Percival Everett, Rachel Kushner and Miranda July are fiction nominees for National Book Awards
Read full article: Percival Everett, Rachel Kushner and Miranda July are fiction nominees for National Book AwardsPercival Everett’s “James,” his acclaimed retelling of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” is a fiction nominee for the National Book Awards.
Locsanity celebrates locs, dreadlocks with new summer campaigns
Read full article: Locsanity celebrates locs, dreadlocks with new summer campaignsLocsanity, a leading natural hair and personal care brand based in Coral Springs has announced the launch of three vibrant summer campaigns: Loc Girl Summer, Loc Bruh Summer, and Locs All Summer.
Expert calls NRA's spending policies a 'dumpster fire' as gun group's civil trial begins a new phase
Read full article: Expert calls NRA's spending policies a 'dumpster fire' as gun group's civil trial begins a new phaseThe second phase of the trial in a civil lawsuit against the National Rifle Association and its top executives is underway in New York.
Viola Davis and James Patterson to collaborate on novel set in the contemporary, rural South
Read full article: Viola Davis and James Patterson to collaborate on novel set in the contemporary, rural SouthAn upcoming thriller about a female judge in the contemporary, rural South will have two very famous, and very different, authors, Oscar winner Viola Davis and mega-selling novelist James Patterson.
Police arrest woman caught on camera pilfering North Miami Beach storage units
Read full article: Police arrest woman caught on camera pilfering North Miami Beach storage unitsPolice have arrested the woman seen on surveillance video they believe stole from storage units inside North Miami Beach condo buildings.
School shooter's parents could face years in prison after groundbreaking Michigan trials
Read full article: School shooter's parents could face years in prison after groundbreaking Michigan trialsThe parents of a Michigan school shooter will be sentenced on the same day, April 9, for the deaths of four teenagers in 2021.
New York sues cash-advance operation for issuing fraudulent loans with rates as high as 820%
Read full article: New York sues cash-advance operation for issuing fraudulent loans with rates as high as 820%New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued a cash-advance operation based in the state, claiming it exploited struggling small businesses across the country by issuing fraudulent loans.
New York AG says she’ll seize Donald Trump’s property if he can’t pay $454 million civil fraud debt
Read full article: New York AG says she’ll seize Donald Trump’s property if he can’t pay $454 million civil fraud debtDonald Trump could be at risk of losing some of his prized properties if he can’t pay his staggering New York civil fraud penalty.
Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud ruling
Read full article: Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud rulingA New York judge has ordered Donald Trump and his companies to pay $355 million in penalties.
Miami man accused of shooting victim in leg after borrowing $200 from him
Read full article: Miami man accused of shooting victim in leg after borrowing $200 from himA 27-year-old Miami man is accused of shooting another man who he has known since childhood after he borrowed $200 from the victim, authorities said.
British home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drug
Read full article: British home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drugBritish Home Secretary James Cleverly is under fire for making a date rape joke at a party just hours after announcing plans to crack down on the offense.
Zac Efron and Lily James on the simple gesture that frames the tragedy of the Von Erich wrestlers
Read full article: Zac Efron and Lily James on the simple gesture that frames the tragedy of the Von Erich wrestlersZac Efron transformed himself into a mass of muscle and repressed emotion to play professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich in the new film “The Iron Claw."
Donald Trump Jr. testifies he never worked on the key documents in his father's civil fraud trial
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr. testifies he never worked on the key documents in his father's civil fraud trialDonald Trump Jr. has testified that he never worked on his father’s business financial statements.
Donald Trump is going back to court. Here’s what he's missed since his last visit to NYC fraud trial
Read full article: Donald Trump is going back to court. Here’s what he's missed since his last visit to NYC fraud trialDonald Trump will be back in court Tuesday for his New York civil fraud trial, but a face-to-face showdown with former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will have to wait.
Trump back in court as fraud trial probes who was responsible for his financial statements
Read full article: Trump back in court as fraud trial probes who was responsible for his financial statementsThe trial that could block former President Donald Trump from doing business in New York is drilling down on a major question: Was it his company or was it hired accountants that bore responsibility for financial statements that the state calls fraudulent.
LeBron will get more help this season from Lakers' revamped roster, GM Pelinka says
Read full article: LeBron will get more help this season from Lakers' revamped roster, GM Pelinka saysLeBron James is once again getting to the gym at dawn and putting in long hours as he prepares to begin his 21st NBA season.
NY Attorney General Letitia James has a long history of fighting Trump and other powerful targets
Read full article: NY Attorney General Letitia James has a long history of fighting Trump and other powerful targetsNew York Attorney General Letitia James is no stranger to picking fights with powerful targets.
Mother heartbroken after 13-year-old girl killed in North Lauderdale shooting
Read full article: Mother heartbroken after 13-year-old girl killed in North Lauderdale shootingA mother shared her heartbreak with Local 10 News on Tuesday after her 13-year-old daughter was shot and killed in North Lauderdale Monday night.
Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the title
Read full article: Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the titleAustralia will try to avoid a dubious statistic among hosts of the Women’s World Cup by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
England advances at Women's World Cup by edging Nigeria after James red card
Read full article: England advances at Women's World Cup by edging Nigeria after James red cardEngland held firm despite a red card for Lauren James to beat Nigeria on penalty kicks and advance to the quarterfinals at the Women’s World Cup.
Davis, James deliver as Lakers top Curry, Warriors in Game 1
Read full article: Davis, James deliver as Lakers top Curry, Warriors in Game 1Anthony Davis had 30 points, 23 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots, LeBron James added 22 points and 11 rebounds dueling with Stephen Curry in their latest postseason showdown, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a late flurry by the Golden State Warriors to win an entertaining Game 1 in the Western Conference semifinals 117-112.
Reward of up to $1OK offered for information after man, pregnant woman killed in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Reward of up to $1OK offered for information after man, pregnant woman killed in Pompano BeachBroward Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest after two people were killed and two others were injured during a shooting last month in Pompano Beach.
Malik Beasley scores 25 points, Lakers beat Warriors 124-111
Read full article: Malik Beasley scores 25 points, Lakers beat Warriors 124-111Malik Beasley scored 25 points, Austin Reaves had 17 off the bench and the Los Angeles Lakers returned from the All-Star break with a 124-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors Thursday night.
Judge says he'll appoint monitor for Donald Trump's company
Read full article: Judge says he'll appoint monitor for Donald Trump's companyA Manhattan judge said Thursday he will appoint an independent monitor for former President Donald Trump’s real estate empire, restricting his company’s ability to freely make deals, sell assets and change its corporate structure.
New York could get $524M under opioid settlements with Teva
Read full article: New York could get $524M under opioid settlements with TevaNew York Attorney General Letitia James says the state will receive up to $524 million from drugmaker Teva to settle claims that the company contributed to the U.S. opioid epidemic.
NY probe found potential crimes. Why isn't Trump in cuffs?
Read full article: NY probe found potential crimes. Why isn't Trump in cuffs?New York’s attorney general isn’t arresting former President Donald Trump even though she says her three-year investigation uncovered potential crimes in the way he ran his real estate empire.
Trump overvalues Mar-a-Lago estate, lies about net worth to buy Doral: NY attorney general
Read full article: Trump overvalues Mar-a-Lago estate, lies about net worth to buy Doral: NY attorney generalA lawsuit by New York’s attorney general claims former President Donald Trump overvalued his $75 million Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach County at $739 million to lie about his net worth.
'Art of the steal': Trump accused of vast fraud in NY suit
Read full article: 'Art of the steal': Trump accused of vast fraud in NY suitNew York’s attorney general has sued former President Donald Trump and his company, alleging business fraud involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago and Washington, D.
Relationship with Cuomo daughter led to trooper's transfer
Read full article: Relationship with Cuomo daughter led to trooper's transferNew York's inspector general says a state trooper should have been disciplined for being romantically involved with a daughter of Andrew Cuomo while he served on the former governor’s security detail.
South Florida man finds human remains in shallow grave while searching for chicken
Read full article: South Florida man finds human remains in shallow grave while searching for chickenA West Palm Beach man searched a vacant lot Wednesday trying to find a chicken that escaped from his yard, but, in a shocking discovery, he instead found human remains.
Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit, allowing NY probe to go on
Read full article: Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit, allowing NY probe to go onA federal judge on Friday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James, allowing her civil investigation into his business practices to continue.
Trump pays $110K fine, must submit paperwork to end contempt
Read full article: Trump pays $110K fine, must submit paperwork to end contemptFormer President Donald Trump has paid the $110,000 in fines he racked up after being held in contempt of court for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena issued by New York’s attorney general.
New York AG lawyer: Evidence could support action vs. Trump
Read full article: New York AG lawyer: Evidence could support action vs. TrumpA lawyer for the New York attorney general’s office says evidence found in a three-year probe into Donald Trump's business practices could support legal action against the former president, his company, or both.
Clarence Dixon dies in Arizona's 1st execution since 2014
Read full article: Clarence Dixon dies in Arizona's 1st execution since 2014An Arizona man convicted of killing a college student in 1978 has been executed after a nearly eight-year hiatus in the state’s use of the death penalty brought on by a previous execution critics say was botched and difficulty that officials faced in sourcing lethal injection drugs.
New York AG asks appeals court to enforce Trump subpoena
Read full article: New York AG asks appeals court to enforce Trump subpoenaNew York’s attorney general is asking a state appeals court to uphold a lower court ruling requiring former President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath after a civil investigation into his business practices uncovered evidence that he may have misstated the value of assets like golf courses and skyscrapers on financial statements for more than a decade.
Prosecutor: Don't name Michigan teen during parents' trial
Read full article: Prosecutor: Don't name Michigan teen during parents' trialA prosecutor is asking a judge to rule that a Michigan teen charged in a fatal school shooting shouldn’t be named in court during his parents’ separate criminal trial.
Judge blocks NY's bid to shutter NRA, but lawsuit continues
Read full article: Judge blocks NY's bid to shutter NRA, but lawsuit continuesA judge has rejected an effort by New York’s attorney general to put the National Rifle Association out of business, but will allow her lawsuit accusing top executives of illegally diverting tens of millions of dollars from the powerful gun advocacy organization to proceed.
New York AG says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials
Read full article: New York AG says Trump's company misled banks, tax officialsThe New York attorney general’s office says its civil investigation has uncovered evidence that former President Donald Trump's company used “fraudulent or misleading” asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits.
Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr. subpoenaed in New York AG's probe
Read full article: Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr. subpoenaed in New York AG's probeNew York’s attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation into the family’s business practices.
NY attorney general seeks Trump's testimony in civil probe
Read full article: NY attorney general seeks Trump's testimony in civil probeNew York’s attorney general is seeking former President Donald Trump’s testimony in an ongoing civil investigation into his business practices, a person familiar with the matter said.
‘Friends’ cast reacts to death of co-star James Michael Tyler who played Gunther
Read full article: ‘Friends’ cast reacts to death of co-star James Michael Tyler who played GuntherJames Michael Tyler, who was best known for the role of Gunther on “Friends,” died Sunday at his home, according to reports.
NY attorney general blasts Cuomo's criticism of her report
Read full article: NY attorney general blasts Cuomo's criticism of her reportNew York Attorney General Letitia James is dismissing criticism from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo of the bombshell report from her office that detailed sexual harassment allegations against him.
My pandemic post-pregnancy: ‘People don’t realize how lonely the NICU experience can be’
Read full article: My pandemic post-pregnancy: ‘People don’t realize how lonely the NICU experience can be’In 2016, Valerie Collignon gave birth at 35 weeks, which resulted in a week-long NICU stay that she described as “traumatizing.”
Still perfect: Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150
Read full article: Still perfect: Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James walks onto the court for the first half of basketball's NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta, Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)ATLANTA – In the midst of a pandemic, this was assured of being an NBA All-Star Game like no other. After showing it could handle shots up close, Team LeBron headed outside in the final seconds of the half. Team LeBron: Paul had 16 assists, passing Magic Johnson's record for most career All-Star assists with 128. UP NEXTThe 71st All-Star Game will be held Feb. 20, 2022, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Cuomo sorry for remarks aide 'misinterpreted' as harassment
Read full article: Cuomo sorry for remarks aide 'misinterpreted' as harassmentBy day's end, Cuomo acquiesced to demands that Attorney General Letitia James control the inquiry. Calls for an investigation mounted after a second former employee of Cuomo's administration went public Saturday with harassment claims. AdHer accusation came days after another former aide, Lindsey Boylan, a former economic development adviser, elaborated on harassment allegations she first made in December. New York’s two U.S. senators, Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, both said an independent investigation was essential. AdJames fueled some of that criticism by issuing a report saying the Cuomo administration had undercounted deaths.
No charges against officers involved in Daniel Prude's death
Read full article: No charges against officers involved in Daniel Prude's deathFILE - In this Sept. 3, 2020, file photo, Joe Prude, right, uncle of Daniel Prude, and Daniel's nephew Armin, stand with a picture of Daniel Prude in Rochester, N.Y. AdLawyers for the seven police officers suspended over Prude’s death have said the officers were strictly following their training that night, employing a restraining technique known as “segmenting.” They claimed Prude’s use of PCP, which caused irrational behavior, was “the root cause” of his death. “The system failed Daniel Prude again," Prude family lawyer Elliot Shields said of the grand jury's decision. Michael Magri, were suspended after Prude’s death became public. "Our actions going forward will ensure that Daniel Prude’s death was not in vain.”AdSome activists said that they never expected the officers to face charges.
NY data show nursing home deaths undercounted by thousands
Read full article: NY data show nursing home deaths undercounted by thousandsAndrew Cuomo's administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state's official tallies had previously acknowledged, dealing a potential blow to his image as a pandemic hero. “Families like mine knew these numbers were not correct.”Cuomo’s office referred all questions to the state health department. Zucker's figure of 12,743 nursing home resident deaths included for the first time 3,829 confirmed COVID-19 fatalities of those residents who had been transported to hospitals. Her investigators looked at a sample of 62 of the state’s roughly 600 nursing homes. They reported 1,914 deaths of residents from COVID-19, while the state Department of Health logged only 1,229 deaths at those same facilities.
Nets coach says Harden will start Saturday night vs Magic
Read full article: Nets coach says Harden will start Saturday night vs MagicHouston Rockets guard James Harden dribbles against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP)NEW YORK – James Harden will start Saturday night in his Brooklyn Nets debut against the Orlando Magic. Nets coach Steve Nash immediately put Harden into the starting lineup. Harden had been listed as questionable to play before the Nets upgraded him to available about two hours before the game. That will require another adjustment for Harden, especially because the team is practicing so infrequently in this season's condensed schedule.
Coast Guard offloads $411.3M of cocaine, marijuana at Port Everglades
Read full article: Coast Guard offloads $411.3M of cocaine, marijuana at Port EvergladesFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Crewmembers of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter James offloaded about 23,000 pounds of cocaine and about 8,800 pounds of marijuana — valued at more than $411.3 million — on Wednesday morning at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. ”We know that each interdiction saves lives and helps to protect others from violence, extortion and instability,” Vance said, adding that 50 accused smugglers. The U.S. Coast Guard turned over the accused smugglers, cocaine, and marijuana to federal authorities in Broward County. Vance said maritime narcotraffickers are still using customized go-fast boats, also known as go-fast vessels, or GFV. The list of those in attendance at the port also included U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz, Netherlands’ Col. Jarst de Jong, France’s Capt.
Zion looks sharp, Pelicans top Heat 114-92 in preseason opener
Read full article: Zion looks sharp, Pelicans top Heat 114-92 in preseason openerWith a preseason that’s shorter than usual before the NBA season opens on Dec. 22, teams don’t have much time to ready themselves gradually. Paul sat out Phoenix’s preseason opener but was in the starting lineup for its game at Utah. RAPTORS 112, HORNETS 109At Charlotte, Fred VanVleet scored 23 points as Toronto completed its two-game sweep of the Hornets. CAVALIERS 116, PACERS 106At Cleveland, Dante Exum scored 23 points as the Cavaliers improved their preseason record to 2-0. Andre Drummond had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Darius Garland also scored 17 points.
Scammers seize on US election, but it's not votes they want
Read full article: Scammers seize on US election, but it's not votes they wantIt didn’t exist -- a clue the email was a phishing scam from swindlers trying to exploit the U.S. presidential election as a way to steal peoples' personal information. It’s not votes they’re after, but to win a voter's trust, personal information and maybe a bank routing number. Online grifters regularly shift tactics to fit current events, whether they are natural disasters, a pandemic or an election, according to Small. Now, the final weeks of a contentious election are giving scammers yet another opportunity to strike. And don’t reveal personal information over the phone.
A moment of rest finally arrives at the NBA Finals
Read full article: A moment of rest finally arrives at the NBA FinalsLike it or not, the NBA Finals are on hiatus until Friday — the first two-day break in this series between the Lakers and Miami Heat. When Game 5 happens, the Lakers will enter with a 3-1 series lead and on the brink of their 17th NBA championship. “For me, I mean, at this point in the season, I don’t care about rest,” James said. James’ teams — two in Miami, one in Cleveland — are 3-0 in finals games when they stand a win away from a championship. “I know Spo going into Game 5,” James said.
Will Manso’s NBA Finals prediction: Don’t count out Heat
Read full article: Will Manso’s NBA Finals prediction: Don’t count out HeatAfter those two stars, the next list of top players in this series all play for the Heat. I would still take that grouping of Heat players over any of them right now. If the Heat don’t hinder LeBron and AD a bit then none of that will make a difference. Davis may be the tougher challenge because the Heat just don’t have the size to really slow him down. So why do I think Miami will win this series?
Virus, strife prompt 'resiliency' funds in Black communities
Read full article: Virus, strife prompt 'resiliency' funds in Black communitiesShe received a $5,000 grant from the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce's "Resiliency Fund," which seeks to help Black-owned businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. The chamber announced this summer that it had raised $1 million for its fund to help Black-owned businesses. Elsewhere, female Black civic leaders in Washington state unveiled the Black Future Co-op Fund in June to address damage created by systemic racism. The Black Resilience Fund has helped nearly 3,000 residents with groceries, utility bills, student loans and rent, according to its GoFundMe page. In Oakland, Adams approached television stations to generate news coverage about the fund and spent hours on the phone pitching it until her voice grew hoarse.
NYPD should stop making traffic stops, attorney general says
Read full article: NYPD should stop making traffic stops, attorney general saysPolice further heightened tensions by attempting to arrest Feliz on outstanding warrants for low-level offenses such as spitting, littering and disorderly conduct, James' office said. James' office concluded Rivera was justified in shooting Feliz in part because he feared the vehicle's movement was endangering another officer standing nearby, the report said. “The officer’s alleged justification is a fairy tale,” said Robert Vilensky, a lawyer for the Feliz family, which is suing the NYPD. James' recommendation is aimed at officers who stop people for things like speeding, seat belt infractions and other issues. “It is highly unlikely that the incident involving Mr. Feliz ... would have escalated in the manner it did in the absence of this automatic arrest policy," James' office wrote.
PREMIER LEAGUE 2020-21: Rodriguez, Havertz among signings
Read full article: PREMIER LEAGUE 2020-21: Rodriguez, Havertz among signingsJames Rodriguez joined Premier League club Everton on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 in an attempt to revive a career that faltered at Real Madrid. Now, they are both at Everton, a team without a trophy since 1995 and living in the shadow of neighbour Liverpool, the recently crowned Premier League champion. KAI HAVERTZ (Chelsea)The most expensive signing of the offseason at a fee rising to $92 million, Havertz might also be the most interesting. Havertz is the youngest player to reach 100 Bundesliga appearances and scored 36 goals in four seasons with Bayer Leverkusen in the German league. With Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech making up Chelsea's likely attack, Havertz won't be short of quality around him.
NY attorney general seeks to dissolve NRA
Read full article: NY attorney general seeks to dissolve NRAThe organization went from a nearly $28 million surplus in 2015 to a $36 million deficit in 2018. The NRA is fraught with fraud and abuse, which is why, today, we seek to dissolve the NRA, because no organization is above the law.A message seeking comment from the NRA about the lawsuit was left Thursday. While the lawsuit accuses all four men of wrongdoing and seeks fines and remuneration, none of them have been charged with a crime. The advertising firm would pick up the tab for various expenses for LaPierre and other NRA executives and then send a lump sum bill to the organization for out-of-pocket expenses, the lawsuit said. He accused LaPierre of exerting dictatorial control.
UK police charge suspect with murder of 3 in Reading park
Read full article: UK police charge suspect with murder of 3 in Reading parkA police forensic officer works near the scene of a fatal multiple stabbing attack in Forbury Gardens park, Reading, England, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The English town of Reading is mourning for three people stabbed to death on Saturday in what is being treated as a terror attack. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)LONDON U.K. counter-terrorism police have charged a 25-year-old man with three counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder for a stabbing attack in an English park that killed three men a week ago. The attack happened June 20 at Forbury Gardens park in Reading, a town of 200,000 people some 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of London. The local Reading Borough Council has organized an online vigil later Saturday for the three friends.
U.S. Coast Guard offloads thousands of pounds of drugs in Port Everglades
Read full article: U.S. Coast Guard offloads thousands of pounds of drugs in Port EvergladesPORT EVERGLADES, Fla. - The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded tons of cocaine and marijuana Monday at Port Everglades. The Coast Guard Cutter James crew offloaded approximately 27,300 pounds of seized cocaine worth an estimated $367 million and 11,000 pounds of seized marijuana worth an estimated $10.1 million. "The crew of James, operating in the dark of the night and under challenging conditions, drove our boat, flew our helicopters to interdict drug smugglers operating a variety of vessels," Capt. The drugs were interdicted in international waters of the Caribbean basin and the Eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico and Central and South America. The contraband was seized in 18 separate interdictions of suspected drug smuggling vessels by the U.S. Coast Guard over the course of 6-8 weeks.
4 African-American achievers you should get to know -- and how to nominate someone for next year
Read full article: 4 African-American achievers you should get to know -- and how to nominate someone for next yearThis article is sponsored by African-American Achievers. From left: Webber J. Charles, Addonis Parker, Jasmin D. Shirley and James Thomas. Jasmin D. Shirley, community serviceShirley, a Fort Lauderdale native, comes from a long line of health care professionals, and her sense of caring for others is deeply rooted in her every action. You'll want to know what county your nominee serves -- Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach -- and how this person excels. The 2020 African-American Achievers will be selected Jan. 9.
47 attorneys general now investigating Facebook
Read full article: 47 attorneys general now investigating FacebookFacebook via CNN(CNN) - Facebook's antitrust headache is only getting worse. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday that 47 state attorneys general are now investigating Facebook. The announcement marks a sharp increase from September, when James first disclosed that her office was leading a handful of attorneys general in probing the social media company for evidence of anticompetitive practices. (A group of 50 attorneys general are also conducting an antitrust investigation into Google.) Other debates covered allegations that Facebook used inflated metrics to persuade marketers that Facebook users were heavy consumers of video.
Dana DeLorenzo graced with amazing new series
Read full article: Dana DeLorenzo graced with amazing new seriesIm such a fangirl of this show, DeLorenzo enthused in a recent phone conversation from Los Angeles. Almost seeming to defy any sort label, one thing is for certain: With Perpetual Grace, Conrad and Terris elevate the mystery genre. And the absurdity makes it hilarious.By saying absurd, DeLorenzo doesnt mean Perpetual Grace is a farce, but rather has moments where the scenes can be darkly comedic amid some very serious circumstances. What makes Perpetual Grace, LTD. such a compelling story is the characters. Luckily, DeLorenzo said, Kingsley is a consummate professional with zero ego, which made an already satisfying experience on Perpetual Grace all the more worthwhile.
Texas teen mows US flag design into lawn in honor of soldier
Read full article: Texas teen mows US flag design into lawn in honor of soldierKTVT via CNN(CNN) - A north Texas teen is honoring his friend, an Army soldier, with a tribute that can be seen from above. Cameron James, 17, of Haslet, Texas, mowed a giant American flag into the front lawn of his family's home Monday. It was in honor of his friend, Army Pfc. "I guess Cameron remembered the request and asked if he could do the flag this year on our lawn in honor of his friend," his mother, Amy, said. Cameron's brother Daniel, 11, pitched in to help and it took them about four hours to complete the flag design.
Opa-locka resident says sewer outside her home keeps backing up
Read full article: Opa-locka resident says sewer outside her home keeps backing upOPA-LOCKA, Fla. – An Opa-locka resident said she is fed up that a sewer outside her home keeps backing up. Sabrina James told Local 10 News that dirty and smelly water surrounds her home at Northwest 132nd Street and 28th Avenue. "It's been like this all weekend," James said. "The water has been like this all weekend -- the water all in my yard, people being splashed by it. Local 10 News reporter Neki Mohan attempted to contact officials with the city of Opa-locka but has yet to hear back.