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A Spoiler-Filled Breakdown of the New Scream
Time - 15 Jan 2022 00:52
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Scream 5 Characters in the 1996 Scream were well-versed in the ground rules for horror movies. As Woodsboro, Calif.’s resident movie geek Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy) made clear in the franch...
Court ruling means McHenry, Kankakee counties must stop jailing people accused of immigration violations
Chicago Tribune - 15 Jan 2022 04:04
The decision marks a historic victory for immigration activists, who had pushed McHenry County to end the practice, calling it an inhumane and costly way to break up families.
Is America Falling Apart at the Seams? (REVIEW ESSAY)
OpEdNews - 15 Jan 2022 00:54
The self-described conservative columnist David Brooks has published "America Is Falling Apart at the Seams" in the New York Times (dated January 13, 2022). He paints an alarming picture of American society today. To hel...
Evacuations, order to close windows near chemical plant fire in New Jersey
New York Post - 15 Jan 2022 05:42
PASSAIC, N.J. -- A fire at a New Jersey chemical plant with flames and smoke visible for miles in the night sky Friday has spread to multiple buildings, threatening to reach the plant’s chemical storage area, authoriti...
Oath Keepers leader makes 1st court appearance following arrest on Jan.6 charges
ABC News - 15 Jan 2022 05:16
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes made his first appearance before a judge Friday, a day after being arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 attack.
Virginia Giuffre seeks depositions from Prince Andrew's former assistant, one other in sex suit
New York Post - 15 Jan 2022 03:49
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre wants to depose two UK residents in her sex abuse suit, including His Royal Lowness' former assistant who may have "relevant information" about the relationship with pedophile Jeffr...
Frustrated Democrats Call for 'Reset' Ahead of Midterm Elections
The New York Times - 15 Jan 2022 02:51
Democrats already were expecting a rough election year. But their struggle to advance priorities has some calling for a course correction.
Democrats Face a Dilemma on Voting: Compromise or Keep Pressing?
The New York Times - 15 Jan 2022 02:16
With their broad voting rights push nearing a dead end, Democrats must soon decide whether to embrace a far narrower bipartisan effort to protect vote counting and administration.
Emirate of Ajman will penalize workers for being exposed to COVID-19 twice
New York Post - 15 Jan 2022 02:05
Local media outlets said federal employees in Ajman will not receive paid sick leave for quarantine if they come into close contact with infected people outside the workplace or home for a second time.
Frustrated Democrats Call for 'Reset' Ahead of Midterm Elections
The New York Times - 15 Jan 2022 05:58
Democrats already were expecting a rough election year. But their struggle to advance priorities has some calling for a course correction.
India's Hindu extremists are calling for genocide against Muslims. Why is little being done to stop them?
CNN - 15 Jan 2022 04:53
At a conference in India last month, a Hindu extremist dressed head-to-toe in the religion's holy color, saffron, called on her supporters to kill Muslims and "protect" the country.
Ivy League swimmer Lia Thomas says she's 'the Jackie Robinson of trans sports,' teammate says
New York Post - 15 Jan 2022 04:40
Lia Thomas, the standout transgender swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania, has created a "toxic environment" for the school's women's team, a new report claims.
Chicago's postmaster leaves job after 7 months
Chicago Tribune - 15 Jan 2022 04:21
Chicago's postmaster, Eddie Morgan, has left after seven months in the position.
Judge sets tentative sentencing date for convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell
CNN - 15 Jan 2022 03:15
Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced in June after being found guilty last month on five federal charges. Judge Alison Nathan set a tentative date of June 28.
Three mass COVID-19 vaccination sites reopening in Cook County
Chicago Tribune - 15 Jan 2022 02:50
Half a year after Cook County's last three COVID-19 mass vaccination sites shuttered, officials announced Friday that those locations will reopen amid the omicron variant surge.
Rioters Who Stormed Capitol Called Nancy Pelosi's Office Wanting Their Stuff Back
The Huffington Post - 15 Jan 2022 02:44
Staffers answering the calls handed them over to the police, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said.
U.S. Names Official to Counter Foreign Election Interference
The New York Times - 15 Jan 2022 02:39
The director of national intelligence appointed a C.I.A. veteran to the post amid delays in congressional approval of money for a new office to oversee threats to American politics from abroad.
U.S.-Iranian citizen accused of sending U.S. technology to Iran
Boston - 15 Jan 2022 22:14
According to officials, the man allegedly used two companies as fronts to procure items from multiple U.S. companies, including one in Massachusetts. The post U.S.-Iranian citizen accused of sending U.S. technology to Ir...
75 million Americans under alert for winter storm, chilling temperatures
ABC News - 15 Jan 2022 21:10
Some 75 million Americans in 33 states are under alert Saturday through Monday for severe winter weather.
El Chapo's granddaughter launches singing career
New York Post - 15 Jan 2022 19:36
Frida Sofia Guzman Munoz became one of three finalists on "Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento," the Mexican equivalent of America's Got Talent in November.
Alabama dominates college football. Get over it.
The New York Times - 15 Jan 2022 18:00
When a team is this good, we should just enjoy it.
More Mojo, Joe!
The New York Times - 15 Jan 2022 17:18
Less Senate bean soup, more affordable meat.