ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Al Green scored 19 points and Sean Newman Jr. added seven in the overtime as Louisiana Tech knocked off Southern Illinois 85-79 in a first-round contest at the Gulf Coast Showcase on Monday night. Green had three steals for the Bulldogs (5-0). Kaden Cooper scored 18 points and added 12 rebounds and four steals. Amaree Abram went 8 of 13 from the field to finish with 18 points, while adding six steals. Kennard Davis led the way for the Salukis (2-4) with 16 points, 10 rebounds and three steals. Southern Illinois also got 15 points and eight rebounds from Jarrett Hensley. Ali Abdou Dibba also had 12 points and two steals. Cooper scored 12 points in the first half and Louisiana Tech went into the break trailing 31-27. Abram's 16-point second half helped Louisiana Tech close out the six-point victory. NEXT UP These two teams both play Tuesday in the six-team, round-robin tournament. Louisiana Tech squares off against Richmond and Southern Illinois faces Eastern Kentucky. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Adani Group is facing fallouts on several fronts as investors and partners rethink ties with the Indian conglomerate in the wake of bribery and fraud accusations by U.S. authorities. Projects and investments tied to the Indian conglomerates' businesses spanning across the world have come under the spotlight, following the indictment of its billionaire founder on bribery and fraud charges. Adani Group is facing fallouts on several fronts as investors and partners rethink ties with the Indian conglomerate in the wake of bribery and fraud accusations by U.S. authorities. 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are Projects and investments tied to the Indian conglomerates' businesses spanning across the world have come under the spotlight, following the U.S. indictment of its billionaire founder on bribery and fraud charges last Thursday. "The US indictment is likely to constrain the group's access to new financing in the near term, particularly in the offshore capital markets, Leonard Law, a senior credit analyst at Lucro Analytics told CNBC. The group has denied any wrongdoing . The allegations are "more serious" than those from short-seller Hindenburg Research's report in 2023, and the legal proceedings are likely to be protracted , he added. Fitch Ratings has put several dollar bonds issued by Adani Group companies on its negative ratings watchlist, which means the bonds could potentially be downgraded. The action reflects higher corporate governance risk and "potential contagion risk" that could affect access to funding and liquidity. Money Report Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LBGTQ merchandise from website Gold plunges 3% as Trump Treasury pick and potential Israel-Hezbollah truce fuel risk-on mood Following the bombshell indictment last week, which triggered a selloff in the conglomerate's stocks, Kenyan president William Ruto scrapped airport and electricity deals worth about $2.5 billion with the group, Reuters reported. French energy giant TotalEnergies, on Monday suspended new investments linked to Adani Group and claimed it was not informed of the investigation into the alleged corruption scheme. "Until such time when the accusations against the Adani group individuals and their consequences have been clarified, TotalEnergies will not make any new financial contribution as part of its investments in the Adani group of companies," the French company said. Shares of the French oil major, which owns a 19.75% stake in Adani Green Energy and a 50% holding in joint ventures with Adani Green, fell 2.4% on Monday. The U.S. International Development Finance Corp has said it would review its prior agreements to lend $553 million t o a Sri Lankan port development that's backed by the Adani Group. "DFC is aware of the recent allegations related to Adani and is actively assessing the ramifications in light of the recent DOJ announcement," an official with the development agency said in a statement. The New York Federal Prosecutors last week indicted Adani and seven other people on charges of paying about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to secure solar energy contracts that could yield more than $2 billion of profits over 20 years. The charges also included misleading U.S. and international investors about the its compliance with antibribery and anticorruption practices, while raising more than $3 billion in capital to fund these energy contracts. In an escalation of its stateside legal battle, Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group, and his nephew, Sagar Adani, were reportedly summoned by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over their involvement in the alleged bribery. The Adani group representatives did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comments on Tuesday. The company had earlier said the U.S. authorities' accusations were " baseless " and that it will seek "all possible legal recourse." Meanwhile, India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has already called for Adani's arrest , according to domestic media . Indian securities watchdog is reportedly probing whether the Adani group failed to disclose information regarding the U.S. DOJ's investigation into its bribery charges. Proceedings in the country's parliament were suspended on Monday after disruptions from lawmakers who demanded a discussion on the Adani's corruption allegations. A fresh petition has also been filed in the Indian Supreme Court seeking a probe into the bribery charges by the Indian authorities , according to local media. Adani Group had spent the bulk of last year attempting to move past a scathing report by the short-seller Hindenburg Research that accused it of financial misconduct and stock manipulation. Shares of the Indian group's flagship firm Adani Enterprises has declined over 20% as of Tuesday since the notice of indictment, while the company in the eye of the storm Adani Green Energy has lost more than 35%. Adani Power has shed around 15% while Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone shares price dropped 11% since then. Also on CNBC 'Limited' number companies to be affected by planned U.S. tariffs on China: HSBC Marcellus Invmt Managers Founder: India econ fundamentals strong, under pressure Avendus CEO: 'no comfort' with India valuations, more volatility coming
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, Nov. 26 CANADIAN HOCKEY LEAGUE 7 p.m. NHLN — CHL/USA Prospects Challenge: From London, Ontario COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 1:30 p.m. CBSSN — Sunshine Slam Beach Bracket: TBD, Third-Place Game, Daytona Beach, Fla. 2 p.m. TBS — Players Era Festival: San Diego St. vs. Creighton, Las Vegas 3:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Maui Invitational: TBD, Consolation Semifinal, Maui, Hawaii People are also reading... 4 p.m. CBSSN — Sunshine Slam Beach Bracket: TBD, Championship, Daytona Beach, Fla. 4:30 p.m. TBS — Oregon vs. Texas A&M, Las Vegas 6 p.m. CBSSN — Sunshine Slam Ocean Bracket: Wyoming vs. Tulane, Semifinal, Riviera Maya, Mexico ESPN — Maui Invitational: TBD, Semifinal, Maui, Hawaii 6:30 p.m. ESPNU — W. Kentucky at Kentucky 7 p.m. ACCN — Manhattan at Virginia FS1 — Wagner at Georgetown TRUTV — Acrisure Holiday Invitational: Grand Canyon vs. Stanford, Semifinal, Palm Springs, Calif. 8 p.m. BTN — SC-Upstate at Iowa TBS — Players Era Festival: Houston vs. Alabama, Las Vegas 8:30 p.m. CBSSN — Sunshine Slam Ocean Bracket: Loyola Marymount vs. Belmont, Semifinal, Riviera Maya, Mexico ESPNU — Maui Invitational: TBD, Consolation Semifinal, Maui, Hawaii 9 p.m. ESPN — Vegas Showdown: Kansas vs. Duke, Las Vegas 9:30 p.m. TRUTV — Acrisure Holiday Invitational: California Baptist vs. SMU, Semifinal, Palm Springs, Calif. 10 p.m. BTN — S. Utah at UCLA 10:30 p.m. TBS — Players Era Festival: Rutgers vs. Notre Dame, Las Vegas 11 p.m. ESPN — Maui Invitational: TBD, Semifinal, Maui, Hawaii 11:30 p.m. ESPNU — Vegas Showdown: Seattle vs. Furman, Las Vegas Midnight TRUTV — Acrisure Holiday Invitational: Fresno St. vs. Washington St., Semifinal, Palm Springs, Calif. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) 2 p.m. TRUTV — Acrisure Holiday Invitational: Michigan St. vs. California, Semifinal, Palm Springs, Calif. 4:30 p.m. TRUTV — Acrisure Holiday Invitational: Arizona vs. Vanderbilt, Semifinal, Palm Springs, Calif. 7 p.m. SECN — Western Carolina at Tennessee COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Toledo at Akron 8 p.m. ESPN — CFP Rankings Show GOLF 4 a.m. (Wednesday) GOLF — Asian Tour: The International Series Qatar, First Round, Doha Golf Club, Doha, Qatar NBA BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. TNT — Milwaukee at Miami 10 p.m. TNT — L.A. Lakers at Phoenix The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV . Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Hoboken stirs controversy with Palestinian ‘flag-raising’ event at City HallHigh-yield investments often get a bad rap because of elevated payouts that are sometimes viewed as a sign of desperation, masking underlying issues. However, high-yield options can be remarkably resilient and strategic additions to a portfolio when chosen wisely. Yields are essentially a reward for investor patience and risk. Dividend stocks with strong cash flows and sustainable business models can keep those juicy payouts flowing. BCE Take ( ), for example. Yes, the dividend stock has dipped about 30% from its 52-week highs. Yet its forward dividend yield now hovers around a whopping 10.7%. Why does BCE still stand tall? Its operating cash flow of $7.48 billion ensures it can keep paying out dividends while handling its hefty $40 billion debt. Even though quarterly revenues slipped by 1.8% year over year, BCE’s scale and diversified telecom operations mean it’s still a cornerstone of Canadian infrastructure. This company isn’t just surviving. It’s investing in future growth, and rural broadband expansions, to maintain its competitive edge. NorthWest Now consider ( ), a high-yield darling in the sector. Its 7.23% dividend yield isn’t just a flashy number. It’s backed by a portfolio with a 96% occupancy rate and leases averaging 13.5 years. These long-term contracts are gold in the real estate world, especially since 83% of them include rent indexation to guard against inflation. Sure, the real estate investment trust (REIT) faced pressure in 2023, with adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per unit dropping due to higher interest costs. Yet a 5.1% rise in same-property net operating income (NOI) shows that its assets are still performing robustly. For income investors, NWH.UN offers both stability and growth potential. Algonquin In contrast, ( ) exemplifies why not all high-yield stocks are worth chasing. At a glance, its 5.41% dividend yield seems appealing, but a deeper dive reveals troubling signs. The dividend stock faced declining revenue growth and significant challenges in managing its $7.48 billion debt, leading to a sharp dividend cut earlier this year. While its balance sheet shows some promise of stabilization, its high payout ratio of over 70% signals ongoing fragility. AQN’s management needs to refocus on strengthening the core business, but for now, it’s a risk many income-seeking investors might prefer to sidestep. Bottom line High-yield investing, as a strategy, is about more than just chasing big numbers. It requires digging into the fundamentals. Understanding how a company generates its cash flow, how it allocates that cash, and whether it’s positioned for future success. BCE’s dividend payout ratio may look alarming on paper, but its cash generation and market positioning allow it to defy the skeptics. Similarly, while NWH.UN has seen its net asset value decline, its robust leasing strategy, and inflation-linked rents act as a solid defence against market volatility. On the flip side, avoiding pitfalls like AQN is equally important. Not every high-yield stock deserves a spot in your portfolio, especially when its financial health is shaky. With a discerning eye and a focus on sustainability, high-yield investing can be more than just a strategy. It can be a winning formula for long-term success.United States shares higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.99%
Family of Lyle and Erik Menendez told a judge Monday they want the men freed from the life sentences they are serving for the shotgun murders of their parents, as their court case suffered a delay. The pair have been in prison since a blockbuster trial in the 1990s that became almost compulsory viewing for millions of Americans. Television audiences were riveted by the gruesome details of the slayings of Jose and Kitty Menendez at the family's luxury Beverly Hills mansion. The two men, who have spent more than three decades behind bars, had been due to appear by videolink at a hearing in Los Angeles, their first court appearance in 28 years as a campaign to set them free gathers pace. But technical difficulties scuppered the appearance and the hearing was pushed back to the end of January. Nevertheless, Judge Michael Jesic called the two men's elderly aunts to the stand to hear them plead for the brothers to be freed. "I would like to be able to hug them and see them," Jose Menendez's older sister Terry Baralt, 85, said. "I would like them to come home." Kitty's sister, Joan Vander Molen, echoed that. "No child should go through what Erik and Lyle went through," she said. "They never knew if tonight will be the night when they would be raped." Prosecutors painted the crime as a cold-hearted bid by the then-young men -- Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18 -- to get their hands on their parents' $14 million fortune. But their attorneys described the 1989 killings as an act of desperate self-defense by young men subjected to years of sexual abuse and psychological violence at the hands of an abusive father and a complicit mother. The case saw a huge surge of renewed interest this year with the release of the Netflix hit "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." The hearing comes after a campaign to secure their release, supported by Kim Kardashian and other celebrities. "Set them free before the Holidays!" wrote Tammi Menendez, Erik's wife, on social media last week. Public interest was such that the court held a lottery for the 16 seats in the public gallery. Nick Bonanno, a former high school classmate of Erik's, was the first to arrive at the court, taking his place at the head of the line at 4:30 am (1230 GMT). "I wanted to show support to... Eric and Lyle," he told AFP ahead of the hearing. "It's all about supporting and healing, not just for the families, but for us as a culture." Elena Gordon, 43, said she wanted "to witness a part of our local history." The hearing was intended as a starting point for lawyers working on three routes to free Erik Menendez, 53, and Lyle Menendez, 56. Attorney Mark Geragos has filed a writ of habeas corpus, an attempt to effectively vacate the brothers' first-degree murder conviction, which could free the brothers immediately. Another route is an effort to get the men re-sentenced on the same conviction, which would open the way for them to request parole. Finally, Geragos has submitted a clemency request to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Journalist Robert Rand, who wrote a book about the case, and who is in regular touch with the brothers, said the family was optimistic. But, he said, no one was expecting any quick fixes. "They're hopeful," he said. "They don't know what's going to happen. "I believe this could take much longer than was originally anticipated. It could be six months, could be eight months, could be a year, but eventually they will get out." With excitement over the case near fever pitch, tourists are regularly making pilgrimages to the Beverly Hills home where the killings took place. Australian Christian Hannah, who was born almost two decades after the double murders, made sure the home was a stop on his tour of celebrity hotspots, because of his fascination with the Netflix show. "It's really awesome seeing it in person," he told AFP last week. "It's just because you see it on TV and you see it in person, just feels really cool." pr-hg/amz/jgcGoogle investing nearly $1 billion this year in Nebraska at its three data centers
The Tampa Bay Rays have had six of their 2025 regular-season games shifted to the early season due to weather issues from playing outside, Major League Baseball announced Monday. The Rays' usual home, domed Tropicana Field, was damaged by Hurricane Milton last month with almost all of its roof shredded and no possibility of playing there next year.
How do you remove children from the harms of social media? Politically the answer appears simple in Australia, but practically the solution could be far more difficult. The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media platforms including X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram until their 16th birthdays is politically popular. The leaders of all eight Australian states and mainland territories unanimously backed the plan, though Tasmania, the smallest state, would have preferred the threshold were set at 14. But vocal experts in the fields of technology and child welfare responded with alarm. More than 140 of them signed an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemning the 16-year age limit as “too blunt an instrument to address risks effectively.” Details of what is proposed and how it will be implemented are scant ahead of the legislation’s introduction in Parliament. People are also reading... Concerned teen Leo Puglisi, a 17-year-old Melbourne student who founded the online streaming service 6 News Australia at the age of 11, laments that lawmakers imposing the ban lack the youth’s perspective on social media. “With respect to the government and prime minister, they didn’t grow up in the social media age, they’re not growing up in the social media age, and what a lot of people are failing to understand here is that, like it or not, social media is a part of people’s daily lives,” Puglisi said. “It’s part of their communities, it’s part of work, it’s part of entertainment, it’s where they watch content — young people aren’t listening to the radio or reading newspapers or watching free-to-air TV — and so it can’t be ignored. The reality is this ban, if implemented, is just kicking the can down the road for when a young person goes on social media,” he added. Puglisi is applauded for his work online. He was a finalist in his home state Victoria’s nomination for the Young Australian of the Year award, which will be announced in January. His nomination bid credits his platform with “fostering a new generation of informed, critical thinkers.” Grieving mom-turned-activist One of the proposal’s supporters, cyber safety campaigner Sonya Ryan, knows how dangerous social media can be for children. Her 15-year-old daughter Carly was murdered in 2007 in South Australia state by a 50-year-old pedophile who pretended to be a teenager online. In a grim milestone of the digital age, Carly was the first person in Australia to be killed by an online predator. “Kids are being exposed to harmful pornography, they’re being fed misinformation, there are body image issues, there’s sextortion, online predators, bullying. There are so many different harms for them to try and manage and kids just don’t have the skills or the life experience to be able to manage those well,” Ryan said. “The result of that is we’re losing our kids,” she said. “Not only what happened to Carly, predatory behavior, but also we’re seeing an alarming rise in suicide of young people.” Ryan is part of a group advising the government on a national strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse in Australia. She wholeheartedly supports Australia setting the social media age limit at 16. “We’re not going to get this perfect,” she said. “We have to make sure that there are mechanisms in place to deal with what we already have, which is an anxious generation and an addicted generation of children to social media.” Skeptical internet expert Tama Leaver, professor of internet studies at Curtin University, fears the government will make the platforms hold the users’ identification data instead. The government already said the onus will be on the platforms, rather than on children or their parents, to ensure everyone meets the age limit. “The worst possible outcome seems to be the one that the government may be inadvertently pushing towards, which would be that the social media platforms themselves would end up being the identity arbiter,” Leaver said. “They would be the holder of identity documents which would be absolutely terrible because they have a fairly poor track record so far of holding on to personal data well,” he added. The platforms will have a year once the legislation becomes law to work out how the ban can be implemented. Ryan, who divides her time between Adelaide in South Australia and Fort Worth, Texas, said privacy concerns should not stand in the way of removing children from social media. “What is the cost if we don’t? If we don’t put the safety of our children ahead of profit and privacy?” she asked. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Aquarius – (20th January to 18th February) Weekly Horoscope Prediction says, let your dreams fly Minor friction may be there in the love affair. However, settle them amicably. Overcome professional challenges through commitment. Prosperity exists. Do not let tremors impact the love life. Be sensible while making crucial professional decisions. Both health and wealth will be at your side. Aquarius Love Horoscope This Week Minor tremors may be there in the existing love life and you need to take the steps to settle it without chaos. Some females will be happy sharing emotions. Be expressive and this can do surprises in the relationship. You may also call for a holiday where the future can be discussed. Avoid office romance, especially with married coworkers. Some single natives are lucky to fall in love this week. Some females will have the backing of parents and this will help in deciding the marriage. Aquarius Career Horoscope This Week You will be required to be patient as some controversies will point at you. A freelancing opportunity can be a good option to display your talent and when such an option knocks you, pick it. Avoid ego clashes at the workplace and stick to your principles even when they cause you trouble. Minor hiccups will be there at office meetings but your commitment will help you overcome them. Entrepreneurs may be successful in signing new business deals that may prosper your business. Aquarius Money Horoscope This Week You may be successful this week in clearing all pending dues. The stock market, shares, and speculative business will bring in good revenue. Consider taking the help of an expert for better money management. Traders dealing with computer accessories, textiles, footwear, and furniture will have a good return. This week is also good to buy a new property. A celebration or event will come up and you will need to contribute. Aquarius Health Horoscope This Week Keep control of your emotions as this would reduce mental stress. Some females who are pregnant may have pain in their joints and should also avoid riding a bike or boarding a train. Ensure you take a walk in the morning or evening which will keep you physically fit. You should also be careful about your diet. Skip both alcohol and tobacco. Seniors who have minor sleep-related issues must opt for traditional methods. Aquarius Sign Attributes Strength: Tolerant, Ideal, Friendly, Charitable, Independent, Logical Weakness: Disobedient, Liberalistic, Rebel Symbol: Water carrier Element: Air Body Part: Ankles & Legs Sign Ruler: Uranus Lucky Day: Saturday Lucky Color: Navy Blue Lucky Number: 22 Lucky Stone: Blue Sapphire Aquarius Sign Compatibility Chart Natural affinity: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius Good compatibility: Leo, Aquarius Fair compatibility: Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces Less compatibility: Taurus, Scorpio By: Dr. J. N. Pandey Vedic Astrology & Vastu Expert Website: www.astrologerjnpandey.com E-mail: djnpandey@gmail.com Phone: 91-9811107060 (WhatsApp Only)
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jamiya Neal's 19 points helped Creighton defeat UNLV 83-65 on Saturday night. Neal had nine rebounds, nine assists, and four blocks for the Bluejays (7-3). Steven Ashworth added 17 points plus seven assists. Isaac Traudt had 15 points and shot 5 for 8, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc. The Rebels (4-4) were led in scoring by Jailen Bedford, who finished with 20 points and three steals. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 18 points for UNLV. Julian Rishwain finished with 10 points and two steals. Creighton took the lead with 18:48 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 39-27 at halftime, with Neal racking up 10 points. Creighton extended its lead to 49-27 during the second half, fueled by a 10-0 scoring run. Ashworth scored a team-high 10 points in the second half as his team closed out the win. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Data Skrive. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
A researcher performs a rapid antigen test on milk from a dairy cow inoculated against bird flu in a containment building at the National Animal Disease Center research facility in Ames, Iowa, in July. USDA/AP The United States Department of Agriculture will begin mandatory testing of US milk supplies for bird flu. The Friday announcement was a break from the previously voluntary testing program for the bird flu virus known as H5N1. This strain of bird flu was first found in US dairy cattle in March, according to the USDA. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said in a statement that the testing program “will give farmers and farmworkers better confidence in the safety of their animals and ability to protect themselves, and it will put us on a path to quickly controlling and stopping the virus’ spread nationwide.” Beyond giving USDA the authority to require milk samples and launching a new testing program, the order requires herd owners to provide information to the department that will allow for virus surveillance and contact tracing. Lab technicians and veterinarians who detect H5N1 must also submit that information to the USDA. The first round of testing is slated to begin on December 16. The New York Times reports that the virus has infected at least 58 people, most of whom have been farmworkers. Among cattle, H5N1 has been found in 720 herds across 15 states. The CDC said last month that it has seen no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus, although reports that some people appear to have contracted the virus without interacting with an infected animal has caused concern. Experts told the Times that they were disappointed with the speed of the transition toward a mandatory testing program. Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University School of Public Health, called the expanded testing “long overdue.” She explained, “Bulk milk testing is the primary way we are identifying outbreaks on farms, which is critical for preventing severe disease for farm workers who’ve been exposed.” In addition to agricultural workers, the relatively small number of Americans who choose to consume raw, unpasteurized milk are at particular risk of contracting the bird flu. Nearly all milk sold in the United States is pasteurized, which eliminates the risk of contracting the virus. As Mother Jones reported earlier this year, promoting raw milk has become a trend among wellness influencers on sites like TikTok: Raw milk influencers have a sizable following, including some whose content doesn’t center solely on diet. Take model Liz Siebert, who has over a million followers on TikTok, and who made videos last year on how she gets her raw milk from a nearby Amish farm, claiming raw milk was helping get her health back on track and reduced her allergy symptoms (most of these clips have now been deleted, but the reaction videos debunking her claims have not ). Raw milk is also a big hit among fitness influencers and “crunchy” moms —parents who want food that’s “natural,” like in the good old days, when viruses killed a lot more people . Another potential reason for alarm are the people who Donald Trump wants to put in charge of public health. As Mother Jones explained on Thursday: Additionally, Trump is angling to bring prominent vaccine deniers to oversee agencies crucial to the nation’s bird flu response. If Trump gets his way, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be led by Tom Weldon , who has sought to remove the agency’s ability to conduct vaccine safety research and has spread vaccine misinformation himself. He also tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to “go wild on health” as the director of Health and Human Services. Kennedy was labeled one of the “ Disinformation Dozen ” for spreading misinformation about the safety of the Covid-19 vaccine, and his anti-vaccine efforts contributed to a deadly 2019 measles outbreak in American Samoa. He has also stated “there’s no vaccine that is safe and effective,” and is apparently a fan of raw milk , which can be a conduit for spreading bird flu .Menendez brothers' bid for freedom delayed until January
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NoneFamily of Lyle and Erik Menendez told a judge Monday they want the men freed from the life sentences they are serving for the shotgun murders of their parents, as their court case suffered a delay. The pair have been in prison since a blockbuster trial in the 1990s that became almost compulsory viewing for millions of Americans. Television audiences were riveted by the gruesome details of the slayings of Jose and Kitty Menendez at the family's luxury Beverly Hills mansion. The two men, who have spent more than three decades behind bars, had been due to appear by videolink at a hearing in Los Angeles, their first court appearance in 28 years as a campaign to set them free gathers pace. But technical difficulties scuppered the appearance and the hearing was pushed back to the end of January. Nevertheless, Judge Michael Jesic called the two men's elderly aunts to the stand to hear them plead for the brothers to be freed. "I would like to be able to hug them and see them," Jose Menendez's older sister Terry Baralt, 85, said. "I would like them to come home." Kitty's sister, Joan Vander Molen, echoed that. "No child should go through what Erik and Lyle went through," she said. "They never knew if tonight will be the night when they would be raped." Prosecutors painted the crime as a cold-hearted bid by the then-young men -- Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18 -- to get their hands on their parents' $14 million fortune. But their attorneys described the 1989 killings as an act of desperate self-defense by young men subjected to years of sexual abuse and psychological violence at the hands of an abusive father and a complicit mother. The case saw a huge surge of renewed interest this year with the release of the Netflix hit "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." The hearing comes after a campaign to secure their release, supported by Kim Kardashian and other celebrities. "Set them free before the Holidays!" wrote Tammi Menendez, Erik's wife, on social media last week. Public interest was such that the court held a lottery for the 16 seats in the public gallery. Nick Bonanno, a former high school classmate of Erik's, was the first to arrive at the court, taking his place at the head of the line at 4:30 am (1230 GMT). "I wanted to show support to... Eric and Lyle," he told AFP ahead of the hearing. "It's all about supporting and healing, not just for the families, but for us as a culture." Elena Gordon, 43, said she wanted "to witness a part of our local history." The hearing was intended as a starting point for lawyers working on three routes to free Erik Menendez, 53, and Lyle Menendez, 56. Attorney Mark Geragos has filed a writ of habeas corpus, an attempt to effectively vacate the brothers' first-degree murder conviction, which could free the brothers immediately. Another route is an effort to get the men re-sentenced on the same conviction, which would open the way for them to request parole. Finally, Geragos has submitted a clemency request to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Journalist Robert Rand, who wrote a book about the case, and who is in regular touch with the brothers, said the family was optimistic. But, he said, no one was expecting any quick fixes. "They're hopeful," he said. "They don't know what's going to happen. "I believe this could take much longer than was originally anticipated. It could be six months, could be eight months, could be a year, but eventually they will get out." With excitement over the case near fever pitch, tourists are regularly making pilgrimages to the Beverly Hills home where the killings took place. Australian Christian Hannah, who was born almost two decades after the double murders, made sure the home was a stop on his tour of celebrity hotspots, because of his fascination with the Netflix show. "It's really awesome seeing it in person," he told AFP last week. "It's just because you see it on TV and you see it in person, just feels really cool." pr-hg/amz/jgc
UN Secretary-General António Guterres Monday condemned the slaughtering of over 180 people between Dec. 6 and 8 near Port-au-Prince after a gang leader was told that the victims, all or most of them aged over 60, had rendered a son of his ill through witchcraft. Guterres also urged local authorities through a statement to conduct a thorough investigation into the case of the gang that killed at least 184 people, including 127 men and women of legal age in the Wharf Jérémie neighborhood of Cité Soleil. In addition, the UN Chief addressed the need to keep the 2,500--strong multinational force led by Kenya to be provided with proper financing and gear. Furthermore, the Portuguese Socialist leader pressed Haiti's government to speed up the political transition. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk pointed out that these 184 victims bring the death toll in Haiti this year to a staggering 5,000 people. According to the latest figures from Port-au-Prince, 184 people were killed with knives and machetes between Thursday and Saturday in Cité Soleil by a criminal gang after its leader, alias 'Wa Mikano' went to a voodoo priest to inquire about the serious illness suffered by his son and was told that it was caused by the elders casting an evil eye on the child, whose death was also confirmed late Sunday as fears of further violence mounted. Haitian Acting Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé issued a statement Monday condemning this barbaric act, of unbearable cruelty, which cost the lives of more than a hundred women and men, most of them defenseless elderly. He then promised that these horrors do not go unpunished and announced that he would deploy ”the repressive machinery of the State (...) with all its force and with the utmost speed to locate, capture and bring to justice the perpetrators and accomplices of this unspeakable massacre. Justice will be done; the sacrifice of these souls will not be in vain, and the Republic will stop at nothing to restore order, dignity, and security to the population,” he added.
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