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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to report to prison in two weeks
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to report to prison in two weeks
By Jody Godoy Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will begin serving her prison sentence on May 30 for defrauding
2023-05-18 04:46
Deadly blast rips through religious procession in restive southwest Pakistan
Deadly blast rips through religious procession in restive southwest Pakistan
At least 30 people were killed and dozens more wounded after a blast tore through a religious procession in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, in what authorities have described as a suicide attack.
2023-09-29 16:50
Lab tests show substance found at White House was cocaine
Lab tests show substance found at White House was cocaine
Lab testing for the substance found at the White House on Sunday has come back positive for cocaine, according to a person familiar with the matter.
2023-07-05 23:51
Memorial for Wagner chief held in private
Memorial for Wagner chief held in private
A private ceremony was held to commemorate Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, his spokespeople said Tuesday, urging mourners to pay their respects at a cemetery...
2023-08-30 00:15
Adidas gets $565 million in orders for first batch of unsold Yeezy shoes- FT
Adidas gets $565 million in orders for first batch of unsold Yeezy shoes- FT
Adidas has received orders worth more than 508 million euros (about $565 million) for the first batch of
2023-07-24 12:56
Sir Elton John's Glastonbury set causes huge rise in Spotify streams
Sir Elton John's Glastonbury set causes huge rise in Spotify streams
'Rocket Man' legend Sir Elton John has seen a huge spike in Spotify streams since his epic Glastonbury headline set.
2023-06-27 15:18
Philadelphia Proud Boys leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for Jan 6 crimes
Philadelphia Proud Boys leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for Jan 6 crimes
The former leader of a Philadelphia chapter of the neo-fascist gang the Proud Boys who stormed the halls of Congress on January 6 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Zachary Rehl, the son and grandson of Philadelphia police officers who used pepper spray against law enforcement outside the US Capitol then lied on the witness stand about it, had called for “firing squads” for “traitors” who wanted to “steal” the 2020 election from Donald Trump. He was convicted of seditious conspiracy earlier this year alongside three other members and allies of the group for their roles in an assault that federal prosecutors said “unleashed a force on the Capitol that was calculated to exert their political will on elected officials by force” to “undo the results of a democratic election.” US District Judge Timothy Kelly determined that Rehl committed perjury during the trial when he denied assaulting anyone. Video evidence appeared to show him using a chemical spray against police as the mob broke through barricades and marched to the Capitol. Rehl’s sentence is among the largest against defendants connected to the attack on the US Capitol during a joint session of Congress as lawmakers convened to certify election results. Joe Biggs, a prominent figure within the Proud Boys who marched to the Capitol alongside Rehl, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on 31 August, now the second longest sentence for a January 6 defendant to date. Judge Kelly also issued that sentence. The sentences for Biggs and Rehl are 15 years below sentencing guidelines and roughly half of what prosecutors have asked in their cases. A jury had convicted both Rehl and Biggs on the treason-related charge of seditious conspiracy as well as conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of an official proceeding; conspiracy to use force, intimidation or threats to prevent officers from discharging their duties; interference with law enforcement during civil disorder; and destruction of government property. Sentencing guidelines suggested Rehl could face 30 years to life in prison. Federal prosecutors sought 30 years. Prosecutors also had sought 33 years for Biggs and former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who is scheduled to be sentenced on 5 September. Co-defendants Ethan Nordean and Dominic Pezzola will be sentenced on 1 September. Proud Boys emerged as what one former member called the “foot soldiers of the right” using the guise of male-dominated drinking clubs to wield threats and physical violence against political enemies, particularly antifascist organizers, while rallying against LGBT+ people and employing white nationalist and antisemitic tropes. “They turned that vigilantism from antifa to law enforcement and the government itself,” Assistant US Attorney Erik Kenerson told Judge Kelly. “Mr Rehl embraced that vigilantism, and he eventually used it to try to impose his vision of America by force.” Pennsylvania-area Proud Boys played an outsized role in the attack, from planning in group chats to joining the mob that breached barricades and broke into the Capitol on 6 January, 2021. In messages on social media, Rehl called for “firing squads for the traitors that are trying to steal the election.” “F*** ‘em, storm the Capitol,” Rehl shouted into a video he recorded moments after breaching a police line. Minutes later, video captures him firing what appears to be chemical spray towards officers in his path. Pezzola seized a riot shield from an officer and used it to break a window, through which the first members of the mob entered the Capitol, according to an indictment. Once inside, Rehl posed for selfies with other members of the Philadelphia Proud Boys chapter and smoked cigarettes as rioters broke into the office of Democratic US Senator Jeff Merkley. “Looking back, it sucked,” Rehl wrote in a message to Philadelphia chapter members the day after the attack. “We should have held the Capitol … Everyone shoulda showed up armed and took the country back the right way.” During the trial, Rehl expressed regret for his actions that day, admitting that he felt much differently about the assault in the months that followed than he did in its immediate aftermath as he celebrated with other Proud Boys. At his sentencing hearing, he broke down in tears, pointing to the baseless narrative of election fraud and manipulation that fuelled the attack in the first place, and apologizing to his family who suffered in its wake. “Politicians spread lies about elections,” he said. “I fell for it hook, line and sinker … It cost me everything.” Read More Proud Boy Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison for Jan 6 seditious conspiracy Who is Enrique Tarrio? Ex-Proud Boys leader faces longest prison sentence yet for January 6 ‘Donald Trump’s army’: Proud Boys members face decades in prison for January 6 sedition
2023-09-01 04:51
You might’ve missed this Euphoria star’s cameo in The Idol premiere
You might’ve missed this Euphoria star’s cameo in The Idol premiere
You might’ve missed this Euphoria star’s cameo in The Idol premiere
2023-06-11 00:29
Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church begins historic trip to Hong Kong
Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church begins historic trip to Hong Kong
The head of the Catholic church in China has begun a trip to Hong Kong at the invitation of the city’s pope-appointed Roman Catholic cardinal, marking the first official visit by a Beijing bishop in history
2023-11-14 13:52
Emergency number back in use after nationwide technical fault
Emergency number back in use after nationwide technical fault
People can once again call 999 in an emergency after services were hit by a nationwide technical fault. BT said it had implemented a back-up platform after issues with 999 calls connecting were reported on Sunday morning. Emergency services across the country have confirmed they are able to receive 999 calls again, but some warned they were still experiencing residual difficulties. A spokesperson for BT said: “Early this morning we experienced a problem with the 999 service. “The situation is fast-moving as we fix the problem and our back up platform is now working – so people should call 999 as usual. “We will provide updates as the issue is resolved.” Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service warned of a 30-second delay to connect to 999, while Suffolk Police said its system may not be working to full capacity and urged people to use 999 only in a genuine emergency. The Metropolitan Police said the back-up system was “not as effective at telling us where you are calling from”. “Help us by having the address of the emergency ready,” the force said. “If you don’t know the address, look around for a street name or obvious landmark.” East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) said that if a 999 call was not successful, people should call 111 for urgent medical help instead. Richard Lyne, strategic commander at EMAS, said: “We urge people to seriously consider the alternative services available and if it’s possible to make your own way to a treatment centre. “For example, if a relative or friend can take you by car.” Problems with the service, which is managed by BT, were first reported at around 8.30am on Sunday and people were told to call 101 in an emergency for police and fire, or 111 in a medical emergency. Several police forces and fire and ambulance services said they were facing issues and said BT had reported a “system failure”.
2023-06-25 22:26
Saudi Arabia, US Make Tentative Steps Toward Healing Deep Rift
Saudi Arabia, US Make Tentative Steps Toward Healing Deep Rift
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia this week is the latest sign of improving
2023-06-05 19:58
Brandon Nimmo placed on IL by Mets with shoulder injury
Brandon Nimmo placed on IL by Mets with shoulder injury
Brandon Nimmo was placed on the injured list with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, ending the season for the New York Mets’ leadoff hitter and center fielder
2023-10-01 04:59