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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 […]
A part of the massive 5,500+ page government funding/COVID-relief package that is expected to be passed through Congress in the next few days will include a legislative priority for the entertainment industry that will bump up the penalty for operating a for-profit illegal streaming service from a misdemeanor to a felony. Under the new law a violation of […]
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 […]
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, students from Johns Hopkins School of Public health shared their creative and informative take on Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 hit “WAP.” “Yeah I’m asking that you wear a mask please / When you’re going to the shop you’ve got to wear a mask […]
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 […]
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday that tighter restrictions would be put in place over the holiday season as a new more contagious strain of the coronavirus has resulted in a record number of daily cases, CNN reports. The United Kingdom will enter a Tier 4 lockdown, which requires many businesses to remain closed, and for people to […]
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 […]
