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Prosecutor: Proud Boys viewed themselves as “Trump’s army”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Ready for “all-out war,” leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group viewed themselves as foot soldiers fighting for Donald Trump as the former president clung to power after the 2020 election, a prosecutor said Monday at the close of a historic trial over the U.S. Capitol insurrection.After more than three months of testimony, jurors began hearing attorneys’ closing arguments in the seditious conspiracy case accusing Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants of plotting to forcibly stop the transfer of power from Trump to President Joe Biden. The Proud Boys were “lined up behind Donald Trump and willing to commit violence on his behalf,” prosecutor Conor Mulroe told jurors. “These defendants saw themselves as Donald Trump’s army, fighting to keep their preferred leader in power no matter what the law or the courts had to say ...

As Avs dominate faceoff circle entering Game 4, Kraken coach Dave Hakstol says Seattle needs to “cheat a little bit more”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

SEATTLE — The Avalanche’s first-round playoff series has unfolded with an ironic plot twist: domination in the faceoff circle.Seattle Kraken coach Dave Hakstol thinks the solution is to cheat more.“Honestly, if I’m being blunt, we’ve gotta be smart and cheat a little bit more,” Hakstol told reporters Sunday between Games 3 and 4 in Seattle. “Colorado is doing a better job of that, and they’re getting away with it in the dot.”The Avalanche finished the regular season at 46.7% on the draw, ranking fifth-worst in the NHL. But the only team to qualify for the playoffs with a worse win rate was the Kraken, the No. 31 team in the league at 45.3%.Not only has Colorado won 97 faceoffs to Seattle’s 75 (56.4% win rate) through three games; four Avalanche goals in the series have stemmed directly from offensive zone draws.“We look at every faceoff. We feel that way lots of times against other teams as well,” Avalanche coac...

John Travolta's 'Saturday Night Fever' suit sold for $260,000 at Julien's Auctions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

Over the weekend, Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies held a blockbuster auction called "Hollywood Classy and Contemporary."The two-day event auctioned over 1,400 artifacts from some of the greatest films of the Silent Era, the Golden Age of Hollywood and some newer films. The genres span from Sci-Fi, action, Fantasy classics and more.The headlining item was John Travolta's iconic polyester suit from "Saturday Night Fever," which was sold at auction for a whopping $260,000.However, Travolta didn't actually wear the three-piece suit during the dance in the movie. He did wear it in the music video for the song and for the movie's poster. More big items from famous films were sold as well. Marty McFly's famous hoverboard from "Back to the Future 2," sold for $91,000.From the "Harry Potter" franchise, an "Albus Dumbledore" elder wand prop used by Michael Gambon in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix "sold for $130,000.From the Marvel Cinematic Universal, an original hero...

California residents face years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing prison inmates' identities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

A woman from Los Angeles has pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud for her part in a conspiracy to use the identities of prison inmates to fraudulently claim unemployment benefits, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.Mykara Destiny Robinson, 24, was the 13th and final defendant to be charged in connection with this case, officials said. The other 12 defendants in the case are all from California, including such areas as Palmdale, Lynwood, South Los Angeles and Yucaipa. California men sentenced to years in federal prison for crime spree The group created about 151 fake California Employment Development Department accounts and collected about $993,181 in unemployed funds.Natalie Le Demola, a 38-year-old originally from Corona, and Carleisha Neosha Plummer, a 33-year-old from Los Angeles, were the lead defendants in the case.The two co-conspirators, along with others, “would acquire the personal identifying information (PII), such as the names, dates of birth, and So...

Slideshow: Northern Lights illuminate the sky

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

An intense solar storm has the northern lights gracing the skies farther south than usual. Forecasters say a blast of superhot material from the sun late last week hurled scorching gases known as plasma toward Earth at nearly 2 million mph. The northern lights are visible over Anchorage, Alaska, early Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)The northern lights are seen over a farm near Pulaski, Wis., on Sunday, April 23, 2023. An intense solar storm has the aurora borealis gracing the skies farther south than usual. (Sarah Kloepping/The Post-Crescent via AP)An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen in the night sky on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, near Washtucna, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)The northern lights are visible over Anchorage, Alaska, early Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says Earth felt the brunt of the storm Sunday. Conditions eased Monday, but auroras might still be visibl...

George Foreman says 'it was scary' revealing his life for 'Big George Foreman'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

The life of boxing legend George Foreman hits the big screen this week. The two-time heavyweight champion had to pull back the layers to let fans into his personal life, something he never really did before. "I had my big walls around my home, tinted glass in new cars, sunglasses. You try to hide your life, then all of a sudden, I'll reveal things," he explained to KTLA 5's Scott "Movie" Mantz. "It was scary at first, then you realize 'why not?' Everybody should take a look at my life. What a wonderful thing to know that you can start from the bottom and there's nowhere to go but to the top."The Olympic gold medalist believes his story can be a source of inspiration for others. "Don't be afraid to be on the bottom. Just fight your way up. Fight to the top. You see that film, anyone can see 'Hey, if George can do that, watch me!'"Foreman's story in general is what motivated George Tillman Jr. to direct the film. "For me, (it) was the overall look at his life," Tillman Jr. explained. ...

Marco Santarelli: The Mastermind Behind the Turnkey Real Estate Revolution at Norada Real Estate Investments

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

Meet Marco Santarelli, a self-made multimillionaire, investor, author, podcaster, and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments, a premium real estate firm that offers investors turnkey investment properties nationwide. He is also the creator of DealGrader, a real estate investment grading system that evaluates the profitability and risk of a property as an investment. Through his groundbreaking expertise in property investing, Santarelli aims to help one million people achieve financial freedom through real estate.Santarelli’s journey to success started when he was 18 and a student at the University of Calgary in Canada, where he bought his first rental property. Despite having no experience in real estate, Santarelli successfully handled the management of the property. This experience sparked his passion for real estate and led him to get licensed after graduating. He worked as a residential Realtor for three years before leaving to pursue other business ventures.However, Santarel...

Is Ayurvedic Skin Care And Hair Products The New Holy Grail Of Self Care Routines? Sheetal Rawal Of Apsara Skin Care Shares Insights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

The beauty industry has recently experienced a growing demand for natural and organic products, especially skin and hair care. As people become more aware of the possible damage from harsh chemicals and artificial ingredients, they choose holistic and natural self-care options. This makes Ayurvedic skin care and hair care products, rooted in ancient Indian healing and wellness practices, increasingly popular in the industry.According to a recent report, the Ayurvedic personal products market will grow 16.09% for the forecast period of 2021 to 2028 due to an increase in awareness regarding the benefits of Ayurvedic medicines and personal care products. One woman pioneering and advocating this new approach in natural skin care is Sheetal Rawal.Apsara Skin Care has been making its name known in the beauty and personal care industry. Anchored on Sheetal’s personal experience and expertise as a human genetics scientist, the Ayurvedic skin care brand is a testament to how she champi...

RADIOPUSHERS introduces the future of artist development with the WE BUILT DIFFERENT Conference

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

Powered by RADIOPUSHERS and RESULTSANDNOHYPE, WE BUILT DIFFERENT was a two-day event to connect, educate, and empower emerging artists nationwide. More than 20 artists flew into Miami to attend the conference, which included face-to-face interviews, recording sessions, and live performances. The conference provided a platform for creatives to network, build their brand, and learn.On a stage set up inside a palatial waterfront home, DJ WESWILL curated live performances. The conference coincided with the recording of new music by several artists at the House of Hits Studios. Artists had the opportunity to showcase their talent and create priceless visual brand content at the event.The WE BUILT DIFFERENT conference was designed to empower creativity and provide artists with the tools they need to succeed. Through a combination of networking, education, and performance opportunities, artists were able to build their brands and reach their full potential.RADIOPUSHERS, the driving force b...

Bay Area heat on the way: Temperatures may hit 90 in some communities by mid-week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:52 GMT

Off the heels of an intense winter storm season, the Bay Area’s rapidly-warming spring may offer a peek at summer weather beginning Wednesday, as inland temperatures could reach the 90s in parts of the region.National Weather Service forecasts showed warm temperatures on Tuesday before the ramp-up toward the 90s Wednesday. On a day which was expected to see relatively low winds, Tuesday’s forecast highs included 81 degrees in San Jose, 67 in downtown San Francisco, 72 in Oakland and 82 in Walnut Creek.“The main story will be heat (for the rest of the week),” said NWS meteorologist Brooke Bingaman. “Warm and dry weather for the rest of this week, into the weekend.”Living in the 80s & 90s…no, we don't mean leg warmers & grunge rock. Those are the high temperatures forecast for inland areas on Wed & Thu. If you're sensitive to heat, plan ahead to stay cool! #cawx pic.twitter.com/qkGwK2dret— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea...