In Paris this weekend, traffic stopped and crowds gathered to see the Arc de Triomphe transformed: the huge monument wrapped in shimmering, fabric, tied in place with red rope – the colors subtly emulating the French flag. It’s the creation of the artist known simply as Christo. But when Christo …
Read More »Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs social media “censorship” bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill that aims to stop social media companies from banning users or nixing posts based solely on political opinions — the latest salvo by Republicans, who claim that these tech giants are censoring conservative users. The new law requires social media companies with …
Read More »Illinois Democrats set to OK new legislative maps over criticism
Illinois Democrats on Tuesday are expected to approve new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats in power. Tuesday’s vote is a do-over of maps that majority Democrats approved and Gov. J.B. …
Read More »Osaka opens up after victorious return to Grand Slam tennis at U.S. Open
New York — Here’s the realization Naomi Osaka came to, gradually and only recently: If other people think a lot of her, she probably should, too. “Hearing a little kid telling me that I’m their favorite player or I’m a role model, instinctively the first thought in my mind is, …
Read More »Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on “Face the Nation,” August 22, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, August 22, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” MAJOR GARRETT: We turn now to former FDA commissioner and Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb, his book, “Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed US and …
Read More »DaBaby dropped from Lollapalooza and Governors Ball after homophobic remarks
Rapper DaBaby has been dropped from two major music festivals — first Lollapalooza and now Governor’s Ball — after making homophobic remarks and comments about HIV/AIDS. The 29-year-old rapper was supposed to headline Lollapalooza in Chicago on the final night of the four-day event but was dropped from the lineup …
Read More »Senators chart next steps on infrastructure after clearing key hurdle
Washington — Senate Democrats are plotting the path forward for the bipartisan infrastructure bill after it cleared a key procedural hurdle Wednesday in a vote that capped weeks of negotiations between a bipartisan group of senators and the White House. Following the Senate’s 67-to-32 vote to take up the measure, …
Read More »Transcript: Jerome Adams on “Face the Nation,” July 25, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Surgeon General Jerome Adams that aired on Sunday, July 25, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” JOHN DICKERSON: We go now to Vice Admiral Dr. Jerome Adams, the US surgeon general in the Trump administration. He joins us from Indianapolis. Good …
Read More »Churchill Downs suspends trainer Bob Baffert for 2 years after horse’s failed drug test
Churchill Downs has suspended Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert for two years after his horse, Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, failed a second drug test, the racing company announced Wednesday. The colt could soon become the second horse in the Derby’s history to be disqualified over a failed drug …
Read More »Bill Maher tests positive for COVID
Bill Maher has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the cancellation of the Friday taping of his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the show announced Thursday. The comedian is fully vaccinated, asymptomatic and “feels fine,” the show said. No other staff or crew members have tested positive, the show …
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