thedailycaller--2020-12-29--REPORT: Ohio Man Who Survived An Execution Attempt Suspected Of Dying From COVID-19

Romell Broom of Ohio , who survived an attempted lethal execution in 2009 , reportedly died Monday from suspected coronavirus complications .
Ohio tried to execute Broom in 2009 by lethal injection , according to the Associated Press ( AP ) .
However , technicians were unable to find a suitable vein after 18 tries , leaving Broom in tears .
Broom was sent back to death row where he unsuccessfully fought to avoid any attempts at a second execution .
His most recent execution date was scheduled for June , but Republican Gov .
Mike DeWine issued a reprieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2022 , according to the AP .
However , Broom died Monday and was placed on a “ COVID probable list ” which is run by the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction , according to the AP .
Inmates on the list are suspected of having died from COVID-19 pending a death certificate .
( RELATED : Belarusian Government Accused Of Letting COVID-19 Spread In Prisons Packed With Its President ’ s Critics ) Broom ’ s attorney ’ s , Timothy Sweeney and Adele Shank said that Broom lived “ with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process would be used on him at his next execution date , ” and that his natural death was a sign , according to the report .
“ Let his passing in this way , and not in the execution chamber , be the final word on whether a second attempt should ever have been considered , ” they said in a statement , according to the report .
Broom was given the death sentence for raping and killing 14-year old Tryna Middleton in 1984 , according to the AP .
Aside from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalty , DeWine recently said that prisoners would be a high priority for receiving the vaccination as prisons see a spike in new infections , according to Cleveland.com .
In April , the Marion Correctional Institution was the number-one COVID-19 hotspot in the nation , according to Cleveland.com .
DeWine then prioritized testing at prisons , though as of Dec. 15 , 3.092 prison employees tested positive for the virus while cases among prisoners have also risen from 481 during September to roughly 500 , according to the report .

Romell Broom of Ohio, who survived an attempted lethal execution in 2009, reportedly died Monday from suspected coronavirus complications.
Ohio tried to execute Broom in 2009 by lethal injection, according to the Associated Press (AP). However, technicians were unable to find a suitable vein after 18 tries, leaving Broom in tears.
Broom was sent back to death row where he unsuccessfully fought to avoid any attempts at a second execution. His most recent execution date was scheduled for June, but Republican Gov. Mike DeWine issued a reprieve and pushed the new date to March 2022, according to the AP.
However, Broom died Monday and was placed on a “COVID probable list” which is run by the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, according to the AP. Inmates on the list are suspected of having died from COVID-19 pending a death certificate. (RELATED: Belarusian Government Accused Of Letting COVID-19 Spread In Prisons Packed With Its President’s Critics)
Broom’s attorney’s, Timothy Sweeney and Adele Shank said that Broom lived “with the ever-increasing fear and distress that the same process would be used on him at his next execution date,” and that his natural death was a sign, according to the report.
“Let his passing in this way, and not in the execution chamber, be the final word on whether a second attempt should ever have been considered,” they said in a statement, according to the report.
Broom was given the death sentence for raping and killing 14-year old Tryna Middleton in 1984, according to the AP.
Aside from Ohio’s moratorium on the death penalty, DeWine recently said that prisoners would be a high priority for receiving the vaccination as prisons see a spike in new infections, according to Cleveland.com.
In April, the Marion Correctional Institution was the number-one COVID-19 hotspot in the nation, according to Cleveland.com.
DeWine then prioritized testing at prisons, though as of Dec. 15, 3.092 prison employees tested positive for the virus while cases among prisoners have also risen from 481 during September to roughly 500, according to the report.


thedailycaller--2020-12-29--Fifth Largest U.S. Airliner, Alaska Airlines Announces They Will Not Accept Emotional Support Animal

Fifth Largest U.S. Airliner, Alaska Airlines Announces They Will Not Accept Emotional Support Animals On Flights

Alaska Airlines announced on Tuesday that the airline will no longer be allowing emotional support animals on their flights .
The announcement from Alaska Airlines comes weeks after the Department of Transportation ( DOT ) revised the Air Carrier Access Act ( ACAA ) to redefine which service animals would be allowed on flights , Fox News reported .
Beginning Jan. 11 , only service dogs that are “ specially trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability ” will be allowed on board .
Along with this , after Feb. 28 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support animals on their flights .
However , the airline will allow emotional support animals on flights for any reservation made before Jan. 11 for flights on or before Feb. 28 .
( RELATED : Department Of Transportation Announces Revisions To Regulations Over Service And Emotional Support Animals On Planes ) Guests who wish to bring their service animal onboard will be required to complete a DOT form online prior to boarding their flights .
The form , which will be found on the airline ’ s website , will require guests to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legitimately trained and vaccinated service dog .
The Director of Customer Advocacy for Alaska Airlines , Ray Prentice explained that this change in policy will help to limit the “ disturbances onboard , while continuing to accommodate our guests traveling with qualified service animals.
” The DOT explained that they changed their rules because passengers were carrying a wide variety of animals on flights , and many passengers were falsely claiming that their pets were service animals .
“ Although emotional support animals and other pets are not service animals , the rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government agency explained .

Alaska Airlines announced on Tuesday that the airline will no longer be allowing emotional support animals on their flights.
The announcement from Alaska Airlines comes weeks after the Department of Transportation (DOT) revised the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) to redefine which service animals would be allowed on flights, Fox News reported.
Alaska Airlines announced Tuesday it will no longer accept emotional support animals in the passenger cabin on its flights.https://t.co/p1maMOY5XU — KOMO News (@komonews) December 29, 2020
Beginning Jan. 11, only service dogs that are “specially trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability” will be allowed on board. Along with this, after Feb. 28, the airline will no longer be allowing emotional support animals on their flights.
However, the airline will allow emotional support animals on flights for any reservation made before Jan. 11 for flights on or before Feb. 28. (RELATED: Department Of Transportation Announces Revisions To Regulations Over Service And Emotional Support Animals On Planes)
Guests who wish to bring their service animal onboard will be required to complete a DOT form online prior to boarding their flights. The form, which will be found on the airline’s website, will require guests to provide evidence that their animal is a legitimately trained and vaccinated service dog.
The Director of Customer Advocacy for Alaska Airlines, Ray Prentice explained that this change in policy will help to limit the “disturbances onboard, while continuing to accommodate our guests traveling with qualified service animals.”
The DOT explained that they changed their rules because passengers were carrying a wide variety of animals on flights, and many passengers were falsely claiming that their pets were service animals.
“Although emotional support animals and other pets are not service animals, the rule does not prohibit their transport,” the government agency explained.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--5 Reasons You Should Consider Purchasing A .TECH Domain In 2021

If you ’ re hoping for your brand or website to make a splash online in 2021 , it ’ s true that blogs , paid ads , and fancy graphics will help .
But if your landing page has a generic , boring domain name , all that other fun stuff may not even matter that much .
The truth is that choosing the right domain name for your brand , project , or corporation can play a big role in the way it ’ s perceived online .
It ’ s oftentimes the first thing potential clients or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picking an effective , memorable domain name is crucial to the success of your brand or organization — and by using a .tech domain extension , you ’ ll have a lot more options to pick from .
While there are countless reasons to choose a .tech domain for your landing page , here are five definitely worth exploring .
As we mentioned above , one of the key benefits of .tech domain extensions is that they ’ re much more readily available .
Unlike other domain options , like .com and .net.
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Currently , over 300,000 different companies , influencers , tech enthusiasts , causes , and more are choosing .tech to house their landing pages , including CES ( www.ces.tech ) and Intel ( www.insight.tech ) .
That means that when fresh eyes stumble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ automatically understand what you ’ re about to some degree , giving your brand a universal appeal .
When you ’ re affiliated with a .tech domain name , you automatically give your project , company , or product an authoritative voice online as a member of the exclusive tech-savvy community .
You instantly project legitimacy and professionalism to whoever visits your page .
And since so many one-word names are available under .tech , you can make a much more intentional decision .
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If you’re hoping for your brand or website to make a splash online in 2021, it’s true that blogs, paid ads, and fancy graphics will help. But if your landing page has a generic, boring domain name, all that other fun stuff may not even matter that much.
The truth is that choosing the right domain name for your brand, project, or corporation can play a big role in the way it’s perceived online. It’s oftentimes the first thing potential clients or customers see. That’s why picking an effective, memorable domain name is crucial to the success of your brand or organization — and by using a .tech domain extension, you’ll have a lot more options to pick from.
While there are countless reasons to choose a .tech domain for your landing page, here are five definitely worth exploring.
1. .TECH Domains Have More Availability
As we mentioned above, one of the key benefits of .tech domain extensions is that they’re much more readily available. Unlike other domain options, like .com and .net., .tech has an array of available domain names to choose from, allowing you to get creative and choose something meaningful that best represents who you are and what you do.
2. It Provides Context for People Visiting Your Site
.tech domains are universally recognized as being an authority in the tech space. Currently, over 300,000 different companies, influencers, tech enthusiasts, causes, and more are choosing .tech to house their landing pages, including CES (www.ces.tech) and Intel (www.insight.tech). That means that when fresh eyes stumble upon your site, they’ll automatically understand what you’re about to some degree, giving your brand a universal appeal.
3. It’s a Branding Opportunity
When you’re affiliated with a .tech domain name, you automatically give your project, company, or product an authoritative voice online as a member of the exclusive tech-savvy community. You instantly project legitimacy and professionalism to whoever visits your page. And since so many one-word names are available under .tech, you can make a much more intentional decision.
4. You Might Enhance Your Google Search Rankings
If you’re selling a product, promoting an organization, or building a brand, you want people to be able to find you. And with .tech domain names, you can choose from tons of short, effective keywords, automatically giving your brand an SEO boost. That way, users will stumble upon your landing page, blog, social media accounts, and more, faster, and without spending marketing dollars.
5. You Can Keep It Short and Snappy
With the ability to choose the perfect name for your domain, you don’t have to settle for something simply because it’s all that is available. This gives you the unique opportunity to create something short, catchy, and memorable, helping potential clients, customers, and followers to remember you and pass your name along more easily.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-30--REPORT: Minnesota Coach P.J. Fleck Is Drawing NFL Interest

According to Tom Pelissero , at least one NFL team wants to interview the head coach of the Gophers .
Pelissero didn ’ t identify the team interested in Fleck .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I need to know which team wants to interview Fleck ASAP .
What GM is trying to lose his job ?
I need to know right now .
Fleck is 26-19 through four seasons at Minnesota .
If you remove the 2019 season , which is by far and away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15-17 in the other three seasons with the Gophers .
How does any GM look at his record and think to themselves that they need to give him a shot at running an NFL franchise ?
I ’ m not even saying this just because I hate the Gophers and I get joy in ruining their sports .
It has nothing to do with that at all .
It has to do with the facts .
Fleck is an okay coach , but he ’ s far from proven enough to garner NFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality of the situation .
I ’ ll be shocked if a GM pulls the trigger on hiring him .
I ’ d be absolutely shocked .

Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck is reportedly drawing some NFL interest.
According to Tom Pelissero, at least one NFL team wants to interview the head coach of the Gophers. Pelissero didn’t identify the team interested in Fleck. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
A handful of college coaches are drawing interest for NFL head coaching jobs, and here’s an interesting one: Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck. I’m told at least one team wants to interview Fleck, 40, who’s one of the only current FBS head coaches to both play and coach in the NFL. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 30, 2020
I need to know which team wants to interview Fleck ASAP. What GM is trying to lose his job? I need to know right now.
Fleck is 26-19 through four seasons at Minnesota. If you remove the 2019 season, which is by far and away his best one, he’s 15-17 in the other three seasons with the Gophers.
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How does any GM look at his record and think to themselves that they need to give him a shot at running an NFL franchise?
I’m not even saying this just because I hate the Gophers and I get joy in ruining their sports. It has nothing to do with that at all.
It has to do with the facts. Fleck is an okay coach, but he’s far from proven enough to garner NFL interest. That’s just the reality of the situation.
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I’ll be shocked if a GM pulls the trigger on hiring him. I’d be absolutely shocked.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Editor’s Daily Rundown: Public Opinion Trends Up On Coronavirus Vaccine

CLEANING UP HER MESS… CSPAN : @ SenKamalaHarris receives the # Moderna COVID-19 vaccine , “ I want to encourage @ @ @ @ @ .
It is relatively painless .
It happens really quickly , it is safe… This @ @ @ @ @ I trust the scientists.
” ( VIDEO )

CLEANING UP HER MESS… CSPAN: @SenKamalaHarris receives the #Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, “I want to encourage everyone to get the vaccine. It is relatively painless. It happens really quickly, it is safe… This is about saving lives. I trust the scientists.” (VIDEO)


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Florida Coach Dan Mullen Hasn’t ‘Thought About’ Leaving For The NFL

Florida football coach Dan Mullen doesn ’ t sound too interested in leaving for the NFL .
According to the Orlando Sentinel , Mullen was discussing players opting out for the NFL , and said , “ It ’ s not something I ’ ve thought about.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ If it ’ s something as opportunities present themselves — like everything in the world — you take things as they come and you visit them and you reflect at where you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like we have a lot of players that are deciding to move onto the NFL , ” Mullen further explained .
Why would Mullen want to go to the NFL right now or in the next couple years ?
He has finally returned Florida to where they belong as a competitive team , they ’ re running shop in the SEC East and he ’ s in the driver ’ s seat .
He has no incentive to leave for the NFL .
He can behave like a king in Gainesville , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When you ’ re in control of a winning team in the SEC , it doesn ’ t make a bunch of sense to jump to the NFL to take over a losing franchise .
Mullen is in the perfect situation at Florida , and I ’ d be shocked if he chose to leave .
Things can obviously change , but I don ’ t see them changing in the near future .
Let us know in the comments if you think Mullen should dip for the NFL or stay with @ @ @

Florida football coach Dan Mullen doesn’t sound too interested in leaving for the NFL.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Mullen was discussing players opting out for the NFL, and said, “It’s not something I’ve thought about.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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“If it’s something as opportunities present themselves — like everything in the world — you take things as they come and you visit them and you reflect at where you are in your life. Very much like we have a lot of players that are deciding to move onto the NFL,” Mullen further explained.
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Why would Mullen want to go to the NFL right now or in the next couple years? He has finally returned Florida to where they belong as a competitive team, they’re running shop in the SEC East and he’s in the driver’s seat.
He has no incentive to leave for the NFL. He can behave like a king in Gainesville, and he’s running a winning program.
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When you’re in control of a winning team in the SEC, it doesn’t make a bunch of sense to jump to the NFL to take over a losing franchise.
Mullen is in the perfect situation at Florida, and I’d be shocked if he chose to leave. Things can obviously change, but I don’t see them changing in the near future.
Let us know in the comments if you think Mullen should dip for the NFL or stay with the Gators.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Arizona’s Basketball Team Self-Imposes 1-Year Postseason Ban

The Arizona Wildcats won ’ t be playing in March Madness this season .
According to ESPN , the Wildcats have self-imposed a one-year postseason ban in response to allegations of NCAA violations .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Wildcats had previously been accused of multiple violations stemming from the gigantic college basketball corruption investigation , according to the Athletic .
Most notably , Arizona was accused of lack of institutional control .
I truly love all these self-imposed postseason bans during the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of teams , and they ’ re just dropping the hammer now when they have nothing to lose If you don ’ t love it , then you just don ’ t have a great sense of humor .
While Arizona doing this during the coronavirus pandemic is funny , it doesn ’ t even begin to compare to LSU ’ s football team doing it a few weeks back .
The Tigers are having an atrocious season , and just decided to impose a bowl ban !
It was the biggest middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re going to drop a ban , it ’ s the perfect time to do it !
I have no doubt at all that more teams will follow before the basketball season is over .

The Arizona Wildcats won’t be playing in March Madness this season.
According to ESPN, the Wildcats have self-imposed a one-year postseason ban in response to allegations of NCAA violations. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Move by @AZATHLETICS means they agree that there were violations committed by the @APlayersProgram staff . Self imposing a 1 yr ban on @NCAA tourney is a normal move when there is guilt.Just trying to soften future sanctions . https://t.co/Yu8CHxb92I — Dick Vitale (@DickieV) December 29, 2020
The Wildcats had previously been accused of multiple violations stemming from the gigantic college basketball corruption investigation, according to the Athletic. Most notably, Arizona was accused of lack of institutional control.
I truly love all these self-imposed postseason bans during the coronavirus. These seasons are meaningless to a lot of teams, and they’re just dropping the hammer now when they have nothing to lose
If you don’t love it, then you just don’t have a great sense of humor.
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While Arizona doing this during the coronavirus pandemic is funny, it doesn’t even begin to compare to LSU’s football team doing it a few weeks back.
The Tigers are having an atrocious season, and just decided to impose a bowl ban! It was the biggest middle finger ever to the NCAA.
NEWS: #LSU has imposed a bowl ban for this year. pic.twitter.com/jMVG1G9XYs — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 10, 2020
If you’re going to drop a ban, it’s the perfect time to do it! I have no doubt at all that more teams will follow before the basketball season is over.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--‘True Detective’ Season 3 Is Criminally Underrated

Season three of “ True Detective ” doesn ’ t get the credit it deserves .
Due to the holidays , I ’ ve spent an insane amount of time traveling , and I absolutely hate to be on the move .
It drives me insane .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) However , the one thing that helps make it tolerable is that I can download a bunch of shows and movies on my phone for the plane .
With a long flight to an undisclosed location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to download the third season of the hit HBO mystery show .
I had previously watched “ True Detective ” season three when it aired in early 2019 .
However , I wanted to give it another run .
After crushing a few episodes , I was quickly reminded how damn good the third season of “ True Detective ” is with Stephen Dorff and Mahershala Ali .
I think it ’ s safe to say the vast majority of people liked season three , but I still don ’ t think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it first aired back in 2019 .
The problem as far as I can tell is pretty simple .
The first season of “ True Detective ” is arguably the greatest single season of television ever made .
Then , season two rolled around , and it was incredibly disappointing .
Now , listen to what I said .
I said it was disappointing .
I didn ’ t say it was bad .
It was a 7/10 .
The problem was that everyone assumed it would be as great as the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even close .
So , season three rolls around , everyone liked it but again , people tried to compare it to season one .
Nothing will ever compare to season one .
We have to stop doing that with “ True Detective.
” If you look at season three of “ True Detective ” by itself , there ’ s no way you can say it ’ s anything other than exceptional .
It ’ s dark , gritty , ominous , the cast is loaded , it ’ s the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ali is incredible .
Those of us who have already seen it know how it ends , and I ’ m not going to spoil it here .
However , I will say that “ True Detective ” season three needs to start being looked at as one of the best seasons of TV in the past decade because there ’ s no doubt at all that it is .
If you haven ’ t already watched it , I suggest you fire it up ASAP because it ’ s worth every @ @ @ @

Season three of “True Detective” doesn’t get the credit it deserves.
Due to the holidays, I’ve spent an insane amount of time traveling, and I absolutely hate to be on the move. It drives me insane. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
However, the one thing that helps make it tolerable is that I can download a bunch of shows and movies on my phone for the plane. With a long flight to an undisclosed location on the Eastern Seaboard, I decided to download the third season of the hit HBO mystery show.
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I had previously watched “True Detective” season three when it aired in early 2019. However, I wanted to give it another run.
After crushing a few episodes, I was quickly reminded how damn good the third season of “True Detective” is with Stephen Dorff and Mahershala Ali.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by True Detective (@truedetective)
I think it’s safe to say the vast majority of people liked season three, but I still don’t think it nearly got the respect it deserved when it first aired back in 2019.
The problem as far as I can tell is pretty simple. The first season of “True Detective” is arguably the greatest single season of television ever made.
Then, season two rolled around, and it was incredibly disappointing. Now, listen to what I said. I said it was disappointing. I didn’t say it was bad.
It was a 7/10. The problem was that everyone assumed it would be as great as the first season, and it wasn’t even close.
So, season three rolls around, everyone liked it but again, people tried to compare it to season one. Nothing will ever compare to season one. We have to stop doing that with “True Detective.”
If you look at season three of “True Detective” by itself, there’s no way you can say it’s anything other than exceptional.
It’s dark, gritty, ominous, the cast is loaded, it’s the best performance of Stephen Dorff’s career and Ali is incredible.
Those of us who have already seen it know how it ends, and I’m not going to spoil it here. However, I will say that “True Detective” season three needs to start being looked at as one of the best seasons of TV in the past decade because there’s no doubt at all that it is.
If you haven’t already watched it, I suggest you fire it up ASAP because it’s worth every second of viewing.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Kirk Herbstreit Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The face of College GameDay tweeted Tuesday night that he will work the Sugar Bowl between Ohio State and Clemson remotely after testing positive for coronavirus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This is just brutal for Herbstreit and the world of college football .
We ’ re a couple days out from the College Football Playoff starting , and he ’ s now been sidelined because of coronavirus .
It ’ s just the latest reminder that the carnage caused by coronavirus just never ends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is feeling fine , which is the most important thing , and he ’ ll be able to work the Sugar Bowl remotely .
We simply can ’ t have a playoff game without Herbstreit being involved .
It just wouldn ’ t feel right .
The Buckeyes and Tigers are squared up for a rematch and we need him involved , even if it ’ s just remotely .
Let ’ s hope Kirk is back and healthy as quickly as possible .
The dude is a superstar in the world of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply way more entertaining when he ’ s flying high at his best .

ESPN star Kirk Herbstreit has tested positive for coronavirus.
The face of College GameDay tweeted Tuesday night that he will work the Sugar Bowl between Ohio State and Clemson remotely after testing positive for coronavirus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Luckily, Herbstreit isn’t experiencing symptoms and is feeling “good.”
This is just brutal for Herbstreit and the world of college football. We’re a couple days out from the College Football Playoff starting, and he’s now been sidelined because of coronavirus.
It’s just the latest reminder that the carnage caused by coronavirus just never ends.
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The good news is that Herbstreit is feeling fine, which is the most important thing, and he’ll be able to work the Sugar Bowl remotely.
We simply can’t have a playoff game without Herbstreit being involved. It just wouldn’t feel right. The Buckeyes and Tigers are squared up for a rematch and we need him involved, even if it’s just remotely.
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Let’s hope Kirk is back and healthy as quickly as possible. The dude is a superstar in the world of college football, and the sport is simply way more entertaining when he’s flying high at his best.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Plane Flies Over Tennessee’s Campus Calling For Jeremy Pruitt To Be Fired

One Tennessee fan put in a ton of effort to push for football coach Jeremy Pruitt to be fired .
In a photo tweeted by Richard West , a plane was flying over Tennessee ’ s campus carrying a banner that read , “ FIRE PRUITT.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can check out the photo in the tweet below .
Is college football the greatest sport ever or is it the greatest sport ever ?
Somebody took the time to make the banner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flew it themselves or paid somebody to fly it all over campus .
College football fans are simply cut from a different cloth .
There ’ s nothing else like them in all of sports , and that ’ s just a fact .
You know things aren ’ t going well for Pruitt when fans are flying planes around calling for him to be fired .
At that point , it ’ s safe to assume the writing is on the wall .
Tennessee ’ s administration might not have quit on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly have .
They ’ re done with him .
Now , the main question is how much longer he ’ ll survive with the Volunteers .
If 2021 gets off to a slow start I ’ m going to go ahead and guess he won ’ t last the year .
The stakes are high , and I love it !

One Tennessee fan put in a ton of effort to push for football coach Jeremy Pruitt to be fired.
In a photo tweeted by Richard West, a plane was flying over Tennessee’s campus carrying a banner that read, “FIRE PRUITT.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can check out the photo in the tweet below.
This plane has been flying over Tennessee’s campus for the past hour. pic.twitter.com/apC3tZbQ7C — Richard G. West (@RGW_News) December 29, 2020
Is college football the greatest sport ever or is it the greatest sport ever? Somebody took the time to make the banner, find a plane and then either flew it themselves or paid somebody to fly it all over campus.
College football fans are simply cut from a different cloth. There’s nothing else like them in all of sports, and that’s just a fact.
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You know things aren’t going well for Pruitt when fans are flying planes around calling for him to be fired. At that point, it’s safe to assume the writing is on the wall.
Tennessee’s administration might not have quit on Pruitt just yet, but the fans clearly have. They’re done with him.
Now, the main question is how much longer he’ll survive with the Volunteers. If 2021 gets off to a slow start I’m going to go ahead and guess he won’t last the year. The stakes are high, and I love it!


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Lindsey Vonn And P.K. Subban Split Up After Several Years Of Dating

Lindsey Vonn and P.K .
Subban have broken up .
The sports power couple has been together for the past several years , but the love story of a generation is officially done .
( SLIDESHOW : These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes ) Vonn announced the split Tuesday night on Instagram , and wrote the following : Over the past 3 years PK and I have had some incredible times together .
He is a kind , good man , and someone I respect a great deal .
However , after much consideration we have decided to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and love each other immensely .
We ask that you please respect our privacy during this time .
Well , this just sucks .
If Lindsey Vonn and P.K .
Subban can ’ t survive in this cold and brutal world , then how the hell are the rest of us supposed to make it ?
( SLIDESHOW : 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything ) We ’ re talking about one of the most iconic couples in the history of sports .
She ’ s one of the best skiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s an NHL superstar for the New Jersey Devils .
( SLIDESHOW : 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down ) They were the definition of a power couple .
( SLIDESHOW : This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet ) Now , after three great years of dating , they ’ re going their separate ways .
It ’ s just the latest reminder that love can be crushed in a heartbeat !
( SLIDESHOW : 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing ) If Suban and Vonn don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , then I think it ’ s safe to say the rest of us might as well just throw in the towel .
Sometimes , you just have to wonder if love is real at all .
On a side note , imagine how absurdly athletic their kids would have been if they had some .
They would have been next level , but we ’ ll now never find out !

Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban have broken up.
The sports power couple has been together for the past several years, but the love story of a generation is officially done. (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes)
Vonn announced the split Tuesday night on Instagram, and wrote the following:
Over the past 3 years PK and I have had some incredible times together. He is a kind, good man, and someone I respect a great deal. However, after much consideration we have decided to move forward separately. We will always remain friends and love each other immensely. We ask that you please respect our privacy during this time.
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Well, this just sucks. If Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban can’t survive in this cold and brutal world, then how the hell are the rest of us supposed to make it? (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
We’re talking about one of the most iconic couples in the history of sports. She’s one of the best skiers to ever live, and he’s an NHL superstar for the New Jersey Devils. (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down)
They were the definition of a power couple. (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet)
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Now, after three great years of dating, they’re going their separate ways. It’s just the latest reminder that love can be crushed in a heartbeat! (SLIDESHOW: 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing)
If Suban and Vonn don’t have a shot at making it, then I think it’s safe to say the rest of us might as well just throw in the towel.
Sometimes, you just have to wonder if love is real at all.
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On a side note, imagine how absurdly athletic their kids would have been if they had some. They would have been next level, but we’ll now never find out!


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--REPORT: Ja Morant Will Miss Several Weeks With A Sprained Ankle

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will reportedly miss several weeks with an ankle issue .
According to Shams Charania , the superstar guard will miss up to five weeks for the Grizzlies with a grade 2 left ankle sprain .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The former Murray State sensation went down Monday against the Nets , and had to be taken off of the court in a wheelchair .
Now , it sounds like we know the severity of the situation , and he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of action .
Is missing up to five weeks of action good ?
Obviously not .
Morant is one of the most electric guards in the entire league .
The NBA needs him out there playing and putting up highlights .
Unfortunately , that won ’ t be happening for a little bit .
As anyone who knows anything about sports injuries will tell you , sprained ankles are no joke .
They can be absolutely brutal .
Let ’ s hope he bounces back better than ever .
He ’ s one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the league needs him playing at his best .

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will reportedly miss several weeks with an ankle issue.
According to Shams Charania, the superstar guard will miss up to five weeks for the Grizzlies with a grade 2 left ankle sprain. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Memphis Grizzlies young star Ja Morant will miss 3-to-5 weeks due to Grade 2 left ankle sprain. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 29, 2020
The former Murray State sensation went down Monday against the Nets, and had to be taken off of the court in a wheelchair.
Now, it sounds like we know the severity of the situation, and he’s going to miss roughly a month of action.
Ja Morant suffered an apparent ankle injury vs. the Nets and had to be wheelchaired out of the court area. pic.twitter.com/KUySJRfZZy — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 29, 2020
Is missing up to five weeks of action good? Obviously not. Morant is one of the most electric guards in the entire league.
The NBA needs him out there playing and putting up highlights. Unfortunately, that won’t be happening for a little bit.
As anyone who knows anything about sports injuries will tell you, sprained ankles are no joke. They can be absolutely brutal.
Ja Morant leaves the game in a wheelchair pic.twitter.com/DVYq8HxF2j — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 29, 2020
Let’s hope he bounces back better than ever. He’s one of the best players in the NBA, and the league needs him playing at his best.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Los Angeles Rams Sign Quarterback Blake Bortles

According to ProFootballTalk , the Rams have inked Bortles to a deal following Jared Goff needing surgery on his throwing thumb .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Bortles previously played for the Rams in 2019 and was most recently a member of Denver ’ s practice squad .
Contract details aren ’ t known at this time .
I absolutely love the fact that Bortles is managing to stick around in the NFL and always finding a way to be on a roster .
Let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the face of football in Jacksonville for several years .
He hasn ’ t played much since the Jaguars cut him loose , but he ’ s now back on the Rams as Los Angeles fights for a playoff spot .
Seeing as how Goff won ’ t be playing anymore this season and John Wolford is the definition of unproven , signing Bortles makes sense .
If Wolford fails against the Cardinals , then Bortles can quickly be thrown into the fire .
One thing I know for sure is that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is flying high !
Welcome back to Los Angeles !

The Los Angeles Rams have signed quarterback Blake Bortles.
According to ProFootballTalk, the Rams have inked Bortles to a deal following Jared Goff needing surgery on his throwing thumb. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Bortles previously played for the Rams in 2019 and was most recently a member of Denver’s practice squad. Contract details aren’t known at this time.
Rams sign Blake Bortles https://t.co/7aVnBDOFDt — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 29, 2020
I absolutely love the fact that Bortles is managing to stick around in the NFL and always finding a way to be on a roster.
Let’s not forget that the man was the face of football in Jacksonville for several years.
He hasn’t played much since the Jaguars cut him loose, but he’s now back on the Rams as Los Angeles fights for a playoff spot.
Seeing as how Goff won’t be playing anymore this season and John Wolford is the definition of unproven, signing Bortles makes sense.
If Wolford fails against the Cardinals, then Bortles can quickly be thrown into the fire.
Rams current depth chart: QB:
John Wolford
Blake Bortles
Bryce Perkins RB:
Malcolm Brown
Xavier Jones
Raymond Calais WR:
Robert Woods
Josh Reynolds
Van Jefferson *RB Cam Akers has high-ankle sprain, possible to return. — Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 29, 2020
One thing I know for sure is that the NFL is simply more fun when Bortles is flying high! Welcome back to Los Angeles!


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Dwayne Haskins Goes Unclaimed On Waivers

Demand in the NFL isn ’ t too high for Dwayne Haskins !
According to multiple reports , the former Washington quarterback went unclaimed on waivers after being cut .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He ’ s now an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any team in the league .
I ’ m just shocked that a team didn ’ t snatch him up !
I ’ m just shocked that demand for Haskins wasn ’ t through the roof !
After all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guy who partied with strippers maskless after losing !
Why wouldn ’ t you want a guy like that in the locker room ?
You seriously have to wonder whether or not Haskins will ever play a snap again in the NFL .
The dude has a ton of talent , and he ’ s done an amazing job at throwing it away .
He went from being a first round pick in 2019 to not even being on a roster before the end of 2020 .
That ’ s one hell of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll see if Haskins gets another shot in the NFL .
A team might take a chance on him given the fact he ’ s young and has a high ceiling , but he needs to figure out how serious he wants to take being a pro quarterback .
If he flames out again , I can promise you there will be no third chance .

Demand in the NFL isn’t too high for Dwayne Haskins!
According to multiple reports, the former Washington quarterback went unclaimed on waivers after being cut. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He’s now an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any team in the league.
Former WFT QB Dwayne Haskins went unclaimed today on waivers, per source. Haskins is now free to sign wherever there’s interest, and there are teams that already have expressed some, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 29, 2020
Former #WashingtonFootball Team QB Dwayne Haskins went unclaimed on waivers, league source says. He’s a free agent. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 29, 2020
From the transaction wire:#Bucs activated RB Ronald Jones from Reserve/COVID-19#Cowboys waived T Jordan Mills DB Jayron Kearse cleared waivers along with Dwayne Haskins#Patriots cut G Earl Watford off practice squad#Cardinals working out QB Cole McDonald — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 29, 2020
I’m just shocked that a team didn’t snatch him up! I’m just shocked that demand for Haskins wasn’t through the roof!
After all, we’re talking about a guy who partied with strippers maskless after losing! Why wouldn’t you want a guy like that in the locker room?
Dwayne Haskins was finally back as a starter [due to injury] and after losing to the #Seahawks, apparently decided to party at a strip club. The team is aware of the posts and are in contact with the league while handling it internally, per @NickiJhabvala pic.twitter.com/z5uYHTQJ19 — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 22, 2020
You seriously have to wonder whether or not Haskins will ever play a snap again in the NFL. The dude has a ton of talent, and he’s done an amazing job at throwing it away.
He went from being a first round pick in 2019 to not even being on a roster before the end of 2020. That’s one hell of a fall from grace.
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We’ll see if Haskins gets another shot in the NFL. A team might take a chance on him given the fact he’s young and has a high ceiling, but he needs to figure out how serious he wants to take being a pro quarterback. If he flames out again, I can promise you there will be no third chance.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--D’Eriq King Suffers A Knee Injury Against Oklahoma State

During a run in the Cheez-It Bowl , King suffered a non-contact right knee injury , and immediately went down @ @ @ @ @ Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) @ @ @ @ @ below .
As I ’ ve said many times before , there are very few @ @ @ @ @ injuries in football .
When a guy ’ s knee gives out without being touched @ @ @ @ @ a really bad sign .
That ’ s exactly what happened Tuesday night to King @ @ @ @ @ planted his leg , and it just gave out on him .
Hopefully , it @ @ @ @ @ bad as it looked Tuesday night .
King just announced his intention to return to @ @ @ @ @ and he ’ s one of the best QBs in America .
The last thing @ @ @ @ @ knee injury that keeps him off of the field for a long time .
Let @ @ @ @ @ crossed that the situation simply looked a lot worse than it actually is .

Miami quarterback D’Eriq King suffered a scary knee injury Tuesday night against Oklahoma State.
During a run in the Cheez-It Bowl, King suffered a non-contact right knee injury, and immediately went down. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can watch the play below.
D’Eriq King suffered a knee injury on this play ???????? for King???? pic.twitter.com/DAARV2gWBd — PFF College (@PFF_College) December 29, 2020
As I’ve said many times before, there are very few things scarier than non-contact knee injuries in football.
When a guy’s knee gives out without being touched, that’s always a really bad sign. That’s exactly what happened Tuesday night to King.
It looked like he planted his leg, and it just gave out on him.
This is the play where King was injured. Hopefully it’s a lot less serious than it looks. pic.twitter.com/pdPsYr0F7u — Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) December 29, 2020
Hopefully, it’s not nearly as bad as it looked Tuesday night. King just announced his intention to return to the Hurricanes in 2021, and he’s one of the best QBs in America.
The last thing he needs is a serious knee injury that keeps him off of the field for a long time.
D’Eriq King is back on the sidelines in a brace and crutches… pic.twitter.com/2Vr355GKE6 — PFF College (@PFF_College) December 30, 2020
Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the situation simply looked a lot worse than it actually is.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--PREVIEW: Wisconsin Needs To Bounce Back With A Win Over Minnesota

Wisconsin needs to earn a big Thursday win over Minnesota .
The Badgers are currently 8-2 after dropping a shocking game Monday night to Maryland , and that ’ s simply unacceptable .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s now Wednesday , and I ’ m still shocked that we didn ’ t beat the Terrapins .
To say I was stunned would be an understatement .
Now , we have the opportunity to notch a big victory over a very talented Minnesota team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming off an atrocious loss , now is as good a time as any to bounce back with a huge win !
If you want to be an elite team , then you have to go out and beat elite teams .
I don ’ t know if the Gophers are elite , but I do know they ’ re very talented .
It ’ s a tough test , and I look forward to taking care of business .
Plus , it ’ s a rivalry game .
We hate our neighbors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our dumb little cousins , and Thursday is a chance to remind them of that fact .
You can catch the game at 4:30 EST on BTN !
It should be a fun one .
Something tells me we ’ re going to be 9-2 by the time the night ends .

Wisconsin needs to earn a big Thursday win over Minnesota.
The Badgers are currently 8-2 after dropping a shocking game Monday night to Maryland, and that’s simply unacceptable. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s now Wednesday, and I’m still shocked that we didn’t beat the Terrapins. To say I was stunned would be an understatement.
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Now, we have the opportunity to notch a big victory over a very talented Minnesota team. Seeing as how we’re coming off an atrocious loss, now is as good a time as any to bounce back with a huge win!
If you want to be an elite team, then you have to go out and beat elite teams. I don’t know if the Gophers are elite, but I do know they’re very talented.
It’s a tough test, and I look forward to taking care of business.
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Plus, it’s a rivalry game. We hate our neighbors to the west. They’re our dumb little cousins, and Thursday is a chance to remind them of that fact.
You can catch the game at 4:30 EST on BTN! It should be a fun one. Something tells me we’re going to be 9-2 by the time the night ends.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Republican Representative-Elect Luke Letlow Dies Of COVID-19

U.S. House of Representatives Louisana Republican Rep.-elect Luke Letlow died from coronavirus at the age of 41 , according to multiple reports .
Letlow announced Dec. 18 that he tested positive for COVID-19 , according to Politico .
Letlow was in an intensive care unit at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport , La .
“ Congressman-elect Luke Letlow , 41 , passed away this evening at Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport due to complications from COVID-19 .
Letlow was admitted into a Monroe Hospital on December 19 after testing positive for the coronavirus and was transferred to Ochsner-LSU Health on Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care , ” Letlows campaign manager said in a statement to WDSU .
( RELATED : Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore Tests Positive For Coronavirus ) “ Letlow is survived by his wife , Julia Barnhill Letlow , Phd.
, and two young children .
The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time .
A statement from the family along with funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time , ” the statement continued .
( RELATED : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate GOP For Blocking COVID-19 Relief Vote ) Letlow was supposed to be sworn into Congress Sunday .
He is the first representative-elect or representative to die from COVID-19 .

U.S. House of Representatives Louisana Republican Rep.-elect Luke Letlow died from coronavirus at the age of 41, according to multiple reports.
Letlow announced Dec. 18 that he tested positive for COVID-19, according to Politico. Letlow was in an intensive care unit at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, La.
“Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, 41, passed away this evening at Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport due to complications from COVID-19. Letlow was admitted into a Monroe Hospital on December 19 after testing positive for the coronavirus and was transferred to Ochsner-LSU Health on Tuesday, December 22, and placed in intensive care,” Letlows campaign manager said in a statement to WDSU. (RELATED: Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore Tests Positive For Coronavirus)
“Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Barnhill Letlow, Phd., and two young children. The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time. A statement from the family along with funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time,” the statement continued. (RELATED: ‘Death Wish’ — Trump Goes After Senate GOP For Blocking COVID-19 Relief Vote)
Letlow was supposed to be sworn into Congress Sunday. He is the first representative-elect or representative to die from COVID-19.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--Minnesota Legislators Say COVID-19 Deaths Inflated, Demand Audit

Two Minnesota legislators said Tuesday that coronavirus deaths in the state are being deliberately inflated and a national audit is required to determine how many people are actually dying from another cause .
“ I enlisted some people that are really good at understanding data … to go through those death files and what I found was shocking because I was just hoping that it was a myth , but indeed , Minnesota is classifying some deaths as COVID when clearly , they should not be , ” Republican Minnesota State Rep. Mary Franson told Fox News ’ “ Tucker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have people dying in motor vehicle collisions , suicides , drownings , et cetera and being classified as a COVID death , ” said Franson , adding that the presumed death toll is one of the chief reasons “ our state is locked down .
Our kids are now going to have to wear masks while playing basketball and hockey.
” ( RELATED : US Could Reach ‘ Herd Immunity ’ By Spring , Fauci Says ) She noted that people in the state are only allowed to eat at restaurants “ but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Today in Minnesota , we ’ ve got a blizzard .
People are losing their livelihoods , we have the greatest transfer of wealth taking place right now — and we need an audit.
” Republican Minnesota State Sen. Scott Jensen suggested health care dollars are affecting the official COVID-19 death rate .
“ When the Department of Health and the CDC [ Centers for Disease Control ] decided to change the rules that had been in place for 17 years by encouraging the diagnosis of COVID-19 in situations that we never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their long-held commitment to precisely identifying the inciting or the initiating event that would lead to a sequence of events that would lead to a person ’ s demise , ” Jensen said .
“ What we saw subsequently was … enhanced payments to hospitals for Medicare patients and then we saw … the old adage — follow the money — and we saw if hospitals could somehow hit 161 admissions with COVID-19 , then they would be eligible for a $ 77,000 per admission payment through the CARES Act , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think there ’ s any questions that reverse incentives have been created.
” Dr. Deborah Birx , the former White House coronavirus task force response coordinator , suggested in May that some official COVID-19 statistics , including deaths , might have been inflated by up to may be inflated by up to 25 % .
( RELATED : Top Senate Dem Slams Pelosi Over Delays On COVID-19 Relief Deal ) At that time , two-thirds of Americans also expressed doubt over the official coronavirus numbers .
A poll found that 40 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inflated , while just 7 % of Democrats believed the number of deaths were being over-counted .
Coronavirus deaths have reached record levels in the U.S. throughout December .
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Dr. Anthony Fauci warned in November that the U.S. would experience a COVID-19 surge within a surge during the Thanksgiving holiday .

Two Minnesota legislators said Tuesday that coronavirus deaths in the state are being deliberately inflated and a national audit is required to determine how many people are actually dying from another cause.
“I enlisted some people that are really good at understanding data … to go through those death files and what I found was shocking because I was just hoping that it was a myth, but indeed, Minnesota is classifying some deaths as COVID when clearly, they should not be,” Republican Minnesota State Rep. Mary Franson told Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
“We should not have people dying in motor vehicle collisions, suicides, drownings, et cetera and being classified as a COVID death,” said Franson, adding that the presumed death toll is one of the chief reasons “our state is locked down. Our kids are now going to have to wear masks while playing basketball and hockey.” (RELATED: US Could Reach ‘Herd Immunity’ By Spring, Fauci Says)
She noted that people in the state are only allowed to eat at restaurants “but it’s got to be outside. Today in Minnesota, we’ve got a blizzard. People are losing their livelihoods, we have the greatest transfer of wealth taking place right now — and we need an audit.”
Republican Minnesota State Sen. Scott Jensen suggested health care dollars are affecting the official COVID-19 death rate.
“When the Department of Health and the CDC [Centers for Disease Control] decided to change the rules that had been in place for 17 years by encouraging the diagnosis of COVID-19 in situations that we never would have otherwise, they were abandoning their long-held commitment to precisely identifying the inciting or the initiating event that would lead to a sequence of events that would lead to a person’s demise,” Jensen said.
“What we saw subsequently was … enhanced payments to hospitals for Medicare patients and then we saw … the old adage — follow the money — and we saw if hospitals could somehow hit 161 admissions with COVID-19, then they would be eligible for a $77,000 per admission payment through the CARES Act,” he said.
“I don’t think there’s any questions that reverse incentives have been created.”
Dr. Deborah Birx, the former White House coronavirus task force response coordinator, suggested in May that some official COVID-19 statistics, including deaths, might have been inflated by up to may be inflated by up to 25%. (RELATED: Top Senate Dem Slams Pelosi Over Delays On COVID-19 Relief Deal)
At that time, two-thirds of Americans also expressed doubt over the official coronavirus numbers. A poll found that 40% of Republicans believed the coronavirus death toll was inflated, while just 7% of Democrats believed the number of deaths were being over-counted.
Coronavirus deaths have reached record levels in the U.S. throughout December.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Dr. Anthony Fauci warned in November that the U.S. would experience a COVID-19 surge within a surge during the Thanksgiving holiday.


thedailycaller--2020-12-30--President Donald Trump’s Campaign Makes Last Ditch Effort To Toss Out 50,000 Ballots In Wisconsin

President Donald Trump appealed his recent loss in the Wisconsin Supreme Court to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday , seeking to toss out 50,000 votes and possibly change the election outcome in the state .
The campaign is arguing that 50,000 ballots were counted despite the fact that they were allegedly invalid .
The campaign says more than 28,000 votes were counted from people who didn ’ t provide identification and instead used the state ’ s “ indefinitely confined ” status to vote .
The campaign also alleged some 6,000 ballots were incomplete or altered which is forbidden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking an expedited review of the case ahead of Jan. 6 Congressional review of the Electoral College votes .
Jim Troupis , the president ’ s lead attorney in Wisconsin , said that the Wisconsin Supreme Court didn ’ t address the merits of their claims in an official statement .
( RELATED : Trump Demands ‘ List ’ Of Republicans In Congress Who Say Biden Won ) “ Regrettably , the Wisconsin Supreme Court , in their 4-3 decision , refused to address the merits of our claim .
This ‘ Cert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims , which , if allowed , would change the outcome of the election in Wisconsin.
” “ Three members of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court , including the Chief Justice , agreed with many of the President ’ s claims in written dissents from that court ’ s December 14 order , ” he continued .
Trump lost the state to President-elect Joe Biden by roughly 21,000 votes .
Trump ’ s campaign filed a suit that sought to invalidate more than 221,000 absentee ballots in Dane and Milwaukee counties for purportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absentee ballot .
The suit also requested the Republican-led state legislature to appoint pro-Trump electors to the Electoral College .
However , the state Supreme Court rejected the suit , ruling the claims were filed too late and one claim lacked merit .
However , three dissenting conservative justices argued that the lateness was moot , and the questions about the legality of the votes demands an answer .

President Donald Trump appealed his recent loss in the Wisconsin Supreme Court to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, seeking to toss out 50,000 votes and possibly change the election outcome in the state.
The campaign is arguing that 50,000 ballots were counted despite the fact that they were allegedly invalid. The campaign says more than 28,000 votes were counted from people who didn’t provide identification and instead used the state’s “indefinitely confined” status to vote. The campaign also alleged some 6,000 ballots were incomplete or altered which is forbidden by state law.
The campaign is seeking an expedited review of the case ahead of Jan. 6 Congressional review of the Electoral College votes.
Jim Troupis, the president’s lead attorney in Wisconsin, said that the Wisconsin Supreme Court didn’t address the merits of their claims in an official statement. (RELATED: Trump Demands ‘List’ Of Republicans In Congress Who Say Biden Won)
“Regrettably, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, in their 4-3 decision, refused to address the merits of our claim. This ‘Cert Petition’ asks them to address our claims, which, if allowed, would change the outcome of the election in Wisconsin.”
“Three members of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice, agreed with many of the President’s claims in written dissents from that court’s December 14 order,” he continued.
Trump lost the state to President-elect Joe Biden by roughly 21,000 votes. Trump’s campaign filed a suit that sought to invalidate more than 221,000 absentee ballots in Dane and Milwaukee counties for purportedly failing to meet requirements to obtain an absentee ballot. The suit also requested the Republican-led state legislature to appoint pro-Trump electors to the Electoral College.
However, the state Supreme Court rejected the suit, ruling the claims were filed too late and one claim lacked merit. However, three dissenting conservative justices argued that the lateness was moot, and the questions about the legality of the votes demands an answer.


thedailycaller--2020-12-31--PATRIOTS EXCLUSIVE: Madison Cawthorn Reveals What Will Cause ‘The End Of Democracy’

Republican North Carolina Congressman-elect Madison Cawthorn sounded off about cancel culture and why he thinks it could be the “ @ @ @ @ @ an exclusive Tuesday interview with the Daily Caller .

Republican North Carolina Congressman-elect Madison Cawthorn sounded off about cancel culture and why he thinks it could be the “end of democracy” in an exclusive Tuesday interview with the Daily Caller.


thedailycaller--2020-12-31--Victor Davis Hanson: Statehood For DC And Puerto Rico Means Democrats Will ‘Win All The Time’

Hoover Institution Fellow Victor Davis Hanson spoke about the ramifications for Republicans potentially losing control of the U.S. Senate during a Wednesday night appearance on Fox News ’ “ The Story.
” Republican Georgia Sens .
David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face off against Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in a tight January 5 runoff that will determine which party controls the Senate .
Currently , Republicans hold a 50-48 edge and must win one of two races in order to maintain their majority .
Should Democrats win and eliminate the Senate filibuster , they would conceivably then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statehood for Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico , a move that Hanson told guest anchor Will Cain would pay “ massive dividends for them ” starting with the addition of “ four Democratic senators.
” “ They are not interested anymore just in winning on the issues , ” Hanson said of Democrats .
“ They want to change the structure , the process of how we govern ourselves .
So if they get a super Congress , that is , the Congress and the Senate and the House , they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court to 15 justices.
” Hanson went on to describe other items on Democrats ’ wish list , including a national voter bill to eliminate state voter ID requirements and the abolition of the Electoral College .
( RELATED : Mitch McConnell : GOP Win In Georgia Will Guarantee Biden ‘ Will Be A Moderate ’ ) “ So the point is , the theme is they want to change the structure because they don ’ t win all the time , and they want to make sure that they can win , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a structural revolution .
I think people have to wake up to it .
It is not issue by issue , it ’ s the structure and the process.
” Some moderate Democrats have spoken out against several of the initiatives Hanson described , suggesting that even if Democrats gain control of the Senate they will not be able to pass some of the more progressive items on the agenda .
Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has stated he would not support abolishing the filibuster , while Democratic Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett .

Hoover Institution Fellow Victor Davis Hanson spoke about the ramifications for Republicans potentially losing control of the U.S. Senate during a Wednesday night appearance on Fox News’ “The Story.”
Republican Georgia Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face off against Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in a tight January 5 runoff that will determine which party controls the Senate. Currently, Republicans hold a 50-48 edge and must win one of two races in order to maintain their majority.
Should Democrats win and eliminate the Senate filibuster, they would conceivably then be able to push through initiatives like statehood for Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, a move that Hanson told guest anchor Will Cain would pay “massive dividends for them” starting with the addition of “four Democratic senators.”
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“They are not interested anymore just in winning on the issues,” Hanson said of Democrats. “They want to change the structure, the process of how we govern ourselves. So if they get a super Congress, that is, the Congress and the Senate and the House, they’re gonna pack the [Supreme] Court to 15 justices.”
Hanson went on to describe other items on Democrats’ wish list, including a national voter bill to eliminate state voter ID requirements and the abolition of the Electoral College. (RELATED: Mitch McConnell: GOP Win In Georgia Will Guarantee Biden ‘Will Be A Moderate’)
“So the point is, the theme is they want to change the structure because they don’t win all the time, and they want to make sure that they can win,” he said. “This is a structural revolution. I think people have to wake up to it. It is not issue by issue, it’s the structure and the process.”
Some moderate Democrats have spoken out against several of the initiatives Hanson described, suggesting that even if Democrats gain control of the Senate they will not be able to pass some of the more progressive items on the agenda.
Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has stated he would not support abolishing the filibuster, while Democratic Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said she opposed packing the Supreme Court before the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.


thedailycaller--2020-12-31--Girl Scouts Tells Its Cookie Bakers To Address Potential Palm Oil Child Labor Abuse

The Girl Scouts has called on two companies that bake its cookies with palm oil to address alleged abuse in the supply chain following a reports that alleged a link between the companies and child labor , the Associated Press ( AP ) reported .
The Girl Scouts told the AP that “ child labor has no place in Girl Scout Cookie production ” and called on its suppliers to “ rectify ” any instances of unethical practices following an AP report detailing alleged labor abuses .
Ferrero bought Little Brownie Bakers brand from Kellogg in 2019 and is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The AP spoke to a child laborer working on palm oil plantations in Ferrero ’ s supply chain in Indonesia .
The child told the AP that she would work 12 hour days , is regularly injured while working and is stung by scorpions .
The report also revealed that many children working in the industry in Indonesia and Malaysia were illiterate and did not have access to health care .
( RELATED : Girl Scout Cookies Tied To Child Labor In Indonesia , Malaysia : Report ) While Ferrero ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ label that signifies ethical practices , there is also a “ mixed ” label , which means that sustainable palm oil was blended with oil from unsustainable sources , according to the AP .
“ If certain suppliers are not following ethical practices , we expect our bakers and RSPO to take action quickly to rectify those exceptions , ” Girl Scouts told the AP .
RSPO is the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil , which certifies palm oil producers after reviewing them for potential environmental or societal harm .
In response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s report , the Girl Scouts said that “ Child labor has no place in Girl Scout Cookie production .
Our investment in the development of our world ’ s youth must not be facilitated by the under-development of some.
” The Girl Scouts did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication .
The U.S. banned imports of palm oil from a major Malaysian palm oil company over forced labor allegations Wednesday .
The U.S. imported 30 % of the country ’ s total palm oil purchases from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in September .
Palm oil is used in a wide range of cosmetic and food products .

The Girl Scouts has called on two companies that bake its cookies with palm oil to address alleged abuse in the supply chain following a reports that alleged a link between the companies and child labor, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
The Girl Scouts told the AP that “child labor has no place in Girl Scout Cookie production” and called on its suppliers to “rectify” any instances of unethical practices following an AP report detailing alleged labor abuses.
Ferrero bought Little Brownie Bakers brand from Kellogg in 2019 and is one of two brands that makes the cookies.
The AP spoke to a child laborer working on palm oil plantations in Ferrero’s supply chain in Indonesia. The child told the AP that she would work 12 hour days, is regularly injured while working and is stung by scorpions. The report also revealed that many children working in the industry in Indonesia and Malaysia were illiterate and did not have access to health care. (RELATED: Girl Scout Cookies Tied To Child Labor In Indonesia, Malaysia: Report)
While Ferrero’s products have a “certified sustainable” label that signifies ethical practices, there is also a “mixed” label, which means that sustainable palm oil was blended with oil from unsustainable sources, according to the AP.
“If certain suppliers are not following ethical practices, we expect our bakers and RSPO to take action quickly to rectify those exceptions,” Girl Scouts told the AP. RSPO is the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, which certifies palm oil producers after reviewing them for potential environmental or societal harm.
In response to shared links on Twitter of the AP’s report, the Girl Scouts said that “Child labor has no place in Girl Scout Cookie production. Our investment in the development of our world’s youth must not be facilitated by the under-development of some.”
If certain suppliers are not following ethical practices, we expect our bakers and RSPO to take action quickly to rectify those exceptions. — Girl Scouts (@girlscouts) December 30, 2020
The Girl Scouts did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication.
The U.S. banned imports of palm oil from a major Malaysian palm oil company over forced labor allegations Wednesday. The U.S. imported 30% of the country’s total palm oil purchases from Malaysia in the fiscal year that ended in September. Palm oil is used in a wide range of cosmetic and food products.


thedailycaller--2020-12-31--Bernie Sanders: Trump Is ‘Most Dangerous President’ In History, But He Is Right On $2,000 Checks

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders claimed Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the “ most dangerous president ” in US history but also said he ’ s right on raising the coronavirus stimulus checks to $ 2,000 .
Sanders backed Trump ’ s efforts to raise the direct stimulus payment Americans from $ 600 to $ 2,000 during a speech on the Senate floor , calling for Republicans to vote on the increase .
During a Wednesday interview with Fox News host Bret Baier , Sanders reiterated that he agreed with Trump but still considered the president a “ dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called President Trump a racist , a sexist , a xenophobe , religious bigot , demagogue , a liar , ” Baier said to Sanders .
“ Now you say he ’ s a visionary when it comes to 2,000 — ” “ I didn ’ t say visionary .
No , I didn ’ t , ” Sanders said .
“ I think President Trump is the most dangerous president in the history of our country , but he happens to be right on this issue.
” “ I think he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a terrible , terrible economic moment for tens of millions of working-class families .
We fought very hard to get the $ 600 direct payment .
Trump is right in saying it ’ s not enough .
We need to go to $ 2,000 .
I didn ’ t say he was a visionary .
He is right on this issue , ” Sanders continued .
However , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , along with Republican Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey , blocked an attempt by Democrats to either pass or vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payments , criticizing Sanders for engaging in “ political stunts.
” ( RELATED : ‘ No Realistic Path ’ : McConnell Blocks Standalone $ 2,000 Stimulus Checks Bill ) McConnell blocked a direct vote and instead tied the stimulus increase to Trump ’ s demand for a 2020 election investigation and a repeal of Section 230 .

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders claimed Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the “most dangerous president” in US history but also said he’s right on raising the coronavirus stimulus checks to $2,000.
Sanders backed Trump’s efforts to raise the direct stimulus payment Americans from $600 to $2,000 during a speech on the Senate floor, calling for Republicans to vote on the increase.
During a Wednesday interview with Fox News host Bret Baier, Sanders reiterated that he agreed with Trump but still considered the president a “dangerous” leader.
“You’ve called President Trump a racist, a sexist, a xenophobe, religious bigot, demagogue, a liar,” Baier said to Sanders. “Now you say he’s a visionary when it comes to 2,000 —”
“I didn’t say visionary. No, I didn’t,” Sanders said. “I think President Trump is the most dangerous president in the history of our country, but he happens to be right on this issue.”
“I think he is correct in saying that we are living in a terrible, terrible economic moment for tens of millions of working-class families. We fought very hard to get the $600 direct payment. Trump is right in saying it’s not enough. We need to go to $2,000. I didn’t say he was a visionary. He is right on this issue,” Sanders continued.
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However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, along with Republican Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey, blocked an attempt by Democrats to either pass or vote on a bill to increase coronavirus relief payments, criticizing Sanders for engaging in “political stunts.” (RELATED: ‘No Realistic Path’: McConnell Blocks Standalone $2,000 Stimulus Checks Bill)
McConnell blocked a direct vote and instead tied the stimulus increase to Trump’s demand for a 2020 election investigation and a repeal of Section 230.


thedailycaller--2020-12-31--We Went On A Covert Hunt For MS-13 In America. Here’s What We Saw

What ’ s it like in the world of MS13 ?
From anonymous interviews with former gang members to ride @ @ @ @ @ seeking to disrupt MS13 ’ s operations , the Daily Caller ’ s exclusive access @ @ @ @ @ about the battle to save America ’ s streets .
WATCH THE TRAILER They were @ @ @ @ @ Central America .
They gained asylum in California , organized , then cut across the @ @ @ @ @ and drugs in their wake .
Now , Americans have died at the hands of @ @ @ @ @ east as Long Island .
The Daily Caller ’ s exclusive story takes place in @ @ @ @ @ where former gang members detail their brutal initiations and the gang ’ s horrifying operations @ @ @ @ @ world of police , as the Caller goes on a covert ride along to track @ @ @ @ @ : MS-13 Member Allegedly Involved In Gruesome Murder Of 15-Year-Old Extradited From El Salvador ) @ @ @ @ @ the center of the action .

What’s it like in the world of MS13?
From anonymous interviews with former gang members to ride alongs with covert law enforcement seeking to disrupt MS13’s operations, the Daily Caller’s exclusive access reveals never before heard stories about the battle to save America’s streets.
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They were birthed from civil war in Central America. They gained asylum in California, organized, then cut across the United States, leaving death and drugs in their wake. Now, Americans have died at the hands of MS13 in places as far east as Long Island.
The Daily Caller’s exclusive story takes place in the suburbs of Virginia, where former gang members detail their brutal initiations and the gang’s horrifying operations. Then step inside the world of police, as the Caller goes on a covert ride along to track MS13 operations.
(RELATED: MS-13 Member Allegedly Involved In Gruesome Murder Of 15-Year-Old Extradited From El Salvador)
You’ll be at the center of the action.


thedailycaller--2020-12-31--Jake Paul Says He’s Leaving Los Angeles To Focus On Boxing Career

Jake Paul revealed that he ’ s ready to leave Los Angeles and focus on his boxing career and become the “ biggest prizefighter in the world.
” In the clip shared by TMZ in a piece published Wednesday , the YouTube star sat next to a “ For Sale by Owner ” sign outside his home in Calabasas as he explained his decision .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ The main reason for this is I ’ m stepping into a new chapter in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pro fighter , ” Paul shared .
“ And being in Los Angeles there ’ s so many distractions .
There is so much going on.
” ( RELATED : Jake Paul Challenges Conor McGregor To A Boxing Match , Offers Him $ 50 Million ) He said that if he stays in L.A. he won ’ t be able to “ focus on training , ” while noting that he spent “ 4 months ” in Las Vegas ahead of his fight with Nate Robinson .
Jake talked about “ all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he lives and how if he wants to be one of the “ biggest prizefighters in the world ” he has to make the move .
At one point , the social media star said he was ready to live where he can do his YouTube shoots and film content without angering his neighbors .
Paul said he planned to live somewhere where he can do whatever he wants .
Sources shared with the outlet that social media star is currently in Miami and is eyeing a place to live there .

Jake Paul revealed that he’s ready to leave Los Angeles and focus on his boxing career and become the “biggest prizefighter in the world.”
In the clip shared by TMZ in a piece published Wednesday, the YouTube star sat next to a “For Sale by Owner” sign outside his home in Calabasas as he explained his decision. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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“The main reason for this is I’m stepping into a new chapter in my life where I am a legitimate pro fighter,” Paul shared. “And being in Los Angeles there’s so many distractions. There is so much going on.” (RELATED: Jake Paul Challenges Conor McGregor To A Boxing Match, Offers Him $50 Million)
He said that if he stays in L.A. he won’t be able to “focus on training,” while noting that he spent “4 months” in Las Vegas ahead of his fight with Nate Robinson.
Jake talked about “all the madness” and “partying” where he lives and how if he wants to be one of the “biggest prizefighters in the world” he has to make the move.
At one point, the social media star said he was ready to live where he can do his YouTube shoots and film content without angering his neighbors. Paul said he planned to live somewhere where he can do whatever he wants.
Sources shared with the outlet that social media star is currently in Miami and is eyeing a place to live there.


thedailycaller--2020-12-31--Local Costco ‘Superspreader’ Linked To At Least 145 Infections, Officials Say

Employees at a Costco in Yakima , Washington , are quarantining in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 due to a superspreader event at the store .
The Yakima Health District is investigating the outbreak that has so far infected 145 employees , and the store has conducted site-wide testing , according to a Tuesday press release .
Site-wide testing involves an organization providing COVID-19 tests to all of its employees regardless of whether or not they are identified as an initial close contact to a positive coronavirus case .
The Costco will conduct site-wide testing each week , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jecha .
( RELATED : Man Grabs Megaphone , Climbs On Top Of Pants Table In COSTCO To Announce COVID-19 Conspiracy Theory ) “ Weekly site-wide testing will ensure that any new cases that occur , will be promptly identified , and those staff members will also be directed to isolate and quarantine , ” he said .
“ This , in addition to ensuring that Costco , and its shoppers , continue to follow the proper COVID-19 safety precautions , will mitigate the risk of potential COVID-19 infections.
” Site-wide testing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Costco , YHD Director of Disease Control Melissa Sixberry said .
Cases have steadily increased across the nation .
“ As Costco continues its site wide testing , we anticipate the number of cases to continue to go up over the next few days as results are received , ” she stated .
Yakima is seeing “ record high hospitalizations ” this week according to the release .

Employees at a Costco in Yakima, Washington, are quarantining in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 due to a superspreader event at the store.
The Yakima Health District (YHD) is investigating the outbreak that has so far infected 145 employees, and the store has conducted site-wide testing, according to a Tuesday press release.
Site-wide testing involves an organization providing COVID-19 tests to all of its employees regardless of whether or not they are identified as an initial close contact to a positive coronavirus case.
The Costco will conduct site-wide testing each week, according to YHD Interim Health Officer Dr. Larry Jecha. (RELATED: Man Grabs Megaphone, Climbs On Top Of Pants Table In COSTCO To Announce COVID-19 Conspiracy Theory)
“Weekly site-wide testing will ensure that any new cases that occur, will be promptly identified, and those staff members will also be directed to isolate and quarantine,” he said. “This, in addition to ensuring that Costco, and its shoppers, continue to follow the proper COVID-19 safety precautions, will mitigate the risk of potential COVID-19 infections.”
Site-wide testing is anticipated to reveal even more COVID-19 cases at the Costco, YHD Director of Disease Control Melissa Sixberry said. Cases have steadily increased across the nation.
“As Costco continues its site wide testing, we anticipate the number of cases to continue to go up over the next few days as results are received,” she stated.
Yakima is seeing “record high hospitalizations” this week according to the release.


thedailycaller--2020-12-31--Miley Cyrus Says She Could Share ‘A Life’ With Harry Styles

Miley Cyrus didn ’ t hesitate when she was asked about which celebrity she would rather kiss under the mistletoe , Justin Bieber or Harry Styles .
“ Harry [ Styles ] , that ’ s easy , ” the 28-year-old pop singer shared during her appearance on the British network Heat .
The comments were noted by E !
News in a piece published Monday .
“ Justin Bieber I ’ ve known way too long , and it ’ s like a family .
Harry Styles !
” ( RELATED : Miley Cyrus Admits She May Not Have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t Happened ) “ He ’ s looking really good , ” she added as she punctuated the last comment with a wink and a finger gun .
( RELATED : Miley Cyrus And Liam Hemsworth Split Up After Being Married For Less Than A Year ) “ Really good , ” Cyrus continued .
“ I ’ m into the fishnets .
And we have very similar tastes .
I think sharing a closet , sharing a life together — it just makes sense.
” When the radio host offered to set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” hitmaker said he wasn ’ t the first to pitch his matchmaking skills .
“ Everyone is always playing Cupid for me these days , ” Cyrus shared .
At one point , the host also asked the superstar who she would rather kiss Dua Lipa or Cardi B .
“ I ’ ve kinda already kissed Dua , ” Miley shared .
“ Maybe Cardi .
I like to do things that I ’ ve never done before , something new .
I ’ d kiss Cardi .
”

Miley Cyrus didn’t hesitate when she was asked about which celebrity she would rather kiss under the mistletoe, Justin Bieber or Harry Styles.
“Harry [Styles], that’s easy,” the 28-year-old pop singer shared during her appearance on the British network Heat. The comments were noted by E! News in a piece published Monday. “Justin Bieber I’ve known way too long, and it’s like a family. Harry Styles!” (RELATED: Miley Cyrus Admits She May Not Have Married Liam Hemsworth If Wildfire Hadn’t Happened)
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“He’s looking really good,” she added as she punctuated the last comment with a wink and a finger gun. (RELATED: Miley Cyrus And Liam Hemsworth Split Up After Being Married For Less Than A Year)
“Really good,” Cyrus continued. “I’m into the fishnets. And we have very similar tastes. I think sharing a closet, sharing a life together — it just makes sense.”
When the radio host offered to set her up, the “Wrecking Ball” hitmaker said he wasn’t the first to pitch his matchmaking skills.
“Everyone is always playing Cupid for me these days,” Cyrus shared.
At one point, the host also asked the superstar who she would rather kiss Dua Lipa or Cardi B.
“I’ve kinda already kissed Dua,” Miley shared. “Maybe Cardi. I like to do things that I’ve never done before, something new. I’d kiss Cardi.”