Moscow likens treatment of Assange to ‘cannibalism’ — RT – Daily news

The treatment of Julian Assange amounts to “real cannibalism” by Western governments, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, pointing out that the WikiLeaks founder is being punished for publishing the truth about US atrocities. “The actions of recent years are real ‘cannibalism’ shown by our Western partners,” ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a press briefing…

Moscow likens treatment of Assange to ‘cannibalism’ — RT – Daily news

A slow day — Tootlepedal’s Blog

Today’s guest picture comes from our daughter Annie. She found this tree also waiting in the queue when she went for her booster vaccination yesterday. We had another grey, and somewhat damp day here today. The temperature had crept up a bit but it still felt chilly and unwelcoming, so I was happy to have […]

A slow day — Tootlepedal’s Blog

80,000 Honey Bees Found in Wall of Shower (Also, 100 Pounds of Honey) — NYT > Top Stories

“They were nice bees,” a St. Petersburg, Fla., homeowner said, but a bathroom renovation meant they had to go. A beekeeper safely removed them.

80,000 Honey Bees Found in Wall of Shower (Also, 100 Pounds of Honey) — NYT > Top Stories

California allows San Francisco to maintain existing COVID-19 masking rules — News : NPR

Starting Wednesday, a statewide mask mandate was back in effect, but vaccinated San Francisco residents will be allowed to go without face coverings inside gyms and workplaces. (Image credit: Haven Daley/AP)

California allows San Francisco to maintain existing COVID-19 masking rules — News : NPR

The sad state of on-screen fantasy, 20 years after ‘The Lord of the Rings’ — RT – Daily news

In December 2001, 20 years ago this month, ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ was released in theaters. Since then, attempts to adapt and modernize the genre have mostly ended in disaster. The first film in Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary trilogy was a massive success, both commercially and…

The sad state of on-screen fantasy, 20 years after ‘The Lord of the Rings’ — RT – Daily news

As COVID cases surge, pro sports leagues reevaluate their safety protocols — News : NPR

Games were postponed in the NHL and NBA as stars were sidelined by COVID exposure, while 94 NFL players tested positive since Monday. Now, leagues are moving to strengthen safety measures. (Image credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

As COVID cases surge, pro sports leagues reevaluate their safety protocols — News : NPR