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Group behind voting misinformation campaign in Northern Va. loses federal appeal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth District has dismissed an appeal by a right-wing advocacy group ordered to stop distributing false, threatening and misleading mailers prior to November’s election, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Friday.In October, Miyares issued a cease-and-desist order to Look Ahead America Inc., after the group was found distributing voter misinformation in Prince William, Loudoun and Fauquier counties.The flyers, distributed by the D.C.-based nonprofit operating under the name “Virginia Voter Assistance,” erroneously told voters the government could “seize their assets,” bank accounts and vehicles if they chose not to participate in upcoming elections. The organization also falsely told residents who don’t vote that as a result, they could lose Social Security income, Medicare benefits, unemployment benefits, child custody rights and concealed carry permits.The group sued Miyares after the cease-and-desist, challenging Virginia’s ...

Omier secures one of Miami’s three double-doubles in 95-55 victory over North Florida

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Norchad Omier had 27 points and 10 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season and Miami beat North Florida 95-55 on Friday night.Omier scored 14 points in the opening 10 minutes to help Miami build a 27-14 lead. Omier made his first six shots, including a 3-pointer, while North Florida started 5 of 22 from the field.Omier finished the half with 19 points as Miami led 42-27. Seven of North Florida’s nine field goals in the first half came from behind the arc. Kyshawn George and Bensley Joseph each made a 3-pointer during Miami’s 17-5 run to begin the second half for a 59-32 lead.Bensley Joseph and Matthew Cleveland also had double-doubles for Miami (10-2). Cleveland had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Joseph had 11 points, 10 assists and four steals. Christian Watson added 14 points and George finished with 10. Omier reached the 1,500-point mark for his career.Wooga Poplar, Miami’s leading scorer at 17.5 points per game, played just 15 minutes a...

Lepolo scores career-high 20, No. 9 Stanford women beat rival Cal 78-51

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Talana Lepolo scored a career-high 20 points with six 3-pointers, Kiki Iriafen had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the No. 9 Stanford women won their third straight game by beating California 78-51 on Friday in the Pac-12 opener for both teams.Lepolo was 7 of 11 for the game, connecting on six of her 10 attempts beyond the arc. That provided a big boost for the Cardinal (11-1) while leading scorer Cameron Brink was mired in foul trouble much of the game.Brink had 13 points and seven rebounds.Ioanna Krimili was the only Cal player in double figures. She scored 12 points. The Bears (10-3) shot 26.5% from the floor (18 of 68) and finished 4 of 31 on 3-point attempts.Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer, already the all-time leader in women’s college basketball with 1,197 victories, needs six more wins to slip past Mike Krzyzewski’s record of 1,202 to become the winningest coach in college basketball history.NO. 22 FLORIDA STATE 95, GEORGIA TECH 80TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) ...

Muere el empresario venezolano Gustavo Cisneros

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

(CNN Español) — El empresario de telecomunicaciones y otros sectores Gustavo Cisneros Rendiles murió a los 78 años, informaron este viernes las páginas corporativas de las empresas del grupo corporativo Cisneros, incluido el canal Venevision.“Venevision informa con profundo pesar el fallecimiento del presidente de la Junta Directiva de Cisneros, Gustavo Cisneros Rendiles, un líder excepcional que trascendió lo empresarial, caracterizado por su visión estratégica y compromiso con la innovación”, informó la cadena televisiva en su cuenta de X, antes Twitter.Fundada en 1929 por Diego Cisneros, su padre, el corporativo Cisneros ha sostenido operaciones globales en publicidad digital, medios y entretenimiento, bienes raíces, liderazgo social, emprendimiento y nuevas tecnologías durante más de 90 años, detalla la página web del corporativo.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Landscape worker hospitalized after dispute at NW Miami-Dade tire shop ends in shooting; 1 detained

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

A dangerous dispute in Northwest Miami-Dade landed a landscape worker in the hospital.According to Miami-Dade Police, the victim was doing landscape work on the grass median at a tire shop along Northwest 79th Street and 15th Avenue, Friday afternoon.At around 12:30 p.m., investigators said, an argument broke out between the landscaper and an employee at the shop.Police said the employee pulled out a gun and shot him.The victim was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition.Police said the shooter was detained and is being questioned.

‘Barbenheimer,’ industry strikes and Taylor Swift dominate 2023 entertainment headlines

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

What a year it was. 2023 was filled with big Hollywood headlines, from box office smashes to Academy Awards breakthroughs, hotly anticipated books and one sexy Super Bowl halftime show. Here’s a look back at the last year in entertainment.In 2023, writers and actors took to the picket lines for a Hollywood double strike. It shut down the entertainment industry for months.The Writers Guild of America started May 2, SAG-AFTRA on July 14. It was the first time in more than 60 years both guilds were on strike together.The unions were negotiating contracts with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The issues included wage increases, streaming residuals and protections over artificial intelligence.WGA reached a deal Sept. 27. SAG-AFTRA’s was signed Dec. 5.Matt Damon (as Gen. Leslie Groves: “Let’s go recruit some scientists.”But right before the strike, the double feature of the summer — “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,...

Shooting in Fairhaven leaves officer injured, suspect dead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Fairhaven on Friday night that left an officer injured and a suspect dead, officials announced.Officers responding to a report of an intoxicated male at 125 Sconticut Neck Road around 5 p.m. when shots were exchanged between the male and officers, according to the Fairhaven Police Department.The male, whose name has not been released, was killed.A responding officer was wounded in the leg and taken to an area hospital to be treated for their injuries.In a statement, New Bedford Mayor Job Mitchell said, “This evening’s fatal shooting in Fairhaven was tragic in every sense. I am relieved that the officer who was injured will make a full recovery, and that no one else was seriously hurt.”The Bristol District Attorney’s Office investigating the incident.https://twitter.com/JonMitchellNB/status/1740902737959944455No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; st...

Tewskbury police looking to identify break-in suspects

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

Tewksbury police are turning to the public for help as they investigate a brazen break-in caught on camera at a home on Overlook Drive.Officers responding to a break-in on Tuesday reviewed surveillance video and determined the suspects stole a number of valuable items, including jewelry and electronics, and then made off with a vehicle from the driveway.The vehicle is a black Mazda Miata with Massachusetts license plate RS3332.The suspects appeared to be in the home from about 12:20 to 7:20 a.m. and even helped themselves to ice cream from the refrigerator, according to police.One suspect also is seen in surveillance video passing a home on Kendall Road on Monday, Dec. 25, about 9:30 p.m. To view video of that suspect on Kendall Road, click here.The first suspect is described as a white male, wearing black gloves, a winter jacket, a ski mask, sweat pants with white stripes on the sides, black shoes and glasses.The second suspect is described as a white male wearing a camouflage wint...

DeMar DeRozan is playing more minutes than any other NBA player his age. How can the Chicago Bull sustain this workload?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

DeMar DeRozan isn’t always honest with Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan.Donovan knows it. He values his communication with the veteran star. But in the heat of a game, Donovan knows DeRozan is never going to tell the whole truth if he’s tired.“That’s just the competitor in me,” DeRozan said. “But at the same time, if there’s something I feel like I can’t do or it would take away from the team, I wouldn’t have a problem saying it. But if I’m out there, I’m out there to give whatever is asked from me, however long they need me out there.”DeRozan hates to come out of a game. Hates to sit on a sideline even more. If the clock is running, he wants to be on the court. And that’s why he’s played more minutes this season than any player in the NBA besides teammate Coby White.DeRozan has logged 1,136 this season across 31 games — and he’s doing this at age 34 in his 15th season in the NBA. ItR...

Dutch Bros Coffee expanding in San Diego County with new location opening next year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:51 GMT

(KSWB) -- A popular drive-thru coffee chain that just recently planted its roots in San Diego County is already planning to expand, adding a new location in the area early next year and plans for more. Dutch Bros Coffee opened its first two locations in San Diego County just last year -- one in Oceanside (1700 Oceanside Blvd) and one in Escondido (2365 E Valley Pkwy). Trader Joe’s opening new store in Santee Now, they have announced plans to open a new location in Vista in early 2024 with plans for more in the future, a company spokesperson confirmed to FOX 5. That new location at 2665 S Melrose Dr. in Vista is listed on the Dutch Bros website as "opening soon."Oceanside is the top performing store out of all the Dutch Bros locations across 11 states, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported this month.Dutch Bros Coffee is a drive-thru only coffee chain that started in Oregon in the early 1990s. There is no indoor seating, just a drive-thru/walk up style storefront. You also won't se...