Feb. 9, 2021: Michelle Obama Launching Cooking Show, Trump Impeachment Trial Begins 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 Tuesday, February 9, 2021:

Michelle Obama Launching Cooking Show on Netflix: Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a new kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. “Waffles + Mochi” will start streaming on March 16.

Trump Impeachment Trial Begins: The second impeachment trial of former President Trump began with a video montage of the events of January 6. The trial will continue in the Senate after an agreement on rules on how the trial is to proceed.

Maori MP Ejected from New Zealand Parliament: Maori member of the New Zealand Parliament Rawiri Waititi was ejected from Parliament for refusing to wear a tie. He referred to the tie as a “colonial noose.” Waititi wore a greenstone pendant in the necktie’s place.

Mary Wilson, Co-Founder of The Supremes, Passes Away: Mary Wilson, who co-founded The Supremes and served as the longest-running member, passed away at the age of 76.

NTSB States Pilot Violated Standards in Kobe Bryant Accident: The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the poor decision making of the helicopter pilot lead to the accident that killed Kobe and Gianna Bryant as well as 7 others.