April 2022

R.I.P. – Comedian Gilbert Gottfried Passes Away at Age 67

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 13, 2022 8 Comments

The loud, quirky comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67. In addition to stand-up, Gottfried was in a number of films and even part of the cast of Saturday Night Live. He had apparently been battling muscular dystrophy for some time.

WaPo Seeks Foreign Correspondent To Cover Texas, “a part of the country that is governed largely by one political party”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 12, 2022 80 Comments

"to document life in red state America and develop a new beat mapping the culture, public policies and politics in a region shaped by conservative ideology"...

CNN+ Bringing in Only 10,000 Viewers, Plans to Cut Jobs and Investments

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 12, 2022 20 Comments

At the end of March, Stacey blogged about the problems plaguing CNN+ right after its launch. Employees already expected layoffs while it offered 50% off its service for life. Well, CNN+'s uphill battle took a hit from an avalanche. CNN wanted "to invest around $1 billion" in...

Inflation Hits a Four-Decade High With an 8.5% Surge in March

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 12, 2022 24 Comments

"The all items index continued to accelerate, rising 8.5 percent for the 12 months ending March, the largest 12-month increase since the period ending December 1981."...

New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Indicted in Campaign Finance Scheme

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 12, 2022 24 Comments

“In so doing, Benjamin abused his authority as a New York State senator, engaging in a bribery scheme using public funds for his own corrupt purposes."...

Palestinians Vandalize, Set Fire to Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 12, 2022 27 Comments

The Times of Israel: "Overnight Sunday, around 100 Palestinians broke into the site, rioted and smashed objects inside, and set it ablaze." ...

Conservative Student Group’s Offer to Install American Flags in University Classrooms is Rejected

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 12, 2022 2 Comments

“Ever since we have started trying to bring YAF to Saint Louis University, we have gotten backlash from the administration, student government and fellow peers”...

Dr. Fauci Finally Admits Covid Isn’t Going to Disappear

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 12, 2022 32 Comments

Meanwhile, Biden's new COVID czar says extending the mask mandates on planes and trains is 'absolutely on the table'....

Emory University Law School Finally Recognizes Student Free Speech Group

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 12, 2022 1 Comment

"After almost two full semesters of paternalistic, infantilizing rejections"...

Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Police Identify a Person of Interest

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 12, 2022 115 Comments

The shooting took place at the 36th St station....

Ukraine Updates: Officials Accuse Russia of Using Chemical Weapons in Mariupol

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 12, 2022 27 Comments

Mariupol mayor claims over 10,000 civilians have died in the city....

Former NE Patriot Matt Light Running for School Board Seat in Foxboro, MA

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 12, 2022 4 Comments

“I found myself having conversation after conversation about how our ‘leaders’ were failing to do their jobs.”...

Woke Mob Hunts Down Student Who Invited Col. Allen West to Speak at U. Buffalo

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 12, 2022 46 Comments

The Young Americans for Freedom chapter at the University of Buffalo invited Colonel Allen West to speak about American values, his life, and how he overcame racism. A student mob disrupted the event and was so threatening that West had to be escorted off campus by police.

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