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Month: May 2024

Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activated

By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for not having his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer’s vehicle — an interaction that allegedly resulted in the officer being dragged to the ground, authorities

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Political consultant behind fake Biden AI robocall faces charges in New Hampshire

By Rashard Rose and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — New Hampshire prosecutors filed 26 criminal charges against the political consultant behind a robocall that used artificial intelligence to impersonate President Joe Biden and urged voters not to participate in the state’s primary this year. The Federal Communications Commission also imposed a $6 million fine against

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Ticketmaster Timeline: A running list of clashes between the event organizer, fans and artists

The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America — squelching competition and driving up prices for fans. Here’s a timeline of some of the dustups between artists, fans, and Ticketmaster over the years.

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Ticketmaster Timeline: A running list of clashes between the event organizer, fans and artists

The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America — squelching competition and driving up prices for fans. Here’s a timeline of some of the dustups between artists, fans, and Ticketmaster over the years.

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North Carolina residents sue to have Confederate monument to ‘faithful slaves’ removed

By Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — Residents of a small county in North Carolina filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday to have a Confederate-era monument to “faithful slaves” removed from outside the county courthouse. The monument in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, features a Confederate soldier on top of a pedestal with the inscription “In appreciation of our faithful slaves” written

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Six Houston-Area Harmony Campuses Earn National Recognition for Character Education

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     May 23, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Six campuses from Harmony Public Schools have been honored as 2024 “National Schools of Character” for their exemplary efforts in fostering cultures of character within their schools and communities. This prestigious recognition was announced by Character.org, a leading

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REMEMBERING A LEGACY: REV. WILLIAM ALEXANDER LAWSON

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     May 23, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine proudly presents a heartfelt photo gallery capturing the poignant memorial service events honoring the esteemed Rev. William Alexander Lawson at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. A pillar of faith and community, Rev. Lawson’s legacy was celebrated

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Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler is being disciplined for not having bodycam activated

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities say The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for failing to have his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer’s vehicle and was allegedly dragged to the ground. Louisville police said Thursday that they don’t have footage of

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Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges

By HOLLY RAMER and ALI SWENSON Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A former New Hampshire Democratic Party chair whose phone number was spoofed in artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice ahead of New Hampshire’s presidential primary says today’s charges related to the case show the steep price for trying to interfere in

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