City Attorneys: LAPD Officers in Lawsuit Not 'Undercover Officers'
The case revolves around the publication of the photos on the website "Watch the Watchers" by journalist Ben Camacho and the activist group Stop LAPD Spying Coalition in March 2023. But in filings this week, lawyers for the city told the court that although some officers had worked undercover in the past or might wish to do so in the future, "none of these more than 900 Doe Plaintiffs are presently true full-time 'undercover officers.'" Assistant city attorney Hector Emilio Corea said in a sworn affidavit that he was part of a team of lawyers and staffers from the city attorney's office who painstakingly combed through most of the plaintiff officers' backgrounds. The names of full-fledged undercover officers — who work deep-cover operations with outlaw biker gangs, terrorist groups or drug cartels — are kept out of department records and are known to only a handful of superiors. The city attorney's office didn't respond to an email on Tuesday requesting further comment.
Source:Los Angeles Times
November 14, 2024 17:33 UTC
Urge the Senate to REJECT Matt Gaetz for AG
President-elect Trump just announced on social media he is nominating election denier and far-right ideologue Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. If you’re familiar with Matt Gaetz, you already know he belongs nowhere near the Department of Justice, except as a defendant. But Matt Gaetz is, without exaggeration, one of the most extreme choices Trump could have made. Here’s the good news: with a record as tarnished and controversial as Matt Gaetz’s, Senate confirmation is anything but a done deal. We need to speak out IMMEDIATELY to demand Senators put country before party and stop him.
Source:New York Times
November 14, 2024 17:29 UTC
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to cruise ship hot tubs, CDC says
Recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to U.S. cruise ship hot tubs, according to reports. Recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to U.S. cruise ship hot tubs, according to reports. Private hot tubs on cruise ships are subject to "less stringent operating requirements than public hot tubs," the agency noted. It’s reasonable for cruise-goers to ask questions about how hot tubs are maintained and disinfected, Javaid said, and it’s best to avoid hot tubs that "smell strange or seem poorly kept." Original article source: Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to cruise ship hot tubs, CDC says
Source:Fox News
November 14, 2024 17:19 UTC
Wawa Set to Open first Three Stores in Georgia to Kick Off Expansion Plan
On Nov. 14, the Company opened its first Georgia store located at 1401 Tallahassee Hwy, Bainbridge, GA 39819. “We are thrilled to open three stores this year to bring our investment in Georgia to life. About Wawa’s Growth & Expansion in GeorgiaBy the end of 2024, Wawa will have three stores open and serving Georgia in Bainbridge, Brunswick and Jesup. To build each store, Wawa will invest approximately $7.5 million and employ, on average, 140 contractors and local partners. Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and Washington, D.C. with nearly 1,000 locations to date.
Source:Forbes
November 14, 2024 17:17 UTC
Tracking Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and administration
President-elect Donald Trump has moved swiftly to announce his selections for his next Cabinet and key administration posts. Since CNN projected on November 6 that Trump would win election for a second term, the incoming president has announced more than a dozen choices to lead key agencies and policy areas. See which people he has named through official statements. This list will be updated as Trump makes additional announcements. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com
Source:CNN
November 14, 2024 17:17 UTC
‘Worst cabinet-level appointment in history’: Bolton on Trump picking Gabbard
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November 14, 2024 17:16 UTC
Video: Ex-US attorney describes what people inside DOJ are saying about Gaetz pick
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November 14, 2024 17:16 UTC
Video France tightens security for Israel-France soccer match
France tightens security for Israel-France soccer match ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports on security ramping up in Paris in the wake of last week’s violence in Amsterdam when Israeli fans were attacked.
Source:ABC News
November 14, 2024 17:11 UTC
What to know about actor Dave Coulier’s blood cancer: ‘Very aggressive’
What to know about actor Dave Coulier’s blood cancer: ‘Very aggressive’Dave Coulier, 65, announced on Tuesday that he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Dave Coulier, 65, announced on Tuesday that he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, NHL or lymphoma) is a blood cancer that originates in the white blood cells (lymphocytes) that are part of the body’s immune system. "This is a cocktail of various chemotherapy drugs combined with an immune treatment that attacks the cancer cells while trying to spare normal cells," Strauss said. Original article source: What to know about actor Dave Coulier’s blood cancer: ‘Very aggressive’
Source:Fox News
November 14, 2024 17:04 UTC
NCAA Proposed Settlement Receives Preliminary Approval
As discussed in our previous alert, the settlement covers three of the major class action lawsuits brought against the NCAA: House v. NCAA, Hubbard v. NCAA, and Carter v. NCAA. The parties then filed an Amended Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (the “ Amended Settlement ”) on September 26, 2024, which was preliminarily approved on October 7, 2024. Next Steps for Settlement ApprovalJudge Wilken’s order granting preliminary settlement approval includes a few key deadlines before the settlement is finalized:October 18, 2024 through January 31, 2025 : The claims period for eligible class action members. April 7, 2025 : Court hearing for final settlement approval15 (coinciding with the NCAA Men’s March Madness final). Challenges to Final Settlement ApprovalThere are a number of obstacles that can prevent the settlement from being approved and finalized.
Source:New York Times
November 14, 2024 17:02 UTC
VectorBuilder Founder and Chief Scientist Dr. Bruce Lahn Named to Forbes China’s Top 100 Most Influential Chinese
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VectorBuilder, a global leader in gene delivery solutions, proudly announces that its founder and chief scientist, Dr. Bruce Lahn, has been recognized on the 2024 Forbes China 100 Most Influential Chinese list. Dr. Lahn was chosen for his pivotal contributions to advancing life sciences worldwide. Further cementing his legacy in the field, Dr. Lahn established the world’s first Gene Delivery Research Institute in Guangzhou in late 2023. The institute is dedicated to pioneering gene delivery research and addressing technological barriers in the field, bridging basic research with real-world therapeutic applications. Reflecting on the honor, Dr. Lahn commented, “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of the entire VectorBuilder team.
Source:Forbes
November 14, 2024 17:00 UTC
FBI Raids Polymarket’s 26-Year-Old CEO’s Home
The raid comes just days after Coplan’s prediction platform forecasted Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election ahead of national polls. Coplan founded Polymarket in 2020 in New York after studying computer science at NYU, but dropping out after completing just one semester. While blockchain technology isn’t necessary to create such a betting market, Polymarket uses a network called Polygon, which operates 24/7 and sits atop Ethereum, where transactions cost fractions of the chain’s normal fees. "Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections." Polymarket and the FBI have not responded to Forbes’ requests for comment.
Source:Forbes
November 14, 2024 16:54 UTC
Lindsey Stirling brings ‘Snow Waltz’ tour to UMass Mullins Center
Viral violinist Lindsey Stirling is bringing a dose of holiday joy to the UMass Mullins Center on Monday, Nov. 25. The concert is part of Stirling’s Snow Waltz Tour, which got its name from her 2022 chart-topping album. Stirling’s YouTube channel reached 3 million subscribers in 2013. By comparison, she has more than 14 million subscribers today. In her Snow Waltz Tour, Stirling combines dance and acrobatics into her interpretations of holiday favorites like “O Holy Night” and “Joy to the World.”The Snow Waltz concert will start at 8 p.m. Tickets, starting at $58, are available on the Mullins Center website.
Source:Forbes
November 14, 2024 16:53 UTC
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Suburbs South of Beirut
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Source:New York Times
November 14, 2024 16:29 UTC