Recent news round-up, Part 2

Good News

• The Federal Government Just Outlawed LGBTQ Discrimination in Credit
• FBI trying to build legal cases against Russian hackers: sources

Bad News

• Missouri Republicans vote to override veto of gun bill The law goes into effect in 30 days. You have until then to get out of Missouri. It will be a very dangerous place.
• California high school football hazing scandal may widen

My 22nd Walmart warning

2 injured, 1 suspect killed outside Kansas Wal-Mart Walmarts are dangerous. Stay away.

Animal headline of the day

Monkey In Diaper Attacks Walmart Employee Walmarts are dangerous places. Stay out. (My 21st Walmart warning.)

Recent news round-up, Part 1

Good News

• U.S. appeals court finds that Texas voter ID law is discriminatory
• Court: Traffic stop, arrest prompted by high beams improper
• Campaign aims to register a million U.S. Muslims voters in anti-Trump move
• Indiana Court Tosses Purvi Patel's 2015 Feticide Conviction
• Alaska court strikes down parental notice for abortions
• Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Exempt Sales and Use Taxes on Feminine Hygiene Products
• Ventilation to Be Required in All New York Nail Salons
• US goes after more than $1B taken from Malaysian fund
• Bangladesh arrests top Islamist extremist

Bad News

• WikiLeaks may have just published your SSN and credit card number
• Zara has been accused of ripping off an independent artist’s designs Zara needs to be taught about intellectual property law.
• Status update: The rise of the social-media extortionist These people belong in jail.

My 20th warning about Wal-Mart

Police: Suspect shot amid reported shooting at Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart is a dangerous place. Stay out of them.

My 19th warning about Walmart

2 officers shot, suspect dead at Walmart in Phoenix suburb

Walmarts are dangerous. Stay out of them.

My 18th warning about Walmart

State police shoot, wound man armed with shotgun at Wal-Mart

Walmart is a dangerous place. Stay out.

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Good News

• Egypt to try policeman for vet's death in custody Egypt may be doing better in clamping down on police brutality than the U.S.
• Fall of Ramadi flashpoint hands Iraq forces landmark victory
• U.S., allies conduct 33 strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military

Bad News

• Since September, There Have Been 14 Assaults in Dallas' Gay Neighborhood
• Dangerous helicopter bird strikes on the rise, FAA warns

My 17th warning about Walmart

Walmart is a dangerous place. Stay out.

New Orleans Walmart evacuated, armed suspects inside

My 16th warning about Walmart

Police Chief Papania: Open carry situation could have turned into 'violent misunderstanding'

Walmart has no policy against carrying guns into its stores. It's a dangerous place.

My 15th Walmart warning

Two dead, one injured in deadly Walmart shooting in North Dakota

Walmart is a dangerous place. Stay away.

Besides their being ugly, here's another reason not to wear Crocs.

Crocs shoe tracks help link Alaska man to burglaries

Recent news round-up, Part 2

Good News

• Obama announces new education effort to 'let girls learn'
• Chad president tells Boko Haram leader to surrender or face death
• All-women's college Wellesley to accept transgender women

Bad News

• Facebook posts about job land US contractor in Emirates jail The Emirates is a dangerous place. They don't respect many standard human rights. Don't work there. Don't vacation there. Don't even change planes there.
• Boko Haram remote control bomb kills two Niger soldiers
• Islamic State torches oil field near Tikrit as militia advance

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Smithsonian adds LGBT history to museum collection
• TSA to train officers on recognizing DC licenses
• Maryland to guarantee athletic scholarships
• White House Promises to Change Rules for Removal From No-Fly List

Bad News

• World's 'Most Pierced Man' Turned Away from Dubai Stay away from Dubai. It is an intolerant place.
• Florida woman shoots grandson, 7, after mistaking him for intruder A gun in a home is much more likely to kill or wound an inhabitant of the home than an intruder.
• Miss. man shot 2 weeks after cross burning in yard

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Good News

• Feds to bitcoin users: You’re on your own I'm glad these warnings are going out. I wouldn't touch bitcoins with a 10 foot pole.
• Times Square Characters Say ‘Tipping Is Optional’ Leaflets Are Hurting Business

Bad News

• Texas Gov. Perry says indictment is abuse of power

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Obama strengthens gay, transgender workplace rights
• Friend of accused Boston bomber found guilty of obstructing justice

Bad News

• Pakistani elders forbid fleeing women from collecting food aid
• Malaysia Airlines plane diverts from Ukraine to Syria The people running the airline are idiots. Nobody should fly with them.

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Good News

• Scotland becomes seventeenth country to approve same-sex marriages

Bad News

• Utah Proposal Dictates Transgender Bathroom Use
• Anti-abortion groups boycott Girl Scout cookies
• Liberal Russian TV Dozhd fights closure amid boycott
• Republicans resort to trickery to outfox Democrats Be careful. Make sure your contribution is going to the candidate you want it to go to.

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Texas board approves textbook review rule changes
• Ex-official says Christie knew about bridge lane closures -report
• Important change for hurricane warnings in 2014
• Employees put on leave after school lunches taken
• Time Warner Cable promises upgraded internet, TV service in response to rival takeover attempt I can't wait. I'm one of their customers, and sometimes the speed is very slow.
• 2 Utah men charged with toppling ancient rock
• Funds Meant for Charters May Be Diverted to Pre-K
• Domino’s Delivery Workers Settle Suit for $1.3 Million

Bad News

• Goodell: Redskins name honors Native Americans Wrong.
• N.Y. Judge Alarms Gay Parents by Finding Marriage Law Negates Need for Adoption

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Judge Orders Hospital to Remove Pregnant Woman From Life Support
• Missouri Obstructing Health Law, Judge Rules
• Online lender settles New York lawsuit amid crackdown on massive 'payday' loans
• Notorious 'revenge' pornster charged with hacking
• AP says Zimmerman painting is copy of AP photo I hope they sue him for tons, like they did Fairey (I blogged a lot about that.)
• From last week: Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Portion of NYC Law Regulating Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Bad News

• Pakistan: Briton sentenced to death for blasphemy Pakistan is a dangerous place. Stay away.
• Indian village council orders gang-rape of woman as punishment India does not respect women. Stay away.
• S.C. lawmakers vote to allow concealed guns in restaurants South Carolina is a dangerous place. Stay away.
• German court orders Google to block Max Mosley sex pictures

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Montana judge, blasted for 1-month rape sentence, to retire: official This is not his only trivialization of violence against women. He's not fit to serve.
• Embattled Los Angeles County sheriff to retire
• American held in UAE over video to be released There's no freedom of speech there. It's a dangerous place. Stay away.
• U.S. judge blocks Ohio's new election law
• Federal judge refuses to halt same-sex benefits for Houston city employees

Bad News

• Florida woman in gun case may land back in jail