A Brazilian judge ordered Jair Bolsonaro to rectify his behavior “at the most disrespectful” by wearing a face mask when driving in the capital, Brasilia. The President has sparked outrage by repeatedly ignoring measures designed to slow the spread of a coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 50,000 Brazilians. …
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Baltimore restaurant Ouzo Bay denied service to a black boy because of his clothes. A similarly dressed white boy was allowed
On Monday, Marcia Grant, the boy’s mother, posted videos on her Ouzo Bay restaurant social media channels denying her and her son service because he was wearing sports shorts. “So we want to eat and they tell me that my son cannot eat here because there are no sports clothes. …
Read More »Centers for Disease Control Responds to COVID-19 Outbreak in Southwest Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Edited press release) – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says significant case growth is being monitored in southwest Missouri, and special attention is being paid to food processing plants that employ many essential workers in the Southwest Missouri area. The state’s “box” strategy …
Read More »Hummingbirds can see millions of colors more than humans due to this amazing feature
The human eye can see millions of colors, but thanks to a feature that humans don’t have, hummingbirds can see millions more colors, according to a recently published study. Research indicates that hummingbirds have a fourth retinal cone capable of detecting ultraviolet light, something humans cannot do. This allows them …
Read More »Baptists and Walmart Criticize Mississippi Flag With Rebel Theme
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Confederate-themed Mississippi flag drew opposition Tuesday from two great forces in the culturally conservative state: Southern Baptists and Walmart. Walmart said it will stop displaying the Mississippi flag as the state debates whether to change the design. The Mississippi Baptist Convention said lawmakers have a …
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