The state has the highest Covid-19 mortality rate in the world. Via

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Look, Up on the Auction Block! It’s the Original Artwork for Fleischer Studios’ Revolutionary 1940s ‘Superman’ Cartoons – dozens of never-before-seen production cels and model sketches soar in Heritage Auctions’ Dec. 11-13 Animation Art event. The first Superman cartoon hit the big screens on September 26, 1941. And nearly 80 years later, that 10-minute short,… Read the full article…

Alan Dean Foster and SFWA President Mary Robinette Kowal discuss the non-payment by Disney of several contracts for works including multiple Star Wars and Aliens novelizations. Via

Good grief! Charlie Brown’s famous “Peanuts” holiday specials, once available in broad fashion each year via ABC and CBS, are now caught up in some of the complexities of the stre… Via

Check out this absolute unit of a camera that was used to do aerial photography during World War II. Mounted on the front of the camera is a massive Via

He plans to brandish obituaries of people who supposedly voted but are dead. Via

Since the election, Parler has found renewed life among Trump supporters who feel that… [checks notes] being fact-checked, or limited for sharing debunked and dangerous conspiracy theories, is somehow an attack on… something (reality: it’s an… Via

Restaurant chain Waffle House has teamed with Georgia’s Oconee Brewing Co. to make an ale that has a bacon aroma. Via

Computer security experts have disputed Trump’s claims of election fraud. Via

The campaign spent months building a legal apparatus to contest close elections. Then along came the former New York City mayor. Via

Let’s skip the bad-faith arguments and do what’s best for millions of Americans Via

Conan O’Brien will end his self-titled TBS late-night show “Conan” in June 2021, WarnerMedia announced Tuesday. The announcement marks an end to an eleven-year run for O’Bri… Via

A sale of the venerable publisher of Stephen King and Hillary Clinton could fetch $1.7 billion and rev up consolidation in book publishing. Via

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The early morning wake-up calls in Gosport prompted complaints from residents. Via

The Democrat has goaded his rival, who has again turned down the opportunity for the pair to debate, ahead of their runoff contest. Via

In court hearings and opinions around the country, judges are voicing similar frustrations with the Trump campaign’s legal filings, experts and courthouse veterans say. Via

The never-ending amount of election related litigation keeps on coming. The Trump campaign is still heavily invested in lawsuits — a practice it started before the election and it hasn’t scaled back now that its boy has been handed an… Via

Biotech company Moderna says results showed vaccine successfully prevented severe cases of coronavirus Via

They came to protest, mourn, prowl, and brawl. And they made it clear that Trump’s stain on the White House would stay long after he’s gone Via

President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that Joe Biden won the presidential election, but the President refused to concede and blamed his loss on a string of conspiracy theories. Via

I’ll be honest—it’s pretty damn surreal to even be writing about this. Via

Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent says DFLers were not warned of cases among GOP colleagues before Thursday’s floor session. Via

Backed by Rebekah Mercer, Parler is now one of the most downloaded smartphone apps, as conservatives complaining of censorship by Facebook and Twitter seek out other social media alternatives. Via

“This is really a hopeful day for a lot of young people across the country,” said Karen Tumlin, a lawyer in the case and director of the Los Angeles-based Justice Action Center. Via

It is a coup, a push to withdraw from Afghanistan or just some petty score settling? Via

Trump says “time will tell” if he remains in office Via

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite Trump administration efforts to erect a protective shield around nursing homes, coronavirus cases are surging within facilities in states hard hit by the latest onslaught… Via

The report notes that due to COVID-19, mail-in votes and early votes combined accounted for over one-hundred million ballots ahead of election day. Via

Bossie was chosen by the Trump campaign to oversee lawsuits contesting the election. Via

Followed by a stilted laugh, the comments were likely made in an attempt at alleged humour Via

Stir-crazy after months of lockdowns and restrictions, more people seem to be heading into the wilderness — and few are prepared for what they find there Via

Michael Kuperberg had worked as executive director of the U.S. Global Change Research Program. Via

9 book series published by Scholastic in 2004-2009. A simple story of a family that was chased out of their home town due to the incompetent greed of their older brother. They end up in “the valley” where they manage to trigger the literal apocalypse. It’s a story that starts slow and cute, but ends Read the full article…

A new streamer has risen up and become the most-followed channel on the live streaming website: professional mime named MonsieurBonbon. Via

Some worried Trump would drive women from the Republican Party. Instead, they were elected in droves Via

Directed by Stuart Gillard. With Elias Koteas, Paige Turco, Stuart Wilson, Sab Shimono. The turtles find themselves transported back in time to ancient Japan. Not sure how this made it to theaters, but I guess it was while the TMNT mania was still in full swing, so money really speaks. I remember seeing the Samurai Read the full article…

Lawyers for the Trump campaign have dropped a lawsuit seeking a review of all ballots cast on Election Day after finding that the margin of victory for the presidential contest in Arizona could not be overcome. Via

Operation Warp Speed head warns thousands of lives at stake if project interrupted. Via

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The law firm Porter Wright Morris & Arthur on Thursday moved to withdraw from a case filed on behalf of President Trump’s campaign in Pennsylvania challenging the election results. Via

Liz and Richard Uihlein, owners of the Uline packaging company, made the announcement in a message to employees Via

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Thursday referred questions back to the White House during a Fox News interview where she appeared as a campaign adviser. Via

The publishing behemoth, which hit the market just before lockdown, racked up best sellers from Woodward, Bolton, and Mary Trump. Amid speculation about potential buyers—one of the “Big Five” houses? French media conglomerate Vivendi? A private-equity firm?—ViacomCBS is keeping quiet. The potential sale of S&S continues to hold my attention, as a vast majority of Read the full article…

Here’s this week’s Top Stuff Jac: WAIT just a god damned minute. President Trump ASSURED me this virus was a hoax and would miraculously disappear by March Easter Summer August November 4th! How can this even be possible? COULD IT BE THAT PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS BEEN LYING TO US? Holy crap! Do you think HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN LYING TO US Read the full article…

Earlier today we learned that Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski has tested positive for coronavirus. Now, RNC Chief of Staff Richard Walters has also tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-1… Via

Corey Lewandowski, an adviser to President Donald Trump’s campaign, has tested positive for the coronavirus, he confirmed to CNN on Thursday. Via

Republicans say the president is within his legal rights to look at election results and vote-counting process Via

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday brought by President Donald Trump’s campaign regarding a CNN opinion piece that claimed the campaign was open to receiving Russian assistance. … Via