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Snoop Dogg joins NBC's Paris Olympics team

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

(The Hill) - Snoop Dogg’s got his mind on the Olympics and the Olympics on his mind — the rapper is poised to offer his “unique take” with a series of reports for NBC at this summer’s Olympics.The “Gin and Juice” rapper will be “on site in Paris to provide regular reports” at the July Olympic games, NBC announced on Sunday.Rapper Snoop Dogg arrives at the premiere of the FX docuseries "Dear Mama," Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at The Ted Mann Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)The coverage by the 52-year-old performer, who was born Calvin Broadus, will highlight “what’s happening in Paris,” the network said.He’ll “explore the city’s iconic landmarks, attend Olympic competitions and events, and visit with the athletes, their friends, and families,” according to a news release.“I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris,” Snoop Dogg said in a statement.“We’re going to have some amazing competitions and, of course...

Voter data expert hired by Trump campaign says 2020 election was not stolen

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

(The Hill) - Ken Block, whom the Trump campaign hired in 2020 to find voter fraud in the election, penned an op-ed Tuesday stating unequivocally that the 2020 presidential election was not stolen and that there was no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to change the outcome of the election.“Can a steady diet of lies and innuendo overcome the truth?” the USA Today op-ed began. “In November 2020, former President Donald Trump asserted that voter fraud had altered the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The day after the election, his campaign hired an expert in voter data to attempt to prove Trump’s allegations and put him back in the White House.”“I am the expert who was hired by the Trump campaign,” Block wrote.Former President Donald Trump speaks after exiting the courtroom for a break at New York Supreme Court, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)Block, who owns Simpatico Software Systems, said his company’s findings were comm...

$34 million winning lottery ticket sold at Austin H-E-B

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An H-E-B shopper topped off their 2023 in arguably the best way possible over the weekend after buying a winning lottery ticket. The ticket made its buyer $34 million richer. It was sold at the H-E-B on Village Center Drive, according to the Texas Lottery website. It matched all six winning numbers drawn on Dec. 30, which were: 6, 7, 23, 34, 37, 50. Almost 2,000 Texans have won more than $1 million in state lottery history The winner opted for a cash value option, the website said, which means they took home one lump sum cash prize rather than several payments. In the last month, two other winning lottery tickets worth more than $1 million have been claimed in Austin. One of the winners brought home $3 million after claiming a top prize in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game “$750 Million Winner’s Circle," while the other claimed $2 million from a winning Texas Powerball ticket.

Tickets still available for Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker Suite by Black Afrique Jan. 6 and 7

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  Not quite ready for the holiday season to end? Austinites have one final festive opportunity with the fifth annual production of "Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker Suite” on Saturday and Sunday at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin.The 2024 production will be Ballet Afrique’s fifth annual show, which “transports the audience into the vibrant world of Duke Ellington's Harlem. Set against the backdrop of jazz-filled streets and a candy land below a Harlem apartment, this production offers a unique and enchanting experience,” according to a press release."We want all families in Austin to see themselves reflected in art," said China Smith, Ballet Afrique's founding artistic director. "We're realizing that we're becoming a part of a holiday tradition, which is really heartwarming."Dancers highlight the joy, athleticism and sophistication ofSwing in the Harlem Renaissance in this scene from BalletAfrique's Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite (Photo Credit: Gregory ...

Averill Park man charged for illegally operating limo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Averill Park man was arrested for allegedly operating a stretch limousine illegally. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said Daniel Garhartt was arrested on December 29 outside the Albany International Airport. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! DMV said Garhartt, who owns Classic Transportation Service, was operating the limo in a for-hire capacity, even though the limo was registered for personal use only. He was allegedly trying to use the limo to drive around passengers.According to DMV, Garhartt is accused of submitting paperwork for a 2005 Cadillac which he said was not being used in a for-hire capacity and thus did not require for-hire auto insurance. He also said the limo had the proper safety inspection.Classic Transportation limo (DMV) Gun violence in Troy: A 2023 timeline Investigators later reportedly found advertisements offering to use the limo to transport customers despite n...

Gun violence in Troy: A 2023 timeline

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gun violence rattled Schenectady, Albany, and Troy throughout 2023. At the end of the year, Troy was left with three homicide deaths, two of which were gun-related. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Overall, gun violence in Troy was down in 2023 compared to 2022. Take a look at the 2023 and 2022 gun violence statistics as provided by the Troy Police Department.20222023% changeHomicides53-40%Shots fired8575-12%Shootings2924-18%Gun arrests4641-11%Data provided by the Troy Police DepartmentHere is a timeline of some of the Troy gun incidents NEWS10 reported on throughout 2023. The timeline includes shots fired calls, shooting incidents, gun arrests, and homicides. Drunk Rotterdam driver strikes multiple victims TimelineJanuary 3: Police probe shots fired near Knickerbacker ParkTroy Police launched an investigation after gunshots rang out near Knickerbacker Park. It happened near Sixth Avenue and 106th Street shortly ...

St. Louis police: Man knocked unconscious and urinated on in attack; two arrested

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A man is fighting for his life Tuesday morning. Police say two men brutally attacked the victim, leaving him unconscious. Investigators say afterwards, the suspects struck the victim with a bottle, cut him, and urinated on him.The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department announced two arrests in the investigation Tuesday afternoon. Branden Leachman, 20, and Nathan Kehn, 18, are now in custody. Police say warrants will be applied for at the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office. The assault happened at the intersection of Jefferson and Delmar, just before 9:30 p.m. That's in northeast midtown, right on the cusp of the Jeff-Vander-Lou and Carr Square neighborhoods. It's within 500 feet of the Scott Joplin House and not far from KIPP St. Louis High School.There are also several businesses in the area. It's unclear if the victim or attackers were leaving any of those businesses when the crime happened. The police did share that the victim got into a confrontation that escalate...

St. Louis woman accused of firing shots at post office

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis woman is behind bars after she allegedly fired shots at a St. Louis County post office Tuesday morning. Marlisha Gatewood, 36, is accused of firing shots around 7 a.m. Tuesday at the United States Postal Office building at 9810 Halls Ferry Road. Local couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary According to a probable cause statement, St. Louis County police responded to a report of shots fired and found Gatewood outside the building. She reportedly told officers that she left a gun on the sidewalk. Investigators noticed a "circular defect" in one of the post office windows that looked consistent with a gunshot. Police spotted a .22 caliber pistol on a sidewalk, in addition to a spent shell casing and multiple rounds of ammunition nearby. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Man found dead in north St. Louis County during search for suspicious vehicle

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Authorities found a man deceased Tuesday morning in north St. Louis County while searching for a suspicious vehicle.St. Louis County police say the victim was found dead in a car parked near Edgefield Drive and Hollis Drive. An autopsy determined that the victim died from a gunshot wound. Authorities have not yet determined what led up to his death. Police have not disclosed the victim's identity or age. St. Louis home riddled with bullets during short-term rental party Police were responding to a call for service for a suspicious vehicle prior to finding the victim deceased. St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is handling the investigation. If you have any information relevant to the case, contact county police at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

Gov. Parson issues Missouri executive order over foreign-owned farmland

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:45:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has issued an executive order pertaining to foreign-owned farmland in Missouri.The order bans individuals and businesses from nations designated as "foreign adversaries" from purchasing agricultural land within a 10-mile radius of critical military facilities in the State of Missouri. "With heightened concerns regarding ownership of Missouri farm land by foreign adversaries, especially China, we are signing this order to safeguard our military and intelligence assets, prevent security threats to our state, and give Missourians greater peace of mind," said Gov. Parson during a news conference Tuesday. "When it comes to China and other foreign adversaries, we must take commonsense precautions that protect Missourians and our security resources."Parson says the nations that Missouri currently classifies as foreign adversaries include China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. The order bans them from owning or acquiring Missouri agricul...