The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is holding a virtual public meeting this evening (June 17) about the potential environmental impact of SpaceX’s Starship operations in Florida, and you can participate online. SpaceX wants to launch its giant Starship megarocket from Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on Florida’s Space Coast. The FAA […]
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Man Who Went Viral for Virtual Court Appearance for Suspended License While in Car Just Got His Learner’s Permit
After getting his learner’s permit, Corey Harris did a celebratory dance outside Michigan’s Secretary of State’s office Dionne Webster-Cox Corey Harris with his learner’s permit, outside Michigan’s Secretary of State’s office. Corey Harris has – famously – been driving for a while now. He just didn’t have a license. The Michigan man went viral last […]
About Terrence Howard’s Claim to Joe Rogan He Holds Patent for Virtual Reality Technology
Claim: Actor Terrence Howard holds a patent on augmented and virtual reality technology. Rating: Rating: Mixture Context: Howard did file a patent application related to augmented and virtual reality technology in 2010. However, in 2013, this application was abandoned prior to being approved, which means Howard was ultimately not granted a patent for this technology. […]
Man Who Went Viral for Virtual Court Appearance in Car for Suspended License Never Actually Had One
Corey Harris hopes to get his learner’s permit on Friday, June 7, his lawyer tells PEOPLE. Honorable Judge Cedric Simpson via Storyful Judge J. Cedric Simpson (left) sent Corey Harris (right) to jail May 15, after he tuned into his virtual court hearing for driving while license suspended while, once again, driving. The Michigan driver’s […]
Michigan driver whose virtual court hearing went viral never had a driver’s license, judge says
A man who went viral after driving during a virtual court proceeding over his suspended license never even had one to begin with — from any state, ever, a judge said at a hearing Wednesday. Corey Harris appeared back in Washtenaw County Court on Wednesday, wearing a yellow shirt that said “trust me” across the […]
Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining orders
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s government has proposed a law to protect children from online threats that includes virtual restraining orders for felons, a higher age for opening social media accounts and health screenings for teenagers to detect related emotional disorders. “The health, well-being and security of our children, as well as the tranquility of […]
Courts to hold virtual public forums on substance abuse
The Administrative Office of the Courts is holding a series of virtual town halls next week, where residents can discuss access to substance abuse treatment in their communities, and how to improve access. The virtual town halls are held twice annually by the Citizen Foster Care Review Board. Although state residents can participate in any […]
Michigan judge astonished at how man shows up to virtual hearing for driving with suspended license charge
A Michigan judge was astonished when a defendant charged with driving with a suspended driver’s license dialed into a virtual court hearing while behind the wheel of a car. The May 15 hearing in Ann Arbor was for Corey Harris, whose case involved his suspended license. The assistant public defender introduced herself to Judge Cedric […]
Video shows man with suspended license Zoom into virtual court hearing while driving
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A Michigan man appearing virtually in a Washtenaw County court hearing earlier this month was ordered by a judge to turn himself in after his camera showed him actively driving under a suspended license. The incident happened during a hearing May 15. Corey Harris, 44, was scheduled to attend the hearing […]
Naturalist to speak on ‘Animals I have cared for’ in virtual program June 6
Over the past 25 years, local naturalist and author Stephen Lyn Bales has helped care for many injured, non-releasable birds of prey. From grumpy great horned owls to feisty kestrels to cutie-pie screech owls, all have different “personalities.” On June 6 at 7 p.m., University of Tennessee Arboretum education coordinator Michelle Campanis and Bales will […]
Democrats to nominate Joe Biden in virtual session to ensure he’s on Ohio ballot
Democrats will virtually choose President Joe Biden as their nominee after Ohio lawmakers dragged their feet in changing a state deadline that clashed with the party’s convention. The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call ahead of its Aug. 19 convention in Chicago and before Ohio’s Aug. 7 deadline to certify the ballot, […]
This mini book light offering 80 hours of reading time is flying off the (virtual) shelves, and it’s down to $11
If you love to read at night (and love to save money), have we found a product for you: The Glocusent Book Light. It’s versatile, compact and happens to be flying off the (virtual) shelves because at this price, shoppers can’t scoop it up fast enough. With this little gizmo, you’ll be able to wind […]