Monthly Archives: July 2022

Former Overstock CEO who attended ‘unhinged’ White House meeting with Sidney Powell testified to the Jan. 6 committee for nearly 8 hours, report says

Former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne arrives to be interviewed by the House committee investigating the Capitol riot on July 15, 2022. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Patrick Byrne testified before the House Jan. 6 committee on Friday. The former Overstock CEO testified behind closed doors for nearly eight hours, CNN reported. The panel is interested in a…

Images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope remind us, yet again, how improbable it is that we’re alone in the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope’s first deep field infrared image, released on July 11, 2022. NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI NASA unveiled the deepest, sharpest infrared image of the distant universe ever captured on Tuesday.  Various estimates suggest Earth-like planets that could harbor life are abundant in the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope’s instruments…

Texas hospitals are refusing to see people with serious pregnancy issues for fear of violating post-Roe abortion ban, medical group says

Protesters hold up signs during a Texas Rally for Abortion Rights at Discovery Green in Houston, Texas. Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images The Texas Medical Association said some hospitals are refusing emergency care for pregnancy complications.  They fear violating the near-total abortion ban in Texas, the group said. The group said a woman was refused…

Russia’s neighbor Latvia wants to bring back the military draft because it fears Russia will attack so quickly that NATO can’t help, defense minister says

Members of Latvia’s National Guard attend a shooting exercise during basic military training camp near Daugavpils, Latvia. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins Latvia, which borders Russia, wants to bring back the military draft in light of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Its defense minister told Insider Latvia must be ready for a Russian attack, including one with little warning….

Air Canada passenger trying to find his lost luggage made 76 phone calls but only got through to an agent 3 times

Justin Cox said Air Canada hadn’t been able to locate his bag since June 29. Josef Hanus/Shutterstock An Air Canada passenger made 76 calls in search of his lost bag, but only got through 3 times. Justin Cox said his luggage was last scanned in Toronto, but now cannot be located. Cox said because his…

Elon Musk appears to mock Twitter’s bot claims by responding to memes on the number of fake accounts

Elon Musk. Andrew Kelly/Reuters Elon Musk tweeted laughing emojis in response to Twitter bot memes seemingly taking a jab. Twitter filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday and used a poop emoji as evidence against him. Musk accused Twitter of trying to rush the process at “warp speed” in a court filing on Friday….