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Attorneys for actor Amber Heard spent much of last week trying to portray her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, as a jealous and drunken abuser who can only blame himself for his nose-diving Hollywood career. Since Heard concluded her testimony in a Virginia courtroom Tuesday, her lawyers have presented witness testimony from people who were once close to Depp but shunted from his orbit. They've included Depp's former longtime agent, the actor Ellen Barkin and Heard's sister. The attorneys' goal: Undermine Depp's libel suit against Heard. The suit claims she falsely portrayed him as a domestic abuser and cost him his lucrative film career, including the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise. Depp points to a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which Heard described herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” Depp's lawyers say he was defamed by the article even though it never mentioned his name. The trial will enter its sixth week when it resumes Monday. Below are … [Read more...] about Heard’s lawyers try to poke holes in Depp’s libel lawsuit

The legal teams for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have only one more week to prove their respective clients’ former spouses defamed them in what has been an alternately disturbing and surreal civil trial in Virginia . Over the last five weeks, Fairfax County jurors have heard damning allegations of domestic violence and damaged acting careers. Depp, in his $50 million lawsuit, alleged Heard “devastated” his career when she penned a 2018 Washington Post op-ed. In the piece, which did not mention Depp by name but came two years after she sought a restraining order against him, Heard identified herself as a domestic violence survivor. In her own $100 million counter lawsuit, Heard alleges that Depp and his legal team defamed her by launching a “smear” campaign against her, which included calling her allegations an “abuse hoax.” Throughout the trial, both actors have insisted that they were victims of domestic abuse during a relationship that officially dissolved in 2017—and … [Read more...] about The Bombshell Testimony Looming Over Johnny Depp’s Case

Sign up to get this weekly column as a newsletter. We're looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. (CNN) Shortly after Donald Trump was elected President of the United States, Nobel laureate Toni Morrison wrote in The New Yorker: "Unlike any nation in Europe, the United States holds whiteness as the unifying force. Here, for many people, the definition of 'Americanness' is color." Reflecting on efforts -- largely by White men -- to define themselves by sustaining that poisonous definition, Morrison argues that those "who are prepared to abandon their humanity out of fear of black men and women, suggest the true horror of lost status." In Morrison's formulation, fear-driven devotion to racial status is more powerful to many White Americans than even self-interest, shame or any belief in humanity. And it is this reality, that White Americans' anxieties in the face of a changing country have been and continue to be … [Read more...] about Opinion: What a Nobel laureate’s take on Donald Trump reveals about today

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0 Pets These pets are waiting for their forever home in Renton area shelters. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been wanting to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these Renton area shelters for a pet you can adopt. Across Washington, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many of them are located not too far from you. If you're on a search for an adorable new four-legged companion, consider starting at a local animal pound like Jennis Rescue Ranch, where Aries the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We compile a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If … [Read more...] about Pet Adoption In The Renton Area: See The Latest Dogs, Cats & More

close Video Mothers are more 'stressed out than ever' over baby formula shortage: Mom panel Mothers Alex Swoyer, Annie Frey and Jessica Palaia join ‘Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the latest developments of the baby formula shortage and rising inflation rates. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Sunday that there’s currently no timeline for when parents can expect to see baby formula return to store shelves after President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) last week to address the nationwide shortage. During a press gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to Tokyo , where Biden will participate in a meeting with the "Quad" alliance, Jean-Pierre was asked by a reporter when parents in the U.S. "who are trying to get baby formula" will be able to find some. "Look, you know, the President — you know, you’ve heard us say this: The President understands the struggle … [Read more...] about WH press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre: ‘I don’t have a timeline’ on when baby formula will return to shelves

0 Pets These local pets are searching for their forever homes. Meet Dizzy, Liam, Cherry and more. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Do you want to add to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Many facilities in and around Nashville are still working to fulfill adoptions. Across Tennessee, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. On a search for a lovable new friend? Consider beginning at a local rescue center like Wags And Walks, where Liam the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're … [Read more...] about Adopt From Nashville Area Shelters: See New Dogs, Cats & More

0 Politics & Government See the latest announcement from the City of Petaluma. Maggie Fusek , Patch Staff Posted Reply Press release from the City of Petaluma: HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL Hello, Petaluma — It appears the hot weather has officially arrived! As we enter the hotter, dryer months, please remember our region is still in a drought emergency. In this evening's email we will share some helpful resources that can help you save water. Please take a look and share with your circle. This evening we'll also share news of a plea from public health officials as COVID-19 case number rise, ways to get involved in planning the future of our beloved Fairgrounds, an update on some of our Safe Street projects, and much more. Please enjoy, share with friends, and have a lovely evening. We'll see you in your inbox next Wednesday! HEALTH OFFICERS URGE PUBLIC TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AS COVID-19 CASES RISE … [Read more...] about City Of Petaluma: Community Update For May 18, 2022

0 Politics & Government Also, former U.S. Senate candidate Mark Clayton disrupts officials discussing a civil penalty against a Metro Nashville Councilman. Tennessee Lookout , News Partner Posted Reply By Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout May 20, 2022 With questions about privacy and compelling public interest, Gov. Bill Lee's administration appears to be treading lightly – if not reversing – on policy surrounding automated license plate readers and the state's new blue license tags, which some cameras can't read at night. The Tennessee Department of Transportation in late March turned down a request by Ridley Police Department to put up an automated license plate reader along a state highway right of way, citing an "ongoing review of the state's role in ALPR implementation with privacy, the collection/use of information and assessing compelling public safety need." In addition, the Department of Safety and Homeland … [Read more...] about Stockard On The Stump: Lee Walking Tightrope On License Plate Readers

Click here to read the full article. Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t watched “crazytimeshitshow,” the fifth episode of “ Barry ” Season 3, now streaming on HBO Max. In a season that has seen many of its characters at their darkest, “Barry” has given fans a light in the form of NoHo Hank ( Anthony Carrigan ) and Cristobal’s ( Michael Irby ) relationship. Introduced in the first season of Alec Berg and Bill Hader’s crime comedy as members of the warring Chechen and Bolivian mafias, the two easygoing and cheerful mob bosses have had many moments of camaraderie with each other, as their friendly demeanors mesh together like chocolate and peanut butter. After a time jump between Season 2 and 3, the show reintroduces the pair as full-blown star-crossed lovers, in a happy, functional relationship they’re keeping hidden from their other criminal associates. More from Variety David Harbour Has Known How 'Stranger Things' Ends for Years: 'It's Quite Moving' … [Read more...] about ‘Barry’ Stars Anthony Carrigan and Michael Irby on Playing the Cutest Gay Mobster Couple on TV