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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Sabrina Carpenter's not a fan of yodeling ... or what she thought was yodeling -- expressing an opinion that's getting her into a bit of trouble online. The pop star brought down the house at Coachella Friday ... and, one excited fan showed their appreciation with a high-pitched trill in between songs that rubbed Carpenter the wrong way. Check out the clip ... Carpenter's sitting at a piano, about to play "We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night" -- when the call draws her attention, and she bluntly tells a fan she doesn't like it. read more


Bets rose sharply over the past few days, handing Steyer a 57 percent chance of winning over his Democratic rival Representative Eric Swalwell ... read more


Saturday, April 11, 2026

Today is a day for celebration. Over the last two years, we've been building an incredible campus in Spring, Texas, just outside Houston. As the new headquarters for Hewlett Packard Enterprise, our campus leverages everything we have heard from team members and learned from the pandemic to create a truly next-generation collaboration and culture center that meets the evolving expectations of our teams. Now as we open our doors to the public, I'm excited to share new details about our vision, and give you a peek inside. read more


A woman who worked for nearly two years for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate for California governor ... read more


Friday, April 10, 2026

(New York, New York) " New York City could be heading into a period of painful austerity, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned that the city's financial situation is "worse than broke" and confirmed plans to scale back key programs. Speaking amid mounting concerns over the city's budget, Mamdani said New York is facing a significant deficit that will force difficult decisions across multiple sectors. Among the areas on the chopping block: housing vouchers, library funding, and other public services that many residents rely on. The mayor did not provide a full breakdown of the cuts, but indicated that reductions will be widespread as officials attempt to stabilize the city's finances. Housing assistance programs, which have been critical in addressing affordability and homelessness, are expected to take a hit"raising concerns among advocates about increased displacement and housing insecurity. read more


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In 2019, it was estimated that there were around 10 deaths due to whooping cough (pertussis) in the United States. This statistic shows the number of deaths caused by whooping cough in the U.S. from 1990 to 2019.
Statista

Notice the rise when the vaccine was required?

So what makes this a big deal? The article states ~ 150 "cases" which is really low compared to last year in the US there were 28,000 cases
CDC

So is this kind of an overreaction?

I'll have to pass, heterosexual men aren't known for their hygiene.

You sure?

MSM account for the majority of new HIV infections, with 67% of new cases in 2022 occurring in this group.
www.verywellhealth.com

MSM have significantly higher rates of syphilis and gonorrhea compared to heterosexual men, and these rates are rising.

Biological Risk: ---- sex carries a higher risk of transmitting STIs (including HIV) compared to ------- sex, as rectal tissue is more fragile and prone to small tears.

Finally can you really call ---- sex good hygiene? Seems like an oxymoron.

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