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The Rev. Al Sharpton calls out the defense team for trying to limit Black pastors attending the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial
The Reverend Al Sharpton of the National Action Network holds a news conference at the Glynn County courthouse during the trial of Greg McMichael and his son, Travis McMichael, and a neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Brunswick, Ga. The three are charged with the February 2020 slaying of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery.…
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The judge in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial has emerged as a polarizing figure, from ruling the men the teen shot can be called ‘rioters’ to joking about Asian food in court
Judge Bruce Schroeder presides over the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Sean Krajacic-Pool/Getty Images Kenosha County Judge Bruce E. Schroeder is presiding over the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial. He raised eyebrows before the trial began for ruling the men Rittenhouse shot couldn’t be referred to as “victims” in court. Schroeder also drew attention for making a questionable…
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Former Oklahoma governor, attorney weigh in on governor’s options ahead of Julius Jones decision
OKAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As the wait continues for Gov. Kevin Stitt to decide on the fate of death row inmate Julius Jones, KFOR News spoke to a legal expert and former governor on all the options the governor could decide on, and any legal implications that would follow. Attorney Ed Blau says the governor’s…
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Instagram account taken over by imposter who posted deepfake video of Tampa man
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Daniel Higgins knew something was up when he suddenly couldn’t log into his Instagram account and then discovered his password had been changed. But he couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw a new post on his account: a video of man that looked and sounded just like him, telling all…
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10 Things in Politics: Trump critics fret over lack of indictment
And climate negotiators back away from a pledge to end coal use.Read original article here.
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A large asteroid will pass by Earth this week – should we worry? (No.)
Recent weeks have witnessed a series of medium-to-large-sized asteroids cross paths with Earth’s orbit. The largest of the pack—asteroid 2004 UE—is on track to make its closest approach to the planet Nov. 13. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign astronomy professor and chair Leslie Looney spoke with News Bureau physical sciences editor Lois Yoksoulian about what researchers…
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Astronomers make wild discovery, first ‘baby’ black hole found
Astronomers have detected the very first black hole ever to be found outside of our galaxy, marking a moment in astronomy. Continue reading at TweakTown >Read original article here.
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Astronomy Jargon 101: Type-II Supernovae
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll have a blast learning about today’s topic: Type-II Supernovae! When stars like our sun die, they turn themselves inside out in a gory, grisly display of fundamental elements. Despite the carnage it winds up being a pretty sight, creating the…
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Dwight Howard Addresses Not Making NBA 75 List: “I Knew I Wasn’t Going to Be on It”
The NBA released their 75th Anniversary Team on Oct. 21, which highlighting who they felt were the 75 best players in the history of the league. Many basketball fans responded to this announcement either with praise for those who made it, or disgust for those they felt were left off.Among the snubs who fans felt…
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Winter The Dolphin From Dolphin Tale In Critical Condition
✖Winter The Dolphin – best known as the bottlenosed dolphin subject of the biopic Dolphin Tale – is sadly in critical condition today. Winter was diagnosed with an infection that has only grown more serious, despite her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium trying to treat her for what was suspected to be gastrointestinal issues.…