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Do people these days even know what nightlife is anymore? That was the only question I could ask myself after paying two distinct visits to Andy’s, rapper and record producer Anderson .Paak’s new jazz and R&B club in West Hollywood. The celebrity-owned restaurant, bar and performance space opened in late September, taking over the ground floor of the former Doheny Room. Replacing the short-lived Sa’Moto, the project is a collaboration between .Paak and Houston Hospitality, the group most recently behind Vegas-style bar, restaurant and nightclub concept Level 8 in Downtown L.A. A self-described “restaurant lounge,” Andy’s promises a “one-of-a-kind” experience that combines the “nostalgic vibes of the 1970s” with “modern energy.” The venue’s website also says to expect live music and food. If you’re thinking about checking it out, you won’t be alone. On the recent Friday night I visited, the line for Andy’s at 11pm nearly snaked past Dan Tana’s, the famous red-sauce joint next door. I saw several other well-dressed groups of people flocking to the area on foot, most likely on their way to Andy’s; aside from the Troubadour there are no other bars and nightclubs in the immediate area. T he hype around celebrity-owned businesses is real. I went into Andy’s both nights without much in the way of expectations beyond there being live music in the house and the promise by the venue’s publicist, after my first so-so visit, that the venue livened up significantly once the house band came on after 10pm. What I experienced inside was indeed “one-of-a-kind,” but didn’t necessarily live up to that lengthy line. Here’s five things to expect about a night out at Andy’s: 1. Before 10pm, Andy’s operates primarily as a sit-down restaurant and bar. The confusion is palpable for anyone who happens to be in the venue right before 10 o’clock, when employees start removing tables from in front of the stage. On my first visit, I arrived around 9pm and ordered from the food menu, which stops being served at 9:30pm. The house band wasn’t on stage yet, but there was a DJ spinning vinyl. In this half hour period, g uests on earlier dinner reservations are sometimes shooed out of their seats to open up the area in front of the stage and free up tables for bottle service. So w hile Andy’s does offer live music and food, it doesn’t seem to offer both at the same time. 2. The small menu of signature bites isn’t compelling enough on its own to merit a standalone dinner visit. On my first visit, I tried two cocktails and a pastrami bao, the latter a creation of Seoul Sausage’s Chris Oh, who consulted on the opening menu. The drinks were sugary and unbalanced, while I considered the sad-looking bao offensive to both traditional Fujianese and Taiwanese gua bao as well as Langer’s #19, for which the menu item is named. On my second visit, I only ordered drinks, but I also watched the party of two next to me send every single dish they’d ordered before dinner service ended back to the kitchen. 3. Don’t expect a fully stocked bar or amazing cocktails either. Rather than spring for another sugary house drink, I first attempted to order a Last Word, only to be told the bar could not make the classic cocktail. I then tried to order a Vesper, which the bar also could not make. That also failed, so I settled on a dirty vodka martini, which was acceptable. 4. After 10pm, the ambience is best described as an unhappy medium between a lounge and a nightclub. Across both visits, there was indeed a house band playing a mix of R&B, reggae and swing at such a deafening level it was hard to carry on a conversation with the person next to me. Unless you’re buying bottle service, most of the venue becomes standing room only after 10pm, but none of the songs played were conducive to full-blown dancing. Most people in front of the stage just bobbed their heads along to the music. If that’s your vibe (it certainly isn't mine), maybe you’ll enjoy Andy’s more than I did. 5. There’s a whimsical photo booth on the back patio. While the patio out back remained closed until at least 11pm, when I left the venue, there was one bright spot about Andy’s: a digital photo booth housed inside the shell of a fully decked out old-school Volkswagen Beetle. Hardly anyone inside seemed to be aware of it, since staff members kept shooing people away from the patio, so I'm mentioning it here. If you're looking for a true supper club experience, I'd recommend heading to Hollywood for the Catalina Jazz Club , where guests have actual tables to sit at (but are also expected to buy dinner or drinks). There’s also the Baked Potato in Studio City or, for a more upscale experience, Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill Jazz in Beverly Crest. 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A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in this week’s Mountain West Conference tournament after a legal complaint said she should be ineligible on grounds that she is transgender and thus stronger, posing a safety risk to teammates and opponents. A two-judge panel of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with U.S. Magistrate S. Kato Crews in Denver. On Monday he rejected the request for an emergency injunction, finding the players and others who challenged the league’s policy of allowing transgender athletes to participate should have filed the complaint earlier. The tournament starts Wednesday in Las Vegas, but top-seeded Colorado State and second-seeded San Jose State have byes into Friday’s semifinal matches. Judge Crews and the 10th Circuit noted the request for the emergency injunction was filed in mid-November, less than two weeks before the tournament was scheduled to start. The complaint could have been made weeks earlier, both courts said. The first conference forfeit happened Sept. 28. All the schools that canceled games against San Jose State acknowledged at the time that they would take a league loss, Crews noted. The players and others who sued are disappointed that the appeals court found it would be “too disruptive” to enter an injunction the day before the tournament is scheduled to start, said William Bock III, an attorney for the plaintiffs. The appeals court said the plaintiffs' "claims appear to present a substantial question and may have merit,” but they have not made a clear case for emergency relief. “Plaintiffs look forward to ultimately receiving justice in this case when they prove these legal violations in court and to the day when men are no longer allowed to harm women and wreak havoc in women’s sport," Bock said in a statement. The athlete has played for San Jose State since 2022, but her participation only became an issue this season. The conference policy regarding forfeiting for refusing to play against a team with a transgender player has also been in effect since 2022, the conference said. Injunctions are meant to preserve the status quo, Judge Crews said, and her playing is the status quo. The motions for an injunction also asked that the four teams that had conference losses for refusing to play against San Jose State during the regular season have those losses removed from their records and that the tournament be re-seeded based on the updated records. Crews denied that motion and the 10th Circuit did not address it. Neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans woman volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not commented publicly on her gender identity. School officials also have declined an interview request with the player. Crews’ ruling referred to the athlete as an “alleged transgender” player and noted that no defendant disputed that the San Jose State roster includes a transgender woman player. San Jose State “maintains an unwavering commitment to the participation, safety and privacy of all students at San Jose State and ensuring they are able to compete in an inclusive, fair and respectful environment,” Athletics Director Jeff Konya told students Tuesday. He praised the resilience student-athletes, the athletic department and staff have shown while the court challenges played out over the past nearly two weeks. “The fact that they have come to this point of the season as a team standing together on the volleyball court is a testament to their strength and passion for their sport,” Konya said. The conference said Monday it was “satisfied” with the judge’s decision and would continue upholding policies established by its board of directors, which “directly align with NCAA and USA Volleyball.” An NCAA policy that subjects transgender participation to the rules of sports governing bodies took effect this academic year. USA Volleyball says a trans woman must suppress testosterone for 12 months before competing. The NCAA has not flagged any issues with San Jose State. In Friday's semifinals, San Jose State is scheduled to play the winner of Wednesday’s match between Utah State and Boise State — teams that forfeited matches to San Jose State during the regular season. Boise State associate athletic director Chris Kutz declined to comment Monday on whether the Broncos would play San Jose State if they won their first-round tournament game. Utah State associate athletic director Doug Hoffman said the university is reviewing the order and the team is preparing for Wednesday’s match. Wyoming and Utah State also forfeited matches against San Jose State. Some athletic associations, Republican legislatures and school districts have sought in recent years to restrict the ability of transgender athletes, in particular transgender girls and women, to compete in line with their gender identity. The Republican governors of Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming have made public statements in support of the team cancellations, citing fairness in women’s sports. President-elect Donald Trump likewise has spoken out against allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports.
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Arch Manning could finally get his chance to become Texas’ full-time starter next season. Quinn Ewers reportedly plans to enter the NFL draft, according to Orangebloods , which would open a route for the Longhorns to begin the 2025 campaign with Manning — the nephew of former NFL stars Peyton and Eli — as their signal-caller. Manning also has “no plans” to enter the transfer portal, the outlet added. At this point last year, though, that seemed as if it could at least be a possibility after Manning sat behind Ewers as a true freshman and then watched as Ewers decided to return for another collegiate season. Ewers, who reportedly still has one year of eligibility remaining, began his career as an Ohio State backup in 2021 before transferring to Texas and becoming their starter the next season. He threw for 3,479 yards last year with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions while adding another 2,665 yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in 2024 to help Texas clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff. Manning still appeared in eight games this season, though, and even made a pair of starts — against Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State on Sept. 21 and 28, respectively — when an oblique injury sidelined Ewers. He threw for 583 yards and four touchdowns in those games, and across his eight cameos, which includes the one he made briefly Saturday during the Longhorns’ loss to Georgia in the SEC championship game , Manning has thrown for 939 and nine touchdowns while rushing for an additional four. Ewers was also briefly benched by head coach Steve Sarkisian on Oct. 19 against the Bulldogs. Still, despite inevitable questions of a potential quarterback controversy brewing , Ewers has been pegged as one of the top quarterbacks available in the 2025 NFL Draft alongside Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Miami’s Cam Ward. And before that, he’ll have a chance to guide the Longhorns through the first edition of the expanded College Football Playoff bracket , with Texas — the No. 5 seed — set to host No. 12 seed Clemson on Dec. 21. If the Longhorns survive, they’ll keep advancing. But if the Tigers pull the upset, then Texas’ elimination could also double as the beginning of the Manning era in Austin.
BERLIN (AP) — Harry Kane scored a hat trick including two penalties for Bayern Munich to beat Augsburg 3-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday. The win stretched Bayern’s lead to eight points ahead of the rest of the 11th round, and Kane took his goals tally to a league-leading 14. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Javan Buchanan's 28 points off of the bench led Boise State to an 83-82 victory against South Dakota State on Monday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Javan Buchanan's 28 points off of the bench led Boise State to an 83-82 victory against South Dakota State on Monday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Javan Buchanan’s 28 points off of the bench led Boise State to an 83-82 victory against South Dakota State on Monday. Buchanan went 11 of 17 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Broncos (5-1). Alvaro Cardenas Torre added 16 points while going 6 of 13 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) while they also had seven assists. Julian Bowie went 4 of 4 from the field (3 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points. Oscar Cluff finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds for the Jackrabbits (5-2). Joe Sayler added 19 points for South Dakota State. Kalen Garry had 13 points and five assists. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement
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Canadiens' Mike Matheson out against Utah with lower-body injury MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson was not available for Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club due to a lower-body injury. The Canadiens announced his injury half an hour before puck drop. Canadian Press Nov 26, 2024 3:55 PM Nov 26, 2024 4:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson (8) lines up for a faceoff during the second period of an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. Matheson was out for Tuesday night's game against the Utah Hockey Club with a lower-body injury. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jeffrey T. Barnes MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson was not available for Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club due to a lower-body injury. The Canadiens announced his injury half an hour before puck drop. Jayden Struble took his place in the lineup as Montreal (7-11-2) faced Utah (8-10-3) for the first time. Matheson participated in the morning skate but missed practice on Monday. The 30-year-old from nearby Pointe-Claire, Que., leads all Montreal blueliners with 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 20 games as the lone defenceman on the team's top power-play unit. Struble has one goal and three assists in 15 games this season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Health Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana Nov 26, 2024 3:59 PM Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media Nov 26, 2024 3:59 PM Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media Nov 26, 2024 3:47 PM
The Duke of York has said he “ceased all contact” with the businessman accused of being a Chinese spy after receiving advice from the Government . Andrew met the individual through “official channels” with “nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed”, a statement from his office said. The businessman – known only as H6 – lost an appeal over a decision to bar him from entering the UK on national security grounds. He brought a case to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) after then-home secretary Suella Braverman said he should be excluded from the UK in March 2023. H6 was described as a “close confidante” of The Duke. A statement from Andrew’s office said: “The Duke of York followed advice from His Majesty’s Government and ceased all contact with the individual after concerns were raised. “The Duke met the individual through official channels with nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed. “He is unable to comment further on matters relating to national security.” Judges were told that in a briefing for the home secretary in July 2023, officials claimed H6 had been in a position to generate relationships between prominent UK figures and senior Chinese officials “that could be leveraged for political interference purposes”. They also said that H6 had downplayed his relationship with the Chinese state, which combined with his relationship with Andrew, 64, represented a threat to national security. At a hearing in July, the specialist tribunal heard that the businessman was told by an adviser to Andrew that he could act on the duke’s behalf when dealing with potential investors in China, and that H6 had been invited to Andrew’s birthday party in 2020. A letter referencing the birthday party from the adviser, Dominic Hampshire, was discovered on H6’s devices when he was stopped at a port in November 2021. In a ruling on Thursday, Mr Justice Bourne, Judge Stephen Smith and Sir Stewart Eldon, dismissed the challenge. Tom Tugendhat, the Conservative MP for Tonbridge who served in the Cabinet as minister of state for security under the previous government, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Friday: “The United Front Work Department which is a branch of the Communist Party is seeking influence across the UK in everything across social, academic, financial, industrial, and various other ways.” Asked whether Andrew’s advisers should have been aware of H6, Mr Tugendhat said: “It’s not immediately obvious, it could be someone who’s British who’s working in China and who’s come under the influence, so it’s not quite as black and white as it may first appear – but it’s certainly extremely embarrassing. “It demonstrates I’m afraid that the Chinese state is extremely clear that what its ambition is is to secure influence over foreign countries. “They always talk about no interference in other people’s business when people talk about human rights in China, but they do nothing but interfere in the UK and in many countries across the world.”
Two people have been hospitalised after taking strong painkillers that turned out to be "extremely dangerous" opioid drugs. or signup to continue reading The two people suffered severe opioid overdoses after taking what they believed to be oxycodone tablets. NSW Health has issued a public health warning of the dangers of nitazenes, which are extremely potent synthetic opioids more likely to decrease or stop breathing than other opioids. The fake oxycodone tablets have been described as yellow unmarked round tablets, sold as 'OxyContin 40 mg'. Dr Darren Roberts from the NSW Poisons Information Centre said the drugs are extremely dangerous and . "Nitazenes are extremely potent and can vary widely in their strength," Dr Roberts said. As they are illicit and unregulated, there is no way of knowing what type of nitazene is present or what dosage is being taken. The strength and contents can vary widely, even within the same batch. "Opioids can cause pin-point pupils, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, slowed breathing/snoring and skin turning blue/grey, and can be life-threatening. Nitazenes have been detected in vapes and in fake tablets, such as benzodiazepines, and in drugs thought to be heroin or MDMA. Dr Roberts also recommended , a drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose, including with nitazenes. Nitazenes can last longer in the body than oxycodone, heroin and naloxone, so higher and repeated doses of naloxone may be required. Anyone who uses naloxone should call Triple Zero (000) for an Ambulance immediately after use for follow-up care. Anyone who has concerns about adverse effects from drugs should contact the on 13 11 26, at any time 24/7. Lucy is a reporter for the Canberra Times. Originally from the Central West, she has a passion for local and rural news. Email her at lucy.arundell@austcommunitymedia.com.au. Lucy is a reporter for the Canberra Times. Originally from the Central West, she has a passion for local and rural news. Email her at lucy.arundell@austcommunitymedia.com.au. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement AdvertisementRumble Announces Bitcoin Treasury StrategyAuthorities warn about 'brushing scams' | Here's how it works
List of compromised VCE exams revealedFormer U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has filed to run for a seat on the New York City Council, launching a potential political comeback after his once-promising career was destroyed by sexting scandals and later a criminal conviction for having illicit online contact with a child. Campaign finance records list a campaign committee that was set up on Friday for Weiner called Weiner 25, in addition to listing him as a candidate for a council seat in lower Manhattan. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Many people will think that getting a gaming monitor is as easy as walking into the shop and buy the best one available, or the best that your budget can afford. The truth is that your PC setup and the games you play have an important role in deciding your next gaming monitor. A mismatch can lead to performance bottleneck or wasted resources. 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