Gay lawmakers want to block Chick-fil-A from New York's highway rest areas
But gay Democrats in the State Assembly balked at the announcement, pointing to Chick-fil-A’s history of donating to “organizations hostile to LGBTQ+ rights,” as Assemblyman Harry Bronson wrote on Twitter. Bronson, along with Assemblymembers Danny O’Donnell and Deborah Glick, wrote a letter to New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew Driscoll urging him to reexamine the decision to allow Chick-fil-A to open restaurants in its rest areas. “Chick-fil-A is excited about the partnership and the opportunity to further serve the residents of New York,” the company said. NCF actively seeks to block the Equality Act, a landmark piece of LGBTQ rights legislation that would enshrine nondiscrimination protections into federal law. In 2019, Chick-fil-A was found to have funneled millions of dollars to anti-LGBTQ organizations, including the Salvation Army and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Source:MetroXpress
July 14, 2021 13:16 UTC
Massachusetts lags other states in adopting college athlete compensation laws
In October 2019, the NCAA's board voted to drop its longstanding opposition to compensation for the use of an athlete's name, image or likeness. At the start of this month, after a handful of states took matters into their own hands, the NCAA began to allow its college athletes to benefit financially. Howitt said 24 states have already passed name, image and likeness legislation. Finegold's bill would require prospective agents for college athletes to go through a "comprehensive public registration process" and would lay out specific standards for contracts between agents and student athletes. Chairwoman Sen. Anne Gobi said Tuesday that the committee "will absolutely take a look at what some other states are doing."
Source:MetroXpress
July 14, 2021 10:30 UTC
Framingham woman accused of raping teen
FRAMINGHAM — Police say a local woman is being charged with raping a teenager. Police arrested Ashley Diaz-Rodriguez, 29, at 8:49 p.m. Monday at her 90A Second St. apartment, Deputy Police Chief Ron Brandolini said Tuesday. He said the victim is a teenager and that the victim and Diaz-Rodriguez are known to one another. He did not say the nature of their relationship, other than they are not related. Police charged Diaz-Rodriguez with rape of a child; drugging a person for sex; and providing alcohol to a minor.
Source:MetroXpress
July 13, 2021 19:30 UTC
Campus access bill opens doors to 'what we all want'
Unfortunately, there are still barriers to higher education for people with disabilities, even for people who have met the requirements to attend college," she said. "I credit my education, college included, as an important reason I am working, living independently and supporting myself financially." Access to college improves the rates of employment, wages, self-determination skills, and independent living for adults with severe disabilities." The employment rate for individuals with intellectual disability who went to college is well over three times higher. The bills, filed by Sen. Joan Lovely and Reps. Patricia Haddad and Sean Garballey, would also add people with intellectual disabilities to the state higher education system mission statement and codify a related grant program.
Source:MetroXpress
July 13, 2021 17:48 UTC
Royal Oak’s Arts, Beats & Eats ditches food and drink tickets for 2021 fest
There won't be any more awkward experiences with food and drink tickets at Royal Oak's longstanding Arts, Beats & Eats festival, which is officially returning Sept. 3-6 at full capacity after taking a year off in 2020 due to the pandemic. But this year, in an effort to reduce wait times and contact points, attendees can simply buy food and drink directly from the vendors via cash and credit card. "We are excited to announce that there will be a one-step process for our consumers with no more lines just to buy tickets," festival producer Jon Witz said in a statement. "We also see more clarity with understanding our cost of goods, less touch points, and only one line to wait in. Subscribe to our newsletters, and follow us on Google News, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Reddit.
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July 13, 2021 17:15 UTC
Rise of Moors members face new felony charges in RI, 10 days after standoff in MA
PROVIDENCE — Arrest warrants have been issued for two of the Rise of Moors members who engaged in an armed standoff with police last week in Massachusetts. Why were some members of the Rise of the Moors group in RI arrested in 2020? The Rise of Moors posted videos about the incident, according to the police report. Rise of Moors Standoff in MA:11 arrested after police standoff with Rise of Moors members on I-95Latimer, wearing camouflage clothing and a helmet, live-streamed the standoff on the Rise of the Moors YouTube account, stating that the men were "breaking no laws” and that they were not antigovernment. The group, Rise of the Moors, is headquartered in Pawtucket and claims Rhode Island as its territory.
Source:MetroXpress
July 13, 2021 16:18 UTC
Judge slams pro-Trump lawyers over 'fantastical' claims in election lawsuit in Michigan
click to enlarge ShutterstockFormer President Donald Trump peddled baseless conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. A federal judge on Monday excoriated former Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell and other Republican Party attorneys over a lawsuit they filed in Michigan that made baseless claims of widespread voter fraud.U.S. “There is a big difference between responsibly advocating for a client and recklessly leveraging legal authority to perpetuate meritless arguments. As attorneys, we must uphold the oath we took to support the Constitution — not abuse it. I appreciate Judge Parker's diligence in handling our motion and remain confident our request for sanctions will be granted.
Source:MetroXpress
July 13, 2021 15:11 UTC
UEFA åbner sag efter Danmarks semifinale
Det er de tre ting, der nu har fået UEFA til at åbne en disciplinærsag mod England. 'Der er blevet åbnet en disciplinærsag efter semifinalekampen mellem England og Danmark (2-1), der blev spillet den 7. juli på Wembley i London,' skriver UEFA. Flere danske spillere, blandt andre Jannik Vestergaard og Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, fortalte efter kampen, at dommeren tidligere var blevet gjort opmærksom på brugen af laser. Kasper Schmeichel reddede i første omgang straffesparket fra Harry Kane, men englænderen var hurtigst på riposten og scorede til 2-1. Forbundet har tidligere straffet brugen af laser med bøder i forbindelse med Champions League-kampe.
Source:B.T.
July 09, 2021 06:13 UTC
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Source:Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten
June 28, 2021 09:27 UTC
Off the vine: Getting acquainted with Rhône Valley whites
That’s why I’ve put together a short but worthy list of white wines from the Rhône Valley that will help serve as a starting point. Now, I’m not suggesting that you ignore Rhône Valley reds, especially if you enjoy them. Therefore, I’m recommending three Rhône Valley white wines that I have personally sampled. $45So this summer, why not get acquainted with Rhône Valley whites. This moderate priced Bordeaux is ruby red in color with ripe, red fruit flavors along with hints of spice and nutmeg.
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June 27, 2021 21:00 UTC
Opera in a box: BLO launches an operatic television miniseries 'desert in'
Keith PowersDaily News CorrespondentCrashing the boundaries between television and opera, the Boston Lyric Opera has assembled a vast cast of singers, actors, directors and producers to create “desert in,” an eight-part miniseries that will debut on BLO’s streaming service, operabox.tv, on June 3. She’s joined by Grammy-nominated soprano Talise Trevigne - the duo play the married couple who own the Desert Inn - alt-cabaret actor and trans activist Mx. “Desert in” was co-created by Reid, peña and Darrah, commissioned by the Boston Lyric Opera and co-produced with Long Beach Opera. The BLO has committed to operabox.tv, with multiple streams along with live performances during its upcoming 2021–22 season. Boston Lyric Opera’s 'desert in'
Source:MetroXpress
May 27, 2021 09:11 UTC
China’s crypto crackdown speeds shift to central Asia, North America mining
Hangzhou-based Ebang International said that its “mining machines will still be in short supply” overseas, even if domestic sales disappear. Bitcoin miners use increasingly powerful, specially-designed computer equipment, known as “rigs”, to verify bitcoin transactions in a process which produces newly minted bitcoins. “Places like North America and Central Asia have advantages in terms of power supply and policy support,” Ao said, adding that more Chinese miners will shift abroad. Kazhakstan, which clarified its crypto mining rules last year, hopes it will boost an oil-dominated economy. “We received inquiries from three Chinese bitcoin miners on Monday about using our hosting services,” said Didar Bekbauov co-founder of Kazakhstan based Hive Mining, which provides ‘hosting hotels’ for mining machines.
Source:MetroXpress
May 26, 2021 11:26 UTC
De La Salle's Lu-Magia Hearns is The Chronicle Metro Player of the Year
It was a video of Lu-Magia Hearns’ dazzling, spinning, juking 72-yard first-half kickoff return for touchdown in a 63-27 win over Monte Vista-Danville. Even she was impressed.”Hearns, The Chronicle’s 2021 Metro Player of the Year and a Cal commit, makes quite an impression. A sprinter on the track team, the 5-foot-11, 180-pound senior defensive back, receiver and returner revs to top-end speed instantly. The squib kick just got to Hearns, who made the most out of it, which he’s always done. Hearns played and followed most sports, sleeping as a child with sports action heroes, his favorite being Deion Sanders.
Source:MetroXpress
May 08, 2021 23:06 UTC
Accusations of negligence: Defects, damage suspected in Mexico metro disaster
The collapse of a Mexico City metro overpass that left 26 people dead could have been caused by defects in the steel beams or damage to the joints, experts told AFP. Norwegian engineering company DNV has been asked to help prosecutors with the investigation into the disaster, which has prompted accusations of negligence and demands for justice from devastated relatives. Like other experts, he based his initial suspicions on a police video showing the moment when an elevated part of metro line 12 collapsed, sending two carriages plunging towards the ground. - 'Golden Line' -Line 12, also known as the Golden Line, is 24.5 kilometers (15 miles) long and was built at a cost of around $1.2 billion -- 70 percent more than originally planned. The same year, the Mexico City authorities hired the French engineering company Systra to determine the causes and recommend measures to solve the issue.
Source:MetroXpress
May 08, 2021 02:03 UTC
Guns and other illegal weapons found in Natick man's home, police say
NATICK — Police say they found five guns and several illegal weapons Sunday night at a local man's apartment. Earlier that day, Newton police called their Natick counterparts to inform them they had arrested Lu on Saturday. Lu also faced charges of ammunition possession and possession of a Class E substance in Newton. They also found ammunition for several of the guns, including some that appeared to be homemade. “It appears he may have been making ammunition,” Rossi said.
Source:MetroXpress
April 12, 2021 18:45 UTC