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Alaska Airlines has come under fire for removing two passengers from one of its planes for “flying while Muslim.” Per the local CBS affiliate, two Muslim men, Abobakkr and Mohamad, were kicked off a flight in February for texting in Arabic. The two Muslim-American friends were taking a business trip from Seattle to San Fransico when another […]
A group of armed protesters tried to gain entrance into the Oregon State Capitol building on Monday as the legislature was in session to debate COVID-19 regulations and public assistance. Deadline reports that due to COVID precautions, the only people allowed in the building were Salem Police Department officers, state police, lawmakers, some staff, and […]
Even MAGA-loving televangelist Pat Robertson, who just two months ago claimed to have heard directly from a higher power that Trump would win the 2020 election, is now urging the failed steak salesman to accept the loss and “move on.” During a livestream of whatever the 700 Club is on Monday, Robertson—dressed in a nightmarish […]
An investigation has been launched after an innocent Black man who allegedly matched a suspect’s description was arrested at a Virginia Beach mall. The man, who has since been identified as Jamar Mackey, was eating with his family in the food court of the Lynnhaven Mall when the arrest—which was recorded—occurred. WTKR reports that the incident is now the […]
Fret not. Santa Claus has received a COVID-19 vaccine. The impact of the pandemic on Santa’s annual excursion was one of the topics broached during a Sesame Street town hall over the weekend. A few of Elmo’s friends posed inquiries to Dr. Anthony Fauci about Santa’s ability to make house calls this year, prompting him […]
Despite being behind bars “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli just can’t stop making headlines. Apparently one New York journalist did get a bit lost in Martin’s sauce, as a new Elle feature reveals how former Bloomberg News reporter Christie Smythe fell in love with the notorious grifter while covering his various legal battles and controversies. Smythe would […]
Republican and Democratic congressional leaders finally struck a deal on a long-awaited $900 billion relief package on Sunday, following a months-long stalemate after passing the CARES Act back in March. According to the New York Times, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the deal on the Senate floor. “We can finally report what our nation […]
Milwaukee Bucks all-star Jrue Holiday is living up to his name by making a generous donation this holiday season. In an Instagram post shared on Saturday, Holiday revealed his plan to donate the remaining balance of his 2020 NBA salary to Black-owned small businesses and nonprofits, in the wake of COVID-19’s devastating impact on families and businesses […]
A video has gone viral of a nurse fainting after being inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine with many questioning the safety of the preventative treatment. In fact, some Facebook users who shared the video claimed that it will lead to a “mass genocide,” which, according to Reuters, is false. The nurse later confirmed that she has […]
United Airlines and health officials are working together to get in touch with passengers who could have been exposed to COVID-19 when a male passenger died following a medical emergency on a recent flight. The New York Times reports that the flight departed from Orlando, Florida, and was redirected to New Orleans when the man’s […]
