Florida crafts store owner stares down a gun over face mask rule
July 24, 2020
A shopper showed Mendy White, owner of Karen and Friends Beads in Melbourne, FL, his gun when she told him he would need a mask to enter her store. “I said, ‘Are you intending to shoot me over a mask?’ ” White said. “And I let it hang there. He said, ‘Well, I guess we don’t have to be here,’ and he left. But that could have escalated.” She added, “I’m in a (expletive) bead shop. … Do you think I feel like I should have to carry a gun to come to work? It’s art. It’s craft. It’s design. It’s teaching people. … I’m not coming to a shooting range. This should be the happiest place.”
Recent News
New Starbucks Artist Collaboration Merch Announced
Inspired by personal experiences and cultural heritage, artist Monyee Chau brings forth a collection under the Starbucks Artist Collaboration Series set to debut this summer.
FDA Says Eating Yogurt May Help With One Common Disease
The Food and Drug Administration claims that yogurt could help with one common disease, but there’s a catch as to not mislead consumers.
Climeworks Unveils ‘World’s Largest’ Carbon Capture Plant
Amidst the global climate crisis, a groundbreaking solution emerges: the inauguration of the world’s largest carbon capture plant, “Mammoth,” in Iceland. Developed by Climeworks, this plant marks a significant stride in the pursuit of curbing planet-heating emissions.
Palmer Candy Company Recalls 29 Products for Possible Salmonella Contamination
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 29 of Palmer Candy Company’s white-coated confectionary items because of the potential for salmonella contamination.