After an intense hearing, a Senate Democrat provided a decisive vote to move Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the next stage of his confirmation process. This is due to the fact that Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, promised not to back Mullin because he believed he was … Read more
The View They Cut Down My Trees for Their “View” — So I Shut Down the Only Road That Leads to Their Front Doors… That’s the short version—the one you tell someone over a drink when they stare at you and say, “You didn’t actually do that.” The longer version begins on a Tuesday that … Read more
In recent years, a number of studies have pinpointed the connection between our gut microbiota and our overall health. From our mental well-being to how we react to stress and our vulnerability to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes, the impact of our gut flora is far-reaching. A recent study published … Read more
Sean Penn won his third Oscar, but he didn’t attend the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, and many were left wondering what the reason for his absence could be. Well, at least those unaware of the actor’s feelings towards the ceremony. Penn was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for the role of Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw … Read more
One of the Supreme Court’s most liberal justices has sided with the administration of President Donald Trump in a deportation case. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied a request from four Mexican nationals who asked the court to block their deportation orders so they could file an appeal. “The petitioners, Fabian Lagunas Espinoza, Maria Angelica … Read more
Ashley Graham breastfed twins for five months and deserves a trophy Whether a mother decides to breastfeed or not is no one’s business. This bears repeating because even though this is a decision that has absolutely nothing to do with the general public, the general public always feels entitled to weigh in. And Ashley Graham … Read more
With Donald Trump floating the idea of annexing Greenland and hinting at other military actions, questions about a possible draft have started to surface again. Recent US strikes on Venezuela added to global tension, and when combined with Trump’s comments about Greenland and potential action against Iran, they have fueled fears of a wider conflict. … Read more
Shawn Michael, a 48-year-old father of one, posted a YouTube video in which he opened up of his bowel cancer diagnosis and health condition, which has since been seen by over 100,000 people. Sadly, what he believed was a simple constipation turned out to be a bowel cancer that has since spread to other of his organs. … Read more
Jimmy Kimmel took the stage at this year’s Academy Awards to present the award for the best documentary, and well, to make a brutal dig at the First Lady Melania Trump. It seemed to many that it was exactly what the comedian was waiting for knowing that he never really misses a chance to poke fun … Read more
There’s some positive news emerging from Virginia this Wednesday morning that may indicate how the April 21 gerrymandering referendum championed by Democrats will perform. Republican Andrew Rice has triumphed in a special election for Virginia’s 98th House District and will replace the late GOP Delegate Barry Knight, who passed away last month after more than … Read more