December 15, 2020

Horrible Student Rejected by College

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In a widely expected outcome, a horrible student was rejected by a college on Monday.

The college’s decision to reject the student was unsurprising given his poor performance in such important subjects as science, math, history, and spelling.

Although the student was reportedly taking his rejection badly, a college spokesperson said that the news should have come as no surprise.

“He was told that he wasn’t getting in more than a month ago,” the spokesperson said. “This was just a formality.”

Having failed to get accepted by the college, the student is expected to live at home and take a job in a business started by his dad.


Short article, no more at link: https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/horrible-student-rejected-by-college



Photograph by Chris Kleponis / Bloomberg / Getty

December 15, 2020

The Daily Social Distancing Show: President Obama on Roasting Trump, Private Life, and His Legacy

Should President Obama be more careful about who he roasts, considering Trump and Kanye both ended up running for president? President Obama visits The Daily Show Tuesday at 11pm/10c!

December 15, 2020

The Daily Social Distancing Show: Trump's Loses Again in Electoral College as His Fans Riot in D.C.

The Supreme Court declines to even hear Trump’s latest election case, the electoral college votes for Joe Biden, Stephen Miller calls for alternate electors to back the President, and MAGA-heads might try to take things into their own hands.


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December 15, 2020

Steve Schmidt: Trump 'Has Been Fired By The American People' - Deadline - MSNBC

Co-founder of the Lincoln Project Steve Schmidt calls today, when the Electoral College meets, a happy day because it cements Joe Biden’s victory. But he also warns that democracy has been "poisoned" by Donald Trump and the GOP. Aired on 12/14/2020.

December 15, 2020

Attorney General Barr To Step Down On Dec. 23, President Trump Announces In Tweet - Deadline - MSNBC

President Donald Trump said in a tweet that Attorney General William Barr is resigning. Trump said Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen would become Acting AG after Barr's departure. Aired on 12/14/2020.

December 14, 2020

What active measures can be taken to to end environmental injustice

A recent study suggests marine animals ingest plastics due to aromas that the debris emits.

Along the shoreline of Trumpeldor Beach, except this time I witnessed a tragic incident of a giant sea turtle that had washed ashore. I distinctly remember the exact moment as I walked closer when my feelings of excitement turned to sadness. I thought to myself, “Wow, this is the first wild sea turtle I have ever encountered in my life,” before thinking, “Oh, it’s dead.” A sharp wave of numbness and complete ignorance caught me off guard. I was naive thinking various maritime disasters only occur in distant places like Australia and Oceania’s shores, and that the Mediterranean Sea was unaffected by such tragedies.

As I and others examined the dead sea turtle, we deduced the turtle’s death was the result of plastic materials blocking its digestive system. Plastic bags were sticking out of the turtle’s gut, and its legs were wrapped in a fishing net. After further investigation, it appeared as though the turtle’s death occurred at some point well before it washed ashore, as the body had already begun to deteriorate. This also made identifying its species complicated.

Naturally, the encounter left me feeling uneasy. In a way, I felt guilty because of my connection to a society that routinely litters plastic and commits similar acts of environmental injustice. Environmentally inconsiderate actions and behaviors such as this will most likely continue to degrade all existing ecosystems, land and especially marine ones, unless we take active measures to stop it.

Smells like food
In recent years, many marine wildlife species populations have fallen victim to harsh decline – sea turtles especially. Many experts have drawn a link between higher mortality and the overwhelming presence of plastic waste and plastic debris reaching marine habitats. But the question scientists are seeking to answer is what exactly motivates animals like sea turtles to consume plastic material?


Much more: https://www.jpost.com/health-science/what-active-measures-can-be-taken-to-to-end-environmental-injustice-651918

December 14, 2020

Memo to Trump: 'Drop Your Hopeless Lawsuits That Are Tearing At The Heart of American Democracy'

Rev. Al Sharpton gives the president a history lesson in past presidential transitions. Committed to fighting election results, the Trump administration has filed dozens of post-election lawsuits. They have all been rejected.

December 14, 2020

The Daily Social Distancing Show: Presidential Concessions - If You Don't Know, Now You Know

President Trump shows no signs of conceding the election to Joe Biden, but why is that such a big deal? If you don’t know, now you know.

December 13, 2020

SNL: Weekend Update

Supreme Court Dismisses Election Fraud Cases



Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, like President Trump’s election lawsuits getting denied by the Supreme Court.




Dr. Wenowdis on the COVID-19 Vaccine



Dr. Wenowdis (Kate McKinnon) stops by Weekend Update to discuss the new COVID-19 vaccine.




Jay-Z’s Marijuana Line & New Space Force Bases



Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week’s biggest news, like Vice President Pence announcing new Space Force bases.




Melissa Villaseñor on Christmas and Dolly Parton



Melissa Villaseñor stops by Weekend Update to discuss what she loves most about Christmas.

December 13, 2020

SNL: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (Live)

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Ghosts (Live)



Musical guest Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band perform "Ghosts" on Saturday Night Live.




Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: I'll See You in My Dreams (Live)



Musical guest Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band perform "I'll See You in My Dreams" on Saturday Night Live.