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Former President Donald Trump has learned time and again that the best way to kill legal action is to first delay it. And while Trump’s “special master” gambit initially showed promise in that regard, the tactic may have actually backfired and put him on a fast-track collision course with the federal government he once led. Two separate court decisions last week have empowered the FBI to move swiftly in its investigation against Trump for mishandling classified information . “Who knows what’s still at Mar-a-Lago? Who knows where the rest of it is? It’s obvious that Trump can’t be trusted—and neither can his lawyers. But at least the bluff has been called on using the courts to delay this,” said Carl W. Tobias, a University of Richmond law school professor. Trump’s preemptive strike last month—a lawsuit against the feds—tried to block the FBI from reviewing the documents seized at his oceanfront Mar-a-Lago mansion . That legal fight has now been split in two. On one … [Read more...] about Trump’s ‘Special Master’ Delay Is Already Backfiring

Few San Francisco dim sum restaurants enjoy the notoriety of Yank Sing . Adored by downtown office workers and tourists alike, the gargantuan restaurant at Rincon Center is known for drawing incredible crowds, particularly on the weekends. But since the pandemic, Yank Sing seems to have quieted down a bit. Nabbing a reservation for six (which, naturally, turned into eight once word got around my office) only a day in advance was a breeze. When my group turned up at 1 p.m. on a Thursday, the restaurant was hardly full. I’m going to be honest. I was having a rough week when I visited Yank Sing. But the vaguely fancy decor — white tablecloths, gold accents and fake plants — reminded me so strongly of the Chinese restaurant that my family used to frequent for special occasions when I was a kid that I was instantly soothed. I ordered jasmine tea for the table, and all was right in the world. (Photos by Blair Heagerty) (Photos by Blair Heagerty) The dining room … [Read more...] about Famous San Francisco dim sum restaurant Yank Sing is where tourists, co-workers and locals collide

New York (CNN Business) Retailers have already signaled big sales are coming for the holidays — with one major, sparkly exception. Stores are looking to offload overstocks of clothes, shoes, toys, gadgets and furniture. But jewelry might evade all that deep discounting. That's because holiday jewelry sales have been on fire over the last two years. On an annual basis they surged 32% in 2021 and 26.2% in 2020, according to MasterCard's SpendingPulse report that tracks retail spending from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 , the peak period for year-end gift shopping each year. "Jewelry is in good shape heading into this holiday season," said Marshal Cohen, chief retail industry adviser with NPD Group. He expects consumers will gravitate to bling because they perceive it to be a "good investment gift, so spending limits by consumers will feel better spent on jewelry." Fine jewelry like diamond studs and necklaces — and maybe even an engagement ring — have … [Read more...] about Expect big holiday sales on everything but the bling

Rihanna will perform at the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12 as the NFL enters the first year of a new deal with Apple Music as primary sponsor of the halftime show, replacing Pepsi. It is the first scheduled return to the stage for an artist who last performed publicly at the Grammy Awards in early 2018 and whose most recent solo album, “Anti,” was released in January 2016. “We’re excited to partner with Rihanna, Roc Nation and the NFL to bring music and sports fans a momentous show,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music and Beats. The announcement is an about-face for the singer, who was among the artists who rebuffed invitations to perform on football’s biggest stage in support of Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who has been unable to find a new team since he became a free agent in March 2017. Kaepernick accused the league of blackballing him because of his kneeling during the national anthem to protest police … [Read more...] about Fans rejoice at news of Rihanna concert that involves football

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 12 Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 2-8: Oct. 2: Critic Rex Reed is 84. Singer Don McLean is 77. Country singer Jo-el Sonnier is 76. Actor Avery Brooks (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”) is 74. Guitarist Mike Rutherford of Genesis and Mike and the Mechanics is 72. Musician Sting is 71. Actor Robin Riker (“General Hospital,” ″The Bold and the Beautiful”) is 70. Actor Lorraine Bracco (“The Sopranos”) is 68. Guitarist Greg Jennings of Restless Heart is 68. Singer Phil Oakey of Human League is 67. Singer Freddie Jackson is 67. Singer-producer Robbie Nevil is 64. Drummer Bud Gaugh of Sublime and Long Beach Dub All-Stars is 55. Musician Gillian Welch is 55. Actor Joey Slotnick (“Boston Public,” ″The Single Guy”) is 54. Country singer Kelly Willis is 54. Singer Dion Allen of Az Yet is 52. Actor-talk show host Kelly Ripa (“Live With Kelly … [Read more...] about Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 2-8

NEW YORK (AP) — The chief of the U.S. Capitol Police during the Jan. 6 siege has a book deal. Steven A. Sund's “Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1 on January 6” will come out Jan. 3, just shy of the two-year anniversary of the riot by supporters of President Donald Trump. "It’s time to break my silence and reveal everything that I know happened,” Sund said in a statement released Monday by Blackstone Publishing. Sund resigned under pressure soon after Jan. 6 and testified the following month that he hadn't seen an FBI field report warning of potential violence. He said the overrunning of the U.S. Capitol was the result of widespread failures. “No single civilian law enforcement agency — and certainly not the USCP — is trained and equipped to repel, without significant military or other law enforcement assistance, an insurrection of thousands of armed, violent, and coordinated individuals focused on breaching a building at all costs,” he testified. … [Read more...] about Former U.S. Capitol Police chief has deal for Jan. 6 book

During the process of outfitting a fan cave in the Santa Monica apartment of 92-year-old Los Angeles Rams fan Lewis Lazarus in advance of Thursday Night Football kicking off on Prime Video earlier this month, Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, better known by his stage name Xzibit, learned a few things. One of them? That Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa is genderless. “I didn’t understand exactly what Alexa could do until I got into this project. I found out a lot about the programming and that Alexa is not a she,” Xzibit tells InsideHook. “Alexa is an AI that has no gender identification. That was cool to find out.” Xzibit has found out a lot over the course of a career that began in earnest with the release of his debut studio album At the Speed of Life in 1996 and was taken to a new level in 2004 when he hosted the first of six seasons of MTV reality series Pimp My Ride . A hit that inspired international spinoffs including Pimp My Car, Pimp My Room and Pimp My Whatever … [Read more...] about What Years of Pimping Rides Taught Xzibit About the Human Condition

(BPT) - No place in your home has the potential to blend utility and luxury quite like the shower. When you step into that space, it's about more than getting clean. It's your own little oasis in a busy world where you can rejuvenate and focus on self-care. If your current shower leaves something to be desired, it's time to invest in your house and in yourself with an upgrade. Whether your budget allows a complete remodel or you simply want to enhance the current space, here are three elements to elevating the shower with touches of luxury and lasting appeal. Timeless design Design trends come and go, so when you're deciding on the design components for your shower, consider a timeless aesthetic and high-quality materials that will last. For example, the Statement Showering Collection re-envisions showering at the most basic level and brings a range of unique shapes and sizes to the shower, breathing new life into well-loved standards and marrying the latest in technology … [Read more...] about 3 elements to transform your shower into a soothing oasis

(BPT) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) — part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest and most comprehensive academic healthcare system in New Jersey — is completely reimagining cancer care. The Livingston, New Jersey-based facility recently broke ground on a five-story, 137,000-square-foot cancer center on its hospital campus. The $225 million, freestanding outpatient facility, scheduled for 2025 completion, will serve as the northern hub for the integrated oncology services offered by RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This innovative care model is transforming the delivery of cancer services across New Jersey, bringing groundbreaking discoveries, clinical research and expertise from Rutgers Cancer Institute to patients close to home. “The new Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center will be a regional destination for cancer care, building on the … [Read more...] about Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Breaks Ground on $225 Million Comprehensive Cancer Center

(BPT) - People go to great lengths to reduce their odds of getting cancer. Many of us wear sunscreen, avoid processed foods, have regular checkups and eat organic produce, but what if your risk is hereditary rather than environmental? Read on to learn more about hereditary cancer and what you can do to learn about and manage your risk. 1. More than 10% of cancers are caused by inherited mutations in specific genes. News stories about Angelina Jolie and other celebrities have made people aware that mutations in one of the BRCA genes can cause breast and ovarian cancer, but that’s not the whole story. Mutations in other genes can cause a condition known as Lynch syndrome which leads to a very high risk for colorectal, endometrial and other cancers. Although fewer people are aware of Lynch syndrome mutations, they are actually even more common than BRCA mutations. Inherited mutations in many other genes are also linked to an increased risk for breast, colorectal, … [Read more...] about 7 Things Everyone Should Know About Hereditary Cancer