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The House of Lords of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is considering legislation that would ban the boiling of live lobsters, crab, and other crustaceans, The Hill reports. The current Animal Welfare Sentience Bill only takes into account the inhumane treatment of creatures with backbones, but the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has authorized a study […]
British presenter, journalist and all-round entertainer Amelia Dimoldenberg has become a well-known face in the UK rap and grime scenes for her hilarious YouTube series, Chicken Shop Date, which sees her interview some of the finest talents around with a comedic edge. Getting back into her investigative journo bag, Amelia has recently teamed up with UK TV network Dave for a […]
The United States Transportation Department is set to make a proposal that airlines refund any baggage fees if said baggage faces any delays. Per the Associated Press, department officials say the agency is expected to issue the proposal in the coming days, hoping for it to be implemented by summer 2022. If the proposal is made official, […]
The United States Attorney General has ordered a pause on scheduling federal executions, giving the Justice Department time to review its death penalty polices and procedures. Merrick Garland announced the moratorium on Thursday, about two years after the Trump administration resumed federal executions following a 17-year hiatus. During Trump’s single term, the U.S. government executed 13 people, including 52-year-old […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld voting restrictions in the state of Arizona by way of a 6-3 ruling. The ruling, as reported by NBC News on Thursday, said the state did not violate the Voting Rights Act when passing a 2016 law that only allowed voters, family members, or caregivers to collect and deliver […]
Caitlyn Jenner has vowed to fight critical race theory being taught in schools if she becomes California’s next governor. During a recent appearance on Harris Faulkner’s Fox News show, Jenner maintained she would not support the critical race theory curriculum if elected. “I will do everything to fight critical race theory being taught to our children,” she […]
A highly anticipated report on UFOs, prepared by the U.S. intelligence community and delivered to Congress on Friday, does not provide definitive explanations for the U.S. military’s reported encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAPs. The report, submitted to Congress and released to the public, encompasses 144 observations of what the government officially refers to […]
The Federal Trade Commission will reportedly review Amazon’s proposed $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM, according to The Wall Street Journal. This comes after new chairwoman Lina Khan, who has previously called for tamping down Amazon’s power, was sworn in to head the FTC. The FTC, as well as the Justice Department, wields the authority when it comes to […]
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin), who stalled the passing of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, was booed at a celebration commemorating the day in Milwaukee. According to WDJT, the senator was heckled by the crowd while he spoke to reporters. “We don’t need you out here,” one person can be heard saying in a video. The frustration […]
The Texas Senate approved a measure Monday which would eliminate a previous requirement that residents needed to obtain a license in order to carry a handgun, Star Tribune reports. The bill, which passed 17-13 in the Senate, will now be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott, who has already stated that he intends on signing the proposal. “I support […]
