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The Senate is officially on break for the remainder of August, despite failing to reach a coronavirus relief deal. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced the decision Thursday, amid stalled negotiations over the next stimulus package. The Senate is expected to return on Sept. 8; however, there’s a slim chance the Senate can be recalled if House Speaker […]
In a story that would really blow up if it ever expands beyond the two cents of an attorney into actual policy, a law professor at the University of San Diego says that states could fine or jail people who would refuse a coronavirus vaccine if/when one is made available. Note that this would seem […]
Starting this fall, any student studying at Boston University will be able to receive a posthumous degree if they die before graduation. The Daily Free Press reports that B.U. spokesperson Colin Riley confirmed the new policy for students, although it was actually instated in June despite only just being announced. Riley added that meetings regarding the policy first […]
A 17-year-old had to undergo surgery after he was punched in the face over mask regulations, CBS reports. The victim was at his job at Sesame Place in Pennsylvania on Sunday when he informed a man and a woman about the theme park’s mask policy. Police say that the guests responded to the request to wear a mask in […]
Illinois residents thinking of punching out retail employees for asking them, often politely, to wear a mask may now want to think twice about doing so since the state has decided to make it a felony to assault workers trying to enforce said mask-wearing policies. According to CNN, anyone who assaults an employee trying to enforce mask […]
A New Jersey man was arrested and charged with “recklessly creating a risk of widespread injury or damage” for hosting a party earlier this month where face coverings weren’t worn and social distancing wasn’t practiced by most of the hundreds of attendees, BuzzFeed News reports. Authorities arrived at a rented mansion in Alpine in response to a noise complaint at 10 […]
Apparently undeterred by COVID-19, which was made quite clear when their lead singer told the crowd, “We’re all here together tonight! Fuck that COVID shit,” Smash Mouth performed at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota this past Sunday night. Cue some “ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed” joke that’s already been made 1,000 times. […]
If you’re a college football fan then you’ve probably already come to terms with the fact that things really aren’t looking good for the upcoming season. After all, just a few days ago UConn announced that they won’t be playing, making them the first FBS team to call things off due to the coronavirus. A […]
Tech N9ne held a concert Saturday night at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri in which upwards of 1,000 people in attendance ignored all health safety protocols to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, as reported by TMZ. The Kansas City native performed at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center, which reportedly didn’t have an issue with hosting the […]
Donald Trump signed four executive actions Saturday that aim to bolster the economy and assist Americans who are struggling financially amid the pandemic. The move was seen as an attempt to sidestep Congress, which failed to reach an agreement on the next stimulus relief bill during discussions this week. The executive orders provide a payroll tax holiday for those […]
