The Controversial U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Grene of Georgia has been on trial and questioned at her disqualification hearing. The hearing regarding whether to disqualify her from seeking reelection initially took place on Friday. Greene is the first GOP member of Congress to testify in court about the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Month: April 2022
Fordham, Suffolk and Columbia University Visits
At this time of year, I’m asked to visit many schools because it’s graduation time. In the past, I use to ask why do you want me, or I’m sure you can get a more high profile individual, however, the popular response was that because of my history with George Steinbrenner, the Yankees, and a kid that was able to get out of the tough streets of New York that I represent hope.
Bad Bunny to Star in Spiderman Spin-Off
Announced on Monday afternoon, Bad Bunny will play El Muerto, a supernatural superhero luchador, in a Spider-Man spinoff. Sony, the studio producing the film, announced that it is set to be released on January 12, 2024. It will be following last year’s sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage which starred Tom Hardy. Additionally, Sony also confirmed a sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Using Rice Water for Hair
Rice has been a staple for our everyday food, but do you know that rice water is important for your hair’s health? During the Heian-period of Japan, women would regularly bathe their hair in rice water and the hair would grow until it touched the floor. Geishas would rinse their hair with rice water before combing it.
Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s 44 Billion Dollar Offer
Last Monday, Twitter accepted Elon Musk’s offer to take over the company in a $44 billion deal. This means that the world’s richest man now owns the world’s most influential social network, where Musk himself is among the most influential users.
Miguel Cabrera Reaches 3,000 Hits
Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers has reached 3,000 hits in his 20-year baseball career. Jack McKeon, former Major League Baseball manager, said, “I wish he could have come to bat every inning. He’d hit a sacrifice fly, he’d hit a home run, he’d get a base hit, even to the point where he hit the ground ball that what’s-his-name booted in the Bartman game. He was the catalyst. Something good was happening with this guy.”
Lack of Strong Public Transportation in the States
If you have been to other countries, you probably noticed that the United States has a strong car culture. From the heavy, dreadening traffic of Los Angeles to the ruggedy roads of Boston, driving is not always pleasant. Roads are constantly being fixed and they contribute a lot to climate change. Other nations have done so well with their public transportation, why can’t we?
NY Amazon Workers Fired for Union Organizing
Since April 1st, Amazon workers have been protesting for voting on the unionization of the Amazon Staten Island warehouse. Amazonians United is a movement of workers who come together to promote higher pay, safety, fairness and respect in the workplace. Most Amazon workers are scared of speaking up because they do not want to lose their jobs.
Op-Ed: Why Cast an Actor to Fake an Accent when they could Cast Someone from that Region?
Lately, I have seen a lot of movie-goers complaining, or even canceling movies and actors for interpreting accents that are not their own, instead of simply assigning the role to an actor from that accent’s region. This is regarded as accent discrimination, a type of exclusion where a professional actor who might have been great for a role is disregarded simply because they are not as mainstream as their more popular counterparts.
Nets Lose to the Celtics 109-103. How Will They Recover from Losing the First 3 Playoff Games?
The Nets are one loss away from elimination. After losing 109-103 to the Celtics last Saturday evening at Barclays Center, they have now accumulated 3 losses in a round, something that no team in NBA history has recovered from in a playoff series.
Op-Ed: A Used Bookstore May be the Answer to Your Reading Rut
If you enjoy reading it can be difficult to decide what book to pick up next. Or Perhaps you’re trying to get into reading and don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re like me and nothing in the mountain of books on your shelf is quite appealing. Whatever the reason for your reading rut, you may find what you didn’t know you’re looking for at a used bookstore.
Climate Activist Dies after Setting Himself on Fire in Protest
Wynn Bruce, a 50-year-old climate activist from Colorado, set himself on fire in front of the Supreme Court on Friday in an Earth Day protest. He died on Saturday, after succumbing to the critical injuries he sustained during the self-immolation.
