Then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows speaks to reporters following a television interview outside the White House in Washington, D.C., October 21, 2020. (Al Drago/Reuters) Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows sued House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) and the members of the House Select Committee on the January 6 Capitol riot…Continue Reading
Kyle Rittenhouse waits for the jury to enter the room to continue testifying during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., November 10, 2021. (Sean Krajacic/Pool via Reuters) A Massachusetts middle school hosted racially segregated “safe spaces” for students to discuss the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial last week. The principal…Continue Reading
Chicago, Ill. – Former Empire star Jussie Smollett had no motive to stage a hoax hate crime against himself in January 2019, the actor’s lead defense attorney said during closing arguments in Smollett’s criminal trial on Wednesday, shortly before the jury began deliberations. Chicago police ignored evidence that could have proved that Smollett was telling…Continue Reading
Did you know that not getting enough sleep can actually make you hungrier? According to sleep scientist Matt Walker, the relationship between what you eat and your sleep is a two-way street. Here’s why understanding it can help improve your overall health…Continue Reading
Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision protecting people’s right to have an abortion in the United States, will be overturned within a year, says reproductive rights attorney Kathryn Kolbert. In this electrifying call to action, she breaks down the systematic attack against reproductive freedom in the US and envisions what a post-Roe…Continue Reading
Many companies have made strides when it comes to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but one group remains largely left out: people who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Social impact investor Nyra Jordan introduces us to “fair chance hiring” — the practice of hiring people with criminal justice records — and…Continue Reading
The doctrine of “first, do no harm” is the basis of the Hippocratic Oath, one of the world’s oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work of physicians — but climate and health campaigner Shweta Narayan says it should go further. In this essential talk, she highlights the interdependence of environmental and human health and…Continue Reading
The Senate on Wednesday voted to nix President BidenJoe BidenHouse passes 8B defense policy bill House approves bill to ease passage of debt limit hike Senate rejects attempt to block Biden’s Saudi arms sale MORE’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses, handing Republicans a symbolic win.Senators voted 52-48 on the resolution, which needed a simple majority to be…Continue Reading
Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark MeadowsMark MeadowsJan. 6 panel threatens Meadows with contempt Trump considered withdrawing Kavanaugh nomination over beer comments, being ‘too apologetic’: Meadows book Meadows reverses, won’t agree to Jan. 6 panel deposition MORE is suing Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiHouse approves bill to ease passage of debt limit hike Ocasio-Cortez: ‘Embarrassment’ that…Continue Reading
Anthony FauciAnthony FauciOvernight Health Care — Biden mandate faces Dem resistance First study of omicron shows Pfizer vaccine may be less effective Edie Falco join PETA in pitching animal experimentation reforms MORE said Wednesday he thinks the definition of being fully vaccinated will eventually change to include a booster, especially as new evidence is emerging…Continue Reading