Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Swedish offices implant employees with microchips: ‘We call it augmented humanity’
The Epicenter complex in Stockholm, Sweden, has started inserting microchips beneath the skins of consenting employees, who then use the technology to simply wave open the locks on doors or access office copier and printing machines. Published February 6, 2015
Bowe Bergdahl deserted, say former unit members Cody Full, Evan Buetow
Evan Buetow and Cody Full, two U.S. Army soldiers who served with Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in Mest Malak, Afghanistan, said they know their disgraced former fellow mate deserted because they "were there" at the time. Published February 6, 2015
Glenn Beck: It’s time to stop using ‘tea party’ label
Glenn Beck may have soared to conservative fame by furthering a tea party message — but now, he says, it's time to quit using that tea party label. Published February 6, 2015
Al-Khanssaa Brigade, women of Islamic State, print manifesto: Girls, 9, may marry
The all-female militia unit of the Islamic State -- the Al-Khanssaa Brigade -- put out a manifesto that, translated into English, says women should be homemakers and mothers, and that girls as young as age 9 can marry. Published February 6, 2015
Bobby Jindal slams ‘Democrat-lite’ GOPers: ‘Do what you promised’
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal had some harsh words for fellow Republicans on Capitol Hill, calling out those he perceived as "Democrat-lite" GOPers and reminding them: You made promises to voters — now keep them. Published February 6, 2015
Tom Brokaw ‘wants [Brian] Williams’ head on a platter’: report
Former "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Brokaw said Brian Williams, the man who took over his television seat, ought to be fired for lying and furthering the false narrative -- for years -- that the helicopter he rode over Iraq in 2003 was shot down, an insider told a New York newspaper. Published February 6, 2015
Chris Christie faces new federal investigation over quashed indictments
Federal authorities have kicked off a probe of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's administration, alleging members may have broken the law by quashing grand jury indictments against the governor's supporters. Published February 6, 2015
Warfighter Foundation: Eddie Ray Routh wasn’t in battle — didn’t have PTSD
The veterans group Warfighter Foundation is claiming that Eddie Ray Routh, the suspected killer of former U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield, never saw military battle — and doesn't have PTSD, as his defense team suggests. Published February 6, 2015
Chinese hackers blamed in Anthem cyberattack: reports
Chinese hackers have been named as suspects in the cyberattack on Anthem Inc. health insurer, various media outlets reported. Published February 6, 2015
John Lewis, black lawmakers to skip Benjamin Netanyahu speech: ‘It’s an affront’ to Obama
Rep. John Lewis and other black lawmakers affiliated with the Congressional Black Caucus are preparing to skip Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress, saying the invite from Speaker John Boehner is a legislative overreach and an "affront" to President Obama. Published February 6, 2015
Chicago-area daycare finds measles-positive infants
Parents at a daycare in the Chicago area were warned that two babies at the facility tested positive for measles — and possibly three more may be similarly diagnosed, public health officials said. Published February 6, 2015
John Kerry scores last in survey on effectiveness — behind Hillary Clinton, Condi Rice, James Baker
The most effective secretary of state of the past five decades? Not John Kerry, who came in last — behind Condoleeza Rice, Hillary Clinton and James Baker. Published February 5, 2015
Tim Farriss, INXS guitarist, severs finger: ‘I don’t know if I will be able to play’ again
Tim Farriss, the guitarist for Australian rock band INXS, underwent surgery for an incident that severed his finger -- and it's not known if he'll ever play again. Published February 5, 2015
Kelly Tucker, Georgia teacher, docked 5 days of pay for criticizing #BlackLivesMatter
A teacher at Eighth Street Middle School in Tifton, Georgia, was docked five days of pay for posting a negative comment about #BlackLivesMatter on her personal Facebook page. Published February 5, 2015
Justin Smith, Colorado sheriff, calls out Jeh Johnson: ‘Stop with the threats’
A Colorado sheriff took umbrage with a recent Department of Homeland Security memo signed by Secretary Jeh Johnson, saying the "veiled threat" of funding cuts was inappropriate and unprofessional. Published February 5, 2015
Tom Brady’s Super Bowl win gets him five-figure tax bill from IRS
New England Patriots' star quarterback Tom Brady may have won big in the Super Bowl, but as far as taxes go, he's come up the $60,000-plus loser. Published February 5, 2015
James Woods snarks: ‘Throw a cup of water’ in terrorist’s face? ‘That would be cruel’
James Woods, an outspoken Hollywood conservative, took to Twitter to issue a sarcastic response to the Islamic State's burning of the Jordanian pilot, taking seeming subtle shots at Democrats, the White House and others who decried the previous administration's use of water boarding as unnecessary torture. Published February 5, 2015
Joe Barton changes bill number 666 ‘so people will focus on the contents’
Rep. Joe Barton said no thanks to the bill number that was tagged for his recently introduced legislation on crude oil exports and demanded a new one — the issued 666, he said, was too distracting. Published February 5, 2015
U.N.: Islamic State guilty of ‘beheadings, crucifixions of children’ in Iraq
The United Nations put out a new report saying terrorists with the Islamic State have been seen killing, torturing and raping children and women in Iraq, and that local forces need to step up their game and start protecting their citizens. Published February 5, 2015
Matthew McConaughey fields fire from animal activists over ranch deer kills
Hollywood's Matthew McConaughey is sparking fury among animal rights activists, who say his side business — allowing people to hunt caged animals at his Texas ranch — is akin to abuse. Published February 5, 2015
