HODGDON, Maine — When Randi Farrar closed her downtown Houlton tea and herb store earlier this yr just a few prospects talked about they missed getting her recent brews.

So she bought her kitchen licensed, her nicely water examined, purchased a 40-slot cup holder, a bigger automobile and began delivering her specialty boba iced teas to Houlton companies and some residential prospects.

“It simply went loopy,” Farrar stated. And whereas she isn’t positive how phrase unfold, she’s now delivering 100 or extra iced teas in at some point.

The demand has been so nice Farrar determined to open a drive-through enterprise in close by Hodgdon to serve teas and occasional.  

Boba or bubble tea is a Taiwanese recipe that blends tea with milk, fruit and fruit juices and tapioca pearls. However Farrar makes use of popping pearls as a substitute of tapioca in her boba teas as a result of prospects love these, she stated.

“They’re juice balls, and while you suck them up by way of the straw they explode in your mouth,” she stated.

Farrar is now placing the ultimate items collectively for Randi’s Nook Perk on Nook Street in Hodgdon. The title is a twist on Central Perk, a well-known fictional hangout from the sitcom “Associates,” she stated.

The drive-through might be open in fall, winter and spring. Along with her boba and chaga teas, Farrar will provide espresso, cappuccinos and fast meals objects like muffins and scorching egg sandwiches.

There may even be seating inside for about 20, she stated, including that she is ready for the ultimate occupancy quantity from the hearth marshal.  

On Wednesday, Farrar described what the drive-through will appear to be when accomplished as she walked alongside what would be the tear-drop drive by way of path.

The constructing is an Amish-built construction that she and her husband, Tom Farrar, have painted in a vibrant close to cobalt blue with white trim.

There are items of white picket fence able to go alongside the drive, and she or he’s nonetheless engaged on how she is going to show the menu board outdoors to face up to Maine winters.

Birch Bark Brews, chaga tea blends that Farrar co-owns with Alyssa Hutchinson, might be obtainable at Nook Perk in addition to a few of her different natural objects from her Lotus and Leaf enterprise.  

Randi’s Nook Perk is anticipated to be open by Thanksgiving, Monday by way of Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m..

Farrar put the thought of the drive-through on Fb to see if it individuals.

“I bought an enormous response,” she stated, including that individuals don’t prefer to get out of their automobiles within the winter.

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Quarterback: A-

Freshman Dylan Raiola was slinging it proper from the beginning.

He threw two 17-yard completions to junior tight finish Thomas Fidone II and sophomore broad receiver Jaylen Lloyd on the primary drive, and didn’t cease there. Raiola completed the sport with 297 passing yards and three touchdowns, finishing 23 of his 34 passes.

His greatest play of the evening got here on the finish of the second quarter when he threw throughout his physique to senior receiver Isaiah Neyor on the left fringe of the top zone for an 11-yard landing. He did throw his second interception of the 12 months, however it was a 50-50 ball to Neyor ultimately zone that the defender ripped away from him.

Raiola did miss a crucial cross within the fourth quarter to wide-open sophomore tight finish Luke Lindemeyer that may have scored a landing, however that is the precise type of efficiency that has followers enthusiastic about Nebraska soccer this season, even when the outcome wasn’t what followers needed.

Working Backs: B

Sophomore Dante Dowdell and senior Rahmir Johnson had been the 2 backs, and each had been serviceable within the recreation

Johnson was his typical shifty self, though he solely ran the ball 4 occasions for 17 yards and had two receptions for 14 yards. Dowdell was the primary man on the bottom, carrying the ball 20 occasions, however just for a median of three.6 yards per contact for 72 yards. There have been additionally a number of occasions Dowdell missed open lanes the offensive line was giving him, one thing he might want to work on because the season progresses. 

Extra was anticipated of the bottom recreation, as the 2 backs didn’t attain 100 dashing yards. If Nebraska desires to win video games within the Huge Ten, it should want extra from the bottom recreation.

Receivers: A-

Senior Jahmal Banks had a day.

Banks hauled in eight catches for 94 yards, as he had his fingerprints all around the recreation. Nebraska made an emphasis to get the ball to the massive receiver, and he made all his alternatives rely.

He wasn’t the one one, nonetheless, as Neyor additionally had 4 receptions for 90 yards, two of them scoring six. Whereas Neyor did get the ball stripped from him on a 50-50 ball within the endzone, he made up for it on an insane landing catch on the sting of the sector. Fidone additionally lastly began getting downfield, as he had two catches for 46 yards.

Whereas there have been some factors within the recreation when receivers struggled to create separation, they made sufficient performs on the evening to win. Nevertheless, different elements of the crew didn’t observe swimsuit.

Offensive Line: B

Heading into Huge Ten play, head coach Matt Rhule stated this recreation can be the actual check of how good the offensive line is, and so they had been somewhat inconsistent.

They did hand over 5 sacks on the evening, however two of these got here on the finish of the sport when Raiola was making an attempt to purchase time to get the ball downfield. The cross blocking total was adequate to permit Raiola to push the ball downfield, however the run blocking was a bit subpar. 

The offensive line might want to up the ante as Nebraska will get into the guts of convention play, however they had been respectable given the truth that senior Turner Corcoran went down with an harm early within the recreation. 

Defensive Line: B-

The line of defense got here in anticipating a fist-fight, and so they had been prepared for it.

Illinois struggled to seek out consistency at occasions on the bottom all evening however averaged a stable 4.3 yards a carry. The road struggled to strain the quarterback at occasions, however the entrance three wasn’t the actual drawback on the defensive finish for the Huskers.

Seniors Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher and junior Jamari Butler are large items up entrance, and they need to bounce again towards Purdue subsequent week.

Linebackers: A-

Senior John Bullock is a dude.

Illinois was up 7-3, and was on the verge of driving the ball all the way in which down the sector to push the result in 11 factors. After a 14-yard catch by Hank Beatty, Bullock stripped the ball, forcing a fumble on Illinois’ second drive. This wasn’t his solely nice play although.

Bullock completed the sport with a team-leading 9 tackles, six solo, together with a sack and a cross breakup. Junior Mikai Gbayor and senior MJ Sherman had been additionally each stable within the recreation, each recording six tackles within the recreation, because the tackling by the linebackers was good.

The one factor holding this grade again was simply the general efficiency by the protection, however the linebackers performed nice within the recreation.

Secondary: C-

Let’s simply say, this was a tough evening for the secondary.

It was simply an unpleasant recreation from begin to end for this group. It solely took Illinois two minutes to attain on its opening possession, as junior quarterback Luke Altmyer went 4-for-4 for 73 yards to rapidly take a 7-0 lead. It didn’t get any higher after that, as he amassed 215 passing yards and 4 touchdowns on 21-for-27 passing.

The secondary additionally struggled with tackling on the perimeter all evening, permitting the Combating Illini to get some large runs on the perimeter. Junior cornerback Ceyair Wright did play properly after senior Tommi Hill left the sport with an harm, as he made an enormous play in stripping Altmyer to provide Nebraska the ball again within the fourth quarter with the rating tied at 24 a bit.

The secondary has loads it has to repair, or it should be a protracted season for this group.

Particular Groups: D+

Particular groups as soon as once more proved to be an enormous hindrance for the Huskers.

This was headlined by freshman kicker John Hohl, who was filling in for injured sophomore Tristan Alvano, lacking a 39-yard discipline purpose within the fourth quarter to take a 27-24 lead. That wasn’t the one unhealthy play, nonetheless, as Nebraska gave up 60 punt return yards on the evening, with the longest one going for 37 yards.

This group has loads to wash up, particularly within the kicking recreation. The Huskers are going to be in loads of dogfights this season, and so they can’t afford to be lacking these sorts of discipline objectives.

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A prime politics author for New York journal has taken depart on the publication after it emerged that she allegedly had a private relationship with Robert F Kennedy Jr, a scion of the Kennedy dynasty who ran a high-profile impartial marketing campaign for the White Home earlier than endorsing Donald Trump.

Olivia Nuzzi, who has written intensive long-form items about US politics, together with RFK Jr, violated the journal’s requirements round disclosing conflicts of pursuits, the publication mentioned in a press release.

“Our Washington Correspondent Olivia Nuzzi acknowledged to the journal’s editors that she had engaged in a private relationship with a former topic related to the 2024 marketing campaign whereas she was reporting on the marketing campaign, a violation of the journal’s requirements round conflicts of curiosity and disclosures,” New York mentioned.

It added: “Had the journal been conscious of this relationship, she wouldn’t have continued to cowl the presidential marketing campaign. An inner overview of her revealed work has discovered no inaccuracies nor proof of bias. She is at the moment on depart from the journal, and the journal is conducting a extra thorough third-party overview. We remorse this violation of our readers’ belief.”

In a press release Nuzzi acknowledged the connection however mentioned it had not been a bodily one and that it had developed after Nuzzi had written a bit about Kennedy and his quixotic and in the end doomed run for the White Home.

Nuzzi mentioned that “the character of some communication between myself and a former reporting topic turned private” earlier this 12 months.

“Throughout that point, I didn’t instantly report on the topic nor use them as a supply,” she mentioned. “The connection was by no means bodily however ought to have been disclosed to forestall the looks of a battle. I deeply remorse not doing so instantly and apologize to these I’ve disenchanted, particularly my colleagues at New York.”

A spokesperson for RFK Jr informed CNN that Kennedy “solely met Olivia Nuzzi as soon as in his life for an interview she requested, which yielded a success piece”.

RFK Jr is the son of Robert Francis Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1968 whereas operating for the Democratic nomination for president, virtually 5 years after his brother and the US president, John F Kennedy, was assassinated.

RFK Jr’s 2024 impartial marketing campaign by no means actually took off to problem the Democrats or Republicans and his excessive stances on some points, particularly round vaccinations, did little to endear him to mainstream Individuals.

Nuzzi has change into a high-profile American journalist and tv pundit. One in every of her most up-to-date items included an interview with Donald Trump through which the previous US president invited her to look at his ear, injured in an assassination try at a Pennsylvania rally. Recounting the expertise, she wrote: “An ear had by no means appeared to have gone by much less.”

MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani regarded up at a visiting crowd that turned out to cheer him and the Los Angeles Dodgers — and ended up attending to witness one of many biggest particular person performances, and seasons, in main league historical past.

Followers lifted their telephones to seize the second and chanted “M-V-P!” as Ohtani rounded the bases after he cleared the fence for the fiftieth time, turning into the primary main league participant with no less than 50 dwelling runs and and 50 stolen bases in a season.

Essentially the most superb factor about it? Ohtani’s day wasn’t even completed.

Ohtani raced previous the 50-50 milestone in probably the most spectacular sport of his history-making profession, turning into the primary massive league participant to hit three homers and steal two bases in a sport throughout a 20-4 rout of the Miami Marlins on Thursday that additionally secured a playoff spot for the Dodgers.

“I virtually cried, to be sincere,” Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas mentioned. “It was a number of feelings due to every thing that occurs behind the scenes that we acquired to witness each single day.”

Los Angeles’ $700 million Japanese celebrity hit his forty ninth homer within the sixth inning, his fiftieth within the seventh and his 51st within the ninth. He completed 6 for six with 10 RBIs whereas turning into the primary massive league participant to hit three homers and steal two bases in a sport.

“It was one thing I needed to recover from as shortly as doable. And, you already know, it’s one thing that I’m going to cherish for a really very long time,” Ohtani mentioned by way of an interpreter in a televised interview.

Ohtani reached the second deck in right-center on two of his three homers at LoanDepot Park. Within the sixth inning, he launched a 1-1 slider from George Soriano 438 toes for his forty ninth.

Ohtani hit his 50th homer within the seventh, an opposite-field, two-run shot to left towards Marlins reliever Mike Baumann. Then, within the ninth, his 51st traveled 440 feet to right-center, a three-run shot towards Marlins second baseman Vidal Brujan, who got here in to pitch with the sport out of hand.

“To be sincere, I’m the one in all probability most shocked,” Ohtani mentioned. “I don’t know the place this got here from, however I’m glad that it was going effectively at present.”

Ohtani got here into the sport with 48 homers and 49 steals. He took care of the stolen bases early, swiping his 50th in the first and his 51st within the second. He has been profitable on his final 28 stolen base makes an attempt.

He broke the Dodgers’ franchise report of 49 homers set by Shawn Inexperienced in 2001. And he grew to become the third participant in main league historical past with no less than six hits, three homers and 10 RBIs in a sport, becoming a member of Cincinnati’s Walker Cooper in 1949 and Washington’s Anthony Rendon in 2017.

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Ohtani has 120 RBIs, trailing solely Aaron Decide of the New York Yankees (53 homers, 136 RBIs) in each classes.

Ohtani reached the 50-50 milestone in his one hundred and fiftieth sport. He was already the sixth participant in main league historical past and the quickest ever to succeed in 40 dwelling runs and 40 stolen bases in a season, needing simply 126 video games.

His earlier profession excessive in homers was 46 for the Los Angeles Angels in 2021, when he additionally made 23 begins on the mound and gained his first of two American League MVP awards.

It was one other memorable night time for Ohtani at LoanDepot Park, the place he struck out then-Angels teammate Mike Trout of the USA for the ultimate out of the 2023 World Baseball Basic championship whereas enjoying for Japan.

“I’ve had maybe probably the most memorable moments right here in my profession,” Ohtani mentioned, “and this stadium has change into one among my favourite stadiums.”

Already the consensus greatest participant in baseball whose accomplishments as a pitcher and batter outpaced even Babe Ruth, Ohtani reached new heights as an offensive participant whereas taking the 12 months off from pitching.

Ohtani signed his $700 million, 10-year take care of the Dodgers final December. The 2-way star, who beforehand spent six years with the Los Angeles Angels, has performed completely at designated hitter this season as he rehabilitates after surgical procedure a 12 months in the past for an injured elbow ligament.

He completed a triple shy of the cycle on Thursday, including a run-scoring single and two doubles. He was thrown out at third base whereas attempting to stretch his second double right into a triple.

“There’s nothing you actually can say as a result of there’s nothing anyone can do about it,” teammate and former MVP Mookie Betts mentioned. “He’s simply too good.”

First base was open when Ohtani got here as much as bat within the seventh, however Marlins supervisor Skip Schumaker determined towards deliberately strolling him with the Marlins trailing 11-3.

“If it was a decent sport, one-run lead or we’re down one, I in all probability put him on,” Schumaker mentioned. “Down that many runs, that’s a nasty transfer baseball-wise, karma-wise, baseball god-wise. … I feel out of respect for the sport, we have been going to go after him. He hit the house run. That’s simply a part of the deal. He’s hit (51) of them. He’s probably the most proficient participant I’ve ever seen.”

Preparation was a key to Ohtani turning into the primary member of the 50-50 membership. He usually huddled with the staff’s hitting coaches and studied video of opposing pitchers to know their tendencies with hitters and baserunners.

“I see all of the work he places in,” catcher Will Smith mentioned not too long ago. “It’s not like he goes on the market and it’s too straightforward for him. He works tougher than anyone. He scouts actually laborious. He’s enjoying a distinct sport so it’s enjoyable to see.”

Ohtani appeared to make the 50-50 mark his mission. He elevated the frequency of his base-stealing makes an attempt, and in flip his success price went up.

However that will not be the case subsequent 12 months when he returns to the mound.

“He’s not pitching this 12 months so I feel he’s emptying the tank offensively,” supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned. “I do suppose the ability, the on-base (share), the typical, I feel he can try this as a pitcher. He’s executed one thing fairly comparable like that along with his OPS. However so far as the stolen bases go, I’m undecided about that.”

Ohtani’s teammates have loved watching him crush dwelling runs and scamper across the bases.

“I’m actually sort of attempting to study from him simply seeing the best way he goes about his day-to-day enterprise. He’s very constant, the identical demeanor all through,” outfielder Tommy Edman mentioned not too long ago. “I feel that’s why he’s such an excellent participant.”

Third baseman Max Muncy added, “Each night time I really feel like he does one thing that we haven’t seen.”

What’s subsequent for Ohtani?

The Dodgers are headed to the postseason in October, which will probably be one other first for Ohtani. He by no means made it there with the Angels, who by no means had a profitable report throughout his tenure in Anaheim.

One other potential first could possibly be incomes Nationwide League MVP honors as a delegated hitter. No participant who acquired most of his enjoying time as a DH — with out pitching — has ever gained MVP, though Don Baylor, Edgar Martinez and David Ortiz positioned excessive within the vote.

It will be Ohtani’s third profession MVP award.

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AP Sports activities Author Beth Harris in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

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Welcome to the net model of From the Politics Desk, a night publication that brings you the NBC Information Politics staff’s newest reporting and evaluation from the marketing campaign path, the White Home and Capitol Hill.

In in the present day’s version, we take a look at how Donald Trump is dealing with the political fallout from CNN’s bombshell report on North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. Plus, “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker breaks down how the polls have modified over the previous two months forward of a brand new NBC Information ballot this weekend.

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Trump has no plan to tug his endorsement of Mark Robinson after alleged porn web site scandal

By Matt Dixon, Katherine Doyle, Olympia Sonnier and Kristen Welker

Donald Trump is dealing with calls each from his allies and from inside his personal marketing campaign to tug his endorsement of scandal-plagued North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, in response to 4 folks aware of the discussions.

To this point, nevertheless, there are not any plans for the previous president to formally drop him.

CNN reported Thursday that Robinson posted a sequence of offensive feedback on a pornography web site between 2008 and 2012, earlier than he grew to become lieutenant governor. In an announcement, the Trump marketing campaign didn’t immediately handle the underlying reporting about Robinson, whom the previous president endorsed in March and has referred to as “Martin Luther King on steroids.”

“President Trump’s marketing campaign is concentrated on profitable the White Home and saving the nation,” Trump marketing campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned. “North Carolina is an important a part of that plan. We’re assured that as voters evaluate the Trump document of a robust financial system, low inflation, a safe border, and protected streets, with the failure of Biden-Harris, then President Trump will win the Tarheel State as soon as once more.”

There are pockets of advisers throughout the Trump marketing campaign who’ve quietly been urging him to withdraw his endorsement of Robinson, however thus far these requests have fallen on deaf ears, in response to a marketing campaign official who, like others on this piece, was granted anonymity to discuss the matter freely. 

Moreover, Republican members of the North Carolina congressional delegation, together with Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis and Republican Nationwide Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, who’s from North Carolina, deliberate to privately urge Trump to tug his endorsement of Robinson, in response to an individual aware of the conversations.

The political fallout from Robinson’s previous feedback may very well be significantly powerful for Trump due to the significance of North Carolina as one in every of seven key swing states on the presidential map. However Trump hardly ever backtracks on endorsements publicly as a result of he has lengthy believed doing so makes him look weak. 

Robinson won’t be attending a Trump rally deliberate for Saturday in Wilmington, North Carolina, in response to an individual aware of planning for the occasion, though he has been in attendance at previous Trump occasions within the state.

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How Democrats are dealing with it: Democrats have rapidly sought to capitalize on the scandal engulfing Robinson. The DNC launched digital advertisements and billboards that includes Trump heaping reward on Robinson, whereas a brand new Harris marketing campaign advert hyperlinks Trump to Robinson’s previous anti-abortion feedback. However as Ben Kamisar notes, neither of the campaigns point out the inflammatory feedback specified by the CNN report.

What’s modified prior to now two months of the 2024 race

By Kristen Welker

The final time we launched a nationwide NBC Information ballot was again in July. That survey was within the area earlier than President Joe Biden’s departure from the 2024 race and the primary assassination try on former President Donald Trump. 

Consider the whole lot else that’s transpired within the two months since then: Two occasion conventions, two vice presidential alternatives, a second obvious assassination try on Trump, and the primary (and certain solely) debate between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

And guess what: We now have a brand new NBC Information ballot popping out Sunday on “Meet the Press” that we hope captures the whole lot that’s occurred since July.

Now, I’m not going to tease any numbers from our ballot — you’ll need to tune in on Sunday — however I do need to give attention to what different polls have proven after the final two months.

The latest polling of the presidential race has proven three constant storylines.

1. Democrats are in a stronger polling place in the present day than they’ve been this complete 12 months, because of the occasion’s change on the prime of the ticket.

2. The battleground map seems to be extra favorable for Democrats than it had been beforehand. That’s very true within the vital Rust Belt states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

3. The presidential contest stays shut, with most of those nationwide and state ballot outcomes nicely throughout the margin of error. 

Tune in Sunday to see what our newest ballot reveals.

Undecided voters, set of their views of Trump, now weigh backing Harris

By Bridget Bowman, Emma Barnett, Alex Tabet and Katherine Koretski

Talking of our earlier ballot, we went again and acquired in contact with respondents who have been among the many 8% who mentioned they weren’t positive how they’d vote in what was on the time a hypothetical matchup between Trump and Harris.

Of the 21 voters we spoke with, the biggest group included 9 voters who mentioned they’re nonetheless undecided however that they’re involved about Trump and are leaning towards choosing Harris. 4 extra are positively supporting Harris, whereas one is backing Trump, and three are leaning towards him. 4 aren’t planning to vote.

The voters, who come from totally different backgrounds and corners of the nation, are certain by skepticism of politics and politicians. Whereas a few of them are nonetheless not sure about Harris, many are set of their views of Trump in his third nationwide marketing campaign, with a number of adamant that no matter they do, they gained’t be voting for him. 

“I must do extra analysis on her earlier than something,” mentioned 38-year-old Kenneth Hauck, a software program tester from San Diego, noting that he just lately watched a YouTube video on Harris’ and Trump’s insurance policies and that Harris’ housing plan piqued his curiosity. Hauck mentioned Harris’ insurance policies “appear good.” However, he added, “the satan is within the particulars.” 

Norna, 19, a fast-food restaurant employee in Florida who declined to share her final identify, mentioned she is especially concerned with Harris’ stances on “police brutality,” help for the Palestinians and financial insurance policies.

“From what I’ve seen thus far, I’m not voting for Trump, for positive,” she mentioned.

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The story of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who fatally shot their mother and father in 1989, cannot be informed with out therapist Jerome Oziel, who heard their confession and performs a central position in season 2 of Netflix’s anthology sequence “Monster.”

“The Strolling Lifeless” actor Dallas Roberts performs the disgraced therapist in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” which launched on Thursday. The second season of the anthology sequence chronicles the Menendez brothers and the brutal killing of their mother and father at their Beverly Hills, California dwelling on Aug. 20, 1989.

Through the brothers’ trial, Lyle and Erik argued that years of abuse led to the killing of José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez. The brothers had been convicted of first-degree homicide and sentenced to life in jail.

Who’s Jerome Oziel?

Oziel is the previous therapist of Erik and Lyle Menendez who heard them confess to murdering their mother and father and served as a key witness of their trial.

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In courtroom, Oziel testified that he was sought out after officers implicated Erik in 1988 of two Calabasas burglaries, in accordance with the Los Angeles Occasions. On the first trial, Oziel stated the brothers confessed their crimes to him after just a few months of classes.

Throughout cross-examination, protection attorneys tried to impugn his credibility by specializing in an alleged affair Oziel had with a girl, the Occasions reported.

An Arizona State College alum, Oziel earned a doctorate in scientific psychology and resided in South Carolina for 2 years earlier than transferring to California, the Occasions reported. Whereas dwelling in Beverly Hills, he opened a personal observe and taught programs on the College of Southern California. As a therapist, he was thought of in knowledgeable in numerous phobias and sex-related issues.

What occurred to Jerome Oziel?

Oziel testified that the Menendez brothers threatened his life however they finally didn’t hurt their therapist.

On Jan. 3, 1997, the Division of Shopper Affairs’ Board of Psychology revoked Oziel’s therapist license after a state panel accused him of participating in sexual conduct with sufferers and breaking confidentiality guidelines, the Occasions reported. He didn’t admit to any wrongdoing.

He now not lives in California.

“It simply made no sense to come back again to California and spend many 1000’s of {dollars} defending a license he doesn’t use in a state he doesn’t reside in,” his legal professional beforehand informed the Occasions.

Tips on how to watch ‘Monsters: The Lyke and Erik Menendez Story’

All 9 episodes of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” premiered on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Forged of ‘The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’

• Javier Bardem as José Menendez
• Chloë Sevigny as Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez
• Nicholas Chavez as Lyle Menendez
• Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez
• Dallas Roberts as Dr. Jerome Oziel
• Nathan Lane as Dominick Dunne
• Ari Graynor as Leslie Abramson
• Leslie Grossman as Judalon Smyth
• Jason Butler Harner as Les Zoeller
• Enrique Murciano as Carlos Baralt

Contributing: Taylor Ardrey

The lead preacher of Trinity Bible Church of Dallas has been eliminated following an inappropriate relationship with a girl. 

The church introduced on Thursday that Steven J. Lawson has been eliminated indefinitely from all ministry actions on the Dallas Church after he made them conscious of an inappropriate relationship a number of days in the past. 

“The elders have met with Steve and can proceed to come back alongside him and pray for him with the last word objective of his private repentance,” mentioned the church in a press release. “Steve will now not be compensated by Trinity Bible Church of Dallas.”

The assertion continues saying “In mild of this, could we be reminded that we’re ALL sinners, and Jesus Christ got here into the world to avoid wasting sinners – and Christ stays Head of His Church, which is larger than any fallen man.  Jesus Christ will proceed to steer His Church, together with Trinity Bible Church right here in Dallas, similar to He has from the beginning of this work.”

Lawson, who’s married with 4 youngsters, can be a Dean of D.Min. research at John MacArthur’s The Grasp’s Seminary and the creator of quite a few books, together with The Second of Reality, The Value: What It Takes to Comply with Jesus and Foundations of Grace.

Trinity Bible Church of Dallas says, the Lord was constructing Trinity Bible Church of Dallas nicely earlier than Steve turned our Lead Preacher, and He’ll proceed to construct this church lengthy after Steve Lawson, or another man for that matter.

The church is now asking for prayers for the elders, Steve and his household.

Laver Cup

Laver Cup & ATP announce five-year extension to partnership

Extension comes as Laver Cup enters seventh version

September 20, 2024

The Laver Cup and the ATP have right now introduced a five-year extension to their present certification settlement, which started with Laver Cup 2019, and each renews and enhances their partnership.

This extension comes because the Laver Cup enters its seventh version right now at Uber Area in Berlin, marking a major milestone for the occasion because it continues to deliver collectively tennis superstars from the previous, current and future in an exhilarating workforce competitors and a novel celebration of the game.

The Laver Cup, the place high gamers from Europe tackle their counterparts from the remainder of the world, will proceed to profit from the ATP’s international attain, advertising and marketing companies — together with press and social media — and operational assist, together with officers and physios.

“We’re delighted to proceed our partnership with the ATP,” stated Tony Godsick, Laver Cup Chairman and CEO of TEAM8.

“Their recognition validates the Laver Cup imaginative and prescient, which is to deliver collectively the world’s high gamers – rivals year-round – as teammates, to have a good time and honour the legendary Rod Laver and his compatriots, whereas rising curiosity on this fantastic sport at new locations world wide.”

“The Laver Cup has rapidly established itself as a novel spotlight of our season,” added ATP Chairman, Andrea Gaudenzi. “The passionate reception it receives from each the gamers and followers at each metropolis it visits speaks volumes and we actually worth the nice potential Laver Cup has to draw new followers across the globe. We’re delighted to be supporting its continued progress.”

Roger Federer, a driving pressure behind the creation of the Laver Cup, shared his enthusiasm about the way forward for the occasion.

“I’m extremely happy with what we’ve constructed with the Laver Cup,” stated Federer. “Turning into recognised as a part of the ATP Tour 5 years in the past was an vital milestone. It’s been unbelievable to see the way in which gamers, companions and followers across the globe have embraced Laver Cup. I’m excited for its future.”

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This yr marks the ultimate look of legendary Laver Cup captains and former rivals Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, who’ve served as Group Europe and Group World captains, respectively, because the event’s inaugural yr in 2017.

“The Laver Cup has been an enormous success, and I’ve been honoured to be a part of it from the start,” stated Borg as he mirrored on his involvement with the occasion.

“The values this occasion stands for—dedication to excellence, a deal with the workforce, respect for the opponent, and a love for the sport—are issues we see again and again all through the competitors. It’s been a privilege to steer such a proficient group of gamers on this iconic competitors.”

“What the Laver Cup has achieved in only a few years is unbelievable,” McEnroe added. “This occasion captures the essence of what tennis is all about: competitors, ardour, innovation and sportsmanship. I’ve loved each second as captain of Group World, and I can’t wait to see how the Laver Cup continues to encourage gamers and followers alike sooner or later.”

Since its inception in 2017, the Laver Cup has quickly established itself as some of the anticipated occasions on the tennis calendar. The five-year extension of this settlement between the Laver Cup and the ATP underscores the occasion’s success and its skill to contribute to tennis’ progress globally.

Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton secured an important level for Group World on Friday evening, leveling the Laver Cup Berlin 2024 scoreboard at 2-2 after the final match of Day 1.

In a battle between two first-time pairings, the American duo overcame rivals-turned-teammates Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev 7-6(5) 6-4 in a single hour and 35 minutes at Uber Enviornment.

“We each served very well … Ben served unbelievable,” stated Fritz after making his successful Laver Cup doubles debut.

“It makes life fairly simple once you’re enjoying with a man who’s transferring like Taylor is true now, he’s fairly mild on his toes,” stated Shelton, who’s undefeated in Laver Cup doubles. “This was our first time enjoying collectively and I feel the chemistry was fairly good.”

Competing in entrance of a packed crowd, Fritz, Zverev, and Shelton sailed by means of their opening service video games, conceding a sole level between them. Alcaraz, the world No.3, uncharacteristically cracked first as an explosive cross-court backhand from Shelton drew a forehand error from the Spaniard on break level, propelling Group World to a 3-1 lead.

However the reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion rapidly discovered his groove, showcasing his smooth contact on the web. Staring down a 2-5 deficit, the 21-year-old held serve to maintain Group Europe within the opening set.

The boys in blue – No. 2 and three within the PIF ATP singles rankings – created their first break-point alternative on Fritz’s serve within the subsequent sport and transformed it, due to a scorching forehand winner from Zverev, placing the match on even footing.

Impeccable serving from Shelton rapidly put stress on Alcaraz, who at 5-6, held to like to pressure a tiebreak, which Group World clinched on their third try.

Zverev, competing in his fifth Laver Cup for Group Europe, and Alcaraz, new to the competitors, made for an enchanting mixture. The 2, who’ve a 5-5 head-to-head file in singles, fed off one another’s power.

Within the fourth sport of the second set, they created 4 break level possibilities on Fritz’s serve, solely to be denied by Shelton on the web every time.

Group World created their first break alternative of the second at 4-4 on Zverev’s serve, and transformed it as Shelton slapped a forehand winner by means of the center of the courtroom, which caught the again of the baseline.

With Shelton serving for the match, Group World sealed victory – and the final Laver Cup level on provide on Day 1 – because the left-hander despatched down a booming serve.

“Positively would have been hoping for a 4-0 however 2-2, we really feel assured going into Day 2, proper guys?” Grinned Shelton at his teammates. “2-2 is strong,” stated Fritz. “I really feel actually good going ahead, so popping out even, I feel we’re trying good for the subsequent two days.”

Group World captain John McEnroe was fast to bathe reward on his dynamic doubles pairing. “I assumed they did an superior job, some massive hitting on the market, it was thrilling to observe,” stated the American.

“It’s a three-day competitors,” stated McEnroe. “”These guys are robust, I’m tremendous enthusiastic about it…tomorrow’s going to be a hell of a day.” The Group World gamers are appreciating their ultimate few days serving below McEnroe.



“He’s one of many nice lefty serve and volleyers,” Shelton stated earlier this week of his fellow southpaw, who has imparted ideas in regards to the youthful American’s volleys and return of serve.  “I feel that he’s an important man to spend time round, clearly fired up and enthusiastic about this occasion. Each minute that I get with him and Patrick is an efficient one,” added the 21-year-old.

“It’s been such a cool expertise,” stated Fritz. “It’s been unbelievable to have such a legend of the game be on our aspect, in our nook.”

In different Laver Cup motion on  Friday, Francisco Cerundolo upset Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 to safe Group World’s first level earlier than Stefanos Tsitsipas banked one for Group Europe with a 6-1 6-4 defeat of Thanasi Kokkinakis. Grigor Dimitrov then gave Group Europe an edge by overcoming debutant Alejandro Tabilo 7-6(4) 7-6(2) in 2 hours and quarter-hour, marking Day 1’s longest match at Laver Cup Berlin 2024.