Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Matt Damon knew sordid Harvey Weinstein story involving Gwyneth Paltrow: ‘Ben told me’
Actor Matt Damon said friend Ben Affleck once told him a sexual harassment story involving Harvey Weinstein, but he denies knowing the "level of criminal sexual predation" that upended the producer's career. Published October 23, 2017
Katie Couric says ‘neo-Nazi’ threat, ‘anxiety-ridden times’ causing insomnia
The threat of U.S. "neo-Nazis" has Katie Couric battling for sleep these days as she works on podcasts and a six-part National Geographic series. Published October 23, 2017
Megyn Kelly rips Bill O’Reilly, says she emailed top brass over behavior: ‘I complained’
Former Fox News star Megyn Kelly blasted Bill O'Reilly Monday by reading a November 2016 letter she wrote to the network's top brass about his behavior. Published October 23, 2017
KU program encourages students to say pledge: ‘Nobody is wrong, they are only different’
Incoming students at the University of Kansas are being encouraged to take "Safe Zone" training where participants say the affirmation, "I believe nobody is wrong, they are only different." Published October 20, 2017
Finn Wolfhard, ‘Stranger Things’ star, leaves APA after agent accused of sexual assault
One of the teen stars on "Stranger Things" has left the APA talent agency after his agent was accused of sexual assault by filmmaker Blaise Godbe Lipman. Published October 20, 2017
Nancy Pelosi bristles at ‘new blood’ question: ‘There is not a fracture in our party’
Nancy Pelosi says calls for her to step down as minority leader coupled with surging popularity for Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders are not evidence of a "fractured" Democratic Party. Published October 20, 2017
‘Underwear bomber’ Abdulmutallab files lawsuit over prison treatment, says Muslims harassed
The infamous "underwear bomber" who nearly killed 289 people during an Amsterdam-to-Detroit flight on Christmas 2009 has filed a lawsuit over his treatment in prison. Published October 20, 2017
Quentin Tarantino on Harvey Weinstein: ‘I knew enough to do more than I did’
Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino now admits that he and "everyone who was close" to disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein knew of his sordid behavior before The New York Times released an expose earlier this month. Published October 19, 2017
Juanita Broaddrick rips Monica Lewinsky’s ‘Me too’ tweet: ‘Your silence was deafening’
Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky's participation in the #MeToo Twitter campaign to highlight sexual assault has raised the ire of Juanita Broaddrick, who still accuses former President Bill Clinton of raping her in 1978. Published October 19, 2017
Shakespeare ‘trigger warnings’ at Cambridge rile experts: ‘Learn to be a bit resilient’
Cambridge University students who delve into Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus," "The Comedy of Errors" and other works will now be subject to "trigger warnings" on sexual assault. Published October 19, 2017
Eric Holder: Nothing odd with ‘honest’ James Comey’s early conclusions on Hillary Clinton’s server
Former Attorney General Eric Holder says renewed focus on ex-FBI Director James B. Comey's early conclusions about Hillary Clinton's infamous email server is a non-issue because he's an "honest" guy. Published October 19, 2017
Cornell scientists advance shape-shifting, octopus-inspired camouflage technology
A group of Cornell University researchers working with the Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts are making headway on camouflage technology inspired by chameleons and underwater cephalopods. Published October 18, 2017
CNN drones approved: FAA issues first waiver to network for news above crowds
President Trump's tiffs with CNN did not stop the network from receiving Federal Aviation Administration approval for new drones that will hover above crowds. Published October 18, 2017
Jesus Campos, Las Vegas security guard, breaks silence on Ellen DeGeneres’ show: ‘I saw the blood’
The Las Vegas security guard who was shot while investigating gunman Stephen Paddock's hotel suite on Oct. 1 broke his silence this week by speaking with Ellen DeGeneres. Published October 18, 2017
Emma Stone, Hollywood actors release new anti-gun ad: ‘Reject the NRA’s dangerous agenda’
Emma Stone and a handful of Hollywood celebrities have released a new anti-gun ad for Everytown for Gun Safety. Published October 18, 2017
Joy Behar says comedians should be immune from criticism: ‘We’re important people right now’
Comedian Joy Behar told ABC viewers on Tuesday that her profession is too culturally "important" to be criticized. Published October 17, 2017
George Soros transfers $18B to Open Society Foundations for ‘long term’ support
Billionaire investor George Soros has infused his nonprofit apparatus with $18 billion. Published October 17, 2017
Russia touts anti-sub helicopter plan after U.S. launches USS South Dakota
The Russian Navy is expecting to receive 10 anti-submarine helicopters per year as part of ongoing modernization efforts. Published October 17, 2017
Apple executive sorry for saying white people can be diverse: ‘I regret the choice of words’
Apple's vice president of diversity and inclusion, who is black, has apologized for telling a recent group in Bogota, Colombia, that "12 white blue-eyed blond men" may have an adequate amount of diversity depending on their backgrounds. Published October 16, 2017
Drone collides with passenger plane for first time in North America
Canadian officials confirmed over the weekend that a drone collided with a passenger plane for the first time over North America. Published October 16, 2017
