Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell described the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 as “horrendous” Thursday, and said he was looking forward to what the House select committee investigating it discovers.“I think the fact finding is interesting. We’re all going to be watching it,” McConnell told Spectrum News. “It was a horrendous event,…Continue Reading
Personalities at Fox News may currently be apoplectic at the release of private messages that conservative figures sent to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows begging him to get then-President Donald Trump to call off the mob storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.But they haven’t always been so angered by private messages entering…Continue Reading
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis celebrates his 85th birthday on Friday, a milestone made even more remarkable given the coronavirus pandemic, his summertime intestinal surgery and the weight of history: His predecessor retired at this age and the last pope to have lived any longer was Leo XIII over a century ago.Yet Francis is going…Continue Reading
Adam Jenne, 38, was seen in videos wearing a red thong on his face in place of a regular face covering. United Airlines removed Jenne from his flight, citing non-compliance with the federal mask mandate.Screengrab/TwitterA man was removed from a United Airlines flight for trying to pass underwear off as a face mask.Adam Jenne told…Continue Reading
One of New York City’s newest skyscrapers, One Vanderbilt, stands 1,401 feet (427 meters) above the streets of midtown Manhattan. The top four floors consist of an immersive experience and observation deck named “Summit,” with mirrored walls and floors, an outdoor terrace, a glass elevator on the exterior of the building, glass-floored booths overlooking Madison…Continue Reading
The modern design of the waiting room at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Oklahoma City signals efficiency and high-quality care; it has a blond-colored reception desk and the smooth floors and white pillars of a tech startup. Patients from Texas have packed its modular couches and chairs since September 1st, when Texas banned abortions after…Continue Reading
Ninety-four years ago, the editors of Time magazine declared the transatlantic aviator and anti-Semite Charles Lindbergh their first-ever Man of the Year. This editorial gambit proved a winner on the newsstand, and a parade of Presidents, Prime Ministers, and other worthies followed. There have been a few odd choices along the way. In 1941, the…Continue Reading
I suspect that no one—truly, no one—could have imagined the success of the new Beatles documentary, “Get Back,” the director Peter Jackson’s recut of the footage shot in January of 1969 that produced the dim documentary “Let It Be.” After having taken on the task of reshaping our entire conception of the First World War…Continue Reading
Bristol, England — (SBWIRE) — 12/17/2021 — A well-renowned canned cocktails company in the UK, MyTinni offers the Great British Quarintinni – that is a mixture of herbal liqueur and fresh summer fruits resulting in a great taste. One of their signature drinks, their drinks can bring out spirits in your family and friends, with…Continue Reading
West Chiltington, UK — (SBWIRE) — 12/17/2021 — A well-renowned provider of horse feed supplements, Omega Equine offers omega calming supplements to help maintain tranquillity among equestrian animals. Thoughtful administration of their dietary supplements can benefit your horse’s mentality and reduce symptoms of stress and ill-health. The supplements they provide can not only benefit the…Continue Reading