OnlyFans scraps ban on sexually explicit content after outcry
OnlyFans has abandoned plans to block “sexually explicit” content following outcry from content creators and users. Under OnlyFans’ business model, creators earn money from users who subscribe to their content — such as videos showing live demonstrations, performer rants about various topics, or pornographic content, including nude photos and videos. The backlash was so severe that, less than a week later, OnlyFans has reversed course, announcing that the ban on sexually explicit content had been suspended. — OnlyFans (@OnlyFans) August 25, 2021While OnlyFans has been praised for abandoning its plans to ban sexually explicit content, it has also been heavily criticized for the impact the original announcement had on creators’ income. Others noted that OnlyFans had “suspended” its planned policy change — not revoked the plan entirely.
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August 25, 2021 17:03 UTC
Police search for man who took money from Framingham church's donation box
FRAMINGHAM — Police are searching for a man who stole money Monday from a donation box at a Waverly Street church. A St. Tarcisius Parish employee reported the theft at 3:06 p.m., police spokeswoman Lt. Rachel Mickens said Wednesday. “He (the suspect) went into the depository and took an unknown amount of money,” Mickens said. The donation box is kept in the entrance of St. Tarcisius, 562 Waverly St. (Rte. The box itself is locked, but the church was not as it was open for people coming to worship, Mickens said.
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August 25, 2021 16:29 UTC
Fraudsters Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman face $5.1M fine for robocall scheme in Michigan, other states
Screengrab/36th District CourtJacob Wohl and Jack Burkman were arraigned in 36th District Court in Detroit. My office has received a recording of a robocall targeting Detroit voters using racially-charged stereotypes and false information to deter voting by mail. It is an unconscionable, indefensible, blatant attempt to lie to citizens about their right to vote. The CDC is even pushing to use records for mail-in voting to track people for mandatory vaccines. Burkman and Mr. Wohl allegedly orchestrated a series of robocalls aimed at suppressing the vote in the November general election.
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August 25, 2021 16:04 UTC
FBI raids homes, offices of two Detroit council members as corruption probe widens
click to enlarge City of DetroitCouncilman Scott Benson and Janeé Ayers. The FBI raided the homes of two Detroit city council members and the Coleman A. Former Councilman Gabe Leland was sentenced to probation earlier this year as part of a bribery scandal.Benson, 51, and Ayers, 39, are running for reelection. Benson is running unopposed in District 4, and Ayers is facing three challengers vying for two at-large seats. Young, Jr., Mary Waters, and Nicole Small.The FBI didn't divulge details of the investigation.
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August 25, 2021 15:16 UTC
This might be the last metro Detroit performance from prog rock royalty King Crimson
Calling all 21st century schizoid people: this may be your last chance to catch the gods of prog rock in concert, in the states, anyway. “Management has said it’s very unlikely we’ll be back in America,” Crimson’s Jakko Jaksyzk revealed ahead of the tour. But in essence, as I understand it, this’ll be the last time we play here.”This news for prog rock fans is as if the night sky suddenly was void of stars, in other words,”Starless.” Sigh. For most, King Crimson is as notorious for being a turnstile of membership and hiatus as they are for their meticulous mastery of anti-gravitational arrangements, an ouroboros of rapture and climax. King Crimson has never been anything but ambitious.
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August 25, 2021 13:30 UTC
Social media humanizes police, informs people, local departments say
A security video shows a burglary suspect that Marlborough police are on the lookout for, and they want the public's help, so they upload it to their social media channels. These are just a few ways police departments are using social media, typically Facebook and Twitter, to communicate with people in their communities in many ways and for many reasons. The benefit of social mediaAlong with good community relations, instantaneous communication with people in the city is a benefit of social media, Framingham police spokeswoman Lt. Rachel Mickens said. We can put out the real accurate information.”Acting Milford Police Chief James Falvey said he recently attended an FBI seminar on the benefits of social media. A recent social media post showed a man alleged to have grabbed a woman on the rail trail who then attempted to sexually assault her, police spokesman Sgt.
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August 25, 2021 13:07 UTC
2021 State Tomato Contest: These are the best tomatoes in all of Massachusetts
Staff ReportsMetroWest Daily NewsBOSTON — A Sudbury farm is among those that grew one of Massachusetts' heaviest tomatoes, state agricultural officials announced Tuesday when the winners of the state's annual Tomato Contest were revealed. Siena Farms, on Haynes Road, took third in the "Heaviest" category, officials said, when tomato farmers from across the state joined officials on the plaza of the Boston Public Market for the 36th annual Tomato Contest. Designed to increase awareness of locally grown produce, this year’s contest drew 77 entries from 15 farms across the state. More:Local farmers weather pandemic, hope for greener days aheadThe 2021 Massachusetts Tomato Contest winners are:Slicing Category:1st Place – E Cecchi Farms, Agawam, with a BHN872 tomato. 2nd Place – C & C Reading, West Bridgewater3rd Place – Siena Farms, Sudbury4th Place – Ward’s Berry Farm, Sharon5th Place – E Cecchi Farms, Agawam
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August 25, 2021 12:00 UTC
Former MassBay administrator files complaint against school alleging age discrimination
DEDHAM — A longtime administrator at Massachusetts Bay Community College claims his job was slashed due to age discrimination, court documents show. O'Connor, 60, of Belmont, was the assistant dean of science, technology, engineering and mathematics until he was dismissed on June 15, 2020. In one example, he cited in the lawsuit, two other administrators were promoted from director to assistant dean — O'Connor's level. Around February 2020, O'Connor applied for intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act leave to care for a family member. Then, after a stint in the Nuclear Command and Control Program for the United States Air Force, he returned to MassBay in 2015 as an assistant dean of STEM.
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August 25, 2021 09:00 UTC
Marlborough laboratory at forefront of cancer detection tests
MARLBOROUGH — Detecting pancreatic cancer, which was the third leading cause of cancer deaths in 2021, according to the American Cancer Society, is difficult, involving things like CT scans or endoscopies — invasive at worst and inconvenient at best. Immunovia Inc., a diagnostic company, was recently approved to test a pancreatic cancer blood test on patients. “We have finally brought to market the first blood test dedicated to the early detection of cancer.”A blood sample is all that’s needed. Due to some state licensing differences, samples from 44 states will be heading to Marlborough for early cancer detection. “The early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is key to improving patient outcomes and survival rates," said Julie Fleshman, president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, in a statement.
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August 25, 2021 09:00 UTC
Firefighter hospitalized after Main Street fire in Hudson
HUDSON — A firefighter was hospitalized Monday after a fire on the second floor of a downtown dental office. The firefighter appeared to suffer from heat exhaustion while fighting the fire at Hudson Dental Care, 241 Main St., according to Fire Chief Bryan Johannes. “They found significant fire conditions in the drop ceiling of the second floor,” Johannes said. All utilities in the building are off and Johannes is not sure when the building will reopen. “There was extensive fire damage on the second floor.”Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com.
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August 23, 2021 23:03 UTC
Police searching for suspect who attacked Harlem subway rider while yelling anti-gay slurs
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man who is accused of assaulting another man in an anti-gay attack on the subway on August 12. Police say that the attack occurred around 2:15 p.m. while the victim, a 45-year-old man, was riding a southbound 2 train in Harlem when he accidentally bumped into the suspect. The suspect displayed a blade and threatened the victim, punching him multiple times in the face and making several anti-gay statements, including calling the victim an anti-gay slur, reports the New York Post. The suspect got off the train at the 135th Street Station and fled on foot. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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August 23, 2021 20:26 UTC
Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J reveals heart condition, announces farewell tour
Following a visit to the hospital for an ultrasound, Violent J was contacted by doctors promptly the next morning who then urged him to come back to discuss the results. "Since the diagnosis, Violent J has endured treatments, one such procedure found doctors burning off scar tissue caused by his heart's erratic beating. Following the farewell tour, Violent J says he and Shaggy 2 Dope will still likely perform a show a month but long gone are the days of weeks of touring without pause. The farewell tour will find ICP doing 3-4 shows a week. "There’s a lot of people that live long lives with fucking AFib,” Violent J said, adding "There comes a time in everybody’s life where you have to take your first step backward.
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August 23, 2021 20:03 UTC
Phoebe Bridgers moves sold-out metro Detroit concerts to outdoor venue as delta variant spreads, more tickets available
Frank OckenfelsPhoebe Bridgers has moved her metro Detroit dates to an outdoor venue, citing the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are moving all previously scheduled indoor shows to outdoor venues and we’ve needed to postpone shows in a couple cities so please check the updated schedule. "Per the announcement, Bridgers will also require proof of vaccine or, in states where that is not permissible, proof of vaccine or proof of negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours prior to entering the venue. Though she is only playing one show versus the originally announced two, the Aretha's seating capacity is close to 6,000, compared to Royal Oak Music Theatre's 1,500. Otherwise, ticket holders can redeem their ticket at the Aretha or request a refund.Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com
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August 23, 2021 18:56 UTC
Framingham police seek suspects after 48 cars were raided over the weekend
FRAMINGHAM — At least four dozen vehicles were raided sometime between late Friday night into Saturday morning, mostly on the north side of town, authorities said. No one has been arrested and there are no suspects, police spokeswoman Lt. Rachel Mickens said Monday. The reports began about 11 p.m. Friday and continued through Saturday morning when people woke up to discover someone got into their cars. “It appears most of the vehicles were unlocked,” said Mickens. “I can’t say they all were because I haven’t been able to speak to all of the officers who took reports.
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August 23, 2021 17:37 UTC
Metro Atlanta schools record over 6,300 COVID cases in third week
Because some districts record only active cases rather than new cases, some counts may overlap from week to week. COVID-19 cases:Week ending Aug. 20: 71Week ending Aug. 13: 30Cumulative total: 101Cherokee County School DistrictThe Cherokee County School District recorded 832 active COVID-19 cases in the week ending Aug. 20. Of those, 258 cases were in elementary schools, 300 in middle schools and 254 cases in high schools. COVID-19 cases:Week ending Aug. 20: 832Week ending Aug. 13: 565Week ending: Aug. 6: 196Cumulative total: 1,593City Schools of DecaturCity Schools of Decatur recorded 21 cases for the week ending Aug. 20. COVID-19 cases:Week ending Aug. 20: 94Week ending Aug. 13: 54Week ending Aug. 6: 27Cumulative total: 175Paulding CountyIn its latest report.
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August 23, 2021 17:03 UTC