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Judge to modify bond conditions for Trump co-defendant in Georgia

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

By Kate Brumback | Associated PressATLANTA — The Georgia judge overseeing the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump and others said Tuesday he plans to modify the bond conditions for one of the defendants after prosecutors complained about his social media posts that mentioned witnesses and co-defendants.Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis made a rare appearance in the courtroom to argue for the revocation of the bond of Harrison Floyd, who was a leader in the organization Black Voices for Trump. He was one of 18 people accused along with the former president of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to illegally try to overturn the 2020 election.Willis filed a motion last week asking Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to revoke Floyd’s bond. In her first in-person appearance in this case since the indictment, she argued that Floyd has been attempting to intimidate and contact likely witnesses and his co-defendants in violation of the terms of h...

Bay FC adds former NWSL Defender of the Year as club’s first-ever free agent signing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

Bay FC is building from the back.The newest expansion team in the National Women’s Soccer League announced its first-ever free agent signing on Tuesday, when the club inked outside back Caprice Dydasco to a three-year contract.The 30-year-old native of Honolulu is as experienced as they come. She won an NCAA title with UCLA in 2013, made appearances with the United States Women’s National Team’s U-23 team in 2014 and ‘15, and this year became one of only 32 players to log 10,000 minutes in the NWSL.She’ll join Alex Loera, a defensive-minded central midfielder and Santa Clara alum who was acquired via trade last week, as the first two players on the Bay FC roster.“A highly technical and intelligent footballer, Caprice’s ability to impact play in the final third and create goal-scoring opportunities make her one of the most exciting and productive attacking fullbacks in the league,” said general manager Lucy Rushton. “A winning mentality and team-first approach are fundamentals of any...

Jewish-owned SF ice cream shop reopens after being vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco Jewish-owned ice cream shop that closed last month after being vandalized has reopened, according to State Sen. Scott Weiner. Smitten Ice Cream, which is located in SF's Mission District, was vandalized and graffitied in October.The shop's front windows were shattered, and it was defaced with graffiti that read "FREE PALESTIEN," with an apparent misspelling of "Palestine." Ex-San Jose PD officer who allegedly masturbated at crime scene arrested "The graffiti suggests that the shop was targeted because I am Jewish," wrote Smitten owner Robyn Sue Fisher in an Instagram post at the time. On Tuesday, Sen. Weiner posted a photo of himself and Fisher cutting a red ribbon to reopen the shop on X, formerly known as Twitter."Today we celebrated the reopening of Smitten, a Jewish-owned business in the Mission that was vandalized, including graffiti relating to the war in Israel/Gaza," Weiner wrote. "We'll never let hate prevail in San Francisco. I'm ...

Correction: Celeb Birthdays story

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

In a story published November 6, 2023, about Celebrity Birthdays, The Associated Press erroneously reported the last name of fashion designer Christian Siriano. It is Siriano, not Soriano.Source

Slick roads, heavy holiday traffic: Big backups leading to airports ahead of Thanksgiving

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM for traffic and weather news on the 8s.Halloween has passed, but it looks like Thanksgiving is going to be the new nightmare — at least as far as getting around the D.C.-area is concerned.Heavy rain all day Tuesday has slickened area roadways that are now packed with holiday travelers“If you did venture out this evening, hopefully you did so with lowered expectations, especially on the Beltway and (Interstate) 95,” WTOP Traffic Reporter Dave Dildine said, adding that there were a lot of out-of-state plates contributing to the congestion.Getting to the airport?Roads leading to area airports are particularly hard-hit.Very heavy traffic and long traffic backups have developed on roads near Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport. By 5 p.m. on the George Washington Parkway, southbound traffic had backed up to Interstate 395 and delays were building.Around Dulles, westbound traffic on the Dulles A...

Judge to modify conditions for Trump co-defendant’s bond in Georgia election subversion case

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

FILE - Judge Scott McAfee presides over a hearing for Harrison Floyd at the Fulton County Courthouse, Nov. 3, 2023, in Atlanta. McAfee is set to hear arguments on a request to revoke the bond of Harrison Floyd, one of former President Donald Trump's codefendants in the Georgia case related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis last week filed a motion asking McAfee to revoke the bond of Floyd. (Christian Monterrosa/Pool Photo via AP, File)(AP/Christian Monterrosa) FILE - Judge Scott McAfee presides over a hearing for Harrison Floyd at the Fulton County Courthouse, Nov. 3, 2023, in Atlanta. McAfee is set to hear arguments on a request to revoke the bond of Harrison Floyd, one of former President Donald Trump's codefen...

Largest crypto exchange Binance fined $4 billion, CEO pleads guilty to not stopping money laundering

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

FILE - Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao answers a question during a Zoom meeting interview with The Associated Press on Nov. 16, 2021. Zhao the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, to a felony charge that he failed to take steps to prevent money laundering as the company agreed to pay more than $4 billion following an investigation by the U.S. government. (AP Photo/File) FILE - Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao answers a question during a Zoom meeting interview with The Associated Press on Nov. 16, 2021. Zhao the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, to a felony charge that he failed to take steps to prevent money laundering as the company agreed...

Liberia’s president-elect cancels victory celebrations after vehicle rams into crowd, killing 3

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai ‘s party announced Tuesday it was cancelling all remaining victory celebrations, a day after authorities said a driver sped into a crowd killing at least three people and injuring 17 others.“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends affected by this devastating, wicked, and barbaric act of domestic terrorism, leading to loss of precious lives,” Boakai’s Unity Party said in a statement.“We urge the authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the cause and hold those responsible accountable,” it added.Authorities say the driver of a jeep without license plates switched off the lights of the vehicle and willfully struck a gathering of Unity Party supporters who were celebrating the final results of the Nov. 14 runoff presidential election.According to the National Elections Commission, Boakai won with 50.64% of the second round balloting while incumbe...

Analysis: Winning another Super Bowl without Tyreek Hill won’t be easy for Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

Coach Andy Reid figured out his franchise quarterback needed a true No. 1 wide receiver after five seasons as a head coach and three straight losses in the NFC championship game.Now, Patrick Mahomes knows what Donovan McNabb went through in Philadelphia.McNabb’s top wide receivers in his first five seasons were Torrance Small, Charles Johnson, James Thrash and Todd Pinkston. When the Eagles acquired Terrell Owens in 2004, McNabb had his best season and the team reached the Super Bowl.Reid, Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have won two Super Bowls together, including one last year without Tyreek Hill. But it’ll be hard for them to win another one without a dependable receiver other than tight end Travis Kelce.Marquez Valdes-Scantling dropped what should’ve been a go-ahead 51-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter and Justin Watson couldn’t catch a fourth-and-25 pass that went through his hands to seal Kansas City’s 21-17 loss to Philadelphia on Monday night.After seeing Owens’ impact o...

Croatia seals final automatic qualifying spot for Euro 2024 and Wales enters playoffs

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:40 GMT

Croatia overcame some nerves and a stubborn Armenia team to win 1-0 and secure the last automatic qualifying spot for next year’s European Championship on Tuesday.The Croats needed a win to guarantee qualification along with Group D winner Turkey. But it was tense in Zagreb until midfielder Ante Budimir headed in Borna Sosa’s cross in the 43rd minute. The celebrations were tinged with relief for 38-year-old midfielder Luka Modric and a Croatia team that had 23 attempts on goal.A slipup would have given Wales hope if it beat Turkey in Cardiff, but coach Rob Page’s team drew 1-1. Neco Williams put the Wales ahead early before attacking midfielder Yusuf Yazici equalized with a penalty in the 70th.The top two finishers from each of the 10 groups advance, while host Germany was automatically qualified.Wales now hopes to be one of the three teams qualifying via the playoffs in March with 12 teams involved.Elsewhere, France’s perfect record in qualifying came to an ...