Funny smart guy Michael Henry asks, “Is there such a thing as ‘top privilege?'” Continue reading “Michael Henry: ‘Is There Such A Thing As Top Privilege?’”
Michael Henry: ‘Is There Such A Thing As Top Privilege?’
Fraternity Brothers Get Prison Time In Hazing Death Case
Two leaders of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Penn State were sentenced to months in prison for their part in the hazing death of a 19-year-old pledge in 2017. Continue reading “Fraternity Brothers Get Prison Time In Hazing Death Case”
Report: Trump Sent COVID Tests To Putin During 2020 Shortage
In his new book WAR, longtime Washington, D.C. journalist Bob Woodward offers candid behind-the-scenes conversations of President Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. One passage reveals that during the height of the pandemic, Trump sent sophisticated Abbott COVID testing equipment to Putin for his private use which were in short supply in the U.S. at the time. The Russian president used the equipment to test his visitors. Continue reading “Report: Trump Sent COVID Tests To Putin During 2020 Shortage”
‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 Is 100% Fresh On Rotten Tomatoes + More News
Some news items I thought worth your while: • Rotten Tomatoes: Season 3 of the acclaimed Netflix series Heartstopper is Fresh at 100% on the Tomatometer with 11 reviews. Continue reading “‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 Is 100% Fresh On Rotten Tomatoes + More News”
Grammy-Winner Cissy Houston, Mother Of Whitney, Dead At 91
Cissy Houston, two-time Grammy Award winner and mother of pop mega-star Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 91. Continue reading “Grammy-Winner Cissy Houston, Mother Of Whitney, Dead At 91”
FL Gov. DeSantis Dodging Calls From VP Harris After Hurricane Disaster
Vice President Kamala Harris has reached out to speak with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis about storm recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene bashed the Sunshine State and Hurricane Milton is on its way. But NBC News reports DeSantis is “not taking calls” from Harris even as his state is reeling from the storm destruction. Continue reading “FL Gov. DeSantis Dodging Calls From VP Harris After Hurricane Disaster”
Hurricane Milton Reaches Cat 5 Approaching Tampa Bay + More News
Some news items I thought worth your time: • 10 Tampa Bay: Meteorologists are keeping an eye on Hurricane Milton as it intensifies to a Category 5 heading for Tampa Bay. Tampa International Airport has already announced it will close Tuesday evening. You can watch live coverage of the storm approach below. Continue reading “Hurricane Milton Reaches Cat 5 Approaching Tampa Bay + More News”
Date Nights + Weekend Getaways + More InstaHunks
Checking in on some favorite InstaHunks this week beginning with Michael Fortier, who found cool, artsy gym lighting for his requisite selfie. Continue reading “Date Nights + Weekend Getaways + More InstaHunks”
North Carolina Newspapers Denounce Trump’s False Hurricane Relief Lies
Western North Carolina is trying to pick up the pieces left behind by Hurricane Helene, which decimated the region, leaving communities destroyed and a death toll in the triple digits. This is not a situation to capitalize on for political gain. But Donald Trump has politicized the situation, spreading falsehoods and conspiracies that divide the community instead of bringing it together. Continue reading “North Carolina Newspapers Denounce Trump’s False Hurricane Relief Lies”
Nazis Fail In Pride Festival Disruption + More News
Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: Gun-toting neo-Nazis (above) tried to ruin a Pride festival in Grove City, Ohio, but failed miserably. Their presence inspired the town and its leaders to come out in support of the local queer community resulting in the biggest Pridefest yet. Continue reading “Nazis Fail In Pride Festival Disruption + More News”