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By Larry Neumeister NEW YORK (AP) — The founder and former CEO of Cryptocurrency Lending Platform celsius Network was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday after labeling vulnerable customers as “achieving hope.” 59-year-old Alexander Masski was declared by US District Judge John G. Kortle. He said that for those who have had a considerable term in prison engaged in a “very serious” crime, some of their clients lost everything and suffered serious psychological harm, but who pocketed more than $45 million. Celsius declared bankruptcy in 2022, revealing dangerous financial bets in some of the $20 billion that thousands of…
As a coastal resident of Florida, beaches are the heartbeat of my community and the main focus of our way of life. It’s a spiritual connection to our parks, playgrounds and nature. But there are two words that no one wants to hear before heading to the beach: the red tide. Still, over the past few years, Floridians have had to fight some of the worst red tide flowers in recent memory.John Paul “JP” Brooker (Times Staff)Red Tide is a natural phenomenon that has been occurring in the Gulf for centuries, if not thousands of years, and its effects have…
Covid-19 testing and overdose medications are also available from machines located in homeless shelters and other health centers.Los Angeles County has installed 51 vending machines to provide free access to Covid-19 tests, condoms, overdose medications, fentanyl testing strips and more.The public health department plans to set up more “health stations” over the coming months, with a total of 100 available, according to a May 5 news release.”Covid-19 self-test, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and condoms allow individuals to take action that protects themselves and others in their community,” Health Director Barbara Feller said in a statement.With free public health products available…
Concerns about the safety of returning to the land remains due to the potential toxins in the soil.Authorities say the aftermath of the Los Angeles County January wildfires have cleared more than 4,000 properties participating in the government-run debris removal program.The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) reported on May 7 that the crew had reached a major milestone while working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on structural debris removal from fires in Eton and Palisade.The crew is removing burning structural relics, trees, ash and other debris along with…
They praise the historic election of the Pope from the United States. The US leader on Thursday was celebrated after the American pope was elected for the first time in the Catholic Church’s two,000-year history.Swirling white smoke from the chimney at Sistine Chapel just after 6pm local time indicated that the new Pope had been selected after just two days of Conclave deliberation.Cardinal Robert Francis Prevast, 69, appeared on the balcony to welcome the massive crowds of Vatican City with his first public appearance as the new leader of the Catholic Church.The new Pope chose the name Leo XIV.The Chicago-born…
New York-based Gan Jing World (GJW) is a video and social media platform that has committed to promoting healthy, family-friendly content, and has launched its third annual contest to honor what we love about mothers.The Mother’s Day 2025 campaign invites users from all over the world to share personal respect with their mothers. This emphasizes the values, traditions and moments that have shaped your life.The campaign encourages participants to submit original stories, videos, songs and other creative tributes honoring their mothers.Submissions are open until May 18th and must be tagged with #gjwmothersday2025 along with subhashtags for themes such as #momsmagicdish,…
MADISONS, Wisconsin — Wisconsin prosecutors accused the father of a teenage girl who killed a teacher and fellow students during a school shoot last year, allowing them access to the semi-automatic pistol they used in the attack.Madison’s criminal charges against 42-year-old Jeffrey Lupnow detail her daughter, 15-year-old Natalie Lupnow, struggled with her parents’ divorce and showed anger in a written work entitled “War on Humanity.” Her father tried to connect her through a gun, the complaint said she tried to connect her through the lawsuit, even if she meticulously planned the attack, including building a cardboard model for the school…
LOS ANGELES – A judge on Thursday ordered a man who said authorities crashed a car through the main gate of Jennifer Aniston’s home must pass through a mental health court to determine whether he is capable of facing felony stalking and vandalism charges.Jimmy Wayne Carweil, 48, was wrapped in a blanket shirtless and wrapped in a blanket as he appeared behind a glass in the courtroom custody area in Los Angeles. Carwyle did not speak during the lawsuit. His lawyer entered into a plea of innocence on his behalf.Prosecutors say the Mississippi man had been harassing Aniston for two…
st. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – St. Petersburg residents spoke up and the Florida Legislature heard them. Lawmakers passed the “vehicle-free wake-flood zone” provision, prohibiting drivers from speeding flooded streets, creating a damaging awakening. The plan is to reduce the speed limits in the area as needed. Brandi Gabbard, a member of the St. Petersburg City Council, was at the forefront of regulations. The new law aims to hold owners liable for abandoned boats “Slowing the speed to idle so that people can still arrive from home or from home if people have to go to work. She said drivers can…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued charges against six individuals allegedly involved in election crimes related to vote harvesting.In a May 7 statement, Paxton outlined the charges of the Great Ju trial that led to the May 2 arrest, saying the alleged crime was committed in Julio County, Texas.The charges stem from an investigation that began in August 2024, when multiple search warrants were executed in Frio, Atascosa and Bexar counties due to ballot harvest claims.The majority of those arrested were charged with voting harvest, a third-degree felony charge that involves a financial exchange to collect and submit other…