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EnvironmentBiden wants to replace U.S. government fleet of 645,000 with electric vehicles
President Joe Biden has proposed replacing the U.S. government's fleet of 645,000 cars and trucks with American-made electric vehicles in a push for the widespread adoption of clean, renewable energy. ViralBernie Sanders turned his Inauguration meme into a sweatshirt and all the money is going to Meals on Wheels
The inauguration of President Joe Biden last week was one of the most notable events in recent history. NewsElon Musk offers $100 million prize for 'best' carbon capture technology
Elon Musk, the founder of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, took to Twitter on Thursday to promise a $100 million prize to develop new carbon capture technology. NewsStephen Colbert gets emotional about 'enormous relief' he felt watching Biden's inauguration
Yesterday, the world watched as President Joe Biden was sworn into office. The moment was especially important for late-night show host Stephen Colbert, who has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump. NewsMelania Trump is America's least popular First Lady, according to new poll
More people view Melania Trump unfavorably than favorably, for the first time since polling began. NewsAdam Schiff and James Comey say Trump should be barred from post-presidency briefings because 'he cannot be trusted'
U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, says that President Donald Trump should no longer receive intelligence briefings after he leaves office. NewsMelania Trump reportedly hasn't invited Jill Biden for traditional 'tea-and-tour' at the White House
The lack of an invitation to tour the White Houses' residence breaks with tradition that has lasted 100 years. NewsSecret Service spent $100,000 on an apartment near Ivanka Trump’s home because they couldn't use her toilet, report
Since September 2017, the Secret Service has spent $3,000 a month renting a small studio apartment in Washington, DC, near the home of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, according to a report by The Washington Post. NewsAOC says she had a 'very close encounter' during storming of Capitol and thought she 'was going to die'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed during an Instagram live stream on Tuesday night that she had a “very close encounter” on the day that the Capitol was stormed and that she thought she "was going to die.” NewsGeorge Clooney says Trump family belongs in 'dustbin of history' after Capitol attack
Actor George Clooney has slammed President Donald Trump and his family after supporters of the president stormed the Capitol, leading to five deaths. NewsArnold Schwarzenegger compares the Capitol riots to growing up in Austria
“I grew up up in Austria. I’m very aware of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass. It was a night of rampage against the Jews carried out in 1938 by the equivalent of the Proud Boys." NewsMichelle Obama says Trump voters must 'see the reality of what they've supported'
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has slammed those who voted for President Donald Trump and called on them "to see the reality of what they've supported." NewsRudy Giuliani called the wrong senator and told them to contest electoral college results of 10 states
Last night, Congress confirmed President-elect Joe Biden's election, despite Trump supporters storming the Capitol in a siege that left four people dead. ViralMan begs people to wear masks in heartbreaking video from hospital bed
Chuck Stacey of Florida has taken to social media to encourage people to wear masks amid the coronavirus pandemic. NewsCarl Bernstein calls leaked Trump tape the 'ultimate smoking gun' and 'worse than Watergate'
Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein has slammed President Donald Trump. NewsMitch McConnell's home was vandalized over $2,000 stimulus bill
Senator Mitch McConnel's home has been vandalized over his opposition to increasing coronavirus relief checks to Americans from $600 to $2,000. ViralTrump has spent nearly a quarter of his days as president at golf courses
Since taking office, Trump has spent 313 days at one of his golf clubs. ViralTrump overtakes Obama as most admired man in 2020, breaking 12-year streak
Democrats were split on the most admirable man of 2020, while Republicans overwhelmingly voted for President Trump. NewsBernie Sanders wants to filibuster defense spending bill to force vote on $2,000 stimulus checks
Sanders could keep Republican Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler off the campaign trail until New Year's Day unless a vote is held. ViralAn estimated 1.5 billion masks have entered oceans in 2020
While masks and other protective items have been vital in the fight against COVID-19, they can have an incredibly detrimental impact on the environment. ViralGeraldo Rivera says Trump has behaved like 'spoiled frat boy' since election
Fox News pundit Geraldo Rivera, one of President Trump's most adamant defenders, has slammed Trump's response to the presidential election. ViralFrance grants citizenship to 700 frontline immigrant workers
France has suffered greatly as a result of the coronavirus, with over 2.5 million confirmed cases and nearly 62,000 deaths. ViralBeyoncé offers $5,000 grants to 100 people facing eviction due to COVID
The singer has already been providing $10,000 grants to Black-owned businesses. ViralWaitress who kicked out CEO for racist attack on Asian family receives $70,000 in tips
“No, you do not talk to our guests like that! Get out of here!” EnvironmentJoe Biden recommits to rejoin Paris Climate Agreement on first day of his presidency
On the same day that the United States left the Paris Climate Agreement, former Vice President Joe Biden has vowed to rejoin the international agreement if he wins the contested presidential election. NewsAlabama lawmaker responds to abortion ban with mandatory vasectomy bill
"It always takes two to tango." ViralD.C. Mayor paints 'Black Lives Matter' sign near the White House and renames street 'Black Lives Matter Plaza'
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had city workers and protesters paint a massive Black Lives Matter sign painted on the street that leads to the White House. ViralBiden stayed behind after his town hall to answer more questions from audience members
Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump held separate townhalls on Thursday evening after the second presidential campaign was canceled. ViralTrump supporter charged with pretending to be his dead mom to vote for president twice
"This is the only known case of a 'dead person' voting in our county, conspiracy theories notwithstanding." ViralAOC calls Amazon jobs a 'scam' after report suggests 4,000 workers are on food stamps
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Amazon's jobs a "scam" on Friday after a report by Bloomberg suggested that 4,000 of the company's warehouse workers are on food stamps. ViralAnthony Fauci reassures kids he went to North Pole to give Santa the COVID vaccine
It's already been a strange year for children, with social distancing and remote learning drastically changing their everyday lives. NewsNew York bans display of Confederate flag and other hate symbols on public land
New York has banned the sale or display of anything considered a "symbol of hate" on public property, including the Confederate flag. NewsTrump has reportedly told staff that he won't leave the White House on January 20
According to a report by CNN, President Donald Trump has told some members of his staff that he won't leave the White House on January 20th. ViralHealthcare workers are sharing their experience of being vaccinated
Healthcare workers across the United States have started to receive coronavirus vaccinations as the rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine begins. ViralSome people bet more than $100,000 on Trump winning the election, and now they're suing the bookies
According to a report by The Daily Beast, some gamblers lost hundreds of thousands of dollars on Monday, after the electoral college confirmed President-elect Joe Biden's victory. ViralBiden tears into Trump for refusing to concede after Electoral College vote
On Monday, the Electoral College officially certified President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Biden won with 306 electoral college votes to President Trump's 232. ViralTom Cruise threatens to fire 'Mission: Impossible' crew who broke COVID rules in leaked audio
A leaked audio recording obtained by The Sun appears to show actor Tom Cruise threatening to fire workers who broke COVID rules on the set of Mission: Impossible 7. ViralCher says she's never disliked anyone in her life as much as 'vindictive' Trump
The pop star icon, who turned 74 this year, has been an outspoken critic of President Trump. ViralMichelle Obama and Hillary Clinton come out in support of Dr. Jill Biden using her title
This week, the Internet has been abuzz after a Wall Street Journal writer suggested that future First Lady Jill Biden — who holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Delaware — should not use her title because she’s not a medical doctor. NewsMajority of Americans don't want Trump to run again in 2024, almost half think he's 'one of the worst' presidents
A Fox News poll has found that most American voters do not want President Donald Trump to run again in 2020. ViralMerriam-Webster shuts down writer who said Dr. Jill Biden shouldn't use her title
Merriam-Webster roasted the Wall Street Journal for their comments on Dr. Jill Biden's title. ViralJill Biden helped assemble care packages for troops serving overseas during the holidays
Dr. Jill Biden got involved in Operation Gratitude on Thursday, helping to assemble care packages for troops serving overseas during the holidays. ViralFauci praises efforts of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett for leading efforts to develop the Covid-19 vaccine
Speaking at an event hosted by the National Urban League this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci encouraged Black Americans hesitant to take the coronavirus vaccine to trust in the process. NewsCalifornia bill would require cops to have a 4-year degree or be 25-years-old
A California assemblyman has proposed an interesting solution to the use of force by law enforcement in his state. NewsRomney tears into Republicans who are threatening to challenge Electoral College vote
Several Trump-aligned members of the House of Representatives have threatened to dispute the electoral votes of some states when Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to preside over a joint session of Congress to finalize the vote. ViralBritish man's hilarious interview after receiving coronavirus vaccine goes viral
"Well, there's no point in dying now when I've lived this long, is there? I don't plan to, anyway." ViralSeth Meyers targets Trump's claim that he's 'worked harder' contesting election than 'ever in [his] life'
"That might be why you were fired." EnvironmentCoca-Cola, Pepsi, and Nestlé are world's top corporate plastic polluters for third year
Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Nestlé have been named the world's biggest corporate plastic polluters for the third year in a row by Break Free From Plastic's latest annual audit. ViralNurse who bragged about breaking COVID restrictions no longer employed at her hospital
Ashley Grames has been fired or has quit after her video went viral on TikTok. NewsKellyanne Conway acknowledges that 'Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will prevail'
Former White House advisor Kellyanne Conway has joined a growing number of Republicans distancing themselves from President Donald Trump's claim that the results of the election are still up for debate.