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Feds arrest woman accused of stealing Pelosi laptop in violent Capitol riot

Joining the increasing number of Trump supporters arrested after storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, a Pennsylvania woman who allegedly took a laptop belonging to Speaker Nancy Pelosi was arrested Monday. The woman, identified as 22-year-old Riley June Williams, is charged with intentionally entering into a restricted building without lawful authority in addition to disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

Newly elected congressman from Louisiana died of COVID-19 after months of mask-free campaigning

As 2020 comes to an end, America has a lot of work to do. To date, more than 19.5 million people in the U.S. have been infected with the novel coronavirus and at least 228,700 have died as a result, according to The New York Times database. Despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitals reaching capacity nationwide, some officials are still reluctant to follow health recommendations.

Why you should care about the thousands of farmers protesting in India

2020 has been a year of ongoing protests and demonstrations for change across the globe. It has also been the year the world saw not only the largest but longest single protest to date. For almost a month now, tens of thousands of farmers in India have marched and protested against three bills passed in India’s parliament in September.

Ho ho holy superspreader: Santa and Mrs. Claus test positive for COVID-19 after Georgia event

Cases of the novel coronavirus are increasing at a rapid rate across the U.S. and health officials worry this trend will only increase as the holiday season continues. Despite recommendations that large gatherings should not take place amid the coronavirus pandemic, some continue to host public events.

The risk of spread as a result of these gatherings is not only high but extremely likely.

Several dozen members of Michigan’s state legislature tested positive after Rudy Giuliani visit

Despite the surge in COVID-19 cases across the United States, Donald Trump and his minions seem not to care how many more people are infected. In the latest of Trump infections, Trump’s sidekick and personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Dec. 6. While allies of Giuliani maintain he tested negative days before meeting state officials in not one but three states last week, some states have reported infections within days after Giuliani’s visit.

‘I really need a miracle today’: Republican who denied COVID begs for prayers after hospitalization

Cases of the novel coronavirus are increasing at a rapid rate across the U.S. Despite this, some individuals are still refusing to wear masks. As a result, many of those who once denied the severity of the virus are now suffering the consequences of doing so after infection. While some have expressed regret and have warned others to not take the virus and safety measures lightly, others—like Donald Trump—are continuing to deny its severity despite multiple hospital visits.

A Black man was shot three times for carrying a Subway sandwich outside of his home in Ohio

After a 23-year-old Black man was killed outside of his home in Ohio by a veteran SWAT deputy, local activists are questioning what really happened that led to the incident. The man killed, identified as Casey Goodson Jr., was neither a suspect nor the focus of any investigation, according to Buzzfeed News.

Officers were said to be looking for a suspect nearby when Goodson drove by, said Peter Tobin, the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Ohio, on Friday at a press conference.

A white man complained about Muslim woman on flight, launching 6-hour ordeal

In another incident of ‘flying while Muslim,’ a Muslim woman was removed from an American Airlines flight to North Carolina and arrested after a white passenger said he was ‘uncomfortable’ Saturday. The woman, identified as Muslim activist, former New Jersey congressional candidate, and MuslimGirl.com founder Amani al-Khatahtbeh, alleges that she was unfairly removed from the airline after a first-class passenger expressed discomfort with her presence.

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez killed it on Twitter after Trump called her out at debate

Not only did Donald Trump avoid answering half the questions he was asked during the second and last presidential debate Thursday night, but he decided to name-drop Democratic representatives in Congress. In an attempt to criticize Joe Biden during a discussion on the climate crisis involving the Green New Deal, Trump said: “You know who developed it [the Green New Deal]? AOC plus three.

A Texas teen might just have found the pathway to a COVID-19 cure

As cases of the novel coronavirus increase nationwide, scientists and researchers are working day and night to develop a vaccine or possible cure, but they aren’t the only ones. While most young teens are dreading online classes and spending a lot of time on social media, one Texas eighth grader has been working on developing a possible cure for COVID-19.

20-year-old Florida man threw Molotov cocktails at a Planned Parenthood

As millions across the country worry about their reproductive rights, some alt-right individuals have taken to attacking healthcare facilities. A Florida man is facing multiple charges in connection with an attack on a Planned Parenthood in Fort Myers on Oct. 10. Arrested Tuesday, Everett Little faces charges including first-degree arson, using an incendiary device, damage to property, and criminal mischief, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s office.

Twitter takes comments on Trump’s death more seriously than threats against brown and Black women

Tweets hoping that Donald Trump dies have been circulating on Twitter since last Friday, after Trump tweeted confirming he tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 2. But instead of ignoring them, as Twitter does for many comments and threats directed at people of color, the social media giant retweeted a post mentioning that tweets referencing death wishes are against its policies.

Texas sheriff and reality show star indicted on charges of evidence tampering

A Texas sheriff who starred on the controversial show Live PD has been indicted and arrested on evidence tampering charges after allegedly destroying video evidence connected to the death of a Black man. A grand jury indicted Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody on Monday on charges of destroying Live PD footage depicting deputies using force on Javier Ambler.

Witnesses recall NYPD officers unmasked ‘screaming in people’s faces’ as they arrested protesters

Nationwide protests have continued for months in efforts to spread awareness of consistent police brutality and racial injustice in the country. Following the heartbreaking grand jury decision to not pursue charges against the cops who killed Breonna Taylor, protests erupted across the country this week. While an overwhelming majority of these protests are peaceful, police-initiated violence on demonstrators and bystanders of these movements continue to be shared on social media.

Nebraska bar owner died by suicide following grand jury indictment for shooting a Black protester

Three months after the violent death of James Scurlock, an unarmed Black man who was shot during protests in Omaha, Nebraska, a grand jury charged a white bar owner with manslaughter (amongst other charges) on Tuesday. Following investigations after the incident, prosecutors did not initially pursue charges against the bar owner, identified as Jake Gardner, and argued that evidence pointed to the shooting as self-defense.

Within 2 weeks, Snapchat has registered over 400,000 new voters

Utilizing its platform, Snapchat, the popular social media app, is registering new voters ahead of the election on Nov. 3. As of this report, the app has registered 407,024 people, according to data reported within the app. A spokesperson confirmed with Axios that the tally seen in the app’s “Register to Vote” portal represents the number of users who registered to vote via the app.

Utah anti-mask rally goes viral after attendees spout conspiracies and comparisons to George Floyd

 As health experts continue to encourage mask-wearing across the country, some anti-maskers just won’t give up. They have been refusing to wear masks since the start of the pandemic, despite research supporting that masks significantly prevent the spread of COVID-19. In Utah, maskless demonstrators have crowded city sidewalks and school-related meetings to protest mask mandates in and out of schools.

Teachers in 5 states have died of COVID-19. Trump is still demanding all schools open their doors

Deadly consequences are the result of schools resuming in-person learning amid the novel coronavirus. Teachers have died as a result of COVID-19 in at least five states since the beginning of the new school year. As the U.S. continues to fail its residents in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, educators worry about the impact that opening schools will have across the country. Since the start of the pandemic, many teachers have expressed their fear of returning back to their classrooms.

Coronavirus outbreak in jail, nursing home, and church all tied to Maine wedding, 3 dead

COVID-19 cases linked to a Maine wedding that violated state gathering attendance limitations continue to increase. Last month, Daily Kos reported more than 50 cases including one death linked back to the Aug. 7 reception, which 65 people attended. Reports now indicate nearly 150 infections traced back to the Millinocket wedding reception, three of which resulted in death, health officials announced Friday.

The first death in connection to the wedding outbreak was reported on Aug.