Friday, November 22, 2024
Don’t let Trump and Musk gut NASA
If President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk get their way, NASA may become a glorified contracting agency. Trump’s top space advisers talk openly about funneling even more public money to Musk’s SpaceX.....MORE
Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools starting next year
Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools starting next year.....MORE
Gaetz says he will not return to Congress keeping himself out of the jurisdiction of the House Ethics Committee
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Friday he will not return to Congress after resigning his House seat last week, despite having withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s attorney general — but added he is “not going anywhere.”....MORE
IT'S SCIENCE YOU IDIOTS!!
"Emergency" Warning For Antarctica Issued By Nearly 500 Polar Scientists
Hundreds of scientists have gathered for an “emergency summit” in Australia to discuss the imperiled future of Antarctica. Concluding their findings in a statement published today, the polar researchers have a stark message: urgent action is needed to prevent the melting of Antarctica and catastrophic sea level rises around the world.....MORE
Judge in Trump hush money trial postpones sentencing to consider whether the case should be tossed
The judge presiding over Donald Trump's New York hush money trial on Friday postponed the sentencing that was scheduled for next week to allow for more time for arguments on whether the case should be dismissed.....MORE
Free Rabies Shots, Microchips For Pets At Drive-Thru Event In Tampa Sunday
Hillsborough County Pet Resources is offering free rabies vaccinations and microchips for dogs and cats at a convenient drive-thru event this Sunday, November 24th.
Residents can bring their furry friends to Hillsborough Community College’s Brandon campus from 8:00 a.m. to noon, or while supplies last. Pets must remain in their vehicles, as this is a drive-thru event only.
Winter Village opens Friday, Nov. 22, at Curtis Hixon Park
Orlando Pride in the NWSL Championship
National Women's Soccer League
Championship
Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit
Televised on your local CBS station
Saturday, Nov. 23, 8:00pm
The National Women's Soccer League Championship will draw thousands of fans to CPKC Stadium, marking the end of a historic season.
St. Pete holds “Still Shining Music Festival,” to celebrate community’s resilience after hurricanes
St. Pete is coming together to celebrate the community’s resilience after a busy hurricane season. They are holding the first-ever “Still Shining Music Festival,” with everything kicking off Friday at 6 p.m.....MORE
Dates and Lineup
Friday, Nov. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Down From Jersey Music at 6 p.m.
Little Miss Sunshine Movie at 7 p.m.
Sharknado Movie at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Silly Sam (Kids) Music at noon.
Finding Nemo Movie at 12:30 p.m.
Silly Sam (Kids) Music at 2 p.m.
Encanto Movie at 3 p.m.
Music TBD at 5 p.m.
Free Willy Movie at 6 p.m.
JAWS Movie at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Little Mermaid (live-action) Movie at noon.
Music TBD at 2:30 p.m.
Aquaman Movie at 3:30 p.m.
Music TBD at 6 p.m.
Waterworld Movie at 7 p.m.
Transgender Americans share concerns about Trump’s threats to rollback rights
President-elect Trump made rolling back transgender rights a key issue in his campaign. He promised to limit access to gender-affirming care and to prevent trans athletes from participating in school sports. His election has communities of trans people and allies fearful of widespread discrimination and a loss of health care access. Amna Nawaz of PBS News discussed more with Orion Rummler of The 19th.....MORE
Attorney details dirty tricks Trump could use to stay in power after 2028
One possible trick, attorney Berin Szóka warns, is Trump trying to run for vice-president in 2028. "Why couldn't he find someone willing to run for the presidency, only to give it up immediately?"....MORE
Putin warns West as Russia hits Ukraine with new missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that an attack by his forces on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday morning was carried out using "a new conventional intermediate-range missile".....MORE
Texas is taking a final vote on allowing Bible-infused lessons in public schools
Texas would allow Bible-infused lessons in elementary schools under changes that were set for a final vote Friday and could test boundaries between religion and public education in the U.S.....MORE
Defend Free Speech On USF Campus
We invite you to join Tampa Bay SDS in a rally to defend free speech on USF campus! USF continues its repression of free speech and student voices on campus by enforcing policy 6-028 and placing bogus conduct charges on student protestors. As long as USF continues to suppress students, SDS will continue to fight for the right to protest the genocide in Gaza! Please join us on Monday, November 25th at 5:30 pm on the corner of 56th and Fowler (near the Boston Market).
Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education pick, was sued for allegedly enabling sexual abuse of children
A recent lawsuit alleges Linda McMahon, who President-elect Donald Trump tapped to lead the Department of Education, knowingly enabled the sexual exploitation of children by a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) employee as early as the 1980s — allegations she denies.....MORE
'We’re all in': Armed vigilantes say Trump team enlisting them for border enforcement
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly having conversations with far-right militia groups in border states as it plans sweeping immigration raids and mass deportations.....MORE
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Georgia axes maternal health panel after leak about abortion deaths
"A scare tactic meant to stop full investigations into the circumstances of pregnant women’s deaths across the state"
Dr. Kathleen Toomey
Georgia officials have dissolved a committee responsible for investigating deaths of pregnant women in the state, after one or more members leaked confidential information about deaths linked to the state's strict abortion laws.
In a letter sent to members of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC), Georgia health commissioner Kathleen Toomey said an investigation failed to identify those responsible for the leak, so all current members would be removed.
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