With so many crazy things happening, sometimes things fall through the cracks. Here are some headlines that you may find interesting and worth discussing. Please feel free to post ‘headlines’ you would like to share that we may have missed.
Cast Your Vote!
President Biden/Biden Administration:
The Redheaded Badass:
Congress:
Biden, Pelosi embark on late scramble to save $1 trillion infrastructure bill
The House is supposed to vote on the measure Thursday and Biden canceled a trip to continue huddling with moderates over a deal
- The Senate is preparing to take up a short-term government funding bill that keeps federal agencies operating through December 3, but does not address the looming deadline to raise the debt ceiling to avoid default.
Police Behaving Poorly:
Kansas teen dies after he was restrained at juvenile facility, prompting investigation
Cedric “CJ” Lofton, 17, died on Sunday about two days after he was restrained by corrections’ staff at a juvenile detention facility, officials said.
Let ‘Em Rot:
COVID-19 Updates/COVIDIOTS:
Covid-19 memorial in D.C. gives Americans a place to reconcile their loss
The ongoing pandemic has left hundreds of thousands of Americans grieving in isolation. A public art installation on the National Mall provides a space to mourn as a nation.
New U.S. travel rules close door on those fully vaccinated with Russia’s Sputnik V
New Study Finds More Than A Third Of COVID-19 Patients Have Symptoms Months Later
Delta variant surge pushes Alaska’s sparse health care infrastructure to the brink
In the past two weeks, Alaska’s case count increased by 72 percent, the highest in the nation, as it tops all-time state case and death records.
Should’ve Got the Vaccine:
Retired doctor’s license suspended after state found she mailed fake vaccine exemption forms: ‘Let freedom ring!’
NBA releases protocols to teams for virus safety this season
Majority of Unvaccinated Americans Believe Boosters Prove COVID Vaccines Don’t Work: Poll
Should’ve Listened to Dr. Fauci and Other Experts Instead of Some ‘Fullish’ MAGAt:
YouTube is banning prominent anti-vaccine activists and blocking all anti-vaccine content
The Google-owned video site previously only banned misinformation about coronavirus vaccines. Facebook made the same change months ago.
The American Taliban/White ISIS/Wing Nuts/MAGAts/GUNZ!:
After Arrests And Setbacks, Far-Right Proud Boys Press New Ambitions
Ohio men sentenced to 45 days become first Jan. 6 misdemeanor defendants to receive new jail time
The Former Guy:
Trump donor: Corey Lewandowski made unwanted sexual advances
The longtime Trump aide harassed her at a charity event, a major Republican Party contributor alleges.
State News:
Alabama governor defends plan to use covid relief funds to build new prisons
Oregon school board bans Pride and Black Lives Matter symbols in the classroom
Other News:
Drowned Man Washes up on Beach With Winning Lottery Ticket in His Wallet
High levels of toxins found in more baby food brands, government report says
NBC to bring back ‘Law and Order’ for 21st season 11 years later
“There are very few things in life that are literally dreams come true,” producer Dick Wolf said. “This is mine.”
