COVID rebound unrelated to antivirals: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-21/research-no-consistent-link-between-paxlovid-and-covid-19-rebound . The Paxlovid people are relieved to hear that COVID rebound occurs with or without antivirals.
COVID symptoms change over time: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-symptoms-jn1-variant-winter-wave/ . COVID symptoms are very similar to influenza and RSV, so you must test to figure out what you have. As has been previously noted, while loss of taste and smell was considered the characteristic symptom of COVID in the early months of the pandemic, that symptom is now much less common.
Biden, Mexican president discuss border crisis: https://www.aol.com/biden-mexico-president-agree-border-201354685.html .
WSJ: Israel decreases hostility to Palestinian Authority rule of Gaza: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/gaza-telecom-blackouts-add-to-growing-aid-crisis-1a2558dd .
Fiona Hill: Putin has Orange Julius’ number: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/20/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-us-elections-2024-moscow . Ms. Hill, of Congressional hearings fame, is of course right on. All you have to do is flatter the Orange Moron, and you’re in, especially if you hold the kind of dictatorial power he craves. Narcissistic OJ looks up to dictators.
The “lasting legacy” of the Orange Moron: selfish publicity stunts: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/12/20/reza-baluchi-hamster-wheel-walk-across-atlantic-ocean/71978081007/ . This clown is a danger to himself and others, including the Coast Guard. Note that his comment starts with, “People read about me, and …” That’s all you need to know.
The right’s case for letting OJ off: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4368984-ex-white-house-lawyer-says-supreme-court-could-rule-9-0-in-possible-trump-14th-amendment-case/ . Ty Cobb is an intelligent person, although he worked for OJ so there are limits to his vision. I do think the “officer” argument is the best I’ve heard as a basis for the Court taking itself off the hook. The problem is, as the Colorado Supreme Court pointed out, this result is completely illogical. So there is still hope for Neil Katyal’s point of view.
Judge to the Rude Dude: Pay up now: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/judge-orders-rudy-giuliani-start-paying-georgia-election-workers-146-m-rcna130719 . Rudy Giuliani is now officially screwed, so he should be cleaned out in a few months. This should have also happened to Alex Jones a long time ago over his disgusting Sandy Hook behavior.
UPDATE: The Rude Dude files for bankruptcy: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4371707-giuliani-bankruptcy-148million-verdict/ . Rudy has earned this, and he richly deserves it. May the judges squeeze every nickel out of this turnip.
Federal judge calls out Ron DeMentis for spreading misinformation about trans health care: https://apnews.com/article/florida-desantis-transgender-law-trial-61639592d4c5e8512af3d3b078e40862 .
Prague shooter shoots and kills 14 and himself, after killing his father: https://www.aol.com/news/prague-university-shooter-killed-father-192625276.html .
Vin Diesel sued for sexual battery by former assistant: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/vin-diesel-sexual-battery-assistant-1235848731/ . According to the article, he was fast, and she was furious.
Brodie the goldendoodle makes $1.5 million a year: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/lakers/2023/12/20/brodie-the-goldendoodle-courtside-lakers-game/71985750007/ . So presumably the unnamed Asian-American in the photos is the dog’s manager, AJ Nubla. You can also see clearly see Kevin Bacon and wife Kyra Sedgwick sitting next to Nubla. For the naysayers, Brush Jr.’s job is now marketing, and he is doing a fantastic job for Brodie and his clients.