Social media is facing the reality of long real ID lines as deadlines approach
The Automotive Division office is overwhelmed as people rush to get their actual IDs before the May 7 deadline.
It’s time for a CICADAS bug
CICADAS is here. Tennessee and North Carolina reported the first sightings of what quickly became a 13-state flock of loud (but harmless) insects, according to Cicada Safari, the chase site. They are known as Brood XIVs, and appear every 17 years, making them impossible to notice in most of the eastern US. They are sometimes known as pilgrim broods – sightings were first recorded in 1634 in the Plymouth Colony, what is now Massachusetts. Jean Kritzky, a Chicada expert at St. Joseph’s University in Ohio, said settlers “didn’t know about the regular cicada.” “They are endemic to the eastern part of the United States. The pilgrims didn’t realize they would return in 17 years.”
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Trump calls Amazon’s complaint director
The report that Amazon lit a fire under the White House fired the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs next to its product price, declaring it “hostile and political act.” Citing an unidentified source, Punchbowl News’ report sent Trump to the phone, celebrating the 100th day, dialing up Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. An Amazon spokesperson later denied the report, telling USA Today, “This will never be approved and will never happen.” Regarding the phone call, Trump told reporters:
No, Martha Stewart doesn’t take out
Leave it to Martha Stewart and let anyone do anything, she can do it herself, and perhaps better. Appearing on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” discussing a new cooking competition show, “Yes, Chef!” with celebrity chef José Andrés, Stewart, 83, revealed that she has never ordered take-out dishes. “You’ve never had anything like ‘It’s Taco Bell’s Night,'” asked an incredible Clarkson. Andre could only shook his head, but later he demanded “prove it.”
The heat got colder and it was a hot mess
The Cleveland Cavaliers not only delivered bangs to the Miami Heat in their first round NBA Playoff Series, but have been strong for many years. Cavs’ 138-83 won to wipe out the series and close out the extraordinary figures. In more than four games, Cleveland outperformed Miami by 122 points. Heat lost games 3 and 4 with a total of 92 points. And then, in the second half of Game 4, my fever turned 60. “This is the best resignation here,” declared Charles Barkley “inside the NBA.” “When we go to their house, everything their stuff is already packed.”
Opinion: The sadness and joy of LGBTQ+ Catholics
After Pope Francis’ death, Digniteusa met with LGBTQ+ Catholics, friends and allies to share their grief. “It always felt like we had a room in the heart of the Pope,” said Andres Merino Lesrepo, a bisexual man who lives in Canada. In his 12 years as Pope, Francis accepted LGBTQ+ people in unimaginable ways before the Pope. Regardless of who chooses the Pope, LGBTQ+ Catholics are empowered. We will continue to work towards full inclusion – and we will recognize that we are no less than what we have been created. – Marianne Daddy Burke, Executive Director of Dentatiusa
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Edited and written by Robert Abitbol, USA Today copy chief
