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Writer says Trump rape trial fuels new attacks against her

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A writer who accused Donald Trump of raping her in a luxury department store in the 1990s testified for a second day Thursday at a civil trial, saying a fresh onslaught of insults on social media did nothing to diminish her pride to be in court.The testimony in Manhattan federal court came a day after columnist E. Jean Carroll bluntly told the jury she came to court “because Donald Trump raped me, and when I wrote about it, he said it didn’t happen.”Carroll, 79, said social media users lobbed new attacks against her as people labeled her a “liar, slut, ugly, old.”“But I couldn’t be more proud to be here,” she testified.A day earlier, she told how a chance encounter with Trump at a Bergdorf Goodman store in late 1995 or early 1996 turned from flirtatious frivolity in the desolate lingerie section into a violent sexual attack inside a dressing room. Carroll said Trump slammed her against a wall, yanked down her tights and raped her before she kneed him and ...

Greece to allow pets into more than 120 archaeological sites

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Pets will soon be allowed into more than 120 archaeological sites across Greece, the country’s Culture Ministry announced Thursday, although not in the Acropolis or some of the other top tourist draws.The move, unanimously approved by the country’s powerful Central Archaeological Council, will relax current rules which only allow guide dogs for disabled visitors into archaeological sites. The ministry did not specify when the new regulations would be implemented.The decision is “a first, but important, step toward harmonizing the framework of accessibility to monuments and archaeological sites with the standards of other European countries, where entry rules for pets already apply,” Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in a ministry press release.The council approved the entry of pets provided they are kept on a leash no more than one meter (3 feet) long, or carried by their owners in a pouch or a pet carrying case. Owners will also need to show their pet’s healt...

‘Gold obviously’: London-bound Toronto milliner on party hats fit for a coronation

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

TORONTO — Canadians heading to London for coronation festivities will have a key expert on hand to ensure they look their royal best: an expert milliner.Headwear designer David Dunkley says he expects to provide an array of fascinators and couture hats to fashionistas attending gatherings in honour of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort.He says the colour gold features prominently in his handmade headpieces, and that the design of one hat was inspired by an RCMP horse named Noble that was announced last month as a gift for King Charles III.“Gold obviously is my favourite colour for the coronation and is a coronation colour, so there’s lots of gold flying around at the moment,” Dunkley said of his inspiration as he plowed through “non-stop” preparations.“I am looking forward to the historic nature of the event, I am looking forward to seeing London in its full glory…. It’ll be fun. It really does feel like a once in a lifetime event.&...

EU team presses on with probe of Lebanon Central Bank chief

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — A European judicial team pressed on with its corruption probe of Lebanon’s embattled Central Bank governor on Thursday, questioning one of his aides and summoning his brother for another hearing next week, officials said. The delegation from France, Germany, and Luxembourg is on its third visit to Lebanon to interrogate suspects and witnesses in an ongoing investigation of Gov. Riad Salameh and associates over several financial crimes and the laundering of some $330 million.Salameh’s associate, Marianne Hoayek, was questioned for several hours Thursday, two Lebanese officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the probe. Her questioning is to continue on Friday, they said.The European team also summoned Raja Salameh, the governor’s brother, for questioning next Wednesday after he did not show up at a session earlier this week, citing illness. Next week, the team will question Lebanon’s caretaker Finance Minister Youssef Khalil, who was a cl...

Pakistani lawmakers back PM in confidence vote in Parliament

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawmakers from Pakistan’s ruling party overwhelmingly backed Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s government in a confidence vote in Parliament on Thursday — a show of hands intended to halt speculations that he was losing support amid a major economic crisis.Cash-strapped Pakistan is struggling to avoid a default and is now in talks with the International Monetary Fund on the revival of a $6 billion bailout signed in 2019 by Sharif’s predecessor, then-Prime Minister Imran Khan. Sharif’s government in recent weeks slashed subsidies and raised taxes to comply with the bailout terms and secure the release of a $1.2 billion tranche that’s part of the deal stalled since December. Those measures, however, resulted in increases in the price of food, gas and power.The weekly inflation this month jumped to a record-breaking 47%, raising fears of mass protests. Sharif says he inherited a bad economy from Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote last April. K...

Glenbard West High School evacuated due to bomb threat

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. — Glenbard West High School has been evacuated Thursday morning due to a bomb threat, police said.Just after 10:05 a.m., Glyn Ellyn police said students and staff have been evacuated as a precaution.They said they're actively investigating and urge residents to stay out of the area.At this time, it's unknown where the students were evacuated to.The DuPage County Sheriff's Office has also been called to the scene.WGN News will update this story once more information becomes available.

'Pressure's a privilege:' Why the 2023 NFL Draft is a big one for the Bears

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

LAKE FOREST - It's easily the biggest of the Ryan Poles era of the franchise so far as the selections he makes will have an impact on the franchise for years to come.That might seem a bit hyperbolic, but with a team in need of talent and a Top Ten pick in hand, it's important for the Bears' general manager to come through for the next three days. As the 2023 NFL Draft begins at 7 p.m. central time on Thursday, Poles will have ten picks at his disposal to either use to select players or trade in order to get other selections. Outside of the quarterback spot, pretty much every position is in need of either a starter or looking for depth ahead of next season. So are Poles and his assistant general manager Ian Cunningham grasping the magnitude of the moment? Yes, but it's not what you might think."Pressure's a privilege," said Cunningham at a news conference on Tuesday. "At least for us, I think we just look at it as this is a draft. We're excited about it. You try to keep yourself in t...

Pflugerville City Council unanimously passes resolution supporting CROWN Act

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The City of Pflugerville passed a resolution supporting the CROWN Act, a bill aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on natural hair.Earlier this month, the Texas House passed the act, also known as House Bill 567, and it will head to the Senate for a vote. CROWN Act passes Texas House, heads to Senate According to the authors of the bill, CROWN stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.Pflugerville City Council members voted unanimously to approve the resolution at a city council meeting held Tuesday. A release from the city said, "Pflugerville prides itself on being one of the most diverse cities in Central Texas and this Resolution is important to the City and its residents. City Council affirmed its support for the adoption of CROWN standards to prevent discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles."Further, the ...

Roller Derby returns to the Washington Avenue Armory

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On April 30, the Albany All Stars Roller Derby team is returning to the Washington Avenue Amory to face the Capital Crushers. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the first whistle is at 4 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The All Stars skated at the Armory for 10 seasons before moving to the Albany Capital Center in 2016. "We're so excited to be skating again and thrilled to be back on the track at the Armory where it all started! We invite everyone to come cheer on our return and see what Albany All Stars Roller Derby is all about!" said All Stars skater and bout coordinator, Murder Muffin.“It’s great to have Roller Derby back home where it all began,” said Michael Corts, General Manager of the Washington Avenue Armory. “Roller Derby fans are ecstatic to see their hometown team back on the track, and back at the Armory. This Sunday marks the return of hard-hitting, non-stop Roller Derby action, and we can’...

Traffic stop leads to two drug arrests in Moreau

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:50 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Moreau on Wednesday. According to New York State Police, Erick Talback (Glens Falls, 54) and Renee Barrett (South Glens Falls, 52), are both charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, around 4 p.m., police pulled over a car on Saratoga Road in Moreau for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Barrett was identified as the driver and Talkback as the passenger. Police say neither Barrett nor Talback possessed a valid driver's license, and an investigation led to the discovery of felony-weight narcotics in the car.Both were taken to Wilton State Police for processing. Both were arraigned at the Moreau Town Court and are held at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.