Day: March 1, 2024

Woman who survived sex assault as teen reacts to judge benched after overturning her attacker’s conviction

9:00 am March 1, 2024

Cammy Vaughan gripped her victim impact statement during her rapist’s sentencing when the presiding judge – Robert Adrian – overturned his conviction, a nearly unprecedented move that stripped him of his judgeship two years later. The Quincy, Illinois, judge said during the January 2022 sentencing that “these things happen” when teenagers engage in underage drinking […]

Caretaker-turned squatter blocks family from $2 million dream home with alleged legal loopholes

9:00 am March 1, 2024

A family of interior designers and a bankrupt former caretaker each lay claim to a $2 million house in a cushy New York City suburb, with many unaware that a squatter lived down the street. “Mrs. and Mr. Landa, or any of their representatives, do not under any circumstances have my consent to enter my […]

What foods and spreads pair well with sourdough bread? Experts weigh in

8:30 am March 1, 2024

Making sourdough bread has become a phenomenon, with many beginners attempting to bake the perfect loaf. The process of making sourdough bread isn’t a particularly easy one. Often, it takes trial and error to get it right. Making sourdough all begins with a starter. The starter is a combination of flour and water that you […]

US citizen arrested at California checkpoint after attempting to smuggle $130k in fentanyl pills

7:53 am March 1, 2024

An American citizen was arrested on Wednesday after attempting to smuggle $130,000 worth of fentanyl pills through a California immigration checkpoint, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Thursday. Border Patrol agents at the El Centro Sector checkpoint in Indio said a ride-share taxi driver with four passengers entered the inspection area – which […]

Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘Road House’ facing AI lawsuit, director drama ahead of debut

7:00 am March 1, 2024

The Jake Gyllenhaal-starring “Road House” remake is facing two major hurdles ahead of its release. This week, screenwriter R. Lance Hill, filed a lawsuit against MGM Studios and its parent company, Amazon, alleging copyright infringement and the use of AI to skirt a deadline in violation of the new actors’ and directors’ guild deals. In […]