Prevention announced Wednesday. Deaths from COVID-19 largely contributed to the drop, accounting for 73.8 percent of the decline
New York Times
Life Expectancy in U.S. Dropped 1.5 Years in 2020, Largely From the Pandemic
Measuring life expectancy is not intended to precisely predict actual life spans; rather, it’s a measure of a population’s health, revealing either society-wide distress or advancement. The sheer magnitude of the drop in 2020 has left researchers reeling as
Washington Times
U.S. life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II, public health officials said Wednesday. The decrease for both Black Americans and Hispanic Americans was even worse: three years. The drop
CNN
US life expectancy falls by more than a year due to Covid-19 pandemic, CDC study says
(CNN) Life expectancy in the United States fell by a year and a half in 2020 primarily due to increases in death due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to early data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "U.S. life expectancy at birth
Newsmax
US Life Expectancy Fell Year and a Half in 2020
Life expectancy in the United States fell by a year and a half in 2020 to 77.3 years, the lowest level since 2003, primarily due to the deaths caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a U.S. health agency said on Wednesday. It is the biggest one-year decline since
USA Today
US life expectancy decreased by 1.5 years during the pandemic – the largest drop since WWII
The United States saw the largest one-year drop in life expectancy since World War II during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Hispanic and Black populations saw the largest declines, according to government data released Wednesday. Life expectancy at birth declined
Fox News
US life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII
U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II, public health officials said Wednesday. The decrease for both Black Americans and Hispanic Americans was even worse: three years. The drop spelled out
NPR
U.S. Life Expectancy Fell By 1.5 Years In 2020, The Biggest Drop Since WW II
U.S. Life Expectancy Fell By 1.5 Years In 2020, The Biggest Drop Since WW II Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images Life expectancy in the United States declined by a year
National Review
Life Expectancy Falls During Pandemic
Workers lower a coffin into the ground after a graveside service at a cemetery in Salem, Mass., April 22, 2020. (Brian Snyder/Reuters) U.S. life expectancy fell by 1.5 years in 2020, the largest single-year drop since World War II, according to provisional
Huffington Post
U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped 1.5 Years In 2020, Mainly Due To COVID-19
Life expectancy in the U.S. fell by an astonishing year and a half in 2020, primarily due to the surge in deaths linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. The agency released the figures as part of a provisional
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ABC
US life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII
U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II NEW YORK -- U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II, public health officials said Wednesday.
Chicago Tribune
US life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII
The drop spelled out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is due mainly to the COVID-19 pandemic, which health officials said is responsible for close to 74% of the overall life expectancy decline. More than 3.3 million Americans died last year,
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COVID, VACCINE, DELTA, VARIANT
NPR
Worried About Breakthrough COVID Cases? Here's What To Know
Worried About Breakthrough COVID Cases? Here's What To Know There have been a number of recent reports of fully-vaccinated people testing positive for the coronavirus — at the White House, Congress, the Olympics, and major league baseball. And with the fast-spreading
Fox News
Johnson & Johnson vaccine less effective against Delta variant: study
A recent study from researchers at New York University found that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be less effective in battling COVID-19 variants than vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna. The results of the study were published by bioRxiv but have
USA Today
Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be less effective against delta variant; Vegas employees required to wear mask indoors: COVID-19 updates
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may not be as effective as those with mRNA technology, according to a new study Tuesday. The study, posted by bioRxiv, says that the 13 million people who received the vaccine may need to receive a second dose, ideally
Newsmax
Scalise, Citing Delta Variant, Gets First COVID Shot
Rep. Steve Scalise, after saying since April that he'd be getting his coronavirus shot "soon," has gotten his first Pfizer jab and says he recommends other people get theirs too because the vaccines are "safe and effective." But the Louisiana Republican denied
ABC
Why breakthrough COVID-19 infections don't mean the vaccine isn't working
More than 99% of COVID-19 deaths are among people who are unvaccinated. With more than 161 million people now fully vaccinated in the U.S., experts say we are bound to see reports of breakthrough infections, meaning people test positive for COVID-19 while
New York Post
Study suggests Johnson & Johnson vaccine less effective against Delta variant
The one-shot coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is much less effective against the Delta variant than it is against the original version of COVID-19, according to a new study posted online Tuesday. The study, which examined blood samples in a laboratory
Huffington Post
Rep. Steve Scalise Finally Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, Asserts It’s ‘Safe And Effective’
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) received the COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday after months of holding off, encouraging those who are hesitant to get vaccinated amid another growing wave of infections. At the beginning of April, the Louisiana Republican
Fox News
Full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccines could ease vaccine hesitancy: expert
COVID-19 vaccines have been rolled out and administered without full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – and while the drugs have been permitted under emergency use authorizations (EUA), some experts eye full approval to encourage those reluctant
USA Today
J&J vaccine may be less effective against delta variant; Vegas employees required to wear mask indoors: COVID-19 updates
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may not be as effective as those with mRNA technology, according to a new study Tuesday. The study, posted by bioRxiv, says that the 13 million people who received the vaccine may need to receive a second dose, ideally
Newsmax
New Study Suggests J & J Vaccine Ineffective Against Delta Variant
A new study found that one dose of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was ineffective against the new delta variant of the disease but suggested that some of the 13 million people inoculated with the one dose of it could be protected with a second dose. "The
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Newsmax
Rare 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases Causing Alarm
Reports of athletes, lawmakers and others getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming but top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots are doing exactly what they are supposed to: dramatically reducing severe illness and
Fox News
Mavs' Mark Cuban offers incentive for Bills' Cole Beasley to get, promote COVID-19 vaccine
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban offered Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley a share of Pfizer stock if he gets vaccinated and promotes getting the vaccine after the NFL star said on Twitter that he would do it if the company shared its earnings with
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COUPLE, REVEAL, GENDER, CALIFORNIA
NPR
A Couple Is Charged In A Deadly Fire Sparked By Their Gender Reveal
A Couple Is Charged In A Deadly Fire Sparked By Their Gender Reveal Enlarge this image toggle caption Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A couple whose gender reveal ceremony sparked a Southern California wildfire that killed a
Fox News
Couple charged in California fire sparked by gender reveal
A couple whose gender reveal ceremony sparked a Southern California wildfire that killed a firefighter last year were charged with involuntary manslaughter, authorities announced Tuesday. Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela Renee Jimenez pleaded not guilty
USA Today
Couple charged with involuntary manslaughter in Southern California fire sparked by gender reveal
PALM SPRING, Calif. — The couple who used a smoke bomb at a gender reveal ceremony and sparked Southern California's El Dorado wildfire that killed a firefighter last year has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and 29 other crimes, authorities announced
Newsmax
Couple Charged After Gender Reveal Party Starts California Wildfire
A California couple whose gender reveal party set off a wildfire last year has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a firefighter was killed trying to put the fire out. San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson announced Tuesday that
CNN
A couple whose 2020 gender reveal party allegedly sparked a deadly wildfire in California has been charged in the death of a firefighter
(CNN) A Southern California couple whose gender reveal party allegedly sparked the deadly El Dorado wildfire in 2020 has been charged with 30 crimes, including involuntary manslaughter, authorities announced Tuesday. A smoke bomb set off by the couple in Yucaipa,
New York Post
Couple whose gender reveal sparked deadly wildfire face manslaughter charges
The California couple whose gender reveal pyrotechnic show started a massive inferno that killed a fireman last year have each been hit with involuntary manslaughter charges. Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela Renee Jimenez pleaded not guilty to the felony
ABC
Couple charged in California fire sparked by gender reveal
A couple whose gender reveal ceremony sparked a Southern California wildfire that killed a firefighter last year have been charged with involuntary manslaughter SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- A couple whose gender reveal ceremony sparked a Southern California wildfire
Huffington Post
Couple Charged In California Wildfire Sparked By Gender Reveal
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A couple whose gender reveal ceremony sparked a Southern California wildfire that killed a firefighter last year were charged with involuntary manslaughter, authorities announced Tuesday. Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela
NY Daily News
Manslaughter charges for California couple behind gender reveal party that sparked deadly 2020 wildfire
On September 5, 2020, the couple set off a smoke bomb in El Dorado Park, about 75 miles east of Los Angeles near Yucaipa. It was supposed to reveal whether an expecting Angela would give birth to a boy or girl — instead, it sparked flames amid the dry grass
ABC
Couple charged with involuntary manslaughter after gender reveal sparks deadly fire
A couple whose gender reveal celebration triggered the El Dorado Fire in California last year that killed a firefighter and left 13 injured has been charged. Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela Renee Jimenez each were charged with one felony count of involuntary
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BBC
Gender reveal party couple face jail over deadly California wildfire
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, alleged that a "smoke-generating pyrotechnic device" used during a gender reveal party near the city of Yucaipa on 5 September was the cause of the blaze.
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ARKANSAS, JUDGE, BAN, FEDERAL
Newsmax
Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Trans Youth Treatment Ban
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked enforcement of Arkansas' ban on gender confirming treatments for transgender youth while a lawsuit challenging the prohibition proceeds. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in May asking U.S.
NPR
A Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Ban On Trans Youth Treatments
A Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Ban On Trans Youth Treatments LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked enforcement of Arkansas' ban on gender confirming treatments for transgender youth while a lawsuit challenging the prohibition
National Review
Judge Blocks Arkansas Gender Transition Surgery Ban
A participant lies on a giant Transgender Pride Flag during the Equality March, organized by the LGBT community in Kiev, Ukraine June 23, 2019. (Gleb Garanich/Reuters) A federal judge temporarily blocked an Arkansas law that would ban gender-transition surgery
NY Daily News
Federal judge blocks law that would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in Arkansas
“Today’s victory is a testament to the trans youth of Arkansas and their allies, who never gave up the fight to protect access to gender affirming care and who will continue to defend the right of all trans people to be their authentic selves, free from discrimination.
Washington Times
17 states join defense of Arkansas’ ban on transgender surgery for minors
More than a dozen red states have joined the defense of Arkansas’ law banning transgender surgery and hormones for children after civil liberties groups went to court to overturn the bar on gender dysphoria treatment. Seventeen states filed a brief with the
Huffington Post
Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Banning Treatment Of Trans Youths
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked enforcement of Arkansas’ ban on gender confirming treatments for transgender youth while a lawsuit challenging the prohibition proceeds. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit
Washington Times
Federal judge blocks Arkansas’ ban on transgender surgery for children
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Arkansas’ law banning transgender surgery and hormones for children after civil liberties groups went to court to overturn the bar on gender dysphoria treatment. Judge Jay Moody, an Obama appointee, granted a request for
NPR
A Federal Judge Has Blocked An Arkansas Law Banning Most Abortions
A Federal Judge Has Blocked An Arkansas Law Banning Most Abortions Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick McFarland/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP Rick McFarland/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked
NPR
Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Ban On Gender Confirming Treatments For Trans Youth
Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Ban On Gender Confirming Treatments For Trans Youth A judge in Arkansas has temporarily blocked a law that forbids doctors from providing gender confirming treatment to transgender youth, meaning an American Civil Liberties Union
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CHINA, FLOODS, DAM, 12
Fox News
China flooding kills 12, turns streets into rivers
At least 12 people died in severe flooding Tuesday in a Chinese provincial capital that trapped people in subways and schools, washed away vehicles and stranded people in their workplaces overnight. The already drenched city of Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan
Huffington Post
Dramatic Videos Show Deadly Flooding In China
Dramatic videos posted to social media captured people trapped in subways and cars floating down the street as floods tore through China’s Henan province. After heavy rain drenched the city of Zhengzhou in central China on Tuesday, at least a dozen people
Breitbart
Central China: Floods Kill at Least 25, Force 200,000 to Evacuate
Record floods in China’s central Henan province have killed at least 25 people as of Wednesday and forced a the evacuation of an additional 200,000 people in the provincial capital, Zhengzhou, local government officials said. Zhengzhou recorded its highest
CNN
Passengers trapped inside submerged subway as deadly floods sweep central China
(CNN) Terrified subway passengers in central China were left clinging to ceiling handles inside flooded cars on Tuesday, trapped up to their necks in rising water, as record breaking rains devastated parts of Henan province. At least 12 people have been confirmed
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China’s flood-hit Henan to get nearly $300 million in emergency aid, donations
People wade through floodwaters on a road amid heavy rainfall in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China July 20, 2021. China Daily via REUTERS People wade through floodwaters on a road amid heavy rainfall in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China July 20, 2021. China
NPR
China Blasts Dam To Divert Massive Flooding That Has Killed At Least 25
China Blasts Dam To Divert Massive Flooding That Has Killed At Least 25 Enlarge this image toggle caption Chinatopix via AP Chinatopix via AP BEIJING — China's military has blasted a dam to release floodwaters threatening one of its most heavily populated
New York Post
12 people die in flooded subway car during historic rains in China
A dozen people died Wednesday after getting trapped in a flooded subway in Zhengzhou, China — which was inundated by what experts said were the heaviest rains in 1,000 years. Horrifying video captured terrified commuters chest-deep in the gushing water on
ABC
China blasts dam to divert floods that killed at least 25
China's military has blasted a dam to release floodwaters threatening one of its most heavily populated provinces as the death toll in widespread flooding rose to at least 25 BEIJING -- China’s military has blasted a dam to release floodwaters threatening
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Heavy rainfall kills 12 in China’s Henan province, authorities warn of dam collapse
A resident wearing a rain cover stands on a flooded road in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China July 20, 2021. cnsphoto via REUTERS A resident wearing a rain cover stands on a flooded road in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China July 20, 2021. cnsphoto via REUTERS July
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WEINSTEIN, HARVEY, LOS, ANGELES
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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to sex crime charges in Los Angeles
FILE PHOTO: Harvey Weinstein departs New York Criminal Court following another day of jury deliberations in his sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 21, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson FILE PHOTO: Harvey Weinstein
NPR
Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault Charges In Los Angeles Court
Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault Charges In Los Angeles Court Enlarge this image toggle caption Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images Editor's note: This report discusses charges of sexual assault. Disgraced
Newsmax
Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty Ahead of Rape Trial in Los Angeles
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of rape and sexual assault involving five women in Los Angeles ahead of a second trial on accusations of sex crimes, prosecutors said. Weinstein, 69, arrived at Los Angeles
ABC
Harvey Weinstein indicted in Los Angeles on charges he sexually assaulted 5 women
Weinstein has already been convicted in New York. Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on five counts of sexually assaulting five women in California over the course of a decade, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney. Weinstein,
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Upbeat earnings, recovery optimism lift Wall Street at open
FILE PHOTO: People wearing face masks walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, New York, U.S., July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly FILE PHOTO: People wearing face masks walk by
CNN
Harvey Weinstein, in a wheelchair, pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges in Los Angeles
(CNN) Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to 11 sexual assault charges in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, a day after he was moved across the country from his New York prison. Weinstein, 69, appeared in a wheelchair in the hearing,
Huffington Post
Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To 11 Counts In Los Angeles Court
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. Sheriff’s deputies brought the 69-year-old convicted rapist into court in a wheelchair. He was wearing
Chicago Tribune
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty in California rape, sexual assault case
Once a major power in Hollywood along with his brother Bob and their movie companies Miramax and The Weinstein Co., Harvey Weinstein would be marked as the archvillain of the #MeToo movement starting late in 2017, when women’s accounts were published in the
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BOOTLEG, FIRE, OREGON, MONSTER
USA Today
'Monster' Bootleg Fire in Oregon grows as dozens of blazes char western US; Oregon announces campfire ban as conditions worsen
Oregon's massive Bootleg Fire, now at 616 square miles in size, was only 32% contained as of Wednesday morning. In all, 78 large wildfires are burning across 13 states, most of them in the western U.S. Dry conditions, drought and record-breaking heat waves
Washington Times
Massive wildfires in U.S. West bring haze to East Coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Wildfires in the American West, including one burning in Oregon that’s currently the largest in the U.S., are creating hazy skies as far away as New York as the massive infernos spew smoke and ash into the air in columns up to six miles
NPR
Drought And Extreme Heat Conditions Challenge Efforts To Fight Bootleg Fire
Drought And Extreme Heat Conditions Challenge Efforts To Fight Bootleg Fire The Bootleg fire burning in southern Oregon is growing by miles a day and generating its own weather. It is the largest wildfire currently burning in the U.S. National Drought And
Huffington Post
Lightning Likely Caused Oregon's 'Monster' Bootleg Fire, Officials Say
The Bootleg Fire in Oregon, which has ruined more than 150 structures and displaced thousands of people, is so big that officials say it may not be fully extinguished until November. As of Wednesday morning, the massive blaze in southern Oregon ― currently
USA Today
Massive Bootleg Fire burns in Oregon as officials seek outside help; smoke seen as far as New York
Dry conditions, a drought and the recent record-breaking heat wave in the region have created tinderbox conditions. At least 2,000 homes have been evacuated at some point during the fire and another 5,000 threatened. In all, some 83 large wildfires are burning
USA Today
'Monster' Bootleg Fire in Oregon continues to grow as dozens of blazes char western US
Oregon's massive Bootleg Fire, now at 616 square miles in size, was only 32% contained as of Wednesday morning. In all, 78 large wildfires are burning across 13 states, most of them in the western U.S. Dry conditions, drought and record-breaking heat waves
USA Today
'Monster' Bootleg Fire in Oregon grows as dozens of blazes char western US
Oregon's massive Bootleg Fire, now at 616 square miles in size, was only 32% contained as of Wednesday morning. In all, 78 large wildfires are burning across 13 states, most of them in the western U.S. Dry conditions, drought and record-breaking heat waves
USA Today
Massive Bootleg Fire burns in Oregon as officials seek outside help
Dry conditions, a drought and the recent record-breaking heat wave in the region have created tinderbox conditions. At least 2,000 homes have been evacuated at some point during the fire and another 5,000 threatened. In all, some 83 large wildfires are burning
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2032, BRISBANE, HOST, OLYMPICS
Washington Times
Brisbane picked to host 2032 Olympics without a rival bid
TOKYO (AP) — Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids. The Games will go back to Australia 32 years after the popular 2000 Sydney Olympics. Melbourne hosted in
NPR
Australia To Host The Olympics For The Third Time In 2032 After Brisbane Wins Its Bid
Australia To Host The Olympics For The Third Time In 2032 After Brisbane Wins Its Bid Enlarge this image toggle caption Toru Hanai/AP Toru Hanai/AP In summer 2032, the world's largest sporting event will head to Brisbane, Australia. The International Olympic
New York Post
Australian city of Brisbane to host 2032 Summer Olympics
TOKYO — Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids. The Games will go back to Australia 32 years after the popular 2000 Sydney Olympics. Melbourne hosted in 1956. “We
ABC
Brisbane picked to host 2032 Olympics without a rival bid
Brisbane has been picked to host the 2032 Olympics TOKYO -- Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids. The Games will go back to Australia 32 years after the popular
Newsmax
Australia's Brisbane Named Host of 2032 Summer Olympic Games
The Australian city of Brisbane will host the 2032 summer Olympics, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved the recommendation of its executive board. Brisbane, where hundreds of people gathered at the river-side
CNN
Brisbane officially announced as host of 2032 Olympics
(CNN) Brisbane has been officially announced as host of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032. The Australian city and surrounding South-East Queensland region were approved as the Games hosts at an International Olympic Committee session in Tokyo on Wednesday. It
Fox News
Brisbane picked to host 2032 Olympics without a rival bid
Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids. The Games will go back to Australia 32 years after the popular 2000 Sydney Olympics. Melbourne hosted in 1956. "We know
OANN
Olympics-Australia’s Brisbane to host 2032 summer Games
FILE PHOTO: A view of the city skyline of Brisbane, Australia, July 4, 2021. Picture taken July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy FILE PHOTO: A view of the city skyline of Brisbane, Australia, July 4, 2021. Picture taken July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy July 21,
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CALIFORNIA, LARRY, ELDER, BALLOT
Newsmax
Radio Host Larry Elder Faces Ruling on Recall Candidacy
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder is headed to court Wednesday in hopes of becoming a candidate in California’s upcoming recall election that could remove Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Elder announced his campaign July 12, but he was blocked from the
Breitbart
Larry Elder Sues California over Ballot Exclusion: ‘Voter Suppression’
Conservative radio host Larry Elder filed a lawsuit Tuesday against California Secretary of State Shirley Weber over her decision to exclude him from the list of candidates for governor in the September recall of incumbent Gavin Newsom. As Breitbart News reported
Fox News
Larry Elder claims CA Secretary of State Weber 'targeted' him; intentionally left him off Gov race ballot
Conservative-libertarian radio host Larry Elder told Fox News on Tuesday that despite filing the required paperwork to run for governor, Secretary of State Shirley Weber is "targeting" him because he has been a prominent voice in Los Angeles and on the political
National Review
California Recall: Judge Orders Larry Elder To Be Included On Ballot
Larry Elder at the 2016 FreedomFest in Las Vegas, Nev. (Gage Skidmore) Conservative radio host Larry Elder, who recently announced his campaign to join the roster of candidates challenging Democratic governor Gavin Newsom in the California gubernatorial recall
Red State
Larry Elder Wins Court Battle Against Democrats Playing Dirty to Keep Him Out of California Recall Election
Radio show host Larry Elder must have had Democrats worried as they tried to get him disqualified from the recall election against Gavin Newsom in California. Now, after a recent court ruling, they’re probably terrified. As reported by SFGate, Elder was the
Washington Times
Newsom: Out-of-state homeless welcome to ‘new beginnings’ in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he‘s not worried about a bill meant to combat homelessness exacerbating the problem because the state embraces everyone looking for “new beginnings.” The Democrat made the comment when asked about the possible unintended consequences
Fox News
California Gov hopeful Faulconer sues over ballot designation, accuses Dems of hiding information
First on Fox: Republican California gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer’s team Tuesday accused state Democrats of attempting to "hide important ballot information" after California Secretary of State Shirley Weber blocked use of his preferred ballot designation
Breitbart
Larry Elder Wins in Court: California Must Put Him on Recall Ballot
Conservative talk show host Larry Elder won his court challenge Wednesday to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who must place him on the list of candidates in the Sep. 14 election to recall incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). As Breitbart News reported
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DEBT, CEILING, MCCONNELL, RAISE
Newsmax
Dems Hit McConnell, Who Says GOP Won't Back Debt Limit Boost
Senate Democrats accused Republicans Wednesday of a “shameless, cynical” ploy that would damage the economy and the government's credit rating after the chamber's GOP leader said his party would vote against raising the federal debt limit. In the latest chapter
CNN
McConnell says no Republicans will vote to raise debt ceiling
Washington (CNN) Republicans will not vote to increase the debt ceiling, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a new interview, putting additional political pressure on Democrats in the coming weeks. "I can't imagine there will be a single Republican
Breitbart
Government Could Run Out Of Cash in October or November If Debt Ceiling Isn’t Raised
Unless Congress raises or suspends the debt ceiling, the federal government will most likely run out of money in October or November, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday. Congress suspended the debt ceiling, which limits the amount of outstanding
Conservative Daily News
US Set To Hit Debt Ceiling Within Four Months, CBO Estimates
The federal government is on track to reach the statutory debt limit in the fall, which would trigger a government shutdown, according to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate. The U.S. is projected to reach the debt ceiling of $28.5 trillion by October
New York Post
McConnell ‘can’t imagine’ any GOP senator would vote to raise debt ceiling
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell drew a heavy red line for Republicans negotiating legislative and budget-related deals with President Biden and the Democrats. Speaking to Punchbowl News in an interview published Wednesday morning, McConnell (R-Ky.)
Breitbart
Mitch McConnell Takes His Stand on Debt Ceiling
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Tuesday Republicans will not support raising the debt ceiling, a move that could grind Democrats’ infrastructure push to a halt. McConnell declared he believes not one single Senate Republican would support
Newsmax
McConnell Says Republicans Won't Help Raise Debt Ceiling
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says Republicans won’t help Democrats one bit in raising the debt ceiling. "I can’t imagine there will be a single Republican voting to raise the debt ceiling after what we’ve been experiencing," McConnell told Punchbowl
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TEXAS, BORDER, COVID, TEST
Red State
Texas Border Wall: Gov. Greg Abbott's Plan is to Bypass the Fed
Fox News’ Bill Melugin was given exclusive access to the initial construction on Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s promised barrier in Del Rio, across from the Rio Grande River. EXCLUSIVE: We were given access to the beginning construction of Governor Abbott’s
ABC
Vaccinated Pelosi staffer, WH official test positive for COVID-19 amid visit from infected Texas lawmakers
At least six of the Texas Democrats who fled the state have tested positive. A fully vaccinated spokesperson for House Speaker Pelosi tested positive for COVID-19 this week after interacting with several infected Texas Democratic state legislators who traveled
Breitbart
EXCLUSIVE: 100 Venezuelans Cross into Texas Border Town in One Hour
EAGLE PASS, Texas — More than 100 mostly Venezuelan migrants crossed the border in an hour Wednesday, according to a law enforcement source within Customs and Border Protection. The groups crossed into the United States in the early morning hours without regard
Breitbart
Border Patrol Sounds COVID Alarm as 40 Agents Test Positive in Texas Sector
More than 40 Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents tested positive for COVID-19 recently, including five who became hospitalized, Chief Patrol Agent Brian Hastings told a local radio station. The chief’s comments come as officials report a 900 percent
Breitbart
9500 Migrants Rescued in 2021 — Double from Last Year
Migrant rescues along the U.S.-Mexico Border by patrol agents reached a staggering 9,500 through the end of June. Officials report this nine-month total is 81 percent more than seen during Fiscal Year 2020. Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Austin Skero tweeted
Breitbart
EXCLUSIVE: Border Patrol Facilities in West Texas Again Face Overcrowding
A source within Customs and Border Protection says the Border Patrol is facing overcrowding issues again at particular facilities within the Del Rio Sector of Texas. On Monday, more than 400 migrants surrendered in Del Rio alone. The mostly Haitian and Venezuelan
Red State
40 Border Patrol Agents Test Positive in Texas as Number of Covid-Positive Migrants Continues to Explode
Anthony Fauci continues to lecture America about vaccinations. Joe Biden bizarrely accuses Facebook of “killing people” with COVID “misinformation.” Meanwhile, the number of COVID-positive illegal aliens streaming across the border continues to explode — including
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TEXAS, STATE, DEMOCRAT, FORENSIC
Newsmax
Texas State Republican Seeks Forensic Audit of 13 Largest Counties
Amid Democrat obstruction in Texas, state GOP attempts to pass election reform measures, a Houston-area representative is proposing a bill to conduct forensic audits in the Texas' 13 largest counties. Texas State Rep. Steve Toth, R-Woodlands, introduced HB.
Fox News
Sean Hannity: Texas Democrats who fled state finding more ways to embarrass themselves
Sean Hannity blasted one Democrat from Texas for comparing the threat of arrest "to the institution of slavery." Hannity told his viewers’ Tuesday that police would be taking Democrats "to the Capitol to do their job." SEAN HANNITY: All those Texas Democrats
New York Post
Democrat lawmaker from Texas compares gov’s arrest threat to slavery
One of dozens of the Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the Lone Star State last week in order to prevent the passage of a controversial election bill likened Gov. Greg Abbott’s threat to have them arrested upon their return to the pursuit of escaped slaves
Breitbart
Texas State Representative Files Bill Calling for Forensic Election Audit
A Republican State Representative announced on Monday that he filed a bill in the Texas State House last week calling for a forensic audit of the 2020 election results in 13 of the state’s largest counties. State Rep. Steve Toth (R-Woodlands) introduced HB.
Fox News
GOP Rep. Van Duyne responds to Texas Democrat: Democracy is 'showing up and doing your job'
After fleeing Texas last week for D.C., Democrat Michelle Beckley is challenging GOP Rep. Beth Van Duyne for her congressional seat, calling her "anti-democracy." The GOP Texas Rep. joined "Faulkner Focus" to respond. TEXAS DEMOCRATS IN DC IS A 'SUPER-SPREADER,'
Fox News
Texas Democrat criticized over tweet praising her own bravery for fleeing to DC
Another day, another Texas state representative was accused of trying to use self-sacrifice for political gain. State Rep. Michelle Beckley, a Democrat, joined over 50 of her colleagues earlier this month to flee Texas to deny a quorum on GOP voting bills.
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TRUMP, MEDIA, BIDEN, SPOKESWOMAN
Newsmax
Trump Spokeswoman Harrington: Biden Hasn't Asked Trump for Help on COVID
The Biden White House has not reached out to former President Donald Trump to work together on an effort to encourage people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations because "they're not interested in helping the country or making America great," Trump spokeswoman
Breitbart
Donald Trump to Michael Savage: ‘Antiquated’ and ‘Ridiculous’ Campaign Finance Rules Prevent Me from Announcing 2024 Run
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he could not announce a decision to run for president in 2024 because of campaign finance laws. The president spoke about his future political plans in an interview on the Michael Savage Show. Savage asked the former
Newsmax
Trump: 'Mitch Is a Bad Leader, Always Has Been'
Before he announces his all but official 2024 presidential campaign run, former President Donald Trump vows to work to reform the leadership of the Republican Party. "We have some great Republicans, and we have some bad ones," Trump told Tuesday's "The Michael
Newsmax
Trump: 'We Don't Have an Open, Free Media Anymore'
Taking a page out of the playbook of politically biased voter "suppression polls," the media has now gone to suppressing and silencing conservative voices to prop up Democrats, former President Donald Trump warned in an exclusive podcast interview Tuesday. The
Breitbart
Woke Fail: Trump Animatronic to Stay at Disney World ‘Hall of Presidents’ Despite Leftist Outrage
Disney World has confirmed that its President Donald Trump animatronic statue will remain in its Hall of Presidents attraction in Florida despite the leftist outrage demanding its removal. Since 1971, the famed Hall of Presidents attraction has featured animated
Breitbart
Trump: 'Collusive' Media Backing Biden the 'Beginning of Communism'
Former President Donald Trump blasted the media Tuesday for their “collusive” relationship with President Joe Biden and the Democrats. “It’s collusive. Nobody’s seen anything like it,” Trump said, referring to the media’s flattering coverage of Biden’s administration
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COVID, LATE, PATIENTS, BEG
New York Post
‘It’s too late’: Doctor forced to turn down COVID patients begging for vaccine
An Alabama doctor has warned that it’s “too late” to administer the COVID-19 vaccine when patients are in the hospital fighting for their lives. Dr. Brytney Cobia, who works at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, said she’s forced to turn down desperate
USA Today
'I'm sorry but it's too late' - unvaccinated patients beg for shot; here comes the lamda variant: COVID news
An Alabama physician glumly says she is making "a lot of progress" in encouraging people to vaccinate – as she struggles to keep them alive. Dr. Brytney Cobia, a hospitalist at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, wrote in a recent Facebook post she is
USA Today
'I'm sorry, but it's too late' - unvaccinated patients beg for shot; new infections nearly triple in two weeks: COVID news
An Alabama physician glumly says she is making "a lot of progress" in encouraging people to vaccinate – as she struggles to keep them alive. Dr. Brytney Cobia, a hospitalist at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, wrote in a recent Facebook post she is
USA Today
'I'm sorry, but it's too late' - unvaccinated patients beg for shot; here comes the lambda variant: COVID news
An Alabama physician glumly says she is making "a lot of progress" in encouraging people to vaccinate – as she struggles to keep them alive. Dr. Brytney Cobia, a hospitalist at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, wrote in a recent Facebook post she is
USA Today
'I'm sorry but it's too late' - unvaccinated patients beg for shot; US to keep Mexican, Canadian borders closed: COVID news
An Alabama physician glumly says she is making "a lot of progress" in encouraging people to vaccinate – as she struggles to keep them alive. Dr. Brytney Cobia, a hospitalist at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, wrote in a recent Facebook post she is
USA Today
'I'm sorry but it's too late' - unvaccinated patients beg for shot; J&J vaccine may be less effective against delta variant: live COVID news
An Alabama physician glumly says she is making "a lot of progress" in encouraging people to vaccinate – as she struggles to keep them alive. Dr. Brytney Cobia, a hospitalist at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham and virus survivor, wrote in a recent Facebook
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OPIOID, 26, SETTLEMENT, BILLION
NPR
State Attorneys General Reach A $26 Billion National Opioid Settlement
State Attorneys General Reach A $26 Billion National Opioid Settlement Enlarge this image toggle caption Steven Senne/AP Steven Senne/AP A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general announced on Wednesday a $26 billion national settlement with four American
OANN
AT&T to sell its LatAm DirecTV business to Grupo Werthein
FILE PHOTO: The company logo for AT&T is displayed on a screen on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The company logo for AT&T is displayed on a screen on
CNN
States propose $26 billion opioid settlement with 'Big Three' distributors and J&J
New York (CNN Business) A group of states' Attorneys General announced a proposed $26 billion opioid crisis settlement Wednesday that, if approved, will resolve claims against the "big three" drug distributors — McKesson, Cardinal Health and Amerisource Bergen
Newsmax
Big 3 US. Drug Distributors, J&J Reach Landmark $26 Billion Opioid Settlement
A group of state attorneys general unveiled on Wednesday a landmark, $26 billion settlement resolving claims that the three largest U.S. drug distributors and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson helped fuel a deadly nationwide opioid epidemic. Under the settlement
OANN
State AGs urge support for landmark $26 billion opioid settlement
FILE PHOTO: The Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 29, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid FILE PHOTO: The Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the
OANN
Drugmakers, pharmacies next targets for U.S. opioid settlements
July 21, 2021 By Brendan Pierson NEW YORK (Reuters) – With a $26 billion nationwide settlement in sight over claims that the three largest U.S. drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson helped fuel a nationwide opioid epidemic, state and local governments
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ALABAMA, SLUR, CITY, RACIAL
Red State
Republican City Official Calls Black Woman Racial Slur
An Alabama city councilman stepped in it when he used a racial slur in reference to a black woman during a Tarrant city council meeting. During a heated argument, Tommy Bryant referred to Veronica Freeman as a “house n*gger.” In a video that went viral on
USA Today
White Alabama councilman who used N-word at a council meeting says he won't resign
An Alabama city councilman faces calls for his resignation after using the N-word, but he said he won't resign because he was only repeating what he'd heard. Tommy Bryant, a white Tarrant city councilmen, used the racial epithet during a council meeting Monday. “Do
Fox News
Alabama city leader under fire for using racial slur
A White city leader captured on video using a racial slur toward Black people during a council meeting said he won't apologize, and might run for mayor. Others are calling for his resignation. Tarrant City Council member Tommy Bryant told news outlets his
ABC
Alabama city leader won't quit after using racial slur
A white city leader in Alabama was captured on video using a racial slur toward Black people during a council meeting TARRANT, Ala. -- A white city leader captured on video using a racial slur toward Black people during a council meeting said he won't apologize,
Huffington Post
Alabama Council Member Tommy Bryant Utters Stunning Racist Slur In Meeting
A Tarrant, Alabama, city council member casually blurted out a shocking racist slur at a meeting on Monday, video shows. (Watch it below.) “Do we have a house nigger in here? Do we? Do we? Will she please stand up?” Tommy Bryant said, according to the Daily
USA Today
A white Alabama councilman used the N-word at a council meeting. He says he won't resign.
An Alabama city councilman is facing calls for his resignation after using the N-word, but he said he won't resign and repeated what he heard. Tommy Bryant, a white Tarrant city councilmen, used the racial epithet during a council meeting on Monday. “Do we
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COVID, LOCKDOWNS, 19, AUSTRALIA
OANN
Peru arrests state hospital workers for charging COVID-19 patients $21,000 per bed
FILE PHOTO: People wait next to empty oxygen tanks to fill them up for patients suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), outside a private oxygen supplier, in Lima, Peru February 25, 2021. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda FILE PHOTO: People wait next
OANN
Half of Australia hit by COVID-19 lockdowns as Victoria cases rise
FILE PHOTO: A lone woman, wearing a protective face mask, walks across an unusually quiet city centre bridge on the first day of a lockdown as the state of Victoria looks to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Melbourne, Australia,
OANN
BOJ’s Amamiya voices hope of stronger recovery driven by vaccinations
FILE PHOTO: Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya speaks during a Reuters Newsmaker event in Tokyo, Japan July 5, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato FILE PHOTO: Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya speaks during a Reuters Newsmaker event in Tokyo,
OANN
BOJ’s price outlook views muddled by commodity rise, weak spending
FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective mask walks past the headquarters of the Bank of Japan amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, May 22, 2020.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective mask walks past the headquarters
OANN
Australia retail sales slump in June on virus lockdowns – preliminary data
FILE PHOTO: A shopper holds items and looks at others on sale at a clothing retail store in central Sydney, Australia, March 19, 2017. REUTERS/Steven Saphore FILE PHOTO: A shopper holds items and looks at others on sale at a clothing retail store in central
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BEN, JERRY, KOSHER, BOYCOTT
Breitbart
Exclusive: ZOA Calls to Axe Ben & Jerry's Kosher Label After Boycott
Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) President Morton Klein blasted Ben & Jerry’s ice cream company on Tuesday while calling for the removal of its kosher certification after the Vermont-based company announced plans to boycott Jewish residents of the West
CNN
Kosher grocery stores drop Ben & Jerry's after its decision to stop selling ice cream in Palestinian territories
Washington (CNN Business) Several kosher grocery stores around the United States have decided to pull Ben & Jerry's from their shelves after the company's announcement this week that it would stop doing business with a licensee in Israel that sells ice cream
New York Post
Israeli president calls Ben & Jerry’s boycott ‘a new form of terrorism’
Ben & Jerry’s boycott of “Occupied Palestinian Territories” represents “a new form of terrorism,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Wednesday. “The boycott of Israel is a new sort of terrorism, economic terrorism,” the newly installed president said, according
National Review
State Department Rejects BDS Movement as Ben & Jerry Targets Israel
Ben & Jerry’s shop in London, England, October 5, 2020. (Hannah McKay/Reuters) In a press briefing Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the Biden administration “firmly rejects” the Boycott Divestment Sanctions Movement amid Ben & Jerry’s
New York Post
Letters to the Editor — July 22, 2021
The Issue: Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop selling ice cream in what it calls “Occupied Palestinian Territory.” Morton Williams Supermarket announced it will no longer feature Ben and Jerry’s ice cream (“Ben & Jerry’s Mideast move sparks cold war,” July 20). This
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WILDFIRES, WESTERN, MILES, SMOKE
USA Today
Thick smoke from western wildfires is traveling thousands of miles, clouding NYC skies
NEW YORK — The effects of western wildfires were felt across the country as cities along the East Coast saw smoky skies this week. The sun glowed with a red-orange hue as a visible haze clouded parts of New York City for a second day Wednesday. Washington,
Fox News
Western wildfires: Why the sun looks red over eastern states this week
Amidst a backdrop of hazy gray skies, the sun glowed with a reddish-orange hue on Tuesday above the eastern U.S. The color change is due to plumes of smoke originating from West Coast and Canadian wildfires that have traveled thousands of miles, carried by
NPR
The Western Wildfires Are Affecting People 3,000 Miles Away
The Western Wildfires Are Affecting People 3,000 Miles Away Enlarge this image toggle caption Julie Jacobson/AP Julie Jacobson/AP Smoke traveling from the Western wildfires is reaching all the way across the country, bringing vibrant red sunsets and moon
CNBC
Smoke from Western wildfires is harming air quality on the East Coast
The Statue of Liberty sits behind a cloud of haze on July 20, 2021 in New York City. SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Wildfire smoke from Canada and the American West spread across the United States this week, creating haze-filled skies and unhealthy air quality thousands
USA Today
Thick smoke from Western wildfires is traveling thousands of miles, clouding NYC skies
NEW YORK – The effects of Western wildfires were felt across the country as cities along the East Coast saw smoky skies this week. The sun glowed red-orange as haze clouded parts of New York City for a second day Wednesday. Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
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SOCCER, WOMEN, SWEDEN, OLYMPICS
Fox News
US women's soccer team, other squads kneel in protest before Olympics matches
The U.S. women’s soccer team was among the squads on Wednesday to kneel before their matches in protest of racism, discrimination and inequality as the Olympics officially got underway The U.S. and Sweden teams took a knee before their match. An official blew
CNN
Women's soccer teams take a knee ahead of opening Olympic Games matches
(CNN) Five women's soccer teams took a knee ahead of their opening matches at the 2020 Summer Games. Great Britain and Chile teams took a knee on the pitch before their match, and the United States and Sweden teams knelt ahead of their clash on Wednesday. It's
Huffington Post
U.S. Women's Soccer Loses Badly To Sweden At Olympics. Fans Can't Believe It.
The reigning World Cup champs played like world-class chumps in a group-stage opening soccer match at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. The U.S. Women’s national soccer team lost 3-0 to Sweden, ending a 44-game American winning streak in international play.
ABC
Sweden stuns US 3-0 in women's soccer at Olympics
Stina Blackstenius scored a pair of goals and Sweden once again stunned the United States at the Olympics with a 3-0 victory in the women’s soccer tournament TOKYO -- Stina Blackstenius scored a pair of goals and Sweden once again stunned the United States
NPR
Sweden Defeats The U.S. Women's Soccer Team In An Olympic Stadium With No Fans
Sweden Defeats The U.S. Women's Soccer Team In An Olympic Stadium With No Fans Enlarge this image toggle caption Ricardo Mazalan/AP Ricardo Mazalan/AP TOKYO — It was a devastating start to the Tokyo Olympics for the U.S. women's soccer team. The U.S, ranked
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MEXICO, CANADA, TRAVEL, 21
CNN
US limits non-essential travel to Canada and Mexico through August 21
(CNN) The Biden administration is extending non-essential travel restrictions for the US northern and southern borders until August 21. The US has been limiting non-essential travel along both borders since the start of the pandemic and extending those restrictions
Breitbart
2000 Haitians Enter Mexico in a Week — Bound for U.S.
On Monday, more than 2,000 Haitians illegally entered Mexico near Tapachula, Chiapas, along the Guatemalan border. The Haitians sought refuge with the Comisión Mexicana de Ayuda a Refugiados (COMAR). According to a recent Haitian news article, the migrants
OANN
Mexico says Delta COVID-19 variant, rising cases complicated reopening U.S.-Mexico border
FILE PHOTO: Cars stand in line at the Cordova International Bridge at the Mexico-U.S. border to enter into El Paso, Texas, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico August 24, 2020. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Cars stand in line at the Cordova International
OANN
Mexican president decries reports of cyber spying
FILE PHOTO: Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador participates on a commemoration on the third anniversary of his presidential election victory at National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido FILE PHOTO: Mexico's President
OANN
U.S. extends travel curbs at Canada, Mexico land borders through Aug. 21
FILE PHOTO: U.S. customs officers speak with a person at the Canada-United States border crossing at the Thousand Islands Bridge, which remains closed to non-essential traffic to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lansdowne, Ontario,
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NXIVM, PAY, KEITH, VICTIMS
Huffington Post
NXIVM Guru Keith Raniere Ordered To Pay For Victims’ Brand Removal
NEW YORK (AP) — The unrepentant former leader of the cult-like NXIVM group was ordered on Tuesday to pay $3.5 million to 21 victims of a sex-trafficking scheme, a sum including the cost of surgically removing scars from branding rituals performed by a secret
Fox News
NXIVM guru to pay for victims' brand removal as restitution
The unrepentant former leader of the cult-like NXIVM group was ordered on Tuesday to pay $3.5 million to 21 victims of a sex-trafficking scheme, a sum including the cost of surgically removing scars from branding rituals performed by a secret sorority. The
CNN
Nxivm founder Keith Raniere to pay 21 victims a total of $3.46 million in restitution
(CNN) A federal judge ruled that 21 people should receive a total of $3.46 million in restitution from Keith Raniere, the founder of Nxivm, for being victims of his racketeering, sex trafficking and forced labor crimes. Raniere, who appeared at the hearing
Newsmax
Judge Orders Nxivm Cult Leader Keith Raniere to Pay $3.46 Million in Victim Restitution
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered convicted Nxivm cult leader Keith Raniere to pay 17 victims $3.46 million in restitution as part of his 120-year prison sentence for racketeering, sex trafficking, and forced labor crimes, CNN reported. The restitution payment
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TRUMP, BARRACK, TOM, CHARGED
CNBC
Tom Barrack's arrest puts the spotlight on United Arab Emirates' crucial role in Trump's foreign policy
The arrest Tuesday of a key Trump ally, who is accused of lobbying illegally for the United Arab Emirates, helps illustrate how deeply the oil-rich Middle Eastern country had ingratiated itself with the United States during the Trump administration. Between
Huffington Post
Ex-Prosecutor Warns: ‘More To Come’ After Trump Ally Tom Barrack Charged
Former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade warned more charges could be on the cards following the indictment of Tom Barrack, the longtime friend of ex-President Donald Trump who is accused of working secretly for the government of the United Arab Emirates. On
CNN
California businessman indicted on lobbying charges has counted Trump among his 'closest friends'
Washington (CNN) The illegal foreign lobbying charges brought against Tom Barrack on Tuesday punctuate a winding business and political career defined by his unique staying power in former President Donald Trump's constantly shifting orbit of advisers. A Southern
CNN
11 Trump associates have now been charged with crimes. 11!
(CNN) There's an old saying that goes something like this: You can judge a man by the company he keeps. Which spells trouble for Donald Trump. At leastpeople who played a role in Trump's presidential campaigns or his administration have been charged with crimes,
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BEAR, OLYMPIC, CAR, KILLED
Huffington Post
Bear Spotted Inside Olympic Softball Stadium Hours Before First Pitch
Although spectators are banned from attending events at the upcoming Olympic Games, a local black bear apparently didn’t get the memo. The animal, who witnesses said was about three feet tall, was spotted near Fukushima’s Azuma Sports Park twice just hours
Fox News
Bear breaks into Olympic softball complex, remains on the loose
As if the Tokyo Olympics doesn’t already have its hands full with the ‘VID & athletes testing out the anti-sex beds, now organizers have a bear problem at the Olympic softball venue that’s really just a temporary softball field inside a baseball stadium. That’s
CNN
Yosemite park ranger shares heartbreaking plea to visitors to slow down after a bear cub was killed by a car
(CNN) — A ranger at Yosemite National Park is pleading to visitors to drive slow and stay alert after another bear was killed by a car. The warning to visitors was shared on the park's website and Facebook account last week along with a heartbreaking photo
Huffington Post
Gut-Wrenching Photo Shows Mother Bear Standing Over Cub Killed By Car In Yosemite
Yosemite National Park shared a heartbreaking story from a ranger that illustrates the deadly consequences of driving recklessly or too fast in the park. “We get this call a lot,” begins the now-viral post, shared on the park’s social media accounts on Friday.
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BIKINI, HANDBALL, TEAM, BEACH
Breitbart
Norway Beach Handball Team: ‘No Good Reason’ for Bikini Rule
Members of the Norway beach handball team are speaking out after they were fined by the sport’s governing body for wearing shorts instead of the required bikini bottoms. According to the European Handball Federation, which fined the team $1,770, the members
NPR
A Women's Beach Handball Team Is Fined For Not Wanting To Wear Bikini Bottoms
A Women's Beach Handball Team Is Fined For Not Wanting To Wear Bikini Bottoms Enlarge this image toggle caption Ilnar Tukhbatov/Epsilon / Getty Images Ilnar Tukhbatov/Epsilon / Getty Images Athletes on the Norwegian women's beach handball team are being punished
Fox News
Norway beach handball team members slam bikini rule: 'No good reason' for it
Norway beach handball team members slammed the sport’s governing body on Wednesday after receiving fines for their decision to wear shorts instead of the required bikini bottoms. The European Handball Federation fined the team $1,770 – about $177 per player
New York Post
Norwegian handball players react to fines for not wearing bikini bottoms
Two members of the Norwegian women’s beach handball team — which was fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms — said in a TV interview Wednesday that there’s “no good reason” to wear the skimpy attire during competition, according to a report. The
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APPLE, KONG, HONG, ARREST
OANN
Apple to release all 5G-enabled iPhones for 2022 lineup – Nikkei
FILE PHOTO: The Apple logo is seen at an Apple Store, as Apple's new 5G iPhone 12 went on sale in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. October 23, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid FILE PHOTO: The Apple logo is seen at an Apple Store, as Apple's new 5G iPhone 12 went on
New York Post
Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily senior editor
HONG KONG — Hong Kong national security police on Wednesday arrested a former editor at the now-defunct Apple Daily pro-democracy newspaper, weeks after the paper was forced to close after authorities froze its assets. Lam Man-chung, who was the executive
OANN
Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily editor in chief-media
FILE PHOTO: Lam Man-chung, Executive Editor-in-Chief of Apple Daily works on the final edition of the newspaper in Hong Kong, China June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu FILE PHOTO: Lam Man-chung, Executive Editor-in-Chief of Apple Daily works on the final edition
OANN
Some Hong Kong banks decline mortgages for Evergrande’s off-plan projects
FILE PHOTO: An exterior view of China Evergrande Centre in Hong Kong, China March 26, 2018. Picture taken March 26, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip FILE PHOTO: An exterior view of China Evergrande Centre in Hong Kong, China March 26, 2018. Picture taken March 26,
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HEALTH, CITY, TESTED, PUBLIC
ABC
New COVID rule for New York City health workers: Get vaccinated or tested weekly
"Every single one of those employees has a choice," Mayor Bill de Blasio said. New York City health workers will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced during a Wednesday news conference. "The
Fox News
Salt Lake City mayor, city council declare racism a public health crisis
Salt Lake City, Utah, Mayor Erin Mendenhall said on Tuesday she and the city council have signed a joint resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. "We are publicly acknowledging the existence of a grave inequity many in our community have long experienced,
Huffington Post
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City’s mayor has adopted a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis and committing to dismantling racist policies. Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Council adopted a joint resolution on Tuesday acknowledging
USA Today
NYC: Health care staff must vaccinate or be tested
NYC: Health care staff must vaccinate or be tested Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York will require staff at city-run hospitals and health clinics to either get vaccinated or tested weekly. De Blasio’s order announced Wednesday will not apply to teachers, police
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OLYMPICS, FORCED, BANKING, GOLD
OANN
Olympics-Kennys ready to fire up gold-medal machine
FILE PHOTO: 2016 Rio Olympics - Cycling Track - Victory Ceremony - Men's Keirin Victory Ceremony - Rio Olympic Velodrome - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 16/08/2016. Gold medalist Jason Kenny (GBR) of Britain poses with his gilfriend, women's omnium gold medalist
OANN
Olympics-Swimming-New Zealand banking on Clareburt to end quarter-century drought
FILE PHOTO: Swimming - 18th FINA World Swimming Championships - Men's 400m Individual Medley Victory Ceremony - Nambu University Municipal Aquatics Center, Gwangju, South Korea - July 28, 2019. Gold medallist Daiya Seto of Japan, silver medallist Jay Litherland
OANN
Spanish swimmer says forced to leave breastfeeding son at home
FILE PHOTO: Swimming - 18th FINA World Swimming Championships - Women's Duet Free Final - Yeomju Gymnasium, Gwangju, South Korea - July 18, 2019. Ona Carbonell and Paula Ramirez of Spain compete. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Swimming - 18th
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CONDO, JUDGE, VICTIMS, FLORIDA
Newsmax
Judge: $150M Initially for Victims in Florida Condo Collapse
Victims and families who suffered losses in the collapse of a 12-story oceanfront Florida condominium will get a minimum of $150 million in compensation initially, a judge said Wednesday. That sum includes about $50 million in insurance on the Champlain Towers
ABC
Judge: $150M initially for victims in Florida condo collapse
A judge says victims and families who suffered losses in the collapse of a 12-story oceanfront Florida condominium will get a minimum of $150 million in compensation initially Victims and families who suffered losses in the collapse of a 12-story oceanfront
Fox News
Surfside condo victims' families to get at least $150 million, judge says
A judge on Wednesday said families who suffered losses in the 12-story collapse of a South Florida condominium building will receive at least $150 million in initial compensation. The figure includes insurance on the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside.
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KANTER, JONATHAN, BIDEN, TECH
New York Post
Biden picks Big Tech gadfly Jonathan Kanter as DOJ antitrust chief
The White House has tapped a longtime gadfly of Google and other big tech companies to lead the Department of Justice’s antitrust division. President Biden on Tuesday nominated Jonathan Kanter — a pugnacious antitrust attorney who has fought legal battles
New Republic
Biden Finally Finds His Trust-Buster in Jonathan Kanter
After six months of indecision, President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday—finally—a nominee for one of the most crucial positions in his administration. Jonathan Kanter, a plaintiff’s lawyer critical of the tech industry, will run the Department of Justice’s
Newsmax
Biden Names Tech Foe Jonathan Kanter as DOJ Antitrust Chief
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Jonathan Kanter as head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, the White House said Tuesday, the latest sign that the administration is preparing a broad crackdown on large technology companies. Kanter, 47, who
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TOWN, CYPRIOT, TURKISH, MOVE
OANN
Cyprus appeals to UN Security Council over Varosha; Turkey defiant
FILE PHOTO: People walk on a beach inside an area fenced off by the Turkish military since 1974 in the abandoned coastal area of Varosha, a suburb of the town of Famagusta in Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus, October 8, 2020. REUTERS/Harun Ucar/File Photo
OANN
France calls Turkish-Cypriot move on ghost town a ‘provocation’
FILE PHOTO: French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian speaks during a news conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris, France, June 25, 2021. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO:
OANN
U.S. condemns announcement on transfer of town to Turkish Cypriot control
FILE PHOTO: Antony J. Blinken, of New York, speaks during his confirmation hearing to be Secretary of State before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, U.S. January 19, 2021. Graeme Jennings/Pool via REUTERS FILE
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SHERMAN, CHINA, VISIT, DIPLOMAT
OANN
Senior U.S. diplomat Sherman to visit China – State Department
FILE PHOTO: U.S. and Chinese flags are seen before a meeting between senior defence officials from both countries at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., November 9, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo FILE PHOTO: U.S. and Chinese flags are seen before
CNBC
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is set to visit China next week
Wendy Sherman, nominee for deputy secretary of State, testifies during her Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen Building on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. WASHINGTON – Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will head to China next
ABC
No. 2 US diplomat Sherman to visit China as tensions soar
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to China on a visit that comes as tensions between Washington and Beijing soar WASHINGTON -- Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to China this weekend on a visit that comes as tensions between
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FRITO, LAY, WORKERS, STRIKE
New York Post
Frito-Lay worker claims assembly line forced to go on when colleague died
A widely circulated letter from a striking worker at a Frito-Lay plant in Kansas includes the wild accusation that employees had to keep working even when someone dropped dead on the job. “When a co-worker collapsed and died, you had us move the body and put
Vox
Frito-Lay workers are on strike in Kansas. Should you boycott their products?
Workers at a Frito-Lay plant in Topeka, Kansas, have been on strike for more than two weeks asking for better working conditions and pay. The way they tell it, they’ve got good reason to take action: Some of the plant’s 850 employees have been subjected to
NPR
Frito-Lay Workers Are In the Third Week Of A Strike Over Wages And Working Conditions
Frito-Lay Workers Are In the Third Week Of A Strike Over Wages And Working Conditions Enlarge this image toggle caption Danny Johnston/AP Danny Johnston/AP Hundreds of Frito-Lay workers in Topeka, Kan., are in their third week of a strike, citing so-called
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MIDLER, CENTER, KENNEDY, BETTE
Washington Times
Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among new Kennedy Center honorees
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center Honors will return in December with a class that includes Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels and actress-singer Bette Midler. Organizers expect to operate at full capacity,
Fox News
Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among 2021 Kennedy Center honorees
The Kennedy Center Honors will return in December with a class that includes Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, "Saturday Night Live" mastermind Lorne Michaels and actress-singer Bette Midler. Organizers expect to operate at full capacity after last year’s
Breitbart
Rabid Anti-Conservative Bette Midler to Be Kennedy Center Honoree
Bette Midler will receive one of the country’s highest cultural distinctions when The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., hands out its annual awards later this year, elevating the anti-conservative singer-actress into the national pantheon of the country’s
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USA, COVID, GERMANY, TEAM
Huffington Post
Team USA Chiropractor Compares COVID-19 Protocols To Nazi Germany
TOKYO (AP) — The chiropractor for the American women’s wrestling team has apologized after comparing Olympic COVID-19 protocols to Nazi Germany in a social media post. Rosie Gallegos-Main, a chiropractor for women’s wrestling since 2009, said in a letter to
Breitbart
Team USA Chiropractor Apologizes for Comparing Olympic Covid Rules to Nazi Germany
TOKYO (AP) — The chiropractor for the American women’s wrestling team has apologized after comparing Olympic COVID-19 protocols to Nazi Germany in a social media post. Rosie Gallegos-Main, a chiropractor for women’s wrestling since 2009, said in a letter to
Fox News
Team USA staffer compares Olympic COVID protocols to Nazi Germany in social media post, apologizes
A Team USA staffer came under fire days before the official start of the Tokyo Games over a social media post comparing Olympic COVID-19 protocols to Nazi Germany. Rosie Gallegos-Main apologized Wednesday in a letter to the USA Wrestling Diversity, Equity
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BIDEN, HUNTER, MISINFORMATION, SPOX
Red State
Like Hillary, Like Joe? Biden Used Private Email to Send Government Information to Grifter Son Hunter
As the old idiom says, like father, like son. Although in the adventures of Joe and Hunter Biden, it appears to work in reverse, as well: Like son, like father. And now, based on a new report on a series of emails found on Hunter Biden’s laptop seized by the
Breitbart
WH Spox Who Called Hunter Biden Laptop ‘Russian Misinformation’ Wants ‘Conservative News Outlets’ Policed for ‘Misinformation’
White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield, who told reporters in 2020 that Hunter Biden laptop stories were “Russian misinformation,” accused “conservative news outlets” Tuesday of “misinformation” on vaccines. During an appearance on MSNBC’s Morning
Breitbart
W.H. Spox: Biden ‘Reviewing’ Changing Law to Make Social Media Liable for Misinformation, ‘They Should Be Held Accountable’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield said that the White House is “reviewing” amending Section 230 to hold social media outlets liable for spreading inaccurate information that harms people, “and
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GROUP, BIDEN, CRITICAL, ADMIN
New York Post
Biden admin’s school reopening guidelines included link to group promoting critical race theory
A handbook with guidance for reopening schools prepared by the Biden administration included a hyperlink to a radical group called the Abolitionist Teaching Network that advocates for teachers to “disrupt Whiteness and other forms of oppression.” A report
Fox News
Biden admin promotes radical group pushing critical race theory in schools
The Biden administration's guidance for school reopening promoted a radical activist group’s handbook that advocates for educators to "disrupt Whiteness and other forms of oppression." The Department of Education linked to the Abolitionist Teaching Network’s
Red State
'I Want Us Feared': Biden Education Department Promotes Radical CRT Group That Vows to Destroy Schools
It just keeps getting better. And by “better,” of course, I mean worse. Far worse, in this case. As reported by Fox News on Wednesday morning, The Biden administration’s guidance for school reopening included the promotion of a radical activist group’s handbook
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AMBASSADORS, BIDEN, KENNEDY, VICTORIA
New York Post
Biden picks Victoria Kennedy, Comcast exec David Cohen to be ambassadors
President Biden on Wednesday announced his intent to nominate the widow of Sen. Ted Kennedy and an executive from Comcast to serve as ambassadors. Victoria Kennedy, 67, is Biden’s pick for ambassador to Austria. Although US policy toward the small Alpine country
CNN
Biden names ambassadors to Canada, Slovenia and Austria
(CNN) President Joe Biden has selected another round of ambassadors, including choices for posts in Canada, Slovenia and Austria. Pending Senate confirmation, Biden has picked David Cohen as his ambassador to Canada. After the US-Canada border remained closed
Washington Times
Biden taps Kennedy widow, top fundraiser to be ambassadors
President Biden is nominating Victoria Kennedy, an attorney and the widow of Sen. Ted Kennedy, to serve as his ambassador to Austria. He’s naming a top political fundraiser – Comcast executive David Cohen — to serve as his ambassador to Canada, the White House
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LOSE, HOUSE, FINES, MASK
Washington Times
Three House Republicans lose appeals on fines over Pelosi’s mask mandate
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Three Republican U.S. House members have lost appeals challenging fines for not wearing face coverings on the House floor earlier this year. On Tuesday, the U.S. House Ethics Committee released statements noting that U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor
ABC
3 GOP House members lose appeals over $500 mask fines
Three Republican U.S. House members have lost appeals challenging fines for not wearing face coverings on the House floor earlier this year COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Three Republican U.S. House members have lost appeals challenging fines for not wearing face coverings
Huffington Post
3 House GOP Members Lose Appeal Over $500 Mask Fines
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three Republican U.S. House members have lost appeals challenging fines for not wearing face coverings on the House floor earlier this year. On Tuesday, the U.S. House Ethics Committee released statements noting that U.S. Reps. Marjorie
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STAR, OHIO, FOOTBALL, SLEEPING
Fox News
Ohio football star at prestigious $16K-per-year Christian high school charged with raping sleeping girl
A recently graduated high school football star at a $16,000-per-year private Christian academy in Ohio is scheduled to make his first court appearance Wednesday after being charged with rape of a teenage girl who claims he stripped her down and raped her while
New York Post
Ohio high school football star accused of raping sleeping teen
A standout football player at a prestigious private high school in Ohio has reportedly been accused of entering a girl’s bedroom as she slept, undressing her and then sexually assaulting her. Crosley MacEachen, 18, who graduated from the Cincinnati Hills Christian
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SMITH, DODGERS, PINCH, MLB
OANN
MLB roundup: Will Smith’s walk-off homer caps Dodgers’ rally
Jul 20, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) rounds the bases after hitting a walk off three run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA
Fox News
Smith's pinch 3-run HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past Giants
Even without three of their biggest bats, Will Smith and the Los Angeles Dodgers found a way to rally for a big victory over the San Francisco Giants. Smith connected for a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Dodgers rallied from five
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HIPAA, TAYLOR, MARJORIE, LOT
Fox News
What are HIPAA rights?
HIPAA has become a bit of a buzzword recently for people concerned about their vaccination status becoming public. HANNITY: I BELIEVE IN THE SCIENCE OF VACCINATION HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, was signed into law
CNN
What Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't know about HIPAA is, well, a lot
Here's the question, asked of Greene by a reporter during a press availability in her office: "Have you yourself gotten vaccinated?" And now for her answer: "Your first question is a violation of my HIPAA rights. You see with HIPAA rights we don't have to
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ANGELES, ROBBERS, VIDEO, ASSAILANTS
Fox News
Would-be robbers shot by armed shoppers in Los Angeles
A man armed with a handgun defended himself during an attempted robbery in Los Angeles, and left two suspects with bullet wounds to the legs, police say. "Words were apparently exchanged, and the victim ultimately produces a handgun, apparently to defend himself
New York Post
Video shows would-be LA robbery victim shoot his assailants
A would-be Los Angeles robbery victim turned the tables — and a gun — on his assailants, shooting the two bumbling thieves and sending them scrambling for their lives, new surveillance video released by the LAPD shows. The scene unfolded shortly after 7 p.m.
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CAUGHT, REPUBLICANS, HARRIS, LIE
New York Post
Harris struggles to name GOP senators she’s spoken to on voting rights
Vice President Kamala Harris struggled when asked to name which Republican senators she had spoken to on the issue of voting rights legislation in an interview this week. Speaking to CBS News by phone Tuesday, the vice president made the comments after telling
Red State
Whoops: Kamala Gets Caught in a Lie About Republicans
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are just horrible liars. They keep telling obvious lies and keep getting busted for them. Here’s a tip for Kamala: It might be a good idea not to lie about something which can be so easily checked, or you’re very liable to get nailed. Harris
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AMENDMENT, COURT, CALIFORNIA, TRANSGENDER
Washington Times
California court strikes down transgender pronoun law as First Amendment violation
A California appeals court has ruled that a state law requiring nursing home staff to refer to transgender residents by their preferred pronouns violates the First Amendment. The court said the pronoun provision was a “content-based restriction on speech”
Breitbart
California Appeals Court: Mandatory Transgender Pronouns Violate First Amendment
The California Third District Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Friday that a 2017 state law requiring nursing homes to use patients’ preferred pronouns violates First Amendment free speech rights. The law, SB 219, was authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San
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TAYLOR, ESPN, MARIA, COMMENTS
CNN
Maria Taylor leaves ESPN following Rachel Nichols comments
New York (CNN Business) Maria Taylor, one of the top NBA analysts on ESPN, is parting ways with the sports network. The move is not all that surprising, as Taylor's contract was coming to an end. But her exit is notable because it comes just weeks after comments
NPR
Maria Taylor Is Leaving ESPN After A Colleague's Remarks About Race Went Public
Maria Taylor Is Leaving ESPN After A Colleague's Remarks About Race Went Public Enlarge this image toggle caption Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP ESPN host Maria Taylor has announced she is leaving the sports network just weeks after remarks by
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CUBA, COMMUNISM, PINK, VOTERS
Breitbart
Poll: Most Voters Blame Communism for Cuba’s Problems
While some leftists in the United States have slammed the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba following country-wide anti-government protests on the island, most Americans think communism is to blame for the Cuba’s problems, according to a Rasmussen poll released
Breitbart
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Says Anti-Communism Uprising in Cuba Is America’s Fault: U.S. Does ‘Nothing but Rape and Pillage Wherever It Is’
Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters blamed the American “imperialism” for the protests and unrest in communist Cuba, concluding that the United States government has a history of “doing nothing but rape and pillage wherever it is in the world.” “Cuba’s
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JOINT, CHAIRMAN, CHIEFS, WHITE
National Review
Joint Chiefs Chairman Dodges ‘White Rage’ Question: ‘Complicated Topic’
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) During a press briefing Wednesday, General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Washington Times
‘It’s too complicated’: Joint Chiefs chairman ducks questions on ‘white rage’ and Capitol riot
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley dodged questions Wednesday over “white rage” and the role it may have played in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, telling reporters that the complex issue can’t be easily explained in a matter of minutes. Speaking
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CHICAGO, ADAMS, ARRESTED, DEATH
Fox News
Chicago murder suspect arrested in death of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams after months-long manhunt
A third suspect connected to the brazen killing of a 7-year-old Chicago girl was arrested Monday after a months-long national manhunt, the FBI said. Devontay Anderson, 22, was arrested "without incident" in connection to the April 18 shooting of Jaslyn Adams,
Fox News
Chicago family blasts city, says they're moving after baby girl shot in head: report
The family of a 1-month-old girl shot in the head earlier this month says they are moving out of Chicago over gun violence in the city, according to a report. Terriana Smith was one of seven people injured in a mass shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood
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MUSK, BITCOIN, TESLA, RESTART
CNN
Elon Musk says he's invested in bitcoin and wants to 'see it succeed'
New York (CNN Business) Tesla founder Elon Musk is one of the loudest voices in the cryptocurrency world . He frequently uses his massive platform on Twitter to post about various digital assets, and often causes wild swings in their prices, leading some in
OANN
Tesla will ‘most likely’ restart accepting bitcoin as payments, says Musk
FILE PHOTO: Representations of virtual currency bitcoin are seen in front of Tesla logo in this illustration taken, February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic FILE PHOTO: Representations of virtual currency bitcoin are seen in front of Tesla logo in this illustration
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BLIND, DEAF, ASSISTANT, PERSONAL
Breitbart
Deaf-blind U.S. Paralympian Quits Olympics when Told She Can't Bring Personal Care Assistant
Swimmer Becca Meyers, who is deaf and blind, announced that she was pulling out of Team USA’s Paralympics swim team after being told she would not be allowed to bring her mother who also serves as a personal care assistant, along with her to Tokyo. Meyers,
CNN
Deaf-blind Paralympic gold medalist heartbroken after pulling out of Tokyo Games because her mom can't be there as personal care assistant
(CNN) Becca Meyers won three gold medals and a silver at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, but the swimmer, who's deaf and blind, said being there without someone to help navigate took its toll. The two-time Paralympian announced on Tuesday that she
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BORDER, ADMINISTRATION, BIDEN, TED
Fox News
Sen. Ted Cruz: Biden administration is failing at the border
A new report by House Republicans on the Oversight and Judiciary committees is hitting both the Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers for the ongoing crisis at the southern border just as new numbers show a continued migrant surge. Sen. Ted Cruz reacts
Conservative Daily News
Biden Administration Pays $3 Million Every Day To Not Build The Border Wall
The Biden administration is spending around $3 million daily to not finish construction on the southern border wall, Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said Wednesday. Around $2 billion in taxpayer dollars have been wasted on paying Department of Defense
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UBER, DRIVER, WOMAN, SOUTH
Fox News
South Carolina man repeatedly stabbed student who mistook him for Uber driver in deadly attack: prosecutors
A trial for the South Carolina man accused of kidnapping and killing a woman who mistook his car for her Uber ride began this week, with prosecutors alleging that the man stabbed the victim more than 100 times before dumping her body in the woods near his home. Nathaniel
New York Post
Murder trial of man accused of posing as Uber driver to kidnap and kill NJ woman begins
The South Carolina college student who was allegedly kidnapped and killed by a man she thought to be her Uber driver suffered “heinous, cruel and malicious acts,” prosecutors said during opening statements in her murder trial Tuesday. New Jersey native Samantha
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VOTING, TEXAS, PAXTON, DEMOCRATS
NPR
Texas House Democrats Who Walked Out Are Pushing Congress For Voting Protections
Texas House Democrats Who Walked Out Are Pushing Congress For Voting Protections More than 50 Texas lawmakers are camped out in D.C. to block voting restriction legislation and to push lawmakers in Washington to make it harder for states to limit access to
Newsmax
Texas AG Ken Paxton to Newsmax: We Have to 'Know Who's Voting'
Republicans in Texas are attempting to make it harder to cheat, not harder to vote, despite Democrats' efforts to spin election integrity as voter suppression, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Tuesday on Newsmax. "Back not that long ago, you had to vote
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REPAIR, RULES, FTC, MERGER
OANN
Consumers’ ‘right to repair,’ merger rules, clothing tags set for FTC vote
July 21, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S Federal Trade Commission will vote Wednesday on whether to make it a priority to address the issue of manufacturers pushing consumers to use licensed dealers for repairs of smartphones to farm equipment, a practice
OANN
FTC votes to make ‘right to repair’ a priority, merger rules up next
FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the Federal Trade Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the Federal Trade Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August
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FLEES, BED, COVID, BOOK
Huffington Post
Man Quarantined To 4th-Floor Hotel Room Flees Using Oldest Trick In The Book
A man in Australia allegedly fashioned a makeshift rope out of bedsheets to flee the fourth-floor hotel room he was supposed to be quarantined inside. The 39-year-old made the dangerous escape from the hotel in the Perth suburb of Rivervale around 12.45 a.m.
CNN
Man flees Australian Covid quarantine using a bed sheet
(CNN) A 39-year-old man allegedly used a rope made from bed sheets to shimmy down from a fourth floor hotel room and flee Australian quarantine, police said. The man arrived in Western Australia from Brisbane on Monday afternoon, but didn't meet the exemption
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SUBMERGED, WOMAN, DRAMATIC, VIDEO
Fox News
Dramatic video shows Florida police, Good Samaritan rescuing woman from submerged car
Police in Florida have released dramatic bodycam video showing the moments two officers and a good Samaritan worked together to rescue an unconscious woman from a partially-submerged car. The harrowing scenes unfolded in Melbourne early Tuesday after the vehicle
New York Post
Dramatic video shows frenzied rescue of woman from a submerged car
Dramatic police bodycam footage shows the frenzied rescue of an unconscious woman from a submerged car in Florida – and police rushing to give her CPR back on dry land. The rescue came after 2013 Hyundai veered off the Eau Gallie causeway and plunged into
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SPORTS, WOKE, SWIMSUIT, PROMOTES
Breitbart
Woke Sports Ilustrated Promotes Transgender Man as Swimsuit Pinup
The owners and editors of Sports Illustrated are betting that a transgender man on the cover of their 2021 swimsuit edition will change heterosexual attitudes, shift the magazine’s public image, and help their imminent Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Wall
Breitbart
Woke Sports Illustrated Promotes Transgender Man as Swimsuit Pinup
The owners and editors of Sports Illustrated are betting that a transgender man on the cover of their 2021 swimsuit edition will change heterosexual attitudes, shift the magazine’s public image, and help their imminent Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Wall
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MILLEY, CLAIMS, TRUMP, CONCERNED
CNN
Milley pressed on claims he was concerned Trump would attempt coup
Washington (CNN) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said Wednesday he wouldn't comment on a recent book excerpt alleging he and other top officials were so deeply concerned that former President Donald Trump and his allies might attempt a coup
Newsmax
Milley Refuses to Comment on Book Claims
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley on Wednesday refused to comment on a recent book that claims he feared that then-President Donald Trump and his supporters might make a coup attempt, prompting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to defend the general. "I'm
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NEW, LORI, MOM, VALLOW
New York Post
Disturbing documents shine new light on probe of ‘doomsday’ mom Lori Vallow
New evidence in “doomsday” cult mom Lori Vallow’s case shows she allegedly “carefully” avoided communicating over text message and made a number of suspiciously timed travel arrangements, according to reports. The text messages and photos — pulled from Vallow’s
Fox News
'Doomsday' cult-mom Lori Vallow's iCloud account reveals chilling new revelations
Lori Vallow, the "doomsday cult mom" at the center of the deaths of her two children, a former husband and the former wife of her current husband, took photos of rifle ammunition from an Idaho gun store and appeared to "carefully" not discuss anything via text
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AFGHAN, GENERAL, HALF, DISTRICT
Newsmax
US General: Half of All Afghan District Centers Under Taliban Control
Taliban insurgents control about half of Afghanistan's district centers, the senior U.S. general said on Wednesday, indicating a rapidly deteriorating security situation. Insecurity has been growing in Afghanistan in recent weeks, largely spurred by fighting
OANN
Half of all Afghan district centers under Taliban control – U.S. general
FILE PHOTO: Members of the Afghan Special Forces get ready before a combat mission against Taliban, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 11, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui FILE PHOTO: Members of the Afghan Special Forces get ready before a combat mission
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CNN, CRT, DUMBER, ANN
Town Hall
What's Dumber Than CRT? CNN
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. As we discussed last week, "critical race theory" is a subtle philosophical construct where the answer to everything is: THAT'S RACIST! Teachers
Breitbart
Ann Coulter: What’s Dumber Than CRT? CNN
As we discussed last week, “critical race theory” is a subtle philosophical construct where the answer to everything is: THAT’S RACIST! Teachers hawking this glop are being defended by their journalist allies, who sneer that CRT critics are too stupid to understand
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PINK, PUBLIC, MICHIGAN, RARE
Washington Times
Rare pink water bird lands in Michigan, delighting public
SALINE, Mich. (AP) — Bird lovers with cameras and binoculars are traveling to a stream in southeastern Michigan to see a rare creature with pink feathers and a long bill. The roseate spoonbill was found in Saline in the Koch Warner Drain, the first to be seen
ABC
Rare pink water bird lands in Michigan, delighting public
Bird lovers are traveling to a stream in southeastern Michigan to see a rare creature with pink feathers and a long bill SALINE, Mich. -- Bird lovers with cameras and binoculars are traveling to a stream in southeastern Michigan to see a rare creature with
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COVID, 19, POSITIVE, TESTS
OANN
U.S. men’s beach volleyball athlete tests positive for COVID-19: NBC
FILE PHOTO: Beach Volleyball - Beach Volleyball World Tour - Doha, Qatar, March 10, 2020 Taylor Crabb of the U.S. REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari FILE PHOTO: Beach Volleyball - Beach Volleyball World Tour - Doha, Qatar, March 10, 2020 Taylor Crabb of the U.S. REUTERS/Ibraheem
NY Daily News
American volleyball champion Taylor Crabb tests positive for COVID-19 before Olympics
U.S. beach volleyball champion Taylor Crabb has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first American actually expected to compete in the Olympics to do so.
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ISLAMOPHOBIA, ILHAN, SPECIAL, ENVOY
Breitbart
Ilhan Omar Wants Special U.S. Envoy to Fight Global ‘Islamophobia’
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) added her voice to a group of Democratic lawmakers Tuesday calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to appoint a special U.S. international envoy tasked with ending “Islamophobia” wherever it is found. Omar and two dozen other political
Fox News
Ilhan Omar leads Democratic lawmakers calling for special State Department 'envoy' to combat Islamophobia
Several Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, held a press conference with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Wednesday calling for a special State Department envoy to combat "Islamophobia." CAIR compiled a report, which was obtained
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COVID, MUSEUM, PASS, FRANCE
Newsmax
France: No COVID Health Pass, No Cinema or Museum
Where's your health pass? Visitors heading to museums, cinemas, or swimming pools in France will be denied entry from Wednesday if they cannot show the document that proves they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have had a recent negative test. The
OANN
No health pass, no cinema or museum: France tightens COVID-19 rules
FILE PHOTO: Florian Philippot, President of French political party Les Patriotes, and Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, head of French political party Debout La France (DLF) attend a protest against the new measures announced by French President Emmanuel Macron to fight
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JAMES, LEBRON, OLYMPICS, AIM
Breitbart
LeBron James Media Co. Slams Ban on Olympics Medal Stand Protests
The media company started by Lakers star LeBron James is blasting the ban on political protests on the medal stand during the Olympics. James’ media company, The Uninterrupted, is accusing the International Olympics Committee (IOC) of “silencing athletes”
Fox News
LeBron James company takes aim at Olympics protest rule: 'We see this as a way of silencing voices'
LeBron James’ effect at the Tokyo Olympics will still be felt even if the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is no longer playing basketball for Team USA. The Uninterrupted, a media company founded by the four-time NBA champion and his business partner Maverick
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ISLAMIC, PEBBLES, SANITIZED, MECCA
OANN
For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during haj
FILE PHOTO: A Saudi police female officer stands guard as pilgrims perform final Tawaf during the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 20, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A Saudi police female officer stands
Breitbart
Islamic Pilgrims 'Stone Satan' with Sanitized Pebbles at Hajj
Muslims participating in the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, known as Hajj threw stones at a wall representing the devil in Mecca on Tuesday as part of the ritual. Pilgrims arrived in Mina, a neighborhood of Mecca, early Tuesday morning local
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TODAY, AUDIENCE, FIASCO, YEAR
Breitbart
Nolte: Far-Left ‘Today Show’ Ratings Crater to 30-Year Low
“’Today’ averaged 2.9 million viewers during the week of July 12-16 to mark the first time NBC News’ flagship program failed to surpass the three-million viewer threshold since at least 1991,” Fox News reported. Lol. An industry insider with “knowledge of
Fox News
NBC’s ‘Today’ has smallest audience since at least 1991: ‘It’s a total fiasco’
NBC’s storied "Today" was once an iconic giant of morning television, but a devastating collapse in viewership last week left the show with its smallest audience in at least 30 years. "It’s a total fiasco," a longtime network news veteran with knowledge of
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BIRTHDAY, HUSBAND, PLAYBOY, COVER
Huffington Post
Dolly Parton Recreates 1978 Playboy Cover For Her Husband's Birthday
Dolly Parton has made good on her earlier vow to return to the cover of Playboy magazine ― well, sort of. The country icon posted a short video to her social media pages on Tuesday to wish her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, a happy birthday. In it, she wore a
Fox News
Dolly Parton recreates iconic Playboy cover shoot for husband's birthday: 'He still thinks I'm a hot chick'
Dolly Parton gave fans a glimpse at her updated Playboy look that she posed in for her husband's birthday. Parton shared a video of herself in the look she recreated from her 1978 cover shoot on Twitter Tuesday. The country music star had on black bunny ears,
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OWNER, BUSINESS, RIOTERS, BURNING
Fox News
Minneapolis business owner who cheered rioters burning down restaurant has van stolen, new business robbed
A business owner in Minneapolis, who set up shop across town a year after his first Indian restaurant was burned down last summer during riots after George Floyd’s death, says his van full of supplies for his new establishment was stolen. Ruhel Islam, an immigrant
Red State
Minneapolis Biz Owner Who Was Cool With Rioters Burning His Business Gets Burnt Again
There were a lot of bad reactions to the riots in Minneapolis last year. One of the worst might have been that of Ruhel Islam. Islam had an Indian restaurant named Gandhi Mahal that was near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct. You may recall
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CHINESE, ACCESS, POSE, REVEALS
Conservative Daily News
Declassified Report Reveals Chinese Hackers Gained Access To US Pipeline Systems 10 Years Ago
Hackers sponsored by China targeted 23 companies that owned oil and gas pipelines from 2011 to 2013, a recently declassified report revealed. The report , coauthored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI, was released Tuesday,
Washington Times
Chinese cyber actors pose ‘major threat’ to U.S. national security
Malicious cyber operations conducted by Chinese government hackers pose a significant threat to American national security, according to a report by three U.S. security agencies. “The National Security Agency, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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RID, VENMO, SOCIAL, GLOBAL
CNN
Venmo is getting rid of one of its most recognizable features
New York (CNN Business) Venmo is getting rid of the feed that shows users' payments to strangers. It's part of a drastic redesign that's rolling out in the coming weeks. PayPal PYPL The mobile payment app, owned by, announced the changes Tuesday, explaining
Newsmax
Venmo Getting Rid of Global Social Feed
Venmo is ditching its global social feed, making it so users can no longer see payments between people they don’t know. The app, owned by PayPal Holdings Inc., will continue to allow users to see transactions among their friends, according to a blog post Tuesday.
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COVID, HISTORY, RECESSION, SHORTEST
Breitbart
NBER: COVID Recession Shortest in History; Recovery Began Under Trump
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) declared Monday that the coronavirus recession lasted only two months — the shortest on record — and that the economic recovery began in May 2020 under President Donald Trump. The recession began at the economy’s
Breitbart
Warp Speed: COVID-19 Recession Was Shortest in U.S. History
So much for the idea that the Trump administration hurt the U.S. economy through its response to the pandemic. The National Bureau of Economic Research, a private nonprofit research organization that tracks the beginnings and endings of U.S. recessions, said
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SWALWELL, ERIC, BOOZE, CAMPAIGN
Breitbart
Eric Swalwell Drops Thousands in Campaign Cash On Booze, Limo, Hotel
Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA) has reportedly spent thousands in campaign cash on alcohol and limousine services, in addition to over $20,000 at the same luxury hotel at which his wife works. Limo services, luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, and alcohol
New York Post
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign spent big on booze, limos, wife’s hotel: records
The campaign of Rep. Eric Swalwell shelled out more than $500,000 during the second quarter of this year, spending much of it on alcohol, fine dining, limo services and the hotel where the congressman’s wife works, records show. According to receipts filed
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WHITMER, FBI, PLOT, GRETCHEN
New York Post
Men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer claim FBI set them up
The men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last September claim they were set up by the FBI because of their conservative political views. There were at least 12 FBI informants involved in the investigation to thwart the alleged scheme
Red State
The FBI Just Took Another Gut Punch Over the Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot
Yesterday, disturbing news broke that the FBI didn’t just have informants working within the Gretchen Whitmer “kidnapping” plot, something that would be expected, but that FBI agents allegedly had a role in birthing the plot, helping plan it, and encouraging
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BIRTHDAY, NEW, GEORGE, PRINCE
Fox News
Kate Middleton, Prince William celebrate Prince George's birthday early with sweet new photo: 'Turning eight'
Prince George is preparing to turn eight. The young royal will celebrate the milestone on Thursday and his parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William, marked the occasion in their traditional manner: By sharing a brand new photo of their son. In the photo,
Huffington Post
Prince George Looks All Grown Up In New Birthday Photos
Prince George turns 8! Kensington Palace kicked off the young royal’s celebrations on Wednesday by continuing its standard practice of releasing birthday portraits one day early. The third in line to the throne will officially celebrate his birthday on Thursday. New
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2020, TRUMP, STUDYING, DECIDE
Town Hall
The 2020 Polling Disaster
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. As the last presidential election approached, one could sense that something was wrong with the polls. The race felt tighter than the polls indicated,
Red State
Pollsters Studying Why 2020 Predictions Were So Wrong Decide to Blame President Trump Saying Mean Things About Them
Yesterday, the American Association for Public Opinion Research released a report on polling for the 2020 election. It was pretty ugly. This is the key, in my view, finding. The 2020 polls featured polling error of an unusual magnitude: It was the highest
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FINDING, FADE, SURVIVORS, HOPES
Newsmax
Germans Question Handling of Floods as Hopes of Finding Survivors Fade
A relief official said on Wednesday rescue crews were unlikely to find any more survivors in the rubble of villages devastated by floods in western Germany, and a new poll showed many Germans felt policymakers had not done enough to protect them. At least
OANN
Germany sets out flood relief funding, hopes of finding survivors fade
Debris are seen in an area affected by floods caused by heavy rainfalls in Schuld, Germany, July 20, 2021. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen Debris are seen in an area affected by floods caused by heavy rainfalls in Schuld, Germany, July 20, 2021. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen July
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REPORTER, SANDERS, DEION, MEDIA
Fox News
Deion Sanders storms out of SWAC media day after reporter refuses to call him 'coach'
Deion Sanders, the Hall of Fame cornerback and head coach of Jackson State football, walked out of an interview on Tuesday after a reporter refused to call him "coach." Sanders, who is entering his second year with Jackson State, corrected a reporter after
Huffington Post
Deion Sanders Scolds Reporter For Calling Him 'Deion' And Walks Away
Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders gave a local reporter a “Prime Time” reprimand for calling him “Deion” Tuesday at a press gathering. (See the video below.) Sanders, a pro football Hall of Famer and former MLB standout, was taking questions via video
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FOUNDER, SITE, WIKIPEDIA, CRITICIZING
Red State
Wikipedia's Own Co-Founder Warns His Site is Compromised by Leftists and Can't be Trusted
For years, Wikipedia has been a source of quick and dirty knowledge about any given subject under the sun, but over time it’s become a leftist propaganda site where reality is whatever the leftist volunteers editing the site want it to be. This isn’t just
Breitbart
Wikipedia Editors Smear Co-Founder Larry Sanger for Criticizing Site’s Left-Wing Bias
Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia, has come under fire from the site’s editors over his criticism of the site’s left-wing bias. His criticism particularly cited an ongoing purge of conservative media on the site. While some editors tried to dispute
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TRUMP, OPPONENTS, CHENEY, FUNDRAISER
Fox News
Trump meetings with Cheney opponents don't include Anthony Bouchard, top fundraiser with complicated past
Former President Donald Trump is meeting next week with several of the Republican candidates who are aiming to unseat Rep. Liz Cheney – but one of the most high-profile candidates in the race says that he wasn't invited. Republican Wyoming State Sen. Anthony
New York Post
Trump set to meet with Liz Cheney’s primary opponents
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is planning to meet with a number of Rep. Liz Cheney’s (R-Wyo.) primary opponents next week as he weighs who he will endorse in the race. Trump and his allies have repeatedly taken aim at Cheney — one of his most
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BRIDGEGATE, VILLAIN, POLITICAL, FORMER
Newsmax
Former Bridgegate Villain Seeks Political Resurrection
Bridget Kelly wants to talk about “Bridgegate.” Not by choice, but because she understands that the traffic scandal that roiled New Jersey politics is something she carries like a bad tattoo. The former aide to Republican ex-Gov. Chris Christie has been talking
ABC
Former 'Bridgegate' villain seeks political resurrection
A year removed from the Supreme Court’s tossing of her conviction in New Jersey's ‘Bridgegate’ case, Bridget Kelly is seeking to resurrect her political career RAMSEY, N.J. -- Bridget Kelly wants to talk about “Bridgegate.” Not by choice, but because she
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COUPLE, SUES, HARASSMENT, EBAY
ABC
Couple in eBay harassment case sues company, ex-officials
A Massachusetts couple subjected to threats and other bizarre harassment from former eBay Inc. employees have filed a civil lawsuit against the Silicon Valley giant BOSTON -- A Massachusetts couple subjected to threats and other bizarre harassment from former
OANN
Massachusetts couple sues eBay over ‘unrelenting’ harassment campaign
FILE PHOTO: An eBay sign at an office building in San Jose, California, May 28, 2014. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach/File Photo FILE PHOTO: An eBay sign at an office building in San Jose, California, May 28, 2014. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach/File Photo July 21, 2021 By
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BREXIT, IRELAND, DEAL, SEFCOVIC
OANN
EU will not renegotiate Brexit’s Northern Ireland deal – Sefcovic
FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium May 5, 2021.
OANN
Full Brexit checks risk becoming ‘incendiary’ in N.Ireland, M&S says
FILE PHOTO: A man sorts through a delivery of washing machines with a sign is seen across the road featuring a message against the Brexit border checks in relation to the Northern Ireland protocol in the town centre of Larne, Northern Ireland. February 12,
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TECH, BIG, BUSINESS, REPUBLICANS
Red State
What Hath Big Tech Wrought?
Americans of all political persuasions and affiliations ought to be outraged and horrified with the actions of Big Tech over the past few years. Far from a strictly left or right issue, the sheer power wielded by a handful of Big Tech titans located in Silicon
Breitbart
Poll: Republicans Are Sick of Leftist Big Tech and Big Business
Over the past year, big tech and big business have tanked their image with Republicans, according to a Gallup poll released Monday. The percentage of Republicans expressing “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in big business declined by 12 points
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FACE, DRIVER, TRAIN, SPAIN
OANN
Australia’s iron ore miners face train driver shortage amid COVID lockdowns
FILE PHOTO: A train loaded with iron ore travels towards the Rio Tinto Parker Point iron ore facility as an empty train leaves in Dampier at the Pilbarra region in western Australia April 20, 2011. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz FILE PHOTO: A train loaded with iron
OANN
Train driver to face trial for Spain’s worst accident in decades
Rescue workers pull victims from a train crash near Santiago de Compostela, northwestern Spain, July 24, 2013. REUTERS/Oscar Corral/File Photo Rescue workers pull victims from a train crash near Santiago de Compostela, northwestern Spain, July 24, 2013. REUTERS/Oscar
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DEAL, ABUSE, SUPREME, COURT
Washington Times
Pa. Supreme Court nixes lawsuits over decades-old attacks by priests
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a woman who said she was sexually abused by a Catholic priest cannot seek damages decades later. The 5-2 decision said the state’s statute of limitations blocks Reneé Rice from suing the Roman Catholic
ABC
Justices deal blow to outdated claims of child sexual abuse
Pennsylvania’s high court has dealt a blow to victims of child sexual abuse who are trying to revive their otherwise outdated claims HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's high court on Wednesday dealt a blow to victims of child sexual abuse, throwing out a lawsuit
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CANCEL, CHRISSY, TEIGEN, CLUB
Fox News
Chrissy Teigen says she may be in 'cancel club' forever following cyberbullying scandal
Chrissy Teigen thinks there's a possibility she could be in the "cancel club" forever. The 35-year-old "Cravings" author was spotted out and about in Los Angeles on Tuesday when she was caught by TMZ cameras. The mother of two was on her way to pick up her
Fox News
Courtney Stodden says Chrissy Teigen should help anti-bullying efforts instead of griping about 'cancel club'
Courtney Stodden is calling foul on Chrissy Teigen’s claim that she reached out to Stodden amid her cyberbullying scandal. The model and reality star, 26, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, maintains that Teigen, 35, never reached out
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ABORTION, COLLEGES, PILLS, PROVIDING
National Review
Republican Bill Blocks Funding for Colleges that Provide Abortion Pills
The new legislation would remove federal funding from colleges and universities that provide chemical abortions to students or employees. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE R epublican lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced legislation to prohibit colleges and
Newsmax
GOP Lawmakers Target Colleges Providing Abortion Drugs
Republican lawmakers Wednesday will introduce a bill prohibiting colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion drugs to students, National Review reported. The legislation would forbid federal money from either directly or indirectly funding