Chase suspect driving wrong way hit into oncoming traffic on 405 Fwy in Brentwood

A chase suspect was taken into police custody Friday morning after driving into oncoming traffic and colliding into various vehicles on 405 Freeway in the Brentwood area.

It seems the drivers who were hit only get minor injuries. At least one man from crash was taken to the hospital.

The chase started from accident at 4:30 am on 4th avenue in the Venice area. According to Los Angeles Police Department the suspect in white van rammed into patrol vehicles leaving at least 2 officers with injuries.

Various northbound lanes were shutdown in aftermath of chase.

Officers then started the pursuit which made its way onto the 405 Freeway.

At one point driver turned around and initiated driving the wrong way on northbound lanes of the freeway with various patrol cars close behind.

The driver collided into at least three vehicle and semi truck before she climbed out of car and on top of semi trucks hood and tried to get inside.

Police rapidly in on foot and took suspect into custody.

The suspect drove recklessly and hit past oncoming traffic. The chase finally come to end when driver of the white van violently hit head on into a group of vehicles that had been stopped by police near Wilshire Boulevard.

Most northbound lanes were shut down in the aftermath of the chase.

Vikings Sign Defensive Lineman James Lynch and release Joejuan Williams

James Lynch is return in action and back with the Vikings. A 4th round pick by the Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft, Lynch hit free agency this March when his rookie contract expired.

Lynch has appeared in 37 matches with 3 starts. Her has totaled 53 tackles 31 solo 4 tackles for loss, 2 sack and fumble recovery.

To make room on offseason roster the Vikings released veteran cornerback Joejuan Williams who appeared in 2 matches for Minnesota in 2023.

Lynch 4th season ended before had chance to begin due to knee injury suffered during training camp last August.

He was estimated to member of interior defensive line rotation and playing at various posts.

Vikings release Joejuan Williams

The Patriots selected Williams in 2nd round of the 2019 draft. He appeared in 36 matches with one start for New England in first 4 years, missing the 2022 season fully suffering from injury.

Minnesota has release cornerback Joejuan Williams.

Williams 26 was in 2nd stint with Vikings. He start signed with club previous April before he was released during roster cuts at starting of regular season.

He was on Viking practice team for several weeks he then signed with Chicago 53 man roster and appeared in 4 games with the club.

Once the Bears let him go he resigned with Viking practice team and signed a futures contract with team once the season ended.

The offseason program is closer as the OTAs are right around corner. There will be various new faces when whole team steps on field for first time.

The Vikings failed to get help in draft and free agency. Despite employing Harrison Philips the line is one of worst groups in league.

Jaquelin Roy  and Jonathan Bullard return from last season Khyiris Tonga and Dean Lowry are no longer with organization.

Adofo Mensah aimed for defender Christian Wilkins in free agency however had to settle for veterans Jerry Tillery and Jonah Williams.

They missed out on guys in draft in favor of drafting J McCarthy and Dallas Turner and select Levi Drake Rodriquez in last round.

Tyler Manoa and Taki Taimani joined group

Angie Harmon Tells About the Pain of Losing her Dog after He was shot by Instacart Driver

Hm is armon told media about her dog Oliver death on March 30 and why she is taking legal action. We can not just sit back and do nothing.

Harmon has filed a lawsuit against Instacart and delivery driver Christopher Anthoney Reid for alleged tespassing, invasion of privacy, negligence and more.

The Isles and Rizzoli alulooking more than $25,000 in damages through mega amount will be determined a trial.

Angie Harmon dog Oliver was shot and killed on March 30 by Instacart delivery driver.

The traumatic incident and why she is taking legal action to ensure this never happens.

Harmon ran out front door, barefoot, dressed in nightgown, jeans yelling. “What is going on?”

Angie Harmon heard a single gunshot from outside her home in Charlotte, NC, feeding her 2 squirrels upstairs.

She opened the window to hear what the commotion was about “Oh my God Oh my God Did you just shoot our dog? She heard her daughter Avery 18 scream on front lawn.

Rizzoli&Isles alum 51 looked down from 2nd floor she could see her German Shepherd and Beagle mix lying on front porch step. “He wa just looking up at me” Harmon.

Oliver whom Harmon and her daughters rescued from SPCA shelter in Texas, Dallas when he was four years old had their best mate ever since.

He gave them love they kept him safe. Day before Easter on Saturday March 30 everything changed.

Harmon ran out the front door barefoot dress in nightgown and jeans “What is going on” speaking loudly.

A few meter away Christopher Anthoney Reid a grocery delivery service driver stood silent after allegedly shot beloved canine. “We were running, crying, I remember thinking how weirf like why is not helping? Why is he just watching us like entertainment.

Harmon tells Reid allegedly said to her at the time yeah I shot your do. She further said ” He just kept saying that over and over and over again. He was not agitated. He was not mad. He was not sorry. He was not helping us. I was like “What are you talking about”?

Charlotte Meckenburg Police Department learned their investigation that Reid delivered the food to Harmon residence, he claimed the dog attacked him and that he defended himself by firing a single gunshot striking and mortally wounding the dog

The driver allegedly placed the gun in front of his pants.

When she comeback to house to grab towels her daughter Emery 15 was shaking and crying. She was like Mommy no Go take care of him Help Oliver help Oliver Harmon added.

Harmon tried to lift him she says her legs gave out “we pick Ollie up all time but i could not get him in car” she admits.

Avery called 911 Harmon tells she and her daughter lifted the dog. they were both traumatized by physical appearance.

Harmon rushed Oliver to emergency vet. The doctors tried to revive him she remained in shock on her knees and hand in parking lot sobbing.

Harmon is now suing Reid and Instacart claiming she believed she was interacting with delivery driver named Merle on app whose profile pics depicted an older lady.

The suit alleges that Reid was not injured by Harmon dog and had ample opportunity to leave property unharmed without shooting the dog.

Harmon is suing for trespassing, negligence, negligent supervision invasion of privacy and negligent misrepresentation. She is seeking more than $25,000 in damages exact amount will be determined at trial.

Instacart added that they suspended the shopper from platform and were working with local law enforcement on investigation.

On May 14 company release a statement Out hearts continue to be with Ms Harmon and her family following this damaging incident. While we cannot comment on pending litigation we have no tolerance for violence of any kind and shopper account has been deactivated from our platform.

Harmon returned home the police asked Reid for about 45 minutes while she say they talked us for 10 minutes and then they let him go She said He did not have mark on him. He did not have scratch.

Cortland leads upstate New York baseball teams in D-III field

The NCAA released Division III baseball tournament bracket on Monday and 4 upstate New York teams are in regional play.

Ithaca 31-9 plays Lynchburg Va to open the Cleveland region friday. Alvernia and Host Case Western Reserve are two team in region.

Three time defending Liberty League champion Ithaca won its recent conference tournament title Saturday at RPI with walk off win over Rochester.

St John Fisher, Suny New Paltz, Ithaca and Cortland will star double elimination region series Friday.

St John Fisher 26-17 will move to Dallas Pa and face top regional seed and host Misericordia on Friday.

The winner will face either Keystone or Middlebury in winner bracket.

Cortland 30-12-1 earned host duties for regional and will face Washington & Jefferson Pa on Friday.

The Red Dragons were runner up in SUNYAC tournament falling twice to New Paltz on Sunday.

Salve Regina is top seed in region will face Colby.

How many games will Miami Dolphins win in 2024? Key Dates on the 2024 Miami Dolphins offseason Calendar

Miami over/under win total is set at 9.5 for this season.

The Miami Dolphins will be new look team in 2024.

This offseason, the Dolphins roster underwent mega changes with various key players departing in free agency.

The Dolphins were rapid to bring in replacement and spent mega sum doing so.

Important Additions

  • TE Jonnu Smith $8.5 million
  • WR Odell Beckham Jr $8.25 million
  • LB Jordyn Brooks $26,25 million
  • C Aaron Brewer $21 million
  • CB Kendall Fuller $16.5 million
  • S Jordan Poyer $12.5 million
  • LB Shaq Barrett $9 million

Important Exits

  • DT Raekwon Davis  Indianapolis Colts $14 million
  • S DeShon Elliott Pittsburgh Steelers $6 million
  • DT Chrisitian Wiikins Las Vegas Raiders $110 million
  • G Robert Hunt Carolina Panthers $100 million
  • LB Jeroem Baker FA, Cut
  • CB Xavien Howard FA, Cut
  • LB Andrew Van Ginkel Minnesota Vikings $20 million
  • S Brandon Jones Denver Broncos $20 million’
  • DE Emmanuel Ogbah

Miami Dolphins game by game predictions before 2024 NFL schedule release

The Dolphins and fans are about see Miami 2024 schedule. The NFL is expected to open up the full list Wednesday. Here is some view of Miami opponents with predictions of every game.

Road games

Here are teams Miami will play on the road in 2024.

at Buffalo

Series Dolphins lead 62-58-1

Storylines:

Dolphins head to least favorite stadium.Buffalo traded Diggs leaving Josh Allen with limited choice for targets. Buffalo added FSU Keon Coleman with 33rd overall pick.

Curtis Samuel came over and there are ex Dolphins Mack Hollins and Chase Claypool.

Trend at venue Dolphins last won 34-31 in OT in 2016. Miami has lost 8 straight since.

Predictions 

Dolphins 20, Bills 26

Last meeting at venue. Dolphins lost 48-20 on Oct. 1

at Seattle

Storylines

Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks gets to line up against old team. Seahawks LB Jerome Baker.Mike McDaniel is guy with Miami. Mike McDonald is running show in Seattle.These teams rarely play each other.

Final regular season record 11-16

Prediction

Seahawks 17 Dolphins 29

Series

Dolphins lead 10-6

Last meeting in Seattle

Dolphins lost 12-10 on Sept 11, 2016

Trend in Seattle

Dolphins 2-2 in past 4 trips

at New England

Storylines

Mac Jones as vanilla a quarterback you can find is off or back up Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville. New England welcome back Christian Gonzalez the cornerback who looked superb while capturing NFL Rookie of the Month award of September 2023 before injuring shoulder and missing rest of season.

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins won 24-17 on Sept 17

Series

Dolphins lead 62-55

Predictions

Patriots

Dolphins 24, Patriots 17

Trend at venue

Dolphins 3-11 since 2010

at New York Jets

Storylines

Bryce Huff swapped Jets green for Eagles green. Headed in opposite direction at edge rusher was Hasson Reddick who had 11 sacks previous year. Reddick had 4 tackles and 2 tackle for loss in Philly 31-17 victory over Miami in 2023.

Prediction

Dolphins 17 Jets 16

Series

Dolphins lead 60-56-1

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins won 34-13 on Nov 24

Trend at venue

Dolphins 3-2 in past five trips

at Los Angeles Rams

Storyline

MikeDaniel vs Sean McVay who spent 3 years on same attack staff in Washington. On field the matchup to watch will be Ram WR Puka Nacua who had 1486 yards as rookie against Pro Bowl CB Jalen Ramsey.

Predictions

Dolphins 23, Rams 28

Series

Dolphins lead 12-2

Trend in LA

Dolphins have visited LA Rams only once since move from St Louis.

at Cleveland

Storylines

The Browns sent package that include three first round picks to Houston for Deshaun Watson.

NFL suspension aborted his first season with Browns a shoulder injury ended last season. Myles Garrett is playing likes Myles Garrett 14 sacks.

Prediction

Dolphins 10 Browns 9

Trend at venue

Dolphins 1-4 in past five trips

Series

Dolphins lead 12-9

at Indianapolis

Storylines

Colts have talent in Richardson who can danger teams with his leag and his arm. He is throwing passes during voluntary workouts a positive signal his surgical improvement possibly for training camp.

Prediction

Colts 29 Dolphins 24

Trend at venue

Dolphins are 4-3 in past seven trips to Indy

Series

Dolphins lead 48-28

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins won 16-12 on Nov 10, 2019

at Green Bay

Storylines

Jordan threw for 4159 yards and 32 touchdown in first season as starter in post Aaron Rodgers era.

Packers desire to take training wheels off given its another season in same system.

Prediction

Dolphins 17 Packers 20

Series

Dolphins lead 10-6

Last meeting in Green Bay

Dolphins lost 31-12 on Nov 11, 2018

Trend at venue

Dolphins 1-3 in past 4 trips.

at Houston

Storylines

The Texans made mega step by trading for Bills WR Stefon Diggs and signing Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter.

Prediction

Dolphins 24, Texans 30

Trend at venue

Dolphins are 0-5

Last meeting at venue

Texans won 42-23 on Oct 25, 2018

Series

Dolphins trail 8-3

Key Dates on The 2024 Miami Dolphins OffSeason Calendar

May 15th

The 2024 NFL Schedule will released at 8 pm ET. The Dolphins have 24th hardest schedule coming up in 2024

May 20th-22nd

NFL spring meetings in Nashville, TN

May 28th-31st

Miami Dolphins organize team activities and workouts

June 4th-6th

Miami Dolphins Mini camp Finger crossed.

July 17th

Franchise Tag deadline Dolphins do not have franchise tag designation on any player for 2024 season

Late July

Start of NFL training camps

August 1st

NFL Hall of Fame Game Chicago Bears vs Houston Texans from Canton Ohio

Home games

Here are teams Miami will play at home in 2024

Tenessee Titan

Storylines

By time this thing starts you can bet Dolphins will be breathing fire tried of being reminded of colossal collapse in final 4 1/2 minutes against Will Levis and Titans last year.

Series

Dolphins lead 21-19  include Houston Oilers games

Prediction

Dolphins 42, Titan 24

Trend at venue

Dolphins split past 4 meetings.

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins were late stunned 28-27 on Dec 11

San Francisco 49ers

Prediction

49ers 27 Dolphins 20

Series

Dolphins lead 8-7

Last meeting

Host 49ers won 33-17 on Dec 4, 2022

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins won 31-24 on Nov 27, 2016

Storyline

Mike McDaniel vs Kyle Shanahan with second installment of matching wits after 2 head coaches spent years on same staff in Houston, Cleveland, San Fran and Atlanta.

Las Vegas Raiders

Pig Kidney xenotransplant patient dies 2 months later

The 1st recipient of genetically updated pig kidney transplant has died about 2 months later with the hospital that performed the surgery adding it did not have any sign the transplant was the cause.

The transplant team at Massachusetts hospital added in a statement it was deeply saddened and offered condolences to his family.

Richard Rick Slayman had transplant at Massachusetts general hospital in March at age of 62. Surgeons added they believed the pig kidney would last for 2 years.

On Saturday his family and the hospital that performed surgery confirmed Slayman death.

Slayman had a kidney transplant at hospital in 2018 but had to go back on dialysis last year when is show symptoms of failure.

Dialysis complications arise requiring frequent procedures his doctors suggested the pig kidney transplant.

Slayman was fist living person to have procedure.

Pig Kidneys had been temporarily transplanted into brain dead recipients as experiment.

2 men received heart transplants from pigs both died after various months.

Xenotransplantation refers to healing human patients with cells tissues or organs from animal. Efforts long failed the human immune system immediately destroyed foreign animal tissue.Recent tried have involved pigs have been modified so their organs are more like those of humans.

Slayman family thanked his doctors ” Their enormous efforts leading the xenotransplant gave our family seven more weeks with Rick and memories made during that time will remain in our minds and heart”

They said ” Slayman underwent surgery in part to provide hope for thousands of people who need transplant to survive.Rick accomplished that goal and his hope and optimism will endure forever”

In April New Jersey woman Lisa Pisal get a genetically modified pig kidney as well as mechanical pump to keep her heart beating.

Apple working on AI chips for data centers Wall Street Journal Reports

Apple is developing its own chip to run AI software in data centers the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Apple whose shares were 1% higher before bell on Tuesday did not respond to Reuters request for comment.
The project codenamed as Project ACDC Apple Chips in Data Center aims to leverage Apples Chip design expertise for its server infrastructure.
The company has gained as mega chip designer in latest years thanks to success of its semiconductors that are used in iPhone, laptops and iPads.
Due to slow roll out of AI services CEO Tim Cook had last week signaled that Apple plans to unveil features powered by technology in coming months.
Apples server chip focused on running AI models famous as inference in training AI models.
Apple has been working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co 2330 TW to design and start production of such chips and it remains uncertain whether both companies have definitive result.
The company plans to hold virtual event on Tuesday where it is expected to showcase new iPad models some of which could come with new chip mission.
Project ACDC works for multiple years and it is unsure when the new chip will be announced.
We continue to feel bullish about our chance in generative AI and we are making investments.

La La Anthony, Ashley Graham and Gwendoline Christie host the livestream for Met Gala which Zendaya and Jennifer Lopez are co chairing

Vogue said it will host 4th annual livestream of The Met Gala Red Carpet which will take place on May 6 in New York City.

Star Wars actor Gwendoline Christie producer and actor La La Anthony and model Ashley Graham will be there.

Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and Vogue editor Anna Wintour will serve as evening co chairs.

The event marks the opening of The Costume Institute spring exhibition. The theme is Sleeping Beauties Reawakening Fashion.

The dress code for event will be The Garden of Time.

Star Wars actor Gwendoline Christie producer and actor La La Anthony and Ashley Graham will be there.

Internet multihypenate Emma Chamberian will back as Vogue correspondent to interview stars on carpet.

The stream is hosted by Vogue and broadcast live across its digital platform Youtube, TikTok a press released shared on Monday.

The exhibition will be seen at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue from May 10 to September 2, 2024.

The actress 27 will be going up the Met steps for first time since 2019 this year.

The actress who is starting up to release of her new movie challengers where she plays dressed tennis player Tashi.

How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby

The 150th running of Kentucky Derby is here. Popular horse races, the Kentucky Derby horse racing along with one of best Thoroughbred races of year.

how and when you can watch the Kentucky Derby if you do not have cable.

What to know about the Kentucky Derby

It will be 150th running of the Derby which is one in 14 race lineup scheduler for day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.

The race last around 2 minutes.

When is the Kentucky Derby?

Post time for 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is 6:57 pm ET.

The 2024 Kentucky Derby will run on Saturday May 4, 2024. Live TV coverage starts at 2:30 pm ET.

How to watch Kentucky Derby live without cable

If you have given up cable subscription or cable provider does not include USA and NBC Network you can watch Kentucky Derby live one one of streaming or live TV platforms featured below.

Watch the Kentucky Derby live with a digital HDTV antenna

You can watch the Kentucky Derby airing on ABC on TV with indoor antenna which pulls in local over air HDTB channels like PBS, Fox, ABC, CBS.

A digital TV antenna provides good inexpensive way to watch Derby without paying cable company.

TV antennas can provide TV backup if storm thrashes your cable.

Amplified digital antenna with 50 mile range can get hundreds of HDTV channels including PBS, ABC. High quality picture in 1080p HDTV and top tier sound. It comes with 10 foot digital coax cable.

How and when to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby

The 2024 Kentucky Derby will air on NBC and USA Network and stream on Sling TV, Peacock and live TV streaming platforms featured below.

  • Derby coverage starts at 2:30 pm ET on NBC
  • Derby coverage starts at noon ET on USA Network and Peacock.

Hulu + Live TV/Espn+ bundle: Watch Kentucky Derby Live for free

You can watch Derby live with Hulu + Live TV/ Espn + bundle. The bundle shows 95 channels including USA, NBC.

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+/ It is priced at $77 per month after 3 day free trial.

dWallet Network increases Monad with Multi Chain DeFi Support

Blockchain service provider dWallet Network has declared its step to help Layer 1 blockchain Monad enabling multi chain transfers

The collaboration will permit Monad ecosystem developers to use dWallet non collusive and decentralized building blocks to create multi chain decentralized finance DeFi applications.

Monad is a layer 1 blockchain aiming at the rapid Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible network with promise of handling up to 10,000 transactions per second tps.

BNB chains registered maximum output is 1731 tps.

By tapping dWallet Network infrastructure of dWallets, Monald DeFi ecosystem can connect to different blockchains and access more liquidity.

Monad Labs CEO lauds dWallet’s support in advancing DeFi development.

This support from dWallet Network is testament to dedication to providing possible platform for EVM developers expressed Keone Hon co founder and CEO Monad Labs

” Our unmatched speed and performance combined with dWallets innovative multi chain capabilities not only solidify Monad position as leading blockchain for DeFi development.

By aligning with Monad we are bringing our multi chain technology to forefront of fastest and efficient EVM ecosystem. Omer Sadika said .

This integration is major step forward in our mission to facilitate a seamlessly interconnected DeFi landscape and we are excited to see revolutionary apps that will emerge from this”

Walmart to close health centers, virtual care service in recent failed push into health care

Walmart opened up it will shut all of its health care clinic across the us  a change of its mission to bring its cheap cost reputation to dentist and doctor office along with grocery aisle.

The big box retailer added it would close its telehealth provider which it gained in 2021 with unopened price.

Walmart will shut 51 clinic locations across Georgia, Texas, Florida plan that would not affect company 4600 pharmacies and more than 300 vision centers.

The clinics will close over next 2 to 3 months.

In  a release the company expressed it could not function a profitable business due to challenging reimbursement enviroment and rising costs.

Walmart opened its first Walmart Health clinic in Georgia in 2018 and then opened more clinics next door to its big box stores.

Consumers who shopped Walmart’s aisles for groceries items could stop by for doctor or dentist appointment or therapy session.

The clinics offered other services too like stitches, X-rays.

The shortage of health care workers in U.S. has increased company labor costs according to sources familiar with matter.

Walmart declaration is sign of how challenging it is to disrupt and radically improve US health care expensive complicated and entrenched system of doctors, drug, insures manufactures that cost the country more than $4 trillion a year.

The announcement comes a month later Walmart told it planned to double the size of its clinic footprint by opening up 22 new locations this year and more in 2025.

Walmart purchase a chronic condition management platform called CareZone in 2020 for unopened amount.

Walmart opened its first Walmart Health clinic in Georgia in 2019 and then opened more clinics next door to its big box stores. Customers who shopped Walmart aisles for groceries or household items could stop by doctor or dentist appointment or therapy session.

Those health care services came with low price tage like $30 for annual check up for adults, $45 for 45 minute counselling session or little as $25 for adult teeth cleaning.

Walmart has made other plays in health care field including partnering with insurer and health system on care coordination in Florida.

Walgreen said in March it had shut down 140 of its VillageMD primary care clinic and plans to shutter 20 more to boost the chance of its broader heath care division. Walgreen recorded a $6 billion charge in first quarter related to decline in  value of VillageMD which has gained less returns since company become owner in 2021.

Amazon health clinic operator One Medical now has over 125 locations nationwide.

Heath care services came with low price tag like $30 for annual check up for adults, $45 for 45 minute counselling session or little as $35 for adult teeth cleaning.

Walmart said its clinics will continue to see patients with scheduled appointment until doors close. The company will help patients find high quality providers in insurance networks to ensure they continue to get care.

Walmart Health the latest failed push into health care by high profile company following the failure of joint venture between JPMorganChase Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway in 2021.

Walmart was among race of retail giants working to make up the primary care presence as demand grows for convenient medical care.

Walmart grew its clinic business at lower pace than its contestants but few companies work hard to balance expansion plans with networks of patients.

 

Jennifer Aniston drops rare image dump busy schedule

Friends alum Jennifer Aniston excites fans by giving them into her life.

Jennifer Aniston treated her fans to a rare image dump more than social media about her busy life.

Taking her weekend to Instagram the Friends posted a carousel of images with no words in the caption several emojis punctuated including red hearts hand and camera emoji.

In the montage of photos Aniston shared on Saturday April 27 photographs were of her furry pals.

She posted snaps of 2 of her 3 dogs White pitbull Clyde and Lord Chesterfield. Sophie was not pictured.

In addition to her gym snapshot the actress posed with friends in various images.

TV writer Molly McNearney the wife of Jimmy Kimmel actress Andrea Bendewald and Amanda Anka can be view in a images.

Aniston fans were over moon with glimpse into her life and rallied to comments section to express enjoyment.

The series of images ended with shot of bathroom  mirror with message written on it in white marker I love you xx.

One fan said ” Jen aniston dump is The moment

 

When Mandisa forgave Simon Cowell for jokes on ‘American Idol’

Simon Cowell mean judge on American Idol expressed lot of nasty things to contestants that made viewers cringe.

Early season of reality tv show which aired on Fox network from 2002 to 2016 the blunt Brit criticized singer for way they appeared and sounded.

Season 5 for example Cowell made huger remarks about Alabama native Taylor Hicks saying his stage moves were lazy dancing reminded the judge of someone drunk uncle at wedding.

Cowell was called to task and humbled by Mandisa a Season 5 contest with outstanding voice a strong faith. Mandisa born Mandisa Lynn Hundley died on April 18 at home in Nashville at age 47 passed away 18 year after her Idol run in 2002 where she finished in 9th place.

Her time on reality series and visibility prompted by her on screen encounter with Cowell gave Mandisa a springboard that assisted her to forge a successful career.

She recorded 6 albums get nominations for Dove Awards and earned Grammy in 2014 for Overcomer in category of Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.

Mandisa appeared one of most famous season of series with TV rating that averaged about 30 million viewers per episode.

The contest was packed with talent that year including winner Hicks runner up Katharine McPhee and fan favorites Chris Daughtry and Kellie Pickler.

American Idol which restarted on ABC in 2018 plans to pay tribute to Mandisa on Monday episode with a performance of Shackles by Idol alums Melinda Dolittle Danny Gokey and Colton Dixon.

Mandisa audition with judges on American Idol series original troika of Cowell Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul getting attention recently.

After calling her audition terrifix and agreeing with Jackson and Abdul that Mandisa was ready for show Hollywood round.

Cowell made snarky face and said Could we have bigger stage this year?

Abdul rolled her eyes and slapped Cowell which jackson laughed and said Oh come on Then when Abdul compared Mandisa to Frenchie Davis a 2003 contestant on Idol. Cowell said Forger Frenchi she is like France.

years later Mandisa told media that Cowells insensitive comments made her feel horrible at the time but had silver lining.

My journey with my weight has been publicized. The moment that Simon Cowell made humor of me on national tv the world was talking about my weight.

Billie Eilish Declares Massive Tour for New Album

Eilish releases new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft in May and starts her tour in September.

Billie Eilish has declared a mega tour in support of her forthcoming new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. The pop singer songwriter tour start in North America in September.  Eilish restarts her tour in Australia in February 2025.

She has shows in UK and Europe in spring and summer 2025.

Hit Me Hard and Soft Billie Eilish third studio album is out May 17.

The musician does not plan to share any singles ahead of new album full release.

Eilish is undertaking sustainability measures for her world tour. She partnered with nonprofit reverb to make donations for climate justice projects.

Eilish is working with Support + Feed to offer plan based food choices and fans to plant based foods more often.

Billie Eilish:
  • 09-29 Quebec City Quebec Centre Videotron
  • 10-01 Toronto Ontario Scotiabank Arena
  • 10-02 Toronto Ontarioa Scotiabank Arena
  • 10-04 Baltimore MD CFG Bank Arena
  • 10-05 Philadelphia PA Wells Fargo Center
  • 10-07 Detroit MI Little Caesars Arena
  • 10-09 Newark NJ Prudential Center
  • 10-11 Boston MA TD Garden
  • 10-13 Pittsburgh PA PPG Paints Arena
  • 10-16 New York NY Madison Square Garden
  • 10-17 New York NY Madison Square Garden
  • 10-18 New York NY Madison Square Garden
  • 11-02 Atlanta GA State Farm Arena
  • 11-03 Atlanta GA State Farm Arena
  • 11-06 Nashville TN Bridgestone Arena
  • 11-08 Cincinnati OH Heritage Bank Center
  • 11-10 Saint Paul MN Xcel Energy Center
  • 11-11 Saint Paul MN Xcel Energy Center
  • 11-13 Chicago IL United Center
  • 11-14 Chicago IL United Center
  • 11-16 Kansas City MO T-Mobile Center
  • 11-17 Omaha NE CHI Health Center Omaha
  • 11-19 Denver CO Ball Arena
  • 11-20 Denver Co Ball Arena
  • 12-03 Vancouver British Columbia Rogers Arena
  • 12-05 Seattle WA Climate Pledge Arena
  • 12-06 Seattle WA Climate Pledge Arena
  • 12-08 Portland OR Moda Center
  • 12-10 San Jose CA SAP Center at San Jose
  • 12-11 San Jose CA SAP Center at San Jose
  • 12-13 Glendale AZ Desert Diamond Arena
  • 12-15 Inglewood CA Kia Forum
  • 12-16 Inglewood CA Kia Forum
  • 12-17 Inglewood CA Kia Forum
  • 02-18 Brisbane Australia Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • 02-19 Brisbane Australia Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • 02-21 Brisbane Australia Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • 02-22 Brisbane Australia Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • 02-24 Sydney Australia Qudos Bank Arena
  • 02-25 Sydney Australia Qudos Bank Arena
  • 02-27 Sydney Australia Qudos Bank Arena
  • 02-28 Sydney Australia Qudos Bank Arena
  • 02-04 Melbourne Australia Rod Laver Arena
  • 02-05 Melbourne Australia Rod Laver Arena
  • 02-07 Melbourne Australia Rod Laver Arena
  • 02-08 Melbourne Australia Rod Laver Arena
  • 04-23 Stockholm Sweden Avicii Arena
  • 04-24 Stockholm Sweden Avicci Arena
  • 04-26 Oslo Norway Telenor Arena
  • 04-28 Copenhagen Denmark Royal Arena
  • 04-29 Copenhagen Denmark Royal Arena
  • 05-02 Hannover Germany ZAG Arena
  • 05-04 Amsterdam Netherlands Ziggo Dome
  • 05-05 Amsterdam Netherland Ziggo Dome
  • 05-07 Amsterdam Netherland Ziggo Dome
  • 05-09 Berlin Germany Uber Arena
  • 05-29 Cologne Germany Lanxess Arena
  • 05-30 Cologne Germany Lanxess Arena
  • 06-01 Prague Czeh Republic
  • 06-03 Krakow Poland Tauron Arena
  • 06-04 Krakow Poland Tauron Arena

What’s the weather forecast for Daytona Jeep Beach 2024 events?

Thousands of Jeeps roll into Daytona Beach for 10 day Jeep Beach celebration that runs through April 28, organized rides and outdoor concerts.

Here is extended forecast according to National Weather Service in Melbourne.

Jeep fans make plan there is only one wild card in deck: What’s the weather expected to be throughout the event? Does it look good to put the top down and take the doors off? Or will windshield wipers be an accessory?

What’s the Jeep Beach forecast for Daytona Beach?

There is sunshine in outlook for week ahead.

The NWS issued hazardous weather statement that advises fire weather conditions on Friday interior counties in east Central Florida where low relative humidity will mean conditions.

These conditions are forecast to continue into weekend as high temperatures and dry air leads to low humidity.

  • Friday Mostly sunny with high near 84 and nightlime low around 65. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in afternoon.
  • Saturday Sunny with high near 87 and nighttime low around 66. West winds 5 -10 mph southeast in afternoon.
  • Sunday Mostly sunny with high near 87 and nighttime low around 67. Southwest wind 5 -10 mph. There is a 20% chance of thunderstorm after 2 am under skies.
  • Monday A 40% chance of thunderstorms after 8 am under cloudy skies. A high near 76 nighttime low around 62. West northwest wind 10 -15 mph with gust as high as 20 mph.
  • Tuesday Sunny with high near 74 and nighttime low around 62. North northeast wind 10 -15 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
  • Wednesday Sunny with high near 78 and nighttime low around 64. North northwest wind 5 -10 mph becoming east northeast in afternoon.
  • Thursday Sunny with high near 80. West wind 5 -15 mph becoming east in afternoon.

Daytona Beach weather radar

What’s the forecast in Flagler County?

Most sunny in Palm Coast according to National Weather Service in Jacksonville.

  • Friday Sunny with near 80 and nighttime low around 65. West wind 6 to 8 mph
  • Saturday Sunny with high near 83 and nighttime low around 66. West wind 5 to 9 mph southeast in afternoon.
  • Sunday Most sunny with high near 82 and nighttime low around 67. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph with gust as high 17 mph. At night 40% chance of rain.
  • Monday A 50% chance of showers with thunderstorm after 8 am.
  • Tuesday Sunny with high near 70 and low around 62.
  • Wednesday Sunny with high near 75 and nighttime low 64
  • Thursday Sunny with high near 76

Thunderstorm warning for Adams, Unions, Taylor Cos,Ringgold until 8:15 pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Des Moines IA 729 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for

Western Union County in south central lowa Western Ringgold County in south central Iowa Taylor County in southwestern Iowa

Until 815 PM CDT

At 729 PM CDT a thunderstorm was located over Lenox or 11 miles southeast of Corning moving northeast at 35 mph.

Hazard 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

Impact Hail damage to vehicle is expected Expect wind damage to roof, trees and siding.

Locations impacted include

Clearfield, Diagonal, Lenox, Bedford, Creston Prescott, Blockton, Gravity, Kent

Precautionary Preparedness Actions

For your protection move to interior room on lowest floor of a building.

A Tornado watch remains in effect until 9 PM CDT for south central ans southwestern Iowa.

Sundance Film Festival: London open up 2024 line up

The line up for the Sundance Film Festival: London 2024 edition includes surreal comedy Sasquatch Sunset, A24 horror I Saw The TV Glow.

The festival will occur at London’s Picturehouse Central from June 6-9 and will show 11 feature movies that premiered at the US edition of Sundance in January.

The festival will present a surprise film an undeclared title not seen in the UK.

The feature line up includes Caroline Lindy romantic comedy debut Your Monster starring Melissa Barrera and Megan Parks coming of age journey of self discovery My Old Ass starring Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza.

Industry programme will run the festival and audience will be able to vote for the audience favourite award.

The festival will open with UK premiere Rich Peppiatts Kneecap and close with UK premiere of Sean Wang’s Didi.

The documentaries include Skywalkers A Love Story by Jeff Zimbalist and Lucy Lawless directorial debut Never Look Away.

Sundance Film Festival: London feature line-up

Didi US

Dir Sean Wang

Girls Will Be Girls ( India-Fr-Nor)

Dir Shuchi Talati

Didi (US)

Dir Sean Wang

Handling the Undead Nor

Dir Thea Hvistendahi

I Saw the TV Glow US

Dir Jane Schoenburn

Your Monster (US)

Dir: Caroline Lindy

Kneecap UK-Ire

Dir. Rich Peppiatt

Your Monster (US)

Dir: Caroline Lindy

Sasquatch Sunset US

Dirs. David Zeliner Nathan Zeliner

Rob Peace US

Dir. Chiweter Ejiofor

Your Monster US

Dir: Caroline Lindy

Documentary features

Never Look Away NZ

Dir. Lucy Lawless

Skywalkers A Love Story US

Dir. Jeff Zimbalist

 

Justice Department to sue Ticketmaster, Live Nation for alleged monopoly over ticketing industry

DOJ preparing anti trust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company, Live Nation.

The Department of Justice is planning to file mega anti trust lawsuit against Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation next month

The litigation will accuse the country mega concert promoter of leveraging dominance that undermines competition.

The Wall Street Journal on Monday citing sources familiar with matter. The outlet did not report on specific allegations to be brought in suit.

The DOJ opened its probe into Live Nation maintains monopoly over industry in 2022 when Ticketmaster destroyed while Taylor Swift fans were trying to purchase pre sale tickets for her Eras Tour ” “The New York Times”.

The litigation will country mega concert promoter of leveraging dominance that undermines competition. The Wall Street Journal first report on Monday familiar with matter.

The outlet did not report on specific allegations to be brought in suit.

The Justice Department approved merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster in 2010 with regulators promising to bring more competition into ticketing business.

The stipulations would drive up ticket costs for consumers instead of lowering them, the concert promoter Live Nation which owned or ran 135 mega concert venues around the globe at the time would pressure venues into exclusively using its new ticketing arm.

The condition of 2010 deal were set to expire in 2019 anti trust regulators extended it to 2025 revising settlement to include an anti retaliation clause that would subject Live Nation to a $1 million penalty each time should it threaten to withhold shows if venue sold tickets through a company other Ticketmaster.

Ticketmaster has more competition that it has ever had and deal terms with venues show it has nothing close to monopoly power

The Wall Street Journal recently report that Department of Justice DOJ is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against the company as early as next month.

Shares of Live Nation dropped 9% in after hours trading. TD Cowens TMT policy analyst Paul Gallant estimated 70% probability of DOJ initiating legal action.

The specifics of lawsuit are not clear whether it will demand a complete breakup for company or seek less drastic measure like banning contracts with venues.

The analyst think that market reply to full divestiture by Live Nation would be unfavorable.

The lawsuit results in lesser restriction like secondary ticketing or exclusive agreement the impact on Live Nation stock could be positive.

The outcome of DOJ’s investigation lawsuit is still unsure. TD Cowen stands by valuation of Live Nation stock.

The DOJ’s focus might be on Ticketmaster agreement with venues which could lead to Live Nation being stressed to withdraw from ticket resale market and renegotiate venue contracts,