Republican Says Hunger Is ‘Relative’ in Argument Against Free School Meals

Arguing against a bill that would offer free school meals to all students in Minnesota, Republican state Senator Steve Drazkowski said Tuesday that he had “yet to meet a person in Minnesota that is hungry” or doesn’t have access to enough food. Drazkowski argued that “hunger is a relative term,” saying that he was “hungry”Continue reading “Republican Says Hunger Is ‘Relative’ in Argument Against Free School Meals”

Putin purge? 39 top Russians dead by ‘suicide,’ COVID and ‘shaman rites’

It’s a particularly deadly time to be on Russian President Putin’s bad side — 39 bodies, piled up since war broke out in Ukraine, collectively underscore the point. Just this month, two former bigshots bit the dust. Sergey Grishin, a financial fraudster and oligarch who sold Harry and Meghan their Montecito, California, mansion for $14.7 million,Continue reading “Putin purge? 39 top Russians dead by ‘suicide,’ COVID and ‘shaman rites’”

Tennessee Woman Escapes Kidnapping After Months Locked in Closet: Police

ATennessee woman was locked in a closet for weeks after she was kidnapped, according to police. Police in Dyersburg, 75 miles northeast of Memphis, were alerted to a possible domestic complaint on Schaffer Street at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. Officers were told a man working in the area was approached by aContinue reading “Tennessee Woman Escapes Kidnapping After Months Locked in Closet: Police”

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of New College of Florida puts $29 million in donations at risk

A former trustee at New College of Florida says 13 major donors told her they are canceling more than $29 million in planned contributions since Gov. Ron DeSantis began transforming the school, a huge financial blow to the small college. Charlie Lenger served on the New College board until Jan. 6, when DeSantis replaced her in a dramatic move thatContinue reading “Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of New College of Florida puts $29 million in donations at risk”

At least 8 people dead, 7 missing after 2 boats capsize off San Diego beach

At least eight people were killed and seven more were missing Sunday after a boat accident off a San Diego beach, authorities said. San Diego Fire-Rescue spokesperson Mónica Muñoz said in a statement the department communications center received a 911 call at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday from a woman who said she was on a pangaContinue reading “At least 8 people dead, 7 missing after 2 boats capsize off San Diego beach”

California 103-year-old woman still hits gym regularly: ‘Her happy place’

A 103-year-old California woman is defying her age by hitting up the gym regularly.  Camarillo resident Teresa Moore visits her local fitness facility three to four times a week. Unlike most gym rats, the centenarian arrives with plenty of jewelry and a full face of makeup. Adorable pictures show Teresa lifting weights with styled hair perfectly intact.Continue reading “California 103-year-old woman still hits gym regularly: ‘Her happy place’”