Rear Admiral Barry Black (Ret.), the Senate chaplain, opened the legislative session with a powerful prayer for lawmakers to take action in the wake of the recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. He urged them to reject “the paralysis of analysis” and move beyond “thoughts and prayers” to make a difference. Black invoked the words of Edmund Burke, “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing,” as a reminder of the urgent need for gun control legislation.
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Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the Royal Courts of Justice in London for the first hearing of a high profile privacy case against the major British newspaper group, Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL). The case involves seven high-profile figures, including Elton John and Doreen Lawrence, and accuses ANL of engaging in criminal activity to obtain information on them. The outcome of the case could have a significant impact on the privacy rights of high-profile figures in the UK and is seen as a test of the UK's privacy laws.
The Biden administration is considering updating the nation's racial and ethnic categories for the first time since 1997, based on the more than 4,600 comments submitted by various individuals and organizations. The changes are part of the administration's goal of creating a more equitable society, and the decision is expected to be announced in the near future.
A new study published in Pediatrics has revealed an unexpected jump in unexplained deaths in Black infants during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, with the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) increasing by 15%. The overall infant mortality rate dropped to a record low in 2020, but the rate for Black babies in particular spiked, widening an already stark disparity. Dr. Marian Willinger noted that the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Black communities and could be a factor in the increase in SUID rates. The CDC is urging parents to practice safe sleep habits and seek medical care for their babies if they have any concerns.
Scott Adams, the creator of the popular Dilbert comic strip, has faced backlash after making controversial remarks about Black Americans. This has resulted in the publisher of his forthcoming book withdrawing plans for the book, newspapers no longer running his strip, and his book agent no longer representing him. The controversy has sparked a debate about freedom of speech and censorship, and Adams' response to the continued fallout remains to be seen.
Andrews McMeel Universal and Portfolio have both severed ties with Scott Adams, the creator of the popular comic strip "Dilbert," due to his racist remarks about Black Americans. Hundreds of newspapers have dropped the strip in response, and Adams has expressed uncertainty about his future publishing prospects. The incident has sparked a larger conversation about the consequences of racism and hate speech, and the responsibility of companies to take a stand against discrimination and hate.
Scott Adams, the creator of the popular comic strip “Dilbert,” has been widely condemned for his racist tirade and as a result, newspapers across the United States have dropped the comic strip. His comments were in response to a poll from the conservative firm Rasmussen Reports and he has yet to apologize for his words. The cancellation of “Dilbert” is a reminder of the power of words and the importance of holding people accountable for their words and actions.
Confusion arose over the status of the traditional pre-Super Bowl interview with President Joe Biden on Friday, with the White House and Fox Corp. unable to come to an agreement. Fox later said the interview was back on, but the status of the interview remains unclear. The public spat between the White House and Fox Corp. has left many wondering if the interview will take place this year.