“Conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza is set to be arraigned at noon ET on Friday in a Manhattan federal courthouse after being charged with campaign finance fraud. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara announced the charges against D’Souza on Thursday. He was charged with one count of making more than $10,000 of contributions in …
Billionaire Offers Insane Amount To Turn His Daughter Straight
“A Hong Kong billionaire reportedly just doubled down on his offer of a massive amount of money for any man who can win the heart of his lesbian daughter. Cecil Chao first made headlines in September 2012 when he announced the initial offer of $65 million after his daughter, Gigi Chao, reportedly eloped with her female partner in France. Chao …
The New N Word Is All Over Twitter
“Richard Sherman’s own words may have made him the center of attention but it is the language of his critics that is now under fire. The Seattle Seahawks’ talented and talkative cornerback struck back at those who called him a “thug” for his demeanor during a loud and proud post-game interview after the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. “The only …
Can Food Stamps Be Used To Buy Weed?
Can food stamps be used to by marijuana in Colorado or Seattle where weed is now legal? Fox News is pushing the myth that you can, and State Rep. Jared Wright wants a law explicitly outlawing (even though it’s already not allowed). https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/fox-news-perpetuates-urban-myth-that-food-stamps-can-buy-pot Cenk Uygur and John Iadarola (host, TYT University and Common Room) break it down on The Young Turks. Download …
Animals Harmed In The Making Of Popular Reality Show
“A popular Animal Network “guided reality show” allegedly chronicling animal rescue efforts actually inflicted harm on several different types of animals for the sake of the production, Mother Jones reported on Tuesday. “It’s a damn bullsh*t show,” one local animal park owner said after confirming the show, Call of the Wildman, actually used a zebra from his business during an …
Is This The Next Big Stand Your Ground Case?
“On Thursday, an Orlando man shot and killed a 21-year-old who was fleeing his yard. He didn’t appear to be stealing anything, according to witness accounts. He didn’t appear to be threatening anybody. But Claudius Smith said he feared he was a burglar, followed him over the fence to a neighboring apartment complex, where he shot him after he said …
Google Buys Nest …To Know When You’re Home?
Google bought Nest Labs – the makers of a smart home thermostat for $3.2 billion. Nest thermostats are notable for allowing remote settings and away settings so users can efficiently use their heating and air conditioning units. Nest is a much-loved Silicon Valley hardware startup with leadership by former Apple executives. But does that explain why Google seems intent on …