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Putin’s Accomplishments So Far…

Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
Russian President Vladimir Putin (screen capture)
To recap, Putin’s accomplishments so far: Created a shockingly unified Europe; Outraged and alienated his largest and most cherished energy customers; Crashed the ruble and doomed the Russian economy and people to an inevitable deep and long period of misery and despair; Sparked worldwide condemnation and disgust; Badly miscalculated the trajectory of his invasion, and all as the Ukrainian people and its leader inspire admiration and respect around the globe. Or as Trump would say, Putin’s a “savvy genius.” (from Hugh Jackson of The Daily Current)

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News Round-Up: February 27, 2022

Out actor Ariana DeBose won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her star turn as "Anita" in West Side Story
Ariana DeBose as ‘Anita’ in West Side Story
Some news items you might have missed: • SAG Awards: Out actress Ariana DeBose was honored tonight with the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her acclaimed turn as “Anita” in the Steven Spielberg reboot of West Side Story. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 27, 2022”

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Biden Orders $350 Million In Military Aid To Be Released To Ukraine

President Joe Biden has ordered $350 million in military aid released to Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the eastern European country continues
President Joe Biden (photo: White House/Public Domain)
President Biden has instructed Secretary of State Antony Blinken to release an additional $350 million for military aid for Ukraine as the invasion by Russia continues. Continue reading “Biden Orders $350 Million In Military Aid To Be Released To Ukraine”

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Former Police Officers Found Guilty Of Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights

Former Minneapolis police officers have been found guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights when they stood by as former police officer Derek Chauvin killed Floyd by holding his knee on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes
L-R Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane (mug shots)
Three former Minneapolis police officers have been found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights when they failed to intervene as former police officer Derek Chauvin killed Floyd by pressing his knee on his neck for more than nine minutes. Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng now face the possibility of life in prison. Continue reading “Former Police Officers Found Guilty Of Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights”

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World Leaders Condemn Russian Attack On Ukraine Calling For ‘Heavy Sanctions’

After weeks of watching Russian forces amass at Ukraine’s borders on three sides, Russia has launched an invasion of the neighboring country with attacks in several major Ukraine cities including Kyiv, the nation’s capitol. Continue reading “World Leaders Condemn Russian Attack On Ukraine Calling For ‘Heavy Sanctions’”

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News Round-Up: February 23, 2022

Boy culture: The Series
A scene from Boy Culture: The Series
Some news items you might have missed: • Boy Culture: Boy Culture: The Series will make its ‘down under’ debut at the 2022 Mardi Gras Film Fest in Australia, and will also be featured at the premier LGBTQ film fest of London, BFI Flare. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 23, 2022”

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Tom Holland On Spidey Suit Secrets And More News Stories

Tom Holland on Spidey suit secrets
Tom Holland (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • UpRoxx: Tom Holland on Spidey suit secrets – the actor (above) recently shared that former Spider-Men Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, who appear in the multiverse romp, Spider-Man: No Way, got a little help in the padding of their old Spidey suit. “I’m not going to tell you who, but one of us has a fake ass in their suit.” Continue reading “Tom Holland On Spidey Suit Secrets And More News Stories”