U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman of Austin granted a temporary injunction against Texas’ recent law that virtually bans abortion. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, the state is ordered to halt the enforcement of Senate Bill 8 (SB8), which essentially prohibits…
One of Chicago’s most beloved characters, Bozo the Clown, has been purchased by David Arquette. News of the actor’s acquisition can first be seen on Broadway World on Oct. 5, 2021. Arquette purchased the character from Larry Harmon Pictures. Originally…
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced last Saturday, Oct.1, 2021, that he will retire from politics out of respect for “the wishes of the public.” But, he did not specify the date he would step away from politics. Next year, the…
Bangor, Maine is set to rename its Second Street Park after Gerald E Talbot the state’s first Black legislator. The city’s government operations committee unanimously voted on Oct. 4, 2021, to rename the park after the longtime civil rights leader….
With vaccination mandates in place, Americans must prove their status at work, school, restaurants, and public social events upon request. COVID-19 vaccine cards, issued at the time of each injection, have become valuable commodities, albeit inconvenient. Storing them on a…
Food stamp recipients will see monthly payments increase in October of 2021 due to a significant update to the program, even if the pandemic boost has expired. On average, SNAP benefits will increase 27 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels, the…
A pipeline owned by Houston-based Amplify Energy Corp. had to shut down due to an oil leak off the coast of Orange County, California. The leak is suspected to have started either late night Oct. 1, 2021, or early in…
Donald Trump seems to believe a court can violate a business’ right to refuse service to whomever they choose. So he wants a federal judge to grant a preliminary injunction to force Twitter to reinstate his account on the social…
Netflix’s new show “Squid Game” is becoming the company’s biggest foreign television series. On Sept. 28, 2021, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the show is on its way to becoming the biggest on the platform. Death by Childsplay “Squid Game”…
Have you ever heard the saying that time heals all wounds? I do not believe that this is completely true. Time makes it hurt less. But it does not heal. Trauma leaves behind scars that cannot be seen. Living with…