Biden Urges Calm After 5 Memphis Police Charged With Murder

President Joe Biden (official White House photo by Cameron Smith)
Following the news that 5 former Memphis police officers had been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tyre Nichols, President Joe Biden issued a statement acknowledging the outrage many will feel but urging protests to remain peaceful. Continue reading “Biden Urges Calm After 5 Memphis Police Charged With Murder”

5 Memphis Police Officers Charged In Beating Death Of Tyre Nichols

Five Memphis police officers fired last week in connection with the beating death of a 29-year-old Black man were arrested and  charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault and kidnapping.
L-R Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills, Jr., Emmitt Martin III, Justin Smith and Tadarrius Bean. (photos: Memphis Police)
The 5 Memphis police officers who were fired last week in connection with the beating death of a 29-year-old Black man were arrested on Thursday. All were  charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault and kidnapping. Continue reading “5 Memphis Police Officers Charged In Beating Death Of Tyre Nichols”

Former George Santos Roommate: ‘He Told Me He Was A Model’ + More News

George Santos and his alleged drag alias ‘Kitara’
Some news items you might have missed: • Curbed: A former roommate on living with George Santos: “He was home all day on his computer, just browsing the web, probably chatting with people.” “He told me he was a model and that he worked at New York Fashion Week and that he met all the Victoria’s Secret models and would be in Vogue magazine.” Continue reading “Former George Santos Roommate: ‘He Told Me He Was A Model’ + More News”

George Santos Butthurt After GOP Senator Called Him ‘Nutty As A Fruitcake’

Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) got all butthurt over Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-LA) called the serial liar "nutty as a fruitcake."
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)
Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) got all butthurt over Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-LA) called the serial liar “nutty as a fruitcake.” Continue reading “George Santos Butthurt After GOP Senator Called Him ‘Nutty As A Fruitcake’”

Facebook To Reinstate Donald Trump Accounts

Facebook will reinstate Donald Trump accounts
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Social media giant Meta has announced it will reinstate Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. This comes following a two-year suspension – the result of Trump’s breaking Meta rules and inciting violence in regard to the January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Continue reading “Facebook To Reinstate Donald Trump Accounts”

Madonna Biopic On Pause Indefinitely + More News

The anticipated biopic of music legend Madonna is taking an indefinite holiday.
Madonna (image via Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: The anticipated biopic of music legend Madonna is taking an indefinite holiday. The project, which the icon was going to direct herself, is no longer in development at Universal Pictures, according to multiple sources. Continue reading “Madonna Biopic On Pause Indefinitely + More News”

George Santos Admits Campaign Loans Didn’t Come From ‘Personal’ Funds

Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) amended two FEC forms today admitting over $600K he previously claimed to loan to his campaign DIDN'T come from his personal funds.
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)
One of the biggest questions folks have for serial liar Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has been where did he get $700K to “loan” to his 2022 congressional campaign? His campaign suddenly “amended” campaign reports today admitting the money DIDN’T come from his personal funds. Continue reading “George Santos Admits Campaign Loans Didn’t Come From ‘Personal’ Funds”