Derek Chauvin trial: Defense argues in closing statement that cop’s actions were ‘reasonable’

Derek Chauvin is pictured in court on Monday morning during closing arguments in his murder trial The state of Minnesota concluded its murder case against Derek Chauvin today by telling the jury: ‘The reason George Floyd is dead is because Mr Chauvin’s heart was too small.’ Trial attorney Jerry Blackwell came to that dramatic conclusion … Read more

Republicans threaten to use the courts to try to undo Joe Biden’s new gun control actions

Republicans in Congress and statehouses threatened legal action Thursday to try to reverse President Biden’s new executive actions on gun control – while Donald Trump Jr. went after Hunter Biden for his own gun purchase.   Biden’s actions, which the president announced Thursday with Attorney General Merrick Garland standing behind him, would crack down on so-called … Read more

Olivia Attwood SLAMS influencers who post ‘be kind’ quote to avoid accountability of their actions

‘I’ve grown tired of the saying now!’: Olivia Attwood SLAMS influencers who post ‘be kind’ quote to avoid accountability of their actions By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 10:09 GMT, 16 February 2021 | Updated: 10:10 GMT, 16 February 2021 Olivia Attwood has hit out at influencers who have posted the quote ‘in a world … Read more

Rachael Kirkconnell issues an apology for previous ‘offensive and racist’ actions

A contestant on The Bachelor is finally addressing the allegations of past racist behavior, following a mea culpa condemnation from show host Chris Harrison.  Rachael Kirkconnell, a 24-year-old graphic artist from Cumming, Georgia – who is currently vying for the heart of the first Black bachelor Matt James – issued an apology on Thursday via Instagram, … Read more

Vivaldi update brings Page Actions, QR scanner, medium Speed Dials

A lot of the non-Chrome browsers are pretty diligent in bringing updates and new features to their app in order to convert more users who are looking for more than just the standard browsing app. Vivaldi is one such app and the latest update brings several new key features. This includes customizable page actions, a … Read more

Liars start to mimic the actions of their interviewers when spinning a huge whopper, study finds 

How to tell if someone is lying to you: Watch to see if they mimic your actions Researchers used motion capture technology to monitor volunteer movements  They had people tell the truth and increasingly complicated lies to interviewers As the lies became more complex the liars began to mimic interviewer motions This suggests that we … Read more

Liars start to mimic the actions of their interviewers when spinning a huge whopper, study finds 

The ultimate ‘tell’: Liars start to mimic the actions of their interviewers when spinning a huge whopper, study finds Researchers used motion capture technology to monitor volunteer movements  They had people tell the truth and increasingly complicated lies to interviewers As the lies became more complex the liars began to mimic interviewer motions This suggests … Read more

Stassi Schroeder has been dropped by her agent and publicist after racially-insensitive actions

Problems continue for reality TV star Stassi Schroeder, who is dealing with the fallout from the resurfacing of racially insensitive material found online and through her social media channels.  A day after further audio resurfaced of the Vanderpump Rules star, 31, speaking negatively about black people, and after losing several endorsement deals over the past week, Schroeder … Read more