MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough went after some critics of former President Donald Trump on Monday, saying that when it comes to the delay in reopening schools, they are now the ones “not following the science.” In his broadcast of “Morning Joe,” Scarborough, along with Jonathan Lemire, a reporter for The Associated Press, questioned Dr. Ashish Jha on the science of reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. They also discussed why “the same people who were criticizing” Trump “for not following science” are now also “not following science” when it comes to reopening schools. (RELATED: ‘It’s Not A Trick Question’: CNN Anchor Pushes Spokesperson For Kamala Harris To Stop Dodging On Teacher Vaccinations) The discussion began with Jha answering a question from Lemire about the “realistic expectation” of going back to in-person learning and if parents should be prepared to send their children back to school for 5 days a week during the fall. He said that the science is … [Read more...] about ‘Open The Damn Schools’: Joe Scarborough Says Some Trump Critics Are Now The Ones ‘Not Following Science’
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Seoul sees hope in Biden’s North Korea approach
President Biden Joe Biden Lawmakers, activists remember civil rights icons to mark 'Bloody Sunday' Fauci predicts high schoolers will receive coronavirus vaccinations this fall Biden nominates female generals whose promotions were reportedly delayed under Trump MORE has been in office for six weeks. But Seoul already is celebrating the new U.S. president. Not only have the dynamics of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance dramatically improved , but the Moon Jae-in government believes Washington will come up with a realistic North Korea policy it can live with. The Moon government indeed has welcomed the Biden administration’s focus on working with allies, making use of diplomacy and using multilateralism. But for Seoul, the real proof of improved U.S.-South Korea relations will be in the North Korea “pudding.” Moon has one year remaining in office, before he will be replaced by a new president following elections scheduled for March 2022. His top foreign … [Read more...] about Seoul sees hope in Biden’s North Korea approach
Times Square’s ‘Naked Cowboy’ Robert Burck Arrested In Florida
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Times Square ‘s “ Naked Cowboy ” was arrested on a misdemeanor panhandling charge at Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida . Court records show Robert Burck , 51, who is widely known for wearing only white briefs, boots and a cowboy hat while playing a brightly colored guitar, was arrested Saturday while performing at the annual event on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Burck is a regular at Bike Week. READ MORE: NYPD: 28-Year-Old Woman Shot To Death Outside Catering Hall In Cypress Hills, Brooklyn Daytona Beach police said Burck was arrested after officers spotted people tucking dollar bills into his guitar after taking photographs. Burck is something of a fixture in Times Square and often can found doing the same thing there. “The defendant began taking photographs with multiple bystanders, while bystanders placed United States currency inside the guitar’s center sound hole in the area of Main St/S Fern Ln, which was approximately … [Read more...] about Times Square’s ‘Naked Cowboy’ Robert Burck Arrested In Florida
The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation – Relief bill to become law; Cuomo in trouble
Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Monday and it is International Women’s Day ! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths reported as of this mornin g: 525,035. As of this morning, 17.2 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 9.2 percent are fully vaccinated, according to the Bloomberg News global vaccine tracker . The Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package is on the verge of becoming law, pending action by the House and White House in the coming days, as health experts warn that … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation – Relief bill to become law; Cuomo in trouble
Team LeBron Wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150
ATLANTA (AP) — In the midst of a pandemic, this was assured of being an NBA All-Star Game like no other. The stands were mostly empty. The crowd noise was largely piped in. There were no A-list celebrities sitting courtside. Two players had to sit out after getting haircuts. READ MORE: Serena Williams, Gabrielle Union Express Support For Meghan Markle, Prince Harry After Bombshell Interview But in the end, it had a familiar feel. Team LeBron won again. Knocking down shots from all over the court, LeBron James’ powerhouse squad closed the first half with a dominating run to set up a 170-150 romp over Team Durant in the league’s 70th midseason showcase Sunday night. The top vote-getters in each conference have picked the teams the last four years, a duty that James has earned every season. He’s now 4-0, having defeated Stephen Curry’s squad in 2018 and teams selected by Milwaukee’s two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo the previous two years. This time, James … [Read more...] about Team LeBron Wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150