A woman writing a novel about 'predatory older men' has been seated on the Harvey Weinstein jury
The selection of seven men and five women as the trial jury was finalized Friday , capping a selection process that began last week in New York State Supreme Court. The 11th juror to be seated in this trial is at the heart of why Weinstein's defense attorneys have filed a motion for a mistrial. The woman was not forthcoming about her upcoming book on the jury questionnaire, Weinstein's attorneys Damon Cheronis and Arthur Aidala argued in court Friday. According to the pool reporter in the courtroom, Weinstein mouthed "wow" when she was allowed to be seated on the trial jury. 12 was chosen soon after and the Weinstein jury had been selected.
Source:CNN
January 19, 2020 01:07 UTC
Santa Anita horses die Friday and Saturday
Santa Anita, under unprecedented scrutiny after last year’s spate of horse deaths, had two horses die over the last two days of racing. Harliss, a 6-year-old gelding trained by Val Brinkerhoff, was pulled up during the gallop out after the finish of the seventh race Friday. Despite the two deaths, Santa Anita has had two fewer deaths than it did at this point last year. It wasn’t until Feb. 23 of last year, after the Los Angeles Times first reported the increase in fatalities after the 18th death, that it became a national story and Santa Anita was forced to close for more than three weeks. Santa Anita will race two more days before being off until Friday.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 19, 2020 01:07 UTC
Democratic national convention organizers aim to make their exclusive party ‘intentionally inclusive’
ADAD“Don’t undervalue what a watch party would be like that week,” said Liz Gilbert, president of the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee, the nonpolitical group tasked with organizing the convention. The host committee staff is much larger than in years past. Instead of having one staff member tasked with diversity and inclusion, as had been the norm, the Milwaukee host committee has nine. “And to have these people come here who don’t know about Milwaukee . “It’s not like a big factory coming in, or some major capital investment.”Sitting nearby were two entrepreneurs who have attended events organized by the host committee.
Source:Washington Post
January 19, 2020 01:07 UTC
Comme des Garçons criticized for cultural appropriation for using lace front cornrow wigs
(CNN) Major Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons has always pushed boundaries. The brand showcased its men's fall/winter 2020 line this week at Paris Fashion Week. A key part of the runaway look, amid the bright colors and cropped jackets, appeared to be lace front cornrow wigs and the effect is, uh, debatable. But the use of the wigs wasn't the only aspect that came under scrutiny. "Can't even be mad because of how ridiculously ugly this is," wrote Twitter user Tantine P
Source:CNN
January 19, 2020 01:07 UTC
After A Brief Turnaround, The Spurs Fall Back Into Their Bad Habits
For the San Antonio Spurs, what transpired on Friday night versus the Atlanta Hawks has become a regularity. This is far from the first instance of San Antonio giving up valuable points late in a close game. They are only 11-11 against teams with a losing record, plus a sad 6-12 versus teams with a winning record. San Antonio is only two games behind them, with one more head-to-head meeting against the Grizzlies. Since the Spurs are trailing the season series 2-1, it’s imperative they take care of their last home game versus Memphis on Mar.
Source:Forbes
January 19, 2020 00:56 UTC
Utah boy arrested after shooting that killed 4, injured 1 in same family, police say
All of the victims are believed to be members of the shooter's family, and the victims are all related, according to Deseret News. Initial reports said the accused is a teenager, but police have not released his name because he's being charged as a minor. He urged citizens to lock up their firearms and said only love can help heal the wounds created by the shooting. “We’re trying to make certain that we verify people’s relationships among the deceased and the survivor,” she said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe unnamed suspect was arrested at the hospital and is currently being held at a youth detention facility.
Source:Fox News
January 19, 2020 00:56 UTC
Search Underway For Missing Newfoundland Man Joshua Wall Amid Blizzard
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. Snow funnelled down the cliff and hit our house and the tenant’s next door,” she said, saying the snow hit their deck and chicken coop. Andrew Vaughan/THE CANADIAN PRESS A pedestrian walks through heavy snow in St. John's on Jan. 17, 2020. Andrew Vaughan/THE CANADIAN PRESS A woman walks her dog in St. John's on Jan. 18, 2020. Andrew Vaughan/THE CANADIAN PRESS A intrepid skier takes to the streets in St. John's on Jan. 18, 2020.
Source:Huffington Post
January 19, 2020 00:33 UTC
Text messages point to Rep. Devin Nunes in Ukraine scheme at heart of Trump impeachment
But newly released text messages suggest Nunes’ staff was aware of and involved in portions of the scheme, casting a new light on his combative defense. AdvertisementParnas, who is facing federal campaign finance violation charges in New York, has publicly turned on Trump and Giuliani in recent weeks. He has provided documents to the House committee and given explosive media interviews as the Senate prepares to determine whether to remove Trump from office. Parnas told MSNBC in an interview aired this week that he was told to work with Harvey because Nunes “couldn’t be in a spotlight” because of an ethics investigation. AdvertisementThe GOP-led Ethics Committee cleared Nunes of the allegations, and the investigation was dropped in December 2017, long before Harvey and Parnas began texting.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 19, 2020 00:33 UTC
Frieda Caplan, the 'Kiwi Queen' who introduced hundreds of fruits and veggies to the U.S., has died
They called her “Kiwi Queen” and “Mother Gooseberry.” “Mushroom Lady” and “the “Mick Jagger of the produce world.” The woman who broke the glass ceiling in the testosterone-doused produce world and forever changed the way Americans eat fruits and vegetables. In heels and a skirt, she revolutionized the way the produce world did business, adding recipes and cooking instructions on packages of “exotic” produce to tame the distrust of an unsuspecting public. As buyers came in for produce, the young Caplan nudged them toward a pallet of fresh brown mushrooms. So I started listening to all these small farmers.”A Los Angeles Times clipping of Frieda Caplan from Nov. 10, 1961. “There have always been exotic food items,” Caplan told The Times in 1972 on the key to success.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 19, 2020 00:22 UTC
Pac-12 basketball: Payton Pritchard’s late three lifts No. 8 Oregon over Washington
AdvertisementChandler Lawson added 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Ducks, who rebounded from an ugly loss to Washington State on Thursday. “If you don’t get started right, you’ve got to keep battling,“ Oregon coach Dana Altman said. Video tributes to Thompson by his former USA basketball coach, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, plus former Washington State and current Virginia coach Tony Bennett and Golden State coach Steve Kerr were shown. There is nothing like Coug love, I’ve come to realize.”In three seasons as a starter at Washington State, Thompson played 98 games, averaging 17.9 points per contest. Golden State star Klay Thompson speaks during his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of Washington State’s 89-76 win over Oregon State.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 19, 2020 00:22 UTC
A Climate Show Was Canceled. Then Came the Finger-Pointing.
He accused the Public’s employees of “anti-Semitic tropes.” When asked to explain, he said he had been told that he was too passionate, too loud and too emotional. “That’s a classic anti-Semitic trope.”And he has pointed to several major donors to the Public that, he said, have fossil fuel industry links. “The Public Theater takes a lot of oil and gas money, so we suspect that this was a factor,” Fox said. The Public denied that its employees had behaved inappropriately or that its decision making had been influenced by any donors. “The Public has a longstanding history of defending innovative and provocative artistry,” the theater said.
Source:New York Times
January 19, 2020 00:22 UTC
UFC 246 live updates: McGregor vs. Cerrone
Barber looks for a kimura from the bottom but doesn’t get it at the close. He gets Yusuff down briefly but Yusuff returns to his feet. In the midst of a wild exchange, Yusuff appears to hurt Fili only to have Fili then hurt Yusuff as Yusuff looks to capitalize. Yusuff looks for a kimura from the standing position and he cranks it all the way to the ground before giving it up. Askarov looks to grab a guillotine from the standing position but doesn’t come close.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 19, 2020 00:17 UTC
Remember When? The Green Bay Packers Dominated The San Francisco 49ers In The 1997 NFC Championship Game
Defensive end Reggie White (92) and the Green Bay Packers dominated San Francisco and quarterback ... [+] Steve Young during the 1997 NFC Championship Game. NFL1997 NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAMEGREEN BAY 23, SAN FRANCISCO 10(Note: The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers meet in the NFC Championship Game Sunday. The 1997 campaign was a wild one for the Green Bay Packers. In an NFC Championship Game played at rainy and muddy 3Com Park, the Packers cruised past San Francisco, 23-10. Green Bay carried a six-game winning streak to San Francisco and played one of its best games of the year.
Source:Forbes
January 19, 2020 00:11 UTC
Odell Beckham Jr. no longer facing arrest in LSU locker room incident
(CNN) NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. is no longer facing an arrest warrant in New Orleans in connection with a locker room incident following the LSU's win this week in the College Football Playoff National Championship. The New Orleans Police Department had obtained an arrest warrant for the Cleveland Browns player after he appeared to swat a security guard at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday. Beckham was on hand to see his alma mater, LSU, win college football's national championship over the Clemson Tigers. Daniel Davillier, an attorney for Beckham, said the warrant has been recalled. Video from inside the locker room shows Beckham apparently striking a security guard in the buttocks area during postgame celebrations.
Source:CNN
January 19, 2020 00:11 UTC
MSG in Chinese food isn't unhealthy -- you're just racist, activists say
"Chinese Restaurant Syndrome isn't just scientifically false — it's xenophobic." In a video released by Ajinomoto, several Asian American figures, restaurateurs, and medical professionals spoke out against the misconceptions surrounding MSG and Chinese food. "Calling it Chinese restaurant syndrome is really ignorant," said restaurateur Eddie Huang, whose memoir was adapted into the hit sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat." The idea that Chinese food was dangerous spread quickly, and was lent legitimacy by some medical professionals at the time. Now, some are reclaiming and openly embracing the additive; Chinese restaurant chain Mission Chinese Food has salt shakers filled with MSG , and MSG margaritas with MSG crystals in the ice cubes.
Source:CNN
January 19, 2020 00:11 UTC