An estimated 150-200 supporters turned up to the "Straight Pride Parade" event Saturday in Boston, but the crowd was dwarfed by a sea of counter-protesters, leading to some clashes and arrests. The Super Happy Fun America group, founded by three conservative men, kicked off the parade at noon Saturday with controversial right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos serving as grand marshal. About 150-200 participants marched in the parade, while hundreds of counter-protesters lined the streets … [Read more...]
Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as Dorian threatens Florida coast
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the United States, airlines canceled hundreds of flights scheduled for Monday involving Florida airports. On Monday, a total of 239 departure flights and 284 arrivals at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were canceled while 120 departures and 115 arrivals at Orlando International Airport were also axed, according to flight tracker FlightAware. For Palm Beach International, 38 departures and 46 arrivals were canceled while Miami International saw … [Read more...]
Reducing blood pressure, cholesterol lowers death risk by 67 percent
Lowering bad cholesterol and blood pressure may greatly decrease the likelihood of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease, new research shows. Reducing low-density lipoprotein by 1 mmol/L and blood pressure by 10 mmHg decreases heart and circulatory disease risk by 80 percent, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. That preventative approach also decreased death risk from those diseases by 67 percent. "Even small reductions in … [Read more...]
Cancer kills more people than heart disease in wealthy nations
Heart disease still claims the lives of more people globally, but in more affluent nations it has now ceded its place as the leading killer to cancer, a major new report finds. Around the world, 40 percent of all deaths are caused by heart disease, making it the number one global killer. That means that of the estimated 55 million people who died around the world in 2017, approximately 17.7 million succumbed to heart disease. Cancer was the second leading killer globally, accounting for 26 … [Read more...]
Gov. Greg Abbott: Odessa shooter failed background check
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the man accused of killing seven people and wounding 25 others on Saturday had failed a background check to purchase a gun and wasn't screened when buying the gun he used in the Odessa shooting. Abbott announced the revelations in a tweet Monday without stating why or when the gunman had failed the background check or where the weapon used in the shooting Saturday police described as an AR-style firearm had been purchased. "We must keep guns out of criminals' … [Read more...]
Simone Biles breaks silence on brother’s arrest
Days after her brother was charged in connection to the deaths of three people, Olympian Simone Biles said she was still trying to process what happened. In a tweet Monday, the four-time Olympic gold medalist said her "heart aches for everyone involved." "There is nothing that I can say that will heal anyone's pain, but I do want to express my sincere condolences to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy," she said. Simone broke her silence some four days after her brother Tevin … [Read more...]
Comedian Kevin Hart injured in car crash
Comedian Kevin Hart was injured in a California car accident Sunday morning. TMZ said Hart was riding as a passenger when his Plymouth Barracuda veered off the road, crashed through a guardrail and went down an embankment on Mulholland Highway at about 1 a.m. PST. He and his driver reportedly suffered "major back injuries," but a woman in the car was not seriously hurt. Photos of the vehicle show the roof was crushed. UsMagazine.com said it obtained a police report that said Hart … [Read more...]
Leslie Jones to leave Saturday Night Live
Leslie Jones confirmed on Twitter Tuesday that she is leaving NBC's Saturday Night Live after five seasons on the sketch comedy series. Jones uploaded to Twitter images of the various characters she has played on SNL and gave thanks to producer and creator Lorne Michaels alongside her co-stars. "You not only have my loyalty but you have my heart too! You have shown me skills I never imagined I had. I leave a better performer because of you," Jones said about Michaels. "I will miss … [Read more...]
Joe Biden apologizes for comments about working with segregationist senators
Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized during a presidential campaign event for comments he made about his work with segregationist senators. Biden, appearing before a mostly black crowd in South Carolina, expressed regret Saturday for citing his work with segregationists Mississippi Sen. James Eastland and Georgia Sen. Herman Talmadge as an example of his ability to work with others despite differences. "Now was I wrong a few weeks ago to somehow give the impression to people that I … [Read more...]
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo signs bill giving lawmakers access to Trump’s state taxes
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed legislation giving lawmakers access to President Donald Trump's state tax returns. The state's Democratic-controlled state legislature passed the bill earlier this year, amending the state tax code to give congressional tax-related committees access to tax returns if requested. "Tax secrecy is paramount -- the exception being for bonafide investigative and law enforcement purposes," Cuomo said. "By amending the law enforcement exception in New … [Read more...]
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