New polls released Thursday show just how far Republicans were willing to go to support then-President Donald Trump’s unprecedented efforts to subvert the 2020 election. The research was conducted by the Democracy Fund, a nonpartisan foundation that studies voter attitudes toward democratic institutions and works to strengthen democracy in the US. Their polls found that…… MORE
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‘Polar dinosaurs’ may have given birth in the Arctic over 70 million years ago, study finds
Dinosaurs may have given birth and lived year-round in the Artic, a new study revealed. Researchers found fossil evidence of at least seven species of dinosaurs reproducing at the Prince Creek Formation in northern Alaska. While the scientists didn’t find nests or eggshells, they did find dinosaur embryos and just-hatched babies, which could give even…… MORE
Gloria Estefan, Sting and other celebs will support India with star-studded event
Celebs from the United States and India will some together in July for a star-studded virtual event to buoy the people of India as they battle the Covid-19 crisis. Gloria Estefan, Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Asif Mandvi, Nishat Kahn, Ranjani Gayatri Sisters and Matteo Bocelli are just a few of those slated…… MORE
US Ambassador to Russia returns to Moscow
US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan arrived back in Moscow Thursday, days after the Russian ambassador to the US resumed his post in Washington, DC. The return of the envoys to their respective diplomatic posts following months of absence marked a modest deliverable from last week’s summit in Geneva between US President Joe Biden and…… MORE
Read the full transcript of Britney Spears’ court hearing statement
Britney Spears addressed her court-ordered conservatorship during a hearing on Wednesday. Spears spoke by phone, as the hearing was virtual, and read from prepared notes for a little more than 20 minutes. A transcript of her remarks, which have been lightly edited for clarity, follows below. Britney Spears: Okay, well, I just got a new…… MORE
Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York state
The ruling, signed Thursday, will prevent Giuliani from representing clients as a lawyer.… MORE
America’s pastime has a new ritual: Frisking pitchers for sticky stuff
As New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill walked off the mound after his Major League Baseball debut Wednesday night, the home faithful got to their feet and heartily applauded the 25-year-old. But those cheers soured when Megill was forced to make a pit stop. The home plate umpire approached Megill and asked him to hand…… MORE
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in US are now among people who weren’t vaccinated
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the shots have been and an indication that deaths per day – now down to under 300 – could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the vaccine.… MORE
L.A. clothing designer creates sustainable underwear brand that supports local business
Black gay designer Jermelle F Pitts started Greatwood Underwear to create a sustainable product made entirely in downtown Los Angeles.… MORE
What we know about the building that partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida
Dozens of condominiums in a Surfside, Florida, residential tower were destroyed when part of the building collapsed early Thursday. At least one person was killed, Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett said, and 51 people were unaccounted for late Thursday morning, a Miami-Dade County official said. A search-and-rescue operation is underway after one side of the building…… MORE