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NFL Will Implement Video Monitoring to Ensure Coaches and Players Are Following Coronavirus Protocols
After two games were postponed as a result of players contracting COVID-19, the NFL has announced new protocols to combat the spread of the virus. According to CNN, one of those new protocols is the implementation of a video monitoring system in training facilities. The league explained that the video monitoring system is to ensure…
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Voter Registration Deadline Extended in Florida and Arizona
Still haven’t registered to vote? Well, you’re in luck if you reside in Arizona or Florida. Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee extended the deadline for voter registration to Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET after increased traffic crashed the registration website, CBS News reports. In a statement released Tuesday morning, Lee says she…
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Star Wars: Squadrons Is a Phenomenal Game in a Frustratingly Limited Package
Growing up, Star Wars games like Rogue Squadron, The Clone Wars and Jedi Starfighter occupied a large amount of my time. While I love a wide variety of Star Wars games, I’ve always had a particular appreciation for the vehicular-based ones. I even owned Star Wars: Demolition. This shit is real, y’all. Going into Squadrons,…
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Mississippi Authorities Investigating Possible Hate Crime Charges for Father and Son Who Shot at Black Teens
In Mississippi, a white father-son duo is under investigation for a hate crime after allegedly chasing and shooting at two Black teens who were riding ATVs. The Clarion Ledger reports that the Yazoo County Sheriff’s office charged Wade Twiner, 48, and Lane Twiner, 22, with assault for allegedly shooting at the teens and ramming one…
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After 2 Years, No Charges Will Be Filed Against Chicago Cop Who Fatally Shot Black Security Guard
In 2018, Jemel Roberson, a Black security guard, was restraining an active shooter when he was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer. Two years later, the office of Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has announced no charges will be filed against the officer, CNN reports. “After an extensive and thorough review of…
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Katanas and X-Wings Top This Week's Good-Ass Games at Good-Ass Prices
Well. This has been a week. What better way to end it than by indulging your vice of choice, firing up your console and getting down on some good ass games? This week’s list includes a brand spankin’ new game as well as one of the best games to be released this year. Star Wars:…
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Texas Governor Severely Limits Ballot Drop Boxes to Just One Per County But Don't Worry, It's Totally Not Voter Suppression
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed an order on Thursday limiting ballot drop boxes to just one per county. CNN reports that this greatly affects Harris County, the most populous county in Texas as it has to reduce its 12 drop-off locations to just one starting Friday. Travis County, which includes the traditionally Democratic leaning…
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Colorado Governor Grants Pardons to Those Convicted for Possession of Up to an Ounce of Marijuana
Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order on Tuesday pardoning people who have been convicted for possessing up to an ounce of Marijuana. CNN reports that this move follows the passage of a bill in June that granted the governor power “to grant pardons to a class of defendants who were convicted of…
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Coronavirus Vaccine Won't Be Ready Until at Least Spring, Moderna CEO Says
At a health conference on Wednesday, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said the company’s coronavirus vaccine won’t be ready until spring of next year. CBS News reports that Bancel added Moderna won’t seek emergency authorization for the vaccine to be used by healthcare workers and at-risk individuals until Nov. 25, at the earliest. The company won’t…
