The five Republican senators who have been involved in bipartisan talks with Senate Democrats for a major infrastructure bill announced today they’ve reached agreement on the “major issues” of the legislation after weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations. Continue reading “Senate Republicans Announce Agreement For Infrastructure Deal”
News Round-Up: July 27, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • The Pups: I know Brody is used to being in the spotlight in my social media, but his mama Scarlett is a star in her own right – as you can see in the snap above by the pool today 🙂 Continue reading “News Round-Up: July 27, 2021”
Police Officers Testify Before House Committee On Jan 6 Insurrection
The first day of testimony before the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection featured four police officers who shared in devastating detail the verbal and physical assaults they experienced that day at the U.S. Capitol building. Continue reading “Police Officers Testify Before House Committee On Jan 6 Insurrection”
CBS News: Mississippi COVID Patients Express Regret Over Skipping Vaccines
CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports from a Mississippi hospital where the number of COVID-19 patients has soared from 2 the first week of May to 59 today. In interviews, several of the patients share their regret over skipping the vaccines. Continue reading “CBS News: Mississippi COVID Patients Express Regret Over Skipping Vaccines”
17-Year-Old Scores First Women’s Swim Gold For Team USA
During the 100-meter breaststroke finals at the Tokyo Olympics today, all eyes were on current world-record holder Lilly King (United States) and Olympic record-holder Tatjana Schoenmaker (South Africa). But 17-year-old Lydia Jacoby (United States) scored a surprise upset. Continue reading “17-Year-Old Scores First Women’s Swim Gold For Team USA”
Anti-LGBTQ Web Designer Loses Again In Challenge To Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Law
An anti-LGBTQ web designer in Colorado who didn’t want to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has lost again in their lawsuit intended to challenge the state’s anti-discrimination law. Continue reading “Anti-LGBTQ Web Designer Loses Again In Challenge To Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Law”
CDC Will Urge Vaccinated To Wear Masks Indoors In High Transmission Areas Of US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will change course on Tuesday and recommend that people vaccinated for the coronavirus return to wearing face masks indoors in parts of the country with substantial Covid-19 transmission Continue reading “CDC Will Urge Vaccinated To Wear Masks Indoors In High Transmission Areas Of US”
News Round-Up: July 26, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Budapest Pride (top image) attracted the highest number of attendees in the event’s 26 year history even as the Hungarian government continues its crackdown on LGBTQ citizens. Continue reading “News Round-Up: July 26, 2021”
Video: Man Arrested For Allegedly Abandoning Puppy On Roadside
A heartbreaking video went viral last week which apparently captures a 68-year-old Texas man abandoning a 10-month-old Husky pup on the side of a road even as the dog chased his former owners down the road. Continue reading “Video: Man Arrested For Allegedly Abandoning Puppy On Roadside”
My Pillow Guy Predicts Biden Will Resign August 13
Trump supporter and My Pillow company owner, Mike Lindell, told viewers of Steve Bannon’s web show that once he reveals his “evidence” at his upcoming ‘Cyber Symposium’ that the 2020 election was stolen, President Biden and Vice President Harris will probably “resign.” Continue reading “My Pillow Guy Predicts Biden Will Resign August 13”