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• the-sun.com1 hour(s) ago
• Porsche driving thug ‘used pics of cops he taunted as they lay dying after crash to make £1.3m insurance claim’
• A PORSCHE driving thug used pics of cops he filmed dying after a crash in an insurance claim for damage to his car, a court was told. Cops say Richard Pusey, 44, sent pictures of the severely injured officers he had taunted as they lay dying in a complaint, after his insurance company rejected his a £1.3 million bid for a payout. 4Richard Pusey was pulled over by cops for speeding 4He tried to claim £1.3 million insuranceCredit: PA He was dubbed “Australia’s most hated man” after filming himself taunting...
• New York Post2 hour(s) ago
• Rosario Dawson seemingly confirms romance with Nnamdi Okafor
• More On: rosario dawson Rosario Dawson hits SAG Awards 2022 solo after Cory Booker breakup Power couple Rosario Dawson and Cory Booker break up after 3 years Rosario Dawson: I have family and friends who have ‘succumbed’ to OxyContin Rosario Dawson goes for a beach stroll in Miami during filming break Rosario Dawson seems to have moved on six months after her split from New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. On Monday, the “Mandalorian” actress took to Instagram sharing a video of herself and her new beau, Nnamdi Okafor,...
• mercurynews.com4 hour(s) ago
• National News | Emmett Till killing: Grand jury declines to indict woman who accused teenager
• By Michael Goldberg | Associated Press A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, despite revelations about an unserved arrest warrant and an unpublished memoir by the woman, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Carolyn Bryant Donham, seen here in 1955, will not be indicted in the death of Emmett Till. Her accusations nearly 70 years ago set off the lynching of Black teenager. (Gene Herrick/Associated Press Archives) After hearing more than seven hours...
• CNN4 hour(s) ago
• The next frontier in the tech battle between the US and China
• (CNN Business)The technological arms race between the United States and China has cut across everything from smartphones and cellular equipment to social media and artificial intelligence. But a new battleground is emerging that goes a layer deeper: to the components that power our smartphones, computers, automobiles and home appliances. President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed new legislation aimed at boosting the US semiconductor industry, in an attempt to address a long-running computer chip shortage and reduce reliance on other countries, such as China, for manufacturing. Dubbed the CHIPS and Science...
• mercurynews.com4 hour(s) ago
• Movies | Cinequest 2022: Here are 10 films to see at famed San Jose festival
• The last time Cinequest raised the curtain — in person — for its annual South Bay celebration of innovative filmmaking and cinematic connection was in early March 2020. It got off to a strong start but had to cancel midway through due to the COVID-19 spread. Nimbly, Cinequest co-founder/CEO Halfdan Hussey, along with board members, programmers and others on the team, cooked up Cinejoy, the virtual arm of Cinequest. It went on to entertain movie fans from near and far during tough times and gave filmmakers a platform for their...
• dailyvoice.com7 hour(s) ago
• Missing Maryland Child, Grandmother Found Nearly A Week After Disappearance
• A Maryland grandmother and her grandson who went missing after the storms last week have been located, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Marthann and Ashton Davis were last seen leaving the 1100 block of Ramblewood Road at approximately 6:40 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, according to Baltimore police. Both were located in Anne Arundel County around 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, police say. Marthann and Ashton Davis have been transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation.
• mercurynews.com7 hour(s) ago
• Music | San Jose Jazz Summer Fest: 10 acts to catch at the 2022 festival
• There’s a lot to like about this year’s San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. Yes, of course, there’s always a lot to like about this incredible festival – which brings some of the top talents in jazz, world music, blues and other genres to multiple stages in downtown San Jose each August. Yet, this lineup is absolutely bursting at the seams with cool acts, including such headliners as Lee Fields, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Leela James, Stanley Clarke and Ledisi. Overall, more than 90 acts are set to perform on 12 stages...
• allongeorgia.com8 hour(s) ago
• Fugitive Wanted in Dekalb Co for Homicide Arrested in Bulloch
• After being on the lam for several months, a man wanted in Dekalb County in connection with a homicide was arrested Monday in Statesboro. Statesboro Police Department Impact Team had received information over the past couple of weeks that the fugitive, Ronnie Jones Jr, had returned to Statesboro. U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force had been working the case. They, along with SPD, located Jones and took him into custody. He remains at the Bulloch County Jail awaiting...
• CNBC9 hour(s) ago
• We're trimming this oil stock to raise some cash in this overbought market
• Oil pumpjack standing idle in Los Angeles, California on March 28, 2022. Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday as industry data showed a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles.Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images
• mercurynews.com10 hour(s) ago
• High School Sports | Fall 2022 high school football preview: BVAL Santa Teresa-Foothill Division
• BLOSSOM VALLEY ATHLETIC LEAGUE’S SANTA TERESA-FOOTHILL DIVISION (Predicted order of finish) No. 1 PIONEER Coach: Eric Perry 2021 record: 8-3 What to expect: If there’s something that helps a longtime coach like Eric Perry sleep at night, it’s probably the knowledge he has a top-notch quarterback under center in Gage Houser. One coach called the transfer from Hawaii the best player in the league. Houser will throw to wideouts Ethan Schweizer and Anthony Stoopenkoff, whom Perry says “is ready to have a breakout year for us.” Ryan Given is...
• mercurynews.com10 hour(s) ago
• Campbell crime report for the week of Aug. 19
• July 26 100 block of East Hamilton Avenue: Someone forced entry into a shed and stole items. Aug. 1 Overnight in the 200 block of Radford Drive: Someone stole the catalytic converter from a vehicle. Overnight in the 400 block of Salmar Avenue: Someone stole a van. 3:35 a.m. in the 500 block of Salmar Avenue: Someone was seen prying open a gate and entering a unit. They left personal ID information belonging to multiple people. 10 block of West Campbell Avenue: Someone tagged the area with graffiti. Overnight...
• mercurynews.com10 hour(s) ago
• High School Sports | Fall 2022 high school football preview: BVAL Santa Teresa-Valley Division
• BLOSSOM VALLEY ATHLETIC LEAGUE’S SANTA TERESA-VALLEY DIVISION (Predicted order of finish) No. 1 LEIGH Coach: Kyle Padia 2021 record: 9-2 What to expect: This season’s version of Leigh may not be the biggest team in the area, but coach Padia still says “we will have a top-level defense this year.” That commitment to defense starts with junior Carter Williams, who led the team in tackles and “is a big playmaker on both sides of the ball.” Calling the shots on defense will be Sayan Shariat and senior Roman Nicoletta, who his...
• the-sun.com10 hour(s) ago
• ‘I would love to’ – Jake Paul called out to fight by Tito Ortiz but UFC legend admits he is an ‘AMATEUR’ in boxing
• TITO ORTIZ is open to a fight against Jake Paul - but the UFC legend admitted he is an AMATEUR when it comes to boxing. Ortiz held the UFC light-heavyweight title from 2000-2003 and most recently fought in MMA against ex-WWE star Alberto Del Rio in 2019. 3Tito Ortiz was beaten by Anderson Silva in September 2021Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3Jake Paul was called out by Tito OrtizCredit: Getty Images - Getty But the American, 47, made a shock switch to the ring last September, losing to...
• the-sun.com10 hour(s) ago
• UK spiders: The 24 British spiders you’re most likely to find in your house
• CREEPY CRAWLIES take refuge in our homes as Autumn begins and the temperature drops. But which are the spiders that are most likely to make it into your home? Here is everything we know. 24Black lace-weaver spiders are usually found inside homes all year roundCredit: Alamy 1. Black lace weaver spider Black lace-weavers are usually found inside homes all year round. They are found on walls, fencing and clutter around the garden and are most common in autumn when males leave their webs to find females. They can be found...
• Heavy.com11 hour(s) ago
• PHOTOS: Farrah Abrahams Daughter, Sophia, Posts New Pics
• Getty The photos posted by Sophia Abraham drummed up a lot of attention on social media. Sophia Abraham, the daughter of “Teen Mom” alum Farrah Abraham, posted some new pictures to social media after she spent some time at Camp Longhorn in Burnet County, Texas. The pictures were also posted on TikTok by her mother, who celebrated Sophia’s time away. “So proud of @sophialabraham ! Summer Camp was a success, Sophia had one epic #summer22 to remember,” Abraham, 31, wrote on August 8. “From songwriting to performing on...
• mercurynews.com14 hour(s) ago
• Horoscopes | Horoscopes Aug. 9, 2022: Gillian Anderson, be true to your beliefs
• CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adelaide Kane, 32; Anna Kendrick, 37; Gillian Anderson, 54; Hoda Kotb, 58. Anna Kendrick (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)  Happy Birthday: Consider your strategy and be receptive to suggestions. How you conduct your life and deal with others will color the outcome. Anger will not win favors, but putting your energy into something you believe in or want to do will make you feel good. By being true to your beliefs and using your skills judiciously, you will reach your destination. Your numbers are 4,...
• mercurynews.com14 hour(s) ago
• Puzzles & Games | Bridge: Aug. 9, 2022
• At the door to Traffic Court in a small town, a sign admonishes those about to enter: “Why complain? Think of all the tickets you deserved but didn’t get.” Against today’s six hearts, West led the jack of clubs. South put up dummy’s ace, led a trump to his hand and cashed the A-K of diamonds. He went to the queen of trumps and discarded his last club on the queen of diamonds. Declarer next led a spade from dummy: deuce, king, three. He then drew the missing trump and...
• mercurynews.com14 hour(s) ago
• Puzzles & Games | Word Game: Aug. 9, 2022
• TODAY’S WORD — BUNGLED (BUNGLED: BUNG-guld: Mishandled; botched.) Average mark 20 words Time limit 40 minutes Can you find 26 or more words in BUNGLED? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — CROWBARS carb cobra crab craw crow roar orca barrow boar brow arbor arrow scab scar scow soar sora sorb swab To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last! RULES OF THE GAME: 1. Words must be of four or more letters. 2. Words that acquire four letters...
• the-sun.com23 hour(s) ago
• Love Island’s Ekin-Su flashes her bum and snogs Davide on romantic date night at Prezzo
• LOVE Island champions Ekin-Su and Davide only had eyes for each other on a date night at chain restaurant Prezzo. The smitten couple couldnt keep their hands off each other in London last night as they shared a kiss after dinner. 7Loved up Ekin-Su and Davide shared a kissCredit: CH-IMAGES 7The beauty flashed her bum cheek in tiny shortsCredit: CH-IMAGES 7They were all smiles on date nightCredit: CH-IMAGES Ekin-Su flashed her bum in tiny denim shorts as she grinned from ear to ear with her Italian stallion. The pair even...