Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Gun run shatters June record: FBI records 2.1M background checks
FBI data for the month of June reflects a spike in gun sales that prompted roughly 2.1 million background checks. Published July 5, 2016
Big Brother: Watchdog says U.K. police regularly data-mine civilians for profit, fun
A government watchdog in the U.K. says police are consistently data-mining innocent civilians for personal gain and amusement. Published July 5, 2016
Matt Damon, ‘Jason Bourne’ star, calls for U.S. to ban guns ‘in one fell swoop’
Hollywood actor Matt Damon used a press conference in Australia over the Fourth of July weekend to discuss his desire for a massive confiscation of U.S. guns. Published July 5, 2016
Hillary Clinton emoji app created for iOS: Democrat deletes emails, dances in pantsuit
Critics and supporters of Hillary Clinton can now share their opinions of her via an emoji app inspired by her political career. Published July 1, 2016
Joshua Brown, former Navy SEAL, first fatality in Tesla self-driving car accident
Federal regulators are investigating a May car crash involving a former Navy SEAL as the first fatality linked to a self-driving car. Published July 1, 2016
Al Gore proud of daughter’s pipeline protest arrest: ‘We are facing an existential crisis’
Former Vice President Al Gore said he is proud of his daughter, Karenna, for getting arrested at a pipeline protest in Boston this week. Published July 1, 2016
Retired U.S. Air Force colonel destroyed in simulated dogfights by AI that works on $35 device
A retired U.S. Air Force colonel was recently drubbed in a series of simulated dogfights against Artificial Intelligence that can run on a $35 device. Published July 1, 2016
Loretta Lynch’s meeting with Bill Clinton prompted FBI order ‘No cellphones,’ Arizona reporter says
The Arizona reporter who broke the story that U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch was going to meet privately with former President Bill Clinton said FBI agents demanded nearby witnesses to put away cameras and cellphones. Published July 1, 2016
Donald Trump sees plane, jokes about Mexicans ‘getting ready to attack’ at campaign rally
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump lit social media on fire Thursday after making a comment about Mexicans "getting ready to attack" at a campaign rally. Published June 30, 2016
‘Giant Meteor’ of death tied with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump among independents: Poll
Roughly 13 percent of Americans think extinction via "Giant Meteor" would be preferable to electing Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump the next U.S. commander in chief. Published June 30, 2016
Ted Cruz chews out Jeh Johnson over DHS ‘purge’ of ‘jihad,’ ‘Islam’ references in terror reports
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz used a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Thursday to relentlessly question Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on the "purging" of Islam-specific language from terrorism reports. Published June 30, 2016
‘Shark sonogram’ thrills scientists, footage airs on Discovery Channel: ‘This is amazing!’
Discovery Channel unveiled a rarity during its famous "Shark Week" programming this year: the "shark sonogram." Published June 30, 2016
‘Jesus VR - The Story of Christ’ set for Christmas: ‘This is the most powerful story of all time’
An upcoming film on the story of Jesus Christ will allow viewers to experience his life in a new way: virtual reality. Published June 30, 2016
Joe Margulies, Cornell law professor, urges release of long-term prisoners: ‘No one is a monster’
A law professor from Cornell University says officials should release long-term prisoners as a way of reforming the criminal justice system. Published June 29, 2016
San Francisco bans polystyrene: Styrofoam, packing peanuts unanimously outlawed
Businessmen in San Francisco will soon be considered outlaws if they continue to use Styrofoam containers, cups, packing peanuts, toys, dock floats and other polystyrene products. Published June 29, 2016
Justin Trudeau joins Barack Obama on list of world leaders given Marvel Comics makeover
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins President Barack Obama on the short list of world leaders who have been given a Marvel Comics makeover. Published June 29, 2016
‘Laser bazooka’ made by YouTube star Drake Anthony stuns Gizmodo: ‘Handheld Death Star’
Laser enthusiast Drake Anthony's latest DIY invention has stunned the technology website Gizmodo, which likened his "laser bazooka" to a "handheld Death Star." Published June 29, 2016
Donald Trump eyes Mike Ditka, famous Chicago Bears coach, for RNC speech: Report
Donald Trump's campaign is reportedly eying Mike Ditka as a possible speaker for next month's Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Published June 29, 2016
Rise of the AI accountants: Smacc’s technology automates all financial processes
Accountants all over the world will soon face stiff competition: artificial intelligence. Published June 28, 2016
Rush Limbaugh rips GOP’s Benghazi presser: ‘The media’s not gonna read the report!’
Radio host Rush Limbaugh said it was "the epitome of frustration" to watch House Republicans lose control of the media narrative on the day they released an 800-page report on the Sept. 11, 2012 terror attack in Benghazi, Libya. Published June 28, 2016
