Stop taking nuclear disaster selfies, please
THE BIG STORY
The comedian and former Daily Show host called Congress "shameful" in Washington, DC, on Tuesday while facing the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
"As I sit here today, I can't help but think what an incredible metaphor this room is for the entire process that getting health care and benefits for 9/11 first responders has come to," Stewart said. "Behind me, a filled room of 9/11 first responders, and in front of me, a nearly empty Congress. Sick and dying, they brought themselves down here to speak to no one."
At the end of his searing speech, which you can see in full here, he received a standing ovation.
"You should be ashamed of yourselves for those that aren't here, but you won't be," Stewart said. FIFA / Fox STAYING ON TOP OF THIS
The government could run out of money this month to care for thousands of unaccompanied minors The Department of Health and Human Services has told Congress it is quickly running out of money to continue caring for undocumented minors who have no parents or guardians to look after them. HHS had 12,600 such minors in government facilities as of April.
While both Democrats and Republicans agree they are staring down the barrel of a crisis if funding is not secured, negotiations involve one of the thorniest political issues: border security. Talks are ongoing, but so far no deal has been reached.
👉Opinion: The child separation horror is made worse by how little we know. SNAPSHOTS
The FDA's first tests for "forever chemicals" in food found them in meat and chocolate cake. The "fluorinated" chemicals, also called "per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances," or "PFAS" chemicals, have been linked to cancer. They are widely found in water-resistant packaging and consumer products.
Goooooooooooooal! FIFA / Fox ROUNDUP TIME
Today in Why The Internet Was A Mistake 👉Baseless rumors that asylum-seekers crossing the southern border were infected with the Ebola virus gained so much traction on social media this week that officials in Texas held a press conference Tuesday to dispel the fake reports.
👉"There's no science or medicine to it at all": A viral tweet that purports to list natural ingredients for birth control isn't based on science and could be dangerous, an expert told BuzzFeed News.
👉Pinterest has permanently banned Live Action, the influential anti-abortion group that published videos claiming Planned Parenthood harvested and sold fetal body parts, for spreading misinformation and conspiracies.
👉The creator of HBO's Chernobyl would really appreciate it if you stopped taking nuclear disaster selfies at the site of one of mankind's greatest horrors, thanks. FEAST FOR THE EYES
Here's what kids eat every day around the world Left: Anchal Sahani, 10, of Mumbai, India. Right: Alexandra Lewis, 9, and Jessica Lewis, 8, of Altadena, California. Gregg Segal
Click on through and, in between the fascinating photos, discover what Segal learned while researching and documenting how kids eat. Wishing you a clear path through the day, Brandon P.S. If you like this newsletter, help keep our reporting free for all. Support BuzzFeed News by becoming a member here. (monthly memberships are available worldwide) 📝 This letter was edited and brought to you by Brandon Hardin and BuzzFeed News. You can always reach us here. BuzzFeed, Inc. |
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