Calvin Petersen makes 32 saves, Kings hold on to beat Wild
Carl Grundstrom and Kurtis MacDermid scored, and Calvin Petersen made 32 saves as the L.A. Kings held on to beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Tuesday night. For the third time in three games between the teams, Los Angeles squandered a third-period lead. But this time, the Kings bounced back and earned the win after two losses at home to start the season. “We won, not the way we want to win tonight, but a win is a win,” Kings coach Todd McLellan said. AdvertisementMaking his third start of the season, Petersen stood tall as the Wild outshot Los Angeles 27-9 over the final two periods.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 27, 2021 03:56 UTC
Wisconsin pharmacist to plead guilty to tampering with Covid-19 vaccine vials
(CNN) The Wisconsin hospital pharmacist who in December allegedly removed 57 vials of Covid-19 vaccine from cold storage because he believed the vaccine could harm people has signed a plea agreement "acknowledging that he was guilty" of trying to make the vaccine ineffective, the Department of Justice said. Brandenburg removed a storage container with 57 vials, containing more than 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on December 24 and 25, according to police. The vaccine must be kept cold to remain effective. "Tampering with vaccine doses in the midst of a global health crisis calls for a strong response, as reflected by the serious charges the United States has brought today," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton of the Department of Justice's Civil Division. CNN has reached out to an attorney for Brandenburg for comment.
Source:CNN
January 27, 2021 03:54 UTC
Hume: Liberals calling for free speech crackdown 'don't understand the concept'
Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume warned Tuesday that those on the left calling for increased regulation of speech don't understand the concept of the First Amendment or the marketplace of ideas. BRIT HUME: What's most distressing to me ... is the extent to which journalists themselves are now participating ... it astounds me, frankly. It is alarming and it suggests to me that people who are calling for this stuff don’t really understand the basis of our concept of free speech, which is that people are better informed by hearing a wide range of voices and tolerating them, and that the answer to objectionable speech is not censorship. That’s the concept, open forums, free speech, if you find speech objectionable, respond to it with something better. What we are hearing and seeing now is journalists themselves trying to shut down other news organizations and channels, and I find it astonishing and alarming.
Source:Fox News
January 27, 2021 03:22 UTC
Austin SWAT standoff outside children's medical center leaves 2 dead, police say
A SWAT standoff that lasted more than six hours at a medical center in central Austin, Texas, beginning around 4:30 p.m., left two people dead, the Austin Police Department confirmed after 11 p.m. CT. At least one doctor had been held inside the Children's Medical Group building, KVUE-TV reported. The parent of a patient at the medical center tells Fox News that their doctor was being held in the building. Authorities found two people dead when they entered the building, KEYE-TV reporter Melanie Barden reported. "I cannot guarantee your safety unless you comply," KVUE-TV reporter Tony Plohetski tweeted earlier of the hostage negotiator's attempted communications with the suspect.
Source:Fox News
January 27, 2021 03:13 UTC
Likely Biden deputy labor secretary pick could face Senate scrutiny over California unemployment fraud
California Labor Secretary Julie Su, President Biden’s reported pick to serve as deputy secretary in the US Department of Labor, could face tough scrutiny in the Senate regarding her handling of unemployment claims in the state during the coronavirus pandemic. Biden has pledged to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 and Su is a longtime advocate for workers’ rights, including increased wages. However, reports that a state agency under Su’s jurisdiction mistakenly paid out billions in false unemployment claims could complicate her candidacy. Su said California’s Employment Development Department, the agency responsible for assessing unemployment claims, was "overwhelmed" by the volume of requests during the pandemic, the Los Angeles Times reported. Aside from the fraud claims, state officials questioned the Su-led Employment Development Department’s preparedness to handle claims in the event of a crisis that led to an economic recession.
Source:Fox News
January 27, 2021 02:59 UTC
Michael Jordan's 'Catch 23' wins sailfish tournament title in Florida
NBA icon Michael Jordan won six championships while starring for the Chicago Bulls over his illustrious career. Jordan, who has a fishing boat called "Catch 23" which is named after his jersey number, won the team's first sailfish tournament at the 58th Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Release Tournament in Palm Beach, Florida. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLed by captain Stetson Turney, "Catch 23" caught and released seven sailfish, two of which were caught by the legend himself. For each sailfish caught, the tournament awards the boat 200 points for using live bait and 300 for using dead-bait. Back in December of 2019, Jordan and "Catch 23" entered in the Stuart Sailfish Club’s Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament.
Source:Fox News
January 27, 2021 02:59 UTC
Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman signs with IMG models
Less than a week after enrapturing audiences at President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony , America's youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman has signed withone of the world's biggest modeling agencies. On Monday, the 22-year-old Harvard graduate completed a deal with IMG Models, which represents fashion heavyweights like Kate Moss and Gisele Bündchen, the agency confirmed to CNN. Gorman was one of the breakout stars of last week's presidential inauguration, where she read her powerful poem " The Hill We Climb ." CNN's Anderson Cooper said on air that he was transfixed " by the poet during an interview shortly after the inauguration. The agency's latest deal will see it develop endorsements and editorial opportunities for Gorman in the fashion and beauty sectors.
Source:CNN
January 27, 2021 02:48 UTC
Elizabeth Hurley says her 80-year-old mom took actress’ viral topless pic as she addresses ‘muddled’ reports
After a day of attention, Hurley took to Twitter, sharing a few more shots from the photoshoot and clarifying who exactly took them. On Tuesday's episode of "Good Morning Britain," Morgan, 55, questioned "what [Hurley] was doing." PIERS MORGAN CALLS ELIZABETH HURLEY 'THIRSTY AND CREEPY' AFTER TOPLESS SNAP GOES VIRAL: 'PUT YOUR CLOTHES ON'Morgan’s co-host Susanna Reid defended Hurley, saying she looked "fabulous," and pointing out Morgan was "thirsty." Your [18]-year-old son, you said, took the pictures? Getting your [18]-year-old son to take pictures of you stripping off in the snow?"
Source:Fox News
January 27, 2021 02:48 UTC
There will be no inductees in the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021
(CNN) The National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021 is empty. None of the 25 eligible candidates received the minimum of 75% of ballots cast to be elected, according to a news release from the Hall of Fame Tuesday. The last time the Baseball Writers' Association of America didn't vote in any players was in 2013, and this is also the first time since 1960 that there were no new hall of fame members in a single year, according to the Baseball Hall of Fame's website. Three of those names back on the ballot included Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling. Bonds' vote total was at 61.8%, and Clemens was at 61.6%.
Source:CNN
January 27, 2021 02:47 UTC
Pip Edwards Apologises For ‘Performative’ Invasion Day Post After Australia Day BBQ Backlash
Australian fashion designer Pip Edwards has apologised for “celebrating” Australia Day at a BBQ just hours after posting an Instagram story in support of the Change The Date movement. The Daily Mail reported Edwards originally captioned her January 26 BBQ picture on her Instagram feed: “A day to celebrate the land that we live and thrive on. I love you, Australia,” which was later updated to “Acknowledging the beautiful land that we live and thrive on.”The Aboriginal flag was also flown upside down at the gathering. Pip Edwards Instagram Some followers pointed out that the Aboriginal flag in Edwards' Instagram story was upside-down. I innocently did not realise that the Aboriginal flag was upside down and was more focused on the idea of raising both flags together on the one pole, flying as one.
Source:Huffington Post
January 27, 2021 02:37 UTC
Welcome to Wakayama, one of Japan's most underrated destinations for foodies
Case in point: It's the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce. Soy sauceYuasa is the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce. courtesy Yuasa, Wakayama Tourism BureauLocated on the western coast of Wakayama prefecture, historical Yuasa is filled with hundreds of centuries-old buildings. Soy sauce, a byproduct of miso-making, was discovered accidentally. Getting there: Catch the local train at Wakayama City's JR Wakayama station.
Source:CNN
January 27, 2021 02:30 UTC
Cal State will not raise tuition for next academic year amid pandemic hardships
The California State University announced Tuesday it would not increase tuition this year for the system’s 485,000-plus students, amid pandemic-related hardships and higher than expected funding from the state. AdvertisementNewsom’s budget proposal for next year included $144.5 million in recurring funding for the CSU — nearly half of the $299 million that was cut last year amid the recession and state budget deficit. Much of that money will go toward the CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025, including money to support students’ basic needs of food and housing. The CSU announced in December that it planned to return to in-person instruction and activities in the fall 2021 term. Castro reaffirmed that intent at the meeting Tuesday, although he acknowledged that if public health circumstances change, the university would adjust.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 27, 2021 02:29 UTC
An L.A. councilman struggles with the Pledge of Allegiance, and viewers pick sides
Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León had been asked by City Council President Nury Martinez to lead his colleagues in the Pledge of Allegiance, which is recited by council members each Tuesday during their Zoom meetings. Once it was over, someone at the meeting could be heard uttering “Oof.”× VIDEO | 00:52 L.A. Councilman Kevin de León and the Pledge of Allegiance L.A. Councilman Kevin de León struggled with his delivery of the Pledge of Allegiance on Tuesday at the start of the council’s regular meeting. Pete Brown, a spokesman for De León, said in a brief interview that the councilman knows the words of the pledge by heart. “Sadly, there’s thousands of kids in his district who are doing the pledge and they’re at risk of being homeless. If you or someone you know got a good laugh out of my own “unique” version of the pledge of allegiance, consider donating a few $$ to https://t.co/Ig5Qrkr4i2.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 27, 2021 02:26 UTC
Biden administration pushes forward with two state solution with Israel, Palestine
President Biden has taken steps to reverse Trump-era policies in the Middle East by throwing the administration’s support behind finding a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. ISRAEL TEMPORARILY BANS ALL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS IN RESPONSE TO NEW COVID-19 STRAINSThe Trump administration closed the Palestine Liberation Organization office in Washington, D.C., froze all federal contributions to the U.N. Mills recognized the challenge that lies ahead for the Biden administration as they attempt bridge a divide that has yet to be accomplished since Israel’s inception in 1948. But the acting U.S. ambassador also said that the Biden administration believes "the best way to ensure Israel's future as a democratic and Jewish state," is by securing their relationship with Palestine. Despite the Biden administration’s clear intent to reverse most Trump-era policies in how the U.S. works with Israel, Mills did not say they U.S. would remove the U.S. embassy from Jerusalem.
Source:Fox News
January 27, 2021 02:23 UTC
The Hedge Fund Genius Who Started GameStop’s 4,800% Rally Now Calls It “Unnatural, Insane, And Dangerous”
Michael Burry, the hedge fund investor who first put GameStop on the radar, calls its surge ... [+] unnatural and dangerous. In 2006, billionaire John Arnold traded against Brian Hunter of hedge fund Amaranth Advisors on a giant trade (long March/Short April) in natural gas futures. Hedge fund Melvin Capital, one of GameStop’s largest disclosed shorts, has lost a boatload on GameStop’s squeeze. That was good enough for a 43% jump in GameStop shares in after-hours trading. The 3.4 million shares Burry purchased for about $15 million would be worth over $1 billion at current prices.
Source:Forbes
January 27, 2021 02:20 UTC