the-squad” target=”_blank”>”Squad”< Democrat Jessica Cisneros on Thursday announced that she will again run against Rep. Henry Cuellar in a elections” target=”_blank”>primary< and its most progressive members. Cisneros fell just short in her effort to unseat Cuellar, D-Texas, last year, despite backing from “Squad” Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Ayanna Pressley, …
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'South Park' creators ink deal to renew the show, produce 14 movies based on the characters
“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have set an expansive new deal with ViacomCBS’ MTV Entertainment Studios that calls for the pair to produce 14 movies for Paramount Plus based on the enduring Comedy Central animated franchise. The pact also renews “South Park” as a series for Comedy …
Read More »COVID-19 cases in children surge 84% in 1 week, study finds
infectious-disease cases in healthy-living are up 84% in the past week, with 72,000 kids testing positive for the virus, a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] reported on Wednesday. The new infections were recorded in the seven days leading up to July 29, up from 39,000 the …
Read More »US surgeon general: FDA likely to OK COVID-19 vaccines in younger kids amid school year
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy predicted Wednesday that younger kids under 12 could become eligible for a infectious-disease infectious-disease during the upcoming school year. “I think the odds are high,” Murthy told “Skimm This” podcast, set to air later Thursday. During a lightning round, the podcast had prompted “the odds …
Read More »'American Pickers' star Frank Fritz fires back at former co-star Mike Wolfe: His 'statement was bulls—t'
Frank Fritz’s strained relationship with Mike Wolfe events. The former tv” target=”_blank”>”American Pickers”< and released a lengthy statement, sharing he will “miss” Fritz and “pray for the very best and all good things for him on the next part of his journey.” However, Fritz wasn’t having it. “Mike’s statement was …
Read More »DNC launches new weekly podcast to show how 'Democrats are delivering' for Americans
EXCLUSIVE: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Thursday launched a new weekly podcast to highlight the values of the elections and to reach a broader audience in explaining what Democrats have been doing since they took control of congress” target=”_blank”>Congress< in January. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison hosts the podcast, called …
Read More »'Jeopardy!' viewers react to Mike Richards in negotiations to take over as host
The search for a new “jeopardy” target=”_blank”>Jeopardy!< is in “advanced negotiations” to fill the slot left empty after alex-trebek” target=”_blank”>Alex Trebek<mayim-bialik” target=”_blank”> and Mayim Bialik.< “In the form of a question, ‘Who is Mike Richards?’” one person joked on Twitter. “YALL COULD HAVE A WHOLE ICONIC LEVAR BURTON BUT YOU …
Read More »Iran nuclear concerns: Israel warns Tehran is only ‘10 weeks away’ from acquiring weapons-grade materials
Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz reportedly has warned U.N. Security Council diplomats this week that conflicts is “only around 10 weeks away from acquiring weapons-grade materials necessary for a nuclear weapon.” Gantz made the comment during a presentation aimed at having the Council sanction Iran for a series of recent maritime attacks, …
Read More »Kathy Griffin gives surgery recovery update, shares more details about past suicide attempt
kathy-griffin” target=”_blank”>Kathy Griffin<. The following day, a tell-all interview she did ahead of the surgery in which she revealed a past attempt at suicide and her addiction to prescription pills was released. Griffin also revealed that she is in recovery and more than one year sober. On Wednesday evening, she …
Read More »Landlord out $24,000 in rent due to eviction moratorium, says tenants buying boats
A us-regions landlord says he is out $24,000 in unpaid rent from tenants, while one renter bought three boats over the course of the eviction moratorium just as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a new ban that will last until Oct. 3. Buddy Shoup, who owns 35 …
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