Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized after he was ‘bucked’ off horse, fracturing vertebra and ribs
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized after he was ‘bucked’ off horse, fracturing vertebra and ribs

Jim Pillen, the governor of Nebraska, was taken to the hospital on Sunday after being flung from a horse, breaking his spleen and breaking his vertebra and seven ribs, according to officials. According to a news statement from his office, Pillen, 68, a Republican, was hurt after being bucked off a new horse while out on horseback with family on Sunday. Out of extreme caution, he was brought to Columbus Community Hospital before being transferred to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. According to the announcement, the governor is scheduled to stay at UNMC for a few days and is described as alert and in constant communication with his team. According to a Monday update from trauma surgeons at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Pillen suffered seven rib fractures on h...
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz unsuccessfully tried to halt release of House Ethics report
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz unsuccessfully tried to halt release of House Ethics report

Washington In an unsuccessful attempt to stop the House Ethics Committee from releasing a final report detailing its investigation into him, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., requested an eleventh-hour restraining order against the committee on Monday. In breach of its own regulations, the committee was accused in the court petition of making a "unconstitutional" attempt "to exercise jurisdiction over a private citizen through the threatened release of an investigative report containing potentially defamatory allegations." In the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Gaetz's attorneys claimed that the committee's plan to make the report about him public "represents an unprecedented overreach that threatens fundamental constitutional rights and established...
Trump says ownership of Greenland ‘is an absolute necessity’
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Trump says ownership of Greenland ‘is an absolute necessity’

Donald Trump, the next president, expressed his renewed interest on Sunday in the United States gaining control of Denmark's Greenland independent territory. "The United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity for purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World," Trump stated in a statement announcing his appointment of Ken Howery as ambassador to Denmark. Mute Egede, the prime minister of Greenland, has already reacted negatively to Trump's comments, stating in a statement that "Greenland is ours." We are not, and never will be, for sale. We must not give up on our protracted fight for liberty," Reuters said. During his first term as president, Trump made several proposals to buy Greenland. In 2019, he informed reporters ...
Personal shoppers cash in on TikTok Live, finding hidden gems for home audiences
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Personal shoppers cash in on TikTok Live, finding hidden gems for home audiences

TikTok is becoming a popular destination for busy holiday shoppers looking for collectibles and gifts this year. However, in addition to TikTok Shop, people are using TikTok livestreams to get virtual personal shopper services without physically visiting a store. The livestreamers are regular shoppers who spend hours searching for hard-to-find fandom memorabilia or viral products in cheap department shops like TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls. The hot pink Hello Kitty is the object of everyone's attention. blankets for Valentine's Day. Alright. Rita Colon stated that they are searching for any throw blankets or glitzy brushes. For a year, Colon, a resident of New Jersey, has been a full-time personal virtual shopper. She claimed to have transported more than 2,700 items nationwide this ye...
Prosecutor backs off attempt to reinstate charges against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting
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Prosecutor backs off attempt to reinstate charges against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting

A New Mexico district attorney said on Monday that the special prosecutor in the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on the set of the film "Rust" has abandoned an attempt to revive charges. The state's notice of appeal, which would have attempted to reinstate charges against Baldwin that had been dropped by a lower court, was withdrawn by the special prosecutor, Kari Morrissey, according to a statement released by First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies. The involuntary manslaughter prosecution against Baldwin, who was in possession of a prop pistol on the set outside Santa Fe in October 2021 when it discharged, was rejected by a judge in the summer. According to Baldwin, he believed it contained blank bullets. Director Joel Souza was wou...
Cattaraugus Woman Arrested During Traffic Stop on Bench Warrant
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Cattaraugus Woman Arrested During Traffic Stop on Bench Warrant

(WNY News Now) A Cattaraugus woman who was wanted on an active bench warrant was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Salamanca. New York's SALAMANCA Crystal M. Lore, 31, of Cattaraugus, NY, was arrested during a traffic stop on Clinton Street in Salamanca early on Sunday, December 22, 2024. At around 1:43 a.m., Lore was stopped for violating the Vehicle and Traffic Law, and it was discovered that she had an active bench warrant from Salamanca City Court. Lore was taken into prison without any problems, according to Sheriff Eric A. Butler, who announced the arrest. According to New York State Criminal Procedure Law 530.70-3, she was then turned over to the Salamanca City Police Department for arraignment on the warrant. Salamanca City Court still has authority over the matter, and m...
Persia Man Charged After Domestic Incident Involving Infant
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Persia Man Charged After Domestic Incident Involving Infant

(WNY News Now) When police arrived at a Persia home after a late-night 911 hang-up, they discovered a domestic dispute and charged a 25-year-old male. PERSIA, NY According to Sheriff Eric A. Butler, 25-year-old Brandon Tackentien was arrested late Monday night after a domestic dispute at his residence on Route 353. At 11:58 p.m. on December 9, 2024, a 911 call was answered by police after the line cut off with the sound of yelling coming from the background. When cops arrived, they spoke with a frightened woman who had called, made sure she and her seven-week-old boy were okay, and took them out of the house. Tackentien faces charges of criminal mischief in the fourth degree, reckless endangerment in the second degree, menacing in the second degree, and endangering the welfare of a chi...
Arcade Man Arrested on Multiple Warrants, Released and Transferred
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Arcade Man Arrested on Multiple Warrants, Released and Transferred

(WNY News Now) Brian R. Bleau, 38, was taken into custody by Cattaraugus County Sheriff's deputies in the Erie County Holding Center on December 8, 2024, at around 2:40 PM. The arrest was undertaken in response to many pending warrants that the Ashford Town Court had issued. Bleau was released on the warrants from the Town of Ashford after being arrested and arraigned at the Town of Yorkshire Court. He was taken into the custody of the Village of Arcade Police Department right away, where he was subject to further warrants issued by the Village of Arcade Local Criminal Court. The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just like everyone else who is accused of a crime. Share this: Facebook X Note: Every piece of content is rigorousl...
Christmas Weather Forecast: A Chill Followed by Seasonal Warmth
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Christmas Weather Forecast: A Chill Followed by Seasonal Warmth

The Christmas weather forecast for this year promises a blend of seasonal coziness and wintry frost. Christmas Eve will be frigid, with temperatures remaining considerably below normal, after an Arctic Blast moves over the region this weekend. Conditions will return to more normal levels on Christmas Day, though, making the holiday more comfortable. The weather is predicted to get milder as the week goes on, making for a nice year-end. Mild weather is expected for New Year's Eve, making it ideal for outdoor festivities. Looking ahead, colder weather is predicted for the first week of January, however preliminary predictions indicate it won't be as severe as the Arctic cold before Christmas. As of right now, there won't be any snowfall before or after New Year's, thus 2025 will be a year of...
Nas Berry Shines on the Court: Named Fort Mill High School Athlete of the Week
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Nas Berry Shines on the Court: Named Fort Mill High School Athlete of the Week

Nas Berry, a senior on the basketball team at Fort Mill High School, deserves congratulations for winning the title of Fort Mill High School Athlete of the Week! With impressive performances, such as 14 points against York, 23 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals against Gaffney, and 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals against Providence, Nas displayed his amazing abilities. This honor emphasizes Nas's diligence and commitment on the court, which greatly aided his team's accomplishments. We would also want to thank Jersey Mike's Subs, Super Chix, and the Fort Mill Jackets Athletic Booster Club for sponsoring this award and helping student-athletes like Nas.Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our wr...