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The former Massachusetts state trooper who was fired over his conduct in the Karen Read case called accusations that he’s corrupt and helped frame her “ridiculous,” saying in an interview that “there’s not one piece of evidence or fact to support that.”“It did not happen,” Michael Proctor told “Dateline.” “I would never do something like that.” Read was acquitted of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter and other crimes in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors accused Read, 45, of drunkenly backing her Lexus SUV into O’Keefe on Jan. 29, 2022, and leaving him for…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 2:00 PM ET, Wed June 18, 2025 The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is sharing its lineup of itineraries for winter 2026-27.From October 2026 through April 2027, Evrima and Luminara will take travelers to destinations across French Polynesia, Hawaii, and Asia-Pacific aboard Evrima and Luminara. The company is unveiling 32 new voyages, which together represent “an exciting next chapter as we expand into Polynesia and strengthen our presence across Asia-Pacific,” says Ernesto Fara, president of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Evrima will spend the season in French Polynesia and Hawaii, offering voyages ranging from 7 to 12 nights…
Google is rolling out the ability for users to have a back-and-forth voice conversation with AI Mode, its experimental Search feature that lets users ask complex, multi-part questions. With the new Search Live integration, users can have a free-flowing voice conversation with Search and explore links from across the web. Users will be able to access the feature by opening the Google app and tapping the new “Live” icon to ask their question aloud. They will then hear an AI-generated audio response, and they can follow up with another question. Today’s announcement comes a few weeks after Google rolled out AI Mode…
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.UP NEXTSen. Tammy Duckworth: Trump ‘needs to come to Congress right away’ if he plans to strike Iran08:13Israeli ambassador says Trump ‘will support our efforts’ against Iran21:40Steve Kornacki: How Cuomo & Mamdani could run for NYC mayor even if they lose the Democratic primary04:07Sen. Mike Lee takes down inflammatory social media posts about Minnesota shooting03:53‘Optics’ of ICE arrests still a ‘prime focus’ as Trump reverses policy on immigration raids02:39Trump ‘put narrative out’ on joining Israeli operations while ‘reviewing’ options on Iran14:58Kornacki: Americans say the economy matters…
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday they blocked federal immigration agents from entering their stadium as dozens of anti-ICE protesters gathered outside the sports venue.On social media, the MLB team said that federal agents working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrived at the stadium and “requested permission to access the parking lots.””They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization,” the Dodgers said, adding that their game against the Padres will go on at the stadium as scheduled.Demonstrators standing outside the stadium’s gates were seen holding signs and chanting “ICE out of L.A.” and “ICE go…
CNN — A serial rapist who was convicted of raping 10 women in the United Kingdom and China has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years. Zhenhao Zou, 28, was sentenced Thursday at Inner London Crown Court. Judge Rosina Cottage told him he would serve 22 years and 227 days before he was eligible for parole, taking into account time spent on remand, according to the UK’s PA Media. Zou was found guilty in March of 11 counts of rape, one count of false imprisonment, three counts of voyeurism and a number of other offenses, including…
PARIS (AP) — After the Hollywood epic “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation two years ago, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination — are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the most important Napoleonic auctions ever staged.His battered military hat. A sleeve from his red velvet coat. Even the divorce papers that ended one of history’s most tormented romances — with Josephine, the empress who haunted him to the end.Two centuries after his downfall, Napoleon remains both revered and controversial in France — but…
AI investments hit $110 billion in 2024, and the funding landscape in 2025 is more competitive than ever. For early-stage startups, that means more money in the market, but also more pressure to stand out. At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, Rebecca Bellan sat down with three experienced investors: Jill Chase, partner at CapitalG; Kanu Gulati, partner at Khosla Ventures; and Sara Ittelson, partner at Accel. They broke down what they are really looking for when evaluating AI startups from seed through Series C. Their message to founders? Forget the perfect pitch. Focus on building trust, surviving the hype cycle, and being…
CNN — After days of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran, for the civilians caught up in Israel’s bombing campaign, life is filled with uncertainty. “This is war,” one 58-year-old father of two in the capital, Tehran, told CNN, adding, “no one really understands what that means.” A week into the conflict, Iranians’ contact with the outside world is difficult, hampered by sporadic internet and phone coverage. Some – typically wealthy activists – have access to Starlink terminals providing independent internet access. Speaking through voice recordings, messages and occasional calls, all the people interviewed asked CNN not to reveal their…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Wed June 18, 2025 Seabourn is upgrading its culinary program with new menus, dining concepts and chef-led shore excursions.Above all else, the company is renewing its focus on regional authenticity and fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with chefs developing relationships with small purveyors and markets in the destinations Seabourn visits. “Seabourn has long set the standard in culinary excellence, and these enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to destination-driven experiences,” says Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. “After traveling across the fleet and listening closely to our guests, onboard teams, and travel partners, we’re exploring…