Daniel Day-Lewis, pulled out of retirement by his son, finds his acting fire still burns
Read full article: Daniel Day-Lewis, pulled out of retirement by his son, finds his acting fire still burnsIt’s been eight years since Daniel Day-Lewis announced his retirement from acting and said he wanted to “explore the world in a different way.”.
🎮 Must be accompanied by an adult: Why teens are turning to online gaming for social connection
Read full article: 🎮 Must be accompanied by an adult: Why teens are turning to online gaming for social connectionLike after-school clubs or hangouts at the mall, video games can serve as a means for teens to socialize with friends or make new ones.
Texas man gets 100 years in prison for shootings that killed 1, wounded others in Nevada, Arizona
Read full article: Texas man gets 100 years in prison for shootings that killed 1, wounded others in Nevada, ArizonaA judge in Las Vegas has sentenced a Texas man to 100 years in prison for his role in a two-state shooting rampage on Thanksgiving 2020 that included the killing of a man in Nevada and a shootout with authorities in Arizona.
Lilia Vu puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
Read full article: Lilia Vu puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017Lilia Vu made a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole, and the United States won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017, beating Europe on a tense Sunday of singles matches at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upset
Read full article: Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upsetThe Tonys are often the most entertaining of awards shows, with Broadway performers showing their best work.
A French court clears director Polanski of defaming a British actor who accused him of rape
Read full article: A French court clears director Polanski of defaming a British actor who accused him of rapeA French court has ruled that filmmaker Roman Polanski did not defame a British actor who accused him of raping her as a teenager.
Orlando districts team up for community cleanup ahead of Earth Day
Read full article: Orlando districts team up for community cleanup ahead of Earth DayTo celebrate Earth Day, two Main Street districts came together on Sunday, along with Orlando City Soccer to help the City Beautiful live up to its name.
Positive US looking ahead to next battle in 2024 after failing to reclaim Solheim Cup from Europe
Read full article: Positive US looking ahead to next battle in 2024 after failing to reclaim Solheim Cup from EuropeAmerican captain Stacy Lewis is determined to celebrate a good week for her team despite the United States failing to retake the Solheim Cup from Europe.
Broadway-bound revival of 'The Wiz' finds its next Dorothy, thanks in part to TikTok
Read full article: Broadway-bound revival of 'The Wiz' finds its next Dorothy, thanks in part to TikTokA 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the attention of casting agents with her TikTok videos has landed the plumb role of Dorothy in the Broadway-bound production of “The Wiz.”.
Iowa teen who killed rapist escapes from probation center
Read full article: Iowa teen who killed rapist escapes from probation centerIowa authorities say an 18-year-old sex trafficking victim who pleaded guilty to killing a man she said raped her escaped from a women’s center where she was serving her probation sentence.
Public relations CEO, former basketball pro Angela Lewis on making game-changing assists in others’ lives and careers
Read full article: Public relations CEO, former basketball pro Angela Lewis on making game-changing assists in others’ lives and careersCorie Murray interviews ALA Public Relations CEO Angela Lewis.
Recount in State House District 29 primary shows fewer votes, same outcome
Read full article: Recount in State House District 29 primary shows fewer votes, same outcomeRecounts in these razor-thin primary races resulted in no change to either outcome and the sorting-out of a handful of votes for GOP candidates.
Guilty verdict in deaths of Utah teens found in mine shaft
Read full article: Guilty verdict in deaths of Utah teens found in mine shaftThe case of a teenage couple killed and tossed down an abandoned mine shaft culminated in murder convictions Friday for a Utah man who prosecutors said killed the pair because he found them hanging out with his girlfriend.
2 teenage girls shot from passing car in Orlando, police say
Read full article: 2 teenage girls shot from passing car in Orlando, police sayOrlando police said two teenage girls — 13 and 14 years old — were shot Saturday night by occupants of a car that drove past them in Orlando’s Malibu Groves neighborhood.
Volusia elections supervisor announces vote-by-mail tracking service
Read full article: Volusia elections supervisor announces vote-by-mail tracking serviceVoters in Volusia County will have the option to track vote-by-mail ballots in upcoming elections, the county's Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis said Friday.
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Orange County woman found guilty of beating toddler to death for drinking out of milk jug
Read full article: Orange County woman found guilty of beating toddler to death for drinking out of milk jugA woman who along with her mother beat her girlfriend’s son to death because he drank out of a milk jug was found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday.
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$50M suit alleges retaliation over allegations against coach
Read full article: $50M suit alleges retaliation over allegations against coachAn associate athletic director at Louisiana State University has filed a $50 million lawsuit accusing university officials of retaliating against her for reporting repeated racist remarks and inappropriate sexual behavior by a former head football coach.
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‘I messed up bad:’ Polk County teacher accused of causing DUI crash
Read full article: ‘I messed up bad:’ Polk County teacher accused of causing DUI crashPOLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Winter Haven teacher who had been drinking at a party caused a DUI crash on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Lewis admitted that she had been drinking at a party before getting behind the wheel, adding that, “I messed up bad” and “I am in so much trouble,” according to the report. Lewis, a physical education teacher at Jewett Middle Academy in Winter Haven, was arrested on charges of DUI and DUI with property damage. “We are so thankful that no one was injured in this DUI crash, but this is another sad example of a person in a position of trust making a bad decision. As such, they need to understand that they are held to a higher standard and need to behave like it,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
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LaVine scores 46 points, Bulls hit 25 3s to beat Pelicans
Read full article: LaVine scores 46 points, Bulls hit 25 3s to beat PelicansChicago Bulls' Zach LaVine dunks past New Orleans Pelicans' Lonzo Ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Chicago. LaVine scored a season-high 46 points, hitting nine of Chicago's franchise-record 25 3-pointers, and the Bulls cooled off the New Orleans Pelicans with a 129-116 victory Wednesday. LaVine and White became the first duo in NBA history to make at least eight 3s apiece in the same game, according to STATS. “We (were) due for a good team shooting night,” White said. Zion Williamson had 29 points for New Orleans, and Brandon Ingram finished with 21 points on 6-for-19 shooting.
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US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll
Read full article: US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes tollWalcott had to furlough four employees at his restaurant just before Christmas, after New York state stopped allowing indoor dining. Lewis, 48, is receiving $400 in weekly unemployment aid, including the new $300 federal benefit, and his wife is still working. He appreciates the federal aid, which freelance musicians like him haven't been eligible for in the past. One of those programs provides extended benefits to people who have exhausted their state aid. Congressional Democrats favor boosting the checks to $2,000 and extending federal aid beyond March, as does President-elect Joe Biden.
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Christmas unites community after fire guts historic church
Read full article: Christmas unites community after fire guts historic churchThe site of Middle Collegiate Church, which was devastated by a fire earlier in the month, is seen in New York on Dec. 14, 2020. The facade and the New York Liberty Bell are the only parts of the 128-year-old church that remain. Middle Collegiate had previously occupied two other locations in Manhattan beginning in 1729. Middle Collegiate has also welcomed 25 new parishioners since the fire, she said. “The church is made up of the congregation and what the people in the congregation believe and do,” said Slacik, who married her wife at the church.
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Faith groups pray, sing in post-vote ritual in New York
Read full article: Faith groups pray, sing in post-vote ritual in New YorkShira Kline, a director of worship for Lab/Shul, a Jewish community-based organization, leads a group in song during an interfaith gathering outside of the Judson Memorial Church near Washington Square Park in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Muslims, Jews, Christians and Buddhists came together to show solidarity among faith communities as the country awaits the final result of the U.S. presidential election. “We’ve been here before," Lewis said outside the Judson Memorial Church near Washington Square Park. The group of about 20 broke into a call-and-response led by Lewis, who pumped her right fist in the air. Chris Long, assistant minister of the Community Church of New York closed his eyes and lifted his palms.
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Volusia County reports record 77% turnout on Election Day
Read full article: Volusia County reports record 77% turnout on Election DayVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – It was an impressive turnout for Volusia County in this year’s election. Law enforcement around the county worked together to keep voters and polling places safe on Election Day. Earlier on Election Day Sheriff Mike Chitwood said deputies were patrolling near polling places. All eyes were on at least two races including Volusia County chair and State Attorney for 7th Judicial Court. Jeff Brower unofficially won by 57.6% to Volusia County Councilwoman Deb Denys.
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Early voters line up in Volusia County
Read full article: Early voters line up in Volusia CountyVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – There was a long line full of first-time voters and seasoned ones, wrapped around the Victoria Square shopping center on Friday, waiting to cast their ballots at the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Office. We’re going into our fifth day of early voting and we’re already at 40,000 voters,” Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis said. Lewis said Volusia County has a 35% total turnout so far and will probably put 2016 voting records to shame. Just ask Kelsey Rachels of DeLand, who stood in line for 45 minutes waiting to vote. She urges the 400,000 active voters in Volusia County to not just vote, but to vote early.
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Stacy Lewis wins Ladies Scottish Open in 4-way playoff
Read full article: Stacy Lewis wins Ladies Scottish Open in 4-way playoffUSA's Stacy Lewis on the second tee during day two of the Ladies Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland, Friday Aug. 14, 2020. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)NORTH BERWICK Stacy Lewis won the Ladies Scottish Open with a 23-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff Sunday, giving the American her first title in nearly three years and a confidence boost ahead of the Womens British Open. Thats this type of golf, Lewis said. So I really just tried to wait for my opportunity and just kept hanging in there.After Lewis holed her birdie putt in the playoff, Knight missed a 10-foot birdie try. She parred the final three holes to get into the playoff, two-putting from 30 feet on the par-4 18th.
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Lewis, Munoz share lead at Ladies Scottish Open
Read full article: Lewis, Munoz share lead at Ladies Scottish OpenNORTH BERWICK American golfer Stacy Lewis shot a 5-under 66 for the lowest round of the week at the Ladies Scottish Open to take a share of the lead with Azahara Munoz after the second round on Friday. Lewis, a former top-ranked player and a 12-time LPGA Tour champion, birdied the final four holes to bounce back from her only dropped shot -- at the 12th -- at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick. The two-time major winner is looking for her first win in nearly three years since when she has given birth to her first child, Chesnee to take into next weeks Womens British Open, which she won in 2013. Jennifer Song was a stroke behind after a 70, with Amy Olson and Olivia Cowan a further shot back after 71s. It is the first international event on the LPGA Tour since the Womens Australian Open in February.
Sisters of missing woman seek answers after toddler found wandering alone in Florida
Read full article: Sisters of missing woman seek answers after toddler found wandering alone in FloridaMIRAMAR, Fla. – Three sisters drove from Alabama to South Florida to reunite with their 2-year-old nephew, who was found Sunday morning wandering alone in the parking lot of an apartment complex. “We just want to know that my sister is OK,” Gina Lewis told reporters Tuesday. The family said Cavett didn't have any known ties to South Florida. When Miramar police posted the boy's picture on social media, it went viral and his family spotted it online. Cavett’s family told reporters they last spoke to her about two weeks ago.
Police in Florida search for mother of boy found wandering alone
Read full article: Police in Florida search for mother of boy found wandering aloneMIRAMAR, Fla. – Police investigators in South Florida said they are searching for the mother of a toddler found wandering alone Sunday morning in an apartment complex parking lot. Need to Identify: This little boy was found wandering alone, near the 1860 block of SW 68th Ave. #RetweeetPlease #MiramarPD pic.twitter.com/CsZzvqLZLy — Miramar Police (@MiramarPD) July 27, 2020In a Facebook post, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office asked anyone with information about Cavett’s whereabouts to contact the Miramar Police Department in Florida. During a news conference Monday, Ebony Williams told reporters she saw the little boy in the parking lot and figured the child's mother must be close by. There’s no way.”The child was turned over to the Florida Department of Children and Families.
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Volusia County supervisor warns voters of an incorrect ballot
Read full article: Volusia County supervisor warns voters of an incorrect ballotVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. Leaders in Volusia County are warning voters of incorrect mail-in ballots. Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis said the warning is for those in precincts 638B, 816A, and 816C. We discovered the School Board District 2 race was inadvertently left off of ballot styles for a precinct split in the district, Lewis said. House District 26 was only placed on one ballot style when it should have been on another, officials said. I take full and complete responsibility and promise that everyone who has received a vote by mail ballot will receive a corrected ballot in plenty of time to vote in the Primary Election, Lewis said.
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Florida’s unemployed fear new issues with unemployment system due to increase in demand
Read full article: Florida’s unemployed fear new issues with unemployment system due to increase in demandJobless Floridians wishing to receive unemployment benefits must now log on to the state’s unemployment website every two weeks to affirm they are still unemployed, a requirement that has some fearing a repeat of computer problems that originally plagued the benefit application process. To minimize the number of users overloading the state’s unemployment computer system called CONNECT, last month Gov. Ron DeSantis temporarily eliminated a requirement that claimants must regularly return to the website to verify their employment status. Even though Lewis has received several unemployment benefit payments, she is concerned that issues with the state website will make it harder for her to collect future payments. Lewis is concerned that potential computer problems will hurt jobless Floridians and make it difficult for the state employees who are trying to distribute payments.
Lewis the koala dies week after rescue from Australia wildfire
Read full article: Lewis the koala dies week after rescue from Australia wildfireThe koala that gained fame last week after being rescued from a massive wildfire in Australia has died. According to CNN, Port Macquarie Koala Hospital made the decision to euthanize Lewis, named after its rescuer’s grandchild, on Tuesday after inspecting his wounds. 1 goal is animal welfare, so it was on those grounds that this decision was made,” the hospital said. Lewis' story went viral after video showed motorist Toni Doherty running from her car to help the koala near Port Macquarie as the catastrophic fires that have ravaged New South Wales burned all around them. Doherty named the koala after one of her seven grandchildren.
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