Jan. 11, 2021: House to Move Forward with Impeachment, Amazon Cuts Off Parler and More

Welcome to Word on the Street where we discuss the top five most interesting links of the day. Here is what’s hot for Monday, January 11, 2021:

House of Representatives to Move Forward With Impeachment: In the aftermath of the insurrection mob attack on the Capitol, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has requested that the Vice President invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump. If he refuses, the House will move forward with impeachment of the President.

Amazon Cuts Off Parler Hosting: Following bans from Apple and Google’s app platforms, Amazon suspends the web hosting of right-wing social media site Parler. Amazon cites violent posts threatening assassinations as justification for this ban.

Indonesia Flight From Jakarta Crash Site Found: Authorities have found the location of the crash site of Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 from Jakarta. The Boeing 737-500 plane had 62 people on board, and there are no signs of survivors.

Scientists Find 2020 Tied with 2016 as Hottest Year on Record: Global temperatures were 2.7 F higher than pre-industrial times, as climate change continues to increase. Extreme heat was measured in the Arctic, as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere continues to rise.

Schwarzenegger Speaks on Insurrection: Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gives an impassioned, personal message denouncing the attack on the Capitol, and calling for unity.