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Eater Atlanta
10 months ago
Food & drink

Even Southern Restaurant Chain Cracker Barrel Is Embracing Pride This Month

No, you're not seeing things.Cracker Barrel, a Southern restaurant chain that has come under fire for discrimination and lack of inclusivity in the past, is celebrating Pride this June.Some of the restaurant chain's iconic rocking chairs might be sporting a rainbow, part of a new campaign to bring "the front porch to Pride."
"We are excited to celebrate Pride Month with our employees and guests.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

What we know about the victims of the Texas mall shooting

Texans grieved Sunday in the aftermath of gunfire that killed eight people and wounded seven others at an Allen mall - leaving the community to grapple with the second-deadliest mass shooting in the United States this year.Just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, police said an officer who was nearby on an unrelated call heard gunfire at Allen Premium Outlets in the 800 block of West Stacy Road, near U.S. Highway 75.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine live briefing: U.S. says nuclear posture unchanged as Russia moves nuclear-capable planes to Belarus

The United States said there was no reason to change its nuclear posture after Russia said it has moved 10 nuclear-capable warplanes to Belarus, which shares a long border with northern Ukraine.The State Department said the United States is "committed to the collective defense of the NATO alliance," noting that NATO is a "defensive Alliance which does not seek confrontation and poses no threat to any country."
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine live briefing: Outages persist after strikes; Kremlin's forces being worn down in Bakhmut, Kyiv says

The fallout from Russia's missile barrage spilled into the weekend, leaving many in Ukraine without power and heat.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his Friday night address that the city of Kharkiv faces "communication problems" and outages, while in Kyiv, heating is still being restored.
www.cnn.com
10 years ago
US politics

Jeb Bush Fast Facts

Here's a look at the life of Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida.Birth date: February 11, 1953 Birth place: Midland, Texas Birth name: John Ellis Bush Father: George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States Mother: Barbara (Pierce) Bush Marriage: Columba (Garnica Gallo) Bush (February 23, 1974-present) Children: John Ellis Jeb Jr., 1983; Noelle Lucilla, 1977; George Prescott, 1976 Education: University of Texas, B.A. in Latin American Studies, 1974 Religion: Catholic (converted - was Episcopalian) Second-oldest son of former President George H.W. Bush and younger brother of former President George W. Bush.
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Eater Chicago
10 months ago
Chicago

Michelin-Starred Tasting Menu Claudia Closes After a Year and a Half

Opening a tasting-menu restaurant without a connection to a pedigreed chef or restaurant group is a challenge in Chicago or anywhere else across the country.Trying to do that during a pandemic only increases the difficulty.But that's just what Trevor Teich did at Claudia, his quirky fine dining restaurant in Bucktown that debuted in fall 2021 after years of near misses in trying to find a space.
Eater Boston
11 months ago
Boston food

A Portuguese Cornerstone in Cambridge Shuts Down After 40 Years

Portugalia Restaurant, an East Cambridge landmark for classic Portuguese fare, has shut down after 40 years.Boston's Consulate-General of Portugal confirmed the closure in a Facebook post, writing that owner Maria Valente has "been present in the life of our community for many years."The neighborhood has long been a hub for Portuguese residents in the Boston area, and Portugalia was a gathering spot for decades where diners could dig into grilled Portuguese sausages, seafood stews, and a variety of salt cod, or bacalhau, dishes including fritters and baked salt cod with tangy tartar sauce and pureed potatoes.
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Law

A meteorologist's Facebook comments about guns and kids alarm his audience

A social media meteorologist posted comments about being armed when a 6-year-old girl rang his doorbell.His comments were alarming to some of his followers.Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for MoveOn.orgCivic Action When Stefani Seeley moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area seven years ago, she was not used to the area's notoriously unpredictable weather.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
California

Mallard that was shot with an arrow is released after recovering in Orange County

(Courtesy of Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)

A mallard that was struck by an arrow last month in Orange County has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild this week, according to the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County in Huntington Beach.After spending almost a month receiving treatment, including two surgeries and antibiotics, the drake, or male, mallard was cleared this week to leave, according to a Facebook post from the wildlife center.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Michigan GOP faces backlash for tweet tying gun reform to Holocaust

The Michigan Republican Party sparked criticism Wednesday after the organization used imagery from the Holocaust to argue against what it says are Democrats' restrictive gun proposals.In a social media post published Wednesday morning, the Michigan GOP used a photograph of wedding rings taken from Holocaust victims by Nazi Germany with text over it that reads, Before they collected all these wedding ringsthey collected all the guns.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Saddleback Church ordained women. So the Southern Baptist Convention gave it the boot

Two years ago, an Orange County megachurch took a stand that pitted it against conservative members of its denomination.It ordained three women as pastors.Now, the Southern Baptist Convention has ousted Saddleback Church, its second-largest congregation.The Lake Forest-based evangelical church, founded by popular pastor and author Rick Warren, is one of the largest churches in the United States.
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UK news
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Two men arrested over theft of donkey foal Moon

Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a 12-week-old donkey foal that was reunited with its mother after it had disappeared for more than two weeks.The young animal, named Moon, was taken from Miller's Ark Animals in Hook, Hampshire, some time before 5pm on May 15.Hampshire police said appeals for information had attracted countless calls and online reports from members of the public before the animal was reunited with its mother, Astra, at the farm on Wednesday evening.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Baby donkey stolen from farm is reunited with mother and ecstatic' owners

A 12-week-old baby donkey which was stolen from a farm more than two weeks ago has been reunited with her mother and her ecstatic owners following a police investigation.The young animal, named Moon, was taken from Miller's Ark Animals in Hook, Hampshire, some time before 5pm on May 15.Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said appeals for information had attracted countless calls and online reports from members of the public.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

What the papers say May 31

Two stories battle for attention on the front of Wednesday's front pages with a warning over humanity's future and questions surrounding evidence for the Covid-19 inquiry.Several editions lead on the row over the availability of former prime minister Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages as evidence.The Guardian says the Government has been accused of attempting to cover up ministers' actions during the pandemic by withholding the unredacted messages, while The Daily Telegraph reports on claims the messages are being held back to protect MPs.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Warning as four people drown over Bank Holiday weekend

At least four people including a teenage boy - have drowned over the Bank Holiday weekend as the UK saw the hottest day of the year so far.Lewis Michael Kirkpatrick, 15, was found dead in the River Eden in Carlisle on Saturday afternoon, one day after he and three other teenage boys got into trouble in the water.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Ely community meeting begins with moment of reflection' after boys' deaths

A meeting between public officials and community representatives after the deaths of two best friends in Cardiff sparked a riot has begun with a moment of reflection for the teenagers.Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, is chairing the meeting between local politicians, agencies, and community groups, including Ace (Action in Caerau and Ely).
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Drakeford to chair community meeting after teenagers' deaths sparked Cardiff riots

Wales' first minister Mark Drakeford will chair a meeting between public officials and community representatives in Ely after the deaths of two teenagers sparked a riot.Harvey Evans, 15, died alongside his best friend Kyrees Sullivan, 16, when the Sur-Ron bike they were riding crashed in the Ely area of the city just after 6pm on Monday.
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Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Santa Cruz beachgoers find 5,000-year-old mastodon tooth over the Memorial Day weekend

Jennifer Schuh was walking along Rio Del Mar State Beach in Santa Cruz during the Memorial Day holiday when she spotted something unusual in the sand.The foot-long object resembled a piece of driftwood, but Schuh wasn't certain, so she took a picture of it, posted it on Facebook and asked if anyone could help identify it.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

It's official. Mammoth Mountain's had its snowiest season ever - and by a lot

(Peter Morning / Mammoth Mountain via Associated Press)

As yet another major storm brings more rain and snow to California, Mammoth Mountain has broken its historic snowfall record - by a lot."With 28-30 [inches] of snow since yesterday afternoon, we just blew through our all-time season snowfall record of 668" inches, Mammoth Mountain said in an Instagram post.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Rise in Sightings of Honeybee Swarms Has U.K. Beekeepers Scrambling

The sight is one that beekeepers say is understandably intimidating to the ordinary person out for a walk: a sliver of sky suddenly darkening amid the collective roar of thousands of honeybees before they cluster on branches or bushes.In Britain, the behavior, known as swarming, typically takes place from May to July and is a natural process in which a honeybee colony splits in half and leaves with a queen bee in search of a new home.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Shocks, Beatings, Mock Executions: Inside Kherson's Detention Centers

They beat prisoners relentlessly and tortured them with electric shocks, waterboarding and mock executions.Three people died in their custody.Yet such was their sense of impunity, the Russians who seized control of a detention center in southern Ukraine last year and filled it with 200 detainees were careless about concealing their identities.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Europe news

Deadly Russian missile barrage slams targets across Ukraine

Three Russian rockets launched against Ukraine from Russia's Belgorod region are seen at dawn in Kharkiv, Ukraine, late Thursday, March 9, 2023.Vadim Belikov/AP KYIV, Ukraine Russia unleashed "a massive rocket attack" that hit critical infrastructure and residential buildings in 10 regions of Ukraine, the country's president said Thursday, with officials reporting at least six deaths in the largest such night-time attack in three weeks.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC music

Juan Carlos Formell, Buoyant Heir of Cuban Musical Legacy, Dies at 59

Juan Carlos Formell, an acclaimed singer-songwriter who settled in New York after defecting from Cuba and eventually took over as bassist for his famous father, Juan Formell, in Los Van Van, one of the most influential bands of post-Revolutionary Cuba, died on Saturday during a performance in New York City.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC music

Spot, Record Producer Who Captured the Fury of 1980s Punk, Dies at 71

Glen Lockett, the influential record producer who, working under the name Spot, helped define the jet-turbine sound of American punk rock in the 1980s, recording groundbreaking albums by Black Flag, Husker Du, Minutemen and many others, died on March 4 in Sheboygan, Wis.He was 71.His death, in a nursing home, was announced in a Facebook post by Joe Carducci, a former co-owner of SST Records, the iconoclastic Hermosa Beach, Calif., label where Mr. Lockett made his name.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Mark Drakeford to chair community meeting after teenagers' deaths sparked riot

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford will chair a meeting between public officials and community representatives in Ely after the deaths of two teenagers sparked a riot.Harvey Evans, 15, died alongside his best friend Kyrees Sullivan, 16, when the Sur-Ron bike they were riding crashed in the Ely area of the city just after 6pm on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
Berlin

MP calls for ban on Pink Floyd's Roger Waters performing in Manchester

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters should be prevented from performing in Manchester amid fears his divisive actions could fuel anti-Jewish hatred, MPs have heard.The veteran rocker, who left Pink Floyd in 1985, played in Germany while dressed as an SS soldier, the House of Commons was told.Labour MP Christian Wakeford added that Waters used the Star of David on a giant pig and the name of Jewish diarist Anne Frank at his show.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Lidl in another dig at M&S after Percy Pig ice cream row

Lidl has stepped in to support a small ice cream shop which was forced to change the name of its Percy Pig ice cream by M&S.Fabio's Gelato, based in Hitchin, Herfordshire, was sent a letter earlier this month from M&S over its new Perky Pig ice cream flavour, which contained the famous sweet from the retailer.
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Florida Restaurant Sues DeSantis Alleging Drag Ban Violates Free Speech Rights

The law has "everything to do with the continued oppression of the LGBTQ+ community," the owners said.Drag Queen Kat Wilderness performs for guests during a Drag Brunch in Miami, Florida, on April 9, 2022.Daniel A. Varela/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A Florida restaurant is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and the state of Florida over a newly enacted ban on drag show performances.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

XR, smacking and asylum: Lee Anderson's history of speaking out

The more my critics criticise me, the more I know I am doing and saying the right things, proclaimed Lee Anderson after becoming the Conservative party's deputy chair this week.If they ever stop criticising me then that's the time to start worrying.There's no cause for worry just yet.In just a few short days since being given his new role, the Ashfield MP has received a backlash for advocating the death penalty and for clashing with a radio presenter over accusations of dishonesty.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Suspect in custody after two men shot in downtown Elgin fight on East Chicago Street, police say

Two men were shot Friday night in downtown Elgin in what witnesses said started with a fight and ended with gunfire.Elgin police said the shooting took place in the the 100 block of East Chicago Street, and the two adult men were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.A suspect is in custody, police said in a Facebook post, but it was not clear if the that person was one of the shooting victims or a third party.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Suspect arrested in New Orleans shooting that killed waiter and injured woman during birthday party for WXRT's Terri Hemmert

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the April 28 shooting outside a New Orleans restaurant that killed a waiter and injured a visitor from Chicago who was attending a birthday party for WXRT radio host Terri Hemmert, the New Orleans Police Department announced Monday.U.S. marshals with the help of the police department took Kyron Keith Fazande, 22, into custody without incident at a residence in Houston Monday morning, according to New Orleans police.
Eater Chicago
11 months ago
Chicago

Tour Chicago's Golden Girls Pop-Up, Where Friends Receive a Proper Thank You

A key part of hospitality is saying "thank you," something that gets forgotten in a world twisted by entitled customers and despondent servers.But diners who roll through the new Golden Girls pop-up debuting on Wednesday, May 9 in Wicker Park will hear those magic words at least every 45 minutes.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Mourners gather for funeral of slain CPD Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

Crowds of police officers, officials, family and friends gathered Thursday morning at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel to mourn Chicago Police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso, who was shot and killed on March 1 while responding to a domestic 911 call.Thousands of Chicago police officers and other first-responders were outside the church, many donning the dark blue jacket and white gloves of their formal uniform as they stood in ranks.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Watch live: Funeral of slain Chicago officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso

A funeral service will be held Thursday morning for slain Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.A visitation was held Wednesday.His death, his wife Milena Estepa de Vásquez wrote in a Facebook post, "leaves us with an irreparable hole in our hearts."Vásquez Lasso, 32, was shot and killed last Wednesday as he responded to reports of a man chasing a woman with a gun in Gage Park.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Daughters' desperate plea after British grandmother vanishes on Greek island

The daughters of a British grandmother who vanished in Greece have made a desperate plea for help finding her, saying hopes of finding her alive are "diminishing by the day".Susan Hart, 75, had been visiting the Greek island of Kalymnos with her husband, Ed, and a group of friends when she disappeared on 30 April.
Fatherly
11 months ago
Fathers

A 2nd U.S. State Could Approve "Baby Bonds" For Kids Who Lost A Parent

Nearly 300,000 children lost at least one parent or guardian due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Now, two New York lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to alleviate at least some of the financial burden faced by children in the state who are part of that statistic.State Senator Jamaal Bailey and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz joined forces to introduce the New York COVID-19 Children's Fund, a program designed to provide financial support for children who lost a parent to Covid.
Independent.ie
11 months ago
Writing

Criminal with 100 convictions says he's single and 'looking for a girl'

'And I will serve you your dinner every evening, I am a big cuddler'
Maloney, who was once an enforcer for gangland killer 'Fat' Freddie Thompson, earned his nickname through a series of violent crimes that saw him rack up around 100 convictions.He has previously described his life of crime as "a mug's game" and has apologised to his victims in previous social media posts.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Napoleon complex: Is it illegal to insult the president in France?

A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.Published: 30 March 2023 08:52 CEST The woman, risks a fine of 12,000 but not prison if convicted at the trial due to be held in June.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

French court jails man for 2020 cathedral arson attack

A French court on Wednesday handed a four-year jail term to an arsonist for starting a fire that severely damaged a Gothic cathedral in the city of Nantes in 2020.Published: 30 March 2023 08:57 CEST Firefighters working on July 18, 2020 to put out the fire at the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral in Nantes, western France.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France politics

French woman faces trial, 12,000 fine for 'insulting' Macron on Facebook

Issued on: 29/03/2023 - 18:42Modified: 29/03/2023 - 18:38 The months-long protest movement against the pension reform has sent social tensions spiralling in France Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as 'filth' in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.
MUO
1 year ago
Social media marketing

6 Ways to Use Facebook for Career Growth

Facebook is one of the most helpful social media sites to help you grow in your career.You can use the social network to achieve your professional goals instead of mindless scrolling.Here are some simple tips for using Facebook for career growth.1. Learning and Upskilling
Facebook offers free ways to develop and learn skills through groups.
POLITICO
1 year ago
US Elections

The time George Santos tried to raise crazy money to host a simple rally for Trump

Santos was defensive about the unusually high price tag for a local event."Understand that I'm not here for personal gains or for any kind of financial gains," he said in a spring 2019 video message to the group posted on its Facebook page."All monies raised are solely for structuring this movement slash organization."
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Friends raise funds to help Ukraine aid volunteer paralysed by moped crash

A volunteer who helped transport almost 350 tonnes of aid to front lines in Ukraine has been paralysed in a moped accident while on holiday in Spain.Friends of 41-year-old Darius Linkus, who has lost the use of both legs, are fundraising for an accessible wet room for him and his wife Saule, also 41, who was the passenger on the moped.
Hubspot
7 months ago
Online marketing

50 AI Prompt Examples for Marketers to Use in 2023

As artificial intelligence advances, more businesses are interested in AI-powered solutions to improve their marketing efforts.One of the keys to making the most of the tech in marketing is to write effective AI prompts to generate the desired outcomes.Marketers need to know how to communicate their goals effectively to AI systems.
Social Media Explorer
1 year ago
Online marketing

Woman Faces $13,000 Fine For Calling French President 'Filth' On Facebook - Social Media Explorer

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, speaks with journalists at his Savines-Le Lac arrival.... [+]
POOL/AFP via Getty Images An unnamed woman in France is facing a fine of roughly $13,000 for referring to French President Emmanuel Macron "filth" in a Facebook post, according to a report from the AFP news service that cites local prosecutors.
Social Media Explorer
1 year ago
Online marketing

Social Media Users Can't Decide If They Love Or Hate The 'He Gets Us' Campaign - Social Media Explorer

IMAGE DISSTRIBUTED TO HEGETSUS.COM: Las Vegas billboards displaying "Jesus Went All In, Too", are displayed on IMAGE DITRIBUTED FOR HeGETSUS.COM ... [+]
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press All rights are reserved Even the most controversial topic will find its share of critics.There are always two sides to every issue, and a massive $100 million dollar campaign about Jesus is not immune to criticism - even among those who support the underlying cause.
Eater Boston
11 months ago
Boston food

One of Greater Boston's Essential Irish Pubs Will Shut Down After Over 75 Years - And More Closings

This periodic column rounds up restaurant closures in and around Boston.Catch up on more news about closures in the Boston area right here.Know of a restaurant closure that should be on Eater Boston's radar?Get in touch .BROOKLINE - Pan-Asian vegan restaurant Zhu Vegan Kitchen has shut down its Brookline outpost, which first opened in late 2020.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Owners of fish and chip shop destroyed in huge fire blown away' by public donations

The owners of a fish and chip shop destroyed in a fierce blaze say they have blown away with the amount of love received following the incident.The inferno which engulfed Mr T's Fish and Chips in Southwold, Suffolk, was caused by an electrical fault, the fire service has said.Around 50 firefighters were dispatched to tackle flames at Blackshore Quay, just before 1am on Monday.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Firefighters revive dog after massive Townsend fire that drew 14 departments

A home was deemed a total loss following a five-alarm fire Sunday morning in Townsend, but firefighters were able to save a dog and a rabbit, officials told reporters at the scene.Firefighters arrived at the scene at 205 Main St. shortly after 10:15 a.m. for a two-alarm fire, and by noon, it was upgraded to five alarm, Townsend fire and EMS officials noted in a Facebook post.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

'It's hard to put into words': Firefighters rally around colleague after tragic fire kills 1 child and rest of family clings to life

Walter Stewart was on duty at the fire station in Norwood Park on Tuesday night when he overheard his address on the fire radio - flames were ravaging his home with his wife and children inside.A Chicago Fire Department chief quickly drove Stewart the five miles to the scene in the Montclare neighborhood, where the young firefighter performed CPR on his unconscious wife, said CFD spokesman, Larry Langford.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Dogs rescued after falling through the ice on Douglas pond

Local The two dogs were lucky to be rescued after falling into Bad Luck Pond.Two lucky dogs were rescued from Bad Luck Pond in Douglas Monday after they fell through the ice.The Douglas Fire Department said in a Facebook post that someone called to report that the two dogs had escaped from their enclosure and fallen through the ice on the pond around noon.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

7 Found Dead in Oklahoma Amid Search for Missing Teens

Seven bodies were found on a piece of property in rural Oklahoma on Monday afternoon during a search for two teenage girls who had been reported missing and were said to have been seen with a convicted sex offender, according to officials with the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office.None of the seven victims were identified, and the authorities would not say whether they included the missing girls, Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 16.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

New Mexico Game and Fish is now hiring professional bear huggers'

Bear lovers rejoice: The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hiring for professional bear huggers.The department posted an adorable job listing on Facebook on Monday, featuring precious snaps of conservation officers cuddling baby bears.Unfortunately, a love of bears is not the only qualification you'll need to become a conservation officer.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

New Mexico governor signs bill ending juvenile life sentences without parole

New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law Friday that prohibits sentencing juvenile offenders to life in prison without eligibility for parole.Under SB64, the No Life Sentences for Juveniles Act, offenders who committed crimes when they were younger than 18 and received life sentences will be eligible for parole hearings 15 to 25 years into their sentences, depending on the conviction, according to the state's legislative website.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Judge clears path for Miami Beach to roll back 5 a.m. last call

Travelers headed to South Beach for its ballyhooed, party-till-dawn bar and dance club scene will soon find their revelries shortened by hours.A judge ruled on Tuesday that last call for alcohol in parts of South Beach can be shifted from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.following several attempts by Miami Beach officials to address complaints about nightclubs from city residents.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

5 killed in Arkansas plane crash while en route to scene of a fatal explosion at Ohio factory

Five people who worked for an environmental response consulting firm were killed in a plane crash Wednesday in Little Rock, Arkansas, while on their way to a metal factory explosion site in Ohio, officials said.The plane was carrying employees of the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health when it took off from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock around noon Wednesday, according to the firm and the Federal Aviation Administration.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

8 people injured in stabbing incident at an Oklahoma City nightclub

Eight people were injured, including two critically, after a stabbing incident in Oklahoma City, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.Police say a large fight broke out at a nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning in the city's Bricktown district.Several police officers were posted outside the club as part of security protocols and saw the fight occurring, with several injured people exiting the club onto the sidewalk, police said in a Facebook post.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Everything we know as one killed and seven injured outside nightclub in Cornwall

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed and seven others injured in a stabbing outside a Cornwall nightclub.A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene in Bodmin and seven others were sent to hospital with stab wounds.Police cordoned off Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road, near the Eclipse Nightclub, after the incident on Sunday morning.
LGBTQ Nation
11 months ago
Music

Is it actually gay? Here's the true meaning of the song "YMCA"

In 1978, Village People, a disco band of six men deliberately stylized as sexy macho gay characters, released its album Cruisin'.The album featured "YMCA," an upbeat disco track praising the Young Men's Christian Association's (YMCA) community centers as a great place for physical recreation and temporary lodging.
Consequence
1 year ago
Music

Tim Aymar, singer for Pharaoh and Control Denied, dead at 59

Tim Aymar, vocalist for veteran power metal act Pharoah and late Chuck Schuldiner's prog-metal band Control Denied, has died at 59.
Pharaoh confirmed Aymar's passing in a Facebook post:
"We are very sorry to share the awful news of the passing of Pharaoh's one and only singer, Tim Aymar.Tim has meant so much to so many people, whose hearts are suddenly flooded with sadness but also memories of his life and music.
Consequence
1 year ago
Music

Industrial-metal pioneers Godflesh announce new album Purge

Veteran industrial act Godflesh have announced a new album, Purge, set for release on June 9th.The LP marks the UK band's ninth album overall, and first in nearly six years.Godflesh originally formed as Fall of Because in 1982 before changing their name in 1988.They are considered one of the pioneers of industrial metal, and are still led by longtime members Justin K. Broadrick and Ben "G.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Education

Parents react to gun scare at Jarrell Middle School as district officials ramp up security

JARRELL, Texas Parents of students at Jarrell Middle School (JMS) said they are worried to send their children back to school after a series of threats were made on Friday and over the weekend.On Friday, the Jarrell Independent School District (JISD) said a verbal threat was made at the middle school.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Education

Oops: Mass. district apologizes for holding school after city gets 9 inches of snow

Off Beat "We called this one wrong, and we are so sorry!"Haverhill Public Schools apologized to families for holding school Tuesday after the city got nine inches of snow, according to a Facebook post from the district.The school said it was following weather forecasts, which predicted snow wouldn't start until 1 p.m.
Marin Independent Journal
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

Darcelle XV, the world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

PORTLAND, Ore. - Walter C. Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon.Cole was 92.Darcelle, who died Thursday, was crowned the world's oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records and was regaling audiences until the very end.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

How the Facebook post, 'Kidney for Kim,' led to a donation from a stranger

Kim Pratt needed a kidney, and in 2108 she created a Facebook post looking for a potential donor.After seeing the post for the second time, CJ Johnston decided to donate a kidney to Kim.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Body of DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift found in San Francisco Bay a month after he disappeared

(San Francisco Police Department)

A month after the disappearance of popular Bay Area disc jockey Jeffrey Vandergrift, his body was found in the San Francisco Bay on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco medical examiner's office.The examiner's office released a statement Thursday, confirming Vandergrift's death, but it offered no further comment, including the cause of death.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Former L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina battling terminal cancer

Longtime Los Angeles County supervisor and trailblazing Latina politician Gloria Molina announced Tuesday she is battling terminal cancer.In a Facebook post, Molina, 74, wrote that the cancer, which she said she has been living with for three years, is "very aggressive.""I've lived a long, fulfilling and beautiful life," Molina wrote in the post.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Beloved Sierra lodge destroyed by possible gas fire after historic winter storms

The Ponderosa Lodge, a restaurant, tavern and mercantile shop nestled in the southern Sierra Nevada, was destroyed in a fire that may have been started by damage to a propane line after recent winter storms, the proprietor said.The business, which had been closed because of the historic snowfall, was a staple in the Tulare County mountain community since the 1960s.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

San Pedro Fish Market to close Ports O' Call site after more than six decades

After more than six decades at the Ports O' Call Village at the Port of Los Angeles, the beloved San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant will be closing that space next month as its owners plan to expand nearby.The fish market - one of the highest-grossing in the region, known for its seafood platters - announced this week on Facebook that its San Pedro location will shutter when its lease ends March 3.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Big Bear woman run over and killed while helping someone out of snow

A Big Bear woman who was attempting to help someone stuck in the snow during the massive storms last week was struck and killed by a passing vehicle, her family said.Barbie Hughes was in Polique Canyon in Big Bear on Saturday when she was hit, according to her family, who added in a Facebook post that they did not yet have all the details of the crash.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Public health

Idaho abortion law one reason hospital won't deliver babies

SANDPOINT, Idaho A rural hospital in northern Idaho will stop delivering babies or providing other obstetrical care, citing a shifting legal climate in which recently enacted state laws could subject physicians to prosecution for providing abortions, among other reasons.Bonner General Health in Sandpoint will discontinue obstetrical services in mid-May.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Body of missing rugby player Bryn Hargreaves found after he went missing in US

The body of former rugby league player Bryn Hargreaves has been found more than a year after he vanished in the US, his family have confirmed.The 37-year-old former Wigan player moved to the States about 10 years ago and he was reported missing in January last year after he did not turn up for work.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sobbing mother of rape lies fantasist breaks silence after daughter jailed

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The mother of a young woman who falsely claimed to have been the victim of an Asian grooming gang has broken her silence after her daughter was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in jail.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Man accused of rape by serial liar reveals he tried to overdose in front of his mum'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A man falsely accused of rape by Eleanor Williams has revealed he tried to overdose in front of his mum'.During an interview on Talk TV's Piers Morgan Uncensored Jordan Trengove, 22, who spent time in custody as a result of the allegations, said he took an overdose in front of his mum after being falsely accused of rape.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Woman jailed after false grooming gang claims

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A 22-year-old woman has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years after falsely claiming to have been the victim of an Asian grooming gang.Eleanor Williams, of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday after making a series of false rape allegations.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Woman told pack of lies' about grooming gang after beating her own face with hammer

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A 22-year-old woman has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years after falsely claiming to have been the victim of an Asian grooming gang.Eleanor Williams, of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday after making a series of false rape allegations.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Police seek owner who left dog behind at Shrewsbury shopping center

Shrewsbury police are asking for help tracking down the owner of a dog left behind at a shopping center Sunday.The dog was found around 10 a.m.near the Christmas Tree Shops at 1000 Boston Turnpike, police wrote in a Facebook post.His leash was tied to a bench, and his owner was reportedly spotted leaving the area in a taxi.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Suspected mail thieves lead police on multi-town chase

Local Police warned Arlington and Weston residents not to use outside mail drop boxes.Police are investigating a series of mail thefts that spanned multiple Massachusetts towns on Sunday night and Monday morning.An undetermined amount of mail was stolen from drop boxes in Weston and Arlington by the same suspect, police said.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

School 'swatting' incidents continue with spate of hoaxes

Local At least a dozen more Massachusetts schools received threats Tuesday morning in another batch of hoax calls.For the second day in a row, several Massachusetts schools received phone calls threatening shootings and bombings.Police say that all of the threats were fake.Duxbury High School, Cohasset Middle and High School, Hingham High, Middlesex School, Monument Mountain High School, Clinton High School, Greenfield High School, The Edgartown School, Harwich Elementary School, Chicopee High School, Bellamy Middle School, Springfield High School, Ipswich Middle School and High School, and Fall River Public Schools all received threatening hoax phone calls Tuesday morning.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

'Mighty Quinn' collects toys for kids going into cancer treatment

Quinn Waters, of Weymouth, also known as "The Mighty Quinn," a freshly 7-year-old, two-time brain cancer survivor, gave back to the other children in the hospital where he was treated Friday, all while wearing a spiderman suit.Toys were delivered to Massachusetts General Hospital, the Mass.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Randolph daycare worker charged after allegedly taping 2-year-old's mouth shut

A Randolph daycare worker is facing criminal charges for allegedly taping a 2-year-old's mouth shut.Randolph police confirmed that 26-year-old Randolph resident Amy Li has been charged with reckless endangerment of a child and assault and battery for an incident which took place at Here We Grow Daycare on Feb. 16.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Bald eagle in critical condition following suspected rat poisoning

Local "Unfortunately right now the prognosis is guarded, but we're doing everything we can to try to help her."A beloved bald eagle is in critical condition after being rescued Monday in Arlington, said New England Wildlife Centers CEO Zak Mertz.The eagle - "MK" - was found on the ground Monday at an Arlington cemetery, before being taken into NEWCS care at the Cape Wildlife Center, according to a Facebook post from NEWCS.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Three men tried to take their own lives after false rape claims caused outcry'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Three men tried to take their own lives after false rape allegations that sparked unprecedented outcry in a Cumbrian town, a court has heard.Eleanor Williams, 22, accused a number of men of rape and posted an account on Facebook in May 2020 alleging she had been the victim of an Asian grooming gang.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Survivor of Cardiff car crash speaks out for first time from hospital

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email One of the survivors of a crash that killed three people in Cardiff has paid tribute to his friends and said he has a long way to go to recover mentally and physically from the incident.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Popular Italian Restaurant Opens a Third Spot in a Cozy Corner of Pacific Palisades

Cinque Terre West's owners continue their expansion into a cozy nook of Pacific Palisades inside the Gardens at Palisades strip mall.Marlo Vinzoni and chef Gianbattista "Gianba" Vinzoni first opened Cinque Terre West there in 2019, then opened wine bar Enoteca 5 in 2021.Finally, on January 31 of this year, they debuted Deliziozo Cinque.
Buffer Resources
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

38 Prompts for Buffer's AI Assistant

Most weeks start in the same way for me.I'm sitting, looking at my Buffer queue, scratching my head at what I should schedule across my social media profiles.Inspiration can be hard to come by.But recently, I've discovered a solution.Buffer's AI Assistant.It is designed to simplify the process of social media scheduling, making it easier for me to come up with posts, refine my own ideas and help me create content that resonates with my audience.
The Verge
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta has a new machine learning language model to remind you it does AI too

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This isn't a system you can talk to but, rather, a research tool that Meta is hoping others will use to solve some of the problems that plague AI language models.The buzz in tech these last few weeks has been focused squarely on the language models developed and deployed by the likes of Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.
Investopedia
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta Platforms, Snap Expand Artificial Intelligence Offerings

Meta Platforms and Snapchat are pushing deeper into the artificial intelligence (AI) business with new AI products, following OpenAI's viral success with ChatGPT.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post that Meta will create a new product group focused on generative AI, which will allow computers to generate text, draw pictures, and create other media that resemble human output.
Futurism
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg Bows to Peer Pressure, Announces Pivot to AI

This Ain't a Scene
The artificial intelligence arms race is barging ahead at full speed - and now, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is getting in on the game.In a Facebook post - how antiquated that feels now! - Zuckerberg announced that Meta is "creating a new top-level product group at Meta focused on generative AI to turbocharge our work in this area" in a statement confirming his previous comments about his interest in the AI gold rush.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Red Sox

Curt Schilling will debut a new baseball podcast this week

Media "The Curt Schilling Baseball Show" starts Feb. 24.Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has a new media gig.Starting this week, Schilling will host a podcast on Outkick, the platform founded by Clay Travis."The Curt Schilling Baseball Show" debuts on Friday, February 24, according to Front Office Sports.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Police seek to identify suspect in North End break-ins

Boston police are looking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an apartment break in the North End.Authorities released photos this week from an alleged breaking and entering in the early hours of Sunday, Feb. 9 in the area of 38 Fleet St.In a release, Boston police described the suspect as Black man, about average height with a medium build.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Missing dog walker Nicola Bulley's final text message revealed

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Missing dog walker Nicola Bulley's final text before she vanished into thin air has been revealed.The desperate search for missing mother Nicola Bulley may have come to an end after a body was found in the river near where she vanished.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Marianne Williamson becomes Democratic primary's 1st Biden challenger

WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.Williamson is formally kicking off her campaign with an event in Washington on Saturday.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Williamson becomes first Biden challenger in 2024 primary

By Will Weissert | Associated Press WASHINGTON Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Williamson becomes Democratic primary's first Biden challenger

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 9, 2020.Andrew Harnik (AP) Bestselling self-help author Marianne Williamson, who brought quirky spiritualism to the 2020 presidential race, has announced she's running for president again, becoming the first major Democrat to challenge President Joe Biden for his party's nomination in 2024.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Rat poison is believed to have caused a local bald eagle's death. Now, hundreds are calling for its ban.

Environment "It is time to restrict the use of these poisons.Rodent control does not need to come at the expense of our natural heritage and ecosystem."Two days after the beloved bald eagle "MK" died from apparently ingesting rat poison, hundreds took to Arlington's streets to push Massachusetts lawmakers to ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs).
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Remains found in Rockdale more than 25 years ago identified as Aurora woman

Human remains discovered in Rockdale in 1997 have now been identified as those of an Aurora woman, according to the Will County Coroner's Office.After an investigation conducted by the Will County Coroner's Cold Case Division, the Will County Sheriff's Office and private forensic laboratory Othram Inc., the remains have been identified as those of Marie R. O'Brien of Aurora.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Metrolinx abandons plans for GO Transit railyard in Don Valley | CBC News

Metrolinx says it is abandoning plans for a GO Transit railyard in the Don Valley in favour of a new site in a light industrial area in North York.In a statement on Wednesday, the provincial transit agency said the new proposed location is on the Richmond Hill GO Line, near York Mills Road and Leslie Street.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Man allegedly had loaded gun in New Bedford trampoline park

A Fall River man and convicted felon brought a loaded gun into the Funz Trampoline Park in New Bedford on Saturday night, city police there said in a Facebook post.No shots were fired, and officers arrested the man - 32-year-old Chantra Say - that night.Police were called to the scene around 7 p.m. for reports of a male in possession of a firearm.
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