Eric Scott Pickard

‘Game Of Thrones’ Author George RR Martin To Release New Writing In 2017 ‘Book Of Swords’

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin will indeed release new material set in the world of his popular A Song of Ice and Fire series in 2017, but it isn’t exactly what fans of Game of Thrones were hoping for. Still, the new announcement may serve to whet the appetites of readers who have […]

8y ago

cannabis|Donald Trump|weed

Cannabis, Medical Marijuana, And CBD Oil Schedule 1 Status: News On Legal Weed Under Donald Trump

Donald Trump is vocal on many issues, but on medical marijuana, Trump has been largely silent. Legalization of medical and recreational cannabis, and recently, the CBD oil Schedule 1 memo issued by the DEA which was covered extensively by the Inquisitr, are issues which many Americans care about. There are serious questions about the future […]

8y ago

Gaming|video games

‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ Trailer Debuts, Showcases Anticipated New BioWare Video Game [Video]

Mass Effect: Andromeda, the much-anticipated new game from BioWare, has debuted a new trailer to whet the appetites of fans of the long-running role-playing series, which you can watch below. Mass Effect: Andromeda is the fourth installment of the popular series and is slated for a March 21 release in North America, with a European […]

8y ago

Obama Farewell Speech In Chicago A Heartfelt Final Address For Outgoing President

https://rumble.com/embed/vf1bw/ President Barack Obama’s farewell speech to the nation tonight in Chicago was a reminder of the outgoing president’s oratory power, and for many, it marks the end of an American era. Delivered in the city of Chicago where Obama first celebrated winning the presidency in 2008, the farewell speech serves as a final bookend […]

8y ago

afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan: Dozens Killed Near Parliament In Afghan Capital Taliban Suicide Attack [Updated]

Kabul, Afghanistan was rocked by a Taliban suicide attack Tuesday evening that has left dozens dead and as many as 80 people injured, according to reports. The Taliban attack came during rush hour as convoys of people were leaving the Afghan Parliament offices, where meetings regarding the national budget were being held. [See updates below.] […]

8y ago

Barack Obama|spotify

Spotify Offers Barack Obama A Job – President Of Playlists

Spotify is offering outgoing President Barack Obama a job: “President of Playlists.” The completely new job opening with the music streaming giant Spotify is advertised as an open posting on their website, but the requirements are specific enough that only one person can fill it – Barack Obama, who will be professionally available after noon […]

8y ago

drugs

DEA CBD Oil Schedule 1 Memo, Kratom Ban Ignore Potential Medical Benefits

The recent DEA CBD oil memo and planned kratom ban ignore the potential medical benefits of those substances and do not serve the pubic interest. The Drug Enforcement Administration has overstepped itself in taking these measures, and the only people who benefit from the decisions are the big pharmaceutical companies. Recently, the DEA reaffirmed the […]

8y ago

astronomy|science|stonehenge

Winter Solstice 2016: The Science And History Of The Shortest Day Of The Year

Winter solstice 2016 is upon us. It is the shortest day of the year, or the day with the fewest hours of daylight. The winter solstice is a global scientific event that occurs every year and serves as a counterpoint to the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. The winter solstice has been […]

8y ago

Donald Trump|glenn beck

Glenn Beck, Samantha Bee Go ‘Full Frontal’ Against Donald Trump [Video]

Glenn Beck and Samantha Bee are strange bedfellows, indeed. In the latest episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Glenn Beck and Bee came together to discuss a point the liberal and conservative commentators largely agree on, which was President-elect Donald Trump. Along the way, the two donned (very) ugly Christmas sweaters and found points […]

8y ago

terrorism

Berlin Christmas Market Attack Terror Suspect In Custody, Truck Has Been Identified [Updated]

A Berlin Christmas market was the target of a terrorist attack Monday evening in an attack that gave Europe a deadly reminder of a similar attack in Nice, France earlier this year. In the current Berlin terrorist attack, as in Nice, a driver used a truck to plow into a crowd of people at a […]

8y ago

Arkansas

Acen King: Arkansas Road Rage Shooting In Little Rock, Arkansas, Kills 3-Year-Old Grandson Of Kim King-Macon, $20k Reward Offered For Shooter’s Identity Today

Acen King, the 3-year-old Little Rock, Arkansas, road rage shooting victim, has been identified by the King families’ pastor. Scottie Long of The Mercy Church on Scott Hamilton Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas, came forward with Acen King’s name Sunday afternoon. Below, you can watch a video of Little Rock police chief Kenton Buckner discussing […]

8y ago

Aleppo|Donald Trump|syria|Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump: News From Aleppo, Syria Is ‘So Sad’ Trump Says At Hershey, PA Rally

In Donald Trump news today, President-elect Trump discussed his feelings about the situation in Aleppo, Syria at a rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania Thursday. The rally was part of his “thank you” tour of the United States, and was held at Giant Center, very near the Hershey chocolate factory for which the city is famous. News […]

8y ago

russia

Aleppo, Syria Evacuation Underway Amid Bombing Ceasefire – Rebels And Civilians Flee As Assad Takes City [Video]

The Aleppo, Syria evacuation is underway as thousands are bused out of the city amid a recent ceasefire. Aleppo has been under a heavy offensive by the forces of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his allies, particularly Russian forces under President Vladimir Putin. The Assad government forces have advanced rapidly through Aleppo, and the recent […]

8y ago

disney|kevin smith|star wars

‘Rogue One’ Reviews, Trailer Ensure Packed Star Wars Showtimes For Opening Premiere

Rogue One reviews are in, and if they are any indication, the showtimes for the opening of the new Star Wars film will be packed. Below you can take a look at the new short Star Wars trailer released today, properly entitled “Tonight,” as fans get ready to take their seats for one of the […]

8y ago

cannabis|drugs

DEA: CBD Oil Declared Schedule 1, Claims Cannabis Product Has No Medical Benefits [Updated]

According to the DEA, CBD oil is now to be considered a Schedule 1 substance. The Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States federal agency tasked with regulating and policing controlled substances, issued the new ruling Wednesday, and it goes into effect Thursday. (See below for updated legal information and a link to the text of […]

8y ago

asia|china|Donald Trump|taiwan

Chinese Newspapers Say Taiwan Call Shows Donald Trump’s ‘Inexperience’

Donald Trump was the subject of two editorials in Chinese state newspapers in recent days, which were responding to the diplomatic fallout from Mr. Trump’s phone call with the President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen. The Chinese state media seems to be shifting focus away from Mr. Trump and largely blaming President Tsai Ing-wen for the […]

8y ago

Brexit|italy

Italian Referendum Fails, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Resigns

An Italian referendum that would have significantly changed the Constitution and structure of the Italian government was struck down by Italian voters Sunday in a development that signals to many that the conservative movement in Italy and across Europe and the United States is gaining power and appeal among voters. The Italian referendum would have […]

8y ago

Aleppo|middle east|russia|syria|terrorism

Aleppo, Syria: Rebels Refuse To Withdraw As Assad Advances

Rebel groups in Aleppo, Syria are refusing to withdraw or surrender as the forces of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad continue to push into areas of Aleppo. The latest offensive has placed much of the city into the hands of Assad and his coalition of allies, including Russia. Hundreds have been killed in the city in […]

8y ago

Dakota Access Pipeline|North Dakota

Standing Rock: Obama, Army To Block Dakota Access Pipeline Construction

In a major development at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation today, the United States Army Corps of Engineers has stated that they will not permit the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue to be built along its present course. For months, Native American and other protesters at the site in North Dakota who refer to themselves […]

8y ago

Communism|cuba|Fidel Castro|history

After The Fidel Castro Funeral, We Can Take A Look At The Castro Legacy

Fidel Castro was laid to rest Sunday, December 4 in Santiago de Cuba, the city in which he began his revolution, at the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery. Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for more than a half century died on November 25 at the age of 90. The nine days between then and the Castro funeral […]

8y ago