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The mysterious knocking sounds that led rescue teams to believe the occupants of the Titan submersible were still alive have been released in a new documentary titled "The Titan Sub Disaster: Minute by Minute." As The Gateway Pundit previously reported, on the second day of the search for the Titan submersible, rescue teams reported hearing banging noises beneath the surface where the submersible was assumed to be lost. The reports of the sounds led rescuers to believe the occupants of the submersible were still alive, but it was later reported the submersible imploded two hours into its journey, tragically taking the lives of all five men on board. After analyzing the new audio, Navy officials reported the banging signs likely stemmed from "ocean noise" or "rescue ships." WATCH: Mysterious Banging Sound From Titan Sub Search Heard For First Time In New Documentary Clip pic.twitter.com/0wfieqemVk — The Triune Times (@TriuneTimes) February 29, 2024 Per Forbes: A new clip from Channel 5's upcoming documentary "The Titan Sub Disaster: Minute by Minute" includes audio of the eerie "knocking" sound rescuers heard in their search for the Titanic exploration vessel that led them to incorrectly believe at the time that those onboard may have still been alive after the sub lost contact with the surface. The audio, which was not previously released to the public, was given to the documentary's producers by the Canadian Air Force team that led the search and rescue mission for the five people aboard the Titanic sub when it went missing on June 18, 2023. Reports of rescuers hearing a knocking sound while searching for the sub emerged on the second day of the four-day search, and were confirmed on day three, but the Canadian Air Force told Channel 5 they'd heard banging from the first day and on every search flight. A U.S. Navy official at the time told CBS News that analysis of the banging noises determined they were likely ocean noise or sounds coming from other search ships, and Chris Parry, a former admiral in the British Royal Navy, told TalkTV the sounds could have originated from the Titanic wreck. — New York Post (@nypost) February 29, 2024 After the reports of "potential signs of life," it was discovered the Navy knew the Titan imploded days before it was officially announced the submersible imploded but failed to release this intel to the public causing the families of the loved ones on board to have false hope that their loved ones were still alive. READ:

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TORONTO — A man has died after being shot while in a vehicle in north Toronto. Police say an occupant, or occupants, of a vehicle shot at another vehicle in the area of Finch Avenue West and Westmore Drive at 12:45 p.m. Thursday. They say officers found one man with gunshot wounds. Police say the man died on scene. They say the suspect or suspects fled the area in a black two-door car. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 29, 2024.

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Washington: The speed at which US inflation is easing means it will likely be appropriate for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates over the summer, a senior Fed official said Thursday. The US central bank recently pencilled in three interest rate cuts this year, but did not say when it would begin reducing its key lending rate, sparking speculation in the financial markets. Key to its decision is whether inflation - down sharply since hitting a multi-decade high in 2022 - continues to close in on the Fed's long-term target of 2%. (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel) The US central bank recently pencilled in three interest rate cuts this year, but did not say when it would begin reducing its key lending rate, sparking speculation in the financial markets. Key to its decision is whether inflation - down sharply since hitting a multi-decade high in 2022 - continues to close in on the Fed's long-term target of 2%. (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel) (What's moving Sensex and Nifty Track latest market news, stock tips and expert advice, on ETMarkets. Also, ETMarkets.com is now on Telegram. For fastest news alerts on financial markets, investment strategies and stocks alerts, subscribe to our Telegram feeds .) ...moreDownload The Economic Times News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.

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Indiscriminate violence in Haiti is escalating — especially in the capital and surrounding region — with armed gangs carrying out killings and acts of sexual violence, the United Nations humanitarian coordinator in the conflict-wracked Caribbean nation said Wednesday. Ulrika Richardson told U.N. reporters in a virtual press conference from the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, that " the level of violence that people are exposed to is inhuman." In her many years working for the United Nations, Richardson said, "I've seen things here that I've never seen in my life," that go beyond "your worst nightmare." It's the suffering and pain that men, women and children are subjected to, she said, pointing to a 50% increase in sexual violence between 2022 and 2023, and the 314,000 Haitians who have now fled their homes to escape the violence, many living on the streets and in schools, and in need of humanitarian aid. Richardson said 5.5 million Haitians are in need of assistance, including 4.4 million — about 40% of the population — facing "huge food insecurity." The U.N. just launched its humanitarian appeal for this year and is seeking $674 million, with about half the money earmarked for food. Even though needs are higher this year, Richardson said the appeal is lower than the $720 million appeal for 2023, which was only 34% funded. She explained that the U.N. political mission in Haiti has "tried to be much more targeted," and has seen that U.N. cooperation with local organizations has worked and is now looking at how it can better rely on those organizations. Gangs have grown more powerful and political instability has increased since the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who had faced protests calling for his resignation over corruption charges and claims that his five-year term had expired. More than 8,400 people were reported killed, injured or kidnapped in 2023 — more than double the number reported in 2022. The gangs continue to fight over territory, and are estimated to control up to 80% of Port-au-Prince. Kenya agreed to lead a multinational force in Haiti that was authorized by the U.N. Security Council in October to help restore peace and security, and said it would send 1,000 police officers. However, it's unclear when or if a deployment will occur because a court in Kenya ruled in January that the deployment is unconstitutional. The East African nation's government has said it is appealing the ruling. On Monday, the United States government reiterated its support to help restore peace and calm to Haiti, saying it will provide money, equipment and logistical support to a multinational force whose deployment remains uncertain. Asked about support from Haitians for a multinational force, she replied: "If you would ask people on the street if they need assistance to deal with a gang violence, they will say yes." Credit : Associated Press (AP) | Photo Credit : (AP)

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- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. - Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have made competing visits to the US border in Texas, each seeking to stress they can tackle illegal immigration. The issue is one of the most polarising in US politics, and will be central to this year's presidential election. November's contest looks likely to be another showdown between the two men. Mr Biden accused his Republican rival - who spoke of the "very dangerous" situation at the border - of hindering his efforts to crackdown on crossings. Republicans in the House of Representatives have blocked bipartisan border reforms, in what Democrats say is an effort masterminded by Mr Trump to deny them a win before the election. In Texas, Mr Trump said he would "take care" of the issue of illegal immigration if he was re-elected. He has previously promised mass deportations if he wins power again. The issue is an intense focus because more than 6.3 million migrants have been detained crossing into the US illegally during Mr Biden's tenure - a higher number than under previous presidencies. However, experts say the reasons for the spike are complex - with some factors pre-dating his government and sitting outside American control. In his speech, Mr Trump said "thousands" of migrants from the Middle East and Africa were illegally crossing from Mexico. In fact, the majority of those caught doing so are from Latin America. He also attacked what he has recently termed "Biden migrant crime", although there is no national data giving evidence of migrant-driven crime waves in US cities. Supporters and protesters alike assembled during Mr Trump's visit to Eagle Pass, a Democrat-run town where Republicans are making political headway by attacking Mr Biden's running of the border. Enriqueta Diaz, 81, told the BBC she backed Mr Trump's proposals to further militarise the border. "You have to follow the law," she said, pointing out that her own mother, a Mexican, had gone through a citizenship process herself. Mr Trump met the state governor, Republican Greg Abbott, who has battled the federal government by trying to use powers of his own to halt illegal crossings - as well as bussing migrants to northern cities. Meanwhile, Mr Biden - who quipped that he did not realise his "good friend" Mr Trump was due to visit Texas on the same day - headed to meet border officials in Brownsville. Speaking after Mr Trump, he stressed the urgency of action and need for more resources to police the border. The bipartisan border reform bill had been "derailed by rank partisan politics", he said. He launched a direct appeal to his rival to "join me" on the issue. The president travelled to Texas with Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who has became the target of Republican fury over the illegal immigration issue. Earlier this month, Mr Mayorkas became the first US cabinet member to be impeached over accusations from his political adversaries that he had failed to do enough to stop illegal migration. Mr Biden has defended his colleague, who is unlikely to be convicted because the US Senate is narrowly controlled by members of his party. Mr Trump has made the issue of illegal immigration central to his political career, and embarked on the building of a border wall with Mexico during his 2016-20 presidency. He is only opposed by Nikki Haley in his quest to win the Republican nomination to run for the White House again. On the Democratic side, Mr Biden is largely uncontested in his own presidential bid. The importance of the border issue has been highlighted by polling. More than two-thirds of respondents to a poll in January by the BBC's US partner CBS said they disapproved of Mr Biden's handling of it. In another Texan border city, Laredo, the manager of a community centre described to the BBC how border agents were bussing migrants and asylum centres because they were "overwhelmed". Far beyond Texas, the influx of illegal migrants has pushed processing facilities and social services in major American cities to the brink - straining Mr Biden's ties with some Democratic state officials. Migrants who recently arrived in Chicago - having been sent there from Texas under the initiative of Mr Abbott - described to the BBC their struggles finding shelter and work. Karen Diaz, who entered the US last month from Venezuela with her three young children, said she simply wanted a steady job rather than handouts. Dilcia Guillen-Oliva, who arrived from Honduras just five days ago, said she had been sleeping in a church and on public buses as she struggled to find place in a shelter. In a separate development on Thursday, a federal judge blocked a controversial new law planned by Mr Abbott in Texas that would criminalise illegal border crossings under the threat of jail-time. SB4, as it is known, intends to give officials sweeping powers to arrest anyone suspected of illegally crossing from Mexico. But in his ruling, the judge sided with the Biden administration, which argues that the planned legislation would interfere with the powers of the federal government. Mr Abbott has vowed to appeal.

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On Thursday, the NHL fined Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe and Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato $25,000 for "unprofessional conduct directed at the officials." The pair are the second and third coaches, respectively, to receive fines for conduct towards officials, and join Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin in that distinction. He was fined in October. The fines will go towards the NHL Foundation. Keefe and Granato both took exception to situations that occurred during their respective Tuesday games. Granato disagreed with Sabres forward Zach Benson being called for a tripping penalty on Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola in Buffalo's 3-2 loss. The issue eventually resulted in a third-period bench minor at 9:01. The Panthers then used the ensuing 5-on-3 power play to score the game-winning goal. "At some point, you've got to stand up for your team," Granato said via ESPN. "You're put in that position as a coach. It's a tough position to be in. But you can't sit and watch." Keefe was more subdued when discussing his interactions with the officials. During the Maple Leafs' 6-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, Keefe got into it with referee Garrett Rank. That eventually led to Keefe receiving a game misconduct with only 2:14 left in the contest. Toronto came into the game with a seven-game winning streak. "Not going there, not going there," Keefe said when asked to discussed where this placed with other disputes he's had with referees.

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On June 6, a huge expansion to DisneySea, one of the two Disney theme parks in Tokyo, will open. It's called Fantasy Springs, and at over $2 billion, it's the most expensive expansion to any existing theme park ever. Even before this expansion, DisneySea has often been called the best theme park in the world. I was there a few years ago, and I can't disagree; it's a gorgeous park with innovative rides and theming. Fantasy Springs will have three mini-lands within it: Frozen Kingdom, Rapunzel's Forest and Peter Pan's Never Land, as well as a new hotel. The theme park arms race is really heating up. Disney's theme park competitor, Universal, has an entire new theme park, Epic Universe, opening in 2025, its third in Orlando, Florida. Fantasy Springs will beat Epic Universe to the punch by a year, but is on the other side of the world. Disney just released a sumptuous video of drone footage of Fantasy Springs, and considering this is an addition to a park that already has some of the best-themed rides in the world, an entirely underground area of attractions, and a huge "active" volcano, it's pretty amazing. Fantasy Springs will feature four new rides and three restaurants. None of the rides seem to be thrill rides, in keeping with the theming of the area for younger children. Disney describes the rides, which are apparently three dark rides in boats, and one kiddie ride: Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey: [Y]ou'll board a boat voyaging through the "Frozen" movie scenes and the tale of two sisters discovering true love. The story begins with Grand Pabbie, the leader of the trolls, retelling the tale we have all come to love. Soon you'll be whisked away on a journey through Anna and Elsa's memories, accompanied by songs from the film including, "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" "For the First Time in Forever," "Love Is an Open Door" and "Let It Go." The story will build to Anna turning into ice in an attempt to save Elsa from Hans. Rapunzel's Lantern Festival (based on the movie Tangled): The journey begins at Rapunzel's tower where she's seen singing "When Will My Life Begin," from its window while Flynn Rider watches on. Rapunzel then escapes the tower with Flynn at her side, visiting locations you may recognize from the film. The journey will come to an end with their love blossoming at the Lantern Festival complete with "I See the Light" and countless glowing lanterns. We've had a dream of seeing the floating lanterns gleam and it soon will come true! Peter Pan's Never Land Adventure: [J]oin Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Kids on an epic adventure to rescue John from Captain Hook and his band of pirates. Here you'll board a boat sprinkled with fairy dust by Tinker Bell and soar into the sky while encountering Wendy, Michael, the mermaids and even Captain Hook's moored ship, the Jolly Roger. Fairy Tinker Bell's Busy Buggies: Over in Pixie Hollow, Fairy Tinker Bell's Busy Buggies will explore the fairy valley and its changing seasons. From flowers and mushrooms to painting utensils and pieces of nibbled cheese, you've been shrunk down to the size of a fairy. Illustrations posted with permission of Disney

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MUMBAI: Renowned Canadian guitarist and singer/songwriter Nate Silva, former frontman of the prog rock band and Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions The Slyde, has set out on his own, in a new folky rock direction with his new solo album "The Chase" scheduled for release in May 2024. He already released the single "Burn!" in November 2023, and now there is a video to complement it along with more information on the upcoming album. He shares the details on the hardest track on the record: "This song is an unapologetic ode to the enjoyment of driving your favourite motorized vehicle at exhilarating speeds down a two-lane highway (in my case, a 1991 Mazda Miata). There are a lot of double meanings in the lyrics, using driving a car as a metaphor for pursuing your dreams and living a lifestyle of rock and roll. Definitely channeling bands like Danko Jones and Foo Fighters on this one." The upcoming album "The Chase", promises a collection of diverse tracks that showcase Silva's musical evolution. "Burn!" stands out as an infectious rock anthem, reminiscent of the 90s alternative and rock bands that inspired him in his youth. Silva's musical career has taken him across diverse sonic landscapes, from touring North America with indie folk act Reuben And The Dark to commanding stages at the world's biggest heavy metal festival in Germany with The Slyde. Exceptional guitar work and captivating vocals collide in "Burn" and set the stage for the highly anticipated release of "The Chase", which is recommended for fans of Foo Fighters, Danko Jones, and Billy Talent. Watch and listen to the video for "Burn" at https://youtu.be/zywOOX1Xx3I Spotify - https://sptfy.com/Q5Lc "The Chase" is due out on May 3, 2024, and is available for pre-order at http://natesilvamusic.bandcamp.com. Track Listing: 1-Best Damn Thing (3:12) 2-The Chase (feat. Dino Soares) (3.52) 3-Come Down (3:23) 4-Said And Done (5:09) 5-Burn! (3:06) 6-Cauterize (feat. Kevin Daoust) (4:24) 7-Perpetuate (5:46) Album Band Line Up: Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer Shawn Sasyniuk – Drums, Percussion, Lap Steel Guitar on Track 5 Brendan Soares – Vocals on Tracks 2 & 3 Live Band Line Up: Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitar Scott Reeves – Bass, Vocals Matt Babineau – Drums, Vocals Album Credits: - Written by Nathan Da Silva - Produced by Nathan Da Silva - Mixed by Shawn Sasyniuk, Crosspatch Studios, North Bay, Ontario, Canada. - Mastered by Pierre Duchesne, Studio Ouie-Dire, Shefford, Quebec, Canada. - SOCAN member / MAPL Canadian Content

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On Thursday, shares of media and entertainment companies were mixed. Zee shares experienced a 1% decline, closing at ₹161, whereas Sun TV Network saw a 2% gain, closing at ₹619. Shares of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone each fell by half a per cent. Other entertainment stocks - Balaji Telefilms, Eros International, Pritish Nandi Communications, and BAG Films - fell between 3% and 5%. "The joint venture is expected to have a negative impact on Zee and Sony, as well as telecom players, because Jio will likely gain significantly superior access to content," said Abneesh Roy, executive director - of research at Nuvama Institutional Equities. "Additionally, the merged entity's increased bargaining power for advertising may pose challenges for competitors." The combined entity will form the largest media company in India and is expected to command a 40-50% share in the television advertisement market. The company will also have a significant share in digital advertisement, surpassed only by Google and Meta in India. The media undertaking of Viacom18 will be merged into Star India if approved by the regulatory authorities. The merged entity will have more than 120 television channels and two over-the-top platforms, JioCinema and Hotstar. Additionally, it will be granted exclusive rights to distribute Disney films and productions in India and will have access to existing content libraries from both entities. "With Reliance well-known for disrupting the industry it enters, we will not be surprised to see this power deal have a material impact on the ad revenue and a faster deterioration in market share of other peers such as Zee, Sun TV, Airtel, and Vodafone," said Manish Chowdhury, head of research, StoxBox. "The Reliance-Disney joint venture will sport the most lucrative cricketing rights in India and have a 40% share of the advertising market, opening avenues for better ad inventory monetisation and content cost reduction with lower competition." The merged entity will have a revenue of 25,000 crore compared to 8,500 of Zee, or 7,000 crore of Sony or 4,000 crore of for Sun TV Network. Also, the JV will be particularly strong in sports content distribution due to existing broadcasting rights and the presence of sports channels like Star Sports and Sports 18. "This presence in multiple categories will help the entity understand and capitalize on shifts in consumer preferences and access new content at more competitive prices compared to other players in the industry, thus creating challenges for existing players like Zee, Dish, and Sun TV," said Yashovardhan Khemka, Analyst, Abans Holding. (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel) Read More News on Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.

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Ontario's privacy commissioner is looking into a southwestern university's campus-wide installation of more than two dozen vending machines that came equipped with facial analysis technology – a situation that drew concerns from students earlier this month. The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario said it has received two complaints on the matter at the University of Waterloo. "Given that we have open files on this matter, we cannot provide additional details at this time," it wrote in a statement. "However, until we have examined the circumstances, we urge all public institutions that are using, or contemplating using, these machines, to ensure that they comply with (privacy laws) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of any personal information." Abiding by privacy laws is a legal obligation, the commissioner's office said, as well as "a commitment to safeguarding the personal information of Ontarians and ultimately maintaining their trust in public institutions." The University of Waterloo has said it was unaware of the technology in the machines. It is getting all 29 vending machines, which were recently installed, removed from campus. "The majority will be removed by the end of this week, with the remainder being removed by the end of next week," university spokeswoman Rebecca Elming said in an email Thursday. "All of these machines have been unplugged." The school said it began looking into student concerns after someone posted a photo online this month of a vending machine displaying an error message apparently related to a facial technology program. A student publication, MathNews, reported on the issue about a week after the online post, stressing the need for "meaningful consent" when such technologies are used. Vending machine operator, Adaria Vending Services, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday. The software developer of the technology involved, Invenda, said the machines use people detection and facial analysis – not facial recognition – technology with motion sensors that let the machine know when to activate screens for purchases. "People detection solely identifies the presence of individuals whereas, facial recognition goes further to discern and specify individual persons," the company wrote in a statement. "Invenda operates under strict policy and does not collect any user data or photos, ensuring individual identification via machine technology is unattainable." The company said the technology "can only determine if an anonymous individual faces the device, for what duration, and approximates basic demographic attributes unidentifiably." "Data acquisition is limited to assessing foot traffic at the vending machine and transactional conversion rates," it said. "These systems … refrain expressly from managing, retaining, or processing any personally identifiable information." Adaria said on its website that its vending machines are connected to the internet and have built-in cloud connectivity. That "enables us to obtain detailed data and analytics from sales and provides us the ability to optimize your machines to ensure they have the proper products to maximize sales and end user satisfaction," it said, adding that its vending machines "are utilized at some of the busiest facilities in Canada." The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada said earlier this week it was aware of the issue at the University of Waterloo and called it "concerning." "Given the increased prevalence of public and private-sector organizations using facial recognition technology, the broader issues are also of significant interest to the OPC," spokesperson Vito Pilieci said in an email. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 29, 2024.

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Ultra (UOS) traded down 7.4% against the US dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 19:00 PM Eastern on February 29th. One Ultra token can currently be purchased for about $0.25 or 0.00000408 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Ultra has a market cap of $90.65 million and approximately $3.36 million worth of Ultra was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, Ultra has traded 10.6% higher against the US dollar. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: - Bitcoin (BTC) traded down 2% against the dollar and now trades at $61,296.29 or 1.00000000 BTC. - Bitcoin Cash (BCH) traded 0.6% higher against the dollar and now trades at $298.61 or 0.00487164 BTC. - Arweave (AR) traded 7.4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $26.89 or 0.00043868 BTC. - Bitcoin SV (BSV) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $80.94 or 0.00132045 BTC. - eCash (XEC) traded up 1.1% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC. - Bitcoiva (BCA) traded up 3.8% against the dollar and now trades at $11.92 or 0.00019448 BTC. - Syscoin (SYS) traded 7.1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.18 or 0.00000299 BTC. - USDX [Kava] (USDX) traded 0.1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.89 or 0.00001455 BTC. - BlueArk (BRK) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $0.0010 or 0.00000004 BTC. About Ultra Ultra (CRYPTO:UOS) is a DPoI token that uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm. Its launch date was July 17th, 2019. Ultra's total supply is 1,000,000,000 tokens and its circulating supply is 362,188,328 tokens. Ultra's official website is ultra.io. The Reddit community for Ultra is https://reddit.com/r/ultra_io. The official message board for Ultra is medium.com/ultra-io. Ultra's official Twitter account is @ultra_io and its Facebook page is accessible here. Ultra Token Trading It is usually not currently possible to purchase alternative cryptocurrencies such as Ultra directly using US dollars. Investors seeking to acquire Ultra should first purchase Bitcoin or Ethereum using an exchange that deals in US dollars such as Changelly, GDAX or Coinbase. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Bitcoin or Ethereum to purchase Ultra using one of the aforementioned exchanges. Receive News & Updates for Ultra Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and updates for Ultra and related cryptocurrencies with MarketBeat.com's FREE CryptoBeat newsletter.

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Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau - Pop CultureSummer Walker Calls Out Men Who Don't Protect Black WomenSummer Walker took to her Instagram account to share tweets about men who say they support the "Protect Black Women" movement but don't act like it.By Erika Marie - CrimeAaron Glee Jr. Confesses To Killing Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau & Victoria Sims: ReportAaron Glee Jr. reportedly confessed to his mother that he killed Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau and Victoria Sims.By Alex Zidel - PoliticsOluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau, Black Lives Matter Activist, Found DeadAfter going missing one week ago, Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau has been found dead as a murder victim.By Alex Zidel

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- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. - Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. President Biden and former President Donald Trump made dueling trips to the southern border on Thursday as they sought to gain a political edge on the issue in their anticipated White House campaign rematch. Biden traveled to Brownsville, Texas, where he met with Border Patrol agents and immigration enforcement officials on the banks of the Rio Grande. He laid out what he called a needed compromise border security measure. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who was recently impeached by the Republican-led House of Representatives, said the visit is a working trip and not a chance to spar with Trump. "This visit is focused on the work that we do, not the rhetoric of others," Mayorkas told reporters."The fact of the matter is that the only enduring solution is legislation. Congress needs to act." Trump, for his part, jetted into Eagle Pass, Texas, about 325 miles west of Brownsville, a small town that has become the poster child for surging border crossings. "They're pouring into our country and they're bringing with them tremendous problems," Trump said. "We're going to take care of it." The dueling trips underline the growing salience of immigration and border security in the 2024 presidential race especially since Trump lobbied to kill the congressional compromise to rein in illegal migration with fresh funding and GOP-friendly policy shifts. Before that dramatic development, Trump and Republicans had enjoyed a political advantage by trashing Biden as the architect of rising migrant crossings and what they characterize as an open-border policy. Trump has also dialed up his anti-immigrant rhetoric in recent months, suggesting migrants are poisoning the blood of Americans in a phrase that historians say recalls Nazi Germany. But Biden and his Democratic allies have started to fight back, accusing Republicans of refusing to take action to stem the tide of migrants because they prefer to use the crisis as a political pawn. The compromise that Republicans killed would have tightened border security, given Biden power to block all crossings and dramatically increase funding for processing migrants. The number of people who are illegally crossing the border with Mexico has been rising for years for a variety of reasons but mostly due to the strong economy and job market in the U.S. The arrival of migrants has impacted liberal cities such as New York City, which has been experiencing a migrant crisis these last two years. The Biden administration has sought to tweak policy where it can to encourage asylum seekers to enter the country legally at ports of entry instead of on foot across the border. Biden is considering executive actions to help discourage migrants from coming to the U.S. But many Democrats and pro-immigration advocates oppose such unilateral actions, saying Biden would open the door for abuse of the powers by future presidents. Many executive actions would likely be challenged in court where they would face an uncertain future. _________

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JOHANNESBURG, Feb 28 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand slipped early on Wednesday and was set to take cues from the dollar in the absence of major economic data releases. At 0710 GMT, the rand traded at 19.1675 against the dollar ZAR=D3, 0.41% weaker than its previous close. The dollar index =USD was last trading up 0.16% against a basket of currencies. The rand, like most emerging market currencies, takes direction from the dollar when there are no clear domestic indicators. South African investors will turn their focus towards a slew of economic data releases on Thursday with money supply, producer price inflation, trade and budget balance figures due. On the stock market, the Top-40 .JTOPI index was down 0.6% while the broader all-share .JALSH was 0.5% weaker in early trade. South Africa's benchmark 2030 government bond ZAR2030= was weaker in early deals, with the yield up 2 basis points to 10.220%. (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

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The Washington State Department of Commerce announced recently that four local early learning centers were awarded grants through the Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program and will soon see major upgrades. "There is nothing more beneficial to a young learner's development than access to early learning programs," State Sen. Marko Liias said in a news release announcing the grant awards. "This is great news for so many families and businesses in our community who rely on child care and early learning." Liias represents Washington State's 21st District, which includes portions of Edmonds and Lynnwood. Facilities scheduled for an upgrade include: - The Nova Family Resource and Childcare Center, Edmonds ($53,800) for handwashing sinks, restroom ADA compliance, fire alarm system, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning to increase capacity by 15 slots. - WorldKids Academy, Edmonds ($700,000): Addition of three classrooms — one infant, one toddler and one preschool for a total of 41 slots. - Little Wings Learning Academy, Everett ($2.5 million): A new facility will be built near the Machinist's Institute, which will help meet child care needs for the aerospace workforce. The goal is to accommodate multiple shifts, non-standard hours and possible weekend care. The project is for renovation of an existing building on the acquired property. This project is for Phase I, which will be for 98 licensed slots, with a minimum of 25% for Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) available on multiple shifts. - The Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County ($2 million): Demolition of current site and construction of a new 16,660-square- foot facility to provide 100 WCCC slots and 40 Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) slots. The Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program and these grants were part of the funding in the 2023-25 state capital construction budget. The grant makes it possible for these organizations to expand and serve additional children throughout Snohomish County and in communities across Washington through the Working Connections Child Care and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. ELF resources were prioritized for "child care deserts," areas with few or no licensed care options, and for rural communities, the news release said. Appropriations in the ELF program constitute an important strategy for improving access to affordable care options, the release added.

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Vox Media's Official Podcast Stage at SXSW: Trevor Noah, Megan Rapinoe, Charlamagne Tha God, Judd Apatow, Mark Cuban, and More Announcing the lineup for Vox Media's Official Podcast Stage at SXSW. Taking place from March 8-10 at the J.W. Marriott, The Vox Media Podcast Stage at SXSW presented by Atlassian will bring conference and festival attendees three days of live-tapings of fan-favorite shows from across Vox Media, with newly announced guests including Trevor Noah joining Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel; Megan Rapinoe joining Point Forward; Judd Apatow joining Good One; Mark Cuban taking the reins of On with Kara Swisher; and more. Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway Journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway share sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They'll make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. A SXSW Badge and wristband are required for entrance to this session. Wristband distribution for this event will be located at the Fairmont Hotel on the 4th floor, Indigo Room, starting on Saturday, March 9 at 2pm CT. Wristbands are first come first served. One wristband per badgeholder. Wristband quantity limited to seating capacity. Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Comedian Trevor Noah and acclaimed psychotherapist Esther Perel come together to talk about the role of laughter in the world we find ourselves in. And Trevor will offer Esther some guidance for owning the stage ahead of her first US tour. A SXSW Badge and wristband are required for entrance to this session. Wristband distribution for this event will be located at the Fairmont Hotel on the 4th floor, Indigo Room, starting on Saturday, March 9 at 2pm CT. Wristbands are first come first served. One wristband per badgeholder. Wristband quantity limited to seating capacity. Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Featuring Esther Perel Research professor and bestselling author Brené Brown hosts a live taping of her podcast, Unlocking Us, about the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Acclaimed psychotherapist Esther Perel will also join this live taping. A SXSW Badge and wristband are required for entrance to this session. Wristband distribution for this event will be located at the Fairmont Hotel on the 4th floor, Indigo Room, starting on Saturday, March 9 at 2pm CT. Wristbands are first come first served. One wristband per badgeholder. Wristband quantity limited to seating capacity. Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner After announcing her retirement from the National Women's Soccer League last summer, World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe joins former NBA stars Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner for a conversation about women's sports and what's next. On with Kara Swisher with Mark Cuban Journalist Kara Swisher is handing over the reins of her podcast, On, and stepping into the hot seat. Timed to the release of her memoir, Burn Book, entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban will interview Swisher about her decades-long career covering Silicon Valley, the tech industry's vain CEOs, and more. Good One with Jesse David Fox Director and producer Judd Apatow joins Vulture's comedy editor Jesse David Fox for a conversation about his career spent at the intersection of comedy and film. Decoder with Nilay Patel The Verge's editor-in-chief Nilay Patel and Figma CEO and co-founder Dylan Field talk about his upstart software, AI and the future of design, and Adobe's failed acquisition and what it means for tech companies. Today, Explained with Noel King Today Explained host Noel King sits down with radio host and producer Charlamagne Tha God and commentator and social justice advocate Angela Rye to talk about the 2024 election, recent polling, and how Democrats can solidify their relationship with Black voters. Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and Atlantic staff writer Mark Leibovich discuss the Super Tuesday results and the upcoming presidential election. Switched on Pop with Charlie Harding Eric Burton of the Black Pumas talks to Switched on Pop host Charlie Harding about his approach to music and songwriting. The Vergecast with Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz Join Vergecast co-hosts Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz for a roundtable on small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. SXSW attendees can also join Vox Media for experiences that include: A live-taping of The Prof G Pod, where host Scott Galloway will share his takes on the business stories of the week in his signature humorous and brash style. A "How I Get It Done" panel conversation presented by Team Milk led by The Cut's editor-in-chief Lindsay Peoples with some of their favorite women in sports including Haley Rosen and Dina Asher-Smith. A morning run through Austin with The Cut and Team Milk and over 100 women runners in celebration of International Women's Day. An outdoor workout class from Popsugar presented by Allegra. A Smirnoff Smash bar in partnership with Thrillist. Happy hour with Eater, San Diego Tourism, and Punch Best New Bartender Alicia Perry serving a bespoke selection of San Diego-inspired cocktails and bites. See You at SXSW 2024 Photo by Ann Alva Wieding

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President Biden squared off against former President Donald Trump on Thursday on one of the issues expected to dominate the 2024 presidential election: immigration. Both Biden and Trump visited two Texas border communities a few hundred miles apart that have been grappling with large numbers of migrants seeking asylum. Biden went to Brownsville, and Trump to Eagle Pass. The trip was heavy on symbolism and short on new ideas to tackle the issue. Trump sought to paint a picture of uncontrolled crime and violence, which he blamed on Biden — while Biden sought to show he had agreed to a get-tough bill, blaming Trump and his Republican allies in Congress for blocking it. It's only the second time during his presidency that Biden has been to the border. The trip comes as Biden goes on the offensive, trying to turn the tables on an issue that has been a liability for him. Biden met with Border Patrol agents and local leaders in Brownsville as he blamed House Republicans for failing to pass border funding and policy changes that the community has been seeking. Biden has said Trump saw a political advantage for his party to block bipartisan legislation that would have tightened rules for asylum, expanded detention facilities and provided more money to hire more border agents. Had the legislation passed, it would have helped Biden show he was willing to get tough on the issue. On Thursday, he urged Republicans to revive the package, and wrapped up his remarks by inviting Trump to work with him — something that is highly unlikely to happen in this election year. "We can do it together. You know — and I know — it's the toughest, most efficient, most effective border security bill this country has ever seen. So instead of playing politics with the issue, why don't we just get together and get it done?" Biden said. Trump sees the border as a winning issue for him Trump — the front-runner in the race to be the Republican nominee in November — announced his trip to the border first. His team said Biden had chased him to the border and said that strategy would backfire. Trump went to Eagle Pass, a community where the state government has been trying to play a bigger role in enforcement, and highlighted recent crimes committed by migrants in major cities. "I spoke to her parents yesterday. They're incredible people. They're devastated beyond belief. But she was beautiful, just so beautiful in so many ways. And brutally assaulted, horrifically beaten," Trump said. Biden's campaign said Trump was fear mongering and said that violent crime had fallen during Biden's time in office — something the White House highlighted with police chiefs the day before the border visit. "All he cares about is stirring up hate, stirring up division ... going even further than the extremism that we saw when he last held power," said Michael Tyler, a Biden spokesperson. The stakes for both leaders are high Polls show a majority of Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats on securing the border. A new Monmouth University poll found that 53% of respondents support building a border wall, the first time a majority of Americans have backed the proposal since Trump launched his first presidential campaign. As he did in his first run for office, Trump has made border security a central theme for 2024. He has promised to launch the largest domestic deportation operation in American history if elected. Democrats saw an opening in a New York special election But Democrats see an opportunity to counter a prevailing narrative that they are soft on border security while Republicans are viewed as hawkish. House Democrat Tom Suozzi won his special election in New York earlier this month by campaigning hard on Republicans spoiling the bipartisan border bill. Evan Roth Smith, a Democratic pollster for the political strategy group, Blueprint, said that showed it's possible for Democrats to paint Republicans as "unserious about border security." He said it's not unlike the opportunity Democrats seized to effectively campaign against Republicans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. "We now have proof-positive in this latest election that Republicans are out over their skis again on immigration. They don't know what to do," Roth Smith said. "And they've handed Democrats something they can run on for months or maybe years." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Franco Ordoñez is a White House Correspondent for NPR's Washington Desk. Before he came to NPR in 2019, Ordoñez covered the White House for McClatchy. He has also written about diplomatic affairs, foreign policy and immigration, and has been a correspondent in Cuba, Colombia, Mexico and Haiti.

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This recap contains spoilers for the Couple to Throuple finale. The finale of Peacock's Couple To Throuple is all about commitment. Jonathan, Ashmal and Rehman are fucking in the morning. Ashmal announces, "Buenos días, novios." Jonathan still has questions about their throuple relationship's long-term viability, but who cares? He's feeling the love upon waking up to presumably a double-handed handy. Lauren and Dylan, two muscle heads who have grown on me, feel great about how Jess handled the surprise of meeting their parents. Ash and Maximo are happy Becca passed their friends' vibe check. Rehman thinks they are full of shit and do not really like Becca. The First Coming Out in Couple to Throuple Herstory At breakfast, Brittne officially comes out as bisexual. Everyone is stoked! She cries and says, "I feel like we're programmed to be a certain way and even though I've always identified as straight I would always like, talk to girls on the side but it was always secret. Coming here really opened up my eyes to being more accepting of myself and who I am." It's really lovely and probably the best part of this episode, if not the series. Brittne found what she was looking for at the resort: acceptance and safety in the queer community. Sean cheers, "Not caring what nobody thinks!" In their solo interview, he says, "I'm really proud of Brittne. That was super dope and it feels amazing to see your partner learn and accept a new part of them." Y'all, where is my Sean??? Does he have a sister? Or, hell, I'd take a play cousin at this point. Turns out Darrien is scared of commitment and feels trapped in monogamy. Even monogamy in a throuple. Host Scott Evans says that tomorrow the couples must "commit to your three-lationship or go your separate ways." The word "three-lationship" is never going to happen, Scott. It is so not fetch. Then, a reality TV drama move happens that I actually think is great. The singles must leave the resort. The couples and their thirds will have the rest of the day and night away from each other to reflect on their experiences. Maximo says it's good to separate and have reassurance of what you're building. He's right. This is the correct next step. It gives everyone the chance to come down from the high of the close proximity pheromones. They really have the chance to slow down and think about the realities of being together. The couples get to regroup without having to whisper and without the temptation of looking their thirds in their beautiful faces. And the thirds get a second to breathe, and come back into themselves. What are they looking for away from their couples' expectations and hovering? It's very necessary. Before the thirds go, they can have one last chat with their couple. Ashimo wants to be in this sitch with Becca for good. They threeway kiss. Lauren and Dylan want to keep going with Jess and move at the pace that makes her the most comfortable. Sex is a big deal to Jess and she doubts if L and D can let her lead on that. "Physical desires create issues," she worries. Dylan says it's cool and they can grow the friendship as long as she needs. Jess cries and calls them "magical." Lauren assures her, "We're in it together now and I'm excited to see what that can lead to." Dylan tells them this is going to be so much fun. In JAR-ville, Rehman cries and says he often looks at Ashmal and thinks how lucky he is to have him. Now, he feels that about Jonathan. He's gotten very attached. What happens after the resort, when he can't see J every day? "I'm just happy you have Ashmal there, when I'm not," Jonathan says. And in my own experience, I can say that that is a wonderful benefit of polyamory. Sean tells Darrien that if it gets serious with her, he and B expect seriousness. He asks D what she's afraid of. What about commitment has her heart racing? She admits that her toxic trait is easy boredom. In private, the couple says they wish they'd known that Darrien has problems with commitment before they were down to the wire. Why did she come here if she couldn't be in a serious throuple? Girlies, this is what I meant in my first recap for this show. Polyamory is an umbrella term. Throuple is one too. Darrien came on a reality dating program probably to meet hot people, vibe, and make out, not to embrace the show's narrative of three person monogamy. A throuple working out has nothing to do with this narrow idea of partnership. B and S are allowed to want what they want, and Darrien is allowed to say that doesn't work for her. The "Bachelor" finale-esque "stay or stop" ending the show is trying to make happen is not conducive to polyamory. It's only conducive to reality TV. D wonders if she's polyamorous to avoid commitment. And that's okay if she is! Brittne acts like this is due to avoidant tendencies. She shares that before Sean she couldn't make it work with anyone past three months. It got to be too much pressure and she would leave. Sean says commitment is just showing up for that person and being who you said you were gonna be. Darrien shouldn't be afraid to try it. "You might find it's not so bad," he soothes. Sure. But again, her reasons for being poly are valid and "being scared of commitment" is not a character flaw she has to overcome. Is it something she actually wants, and the fear is keeping her from the kind of relationship she's always secretly desired? Or is it simply that she wants to live her life without being tied down? That's okay too! Couples Without Throuples Ashmal is worried Jonathan is gonna get in his head, but to me, it's good that he does. The cloud of horniness around them needs to be poked. (Pun intended.) They need to take their hands off each other's dicks and think this through. At dinner, everyone talks about the lessons they'll take away from this experience. Brittne says she's always relied on advice from others to make decisions about her life, but now she knows can trust herself. Rehman understands Ashmal's emotions more and wants to work on being a better partner to him in that regard. Sean says seeing Lauren and Dylan's marriage gave him ideas on how to be more affectionate with Brittne. He used them as role models for a good marriage. They had so many different dynamics to learn from. How does each couple feel about the physical connections with their thirds? Rehman says it's no secret that JAR have physical chemistry. (How thin are the walls in this place?) Maximo and Ash think Rehman's comments are pointed at them. "It's just messy," he says, a word the queers love to throw around the resort at each other. Rehman is cutting down the happy lovey vibes a bit, but who is going to create the TV drama if not the gays? Maximo replies that he, Ash, and Becca want to rip each other's clothes off, but they're being respectful and cultivating emotional intimacy first. The longer they wait, the more excited they get and the better it's gonna feel. There's a dramatic music sting. Rehman's face says he doesn't buy it. How confident is everyone that their third will stay tomorrow? Rehman is worried Jonathan will leave them hanging again. Sean and Brittne are worried about Darrien's ability to commit. L and D have considered whether Jess would want to be with a couple that is married, because there's a bigger chance of becoming an outsider. Maximo says he's sure Becca is gonna stay. Ashmal and Rehman are giving each shady sideways glances. Rehman asks if the couples think the other throuples are genuine. Maximo looks like he's going to slam his fork into Rehman's throat. Ashmal takes it from hypothetical to real, saying yes, they're talking about Ashimo. In his interview, Maximo asks if Ashmal and Rehman are just looking for a reaction out of them. "So let me give you one," he says. At the table, Ash and Maximo say they think JAR are fake. Maximo says being with Jonathan for a little bit just confirmed that Becca was special. There was honest communication and it shifted how they saw each other. They're better for it and their relationship with Becca is more real. I don't buy it. They're just trying to flex on JAR. Ash and Maximo say they don't believe the boys are going to last, but they wish them all the best. It's the epitome of "love your hair, hope you win." They do not love the guys' hair and they do not hope they win. Lauren and Dylan look at each other, concerned. Everyone was JUST having fun. Why are the gays doing this? For viral TV clips, Mary. This is why the Queer Ultimatum did so well. We know how to destroy each other on camera. Maximo says how he sees JAR doesn't matter. Who is he to tell them what Jonathan said about A and R behind their backs? "That's not my place," he says while absolutely sowing seeds of discord in his wake. "Period," Ash replies. The Ceremony Unfortunately, in the morning, it's Maximo who wakes up with concerns. Becca has been all sunshine and rainbows to their faces, but what has she been telling other people? Meanwhile, Sean hopes Darrien doesn't embarrass him and B, and Ashmal puts foundation on his neck hickeys. It's time for the "stay or stop" ceremony. The couple walks up to the wooden platform together and their third comes in from the other side. They stand across from each other. If they want to stay together, they each can walk to the middle. I don't love this. It again frames it like the couple is one entity and the third is another. It should be all three walking to each other from corners of the platform. I understand that it's called "Couple To Throuple" but not only does this enforce "commitment" as the be-all-end-all of polyam life, but it frames the thirds as "additions" to the couple yet again. I miss Corey, Wilder and Denyse, who all left in episode six together as one unit. On the platform, everyone is dressed to the nines like they're about to open the sliding doors to the Love Is Blind hallway. Scott tells them to ask themselves: "Are we better as a throuple?" "Is monogamy holding us back in some way?" "Is Jess that third love you've been looking for?" "Is polyamory not the lifestyle meant for you?" Has the show been watching the show?? It's not about whether this couple would be "better" (in what way?) with a third person. It's not about if they, in general, want to break out of monogamy. And it's certainly not about choosing ONE person to commit to or deciding you're actually not polyamorous at all. How did a show about the ability to share connections with anyone in the world become about locking someone down?? It feels like the producers didn't quite know how to end the show in a way that would satisfy a monogamous audience so they made the finale about monogamy. Lauren and Dylan are first. They say they came into the resort looking to explore new territory but they found someone who was Lauren's clone. Just kidding. They say they found someone who fits perfectly into their lives. They didn't have to change who they were. Jess says they showed her stability and comfort. Next, Scott asks them what their concerns are about each other. Jess breaks form and asks for a quick side chat with her couple. L and D are blindsided. Jess brings them behind production, away from the camera. Scott gestures to the producers, confused. Even he doesn't know the rules of this part of the game. Still mic-ed but away from the platform, Jess asks again about the physical touch aspect. Her past relationships ended badly over that and if she feels pressured, she'll freak out. She's scared of it happening again. L and D say they love that she shared that and they hear her. Lauren assures her they will respect her boundaries. In private, they say they do see something serious with Jess. Lauren wouldn't want to start their polyamorous lifestyle without her. They return to Scott and decide to stay. Dylan is grateful for Jess taking them aside. "It made that stay so much more meaningful." Together in the interviews, Jess is delighted that she has her first girlfriend. Lauren says that made her heart jump. Dylan is also moved. It's Lauren's first girlfriend too. Dylan says he has his first two girlfriends… and a wife. Lauren and Jess are like, dude what? They're all laughing and having fun. Maximo and Ash are worried about what Becca is really like when she's not with them. (If I were the editor, I'd cut now to the scene where everyone encouraged Becca to confront her couple for going behind her back and instead she kissed them.) At the platform, Maximo reminisces about how Becca was the first person he and Ash met at the resort. Their first date was so great. There's a flashback clip to Maximo saying, "Sometimes ya girl wanna suck a dick" about himself and Becca replying, "As long as we can watch." She says she just about broke her neck looking at them when they first arrived. Ash says even though they wanted to explore Jonathan, they felt weird that Becca said they couldn't do that and stay with her. That's a willful misunderstanding of the situation, Ash. It wasn't the lack of ability to explore. It was the sneaking around so Becca had to hear it from third parties. B felt her deepest fears then: being rejected, being second best, and being lied to. Maximo asks if they can trust Becca or has she been wearing a cheerful mask this whole time? My guess is she probably has. But so have A and M. No one steps forward. Maximo and Ash seem to think Becca did them dirty somehow. If they thought she was gonna step forward, why didn't they? This throuple just did not speak openly to each other at any point. Becca acts tough but in the end, she is just not confrontational. This is why the enforced time apart was so good for the cast. She needed a second to stop performing for her couple. Maximo tells Scott that Becca almost had them fooled. They think everyone can finally drop the act. Becca finally speaks honestly. When left alone with her feelings, she felt manipulated and betrayed. Now, she feels free. In private, M and A say even though Becca didn't work out, they love polyamory. NYC better watch out. Maximo says, "Call us." Brittne is worried Darrien is going to break her heart. On the platform, Sean tells D that her being into Ash sucked for them because they hadn't even kissed yet. It made B feel "not pretty enough." Darrien responds that, "The whole point of being poly is that every single person has a different kind of energy that we get to experience." She didn't like that her transparency around that situation had backlash. Do they really see her and accept her for who she is? (I say no.) But damn, people are finally getting real on this finale platform. Where were all these straight-faced, grounded conversations in the resort??? Did the thirds really need this time away to suddenly speak their peace? It makes me wonder how the show would have gone if every few days the thirds had to spend a night alone. B and S immediately step forward, D does not. Sean tells Darrien that they do see her and hopefully, they can give her enough space within the throuple to grow too. Darrien smiles and then runs forward into their arms. "I have two beautiful ladies over here," Sean says. "They're probably going to drive me crazy but that's okay." "If you had embarrassed us," Brittne tells Darrien, "I was going to delete my social media accounts and go ghost." Darrien dies laughing. (Side note: B has like 2 million Instagram followers for her fitness videos.) It all comes down to Rehman and Ashmal. J says now's the time to tell the boys how he really feels. Is it??? On this platform and not in the days and days you had lounging by a pool?? Rehman tells Jonathan he showed him that he could have strong feelings for someone other than Ashmal but that it doesn't take away from what he and A have. But it was a dagger to the heart when he saw J step down for Ashimo. When they step into the middle, Jonathan asks Scott if he can say one more thing to the boys. Scott says sure because again, this show has no rules. He gets serious and then says, "Do you wanna be my boyfriends?" Rehman almost had a heart attack, but Jonathan runs into their arms. Rehman says they made it through this all thanks to Jonathan. Ashmal is ready to do some hands on learning in the real world. Rehman jokes they've been doing that the whole time. Jonathan went from zero boyfriends to two boyfriends. Ashmal says, "You know what I'm going to say??" Buenos dias novios!!! Everyone grabs champagne and they have a dance party in slow motion with voiceover. Jess, Lauren, and Dylan are ready to head out and take polyam into the real world. Dylan calls Jess the "best souvenir ever!" Lauren says that she's more than a souvenir. She's Jess. The absolute growth of these two. The whole show might have been worth it just for Lauren and Dylan to learn empathy. Throuples Post-Couple to Throuple Now, an epilogue someone made on iMovie in 30 seconds. Lauren, Dylan and Jess continued to "flex their throuple" IRL, but broke up because of distance two months after the show ended. (It's airing almost exactly one year later.) DSB dated in LA, but career commitments forced them into an amicable end. Sean proposed to Brittne. They're no longer in touch with Darrien. Maximo and Ash continue to explore the NYC poly scene. Becca never wants to be a second or third option again. Corey, Denyse, and Wilder are still a throuple and Denyse is moving to LA soon. Jonathan, Rehman, and Ashmal were together for three months. Ashmal then broke up with Rehman. (Who wrote this??) Jonathan and Rehman stayed together, but then they also broke up. A and R remain best friends but neither of them talk to Jonathan. According to social media, a large swath of the singles still hang out. (I bet there was a whole other show happening at wherever they were kept.) Corey and Wilder hang out with Becca. The couples are all largely still in touch with each other. Lauren and Dylan are having a baby. Ashmal and Rehman host watch parties for the show in Chicago. And I'm about to see everyone at the finale wrap party tonight in West Hollywood. Stay tuned for updates. It seems some of these people are still looking for a third. 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Featured Story The proportion of Americans living in a household with a firearm has dropped over the last 30 years, according to a new RAND study. An estimated 30 percent of the decline was associated with demographic changes. [JAMA Network Open] Shooting Since the Israel-Hamas war began, antisemitic and Islamophobic episodes have surged nationwide. As The Trace's Jennifer Mascia reported last year, that includes bigotry-fueled gun crimes: Per data from the Gun Violence Archive, in the first two months of the war, there were at least four gun-related bias incidents in the U.S. thought to be motivated by the conflict. Perhaps the most high-profile of these was the shooting of Palestinian students Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdel Hamid, and Tahseen Aliahmad in Burlington, Vermont, the weekend after Thanksgiving. The three had grown up together in the West Bank, The New York Times Magazine reports, where they regularly passed through military checkpoints manned by soldiers with long guns and the threat of violence from Israeli forces loomed large. In 2021, Hisham and Kinnan, the children of American citizens, came to the U.S. to attend college; Tahseen joined a year later, after a Canadian visa rejection forced him to make new plans for higher education. Thanksgiving in Burlington was a reunion for them — somewhere that was supposed to be safer than home. All three were shot in the attack, and though they survived, Hisham was paralyzed. Months later, they're grappling with the attack and the state of hate in America. The New York Times Magazine has more. What to Know Today After a 2023 mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas, a podcaster asserted that the U.S. would rank near-last in a global gun violence ranking if data from Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and St. Louis were removed. That claim doesn't hold up: Excluding gun homicides from those five cities would decrease the national rate from 5 deaths per 100,000 people to 4.5 deaths per 100,000 people, which isn't enough to shift the U.S. to a lower ranking. [PolitiFact] In Tallahassee, Florida, a nonprofit partnered with a local Ford dealership for a measure to prevent thefts of firearms from vehicles. They created a keychain with a simple message for gun owners: "Remember to lock your cars." [Tallahassee Democrat] U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez, a San Diego-based judge with a history of ruling against gun regulations, ruled that a roughly 100-year-old California law banning the possession of club-like weapons violates the Second Amendment. In 2021, prior to the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, Benitez upheld the law on the grounds that it qualified as "longstanding." [San Diego Union-Tribune] How did presidents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries feel about guns? Firearms law expert Andrew Willinger examines the personal gun ownership and political actions of those in the White House from the Civil War through 1932. [Duke Center for Firearms Law] TikTok Shop, the social video app's e-commerce feature, appears to be facilitating the sale and distribution of firearm accessories, including illegal conversion devices, in violation of company policy. [Media Matters] Archive How Many Guns Are Circulating in the U.S.?: We attempt to pin down a central — yet elusive — data point in the conversation around gun violence. (December 2023)

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Alabama Sen. Katie Britt will deliver Republicans' response to the 2024 State of the Union, lawmakers announced on Thursday. Britt, at 42, is the youngest female senator and the first woman elected to the post from Alabama. She announced the response plan in a joint statement with Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson. "The Republican Party is the party of hardworking parents and families, and I'm looking forward to putting this critical perspective front and center," Britt said. In a further announcement on X, Britt said "We'll have a candid conversation about the future of our nation — and I'll outline the Republican vision to secure the American Dream for generations to come." I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to speak directly to my fellow Americans on March 7. We'll have a candid conversation about the future of our nation—and I'll outline the Republican vision to secure the American Dream for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/QN9q2eJUL1— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) February 29, 2024 Sen. McConnell praised Britt in the announcement, saying "she's wasted no time becoming a leading voice in the fight to secure a stronger American future and leave years of Washington Democrats' failures behind." Britt's delivery of the speech has echoes of the response delivered last year by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. In it, Gov. Sanders criticized President Joe Biden's age and said "It's time for a new generation of Republican leadership." Britt's address is expected to follow President Biden's State of the Union Address on Thursday, March 7. The specifics of the presidential address generally aren't shared ahead of time, but this year it is expected to touch on major issues such as the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war, recent changes to the legal landscape of women's reproductive health and the 2024 presidential election. Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com

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Alabama Sen. Katie Britt will deliver Republicans' response to the 2024 State of the Union, lawmakers announced on Thursday. Britt, at 42, is the youngest female senator and the first woman elected to the post from Alabama. She announced the response plan in a joint statement with Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson. "The Republican Party is the party of hardworking parents and families, and I'm looking forward to putting this critical perspective front and center," Britt said. In a further announcement on X, Britt said "We'll have a candid conversation about the future of our nation — and I'll outline the Republican vision to secure the American Dream for generations to come." I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to speak directly to my fellow Americans on March 7. We'll have a candid conversation about the future of our nation—and I'll outline the Republican vision to secure the American Dream for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/QN9q2eJUL1— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) February 29, 2024 Sen. McConnell praised Britt in the announcement, saying "she's wasted no time becoming a leading voice in the fight to secure a stronger American future and leave years of Washington Democrats' failures behind." Britt's delivery of the speech has echoes of the response delivered last year by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. In it, Gov. Sanders criticized President Joe Biden's age and said "It's time for a new generation of Republican leadership." Britt's address is expected to follow President Biden's State of the Union Address on Thursday, March 7. The specifics of the presidential address generally aren't shared ahead of time, but this year it is expected to touch on major issues such as the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war, recent changes to the legal landscape of women's reproductive health and the 2024 presidential election. Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com

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President Biden squared off against former President Donald Trump on Thursday on one of the issues expected to dominate the 2024 presidential election: immigration. Both Biden and Trump visited two Texas border communities a few hundred miles apart that have been grappling with large numbers of migrants seeking asylum. Biden went to Brownsville, and Trump to Eagle Pass. The trip was heavy on symbolism and short on new ideas to tackle the issue. Trump sought to paint a picture of uncontrolled crime and violence, which he blamed on Biden — while Biden sought to show he had agreed to a get-tough bill, blaming Trump and his Republican allies in Congress for blocking it. It's only the second time during his presidency that Biden has been to the border. The trip comes as Biden goes on the offensive, trying to turn the tables on an issue that has been a liability for him. Biden met with Border Patrol agents and local leaders in Brownsville as he blamed House Republicans for failing to pass border funding and policy changes that the community has been seeking. Biden has said Trump saw a political advantage for his party to block bipartisan legislation that would have tightened rules for asylum, expanded detention facilities and provided more money to hire more border agents. Had the legislation passed, it would have helped Biden show he was willing to get tough on the issue. On Thursday, he urged Republicans to revive the package, and wrapped up his remarks by inviting Trump to work with him — something that is highly unlikely to happen in this election year. "We can do it together. You know — and I know — it's the toughest, most efficient, most effective border security bill this country has ever seen. So instead of playing politics with the issue, why don't we just get together and get it done?" Biden said. Trump sees the border as a winning issue for him Trump — the front-runner in the race to be the Republican nominee in November — announced his trip to the border first. His team said Biden had chased him to the border and said that strategy would backfire. Trump went to Eagle Pass, a community where the state government has been trying to play a bigger role in enforcement, and highlighted recent crimes committed by migrants in major cities. "I spoke to her parents yesterday. They're incredible people. They're devastated beyond belief. But she was beautiful, just so beautiful in so many ways. And brutally assaulted, horrifically beaten," Trump said. Biden's campaign said Trump was fear mongering and said that violent crime had fallen during Biden's time in office — something the White House highlighted with police chiefs the day before the border visit. "All he cares about is stirring up hate, stirring up division ... going even further than the extremism that we saw when he last held power," said Michael Tyler, a Biden spokesperson. The stakes for both leaders are high Polls show a majority of Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats on securing the border. A new Monmouth University poll found that 53% of respondents support building a border wall, the first time a majority of Americans have backed the proposal since Trump launched his first presidential campaign. As he did in his first run for office, Trump has made border security a central theme for 2024. He has promised to launch the largest domestic deportation operation in American history if elected. Democrats saw an opening in a New York special election But Democrats see an opportunity to counter a prevailing narrative that they are soft on border security while Republicans are viewed as hawkish. House Democrat Tom Suozzi won his special election in New York earlier this month by campaigning hard on Republicans spoiling the bipartisan border bill. Evan Roth Smith, a Democratic pollster for the political strategy group, Blueprint, said that showed it's possible for Democrats to paint Republicans as "unserious about border security." He said it's not unlike the opportunity Democrats seized to effectively campaign against Republicans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. "We now have proof-positive in this latest election that Republicans are out over their skis again on immigration. They don't know what to do," Roth Smith said. "And they've handed Democrats something they can run on for months or maybe years." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Franco Ordoñez is a White House Correspondent for NPR's Washington Desk. Before he came to NPR in 2019, Ordoñez covered the White House for McClatchy. He has also written about diplomatic affairs, foreign policy and immigration, and has been a correspondent in Cuba, Colombia, Mexico and Haiti.

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The NFL has reportedly tested optical technology to track first downs in multiple games including at February's Super Bowl. If approved and implemented, the technology would replace the long outdated and oft-criticized system of sideline chain crews that invites human error and guesswork into high-stakes first-down measurements. This is according to multiple reports from the NFL scouting combine on Thursday citing league officials. Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the technology is not ready to be rolled out for the 2024 season. As with any significant rule change, it would require passing a vote of team owners to be approved. Why are we still using chain crews? The ability to track the ball has long been available and used by the NFL for its Next Gen Stats technology. Per the league, a tracking system is installed at every NFL stadium that includes "20–30 ultra-wide band receivers," "2–3 radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags installed into the players' shoulder pads," and "RFID tags on officials, pylons, sticks, chains, and in the ball." The technology's used to study the game and gain analytical insights into player and team performance. It's not used to determine one of the most fundamental aspects of the game — how far the ball is advanced and whether or not it crossed a first-down threshold or the goal line. The existence of said technology has begged the question: why does football still used the flawed, early 20th-century system of officials guessing where to place the ball alongside crews carrying 10-yard lengths of chain up and down the field? The Next Gen Stats technology doesn't necessarily translate directly to spotting the ball, which involves multiple factors including when and where a player's knee, elbow or otherwise determined he was down. But it does suggest that the NFL can do better that it's long done with guesswork spotting and chain crews. Details about the the optical tracking and how it works weren't reported on Thursday. The NFL's fans, players and coaches are eagerly waiting to hear more.

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I was working 16 hour days and juggling two under two before I suffered a crushing burnout, here's what I wish I knew - Mum of two reveals how she suffered burnout and 'postpartum depletion' - Difficult experience led to her quitting her job but sparked business idea - Spent savings to launch The Tenth Co and postpartum supplement Flow State - READ MORE: How a woman's endometriosis struggle led to 'life-saver' product SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this article are selected by our writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Daily Mail Australia will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information. A woman has revealed how suffering from a crushing burnout made her realise she was dealing with 'postpartum depletion' and that many other mothers experience the same thing. Frida Aalgars,38, quit her high level marketing job after finding herself working 16 hour days and juggling bringing up her two children, one of whom has health issues, along with all of the other stresses that mothers face. 'I realised I was depleted after having two under two and I found I had very little resilience at work. I was anxious and overwhelmed, I found myself crying easily, which is not like me. This coincided with my youngest having a number of health issues so I was spending sleepless nights with him at the hospital then having to jump on a work call when we got home,' Frida explained 'I was burnt out, I was depleted and I wasn't coping. It wasn't sustainable.' After leaving her role and taking some time out to focus on her health, Frida said she realised many women were in a similar situation to her and this sparked a business idea for a postpartum supplement. Frida Aalgars has revealed how a crushing burnout led her to realise she was depleted after having two children under two and juggling a career with the demands of modern motherhood In the thick of it: The mum of two revealed how having two kids under two and a busy job led to her suffering with postnatal depletion and eventually she suffered a crushing burnout 'As I recovered I realised that my story is not unique so many people are burnt out and feeling the burn. I thought, how can I use this experience to help other women too. There is this misconception that the postpartum phase is immediately after birth but really it is years. Having worked at one of the biggest health and beauty brands in the country, I had this really strong calling.' After taking a number of different supplements as part of her own recovery, Frida said she noticed 'there was a gap in the market for a postpartum supplement specifically for women feeling depleted from not only the demands of pregnancy but also from the demands of modern day parenting' and she turned to her doctor, Dr Oscar Serrallach to collaborate. 'Dr Oscar had helped me in my postpartum periods with both of my children. After having my first baby and with my family overseas and my husband's not living close by, I was completely lacking support. I was overwhelmed, my baby wasn't sleeping and at at the sixth or seven month mark, I felt like I wasn't coping,' Frida explained. 'I went to see Dr Oscar and he said "it's not that you're not coping, you're depleted and we will sort it." He told me that women can feel depleted for up to seven years after having children and sometimes even longer. It was such a relief to know that I wasn't failing and that this was happening to many women.' Frida invested her family's savings on starting her company The Tenth Co and launched Flow State, a postpartum supplement in January last year After turning to Dr Oscar again after having her second child and feeling burnout and depleted once again, Frida says she told the health professional she wanted to create 'the ultimate supplement for mothers.' 'I was so tired of taking 10 different supplements and quickly realised that some supplements have insignificant doses of lots of different things and lots of filler. I wanted to create something convenient, with evidence-based doses of ingredients and without fillers.' Frida decided to invest her family's savings, money they had earmarked for a house deposit, on starting a business The Tenth Co, and after 18 months of development, postpartum supplement Flow State went on sale in January 2023. Flow State is a multitasking supplement to relieve fatigue, support energy production, calm the mind and support healthy mood balance as well as supporting your hair, skin and nails. Thriving, not just surviving: The mum-of-two now runs a successful business and has been able to buy a family home too In addition, it also supports hormone health, cognition, heart health, immune system health and supports the female reproductive system. Frida describes the response to the product launch as 'amazing' and reveals that despite planning to sell the first batch of the supplement across a two year period, 'we actually sold out in just four months and now trying to keep up with the demand we are continuously doubling our orders,' she said. 'The messages I have received and the feedback from customers has really been really phenomenal. It makes it all worth it.' In fact, many happy customers have left glowing five star reviews on the brand's website with some mums saying they are 'obsessed' with Flow State, while others shared they wished they had 'known about the supplement earlier' in their postpartum journey. And the gamble of using her family's house deposit to start her business paid off as Frida says she The Tenth Co's success has exceeded all expectations and has enabled her to buy the home for her family. 'I had my journey to get here, which was quite dark at times; but knowing now that my own lived experience and struggles led me to creating The Tenth; knowing that we are having a direct impact on mothers and their families everyday - feels pretty special. When we feel good as mothers, it has a ripple effect around us,' Frida said. 'My driving force behind The Tenth is clear. Women - whether in postpartum mum life or pre-burnout work life - should no longer accept 'exhaustion' as the norm. We deserve to thrive; to be and feel the best versions of ourselves, no matter how many toddlers, deadlines, or life things come our way. We have to take care of ourselves properly.'

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The Lost King is a 2021 film about the discovery of King Richard III's remains under a car lot in England, located largely due to the efforts of amateur historian Philippa Langley, who was sidelined by credit-taking officials from the University of Leicester. The movie came and went with audiences to no great acclaim, drawing only $6m at the box office and described by the Rotten Tomatoes consensus as "curiously bland compared to the remarkable real-life story it dramatizes." One of the university officials, Richard Taylor, is suing the producers because it makes him look like an asshole. William Bennett KC said his client Mr Taylor was presented as being "dismissive, patronising and misogynistic" towards Ms Langley. In written submissions, the barrister said: "The relevant context is the 'good versus bad' narrative, which runs through the film. "Ms Langley is portrayed as the gutsy underdog heroine struggling against opposition and the claimant as the arrogant villain. "He not only takes steps to make sure that people do not know about her role but takes the credit, which was rightfully hers, for himself and the university." You can watch the trailer below and guess which of the several bland, dismissive men depicted in it has sued his way to the Streisand Effect.

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The South African Music Performance Rights Association (Sampra) has opened a criminal case against restaurant chain group Life and Brand Portfolio for unpaid royalties. Life and Brand Portfolio owns a chain of restaurants. These are La Parada, Tiger's Milk, Harbour House and Grand Africa. Also Lucky Fish and Chips, Live Bait, The Lookout, and Old Town Italy. Music licence fee at centre of dispute The organisation opened the case at Woodstock Police Station in Cape Town. It accuses the restaurant group of failing to pay the applicable licence fee. The fee is related to music that Sampra manages on behalf of its members. In a statement seen by Sunday World, Sampra alleges that the restaurants have been playing music belonging to recording artists and record companies at their stores, unlawfully. "They have refused to pay the applicable licence fees that would enable them to comply with the prescribed legislative provisions. This effectively means that the artists whose music is used by these restaurants will not be able to earn [anything]. Artists deprived of royalties from music played at eateries "They will not earn Needle Time Rights royalties. Even though these restaurants are making money in their restaurants as a result of using their [artists'] intellectual property," reads the statement. Sampra CEO Pfanani Lishivha said over the past four years they have been trying to negotiate with the group to pay the licence fees due. "As we are aware that they are using our members' music in their establishments," he said. "Life and Brand Portfolio is, however, adamant in its stance of using music illegally. Therefore depriving recording companies and artists of their right to earn income from their music. Illegal and unethical conduct "We have now opened a case against Life and Brand Portfolio for their illegal and unethical conduct. We cannot stand by and watch Life and Brand Portfolio exploiting the works of our recording artists. We have a duty to ensure that recording artists get what is due to them." Lishivha added that Sampra has had discussions with non-compliant music users such as Food Lovers, JMVR Group, and Andiccio. It aimed to get them to do the right thing and get licences for their businesses. By so doing, they can use the music legally. Litigation last resort "Litigation is not our preferred approach when it comes to licencing music users. It really is a last resort. We cannot, in good conscience, allow businesses to exploit musicians while we stand by and watch. Musicians also have families to support and financial obligations to meet. If we do nothing, we would have failed an extremely vulnerable group of people" said Lishivha.

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The National Assembly (NA) has approved the two reports from the Powers and Privileges Committee which found ANC MP Mosebenzi Zwane and two EFF MPs Nazier Paulsen and Khanya Ceza guilty of contempt of Parliament. The reports recommended various sanctions against the three. In the case of Ceza and Paulsen, they were charged after they were removed during President Cyril Ramaphosa's oral reply session on 30 August 2022. The charge against Veronica Mente who was also removed from the House, was dropped. Committee Chairperson Manketsi Tlhape brought the report on Ceza and Paulsen to the House for final approval with an objection from the EFF. "The committee recommends that the National Assembly pose the following penalties with respect to the two following members. An order to apologise in person to the House to the President, the Speaker and the people of South Africa as determined by the House in terms of Section 12 (5) (C) of the House. And suspension of the members without remuneration for a period of thirty days, whether or not the House is scheduled to sit during that period, starting from the 1st to the 31st of March 2024 as set out in Section 12 (G) read with Section 12 (9) of the Act)." Meanwhile, Zwane was slapped with more serious sanctions after he failed to present himself in the House last year on several occasions to tender an apology for breaching the ethical code of conduct. The Powers and Privileges Committee recommended that he should apologise in person in the House. Half of his salary will also be deducted effectively from the 1st of March. Committee Member Grace Tseke presented the report to the House. "On the 12th of September 2023, the Speaker referred an alleged contempt of Parliament by Mr MJ Zwane to the Powers and Privileges Committee for investigation and report. This followed the failure of Mr Zwane to present himself to the House and enter an apology as required by a resolution of the House on May 2023. The resolution approved the report of the Joint Committee on Ethics and members interest which contained findings against Mr Zwane that he had contravened the code of ethical conduct of disclosure of member interest for Assembly." Both reports were endorsed by the Assembly with an objection from the EFF. Some of the parties that supported the reports include the ANC, DA and IFP.

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TORONTO — TD Bank Group has identified where its deficiencies in anti-money laundering oversight are and is working to address them, said chief executive Bharat Masrani. "This is a priority for the bank, and we take our responsibility seriously to live up to our high standards. We will continue to mobilize the required resources to strengthen our capabilities," he said on a first-quarter earnings conference call Thursday. The bank is accelerating investments in its risk and control environment and has hired hundreds of colleagues in these areas over the past two quarters, said Masrani. "In short, we know what the [anti-money laundering] issue is, and we are making progress in fixing it every day. I look forward to providing further updates as soon as I can." The bank disclosed last August that it expects U.S. regulators to impose penalties related to the bank's anti-money laundering compliance program. It said at the time that it was co-operating with investigators, including from the U.S. Department of Justice. There have also been media reports that issues with its anti-money laundering program are a key reason why it had to abandon its US$13.4-billion takeover of U.S.-based First Horizon. TD's ramp-up of compliance measures come as Canadian authorities are also increasing scrutiny of banks on the issue. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada announced in December that it had levied a $7.4-million penalty against RBC and a $1.3-million penalty against CIBC for non-compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing measures. TD is also preparing to face a sizable fine from Fintrac, according to a report from the Globe and Mail. Peter Routledge, who leads the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, also said in January that the banking regulator is ramping up scrutiny of money laundering in the financial sector as risks increase. TD is ramping up hundreds of millions of dollars of annual spending to address its shortcomings. Much of the bank's expected savings from a restructuring, which included cutting about three per cent of staff, will likely end up going to the fix, said chief financial officer Kelvin Tran on the call. "The savings that are coming out of this restructuring program — we expect savings of $400 million in 2024 and $600 million in '25 on an annualized basis — I would say the bulk of that would be reinvested in risk and control." The restructuring efforts themselves cost the bank about $291 million in its first quarter. Overall, the bank reported a first-quarter profit of $2.82 billion, up from $1.58 billion a year earlier, as its revenue also climbed higher. The bank said the profit amounted to $1.55 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, up from a profit of 82 cents per diluted share in the same quarter last year. Revenue totalled $13.71 billion, up from $12.20 billion. TD's provisions for credit losses for the quarter amounted to $1 billion, up from $690 million a year earlier. On an adjusted basis, TD says it earned $2.00 per diluted share, down from an adjusted profit of $2.23 per diluted share in its first quarter last year. Analysts on average had expected a profit of $1.89 per share, according to estimates compiled by financial markets data firm Refinitiv. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 29, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:TD)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Two men were convicted of murder Tuesday in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, a brazen 2002 shooting in the rap legend's studio. An anonymous Brooklyn federal jury delivered the verdict in the trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington. Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, worked the turntables in Run-DMC as it helped hip-hop break into the pop music mainstream in the 1980s with such hits as "It's Tricky" and a fresh take on Aerosmith's "Walk This Way." Mizell later started a record label, opened a studio in his old Queens neighborhood and helped bring along other talent, including rapper 50 Cent. Mizell was gunned down in his studio in front of witnesses on Oct. 30, 2002. Like the slayings of rap icons Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. in the late 1990s, the Mizell case remained open for years. Authorities were deluged with tips, rumors and theories but struggled to get witnesses to open up. Jordan, 40, was the famous DJ's godson. Washington, 59, was an old friend who was bunking at the home of the DJ's sister. Both men were arrested in 2020 and pleaded not guilty. "Twenty years is a long time to wait for justice," Assistant U.S. Attorney Artie McConnell had told jurors in a closing argument, urging them: "Don't let this go on for another minute." The men's names, or at least their nicknames, have been floated for decades in connection to the case. Authorities publicly named Washington as a suspect in 2007. He, meanwhile, told Playboy magazine in 2003 he'd been outside the studio, heard the shots and saw "Little D" — one of Jordan's monikers — racing out of the building. Prosecutors contend that the two men turned on the rap star over a cocaine deal. Mizell had been part of Run-DMC's anti-drug message, delivered through a public service announcement and such lyrics as "we are not thugs / we don't use drugs." But according to prosecutors and trial testimony, he racked up debts after the group's heyday and moonlighted as a cocaine middleman to cover his bills and habitual generosity to friends. "He was a man who got involved in the drug game to take care of the people who depended on him," McConnell said in his summation. Prosecution witnesses testified that in Mizell's final months, he had a plan to acquire 10 kilograms of cocaine and sell it through Jordan, Washington and a Baltimore-based dealer. But the Baltimore connection refused to work with Washington, according to testimony. According to prosecutors, Washington and Jordan went after Mizell for the sake of vengeance, greed and jealousy. Two eyewitnesses, former studio aide Uriel Rincon and former Mizell business manager Lydia High, testified that Washington blocked the door and ordered High to lie on the floor. She said he brandished a gun. Rincon identified Jordan as the man who approached Mizell and exchanged a friendly greeting moments before shots rang out and one bullet wounded Rincon himself. Three other people, including a teenage singer who had just stopped by the studio to tout her demo tape, testified that they were in an adjoining room and heard but didn't see what happened. Other witnesses testified that Washington and Jordan made incriminating statements about the Mizell killing after it happened. Neither Washington nor Jordan testified. Their lawyers questioned key prosecution witnesses' credibility and their memories of the long-ago shooting, noting that some initially denied they could identify the attackers or had heard who they were. "Virtually every witness changed their testimony 180 degrees," one of Washington's lawyers, Susan Kellman, told the judge during legal arguments. The witnesses said they had been overwhelmed, loath to pass along secondhand information or scared for their lives. Washington's defense also tapped a retired psychology professor, who testified that people's recollections of any event can become a blend of what they actually experienced and subsequently learned. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

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- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. - Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. Texas cannot enforce a new set of immigration laws the state Legislature passed last year after a federal judge's ruling Thursday. Judge David Ezra of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas decided to enjoin Senate Bill 4 from going into effect next week. He agreed with constitutional concerns raised by federal prosecutors at a hearing earlier this month that immigration enforcement is well beyond the purview of state governments. "Several factors warrant an injunction," Ezra wrote in his ruling to enjoin SB 4. "First, the Supremacy Clause and Supreme Court precedent affirm that states may not exercise immigration enforcement power except as authorized by the federal government." Ezra similarly indicated further concerns over conflicting provisions between SB 4 and federal immigration law, which would be "to the detriment of the United States' foreign relations and treaty obligations." Texas' lawyers filed an immediate appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit shortly after Ezra's ruling. What is Texas Senate Bill 4? SB 4 increased penalties for anyone suspected of crossing the U.S-Mexico border in Texas outside of a legal international port of entry. The legislation allows state law enforcement officers to arrest, detain and deport individuals suspected of crossing the border illegally. It also mirrors the federal law that makes illegal entry at the U.S. border a misdemeanor and illegal re-entry a felony. The bill would require people accused of illegally crossing the state's southern border to either accept a magistrate judge's deportation order or face a second-degree felony charge for noncompliance. The Legislature passed the bill in November during a special session and it was set to go into effect on March 5. Judge rejects claims immigration surges are an invasion Striking against the heart of Texas' argument laid out Feb. 15, Ezra found that an influx of migrants and immigration surges do not invoke the meaning of an "invasion", and Texas would not be engaging in its limited war powers by enforcing SB 4. Additional issues with the law could frustrate the asylum processes and allow for the incarceration of noncitizens before their possible removal, making it substantially harder for those noncitizens to apply for asylum after entering the country, Ezra wrote. Federal prosecutors filed their lawsuit against the state in January and joined previous suits filed late last year challenging SB 4 by the ACLU, ACLU of Texas, Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, American Gateways, the Texas Civil Rights Project and the County of El Paso. "El Paso County applauds the court's clear confirmation today that immigration policies rest solely under Federal jurisdiction, and the state of Texas' interference with the U.S. Constitution will not be tolerated," said El Paso County Commissioner Iliana Holguin in a statement after the ruling. "A piecemeal approach from individual states on federal matters such as immigration enforcement would put an undue burden on local taxpayers, while opening the door to potential civil rights violations for border residents and immigrants alike." Greg Abbott says Texas will appeal ruling Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to continue fighting to enact SB 4, adding that an immediate appeal is necessary in response to the Biden Administration's border policies. He emphasized the need for Republicans to keep pushing the border conversation ahead of the March 5 primary election. "Texas will immediately appeal this decision, and we will not back down in our fight to protect our state—and our nation—from President Biden's border crisis," Abbott said in a statement. "Texas has the right to defend itself because of President Biden's ongoing failure to fulfill his duty to protect our state from the invasion at our southern border." Abbott mentioned Ezra's acknowledgment that the case will "ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court." Joe Biden, Donald Trump both visit Texas-Mexico border President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump are both visiting the Texas-Mexico border Thursday. For the second time during his presidency, Biden is visiting the state to address border security and criticize Republicans derailing a border bill this month. During his trip in Brownsville, Biden was expected to speak with federal immigration agents, law enforcement officials and local government regarding his push for Congress to quickly pass border security legislation. Meanwhile 325 miles northwest, the GOP frontrunner was scheduled to visit Eagle Pass, where a standoff between the federal government and the states has occurred over border security. Abbott joined Trump to provide an update on the state's unprecedented response to "President Biden's border crisis," he said on X (formerly Twitter). The dueling visits come as a Pew Research Center poll released this week shows that 80% of Americans believe immigration has become the most crucial issue in the nation, for the first time since the last decade. Contributing: Lauren Villagran This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Texas SB 4 targeting migrants blocked by federal judge, Abbott appeals

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The Rotary Club of Edmonds, in partnership with local nonprofit organization Clothes for Kids, is hosting a shoe drive for low-income students in Snohomish County. Clothes for Kids in the past five years has provided more than 18,000 wardrobes to students in need who attend preschool to high school. The Rotary Club of Edmonds is a community-based service organization open to all people, and hosts a variety of service projects. The Rotary Club's Service Committee is hosting the shoe drive, which will go through March 25. "We met with the program coordinator of Clothes For Kids, Lani Griggs, who told us about the need for shoes for the kids," said Alison Alfonzo Pence, service committee chair. "Elise Hegrat, also with the Rotary Club of Edmonds, and I put our heads together and decided this would be our next big project for the year. "We decided to open this up to our local community to help acquire new shoes for babies to size 11 for girls (women) and size 15 for boys (men)," Pence continued. "We contacted several government, nonprofit, business, school and church groups asking if they would be a shoe drop-off site for people who want to donate shoes for this good cause. We were surprised at the response of everyone we contacted. Our town is very generous!" Boxes for collecting the shoes will be placed in several locations including: The Edmonds Waterfront Center, Edward Jones, Café Louvre, Johnny Mo's Pizzeria, First Financial Bank, Café Ladro, Frances Anderson Center, Mel and Mia's, Edmonds Police Department, Sound Credit Union, Arista Wine, Seaview Elementary School, Edmonds City Hall, First Security Bank and Holy Rosary Church.

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ExxonMobil faces dozens of lawsuits from states and localities alleging the company lied for decades about its role in climate change and the dangers of burning fossil fuels. But now, ExxonMobil is going on the offensive with a lawsuit targeting investors who want the company to slash pollution that's raising global temperatures. Investors in publicly-traded companies like ExxonMobil try to shape corporate policies by filing shareholder proposals that are voted on at annual meetings. ExxonMobil says it's fed up with a pair of investor groups that it claims are abusing the system by filing similar proposals year after year in an effort to micromanage its business. ExxonMobil's lawsuit points to growing tensions between companies and activist investors calling for corporations to do more to shrink their climate impact and prepare for a hotter world. Interest groups on both sides of the case say it could unleash a wave of corporate litigation against climate activists. It is happening at a time when global temperatures continue to rise, and corporate analysts say most companies aren't on track to meet targets they set to reduce their heat-trapping emissions. "Exxon is really upping the ante here in a big way by bringing this case," says Josh Zinner, chief executive of an investor coalition called the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, whose members include a defendant in the ExxonMobil case. "Other companies could use this tactic not just to block resolutions," Zinner says, "but to intimidate their shareholders from even bringing these [climate] issues to the table." ExxonMobil said in an email that it is suing the investor groups Arjuna Capital and Follow This because the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) isn't enforcing rules governing when investors can resubmit shareholder proposals. A court is the "the right place to get clarity on SEC rules," ExxonMobil said, adding that the case "is not about climate change." Other corporations are watching ExxonMobil's case, says Charles Crain, a vice president at the National Association of Manufacturers, which represents ExxonMobil and other industrial companies. "If companies are decreasingly able to get the SEC to allow them to exclude proposals that are obviously politically motivated, then the next question is, well, can the courts succeed where the SEC has failed — or, more accurately, not even tried?," Crain says. Activists push companies for more aggressive climate strategies The shareholder proposal from Arjuna and Follow This called for ExxonMobil to cut emissions faster from its own operations and from its supply chain, including the pollution that's created when customers burn its oil and natural gas. That indirect pollution, known as Scope 3 emissions, accounts for 90% of ExxonMobil's carbon footprint, according to Arjuna and Follow This. The proposal is similar to others that the investor groups submitted to ExxonMobil in recent years and which ExxonMobil says received scant support from other shareholders. After ExxonMobil sued the groups in federal court in Texas in January, Arjuna and Follow This withdrew the proposal and promised not to submit it to ExxonMobil again. But ExxonMobil refuses to drop its case. Arjuna declined to comment. The firm said in a court filing that ExxonMobil''s climate targets aren't as ambitious as those of other big oil and gas companies, and that its shareholder proposal was meant to "foster better investment outcomes by addressing the material threat that climate change poses" to the company. Mark van Baal, founder of Follow This, said in a statement that ExxonMobil is trying to stifle shareholders. "Apparently, Exxon does not want shareholders to vote on whether the company should accelerate its efforts to reduce emissions," van Baal said. "This is the concern of more and more investors who want [to] safeguard the long-term future of the company and the global economy in view of the climate crisis." Companies are offering more transparency on climate, but activists say they need to see action Last year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, and the effects were devastating. Rising temperatures are driving more extreme weather, from heat waves to floods and droughts. And scientists say the impacts will only get worse because humans keep putting more greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, mainly from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Thousands of peoples' lives are disrupted or harmed by extreme weather, and the economic costs are enormous. Weather disasters in the United States last year inflicted at least $92.9 billion in damages, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "What we've seen, unfortunately, is that even in the face of disclosure and more transparency from these companies, not much has actually changed from a strategy perspective," says Kevin Chuah, an assistant professor at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. The impact of rising temperatures has also led states and municipalities to sue ExxonMobil and other oil and gas companies for the threats that their communities are facing, and the industry's alleged efforts to muddy the public's understanding of climate science. The latest lawsuits were filed by the city of Chicago and the state of California. Critics say ExxonMobil's lawsuit is part of a broader effort to limit investor activism Activist investors like Arjuna and Follow This use shareholder proposals to push corporations to go further on climate. But they've struggled in recent years to get support from broader groups of shareholders. Experts say investors are hesitant to back new climate proposals when companies already have policies to disclose and cut emissions. And they say investors worry that proposals have gotten too prescriptive and might interfere with how companies are run. "I think these are financially material issues," says Chuah of Northeastern University. "And therefore many investors are bringing these concerns up." ExxonMobil says it is committed to cutting emissions from its operations. But the idea that activist investors like Arjuna and Follow This can quickly push the company out of the oil and gas business with new climate policies is "simplistic and against the interests of the vast majority of ExxonMobil shareholders," the company said in a court filing in Texas. ExxonMobil said in a statement to NPR that while shareholders are entitled to submit proposals to the company, they don't have "an unlimited right to put forth any proposal to do anything." "Their intent is to advance their agenda rather than creating long-term value for shareholders," ExxonMobil said of Arjuna and Follow This. Parts of corporate America have grown frustrated with the shareholder proposal process since the SEC issued guidance in 2021 that made it harder for companies to turn away some resolutions. The SEC specifically cited shareholder proposals that ask companies to set targets and timeframes to address climate change, saying it would no longer view those kinds of resolutions as inappropriate as long as companies are free to decide how to meet the goals. The National Association of Manufacturers has argued that forcing companies to publish shareholder proposals that deal with "contentious issues unrelated to [their] core business or the creation of shareholder value," including climate change, violates their First Amendment right of free speech. And Republicans in Congress introduced legislation last year that would allow companies to reject shareholder proposals concerning environmental, social or political issues. "Certainly, there are material climate-related topics that are going to be relevant for a company considering its growth into the future," Crain says. But he says activists too often pursue a "political goal" rather than try to help companies "understand and mitigate those climate related risks or opportunities for their operations." Crain declined to discuss individual companies or shareholder proposals, and he says there isn't an objective way to determine when a shareholder proposal is politically motivated. ExxonMobil's critics say its lawsuit is part of a broader effort to curtail shareholder activism, especially around social and environmental issues. "And the reason is because it's one of the few effective avenues left to hold companies accountable," says Zinner of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Corrected: February 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM EST An earlier version of this article incorectly referred to the Interfaith Center on Corporate Accountability. The group is called the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.

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Feature image of Wilder Yari as Dean in the latest Quantum Leap trans episode, The Family Treasure (Jordin Althaus/NBC) Midway through its fourth season, the original Quantum Leap sends its time traveler, Dr. Sam Beckett, to Prescott Naval Academy in 1964. He leaps into the body of Tommy York, a celebrated cadet and track star. His task? To save the life of his former roommate, Phillip Ashcroft, who'd been expelled from the academy for being gay. Throughout the episode, Sam/Tommy is subjected to threats and speculation about his sexuality but he persists, saving Ashcroft and offering a powerful affirmation for queer people. "I don't believe that a person's sexual preference has anything to do with their ability to lead, or anything else for that matter," Sam insists. It sounds anodyne now, perhaps, but in early 1992, it was unprecedented. At home in Southern California, a young Shakina Nayfack watched the episode with her family and tried to take it all in. She recognized part of herself in the story. She watched as Sam defended a community she hadn't yet fully claimed as her own. She learned the power of representation, both for allowing people to see themselves and for expanding the perspective of those exposed to worlds they never knew. "Running With Honor" planted a seed with Nayfack and it's grown over their career, from New York's Musical Theatre Factory to their one-woman show, Manifest Pussy, to Difficult People to Transparent to Connecting. But in 2022, that seed came into full bloom when — in a kind of serendipity that's usually reserved for storybooks — Nayfack joined the writers' room for the revival of Quantum Leap. Over two seasons, the new iteration of Quantum Leap has built on the legacy of original. This time, though, with Nayfack in the room, queer people are allowed to be their own heroes. On a weekly basis, those heroic efforts are led by Ian Wright (Mason Alexander Park), the nonbinary programmer who leads Project Quantum Leap. But every now and then, queer people are at the heart of the time traveler's leaps. "This is Quantum Leap, putting the audience right in the shoes of a protagonist that they didn't know that they could have empathy with to walk through their life," Nayfack told me in an interview last week. "We do that week to week, and occasionally we get a real queer one in there." In the show's first season, the queer episode was about a trans girl who just wanted to play basketball with her friends. This season, Nayfack pens "The Family Treasure," a love letter to transmasculine and nonbinary people. In "The Family Treasure," the show's time traveler, Ben Song, leaps to 1950s California where three estranged siblings reunite to hear their father's last will and testament. The siblings are each left with, seemingly, worthless mementos, but within them, the siblings find pieces to a map leading to the Treasure of San Patricio. This had been their father's life mission — to hunt for treasures across the Americas — and his final wish is to share that legacy with his children. It's a legacy that the eldest, Sarah, isn't too keen to embrace. Their father's dogged searches kept him away from home weeks at a time, even after their mother died. Sarah is reluctant to repeat her father's missteps, particularly now that she has her own family. Ben steps into the shoes of the youngest sibling, Nadia, who just completed finishing school and is on her way to university. Each episode of Quantum Leap feels like a slice of trans allegory: Ben leaps into a body that is unfamiliar and isn't seen by the world for whom he truly is. Ben's job on this leap? To save Dean (Wilder Yari) — a name their family refuses to call them — who, in the original timeline, goes missing after seeking out the treasure on their own. Ben has to intercede before Dean's disappearance ruins what's left of the family. Because Dean is inexorable, Ben pushes to make the treasure hunt into a family adventure. Sarah, however, is not persuaded. What is persuasive though? The possibility of finding the jewels of Saint Patrick that, according to their father's lawyer, are very real and valued at $40 million. "I wanted to write a story where a young trans person just got to be the hero and see themselves in a role that I didn't get to see trans young people in growing up," Nayfack said. "I love the Indiana Jones, Adventures in Babysitting, Romancing the Stone…I love that journey, that archetype of story…so I was really thrilled by the opportunity to kind of do the Quantum Leap version and put a young trans person right in the center." The episode's setting isn't coincidental either: the journey back to 1953 is a reclamation of queer history. Far too much of today's narrative suggests that transness is a new thing but trans people have always been here. For Nayfack, "Family Treasure" is an opportunity to name and claim ourselves in that history. "We're reminding the world that in the 1950s, transmasc and nonbinary folks were out here surviving, thriving, expressing themselves, and being bold," Nayfack said. "And that is a gift because our history has been obfuscated and really hidden from us and so…in this particular episode, I'm really trying to reclaim a little piece of history for our queer audiences." During the episode, amid their adventure, Sarah notices the bandages beneath Dean's torn shirt. The elder sister questions why Dean's wearing bandages and if they're hurt but Dean insists they're fine. Dean takes off their shirt — I swooned, #sorrynotsorry — to expose the bandages binding their chest. In fact, Dean acknowledges, the bandages make them feel more like themselves. It's the relationship between Sarah, Dean, and Nadia that grounds the episode. The way their interactions vacillate between fondness and frustration feels familiar to anyone who grew up with siblings. It's messy, Nayfack acknowledged — names get messed up and Dean's siblings don't do everything right — but ultimately, the love and support persists. "I have siblings and they're not trans, and I've had to explain myself to them and they've had to grow to understand me, and I've had to grow to forgive them for when they didn't," she said. "I've had to get over myself and realize that they're also complicated people living their own lives and trying to figure themselves out and — shocker — it's not always about me."' More so than Ben's presence and the siblings' shared adventure, it's Dean's conversation with Sarah and Nadia about their identity that ultimately saves Dean's life. The words don't come easily for Dean — the feeling is real, their existence is real, but the language around it still eludes them — but Ben interjects and shares the knowledge he's gained from his friendship with Ian. In the same way that Sam Beckett's words broke new ground in 1992, the conversation is an unprecedented discussion for network television. What Quantum Leap is doing, with Ben's leaps, with Ian, and with its guest queer characters, is groundbreaking. The show continues to push the envelope and redefine expectations for queer storytelling. Moments like these — rife with so much anti-trans bigotry — beg us to engage with the world with more stories of otherness and more opportunities to build empathy. "The call to duty in terms of being an interventionist storyteller is blaring. The call is blaring. It's so loud," they said. "The need to be vocal, persistent, present, visible, because we have to throw out lifelines — literal lifelines — to save these young people." The call is blaring and I, for one, am grateful that Nayfack and Quantum Leap continue to answer it. Both seasons of Quantum Leap are now available to stream on Peacock.

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The Lion Country Safari drive-through safari park in the South Florida city of Loxahatchee welcomed a new and rare endangered ape, park officials announced on Thursday. The new white-handed gibbon was born on Feb. 17. It is the first ape to be born at the park in nearly 28 years. Park officials said the ape will cling to its mother until it matures and begins to explore on its own. The baby's parents, 23-year-old Tamatha and 36-year-old Larry, are visible to visitors on their habitat islands in the last section of the park's tour, officials said. White-handed gibbons are a lesser ape species native to the rain forests of Asia. They are generally monogamous and produce one offspring after a gestation period of approximately seven months. The average life expectancy for a white-handed gibbon is 25-30 years in the wild and approximately 44 years under human care, park officials said. The apes are on the endangered species list, and populations are decreasing in the wild due to habitat loss and illegal wildlife trafficking, officials said. This story was originally published by AjaDorsainvil at Scripps News West Palm Beach. Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com

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The Lion Country Safari drive-through safari park in the South Florida city of Loxahatchee welcomed a new and rare endangered ape, park officials announced on Thursday. The new white-handed gibbon was born on Feb. 17. It is the first ape to be born at the park in nearly 28 years. Park officials said the ape will cling to its mother until it matures and begins to explore on its own. The baby's parents, 23-year-old Tamatha and 36-year-old Larry, are visible to visitors on their habitat islands in the last section of the park's tour, officials said. White-handed gibbons are a lesser ape species native to the rain forests of Asia. They are generally monogamous and produce one offspring after a gestation period of approximately seven months. The average life expectancy for a white-handed gibbon is 25-30 years in the wild and approximately 44 years under human care, park officials said. The apes are on the endangered species list, and populations are decreasing in the wild due to habitat loss and illegal wildlife trafficking, officials said. This story was originally published by AjaDorsainvil at Scripps News West Palm Beach. Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com

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A performer with limited English language proficiency captivated an audience in Eagle Pass, Texas today with a humorous routine. Wearing a comically long red necktie and his face covered in bright orange makeup, he took to the stage to share his comedic bit. "There are places unknown," he began, speaking in tentative English, "where people exist without speaking any languages." The comedian left the mystery of how these language-less individuals communicate as a question for the audience. Shifting to a more serious tone, he cautioned the onlookers that "We have languages coming in to our country." He expressed his confusion and concern over these languages, labeling them as impractical because, in his view, "Nobody that (sic) speaks those languages." "They're truly foreign languages," he emphasized. "Nobody speaks them." I hope this new performer comes to Los Angeles! He could headline at the Comedy Club with Andy Dick and Russell Brand!

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I requested an apartment inspection in Melbourne - and you won't believe the 'shocking' message I received from the landlord - Renter almost scammed by landlord on Facebook - Have you been scammed for a rental property? Contact [email protected] - READ MORE: We were conned in an elaborate rental scam A young woman has been left furious after a potential landlord asked her to pay cash to inspect her property. The woman had been looking far and wide for a home and finally found one she liked on Facebook. The lease was being handled privately by the landlord so the woman messaged her using the details on the ad. But she was shocked when she was asked to pay $200 to 'reserve' a spot to inspect the property. A woman has narrowly avoided being scammed after asking to see an apartment she saw advertised on Facebook The landlord explained if the young woman was serious about wanting to rent her apartment she would pay the money up front. 'If you take the money now and I don't like the apartment then what happens?' she asked. The landlord said the fee is refundable and everything she needs to know is included in the application form she had sent over. 'I got many people interested in the apartment ready to make their reservations I am trying to know if you are ready so I won't lease to another person,' she wrote. The woman said she doesn't mind if someone sees the place before her, likes it and rents it out. 'I won't pay any money to reserve it,' she said. The woman was then blocked by the potential landlord after thanking her for her time. She posted her exchange on Facebook and was inundated with comments about the scam. 'This is a scam that's been happening for a while now,' one woman said. Another said 'I am glad you didn't pay, there is no apartment.' Rental properties are becoming harder to get - with dozens of people showing up to open houses with the hopes of securing properties '100 per cent a scam, stop engaging with them immediately and do not provide any personal details or money to this person,' a third said. Others said they have been asked to pay a $50 key fee previously. Scam Watch - which is run by the Australian government - first warned of similar scams in 2020. 'The scammer will post advertisements on real estate or classified websites or target people who have posted on social media that they are looking for a room,' the release warned. 'After the victim responds, the scammer will request an upfront deposit to secure the property or phish for personal information through a 'tenant application form', promising to provide the keys after the payment or information is provided.' 'The scammer may come up with excuses for further payments and the victim often only realises they have been scammed when the keys don't arrive and the scammer cuts off contact.' The loss of personal information through rental scams is becoming common as scammers are often given copies of key identity documents. 'Once a scammer has your personal information you are at risk of being targeted by further scams or identity theft.' Huge crowds have been recorded at recent house and unit inspections across major cities - making the market easy for scammers to negotiate.

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Thursday's spring training game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles featured four former No. 1 MLB draft picks and a battle of the previous two in the first inning. In the end, it was Paul Skenes' time to shine. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher and No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft hit 102 mph on the radar gun and got the best of a pair of fellow former No. 1 picks in his MLB spring training debut. He did so en route to a 1-2-3 inning in his only action of the day. The main event led off the bottom of the first inning. There, Skenes faced off with Orioles leadoff hitter and 2022 No. 1 overall pick, shortstop Jackson Holliday. Skenes induced a groundout with a 100 mph fastball. For his next opponent, Skenes faced 2019 No. 1 pick and Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman. Rutschman took a 101 mph ball, then barreled a 99 mph Skenes fastball to the warning track. But right fielder Edward Olivares was there waiting to record out No. 2. Skenes then induced a flyout from right fielder Heston Kjerstad to end his debut and secure a 1-2-3 inning. Per MLB.com's Jim Callis, Skenes twice hit 102 mph on the scoreboard radar gun. He did all this while pitching to catcher Henry Davis, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 MLB draft. Baltimore went on to a 9-8 victory. Jackson contributed to the cause with two hits, including an RBI triple. Davis made his mark with two hits in three at-bats, including a solo home run. Rutschman went hitless in three at-bats. Skenes joined the Pirates in the draft from LSU, where he won multiple National Player of the Year and National Pitcher of the Year honors while leading the Tigers to the 2023 College World Series championship. Holliday, the son of seven-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday, is MLB.com's No. 1 prospect after rocketing through the minor leagues during his first season as a pro in 2023. Expectations for both are high as Skenes and Holliday prepare for their respective MLB debuts, whenever they may come.

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MUMBAI: Fans are abuzz with excitement as speculation runs rampant following a recent Instagram post by music composer duo Sachin-Jigar. The post features a picture of Jigar Saraiya alongside the iconic Atif Aslam, accompanied by the intriguing caption, "What did we meet for @atifaslam?" This tantalizing glimpse has ignited fervent anticipation among music aficionados, sparking rumors of a potential mega-collaboration between the two musical powerhouses. Known for their ability to craft timeless compositions that resonate deeply with audiences, Sachin-Jigar's synergy with Atif Aslam has previously yielded unforgettable hits, including 'Piya O Re Piya' (Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya), 'Rang Jo Lagyo' (Ramaiya Vastavaiya), and the soul-stirring 'Jeena Jeena' (Badlapur), among others. The mere prospect of a reunion between these gifted artists has fans eagerly awaiting what promises to be another chart-topping sensation. Social media platforms are buzzing with excitement as enthusiasts eagerly speculate on the nature of this potential collaboration, with comments overflowing with anticipation for another epic musical masterpiece. As soon as the picture dropped the fans went berserk guessing what cooking between the two "Another epic banger track incoming! Le ja tu mujhe, hoor, Jeena Jeena and what not!!!! Excited max pro!" and "Lagta h Ache din ane wala h ", "Another classic coming thru?" abound, reflecting the widespread eagerness to witness the magic that Sachin-Jigar and Atif Aslam are poised to conjure once again. As anticipation reaches fever pitch, fans around the globe eagerly await further updates, eager to experience the musical brilliance that undoubtedly lies ahead.

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United Services Automobile Association grew its stake in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Free Report) by 5.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 290,439 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 13,800 shares during the quarter. AbbVie makes up approximately 1.1% of United Services Automobile Association's holdings, making the stock its 20th biggest holding. United Services Automobile Association's holdings in AbbVie were worth $43,293,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of ABBV. Retirement Income Solutions Inc acquired a new stake in shares of AbbVie during the 1st quarter worth approximately $204,000. Ergoteles LLC raised its holdings in shares of AbbVie by 17.8% in the first quarter. Ergoteles LLC now owns 5,605 shares of the company's stock valued at $909,000 after buying an additional 847 shares during the last quarter. First Western Trust Bank acquired a new position in shares of AbbVie during the 1st quarter worth about $1,150,000. Wsfs Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of AbbVie during the 1st quarter worth about $562,000. Finally, Bridgewater Associates LP grew its position in shares of AbbVie by 80.4% during the 1st quarter. Bridgewater Associates LP now owns 75,516 shares of the company's stock worth $12,242,000 after buying an additional 33,661 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 67.86% of the company's stock. Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, EVP Azita Saleki-Gerhardt sold 52,870 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $173.71, for a total value of $9,184,047.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 243,944 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $42,375,512.24. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. In other AbbVie news, EVP Nicholas Donoghoe sold 2,912 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $154.72, for a total value of $450,544.64. Following the sale, the executive vice president now owns 55,903 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,649,312.16. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Azita Saleki-Gerhardt sold 52,870 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $173.71, for a total value of $9,184,047.70. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 243,944 shares in the company, valued at approximately $42,375,512.24. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 69,535 shares of company stock worth $12,075,887. Corporate insiders own 0.26% of the company's stock. Analyst Ratings Changes AbbVie Stock Down 0.8 % Shares of ABBV traded down $1.40 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $176.60. The company had a trading volume of 2,525,542 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,193,779. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.02, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.87. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $166.56 and a 200-day moving average price of $153.71. AbbVie Inc. has a 52-week low of $130.96 and a 52-week high of $179.89. The stock has a market capitalization of $311.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 65.20, a P/E/G ratio of 2.28 and a beta of 0.57. AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February 2nd. The company reported $2.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.76 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $14.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $14.02 billion. AbbVie had a net margin of 8.95% and a return on equity of 162.28%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $3.60 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts forecast that AbbVie Inc. will post 11.14 EPS for the current fiscal year. AbbVie Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 15th. Investors of record on Monday, April 15th will be given a $1.55 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 12th. This represents a $6.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.51%. AbbVie's dividend payout ratio is currently 227.11%. AbbVie Company Profile AbbVie Inc discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceuticals worldwide. The company offers Humira, a therapy administered as an injection for autoimmune, intestinal Behçet's diseases, and pyoderma gangrenosum; Skyrizi to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, psoriatic disease, and Crohn's disease; Rinvoq to treat rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, atopic dermatitis, axial spondyloarthropathy, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease; Imbruvica for the treatment of adult patients with blood cancers; Epkinly to treat lymphoma; Elahere to treat cancer; and Venclexta/Venclyxto to treat blood cancers. 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The country's coastal provinces are performing better than inland provinces when it comes to providing jobs relating to the government's extended public works programme (EPWP). KZN is biggest contributor Of the 4,609,000 work opportunities, the top three provinces where most work opportunities have been created are KwaZulu-Natal. Thee province accounts for 1,064,000 opportunities (23%). This is followed by the Eastern Cape, with 903,789 (20%). Then the Western Cape at 508,954 (11%). This was revealed by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on Thursday during a post-cabinet briefing. "These work opportunities have contributed to skills development for the participants. They were created under a range of EPWP projects. These are in the tourism, agriculture, infrastructure, social and projects led by women," Ntshavheni said. This year is 20th anniversary of the EPWP The minister said this as this year marks the 20th anniversary of the EPWP. She said cabinet revealed that plans were in place to achieve more. This plan involves the remaining 390,973 work opportunities by March 2024. The year 2024 marks 20 years of the existence of the EPWP. The programme represents one of South Africa's success stories of mass public employment programmes. It is by far one of the largest poverty alleviation initiatives. Ntshavheni said cabinet received a briefing on the implementation and achievements of the EPWP. It's a flagship government programme that has provided millions of work opportunities to unemployed South Africans since its inception. Millions of job opportunities created by EPWP "Cabinet was informed that 4,609,000 work opportunities were created during the Phase 4 medium-term of the EPWP. This covers the period 2019/2020 – 2022/2023. "This figure represents a 92% achievement against the target set by the Sixth Administration. The target to create 5 million work opportunities. Plans are in place to achieve the remaining 390,973 work opportunities by March 2024," said Ntshavheni. The EPWP has over the past 20 years created over 14 million work opportunities. This makes it the largest continuous public employment programme in the world. The milestone was achieved through ongoing partnerships with the private sector and civil society. Job opportunities in various fields, skills She said while most of these opportunities are short- to medium-term; some have resulted in permanent employment. Figures also indicate that more than 20% of participants obtained employment outside the EPWP. Many past EPWP participants have successfully completed diplomas in fields such as professional cookery. Some are permanently employed in the hospitality industry. In addition, EPWP also contributes much more in terms of service delivery. Also on improvements of amenities in communities and a better quality of life. Over R52-billion has been transferred to the EPWP participants as wages for work done in Phase 4. In addition, over 600 businesses were established through the programme. – SAnews.gov.za

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THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The northern Ontario city of Thunder Bay is set to receive $20.7 million in federal funding to help fast-track housing development. Speaking in the city Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the money will help accelerate the construction of 600 new units over three years. The money is allocated under the $4 billion Housing Accelerator Fund, which is a federal initiative to encourage municipalities to make changes to bylaws and regulations that would spur more housing construction, in exchange for money. The federal government says that as part of the agreement, Thunder Bay will explore ways to better support the housing needs of Indigenous communities. It says the deal will encourage mixed-use development and unlock a significant area for residential development by allowing housing on underutilized and vacant commercial sites. The city is also expected to accelerate housing through a program that will consider residential developments on former industrial lands. Including the Thunder Bay announcement, Ottawa has signed 61 agreements since the launch of the housing fund. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 29, 2024.

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Intuitive Machines' first lunar lander officially lost power today after spending seven days on the moon. The lander made history for being the first American hardware to reach the lunar surface since 1972 and the first privately built spacecraft to land on the moon. But the lander, called Odysseus, will be remembered for another reason: its propulsion system. That propulsion system, which uses a combination of cryogenic liquid oxygen and liquid methane, could unlock new capabilities in space and de-risk future missions by other commercial providers. Before Intuitive Machines' IM-1 mission, no lander had ever used this combination of propellants. If they sound familiar, it's because they're used in high-performance rocket engines, like SpaceX's Raptor, Blue Origin's BE-4 and Relativity Space's Aeon R. But landers — and most spacecraft today — use "space storable" or hypergolic propellants, like hydrazine or nitrogen tetroxide, which can be passively stored but are highly toxic. In contrast, "cryogens" are more efficient, higher energy and considerably less dangerous, but they must be actively cooled to very, very low temperatures. This presents some unique challenges. Because the fuels must be kept so cold, they can only be stored prior to lift-off for a very short amount of time. To get around this issue, Intuitive Machines and SpaceX started fueling the Nova-C class lander's VR900 engine (which was built by IM) just three hours before lift-off, when the rocket was on the launch pad and the spacecraft was already inside the payload fairing. This is anything but typical. It's so out-of-the-ordinary that SpaceX had to develop entirely new capabilities to fuel the lander, Bill Gerstenmaier, SpaceX's VP of build and flight reliability, said during a press conference on Feb. 13. That included modifying the launch pad, the second stage of the Falcon 9 rocket, and adding an adapter to access the payload fairing when it was already mated to the vehicle. The two companies performed two wet dress rehearsals prior to launch; issues with propellant loading resulted in the first launch attempt being pushed by a day, to Feb. 15. After the successful launch, Intuitive Machines' also ran into a brief issue chilling the liquid oxygen feed line, which took longer than anticipated. Once the propellant was sufficiently cooled, flight controllers successfully fired the engine in space for the first time the following day. Because the company was using liquid oxygen and liquid methane, which are highly efficient, they were able to take a more direct trajectory to the moon. The spacecraft only had to transit the Van Allen belt, a high-radiation zone around the Earth, once, which reduced the spacecraft's exposure to damaging high-energy particles. Two VR900 engines will also be used on Intuitive Machines' much larger "Nova-D" spacecraft, to deliver 500-750 kilograms of payload to the moon. (The Nova-C lander has a payload capacity of 100 kilograms.) The Nova-C and Nova-D landers will be far from the last spacecraft to use cryogenic propellants in space. Impulse Space's high-energy kick stage, Helios, will use cryogens to deliver payloads directly to geostationary orbit, CEO Tom Mueller explained in an interview from January. "People have talked about doing big kick stages with hypergols before, and I just think, you're talking tons of propellant and the price and the cost of safety are just exorbitant," he said. "So using very low-cost, very high-energy propellants like liquid oxygen and liquid methane is kind of like a no-brainer." One of the six NASA science and research payloads that Odysseus carried to the surface also directly leveraged the cryogenic propulsion system. The Radio Frequency Mass Gauge statement from the agency's Glenn Research Center uses radio wave and antenna to measure how much propellant is available in the engine's tanks. It is technology that could be vital for measuring spacecraft fuel levels during long-duration space missions, especially because "slosh" can make measuring liquids in microgravity a challenge. This issue is of special importance to NASA because the agency's Artemis missions to return humans to the lunar surface depends on spacecraft that use cryogenic propellants — chiefly SpaceX's Starship Human Landing System and Blue Origins' Blue Moon. These missions will require transferring large amounts of cryogenic fluids from on-orbit depots to the spacecraft; while these fluids will need to be on orbit for far longer than Odysseus was in transit to the moon, the IM-1 mission is still squarely kicking down the door for cryogenic use in space.

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Newly-formed party, Change Starts Now, will not be contesting the 2024 elections. In a statement released by party leader, Rodger Jardine, he cites Monday's Constitutional Court ruling as a barrier for newly-formed parties like themselves to contest in the May 29 polls. The apex court declined to enrol a matter relating to signature requirements for parties not represented in parliament. This means that unrepresented political parties still need 15% of the regional seat quotas in the preceding election if intending to contest in that region. This, whilst independent candidates only need 1000 signatures. CSN unveiled its Change Charter when it launched its Manifesto last week Monday in Kliptown Soweto. The two-month-old party says it will offer support to political parties who share its values and aspirations.

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MIAMI — Florida says it will soon release the grand jury proceedings in Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 sexual abuse case. Epstein was a wealthy financier, who was charged with paying dozens of girls over many years for sex. He died in a jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. More than a decade earlier, a grand jury convened in Florida's Palm Beach County investigated allegations that he was sexually abusing teenage girls and young women at his estate. The grand jury ultimately returned a single charge of soliciting prostitution. Following a federal investigation, Epstein pleaded guilty in state court to two prostitution charges and received a lenient sentence. He served just 13 months in prison, leaving the jail almost every day as part of a work release deal. At a news conference in Palm Beach, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill authorizing the release of Epstein's grand jury records, calling it "long overdue." He also called for the release of records from the FBI investigation of Epstein. "I would challenge Joe Biden to do that now," he said. "There are still a lot of unanswered questions about how this happened." The Florida grand jury records are expected to be opened when the law goes into effect in July. Some of Epstein's victims were with DeSantis at the bill signing. Haley Robson was 16 years old when she was recruited and began working for Epstein. She said she hoped releasing the grand jury report will finally provide some answers. "Why was Jeffrey Epstein given such grace and mercy for his inhumane crimes? And why were we outed in the media and treated so poorly?" Epstein had several homes, often flying guests and girls to his estate on a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Prince Andrew, former President Bill Clinton and attorney Alan Dershowitz were among his high-profile guests. His former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking while with Epstein. More than a decade after Epstein completed the terms of his plea deal and probation, a series of reports in the Miami Herald brought new attention to Epstein and his victims. He was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges when he was found dead in his jail cell, a death that was ruled suicide. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis wrote a powerful message on social media remembering her time working with comedian and actor Richard Lewis and sharing images of the two together. The pair starred in the 1990s ABC sitcom "Anything But Love," in which Lewis was cast to play Curtis' best friend, or "maybe boyfriend" on the show. Curtis wrote that she remembered where she was when she first saw a billboard advertising one of Lewis' shows on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Curtis said when producers were casting for the "Anything But Love" pilot, they decided to bring Lewis in for an audition, and the chemistry between Curtis and the "handsome" Lewis was strong. "He made me laugh, which is the one thing that a strong, capable woman, can't really do for herself," Curtis wrote. "He got the part when I snort laughed when he mispronounced the word Bundt cake. He blew everyone else away." Curtis said while Lewis was a stand-up comic, he "hated" having a live audience at the show's tapings, while Curtis said she loved it, having never done live stage plays. "He used to hide his lines everywhere on the set, on props, door frames, on my face in a close up and was always carrying a clipboard with his lines on them. It turns out he was a wonderful actor. Deep and so freaking funny," Curtis wrote. Lewis and Curtis endured the deaths of two other Hollywood stars with whom they worked on "Anything But Love": actors John Ritter and Richard Frank. Curtis said Lewis' last text to her was a bit of urging to try and see if she could convince ABC and Disney to release another boxed set of their episodes together on the show. In her post, Curtis made a powerful revelation when she wrote, "He also is the reason I am sober. He helped me. I am forever grateful for him for that act of grace alone." Curtis said she wept as she wrote the powerful message to the "sweet and funny man." "Rest in laughter, Richard," she added. Lewis, who revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2023, died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack, according to his publicist Jeff Abraham. He was 76. Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com

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BUTTE — An armed person robbed a hotel in the town of Rocker just west of Butte early Thursday morning. Butte Sheriff Ed Lester reports a man with a silver handgun entered the Rocker Inn just after 4 a.m. and ordered the clerk to give him money. The robber was given an undisclosed amount of money and was last seen leaving the area on foot. Investigators suspect the robber may have had a vehicle in the area. No one was injured in the robbery. Responding officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. The case remains under investigation Thursday evening. Anyone with information about this case should call Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department at (406) 497-1120 or Detective Castello at (406) 497-1190.

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Jack Black and Kyle Gass, aka Tenacious D, tease us with a raucous cover of Britney Spears's 1999 megahit "…Baby One More Time." Are they serious or joking? The answer, of course, is yes. Tenacious B! I still believe. Jack Black and Kyle Gass, aka Tenacious D, tease us with a raucous cover of Britney Spears's 1999 megahit "…Baby One More Time." Are they serious or joking? The answer, of course, is yes. Tenacious B! I still believe.

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Working girl! Heritage fashion brand enlists sought-after stylist Sofia Karvela to create the ultimate power wardrobe inspired by her own closet Iconic ready-to-wear brand Equipment drops its first collection under stylist and costume designer Sofia Karvela as creative director. Equipment originally launched in 1976 and is most known for its signature button-down shirts...until now! Sofia, who has consulted for top contemporary brands and once worked alongside Patricia Field for Sex and The City and Younger tells Daily Mail she created a capsule for the working woman who wants to look cool and feel comfortable. Iconic ready-to-wear brand Equipment drops its first collection under stylist and costume designer Sofia Karvela as creative director Equipment originally launched in 1976 and is most known for its printed button-down shirts...until now! Sofia Karvela, Equipment's creative director 'Equipment has their core business with their shirts — a go-to piece for women across all ages, all environments, and all cities,' said the entrepreneur. Sofia's goal was to expand on what the brand has already perfected, without creating trend-driven pieces. 'I came on to create something that felt like a wardrobe, an overall outfitting for the woman that already comes to the brand for their shirts. 'I want to dress her from head to toe and I want her to feel put together and great.' 'I came on to create something that felt like a wardrobe, an overall outfitting for the woman that already comes to the brand for their shirts' Sofia, who has consulted for all the top contemporary brands out there and once worked alongside Patricia Field for Sex and The City and Younger tells Daily Mail she created a capsule for the working woman With the modern woman as her inspiration, Sofia had a clear vision for how she wanted to build the ultimate power wardrobe. 'She's a working woman, she's mature and self-sufficient,' said the New York-based creative about her muse. Admittingly, the collection is made up of only things Sofia would wear, with many pieces inspired by items in her own closet, including her favorite vintage finds. 'It's not coming from an egotistical point of view, I think it's more that I am that woman. I am hard working and want to look chic and feel comfortable. 'In my mind I created something that checks all those boxes.' 'She's a working woman, she's mature and self-sufficient,' said the New York-based creative about her muse Garments in the collection are inspired by pieces in Sofia's own wardrobe, including her impressive collection of vintage finds Based on her vast experience working with other contemporary brands, Sofia knows what sells and what women want to wear, and she brought that knowledge to Equipment. 'I created a capsule moment out of that, but gave it my own taste and point of view and what I thought was missing,' said Sofia. The Fall 2024 collection brings an exciting balance of classics with a modern twist. It's centered around Equipment's timeless shirting (reimagined with a serpent print) but now offers more cool-girl must-haves, including oversized blazers and trench coats. Soft and structured pieces are offset by stylish touches, while turtlenecks made of semi-sheer fabrics team perfectly under just about everything. It's luxe layering at a contemporary price point, something even the working woman can appreciate!

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This is a test page for an Editor-placed Promo Module "This is a test of Editor-placed promo modules that show campaign data from Monalixa. This example shows a promo for a Sports newsletter signup." The NFLPA released its 2024 internal players survey on Wednesday. Players were polled on their satisfaction with their respective franchises in a variety of subjects ranging from food to treatment of families to coaching to ownership. The NFLPA then ranked each franchise from 1-to-32 overall and in each specific category.

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A brazen shooting in the middle of the student precinct in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, has left three people dead, including a student. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. Students caught in the crossfire Two men who were in a car outside one of the student residences on Jorissen Street were shot dead by unknown assailants. During the shooting, a bus transporting students was caught in the crossfire. This resulted in the shooting of two students, killing one on the spot. The deceased student has been confirmed to be a second-year student at the University of Johannesburg. The identity of the other student is still unknown. University confirms deceased student as theirs The University of Johannesburg (UJ) confirmed that the student who was declared dead on the scene is a second-year accounting student at the university. The other injured student was rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention, and his institution of learning is yet to be confirmed. According to the police, on Thursday afternoon, unknown suspects shot two men who were inside a parked BMW. Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a university bus carrying students was caught in the crossfire, leading to two students being shot. All three declared dead at the scene "Both the men in the vehicle and one student were declared dead. While the other student was taken to the nearest hospital for medical treatment," she said. "The motive of the shooting is subject to police investigation. A case of murder and attempted murder is opened. No one has been arrested. The university could not confirm whether the other student is also studying at UJ. The shooting took place near one of the privately owned student residences that houses students from various institutions, including Wits, UJ, and Varsity College. University of Johannesburg spokesperson Herman Esterhuizen said the university was doing all it could to establish the details of the injured student. It was also planning to provide support to affected students and staff. Second injured student unaccounted for "We have established that one male student is a UJ student," said Esterhuizen. "We are establishing whether the student in the hospital is also one of ours." Esterhuizen said the university is providing counselling to affected UJ students and staff. Wits University spokesperson Shirona Patel confirmed that none of their students or staff were injured in the tragic incident. "At this stage, the university is doing all it can to assist emergency services and the South African Police Service on the scene. "We have established that no Witsies have been involved," said Patel. Police seeking help in investigation "We understand that this incident is traumatic and urge students and staff who may be affected to use the university's counselling lines," she said. Nevhuhulwi called for members of the public to assist in the investigation. He urged anyone with information to contact the authorities. Information that can assist with the investigation or tracing of the suspects can be reported using the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can be reported on MySapsApp.

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Toronto FC has signed former England youth international Matty Longstaff to a two-year contract with an option for 2026. The 23-year-old midfielder spent the last four seasons with Newcastle United, where his older brother Sean also plays, but only made 20 appearances including 14 Premier League matches. He went out on loan three times. Matty Longstaff scored on debut in October 2019, giving the Magpies a 1-0 win over Manchester United. At 19 years 199 days, he became the youngest player to score in his Premier League debut for Newcastle His rocket-like right-footed strike from outside the penalty box was voted Premier League goal of the month, marking the first time a player won the award with a goal on their debut since August 2016. The debut earned interest from other European clubs when his contract expired in 2020 but he elected to stay with Newcastle. Longstaff was released by Newcastle last June after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament injury towards the end of 2022 while on loan to Colchester United in England's League Two. Longstaff is the second trialist to join the MLS club after impressing in pre-season. TFC signed French defender Nicksoen Gomis from England's Sheffield United last week to a two-year deal through 2025 with options for 2026 and 2027. "I'm thrilled to welcome Matty to our squad," Toronto coach John Herdman, who comes from just outside Newcastle and grew up supporting the club, said in a statement. "His Premier League experience and dynamic playing style will add depth to our midfield and complement our tactical blueprint." To accommodate Longstaff, Toronto sent FC Cincinnati US$175,000 in general allocation money for a 2024 International roster slot. Toronto will send Cincinnati US$25,000 in 2024 and US$150,000 in 2025. A native of Rotherham, Longstaff began his career with Newcastle, making his pro debut in August 2019 against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup. In August 2021, he joined Scotland's Aberdeen FC on loan before moving to League Two side Mansfield Town in England in January 2022, making a combined 23 appearances for the two clubs. He made 10 appearances for Colchester. Internationally, the five-foot-seven 155-pounder made two appearances for the England under-20 team. Longstaff arrives in Canada needing no introduction to ice hockey. His father David represented Britain more than 100 times and played more than 1,000 club games, mostly in England but also had a stint in Sweden. He retired at the age of 45 after serving as player-coach with the Whitley Warriors. He captained Britain three times, scoring 32 goals and collecting 76 points in 16 World Championships and three Olympic qualifying competitions. He retired from international play in 2013 as Britain's most capped player. Toronto (0-0-1) plays at the New England Revolution (0-1-0) on Sunday. — Follow @NeilMDavidson on X platform, formerly known as Twitter This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 29, 2024

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For over a decade, the former Dawson's Creek cutie, 45, lived high on the hog, thanks to the plush payments from 61-year-old Tom, but that financial cushion is about to lose its stuffing — which is why sources say Katie is on the prowl for acting work! "For years, Katie's enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, thanks to Tom's consistent support," a source exclusively tells In Touch. "But as their child nears adulthood, both mother and daughter are facing an uncertain future. It's a terrifying prospect — going from an amazing standard of living to a question mark overnight!" Although Holmes has earned her own money since leaving Tom in 2012, sources say it's pennies compared to what she gets in child support. "Dawson's Creek royalties don't hold a candle to what Mission: Impossible generates!" the insider adds. Deal of the Day Rock Out in This Stunning Camo Jacket — On Sale for 59% Off View Deal"She's actively looking for roles and is eager to throw herself back into the industry full-time. And don't forget the non-disclosure agreement she signed — it's set to expire, too. If things get tough, Katie could cash in by penning a tell-all book!" Have a tip? Send it to us! Email In Touch at [email protected].

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IKEA's New Collab Has the Absolute Prettiest & Most Colorful Finds (Starting at $3!) IKEA had a busy 2023, from celebrating its 80th anniversary to partnering with brands and designers like Marimekko and Sabine Marcelis on a few exclusive new home launches (including that unforgettable donut lamp). Now, the Swedish company is starting off 2024 strong with its latest collaboration, and it's a color lover's modern paradise. IKEA announced this week that it's teaming up with Dutch design studio Raw Color, co-founded by Daniera ter Haar and Christoph Brach, on an 18-piece furniture and decor line. Deemed the TESAMMANS collection, it spans lamp shades, textiles, glassware, mugs, storage essentials, and more, all decked out in a variety of eye-catching hues. In fact, the limited-edition series operates under the tagline of "color the everyday," applying 15 total tones to materials like metal, cotton, and stoneware. Of course, IKEA's no stranger to brightly-decorated designs, but what sets this crossover apart from the rest is its use of particularly unexpected color and pattern pairings. Think: saturated shades mixed with more muted tones, plus graphic pillow covers and throw blankets with multiple (seemingly conflicting!) prints and motifs. Although the TESAMMANS line doesn't hit IKEA stores until April 1, you can get a sneak peek at some highlights above — including a fun metal hanging decoration, playful carafes, and a unique tri-colored table lamp with "stacked" cone-shaped shades. I also love the compact wheeled cart (arguably the prime example of syncing surprising color combos), which looks straight out of a HAY catalog and gives a typically utilitarian storage unit a vibrant edge. "With TESAMMANS, we want to inspire people to express themselves and bring joy to their everyday lives," says Maria O'Brian, Creative Leader at IKEA of Sweden, in a press release. "It's a collaboration that enables people to add unique design pieces and create colorful spaces to reflect their personality. Raw Color's unique creative approach has inspired and challenged us to work with colors in new ways." IKEA and Raw Color's TESAMMANS line is shockingly affordable, too, priced from $3 to $250. The pieces also pair especially well with IKEA's existing product range, like the minimalist JÄTTEBO modular sofa pictured at the very top of the page. That said, they're ultimately designed to live in tandem with and enhance your existing home scheme. Keep an eye out for the full TESAMMANS collection come April, which officially proves that color is back in a big way for interior design this year.

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Miami-Dade Police Major John Barrow thinks Mayor Daniella Levine Cava should have stayed out of the county Sheriff's race. Her choice not to, he said, suggests she's trying to retain political control over a soon-to-be independent law enforcement agency. "Make no mistake about it, voters will decide who is elected Sheriff of Miami-Dade County. While I respect the Mayor, I believe her endorsement in this race is inappropriate and disrespectful to the voters," he said in a statement. Barrow's comments came hours after Levine Cava endorsed James Reyes, a longtime jail warden she hired from Broward County in late 2022, to be the county's first elected Sheriff since 1966. She appointed Reyes last year to be Miami-Dade's Chief of Public Safety, a role in which he oversees the county's Police, Fire Rescue and Corrections departments — and answers directly to her. "At a time when we are seeing an unacceptable level of public corruption in the county, I believe voters will demand that the next Sheriff will be accountable only to them and not be tainted by machine-style politics," Barrow said. Barrow and Reyes are two of four Democrats running for Sheriff. Thirteen Republicans are also seeking the job, including current Miami-Dade Police officers Jose Aragu, Jaspen Bishop, Orlando Lopez¸ Rolando Riera and Rosie Cordero-Stutz, whom Levine Cava tasked with oversee the Police Department-to-Sheriff's Office transition. Barrow launched his bid for Sheriff on Sept. 18, three weeks before Levine Cava named Reyes to the Public Safety Chief post and two days before former Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez withdrew from the race following an attempted suicide. Many of the people who worked on Ramirez's campaign are also behind Levine Cava and Reyes' campaigns. Reyes joined the Miami-Dade administration in December 2022, when Levine Cava hired him to take over the county's 4,000-inmate jail system. He previously worked for more than two decades with the Broward Sheriff's Office, including four years as its Executive Director and two as Director. Miami-Dade hasn't had an elected Sheriff since 1966, when county voters eliminated the position after a grand jury report revealed rampant corruption within the Department. Instead, the county has a Police Director, who is appointed by and reports to the Mayor. But in 2018, 58% of Miami-Dade voters joined a statewide supermajority in approving a constitutional amendment requiring all 67 counties in Florida to have an elected Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser and Clerk of Courts by early 2025. The Primary Election is on Aug. 20, followed by the General Election on Nov. 5.

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Once Upon A Time Festival - CrimeDrakeo The Ruler's Brother Sues Concert Promoters For Failing To Protect Slain Rapper: ReportThe rapper lost his life after being attacked at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival.By Erika Marie - MusicSnoop Dogg Releases Heartfelt Statement Regarding Drakeo The Ruler's DeathSnoop left the festival grounds immediately after hearing of Drakeo's death. By Thomas Galindo - Pop CultureDrakeo The Ruler Confirmed Dead Following Stabbing At Festival In Los AngelesUnconfirmed reports say that the 28-year-old rapper was stabbed in the neck.By Hayley Hynes

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- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. - Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is set to hold a hearing on the timing of the trial on Friday. If she agrees to Smith's timeline, the former president would be forced to defend himself just before the Republican National Convention begins and the party officially selects its presidential nominee. The RNC will be held from July 15 to 18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. BREAKING: Jack Smith proposes a new Florida trial date of *July 8* pic.twitter.com/LTKwprj0T5 — Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) February 29, 2024 Trump's attorneys rejected Smith's timeline in a filing of their own Thursday, saying the former president would not receive a fair trial while he was simultaneously campaigning for the presidency. He pushed for the trial, to be held in Florida, to begin after the 2024 presidential election, but also offered up Aug. 12 as an alternative start date. "As the leading candidate in the 2024 election, President Trump strongly asserts that a fair trial cannot be conducted this year in a manner consistent with the Constitution, which affords President Trump a Sixth Amendment right to be present and to participate in these proceeding," his lawyers wrote. "Consistent with the Introduction and reiterating the position that a fair trial cannot be held until after the 2024 Presidential election is concluded." Trump was indicted last June over his handling of classified documents after he left the White House. Smith's team has accused the former president of hoarding the files at his Mar-a-Lago club and residence in Florida and resisting government efforts to see them returned. The charges include counts of willful retention of documents, making false statements and obstruction of justice, among others. Trump has been charged with 40 counts in total. Two of his aides will also stand trial. Smith's team this week rebuffed Trump's claims that he had been unfairly targeted, saying there has "never been a case in American history in which a former official has engaged in conduct remotely similar to Trump's." But the former president has regularly lambasted the indictment — and the three others now pending against him — as political witch hunts. His attorneys have pushed claims that he is protected from prosecution, leaning on unprecedentedly broad interpretations of presidential immunity. The U.S. Supreme Court said it would hear arguments on some of those immunity claims in relation to the federal charges he faces related to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. Oral arguments are set for April 22.

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United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 16,100 shares, a drop of 91.5% from the January 31st total of 189,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 112,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days. United Utilities Group Trading Up 0.3 % UUGRY traded up $0.07 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $25.94. 33,230 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 62,681. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.13, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a current ratio of 1.80. United Utilities Group has a 52-week low of $22.37 and a 52-week high of $29.68. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $26.77 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $25.94. About United Utilities Group Read More - Five stocks we like better than United Utilities Group - What is the NASDAQ Stock Exchange? - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - Where to Find Earnings Call Transcripts - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - When to Sell a Stock for Profit or Loss - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for United Utilities Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for United Utilities Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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BOZEMAN — The Montana State Women's basketball team is hosting a child cancer support game Thursday night at the Brick Breden Field House. In honor of gold being the color of child cancer support, if you wear your gold, you get in the game for just $5. "We wanted to add as much as possible but keep it as clean as possible," Jackson Dudak, the Montana State Athletics Director of Marketing and Game Operations, told me as he showed off the jersey design. "We are wearing limited edition jerseys for tonight. Right now you're actually able to bid on these jerseys through goldjerseys.givesmart.com," says Jackson. Until 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night, anyone can bid on limited gold jerseys, worn by our Montana State Women's basketball team during their game against Idaho. Even some popular Montana State Alums such as Alex Singleton and West Wilson have shown interest in bidding on these jerseys. "It's great to see so many different people getting involved with it, on either social media or reaching out through email," says Jackson. A fun event that's bringing our Bobcat community together. But what's even better is that all proceeds are going to Cancer Support Community Montana, in efforts to raise money and awareness for kids suffering from cancer, as well as kids dealing with cancer in their families. "Kids need support when cancer comes into their life. They need to learn how to talk about cancer. They need to learn to understand cancer. They need to know they didn't cause mom's cancer. And they need to know they can't catch it from sitting on grandma's lap," says Becky Franks, CEO of Cancer Support Community Montana. She told me proceeds from these jerseys will be used to fund Kids Support, a 10-week-long program created to help kids who are dealing with cancer. If you're interested in being a part of Cancer Support Community's mission by bidding on these jerseys, you better be ready to spend some money. "The highest ones get up to about $500, which is awesome," says Jackson. And with 14 jerseys up for auction, that's a good chunk of money going to an even greater cause.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It was a tragic day in our state's history. "There have been a lot of changes throughout the years but one thing we pride ourselves in is not being driven by Uvalde," BISD Chief of Police, Art Gamez said. An incident that would forever mark the importance of school safety. "A lot of what we have in place was prior to Uvalde," Gamez said. Beeville ISD Chief of Police Art Gamez is leading the way in school safety. "I get calls from all over the state to help either build police departments or help people establish or enhance their security features," Gamez said. Six years ago, Chief Gamez built the school districts police department from nothing. Now he is an example. "We've got a couple of other school districts that are moving forward with a school-based police department within their district which is great here in the Coastal Bend region you'll start seeing those pop up," Gamez said. Even having state leaders listen to what he had to say this last legislative session at the state capitol. "That was a huge win for us. Now officers are mandated to go through an active shooter training," Gamez said. Beeville ISD is now doing more than what has been mandated by the state, gaining the attention of surrounding school districts. "It's not just about our students," Gamez said. "It's about students everywhere else." Now with the help of chief Gamez and the rest of the Beeville ISD Police Department. More of these school units will be seen in campuses across the Coastal Bend. Chief Gamez stay busy meeting with other district school officials to talk about what changes they can make to their safety and security.

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Don't know what to buy the puzzle fan who has everything? We've got you covered. The build-it-yourself Intrism Level One DIY 3D Marble Maze will keep them entertained for hours, and right now, you can grab it with a rather nice 13% off. Usually $29, pick it up on sale now for just $25.99. Ideal for anyone who loves puzzles, brain teasers and fidget toys, this is a marble maze game, a 3D puzzle, DIY project and a toy, all in one. First, you'll build the 3D puzzle yourself with all the included wooden pieces (don't worry, you won't need glue, as it all slots into place.) Then, you'll enjoy taking on the actual marble maze. Drop the marble in and work out how to navigate the wooden maze's 3D tricky twists and turns to the finish. It's more challenging than it looks, as you'll need memory skills to get to the other side. Once you've mastered the maze once, the fun's only just getting started. You'll be able to display it in its very own stand, ready for you, or your guests, to pick up and play whenever the maze mood strikes. Plus, this toy makes for a perfect way to spend an hour or two escaping your phone and the stresses of the digital world – a gift in itself. We're also big fans of the fact that for every toy purchased, a tree is planted – the equivalent to removing a pound of waste from our oceans. Now that's a feel-good fidget toy. Grab the perfect gift for brain teaser fans now with this Intrism Level One DIY 3D Marble Maze, on sale with 13% off, for just $25.99 (regular price $29). StackSocial prices subject to change.

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MUMBAI: Cigarettes After Sex announce their new LP, titled 'X's', set for release on 12 July via Partisan Records. The upcoming album is accompanied by the announcement of a tour that will span the entire globe including Asia extending into 2025, including stops in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta, and Bangkok, as well as shows at some of the globe's most iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and London's O2 Arena. Filled with raw, imagistic, sometimes smutty vignettes set to entrancing, slowburn pop songs, band leader Greg Gonzalez captures every emotion a romantic arc inspires. But where previous albums have drawn from an amalgam of relationships, for the most part, 'X's' centralizes on just one relationship that spanned four years. "The record feels brutal," admits Gonzalez. "I could sit and talk about this loss to someone, but that wouldn't scratch the surface. I have to really write about it, sing about it, have the music, and then I can start to analyze and learn from it. Or just relive it—in a good way. I don't have that Eternal Sunshine-thing of wanting to forget." While continuing to observe classic pop song structures, Gonzalez has moved away from the prior sonic touchstones of the '50s and '60s, finding himself now drawn to a '70s/'80s slow dance. While (in typical Cigarettes style) these changes may be subtle, the overall resulting energy is akin to disco ball-refracted tears on the dance floor. Today also marks the release of the record's first single, "Tejano Blue", a nod to the music of bandleader Greg Gonzalez's Texas childhood, resulting in the most instantly memorable version (and liveliest tempo) yet of the band's signature sensual, timeless, love songs. Gonzalez explains: "I grew up in El Paso & Tejano music is huge there. You could go to a lot of the bars in the city & hear artists like Selena, Los Ángeles Azules & La Mafia playing over the speakers. It was in the atmosphere around me back then, but I always rejected it & gravitated towards anything else I was attracted to really." "Years later when I was living in New York City I finally started listening to Selena's 'Como La Flor' at the same time that I was also listening to a lot of Cocteau Twins. I had the idea then to try to combine both of their sounds somehow, which felt a bit strange, but also felt like it was coming from a genuine place of rediscovering & finally connecting with the music that I heard around me in my youth." For Gonzalez, preservation, catharsis, and deep self-reflection are absolutely essential to his process and his art. "It was such an intense experience and really beautiful while it lasted," explains Gonzalez. "It's about romance, but it's also about who I was in that moment. How did I navigate these situations? What did I do? That's the painful thing: you're seeing yourself back then." This period was one of immense personal growth for Gonzalez, but it was also during these years that Cigarettes After Sex would hit staggering new levels in their career. The build has certainly been cumulative, beginning slowly with the virality around their earliest music and accelerated by a ceaseless tour ethic that has carried them all over the world. 'Cry' came out at the tail-end of 2019 and wasn't really toured until two years later, and in that gulf of time the band found themselves thrust into becoming more than simply a preeminent indie act, but as one of the most globally accomplished acts across any genre, ready to take center stage as superstars. The band has 23 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, which sits them squarely in the platform's top 240 most-streamed artists. Their music has been used 6.4 billion times and counting on TikTok, holding five spots in the top 1% of all viral audio creations. Now, Indonesia, the Philippines and India are in Cigarettes After Sex's Top 10 Streaming markets worldwide. This ongoing rise is made all the more remarkable when you consider the band remain shadowy figures, there are no CAS music videos and their artwork is forever in moody monochrome. But in the era of the cult of personality, perhaps it's this ongoing adherence to aesthetic, the rejection of overexposure in favor of a little mystique, that's created the space for fans to truly commune with their music, sharing it like an illicit secret.

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Kmart Australia shopper reveals DIY taco station using unlikely $15 buy: 'I need this' - Aussie woman turns unlikely Kmart kitchen buy into a taco station - READ MORE: Why thousands can't get enough of this new Kmart mini range A Kmart shopper revealed a 'game-changing' dinner hack by making a DIY taco station out of an unlikely buy. The Queensland woman saw the $15 Bamboo Chopping Board with Draws (was $29, now on sale) and immediately knew she could fashion it into a snack bar. Kmart's chopping board comes with four drawers and a compartment to sweep chopped goods into the containers. The woman simply placed hard taco shells on top and used the drawers for carrots, tomatoes and onions, lettuce, and meat. 'Not sure who needs to see this but this [$15] buy makes an excellent taco station!' she said along with an image of her set up. A Kmart shopper revealed a 'game-changing' dinner hack by making a DIY taco station out of an unlikely buy While the board doesn't have space for everything, she was easily able to store extra taco toppings, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and taco sauce on another board. The woman simply preps her dinner and then takes it to bed to eat while she watches television. She added, 'I use mine all the time for normal cooking as well, and makes it so organised.' Another home chef warned that while the board is useful, it's important to clean it thoroughly after. 'Just make sure you wash properly and air dry completely before putting away,' she said. 'It goes mouldy underneath the board.' Kmart's chopping board comes with four drawers Many were in awe of the Queensland woman's excellent idea. 'Oh my god! Prep what you need and take to bed - I love it,' one said. 'I really want tacos now, I need this,' another wrote. 'Awesome idea for a picnic style dinner, thanks for sharing,' a third said. A few others shared different ways they used the chopping board - including one man who made it into a coffee station. Many also revealed you could use it for cheese and crackers or for a charcuterie board. One man turned the Kmart chopping board into a coffee station

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President Trump appealed Cook County Circuit Court Judge Tracie Porter's ruling to remove him from the Illinois ballot. Porter, a Democrat, barred Trump from the 2024 primary ballot under the 14th Amendment after she concluded he engaged in an insurrection. The legal theories are based on Section 3 of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment which states public officials who have "engaged in insurrection or rebellion against" the US may be disqualified from public office. Trump has not been charged with engaging in insurrection or rebellion against the United States. This case ended up in the Cook County court after the Illinois State Board of Elections last month unanimously voted they lacked the authority to bar Trump from the ballot. Judge Porter stayed her order until Friday to allow Trump to file an appeal. Trump's lawyers also asked Judge Porter to extend the stay to her order until the appeals court makes a decision. "Staying the judgment until the Illinois appellate courts finally decide this case would reduce the great risk of voter confusion and logistical difficulties for election officials," Trump's lawyers wrote in the filing, according to CNN. President Trump is currently battling similar challenges in other states. Legal challenges have notably escalated in Maine and Colorado. Last month President Trump asked the US Supreme Court to overturn the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to bar him from the 2024 ballot. The Colorado Supreme Court last month disqualified Trump from the 2024 ballot. The US Constitution has three requirements to be president: - Be a natural-born citizen of the United States. - Be at least 35 years old. - Have been a resident of the United States for 14 years.

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena says the change of venue for their final Group A CAF Champions League clash against TP Mazembe on Saturday afternoon will not have any negative impact on their preparations. Last-minute change of venue Sundowns had a last-minute change of stadium venue from their home Loftus Versfeld to Lucas Moripe Stadium. Reason was because of the rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Stormers. Initially, the Brazilians had sent out a late request to stadium management to use the FNB stadium, the home of Kaizer Chiefs, as an alternative venue. However, their request was declined due to the DStv Premiership match between Chiefs and Moroka Swallows at 5:45pm on the same day. Request for FNB declined Stadium management managing director Bertie Grobbelaar confirmed the request. "We were approached by the management of Mamelodi Sundowns on the possibility to host their upcoming CAF fixture. …This was for the 2nd of March at the FNB Stadium," said Grobbelaar. "We really tried to find a way to assist with this request. Unfortunately, Kaizer Chiefs are playing a PSL fixuture (vs Swallows) on the 2nd of March. [They are playing] another fixture on the 5th of March. And as you know, Orlando Pirates will host the Soweto Derby on the 9th of March. "Due to the congestion of these upcoming fixtures, there's unfortunately no way we can assist with this request (from Sundowns)." New venue familiar turf for team Ahead of Sundowns' clash against DR Congo's Mazemebe, coach Rulani Mokwena said Lucas Moripe is a ground that they are familiar with. The venue hosted their home games at the start of the season during the renovations at Loftus. "From a technical perspective, I don't think we expect many changes. And fortunately, we used Lucas Moripe earlier in the season as our home ground," Mokwena told the media. "So, we are quite familiar with the turf. And we will train there tomorrow [ Friday] just to get a little bit more familiarity around it, and that's football. "In football, you got to be prepared to play everywhere and play to your best every single time. And that is what I expect, a good game of football at Lucas Moripe. Investment in new pitch "There was a lot of investment done by the club to make sure that the pitch is ready and good enough to host Mamelodi Sundowns games. So we have good feelings about Lucas — the pitch and the atmosphere that can also be created there." Sundowns have already cemented their spot in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. This after beating Mauritanian side FC Nouadhibou 2-0 at the weekend. Masandawana are currently topping the group and level on 10 points with Mazembe. They will be fighting to finish the group stages on a high. Kick-off time is at 3pm.

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The Minnesota Vikings will likely have a new starting running back for the third time in three years. The team informed Alexander Mattison on Thursday they will release him after a single season as their starting running back, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This article will be updated with more information.

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If "Love Is Blind" Made You Curious About Living in Charlotte, Here's What to Know The latest season of Netflix's wildly popular dating reality show Love Is Blind has everyone in a tailspin. Beyond asking "Who will end up together?" people are also asking larger questions, like "Was that gaslighting?" and "Did he actually have a girlfriend when he proposed to someone else?" and, of course, "Do you think Chelsea looks like Megan Fox?" This season's adventures take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, which has since sparked lots of conversation on social media about what dating is really like there. (If you're unfamiliar, each season the show takes place in a different U.S. city.) One Charlotte-based Reddit user accused the show of making it look like the "most boring, unremarkable city imaginable" while insisting it's actually not. Others have commented on how questionable (and "terrifying") some of the housing developments the couples are staying in appear to be. If you've found yourself curious about what it's like to live in Charlotte (or on the East Coast), who could blame you? Let's take a look at what makes the Queen City a popular destination for tourists and home seekers alike. And maybe you and your besties can even plan a trip to the city and hit up the Lost and Found bar. IYKYK. Quick Facts About Charlotte, North Carolina Population: 897,720. Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and the second largest in the Southeast (Jacksonville, Florida, is #1). The Charlotte metropolitan area is home to close to 2.4 million people, and in 2022 Charlotte returned to the list of the top 15 fastest-growing large cities and towns in the U.S. Median age: 34.5 years. Major industries: Banking and financial services, tech/fintech, and manufacturing. Cost of living: 3% lower than the national average, 2% higher than the state's average. Fun Facts About Charlotte, North Carolina - The city's official nickname is Queen City (named for Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of King George III of England) - The business district is referred to as "uptown," not "downtown." - Movies and shows like The Hunger Games, Talladega Nights, Homeland, and, yes, Love Is Blind, were filmed in Charlotte. Charlotte's Real Estate Market According to Zillow, the average price (as of January 31, 2024) for a Charlotte home is $385,951 — a number that crept up 2.7% over the past year. If you're a homebuyer with your sights set on Charlotte, you'll need to prepare to possibly make a decision (or an offer) rather quickly because 17 days is the median for a home to go into pending status, reports Zillow. While over a third (35.8%) of Charlotte homes sold for more than the list price as of December 2023, don't panic about your budget just yet. Zillow data also indicates that almost half (48.6%) of homes sold for under the list price — a sure sign that there might be some room for negotiation if you find a home you love in the Queen City. Want to rent an apartment in Charlotte instead? According to Rent Café, you can expect to pay an average of $1653 a month for a 1-bedroom apartment around 941 square feet — a smidge lower than the national rent average. You can lower the price if you rent a smaller studio, and you'll expect to pay more for a two- or three-bedroom. Arts & Culture in Charlotte Charlotte's a big city with a lot of entertainment to show for it! Here are just some of the many cultural and entertainment opportunities you can enjoy. Museums There's a much longer list of museums to visit, but here are a few to get you started. - The Mint Museum is the first art museum in the state and home to a variety of permanent collections; it also offers exhibitions throughout the year. - Other must-sees include the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and McColl Center. - There are gorgeous murals all over town celebrating Black history and culture. Sports in Charlotte There are home teams to root for in all the major sports, including the following: - Carolina Panthers Football (Bank of America Stadium) - Charlotte Hornets Basketball (Spectrum Center) - Charlotte FC Soccer (Bank of America Stadium) - Charlotte Knights Minor League Baseball (Trust Field) - Charlotte Checkers Hockey (Bojangles Coliseum) The NASCAR Hall of Fame also parks itself here in the Queen City, where the organization got its start. Entertainment in Charlotte While some of the bigger names play the Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium, there are many other smaller venues that welcome musical acts from every genre. And of course, there are many festivals throughout the year, including the Charlotte Jazz Festival. Charlotte is also home to various theaters, including the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, which offers numerous stages for touring and local productions. Parks and Recreation in Charlotte Nature-lovers will have plenty to do in Charlotte. Top destinations include Little Sugar Creek Greenway, McDowell Nature Center and Preserve, and Freedom Park. Those who love fishing and boating will find a home on Lake Norman. The Foodie Scene in Charlotte Charlotte's got a bit of everything on the menu. Sure, you can enjoy classic comfort foods like Southern barbecue, but there are also lots of other world cuisines, including Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean.

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There is nothing ~basic!~ about Sharon Stone's money and lifestyle! The iconic actress has a $60 million fortune, and thank goodness! She has maintained that she can't travel on commercial planes, and that her lifestyle is thanks to the hard work of her security team, staffers and assistants who work around the clock. "It's very expensive to be famous," the Total Recall actress, 65, said about her bank account working overtime. "You go out to dinner, and there's 15 people at the table, and who gets the check?" Sharon questioned. "You get the $3,000 dinner check every single time." Sharon shouldn't have too much to worry about, though. She made a staggering $13.6 million for Basic Instinct 2, $6 million for Last Dance and another $6 million for Diabolique. Given that she only made $500,000 for Basic Instinct – the movie that catapulted her career – Sharon quickly proved that her acting chops were worth the money. And who wouldn't want to join Sharon for dinner, especially if it meant scoring an invite to her Beverly Hills mansion! She bought the property in March 1995 for $3.2 million, and the property today is likely worth between $12 and $15 million. She diversified her real estate portfolio in 1998 by buying a mansion in San Francisco with then-partner Phil Bronstein, but the pair later sold it when they got divorced in 2004. Of her first Los Angeles home, Sharon told Architectural Digest, "All of a sudden, there were crazy stalkers trying to get into my house," noting that her Basic Instinct fame led to a number of close calls. Deal of the Day Rock Out in This Stunning Camo Jacket — On Sale for 59% Off View Deal"The police were there all the time, until they finally had enough," Sharon admitted. "They told me to pack a suitcase because they were taking me to a hotel. I had to find a new home that had proper gates." Luckily, her second L.A. mansion appears to be her safe haven! Have a tip? Send it to us! Email In Touch at [email protected].

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The Florida House unanimously approved legislation Thursday to provide $20 million for victims who endured physical beatings and sexual abuse decades ago at the then-Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in North Florida. The measure (HB 23), sponsored by Escambia Republican Michelle Salzman and Duval Republican Kiyan Michael, calls for providing a one-time payment program of $20 million through the state Department of Legal Affairs. The boys confined between 1940 and 1975 and were subjected to abuse at the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna and the Okeechobee reform school, another state-based institution known for its abusive nature, would be compensated. The proposal also says that the Commissioner of Education may award a standard high school diploma to a person who is compensated who has not completed high school graduation requirements. The measure still needs to be approved in the Florida Senate (SB 24) before it would go to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for his consideration. According to a bill analysis, there were reports of children being chained to walls in irons, brutal whippings and peonage at Dozier as early as 1901. In the first 13 years of operation, six state-led investigations took place. After former Dozier School students began to publish accounts of the abuse, their complaints gained traction. Ultimately, Gov. Charlie Crist, in 2008, directed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate the Dozier School and the deaths that were alleged and occurred at the school. Dozier survivors have been coming to Tallahassee for years, hoping to persuade the Legislature to get compensation for their suffering. In between that time, the school was closed after a federal investigation in 2011, and lawmakers gave a formal apology to the survivors back in 2017. Several lawmakers said on the floor of the House on Thursday that they had visited the Dozier School in recent years, and that they have never forgotten that visit. "It was a harrowing experience," said St. Petersburg-based Democratic Rep. Lindsay Cross. "You can feel the evil. You can feel the negativity, years, decades after those atrocities happened, and so this is our opportunity, and it can never repay the price that these boys had – the pain that they endured and their families and the not knowing what happened to those children." The vote was emotional for many of the victims who sat in the House gallery on Thursday, with more than a dozen people there. After the vote, in the Capitol rotunda on the 4th floor, retired Army Ranger Captain Bryant Middleton, said: "This absolutely validates everything that we have said. To hear the representatives say that they went to the White House (the name of the small white building on the Dozier campus where former students were punished). That they saw the White House. We lived in the White House. That was our way of life. They beat us daily in that place. This is validation. This proves that we told the truth that we were honest, that we were sincere, and the people who lied in Jackson County, who denied it here in the state of Florida, here in this very building. This is the proof that we were telling the truth." House Speaker Paul Renner, after the vote, took a moment to acknowledge the gravity of the situation. "What bothered me most is that what we had done to date was simply put up a sign that said, 'We're sorry.'" he said. "And my response to that was that's not enough. So today we've done something more than just say we're sorry." Florida Democratic Sen. Darryl Rouson, the bill sponsor in the Senate, said earlier this week that there are an estimated 400 living survivors from the Dozier and Okeechobee schools, meaning that they could each individually receive about $50,000. ___ Mitch Perry reports. Florida Phoenix is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Florida Phoenix maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Diane Rado for questions: [email protected]. Follow Florida Phoenix on Facebook and Twitter.

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one billion streams - Pop CultureIce Spice Achieves Over 1 Billion Spotify Streams Less Than A Year After Blowing UpAccording to "TMZ," Ice Spice's "Like..?" EP is the top-performing hip-hop project of 2023 so far.By Hayley Hynes - Pop Culture"Her Loss" Surpasses One Billion Streams On SpotifyThe streaming platform made the announcement on Monday (December 26).By Isaac Fontes - NumbersQuavo Follows Drake's Lead In Celebrating 1B Streams On SpotifyQuavo enjoys breakfast off of his newly received plaque from Spotify for a billion streams. By Aron A.

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- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. - Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later. The fight over a start date for Donald Trump's trial on charges of hoarding national security documents continued Thursday with prosecutors proposing July 8 and the former president's lawyers saying no fair trial could be held until after the November election. Both options represent a delay to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's tentative start date of May 20 that was set in the fall due to disputes over pretrial issues such as what evidence can be used at trial. She set a hearing for Friday to map out the scheduling options. The Supreme Court's decision Wednesday to hear Trump's immunity argument in another federal criminal case against the former president could also cause Cannon to wait for a ruling from the high court. Trump has also claimed immunity from prosecution for taking hundreds of classified documents and retaining them at his home at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla. The challenge of how to manage access to classified documents at the heart of the case, such as who gets to look at them, has slowed preparations for the trial. Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has urged a brisk pace, to ensure a verdict before the election. He proposed a start date of July 8 and laid out a schedule for hearings on pretrial motions. Trump's lawyers Todd Blanche and Christopher Kise submitted a calendar showing how court dates would overlap with potential hearing dates in the case. The lawyers asked for a date fair to both sides "consistent with the Introduction and reiterating the position that a fair trial cannot be held until after the 2024 Presidential election is concluded." Trump "strongly asserts that a fair trial cannot be conducted this year in a manner consistent with the Constitution," for both a Sixth Amendment right to attend the trial and a First Amendment right to campaign for president, according to his lawyers. Here's what we know about the case: What charges does Trump face? Trump faces 41 charges of keeping and hiding documents with classified markings at his Mar-a-Lago estate. More than 300 classified documents were recovered from Mar-a-Lago more than a year after Trump left the White House, most under subpoena in June 2022 or during an FBI search in August 2022. Trump faces charges of willful retention of national defense information along with counts such as conspiracy to obstruct justice, withholding a document, corruptly concealing a document and making false statements. "The classified documents Trump stored in his boxes included information regarding defense and weapons capabilities of both the United States and foreign countries; United States nuclear programs; potential vulnerabilities of the United States and its allies to military attack; and plans for possible retaliation in response to a foreign attack," the indictment said. "The unauthorized disclosure of these classified documents could put at risk the national security of the United States, foreign relations, the safety of the United States military, and human sources and the continued viability of sensitive intelligence collection methods." What issues remain before trial? Trump has urged Cannon to dismiss the case based on a handful of arguments, including that as an ex-president he is immune from prosecution. Trump also asked to throw out the case based on how Smith was appointed, prosecutorial misconduct for taking too long to file charges and the Espionage Act being too vague. In addition, Trump has argued that he designated the documents personal before leaving the White House, so they should fall under the Presidential Records Act with disputes handled as civil disputes rather than criminal charges. Trump's lawyers contend a former president can't be charged for actions while in office unless the House impeaches him and the Senate convicts him. The Supreme Court agreed to hear his argument from his federal election-interference case. Trump has made the same pitch to Cannon, whom he appointed. While he is charged with storing classified documents for 18 months after leaving the White House, Trump contends he designated the records as personal under the Presidential Records Act so he could take them with him. Prosecutors previously called the argument about presidential immunity in the documents case "frivolous" because the alleged crimes of moving the documents to Mar-a-Lago and withholding them from investigations all happened after Trump left the White House. Other courts have upheld Smith's appointment so far. Trump is also asking for hearings on requests to suppress evidence in the case. He contends the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago was unconstitutional because of alleged omissions in the warrant application and how the search was carried out. Cannon hasn't ruled yet on Trump's multiple requests to dismiss the case, while awaiting a formal reply to the various arguments from prosecutors. What's at stake in the Friday hearing? Cannon scheduled the Friday meeting to sort out a calendar for issues that still need to resolved before the trial, including motions and hearings. Some of the issues include how to handle names of potential government witnesses, grand jury transcripts, exhibits, subpoenas and search warrant applications. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jack Smith requests July 8 start to Donald Trump's classified records trial

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The first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since the Apollo astronauts fell silent Thursday, a week after breaking a leg at touchdown and tipping over near the lunar south pole. Intuitive Machines' lander, Odysseus, lasted longer than the company anticipated after it ended up on its side with hobbled solar power and communication. The end came as flight controllers received one last photo from Odysseus and commanded its computer and power systems to standby. That way, the lander can wake up in another two to three weeks — if it survives the bitterly cold lunar night. Intuitive Machines spokesman Josh Marshall said these final steps drained the lander's batteries and put Odysseus "down for a long nap." "Good night, Odie. We hope to hear from you again," the company said via X, formerly Twitter. Before losing power, Odysseus sent back what Intuitive Machines called "a fitting farewell transmission." Taken just before touchdown, the picture shows the bottom of the lander on the moon's pockmarked surface, with a tiny crescent Earth and a small sun in the background. The lander was originally intended to last about a week on the moon. Houston-based Intuitive Machines became the first private business to land a spacecraft on the moon without crashing when Odysseus touched down Feb. 22. Only five countries had achieved that since the 1960s, including Japan, which made a sideways landing last month. Odysseus carried six experiments for NASA, which paid $118 million for the ride. The first company to take part in NASA's program for commercial lunar deliveries never made it to the moon; its lander came crashing back to Earth in January. NASA views these private landers as scouts that will pave the way for astronauts due to arrive in another few years. Until Odysseus, the last U.S. moon landing was by Apollo 17's Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt in 1972. Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com

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Judge skeptical of lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's X over hate speech research A federal judge in San Francisco appears poised to toss a lawsuit brought by Elon's Musk's X against a nonprofit that found the platform allowed hate speech to spread on the site once known as Twitter. Last year, lawyers for X sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate, claiming the group improperly scraped X to prepare damning reports about the proliferation of hate speech on the site. But in a hearing over Zoom on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer appeared highly skeptical of the case, devoting the majority of the proceeding to grilling Musk's lawyer over why the lawsuit was brought at all. Jon Hawk, X's lawyer, said at core the suit is about honoring data security agreements to protect the platform's users. Breyer was unconvinced. "You put that in terms of safety, and I've got to tell you, I guess you can use that word, but I can't think of anything basically more antithetical to the First Amendment than this process of silencing people from publicly disseminated information once it's been published," Breyer said. "You're trying to shoehorn this theory by using these words into a viable breach of contract claim," the judge added. Judge calls argument from Musk lawyer 'vapid' X contends that the CCDH violated the platform's terms of service by using a third-party tool called Brandwatch to analyze posts on the site to prepare reports critical of X. The social media company argued that, in the process, CCDH gained unauthorized access to nonpublic data. Much of Thursday's hearing turned on what exactly constitutes scraping and whether the center did indeed violate X's terms of service by collecting data for its reports. X is seeking damages from the center, arguing that the platform lost tens of millions of dollars from advertisers fleeing the site in the wake of the nonprofit's findings. But in order to make this case, X had to show the group knew the financial loss was "foreseeable" when it started its account and began abiding by Twitter's terms of service, in 2019, before Musk acquired the site. X lawyer Hawk argued that the platform's terms of service state that the rules for the site could change at any time, including that suspended users whom the group says spread hate speech could be reinstated. And so, Hawk said, if changes to the rules were foreseeable, then the financial loss from its reports on users spreading hate should have also been foreseeable. This logic confused and frustrated the judge. "That, of course, reduces foreseeability to one of the most vapid extensions of law I've ever heard," Breyer said. CCDH's lawyer: Case is a nonprofit versus the world's richest man John Quinn, an attorney for CCDH, said the researchers' use of the third-party search tool never accessed non-public posts "This idea that this is about data security, this is about user data, there was something to investigate, is implausible," Quinn said. Among CCDH's reports was one highlighting how X took no action against 99 out of 100 users it flagged for posting hate, including racism, homophobia and Neo-Nazism. Research into the uptick of hate speech on X has in part fueled an exodus among advertisers on the platform that has so kneecapped the company that Musk himself has repeatedly floated the possibility of bankruptcy. Late late year, major advertisers like Walmart, Apple, Disney and IBM stopped advertising on X after Musk endorsed an antisemitic post that claimed Jewish communities push hatred of white people. In response, Musk lashed out. He told companies: "Don't advertise" and used the F-word on the stage of a public event to curse out firms that distanced themselves from the platform. CCDH, through its spokespeople and staff, have tied their legal battle with Musk to last year's boycott. The group has portrayed X's lawsuit as Musk's attempt to silence criticism, and in Thursday's hearing, the group cited California's so-called anti-SLAPP laws — which protect people and groups from frivolous lawsuits aimed at suppressing free speech. "Everything in that statute recognizes that very often the litigation itself is the punishment," Quinn told the judge. "We are representing a non-profit organization here being sued by the world's richest man." Near the end of the hearing, the judge noted that if something is proven to be true a defamation lawsuit falls apart. Why, he said, didn't Musk's X bring a defamation suit if the company believes X's reputation has been harmed? "You could've brought a defamation case, you didn't bring a defamation case," Breyer said. "And that's significant." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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- San Diego Rotary Club hosted the 77th annual Duval County Fair. - The fair kicked off Thursday and will end Saturday. - Exhibitors continue to participate in the fair for years earning awards, and money used towards college. The 77th Annual Duval County Fair kicked off Thursday, Feb. 29, morning. The San Diego Rotary Club hosts the event each year with a mission that continues long after the fair. Young exhibitors from across the county participate in the fair, which is also a learning experience for them. Each exhibit teaches them life skills they'll need as they grow older. Reyna Trigo is a 10-year-old from San Diego who wants to be an attorney. She's been participating in the fair as a San Diego 4H member since she was about 5 years old. "It makes me care about other people, not just myself, and how to take responsibilities," Trijo said. Rotary board members and other volunteers said the majority of the fair is about learning, and the rest is about making memories. Participation doesn't end for some as they become board members as adults. Gabriel Vera was once an exhibitor, and now, he is on the other side, as a San Diego Rotary Board Member, ensuring exhibitors understand the fair and what it takes. "But at the end of the day – it's for the kids to have fun. It's an event that the whole county participates in – which is Freer, Benavides, and San Diego. We want to make sure they enjoy it. It's not who wins, who loses because, at the end of the day, everyone's a winner when they get those skills," Vera said. The three-day event ends with an auction and a sense of accomplishment for all involved. For more information on the fair and the San Diego Rotary Club, visit their Facebook Page.

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Well, this was predictable. As President Biden and former border cagekeeper Donald Trump separately visited the U.S.-Mexico border today, Trump spoke to a crowd in Eagle Pass, Texas — not about problem solving, of course, but about, yes, you guessed it (yawn) — the 2020 election. (See second video below, posted by Acyn.) Meanwhile, one Eagle Pass resident spoke his — and his community's — mind, addressing Trump at a community press conference: "Mr. Trump …You are not welcome." "Mr. Trump, change your ways," said Jessie Fuentes. "Because what you're doing is hurting the people who need the most help." Our community, if you were to study the demographics, you know, it's not easy. It's not easy being on the border," he continued. "And this unwanted attention, this unwanted militarization of our community is unwelcome. You are not welcome." (See video below, posted by The Recount.) As a side note, President Biden was welcome in Brownsville, Texas, where he spent his time speaking to border patrol agents.

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A large US health care tech company was hacked. It's leading to billing delays, security concerns Health care providers across the country are reeling from a cyberattack on a massive U.S. health care technology company that has threatened the security of patients' information and is delaying some prescriptions and paychecks for medical workers. The hack could also disrupt discharging people from the hospital, a major hospital association said. Change Healthcare announced Thursday that a ransomware group that had claimed responsibility for the attack was at fault. Change Healthcare also said it is assessing the impact of the attack, which it first acknowledged on Feb. 21 and has affected billing and care-authorization portals across the country. "Change Healthcare can confirm we are experiencing a cyber security issue perpetrated by a cybercrime threat actor who has represented itself to us as ALPHV/Blackcat," said Tyler Mason, vice president at UnitedHealth, in a statement. The ransomware group has said it was responsible for the hack — which targeted Optum, a medication-providing subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group — causing the disruption and creating issued with pharmacy transactions across the country. Some health care facilities in Southwest Florida have reported issues with insurance payments and other aspects of their relationship with UnitedHealthcare. "Patient care is our top priority and we have multiple workarounds to ensure people have access to the medications and the care they need," Change Healthcare said in a statement. READ MORE - Executive is convicted of insider trading related to medical device firm acquisition - Some states are trying to protect health care data so it isn't used against people seeking abortions - Mississippi inmates were exposed to dangerous chemicals and denied health care, lawsuit says Owned by UnitedHealth Group, Change Healthcare manages health care technology pipelines, processing 14 billion transactions a year. The company said its investigation determined that Change Healthcare, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and UnitedHealth Group systems have been affected. Change also confirmed Thursday that ransomware group ALPHV, or Blackcat, made the breach. The company didn't respond to a question about whether it paid or negotiated a ransom. One of the most immediate impacts is that people are seeing delays in getting prescriptions, American Hospital Association spokesperson Ben Teicher said. Change Healthcare said most affected pharmacies are using workarounds like writing things down. But the severity of the situation may still be unfolding, the American Hospital Association said in an email to The Associated Press. Hospitals are having issues with processing claims, billing patients and checking insurance coverage for care, the AHA said, but the attack also could affect the ability to pay workers and buy medicine and supplies. "The impact to hospitals is just now really starting to crystallize and as a result has been underreported," Teicher said. "As a result we can't really speak to the longer term aftermath, but it can result in hospitals not being able to make payroll or patients still waiting for services to be approved." Health systems told the Healthcare Association of New York State that they've had trouble with various things, including "an inability to verify patient eligibility and coverage … communicate pharmacy prescriptions, file claims … and receive normal cash flow to support operations, among other issues," association president Bea Grause said. Several major health care providers that serve multiple states did not respond to requests for comment. Cybersecurity experts say ransomware attacks have increased substantially in recent years, especially in the health care sector. This one comes on the heels of an attack last month on a children's hospital in Chicago, which had to take phone, email and medical records systems offline. An FBI spokesperson in Tennessee said he could not confirm or deny whether the FBI is investigating. The FBI also said it's "aware of this incident" but didn't have anything else to provide because the incident "is ongoing." "As far as we can tell, the attack is being contained," said Allan Liska, a threat intelligence analyst at Recorded Future. "We don't think it's going to get worse. But when you have a critical system like this that's down for an extended period … the longer it's down and the longer that recovery takes, the more impact it's going to have on patient care."

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Here's why we decided to have an $80,000 KFC themed wedding - and no it wasn't 'bogan' - Sydney couple threw an $80,000 KFC themed wedding - READ MORE: KFC quietly re-launches 'fan favourite' Thanh Huynh, 29, and Brian Tran, 28, met at their university library, and slowly fell in love over long Tuesday study sessions which usually ended with a trip to KFC for some hot and spicy chicken. Speaking to FEMAIL the loved up couple revealed that the takeaway continued to be a staple throughout their 20s, with Brian stopping to try something from the restaurant in every country when they travelled through Europe. So when the opportunity to have their love made official with the help of the Colonel eight years later came up, they knew they had to take it. The couple entered the 'onion ring engagement' competition, with Brian asking Thanh to marry him on camera. Scroll down for video Thanh Huynh, 29, and Brian Tran, 28, had an $80,000 KFC themed wedding 'We sat down and wrote a script together. I was the secret herbs and spices and he was the Colonel. It also kinda fit our love story,' she said. They were halfway through planning the wedding but figured they had nothing to lose by entering. 'Our invitations and everything had gone out - we knew we would be cutting it fine if we did win,' Thanh said. 'But we couldn't believe it when we actually got the call to say we had won.' They were officially engaged months earlier, with Brian getting down on one knee on the famous Coogee to Bondi walk. The couple got engaged by the water on a hike between Coogee and Bondi They have been dating since university when Thanh made it her mission to find out who 'quiet Brian' was 'He knows I like hiking so that's where he did it. I didn't know it was coming,' Thanh said. She said her mum had been insisting they get married for years and was just as excited by their engagement. The couple's big day was always going to include an intimate ceremony at the Sydney Opera House, followed by some time on the Bennelong Lawn and a reception at Cabra-Vale Diggers. The dentists had a post-ceremony picnic on Bennelong lawn after getting married at the Opera House The bridal party seemed very happy with the mid-wedding snack They then headed to Cabra-Vale RSL for their reception which included a lot of KFC merch But winning the competition meant each part of the big day was infused with elements of KFC. The stop over on the lawn featured a themed picnic which was a huge highlight for Brian. At the reception there was a KFC bucket-themed wedding cake, personalised buckets for guests, chicken suits aplenty and a grazing table laden with menu items. Brian, who is the softly spoken one in the couple, made Thanh cry with his vows The couple said the wedding was a hit with their guests who loved the KFC merch and personalised buckets They also included a KFC grazing table on the night Thanh threw merch into the air - daring friends to catch it in their buckets 'Watching guests try to catch the KFC merch with their buckets when Thanh threw it into the crowd was pretty amazing,' Brian said. The couple were able to extend an invitation to close work friends after winning the competition - as the $80,000 budget was more generous than their own. 'They gave us some suggestions and we were able to opt for what we wanted, so it was still very much our day but with a sprinkle of KFC,' Thanh said.

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US Nuclear Corp. (OTCMKTS:UCLE – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 75,400 shares, an increase of 1,178.0% from the January 31st total of 5,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 398,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. US Nuclear Trading Up 1.3 % OTCMKTS:UCLE traded up $0.00 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $0.04. The company had a trading volume of 51,360 shares, compared to its average volume of 160,845. US Nuclear has a 12-month low of $0.03 and a 12-month high of $0.17. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $0.05 and its 200-day simple moving average is $0.06. US Nuclear Company Profile Featured Stories - Five stocks we like better than US Nuclear - What is a SEC Filing? - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - What is the Dogs of the Dow Strategy? Overview and Examples - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - How to Use the MarketBeat Excel Dividend Calculator - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for US Nuclear Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for US Nuclear and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A police officer and a court employee were shot and killed Thursday in Independence, Missouri. The shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. at a house at 1111 N. Elsea Smith Road, KMBC reported. The court employee was reportedly attempting to serve an eviction notice when the shooting started, The Associated Press reported. The victims were identified by police as Officer Cody Allen, 35, and Civil Process server Drexel Mack, 35, according to the news outlet. A second police officer is in critical condition, the Independence Police Department said, according to the AP. The second officer is expected to survive, police said. "My heart breaks for the Independence Police Department and all the family and friends of their officer who succumbed to injuries from a shooting earlier today," Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said on X, formerly known as Twitter. "I am praying for all others impacted today and all of the women and men of law enforcement in the Kansas City area." "We are devastated that a court employee, who is a public servant, was shot by a member of the public while performing their job," Presiding Judge Jalilah Otto said in a statement obtained by the AP. "Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with our employee, our entire Court family, and the Independence Police Department." A suspect is believed to be in custody, according to KMBC. Information about what led up to the shooting will not be released immediately, Independence Police Department spokesperson Officer Jack Taylor said, according to the AP. © 2024 Cox Media Group

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Target's Newest $5 Find Will Look So Cute on Your Kitchen Counter When was the last time you stumbled upon a cute measuring cup? They're all pretty much the same and all do the same job — except for this new measuring cup from Target's Bullseye's Playground. This adorable little pitcher not only measures your liquids in cups, fluid ounces, and milliliters, but it also looks so adorable that you'll want to keep it on your kitchen counter even when you're not using it. TikToker TargetIsEverything recently spotted the $5 pitcher-style measuring cups, which come in both pink and clear glass and look like mini coffee pots. They have clear measurements printed on the exterior and can hold up to two cups (or a half-quart) of liquid, making them a great alternative to your standard liquid measuring cups. The clear version is even slightly iridescent so you can feel a bit magical while you make your favorite baked goods. Or, imagine how pretty a small bouquet of flowers would look in one of these on a window sill? Hello, spring! Commenters on the TikTok instantly fell in love, saying things like "Well looks like I'm headed to Target tonight!!!" Because these measuring cups are available at Target's Bullseye's Playground, they're not available online. You can, however, pick up a measuring cup from Hearth & Hand with Magnolia at Target that has a slightly different vibe, but is just as pretty. Head to Target to see if those cute little coffee pot-style measuring cups are in the Bullseye's Playground and give your baking tools a mini upgrade for just a few bucks. And pick up that floral checkerboard serving tray, too. It's too good to pass up.

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Vanna White has been dragging her feet over walking down the aisle with longtime beau John Donaldson, but sources exclusively tell In Touch she's now had a change of heart and plans to take advantage of the beautiful scenery in Hawaii to finally tie the knot! Vanna, 67, loves the Pacific island state for its romance and stunning vistas — and she'll be spending plenty of time there this year anyway while taping Wheel of Fortune with new co-host Ryan Seacrest. "She was opposed to getting married but now that she's doing promos in Waikiki for Wheel, the fresh air has gotten to her — along with John's infectious charms!" the insider notes. The starry-eyed letter-turner has dated the contractor for over a dozen years and is ready to make it official with a Hawaiian wedding. "Vanna wants to show her appreciation for this wonderful guy who's been so patient," the source adds. "It will be a short and sweet and very intimate ceremony — and of course she'll want her kids to give her away." Deal of the Day Rock Out in This Stunning Camo Jacket — On Sale for 59% Off View DealVanna shares daughter Gigi, 27, and son Nikko, 29, with ex-hubby George Santo Pietro. "Vanna already knows she's going to spend the rest of her life with John," adds the insider. "It's time to make that wedding happen!" Have a tip? Send it to us! Email In Touch at [email protected].

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Condo owners along Florida's coast may soon be able to tap state dollars to strengthen their properties against seasonal storms, per legislation House lawmakers just approved. The bill (HB 1029) authorizes the creation of the My Safe Florida Condominium Program, a pilot program that would provide condo associations within 15 miles of the shoreline with hurricane-mitigation inspections and guidance on roof- and entryway-improving grants. The program is an offshoot of My Safe Florida Home, a 17-year-old home-hardening grant program lawmakers resurrected in 2022 and have since apportioned $433 million for roof-, door- and window-improving projects. On Thursday, the House voted 116-0 for the bill. It will now be sent to the Senate. Under the condo program, for every $1 an association spends on an upgrade, the state would spend $2. The state would also cover up to half the cost of roof-related projects and up to $1,500 per unit for doors and windows. Grants would be capped at $175,000 per association. Lawmakers agreed Wednesday night to set aside $30 million for the program in the next state budget if the Legislature passes HB 1029 or its Senate analog (SB 1366) by St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie. Parkland Democratic Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, who sponsored the measure with Miami Republican Rep. Vicki Lopez, said the bill is the result of a town hall she, Lopez and Fleming Island Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley held in her district last year. "We had over 150 people show up (and participate for) over two hours — lots of questions, lots of discussion," she said. "We are at our best when we have policy that is coming from the concerns we've heard back home from the people we represent." Lopez said the aim of the bill is twofold: to enhance the safety of condos through inspection and mitigation efforts and, as a result, reduce their insurance premiums. Hunschofsky and Lopez received plaudits from their fellow Representatives, several of whom recounted the difficulties their condo-domiciled constituents have faced. "What you gals are doing," said Lighthouse Point Republican Rep. Chip LaMarca, "is very important." Hollywood Democratic Rep. Marie Woodson said seniors in her district are at risk of being priced out of their homes because of high insurance rates and new reserve fund requirements. "I'm sure a lot of them are watching right now, and they are grateful and thankful for the hard work that you have done in order to bring some relief to them," she said. "This bill is so needed." HB 1029 and SB 1366, which awaits a Senate floor vote after clearing two committees with unanimous support, are part of a wave of legislation lawmakers filed following the June 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside that killed 98 people. Others include a measure Lopez is backing with Bradley to broaden condo board oversight and accountability and a controversial proposal by Miami Springs Republican Sen. Bryan Ávila and North Fort Myers Republican Rep. Spencer Roach that would allow the owners of locally designated historic structures to demolish and replace them with bigger, denser buildings that meet modern safety strictures. Roach temporarily postponed consideration of his bill on the House floor Thursday.

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