Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is suspected of having engaged in a sexual relationship with an underage girl. A close political ally of former president Donald Trump, Gaetz has complicated the probe by insisting his family is being extorted.
Month: March 2021
France increases regulation in response to third wave of COVID
President Emmanuel Macron of French announced Wednesday that the country will be employing a new set of regulations and precautions to control the spread of COVID-19. He addressed the nation saying that the country needs to take a new direction in their approach at the risk of “losing control.”
Final Four Preview: Baylor vs Houston
Baylor and Houston will play each other in the first game of the Final Four on April 3rd at 5:14pm Est on CBS. Baylor (26-2) have had an outstanding year and tournament under head coach Scott Drew. The Bears have won their tournament games relatively easily other than their last game against Arkansas.
Final Four Preview: Gonzaga vs. UCLA
Gonzaga and UCLA square off for a spot in the National Championship game on April 3rd at 8:34pm Est on CBS. Gonzaga beat USC in the Elite Eight handily to book their spot in the Final Four, while UCLA grinded out an impressive win over 1 seed Michigan.
Pfizer Vaccine is 100% Effective in 12-15 Year Old’s
Pfizer had started trials on 12-15 year old’s a couple weeks ago. The results showed that the Pfizer vaccine is 100% effective for ages 12-15. These trials have been performed because 12-15 year old’s are not eligible to get the vaccine currently.
Seoul Fashion Week
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted various fashion weeks across the globe. While this could have been seen as a big negative for the fashion world, it has in fact inspired immense amounts of creativity. Last week, Seoul Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2021 live-streamed its runways and reached a vast audience across the globe.
The Brown Lip Liner Trend
Over the past year, 90s trends have been returning to mainstream culture, especially within the makeup community. The latest trend to return from the 90s is known as the “supermodel lip.” This term, however, is just a fancy way of saying brown lip liner. Regardless, this trend is back, and it’s better than ever.
Vaccine Passports Coming Soon
With vaccination numbers rising and some aspects of life opening back up, there is a new struggle unique to this stage of our pandemic experience: once you’re vaccinated, then what?
Biden Urges Returned Commitment to COVID Mitigation Strategies
The vaccination effort in the United States has continued to ramp up, and research continues to exhibit the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. In light of this new information, President Biden has urged states to halt their reopening plans for this time being and continue or reinstate mask mandates.
Jon Jones Wants to be Paid. Is Ngannou fight in Jeopardy?
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones, was one of those people watching the fight because it was very likely that he would become the challenger in the next heavyweight title fight. Ngannou won the fight by a 2nd round knockout taking the title from Miocic, who is seen by some fans as the greatest heavyweight of all time.
Lil Nas X & MSCHF “Satan Shoes” Results in Nike Trademark Suit
Lil Nas X and MSCHF ( a collective of artists) collaborated to create “Satan Shoes”, which are a modified version of Nike Air Max 97s. The shoes are a limited drop with only 666 pairs being sold and cost $1,108. The price point of $1,018 is a reference to the Bible verse Luke 10:18, which describes Satan’s fall from Heaven.
Ketanji Brown Jackson may make history as the first Black female Supreme Court Justice
On Tuesday, March 30, President Joseph R. Biden announced that he plans to nominate prominent judge, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to the federal appellate bench. This promotion is causing new conversation to stir around speculation that Jackson may have a future in the Supreme Court, making her the first Black female to sit on the bench.
