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April 21, 2023
Humpback whales enjoy some ‘spa’ time together on the ocean floor
Some spas have a saltwater pool, but this is a higher level.
Scientists who studied humpback whales off Australia’s Gold Coast found that the large marine mammals were attracted to a sandy, shallow area of the ocean floor where they appeared to remove dead skin. A press release from Australia’s Griffith University, whose researchers led the study, likened the process to visiting a “day spa”.
Scientists made the discovery after affixing tracking tags to three humpback whales. The tags could take video (a little Or-whalian if you ask us) as the animals migrated south between August 2021 and October 2022. The video footage they obtained revealed both tagged and untagged whales. labeled rolling on the sandy bottom several times.
“They were doing these weird rolls, going completely on their backs and on their sides,” Griffith University marine ecologist and lead study author Dr Olaf Meynecke told the Australian Associated Press.
Researchers think the whales treated themselves to a bit of exfoliation.
“You could actually see the skin peel off,” Meynecke said. “And then the fish would come and eat it. The fish were also picking up the whale’s skin, not just the floating skin. He added that the rolling sessions all took place in the same general area off Main Beach in Queensland.
In the study, published in the March edition of the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, the researchers raised “the possibility” that tagged whales that rolled were trying to remove their tags. However, they said this was unlikely because tagged and untagged whales exhibited the same behavior. On top of that, the sand rolling “didn’t target” the places where the beacons had been placed.
They suspect that in addition to dead skin, the whales were removing barnacles. In warmer waters, barnacles often attach themselves to the skin of whales. If not removed periodically, sticky crustaceans can develop and prevent humpback whales from moving freely.
Meynecke told AAP that for some whales, sandrolling seemed like a social occasion.
“We had two whales swimming together for several hours,” he said. “They clearly had a really good relationship, and they were both rolling around on the floor together and having a great time.”
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Supreme Court blocks lower court decision in case on FDA approval of abortion pill
Enlarge this image The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday issued a ruling on access to mifepristone, a drug widely used in medication abortions. The case was brought to the high court after a federal judge decided earlier this month that the Food and Drug Administration improperly approved the medication 23 years ago. Jacquelyn Martin/AP
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked lower court decisions banning or limiting the FDA-approved use of the abortion pill mifepristone for the foreseeable future.
But the justices, for now, left the case in the hands of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has scheduled oral arguments in the case for May 17. However the 5th Circuit rules, the case will almost certainly end up back at the Supreme Court, with the potential for a decision in the case next term.
The court’s action means that for now at least, the drug will be widely available, at least in those states where abortion is legal for up to 10 weeks into a pregnancy.
The court’s action came on a vote of 7 to 2.
Dissenting were Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
In his dissent, Alito argued, “As narrowed by the Court of Appeals, the stay that would apply if we failed to broaden it would not remove mifepristone from the market. It would simply restore the circumstances that existed (and that the Government defended) from 2000 to 2016 under three Presidential administrations.”
President Biden on Friday said that his administration will continue to defend the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, and he called on Americans to elect lawmakers to pass a law restoring abortion rights.
“I continue to stand by FDA’s evidence-based approval of mifepristone, and my Administration will continue to defend FDA’s independent, expert authority to review, approve, and regulate a wide range of prescription drugs,” Biden said in a statement.
“The stakes could not be higher for women across America. I will continue to fight politically-driven attacks on women’s health. But let’s be clear – the American people must continue to use their vote as their voice, and elect a Congress who will pass a law restoring the protections of Roe v Wade,” Biden stated.
The latest legal clash over abortion began April 7 in Texas when U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a onetime anti-abortion activist, imposed a nationwide ban on mifepristone, declaring that the FDA had improperly approved the drug 23 years ago. Within minutes of that decision, U.S. District Judge Thomas O. Rice in Washington state issued a contrary ruling. In a case brought by 17 states and the District of Columbia seeking to expand the use of mifepristone, Rice declared that the current FDA rules must remain in place.
On April 12, the case became even more procedurally convoluted when the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals partially pulled back on the Texas ruling from Kacsmaryk. Because the statute of limitations for challenging FDA approval of a drug had long passed, the appeals court ruled that mifepristone could continue to be used up to seven weeks into pregnancy in states where abortion is legal — this despite the fact that the FDA has approved use of the pill for up to 10 weeks into pregnancy.
In addition, the appeals court sought to roll back rules adopted since 2015 that have facilitated access to abortion pills — among them, rules that allow patients seeking an abortion to obtain the pills by mail and rules allowing telemedicine appointments with doctors. Instead, the appeals court sought to reimpose rules not in effect since 2016, such as a rule requiring three in-person appointments for anyone using the drug and a ban on the cheaper generic version of the drug.
There is little likelihood that the appeals court will substantially change its view after oral arguments in the case. Its 42-page preliminary order is based, in part, on the Comstock Act, a law that for generations has not been enforced. Enacted in 1873, the statute sought to prevent the mailing of obscene or lewd materials and to bar the mailing of any substance, article or drug used for birth control or for the purpose of “unlawful abortion.”
Regardless of how the appeals court rules, though, there is certain to be an appeal from the Biden administration, on behalf of the FDA, and Danco Laboratories, maker of the leading brand of mifepristone, Mifeprex. In briefs already filed, they note that medical abortions using pills account for the majority of abortions in the U.S. today. And they cite dozens of studies and clinical trials showing that the drug is exceedingly safe for use up to 10 weeks into pregnancy.
Both the FDA and Danco assert that were the 5th Circuit’s decision to become law, it would create “regulatory chaos across the country.” As Danco put it in its brief, the result would be “an untenable limbo,” not only for Danco, which could not legally market and distribute its drug, but for the FDA, doctors, health care systems and women, some of whom use the drug when they miscarry.
Supreme Court preserves full access to medical abortion pill mifepristone
After delaying its decision earlier this week, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that full access to the abortion pill mifepristone can continue for the time being as the trial progresses in lower federal courts.
Mifepristone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2000, and its use has been deregulated in recent years. Below President Bidenthe FDA made abortion pills more widely available at retail pharmacies, including mail delivery.
The Supreme Court ruling gives the Biden administration and abortion rights supporters a victory, but the Supreme Court will likely be asked to revisit the issue later this year.
CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS ASKED TO TESTIFY IN SENATE ON SUPREME COURT ETHICS AMID THOMAS CONTROVERSY
The Supreme Court is seen, with a sculpture of Justice in the foreground, April 19, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
The case challenging the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, brought by doctors and pro-life medical groups, is the first abortion controversy to be heard by the Supreme Court since the Republican-appointed majority ruled. quashed Roe v. Wade 10 months ago and authorized more than a dozen states to ban abortion outright.
In the ruling, Alito said abortion policy should be a matter for lawmakers to consider, not the courts. “It is time to respect the Constitution and return the question of abortion to the elected representatives of the people,” he wrote.
In this case, the question is not directly about abortion pills, but whether the FDA acted appropriately in approving the drug over 20 years ago. The Alliance Defending Freedom, which represents pro-life plaintiffs, alleges the FDA ‘chose politics over science’ in approving the drug and acted unlawfully in removing safeguards around mifepristone, including allowing delivery pills by mail.
SUPREME COURT POSTPONES DECISION ON ACCESS TO MEDICAL ABORTION PILL MIFEPRISTONE TO FRIDAY
A patient prepares to take the first of two combination pills, mifepristone, for medical abortion during a visit to a clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Biden administration and Danco Laboratories, the drug’s maker, counter that mifepristone has repeatedly been found to be safe and effective through the FDA’s expert review process. In more than two decades since its first approval, the drug has been used by more than 5 million women to terminate their pregnancies.
The case went to the Supreme Court after Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk issued a highly controversial ruling siding with pro-life groups and halting FDA approval for mifepristone. His prescription was partially overturned by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, but the appeals court retained restrictions that made the drug only available for dispensing for up to seven weeks, not 10, and not by mail.
The Department of Justice argued that continuing the mifepristone access restriction imposed by lower courts would cause chaos. Complicating the case, a federal judge in Washington ordered the FDA to preserve access to mifepristone under current rules in response to a separate lawsuit filed by 17 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia. .
The Biden administration said the decisions conflict and create an untenable situation for the FDA.
And in a new development, generic abortion pill maker GenBioPro Inc. filed a lawsuit against the FDA on Wednesday to keep mifepristone available on the market amid other ongoing legal challenges.
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Mifepristone is taken with misoprostol in a two-drug regimen which first blocks the hormones needed to keep an unborn baby alive, then causes cramps and contractions to expel the dead fetus from the mother’s womb.
The drug is 97% effective in ending early pregnancy, although about 3% of women who take it “require surgery for ongoing pregnancy, heavy bleeding, incomplete expulsion or other reasons such as as the patient’s request”, according to the manufacturer.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Chris Pandolfo is a staff writer for Fox News Digital. Send tips to chris.pandolfo@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @ChrisCPandolfo.
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“I think we could see an upheaval in this one”
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Ryan Garcia finally meet on Saturday night in one of the biggest fights of the year.
Both boxers are in their prime, have excellent knockout ratios and are undefeated, making the Las Vegas fight a tantalizing matchup.
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Davis and Garcia have 45 knockouts between them in their 51 fights
Davis has the advantage in experience, having previously won world titles in the super featherweight division, and he has knocked out all but two opponents he has faced.
But, Garcia is significantly taller, he’s known for his lightning-fast hands, and he packs a punch, too.
It has all the makings of a classic, with pride, unbeaten records and the whole purse at stake.
Going into the fight, Davis is the bookies favorite, but most fighters, trainers and promoters have this one much closer.
Jermall Charlo – Middleweight ChampionWithout predicting if there will be a knockout, Charlo, the undefeated two-weight champion, says it’s Garcia’s.
He is so confident that he claims to have bet $10,000 on the outcome.
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Charlo claims he has $10,000 on Garcia to win
Tony Bellew – Former World Heavyweight Champion“Both are great fighters and if they do well at what they do I think it will come down to who has the most on the night,” Bellew wrote in his column for DAZN.
“To me, this man is Davis and it’s just because he has so much power and I think he’s going to land a huge blow at some point in the fight.
“Garcia will start fast, and I expect him to be up front when the fight goes into the final rounds, but Davis will be patient and when he finds Garcia’s target, I think that will be enough to end a fight. memorable encounter.. I can’t wait.
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Davis has stopped most of his opponents and Bellew thinks Garcia will be no different
Roy Jones Jr – Former four-weight world champion“First of all I tip my hat to both fighters for putting up a fight like this in times like this, they don’t care about their 0, they care about what the fans want to see and I applaud them,” Jones Jr told iD. Boxing.
“Tank has a lot more tools than people realize and Garcia is a much better fighter than people realize.
“Garcia was let go by [Luke Campbell]who is not a bad fighter either, but if [Campbell] can drop it then we know Tank can drop it.
“But, how much punishment will Tank endure before he drops it, so the point is who can put their game plan into action first.
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Jones Jr, one of the greatest fighters of all time, says both boxers deserve credit for making this fight possible
“If Garcia can get comfortable boxing Tank and keeping him on the outside, then Garcia can win the fight.
“If he gets comfortable and relaxes and runs out of engine towards the end of the fight, Tank knows how to become a dog and start taking you down.
“If he gets to that point without too much damage, he can get to Garcia, so it’s a go-to fight.”
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Joyce is known to have one of the best chins in boxing and Garcia will need a good chin if he is to pass Tank.
Joe Joyce – Olympic silver medalist and heavyweight competitor“I choose ‘Tank’ because I think he’s very patient when he fights and he’s looking to land that big shot,” Joyce told talkSPORT.
“While Ryan Garcia, he’s the fastest hitter and he’s going to pepper him, but I think Tank will be patient and wait to nail him with something.
“I think it’s a 50/50 fight and it will be great to watch, but I think Gervonta Davis is cutting edge for me.”
Eddie Hearn – Boxing PromoterAt first, Hearn tipped Tank on The DAZN Boxing Show, saying, “He’s gonna get punched against Ryan Garcia, right? Ryan Garcia is very long, he has very fast hands.
“Where he [Davis] struggled a bit against Hector Garcia with the range.
“Well, Ryan Garcia has even more range than Hector Garcia, and he hits harder.
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Hearn first picked Davis, but now he backs Garcia
“I’m giving Ryan Garcia a chance in this fight, there’s no doubt about that. But if you ask me who wins, I say ‘Tank’ Davis.
Later, however, in an interview with ESNEWS, Hearn backtracked on his prediction, saying, “I’m a huge ‘Tank’ Davis fan. I really consider him a fighter… He’s a special fighter.
“The problem is that Ryan’s resume is pretty weak overall…and ‘Tank,’ I think, has been in tougher fights against better opposition on the bigger stages.
“But, the one thing I will say is that I’m quite surprised that people in boxing who know them well are giving Ryan a fantastic chance in the fight. People like Devin [Haney] and Shakur [Stevenson] – they rate Ryan Garcia, so he’s obviously a terrific fighter.
“I will go with Ryan Garcia. I will change my choice.
The winner of this fight could go on to challenge Haney for his undisputed world lightweight titles
Devin Haney – Undisputed Lightweight World ChampionHaving fought both men in the past, Haney has additional insight into this fight and he predicted in an interview with iD Boxing: “Ryan has the height, the speed, the length and all that, but Tank has that IQ, that experience and this power. .
“The safe bet is Tank but you can’t sleep on Ryan, he can definitely punch, he’s shown that so we have to see.”
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Bridges thinks Garcia’s power is underestimated
Ebanie Bridges – IBF Bantamweight World Champion“It’s very hard to predict and it’s the one we all need to see because it’s 50/50,” Bridges told talkSPORT.
“I have a feeling Ryan Garcia could win. I really believe he underestimated the power.
“We all know ‘Tank’ has power, he’s a tank, but I think Ryan Garcia’s power can be understated and I don’t know how lightly ‘Tank’ takes it.
“Garcia is also very fast and it’s a very exciting fight, so I’m going to say Ryan Garcia won it, but a lot of people may take issue with me saying that.”
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Khan has experience getting knocked out and he warned Garcia to avoid Davis’ power punches
Amir Khan – Former Unified Super Lightweight World ChampionKhan warned Garcia to avoid power punches from Davis, as he told Fight Hub TV: “Ryan Garcia has to keep it long.
“And every time Tank tries to come in, he has to take a little step back – [those] inches are going to make a huge difference.
“Counter him every time. Throw hard punches at them. Every punch Ryan throws has to be hard and precise.
“He can’t let Tank choke him or get too close because that’s where he gets in trouble.
“Ryan needs to have strong legs, good feet, keep him long, keep him moving side to side…don’t let Tank get set up because once he sets up he’ll drop these big bombs. “
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Taylor believes Davis’ boxing IQ will see him emerge victorious
Josh Taylor – WBO Super Lightweight World Champion“I see Tank winning that one,” Taylor said while speaking to Boxing Social. “I just think he has a better boxing brain, better boxing ability, more power, a cuter way of moving and a better boxing IQ.
“I don’t know if he stops Garcia, I wouldn’t be surprised if he did, but maybe I’ll go for Tank on points.”
Johnny Fisher – An undefeated heavyweight prospectFisher is really looking forward to this fight, as he told talkSPORT: “It was the one that kinda caught my eye, I think Ryan Garcia [will win]he has the speed.
“A lot of people say Garcia is a pretty boy, but just because you’re handsome or good-looking doesn’t mean you don’t have that grit.
“Maybe Gervonta Davis had that upbringing and he’s a bit tougher and tougher, but we’ll see overnight. I would like to see Ryan Garcia do it.
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Fisher tips Garcia despite his ‘pretty boy’ reputation
Freddie Roach – Former coach of Manny Pacquiao.“I think I could see an upheaval in this one,” Roach told ProBoxTV News. “Davis is the puncher. But Garcia is a very good boxer, and a boxer against a puncher, you couldn’t ask for anything better. It should be a very good fight.
“Davis is sometimes a slow starter and it’s very important for Garcia to start early. Stick there, use his size and his box.
Shane Mosley – Former three-weight world champion“I’m leaning towards Garcia because he’s bigger, not because I think he’s technically a better fighter,” Mosley told Sporting News.
“I believe he’s bigger and he has what it takes to be the biggest fighter. I think he can hit Tank with punches he’s never been hit with, and I think size, height, and speed are going to be an issue.
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April 20, 2023
The TSA intercepted more than 1,500 firearms at airports in the first three months of 2023
Transportation Security Administration officers intercepted 1,508 firearms in carry-on baggage at airport security checkpoints in the first three months of 2023, a 10.3% increase over the same period last year, the TSA said in a statement Thursday.
While security officials have seen an increase in the number of firearms seized, this is in part due to more Americans traveling by plane, with airlines recording a 20.4% increase in the number customers in the first quarter of 2023.
More than 93% of firearms intercepted so far have been loaded, up from just 86% in 2022, the TSA said.
Travelers who are caught with a firearm in their carry-on baggage may be subject to all applicable state and local laws.
Even if carrying a firearm is perfectly legal, the traveler will have their PreCheck eligibility suspended for five years, according to the statement.
They may also be subject to additional screening on future thefts and a maximum civil fine of $14,950.
It can also cause a huge headache for other travelers.
“It’s busy spring travel season and when someone shows up with a gun at the checkpoint, the conveyor belt is stopped until the police arrive and can remove the hand luggage from the machine X-ray to secure the weapon safely,” John Essig, director of federal security for the TSA at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, said a passenger was arrested with a weapon. fist this week.
A handgun that was detected by a TSA agent is shown at El Paso International Airport.CST
While many firearms intercepted are small pistols accidentally left in someone’s bag, travelers have been caught with larger, more powerful guns.
A New Orleans man was arrested at a Louisiana airport with a loaded Palmetto PA-15 Multi AR rifle and five additional loaded magazines in his carry-on in February.
More than 6,540 firearms were intercepted at security checkpoints in 2022, a record, according to the TSA.
Transportation Security Administration officers at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans stopped a passenger from taking him in his carry-on and immediately notified local airport police.CSTThis is a relatively new problem, as only 1,913 firearms were detected ten years ago in 2013.
Travelers who wish to fly with a firearm can do so if they keep it in a locked hard-sided container in their checked baggage.
They must also declare it to the airline when checking in for their flight, the TSA said.
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Trump leads Biden by 4 points in the overall game
A new poll shows former President Donald Trump ahead of President Joe Biden by four points in a hypothetical overall clash for 2024.
Surveying 2,905 registered US voters between March 22 and March 23, the Harvard Caps Harris poll showed the former president leading Joe Biden 45-41%. Facing Vice President Kamala Harris, the former president leads by ten points.
“If the 2024 presidential election were held today and it was between Donald Trump, the Republican, and Joe Biden, the Democrat, who would you vote for?” asked the poll.
Only 14% of Democrats said they would vote for Trump compared to 79% of Republicans, while 42% of independents said they would vote for Trump. Conversely, 76% of Democrats said they would vote for Biden compared to 11% of Republicans and 33% of independents. For both candidates, about 10% of Democrats and Republicans were unsure of their vote versus 23% of independents.
The poll also showed a majority of Republicans believe the former president will clinch the GOP nomination, beating both Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley in a head-to-head.
Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s approval rating rises to 43% as voters fight over his physical and mental fitness. Only 44% of voters think Biden is mentally fit to be president, according to the poll, compared to 56% who think he is not mentally fit.
Former President Donald Trump maintained a solid lead, which only accelerated after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted the former president over alleged silent money payments to the star Stormy Daniels porn. As Breitbart News reported on Tuesday, a new Morning Consult poll shows Trump leading the pack by 29 points:
The survey found 53% of Republican primary voters supported Trump in the 2024 primary, representing a three-point drop for the former president over the past week after his initial post-indictment boost. . DeSantis, who fell from 26% to 23% last week, has now rallied with 24% support.
In other words, Trump is back to his 29-point lead he saw two weeks ago. Last week, he led DeSantis by 33 points — his biggest lead on record in the survey.
No other potential challenger comes close, as former Vice President Mike Pence comes in third with seven percent. Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley came in fourth with 4% support, followed by anti-revival businessman Vivek Ramaswamy (3%), former Rep. Liz Cheney (2%), Senator Tim Scott (2%), Texas. Governor Greg Abbott (one percent) and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (one percent).
Anyway, as policy recently profiled, Biden has little popularity among Americans.
“Biden has yet to officially announce he will run again next year, although he has announced his intention to do so. Polls show his approval rating in the 40s, just around the mark where some of his predecessors who were denied a second term sat at this point in their presidencies,” policy noted.
Paul Roland Bois joined Breitbart News in 2021. He also led the award-winning feature film EXEMPLUM, available for FREE on tube or rented to VIMEO on demand . Follow him on Twitter @prolandfilms or Instagram @prolandfilms.
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Mike Lindell ordered to pay $5 million for losing his own election data challenge
Mike Lindell must pay $5 million for losing his 2020 “Prove Mike Wrong” campaign challenge, an arbitration panel has ruled.
In a ruling dated Wednesday, the panel found that software developer Robert Zeidman won Lindell’s 2021 competition, challenging experts to prove the data he had was not from the 2020 election, and ordered the founder of MyPillow to pay him the reward he had promised within 30 days.
Lindell told NBC News on Thursday that the decision was “a horrible, bad decision.”
“Everything will end up in court,” he said.
The contest took place in August 2021 at a cyber symposium that Lindell — an outspoken Holocaust denier and conspiracy theorist — was hosting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
As part of the symposium, Lindell announced a competition called the “Prove Mike Wrong Challenge” in which participants had to find proof that his cyberdata was not valid data from the November election, the ruling said. The ad read, “For those who find the evidence, 5 million is their reward.”
At a hearing in January, Lindell testified that the cyber experts he hired convinced him he “couldn’t lose the contest because the data he was given was real election data.” , according to the decision, which was first reported by The Washington. Job.
Among the symposium attendees was Zeidman, a Donald Trump voter who was thrilled to see the evidence Lindell had found.
Zeidman “wanted it to be 2020 election data,” said his lawyer, Brian Glasser of Bailey & Glasser LLP.
Zeidman “testified that he was interested in the claims that there was interference in the 2020 election and that he wanted to access the data as promised to see” the ongoing story, perhaps to see a election overturned,’” the ruling said, and he decided to enter the contest because it was free, but “told his friends he was unlikely to win because Mr. Lindell would not offer not a $5 million prize if Mr. Lindell had not had his own experts verify all the data to be submitted.”
But the “red team” of experts convened by Lindell had their own concerns about the data, according to the decision, and team members “protested that the data was not at all what they were looking for. were waiting”.
“They expected to receive packet capture data that could be reviewed and authenticated to assess whether the data files provided were genuine or had been tampered with or altered,” the filing said. But that’s not what they got.
A team member advised Lindell to cancel the contest, but he refused, according to the filing.
Zeidman received 11 submissions for review over two days at the conference and quickly changed his mind about their merit.
“To his chagrin, he found out it wasn’t 2020 election data,” Glasser said.
After analyzing the files, Zeidman believed he would win the contest, according to the ruling, and he later presented a report concluding that Lindell’s data “unequivocally” contained no information related to the November 2020 election, despite his assertions.
Lindell’s competition jury disagreed, so under the terms of the rules, Zeidman took the case to arbitration. Glasser said each side should choose an arbiter, who joined a neutral third arbiter. All three ruled in favor of Zeidman.
While Lindell was optimistic he could overturn the verdict in federal court proceedings, Glasser said he and his co-lawyer Cary Joshi weren’t concerned.
“There is virtually no reason to appeal an arbitration verdict,” Glasser said. “It just won’t happen.”
Lindell’s defense of election conspiracies also faced him with other legal problems. He is being sued by Dominion Voting Systems, a former Dominion employee named Eric Coomer, and another voting company called Smartmatic for defamation over his election claims.
Still, Lindell told NBC News that his theories are factual and, as he has said repeatedly since the 2020 election, that he will show evidence of his campaign claims in the near future.
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Kourtney Kardashian’s Bday Gift From Travis Barker Is Worth Over $160K
Kourtney Kardashian is feeling this birthday.
The Kardashians star turned 44 on April 18 and rang in the special milestone—her first birthday as a married woman—with husband Travis Barker. As seen in photos and videos on Instagram, Kourtney and the Blink-182 drummer celebrated the occasion by taking a couple’s trip up the California coast to Santa Barbara.
The romantic getaway included a stay at the famed Kennedy Cottage on San Ysidro Ranch, where late President John F. Kennedy and former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis spent their honeymoon in 1953. A picture of the suite shared by Kourtney showed the place decorated with rose petals, while Travis posted an Instagram Story of Kourtney opening her birthday gift—a colored pencil drawing by artist Yoshitomo Nara—as she sat on the bed.
Titled “Love! Somethin’,” the signed sketch was sold at an April 5 auction for approximately $161,819 U.S., according to Sotheby’s. It was exhibited at the Santa Monica Museum of Art in 2000.
As for Kourtney’s birthday dinner? The Poosh founder took a snapshot of their meal for two at Italian restaurant Tre Lune, as well as a video of her chocolate-covered birthday cake.
See Becky G, Prince Royce, Chiquis and More at the 2023 Latin AMAs
The stars are shining bright in Las Vegas.
The 2023 Latin American Music Awards is bringing together some of the brightest talents in Latin music for its annual ceremony, which is being hosted live from the MGM Grand Arena by Julián Gil, Galilea Montijo, Clarissa Molina and Natti Natasha.
This year, the awards show will be broadcast April 20 on Univision, UniMás and Galavisión, and it’ll have nothing short of show-stopping performances. Among those taking the stage include Becky G and Peso Pluma, who will jointly perform their track “Chanel,” as well as Pitbull, Grupo Frontera and Lele Pons.
As for who might walk away with trophies? Bad Bunny, who is headlining Coachella on April 21, has great odds as the show’s top-nominated artist with 11 nods, followed by Becky G and Daddy Yankee with 9 nominations each, according to a TelevisaUnivision press release.
Daddy Yankee’s nominations come as the artist, who has been dubbed by fans as the “King of Reggaeton,” announced his retirement from music in March 2022, according to NBC News.
F1 Star Michael Schumacher’s Family Suing Magazine Over AI Interview
The family of a Formula One racecar driver is seeking legal action against a German magazine.
Relatives of Michael Schumacher, who earned seven Formula One championships in his career before suffering a near-fatal skiing accident in 2013, said they are planning to sue German publication Die Aktuelle over an alleged fake interview created with artificial intelligence, his family told BBC Sport.
On April 15, the German outlet published a photo of Schumacher smiling on its front cover, writing, “Michael Schumacher, the first interview,” as seen in photos shared by BBC Sport. The magazine also wrote in a subheading that the quotes “sounded deceptively real” before disclosing later in the article that the interview was actually generated by AI and not the real racecar driver, according to the BBC.
The magazine also alleged that the interview was “no meagre, nebulous half-sentences from friends. But answers from him! By Michael Schumacher, 54,” according to ESPN.
The AI quotes contain material about Schumacher’s wife Corinna and his kids, as well as health updates, per BBC.
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