LoginNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing to slash the city’s police department budget by $1 billion, even as crime is spiking in the Big Apple.In a Monday morning press conference at City Hall, the Democrat said the saved money would be diverted to “young people.”“My office presented to City Council a plan that would achieve the billion in savings for the NYPD and shift resources to young people, to communities in a way that would help address a lot of the underlying issues that we know are the cause of so many problems in our society,” he said. His plan is in line with...…LoginNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing to slash the city’s police department budget by $1 billion, even as crime is spiking in the Big Apple.In a Monday morning press conference at City Hall, the Democrat said the saved money would be diverted to “young people.”“My office presented to City Council a plan that would achieve the billion in savings for the NYPD and shift resources to young people, to communities in a way that would help address a lot of the underlying issues that we know are the cause of so many problems in our society,” he said. His plan is in line with...WW…

LoginA couple who held weapons on their lawn to protect their St. Louis home from marching and chanting protesters in their upscale neighborhood support the Black Lives Matter movement, according to their lawyer.Their attorney, Albert Watkins, told The on Monday that the couple, both lawyers, have long been civil rights advocates and support the Black Lives Matter movement.“The most important thing for them is that their images [holding weapons] don’t become the basis for a rallying cry for people who oppose the Black Lives Matter message,” Watkins said. “They want to make it really clear...…LoginA couple who held weapons on their lawn to protect their St. Louis home from marching and chanting protesters in their upscale neighborhood support the Black Lives Matter movement, according to their lawyer.Their attorney, Albert Watkins, told The on Monday that the couple, both lawyers, have long been civil rights advocates and support the Black Lives Matter movement.“The most important thing for them is that their images [holding weapons] don’t become the basis for a rallying cry for people who oppose the Black Lives Matter message,” Watkins said. “They want to make it really clear...WW…

LoginPresident Trump’s raucous and often overflowing rallies draw tens of thousands of people, but the president hasn’t held one since March 2, first because of the pandemic and later because of racial strife.But that’s all going to change soon.“We’re going to start our rallies back up now,” Trump told reporters Wednesday at the White House. “We’ve had a tremendous run at rallies. … It’s been an amazing thing to behold.”The president will hold a slew of re-election campaign rallies, mostly in swing states, starting next week. First, he’ll head to Tulsa, Oklahoma. “They’ve done a great job...…LoginPresident Trump’s raucous and often overflowing rallies draw tens of thousands of people, but the president hasn’t held one since March 2, first because of the pandemic and later because of racial strife.But that’s all going to change soon.“We’re going to start our rallies back up now,” Trump told reporters Wednesday at the White House. “We’ve had a tremendous run at rallies. … It’s been an amazing thing to behold.”The president will hold a slew of re-election campaign rallies, mostly in swing states, starting next week. First, he’ll head to Tulsa, Oklahoma. “They’ve done a great job...WW…

LoginA rocket ship built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company roared into space with two Americans on board on Saturday, the first time U.S. astronauts have launched from U.S. soil in nearly a decade.In a flawless liftoff and flight, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are now hurtling toward the International Space Station at more than 1,500 mph in the bullet-shaped Dragon capsule, a flight that will take 19 hours. The Falcon 9 rocket that launched them into space also returned to earth successfully.“Let’s light this candle,” Hurley said just before the rocket fired up, using a phrase...…LoginA rocket ship built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company roared into space with two Americans on board on Saturday, the first time U.S. astronauts have launched from U.S. soil in nearly a decade.In a flawless liftoff and flight, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are now hurtling toward the International Space Station at more than 1,500 mph in the bullet-shaped Dragon capsule, a flight that will take 19 hours. The Falcon 9 rocket that launched them into space also returned to earth successfully.“Let’s light this candle,” Hurley said just before the rocket fired up, using a phrase...WW…

LoginThousands of maskless protesters running rampant through the streets? No problem. A political rally for President Trump? Out of the question!That’s the take of Joy Behar, a co-host of ABC’s “The View,” who claims Trump’s Tulsa, Oklahoma, rally on Saturday is a far greater danger to public health than the Black Lives Matter protests occurring across the U.S.“He only cares that you come and supply kudos to his massive ego,” Behar said Tuesday before demanding Trump supporters stay home. “He won’t even give you health insurance if you get sick. Why are you going? Why?”“The rally for Trump...…LoginThousands of maskless protesters running rampant through the streets? No problem. A political rally for President Trump? Out of the question!That’s the take of Joy Behar, a co-host of ABC’s “The View,” who claims Trump’s Tulsa, Oklahoma, rally on Saturday is a far greater danger to public health than the Black Lives Matter protests occurring across the U.S.“He only cares that you come and supply kudos to his massive ego,” Behar said Tuesday before demanding Trump supporters stay home. “He won’t even give you health insurance if you get sick. Why are you going? Why?”“The rally for Trump...WW…

LoginAll of the officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd were “complicit” in his death, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said Sunday.Floyd died after a police officer arresting him for allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 bill knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes on May 25. Videos shot by bystanders show white Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck, even as Floyd, who was black, repeatedly said he could not breathe. Several other police officers are seen nearby in the video, but none took action.“Silence and inaction, you’re complicit. If...…LoginAll of the officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd were “complicit” in his death, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said Sunday.Floyd died after a police officer arresting him for allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 bill knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes on May 25. Videos shot by bystanders show white Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck, even as Floyd, who was black, repeatedly said he could not breathe. Several other police officers are seen nearby in the video, but none took action.“Silence and inaction, you’re complicit. If...WW…

Login[UPDATE: The decision has now been reversed. Click to read an update on the issue].A county in Oregon is exempting non-white people from a new order that requires facemasks be worn in public.The reason? To prevent racial profiling.Lincoln County health officials announced last week that all residents must wear face coverings when in public places in which they are likely to come within six feet of another person who is not from their own household.“But people of color do not have to follow the new rule if they have ‘heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment’ over...…Login[UPDATE: The decision has now been reversed. Click to read an update on the issue].A county in Oregon is exempting non-white people from a new order that requires facemasks be worn in public.The reason? To prevent racial profiling.Lincoln County health officials announced last week that all residents must wear face coverings when in public places in which they are likely to come within six feet of another person who is not from their own household.“But people of color do not have to follow the new rule if they have ‘heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment’ over...WW…

Login“Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushed to challenge Chuck Schumer in Senate primary,” said the headline.The story found a big-time fan: President Trump.“Actually, that would be a big improvement – and she would win!” Trump wrote Monday on Twitter.Actually, that would be a big improvement – and she would win! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) The Times said, “liberals are kicking around the idea that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could launch a 2022 primary challenge against a titan of the Democratic Party establishment: Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer.”“Just going to say...…Login“Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushed to challenge Chuck Schumer in Senate primary,” said the headline.The story found a big-time fan: President Trump.“Actually, that would be a big improvement – and she would win!” Trump wrote Monday on Twitter.Actually, that would be a big improvement – and she would win! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) The Times said, “liberals are kicking around the idea that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could launch a 2022 primary challenge against a titan of the Democratic Party establishment: Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer.”“Just going to say...WW…

LoginFlavortown.That’s what thousands of people want to rename Columbus, Ohio, according to a new petition posted on .And the petition poster sounds serious.“Beloved Buckeyes one and all,”  wrote someone identifying himself as Tyler Woodbridge. “Columbus is an amazing city, but one whose name is tarnished by the very name itself. Its namesake, Christopher Columbus, is in The Bad Place because of all his raping, slave trading, and genocide. That’s not exactly a proud legacy.”“Why not rename the city Flavortown? The new name is twofold. For one, it honors Central Ohio’s proud heritage as...…LoginFlavortown.That’s what thousands of people want to rename Columbus, Ohio, according to a new petition posted on .And the petition poster sounds serious.“Beloved Buckeyes one and all,”  wrote someone identifying himself as Tyler Woodbridge. “Columbus is an amazing city, but one whose name is tarnished by the very name itself. Its namesake, Christopher Columbus, is in The Bad Place because of all his raping, slave trading, and genocide. That’s not exactly a proud legacy.”“Why not rename the city Flavortown? The new name is twofold. For one, it honors Central Ohio’s proud heritage as...WW…

LoginHerd immunity. You’ve heard the term — and you’re about to hear it a lot more.Under herd immunity, a virus begins to wane — with spread dramatically reduced — because so many people have already had it and thus built up immunity.And several new studies show that we may be moving toward herd immunity more quickly than previous research suggests. While some of the studies use small sample sizes and the findings are not definitive — and while Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warns that even an effective coronavirus vaccine may not...…LoginHerd immunity. You’ve heard the term — and you’re about to hear it a lot more.Under herd immunity, a virus begins to wane — with spread dramatically reduced — because so many people have already had it and thus built up immunity.And several new studies show that we may be moving toward herd immunity more quickly than previous research suggests. While some of the studies use small sample sizes and the findings are not definitive — and while Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warns that even an effective coronavirus vaccine may not...WW…