By CURT ANDERSON A white Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor through her front door during an ongoing dispute over the neighbor’s boisterous children faces sentencing Monday for her manslaughter conviction. Susan Lorincz, 60, was convicted in August of killing 35-year-old Ajike “A.J.” Owens by firing a single shot from her .380-caliber handgun […]
Pacific bluefin tuna are swimming toward sustainability
MONTEREY – International cooperation is reeling the world’s most valuable fish back from the shores of extinction. The population of Pacific bluefin tuna ascended 1,000% between 2014 and 2022, scientists learned at a conference in June. They did not expect to reach this milestone until 2034. “This is one of the biggest moments in sustainable […]
‘Forgotten’ 00s thriller on Amazon Prime starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig declared ’10/10′
Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig shared the screen back in 2007 (Picture: Warner Bros/Rex/Shutterstock) A ‘forgotten’ thriller film starring Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman has been unearthed on social media and fans are giving it 10/10. The James Bond star, 56, and the Academy Award-winning actress, 57, both starred in Oliver Hirschbiegel’s thriller film The […]
New York decriminalizes adultery after more than a century
Magdalena Del Valle | (TNS) Bloomberg News NEW YORK — Cheating on your spouse is no longer a crime in New York. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Friday repealing an obscure and rarely-enforced law that made adultery punishable by up to three months in prison. “While I’ve been fortunate to share a loving married […]
Broncos stock report: Denver CB Pat Surtain II steps up to challenge of defending Raiders TE Brock Bowers
LAS VEGAS — Here’s a look at whose stock improved or declined after the Broncos’ 29-19 win over the Raiders on Sunday. Stock Up WR Devaughn Vele: The 26-year-old rookie had his best performance of the season. Vele had six catches for 80 yards while averaging 13.3 yards per catch. The seventh-round pick has played […]
Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss the case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, citing longstanding Justice Department policy shielding presidents from prosecution while in office. The move announced in court papers marks the end of […]
‘When my daughter first faced gender-based violence it was in the playground’
A mother shares sexual harassment faced by her daughter aged just 9 in school (Credits: Getty Images) Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments. ‘Violence against women begins in the playground’ Further to your new campaign, This Is Not Right, highlighting the shocking extent of violence carried out against women and girls, […]
California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates tax credit, Newsom says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. Newsom, a Democrat, will propose creating a new version of the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which was phased out in 2023 […]
‘You can’t be perfect!’ – Rio Ferdinand defends under-fire Man Utd star
Rio Ferdinand has passionately defended one Man Utd star (Photo: YouTube) Rio Ferdinand has passionately defended one Manchester United star after he came under huge criticism and was accused of having ‘the decision-making of a cat’. The entire United squad has come under-fire this season following their terrible start to the season that has left […]
Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term
By MICHELLE L. PRICE NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. circled up aboard the president-elect’s plane over some McDonalds burgers and fries recently, Donald Trump Jr. was seated in the center of that power foursome. The central spot occupied by Trump’s eldest son, […]
‘Ariana Grande’s whole life changed on camera in Wicked – people thought they knew her’
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Wicked director Jon M. Chu is still firing on all cylinders, weeks into the movie’s press tour, thanks to the fevered reaction the film has received so far from fans and […]
Sniper Elite: Resistance preview – the first big new release of 2025
It’s probably best to try and hide a bit better than that (Rebellion) It might not be Sniper Elite 6 but Rebellion’s latest game is looking to add a suite of new online options and multiple player characters. Rebellion’s World War 2 era Sniper Elite franchise is one of the gaming world’s hardy perennials. The […]