Bryan Michalek
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Bryan Michalek | November 6, 2017
As allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault continue to come forward in Hollywood, several people from other institutions have also come forward with allegations of their own in a trend that's spread far beyond U.S. borders. A law student in India published a list on Facebook accusing more than 50 Indian professors of sexual harassment. Raya Sarkar, 24, asked fellow students to…
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Bryan Michalek | November 6, 2017
Massachusetts has passed legislation outlawing bump stocks, an after-market accessory that allows semi-automatic rifles to function similar to fully automatic weapons.  Massachusetts Republican Lt. Governor Karyn Polito signed the bill last Friday after it was approved the state's Democrat-led legislature, according to NPR. This makes Massachusetts the first state to pass a bump-stock ban after…
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Bryan Michalek | November 6, 2017
One of the heroes who emerged out of the mass shooting that occurred at a small Texas church on Sunday recounted exchanging fire with the shooter as well as the chase that followed. After killing at least 26 people and injuring several others, suspect Devin Kelley had tried to flee First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, but was met with resistance from an armed citizen. According to a local…
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Bryan Michalek | November 3, 2017
A man in Chicago is facing the law as well as severe injuries after accidentally shooting himself in the penis while attempting to rob a hot dog stand, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Terrion Pouncy, 19, held up two people working at the Maxwell street Express at gunpoint early Monday morning, demanding that the two give him their wallets and cash from the register. Midway through the…
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Bryan Michalek | November 3, 2017
At a recent gala hosted by the Tusk Trust, Prince William -- who's already had two children with wife Kate Middleton, mind you -- claimed that the world's overpopulation by humans is contributing to negative effects on the planet and its wildlife. During his remarks at The Roundhouse in London where the Tusk Trust event was being held, William stated: "In my lifetime we have seen global…
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Bryan Michalek | November 3, 2017
Retired Commander John Wells, the executive director of Military Veterans Advocacy, refused an award from the New Orleans Saints during last week's game, citing the players who protested during the national anthem, according to the Advocate. Wells was set to receive the People's Health Champion award during the Saints-Bears game, but did not show up writing: "Although I am touched and honored to…
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Bryan Michalek | November 2, 2017
A newly married woman in Pakistan has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband's milk and accidentally killing 17 other people in their wedding party, according to authorities.  According to Newsweek, 21-year-old Aasia Bibi had been forced to marry a relative by her family in September, despite them knowing about a relationship she was engaged in with another man. In a quote obtained by…
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Bryan Michalek | November 2, 2017
Speaking on a news commentary show, a prominent Egyptian lawyer and television commentator sparked mass outrage for suggesting it's men's "duty" to sexually harass and assault women who dress immodestly.  Appearing on an Egyptian TV talk show called "Infrad" on satellite channel Al-Assema, Nabih al-Wahsh engaged in a heated debate about a draft for legislation concerning prostitution, according…
Bryan Michalek | November 2, 2017
Several speakers from the Democratic party gathered at the "Not One Penny" protest on the Capital Lawn in an effort to rally against the upcoming GOP tax plan, but forgot about their own corporatist indiscretions. First up was Elizabeth Warren, who spoke out against government giveaways to giant corporations and billionaire donors. She called for the GOP to instead spend money on roads, energy,…
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Bryan Michalek | October 31, 2017
University of Nevada, Reno Police Officer Antonio Gutierrez is in big trouble over a Halloween costume he wore mocking former 49er's quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The costume came complete with a makeshift jersey, an afro, a troll nose, and a sign that read "will stand for food" as a clear jab at Kaepernick's unemployment. Upon seeing an image of Gutierrez online, a Twitter user, whose account…