As he darted down to Florida last week and skipped crucial House votes, Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona neglected to tell GOP Rep. Ann Wagner of Missouri the full story behind why he needed her to vote in his place. In a letter to the House designating Wagner to vote on his behalf, Gosar…… MORE
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Eddie Murphy wants to go back to stand-up when the pandemic is over
After three decades and multiple blockbuster movies, Eddie Murphy is planning a return to the medium that helped launch his acting career. The “Beverly Hills Cop” star has revealed that he wants to do new stand-up comedy performances once the pandemic ends. Appearing on SiriusXM’s podcast “Comedy Gold Minds with Kevin Hart” on Thursday, the…… MORE
Michelle Obama has a moving conversation with Dwyane Wade’s daughter, Zaya
Michelle Obama on Thursday held a virtual meeting with the teenage daughter of Dwayne Wade, Zaya Wade. The pair shared advice and discussed Obama’s recently released adaptation for young readers of her No. 1 best-selling memoir, “Becoming.” Zaya, 13, identifies as transgender. She asked Obama for advice for “teens who want to be themselves and…… MORE
CNN analysis: Georgia’s proposed weekend voting restrictions would strike at Black voters
Black Georgians disproportionately cast their ballots on the weekend days that Republican lawmakers want to eliminate as options in future elections, according to a CNN analysis of voting data from last November’s general election. A measure moving swiftly through the Georgia legislature would reduce the number of weekend days available for in-person early voting and…… MORE
How do whales defy the odds of getting cancer? The answer is in their genes, new study says
Cancer should be a near certainty for whales, the longest-living and largest mammals there are — but scientists are finding that cetaceans are excellent at protecting themselves against the deadly disease. Just how do they do that? It could all come down to good genes, according to a new study published by The Royal Society.…… MORE
These men and women got the Covid-19 vaccine despite some hesitancy in their communities
A college student struggling with multiple health conditions, a Texas cattle farmer eager to reunite with his 90-year-old mother and a restaurant owner who lost too many friends to the pandemic — they are among those who got Covid-19 vaccines despite the general lack of trust in vaccines among communities of color. America’s history of…… MORE
New York Times and Wall Street Journal: Top Cuomo aides rewrote nursing home report from state health officials to hide higher death toll
Some top aides for New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly rewrote a June nursing home report from state health officials to hide the higher Covid-19 death toll among the state’s nursing home residents, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal reported Thursday night. In its reporting, the New York Times cites documents and…… MORE
Paris Hilton got an apology from Sarah Silverman for the jail jokes
All is well now between Paris Hilton and Sarah Silverman. The heiress/DJ has accepted an apology from Silverman for the comic publicly roasting her at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. Silverman made jokes about Hilton who, at the time, was about to start a 45-day jail sentence for an alcohol-related driving offense. Hilton and her…… MORE
Mask mandates and restaurant restrictions tied to fewer Covid-19 illnesses and deaths, CDC study says
In counties where states require masks, Covid-19 case and death rates slow down — but in counties where states allow on-site restaurant dining, illness and death rates appear to speed up, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The research, published by the CDC on Friday, comes at…… MORE
Bruno Mars is having quite the week
Bruno Mars really does have the Midas touch. Not only did the Grammy Award-winning singer drop his first single as Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, but he unveiled a line of clothing named after his alter ego, Ricky Regal, for Lacoste. Both debuted on Friday. Now, that’s how it’s done. When it comes to music,…… MORE
