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A public perp walk into a Manhattan courtroom could energize – not humiliate – Donald Trump

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

(The Conversation) - Manhattan may be the scene of the perp walk of the century on April 4, 2023, when former President Donald Trump answers to his recent indictment and turns himself in to authorities in court.Trump has reportedly told his aides that he has no desire to hide from the cameras and is ready for a perp walk through a crowd of photographers, police and other onlookers to create a “spectacle.”It is not yet clear how Trump will actually enter the courthouse, given security concerns that could lead to a quiet surrender. Trump’s lawyer Joe Tacopina has said that Trump will not be handcuffed when he enters the courthouse and appears before a judge.Some of Trump’s detractors have hoped for a public moment of reckoning for alleged crimes for years, but Trump – and his supporters – are not likely to treat it as a walk of shame. Indeed, a high-profile event like a perp walk could further fuel Trump’s run for presidency.I have studied perp walks...

Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García announces death of daughter

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

(The Hill) -- Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) announced on Tuesday that his daughter Rosa died Monday night at the age of 28.García did not disclose a cause of death in his brief statement, writing, "Last night our beloved daughter, Rosa, passed away at the age of 28."García said his daughter “joined our family as a young girl who had been in the foster care system.” Trump backers rally outside Manhattan courthouse ahead of arraignment: Live coverage “We did our best to provide a stable, loving, and welcoming home for her,” he continued. “Our family asks for privacy and welcomes your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.”“Our family is completely heartbroken,” he added.News of Garcia’s daughter’s death came on the same day as the runoff election for Chicago’s mayoral race. Garcia ran for the post but came in fourth in February, eliminating him from the race.

Dean's A-List Interview: Keegan Michael Key and Cecily Strong on 'Schmicago: Schmigadoon Season 2'

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

WGN's Dean Richards sits down with Keegan Michael Key and Cecily Strong to talk about 'Schmicago: Schmigadoon Season 2.'Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Lake Mead water level rises, defies projections

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- When it comes to water and Lake Mead, every little bit helps, right? That is proving to be correct this spring as the water level at Lake Mead fights to stay above the most recent projections put out by the government. When could remains at Lake Mead, including body in barrel, be identified? According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's "Most Probable 24-Month Study" published in March, Lake Mead was projected to have dropped to approximately 1,043.06 feet (above sea level). But, as of Monday morning, Lake Mead's water level was at 1,045.91, almost 3 feet above the projected level. It's a positive trend seen in the last three months of projections.End-of-month projections for Lake MeadLake Mead's elevation is shown as feet above sea level.Elevation as of April 3: 1,045.92Source: US Bureau of ReclamationDATEJAN 2023FEB 2023MAR 2023MAR 20231040.831042.841043.06APR 20231035.851038.851036.30MAY 20231030.531034.561031.53JUN 20231026.471031.891030.27JUL 20231026.0310...

Dean’s A-List Interview: Jane Krakowski on 'Schmicago: Schmigadoon Season 2'

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards sits down with Jane Krakowski to talk about 'Schmicago: Schmigadoon Season 2.'Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

House GOP launches probe into use of COVID-19 education funds

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

House Republicans announced Tuesday they are investigating potential misuse of coronavirus pandemic education funds and are requesting documents from the Department of Education regarding its guidance and use of the money. The investigation will be led by House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) and Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio).The three Republicans believe some of the billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 education funding was used to support “left-wing agendas” and not address COVID-related issues such as the learning loss during the pandemic. The lawmakers sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Monday “calling for all documents, communications, and policies guiding the Department’s administration [of] COVID-19 education funds” to aid in their investigation. “It is important for the American people and ...

Taylor Swift becomes 1st artist to play 3 days at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, sets attendance record

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 4, 2023.ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) -- A Lavender Haze crept up on Arlington over the weekend and stayed around for three days while Taylor Swift left her mark on the city. The popstar was the first artist to ever play three days in a row at AT&T Stadium, and she set a 3-day attendance record of 210,607. Swift tweeted about the record-breaking shows. "Just had the wildest three nights in Arlington, TX," she said on Twitter. "So proud to be the first artist to play 3 nights at AT&T Stadium & basically just wanted to say I’m counting down the seconds til we hit the stage in Tampa next week. Love u mean it seriously wow 😮" Texas university offers course on Taylor Swift The highly anticipated Eras Tour kicked off in Arizona last month after Swift's nearly five-year hiatus from touring. The tour has a total of 52 scheduled dates, stopping all over the U.S., with shows still to come in Houston later t...

Trump arraignment: Watch NewsNation's live coverage

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

(NewsNation) — NewsNation will be streaming its coverage live online as former President Donald Trump is in New York for a historic booking and arraignment on hush money charges.Trump, who has denied any wrongdoing, is now the first former president to face criminal charges. The specific charges, however, have still not been made public.Ahead of the arraignment, New York City officials bolstered security and warned potential protesters it is “not a playground for your misplaced anger.” Energy Department moves forward with light bulb ban “While there may be some rabble-rousers thinking about coming to our city tomorrow, our message is clear and simple: Control yourselves,” said New York Mayor Eric Adams. “New York City is our home. … We are the safest large city in America because we respect the rule of law.”The former president arrived in New York Monday after flying in from Florida. After the arraignment, the Associated Press reports, Trump is expected to return to Florida, and g...

St. Paul Port Authority’s development arm approves $3.6 million loan to save downtown Treasure Island Center from mortgage default

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

With parking revenue depressed, the reinvention of the former Macy’s Department Store building in downtown St. Paul into a multi-purpose office, restaurant, retail and hockey complex has required an emergency cash infusion in advance of a pending refinance through Colliers Funding.Capital City Properties, the nonprofit real estate development arm of the St. Paul Port Authority, is loaning the joint venture behind Treasure Island Center up to $3.6 million to avoid defaulting on a $40 million mortgage that matures in September.The board of Capital City Properties, which became the majority investor in the joint venture in the early days of the pandemic, approved the operating loan to Go Wild, LLC on March 28 by a vote of 5-0.The Port Authority purchased the former Macy’s building on Wabasha Street in January 2014 and renovated the 540,000-square-foot building into a mixed-use facility with an enclosed practice hockey rink on the roof, several floors of offices and gyms, an...

The history of Albany's Quackenbush House

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:24:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Quackenbush House, located at 683 Broadway in Albany, has a historic past. Today, the building houses The Old English Pub, a restaurant that features an English menu. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Quackenbush House was built around 1736 and is named after the Dutch family who settled in Albany for over 200 years. Here's the history of the house, according to The Old English Pub website.The first people to live in The Quackenbush House was Pieter Quackenbush and his family. They arrived in the mid-to-late 1600s in Fort Orange, a growing fur trading community. Quackenbush bought a brickyard in 1668 on the land where the house stands today. Capital District Reptile Expo returning to Albany in May The front half of the building facing Broadway is considered the oldest. The back half dates to the late 18th century. The front has classic Dutch brick patterns and building techniques.The most pr...