Texas Politician Suggests ‘Lots Of Grandparents’ Would Be Willing To Die From Coronavirus To Save US Economy — WTF?!

EXCLUSIVE: Actress and filmmaker Romola Garai, whose directorial debut Amulet played at Sundance 2020, is working on a raft of projects including a re-team with Amulet producer Matthew James Wilkinson (Yesterday).

More European countries could scrap tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in the coming days, according to reports.

A MSP is calling on newly appointed transport minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP, to clarify if Clyde Metro Project plans will benefit East Kilbride.

Strathclyde Sirens star Lynsey Gallagher admits sitting out the 2022 season is difficult, but it’s in her long-term interests.

A dad is furious that an investigation into a sexual assault on his teenage daughter has taken over two years.

Wilko has announced a new policy that has affected 248 stores nationwide, including a select few Scottish locations.

Coronation Street actress Kate Ford looks almost unrecognisable in throwback snaps from more than a decade ago.

RELEASESMetallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has announced that he will release his debut solo EP, ‘Portals’, on 23 Apr. “This music was created with what I describe as an audio-cinematic approach”, he says. “They’re soundtracks to the movies in your mind”.

Everywhere you look these days, there’s someone advising you on how you can make it as a musician. Little Simz gave an inspiring acceptance speech at the BRITs last night, the thrust of which was “work hard”. But is there another way? Yes, there is.

MASKED Singer fans are convinced the celebrity identity behind Panda is none other than 80s pop legend Toyah Willcox. The ITV show's grand finale is set to air this Saturday with Panda, Robobunny and Mushroom all battling out to be crowned the winner of The Masked Singer 2022.

ANTIQUES Roadshow expert Fergus Gambon left a guest stunned after revealing the eye-watering valuation of her grandmother’s teapot.  During a classic episode of Antiques Roadshow, host Fiona Bruce took viewers to the Royal Marines Museum in Southsea, Portsmouth. Amongst the hundreds of visitors attending the show, one guest left expert Fergus intrigued with her mysterious canister, which she revealed she brought along as an "afterthought".

BBC Bargain Hunt's Izzie Balmer originally wanted to be a musician but didn't enjoy studying it at college.The TV star has made her name as an expert in all things old, sparkly and collectible on programmes like Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip.But she once revealed that she actually wanted to pursue a career in music.Izzie, who used to play the viola with the National Youth Orchestra, previously told Great British Life: "I planned to be a professional musician but didn't enjoy music college. "It wasn't for me."Izzie got into her current career when her mum suggested she sign up for some work experience at a local auction house.She was later offered a job there and went on to study at Birmingham's School of Jewellery."I kind of fell into this job but I absolutely love it," she told the Bristol Post in 2019:"I have always loved jewellery and been a fan of sparkly things, like most girls.

Super Bowl LVI on Sunday at the Rams' home, the SoFi Stadium in California.In addition to the action and drama during the match, fans will also be treated to a star-studded half-time show as well as cheerleaders from both franchises.Such is the beauty of NFL cheerleaders, it perhaps comes as no surprise that a host of past and present players have dated cheerleaders in the past.These include a former San Francisco 49ers quarter-back and an iconic tight end, so here are five NFL stars who dated cheerleaders.Former Detroit Lions quarter-back Matthew Stafford is currently preparing for his first-ever Super Bowl after joining the Rams at the end of last season.Prior to his time with the Lions, he led the Georgia Bulldogs to three consecutive bowl wins and also met his wife Kelly Hall while in college.Hall was a Bulldogs cheerleader and her and Stafford ended up getting married in 2015 and now have four daughters together.Former wide receiver David Nelson played for the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers during his career.It was during his two years in Buffalo that he dated former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Kelsi Reich.After scoring a touchdown against the Cowboys during the 2011 season, Nelson even ran over to Reich in celebration and embraced his then girlfriend.The couple are no longer together and Nelson is now married with two children.Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? Let us know in the comments section.Three-time Super Bowl winner and former Cowboys QB Troy Aikman enjoyed a 12-year playing career that spanned from 1988 to 2000.He has since moved into broadcasting but has maintained a close connection to his former team and reportedly dated one of their iconic cheerleaders.Back in 2011,

Bill Pullman has told Donald Trump to keep his memes to himself, after he re-shared a “deep fake” video from the 1996 flick Independence Day. In the clip, which was posted to Twitter by a supporter on May 14, Trump’s head was superimposed on the body of Bill’s character, President Thomas J. Whitmore. Others were also superimposed into the crowd, including Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, Jr., and Fox News personalities Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity. Bill clapped back at the president: “My voice belongs to no one but me, and I’m not running for president — this year,” he told The Hollywood Reporter on May 17.

The lieutenant governor of Texas has said it's worth risking lives to save jobs as he defended the decision to re-open the state's economy.

On July 10, 2019, Democratic congressman Adam Smith wrote on Twitter that Fox News host Tucker Carlson "spews racist, bigoted, and xenophobic views that make our country worse." On Wednesday night, the Washington State congressman appeared on Carlson's primetime show to advocate for the expansion of coronavirus testing and the mass production ofpersonal protective equipment. “What I really hope that you and other leaders at Fox News, within the Trump administration, focus on is really marshaling the power of this country to get the testing regime that we need, to get the production of PPE and all of that," Smith told Carlson.

Last Week Tonight made its triumphant return to HBO on March 29 after a short hiatus due to the coronavirus-prompted late-night TV shutdown, and John Oliver wasted no time getting back in his groove. The segment focused largely on Trump and his response to the crisis, which Oliver repeatedly ripped into. However, Oliver also highlighted the work some public officials are doing to protect their states from the virus — and, naturally, the public officials who are not.

Elderly Americans would be happy to sacrifice their own lives for the sake of the economy, according to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. The republican lawmaker, 69, shared his controversial view during a March 23 interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, arguing that Americans should go back to work despite the COVID-19 pandemic, even if it endangers “grandparents” like himself — a class of people most in danger of contracting the coronavirus.

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I never thought I’d say this out loud, let alone write it, but I actually found a modicum of respect for Tucker Carlson Monday night when on his primetime program he broke ranks with colleagues at Fox News and took Donald Trump to task for lying to the public about the gravity of the coronavirus epidemic.

By Ted Johnson