By Marshall Cohen, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — A Pennsylvania judge ruled Monday that Elon Musk’s daily $1 million giveaway to voters can continue, in a victory for the tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally. The practical impact of the ruling, however, is limited and mostly symbolic, because the sweepstakes is set to end Tuesday on
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — A Turkish businessman was arrested in Miami and charged with helping Venezuela’s state-run oil company circumvent U.S. sanctions. Taskin Torlak was arrested while attempting to return to Turkey. Court documents allege that Torlak starting in 2020 worked with unnamed co-conspirators and companies from Ukraine, China and elsewhere to transport Venezuela’s crude oil
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Monday two significant cooperation agreements and antitrust settlements with two generic prescription drug-makers, expected to total $49.1 million, and said Oregonians who used their drugs could be eligible for future compensation as a result. The settlements resolve allegations that both Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex engaged in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge in Virginia has approved prosecutors’ motion to drop manslaughter charges against two sheriff’s deputies accused in the death of a psychiatric patient. Irvo Otieno was pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes in March of 2023 while being admitted to a state psychiatric hospital.
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — A US soldier who was critically injured over the summer while on the temporary Gaza pier mission died last week, the Army said Monday. The soldier, 23-year-old Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, was one of three US service members injured in non-combat incidents during the mission, though two were immediately
Continue ReadingCNN By Molly English, Ethan Cohen and Matt Holt, CNN (CNN) — Pre-election voting is winding down across the country, with many states wrapping up in-person early voting over the weekend. More than 78 million ballots have already been cast in 47 states and the District of Columbia, according to data gathered by CNN, Edison
Continue ReadingAP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is stepping up criticism of Israel for not doing enough to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza as a 30-day deadline looms for Israeli officials to meet certain requirements or risk potential restrictions on military assistance. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller on Monday gave Israel a “fail”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College announced Monday it has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support a number of student success initiatives, including the integration of a “Guided Pathways” learning design to help students best identify and pursue their chosen academic track.
Continue ReadingBy Tara John, Eve Brennan, Pete Muntean and Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Incendiary devices that ignited in Germany and the United Kingdom in July were part of a covert Russian operation that aimed to start fires aboard cargo and passenger flights heading to the US and Canada, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — For several decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities at a funeral home and cemetery in Seattle. The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers — but
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Three New York residents have been indicted on hate crimes charges in connection with red paint smeared on the homes of Brooklyn Museum leaders during a wave of pro-Palestinian protests this summer. Prosecutors said Monday that Taylor Pelton, Samuel Seligson and Gabriel Schubiner face a range of charges, including
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La Champions League sigue adelante con su nuevo formato ampliado y la cuarta jornada se disputará el martes 5 y miércoles 6 de noviembre. Será la primera jornada de esta competencia europea tras la entrega del Balón de Oro 2024 en la que fue galardonado el futbolista español
Continue ReadingWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Murray Sinclair, a former First Nation judge, senator and chair of the commission that delved into Canada’s troubled history of residential schools for First Nations students, has died. He was 73. He was 73. The father of five died peacefully Monday morning in a Winnipeg, Manitoba hospital, said a statement from
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After decades in romantic comedies, Hugh Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his career. But in “Heretic,” a new horror thriller from A24, Grant’s turn to the dark side reaches a new extreme. The actor who
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of 29 children facing the death penalty after being arraigned for allegedly participating in protests against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The children were arraigned on Friday and have been in detention since August. Activists say they were
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — En un discurso de campaña, el día previo a las elecciones de Estados Unidos, el candidato republicano Donald Trump dijo que, de ser elegido presidente, una de las primeras llamadas que hará es a Claudia Sheinbaum, la presidenta de México. “No la conozco, pero me dicen que es
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After some difficulties connecting to a Zoom, Hugh Grant eventually opts to just phone instead. “Sorry about that,” he apologizes. “Tech hell.” Grant is no lover of technology. Smart phones, for example, he calls the “devil’s tinderbox.” “I think they’re killing us. I hate them,” he says. “I
Continue ReadingCNN By Tierney Sneed, Fredreka Schouten and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of mail-in ballots in the battleground state of Pennsylvania have been targeted for rejection as part of a last-minute campaign that has set off alarms for voting rights groups and exasperated local election officials. The effort – which appears to be spearheaded
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 4, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — While Quincy Jones is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in music and entertainment, his personal life also paints a rich tapestry. Over the years, Quincy’s relationships and family dynamics have been as diverse and influential as his
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story November 4, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As an indomitable force in music and film, Quincy Jones’ career spanned seven decades, cementing him as one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. From Grammy-winning albums to historic film scores, and partnerships with
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