thedailycaller--2020-05-29--FACT CHECK: Did Ohio Gov Mike DeWine Release 4,300 Inmates On May 15?

A viral Facebook post shared more than 19,000 times claims Republican Ohio Gov .
Mike DeWine authorized the release of 4,300 inmates on May 15 .
There is no evidence DeWine released 4,300 inmates on May 15 .
A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections said the post “ is not accurate.
” Several states have released inmates in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus behind bars , according to The New York Times .
This particular post claims DeWine freed 4,300 inmates on May 15 .
“ Ohio governor released 4,300 prisoners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Now he is warning residents of possible crime wave !
Seriously you can ’ t fix stupid !
!
” The Daily Caller didn ’ t find any evidence that DeWine released 4,300 inmates on that date .
Had he done so , media outlets would have reported it , as some did when DeWine authorized the release of 105 inmates on April 15 , yet no news coverage could be found .
DeWine also sent out a tweet when he authorized the release of 105 inmates .
“ Earlier today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 105 inmates in Ohio , ” he tweeted .
“ Each inmate will be tested to determine if they have # COVID19 before release.
” But a search of DeWine ’ s verified social media accounts turned up no announcement about such a release of over 4,000 inmates on May 15 .
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Dan Tierney , DeWine ’ s press secretary , told the Caller that “ Ohio has released 129 inmates early due to COVID-19.
” That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concluded or those who were released due to a judicial order , according to Tierney .
JoEllen Smith , a spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections confirmed to the Caller that the post “ is not accurate , ” noting that Ohio ’ s prison population has decreased by 2,360 since March 24 .
Over 4,700 Ohio inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus and just over 70 confirmed others have died as of May 28 , according to data from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filed a class-action lawsuit against DeWine and the state ’ s prison director , asking the judge to free thousands of inmates who are older or have medical conditions that put them at serious health risk if they contract the coronavirus , Cleveland Plain Dealer reported .

A viral Facebook post shared more than 19,000 times claims Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine authorized the release of 4,300 inmates on May 15.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence DeWine released 4,300 inmates on May 15. A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections said the post “is not accurate.”
Fact Check:
Several states have released inmates in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus behind bars, according to The New York Times. This particular post claims DeWine freed 4,300 inmates on May 15.
“Ohio governor released 4,300 prisoners today!” the viral post reads. “Now he is warning residents of possible crime wave! Seriously you can’t fix stupid!!”
The Daily Caller didn’t find any evidence that DeWine released 4,300 inmates on that date. Had he done so, media outlets would have reported it, as some did when DeWine authorized the release of 105 inmates on April 15, yet no news coverage could be found.
DeWine also sent out a tweet when he authorized the release of 105 inmates.
Earlier today, I approved the early release of 105 inmates in Ohio. Each inmate will be tested to determine if they have #COVID19 before release. — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) April 15, 2020
“Earlier today, I approved the early release of 105 inmates in Ohio,” he tweeted. “Each inmate will be tested to determine if they have #COVID19 before release.”
But a search of DeWine’s verified social media accounts turned up no announcement about such a release of over 4,000 inmates on May 15. (RELATED: Was Joe Exotic Transferred To The Cass County Jail In Texas?)
Dan Tierney, DeWine’s press secretary, told the Caller that “Ohio has released 129 inmates early due to COVID-19.” That figure does not include inmates whose sentences concluded or those who were released due to a judicial order, according to Tierney.
JoEllen Smith, a spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections confirmed to the Caller that the post “is not accurate,” noting that Ohio’s prison population has decreased by 2,360 since March 24. Over 4,700 Ohio inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus and just over 70 confirmed others have died as of May 28, according to data from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.
Earlier this month, a group of inmates filed a class-action lawsuit against DeWine and the state’s prison director, asking the judge to free thousands of inmates who are older or have medical conditions that put them at serious health risk if they contract the coronavirus, Cleveland Plain Dealer reported.


thedailycaller--2020-05-28--Video Emerges Showing Deputy Hitting, Dragging Man Out Of His Car

A viral video emerged showing a Los Angeles County sheriff ’ s deputy entering a man ’ s car , hitting him and attempting to drag him out .
The video , posted Thursday afternoon by ABC7 News , appears to show an officer entering a vehicle and engaging in a verbal argument with the driver while hitting him and attempting to drag him out of the car as the passenger tries to stop him .
Jesus Medina , the driver of the car , said the officer told him that he was pulled over for a tinted window and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report .
His brother Omar Medina was in the passenger seat and said he started recording once the conversation escalated .
“ He was already trying to open the door before the video started , just over a simple traffic ticket , ” Omar said according to the ABC7 report .
( RELATED : Police Officers Involved With Death Of George Floyd Fired ) Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said that Jesus Medina has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer , unlicensed driving , and resisting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was arrested for failure to comply , and a third passenger was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale .
“ I ’ ve seen an edited version of the video , I don ’ t have the raw footage .
And I have one concern , and I have a lot of questions , ” Villanueva said at a press conference Wednesday .
“ The one concern I have is for the safety of the female deputy , who was kicked in the stomach by one of the suspects .
She fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in three places , so she ’ s currently being treated for that very serious injury.
” “ We have a lot of questions that need to be asked about the decision making , communication , and tactics , ” he added .
“ However , we need to have all the information before we can form an educated opinion on what happened and what needs to transpire.
” He said that there is an ongoing investigation into the incident .

A viral video emerged showing a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy entering a man’s car, hitting him and attempting to drag him out.
The video, posted Thursday afternoon by ABC7 News, appears to show an officer entering a vehicle and engaging in a verbal argument with the driver while hitting him and attempting to drag him out of the car as the passenger tries to stop him.
Disturbing video shows what appears to be a controversial use of force by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy entering a vehicle. In the footage, a deputy is seen punching and trying to drag a driver out of the car https://t.co/Bk4z8JwsFv pic.twitter.com/voUUxUVnBD — ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) May 28, 2020
Jesus Medina, the driver of the car, said the officer told him that he was pulled over for a tinted window and sticker violation, according to an ABC7 report. His brother Omar Medina was in the passenger seat and said he started recording once the conversation escalated.
“He was already trying to open the door before the video started, just over a simple traffic ticket,” Omar said according to the ABC7 report. (RELATED: Police Officers Involved With Death Of George Floyd Fired)
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said that Jesus Medina has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, unlicensed driving, and resisting an officer with force. His brother was arrested for failure to comply, and a third passenger was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale.
“I’ve seen an edited version of the video, I don’t have the raw footage. And I have one concern, and I have a lot of questions,” Villanueva said at a press conference Wednesday. “The one concern I have is for the safety of the female deputy, who was kicked in the stomach by one of the suspects. She fell to the ground and broke her arm in three places, so she’s currently being treated for that very serious injury.”
“We have a lot of questions that need to be asked about the decision making, communication, and tactics,” he added. “However, we need to have all the information before we can form an educated opinion on what happened and what needs to transpire.”
He said that there is an ongoing investigation into the incident.


thedailycaller--2020-05-28--Amy Klobuchar Previously Declined To Prosecute Officer In George Floyd’s Death Despite Complaints Of

Amy Klobuchar Previously Declined To Prosecute Officer In George Floyd’s Death Despite Complaints Of Violence

Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar declined to prosecute the police officer at the center of George Floyd ’ s death during her time as a state prosecutor in 2006 , new reports show .
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derick Chauvin , who can be seen kneeling on Floyd ’ s neck before his death was involved in the shooting and death of a man who stabbed numerous people before a confrontation with the police , according to The Guardian .
Klobuchar , who then served as the Hennepin county attorney , decided not to prosecute Chauvin and the other officers involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a grand jury , which later declined to charge the officers .
( RELATED : Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd ’ s Neck Has History Of Complaints ) Since Floyd ’ s death , reports have shown a history of complaints regarding Chauvin , a 19-year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department .
Chauvin was placed on leave after his involvement in the shooting of an indigenous man in 2011 , according to the Daily Beast .
Klobuchar , who is considered to be a leading candidate for the running mate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been heavily criticized for her previous record on police violence as a prosecutor .
This includes declining to bring charges in two dozen cases regarding deadly shootings from police , according to the Washington Post .

Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar declined to prosecute the police officer at the center of George Floyd’s death during her time as a state prosecutor in 2006, new reports show.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who can be seen kneeling on Floyd’s neck before his death, was involved in the shooting and death of a man who stabbed numerous people before a confrontation with the police in 2006, according to The Guardian.
Klobuchar, who then served as the Hennepin county attorney, decided not to prosecute Chauvin and the other officers involved in the shooting, leaving the case to a grand jury, which later declined to charge the officers, reports The Guardian. (RELATED: Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck Has History Of Complaints)
Klobuchar’s office reached out to the Daily Caller to say the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) provided them with a statement that alleged the decision was made by Michael Freeman, the county attorney of Hennepin County. Freeman assumed office in 2007. The Caller has contacted the HCAO and will update the story if the office responds. Other media outlets, like The Guardian, have not updated their stories to place blame on Freeman.
NEW: I asked Amy Klobuchar to respond to the calls for her to drop out of the running to be Joe Biden’s VP amid scrutiny of her record as prosecutor in MN, when she declined to prosecute police. She said, “Joe Biden’s gonna make a decision on VP and I know he’ll make a good one.” — Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) May 29, 2020
So the incident happened on Oct 2006, just weeks before @amyklobuchar was elected to Senate. Then after she was in Senate and no longer the prosecutor, a grand jury voted not to indict … and that’s somehow her fault? https://t.co/d2HhmTiOLD — Andy McCarthy (@AndrewCMcCarthy) May 29, 2020
Since Floyd’s death, reports have shown a history of complaints regarding Chauvin, a 19-year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department, including some prior to 2006. Chauvin was placed on leave after his involvement in the shooting of an indigenous man in 2011, according to the Daily Beast.
Klobuchar, who is considered to be a leading candidate for the running mate of former Vice President Joe Biden, has been heavily criticized for her previous record on police violence as a prosecutor. This includes declining to bring charges in two dozen cases regarding deadly shootings from police, according to The Washington Post.
Editor’s Note: The post has been updated to include details of correspondence from Klobuchar’s office.


thedailycaller--2020-05-28--EXCLUSIVE: US Joins G7’s ‘Global Partnership’ Against China’s Abuse Of Artificial Intelligence

The United States joined the other G7 nations in launching an “ international initiative ” Thursday aimed at countering the authoritarian abuse of artificial intelligence , specifically by the Communist Party of China .
White House chief technology officer Michael Kratsios , is leading the United States ’ involvement in the Global Partnership on A.I .
( GPAI ) .
He joined technology officers from Canada , France , Germany , Italy , Japan and the United Kingdom on a Thursday video conference to discuss how the G7 nations and other countries across the globe can advance A.I .
innovation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , civil liberties and human rights .
( RELATED : State Department Preparing To Cancel Thousands Of Visas For Chinese Students ) A senior Trump administration official who was briefed on the details of the call told the Daily Caller that each country will next nominate experts from within the industry — including nonprofits and academics — to serve on GPAI , where they will inform international A.I .
policy on hot button issues like bias , trustworthiness , security , workforce development and commercialization .
The U.S. is expected to announce its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , scheduled for June .
The official added that the G7 representatives extensively discussed ways in which the Chinese Communist Party was abusing A.I.
, both prior to and during the coronavirus pandemic .
Notable examples included , “ what we in the U.S. and across all Western nations would find particularly abhorrent , ” specifically social media censorship and a color-coded quarantine tracking system .
( RELATED : Foreign Policy Expert Explains Exactly What The US Gov Needs To Do To Crack Down On Chinese Censorship ) “ While the Chinese Communist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights , the United States is leading our allies to advance innovation in a way that upholds privacy and freedom , ” Kratsios told Daily Caller of the initiative .
“ The Trump Administration will continue to stand up for Americans ’ values and interests on the world stage.
” The U.S. was originally the only G7 member who resisted calls to join GPAI when the initiative was first raised by representatives from Canada and France in 2019 .
Kratsios explained in a Wednesday Wall Street Journal op-ed how coronavirus yielded a unique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical decisions about the use of AI have far-reaching implications.
” “ It matters more than ever that America and our allies remain united by a desire to drive technology leadership and protect cherished rights and freedoms , ” he wrote .
“ When we do , we will use remarkable innovations not only to defeat the virus , but also to build a flourishing future .
”

The United States joined the other G7 nations in launching an “international initiative” Thursday aimed at countering the authoritarian abuse of artificial intelligence, specifically by the Communist Party of China.
White House chief technology officer Michael Kratsios, is leading the United States’ involvement in the Global Partnership on A.I. (GPAI). He joined technology officers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom on a Thursday video conference to discuss how the G7 nations and other countries across the globe can advance A.I. innovation in a way that respects Western values, civil liberties and human rights.(RELATED: State Department Preparing To Cancel Thousands Of Visas For Chinese Students)
A senior Trump administration official who was briefed on the details of the call told the Daily Caller that each country will next nominate experts from within the industry — including nonprofits and academics — to serve on GPAI, where they will inform international A.I. policy on hot button issues like bias, trustworthiness, security, workforce development and commercialization. The U.S. is expected to announce its nominees ahead of the 2020 G7 conference, scheduled for June.
The official added that the G7 representatives extensively discussed ways in which the Chinese Communist Party was abusing A.I., both prior to and during the coronavirus pandemic. Notable examples included, “what we in the U.S. and across all Western nations would find particularly abhorrent,” specifically social media censorship and a color-coded quarantine tracking system. (RELATED: Foreign Policy Expert Explains Exactly What The US Gov Needs To Do To Crack Down On Chinese Censorship)
“While the Chinese Communist Party twists technology to infringe on basic rights, the United States is leading our allies to advance innovation in a way that upholds privacy and freedom,” Kratsios told Daily Caller of the initiative. “The Trump Administration will continue to stand up for Americans’ values and interests on the world stage.”
The U.S. was originally the only G7 member who resisted calls to join GPAI when the initiative was first raised by representatives from Canada and France in 2019. Kratsios explained in a Wednesday Wall Street Journal op-ed how coronavirus yielded a unique opportunity for GPAI to launch because “critical decisions about the use of AI have far-reaching implications.”
“It matters more than ever that America and our allies remain united by a desire to drive technology leadership and protect cherished rights and freedoms,” he wrote. “When we do, we will use remarkable innovations not only to defeat the virus, but also to build a flourishing future.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-28--EXCLUSIVE: EPA’s Andrew Wheeler Calls Out Senate Dems For ‘Politicizing’ Agency’s COVID Response

• Sens .
Tom Carper and Ed Markey are “ politicizing ” the Environmental Protection Agency ’ s response to the coronavirus , EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
• Wheeler criticized Markey for using what the administrator said was a faulty study to claim the EPA is hurting minority communities and people of color .
• The study ’ s researchers used an “ ill-fitting statistical model ” to draw a link between coronavirus deaths and pollution , according to Wheeler .
“ I don ’ t think that makes for a good scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another study used to criticize EPA relied on 15-year-old European data that is irrelevant to the U.S. , Wheeler said .
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler believes Democrats are politicizing the agency ’ s response to coronavirus and using flawed research to argue regulation rollbacks are disproportionately hurting black people amid a pandemic .
Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts used a politically-motivated research and a study based on 15-year-old data from Europe to suggest that the agency ’ s regulatory work is increasing the harm of coronavirus on minority groups , Wheeler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ Shame on Senator Markey for politicizing a study like this .
It ’ s amazing that in a political body like the senate somebody could go way over the top in politicking COVID-19 like he did .
I was very surprised , ” Wheeler told the DCNF .
( RELATED : Researchers , Lawmakers Cry Foul After Harvard Quietly Edits Study Suggesting Pollution Leads To More COVID Deaths ) Wheeler had a tense interaction with the Markey and Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware during a May 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing .
Markey demanded Wheeler apologize “ to people of color in our country for what you are doing.
” “ Shame on you , ” Markey said during the hearing , while Carper harangued the EPA for doing the “ opposite of what it should have been doing during this pandemic.
” Both Democrats brought up a Harvard T.H .
Chan School of Public Health study , published April 4 , which claimed that an increase in long-term exposure to particulate matter ( PM ) leads to an 8 % increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elevated levels of pollution are likely to experience higher death rates during the pandemic , the research based on analysis of more than 3,000 U.S. counties claimed .
“ Researchers appear to have tried to politicize this .
They included in their study that the EPA ’ s enforcement discretion is going to lead to more air pollution .
It sounds like a mix of relevant scientific inquiry mixed with a heavy dose of biased public policy .
I don ’ t think that makes for a good scientific study , ” Wheeler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and emissions continue to fall .
The researchers based their conclusions on an “ ill-fitting statistical model , ” Wheeler said .
“ There is nothing that we have done that has increased air pollution in minority communities like Sen. Markey suggests .
He kept saying shame on me and he never backed it up with anything , ” Wheeler told the DCNF .
“ Sen .
Markey didn ’ t even ask questions .
I didn ’ t have an opportunity.
” Markey ’ s office has not responded to the DCNF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s assertion .
Carper ’ s office also did not respond to a request for comment .
Carper published a staff report ahead of the hearing that cited both the Harvard study and an Italian study that used smog data from 2005 to assess potential COVID-19 casualties in 2020 .
Some analysts have expressed skepticism similar to Wheeler ’ s .
The Harvard ’ s study , which has yet to be peer reviewed , relies on a “ statistical model that has not been tested and verified as yielding accurate predictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EPA ’ s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee , told the DCNF May 3 .
Cox and others at EPA have said spikes in deaths in certain areas were more likely a reflection of where those regions were on the virus curve rather than pollution .
Cities also have higher levels of air pollution , not to mention they have higher death rates from COVID-19 , for reasons unrelated to pollution .
There are other factors that contribute to the virus ’ s spread .
States and counties have adopted different social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adopting lax efforts while California adopted strict mitigation policies .
The virus originated in Wuhan , China , before expanding to more than 40 countries .
It has reportedly killed more than 350,000 people worldwide .
Harvard T.H .
Chan School of Public Health did not respond to the DCNF ’ s requests for comment about its research .
The Italian study Carper highlighted in the staff report cited 15-year-old research as a way to determine the extent to which pollution could impact COVID-19 death totals .
The study , published in April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , examined COVID-19 fatalities in Europe and found the greatest number of deaths in Northern Italy were in areas with high smog levels .
The researchers note one major caveat : “ [ W ] ide differences among Italian regional health systems , capacity of the intensive care units in the region , and the prevention policies taken by the Government have had a paramount role in the spreading of SARS-CoV-2 , presumably more than the air pollution itself .
” Such research “ is not relevant to the United States .
Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their cities and has higher PM levels than the U.S. , ” Wheeler told the DCNF .
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Sens. Tom Carper and Ed Markey are “politicizing” the Environmental Protection Agency’s response to the coronavirus, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Wheeler criticized Markey for using what the administrator said was a faulty study to claim the EPA is hurting minority communities and people of color.
The study’s researchers used an “ill-fitting statistical model” to draw a link between coronavirus deaths and pollution, according to Wheeler. “I don’t think that makes for a good scientific study,” he said.
Another study used to criticize EPA relied on 15-year-old European data that is irrelevant to the U.S., Wheeler said.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler believes Democrats are politicizing the agency’s response to coronavirus and using flawed research to argue regulation rollbacks are disproportionately hurting black people amid a pandemic.
Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts used a politically-motivated research and a study based on 15-year-old data from Europe to suggest that the agency’s regulatory work is increasing the harm of coronavirus on minority groups, Wheeler said in an exclusive interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“Shame on Senator Markey for politicizing a study like this. It’s amazing that in a political body like the senate somebody could go way over the top in politicking COVID-19 like he did. I was very surprised,” Wheeler told the DCNF. (RELATED: Researchers, Lawmakers Cry Foul After Harvard Quietly Edits Study Suggesting Pollution Leads To More COVID Deaths)
Wheeler had a tense interaction with the Markey and Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware during a May 20 Senate Environment and Public Works Committee oversight hearing.
Markey demanded Wheeler apologize “to people of color in our country for what you are doing.”
“Shame on you,” Markey said during the hearing, while Carper harangued the EPA for doing the “opposite of what it should have been doing during this pandemic.”
Both Democrats brought up a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study, published April 4, which claimed that an increase in long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) leads to an 8% increase in the coronavirus death rate. Areas with elevated levels of pollution are likely to experience higher death rates during the pandemic, the research based on analysis of more than 3,000 U.S. counties claimed.
“This study provides evidence that counties that have more polluted air will experience higher risks of death for Covid-19,” Francesca Dominici, a professor of biostatistics at Harvard who led the study, told The News York Times in April. Wheeler said that it might be “premature” to suggest the study’s conclusions are false, but criticized researchers for their approach.
“Researchers appear to have tried to politicize this. They included in their study that the EPA’s enforcement discretion is going to lead to more air pollution. It sounds like a mix of relevant scientific inquiry mixed with a heavy dose of biased public policy. I don’t think that makes for a good scientific study,” Wheeler said. He noted that air pollutants and emissions continue to fall.
The researchers based their conclusions on an “ill-fitting statistical model,” Wheeler said.
“There is nothing that we have done that has increased air pollution in minority communities like Sen. Markey suggests. He kept saying shame on me and he never backed it up with anything,” Wheeler told the DCNF. “Sen. Markey didn’t even ask questions. I didn’t have an opportunity.”
Markey’s office has not responded to the DCNF’s request for comment about Wheeler’s assertion. Carper’s office also did not respond to a request for comment.
Carper published a staff report ahead of the hearing that cited both the Harvard study and an Italian study that used smog data from 2005 to assess potential COVID-19 casualties in 2020.
Some analysts have expressed skepticism similar to Wheeler’s. The Harvard’s study, which has yet to be peer reviewed, relies on a “statistical model that has not been tested and verified as yielding accurate predictions,” Tony Cox, who chairs the EPA’s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, told the DCNF May 3.
Cox and others at EPA have said spikes in deaths in certain areas were more likely a reflection of where those regions were on the virus curve rather than pollution. Cities also have higher levels of air pollution, not to mention they have higher death rates from COVID-19, for reasons unrelated to pollution.
There are other factors that contribute to the virus’s spread. States and counties have adopted different social distancing guidelines, with states like Georgia adopting lax efforts while California adopted strict mitigation policies. The virus originated in Wuhan, China, before expanding to more than 40 countries. It has reportedly killed more than 350,000 people worldwide.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health did not respond to the DCNF’s requests for comment about its research.
The Italian study Carper highlighted in the staff report cited 15-year-old research as a way to determine the extent to which pollution could impact COVID-19 death totals. The study, published in April by researchers from the University of Siena, examined COVID-19 fatalities in Europe and found the greatest number of deaths in Northern Italy were in areas with high smog levels.
The researchers note one major caveat: “[W]ide differences among Italian regional health systems, capacity of the intensive care units in the region, and the prevention policies taken by the Government have had a paramount role in the spreading of SARS-CoV-2, presumably more than the air pollution itself. ”
Such research “is not relevant to the United States. Europe has a lot worse air quality in their cities and has higher PM levels than the U.S.,” Wheeler told the DCNF.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-28--Manhunt Ends For UConn Student Suspected Of Killing Two People

The alleged killer was arrested at a truck stop in Hagerstown , Maryland , after a six-day multi-state manhunt , which involved several law enforcement agencies after he purportedly killed two men and kidnapped a young woman before fleeing Connecticut on Sunday , according to a Fox News report .
Manfredonia allegedly hacked 62-year-old Ted DeMers to death on Friday with a machete in Willington , Connecticut .
Then , he held another man hostage in his own home before stealing his firearms and truck to drive to Derby , Connecticut , about an hour away .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suspected Of Double Murder ) It was in Derby where Manfredonia is believed to have shot and killed his former high school classmate , Nicholas Eisle , 23 , whose body was found by police later on Sunday .
He also reputedly abducted Eisele ’ s girlfriend , also 23 , forcing her into her own Volkswagen Jetta before fleeing the state .
According to Boston.com , he abandoned her and her vehicle at a rest stop in Paterson , New Jersey .
Fox News also reported that she was uninjured .
Pennsylvania @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rode in an Uber to the Walmart store in East Stroudsburg , Pennsylvania , which is close to the New Jersey state border .
The police also noted that Manfredonia had been caught on a surveillance camera at a Sheetz rest stop in Chambersburg , Pennsylvania .
A Hyundai Santa Fe that was reported to be stolen Monday was also recovered near the Sheetz .
Police later suspected Manfredonia to be in the Hagerstown area , where he reportedly took another Uber to from Chambersburg .
According to the Hartford Courant , law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being briefed on the situation at a truck stop in the Hagerstown area when the he was spotted .
( RELATED : New Police Search For Fugitive UConn Student Suspected Of Double Murder Turns Up Empty ) “ As they were talking about his height , 6-3 , 6-4 , one of the team members turned and approximately 20 feet away from them was a gentleman who was six-foot-four , ” said Lt. Michael Pendleton , commander of the Central District Major Crime Squad .
“ Det .
Michael Zella , at that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked over at Mr. Manfredonia and noticed he had his red sneakers on .
At that point a side view profile matched the photos that we had .
Immediately Det .
Zella and the team went over to Mr. Manfredonia with their guns drawn and told him to get on the ground.
” According to Pendleton , Manfredonia offered zero resistance .
“ At that point , he went to the ground , ” Pendleton said .
“ He did not resist and absolutely no force was used to effect the arrest.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & is in custody .
CSP Eastern District Major Crime are on scene in Hagerstown , MD .
No injuries to any law enforcement personnel or Manfredonia .
More info will be provided on Thurs , May 28 @ PAStatePolice @ FBINewHaven @ FBI @ MDSP pic.twitter.com/QFnUDuOqn0

The alleged killer was arrested at a truck stop in Hagerstown, Maryland, after a six-day multi-state manhunt, which involved several law enforcement agencies after he purportedly killed two men and kidnapped a young woman before fleeing Connecticut on Sunday, according to a Fox News report.
Manfredonia allegedly hacked 62-year-old Ted DeMers to death on Friday with a machete in Willington, Connecticut. Then, he held another man hostage in his own home before stealing his firearms and truck to drive to Derby, Connecticut, about an hour away. (RELATED: Police Lead Multistate Manhunt For UConn Student Suspected Of Double Murder)
It was in Derby where Manfredonia is believed to have shot and killed his former high school classmate, Nicholas Eisle, 23, whose body was found by police later on Sunday. He also reputedly abducted Eisele’s girlfriend, also 23, forcing her into her own Volkswagen Jetta before fleeing the state. According to Boston.com, he abandoned her and her vehicle at a rest stop in Paterson, New Jersey. Fox News also reported that she was uninjured.
Pennsylvania state law enforcement have claimed that Manfredonia rode in an Uber to the Walmart store in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, which is close to the New Jersey state border. The police also noted that Manfredonia had been caught on a surveillance camera at a Sheetz rest stop in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. A Hyundai Santa Fe that was reported to be stolen Monday was also recovered near the Sheetz.
Police later suspected Manfredonia to be in the Hagerstown area, where he reportedly took another Uber to from Chambersburg. According to the Hartford Courant, law enforcement officers were in the middle of being briefed on the situation at a truck stop in the Hagerstown area when the he was spotted. (RELATED: New Police Search For Fugitive UConn Student Suspected Of Double Murder Turns Up Empty)
“As they were talking about his height, 6-3, 6-4, one of the team members turned and approximately 20 feet away from them was a gentleman who was six-foot-four,” said Lt. Michael Pendleton, commander of the Central District Major Crime Squad.


thedailycaller--2020-05-28--Can’t Install A Pizza Oven In Your Home? This Little Oven Is The Next Best Thing

Nothing says “ summer ” quite like sparkling pools , warm nights , and delicious food right off the grill .
But if you don ’ t happen to have a yard with a great grill or a hot stone oven , you shouldn ’ t have to miss out on your favorite summertime meals .
And now , thanks to the Firepod , a portable multi-functional pizza oven , you don ’ t have to .
Unlike other portable grills out there , this little guy is about as versatile as they come , boasting three different cooking functions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the sun .
And the best part ?
You can take it with you pretty much anywhere .
First and foremost , the Firepod serves as a fully-functional pizza oven , featuring a heavy-duty stainless steel burner that heats up quickly for efficient cooking .
And thanks to its genius system of twin stones , stainless steel reflector , and top vent , your pizzas will cook perfectly .
And for those times when you aren ’ t in the mood for pizza ( which believe it or not , does happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the accompanying griddle , and boom , you ’ ve got yourself a real-deal barbecue grill .
Simply light it up with the auto-ignition and you ’ re good to go !
But if cooking delicious meats , fish , and veggies on hot rocks is more your thing , you can do that , too !
Simply heat up the lava rock in the Firepod , brush your stones with some olive oil , and grill away .
Available in three different colors , the dynamic Firepod is a total must-have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s so portable , it ’ s perfect for taking to a buddy ’ s house , camping trips , tailgates , and impromptu dinners under the stars .
And since its successful campaign on Kickstarter , the Firepod has continued to bring grilling magic to people all over the country .
Ready to get cooking ?
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Nothing says “summer” quite like sparkling pools, warm nights, and delicious food right off the grill. But if you don’t happen to have a yard with a great grill or a hot stone oven, you shouldn’t have to miss out on your favorite summertime meals. And now, thanks to the Firepod, a portable multi-functional pizza oven, you don’t have to.
Unlike other portable grills out there, this little guy is about as versatile as they come, boasting three different cooking functions, perfect for just about any meal under the sun. And the best part? You can take it with you pretty much anywhere.
First and foremost, the Firepod serves as a fully-functional pizza oven, featuring a heavy-duty stainless steel burner that heats up quickly for efficient cooking. And thanks to its genius system of twin stones, stainless steel reflector, and top vent, your pizzas will cook perfectly.
And for those times when you aren’t in the mood for pizza (which believe it or not, does happen), simply swap out the stones for the accompanying griddle, and boom, you’ve got yourself a real-deal barbecue grill. Simply light it up with the auto-ignition and you’re good to go! But if cooking delicious meats, fish, and veggies on hot rocks is more your thing, you can do that, too! Simply heat up the lava rock in the Firepod, brush your stones with some olive oil, and grill away.
Available in three different colors, the dynamic Firepod is a total must-have during the summer months. And since it’s so portable, it’s perfect for taking to a buddy’s house, camping trips, tailgates, and impromptu dinners under the stars. And since its successful campaign on Kickstarter, the Firepod has continued to bring grilling magic to people all over the country.
Ready to get cooking? Click here to get 10% off the Firepod’s normal price, making it just $359.99.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-28--This $30 Bundle Of Training Classes Is Perfect For New Dog Owners

Tired of telling your dog to be quiet every time the mailman comes around ?
Or how about replacing your loafers every time your pooch decides to munch on them while you ’ re out ?
Living with your dog can be a complicated journey , to say the least .
But if you know how to properly communicate with your pup , both of you can live happily and harmoniously together — and your loafers will be in much better shape .
Instead of forking up a ton of cash for an in-person trainer , why not take on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guide to Puppy & Dog Training Bundle , it ’ s totally possible .
Covering everything from basic puppy-training to successfully taming aggressive adult dogs , this 8-course guide covers all the dog-owner basics , and then some .
Each comprehensive course is led by Sharon Bolt , a dog behavior expert who has written a wide array of training materials and has successfully taught nearly 10,000 students her game-changing training methods .
With her experience and expert guidance , along with 12 hours of enriching content , you ’ ll feel confident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and will have a better understanding of man ’ s best friend .
Along with learning all the training essentials like leash-pulling , barking , potty-training , and more , the bundle also gives you access to unique courses that are harder to come by .
For example , you can learn what it takes to become a dog trainer yourself — heck , there ’ s even a course on how to start your very own training business !
There ’ s also an entire program that focuses on natural remedies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re really interested in your dog ’ s health and the food it should be eating , you ’ ll love the bundle ’ s 21 lessons that focus on the benefits of a raw diet and more .
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Maybe old dogs can learn new tricks after all ” – Eddison Paguia “ This is a brilliant course yet again by Sharon Bolt .
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Tired of telling your dog to be quiet every time the mailman comes around? Or how about replacing your loafers every time your pooch decides to munch on them while you’re out? Living with your dog can be a complicated journey, to say the least. But if you know how to properly communicate with your pup, both of you can live happily and harmoniously together — and your loafers will be in much better shape.
Instead of forking up a ton of cash for an in-person trainer, why not take on the task yourself? With The Complete Guide to Puppy & Dog Training Bundle, it’s totally possible. Covering everything from basic puppy-training to successfully taming aggressive adult dogs, this 8-course guide covers all the dog-owner basics, and then some.
Each comprehensive course is led by Sharon Bolt, a dog behavior expert who has written a wide array of training materials and has successfully taught nearly 10,000 students her game-changing training methods. With her experience and expert guidance, along with 12 hours of enriching content, you’ll feel confident enough to train puppies and adult dogs, and will have a better understanding of man’s best friend.
Along with learning all the training essentials like leash-pulling, barking, potty-training, and more, the bundle also gives you access to unique courses that are harder to come by. For example, you can learn what it takes to become a dog trainer yourself — heck, there’s even a course on how to start your very own training business!
There’s also an entire program that focuses on natural remedies for doggy issues. And if you’re really interested in your dog’s health and the food it should be eating, you’ll love the bundle’s 21 lessons that focus on the benefits of a raw diet and more.
Still not sure if The Complete Guide to Puppy & Dog Training Bundle is for you? After checking out some of the many powerful reviews users are saying about the program, you may think differently.
“I love the step-by-step video demonstrations in this course. I didn’t realize the different aspects that cause dogs to be aggressive but Sharon explains this very clearly and how to rectify it.” – Maggie Styles
“Just finished the course, and applied just a few during our afternoon walk and it worked marvelously. Maybe old dogs can learn new tricks after all” – Eddison Paguia
“This is a brilliant course yet again by Sharon Bolt. It has helped me no end with my dog training career and has taught me so much about running a successful business.” – James Budd
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thedailycaller--2020-05-28--Soldier Stopped An Active Shooter By Running Him Over With His Car

When a man got out of his car on a crowded bridge between Kansas and Missouri and began shooting , Master Sergeant David Royer told his fiancée to call 911 , hung up the phone , and ran over the gunman with his Chevy .
Royer was driving on Centennial bridge Wednesday morning when a man jumped out of his car and began shooting indiscriminately at cars , the New York Times reported .
Royer , who served in the army for 15 years , told reporters Thursday that “ I was shocked that it was happening and the adrenaline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training that I ’ ve received , I took appropriate action and took out the threat.
” Two cars were struck with bullets , but nobody inside was injured , according to the Times .
One person was struck by a bullet and he , along with the gunman , was taken to a hospital .
Both are in critical condition , but are stable , Leavenworth police chief Pat Kitchens said at a news conference Wednesday .
“ This was an active shooter with multiple weapons on the bridge firing at cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at vehicles as they passed by , ” he added .
( RELATED : Police Officer Dies After Shooting Incident Just Outside Of D.C. ) Leavenworth did not give the shooter ’ s name but said he was a resident of Platte County , Missouri , and that possible charges would be brought against him .
He also said that the police had asked the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security for help with the investigation , according to the Times report .
Royer said that after running into the shooter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He then turned the ignition of the shooter ’ s car off and called his fiancée to let her know that he was okay .
He also said that there was a handgun in the passenger seat of the shooter ’ s car .
Sergeant Royer said that he joined the Army in 2005 , and part of his training involved active shooter drills .
“ I wasn ’ t necessarily frightened , ” 34-year-old Royer said .
“ I just wanted to get home , get everything back to normal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hug , ” he told reporters .
“ And then I went and I mowed my grass and made dinner and spent time with my family.
” “ I don ’ t necessarily myself feel like I ’ m a hero , ” he added .
“ I feel as if most people in my situation would have done the same thing .
There was nothing else I could do .
”

When a man got out of his car on a crowded bridge between Kansas and Missouri and began shooting, Master Sergeant David Royer told his fiancée to call 911, hung up the phone, and ran over the gunman with his Chevy.
Royer was driving on Centennial bridge Wednesday morning when a man jumped out of his car and began shooting indiscriminately at cars, the New York Times reported. Royer, who served in the army for 15 years, told reporters Thursday that “I was shocked that it was happening and the adrenaline took over and, with the military training that I’ve received, I took appropriate action and took out the threat.”
Two cars were struck with bullets, but nobody inside was injured, according to the Times. One person was struck by a bullet and he, along with the gunman, was taken to a hospital. Both are in critical condition, but are stable, Leavenworth police chief Pat Kitchens said at a news conference Wednesday.
Shooting reported on Centennial Bridge over Missouri River, Leavenworth police say https://t.co/jqEwEc7tLE — The Kansas City Star (@KCStar) May 27, 2020
“This was an active shooter with multiple weapons on the bridge firing at cars … the person was simply randomly firing at vehicles as they passed by,” he added. (RELATED: Police Officer Dies After Shooting Incident Just Outside Of D.C.)
Leavenworth did not give the shooter’s name but said he was a resident of Platte County, Missouri, and that possible charges would be brought against him. He also said that the police had asked the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security for help with the investigation, according to the Times report.
Royer said that after running into the shooter, he found him pinned under his Chevy. He then turned the ignition of the shooter’s car off and called his fiancée to let her know that he was okay. He also said that there was a handgun in the passenger seat of the shooter’s car.
Sergeant Royer said that he joined the Army in 2005, and part of his training involved active shooter drills.
“I wasn’t necessarily frightened,” 34-year-old Royer said. “I just wanted to get home, get everything back to normal, get to my kids, give them a hug,” he told reporters. “And then I went and I mowed my grass and made dinner and spent time with my family.”
“I don’t necessarily myself feel like I’m a hero,” he added. “I feel as if most people in my situation would have done the same thing. There was nothing else I could do.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-28--FACT CHECK: Image Claims To Show KKK Members Carrying A Trump-Pence Campaign Banner

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows Ku Klux Klan ( KKK ) members carrying a Trump-Pence campaign banner .
The Trump-Pence campaign slogan has been superimposed into the image .
The photo , taken in 2009 , predates the start of President Donald Trump ’ s 2016 campaign .
Featured in the image are people dressed in KKK regalia holding a banner that reads , “ Trump Pence Make America Great Again.
” The caption reads , “ America , I believe this is all you need to know about why you should vote Blue in 2020.
” ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The KKK Marching At The 1924 Democratic National Convention ) Through a reverse image search , the Daily Caller discovered that the photo has been digitally manipulated .
In the edited picture , the Trump-Pence campaign slogan has been superimposed over the words “ Fraternal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan ” on the banner .
The original photo , found on Getty Images , shows members of the Fraternal White Knights of the KKK participating in a march recognizing the birthday of Nathan Bedford Forrest , the first grand wizard of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to its caption .
It was taken in July 2009 , almost five years before Trump announced his presidential campaign in 2015 .
During the 2016 presidential election cycle , former KKK leader David Duke and KKK publication The Crusader expressed support for Trump .
The then-candidate disavowed both endorsements .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows Ku Klux Klan (KKK) members carrying a Trump-Pence campaign banner.
Verdict: False
The Trump-Pence campaign slogan has been superimposed into the image. The photo, taken in 2009, predates the start of President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign.
Fact Check:
Featured in the image are people dressed in KKK regalia holding a banner that reads, “Trump Pence Make America Great Again.” The caption reads, “America, I believe this is all you need to know about why you should vote Blue in 2020.” (RELATED: Viral Image Claims To Show The KKK Marching At The 1924 Democratic National Convention)
Through a reverse image search, the Daily Caller discovered that the photo has been digitally manipulated. In the edited picture, the Trump-Pence campaign slogan has been superimposed over the words “Fraternal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan” on the banner.
The original photo, found on Getty Images, shows members of the Fraternal White Knights of the KKK participating in a march recognizing the birthday of Nathan Bedford Forrest, the first grand wizard of the KKK, in Pulaski Tennessee, according to its caption. It was taken in July 2009, almost five years before Trump announced his presidential campaign in 2015.
During the 2016 presidential election cycle, former KKK leader David Duke and KKK publication The Crusader expressed support for Trump. The then-candidate disavowed both endorsements.


thedailycaller--2020-05-28--Here’s Everything That We Know About Coronavirus And Hydroxychloroquine

A recent analysis by The Lancet medical journal has sparked media outcries over whether hydroxychloroquine is more dangerous than it is helpful for treating COVID-19 patients .
This controversy has taken on national prominence as numerous officials and doctors , including President Donald Trump and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons ( AAPS ) , have touted their belief that the antiviral and other properties of this drug are effective in inhibiting the symptoms of the coronavirus and can shorten the length of stay needed at hospitals for those who have been infected .
However , the scientific consensus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study from the New England Journal of Medicine ( NEJM ) found that “ the risk of intubation or death was not significantly higher or lower among patients who received hydroxychloroquine than among those who did not.
” Additionally , their analysis also indicated “ that the study should not be taken to rule out either benefit or harm of hydroxychloroquine treatment.
” ( RELATED : The Media ’ s Hydroxychloroquine Hysterics Could Be Hurting People ) “ I think that ’ s probably what it is , the truth is probably somewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jonathan Baugh , an emergency medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer of Remote Health Solutions , who spoke to numerous physicians around the country .
The Lancet study itself points to an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and a higher morbidity rate possibly linked to COVID-19 infected patients being treated with hydroxychloroquine .
However , they suggest some limitations of their analysis may have generated a more conservative interpretation of their findings , despite remaining clear in their belief that it is considerably more dangerous for patients suffering from COVID-19 than it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negative results of hydroxychloroquine use among COVID-19 patients , which doctors around the world are still racing to find answers for , is that patients who are sicker are typically the ones who are going to have more experimental medical interventions tried on them .
While the Lancet study does attempt to control for patients in critical phases of the illness , which surely would skew the results , less severe patients who received treatment with hydroxychloroquine starting more than 48-hours after COVID-19 diagnosis were excluded from their analysis .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Dr. Baugh , “ they ’ re looking at 617 different hospitals and thousands and thousands of individuals … but we know that those patients who are sicker are the ones that are going to have more things tried … they don ’ t mention that at all , but we know that ’ s the truth.
” Dr. Baugh told The Daily Caller that he believes the drug can beneficial , at times .
“ I honestly don ’ t know what makes that difference up , ” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ component , rather than a disease component , because we ’ re seeing the same disease and we ’ re seeing regional differences in response , ” he added , which can be seen through various anecdotal evidences of people indicating the life saving nature of hydroxychloroquine , as well as others indicating it is not helping and possibly even hurting patients .

A recent analysis by The Lancet medical journal has sparked media outcries over whether hydroxychloroquine is more dangerous than it is helpful for treating COVID-19 patients.
This controversy has taken on national prominence as numerous officials and doctors, including President Donald Trump and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), have touted their belief that the antiviral and other properties of this drug are effective in inhibiting symptoms of the coronavirus and can shorten the length of stay needed at hospitals for those who have been infected.
However, the scientific consensus appears to be neither. An observational study from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) found that “the risk of intubation or death was not significantly higher or lower among patients who received hydroxychloroquine than among those who did not.” Additionally, their analysis also indicated “that the study should not be taken to rule out either benefit or harm of hydroxychloroquine treatment.” (RELATED: The Media’s Hydroxychloroquine Hysterics Could Be Hurting People)
“I think that’s probably what it is, the truth is probably somewhere in the middle,” said Dr. Jonathan Baugh, an emergency medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer of Remote Health Solutions, who spoke to numerous physicians around the country.
The Lancet study itself points to an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and a higher morbidity rate possibly linked to COVID-19 infected patients being treated with hydroxychloroquine. However, they suggest some limitations of their analysis may have generated a more conservative interpretation of their findings, despite remaining clear in their belief that it is considerably more dangerous for patients suffering from COVID-19 than it is helpful.
Another limitation of interpreting the negative results of hydroxychloroquine use among COVID-19 patients, which doctors around the world are still racing to find answers for, is that patients who are sicker are typically the ones who are going to have more experimental medical interventions tried on them.
While the Lancet study does attempt to control for patients in critical phases of the illness, which surely would skew the results, less severe patients who received treatment with hydroxychloroquine starting more than 48-hours after COVID-19 diagnosis were excluded from their analysis.
“It’s a pure retrospective review,” said Dr. Baugh, “they’re looking at 617 different hospitals and thousands and thousands of individuals … but we know that those patients who are sicker are the ones that are going to have more things tried … they don’t mention that at all, but we know that’s the truth.”
Dr. Baugh told The Daily Caller that he believes the drug can beneficial, at times. “I honestly don’t know what makes that difference up,” he said. “There has to be a genetic component, rather than a disease component, because we’re seeing the same disease and we’re seeing regional differences in response,” he added, which can be seen through various anecdotal evidences of people indicating the life saving nature of hydroxychloroquine, as well as others indicating it is not helping and possibly even hurting patients.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-28--DC Police Officer Punched While Trying To Enforce Social Distancing Orders

A viral video shows a man punching a D.C. police officer who was enforcing social distancing regulations , causing a foot chase which resulted in the man ’ s eventual arrest .
Two D.C. police officers were attempting to disperse a group of men who had reportedly gathered to play basketball May 25 at a public court in Southeast Washington , D.C. FOX5 DC reported that 30-year-old Clay Wendell has been charged with assault on a police officer , unlawful entry , resisting arrest and being a fugitive from justice .
The police did not cite anyone playing basketball at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s stay-at-home orders , according to FOX5 .
“ I saw that video and it made me very angry , ” Bowser said .
“ For a police officer who was just doing his job to be hit , to be assaulted for — from what I saw , what was a very respectful interaction — just imagine how bad that could have gone.
” Chief of the D.C. Metro Police Department Peter Newsham recently told FOX5 DC that the majority of people comply with police enforcement of social distancing orders .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police officer getting punched in the face , that just shows you some of the challenges that our officers face out there every single day , ” Newsham told FOX5 .
“ That one happened to be caught on video.
” He said deliberate resistance to police commands to leave the area would likely result in arrest .
Washington , D.C. will reportedly begin its gradual reopening on Friday .
( RELATED : ‘ Really , Really Frustrating ’ : NoVA Gym Owners Feel The Pain Of Delayed Reopening )

A viral video shows a man punching a D.C. police officer who was enforcing social distancing regulations, causing a foot chase which resulted in the man’s eventual arrest.
Suspect in custody after sucker-punching DC police officer who was attempting to enforce social distancing rules pic.twitter.com/hDyBxs4evY — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 28, 2020
Two D.C. police officers were attempting to disperse a group of men who had reportedly gathered to play basketball May 25 at a public court in Southeast Washington, D.C.
FOX5 DC reported that 30-year-old Clay Wendell has been charged with assault on a police officer, unlawful entry, resisting arrest and being a fugitive from justice.
The police did not cite anyone playing basketball at the time for violating the D.C.’s stay-at-home orders, according to FOX5.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser noted the video in a recent press conference.
“I saw that video and it made me very angry,” Bowser said. “For a police officer who was just doing his job to be hit, to be assaulted for — from what I saw, what was a very respectful interaction — just imagine how bad that could have gone.”
Chief of the D.C. Metro Police Department Peter Newsham recently told FOX5 DC that the majority of people comply with police enforcement of social distancing orders.
“When you look at the video of the police officer getting punched in the face, that just shows you some of the challenges that our officers face out there every single day,” Newsham told FOX5. “That one happened to be caught on video.”
He said deliberate resistance to police commands to leave the area would likely result in arrest.
Washington, D.C. will reportedly begin its gradual reopening on Friday. (RELATED: ‘Really, Really Frustrating’: NoVA Gym Owners Feel The Pain Of Delayed Reopening)


thedailycaller--2020-05-28--Students In LA County Will Have To Wear Face Masks At All Times Under New Plan For Reopening

Students across Los Angeles county will have to wear face masks at all times under a new proposal for reopening schools during the pandemic .
Under the 45-page framework released by the LA County Office of Education , several guidelines are being looked at , including one that students must wear a face mask at all times while on campus , another explains that no more than 16 students can be in a classroom at a time , according to Los Angeles CBS in a piece published Wednesday .
( RELATED : Bob Iger Defends Marvel Franchise After Famous Directors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommendations include having staggered schedules , lunches not served in cafeterias and requiring student movement to go in only in one direction .
Another said that , “ each student would be assigned one ball to play with alone , ” per the College Fix .
( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) “ Our main priority is health and safety , ” Office of Education Superintendent Debra Duardo shared .
“ Unfortunately some of the things that children could enjoy in the past , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do that.
” The proposal came the day after the county announced more than 900 new coronavirus cases , bringing the total up to 48,700 , while officials shared that hospitalizations during the pandemic were down .
“ Hospitalizations are down , our deaths are down , ” Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer shared .
“ The number of cases is up , but that ’ s a good thing as I ’ ve noted because it just means a lot more people are getting tested , but our positivity rate @ @ @ @ @

Students across Los Angeles county will have to wear face masks at all times under a new proposal for reopening schools during the pandemic.
Under the 45-page framework released by the LA County Office of Education, several guidelines are being looked at, including one that students must wear a face mask at all times while on campus, another explains that no more than 16 students can be in a classroom at a time, according to Los Angeles CBS in a piece published Wednesday. (RELATED: Bob Iger Defends Marvel Franchise After Famous Directors Called Them ‘Despicable’)
Other recommendations include having staggered schedules, lunches not served in cafeterias and requiring student movement to go in only in one direction. Another said that, “each student would be assigned one ball to play with alone,” per the College Fix. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
“Our main priority is health and safety,” Office of Education Superintendent Debra Duardo shared. “Unfortunately some of the things that children could enjoy in the past, they’re not going to able to do that.”
The proposal came the day after the county announced more than 900 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total up to 48,700, while officials shared that hospitalizations during the pandemic were down.
“Hospitalizations are down, our deaths are down,” Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer shared. “The number of cases is up, but that’s a good thing as I’ve noted because it just means a lot more people are getting tested, but our positivity rate is also down.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-28--Ice Cube Cancels ‘Good Morning America’ Appearance Due To Death Of George Floyd

Actor and musician Ice Cube cancelled an appearance on “ Good Morning America ” in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death .
Ice Cube shared the change in plans on his Twitter account Thursday .
“ I apologize to everyone expecting to see me on Good Morning America today , but after the events in Minnesota with George Floyd I ’ m in no mood to tell America , good morning , ” Ice Cube tweeted .
A user pointed out Ice Cube should use his platform to “ bring more awareness ” to Floyd ’ s death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that platform to bring more awareness to it and also make a statement that needs to be made.. nonetheless we all cope differently so I ’ m not faulting you for it.. cope the way you need to , ” the user said in response to Ice Cube ’ s announcement .
( RELATED : Colin Kaepernick Responds To George Floyd ’ s Death ) “ I ’ m done talking , ” Ice Cube said .
“ These people know right from wrong and they obviously don ’ t care .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cube ’ s cancellation comes after Floyd was killed while in custody of a Minneapolis police officer .
Protests turned into riots Wednesday evening and night in Minneapolis over the death of Floyd .
Floyd was arrested for forgery Monday .
During his arrest , he was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police .
Bystander video that surfaced Tuesday shows a Minneapolis police officer kneeling with his knee on the back of Floyd ’ s neck while he repeatedly claimed he couldn ’ t breathe .
Bystanders urged the cop to release @ @

Actor and musician Ice Cube cancelled an appearance on “Good Morning America” in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Ice Cube shared the change in plans on his Twitter account Thursday.
I apologize to everyone expecting to see me on Good Morning America today, but after the events in Minnesota with George Floyd I’m in no mood to tell America, good morning. — Ice Cube (@icecube) May 28, 2020
“I apologize to everyone expecting to see me on Good Morning America today, but after the events in Minnesota with George Floyd I’m in no mood to tell America, good morning,” Ice Cube tweeted.
A user pointed out Ice Cube should use his platform to “bring more awareness” to Floyd’s death.
“You could’ve used that platform to bring more awareness to it and also make a statement that needs to be made.. nonetheless we all cope differently so I’m not faulting you for it.. cope the way you need to,” the user said in response to Ice Cube’s announcement. (RELATED: Colin Kaepernick Responds To George Floyd’s Death)
I’m done talking. These people know right from wrong and they obviously don’t care. So what we talking about? https://t.co/vOQaKFdmxs — Ice Cube (@icecube) May 28, 2020
“I’m done talking,” Ice Cube said. “These people know right from wrong and they obviously don’t care. So what we talking about?”
Ice Cube’s cancellation comes after Floyd was killed while in custody of a Minneapolis police officer. Protests turned into riots Wednesday evening and night in Minneapolis over the death of Floyd.
Floyd was arrested for forgery Monday. During his arrest, he was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police. Bystander video that surfaced Tuesday shows a Minneapolis police officer kneeling with his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck while he repeatedly claimed he couldn’t breathe. Bystanders urged the cop to release Floyd.


thedailycaller--2020-05-29--The NFL Is Planning For The Season To Start As Scheduled, Coaches Might Return Next Week

The NFL is preparing for games to start as scheduled .
According to Ian Rapoport late Thursday afternoon , Roger Goodell is preparing for games to start as scheduled during the coronavirus pandemic , and the league is “ hopeful ” coaches will return next week .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I know I ’ ve said it many times before , and I ’ m going to say it again .
It really does seem like all the momentum in the world is pointing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months ago , it looked like America ’ s favorite sport was in serious trouble amid the coronavirus pandemic .
It looked like football might not happen at all .
Now , it looks like everything is lining up for the games to proceed as normal in terms of when they ’ ll start .
Does that mean stadiums will be packed ?
That ’ s a question we still don ’ t have an answer to , but we ’ re focused on just making sure the games happen right now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , make sure the players can safely return and everything else can be figured out after that .
We ’ re several months into the war against coronavirus , and it looks like we ’ ve saved the football season .
Let ’ s hope we continue trending upward !

The NFL is preparing for games to start as scheduled.
According to Ian Rapoport late Thursday afternoon, Roger Goodell is preparing for games to start as scheduled during the coronavirus pandemic, and the league is “hopeful” coaches will return next week. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he’s hopeful the NFL can bring coaches back into their facilities as early as next week. The league is also extending the virtual offseason by two weeks. But preparing for an on-time regular season (and adjusting if necessary). — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 28, 2020
I know I’ve said it many times before, and I’m going to say it again. It really does seem like all the momentum in the world is pointing towards football happening as planned.
Two months ago, it looked like America’s favorite sport was in serious trouble amid the coronavirus pandemic.
It looked like football might not happen at all.
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Now, it looks like everything is lining up for the games to proceed as normal in terms of when they’ll start.
Does that mean stadiums will be packed? That’s a question we still don’t have an answer to, but we’re focused on just making sure the games happen right now.
Let’s bring our coaches back, make sure the players can safely return and everything else can be figured out after that.
We’re several months into the war against coronavirus, and it looks like we’ve saved the football season. Let’s hope we continue trending upward!


thedailycaller--2020-05-29--Electronic Arts Agrees To $2 Billion ‘Madden’ Extension

“ Madden ” won ’ t be going anywhere anytime soon .
According to Darren Rovell , Electronic Arts , the NFL and the NFLPA have agreed to a five-year extension for the popular video game series worth $ 2 billion .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The NFL will get $ 1 billion , $ 500 million will go to the players and $ 500 million will be spent on “ marketing commitments.
” For those of you who live under a rock , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video game in the country among guys who love football .
People play it nonstop .
It ’ s been around for decades .
While it ’ s not nearly as cool as “ NCAA Football , ” it ’ s still pretty damn fun for a video game .
I ’ m not even a big video gamer , but I ’ ll play “ Madden ” if there ’ s a controller sitting around .
There ’ s obviously a ton of money to be made off of it .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved are going to walk away from the situation when there ’ s billions of dollars on the line .
If there ’ s one thing we know about the NFL , it ’ s that the league loves money .
“ Madden ” games fly off the shelf every year when a new game is released .
As long as the game continues to remain popular and sell , the league and the NFLPA will continue to cash in .
Prepare for “ Madden ” to hang around for a very long @ @

“Madden” won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
According to Darren Rovell, Electronic Arts, the NFL and the NFLPA have agreed to a five-year extension for the popular video game series worth $2 billion. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The NFL will get $1 billion, $500 million will go to the players and $500 million will be spent on “marketing commitments.”
BREAKING: Electronic Arts signs five-year, $2 Billion extension to publish “Madden” through 2026 season https://t.co/w4JVKUNibL — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 28, 2020
For those of you who live under a rock, “Madden” is the most popular sports video game in the country among guys who love football. People play it nonstop. It’s been around for decades.
While it’s not nearly as cool as “NCAA Football,” it’s still pretty damn fun for a video game. I’m not even a big video gamer, but I’ll play “Madden” if there’s a controller sitting around.
There’s obviously a ton of money to be made off of it. There’s simply no way the parties involved are going to walk away from the situation when there’s billions of dollars on the line.
If there’s one thing we know about the NFL, it’s that the league loves money. “Madden” games fly off the shelf every year when a new game is released.
As long as the game continues to remain popular and sell, the league and the NFLPA will continue to cash in.
Prepare for “Madden” to hang around for a very long time!


thedailycaller--2020-05-29--Bruce Pearl Suggests Athletes Can Be Brought Back Before Students To Figure Out ‘Some Trials And Som

Bruce Pearl Suggests Athletes Can Be Brought Back Before Students To Figure Out ‘Some Trials And Some Errors’

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl thinks athletes returning to campus will help bring the rest of the student body back .
Right now , the biggest debate in sports is when college athletics will get rolling again amid the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The SEC has cleared schools for voluntary activities starting June 8 , and Pearl believes athletes returning early will help programs figure out what to do with the rest of students .
According to Josh Vitale , Pearl said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some trials and some errors.
” This is such a coach thing to say that you have to respect it .
You have to love it .
Look , Pearl could even be correct .
With athletes returning , schools will have the opportunity to figure out what works and what doesn ’ t .
It ’ s not the worst suggestion ever .
However , it just comes off as a dude with tunnel vision , and I don ’ t say that as a bad thing .
I say that as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focused on winning basketball games .
That ’ s what he gets paid to do .
Right now , we ’ re in the middle of a pandemic , and we have to figure out how to get things rolling again .
Am I suggesting we use athletes as a test case ?
No , but I do enjoy Pearl ’ s attitude to push forward at any cost .
That ’ s the spirit we need during this time .
Now , the execution of that idea needs to be figured out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s time to get back to life as normal .

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl thinks athletes returning to campus will help bring the rest of the student body back.
Right now, the biggest debate in sports is when college athletics will get rolling again amid the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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The SEC has cleared schools for voluntary activities starting June 8, and Pearl believes athletes returning early will help programs figure out what to do with the rest of students.
According to Josh Vitale, Pearl said it helps the school figure out “some trials and some errors.”
Bruce Pearl is pitching the idea that bringing athletes back to campus first gives Auburn University a chance to do “some trials and some errors” before deciding if/how to bring back the entire student body during the fall. — Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) May 28, 2020
Here’s the full quote from Bruce Pearl, for context: pic.twitter.com/spjXnK6yh4 — Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) May 28, 2020
This is such a coach thing to say that you have to respect it. You have to love it. Look, Pearl could even be correct.
With athletes returning, schools will have the opportunity to figure out what works and what doesn’t. It’s not the worst suggestion ever.
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However, it just comes off as a dude with tunnel vision, and I don’t say that as a bad thing. I say that as a sports guy myself.
Pearl is focused on winning basketball games. That’s what he gets paid to do. Right now, we’re in the middle of a pandemic, and we have to figure out how to get things rolling again.
Am I suggesting we use athletes as a test case? No, but I do enjoy Pearl’s attitude to push forward at any cost.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Auburn Men’s Basketball (@auburnmbb) on Mar 7, 2020 at 11:28am PST
That’s the spirit we need during this time. Now, the execution of that idea needs to be figured out at a safe level, but it’s time to get back to life as normal.


thedailycaller--2020-05-29--Damian Lillard Rips Dan Orlovsky After Being Called An ‘Entitled Brat,’ Tells Him To Watch His ‘Mout

Damian Lillard Rips Dan Orlovsky After Being Called An ‘Entitled Brat,’ Tells Him To Watch His ‘Mouth’

The former Detroit Lions quarterback recently criticized Lillard ’ s stance of not wanting to play meaningless NBA games if the league returns , and said the NBA star was coming off as a “ spoiled and entitled brat.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can watch the ESPN segment below .
Well , as I ’ m sure you can all imagine , that didn ’ t sit too well with Lillard .
The Trail Blazers star responded late Thursday on Twitter and wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch yo mouth .
My background , family , and character couldn ’ t be further FROM entitled and spoiled .
I said what I said !
” Orlovsky admitted he was “ wrong ” to use the words he did to describe Lillard ’ s stance , and tweeted in part , “ I shouldn ’ t have said entitled or brat and that ’ s on me and my bad.
” I ’ m sure there are going to be plenty of people who want to cancel Orlovsky because of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I one of them ?
No .
Should he have called Damian Lillard spoiled and entitled ?
No , that was very foolish on his part .
It ’ s not a secret at all that Lillard didn ’ t exactly have the easiest upbringing .
It was far from privileged .
Despite that , he made it to the NBA , and he ’ s been a hell of a player .
At the same time , Orlovsky made his comments during a sports show on ESPN !
If you can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , then we can ’ t have opinions anywhere .
He should choose his words a bit better , especially when talking about a guy like Lillard , but there ’ s no need to overreact here .
Orlovsky apologized , and I think we can agree that ’ s good enough .
Time to move on .
It ’ s time to find ways we can start helping each other .

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard isn’t a fan of former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky.
The former Detroit Lions quarterback recently criticized Lillard’s stance of not wanting to play meaningless NBA games if the league returns, and said the NBA star was coming off as a “spoiled and entitled brat.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can watch the ESPN segment below.
Well, as I’m sure you can all imagine, that didn’t sit too well with Lillard. The Trail Blazers star responded late Thursday on Twitter and wrote, “Entitled and spoiled? Mf watch yo mouth. My background, family, and character couldn’t be further FROM entitled and spoiled. I said what I said!”
Entitled and spoiled? Mf watch yo mouth. My background , family, and character couldn’t be further FROM entitled and spoiled. I said what I said! https://t.co/yM30aU5xl2 — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) May 28, 2020
You sat out ya whole career basically ????????♂ https://t.co/yM30aU5xl2 — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) May 28, 2020
Orlovsky admitted he was “wrong” to use the words he did to describe Lillard’s stance, and tweeted in part, “I shouldn’t have said entitled or brat and that’s on me and my bad.”
No you’re right I was wrong to use that phrase at the end. That’s my bad. My comment started with saying I hope we all realize nothing is meaningless anymore. And if it’s about protecting loved ones-100%. I shouldn’t have said entitled or brat and that’s on me and my bad. — Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) May 28, 2020
I’m sure there are going to be plenty of people who want to cancel Orlovsky because of his comments during the ESPN segment.
Am I one of them? No. Should he have called Damian Lillard spoiled and entitled? No, that was very foolish on his part.
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It’s not a secret at all that Lillard didn’t exactly have the easiest upbringing. It was far from privileged. Despite that, he made it to the NBA, and he’s been a hell of a player.
At the same time, Orlovsky made his comments during a sports show on ESPN! If you can’t have opinions in a place like that, then we can’t have opinions anywhere.
He should choose his words a bit better, especially when talking about a guy like Lillard, but there’s no need to overreact here.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Damian Lillard (@damianlillard) on Feb 28, 2020 at 11:26am PST
Orlovsky apologized, and I think we can agree that’s good enough. Time to move on. It’s time to find ways we can start helping each other.


thedailycaller--2020-05-29--Guy Suffers Hard Landing During Biking Stunt In Crazy Video

One guy suffered a brutal landing after falling off of his bike in a viral video making the rounds online .
Barstool Sports tweeted a video of a guy trying to do some kind of a stunt off of a jump , and things didn ’ t end well .
( SLIDESHOW : These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes ) Not only did things not end well , but he flew right off his bike .
Watch the wild video below .
( SLIDESHOW : 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything ) The fact that guy got up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredible .
If I took a fall like that , you might as well just shoot me on the spot .
( SLIDESHOW : 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down ) I ’ d be done forever .
There ’ s zero shot I ’ d ever get back up .
No chance in hell .
I know what I can do , and I know what I can ’ t do .
( SLIDESHOW : This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet ) Getting up after a crash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t in my wheelhouse .
( SLIDESHOW : 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing ) Also , this is why these stunts make no sense to me .
Who are you trying to impress ?
Do guys do this stuff in hopes of getting women ?
Are they trying to just go viral ?
What is the plan here ?
Stuff like this never made sense to me , especially when you factor in the fact you can take a crash landing like that .
Call me crazy , but I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the boys with my feet planted safely on the ground .
Still , I ’ m more than impressed that dude just shook it off .
We all know most of us wouldn ’ t have done the same .

One guy suffered a brutal landing after falling off of his bike in a viral video making the rounds online.
Barstool Sports tweeted a video of a guy trying to do some kind of a stunt off of a jump, and things didn’t end well. (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes)
Not only did things not end well, but he flew right off his bike. Watch the wild video below. (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
I’d imagine this feels similar to wiping your ass with one ply toilet paper @gonepatrol pic.twitter.com/Z2d9D63gGM — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 28, 2020
The fact that guy got up and walked away is nothing short of incredible. If I took a fall like that, you might as well just shoot me on the spot. (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down)
I’d be done forever. There’s zero shot I’d ever get back up. No chance in hell. I know what I can do, and I know what I can’t do. (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet)
Getting up after a crash landing of that nature just isn’t in my wheelhouse. (SLIDESHOW: 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing)
Also, this is why these stunts make no sense to me. Who are you trying to impress? Do guys do this stuff in hopes of getting women?
Are they trying to just go viral? What is the plan here? Stuff like this never made sense to me, especially when you factor in the fact you can take a crash landing like that.
Call me crazy, but I’ll spend my free time drinking beers with the boys with my feet planted safely on the ground.
Still, I’m more than impressed that dude just shook it off. We all know most of us wouldn’t have done the same.


thedailycaller--2020-05-29--Mike Leach Says ‘College Football Will Be Here Before You Know It’

Leach filmed a Cameo video for the college football subreddit amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , and he seemed full of joy and hope for the season ahead .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He told fans , “ College football will be here before you know it , and I think it ’ ll be better than ever.
” He added that he ’ s “ optimistic ” the season will happen .
You can listen to his full comments below .
This is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season .
Leach has kind of disappeared from the public eye ever since he stopped tweeting .
Now he ’ s back to being front and center , and he naturally brought a message of hope and inspiration .
I wouldn ’ t have it any other way .
If there ’ s one man college football fans can count on during this pandemic , it ’ s Mike Leach .
Mike Leach is the exact kind of man we need during this crisis .
He ’ s a great leader , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is just an overall badass .
If he says the season is going to happen , coronavirus doesn ’ t have a chance .
In a fight between a pandemic and Leach , I ’ m taking the Bulldogs coach everyday of the week .
Stay frosty , coach .
We ’ re all in this together .

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach thinks the season will happen.
Leach filmed a Cameo video for the college football subreddit amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and he seemed full of joy and hope for the season ahead. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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He told fans, “College football will be here before you know it, and I think it’ll be better than ever.” He added that he’s “optimistic” the season will happen.
You can listen to his full comments below.
This is the kind of energy we need going into the season. Leach has kind of disappeared from the public eye ever since he stopped tweeting.
Now he’s back to being front and center, and he naturally brought a message of hope and inspiration.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mississippi State Football (@hailstatefb) on Apr 9, 2020 at 10:28am PDT
I wouldn’t have it any other way. If there’s one man college football fans can count on during this pandemic, it’s Mike Leach.
Mike Leach is the exact kind of man we need during this crisis. He’s a great leader, proven winner, has a positive attitude and is just an overall badass.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mississippi State Football (@hailstatefb) on Jan 10, 2020 at 12:14pm PST
If he says the season is going to happen, coronavirus doesn’t have a chance. In a fight between a pandemic and Leach, I’m taking the Bulldogs coach everyday of the week.
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Stay frosty, coach. We’re all in this together.


thedailycaller--2020-05-29--Twitter Censors Trump For ‘Glorifying Violence’ In Tweet Vowing To Send Military On ‘Thugs’

For the second time this week , Twitter censored a tweet from President Donald Trump for “ glorifying violence ” in which he responds to the riots tearing through Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd .
The president issued a tweet late Thursday night stating he could not let “ thugs ” dishonor the “ memory of George Floyd ” and vowing to send in the National Guard and use the military if the city ’ s mayor does not “ get his act together.
” ( RELATED : President Trump Signs Order Calling For Social Media Giants To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t stand back & watch this happen to a great American City , Minneapolis .
A total lack of leadership , ” said Trump .
“ Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor , Jacob Frey , get his act together and bring the City under control , or I will send in the National Guard & get the job done right.
” “ These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd , and I won ’ t let this happen , ” he continued in a second tweet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and told him that the Military is with him all the way .
Any difficulty and we will assume control but , when the looting starts , the shooting starts .
Thank you.
” Later that night , the social media company hid the second tweet under a banner which reads , “ This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence .
However , Twitter has determined that it may be in the public ’ s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.
” Users can still see the tweet by clicking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to “ like , reply or retweet.
” “ This Tweet violates our policies regarding the glorification of violence based on the historical context of the last line , its connection to violence , and the risk it could inspire similar actions today , ” Twitter said in a statement explaining their reasoning for censoring the president .
“ We ’ ve taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts , but have kept the Tweet on Twitter because it is important that the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given its relevance to ongoing matters of public importance.
” On Wednesday , Twitter put a “ fact check ” label for the first time on two of Trump ’ s tweets in which he alleged that “ Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent.
” The next day , the president signed an executive order calling for social media platforms to lose their protection from legal liability if they engage in censorship .
Trump responded early Friday morning to Twitter ’ s decision by calling on Congress to revoke the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act .
“ Twitter is doing nothing about all of the lies & propaganda being put out by China or the Radical Left Democrat Party , ” the president tweeted .
“ They have targeted Republicans , Conservatives & the President of the United States .
Section 230 should be revoked by Congress .
Until then , it will be regulated !
”

For the second time this week, Twitter censored a tweet from President Donald Trump for “glorifying violence” in which he responds to the riots tearing through Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd.
The president issued a tweet late Thursday night stating he could not let “thugs” dishonor the “memory of George Floyd” and vowing to send in the National Guard and use the military if the city’s mayor does not “get his act together.” (RELATED: President Trump Signs Order Calling For Social Media Giants To Be Liable For Censorship)
“I can’t stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis. A total lack of leadership,” said Trump. “Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor, Jacob Frey, get his act together and bring the City under control, or I will send in the National Guard & get the job done right.”
….These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020
“These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let this happen,” he continued in a second tweet. “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you.”
Later that night, the social media company hid the second tweet under a banner which reads, “This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.”
Users can still see the tweet by clicking “view” but will not be able to “like, reply or retweet.”
“This Tweet violates our policies regarding the glorification of violence based on the historical context of the last line, its connection to violence, and the risk it could inspire similar actions today,” Twitter said in a statement explaining their reasoning for censoring the president. “We’ve taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts, but have kept the Tweet on Twitter because it is important that the public still be able to see the Tweet given its relevance to ongoing matters of public importance.”
We’ve taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts, but have kept the Tweet on Twitter because it is important that the public still be able to see the Tweet given its relevance to ongoing matters of public importance. — Twitter Comms (@TwitterComms) May 29, 2020
On Wednesday, Twitter put a “fact check” label for the first time on two of Trump’s tweets in which he alleged that “Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent.” The next day, the president signed an executive order calling for social media platforms to lose their protection from legal liability if they engage in censorship.
Trump responded early Friday morning to Twitter’s decision by calling on Congress to revoke the law regulating internet social media platforms — Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
“Twitter is doing nothing about all of the lies & propaganda being put out by China or the Radical Left Democrat Party,” the president tweeted. “They have targeted Republicans, Conservatives & the President of the United States. Section 230 should be revoked by Congress. Until then, it will be regulated!”


thedailycaller--2020-05-29--‘Space Force’ With Steve Carell Is Officially Out On Netflix

After months and months of anticipation , the new comedy series with Steve Carell was released Friday by the streaming giant .
The show takes a look at the newest branch of the military and it looks pretty damn funny .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) For those of you who don ’ t know , I ’ m a huge fan of Carell .
I think his work as Michael Scott in “ The Office ” is legendary .
Do I expect “ Space Force ” to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Of course not .
That would be insanity on my part .
However , I do know Carell is an elite comedy talent .
The rest of the cast is also loaded .
It includes John Malkovich , Jimmy O. Yang , Ben Schwartz , Jane Lynch and Lisa Kudrow .
That ’ s a powerhouse comedy lineup if I ’ ve ever seen one .
I ’ ve heard some stuff about “ Space Force , ” but I ’ m withholding judgment until I see it for myself .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hype !
I can ’ t wait to see what Carell and the rest of the team brings in Netflix ’ s newest series .
Trust me , if it ’ s even 5 % as great as “ The Office , ” we ’ re going to be cooking with gas .
Tune in Friday to find out how great “ Space Force ” is , and make sure to check back for my review !

“Space Force” has officially arrived on Netflix.
After months and months of anticipation, the new comedy series with Steve Carell was released Friday by the streaming giant. The show takes a look at the newest branch of the military and it looks pretty damn funny. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
For those of you who don’t know, I’m a huge fan of Carell. I think his work as Michael Scott in “The Office” is legendary.
Do I expect “Space Force” to be as great as the NBC classic? Of course not. That would be insanity on my part.
However, I do know Carell is an elite comedy talent. The rest of the cast is also loaded. It includes John Malkovich, Jimmy O. Yang, Ben Schwartz, Jane Lynch and Lisa Kudrow.
That’s a powerhouse comedy lineup if I’ve ever seen one.
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I’ve heard some stuff about “Space Force,” but I’m withholding judgment until I see it for myself. I’m not letting anyone ruin my hype!
I can’t wait to see what Carell and the rest of the team brings in Netflix’s newest series. Trust me, if it’s even 5% as great as “The Office,” we’re going to be cooking with gas.
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Tune in Friday to find out how great “Space Force” is, and make sure to check back for my review!