6 days ago
The D.C. government and the commonwealth of Virginia sued Saturday to block construction of President Donald Trump’s planned triumphal arch, calling it a “flagrantly unlawful” project that will forever change the landscape of the nation’s capital.
The lawsuit is the latest attempt to stop the 250-foot-tall arch, which Trump hopes to build near Arlington National Cemetery and says will commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. The administration would like to begin construction as soon as next week.
The two jurisdictions are asking a federal judge to halt the plan and argue that they have “indisputable standing” to bring their lawsuit because the towering arch would have tangible, negative effects on the region — an argument that distinguishes their lawsuit from others that have tried to stop Trump’s construction projects.
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb (D) said the arch construction would cause “serious, immediate and irreparable harm to the District and its residents,” while Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones (D) said “Trump’s illegal vanity project” would be an affront to Arlington National Cemetery and the “extraordinary sacrifices it represents.”
“The Commonwealth has a solemn duty and a profound interest in preserving the dignity of this sacred place,” Jones said in a statement. “We will vigorously litigate to protect its sanctity and honor the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
#Trump #arlington #Attorney #general
The lawsuit is the latest attempt to stop the 250-foot-tall arch, which Trump hopes to build near Arlington National Cemetery and says will commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. The administration would like to begin construction as soon as next week.
The two jurisdictions are asking a federal judge to halt the plan and argue that they have “indisputable standing” to bring their lawsuit because the towering arch would have tangible, negative effects on the region — an argument that distinguishes their lawsuit from others that have tried to stop Trump’s construction projects.
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb (D) said the arch construction would cause “serious, immediate and irreparable harm to the District and its residents,” while Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones (D) said “Trump’s illegal vanity project” would be an affront to Arlington National Cemetery and the “extraordinary sacrifices it represents.”
“The Commonwealth has a solemn duty and a profound interest in preserving the dignity of this sacred place,” Jones said in a statement. “We will vigorously litigate to protect its sanctity and honor the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
#Trump #arlington #Attorney #general
6 days ago
ATLANTA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira spoke briefly at a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting and agreed to meet in coming weeks before a G20 leaders summit, a source familiar with the plans said.
A Brazilian official downplayed tensions over Brazil's failure to approve Trump's pick as ambassador and the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Vieira took part in the G20 meeting, which was hosted by Rubio in Atlanta. The two ministers agreed to meet again before G20 leaders meet in Miami in December.
The plan for the two to meet again, first reported by Bloomberg, reflects a desire by the two countries to move on after discord over the ambassador's visa and the US decision to grant a visa to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro after his election loss to the leftist incumbent Lula.
"We're clearly not politicizing the issue, as we haven't in other situations regarding Brazilian citizens who have fled to the US," the Brazilian official said.
#brazilian #vieira #agreed
A Brazilian official downplayed tensions over Brazil's failure to approve Trump's pick as ambassador and the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Vieira took part in the G20 meeting, which was hosted by Rubio in Atlanta. The two ministers agreed to meet again before G20 leaders meet in Miami in December.
The plan for the two to meet again, first reported by Bloomberg, reflects a desire by the two countries to move on after discord over the ambassador's visa and the US decision to grant a visa to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro after his election loss to the leftist incumbent Lula.
"We're clearly not politicizing the issue, as we haven't in other situations regarding Brazilian citizens who have fled to the US," the Brazilian official said.
#brazilian #vieira #agreed
7 days ago
Thursday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here.
On Episode 3,715, the brothers who once had a contest to see which of them would break first when staring deep into each other's eyes while taking turns saying "The snozzberries taste like snozzberries" welcome in UFC bantamweight guest Eijah Smith to talk about his fight next week against Davey Grant. They also discuss the latest MMA news and fight bookings. Tune in!
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: MMA Junkie Radio #3715 : Guest Elijah Smith, UFC preview, boxing news
#goze
On Episode 3,715, the brothers who once had a contest to see which of them would break first when staring deep into each other's eyes while taking turns saying "The snozzberries taste like snozzberries" welcome in UFC bantamweight guest Eijah Smith to talk about his fight next week against Davey Grant. They also discuss the latest MMA news and fight bookings. Tune in!
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: MMA Junkie Radio #3715 : Guest Elijah Smith, UFC preview, boxing news
#goze
7 days ago
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 29.
SOURCE: Chargers.com
Why it Matters: McConkey has been battling a variety of injuries since the season opener, but ****** uming he clears concussion protocol, it looks like he could be relatively healthy for the Week 8 contest against the Los Angeles Rams. Granted, the Chargers' offense been struggling to find a rhythm, but McConkey can be a WR3.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ladd McConkey a full participant Thursday
#full
SOURCE: Chargers.com
Why it Matters: McConkey has been battling a variety of injuries since the season opener, but ****** uming he clears concussion protocol, it looks like he could be relatively healthy for the Week 8 contest against the Los Angeles Rams. Granted, the Chargers' offense been struggling to find a rhythm, but McConkey can be a WR3.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ladd McConkey a full participant Thursday
#full
7 days ago
Football can provide Deshaun Watson with millions of dollars, and with a platform, and even with the roaring adulation of a sellout crowd.
But don't think for one second it can grant him redemption.
Redemption doesn't work that way.
The Kansas City Chiefs can offer Justin Tucker a second chance.
A second chance to kick footballs. Not a second chance for atonement.
#city
But don't think for one second it can grant him redemption.
Redemption doesn't work that way.
The Kansas City Chiefs can offer Justin Tucker a second chance.
A second chance to kick footballs. Not a second chance for atonement.
#city
18 days ago
This past weekend marked our first UK basketball/football doubleheader, and now we're preparing for another with two games in Lexington this coming weekend for the Kentucky Wildcats.
On Friday, Mark Pope's Wildcats will face a stiff pre-season test, as the Texas Tech Red Raiders come to town. The Red Raiders are projected to be a top-25 team to start the season, but they currently face eligibility questions regarding some key players, including returners Darrion Williams and Donovan Atwell, as well as UCF transfer JaMichael Stillwell.
Star forward JT Toppin is also out this week as he continues to recover from a torn ACL that will likely keep him out until sometime in conference play.
Regardless, Texas Tech under Grant McCasland has been solid and should be a good measuring stick to see where this Kentucky team stands heading into the season.
Meanwhile, Kentucky Football returns home for an SEC matchup against Vanderbilt in front of what was recently announced as a sold-out crowd at Kroger Field.
#kentucky #texas #raiders #weekend
On Friday, Mark Pope's Wildcats will face a stiff pre-season test, as the Texas Tech Red Raiders come to town. The Red Raiders are projected to be a top-25 team to start the season, but they currently face eligibility questions regarding some key players, including returners Darrion Williams and Donovan Atwell, as well as UCF transfer JaMichael Stillwell.
Star forward JT Toppin is also out this week as he continues to recover from a torn ACL that will likely keep him out until sometime in conference play.
Regardless, Texas Tech under Grant McCasland has been solid and should be a good measuring stick to see where this Kentucky team stands heading into the season.
Meanwhile, Kentucky Football returns home for an SEC matchup against Vanderbilt in front of what was recently announced as a sold-out crowd at Kroger Field.
#kentucky #texas #raiders #weekend
18 days ago
HAMDEN - Arguably, no program in Connecticut has been more affected by college basketball's ever-changing NIL, revenue sharing, transfer portal, and eligibility rules than Quinnipiac men's basketball.
With the season approaching, the Bobcats have lost all five starters from last season either to transfers or to the ambiguity of the new fifth-year eligibility rule.
The five starters lost accounted for the majority of Quinnipiac's scoring and rebounding last year.
"I am not fond of the changes that have been made in the college game," coach Tom Pecora said. "I started coaching in the early 80s and you were thrilled to get a scholarship, meal money and a chance to travel somewhere outside of your region or your state. I think it would be great if you paid kids after they graduated. Motivate them to graduate even if they go to several schools."
Two-time first-team All-Metro forward Amarri Monroe transferred to Syracuse while Jaden Zimmerman left for Grand Canyon, Grant Randall moved on to Dayton and Spence Wewe is now at Hofstra.
#starters #hamden
With the season approaching, the Bobcats have lost all five starters from last season either to transfers or to the ambiguity of the new fifth-year eligibility rule.
The five starters lost accounted for the majority of Quinnipiac's scoring and rebounding last year.
"I am not fond of the changes that have been made in the college game," coach Tom Pecora said. "I started coaching in the early 80s and you were thrilled to get a scholarship, meal money and a chance to travel somewhere outside of your region or your state. I think it would be great if you paid kids after they graduated. Motivate them to graduate even if they go to several schools."
Two-time first-team All-Metro forward Amarri Monroe transferred to Syracuse while Jaden Zimmerman left for Grand Canyon, Grant Randall moved on to Dayton and Spence Wewe is now at Hofstra.
#starters #hamden
28 days ago
Hayden Panettiere's daughter, Kaya, made a rare court appearance amid the legal dispute over her mother's estate.
The 11-year-old attended the Los Angeles Superior Court hearing virtually on Oct. 8 alongside her father, Wladimir Klitschko, Panettiere's former fiancé, according to The **** ociated Press and People. Kaya reportedly briefly appeared on camera to confirm her identity to the judge.
She was "soft-spoken and composed," People reported. The proceedings centered on Klitschko's request for "immediate" guardianship of Panettiere's estate on behalf of Kaya, the sole beneficiary, alleging "non-family members" have been misappropriating the "Nashville" star's property.
The judge ultimately granted Klitschko temporary guardianship of the estate and set another court date for Dec. 7, noting Kaya would not need to be present.
#court #estate #judge #guardianship
The 11-year-old attended the Los Angeles Superior Court hearing virtually on Oct. 8 alongside her father, Wladimir Klitschko, Panettiere's former fiancé, according to The **** ociated Press and People. Kaya reportedly briefly appeared on camera to confirm her identity to the judge.
She was "soft-spoken and composed," People reported. The proceedings centered on Klitschko's request for "immediate" guardianship of Panettiere's estate on behalf of Kaya, the sole beneficiary, alleging "non-family members" have been misappropriating the "Nashville" star's property.
The judge ultimately granted Klitschko temporary guardianship of the estate and set another court date for Dec. 7, noting Kaya would not need to be present.
#court #estate #judge #guardianship
28 days ago
Hayden Panettiere's 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, has made an appearance in court alongside her dad, Wladimir Klitschko.
Kaya appeared remotely to confirm her identity during a hearing about guardianship of the late actor's estate, People reported.
The outlet described Kaya as "soft-spoken and composed" as she spoke to the judge.
Klitschko was granted temporary guardianship of his ex-fiancée's estate during Thursday's hearing.
In addition, his lawyer requested law enforcement investigate the "recovery of property believed to be misappropriated" by a non-family member. Earlier in the week, Klitschko filed court docs to request a law enforcement investigation into his claims that Panettiere's belongings were ******* ed after her death.
He believes "a non-family member previously connected to" the Heroes star had ******* ed some of her possessions, including jewellery, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
#hearing #enforcement #family #member
Kaya appeared remotely to confirm her identity during a hearing about guardianship of the late actor's estate, People reported.
The outlet described Kaya as "soft-spoken and composed" as she spoke to the judge.
Klitschko was granted temporary guardianship of his ex-fiancée's estate during Thursday's hearing.
In addition, his lawyer requested law enforcement investigate the "recovery of property believed to be misappropriated" by a non-family member. Earlier in the week, Klitschko filed court docs to request a law enforcement investigation into his claims that Panettiere's belongings were ******* ed after her death.
He believes "a non-family member previously connected to" the Heroes star had ******* ed some of her possessions, including jewellery, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
#hearing #enforcement #family #member
28 days ago
Hayden Panettiere's daughter Kaya has made a rare appearance at a court hearing alongside her father, Wladimir Klitschko, following her mother's death.
The 11-year-old joined remotely on Thursday, October 8, briefly appearing on camera to confirm her identity and that her father was with her. Wladimir remained off camera during that exchange.
The hearing marked a significant step in the former boxer's efforts to protect the inheritance of his only child with the late actress.
Wladimir shared this sweet photo of him, Hayden, and their daughter, Kaya (@ Instagram)
Judge Stephanie Santoro granted Wladimir temporary guardianship of Kaya's estate, giving him legal authority to safeguard her financial interests while arrangements for administering Hayden's estate continue.
#camera
The 11-year-old joined remotely on Thursday, October 8, briefly appearing on camera to confirm her identity and that her father was with her. Wladimir remained off camera during that exchange.
The hearing marked a significant step in the former boxer's efforts to protect the inheritance of his only child with the late actress.
Wladimir shared this sweet photo of him, Hayden, and their daughter, Kaya (@ Instagram)
Judge Stephanie Santoro granted Wladimir temporary guardianship of Kaya's estate, giving him legal authority to safeguard her financial interests while arrangements for administering Hayden's estate continue.
#camera
29 days ago
Halle Berry's daughter, Nahla Aubry, has defended her mother against child abuse allegations.
Last week, the Oscar-winning actress's ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, filed legal documents in which he alleged Berry had recently physically attacked their 12-year-old son Maceo.
A Los Angeles County judge granted the Unfaithful star a temporary restraining order, requiring Berry to stay 100 yards (91 metres) from him until the next hearing on 16 October.
The Catwoman actress denied all allegations made by Martinez, and in a declaration obtained by People on Wednesday, Nahla insisted Berry is a "loving and devoted parent".
"I never observed anything abusive about her parenting," the 18-year-old began. "I have never seen my mom hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way. I have never seen my mom place her hands around Maceo's neck, put him in a chokehold, restrict his breathing, or engage in any conduct remotely resembling the allegations that have been made against her."
Additionally, Nahla emphasised that Berry has "always made time for" her two children alongside her work commitments and "coordinates" their schedules so they can spend as much time together as possible.
#never #martinez
Last week, the Oscar-winning actress's ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, filed legal documents in which he alleged Berry had recently physically attacked their 12-year-old son Maceo.
A Los Angeles County judge granted the Unfaithful star a temporary restraining order, requiring Berry to stay 100 yards (91 metres) from him until the next hearing on 16 October.
The Catwoman actress denied all allegations made by Martinez, and in a declaration obtained by People on Wednesday, Nahla insisted Berry is a "loving and devoted parent".
"I never observed anything abusive about her parenting," the 18-year-old began. "I have never seen my mom hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way. I have never seen my mom place her hands around Maceo's neck, put him in a chokehold, restrict his breathing, or engage in any conduct remotely resembling the allegations that have been made against her."
Additionally, Nahla emphasised that Berry has "always made time for" her two children alongside her work commitments and "coordinates" their schedules so they can spend as much time together as possible.
#never #martinez
29 days ago
National Republicans have spent months trying to rescue Ken Paxton. He's complicating that effort.
Tensions are brewing with some Republicans after POLITICO published Paxton's closed-door comments that "D.C." Republicans were largely controlling his race.
"He is welcome to raise his own money and say whatever he wants," said one Republican involved in the Paxton rescue effort, who like others in this article was granted anonymity to speak candidly. "In fact, if he did that, he'd probably be winning right now and we wouldn't need to spend all this money."
"This just seems like Paxton preparing to blame others for what might be one of the most embarrassing defeats in modern political history," said Carlos Curbelo, a former Florida GOP representative.
Senate Republicans and top operatives didn't want to be in this position in the first place. Many had warned that the Trump effort to unseat Sen. John Cornyn and back Paxton in the primary would cost Republicans hundreds of millions to drag Paxton across the finish line in the general election. Cornyn and Senate GOP groups spent millions of dollars on ads during the primary attacking Paxton over his series of scandals and warning he was a flawed candidate.
#republicans #spent #rescue
Tensions are brewing with some Republicans after POLITICO published Paxton's closed-door comments that "D.C." Republicans were largely controlling his race.
"He is welcome to raise his own money and say whatever he wants," said one Republican involved in the Paxton rescue effort, who like others in this article was granted anonymity to speak candidly. "In fact, if he did that, he'd probably be winning right now and we wouldn't need to spend all this money."
"This just seems like Paxton preparing to blame others for what might be one of the most embarrassing defeats in modern political history," said Carlos Curbelo, a former Florida GOP representative.
Senate Republicans and top operatives didn't want to be in this position in the first place. Many had warned that the Trump effort to unseat Sen. John Cornyn and back Paxton in the primary would cost Republicans hundreds of millions to drag Paxton across the finish line in the general election. Cornyn and Senate GOP groups spent millions of dollars on ads during the primary attacking Paxton over his series of scandals and warning he was a flawed candidate.
#republicans #spent #rescue
29 days ago
Christa Pike is feeling "angry and confused" after waking up in the hospital in the wake of a failed execution attempt that left her with severe physical health challenges that put her on a "long road to recovery," her attorneys said on Wednesday.
Pike had been unconscious and in critical condition in the days after two doses of pentobarbital failed to end her life on Sept. 30, they said.
"On Monday night, it was our understanding that Christa was brain-dead and that life support would be removed the next day," Randy Spivey, a member of her legal team, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. "But on Tuesday, to the shock of everyone … Christa woke up and began talking."
Spivey said the effects of the pentobarbital have caused her to develop a blood clot, pneumonia and left her arms and hands "tremendously swollen," to the point where she's not currently able to use them. He added that Pike is still dealing with significant "cognitive confusion," but is "very aware" that the state had tried and failed to end her life.
The press conference came shortly after a hearing in which a judge granted Pike's attorneys' request to order the state to preserve all evidence connected to the execution, including medical equipment, communications related to the decision to call off the procedure or related to her emergency care and "anything that was in the actual room." The judge also ordered that any "barriers" that may prevent Pike from communicating with her attorneys while she's in the hospital be removed.
#attorneys #execution
Pike had been unconscious and in critical condition in the days after two doses of pentobarbital failed to end her life on Sept. 30, they said.
"On Monday night, it was our understanding that Christa was brain-dead and that life support would be removed the next day," Randy Spivey, a member of her legal team, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. "But on Tuesday, to the shock of everyone … Christa woke up and began talking."
Spivey said the effects of the pentobarbital have caused her to develop a blood clot, pneumonia and left her arms and hands "tremendously swollen," to the point where she's not currently able to use them. He added that Pike is still dealing with significant "cognitive confusion," but is "very aware" that the state had tried and failed to end her life.
The press conference came shortly after a hearing in which a judge granted Pike's attorneys' request to order the state to preserve all evidence connected to the execution, including medical equipment, communications related to the decision to call off the procedure or related to her emergency care and "anything that was in the actual room." The judge also ordered that any "barriers" that may prevent Pike from communicating with her attorneys while she's in the hospital be removed.
#attorneys #execution
1 month ago
There's zero chance that Halle Berry and ex-husband Olivier Martinez will reach a compromise amid their battle over 13-year-old son Maceo, a source tells Star.
"The hatred between these two is off the charts," reveals the source. "There's years and years of ugly history."
On Thursday, October 1, People reported that the Unfaithful actor, 60, was granted a temporary restraining order against the Oscar-winning actress, 60, as well as modified visitation after he accused her of physically abusing Maceo.
"Olivier's accusing Halle of being dangerous and saying he needs to protect their son from her, which is something she vehemently denies," reveals the source. "She's furious and says all Olivier is doing is trying to alienate her son from her."
In documents obtained by Star, the Monster's Ball actress asked that their former custody agreement, which grants her 50/50 custody and tie-breaking authority, be reinstated and that Martinez be forced to attend court-ordered therapy sessions.
#star #actress
"The hatred between these two is off the charts," reveals the source. "There's years and years of ugly history."
On Thursday, October 1, People reported that the Unfaithful actor, 60, was granted a temporary restraining order against the Oscar-winning actress, 60, as well as modified visitation after he accused her of physically abusing Maceo.
"Olivier's accusing Halle of being dangerous and saying he needs to protect their son from her, which is something she vehemently denies," reveals the source. "She's furious and says all Olivier is doing is trying to alienate her son from her."
In documents obtained by Star, the Monster's Ball actress asked that their former custody agreement, which grants her 50/50 custody and tie-breaking authority, be reinstated and that Martinez be forced to attend court-ordered therapy sessions.
#star #actress
1 month ago
The $200 million in payments dwarfs previous amounts disclosed in the case.
The former CIA officer arrested after authorities discovered roughly $40 million worth of gold bars in his Virginia home pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to a single count of wire fraud, admitting he defrauded the U.S. government out of nearly $200 million for his personal benefit.
David Rush was previously described by prosecutors as a "master manipulator" who used his clandestine position to amass millions worth of gold bars and luxury watches -. though the government revealed in Tuesday's hearing the extent of his alleged deception far exceeded what was previously known to the public.
The nearly $200 million in payments to Rush, which dwarfs previous amounts disclosed as part of his case, will likely only further draw public and congressional scrutiny to the intelligence community to provide more transparency regarding its methods in doling out taxpayer dollars to agents and the oversight that follows such exchanges.
The case has drawn widespread intrigue and raised major questions regarding the intelligence community's management in overseeing the secretive systems that grant officials like Rush the ability to amass high-value ****** ets tied to their work.
#million #payments #dwarfs
The former CIA officer arrested after authorities discovered roughly $40 million worth of gold bars in his Virginia home pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to a single count of wire fraud, admitting he defrauded the U.S. government out of nearly $200 million for his personal benefit.
David Rush was previously described by prosecutors as a "master manipulator" who used his clandestine position to amass millions worth of gold bars and luxury watches -. though the government revealed in Tuesday's hearing the extent of his alleged deception far exceeded what was previously known to the public.
The nearly $200 million in payments to Rush, which dwarfs previous amounts disclosed as part of his case, will likely only further draw public and congressional scrutiny to the intelligence community to provide more transparency regarding its methods in doling out taxpayer dollars to agents and the oversight that follows such exchanges.
The case has drawn widespread intrigue and raised major questions regarding the intelligence community's management in overseeing the secretive systems that grant officials like Rush the ability to amass high-value ****** ets tied to their work.
#million #payments #dwarfs
1 month ago
A federal judge has granted final approval to AT&T's $177 million settlement resolving lawsuits over two 2024 data breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of customers.
U.S. District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas approved the settlement Oct. 2, along with $59 million in attorneys' fees for lawyers who negotiated the deal, according to Reuters. The settlement faced dozens of objections, including arguments that the amount was inadequate compared to a $350 million settlement in separate litigation involving T-Mobile.
For AT&T customers who filed valid claims, the amount they receive depends on which data breach affected them, what information was exposed and whether they can document financial losses. Most customers receiving the tiered cash payments are expected to get far less than the settlement's advertised maximums.
Customers could receive between about $6.50 and $40 through the tiered payment system, according to court documents. Here's what to know.
The settlement has two funds totaling $177 million: $149 million for customers affected by the first data incident, known as AT&T 1, and $28 million for customers affected by the second incident, known as AT&T 2.
#million #settlement #information
U.S. District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas approved the settlement Oct. 2, along with $59 million in attorneys' fees for lawyers who negotiated the deal, according to Reuters. The settlement faced dozens of objections, including arguments that the amount was inadequate compared to a $350 million settlement in separate litigation involving T-Mobile.
For AT&T customers who filed valid claims, the amount they receive depends on which data breach affected them, what information was exposed and whether they can document financial losses. Most customers receiving the tiered cash payments are expected to get far less than the settlement's advertised maximums.
Customers could receive between about $6.50 and $40 through the tiered payment system, according to court documents. Here's what to know.
The settlement has two funds totaling $177 million: $149 million for customers affected by the first data incident, known as AT&T 1, and $28 million for customers affected by the second incident, known as AT&T 2.
#million #settlement #information
1 month ago
Kim Kardashian has opened up about raising her four children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, as a single mother. During a new interview with The Sunday Times Style, the reality star admitted that she has five nannies, with one on duty and four on rotation, to help look after her kids due to her busy work schedule.
The SKIMS founder explained that she is always available to drop her children to school every day, pick them up, and eat dinner with them. "I think I am an intermediate-strict parent," she shared. "I'm extremely patient and loving. I still have a kid sleep in my bed when they want. I read books with the kids every night."
Kim also shared that she believes it's important to discuss privilege with her children. "It's something I talk to my kids about constantly, about hard work, never taking things for granted, always having gratitude," she said. "I lead by example. I'm really open with them about my work, all of the hard work that I put into my law studies, and they're proud. I think that you can have a big life and still have that spirit in you. But it is more challenging."
Kim Kardashian opened up about raising her kids (@ Getty Images for This Is About H)
The beauty mogul also discussed how she co-parents with her ex-husband, Kanye West, when it comes to her daughter North's budding music career. The former couple were married from 2014 to 2022 and share four kids.
#four #think
The SKIMS founder explained that she is always available to drop her children to school every day, pick them up, and eat dinner with them. "I think I am an intermediate-strict parent," she shared. "I'm extremely patient and loving. I still have a kid sleep in my bed when they want. I read books with the kids every night."
Kim also shared that she believes it's important to discuss privilege with her children. "It's something I talk to my kids about constantly, about hard work, never taking things for granted, always having gratitude," she said. "I lead by example. I'm really open with them about my work, all of the hard work that I put into my law studies, and they're proud. I think that you can have a big life and still have that spirit in you. But it is more challenging."
Kim Kardashian opened up about raising her kids (@ Getty Images for This Is About H)
The beauty mogul also discussed how she co-parents with her ex-husband, Kanye West, when it comes to her daughter North's budding music career. The former couple were married from 2014 to 2022 and share four kids.
#four #think
1 month ago
Halle Berry has asked a judge to restore the former child custody agreement she had in place with ex-husband Olivier Martinez over their son Maceo.
Last week, the French actor filed legal documents in which he alleged the Oscar-winning actress had physically attacked their 12-year-old earlier in the month.
A Los Angeles County judge granted the Unfaithful star the order, requiring Berry to stay 100 yards (91 metres) from him until the next hearing on 16 October.
The Catwoman star denied the allegations, and on Monday, her lawyer filed documents in which they requested a 50/50 custody agreement originally set up in 2023 be reinstated.
In addition, Berry claimed Maceo can be "angry and combative" when he returns to her home after spending time with Martinez.
"When Maceo would come home from his custodial time with Olivier, he would be angry and combative. It took Maceo two to three days to acclimate to being at home, and when he would go back to Olivier, the cycle would start all over again," she alleged, according to court documents obtained by People. "I also perceived Maceo to repeat disputes that Olivier and I discuss in private and take Olivier's side/position in that dispute."
#documents #home #custody #agreement
Last week, the French actor filed legal documents in which he alleged the Oscar-winning actress had physically attacked their 12-year-old earlier in the month.
A Los Angeles County judge granted the Unfaithful star the order, requiring Berry to stay 100 yards (91 metres) from him until the next hearing on 16 October.
The Catwoman star denied the allegations, and on Monday, her lawyer filed documents in which they requested a 50/50 custody agreement originally set up in 2023 be reinstated.
In addition, Berry claimed Maceo can be "angry and combative" when he returns to her home after spending time with Martinez.
"When Maceo would come home from his custodial time with Olivier, he would be angry and combative. It took Maceo two to three days to acclimate to being at home, and when he would go back to Olivier, the cycle would start all over again," she alleged, according to court documents obtained by People. "I also perceived Maceo to repeat disputes that Olivier and I discuss in private and take Olivier's side/position in that dispute."
#documents #home #custody #agreement
1 month ago
Dolly Parton's estate says yellow caution tape and barbed wire crisscrossed the steps to her nephew Bryan Seaver's front door as a process server was making repeated attempts to serve him with a lawsuit accusing him of using a "campaign of threats" to "extract money" from the late music icon's business interests.
Lawyers for the estate filed a photo of the alleged barricade as they urged a judge to deny Seaver's request for additional time to find a lawyer in the messy legal dispute. They also argued that Seaver's security company missed a deadline last week to challenge an emergency restraining order granted in the case, so the order should therefore be converted into a permanent injunction covering both the company and Seaver himself, as its chief. A hearing on the matter is set for Friday, Oct. 9, unless the court grants Seaver's request for more time to hire an attorney.
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Halle Berry is seeking to restore the 50-50 custody agreement of her 13-year-old son Maceo with ex Olivier Martinez.
Martinez accused Berry of abusing Maceo in a suit filed last week, which sought both full custody of Maceo and an emergency restraining order against Berry, which was granted.
Berry claims that Martinez has worked to prejudice their son against her, explaining that Maceo often repeats Martinez's side of their private arguments to her, and returns from his care "angry and combative."
Halle Berry is asking a court to restore the 50-50 custody agreement of her 13-year-old son Maceo with ex Olivier Martinez.
That agreement was established in 2023 as their divorce was finalized, eight contentious years after the couple formally separated. Last week, Martinez accused Berry of abusing Maceo in a stunning lawsuit that sought both full custody and an emergency restraining order against Berry. That order was granted the following day, meaning Berry must stay away from her ex and their son for a temporary period, and a judge also restricted Berry's visitation rights.
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Martinez accused Berry of abusing Maceo in a suit filed last week, which sought both full custody of Maceo and an emergency restraining order against Berry, which was granted.
Berry claims that Martinez has worked to prejudice their son against her, explaining that Maceo often repeats Martinez's side of their private arguments to her, and returns from his care "angry and combative."
Halle Berry is asking a court to restore the 50-50 custody agreement of her 13-year-old son Maceo with ex Olivier Martinez.
That agreement was established in 2023 as their divorce was finalized, eight contentious years after the couple formally separated. Last week, Martinez accused Berry of abusing Maceo in a stunning lawsuit that sought both full custody and an emergency restraining order against Berry. That order was granted the following day, meaning Berry must stay away from her ex and their son for a temporary period, and a judge also restricted Berry's visitation rights.
#agreement #halle #olivier #last
1 month ago
Nestled between two mountain ranges at the crook of central California's coastline sits a valley known as the "salad bowl of the world".
Farm workers stoop over neatly lined rows of crops off Highway 101 to harvest more than half of the nation's supply of lettuce and nearly a third of its strawberries. The soil here is so rich that author John Steinbeck made the Salinas valley the promised land in his literary depictions of people chasing the American dream: immigrants, farm workers, westward-moving hopefuls, hungering for a better life.
It's a story that continues to capture the American imagination: Netflix has adapted Steinbeck's 1952 blockbuster novel, East of Eden, into a limited series starring Florence Pugh, released 1 October.
"This will be a valley of great richness one day," Steinbeck wrote of the farmland in East of Eden. "And happy people will live here, thousands and thousands."
But Steinbeck also understood just how difficult it can be to achieve that elusive American dream. Even after some his characters found their way to Salinas and other parts of California's agricultural valley, many remained stuck in low-paying jobs, making barely enough to scrape by, let alone own their own land.
#american #workers
Farm workers stoop over neatly lined rows of crops off Highway 101 to harvest more than half of the nation's supply of lettuce and nearly a third of its strawberries. The soil here is so rich that author John Steinbeck made the Salinas valley the promised land in his literary depictions of people chasing the American dream: immigrants, farm workers, westward-moving hopefuls, hungering for a better life.
It's a story that continues to capture the American imagination: Netflix has adapted Steinbeck's 1952 blockbuster novel, East of Eden, into a limited series starring Florence Pugh, released 1 October.
"This will be a valley of great richness one day," Steinbeck wrote of the farmland in East of Eden. "And happy people will live here, thousands and thousands."
But Steinbeck also understood just how difficult it can be to achieve that elusive American dream. Even after some his characters found their way to Salinas and other parts of California's agricultural valley, many remained stuck in low-paying jobs, making barely enough to scrape by, let alone own their own land.
#american #workers
1 month ago
Demi Moore says she didn't think of her fight to be paid $12.5 million for Striptease as "fighting for something."
Moore became the highest-paid actress in '90s Hollywood for the film, and asks now, "Why should I not get equal to what I deserve?"
Looking back on the controversy, the Oscar nominee reflected in 2024, "I was extremely shamed."
Demi Moore is looking back on the controversy that flared up after she became the highest-paid woman in Hollywood for Striptease.
The scandalous 1996 film starred Moore as Erin Grant, a former FBI secretary who turns to exotic dancing to raise funds to win back custody of her young daughter. The content of the film, directed by Blazing Saddles co-writer Andrew Bergman, was contentious enough, but public sentiment truly whipped up around the details of Moore's payout for her work.
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Moore became the highest-paid actress in '90s Hollywood for the film, and asks now, "Why should I not get equal to what I deserve?"
Looking back on the controversy, the Oscar nominee reflected in 2024, "I was extremely shamed."
Demi Moore is looking back on the controversy that flared up after she became the highest-paid woman in Hollywood for Striptease.
The scandalous 1996 film starred Moore as Erin Grant, a former FBI secretary who turns to exotic dancing to raise funds to win back custody of her young daughter. The content of the film, directed by Blazing Saddles co-writer Andrew Bergman, was contentious enough, but public sentiment truly whipped up around the details of Moore's payout for her work.
#back #became
1 month ago
Emma Heming Willis is making Bruce Willis the center of her message during World FTD Awareness Week, using a new tribute to explain why his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis continues to drive the advocacy work she has built around families facing the disease.
Emma shared a new photograph of the 71-year-old actor alongside a message describing him as the reason she continues pushing for greater awareness, research and support. "He is the driving force behind my advocacy," she wrote, according to PEOPLE.
She also made clear that she sees the platform created by Bruce's diagnosis as something she intends to keep using. Emma wrote that she would not let his diagnosis "be in vain" and said the doors his story has opened allow her to help people living with FTD and other dementias, as well as the people caring for them.
In March, Emma launched the Emma & Bruce Willis Fund for Dementia Research and Caregiver Support, turning several years of public advocacy into a grant-making effort focused on awareness, research and practical help for caregivers.
Emma's World FTD Awareness Week post featured Bruce sitting outdoors in a bucket hat and dark sunglasses. She described how his influence is continuing through the advocacy work that grew out of their family's experience.
#willis #advocacy
Emma shared a new photograph of the 71-year-old actor alongside a message describing him as the reason she continues pushing for greater awareness, research and support. "He is the driving force behind my advocacy," she wrote, according to PEOPLE.
She also made clear that she sees the platform created by Bruce's diagnosis as something she intends to keep using. Emma wrote that she would not let his diagnosis "be in vain" and said the doors his story has opened allow her to help people living with FTD and other dementias, as well as the people caring for them.
In March, Emma launched the Emma & Bruce Willis Fund for Dementia Research and Caregiver Support, turning several years of public advocacy into a grant-making effort focused on awareness, research and practical help for caregivers.
Emma's World FTD Awareness Week post featured Bruce sitting outdoors in a bucket hat and dark sunglasses. She described how his influence is continuing through the advocacy work that grew out of their family's experience.
#willis #advocacy
1 month ago
Correction: An earlier version of this story mistakenly said the emergency court hearing request was granted by a judge.
An Oct. 2 emergency court filing seeks to preserve all evidence related to Tennessee's failed execution of Christa Pike, arguing the state botched the lethal injection procedure.
A judge was considering the request shortly after it was filed. While an unsigned document for the hearing was filed in the court system, no date or time was immediately listed.
Pike was set to be executed by the Tennessee Department of Correction on Sept. 30, but survived two doses of pentobarbital. The document, filed in Davidson County Chancery Court on Oct. 2, revealed more details about Pike's condition. It said she is intubated, on a ventilator and unconscious, and that both her arms were swollen, burned and blistered. As of the night of Oct. 1, Pike was still in critical condition at a Nashville-area hospital, the motion said.
"Hospital staff are working to save Ms. Pike's life and to clear the pentobarbital from her system," the Oct. 2 motion stated.
#pike #correction #hospital #hearing
An Oct. 2 emergency court filing seeks to preserve all evidence related to Tennessee's failed execution of Christa Pike, arguing the state botched the lethal injection procedure.
A judge was considering the request shortly after it was filed. While an unsigned document for the hearing was filed in the court system, no date or time was immediately listed.
Pike was set to be executed by the Tennessee Department of Correction on Sept. 30, but survived two doses of pentobarbital. The document, filed in Davidson County Chancery Court on Oct. 2, revealed more details about Pike's condition. It said she is intubated, on a ventilator and unconscious, and that both her arms were swollen, burned and blistered. As of the night of Oct. 1, Pike was still in critical condition at a Nashville-area hospital, the motion said.
"Hospital staff are working to save Ms. Pike's life and to clear the pentobarbital from her system," the Oct. 2 motion stated.
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1 month ago
Olivier Martinez accused Halle Berry of physically abusing their son; she has denied the allegations and called them "entirely meritless and deliberately misleading"
A judge granted Martinez a temporary restraining order and temporarily restricted Berry's time with their 12-year-old son
Three California family law attorneys explain what to expect ahead of an Oct. 16 hearing
Halle Berry is facing new restrictions on her time with her 12-year-old son, Maceo, after ex-husband Olivier Martinez accused her of physically abusing their child.
A Los Angeles County judge granted Martinez, 60, a temporary restraining order against Berry, 60, on Oct. 1, and restricted her parenting time to daytime visits ahead of an Oct. 16 hearing. Berry's visitation with Maceo is currently limited to Mondays and Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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A judge granted Martinez a temporary restraining order and temporarily restricted Berry's time with their 12-year-old son
Three California family law attorneys explain what to expect ahead of an Oct. 16 hearing
Halle Berry is facing new restrictions on her time with her 12-year-old son, Maceo, after ex-husband Olivier Martinez accused her of physically abusing their child.
A Los Angeles County judge granted Martinez, 60, a temporary restraining order against Berry, 60, on Oct. 1, and restricted her parenting time to daytime visits ahead of an Oct. 16 hearing. Berry's visitation with Maceo is currently limited to Mondays and Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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1 month ago
Officials say it will be a staging facility for people who are self-deporting.
A new facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, may begin receiving undocumented families with children, local officials and immigrant rights advocates say.
The 528-bed facility will house families with children, unaccompanied minors, and single adult females as they await removal inside renovated former Air Force barracks at England Airpark, a former military base that now houses the Alexandria International Airport and an immigration detention facility, according to a draft agreement between ICE and the England Economic and Industrial Development District (EEIDD) reviewed by ABC News.
A communications manager for EEIDD told ABC News the facility could start receiving people "within the next week or two."
The facility would be the second constructed to house children since President Donald Trump's second term began but is the first to hold unaccompanied minors who are usually held in shelters under the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services before deportation or release.
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A new facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, may begin receiving undocumented families with children, local officials and immigrant rights advocates say.
The 528-bed facility will house families with children, unaccompanied minors, and single adult females as they await removal inside renovated former Air Force barracks at England Airpark, a former military base that now houses the Alexandria International Airport and an immigration detention facility, according to a draft agreement between ICE and the England Economic and Industrial Development District (EEIDD) reviewed by ABC News.
A communications manager for EEIDD told ABC News the facility could start receiving people "within the next week or two."
The facility would be the second constructed to house children since President Donald Trump's second term began but is the first to hold unaccompanied minors who are usually held in shelters under the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services before deportation or release.
#facility #alexandria #officials #House
1 month ago
Actor Olivier Martinez was granted a temporary restraining order to keep ex-wife Halle Berry away from him and their son, Maceo.
The Unfaithful actor alleges that Berry abused their son on Sept. 26.
Berry's attorney claims the filing for a restraining order is "entirely meritless."
Olivier Martinez has been granted a temporary restraining order against Halle Berry, after he accused his ex of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo.
A Los Angeles County judge ruled Thursday that that actress must stay away from father and son, according to PEOPLE.
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The Unfaithful actor alleges that Berry abused their son on Sept. 26.
Berry's attorney claims the filing for a restraining order is "entirely meritless."
Olivier Martinez has been granted a temporary restraining order against Halle Berry, after he accused his ex of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo.
A Los Angeles County judge ruled Thursday that that actress must stay away from father and son, according to PEOPLE.
#order #maceo #actor #granted
1 month ago
Olivier Martinez has been granted a temporary restraining order against his ex-wife, Halle Berry.
On Thursday, editors at TMZ reported that the French actor had filed legal documents in which he alleged his former partner had physically attacked their 12-year-old son Maceo last month.
Martinez, 60, alleged it was not an isolated incident and that Berry had also threatened to have him deported to France.
Later in the day, a Los Angeles County judge granted the Unfaithful star the order, requiring Berry to stay 100 yards (91 metres) from him until the next hearing takes place on 16 October.
They also limited the times the Oscar-winning actress can see Maceo.
A short time after the filing became public, Berry's lawyer, Marina Beck, issued a statement to People in which she denied the allegations.
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On Thursday, editors at TMZ reported that the French actor had filed legal documents in which he alleged his former partner had physically attacked their 12-year-old son Maceo last month.
Martinez, 60, alleged it was not an isolated incident and that Berry had also threatened to have him deported to France.
Later in the day, a Los Angeles County judge granted the Unfaithful star the order, requiring Berry to stay 100 yards (91 metres) from him until the next hearing takes place on 16 October.
They also limited the times the Oscar-winning actress can see Maceo.
A short time after the filing became public, Berry's lawyer, Marina Beck, issued a statement to People in which she denied the allegations.
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1 month ago
Los Angeles County judge granted a temporary restraining order against Olivier Martinez for abusing his ex-wife, Halle Berry, as per the allegations made by the French actor. According to him, Halle Berry choked their 12-year-old son, Maceo, during a fight between them at her house.
In court documents that were initially disclosed to TMZ, 60-year-old Olivier alleges that 60-year-old Berry physically attacked their son in a violent manner on September 26. Also, he is requesting custody rights over the minor. Berry's lawyer describes the court document as being baseless.
According to the filing, Berry entered Maceo's room while he was playing virtual reality games and became furious because he looked "stupid" for playing. Martinez said Berry's fiancé, musician Van Hunt, was at their place during the altercation.
It is alleged in the documents that the fight became violent as Berry hopped onto their son, grabbed him around the neck, and started strangling him. Meanwhile, she was saying, "Who is dominant now?" The filing alleges that Maceo later called his father to tell him what happened.
It is also alleged that the following day, Berry texted Olivier that she felt "terrible" about the entire episode.
#berry #olivier #fight #documents
In court documents that were initially disclosed to TMZ, 60-year-old Olivier alleges that 60-year-old Berry physically attacked their son in a violent manner on September 26. Also, he is requesting custody rights over the minor. Berry's lawyer describes the court document as being baseless.
According to the filing, Berry entered Maceo's room while he was playing virtual reality games and became furious because he looked "stupid" for playing. Martinez said Berry's fiancé, musician Van Hunt, was at their place during the altercation.
It is alleged in the documents that the fight became violent as Berry hopped onto their son, grabbed him around the neck, and started strangling him. Meanwhile, she was saying, "Who is dominant now?" The filing alleges that Maceo later called his father to tell him what happened.
It is also alleged that the following day, Berry texted Olivier that she felt "terrible" about the entire episode.
#berry #olivier #fight #documents
1 month ago
A Los Angeles County judge granted a request for a temporary restraining order against Halle Berry filed by her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, on Oct. 1
In his request for the temporary restraining order, Martinez alleged that Berry had been verbally abusive toward him, and physically abusive toward their 12-year-old son Maceo
The judge declined to bar Berry from contacting Maceo, but did restrict her visitation until an Oct. 16 hearing on the restraining order
Following his allegations that Halle Berry physically abused their 12-year-old son Maceo, Olivier Martinez has been granted a temporary restraining order against the actress.
On Thursday, Oct. 1, a Los Angeles County judge granted Martinez's request for a temporary restraining order that covered both himself and Maceo, according to court records viewed by PEOPLE.
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In his request for the temporary restraining order, Martinez alleged that Berry had been verbally abusive toward him, and physically abusive toward their 12-year-old son Maceo
The judge declined to bar Berry from contacting Maceo, but did restrict her visitation until an Oct. 16 hearing on the restraining order
Following his allegations that Halle Berry physically abused their 12-year-old son Maceo, Olivier Martinez has been granted a temporary restraining order against the actress.
On Thursday, Oct. 1, a Los Angeles County judge granted Martinez's request for a temporary restraining order that covered both himself and Maceo, according to court records viewed by PEOPLE.
#judge #granted