The record-large measles outbreaks occurring across 22 states continue to grow, with a total of 704 cases through Friday, according to new data released Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
#MenToo? Pete Buttigieg accused of sexual assault by 21 yo male
Pete Buttigieg, the surprise contender for the 2020 Democrat nomination, has been accused of sexual assault by a 21-year-old named Hunter Kelly. Kelly has come forward in a blog post on Medium, which he also tweeted eight hours ago.
Trump says he will declassify FBI’s prove documents and much more
President Donald Trump committed Thursday to declassifying a slew of records related to the Russia probe “and much more.” Trump said in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity that he was “glad” he waited to declassify the documents until after the end of the special counsel’s investigation.
Boom! GDP at 3.2%
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter and posted its best growth to start a year in four years. First-quarter gross domestic product expanded by 3.2%, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Friday in its initial read of the economy for that period. Economists polled by Dow Jones expected growth of 2.5%. It was the first time since 2015 that first-quarter GDP topped 3%.
Biden raises $6.3 million in 24 hours
Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Friday that he raised $6.3 million in the first 24 hours since announcing his presidential run, according to his campaign.
Trump defends Charlottesville comments
TheHill.com Trump defends Charlottesville comments BY BRETT SAMUELS – 04/26/19 10:18 AM EDT 4,373 3,315 Just In… Critics accuse EPA of weakening pollution rule for Pentagon ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT — 5M 21S AGO Congress must provide better regulation of alternative business lenders OPINION — 11M 45S AGO Bernie Sanders is hypocritical on most significant campaign issues OPINION — 26M 44S AGO Retired Dem lawmaker who advised Anita Hill: ‘I really want to know’ if Biden ‘sees women as equals’ CAMPAIGN — 28M 23S AGO VIEW ALL President Trump on Friday defended his comments in the aftermath of the 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., in which he said there was “blame on both sides” for violence that led to the death of a counterprotester.
Illegal aliens march for right to drive without a license
Thousands of illegal immigrants are planning to march in twelve states on May 1 demanding they be allowed to get driver’s licenses, and for people to stop being arrested for driving without them.
Vegan cafe with 18 percent “man tax” closing shop
In 2017, the Melbourne, Australia vegan café made feminist news with the decision to offer women preferred seating, and charge men an 18 percent “man tax,” to “reflect the gender pay gap.” Now, only two years later, the business is closing its doors for good.
Feminists should thank God for capitalism
When it comes to feminism, “it’s the economy, stupid.” Pantsuits didn’t liberate women; washing machines did — and we have American capitalism to thank for that. So, why are so many self-styled feminists trying to tear down capitalism?
1% climate change tax added onto restaurant tabs in California?
Changes could be coming to your favorite restaurant thanks to a statewide initiative just being announced Wednesday, called Restore California Renewable Restaurants. Restaurant owners have the option of charging customers an additional 1% on their bills that would go to help stop climate change.