Texas attorney general files lawsuit against states over election controversy
The Texas State Attorney General officially filed a lawsuit against four states. Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. The four states had controversial results during the election showing the President winning in each state, and later showing former Vice President Biden taking a large lead with no additional votes going towards President Trump. The Attorney General of Texas was later joined in the lawsuit by 17 other state attorney generals and the President’s legal council. Paxton said the irregularities due to claims of new pandemic protocol put the integrity of the election in question. Critics responded by calling Paxton’s efforts stupid, ludicrous, a publicity stunt and a national embarrassment. Some even went as far as accusing Republicans of attempting to steal the election. Supporters say evidence of voter fraud should be enough to take this legal claim and others seriously. Critics still deny or question the evidence that has been discovered. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case. There is still the final approval of the Electoral College certifications by Congress on January 6th. If one Senator and one Congressman each object to a state’s voter certification the issue will then be taken to the Congress for further vote and consideration.
State AG claims offense after Christmas greeting in store
Another state attorney general is being criticized for her claims of a painful experience recently. Michigan state attorney general Dana Nessel claims her and her son were deeply hurt by an interaction with a store clerk. The clerk’s hurtful deed; wishing Nessel and her son a Merry Christmas. Nessel who does not celebrate Christmas says her and her son were, “devastated” after the clerk’s remark. The backlash against Nessel was swift on social media. Followers of all faiths criticized Nessel, who quickly deleted the tweet. The attorney general later responded saying Happy Holidays was now the universally accepted term in the U.S. Nessel claims this greeting respects diversity in America. Hundreds of Nessel’s Twitter followers responded to her comments by saying Merry Christmas.
One follower remarked that the phrase Merry Christmas is meant to be kind with good intentions and is a phrase of goodwill. The follower continued saying if Nessel was offended at the phrase being said to celebrate a Christian holiday during the Christmas season that it was Nessel’s own personal choice to be offended.
Side Note on this story: (AG Nessel is openly gay and has a history of hostility towards churches in the state of Michigan. Her disdain towards the phrase Merry Christmas, since it is a Christian holiday, maybe connected to her personal lifestyle choice and her hostile relationship with churches in Michigan).
Israel announces normalization of ties with Morocco
Two more nations have announced normalizing ties with Israel. The Nation of Morocco was the first to be announced. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the announcement a historic day. The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for his efforts to expand peace. Morocco’s first act to restore its diplomatic relationship with Israel will be to reopen its embassy in Tel Aviv.
Israel announces normalization of ties with Bhutan
Israeli officials also announced full diplomatic ties with the nation of Bhutan. Prime Minster Netanyahu called ties with that nation a welcome addition to growing peace agreements. The nation of Bhutan and Israel’s lack of relationships was due to Bhutan’s isolationist policies. Israel and several majority Muslim countries have agreed to diplomatic ties. The Abraham Accords between Bahrain, the UAE, the US ,and Israel was signed earlier this year leading the way for several countries to be more open with their efforts to pursue diplomatic ties with Israel.
SNBC Health report: the health benefits of astaxanthin
This nutrient according to research is beneficial to brain health. The nutrient was studied by doctors during an Alzheimer’s study and is known to improve brain function and cognitive skills. Study participants were found to have improved brain and cognitive skills when the nutrient was added to a subject’s diet. This nutrient is called by some researchers the king of nutrients. It is considered an antioxidant and is more beneficial than lycopene, and vitamins A and E. Astaxanthin has other nutritional benefits noted by researchers. A 2015 study by NASA found the nutrient protected astronauts from radiation exposure. It provides protections to the skin preventing damage, and helps reduce the effects of stress on the body. This nutrient can be found naturally in seafood, cranberries, and blueberries. Side note about this story: one easy way to tell if this nutrient is in seafood is by looking at the item in question’s flesh; astaxanthin is literally what makes some the flesh pink in some seafood.