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Luke Combs helping a Florida fan who almost owed him $250,000 for selling unauthorized merchandise

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Country singer Luke Combs is making amends to a disabled Florida woman who sells tumblers online after she was ordered to pay him $250,000 when she got snared in a crackdown his lawyers launched against companies that sell unauthorized merchandise with his image or name on it.Combs in an Instagram video posted Wednesday said he told his attorneys to remove Nicol Harness from a lawsuit they filed in an Illinois federal court and that he was sending her $11,000. She had sold on Amazon 18 tumblers she had made with his name and likeness for $20 each, grossing $360.The singer, who recently topped the country charts with his remake of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” also said he would start selling his own tumbler with the proceeds going to pay Harness’ medical bills — she has heart disease and was recently hospitalized. He also said he would fly Harness and her family to an upcoming concert so he could meet her.He said his lawyers were only supposed ...

Macron’s spin doctor to join Swiss events firm

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

Frédéric Michel, French President Emmanuel Macron’s top communications adviser, will join the MCH Group, a Swiss firm that organizes the Art Basel fair, one of the most important art fairs in the world, on January 1, 2024.He will be the firm’s chief communications and corporate affairs officer, MCH Group said in a statement.Michel, who became Macron’s spin doctor in September 2022, is known for his work as a top lobbyist for Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp in the United Kingdom. One of MCH’s main shareholders is Lupa Systems, an investment fund controlled by James Murdoch, Rupert’s son.Having joined Macron’s team shortly after the start of his second mandate, Michel never managed to live up to his predecessor, Clément Leonarduzzi, who had successfully steered the French president’s re-election campaign.At times mocked in the French press for using highly recognizable anglicisms, Michel was criticized for being unable to help the French president ...

Two people seriously injured after being pinned by work van in Danvers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

Authorities in Danvers say two workers were seriously injured after they were pinned between a work van and a loading dock.Danvers Fire Chief Robert Amerault told 7NEWS first responders were called to the incident on Garden Street on Thursday morning, where one of the workers suffered a severe lower leg injury that required a Medflight to Boston Medical Center for treatment. The other worker injured was taken to Beverly Hospital via ambulance.Amerault said the workers were believed to be part of a carpet installation crew and that the incident remained under investigation by both state and local police.No additional details were released.

University of Arizona boosting security after ‘attempted abduction’ of a female student and two other incidents, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

(CNN) — The University of Arizona is ramping up security as police search for a suspect in a series of incidents involving female students, including an apparent attempted abduction, authorities said.The incidents all took place within a mile of campus in the past week, Tucson Police Department Assistant Chief Christopher Dennison said in a news conference on Wednesday.One of the victims told police she was being followed by a vehicle near campus just after 8 p.m. December 7 before a male driver got out and grabbed her from behind, Dennison said.The victim began screaming and dropped to the ground, prompting the assailant to let go of her and run back to his vehicle and drive away, he added.A second student later told police she was also followed by a vehicle matching the same description on the morning of December 6, but she was able to get to safety, according to police.Days later on December 11, a third victim reported being groped in the area near campus arou...

‘The Crown’ Season 6 review: The final episodes shift focus to William and Kate

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

Nina Metz | Chicago TribuneDespite a hefty budget, luxe visuals and a rotating cast of talented actors conspicuously better looking than their real-life counterparts, “The Crown” ends its six-season run on Netflix revealing surprisingly little beneath the royal family’s inscrutable facade.With the monarchy forever battling reputational damage off-screen, “The Crown’s” (mostly) deferential approach has been all the more puzzling.By design, biopics and their TV counterpoints must decide which details to include and which to leave out. Show creator Peter Morgan has made it clear certain things are off-limits. Though Prince Andrew’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein occurred during the timespan covered in the final season, that detail is absent. Meanwhile, an entire episode focuses on the declining health and death of Princess Margaret. Both events are significant in the life of Queen Elizabeth. Choosing one over the other exposes the limits of Morgan’s curiosity and fortitude.If the firs...

Bruins place Charlie McAvoy, Pavel Zacha on IR

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

The Bruins placed defenseman Charlie McAvoy and center Pavel Zacha on injured reserve, knocking them out of action for at least seven days since they left the lineup with their respective upper body injuries.McAvoy was injured in the B’s loss to Buffalo on December 7 and Zacha was injured in the win over Arizona on Dec. 9. McAvoy had begun skating on his own before the team left for their two-game road trip, but Zacha had not started skating yet. In their place, the B’s brought up center Patrick Brown and defenseman Parker Wotherspoon.The B’s, who play on Long Island against the New York Islanders on Friday and then come home to play the Rangers on Saturday, played without both McAvoy and Zacha on Wednesday in New Jersey and they had an extra forward in Jesper Boqvist, so it’s not clear if there were any injuries stemming from the 2-1 loss to the Devils that would precipitate the call-ups.Also, there were no takers for Jakub Zboril, who cleared waivers on Thu...

No more dry chicken breasts, thanks to this marinade

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

Beth Dooley | (TNS) Star TribuneChicken breasts are notoriously tricky to cook. Because they’re lean, they tend to dry out quickly and their thickness varies significantly from end to end. Often, by the time the wide side has cooked through, the tapered end becomes stringy and tough.There are a couple of tricks to employ to keep the meat tender, moist and juicy. The first, of course, is to use the best chicken. Choose pasture-raised chickens, birds that have lived outside in the sun. They are healthy birds, raised without hormones or antibiotics, and their meat is flavorful, firm and more “chickeny.”To deal with the meat’s shape, try placing it on a hard surface and pounding it a little with the back of a skillet. Marinating the meat in yogurt can work wonders, too. Greek yogurt is your best choice because it contains calcium and lactic acid, and the two work together to break down the meat’s protein so it becomes super-tender and moist. It’s simi...

Quick Fix: Provencal Pork with Pepper Potatoes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

Linda Gassenheimer | Tribune News Service (TNS)Thinking about the flavors of Provence brings memories of the simple and delicious cooking in the South of France. For this Provencal Pork, I decided to add a simple tapenade to oven roasted pork tenderloin to make a quick meal. Another secret to bring out the French flavors is using Herbes de Provence seasoning. It’s an aromatic mixture usually including thyme, basil, rosemary, tarragon, marjoram and oregano. You can also use it to flavor poultry or lamb.Sauteed potatoes with red and green peppers are a perfect accompaniment to balance out the meal. To speed up the cooking, I first microwave the potatoes and peppers and then finish sauteing them in the same skillet used to make the pork.Helpful Hints:Italian seasoning can be used instead of herbs de Provence.Red wine vinegar can be used instead of balsamic vinegar.COUNTDOWN:Preheat oven to 450 degrees.Microwave potatoes and peppers and set aside, covered.Prepare pork, saute and place i...

This La Jolla restaurant just earned Michelin Guide status

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- It's been described by Michelin Guide as an upscale tropical paradise filled with floral patterns and warm vibes, where tiki drinks flow alongside contemporary dishes.This restaurant in La Jolla, which has only been open since fall of 2022, has quickly made its name known within San Diego's culinary scene. Named after the "greater bird-of-paradise," Paradisaea has become a newcomer to the Michelin Guide’s California selection of restaurants. It's the only San Diego-area spot to be mentioned in December's wave of new additions. Three California freeways among ‘most loathed highways’ in America: survey Here's what the Michelin Guide had to say about the prestigious La Jolla establishment: "As might be expected, the mood extends to the bar, where tiki drinks take center stage. The kitchen turns out simple, contemporary cooking featuring local ingredients with Asian and tropical inflections. Case in point? Coconut shrimp, though here it's grilled over a robata and se...

Armed robberies: More convenience stores hit overnight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:51 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A local crime spree continues as two more armed robberies were reported in San Diego County overnight. This comes on the heels of a string of robberies that occurred from North County to San Diego Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, as well as a wave of weekend robberies. Gang detectives called in after gunfire rings out in Golden Hill, two shot La MesaAs for Wednesday night, the La Mesa Police Department confirmed to FOX 5 that a robbery occurred at a liquor store located at 5755 Baltimore Dr.According to authorities, one suspect appeared to have a handgun. LPD said there was a loss of cash as well as store products during this incident. No suspect information or further details have been released at this time. LPD said this incident does appear to be connected to the most recent string of robberies. San DiegoAnother overnight robbery, as confirmed by the San Diego Police Department, occurred at a convenience store located at 3100 54th St. in Oak Park.Police said ...