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Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers
Read full article: Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performersComcast is spinning off into a new company many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms.
Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on Martínez 88th-minute goal
Read full article: Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on Martínez 88th-minute goalLautaro Martínez scored off a rebound during a frantic scramble in the 88th minute, giving defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi a 1-0 victory over Chile that guaranteed a berth in the Copa America quarterfinals.
‘The woman hit me’: USPS worker gets arrested at Miami post office
Read full article: ‘The woman hit me’: USPS worker gets arrested at Miami post officePolice officers arrested a U.S. Postal Service employee who was accused of losing her patience while a man decided to use a phone to record her in Miami.
What's streaming now: 'Barbie,' Taylor Swift in your home, Cody Johnson and the return of 'Reacher'
Read full article: What's streaming now: 'Barbie,' Taylor Swift in your home, Cody Johnson and the return of 'Reacher'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a Christmas TV special from country star Cody Johnson, Taylor Swift’s concert movie “The Eras Tour” lands in homes to celebrate her birthday and the second season of “Reacher” starring Alan Ritchson hits of Prime Video.
Woman found guilty of stealing $60K from senior in Facebook romance scam
Read full article: Woman found guilty of stealing $60K from senior in Facebook romance scamA South Florida woman arrested earlier this year for allegedly scamming a senior citizen out of thousands of dollars has been found guilty.
The trailer for the new season of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ just dropped and it’s WILD
Read full article: The trailer for the new season of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ just dropped and it’s WILDGrab your skis and parkas because “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” are back, and the trailer for the new season looks crazier than ever.
‘Top Chef’ finalist Sarah Welch discusses her incredible run
Read full article: ‘Top Chef’ finalist Sarah Welch discusses her incredible runChef Sarah Welch was eliminated from Bravo’s long-time cooking competition “Top Chef” pretty early, but thanks to the show’s side competition, “Last Chance Kitchen,” Chef Welch was able to cook her way back into the competition and made it all the way to the final three.
‘Top Chef’ Houston finalist Sarah Welch discusses her incredible run
Read full article: ‘Top Chef’ Houston finalist Sarah Welch discusses her incredible runChef Sarah Welch was eliminated from Bravo’s long-time cooking competition “Top Chef” pretty early, but thanks to the show’s side competition, “Last Chance Kitchen,” Chef Welch was able to cook her way back into the competition and made it all the way to the final three.
Scammer pretended to be military serviceman to swindle 74-year-old victim, police say
Read full article: Scammer pretended to be military serviceman to swindle 74-year-old victim, police sayLinda Bemis was using Facebook when she thought she had connected with a handsome military serviceman known as Mr. Bravo. Detectives said it was a scammer who would later manipulate her into handing over $60,000.
5 TV shows we can’t stop watching right now, from ‘Outlander’ to ‘Abbott Elementary’
Read full article: 5 TV shows we can’t stop watching right now, from ‘Outlander’ to ‘Abbott Elementary’We’re just a few months into the new year, and already, there has been SO much good TV to watch. It’s hard to keep up these days!
Becoming an influencer: How a love for ‘Real Housewives’ turned into a career for this Detroiter
Read full article: Becoming an influencer: How a love for ‘Real Housewives’ turned into a career for this DetroiterSamantha Bush created the Instagram account @BravoHistorian on a whim, just looking for an outlet to share her opinions about all the ridiculous reality TV shows on the Bravo network.
Ex-Broward Health exec pleads guilty to $400K bribery scheme
Read full article: Ex-Broward Health exec pleads guilty to $400K bribery schemeBrian Bravo, 46, of Pembroke Pines, entered the guilty plea in federal district court in Fort Lauderdale. He had been investigated for accepting bribes in exchange for awarding vendors lucrative government contracts.
Survivor of subway crash reflects on decision to change cars
Read full article: Survivor of subway crash reflects on decision to change carsA decision to change cars to get closer to a station exit may have saved Erik Bravo, a financial adviser who survived the collapse of an elevated line in Mexico City’s subway system that killed 25 people.
2 members of Salt Lake City's 'Real Housewives' arrested
Read full article: 2 members of Salt Lake City's 'Real Housewives' arrestedJen Shah, a cast member from the reality series "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" looks on while being driven from the federal courthouse Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Two members of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" reality television show appeared in court for the first time Tuesday after being arrested on federal fraud charges alleging they cheated hundreds of people nationwide over a 10-year period in a telemarketing scheme. Shah, 47, of Park City, Utah, and Stuart Smith, 43, of Lehi, Utah, were arrested in Utah on charges including conspiracy that were unsealed in New York City, authorities announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)NEW YORK – Two members of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” reality television show appeared in court for the first time Tuesday after being arrested on federal fraud charges alleging they cheated hundreds of people nationwide over a 10-year period in a telemarketing scheme. Jennifer Shah, 47, of Park City, Utah, and Stuart Smith, 43, of Lehi, Utah, were arrested in Utah on charges including conspiracy that were unsealed in New York City, authorities announced.
Man on probation forcibly kissed elderly Miami Beach woman, police say
Read full article: Man on probation forcibly kissed elderly Miami Beach woman, police sayMIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Marvin Miguel Bravo, the man accused of attacking a 78-year-old woman in her Miami Beach apartment building last weekend, appeared in court Friday morning. The woman said he attacked her after getting off the elevator, claiming he noticed her on a county bus earlier Saturday and followed her home. Investigators say the 28-year-old Doral man grabbed the victim’s arms, pinned her against the wall, forcibly removed her mask and began to kiss her as she tried to fight him off. Investigators say Bravo at that point let her go and “casually walked toward the emergency exit.”AdDetectives circulated surveillance images of the suspect earlier in the week in attempts of locating him. Bravo, who was on probation, faces multiple charges, including burglary with assault or battery.
Ex-Broward Health exec charged with bribery, extortion, money laundering
Read full article: Ex-Broward Health exec charged with bribery, extortion, money launderingFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A former Broward Health purchasing director was in federal court Friday and stands accused of giving lucrative government contracts to vendors in exchange for bribes, prosecutors say. Brian Bravo, 46, is also accused of directing bribe money to various bank accounts in an attempt to conceal the crimes. Bravo, of Pembroke Pines, worked as the hospital system’s corporate procurement officer and director of materials management for about a decade. From 2008-2015, investigators say Bravo “engaged in a kickback scheme with vendors that provided products and services to Broward Health, including health care products, linens, compression sleeves, and printer repairs. Authorities say the case was investigated by the FBI’s Miami office and it is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey N. Kaplan.
Rider checks out Miami-Dade, Broward buses, says coronavirus cautions not taken seriously
Read full article: Rider checks out Miami-Dade, Broward buses, says coronavirus cautions not taken seriouslyMIAMI, Fla. Bus ridership has increased in South Florida during the coronavirus pandemic, but with more people riding the bus, the close quarters can be a place for coronavirus to spread if precautions are not taken. They were just packing people in and at every single bus stop they would stop and load the people on there," Reverend Jerome Starling, a Miami activist, said. Starling rode the bus in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties on Wednesday. He said photos that he took in Miami and videos from Broward showed a troubling amount of passengers not distancing. Local 10 spoke with a man in Broward County who said he has to take the bus to get to work every day.
Union challenges Miami-Dade Transit director to endure shift on bus amid coronavirus crisis
Read full article: Union challenges Miami-Dade Transit director to endure shift on bus amid coronavirus crisisMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Amid an ongoing dispute, The Transport Workers Union of America is asking the Miami-Dade County transit director to participate in the #RideNotDie challenge during the coronavirus pandemic. A mobile billboard follows a Miami-Dade County bus while calling for transit director Alice Bravo to endure one shift aboard one of the public buses she oversees. (TWU Local 291)Alice Bravo, the director of Miami-Dade Transit, implied that if she was in Mitchell’s position, she would not have launched the #RideNotDie campaign. “We need a physical barrier between the passengers and the operators.”TWU Local 291 sends a message to Miami-Dade County Transit director. Jeffery Mitchell, the president of the TWU’s Local 291, is asking Miami-Dade County to do more to protect public bus drivers.
Transit union files lawsuit against Miami-Dade Transportation & Public Works director
Read full article: Transit union files lawsuit against Miami-Dade Transportation & Public Works directorMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The Transport Workers Union of America filed a lawsuit Friday against Miami-Dade County Transportation & Public Works Director Alice Bravo, citing a lack of protection for transit workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to the lawsuit, even with reduced ridership, “the county’s public transit system still has a monthly ridership of 1.3 million passengers” as of Tuesday. The union claims transit operators are coming into close contact with tens of thousands of passengers a day, leading to an increased risk of them contracting COVID-19. “Defendant Alice Bravo has failed to provide sufficient personal protective equipment to transit employees -- even though the County has adequate PPE and supplies,” the complaint reads. “She has further not provided transit employees the PPE products within the County’s inventory that provide the highest levels of protection.”The lawsuit claims that Bravo has also failed to provide transit employees with sufficient cleaning products to disinfect their work spaces.
Captain Lee and Kate from Bravo's 'Below Deck' to host cruise next year
Read full article: Captain Lee and Kate from Bravo's 'Below Deck' to host cruise next yearRosbach and Chastain will be on deck to have fun with you on the cruise, and that includes meet and greets, book signings, themed parties (anyone who watched "Below Deck" knows Captain Lee loves a themed party), trivia and so much more. We have the best fans in the world and I am excited to #GetOnDeck with them as we sail the Caribbean, Rosbach said in a news release. While you probably won't hear a "June, June, Hannah" call through the walkie-talkie on this cruise, you can expect to have so much fun. If you've never watched "Below Deck" before (seriously, what are you waiting for?) The cruise sets sail on June 14, 2020, for a six-night voyage.
Bethenny Frankel leaving 'Real Housewives of New York'
Read full article: Bethenny Frankel leaving 'Real Housewives of New York'(CNN) - It's the end of an era as one of the original cast members of "The Real Housewives of New York" is bidding the show adieu. Bethenny Frankel has announced she is leaving the Bravo reality series ahead of Season 12. She joined the show when it debuted in 2008, left during the third season for her spinoff "Bethenny Getting Married" and rejoined the housewives for Season 7. Her life was also featured in the shows "Bethenny Ever After" and "Bethenny & Fredrik." "With the changes in modern culture, I want to highlight the strength, confidence and unstoppable power that women have."