Quick Bites: New border scam… “Ebony Alerts” in California… Netflix pop-ups… A sort of sensible trans debate… Test yourself on the history of water sports

1. This is not nice. As you know, I think Biden’s open border policy is a very bad idea in every imaginable respect. But I do feel sorry for some of the poor people that invest all their money and risk their lives because they’ve been conned into thinking they could illegally sneak into Europe or the US. Click here.

2. This is not a joke.Last week, Governor Newsom signed into law the “Ebony Alert,” a special Amber Alert system designed just for missing Blacks. California already has “Feather Alert” for missing Indians. (Again, not a joke). Click here.

3. Trying something new. After having some success with testing 40 pop-up “fan experiences” in 20 cities worldwide, Netflix is planning to launch a new concept called “Netflix House” – a combination of retail, dining, and live experiences. Click here.

4. I can’t get enough of… the completely loony but hugely popular worldwide debate on transgenderism. Usually, my attraction is on par with my interest in watching video clips of “Karens Gone Wild.” But occasionally I find a conversation that – were it not for the subject itself – I think of as interesting and even informative. Click here for one between a gay woman and a gay man.

5. Pop Quiz: Water Sports. I would have said I know absolutely nothing about water sports – but I aced it! Click here.