Author: Kenna
Teens are coming together to send Ramadan cards to every mosque in the U.S.
On June 8, 2017 by KennaGet out your safety scissors and crayons —it’s time to make greeting cards in the spirit of celebration and inclusion. In a new campaign called Sincerely, Us, youth social change organization DoSomething.org is encouraging non-Muslim Americans to send cards to mosques during Ramadan. It’s an effort to combat Islamophobia, and celebrate the holy month with
25c vending machine gives boy cocaine instead of toy
On June 8, 2017 by KennaThe Taqueria Los Altos in Bell Gardens is the place for cheap blow: just 25c a go at the putty ball vending machine! The mother called police, who arrived and tested the white powder, which was positive for the drug. Police opened the machine and found 136 grams, or just under 5
Security of America’s healthcare system is on the brink of catastrophic collapse
On June 8, 2017 by KennaThe independent, Congressionally mandated Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force released its report last week, setting out their findings about the state of security in America’s health technology (very, very, very bad) and their recommendations (basic commonsense cybersecurity 101). report this ad Critically, the report says that without direct, meaningful, extensive government
Miracle calf in India born with “human” face!
On June 8, 2017 by KennaHoly cow! A calf in Uttar Pradesh, India was born with a human face, leading some people to worship it as an incarnation of the god Vishnu. Unfortunately, the animal died an hour after birth. From India.com: Unfortunately, the deformed calf could not survive and died in an hour, but that did not stop
One hard-won rule about fandom: never, ever meet the wizard
On June 8, 2017 by KennaI’ve been in fandom for over thirty years, and in that time, I’ve had only one hard-won rule about it: Never, ever meet the wizard. Actors are always shorter than you think; writers don’t always understand why their villains are your heroes; and the deep, meaningful conversations you’ve rehearsed in your head
Trump Tries to Rebrand ‘James Comey Week’ As ‘Infrastructure Week’
On June 8, 2017 by KennaWASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump talked about river barges and locks and highways and American steel during a visit to Cincinnati, Wednesday ― but even his mind seemed 500 miles to the east, where a Senate committee began two days of hearings that could bog down his presidency even further. “It’s time to rebuild our
The Numbers Behind Fixing Health Care In America
On June 8, 2017 by KennaOn March 23, 2010 Democrats slammed a health care plan through Congress that helped many Americans, but it is far from perfect. Now Republicans are offering a plan that will leave millions of Americans without insurance. It seems as if Congress is unable to fix health care, however the current system is unsustainable. According to
Election 2017: What CAN’T you do in a polling station?
On June 8, 2017 by KennaImage copyright Getty Images Millions of people are heading to polling stations across the UK to cast their vote. But what can and can’t you do in there? Most British people are familiar with what goes on inside a polling station. You march in, possibly brandishing your polling card, you give your name and address,
General election: Leaders tour country in final appeal for votes
On June 8, 2017 by KennaImage copyright Various Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are stressing core themes as they and other party leaders criss-cross the UK in a last push for general election votes. The Tory leader said she was the only person who could “deliver for Britain” and negotiate the right Brexit deal. Warning of “five more years of
Parents Defend David Beckham After Criticism For Kissing His Daughter On The Lips
On June 7, 2017 by KennaDavid Beckham has joined the ranks of moms and dads who’ve been publicly shamed. Luckily, his fellow parents came to his defense. While on vacation in Tanzania on Thursday, the retired soccer star posted a photo of himself kissing his 5-year-old daughter on the lips on Instagram. In the caption, he wrote, “Kiss for Daddy.”
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