Military vs. Wind Farms, Facebook vs. Fake Accounts, and More News

The military is decidedly not here for wind farms, Facebook busted up more fake news accounts, and we have some advice for your next poo. Here's the news you need to know, in two minutes or less. Today's Headlines The military is locked in a struggle with wind farms Advocates say that wind power is Read more about Military vs. Wind Farms, Facebook vs. Fake Accounts, and More News[…]

More Americans think Trump has presidential qualities than 2 years ago: poll

More Americans believe that President Trump has the personality and leadership qualities a president needs to get the job done than he did two years ago — but he remains underwater with the general public overall. In a poll, 40 percent of Americans think the commander-in-chief has what it takes compared to just 33 percent Read more about More Americans think Trump has presidential qualities than 2 years ago: poll[…]

New Orleans charter school dean among 5 killed in shootings

Five people were shot and killed in New Orleans over Memorial Day weekend, including a charter school dean known as a “tough but fair” leader, colleagues said. Reginald Field, 50, the head dean of students and athletic director at Andrew H. Wilson Charter School, was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting on A.P. Read more about New Orleans charter school dean among 5 killed in shootings[…]

‘American Princess’ unveils ‘real lives’ at nerdy renaissance fests

Running away to join a renaissance fair sounds like the perfect recipe for a Lifetime series — and now it is, thanks to “American Princess,” based on a chapter from series creator Jamie Denbo’s life. “It’s inspired by a true story so it doesn’t seem that out of the box to me,” says Denbo, 45. Read more about ‘American Princess’ unveils ‘real lives’ at nerdy renaissance fests[…]

Connecticut mom of 5 reported missing in midst of contentious divorce

Cops searched the woods in a wealthy Connecticut town on Tuesday following the disappearance of a mother of five who lives nearby and is embroiled in a bitter divorce. Jennifer Dulos, 50, was reported missing Friday evening and was last seen driving a black 2017 Chevrolet Suburban, according to the New Canaan Police Department. The Read more about Connecticut mom of 5 reported missing in midst of contentious divorce[…]

Stephen A. Smith loses it over ESPN’s Magic Johnson expos\u00e9

You’ll never believe it. Stephen A. Smith has something to yell about. At least the target is new this time. The professional ranter took to ESPN News Tuesday to vent about his own company’s piece published to ESPN.com on Magic Johnson’s tumultuous time as Lakers president, in which the Hall of Famer was allegedly verbally Read more about Stephen A. Smith loses it over ESPN’s Magic Johnson expos\u00e9[…]

Boy George inks deal to market songs, recoup copyrights

Boy George believes he has lost hundreds of millions in royalty fees over the decades and wants to stop the bleeding. The gender-bending pop star and the band he fronted, Culture Club, are linking up with independent music publishing firm Primary Wave to recoup the rights — and future profits — to hit songs like Read more about Boy George inks deal to market songs, recoup copyrights[…]

Jussie Smollett just a symptom of the fake outrage disease

Remember folk expressions about the wisdom of being careful? “Look before you leap.” “Measure twice, cut once.” “Don’t go off half-cocked.” All of this should go double for online culture. Instead lives are being destroyed over misleading, unfair, or just plain false accusations. People are being turned into public enemies or even fired after being Read more about Jussie Smollett just a symptom of the fake outrage disease[…]