Move over, fake IDs: Biometric systems that can “read” a person’s face or palm image and determine if they’re too young for a beer are gaining traction at sports stadiums and liquor shops.While these tools are handy MORE
House Republicans increasingly find themselves on a collision course over efforts to expunge the impeachments of former President Trump, a battle that pits hard-line conservatives — who are pressing for a vote — against moderates MORE
“Sharks have been around for hundreds of millions of years, and while they continue to evolve, they are also in grave danger. Largely due to overfishing, shark and ray populations fell by 71.1% between 1970 MORE
A police dog mauled a Black man in Ohio during a July 4th traffic stop after he surrendered to authorities with his hands raised in the air following a “lengthy pursuit,” according to officials. A MORE
An anonymous man unearthed the 700-plus gold coins in a cornfield in Kentucky earlier this year. (For now, he’s keeping his identity and the exact location of the farmland under wraps.) Per a statement from GovMint.com, the dealer MORE
During the Friday game against newcomers Vietnam, which opened the international competition for the American team—currently considered among the best in the world—most U.S. players did not sing the national anthem. They stared ahead in MORE
If you’re interested in the personal details of a rock star’s life, a contract rider is a gold mine. A press release or ghostwritten autobiography can feel like it’s crafted to present a certain image, MORE
Howdy News Viewers, and welcome to Friday’s free chat — the theme of this week’s news seems to be “Hot Air” whether from talking GOP heads or an overheating planet. Hot Air. Soaring temperatures, soaring MORE
The House resolution, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, says “the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state, Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and the United States will always MORE
Reuters reports a U.S. national, U.S. Army Private Travis King, is likely to be in North Korean custody after crossing the inter-Korean border during a tour without approval, the United Nations Command said on Tuesday. MORE
From The Hill Ramaswamy’s decision to release a shortlist of potential nominees follows a similar track to former President Trump, who released candidate lists during both his 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns. Most of Ramaswamy’s MORE
This is our Monday free chat — free range, and today as usual it’s environmental and varied– most topics most of the time within and without reason. Today it’s weather becausethe temps are also without MORE
“One of the great things about Webb is every time we see a new result we’re all just sitting around the monitors going ‘Wow.’ I mean, it’s really an amazing mission for me when I think about MORE
Like much of mainstream journalism, Salon notes that Trump’s Independence Day speeches, rallies, emails and fundraisers are either mocked or worshipped, given the side eye and the eye roll or conversely, accepted without question, cult-like. MORE
Happy Friday, News Viewers — and Happy Fathers Day to past, future, present fathers and those who become fathers to the fatherless. My own father was a career Army chaplain, Southern Baptist born and bred, MORE
The miracle rescue of Lesly, 13; Soleiny, nine; Tien Noriel, four; and one-year-old Cristin last week after surviving 40 days in the Amazonian jungle was celebrated by millions across the world closely following their story. One MORE
“I refuse to let a dangerous strain of white nationalism determine whose histories are told in Illinois,” said Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker during the bill signing at a children’s library in downtown Chicago. “Because what MORE
Monday, June 12, 2023. REALLY? Surely you jest. . . . NO, no jesting, and don’t call me Shirley. . . 😁 Welcome to our Monday Free Chat here on NV, where the topics our MORE
From NPR: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday gave his first formal confirmation that Ukraine’s long-awaited offensive was underway against Russian troops. “Counteroffensive and defensive actions are taking place in Ukraine. At what stage, I will not MORE
Happy Friday News Viewers — it’s great to be back. . . Imagine my surprise today (as I returned after breaking my foot and ankle in April) at seeing the Orange Pulpy One indicted and MORE
Happy Friday, Nvers, take it away…..whatcha got?
In August of 1955, Carolyn Bryant, age 21, accused Emmett Till, visiting from Chicago, of making sexual advances toward her in her husband’s store in Money, Mississippi. From the New York Times: With Bryant’s death, MORE
Yes, we might as well face the ghastly truth, it is indeed Monday. . . .worse yet, it’s Monday MORNING. . . so “we have promises to keep and miles to go before we sleep” MORE
From The Hill: Tennessee state Rep. Scotty Campbell, a leading GOP member of the Tennessee House of Representatives who voted to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the chamber earlier this month, resigned on Thursday amid MORE
Good Morning, News Viewers — Welcome to Friday’s open forum— you bring the topics, I’ll bring the coffee and bacon, and together we’ll tell our stories of the here and now. . . so what’s MORE