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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson makes massive donation to SAG-AFTRA Foundation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

Many working actors are struggling to make ends meet during the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, but one Hollywood star is knowing his role and putting money where his mouth is. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has made a massive donation to SAG-AFTRA members in need. According to Variety, the donation is of "historic" proportions. Grammy award-winning singer Tori Kelly in ICU after passing out in L.A. Johnson's contribution came after SAG-AFTRA Foundation president Courtney B. Vance and executive director Cyd Wilson wrote a letter to 2,700 of the union’s highest-earning actors asking for donations to help striking performers and their families. "With 165,000 members on strike for a fair TV, theatrical and streaming contract and no resolution in sight, we must raise critical funds now to not only meet the current need and expected demand, but also to maintain the Foundation’s ongoing assistance programs," Vance wrote. "It’s a massive challenge, but we’re determined to meet this ...

Mynor Medina, Fabian Armas Cortes Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash on Downey Avenue [Downey, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

Two Men Killed in Car Crash near Imperial HighwayDOWNEY, CA (July 25, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a solo-vehicle crash on Downey Avenue left Mynor Medina and Fabian Armas Cortes dead.The deadly crash happened around 5:10 a.m. in the area of Downey Avenue and Imperial Highway.According to the Downey Police Department, a car crashed into a tree. However, the circumstances that led up to the collision remain unclear.Tragically, the first responders declared the two occupants of the vehicle dead at the scene.The medical examiner’s office later identified the victims as 27-year-old Mynor Medina of Fotana and 34-year-old Fabian Armas Cortes. Cortes’ city of residence is currently undisclosed.At 5:11 a.m., authorities issued a SigAlert to temporarily shut down the east and westbound lanes of Imperial Highway, from Downey Avenue to Paramount Boulevard.Those with further information regarding the solo-vehicle crash are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.In ...

Books for Cooks: How to make prize-winning Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

Linda Skeens swept the culinary awards at last year’s Virginia-Kentucky District Fair, taking home more than 25 blue ribbons and going viral online. The 75-year-old great-grandmother from Appalachia followed up her victories by writing a cookbook, “Blue Ribbon Kitchen” (83 Press, $35), that shares her prize-winning and family-favorite recipes.Last week, I wrote about her peanut butter fudge, but this week I want to revisit her book to spotlight a recipe for a savory dish. She wrote that her Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños are great for outdoor entertaining, adding that the recipe takes “some work” but the results are worth the effort. Here is her take on cheese-meets-chilies.Cheese-Stuffed JalapeñosMakes 24INGREDIENTSVegetable oil for greasing rimmed baking sheet12 medium fresh jalapeño peppers4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup finely shredded mild Cheddar cheese1/2 cup finely shredded pepper jack cheese3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbledDIRECTIONSH...

Bronny James, LeBron’s son, suffers cardiac arrest during USC workout

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

USC men’s basketball player Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, collapsed during a practice session Monday afternoon and suffered cardiac arrest, according to several reports Tuesday morning.The incident took place at USC’s Galen Center where the program’s medical staff was able to help James before taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital and placed in the intensive care unit (ICU).“… He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU,” the James family spokesperson said Tuesday morning. “We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information.”According to a report by TMZ, the 911 call was made at 9:26 a.m.James, a McDonald’s All-American from Sierra Canyon school and the eldest son of NBA LeBron James, is preparing for his freshman season with the Trojans.It’s the second straight off-season a USC basketball player has suffered from cardiac arrest. 7-foot center Vince Iwuchukwu collapsed during an informal team workout in July ...

NYPD to Pay Largest Protester Settlement Ever for Abuses During George Floyd Uprising

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

New York City reached a historic settlement this week on behalf of more than 1,300 people who were attacked by police while protesting the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.The plaintiffs claimed that the New York Police Department violated protesters’ civil and constitutional rights by making mass arrests, using excessive force, using pepper spray improperly, and using a tactic called kettling to trap and arrest protesters ahead of an imposed curfew.The proposed settlement will pay out $13 million to 1,380 protesters — about $10,000 per person — the largest total payout to protesters in a class action suit in the United States, according to the plaintiffs. The settlement did not impose any reforms on the NYPD. Join Our Newsletter Original reporting. Fearless journalism. Delivered to you. I'm in What the suit means for policing will depend on how New Yorkers and...

Column: Golf’s majors delivered inspiring comebacks minus the drama

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Wyndham Clark was on the 18th green, 60 feet away from the hole. Rory McIlroy was in the scoring room, watching on television. Clark rolled the long putt to within a foot of the hole and pumped his fist. All that remained was tapping in for par to win the U.S. Open.That was the extent of Sunday drama in the majors this year.The champions are not about to complain, least of all Clark at Los Angeles Country Club or Brian Harman at Royal Liverpool, both of them first-time major winners who played as though they had been there before.Not every Masters can have the remarkable back-and-forth between Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose, much less a comeback by Tiger Woods. Augusta National always seems to deliver, but the slogan of the Masters not starting until the back nine on Sunday would be a tough sell the last four years.All that can salvage 2023 for edge-of-the-seat theater is the Ryder Cup.Rahm becoming a Masters champion is a big deal, particularly winning on the...

Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, top, shoots as Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler defends during the first half in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals Monday, May 29, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)(AP/Michael Dwyer) Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, top, shoots as Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler defends during the first half in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals Monday, May 29, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)(AP/Michael Dwyer) BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown has agreed to terms on a five-year supermax contract extension that will pay him up to $304 million, his agent said on Tuesday.It’s the richest contract in NBA history, surpassin...

Spanish soccer club Osasuna announces deal with UEFA to overturn expulsion from competition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish soccer club Osasuna overturned expulsion from the Europa Conference League on Tuesday after reaching an agreement with UEFA which was signed off by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.UEFA removed Osasuna from the third-tier European competition three weeks ago because former club officials were implicated in fixing matches a decade ago.Osasuna argued then its current management was not involved in match manipulation which under UEFA club competition rules demands a one-year expulsion if the fixing happened since 2007 when its legal statutes were updated.The club from Pamplona filed an appeal at CAS trying to save its first European qualification for 17 years which it earned by placing seventh in the Spanish league last season.In a statement Tuesday, Osasuna said a so-called “consent award” was reached with UEFA and ratified by CAS.UEFA said in a statement Osasuna had produced new evidence “which it was not in a position to file at an earlier stage.”“UE...

El Inter Miami de Messi vs. Atlanta United: previa, a qué hora y cómo verlo en vivo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

(CNN Español) — Después su debut con gol de tiro libre incluido para la agónica victoria sobre Cruz Azul, el Inter Miami de Lionel Messi continúa con su participación en la Leagues Cup: este martes recibirá al Atlanta United en el DRV PNK Stadium.Si bien aún no se sabe si el astro argentino saldrá como titular, el entrenador Gerardo“Tata” Martino aseguró en conferencia de prensa que Messi jugará más minutos que en su presentación ante el conjunto mexicano y que será el capitán del equipo. La misma suerte corre para el español Sergio Busquets, quien también podría jugar de entrada.Tanto con la victoria como con el empate, el equipo de la Florida pasará directamente a los 16avos de final. Por su parte, el Atlanta United, dirigido por Gonzalo Pineda, jugará su primer encuentro en esta competencia, y contaría entre los titulares con Thiago Almada, otro campeón del mundo con la Selección Argentina en Qatar 2022.David Beckham a CNNE: Lionel Messi llegó al Inter de Miami para “...

City council approves passenger flight proposal for Manassas Regional Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:53 GMT

A rendering of what the Manassas Airport terminal could look like after an expansion for commercial passenger service. (InsideNoVa/Avports) A rendering of what the Manassas Airport terminal could look like after an expansion for commercial passenger service. (InsideNoVa/Avports) This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permissCommercial flights are being cleared for takeoff in Manassas.The city council voted Monday night to approve a 40-year franchise agreement for the Manassas Regional Airport’s terminal building, moving forward with a plan to begin bringing passenger airline service to the airport in the next two years. The agreement will become official after a second ...