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Mike Pence earned millions through book deal, six-figure speeches, new filings show
Mike Pence earned millions through book deal, six-figure speeches, new filings show
Former Vice President Mike Pence collected a $1.4 million advance for his memoir, which recounted the events of January 6, 2021, and his refusal to buckle to Donald Trump's demands to overturn the 2020 election results, new filings show.
2023-06-30 00:39
Barbie director Greta Gerwig is open to Bond film
Barbie director Greta Gerwig is open to Bond film
Greta Gerwig wants to make a range of different movies and hasn't ruled out a Bond film.
2023-07-24 15:00
Microsoft UK Veto Versus EU Nod Poses Questions, Vestager Says
Microsoft UK Veto Versus EU Nod Poses Questions, Vestager Says
The European Union’s decision to approve Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion plan to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. while the
2023-05-25 16:10
Who is Robert Bowers: Alleged antisemite on trial for Tree of Life synagogue shooting
Who is Robert Bowers: Alleged antisemite on trial for Tree of Life synagogue shooting
On 27, October, 2018, Robert Bowers, then 46, allegedly walked into the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and began shooting at worshippers. He allegedly killed 11 people before he was shot and wounded and surrendered to police. Mr Bowers now faces 63 federal counts, including 11 counts each of obstruction of free exercise of religion resulting in death as well as hate crimes resulting in death. He could face the death penalty if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. Nearly five years have passed since the shooting, but Mr Bowers' trial is only now kicking off in earnest. The trial began on Tuesday and is expected to last until late July. In the months leading up the shooting, Mr Bowers was allegedly spewing bigoted and antisemitic vitriol online, investigators say. He allegedly called immigrants "invaders" and posted racist memes, including some that accused Jewish people of being the "enemy of white people." On the day of the shooting he reportedly posted a message to a web forum, saying "I can't stand by and watch my people get slaughtered. Screw your optics, I'm going in." He then allegedly proceeded to murder 11 people at the synagogue. After his arrest, police learned that Mr Bowers had 21 weapons registered to his name. He was otherwise unknown to law enforcement. They then began to review Mr Bowers' online presence, finding an account on Gab — a supposedly free speech oriented, right wing social media alternative to the likes of Twitter — where he allegedly posted a steady slew of hate. His bio included the phrase "Jews are the children of Satan" and his posts consisted of anti-Jewish slurs and conspiracy theories, according to the New York Times. The conspiracy theories included allegations that Jewish people were smuggling Muslims into the US, and another showing an image of the Auschwitz concentration camp, with the photo doctored to make its infamous gate read "Lies Make Money." Days before the shooting he called then-president Donald Trump a "globalist" — often a term carrying antisemitic implications — and said "there is no #MAGA as long as there is a k*** infestation." The omitted word is a racial slur used against Jewish people. Police claim that after being shot and wounded at the synagogue, Mr Bowers said: “These people are committing genocide on my people. I just want to kill Jews.” His defence attempted to have that quotation barred from consideration at his trial, arguing he made the statement before he was read his Miranda warning. A judge denied the motion. The alleged gunman worked as a trucker before the shooting. Prosecutors are arguing that hate drove Mr Bowers' alleged attack on the synagogue. “The depths of the defendant’s malice and hate can only be proven in the broken bodies” of those killed, and through “his hateful words,” Assistant US Attorney Soo C Song said during her opening statement. Prosecutors claimed in an earlier filing that Mr Bowers allegedly “harbored deep, murderous animosity towards all Jewish people.” The defence — after unsuccessfully arguing against the use of Mr Bowers' statements to police and for a change of venue — have filed a notice of mental infirmity again his potential sentencing, according to court records. They claim Mr Bowers has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and epilepsy. His attorneys have also offered a plea deal in exchange for the removal of the death penalty. Read More Gab: Inside the social network where alleged Pittsburgh synagogue shooter posted final message Synagogue shooter 'listened to noise and noise told him his people were being slaughtered', says Jewish doctor who spoke to Robert Bowers Trial for accused gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre slated to start
2023-05-31 06:10
Second season of Apple TV+'s 'Foundation' digs 'even deeper' into a galaxy-striding series
Second season of Apple TV+'s 'Foundation' digs 'even deeper' into a galaxy-striding series
A sprawling, mighty galaxy was created in season one of “Foundation.”
2023-07-13 23:57
Miles Morales Joins Fortnite: All Items, Price, How to Get
Miles Morales Joins Fortnite: All Items, Price, How to Get
Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2099 are now available for purchase in the Fortnite Item Shop as the Battle Royale begins its Spider-Verse crossover.
2023-05-23 23:24
Inspired by high schooler, Jalen Carter nearly picked Patrick Mahomes' spike late in the first half
Inspired by high schooler, Jalen Carter nearly picked Patrick Mahomes' spike late in the first half
Inspired by video of a high school player picking off a quarterback’s spike, Eagles rookie Jalen Carter nearly did it to Patrick Mahomes before the end of the first half of Monday night’s game
2023-11-21 23:37
NBA rumors: 3-team trade involving Harden, Lillard that would completely break the NBA
NBA rumors: 3-team trade involving Harden, Lillard that would completely break the NBA
With James Harden and Damian Lillard likely to be moved, why not look at a deal that gets this done in one fell swoop?NBA free agency has opened, and a massive wave of moves have already been agreed upon that will be signed soon. With that in mind, there are still massive dominoes to fall, and m...
2023-07-02 02:13
Joey Gallo homers twice, Pablo López throws 6 shutout innings in Twins' 8-1 win over Phillies
Joey Gallo homers twice, Pablo López throws 6 shutout innings in Twins' 8-1 win over Phillies
Joey Gallo hit two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, Pablo López struck out seven in six shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins snapped a four-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies
2023-08-13 10:07
John Cena opens up about WWE feud with Dwayne Johnson, says it was 'short-sighted and selfish'
John Cena opens up about WWE feud with Dwayne Johnson, says it was 'short-sighted and selfish'
'I got selfish, and me living WWE at the point and not having any concept of growth or someone else’s perspective,' recalled John Cena
2023-05-21 04:49
OL Reign players team up to promote healthy lifestyles for Gatorade Get Fit Day
OL Reign players team up to promote healthy lifestyles for Gatorade Get Fit Day
Players from the OL Reign organization teamed up with Gatorade to inspire the next generation of athletes in the Boys & Girls Club.The world currently has soccer fever with the Women's World Cup in full swing. As the members of Team USA fight hard down under, the ladies of the NWSL&...
2023-07-30 04:15
Wolves cling on to claim point against high-flying Aston Villa
Wolves cling on to claim point against high-flying Aston Villa
Aston Villa missed the chance to climb into the Premier League’s top four after a 1-1 draw at Wolves. Pau Torres’ equaliser, just two minutes after Hwang-Hee Chan’s opener, saw them come from behind at Molineux. Mario Lemina was sent off in stoppage time for a second booking and Ollie Watkins hit the post with the final touch of the match. Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Brighton opened the door for Villa to move into the Champions League spots but they never did enough for victory. Wolves earned another solid point following last week’s swashbuckling 2-1 win over Manchester City to continue their progress under Gary O’Neil. The manager would have been encouraged by another gritty performance and with better finishing from Pedro Neto it would have been another victory. It was Villa, though, who started the brighter as Torres miscued a header and Jose Sa turned Matty Cash’s angled effort behind before John McGinn twice fired off target. It preceded a good spell for Wolves, the hosts attempting to stamp their authority on the game without ever testing Emi Martinez. Their final ball continued to elude them until Hwang crossed for Rayan Ait-Nouri to steer wide after 33 minutes. Yet it was the hosts’ one decent chance of the half and they needed Lemina to rush out and block Douglas Luiz’s shot just before the break. Villa’s start to the season, which had lifted them to fifth, was their second best in the Premier League but there were signs of tiredness and the visitors’ decision to resort to gamesmanship early belied the quality they have. They emerged for the second half sharper, though, and Jose Sa turned over when Watkins directed McGinn’s pass goalwards. It was a brief spark from Villa but there was little surprise when Wolves grabbed the lead after 53 minutes. Douglas Luiz was caught by Hwang with the ball worked wide to Neto who ran at Torres. He engineered enough space to cross low for Hwang to poke in his fifth league goal of the season from close range. But the celebrations were cut short just two minutes later when Villa hit back. The hosts failed to clear from Douglas Luiz’s free kick and Watkins’ cute cross was turned in by Torres. It raised hopes the scrappy and, sometimes, ill-tempered game would take a step up in quality but neither side were able to ram home an advantage. Wolves wanted a penalty when Neto tumbled under pressure from Boubacar Kamara while Villa failed to threaten Sa again. With 12 minutes left, Neto should have settled the game when Sasa Kalajdzic’s excellent cross found Wolves’ star man, only for him to blaze over from 10 yards. The hosts then had to see out eight of the 12 minutes of stoppage time – during which Watkins, Douglas Luiz and Nicolo Zaniolo went close – with 10 men when Lemina was dismissed for a second yellow card, after tugging back the Italian forward. Watkins almost snatched it with the final touch of the game when his header smacked the base of the post. Read More Lewis Dunk’s goal denies Liverpool come-from-behind victory at Brighton Sub Mohammed Kudus earns West Ham a point with late equaliser against Newcastle Jake Jarman takes vault gold at World Gymnastics Championships Stuart McCloskey banishes retirement thoughts to enjoy memorable World Cup debut It’s some turnaround – Leigh Wood relishing late career resurgence Diogo Dalot urges Man United to make Brentford fightback a ‘turning point’
2023-10-08 23:14