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October 25, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets Democrat Support to Punish Rashida Tlaib

Source: Newsweek

A Democratic congressman is supporting Republicans who want to censure lawmakers they claim have been openly brazen with antisemitic rhetoric and false claims about Israeli aggression.

Florida Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is Jewish, told Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany on Tuesday that Democrats, including Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib, should be censured once a new House speaker is chosen.

A resolution was introduced Tuesday by Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican, who called Tlaib an "Israel hating America hating woman who does not represent anything America stands for."

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-rashida-tlaib-censure-support-jared-moskowitz-1837777



I am deeply disappointed in Moskowitz fraternizing with the enemy, especially MTG. There should be no penalty to question motivation like Rep Tlaib did, no matter if she is on the wrong.
October 15, 2023

Suzanne Somers, star of 'Three's Company,' dies at 76

Source: NBC News

Suzanne Somers is dead at 76, according to her longtime publicist R. Couri Hay.

The “Three’s Company” actress died in her home while surrounded by her family in the early hours of Sunday, which was the eve of her 77th birthday.

“Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly,” Hay said in a statement on behalf of Somers’ family.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suzanne-somers-star-threes-company-dies-76-rcna120514

September 29, 2023

Should Gavin Newsom leave the governorship to take Feinstein's seat?

Sounds like a good idea.

September 28, 2023

Michael Gambon, actor who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at 82

Source: NBC News

Actor Michael Gambon, known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in multiple “Harry Potter” movies has died, his family said in a statement Thursday.

He was 82.

“We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” said the statement issued on behalf of his wife, Anne, and son Fergus by publicist Clair Dobbs.

It added that he “died peacefully in hospital,” following a bout of pneumonia with the pair at his bedside.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/michael-gambon-actor-played-dumbledore-harry-potter-films-dies-82-rcna117801

September 13, 2023

Rep. Mary Peltola's husband dies after plane crash in Alaska

Source: CBS News

Washington — The husband of Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska has died after a plane crash in her home state, her office announced Wednesday.

Eugene Peltola Jr. died Wednesday morning, her chief of staff shared in a statement. No other details about the nature of the crash were immediately available.

"We are devastated to share that Mary's husband, Eugene Peltola Jr. — 'Buzzy' to all of us who knew and loved him — passed away earlier this morning following a plane accident in Alaska," Peltola's chief of staff Anton McParland wrote. "He was one of those people that was obnoxiously good at everything. He had a delightful sense of humor that lightened the darkest moments. He was definitely the cook in the family. And family was most important to him. He was completely devoted to his aprents, kids, siblings, extended family, and friends — and simply adored Mary."

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mary-peltola-husband-buzzy-peltola-dies-alaska-plane-crash/

August 25, 2023

WWE star Bray Wyatt, known for the Wyatt Family and 'The Fiend,' dies at age 36

WWE superstar Bray Wyatt, who fascinated wrestling fans with his dark persona and brought the highly-praised "The Fiend" character to the ring, died Thursday at the age of 36.

WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque announced Wyatt's death on social media.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/08/24/bray-wyatt-dies-age-36/70673549007/

July 26, 2023

Singer Sinead O'Connor dies aged 56, Irish media reports

Source: Reuters

DUBLIN, July 26 (Reuters) - Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, known for topping the charts around the world with the 1990 song "Nothing Compares 2 U", has died at the age of 56, the Irish Times and national broadcaster RTE reported on Wednesday.

O'Connor crashed onto the global music scene with her mesmerizing version of the song originally written by Prince, facing directly into the camera for the music video that has subsequently been viewed almost 400 million times on YouTube.


Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/singer-sinead-oconnor-dies-aged-56-irish-times-2023-07-26/



Just breaking
June 21, 2023

Conservatives are now boycotting Kellogg's over a picture at the Tony's

The list of food brands that conservatives are refusing to purchase because they’re too LGBTQ+ got quite a bit longer this week after transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney had her picture taken with Tony the Tiger. Now many on the right are calling for a boycott of Kellogg’s, the cereal brand.

The offending picture took place at the Tony Awards this past Sunday. Mulvaney, in a Christian Siriano gown, almost walked into a person in a Tony the Tiger costume. Tony the Tiger is the mascot for the Kellogg’s breakfast cereal Frosted Flakes.

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/06/conservatives-are-now-boycotting-kelloggs-over-a-picture-at-the-tonys/


I fear for Mulvaney's safety as her fame grows.

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