Weekend Watch: Norm Macdonald’s anti-roast
Some hopeful laughter greeted Norm MacDonald as he took to the podium to “roast” his dear friend Bob Saget. What filth and sin was the famous angry cartoon trying to inflict on its victims? As usual, McDonald’s started by targeting master roaster John Stamos. “John has a reputation for being a swinger,” he began. Oh […]
Ohio bar imposes weekend ban on those under 30 to curb violence: Report
Young professionals in the greater Groveport, Ohio, area may need to go somewhere else or do something else for the weekend because one of their local bars has closed. Prohibited for those under 30 years of age Access is prohibited on Friday and Saturday nights, presumably to curb violence. Two weeks ago, the people at […]
At Least 11 Dead In Mother’s Day Weekend Shootings
A spate of mass shootings occurred across the United States over Mother’s Day weekend, leaving at least 11 people dead in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Massachusetts, and Ohio. An altercation at a nightclub turned into a shootout in Atlanta Sunday morning, police said. statement. Atlanta police reportedly responded to the incident at the Eleven 45 Lounge […]
Massive Trump beach rally in deep blue NJ draws stark contrast to Biden’s beach weekend: ‘Biden could never’
Critics of President Biden have contrasted the Mother’s Day weekend holiday with former President Trump’s large rally on Saturday in New Jersey, a historically blue state, and contrasted President Biden’s rally in Delaware with He slams beach vacations. “Supporters camped out overnight on the beach in preparation for Trump’s rally starting at 5pm today in […]
Pro-Palestine student protests continue at weekend commencement ceremonies
Pro-Palestinian protests continued this weekend at several universities, with students planning to send a message during graduation ceremonies. Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill protested outside a campus building and splashed red paint on the building’s stairs. The News and Observer reported. “Today is UNC’s graduation ceremony, and students have set […]
Gas prices dip as Memorial Day weekend nears: AAA
Drivers took a little break at the pumps this week. (iStock) Drivers took a break this week as fuel prices fell just before the official start of the summer driving season, according to the latest AAA. report. The national average cost of a gallon of gasoline fell to $3.64, down just 3 cents from the […]
What to know about the planes flying over the National Mall this weekend
About 60 planes will fly over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday to celebrate aviation history in the United States. The National Celebration of General Aviation D.C. Flyover will occur around 12 p.m. ET on Saturday. Some planes that will fly over the Mall date back to 1939. “We will tell the story […]
Weekend Watch: Watching the watchers in 'Cinemania'
Today, you can watch more than half of the movies ever made with the push of a button. 2002 documentary “Cinema Mania” It harkens us back to a time when becoming a full-time film professional required much more effort. None of the five New Yorkers profiled here are married or working (four are disabled and […]
Weekend Read: A Tale of Two Lies
Editors’ Note: We suggest also reading Part 1 of A Tale of Two Lies – Jewish Settler Colonialism published two weeks ago in The Prickly Pear. The author’s accurate history of the state of Israel and the well documented distortions presented to the world since 1948 are particularly relevant to the existential threat Israel is […]
Border patrol warns of ‘importation of flowers’ for Mother’s Day weekend
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol wants to remind people of the restrictions and dangers associated with importing flowers to give as gifts for Mother’s Day. This includes “certain commodities imported from Mexico.” Mother’s Day is one of the busiest weekends of the year in the United States for flower sales and deliveries. Last year, it was estimated that Americans spent […]