Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn’t ready. https://youtu.be/7XyNqHalkMw • Bridge Michigan: Michigan’s Supreme Court has ruled businesses cannot fire employees or discriminate against customers because of their sexual orientation under the state’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, which expressly bars discrimination on the basis of “sex” in workplaces, housing and places of public accommodation. • Monkeypox News: Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) announced a local emergency declaration to strengthen the City’s preparedness and response to the rapidly rising cases of Monkeypox. This action will expedite and streamline the availability of resources to better respond to this developing health emergency.

Mayor @LondonBreed says San Francisco is being hit the hardest by the monkey pox virus. The city is in desperate need of vaccines and treatment from state and federal agencies. #KTVU #SanFrancisco #BayArea #MonkeypoxVirus #EmergencyDeclaration pic.twitter.com/CFdxEs9Br4

— LaMonica Peters (@LaMonicaPeters) July 29, 2022

• Washington Post: The venerable newspaper explains what the Senate Democrats’ “Inflation Reduction Act” would do and how it could impact you. • New Music: “The Hard Way” is out frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie’s favorite song from her band’s upcoming album, Unwanted. Serving a reminder that words can cut deep and encouraging people to stand up for those in need, the soul-stirring track bites with a determination that forbids history to repeat itself while reflecting on Heather’s wish that her childhood self had done more for a girl who ended up taking her own life after being bullied at school. https://youtu.be/MwBBIcVKFNs • Washington Post: The venerable newspaper explains what the Senate Democrats’ “Inflation Reduction Act” would do and how it could impact you. • Fox News: New polling shows the Democratic senatorial candidates in Georgia and Pennsylvania leading in their races at this point. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is leading Dr. Oz by 11+ points.