Natasha Puryear

Bernie Sanders And His Super PACs: Hypocritical Or Not?

Bernie Sanders has long refused the money that a super PAC can bring, which has made him incredibly popular with those who feel money has corrupted politics. However, has Sanders really refused the help of super PACs? That depends on how you look at exactly what is happening within the Sanders campaign. While Bernie Sanders’ […]

8y ago

holly holm|mma|ronda rousey|Sports|ufc

Ronda Rousey: Either Win Rematch Against Holm Or Retire

Ronda Rousey has come out and said what so many have been thinking. Rousey will either beat Holly Holm in a rematch, or she will hang up her mixed martial arts career. Many UFC fans were calling for Rousey to retire before her match with Holly Holm so she would go out with a perfect […]

8y ago

FDNY|Politics|World Trade Center

Zadroga Act Reauthorization Falters as Another NYPD Firefighter Dies

The Zadroga Act reauthorization has failed just days after James Costello, the former Fire Department of New York battalion chief, died of cancer at the age of 52. Costello was diagnosed with cancer as a result of his time spent working at the World Trade Center in the aftermath of the deadliest terror attack on […]

8y ago

Gun Control|News

California Shooting: Prayers Need Backing With Action, Say Democrats

In the wake of the tragic California shooting in Bernardino, Democrats across the country are criticizing their Republican counterparts for not backing up their calls for prayers with action. The calls for moments of silence and prayers do nothing to curb the overwhelming violence that has plagued the country this year. During an interview with […]

8y ago

holly holm|mma|ronda rousey|ufc

Ronda Rousey Spotted in Public for First Time Since UFC 193 Loss

Ronda Rousey has made a rare public appearance since her loss to Holly Holm on November 15. The previously undefeated women’s bantamweight mixed martial artist was spotted the day after Thanksgiving walking her pit bull with boyfriend and fellow MMA fighter Travis Browne according to E Online. Rousey suffered a massive kick to the head […]

8y ago

syria|turkey

Turkey To Help Stem Flow Of Refugee Migrants To Europe

With the ongoing flow of refugee migrants moving from Syria through Turkey and into European Union countries, the EU has asked Turkey to help stem the overwhelming flow of refugee migrants. With financial incentives and a possible acceleration of its EU membership, Turkey has agreed to help with the ongoing refugee crisis. The European Union […]

8y ago

turkey

Putin Issues Sanctions Against Turkey

As tempers continue to flare over the Russian fighter plane shot down near the Turkey and Syria border, Vladimir Putin has introduced sanctions against Turkey. Putin cited national security threats as part of his reasoning for imposing financial sanctions against the country. In the decree posted on Putin’s website, he has called for all charter […]

8y ago

Politics

NSA To Shut Down Phone Record Program

The controversial phone record program in which the National Security Agency (NSA) collects information about the phone calls of private citizens is set to shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday. The NSA program that has been declared unconstitutional and “almost Orwellian” has long had politicians and citizens at odds. The phone program came to […]

8y ago

King Tut’s Tomb Likely Has Hidden Rooms

One of the most well-known pharaohs of all time may be hiding more secrets over 2000 years since he passed away. Saturday the Egyptian antiquities minister, Mamdouh el-Damaty, announced that King Tutankhamun’s tomb may be hiding more rooms. British archeologist Nicholas Reeves has stated those rooms could possibly include the remains of Queen Nefertiti. King […]

8y ago

Isis|Politics|russia|terrorism|United States

Russia Blames US Policies for Strengthening ISIS

The Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev, has come out and blamed the actions of the United States for helping ISIS gain traction among radical Islamists. The prime minister stated that ISIS’ strength “became possible partly due to irresponsible U.S. politics.” Medvedev is accusing the U.S. of not putting forth enough effort to get to the […]

8y ago

Nola, Northern White Rhino, Dies, Only Three Remain

The northern white rhino population declined by 25 percent Sunday after Nola died after treatment for a bacterial infection. Nola resided at the San Diego Zoo in California. She was the only northern white rhino in the United States. The remaining three northern white rhinos are being cared for at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in […]

8y ago

bbc|doctor who

Doctor Who ‘Faces The Raven’ And Fans Are Furious

Clara Oswald’s departure as the 12th doctor’s companion was forecast weeks ago. Actress Jenna Coleman announced that she was leaving the Doctor Who cast to focus on her role as Queen Victoria for an ITV mini-series about the royal woman. What was not known was how Steven Moffatt was going to wrap up Coleman’s run […]

8y ago

Ronda Rousey Endorses Bernie Sanders For President

Celebrity endorsements are highly sought after by presidential candidates, and Bernie Sanders just got the most popular UFC fighter in his corner. Ronda Rousey endorsed the senator from Vermont on Tuesday. While there were rumors that Rousey would back Donald Trump, the undefeated bantamweight mixed martial artist made it abundantly clear that she wouldn’t be […]

8y ago

cancer|Country Music|Entertainment|Music

Joey Fleek, Country Singer, Enters Hospice

Country singer Joey Fleek from the duet Joey + Rory entered hospice care at home on Monday. Fleek was rushed to the hospital Friday evening in excruciating pain. Doctors told the couple that the aggressive chemotherapy and radiation regimen was not working and they should focus on keeping Joey comfortable. The duo is planning on […]

8y ago