Derek Chauvin. AP Photo MINNEAPOLIS: A Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for a longer sentence for Derek Chauvin, according to an order made public Wednesday. In his ruling, Judge Peter Cahill found that Chauvin abused his authority as a police officer when […]
Day: May 12, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis not in lineup vs. Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James says he’s “getting close” to returning from an ankle injury, but he will not be in the lineup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. “Getting close but I won’t be in the lineup tonight but more importantly I will be there to put that CHAMPIONSHIP banner in the […]
If Comcast decides to sell regional sports networks, these buyers make the most sense
Baseball gloves waiting for action above the NBC Sports Philadelphia logo before the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies on April 11, 2018 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia PA. Gavin Baker | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images Give legendary sports owner Ed Snider credit – he was one of the […]
As Gaza War Escalates, New Front Opens in Israeli Cities
JERUSALEM — A new front opened in the military showdown between the Israeli Army and Palestinian militants in Gaza on Wednesday as a wave of mob violence between Jews and Arabs spread across several Israeli cities, leading to riots and attacks in the streets as rockets and missiles streaked across the sky. Israel said it […]
US Safety Agency Opens Probe Of Tesla Fatal Crash In California
NHTSA said it previously had opened 28 special investigations into Tesla crashes, with 24 pending. Washington: The National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) said on Wednesday it is opening a safety probe into a fatal May 5 Tesla crash in California amid growing concerns about the automaker’s driver assistance systems. A Tesla crashed into an […]
Ericsson to Pay Rs 712 Crore After Settling Damages Claim With Nokia
Telecoms gear maker Ericsson has reached anagreement with Finland’s Nokia to pay a settlement of EUR 80 million (roughly Rs 712 crores), it said on Wednesday. Ericsson said the settlement would impact operating profit (EBIT) by 80 million euros and cashflow by 26 million euros in the second quarter. “The amount reflects uncertainty, risk, expense, […]
Chelsea’s limp performance vs. Arsenal unnecessarily puts their season in jeopardy
LONDON — Perhaps Chelsea felt they didn’t have enough to play for as it is. Either side of this weekend’s FA Cup final and the Champions League final at the end of the month, the Blues now face a needlessly nervous end to their Premier League campaign after slipping to a 1-0 home defeat to […]
Biden signs executive order to strengthen cybersecurity after Colonial Pipeline hack
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the ongoing vaccination program at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on May 12, 2021 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity defenses, a move that follows a series […]
Amitabh Bachchan donates Rs. 2 crore to Delhi’s Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Covid Care Centre : Bollywood News
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has made a donation of Rs. 2 crore to Delhi’s Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Covid care centre. This will be used to help the centre arrange oxygen cylinders from abroad. The President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management committee Manjinder Singh Sirsa revealed Bachchan’s contribution towards the centre as the facility with […]
A Night of Rockets and Airstrikes, and a Morning of Fear
GAZA CITY — Gazans took to the streets on Tuesday evening, cheering the thunderous sounds of rockets being fired toward Israel just days after the Israeli police in Jerusalem raided one of the holiest sites in Islam. Some whistled and chanted. “Go! Go! Go!” they shouted. “God is with you.” But on Wednesday morning the […]