Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Mercedes-Benz riles China with Dalai Lama quote, apologizes for ‘wrong information’
Mercedes-Benz has apologized to its Chinese customers over a recent decision to quote exiled Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on its Instagram page. Published February 6, 2018
Rush Limbaugh rips ‘idiot’ Jimmy Kimmel, notion that liberalism is linked with higher intellect
Radio host Rush Limbaugh took aim at ABC's Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after the latter framed left-wing politics as a sign of intelligence. Published February 5, 2018
Valentine’s Day matchmaking service at Harvard adds ‘nonbinary gender’ option
The Harvard "Crimson" demanded "a third nonbinary gender" for an annual Valentine's Day survey called Datamatch -- and they received it. Published February 5, 2018
Outback Steakhouse apologizes after uniformed officer told to leave ‘gun-free zone’
Bloomin' Brands Inc., the parent company of Outback Streakhouse, has apologized to a uniformed officer who was told to leave its "gun-free zone." Published February 5, 2018
Elizabeth Warren bellows rallying cry at activist event: ‘We march in pink pussy hats!’
Progressive Texans burst into applause on Friday as Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered a women's rights speech with the following rallying cry: "We march with pink pussy hats!" Published February 2, 2018
Justin Timberlake at Super Bowl LII promo event says son ‘will never play football’
Singer Justin Timberlake created an awkward moment this week during a promotional event for the Super Bowl by saying his son will "never" play football. Published February 2, 2018
Chuck Norris vs. Sony, CBS: Iconic star files $30M lawsuit over ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ profits
Sony Pictures Television will see "Walker, Texas Ranger" -- Chuck Norris -- in court. Published February 2, 2018
Stanford changes annual kissing tradition to reflect concerns of ‘Me Too’ movement
Attendees at Stanford University's annual "Full Moon on the Quad" event on Wednesday had a set of rules crafted with the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct in mind. Published February 1, 2018
Alan Grayson, former Florida congressman, dumped by PolitiFact within hours of hiring statement
The fact-checkers at Politifact found themselves dumping former Florida Rep. Alan Grayson hours after publishing a celebratory hiring statement. Published February 1, 2018
Evelyn Rodriguez, mother of teen murdered by MS-13, defends Trump: ‘He was very sincere’
The mother of a teenager who was killed by MS-13 gang members is speaking out against critics who say she was exploited at the State of the Union address. Published February 1, 2018
Rush Limbaugh glad Americans saw ‘angry’ Dems refuse to applaud good news during SOTU
Rush Limbaugh says President Trump's first the State of the Union address made him "happy" because the behavior of Democrats was on camera for millions of Americans. Published January 31, 2018
Universal’s ‘The First Purge’ teaser trailer goes anti-Trump: ‘What makes America great?’
President Trump and his supporters are the focus of Hollywood's latest promotional material for "The First Purge." Published January 31, 2018
Cory Booker blasts Nunes memo, says release would be ‘tantamount to treasonous’
Sen. Cory Booker has declared plans to release a House Intelligence Committee memo related to anti-Trump bias within the FBI and the Justice Department as "tantamount to treasonous." Published January 31, 2018
Mark Levin: ‘Reaganesque’ State of the Union ‘obliterated’ media’s Trump narrative
President Trump's first State of the Union address is being called "Reaganesque" by a man who served as former Attorney General Edwin Meese's chief of staff: Mark Levin. Published January 31, 2018
Henry McMaster proclaims ‘Stand for the Flag Super Bowl Sunday’ prior to Patriots-Eagles showdown
The governor of South Carolina took a political jab at the NFL this week by proclaiming Feb. 4 as "Stand for the Flag Super Bowl Sunday." Published January 30, 2018
Jim Jordan: Strzok’s FBI texts about Trump were ‘most extreme bias I’ve ever seen’
Rep. Jim Jordan says text messages between reassigned FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page telegraphed "the most extreme bias" he's ever seen. Published January 30, 2018
Mahad Abdirahman, Mall of America slasher, cites ISIS for ‘jihad’ inspiration
The man responsible for stabbing two victims inside Minnesota's Mall of America last year cited ISIS as his inspiration during a guilty plea. Published January 30, 2018
Elon Musk shoots down ‘zombie apocalypse’ conspiracy after flamethrower sales skyrocket
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk laughed off conspiracy theories over the weekend that his latest money-maker is linked with an orchestrated zombie apocalypse. Published January 29, 2018
Tom Hanks to play Fred Rogers, America’s friendly neighbor, in ‘You Are My Friend’ biopic
Actor Tom Hanks has signed on to portray America's friendliest neighbor: Fred Rogers. Published January 29, 2018
Lisa Rockford, Florida professor, tricks students into walking on U.S. flag for art show
A Marine Corps veteran who attends Broward College in Florida wants answers after attending a faculty art exhibit with a U.S. flag disguised as a doormat. Published January 29, 2018
