Meanwhile, in Colombia. Colombian cop chokes man. Nearly breaks his neck against the wall for not wearing a mask

Meanwhile, in Czech Republic. Man escapes two officers as they struggle to detain him.

Just hours after the Electoral College elected Joe Biden as the next president, formalizing the former Democratic vice president's win in the Nov. 3 election, Russia's leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday finally acknowledged Biden's victory, saying he "wished the president-elect every success" and was "ready for interaction and contact." The Kremlin, which has decried what it's called Biden’s "sharp anti-Russian rhetoric" but praised the president-elect's comments on arms control, previously said it preferred to wait until the election results were official before congratulating a winner. Putin was one of the last world leaders who had not acknowledged Biden's victory. In a telegram sent to Biden – published by Russian state media – Russia's longtime leader "expressed confidence that Russia and the U.S., who bear special responsibility for global security and stability, can facilitate resolution of many problems and challenges faced by the world now despite disagreements." (Read more.)

Meanwhile, in France. Entertainment industry employees gathered at the Place de la Bastille in Paris, on Tuesday, to protest against COVID-19 restrictions.

"Are you going to pay my rent ? says owner Anton Van Happen of 'Nick The Greek' to public health inspectors issuing him a citation for staying open after being issued a closure order. Things got tense

Quit being a pussy and open up your business. Are you an American or a serf?

Unseen Facebook Live Stream: ANTIFA vs Pro-Trumpers Riot in Olympia WA (12-12-2020). This is what BLM protests have degenerated into here. Watch a man get beat to within an inch of his life for simply...talking?!! #facepalm

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was reported Tuesday morning at 6:58 a.m. Pacific time two miles from Morgan Hill, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was followed one minute later by a magnitude 3.6 quake that occurred a mile away from Morgan Hill in Northern California. The initial earthquake occurred three miles from San Jose, eight miles from Gilroy, Calif., 18 miles from Hollister, Calif., and 18 miles from Watsonville, Calif. The second quake was a mile closer to San Jose and Gilroy. In the last 10 days, there have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby. An average of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 occur per year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

PORTLAND, OR – Countless business owners struggling to keep their doors open are being told they don't qualify for the funds... because they're not black. Now here come the lawsuits. The state of Oregon has established a COVID-19 relief fund exclusively for black Oregonians and black-owned businesses to help them navigate through these unprecedented times. According to its website, the “Oregon Cares Fund” is a targeted investment in the black community that comes directly from the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund. Additionally: “This fund is meant to provide the black community with the resources it needs to weather the global health pandemic and consequent recession. The Oregon Cares Fund is for black people, black-owned businesses, and black community-based organizations.” The Wall Street Journal reported that back in July, the Oregon Legislature Emergency Board allotted $200 million to assist small businesses suffering losses because of the pandemic and government shutdowns. (Read more.) #facepalm

The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved #shooting which occurred in the early morning hours on November 30, 2020 in the area 2300 West Indian School Road. At approximately 2:00 a.m., Phoenix Police Officers from the Cactus Park Precinct responded to a report of a man acting strange and appeared to be jumping onto vehicles as they were driving near Indian School Road and 23rd Avenue. The caller told 911 that he had seen the man earlier in the night and that he appeared normal but when he saw him again, he appeared to be under the influence of drugs. The two officers arrived within minutes of the call and saw the man matching the description walking in the middle of the roadway. Both officers exited their vehicle and immediately noticed a man about 35 feet away armed with a gun. (Read the Full Story.)

Insane video shows a woman in florida attacking a vehicle. It'll be the craziest thing you see all day.

LAPD union seeks to raise $10 million to fight layoffs and help political allies in 2022.

Faced with the threat of layoffs and calls from activists to defund law enforcement, the Los Angeles Police Department’s largest union is looking to raise at least $10 million to fight the cutbacks and support its favored candidates in 2022.

The Police Protective League, which represents about 9,800 officers, mailed its members ballots last week asking them to donate $22 per paycheck for the next 48 weeks to help the union support its allies, attack those it views as enemies and inform the public of the dangers associated with eliminating hundreds of positions at the LAPD.

If approved, a portion of the “Protecting Our Profession” assessment would be used in part for the 2022 election, when candidates will be running for Los Angeles mayor, city attorney and as many as eight City Council seats. The funds could also go toward supporting candidates in Sacramento and fighting state and federal legislation, said union spokesman Dustin DeRollo.

“We’re offering our members a chance to make a choice,” DeRollo said. “They can get engaged and make an impact by taking political action — essentially giving up a lunch and a couple of coffees a week — or they can stand by and watch the abolishment of the police department happen. That’s a stark choice, but in today’s environment, it’s real.”

The union’s ballots went out days after City Hall budget analysts recommended that the council begin preparing for the layoffs of up to 951 police officers and 738 civilian employees at the LAPD, part of a larger strategy for closing a deficit. Council members scaled back that effort, taking the number of targeted positions down to 355 officers and 273 civilian LAPD employees.