Missing Purses, Missus Chats, and Cardinals on Parade: Headlines, April 21, 2025

Boy it’s been a long time since I posted…

Kristi noem gets her purse snatched

Department of Homeland Security Head Kristi Noem had her purse stolen while eating out with her family on Sunday. The purse contained $3,000 in cash. In related news, ICE just sent a purse with $3,000 cash to El Salvador.

Pete hegseth loves himself some signal

There were calls to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he had discussed military operations on a Signal chat again, which this time included his wife. Nobody realized that Mrs. Hegseth was on the chat until she mentioned that her mother was coming to visit.

Rome gets to pick a new pope

With the passing of Pope Francis, the Vatican must prepare to choose his successor. Soon, Cardinals will be locked in a room until they decide who will lead the Roman Catholic Church. Once the selection process begins, there will be prayers and speeches, preliminary votes, and a contest to see who can eat the most Eucharist.

(By the way, you can rent Conclave for $5.99 now on Amazon Prime.)

Keeping you Abreast, a Wintry Weekend, & Green Day: Headlines, January 3

ESPN exposes more than just college football on New Year’s Day

ESPN’s New Year’s Day broadcast of the College Football Playoff semifinals was marred by a mishap that showed a woman flashing herself on Bourbon Street. The network faced ridicule and criticism for the blunder, which overshadowed the thrilling games on the field.

I want to know if the ESPN film crew threw the lass some beads.

Snow, Rain, and Wind: Winter Storm Threatens the East This Weekend

A winter storm will likely bring snow, rain, and wind to parts of the East this weekend, but the snowfall forecast is highly uncertain. The storm’s track and the availability of cold air are two factors that will determine how much snow will fall and where especially near the Interstate 95 corridor.

The worst part is some people on the East Coast still can’t remember where they parked their cars on New Year’s Eve.

Green Day Slams ‘MAGA Agenda’ in New Year’s Eve Show, Sparks Outrage Among Trump Fans

Green Day altered the lyrics of their 2004 hit “American Idiot” to denounce Trump supporters during their performance at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. The punk trio, with a history of anti-Trump activism, faced a backlash from angry fans on Twitter while preparing to release their new album, Saviors, later this month.

Trump supporters were all up in arms, asking the band, “Can’t you be less political, like those nice boys in ‘Rage Against the Machine?'”