This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 14 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mass shootings have commanded public attention on a disturbingly frequent basis across the U.S. But rather than provoking a unified response from elected officials, each additional shooting seems to be widening the political divide on gun policy among states. “It’s wash, rinse and repeat with these mass shootings,” said Michael Anderson, a bartender who survived a mass shooting at a Colorado nightclub. “They happen, and then they happen, and then they happen — and then nothing gets done.” At least nothing that has put a halt to the violence. In Democratic-led states with already restrictive gun laws, officials have responded to home-state tragedies with even more limits on guns — doubling down on a belief that future shootings can be thwarted by controlling access to lethal weapons. In … [Read more...] about Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies
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All the Wild Sex That Heated Up Sundance
Click here to read the full article. At this year’s Sundance, the hills were alive with the sound of fucking. Though mainstream movies have devolved into a sex -free enterprise, where superheroes and Xenu’s chosen one vie for maximum profit, the premier showcase for independent cinema is still letting its freak flag fly. Yes, the 2023 Sundance Film Festival — running from Jan. 19 to 29 — was delightfully horny, serving as a rebuke to an industry that has for years treated onscreen sex as a sin more damning than all matter of corporal violence; one dominated by striking Marvel and DC world-savers in tight spandex who absolutely refuse to get it on, or even so much as kiss. More from Rolling Stone The Sex in 'Passages' Is as Raw and Passionate as Its Emotions 'Past Lives' Is a Sundance Marvel -- and the First Great Film of 2023 'Eileen' Is Anne Hathaway's Sexiest Turn in Years As the great Steven Soderbergh once said , “Nobody’s fucking! Like, I … [Read more...] about All the Wild Sex That Heated Up Sundance
B.League: Ray Parks has double-double in Nagoya’s sixth straight win
FILE – Nagoya Diamond Dolphins’ Ray Parks during a game against in the Japan B.League. Photo from Nagoya Dolphins Twitter MANILA, Philippines — Bobby Ray Parks Jr. helped the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins earn its sixth straight victory as they beat the Shinshu Brave Warriors in overtime, 104-96, in the 2022-23 B. League season on Saturday at Dolphins Arena. Parks dropped a double-double performance of 20 points and 13 rebounds as he conspired with Takumi Saito and Scott Eatherton as the trio took charge in overtime with the Filipino import making four crucial free throws to stretch Nagoya’s win streak. Saito unleashed 34 points, while Scott Eatherton added his own double-double of 23 points and 13 boards to lift the Diamond Dolphins to the fifth seed with a 25-8 record. Shinshu dropped its third straight game, sliding to a 16-17 card despite Josh Hawkinson’s 32-point effort. Hawkinson forced overtime sinking two clutch free throws with 10 seconds left to tie the game at 81. He … [Read more...] about B.League: Ray Parks has double-double in Nagoya’s sixth straight win
‘Border state problems’ in Kentucky: Candidates attack Dem gov for state’s response to fentanyl crisis
close Video Record drug deaths, fentanyl now ground zero in race to lead state scourged by crisis The record number of deaths from drug overdoses and fentanyl imported from China have become ground zero in the race to decide who will be the next governor of Kentucky, one of the states hardest hit by the crisis. The record number of deaths from drug overdoses and fentanyl imported from China have become ground zero in the race to decide who will be the next governor of Kentucky, one of the states hardest hit by the crisis. Incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, one of only three Democrats in the country to lead a red state, is facing off with a number of Republican challengers, each of whom has placed the drug epidemic front and center in their campaigns to unseat him. "We can do better," former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft told Fox News Digital in an interview earlier this month as she called for a "full-court press" to tackle the flow of … [Read more...] about ‘Border state problems’ in Kentucky: Candidates attack Dem gov for state’s response to fentanyl crisis
How long can Kevin last? Here’s what would have to happen for McCarthy to lose his job as House speaker
close Video McCarthy's explanation for booting Swalwell, Schiff from committees is 'compelling': Brit Hume Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume reacts to the Congressional clash after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy blocked leading Democrats from committees on 'Special Report.' A day does not pass without someone posing the following question to me: "How long is McCarthy going to last?" We are barely three weeks into the 118th Congress. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy , R-Calif., endured a protracted and heated floor election to become speaker earlier this month. McCarthy finally won over many of his skeptics, but not before making a key concession. It is called the "motion to vacate the chair." McCarthy’s opponents demanded that he make it easier for them to bounce the California Republican from the speakership if they do not like the job he is doing. In exchange, McCarthy foes would support his candidacy for speaker. For now. It … [Read more...] about How long can Kevin last? Here’s what would have to happen for McCarthy to lose his job as House speaker
Some 20% of Americans are taking sleep medications, CDC says: ‘Alarming’ data
close Video Gutfeld: New study reveals bedtime for optimum heart health 'Gutfeld!' panel weighs in on the new study that shows falling asleep at 10 to 11 pm is best for heart Approximately 20% adults in the U.S. may be taking medication — either occasionally or regularly — to fall or to stay asleep, according to data recently released in January. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that approximately 8.4% adults in the U.S. take medication either every day or most days to stay or fall asleep, according to a National Center for Health Statistics data brief. An additional 10% of adults likely also take sleep medication "some days" to either fall or stay sleep. CARE ABOUT YOUR HEART? TRY GETTING BETTER SLEEP "Recent data that up to 20% of Americans use medications to help them sleep is alarming," said Dr. Baljinder S. Sidhu, a pulmonologist and sleep specialist who is the co-owner of Pacific Coast Critical … [Read more...] about Some 20% of Americans are taking sleep medications, CDC says: ‘Alarming’ data
Virginia school principal, assistant principal depart after 6-year-old shoots teacher
close Video Lawyer for the Virginia teacher shot by a six-year-old student announces lawsuit against school district The Virginia teacher who was shot by her six-year-old student will sue her school district, alleging that administrators had been warned of gun, an attorney for Abby Zwerner announced Wednesday in Newport News, Virginia. The shooting of a teacher by a six-year-old student in Virginia continues to shake up the school district with further leadership and staff changes. The Newport News School Board voted 5-1 to remove Superintendent George Parker III from his position following the Jan. 6 shooting of Abigail Zwerner, 25, by one of her own students. The shooting earlier this month, along with 2021 shootings at Heritage and Menchville high schools, have teachers, parents and community members outraged. The boy, who remains unidentified, brought his mother’s handgun to class and shot Zwerner during a lesson at Richneck Elementary … [Read more...] about Virginia school principal, assistant principal depart after 6-year-old shoots teacher