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Michael Cohen settles his lawsuit against the Trump Organization over unpaid legal bills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s company and his former longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen have settled a lawsuit over Cohen’s claims that he was unfairly stuck with big legal bills after getting entangled in investigations into the former president.Lawyers for the two sides told the judge they had reached a settlement during a video conference Friday in Manhattan, just as Cohen’s 2019 lawsuit was slated to go to trial Monday in a state court. Details of the agreement were not made public.Cohen said Friday the matter “has been resolved in a manner satisfactory to all parties.” Messages seeking comment were left with lawyers for Trump’s company, the Trump Organization.Cohen claimed in his lawsuit that the Trump Organization had promised to pay his legal expenses and did so for a time, footing more than $1.7 million in legal fees.But, Cohen said, the company reneged after he began cooperating with federal prosecutors in their investigations related to Trump’s busi...

Pepsi partners with Little Caesars to revive pineapple Pepsi for a limited time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

(CNN) — The debate over pineapple as a pizza topping has been a long-standing controversy, but now, Pepsi is introducing an unexpected twist by bringing back its Pineapple Pepsi flavor. In partnership with Little Caesars, the fruity soda will be available for a limited time, exclusively for those who dare to order a pineapple pizza.Pineapple Pepsi, which first made its appearance in 2020, garnered mixed reactions from consumers. Some embraced the tropical fusion of flavors, while others remained steadfast in their opposition to combining fruit with their soda. Now, pineapple enthusiasts have the opportunity to enjoy both the divisive topping and its corresponding beverage together.The decision to re-release Pineapple Pepsi comes as PepsiCo aims to explore unique flavor combinations and cater to adventurous taste buds. By collaborating with Little Caesars, they hope to capitalize on the popularity of pineapple pizza. During this limited-time offer, customers visiting Little Cae...

Victim attacked after altercation over theater seats at Pompano Beach multiplex speaks out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

A victim who was attacked at a South Florida theater after an altercation broke out involving movie seats is now speaking out. According to deputies, he asked a couple who were sitting in the wrong seats to move.On Friday, the victim, who wanted to remain anonymous, shared several images of the injuries he sustained after he was beaten. The victim, a disabled veteran, had a broken nose and received several stitches on his face. “I’m now shocked, I got sucker punched, I couldn’t believe what happened,” the victim said. “People have no accountability anymore. They don’t have any courtesy or consideration or anything, and this guy doesn’t belong on the streets, he belongs behind bars.”According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Monday, July 10, shortly before 10 p.m., at the AMC Pompano Beach 18 movie theater at 2315 N. Federal Highway.The victim bought VIP tickets, walked into his movie showing and let the ...

Labour has knives out after plan to win Boris Johnson’s old seat fails

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

LONDON — “Sadiq Khan has lost Labour this election.”Those were the words of the newly-elected Conservative MP in Uxbridge and South Ruislip. But it was also the conclusion drawn privately on Friday by some of Labour leader Keir Starmer’s allies.Labour had been fighting to win two long-time Tory-voting constituencies in by-elections this week. It focused resources on the North Yorkshire seat of Selby and Ainsty, which the Tories were initially hopeful of holding. Labour succeeded there in burning through the 20,137 Tory majority — the biggest one they have ever overturned in a by-election.Uxbridge and South Ruislip — a constituency on the outskirts of London that had been represented by Tory Boris Johnson before he quit — was seen as the easier target of the two. It had a relatively narrow 7,210 Conservative majority and demographic changes had been working in the opposition’s favor.Internal Labour data in recent weeks suggested that they were on track to win it. There was no attemp...

Top Republican blocks Biden’s nuclear subs pact with UK and Australia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

U.S. Republicans pushing to boost the Pentagon budget topline have new leverage: the Biden administration’s commitment to send nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.Big picture: Senate Armed Services Republicans are jamming up a key piece of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy agenda — the U.S. security pact with Australia and the U.K. to share nuclear submarine technology, known as AUKUS.The move to block the agreement, led by Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), is the latest bid to force the White House to boost military spending beyond levels set by the debt-limit deal.Wicker, despite the fact that he supports AUKUS, blocked a plan to fast-track Congress’s authorization to sell Australia three Virginia-class attack subs, a major pillar of the multinational agreement announced this year. He’s arguing that for U.S. submarine manufacturers to be able to boost production enough to supply both the U.S. Navy and Australia, the industry needs more investment from the federal governm...

Taunton police investigating after victim killed in early morning shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

State and local police are investigating in Taunton after a 33-year-old man was killed in an early morning shooting, according to authorities. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said the victim, identified as Alvaro J. Andrade, was found shot in the area of 188 Winthrop St. on Friday.Officials said police found Andrade when they responded to the area around 7:50 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting that shots had been fired.According to the DA’s office, the victim was found sitting in the driver’s seat of a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee that was parked in a driveway at the Winthrop Street address. Andrade was later pronounced dead after being rushed to Morton Hospital. “The investigation into the homicide is extremely active and no further information on the case can be publicly disseminated at this time,” the DA’s office stated.Police could be seen going in and out of the home mentioned by authorities throughout Friday morning, which was tap...

New Bedford police detective released from hospital after suffering gunshot wound to the face

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

A New Bedford police detective who suffered a gunshot wound to the face was released from the hospital, according to his police department, just days after being struck while working in the city’s South End.Detective Lavar Gilbert had been working undercover and in an unmarked car on Monday, July 17, when shots were fired in the area of Rivet and Orchard streets, hitting Gilbert and his vehicle, according to New Bedford PD.Officials said the detective remained conscious after being shot in the face and that he was able to drive himself to a hospital.According to Massachusetts State Police, the officer’s assignment that night had put Gilbert in close proximity to a suspect(s) who shot at another party. In a statement, MSP Colonel John Mawn Jr. said both Gilbert and another person suffered non life-threatening gunshot wounds.New Bedford police said there was no indication that Gilbert was targeted during the shooting or that there was any ongoing threat to safety in the su...

Virtual event: Sun Orioles journalists answer subscriber questions after the trade deadline

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

With a firm hold on a playoff spot and a stocked farm system, the Orioles are in position to be one of the bigger buyers ahead of Major League Baseball’s trade deadline, if they want to be. They’ve already added to their bullpen, though, and further help may already be here in the form of prospects and players returning from injuries.Whatever the Orioles’ roster looks like after 6 p.m. ET Aug. 1, there will be plenty to talk about as a team many experts and sportsbooks wrote off makes its playoff push. Your subscription is your pass to a virtual Q&A with Baltimore Sun Orioles reporters Nathan Ruiz and Jacob Calvin Meyer, moderated by Sun sports content editor C.J. Doon. To participate, return to this page at noon ET on Friday, Aug. 4. (Use the adjacement button to add the event to popular digital calendars.)Submit your questions ahead of time here: ()

A tornado ‘can’t be ruled out’ in Massachusetts, with more severe storms possible

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

Less than a week after a tornado touched down in the Bay State, there’s a slight chance for another isolated tornado today, according to the National Weather Service.The highest local risk for scattered severe storms is in western Massachusetts.“Latest update for the risk of severe thunderstorms, primarily this afternoon,” the National Weather Service’s Boston office tweeted Friday morning. “Localized damaging winds and minor flooding are the primary threats, but hail and an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.“Keep a close eye on changing weather conditions!” NWS Boston added.A few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from 2 to 9 p.m.The main threats are damaging winds, flash flooding and large hail. The storms are expected to weaken as they move east, diminishing during the evening.The ground is incredibly saturated from all the recent rain, so flooding can happen when some heavy rain rolls through.Related ArticlesWeather ...

Jurassic Park experience opens in East Village

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A Jurassic Park experience in San Diego opens Friday. Embark on the prehistoric adventure of a lifetime and see what it was like 65 million years ago.All you need to do is walk through the gates of Jurrasic Par kat 325 15th St. in the East Village. It's one of the many activation sites connected to Comic-Con. Don’t have a Comic-Con badge? Check out these events that don’t require one You don’t need a badge. All you need is a reservation or to wait in line like dozens of people who were seen gathering Friday morning.One Jurassic Park super fan says she began camping out as early as 1 a.m. to be one of the first to enjoy the event. The experience is open to the public for free. Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Attendees will step into the sets of Jurassic Park, recreating the iconic moments that fans know and love amid the 30th anniversary of the film.The activation site has giveaways like Jurassic-themed food offerings, exclusive merchandise, and more.