Florida lawmakers are considering a new bill aimed at banning certain flags in government buildings, public schools, and universities. The bill reads that it would broadly ban flags that display a political viewpoint, including that of race, sexual orientation, and gender. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS “Flying a pride flag, a BLM flag, or […]
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10 red flags that your online date could actually be a romance scammer
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, some people will be checking out dating websites and social media looking for love. But romance scammers could also be lying in wait to cynically con people into handing over their cash. Rom-cons can mean big payouts for fraudsters, which is why they may spend weeks – or […]
Seth Meyers Flags Scary Photo That ‘Sums Up State Of American Politics Right Now’
Seth Meyers on Thursday turned to a funny photo of Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, to make a serious point about the U.S. The “Late Night” comedian said a snap of the former New York mayor looking stunned summed up “the state of American politics right now.” Meyers acknowledged his frequent use of […]
Memorial services announced, flags to fly at half-staff in honor of former Springfield Mayor
Memorial services have been announced for longtime Springfield Mayor Warren Copeland. >>PREVIOUS COVERAGE: ‘Lifelong dedication;’ Recently retired Springfield Mayor passes away The family will receive friends during a memorial celebration on February 3 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Springfield City Hall Forum, according to his online obituary. A celebration of his life […]
County reviews 911 call after Wichita Fire Department flags concerns
Between screams, the woman told the Sedgwick County 911 call-taker at least three times that she was on fire. In her panic, the 91-year-old accidentally hung up after dialing 911 on the morning of Jan. 7. When the county called back, she tried to explain what was happening. “My house is on fire,” she said […]
Florida state congressman introduces bill to ban Pride flags from campuses
A Florida state congressman, convinced students in the state are being “subliminally indoctrinated with critical race theory, Marxism and transgender ideology”, has introduced a law that seeks to ban Pride flags from school and college campuses. Miami Republican David Borrero, an extremist who is simultaneously pushing a bill that would effectively ban all abortions in […]
Florida Republicans eye new target: Flags
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Flags could be the latest casualty in Florida’s ongoing culture wars. Flags heralding support for LBGTQ pride, Black Lives Matter and even Donald Trump would have to be taken down in classrooms and government buildings across Florida under new legislation introduced Wednesday by House Republicans. GOP lawmakers contend removing all flags with […]
Mary Trump Flags ‘Major’ Setback For Her Uncle Despite Iowa Success
Mary Trump noted that Monday wasn’t all good news for her uncle Donald Trump. In her Substack newsletter, she pointed out that one of the former president’s attorneys, Joe Tacopina, had filed notices that day seeking the withdrawal of his law firm from representing Donald Trump. Tacopina withdrew from two cases in New York: a […]
2 Red Flags That Could Sink Pfizer in 2024
Last year wasn’t a particularly good one for Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). Even CEO Albert Bourla says so. “We missed our internal projections and also, we missed the expectations of The Street… And clearly, that was shown in our stock price performance, that was very, very bad,” Bourla said at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference last week. […]
These COVID Symptoms Are Red Flags That You Need Medical Attention
We know the hallmark symptoms of COVID ― like coughing, fatigue, for example ― but there are some COVID-19 symptoms that aren’t normal and shouldn’t be treated as such. We know the hallmark symptoms of COVID ― like coughing, fatigue, for example ― but there are some COVID-19 symptoms that aren’t normal and shouldn’t be […]
Ukrainian Anti-corruption Committee flags concerns in draft mobilization law, citing corruption risks
Ukraine’s parliamentary Anti-corruption Policy Committee has identified several problematic provisions in a new bill on conscription that could give rise to corruption risks, MP Anastasia Radina, the head of the committee, said on Facebook on Jan. 8. To mitigate these risks, she outlined the following areas that need improvement: 1. Reject the imposition of the […]
‘Red flags’ in Alaska Air accident
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — CBS News aviation correspondent Kris Van Cleve arrived in Portland as the NTSB investigation into the Alaska Air accident when a door blew off at 16,000 feet shortly after takeoff last Friday. He spoke with KOIN 6 News prior to a second NTSB press conference Sunday evening and said there are […]