online gambling effects
Saint Bonaventure wins 65-55 over BuffaloRural areas experience the brunt of healthcare system deficiencies. Are there solutions?
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's embattled nominee for the U.S. Department of Defense, finds himself under intense scrutiny from Senate Republicans, owing to allegations surrounding his personal and professional life. As Hegseth lobbied for the support needed to secure his confirmation, potential replacements were being considered, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Rep. Mike Waltz. Allegations against Hegseth include sexual assault and financial mismanagement. Senators like Joni Ernst and Lisa Murkowski have expressed concerns, emphasizing the gravity of the allegations. Republican leaders demand that Hegseth addresses serious questions about his past, similar to challenges faced by previous Trump appointees. (With inputs from agencies.)Sources close to Donald Trump Jr. and fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle confirm they have split days after his President-elect father nominated Guilfoyle to serve as ambassador to Greece and on the heels Jr. getting cozy with a Florida socialite. The Trumps remain “enamored” with the 55-year-old former Fox News host, the ex-wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and businessman Eric Villency, an insider told People. “It’s a friendly split,” the source said of the exes’ ”very long engagement.” The pair got engaged in 2020 but didn’t make the news public until early 2022. Though the source praised the former prosecutor as “very intelligent, very smart, very loyal,” they said Guilfoyle is “very direct, very matter of fact” and, as a result, “not easy to deal with.” The insider added that Guilfoyle remains on good terms with her would-be father-in-law, as she knew the President-elect before she knew his son. “Even before she and Don were together, she was close with the family,” said the insider. “She knew Donald before she knew Don Jr., and that connection is strong. So nothing has changed.” Don Jr., 46, has recently been seen holding hands with Bettina Anderson, who the source says “would impress” Trump senior. “Don Jr. has always wanted to look good in his father’s eyes,” said the insider. “Someone like Bettina, who is and has been a model, and is in Waspy circles of Palm Beach is something that would impress him.” People reported earlier this week that the pair’s been seeing one another for “about six months,” while Don Jr. “was still very much with Kim.” The source who shared that said the dad of five “introduced [Anderson] around as his girlfriend” during that time. Pelosi has remained a major political force in the Democratic Party even after handing the Democratic baton in the House to Brooklyn Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who recently won a second two-year term as minority leader. She was credited with bulldozing President Biden into dropping his reelection bid after a dismal performance in a debate with President-elect Trump. The two Democratic allies admit they haven’t spoken since, a sign of continuing friction. — New York Daily News‘Bribery and fraud’ The U.S. Department of Justice’s five-count criminal indictment of the chairman of the Adani Group and several of his associates not only jeopardises the credibility of the Adani Group but also casts a shadow over India’s corporate governance standards. The charges highlight systemic weaknesses in regulatory oversight, exposing how unchecked power can erode trust in India’s business landscape. The case underscores the need for India to reinforce its regulatory mechanisms. Corporate ambition must not overshadow ethical governance as the credibility of the “India growth story” hinges on trust and accountability. This is a defining moment to ensure that India’s economic progress is accompanied by integrity. Pavithra M., Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu It is baffling that only the small fish get caught while the bigger ones tear the nets and go scot-free. All this leaves the average citizen mystified. C.K. Prem Kumar, Kalvakulam, Palakkad, Kerala One is at a loss to understand why spokespersons of the ruling party should rush to defend the Adani Group, and why the group’s legal difficulties in the U.S. should be made out to be a conspiracy against the country and its economy. Going by the past, the political establishment is bound to use every means to pull the group’s chestnuts out of fire. Citizens need to remain vigilant so that the nation’s interests are not bartered away for the sake of a politically insulated businessman. Manohar Alembath, Kannur, Kerala Published - November 23, 2024 12:24 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit letters
Propcom+ invests £95m to boost agribusinesses, targets 4m NigeriansWhite House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
SEPTA to add fuel cell electric buses to its fleet early in 2025
49ers finally get some injury reliefEnzo Maresca savoured chants of ‘we’ve got our Chelsea back’ from travelling fans following a 5-1 Premier League thrashing of 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s. Blues supporters also sang the name of head coach Maresca during the closing stages of an emphatic success sealed by goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and substitute Jadon Sancho. Bottom club Southampton briefly levelled through Joe Aribo but were a man down from the 39th minute after captain Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling the hair of Marc Cucurella. Chelsea, who have endured an underwhelming period since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club in 2022, climbed above Arsenal and into second place on goal difference, seven points behind leaders Liverpool. “It was a very good feeling, especially because you can see that they are happy, that is our target,” Maresca said of the atmosphere in the away end. “We work every day to keep them happy and tonight was a very good feeling, especially the one that they can see that Chelsea’s back. This is an important thing.” Maresca rotated his squad in Hampshire, making seven changes following Sunday’s impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Following a sloppy start, his side, who stretched their unbeaten run to six top-flight games, could easily have won by more as they hit the woodwork three times, in addition to squandering a host of chances. “I’m very happy with the five we scored,” said the Italian. “I’m not happy with the first 15, 20 minutes, where we struggled. The reason why we struggled is because we prepared the game to press them man to man and the first 15, 20 minutes we were not pressing them man to man. “After 15, 20 minutes we adjust that and the game was much better. For sure we could score more but five goals they are enough.” Southampton manager Russell Martin rued a costly “moment of madness” from skipper Stephens. The defender’s ridiculous red card was the headline mistake of a catalogue of errors from the beleaguered south-coast club as they slipped seven points from safety following an 11th defeat of a dismal season. “I don’t think anyone will be as disappointed as Jack,” Martin said of Stephens, who was sent off for the second time this term after tugging the curls of Cucurella as Saints prepared to take a corner. “I haven’t got to sit down and talk with him about that at all. He will be hurt more than anyone and it’s changed the game for us tonight, which is disappointing. “I think they have to describe it as violent conduct; it’s not violent really but there’s no other explanation for that really. It’s a moment of madness that’s really cost us and Jack.” Southampton repeatedly invited pressure with their risky attempts to play out from defence, with goalkeeper Joe Lumley gifting Chelsea their second goal, scored by Nkunku. While Saints were booed off at full-time, Martin, who was missing a host of key players due to injuries and suspensions, praised the effort of his depleted team. “When they see such a big scoreline and a couple of the goals we concede, I understand it (the jeers),” he said. “It’s football, it’s emotive, people feel so much about it, it’s why it’s such a special sport in this country and so big. “I understand it but I feel really proud of the players tonight, some of the football we played at 11 v 11 was amazing. “For an hour with 10 men we’ve dug in so deep, there were some big performances. I’m proud of them for that and I’m grateful for that because that’s not easy in that circumstance.” We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.
I don’t fault President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter. That’s why parents aren’t allowed to negotiate with terrorists. Parents would give away the nuclear codes to help a child who is facing an execution. Others may die because parents give millions of dollars to save a child held by a terrorist, but a parent can’t see the consequences of their actions. They are singly focused on saving their own child. Biden did the same thing for his child in a way. Facing certain jail time, Hunter Biden was not a hostage, but he was found guilty of several federal crimes. Maybe a president should not have the power to pardon his or her own family, but to change that would take a Constitutional amendment. In his statement giving Hunter Biden a pardon for every federal offense known or unknown between Jan. 1, 2014 and now, President Biden said, “I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice ...” If Biden believes the system has been infected by politics, then why can’t Donald Trump make the same claim? Since Biden appointed the leadership of the Department of Justice, it’s hard to say just how politics infected the process. Hunter Biden’s infractions would be prosecuted if anyone else did the same things he did. That cannot be said about Trump. The charges against him are what legal experts call “novel.” What they mean by that is these cases have never been presented against anyone before under creative charges and interpretations of the law. The two New York cases, one civil and one criminal, would never be charged against anyone else but Trump. The civil case didn’t even have a plaintiff. No one claimed Trump harmed them by claiming what his properties were worth. The banks that loaned him money were all repaid with interest and were willing to do additional loans to the Trump organization. But Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, ran for office claiming she would find something to charge against Trump. They dug. And dug. And dug. And the best they could find was how Trump valued his properties on loans. Those same papers told the lenders they should seek their own appraisals. The New York court rejected expert testimony that stated Trump’s company kept very good records and that the valuations were completely legitimate. The expert witness was not some Trump insider. The witness had testified in multiple white-collar cases in the same courtroom, and his testimony was the basis for several other rulings. But not this one. All of a sudden his testimony was biased. The result was a record-shattering, unprecedented $350 million fine. When the State of New York brings a case against someone without a plaintiff, without a victim, without precedent for any case very being brought, then it is safe to say that “raw politics” have infected the process. In the criminal case against Trump, District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who also ran on a platform that he would get Trump, created a charge of Trump misfiling a legal expense to Stormy Daniels even though the statute of limitations had run out on the case, and he used a “novel” claim that Trump did this to benefit his run for office, even though he was already president when the non-disclosure arrangement was legally made, so he could turn a misdemeanor into a felony, and then he duplicated the charge 37 times. Again, it is clear this was “raw politics” infecting the process. Trump maintained his innocence, but a jury in the deep blue district found him guilty, giving the Democrats what they wanted – Trump was a convicted felon. It’s not clear at all whether or not those charges are going to stick. Judge Merchan has granted the Trump defense team a motion to have the charges and the conviction tossed, and even if he eventually denies the motion, it is almost assured that the appellate court will vacate the case. To this day I still have online exchanges with those who refer to the re-elected president as “convicted felon Donald Trump.” Justice has nothing to do with either of these judgments. Hunter Biden’s convictions for very clear violations of federal law, however, were only skewed in Hunter’s favor. The prosecutor first tried to get Hunter’s charges dismissed in a plea agreement that the judge had never heard before. The DOJ eventually exposed that the wrap on the wrist didn’t apply to all charges, and that led Hunter’s team to withdraw their agreement to pleading guilty to lesser charges. Did politics come into play? Sure, but in Trump’s case it was against him, and in Hunter’s case it was for him. The problem is the Justice Department now has two presidents claiming politics have infected the pursuit of justice. Like any parent, Biden doesn’t care about the fallout. He only wants his son to be protected from jail time. And he made Trump’s case that the system is rigged for the politically connected and against everyday people. Trump is appointing people to rid these departments of the abusers while keeping the legitimate agents who truly seek justice. Trump could not have had a better example than what Biden just did and how he justified his pardon. Trump believes others have been maliciously prosecuted for political reasons including many who were involved in a riot at the Capitol Jan. 6, 2021. Much like Bragg’s attempt to pile on a misdemeanor and turn it into a felony, Biden’s Department of Justice sought to turn a riot into an insurrection. And they went hard after anyone and everyone they could who was even standing outside that day. Trump has stated that he would pardon what he called “political prisoners” when he ran for re-election. And he still won the Electoral College and the popular vote. Now he has the endorsement of Biden to do it and under the exact same circumstances Biden used – raw politics have infected the process. Earl Watt is the owner and publisher of the Leader & Times in Liberal. Watt started his career in journalism in 1991 at the Southwest Daily Times. During his career, the newspaper has won a total of 17 Sweepstakes awards from the Kansas Press Association for editorial content and 18 Sweepstakes awards for advertising. Watt has been recognized with more than 70 first place awards for writing in categories from sports and column to best front pages, best sports pages and best opinion pages. Watt is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and is the descendant of several patriots who fought for America’s freedom and independence.
Enzo Maresca savoured chants of ‘we’ve got our Chelsea back’ from travelling fans following a 5-1 Premier League thrashing of 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s. Blues supporters also sang the name of head coach Maresca during the closing stages of an emphatic success sealed by goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and substitute Jadon Sancho. Bottom club Southampton briefly levelled through Joe Aribo but were a man down from the 39th minute after captain Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling the hair of Marc Cucurella. Chelsea, who have endured an underwhelming period since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club in 2022, climbed above Arsenal and into second place on goal difference, seven points behind leaders Liverpool. “It was a very good feeling, especially because you can see that they are happy, that is our target,” Maresca said of the atmosphere in the away end. “We work every day to keep them happy and tonight was a very good feeling, especially the one that they can see that Chelsea’s back. This is an important thing.” Maresca rotated his squad in Hampshire, making seven changes following Sunday’s impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Following a sloppy start, his side, who stretched their unbeaten run to six top-flight games, could easily have won by more as they hit the woodwork three times, in addition to squandering a host of chances. “I’m very happy with the five we scored,” said the Italian. “I’m not happy with the first 15, 20 minutes, where we struggled. The reason why we struggled is because we prepared the game to press them man to man and the first 15, 20 minutes we were not pressing them man to man. “After 15, 20 minutes we adjust that and the game was much better. For sure we could score more but five goals they are enough.” Southampton manager Russell Martin rued a costly “moment of madness” from skipper Stephens. The defender’s ridiculous red card was the headline mistake of a catalogue of errors from the beleaguered south-coast club as they slipped seven points from safety following an 11th defeat of a dismal season. “I don’t think anyone will be as disappointed as Jack,” Martin said of Stephens, who was sent off for the second time this term after tugging the curls of Cucurella as Saints prepared to take a corner. “I haven’t got to sit down and talk with him about that at all. He will be hurt more than anyone and it’s changed the game for us tonight, which is disappointing. “I think they have to describe it as violent conduct; it’s not violent really but there’s no other explanation for that really. It’s a moment of madness that’s really cost us and Jack.” Southampton repeatedly invited pressure with their risky attempts to play out from defence, with goalkeeper Joe Lumley gifting Chelsea their second goal, scored by Nkunku. While Saints were booed off at full-time, Martin, who was missing a host of key players due to injuries and suspensions, praised the effort of his depleted team. “When they see such a big scoreline and a couple of the goals we concede, I understand it (the jeers),” he said. “It’s football, it’s emotive, people feel so much about it, it’s why it’s such a special sport in this country and so big. “I understand it but I feel really proud of the players tonight, some of the football we played at 11 v 11 was amazing. “For an hour with 10 men we’ve dug in so deep, there were some big performances. I’m proud of them for that and I’m grateful for that because that’s not easy in that circumstance.” We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.Vivek Ramaswamy once compared Elon Musk to a “circus monkey” eager to do China’s bidding before President-elect Donald Trump tapped the two men to co-lead his proposed Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE . “I think Tesla is increasingly beholden to China,” Ramaswamy said in a 2023 podcast interview . “I have no reason to think Elon won’t jump like a circus monkey when (Chinese president) Xi Jinping calls in the hour of need.” Tesla — Musk’s electric car company — depends heavily on its Shanghai battery factory for global auto production. Ramaswamy also reportedly accused Musk of a “willingness to change his political tunes” to pacify Chinese officials in a 2022 podcast. Though Musk calls himself a champion for free speech on social media, Ramaswamy pointed out the irony of his relationship with Chinese officials, who don’t share those values. CNN unearthed numerous unflattering comments Ramaswamy made about his new partner in the past couple years and they weren’t all in regards to China. In a 2022 Fox News podcast, he suggested Musk’s companies, Tesla and SpaceX, had public funding and government contracts to thank for making Musk the world’s richest man. That comment in particular could be used by critics to question Musk’s goal to cut $2 trillion in government spending under the Trump administration. Ramaswamy told CNN he made his derogatory comments about Musk before the pair met and now feels differently. “I love him and respect the hell out of him, and I’m proud to call him a friend,” Ramaswamy told the outlet. “The only country he puts first is the same one I do: the United States of America.” ©2024 New York Daily News. Visit nydailynews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Article content A former B.C. NDP MLA and the incoming party director, Dan Coulter, has died at the age of 49 after a brief hospitalization. His death was confirmed Friday by party president Aaron Sumexheltza and it’s current director, Heather Stoutenburg . They did not indicate the cause of death. Coulter was admitted to hospital after suffering a “serious medical emergency,” said the party in a statement last week. “It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the loss of Dan Coulter, a devoted advocate for the people of British Columbia, a passionate voice for inclusivity and justice, and a cherished member of the B.C. NDP family,” said Sumexheltza and Stoutenburg. “To those of us who knew him, Dan was so much more than a colleague — he was a friend and a mentor. He was smart, funny, thoughtful and honest. But above all things, he was kind.” Premier David Eby echoing that on social media, saying the province has lost an “incredible advocate and a fighter for justice.” “He was so happy to be part of a movement to make this province better for everyone,” Eby said. “Even at such a young age, Dan leaves behind a proud legacy of standing up for workers, the people of Chilliwack, and people across B.C.” A private service is scheduled for Saturday. A public service will be held in Chilliwack on Jan. 11. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association, which Coulter previously served as a director of, the Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society and the B.C. SPCA. Coulter was elected in 2020 to represent the riding of Chilliwack. He also served as the parliamentary secretary for accessibility and later the minister of state for infrastructure and transit. His victory was a historic breakthrough for the NDP in the Fraser Valley, with Coulter’s riding a traditionally conservative stronghold that had been held by the B.C. Liberals since its formation in 2009. The riding was modified and renamed Chilliwack North for the 2024 election and Coulter was defeated by the Conservative candidate, school board trustee Heather Maahs. Before his time in provincial politics, Coulter served as a trustee for the Chilliwack school board from 2013 to 2020 and as the president of CUPE Local 3787. While working as a millwright in 1999, he was the victim of a workplace accident that left him with serious injuries that required him to use wheelchair. He is survived by his partner Rebecca and their dogs Spencer and Anna-Bella. Last week, B.C. Children’s Minister Grace Lore announced she had colorectal cancer and was stepping away from her portfolio while undergoing treatment, but will participate in important votes in the legislature. A memorial service is also being held Sunday at the Q Centre for former NDP premier John Horgan who died on Nov. 12 after his third bout with cancer.California lawmakers to begin special session to protect state laws from 2nd Trump presidency'Exaggerated his own importance': Kash Patel gets brutal fact check from NYT
Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young AustraliansNone
What a year it’s been for the music business. With 2024 drawing to a swift close, Billboard put together a series of year-end stories running down the biggest developments in the worlds of record labels, publishing companies, live music, music law, radio, AI and sustainability over the past 12 months. And we certainly weren’t lacking for content. In technology news, the debate over AI companies’ scraping of copyrighted music to feed their algorithms became increasingly heated and even spawned multiple lawsuits. Speaking of legal action, the Mechanical Licensing Collective’s lawsuit against Spotify over its bundling practice made a big splash around mid-year, while on the live front, a Department of Justice lawsuit that aimed to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster dropped the same month. Waves were also made with major restructures at both Universal and Warner Music Groups, while the year’s country music explosion saw coastal labels increasingly wanting in on the action happening in Nashville. On the deal-making front, the cycle of blockbuster catalog sales continued, while major deals for companies like Believe, Hipgnosis, BMI and Concord made headline news. Meanwhile, radio continued to struggle with waves of layoffs and downsizing (not to mention a bankruptcy filing), and no less a superstar than Drake took unprecedented legal action against his own label over a culture-defining diss-track war. And in a story that exploded into public consciousness last year but has only continued to pick up steam over the past 12 months, a hip-hop superstar from an earlier era suffered a stunning downfall amid a seemingly unending raft of horrifying accusations. See below for links to all of our year-end content.The NFL wished Taylor Swift a Happy Birthday with a TikTok of her and Travis Kelce’s most memorable moments—on and off the field. Kelce’s employer posted the video of the singer and his relationship, which already has racked up over 1 million views. The caption read, “Karma is the guy on the @Chiefs saying happy bday to me.” The clips showed Kelce and Swift celebrating his wins at games, the pair at her concerts, and her glitzed out in Chiefs gear. “If you told me 2 years ago I would be following the NFL on tiktok and not falling asleep everytime a game is on TV... never would’ve believed it,” wrote one commenter. “Happy birthday Taylor. Thank you for uniting the Swifties and the Football Fans together in the name of art and sport,” another wrote. Swift has been seen at many Chiefs games since the beginning of her relationship with the tight end, with him visiting her at some of her tour dates. karma is the guy on the @Chiefs saying happy bday to me 🎶 #taylorswift #traviskelce #nfl #kansascitychiefs Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson , known best to some for his past relationships with Kim Kardashian , Ariana Grande , Kate Beckinsale , and more famous women, now says he doesn’t want to be known as “this f---ing loser who just dates people,” in a new interview for W Magazine . to promote his new role as creative director for colorful sock brand Doublesoul, Davidson told the outlet his feeling that he was one of “a handful of celebs every couple of years” that the media “destroys,” after multiple run-ins with tabloids over his famous exes. “For some reason, I’m one of the people they chose to go after,” he said. But, he added, “It’s actually, in a way, a blessing, because it allowed me to take a step back and evaluate things. What do you want to be? Who are you?” Davidson said he only wants to be seen publicly “when it’s movie, stand-up, charity, or business ventures” and to focus on his stand-up career. “I’m someone who is from Staten Island, wanted to do stand-up, and if I got to do anything else because of stand-up, it was a miracle.” Posters are a great way to celebrate your favorite fandom. But if you’re looking for that real “WOW!” factor, nothing beats Fathead . For 17 years, Fathead has been an industry leader in officially licensed graphic wall art across sports and entertainment. You can even create personalized products, making big-head cutouts and life-size wall decals from your own photos. Installing the decals is a breeze. Unroll the decal and lie it flat. Wipe down your wall with a damp cloth. After the wall is dry, peel off the decal backing and apply it slowly, smoothing out any bubbles as you go. Need to adjust? No problem— Fathead decals can be peeled off and reapplied easily. No matter your favorite football team, Fathead has a wall decal for them . Free Shipping The basketball season has just tipped off. Celebrate your favorite player with a life-size wall decal. Free Shipping From everyone’s favorite web-slinging New Yorker to the fourth-wall breaking merc with a mouth, Fathead’s superhero decals burst with vibrant colors. You’ll marvel at how they bring your walls to life. Free Shipping If you buy something from this post, we may earn a small commission. The iconic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle will hit screens for the first time in 18 years, with a limited run of four episodes set to premiere on Disney+ . Frankie Muniz, who will reprise his role as Malcolm, announced the reboot Friday, along with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, who play his parents. The original creator of the show will also return as a writer. The new series follows Malcolm returning home with his daughter for his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary, according to Deadline . Christopher Kennedy Masterson, who played the eldest brother Francis, and Justin Berfield, who played the middle child Reese, are likely to be asked to reprise their roles. Though it’s unlikely that Erik Per Sullivan, who plays the youngest brother Dewey, will make an appearance. He quit acting in 2010 and has not appeared at any reunions. Malcolm in the Middle first premiered on Fox in 2000 and ran for seven seasons. Its success as a family comedy is credited with paving the way for other single-camera sitcoms. Legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers is finally opening up about his strained relationship with his family. In his new documentary, Aaron Rodgers: Enigma , Rodgers explained that he has “stunted emotional intelligence” because of the lack of open emotion in his home growing up. “I think I saw my dad cry when my grandfather passed. And that might have been it,” Rodgers shared. “There wasn’t space for emotion.” Rodgers’ brother, Jordan, first opened up about the family’s rift during his time on The Bachelorette in 2016. During a hometown date with his now-wife JoJo Fletcher, the family explained that while they “miss” Rodgers, they no longer have a relationship with him. In a 2017 profile with The New York Times , Rodgers’ father, Ed, confirmed that he hadn’t spoken to his son in three years. “Fame can change things,” he said. At the time, Rodgers said he didn’t want to talk about his family publicly. In the doc, Rodgers spoke about his family while participating in an ayahuasca ceremony. The quarterback said the psychedelic drug allows users to “model a new way of thinking about masculinity, or what it means to be a man.” Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Consuming cannabis as an adult feels very different than doing so as a fresh-faced 21-year-old—so why should your smoking habits make your space feel like a disheveled college dorm room? NWTN Home’s collection of chic smoking essentials offers a more elevated way to enjoy cannabis in the comfort of your home. NWTN Home is a smokeware brand bringing craftsmanship to the cannabis industry by designing what they call “homeware for the high-minded.” Its weed-associated products are built to double as elegant and functional houseware items , helping you upgrade your home into a full smoking sanctuary. Plus, they make the perfect holiday gifts for your favorite creative cannabis connoisseur! This hand-poured, marbled ashtray rests atop a sleek melamine rolling tray and includes a helpful brass tool that can assist in your rolling process, making it the perfect blend of form and function. This standout stackable flower pot ashtray set is a surefire solution to keep your space clean—and your houseguests impressed. No cannabis collection is complete without something to smoke out of! These avant-garde gravity bongs are inspired by vintage housewares and designed to seamlessly blend into your barware and greenware set-ups. Released bodycam footage shows Paris Hilton’s ex-fiancé, Chris Zylka, in a chaotic brawl with police after a failed carjacking. Police in a Cleveland suburb first responded to reports of a shirtless, barefoot man walking in traffic in freezing temperatures on Dec. 4, local outlet WKBN first reported. Zylka was found in the middle of an intersection, where he allegedly tried to break into a woman’s car. He pointed a cell phone at the cops and began foaming at the mouth, leading officers to believe he was under the influence of drugs, according to the police report. Footage shows Zylka struggling with police officers and resisting arrest even after being tasered in the leg twice. He was then put in an ambulance by paramedics. The actor is now facing felony charges of assault and attempt to commit an offense, as well as misdemeanor disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and aggravated menacing. Hilton and Zylka started dating in 2017 after being friends for years. He proposed in early 2018 during a ski trip in Aspen, Colorado, but they called off their engagement in November that same year. Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy is refusing to apologize for his domestic violence arrest . “We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations levied by the Burbank Police Department against James,” Kennedy’s attorneys said in a statement to the Daily Mail . “We understand that there were no injuries and we are hoping that, after careful review, the city’s attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.” Police were called to Kennedy’s home on Tuesday because of an argument between Kennedy and a woman. That night, Kennedy attended Kathy Hilton’s Christmas party with girlfriend Ally Lewber, though it’s unknown if she is the victim. Police told People that after an investigation, they arrested the reality star for misdemeanor domestic violence. He later posted $20,000 bail. A source at the Christmas party told People that Kennedy was acting “super aggressive.” “He was acting so erratic, running back and forth to the bar and body-checking people along the way,” the source alleged. “He appeared inebriated. Spent the evening mostly alone but when he did speak to people, he appeared irritated and rude.” A doctor has rubbished Brandi Glanville’s scary medical theory about her “deflated” face , saying he’s concerned about an infection that started via an injection. The 52-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum claims doctor s told her that it may have been caused by “a parasite that jumps around my face.” But Dr. Terry Dubrow, from Botched , has said he’s “concerned about an infectious process”. He told TMZ : “It’s an infectious process or a foreign body reaction to something she’s had injected.” A foreign body reaction is the response of biological tissue to any foreign material in the tissue, despite it often being inert and nontoxic, according to ScienceDirect.com Dubrow added: “Brandi needs a diagnosis... she has to figure out if there’s a microorganism in there. It’s not gonna be a parasite, it’s not gonna be something she ate... it’s going to be something that got into her bloodstream though, and seeded some foreign body.” Dubrow thinks Glanville either has a micro bacterium, a type of bacteria, or a fungus, a type of organism. Sick it! pic.twitter.com/hrtAzRwOCW A Buckingham Palace maid was arrested this week after she allegedly went “crazy” following a staff Christmas party which saw glasses and punches thrown in a London bar. A report in The Sun said as many as 50 royal servants gathered for an after-party following drinks at the palace Tuesday when the maid, 24, took a swing at a bar manager, threw glasses, and was ultimately arrested for common assault, criminal damage, and being drunk and disorderly. She was released after 24 hours with a fine. “The group walked in and this one girl just got hysterical,” a source told The Sun . “She started smashing glasses and abusing our staff members, so we had to call the police. I’ve never seen one person get that crazy during a night out. She was on another level.” A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident outside the workplace involving a number of Household staff who had previously attended an early evening reception at the Palace. While this was an informal social gathering, not an official palace Christmas party, the facts will be fully investigated, with a robust disciplinary process followed in relation to individual staff and appropriate action taken.” Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Apparently, boosting prostate health can actually be pleasurable—at least, that’s what premium sexual wellness brand MysteryVibe says. The Molto, an ultra-slim and bendable prostate vibrator designed by a doctor, is engineered to be the same size and width as a doctor’s finger and to mimic similar motions to that performed during an exam, allowing for not only intense prostate (the prostate is often hailed as the male ‘G-spot’) and anal stimulation but also a release of prostatic fluids. According to the brand, some studies have found that excess prostatic fluid can lead to inflammation and pressure, so not only is this a sex toy , but it’s also possibly an investment in your prostate health. Think of it almost like a lymphatic massage for your prostate—except one that can give you intense orgasms, too. Made with body-safe silicone, the multifunctional and gender-fluid vibrator is powered by one “anatomically-placed” motor that delivers potent yet precise vibration to the anus and prostate without feeling bulky or inflexible. It’s a great sex toy for those new to anal play or who are looking for an ultra-sleek vibrator with possible health-boosting benefits. The prostate vibrator is equipped with 16 vibration settings and eight pre-set vibration patterns, allowing for superior control and customization. Plus, the device comes with access to a catalog of vibration patterns with the free MysteryVibe smartphone app. Best of all? Because the Molto vibrator is an FDA-registered class II medical device, it’s also FSA/HSA eligible. Is Melania Trump finally back in action? The incoming first lady is joining Donald Trump on Sunday for a private dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Akie Abe, the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to reports. Her husband, who was assassinated at a political rally in 2022, reportedly won over Trump during his first term with the proven combination of golf and flattery. Trump and Akie Abe have stayed close, with the president-elect regularly calling her to check in, a source told CNN. Melania Trump is scheduled to attend Sunday’s dinner, her latest public appearance after being largely absent on the campaign trail earlier this year. She also accompanied her husband to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday for Trump’s ringing of the opening bell. Melania has always been a somewhat reluctant first lady, and it’s still not clear how much time she plans to spend in Washington after Trump takes office in January. She did, however, tell Fox & Friends last week that at least she knows what to expect this time around. Trump is set to have a private dinner this Sunday with Akie Abie, the widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a person familiar says. The dinner will take place at Mar-a-Lago and Melania Trump is expected to attend. Trump and Mrs. Abe have maintained a close... The woman who accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in 2006 has admitted she fabricated the entire story—18 years after her case captivated the nation before quickly falling apart. Crystal Mangum, the woman at the center of the scandal who is serving a prison sentence for the murder of her boyfriend years later, confessed to lying about the assaults in a new podcast interview. “I testified falsely against them by saying that they raped me when they didn’t and that was wrong, and I betrayed the trust of a lot of other people who believed in me, and made up a story that wasn’t true because I wanted validation from people and not from God,” Mangum told the podcast Let’s Talk with Kat . Mangum, who was working as an exotic dancer who performed at a lacrosse team party in March 2006, called the three lacrosse players she previously accused her “brothers,” and asked for their forgiveness. “I hurt my brothers, and I hope that they can forgive me, and I want them to know that I love them and they didn’t deserve it. I hope they can forgive me.” The charges against the three lacrosse players were dropped by then-North Carolina Attorney General (and current Governor) Roy Cooper in 2007. The Durham County prosecutor who charged the Duke students was eventually disbarred and convicted of contempt of court for giving the defense incomplete DNA test results that would have excluded the lacrosse players, local station WRAL reported at the time. More than 18 years after the Duke lacrosse allegations, Crystal Mangum admits that she made it all up. "I testified falsely against [the lacrosse players] by saying that they raped me when they didn't...I made up a story that wasn't true...I hope that they can forgive me." pic.twitter.com/3yMjbQTQXH
Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc. November 2024 Monthly Update