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The Saga Continues: Judge Orders Google to Turn Over Jussie Smollett's Data
Just when I find myself forgetting about the saga of former Empire star Jussie Smollett another thing occurs that makes me go “Oh. Right. This happened.” CBS News reports that a Chicago judge has signed off on two search warrants ordering Google to turn over a year’s worth of data related to Smollett’s Gmail account…
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Send Articles of Impeachment to the Senate
Over the past couple of weeks the House and the Senate have been in a standoff over the articles of impeachment. There has been much speculation over when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would transfer the articles over to the Senate. Now, that speculation can be put to rest. Politico reports that on Friday afternoon, Pelosi…
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The Mother of Atatiana Jefferson Has Died
A tragic story has taken yet another sad turn. The Dallas Morning News reports that Yolanda Carr, the mother of Atatiana Jefferson, has died at 55. A cause of death has yet to be released but she had been battling illness. Before her death, Jefferson had moved in with her mother to be her caretaker.…
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Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Called Team ‘Thugs,’ Says He Meant ‘Slugs.’ Sure, Jan
In this installment of Freudian slips that make you go “Damn,” we turn to the Cleveland Cavaliers. ESPN reports that during a film session on Wednesday night, first-year coach John Beilein told the players that they were no longer playing “like a bunch of thugs.” Reportedly, a hush fell over the room and the players…
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New York Teacher Compares Black Students to Monkeys in Photo
It seems as though a week can’t go by without a racist incident occurring in an American classroom. NBC News reports that the parents of four black students at Longwood High School in Long Island are planning to sue the school district for $12 million. They filed a notice of claim after a teacher displayed…
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Lindsey Graham’s Democratic Challenger Jaime Harrison Raises $3.5 Million in 3 Months
South Carolina Democrat and 2019 Root 100 honoree Jaime Harrison is running to oust Senator/human Muppet Lindsey Graham from the seat he’s held for three terms. Recent fundraising numbers show he just might have a shot. The Hill reports that Harrison raised over $3.5 million over the last three months. Harrison’s campaign has touted that this…
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‘1000 Years of Darkness’ Will Begin If Mississippi Elects Its First Black Senator, According to Its Governor
So I guess Mississippi could possibly elect a Final Fantasy villain to the Senate this year? At least, that is if you believe Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. Deep South Voice writes that the governor took to Twitter last weekend and said: “If Mike Espy and the liberal Democrats gain the senate we will take that…
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Lizzo Volunteers at Australian Food Bank During Wildfires, Internet Will Still Find a Way to Be Mad
Australia is currently in the midst of one of its most destructive wildfires. After a performance at the Sydney Opera House, Lizzo saw fit to do her part to help. CBS News reports that Foodbank Victoria shared pictures on its Facebook page of the “Truth Hurts” singer paying a visit to its Melbourne site; not only…
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Lies Detected: GOP Congressman Tweets Fake Photo of Obama and the Iranian President
I’m an Arizona native. While I rather like it here, I am always befuddled by the people we elect to power—none more so than Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Az.) CNN reports that on Monday, Gosar tweeted out a picture of President Obama shaking hands with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. His caption stated, “The world is a…
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Nigerian Government Open to Granting Cardi B Citizenship, No Word if It Extends to the Rest of Us
Like many American citizens, the Iran crisis has rapper Cardi B feeling a little on edge. Over the weekend she expressed a desire to obtain her Nigerian citizenship to avoid any retaliation attacks. As NME reports, the Nigerian government actually responded. After Cardi posted a tweet expressing her concerns and willingness to move to Nigeria,…
