Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Nautically correct Australian officials to rebrand shark ‘attacks’ as ‘negative encounters’
Officials in Australia are rebranding shark "attacks" as "a negative encounter" as experts argue the former had given sharks a bad reputation not based on science. Published July 16, 2021
George W. Bush slams Afghanistan withdrawal: It’s ‘going to be unbelievably bad’
Former President George W. Bush said Wednesday that the Biden administration's decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan will result in "unbelievably bad" consequences. Published July 14, 2021
Bernie Sanders calls on Cuban government to ‘refrain from violence’ against protesters
Sen. Bernie Sanders called on the Cuban government to "refrain from violence" against the thousands of protesters who took to the streets in the communist country this week. Published July 13, 2021
Mel Gibson spotted saluting Trump at UFC fight
Actor and Oscar-winning director Mel Gibson was spotted giving a military salute to former President Donald Trump at an Ultimate Fighting Championship match Saturday in Las Vegas. Published July 13, 2021
Clyburn warns ‘defund the police’ a ‘chokehold’ around the Democratic Party
House Majority Whip James Clyburn warned the "defund the police" movement is a "chokehold" around the Democratic Party and is costing them elections. Published July 12, 2021
Ohio police chief out after placing ‘Ku Klux Klan’ sign on Black officer’s desk
An Ohio police chief has retired following 30 years on the force after a surveillance video showed him placing a note reading, "Ku Klux Klan," on a Black police officer's desk. Published July 6, 2021
Kamala Harris’ office ‘an abusive environment’ where staffers ‘often feel mistreated’: Report
Staffers for Vice President Kamala Harris are experiencing low morale in an unfriendly environment where they often feel ignored and mistreated, Politico reported Wednesday. Published July 1, 2021
Dr. Fauci warns ‘it’s going to be two Americas’ between vaccinated, unvaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Tuesday that "two Americas" may develop between predominantly vaccinated and unvaccinated regions if the delta coronavirus variant continues its spread in the country. Published June 30, 2021
Ilhan Omar: ‘Right-wingers’ will ‘twist everything I say until I am completely silenced’
Rep. Ilhan Omar said "right-wingers" will stop at nothing to silence her after she said Tuesday night she didn't regret posting a tweet that was condemned by her Jewish colleagues. Published June 30, 2021
Oakland police chief rips vote to defund amid ‘out-of-control’ crime: ‘It’s going to delay response’
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong ripped the city council's decision last week to redirect $18 million from the department, saying it will undoubtedly increase police response times as the city experiences an "out-of-control" uptick in crime. Published June 29, 2021
Meghan McCain blasts Gwen Berry for American flag snub: ‘I will die on this hill’
"The View" co-host Meghan McCain gave an impassioned rant blasting Olympic athlete Gwen Berry for turning her back to the U.S. flag on the medal stand over the weekend, saying the hammer thrower and activist is providing propaganda for America's enemies. Published June 29, 2021
Obama slams Trump’s election ‘hooey,’ warns of GOP’s ‘further delegitimizing of our democracy’
Former President Barack Obama warned Monday that Americans will see "a further delegitimizing of our democracy" if the Republican Party's election reform efforts aren't stopped. Published June 29, 2021
Rep. Thomas Massie snaps at reporter: ‘None of your business’ whether I’m vaccinated
Rep. Thomas Massie snapped at a reporter during a press conference this week after she asked whether he was vaccinated against COVID-19. Published June 18, 2021
Portland police’s rapid response team resigns after year of civil unrest
The Portland Police Bureau's Rapid Response Team voted to disband Wednesday night in an unprecedented move following a year of civil unrest. Published June 17, 2021
Kevin Hart rips critics after cancel culture remarks: ‘The hate/slander fuels me to do more’
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart touted his success and told his critics their hate "fuels" him after he made headlines earlier this week for an expletive-filled rant against cancel culture. Published June 17, 2021
Chuck Schumer ‘sincerely sorry’ after ‘retarded children’ remark
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer is "sincerely sorry," his spokesman said Monday, after the New York Democrat referred to "retarded children" during a recent interview. Published June 15, 2021
N.J. school district wipes holidays off calendar to be ‘inclusive and equitable’
A New Jersey school district has wiped all holidays off its calendar in an effort to be more inclusive. Published June 14, 2021
Sunny Hostin defends Mara Gay, says American flag took on new meaning under Trump
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin said Wednesday that she feels "threatened" when she sees American flags juxtaposed with pro-Donald Trump flags in public, saying the patriotic symbol has taken on a new meaning to people of color like herself. Published June 9, 2021
Andrew Lloyd Webber to reopen London theaters ‘come hell or high water’
Famed British producer and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber said he is debuting "Cinderella" in London this month "come hell or high water," and he is prepared to be arrested if the U.K. government decides to postpone reopenings at full capacity. Published June 9, 2021
CNN’s Acosta: ‘Strong chance’ Trump will incite ‘more political violence’
CNN anchor Jim Acosta argued Monday night there is a "very strong chance" former President Donald Trump will incite "more political violence" than the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Published June 8, 2021
