Alec Karam
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Biden Blasts Florida’s ‘Cruel’ Anti-Trans Laws on ‘The Daily Show’
In an interview with Kal Penn, Biden will denounce Florida’s anti-trans laws and call for protective legislation. → Read More
Swastikas Drawn on Door of Jewish Student’s Stanford Dorm Room
The university is investigating the potential hate crime, the third incident of swastikas being found on campus in the last month. → Read More
‘Scream VI’ Slices Up Competition in Franchise-Best Opening
The latest sequel roared to a $44.5 million box office. → Read More
Another Norfolk Southern Train Derails as CEO Testifies to Congress
“The events of the last month are not who we are as a company,” Shaw told the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works at the same time another train derailed. → Read More
Actor Mike Epps Caught With Loaded Gun at Indianapolis Airport
“The Upshaws” star told airport police that he forgot he had it in his backpack. → Read More
Michigan Bans TikTok From State Devices—Except for Gov. Whitmer
Michigan’s acting chief security officer Jayson Cavendish said the governor's account will remain as it's accessed through a secure device and never used on the state's network. → Read More
Pentagon Bars Biden Admin From Sharing Evidence of Russian War Crimes
The Pentagon reportedly fears setting a precedent by handing over evidence to the International Criminal Court. → Read More
Cops Investigating Child Shot at Bengals Running Back’s Home
The child had non-life-threatening injuries, according to authorities. → Read More
Full-Page Newspaper Ad Puts Tennessee Guv’s Drag Hypocrisy on Display
“This kid enjoyed drag. Guess what happened to him? He’s our governor,” the ad paid for by the Human Rights Campaign reads. → Read More
Feds Ensnare Jan. 6 Rioter Dubbed ‘Spider-Nazi’
Brandon Kelly Dillard donned a Supreme sweatshirt with a spider-web pattern, leading online sleuths to give him the “Spider-Nazi” nickname. → Read More
Alex Murdaugh Jurors: His Crocodile Tears Didn’t Fool Us
“I didn't think he was crying. He turned it on and off,” juror Gwen Generette said on the TODAY show. → Read More
Hayden Panettiere Gives First TV Interview Since Brother’s Death
The actress got teary-eyed as “Good Morning America” host Michael Strahan gave her his condolences for the sudden loss of her brother, Jansen, who died last month. → Read More
Excavated Remains of Native Americans in Collection of UC Berkeley Professor Tim White
While the university has issued a statement apologizing for its poor handling of repatriations, the professor accused the administration of “making false allegations.” → Read More
Chris Christie Pokes Fun at Trump’s ‘Half-Full’ CPAC Crowd
“There are lots of indicators here that he’s not what he used to be.” Christie said during an interview Sunday. → Read More
Russian Troops are Using 19th Century Shovels to Fight in Ukraine
As ammunition runs low, Russian reservists have been encouraged to use a type of shovel that dates back to 1869. → Read More
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Won’t Commit to Endorsing Biden
The West Virginia senator continued to toe the line between his party and slim chances for reelection on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. → Read More
Tennessee Guv Officially Signs Horrible Laws Targeting Drag, Trans Healthcare
Critics have pointed out that the new laws, said to protect children, solely focus on transgender children, as other kids are still free to get nose jobs and breast reductions. → Read More
Another Anti-Drag Lawmaker Caught in Drag Himself
But Nate Schatzline characterized his as a “joke back in school.” He's authored a bill seeking to classify any drag-allowing business as “sexually oriented.” → Read More
California School District Pepper Sprays Students Protesting Racism
The school district says the students became “unruly,” but one mom questioned what environment staff have created to lead to the protest in the first place. → Read More
‘Mean Girls’ Musical Movie Adds Jenna Fischer
“The Office” alum will step into the role of Cady’s mom, originally played by Ana Gasteyer. → Read More