WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been 12 years since a pair of conservative writers compared a prominent climate scientist to a convicted child molester for his depiction of global warming. Now, a jury is about to decide whether the comments were defamatory. Closing arguments were expected Wednesday in a lawsuit brought by Michael Mann, who rose […]
Michael Jayston, who appeared in Only Fools And Horses, has died aged 88 after “a short illness”, his agent has said. The British actor played the father of Rachel “Raquel” Turner (Tessa Peake-Jones), love interest of Derek “Del Boy” Trotter (Sir David Jason) in the BBC sitcom. In the episode Time On Our Hands, Jayston’s […]
Let’s be real – how often do you reach for the last trendy item you bought on a whim? Exactly. When adding to your wardrobe, buying a statement piece or two is fun, but investing in staple pieces you’ll wear for years is something your future self will thank you for. If you want to […]
PATERSON — Former police Sgt. Michael Cheff is trying to get his prison time reduced based on a change in federal sentencing guidelines for offenders who have no prior convictions. Cheff in May 2022 was convicted of conspiracy and filing false police reports for his role as the sergeant who supervised the notorious “robbery squad” […]
Jan. 30—GRAND FORKS — A St. Michael, North Dakota, woman was sentenced to three years in federal prison on Monday, Jan. 29, for three crimes. Skyla Kay Cavanaugh, 23, previously pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact, false statements and retaliation against a witness, according to a press release from the North Dakota district of […]
Irish authors Paul Murray and Michael Magee are among the four authors who have been named category winners at the inaugural Nero Book Awards 2024. The winners will receive £5,000 (€5,850) each and the yet-to-be-announced overall victor will take home the book of the year title and an additional £30,000. The awards, launched by high […]
ALLEGAN — Mike Villar is hoping the third time’s the charm. On Thursday, Jan. 25, the local attorney announced he’s running for Allegan County prosecutor. It will be his third run for the role, which serves as the county’s top lawyer. Villar, who describes himself as a “dedicated Republican and pro-life advocate” has more than 30 […]
Inevitably, there are going to be days when you have to tote around a large purse. Whether you’re traveling, hitting the gym or running a bunch of errands, some days call for a bag big enough to carry all of your essentials. But there will also be days when you don’t have to lug around […]
Inevitably, there are going to be days when you have to tote around a large purse. Whether you’re traveling, hitting the gym or running a bunch of errands, some days call for a bag big enough to carry all of your essentials. But there will also be days when you don’t have to lug around […]
Michael Saunders & Company may have sold its property downtown last year, but after a $4 million investment, Sarasota’s largest independently owned real estate firm will remain in heart of the community for years to come. Michael Saunders, the matriarch of the luxury real estate brand, remembers a much different time when she started her […]
Jan. 24—ROCHESTER — Mayo Clinic is asking Olmsted County’s Third Judicial Court to dismiss the three of five claims made by Dr. Michael Joyner in a lawsuit alleging that the clinic used “punitive” discipline actions against him for “problematic” statements to the media and as retaliation for his role in a whistleblowing report. In documents […]
PANAMA CITY − A local man convicted of murder and attempted murder was sentenced to death on Jan. 19. According to a news release from the State Attorney’s Office of the 14th Judicial Circuit, a jury voted 10-2 to give the death penalty to Michael Hunt, 58, of Panama City, who was found guilty on […]