NYC Mayor Eric Adams Open to Deporting Criminal Migrants with Trump Border Czar
New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed his willingness to collaborate with incoming border czar Tom Homan on deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes, emphasizing his commitment to protecting New Yorkers. Amid…
New Trial For Putin Opposition Figure Alexei Navalny Could Add Over A Decade Of Prison Time
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny faces a new trial that could add over a decade of prison time to his current sentence, BBC News reported Tuesday. He is accused of stealing $4.7…
Republican Senators Threaten Boycott Over Fed Nominee
Chris Brunet on February 15, 2022 The Senate Banking Committee was set to vote on President Joe Biden’s slate of Federal Reserve nominees on Tuesday, but Republicans threatened to boycott the vote,…
Californians Slam Newsom On Handling Of Rampant Crime, Homelessness: POLL
California voters slammed the state’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, over surging crime and homelessness in a recent poll. Rampant crime and homelessness emerged as leading issues in the minds of California voters,…
Russia Says It’s Pulling Back Some Troops From Ukraine, NATO Seeks Confirmation
Russia announced that some of its troops would return to base after completing military drills, and NATO is cautiously optimistic about possible de-escalation in the region, CNN reported. Troops from Russian military…
Is The New York Times Lying About Changing Its Popular Word Game?
The New York Times is making a few changes to Wordle, the popular word puzzle game it acquired last month; it just isn’t acknowledging them. The New York Times acquired Wordle for…
Fairfax Teachers Union President Reportedly Says High COVID Numbers Are ‘Good News’ Because Masks Will Be Required
Kimberly Adams, president of the Fairfax Education Association, reportedly celebrated high COVID-19 transmission rates because it meant schools could continue to force children to wear masks, according to a Facebook post shared…
Former Biden Campaign Staffer Tried To Blame Attempted Assassination On ‘Right Wing Rhetoric,’ But Suspect Is Left-Wing Activist
A left-wing political operative attempted to blame the attempted assassination of a Democratic candidate for mayor in Louisville, Kentucky on conservatives in a Tuesday tweet. Cliff Schechter, a former ad writer for…
Lack Of Vitamin D Increases Risk Of Severe COVID, According To Study
Vitamin D deficiency was linked to worse health outcomes for COVID-19 patients, including higher risk of death, a new study found. Israeli scientists from Bar-Ilan University and the Galilee Medical Center found…
Canada Wins Solar Tariff Trade Dispute Against US
An independent panel determined Tuesday that current U.S. tariffs placed on solar panel imports violated the 2018 U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). The three-member USMCA panel, which included two former World Trade Organization officials…
Facebook Blocks Republican Senate Candidate’s Super Bowl Ad
Facebook is blocking Republican Arizona Senate candidate Jim Lamon’s campaign ad featured during the Super Bowl, citing its rules against promoting the sale of firearms. Lamon’s campaign attempted to run several Facebook…
US Coasts To Experience 100 Years Worth Of Sea Level Rise In Coming Decades, Top Agencies Warn
The U.S. coastal sea level is projected to rise by at least one foot over the next 30 years, the same amount recorded over the last century, according to the nation’s leading…
Hong Kong Arrests Pro-Democracy Pop Singer For Sedition
Hong Kong police announced Tuesday they had arrested a 41-year-old man, identified by local media as singer Tommy Yuen, for suspected sedition and money laundering, Reuters reported. Yuen was taken into custody…
US Southwest Records Driest Two Decades In 1,200 Years Thanks To ‘Megadrought’
The American Southwest recorded its driest 22-year period since researchers began tracking climate conditions more than 12 centuries ago thanks to an ongoing “megadrought.” The multi-decade drought has caused historic dryness due,…
Major Newspaper: ‘Kids Are Now Used To Wearing Masks And Seldom Complain’
The Los Angeles Times’ editorial board penned an opinion piece claiming “schools are doing fine with masks” and arguing “dropping mandates now would be premature,” as blue states across the U.S. abandon…
New York Rep Kathleen Rice Becomes The 30th House Democrat To Retire Ahead Of 2022 Midterms
New York Rep. Kathleen Rice said Tuesday that she would not seek another term in the House, becoming the 30th Democrat in the chamber to retire ahead of the 2022 midterms. “I…
Huge Flock Of Blackbirds Suddenly Appear To Drop Dead Mid-Flight, Theories Spread
Hundreds of yellow-headed blackbirds fell from the sky, and about 100 appeared to die, in Chihuahua, Mexico, on Feb. 7. The flock of blackbirds quickly descended upon a Chihuahua neighborhood street in…
‘We Can Not Back Down’: GiveSendGo Comes Back Online After Hackers Stole Donor Info
Crowdfunding service GiveSendGo came back online Tuesday after a Sunday hack forced the site to temporarily shut down. “Sunday evening, February 13th, GiveSendGo was attacked by malicious actors attempting to eliminate the…
Maryland Considers Creating Constitutional Right To Abortion
Maryland state House Democrats proposed a constitutional amendment Monday enshrining abortion rights within the state, the Associated Press reported. The proposal was introduced by state House Speaker Adrienne Jones, who said the…
‘Freedom Is A Slippery Concept’: George Washington University Prof Says ‘Freedom’ Is A Tool Of The ‘Far-Right’
George Washington University associate professor Elisabeth Anker criticized the concept of freedom Sunday in comments to CBC Radio regarding the Canadian “Freedom Convoy” protest. She said freedom was a “slippery concept,” claiming…
Tech Companies, Banks Crack Down On Anti-Mandate Convoy Supporters
As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau imposed strict emergency measures intended to quell anti-mandate trucker protests late Monday, social media platforms and online services have previously taken steps to disrupt the efforts…