In a video posted from Washington D.C. on January 6, Jones said his media company paid to organize the pro-Trump rally that took place prior to the insurrection. He also claimed that the White House instructed him to lead the march to the Capitol. “No one would book the Ellipse, no one would book the other areas. No one would pay for it. We went and paid for it,” he said....
On January 3, researchers at Caltech successfully launched the Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD), a prototype spacecraft designed to gather the sun’s energy without the atmosphere and day-night cycle getting in the way. The spacecraft will send this energy back to Earth using wireless transmission. Solar panels on Earth work by converting sunlight directly into electric power using the photovoltaic effect. Here, photons knock electrons off the atoms in the silicon photovoltaic cells, generating a flow of electricity....
Johnson finished with six catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns, but the Lions took a loss against the Arizona Cardinals.
That was quite an opening act. In his first Duke-UNC game as a member of the Tar Heels, Johnson — a graduate transfer from Pitt — played a huge role in North Carolina’s 82-78 victory over the Blue Devils. “We told him what it was like,” senior Joel Berry said, “but it’s just one of those things where you have to be out there to experience it.” Johnson clearly wasn’t overwhelmed by the moment....
Newton’s fourth-quarter fumble cost New England a chance at a game-tying field goal and possibly a chance to win. Bills defensive tackle Justin Zimmer stripped Newton of the ball with 31 seconds remaining and Buffalo recovered, dropping the Patriots to 2-5 for the season following a fourth consecutive defeat. While it was Newton’s only turnover, it came after the former MVP threw three interceptions and was withdrawn in a blowout loss to the 49ers in Week 7....
Newton completed 13 of his 17 passes for a modest 118 yards and one touchdown, rushing for 21 yards and one score over 11 carries as the Patriots defeated their AFC rivals 23-16. With 13:17 left in the third quarter and New England on a first-and goal at Baltimore’s four-yard line, Newton took the snap and ran into the end zone for a touchdown to give the Patriots a 10-point lead they would not relinquish....
Especially when he’s doing things like performing a bit of impromptu karaoke at a local radio station. The fun-loving quarterback sang The Weeknd’s “Earned It” and, wow, those high notes? Killed it. MORE: Whose NFL jersey should you buy? | Newton gives shirt to wounded veteran With all the I’m going to “care for you” lines, I think there’s a hidden message in here to Josh Norman. No more fights please, or Newton will be singing “Can’t Feel My Face” next....
An elementary school paper in Charlottesville, Va. published an editorial piece with some strong takes on why the Panthers keep losing — looking at you, Newton. The kid journalist, whose name was redacted for obvious reasons, places the blame on the star quarterback, but suggests he may be better suited for the team at a different position. MORE: DeAngelo Williams on Steelers signing | Browns WR attends prom | Surprising NFL retirements...
Newton, the NFL’s reigning MVP, was taken back to the locker room and was evaluated for a concussion. He did suffer a concussion on the play, the Panthers announced after the game, via The Charlotte Observer. MORE: Panthers-Falcons stats, highlights Derek Anderson replaced Newton and led the team to a touchdown on his first drive in relief, but Carolina could do little to stop Atlanta receiver Julio Jones on the other side of the ball....
Footage of Albert the dromedary excitedly galloping across the snow-covered landscape of Rancho Grande Ojai in the Los Padres National Forest was shared to TikTok by Shelly Murad, who helps run the 200-acre fully sustainable preserve with her parents and siblings. While the cold weather has brought joy to Albert, the video of his first encounter with snow has been busy melting hearts on social media, with the clip racking up over 3 million views and counting....
If you were one of the unlucky ones who had already drafted, we send our condolences and ideas for the best way your team can recover. For those who haven’t drafted, the stocks of Hunt, Chris Hogan, and Danny Amendola have definitely risen. We’ve rounded up all the injuries and updates from Week 3 that you need to know about. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2017 fantasy football cheat sheet...
Along with fellow lawyer Ben Chew, Vasquez successfully represented Depp during his recently-concluded defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The attorney was widely praised for her performance in court during the high-profile defamation trial, becoming a celebrity in her own right, becoming the subject of dozens of viral moments, and being awarded a promotion following her success in the courtroom. The blockbuster trial received unprecedented attention on social media with countless clips going viral on such platforms as TikTok, Instagram and Twitter which led to the friendly working relationship between Vasquez and Depp sparking romance rumors....
The Gatorade bath following a big win is as commonplace as pregame speeches and in-game violence in college football. It often encapsulates an entire season of grit and grind, culminating in one celebratory moment, and honors the mastermind of a job well done. It’s a rare public display of the human moments that often occur behind the scenes and bond players and coaches together for as long as they live....
Now the hooker has taken the hawker to court. Though states have always prosecuted johns criminally, a 1994 Minnesota law allows prostitutes themselves to sue their pimps and johns. In the first test of the law, Madison is demanding at least 850.000 from Larson. accusing him of coercion. Larson wants $50,000 of his own. He’s sued Madison back, charging defamation and malicious prosecution. Even Madison’s supporters say she’ll have a tough time prevailing....
Bowman is going from fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s former No. 88 to Johnson’s longtime digs when the former steps away from the Cup Series in 2021. Hendrick Motorsports announced the move Tuesday. Bowman is having his best season to date this year, but would need to take another significant step forward to live up to the lofty standards of the No. 48 for even a short stretch. Still, he’s not intimidated by the move....
The health benefits of berberine have been known for many centuries. It has been used to treat various medical conditions in Indian and Chinese medicine, including diabetes and hypertension. Because of its yellow hue, it was also used by some cultures to dye fabrics. In recent years, berberine isolated from some plants has also been studied in the treatment of inflammation, cancer, arthritis ,and heart failure. There is even some evidence that suggests that berberine may be effective in lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels....
Vanderbilt law professor Nancy King told Newsweek that the idea of prosecution in a different state depends on a few different things: “Whether there was a crime that took place in another state, and that depends on how the state defines what we call ‘venue,’” she said. “You have to figure out where the crimes occurred, and that’s where it can be prosecuted. If the crime takes place in multiple states, then there’s nothing barring two states from prosecuting a defendant of the same crime....
The former WWE champion’s journey to the Octagon is finally upon us as Punk makes his highly anticipated debut on Saturday night at UFC 203 against Mickey Gall. MORE: September’s big events The fight is on the event’s main card, which begins at 10 p.m. ET. It will be carried on pay-per-view from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, believes the fact he made it to UFC 203 is a victory since many didn’t feel it would happen....
“I need to hear it from you,” Powell said. “We’ve got youngsters coming in here tomorrow morning and I need to know they won’t meet resistance.” Powell had spent most of the weekend working on the Haitians. He was a fellow Carib, the son of Jamaican immigrants. Many of the Haitian generals – though not Cedras – had been trained, as Powell had, at Forts Bragg and Benning. There were common memories, a common vocabulary....
With possible legal troubles ahead for the president, he may be considering taking the unprecedented step in the lame-duck period. No president in American history has attempted it and there is no consensus among legal scholars as to whether it is possible. Jeffrey Crouch, assistant professor of American politics at American University and author of The Presidential Pardon Power, believes Trump can take the step. “No American president, including Richard Nixon, has ever attempted to pardon himself,” Crouch told Newsweek....
