Wednesday, November 25, 2020
California Unemployment Aid Scheme Approved $140 Million To Prisoners
Claims were filed in the names of well-known murderers like Scott Peterson and Cary Stayner. At least 158 claims were filed for 133 death-row inmates. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Colbert Imagines if Trump’s Turkeys Ditched a Pardon and Went Out Like ‘Thelma and Louise’ (Video)
On Tuesday’s episode of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert channeled “Thelma & Louise” to poke fun at one of the silliest presidential traditions: the annual Turkey pardon, in which presidents ‘pardon’ a Thanksgiving turkey instead of having it killed and cooked. Yes, the yearly event is mega eye roll, but since so many presidents have done it it’s not likely to go away any time soon. And so it is that on Tuesday, Donald Trump performed his final turkey pardon. This time, he was given a choice between two turkeys, one named “Corn” and one named “Cob.” In the end,…
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
'Tony Meatballs' Among 15 Alleged Mobsters Indicted On Federal Charges
The alleged members of the criminal organization La Cosa Nostra face racketeering, extortion, gambling and drug trafficking charges in Philadelphia. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
That Time Rudy Giuliani Conceded an Election Loss and Nixed Calls for a Recount (Video)
It might not seem like it now, but once upon a time Rudy Giuliani actually appeared to respect the democratic process. In fact, in direct contrast to the insane conspiracy theories, lie-filled press debacles or press events where he flop-sweats his hair dye out we’ve seen from him in modern times, he once made a big show of accepting the results of an election he lost. In fact, he conceded immediately, and then did everything he could to promote unity with the candidate who won. While, we should add, also shutting down his angry supporters who booed the winner and…
Monday, November 23, 2020
Stabbing At California Church Leaves 2 Dead, Multiple Wounded
No services were taking place at the San Jose church where homeless people had been sheltering from the cold, police said. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Monday, November 23, 2020
Weinstein Being Filmed Nonstop in Prison to Avoid Another Epstein
Harvey Weinstein is getting the home movie treatment from behind bars — having cameras record his every move so he doesn’t go the way of Jeffrey Epstein … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us … a correctional officer is assigned to… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Monday, November 23, 2020
Herbert F. Solow, TV Exec Behind ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Mission: Impossible,’ Dies at 89
Herbert F. Solow, the TV production executive who helped make “Star Trek” and “Mission: Impossible” a reality, died on Thursday, his wife, Dr. Harrison Solow, confirmed. He was 89. A graduate of Dartmouth, Solow got his start in showbiz in 1953, working up the ranks at William Morris, starting as a mail room worker and secretary before becoming an assistant and later a talent agent representing stars and filmmakers like Ingmar Bergman. Later, he moved from the agency world to production, taking a brief stop in NBC’s film division before moving to CBS, where he worked on developing daytime soap…
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Arrest Made In Shooting At Sonic Restaurant That Left 2 Dead, 2 Wounded
Roberto Carlos Silva Jr. was jailed on suspicion of first-degree murder following Saturday’s attack, which started as officers responding to a report of a possible bomb. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Jeremih Transferred Out of ICU Amid COVID-19 Battle: ‘The True Healing Begins’
R&B singer Jeremih has been transferred out of the ICU, moved into a regular hospital room and is on the road to recovery after he was hospitalized due to complications from COVID-19. “Jeremih has been transferred out of ICU. He will spend the rest of his recovery time in a regular hospital room. The true healing begins. Thank you all for your continued prayers and wishes,” his family said in a statement (via Billboard). CNN reported on Wednesday that the “Birthday Sex” singer was on a ventilator and was struggling to breathe, with his family saying previously that the “virus…
Saturday, November 21, 2020
NY Authorities Try to Shut Down Biz Meeting, Chased Off by Anti-Maskers
A large group of biz owners in Erie County, NY called the local authorities’ bluff when they tried shutting down their get-together … and sent Johnny Law packing. This went down Friday night at a CrossFit gym called Athletes Unleashed in Orchard… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
