Freddy Mercury’s Piano Sold For $2.2 Million + More News

Freddy Mercury during a concert in the Groenoordhallen in Leiden in the Netherlands (photo: Buurserstraat38/Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: The piano on which Freddy Mercury composed the iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” for his band Queen sold for $2.2 million at auction in six minutes – about the length of time it takes to sing the song. Continue reading “Freddy Mercury’s Piano Sold For $2.2 Million + More News”

Mitch McConnell Freezes Again + More News

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Some news items you might have missed: • WLTW: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event, marking the second time in weeks that the Republican leader has abruptly stopped speaking and required help from people around him. Continue reading “Mitch McConnell Freezes Again + More News”

Trump Attacks Georgia Governor Over ‘GIANT MURDER WAVE’

The Supreme Court has refused to block the release of hundreds of documents from the Trump White Houses ought by the House committee investigating the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6. Just yesterday, I shared the results of the latest CBS News/YouGov poll that surprisingly indicated Trump supporters trust Donald Trump to deliver the truth to them more than actual friends and family. That crossed my mind today as I came across Trump’s latest social media screed attacking Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for a “GIANT MURDER WAVE.” Yet another lie that the Donald’s followers will buy at face value. Continue reading “Trump Attacks Georgia Governor Over ‘GIANT MURDER WAVE’”

Georgia Teacher Fired For Reading “Free Expression” Book To Students

The Cobb County school board, located outside of Atlanta, has voted to terminate the employment of a 5th-grade teacher who read an acclaimed children's book about "being true to yourself."
Katherine Rinderle (image via GoFundMe)
The Cobb County school board, located outside of Atlanta, has voted to terminate the employment of a 5th-grade teacher who read an acclaimed children’s book about “being true to yourself.” Continue reading “Georgia Teacher Fired For Reading “Free Expression” Book To Students”

Georgia Governor Shades Trump’s “Election Fraud” Claims

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) clapped back at Donald Trump's social media rant regarding his latest indictments last night. Kemp clearly has tired of Trump's "election fraud" sideshow.
Donald Trump, Gov. Brian Kemp
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) clapped back at Donald Trump’s social media rant regarding his latest indictments announced in Atlanta last night. Kemp is clearly tired of Trump’s “election fraud” sideshow. Continue reading “Georgia Governor Shades Trump’s “Election Fraud” Claims”

Georgia Grand Jury Indicts Trump & Allies In Conspiracy To Overturn 2020 Election

Donald Trump (image: public domain)
BREAKING: A grand jury in Georgia has indicted Donald Trump and 18 associates with multiple crimes related to a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election. And here we go again... Continue reading “Georgia Grand Jury Indicts Trump & Allies In Conspiracy To Overturn 2020 Election”

Georgia Grand Jury Recommended Multiple Indictments

The forewoman for the special grand jury in Georgia that investigated election interference by Donald Trump and his crew in 2020 confirmed that their report recommended indictments for multiple people on a range of charges.
Donald Trump (screen capture)
The forewoman for the special grand jury that investigated election interference by Donald Trump and his crew in Georgia confirmed in an interview today that their report recommended indictments for multiple people on a range of charges. Continue reading “Georgia Grand Jury Recommended Multiple Indictments”