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Evie Fordham Rice University is investigating a bioengineering professor for reportedly working with Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who claimed Monday that he created the world’s first HIV-proof babies through genetic editing. Rice University is investigating Dr. Michael Deem for his reported cooperation with He, Deem’s former academic advisee, university spokesperson Doug Miller confirmed to The…
by Michael Bastasch The Supreme Court sided with landowners Tuesday in a dispute over the reach of the Endangered Species Act. A large parcel of private land was designated as “critical habitat” for an endangered frog, though the species has not lived in the area for decades. The justices said that designation was incorrect, but…
Alex Christy on November 27, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is already looking forward to the future after NASA successfully landed its InSight Mars Lander on Monday. “This accomplishment represents the ingenuity of America and our international partners and it serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance of our team. The best of NASA…
The deadliest and worst forest fire in America history came to an end Sunday after more than two weeks; leaving many in ruin. Concern for California residents has not rescinded as dangerous levels of smoke still remain in the area. On November 8th, the fire started in the Northern California town ironically named “Camp Fire,” and…
Nick Givas MSNBC contributor Jonathan Capehart called Mississippi a “fortress of conservatism” and “racism” on “AM Joy” Sunday and said the state has a reputation for “backwardness.” https://youtu.be/XtKiyn2OA84?t=228 Capehart was discussing the upcoming runoff election between GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy when he began bashing Mississippi voters and their values. “This is as much a cultural vote…
Will Racke on November 21, 2018 Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of had some choice words for President Donald Trump’s support for Saudi Arabia in the wake of the kingdom’s murder of a dissident journalist. “Hey @realdonaldtrump: being Saudi Arabia’s bitch is not ‘America First,’” Gabbard, a Hawaii Democrat, wrote Wednesday on Twitter. Gabbard was referring to an official statement Trump released on…
Brad Sylvester on November 20, 2018 The liberal news outlet ThinkProgress claimed that there is “no evidence of equivalent violence” between members of the far-left group Antifa and the far-right Proud Boys at a couple of violent encounters in recent months. “Members of the Proud Boys have been arrested for the violent attacks, but there’s no evidence of equivalent violence…
Tim Pearce on November 20, 2018 A regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) resigned Sunday after being indicted for violating Alabama ethics laws, AL.com reported. Onis Glenn III sent a letter offering his resignation to EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler Sunday. Glenn was indicted by a Jefferson County, Alabama, grand jury for making payments…
Evie Fordham Two Massachusetts pot shops opened their doors Tuesday for the state’s first day of legalized recreational cannabis sales. Customers lined up outside the shops as early as eight hours before opening, despite cold weather and the threat of snow, reported Fortune. Cultivate in Leicester, Massachusetts, and New England Treatment Access (NETA) in Northampton, Massachusetts, are…
Molly Prince on November 19, 2018 Progressive darling and Democratic Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York didn’t accurately name the three branches of government on Sunday despite her upcoming role as a congresswoman. “If we work our butts off to make sure that we take back all three chambers of Congress, uh, rather, all three chambers…