Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Sharyl Attkisson rips media for ignoring weaponization of intel agencies under Obama
Investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson says media outlets are "diving deeply into minutiae" to avoid a stark development: President Trump's previously ridiculed "wiretapping" claims appear to be true. Published September 21, 2017
Linda Hamilton is back: Actress joins Schwarzenegger, Cameron on ‘Terminator’ franchise
Actress Linda Hamilton is ready to once again save the world as Sarah Connor. Published September 20, 2017
Stephen Colbert gives Hillary Clinton unused ‘victory’ jokes from election night show
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received an awkward gift this week during her appearance on CBS' "The Late Show" -- unused "victory" jokes. Published September 20, 2017
Cregg Jerri, Starbucks hero, may face lawsuit by armed robbery suspect for excessive force
A good Samaritan from California who stopped a Starbucks robbery over the summer may soon face a lawsuit for his heroics. Published September 20, 2017
Boston scientists test ‘chatbot’ that offers spiritual, emotional guidance to terminally ill
A group of researchers in Massachusetts are testing a "chatbot" with terminally ill patients who struggle with funeral arrangements and spiritual questions. Published September 20, 2017
Donald Trump speech prompts accidental compliment; Venezuelan official likens Republican to Reagan
Outrage at President Trump's speech to the United Nations this week sparked an inadvertent compliment from his socialist critics -- the Republican was likened to the late Ronald Reagan. Published September 19, 2017
Thugocracy rising: 19% of college students support violence to silence dissent, study shows
Early results from a Brookings Institution study on the First Amendment's standing among college students foreshadow an ominous future for free speech rights. Published September 19, 2017
San Diego State University students earn extra credit for calculating ‘white privilege’
A questionnaire recently handed out at San Diego State University allows students to calculate their "white privilege" for extra credit. Published September 19, 2017
Bill O’Reilly spars with Matt Lauer over Fox News ouster: ‘Don’t be sarcastic’
Sparks flew in NBC's New York studios on Tuesday as author Bill O'Reilly arrived to talk about his new book and April ouster from Fox News Channel. Published September 19, 2017
Joe Biden rejects Silicon Valley calls for universal basic income, ‘no strings attached’ cash
Former Vice President Joe Biden says tech titans like Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are fundamentally misunderstanding the importance of work by calling for a "universal basic income." Published September 18, 2017
Barack Obama commands $400K on Wall Street’s speaking circuit: Report
Former President Obama's presence among Wall Street executives once derided as "fat cats" now nets him roughly $400,000 on the industry's speaking circuit. Published September 18, 2017
‘Permanent Ivanka’ keeping NYC plastic surgeon busy; patients dropping $50K for look
A plastic surgeon in New York City says business is booming with a subset of clients -- women who want to look like Ivanka Trump. Published September 18, 2017
Texas school district may rename schools honoring Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson over slavery debate
Ben Franklin's face graces U.S. currency, but Texas officials may soon remove his name from one middle school over a "connection to Confederacy." Published September 18, 2017
Whoopi Goldberg of ‘The View’ explores idea that conservatives ‘orchestrated’ antifa violence
Whoopi Goldberg of ABC's "The View" dabbled in conspiracy theories leading into the weekend by insinuating that conservatives "orchestrated" violence by so-called "anti-fascist" protesters since President Trump's inauguration. Published September 16, 2017
Dairy Queen owner’s ‘politically incorrect’ sign for ‘God and country’ sparks corporate response
A Dairy Queen franchisee in Wisconsin made national headlines this week for a warning sign to potential customers -- phrases like "God bless America" and "Merry Christmas" are welcomed in his establishment. Published September 15, 2017
Michael Isaacson, John Jay College professor, outrages NYC police union with ‘dead cops’ message
New York City's largest police union is demanding John Jay College of Criminal Justice professor Michael Isaacson lose his job over a recent tweet on the "privilege to teach future dead cops." Published September 15, 2017
Frank Giaccio, 11, lives out dream to mow White House lawn; Trump gives boy ‘high-five’
President Trump and 11-year-old Frank Giaccio met at the White House on Friday as the boy lived out his dream to mow the Rose Garden lawn. Published September 15, 2017
Huma Abedin’s mom urged exclusion of ‘freedom’ in Hillary Clinton’s Saudi speech, emails reveal
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her team refrained from mentioning "freedom" during a 2010 speech in Saudi Arabia at the behest of Saleha Abedin, new emails reveal. Published September 14, 2017
Bill Clinton impeachment series ‘The Breach’ coming to History; network vows ‘gripping story’
A six-part series on former President Bill Clinton's impeachment and trial is heading to History. Published September 14, 2017
Hillary Clinton turned to ‘alternate nostril breathing’ to relax after loss to Donald Trump
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told CNN Wednesday that her failed presidential bid served as the impetus to try a unique relaxation technique: "alternate nostril breathing." Published September 14, 2017
