Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Sochi Olympics the ‘holy grail’ for Islamic radical terrorists: think tank
Less than 24 hours after a prominent Washington, D.C. think tank called the Sochi Olympics the "holy grail" for Islamic radical terrorists, the United States and five other nations find themselves trying to discern the seriousness of terror threats deemed "not real" by Russian officials and the International Olympic Committee. Published January 22, 2014
Obama staunchly defends Syria policy, blasts critics’ ‘magical thinking’
In a recent interview with the New Yorker, President Obama staunchly defended his policy of avoiding deeper U.S. involvement in Syria's civil war and went on to say that the a "profound" schism between Sunni and Shiite Muslim populations in the Middle East makes approaching the region's many conflicts much more complicated. Published January 21, 2014
Michigan family suffering with bone disease gets $8K insurance hike: ‘We trusted the president’
The Affordable Care Act is proving to be not very affordable for the Davert family in Michigan. All four members have serious health issues, and after Obamacare's implementation, the family will pay $8,000 more per year for medical coverage. Blue Cross puts the blame squarely on the Affordable Care Act. Published January 21, 2014
Calif. woman confronts teacher she says molested her; posts video online
A California woman called the middle school teacher that she accuses of molesting her and posted video of the confrontation on YouTube, which has since gone viral. Published January 21, 2014
Mars mystery: ‘Jelly doughnut’ rock baffles NASA
Mars may not have aliens, but it does have "jelly doughnut" rocks — and NASA scientists are baffled. Published January 17, 2014
Google contacts would allow diabetes sufferers to monitor blood sugar through lenses
In the not too distant future Google hopes it can help you manage your email — and diabetes — if necessary. Stranger yet, it wants to do so with contact lenses embedded with microchips. Published January 17, 2014
U.S. troops may be headed back to the Middle East to train Iraqis
U.S. military men and women may be headed back to Iraq — again. Published January 17, 2014
U.S. super-snipers: ‘Smart’ rifles tested by military could be game-changer
Is this the dawn of the American super sniper? The U.S. military has acquired and is now testing "smart" rifles with the potential to be a game-changer on the modern battlefield. Published January 17, 2014
Iran’s top nuclear negotiator: We can resume enrichment in 24 hours if we wanted
Iran's top negotiator said nuclear enrichment can begin within 24 hours if the nation's leaders take issue with the political process in Washington. Published January 16, 2014
N.M. man settles with police for $1.6M after traffic stop results in colonoscopy
A man who was forced to undergo invasive surgeries during a drug search by police has reached a court settlement with New Mexico authorities for $1.6 million. Published January 16, 2014
Pelosi stops job talk to discuss love for Colin Kaepernick’s ‘big arms,’ ‘tattoos’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi took a break from discussing job creation Thursday to talk about Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers — more specifically her love for the quarterback's "big arms" and "tattoos." Published January 16, 2014
NBA gets Bitcoin-friendly: Sacramento Kings first sports team to take digital currency
The NBA is officially Bitcoin friendly, and the league can thank the Sacramento Kings. The organization says that it is the first in professional sports to accept the digital currency. Published January 16, 2014
Elvis is still king: ‘Rockabilly’ American subculture lives like it’s the 1950s
Want to live as if it's still the 1950s? You can — and you're not alone. Published January 16, 2014
The F-18 fighter jet: America’s go-to multipurpose strike fighter
Since the 1960s, the U.S. Navy has needed a reliable carrier-based strike fighter, and the F-18 and all its different iterations have answered the call. Published January 15, 2014
F-18 jet crashes off coast of Virginia; Navy confirms pilot ejected, recovered
The U.S. military reported that a single-seat Navy FA-18E super hornet crashed 45 miles off coast of Virginia Beach on Wednesday afternoon. Published January 15, 2014
TMZ publishes photos of Marines allegedly burning bodies in Fallujah; probe launched
Photos of Marines allegedly burning Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah in 2004 have been published by the entertainment website TMZ.com, and now the military is investigating the matter. Published January 15, 2014
Atheist group’s prison book project aims to turn inmates against God
A humanist advocacy group has launched a book project designed to provide inmates with an atheist-based alternative to religious literature distributed in prisons. Published January 15, 2014
2nd-graders on ‘how to fall in love’: ‘You go in bed and do sex’
Welcome to 2nd Grade, 2014. Writer Edward Scheinman tweeted out a "How to Fall in Love," list that was written by Boston children at the school that employs his sister. The contents, as well as the chronology, of the unfinished assignment prompted Mr. Scheinman to call it the "best thing you will read all day." Published January 15, 2014
Suspected terrorist walks into Paris police station to complain about job
A suspected terrorist walked into a Paris police station to complain about poor working conditions at his place of employment, at which time authorities realized there was an international arrest warrant out for him. Published January 14, 2014
Chicago’s Grant Achatz: Don’t bring crying kids to Michelin-starred Alinea
If you plan to go to Chicago's Michelin-starred restaurant Alinea, think twice before bringing your children. Published January 14, 2014
