Month: August 2021

Shot putter Raven Saunders raised her arms above her head on the podium and formed an ‘X’ with her wrists on Sunday night as she claimed her silver medal, in the highest-profile protest yet at the Tokyo Olympics. The 25-year-old American explained the crossing of her wrists as ‘the intersection of where all people who …

‘The X is the intersection where all people who are oppressed meet’: US silver medalist shot putter Raven Saunders crosses arms above her head in most high-profile protest yet at Tokyo Olympics Read More »

The Wendy’s assistant manager who went viral for calling a female coworker a “bitch” has been fired, TMZ reports. In a video that gained traction over the weekend, Sophia Cargill, who is a general manager in training at a Wendy’s restaurant in Kalamazoo, Michigan; recorded an assistant manager named Michael yelling insults at her. In the video of the …

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Here is the latest and greatest information of Zion UMC Labor Day Weekend Chicken BBQ; Where; in front of Zion UMC at 31104 Zion Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 Drive through pick-up time approximately 10 a.m. until noon. Price is $10.00 per half chicken including roll, chips and a drink Date; September 4, 2021. Must have …

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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham announced Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated for the virus. In a statement issued by his office, Graham said he began experiencing flu-like symptoms on Saturday night. In an email sent on Monday afternoon, he said he went to a doctor Monday morning and “was just informed” …

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Republicans are set to release their most detailed case yet arguing that researchers in Wuhan could have genetically manipulated the virus Months ahead of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Wuhan National Biosafety Lab requested bids for major renovations to air safety and waste treatment systems in research facilities that had been operational for less than 2 years, …

Wuhan lab report raises further questions about possible COVID-19 lab leak Read More »

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) violated federal and state laws for “sexually [harassing] multiple women,” New York Attorney General Letitia James announced. James released on Tuesday a report into the “allegations of and circumstances surrounding sexual harassment claims made against the governor.” Women began coming forth in December 2020 with the allegations. He previously denied wrongdoing. “Upon completion of our …

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Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday announced $6 million in new awards to support the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network and heroin coordinators. “The work of our heroin coordinators and the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network are an integral part of our comprehensive strategy to collaborate across jurisdictions to dismantle criminal organizations, remain ahead of potential threats, refer individuals struggling …

Hogan Announces $6M in Grants to Address Heroin and Opioid Crisis Read More »

  After just 7 months, polls show Kamala Harris is officially underwater. Kamala Harris might end up setting a Olympic-sized record for drowning. Right now she’s sinking, like a millstone around this administration’s neck, into the deep abyss of public opinion. If Biden was sentient, he’d tell her to put on a pair of floaties …

CODE RED: If Kamala Harris Is Completely Underwater, Can Anyone Still Hear Her Cackle? Read More »

Gladys Suarez has lived in her Reston apartment for 20 years with her daughter and 4-year-old grandson. When she fell behind on rent after COVID-19 affected her housecleaning job, a federal eviction moratorium gave her some peace of mind. Now that the moratorium has ended, Virginia eviction courts are busy processing the pandemic backlog of …

Virginia renters facing eviction can get thousands in aid, but must apply quickly Read More »

Four police officers who responded to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack have died by suicide, the Washington D.C.’s CBS affiliate reported Monday night. D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Kyle DeFreytag was found dead on July 10, WUSA reported. He joined the department in 2016 and served in the city’s 5th District. DeFreytag’s death marks four suicides by officers …

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