LAPD can't use less-lethal weapons against journalists covering protests, judge orders

LAPD can't use less-lethal weapons against journalists covering protests, judge orders

A federal judge issued a two-week restraining order barring the Los Angeles Police Department fromusing less-lethal munitions against journalistsnot posing a threat to law enforcement while coveringprotests over immigration raidsin the city. TheJuly 10 ordercame less than a month after theFirst Amendment Coalition filed a lawsuitagainst the department on behalf of the Los Angeles Press Club and the independent media outlet Status Coup in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The order upholds the "critical role that journalists serve in Los Angeles," Adam Rose, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Press Club, said on July 11. "It also affirms what we've been telling LAPD for years: they're not following the law," Rose said. The order said the department cannot use less-lethal munitions or other crowd-control measures against journalists who "are not posing a threat of imminent harm to an officer or another person." USA TODAY reached out to the LAPD for comment. The order also said the department was enjoined, or prohibited, from: "Prohibiting a journalist from entering or remaining in the closed areas." "Intentionally assaulting, interfering with or obstructing any journalist who is gathering, receiving or processing information for communication to the public – including by restricting journalists to areas from which they do not have sufficient opportunity to observe and report on protests, including the interaction between police and protesters." "Citing, detaining or arresting a journalist who is in a closed area for failure to disperse, curfew violation or obstruction of a law enforcement officer for gathering, receiving or processing information." A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for July 24. BrieAnna Frank is a First Amendment Reporting Fellow at USA TODAY. Reach her atbjfrank@usatoday.com. USA TODAY's coverage of First Amendment issues is funded through a collaboration between the Freedom Forum and Journalism Funding Partners.Funders do not provide editorial input. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:LAPD can't use less-lethal weapons against journalists, judge orders

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System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service says

System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service says

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A drenching weather system moving across Florida on Tuesday wasn't even a tropical anything but has the potential to develop into a tropical depression as it moves into the northeastern and northern Gulf later in the week, according to National Weather Service forecasters. The system would be called Tropical Storm Dexter if it became a named storm, but it was expected to be far less lethal than the namesake vigilante serial killer of the Showtime crime drama, "Dexter" which was set in Florida. The National Weather Service said the area of low pressure off Florida's east coast was becoming better defined and moving west across the Florida Peninsula on Tuesday. The system was drenching the peninsula with heavy rains, and the weather service warned of the potential for flash flooding in parts of the state through the middle of the week. "Environmental conditions appear generally favorable for additional development, and a tropical depression could form by the middle to latter part of this week as the system moves across the northeastern and north-central Gulf," the National Weather Service said. How many storms have we had so far? Just six weeks into the start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, three tropical storms have developed — Andrea, Barry and Chantal. Dexter would be the fourth if it develops that way. Andreadissipated in the Atlanticafter forming at sea last month. Barrydumped rainon eastern Mexico at the end of last month. Chantalmade landfallin South Carolina last week, and its remnants caused flooding in North Carolina that killed an 83-year-old woman when her car was swept off a rural road. Floodwaters also forced dozens of people to flee their homes in North Carolina. How many Atlantic storms are predicted this season? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Mayforecast 13 to 19 named storms, with six to 10 becoming hurricanes and three to five reaching major status with winds of more than 110 mph (177 kph). A normal season has 14 named storms, seven of which strengthen to hurricanes and three power up further to major hurricanes. Colorado State University researchers last month estimated there would be 17 named storms this year, with nine of them becoming hurricanes. Of the predicted hurricanes, the researchers said four could become major hurricanes. 'Weather modification' reports required in Florida With hurricane season on Floridians' minds, state Attorney General James Uthmeier this week sent a letter to the state's airports telling them that they must report the presence of any aircraft used for the purposes of "weather modification" starting in October to comply with a new Florida law. After flash floodskilled scoresof Texas residents over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, social media users spread false claims that the devastation was caused by weather modification. Many pointed to one process in particular, blaming cloud seeding performed on July 2 by a California-based company for the tragedy. But officials say there is no evidence that the floods are the result of cloud seeding and experts agree that cloud seeding would not result in precipitation of this magnitude. Uthmeier said at a news conference on Tuesday that "this stuff sounds pretty scary to me." "My letter was to put airports on notice that they do have obligations and could face penalties, including some criminal penalties, if they don't comply," Uthmeier said. ___ Follow Mike Schneider on the social platform Bluesky:@mikeysid.bsky.social.

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System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service says ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A drenching weather system ...

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Cuban minister under pressure for saying country has no beggars

Cuban minister under pressure for saying country has no beggars

HAVANA (Reuters) -Cuba's labor minister denied there are beggars in the poor, Communist-run country in official testimony, prompting rare criticism by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel of one of his own ministers on Tuesday. "We have seen people who appear to be beggars, but when you look at their hands, when you look at the clothes those people wear, they are disguised as beggars ... In Cuba, there are no beggars," Labor and Social Security Minister Marta Elena Feito said on Monday, while testifying before a commission of parliament. "They have found an easy way of life, to make money and not to work as is appropriate," she said in a statement broadcast live on state television. Her words struck a nerve in Cuba, where years of crisis marked by runaway inflation and scarcity of basic goods have left large swaths of the population living day-to-day and a small, but increasing number of visibly impoverished people on the street, "These people, who we sometimes describe as homeless or linked to begging, are actually concrete expressions of the social inequalities and the accumulated problems we face," Diaz-Canel told the same commission on Tuesday. "I do not share some of the criteria expressed in the commission on this issue," he said. Feito characterized people wiping windshields on street corners as possibly looking for money to get drunk, and those picking through garbage as unlicensed self-employed recyclers dodging taxes. "The economic crisis has exacerbated social problems … the vulnerable are not our enemies," Diaz-Canel said. The minister was not seen during broadcasts of Tuesday's parliament session. (Reporting by Marc Frank, additional reporting by Nelson Acosta; Editing by Rod Nickel)

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Snubbed by Emmys! 'Squid Game,' Steve Martin shut out in nominations

Snubbed by Emmys! 'Squid Game,' Steve Martin shut out in nominations

TheEmmysgiveth, and they taketh away. While plenty of stars were celebrating after the2025 Emmy nominationswere announced Tuesday, July 15, there were inevitably some deserving and celebrated actors and TV shows left out when Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song readthe list of nominees. They'll be stuck sitting at home in pajamas on TV's biggest night. While Martin Short gets to check off his yearly nod for Hulu's"Only Murders in the Building,"his co-stars Steve Martin andSelena Gomezdidn't have the same luck. And"Paradise,"Hulu's post-apocalyptic thriller starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden, surprised with major drama category nods, likely pushing out previous nominees including "Yellowjackets,""Squid Game"and "The Handmaid's Tale." This year's Emmy Awards celebrate shows that aired or streamed between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025 (meaning those "The Bear" nominations are forlast year's third season, not thejust-dropped Season 4). It's been a big year for TV, with heavy hitters like"Handmaid's" saying goodbyeand buzzy new shows likeHBO Max's"The Pitt" saying hello. The ceremony will air live Sunday, Sept. 14, 8 ET/5 PT on CBS (and stream on Paramount+),hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. 2025 Emmy nominees:See the full list Here are the most jaw-dropping and shocking stars and TV shows to miss out on nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. The trio is missing two-thirds of its comedic power. Hulu's "Only Murders" has been an Emmy mainstay since its 2021 premiere, with each of its three leads − Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez − grabbing at least one acting nomination over the four seasons that have streamed so far. But only Short has been nominated for all four of those seasons, and he's the only actor who made the cut this year. Almost universally acclaimed by critics, Disney+'s mature "Star Wars" series "Andor" got a well-deserved nomination for best drama series. But the show's star Diego Luna couldn't break into a crowded best drama actor category that included talented actors likePedro Pascal, Noah Wyle, Gary Oldman, Adam Scott and Sterling K. Brown. Luna's supremely talented "Andor" co-stars Stellan Skarsgård and Genevieve O'Reilly didn't make it into the supporting categories, either. Apparently there's only room for one British spy show in the hearts and minds of the Emmy voters. While Apple TV+'s delightful "Slow Horses" managed to get recognized in several categories for another year in a row, Netflix breakout "Black Doves" wasn't quite as fortunate. Star Keira Knightley was on many prediction lists for the lead actress category, but she ended up as a spy left out in the cold. The Netflix juggernaut was an Emmy darling in its first season, garnering a best drama series nomination and a trophy for star Lee Jung-jae in 2022. But the second season of the series, which streamed in December 2024, couldn't score a nod in a single category any more than the "Squid" characters could make it out of "Red Light, Green Light." Natasha Lyonne might need to work on her personal poker face. Although she received a nomination for her role as the lie-detecting accidental detective Charlie Cale in Peacock's "Poker Face" in its first season, she didn't make the list for her Season 2 performance. But the series did manage two nods overall, including one for "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, who used her acting magic to play quintuplets in the Season 2 premiere of "Poker." Once a big presence at the Emmys, the series' third season didn't garner a single nod, not for previously nominated star Melanie Lynskey or the show itself. The first two seasons each were nominated for the night's top prize: outstanding drama series. HBO's "Somebody Somewhere" is a quiet but superlative comedy about small-time life in Kansas that finished out a fantastic three-season run last fall. The Television Academy has finally caught up to its brilliance this year, nominating Jeff Hiller for supporting actor in a comedy and the show for a comedy writing award. But that leaves the series' star, Bridget Everett, behind. The creative success and emotional effect of "Somebody" is entirely contingent on the actress's nuanced performance. Thebest show of 2024didn't get the Emmy love it deserved. While "Disclaimer," Apple TV+'s twisty limited series from "Gravity" and "Roma" director Alfonso Cuarón, managed two nominations overall − for star Cate Blanchett and cinematography − the show should have been showered in nominations. The immersive series was a contender for best limited series and was competitive in additional acting races, primarily in supporting actor with Sacha Baron Cohen. Not since 2012 has NBC's chair-swiveling singing competition been left off the list of the best reality competition of the year, but it's been edged out in 2025 in favor of series like Peacock's "The Traitors." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Emmy snubs: 'Squid Game,' Selena Gomez, Steve Martin

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Nicole Scherzinger Agrees It's 'Bittersweet' to Watch “Building the Band” After Liam Payne's Death

Nicole Scherzinger Agrees It's 'Bittersweet' to Watch "Building the Band" After Liam Payne's Death

Building the Band, the last project that Liam Payne worked on before his death at 31, premiered on Netflix During a July 14 appearance onLate Night with Seth Meyers, mentor and judge Nicole Scherzinger confirmed that it was "bittersweet" to see the show after the One Direction star's death "We're just really proud of him, and I'm excited for everyone to see Liam shine," she said Nicole Scherzingerhas some "bittersweet" feelings about her new Netflix reality seriesBuilding the Band, which is the last project thatLiam Payneworked on beforehis October 2024 death. The 47-year-old Tony winner acts as a mentor and judge on the competition show, which features musicians putting themselves together into bands without ever seeing each other. Payne, who died in an accidental fall in October at age 31, is also a judge. During a Monday, July 14 appearance onLate Night with Seth Meyers, Scherzinger opened up about the decision to air the show after Payne's death. NBC She confirmed to hostSeth Meyersthat seeingBuilding the Band, which has beendedicated to the late One Direction singer, is "bittersweet." "We're so proud of him. He had such an amazing time. We had so much fun doing the show together, and he's such a beautiful, kind soul and heart," she said. Scherzinger continued, adding, "We would have never continued, you know, shared the show unless wehad his family's blessings." "We're just really proud of him, and I'm excited for everyone to see Liam shine," the Pussycat Dolls alum said. "It's really cool. We've come full circle, especially Liam and I fromX FactortoOne Direction, and he's walked this path so he's the perfect person to be able to help people in this way. And he loved it. He really believed in the bands and the show." Courtesy of Netflix ©2025 In 2022, a 2010 video fromX Factorsurfaced, showing that Scherzingerhad a hand in putting One Direction together. "Honestly, I never thought this footage would see the light of day," she said during an appearance onSherriin September 2022. "I thought Simon burned it." She added, "It's really cool that it came out, because what people are actually seeing is me actually putting them together, the way my mind was working." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Courtesy of Netflix ©2025 Speaking to Meyers, Scherzinger reflected on her own roots. Her career started with an appearance on another reality series calledPop Stars. "I just knew, Seth, that I loved to sing. That was my passion to perform, but I just didn't have confidence," she recalled of that time in her life. What advice would she have for her younger self? "I wish I could tell my younger self just to believe in yourself more. And we don't realize how powerful we really are. And I think that's important for everybody." Read the original article onPeople

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Nicole Scherzinger Agrees It's 'Bittersweet' to Watch “Building the Band” After Liam Payne's Death

Nicole Scherzinger Agrees It's 'Bittersweet' to Watch "Building the Band" After Liam Payne's Death Building the Ba...

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'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Sends Bold Warning to Fans Ahead of Season 3 Premiere

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Sends Bold Warning to Fans Ahead of Season 3 Premiere

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Sends Bold Warning to Fans Ahead of Season 3 Premiereoriginally appeared onParade. The Summer I Turned PrettySeason 3premieres on July 16—and thePrime Videoseries sent a bold warning to fans before they learn the conclusion of Belly, Jeremiah and Conrad's love triangle. On July 14, the show'sofficial X accountposted a public service announcement for passionate viewers to keep in mind as they tune into the show's final season. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 "PSA for the Summer community 🚨," the message began. "Cousins is our safe place. Everything good, everything magical. Let's keep the conversation kind this summer." The post then laid out community guidelines forThe Summer I Turned Prettyfans, declaring, "We have a ZERO tolerance policy for bullying and hate speech. If you engage in any of the following you will be banned: Hate speech or bullying, targeting our cast or crew, harrassing or doxxing members of the community." In the comments, the X account clarified, "All of us talking online about The Summer I Turned Pretty are the community. ☺️." PSA for the Summer community 🚨pic.twitter.com/qTm8IlIFsN — The Summer I Turned Pretty (@thesummeritp)July 14, 2025 InThe Summer I Turned Prettya young woman named Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) is in a love triangle with two brothers, Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno) and Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney). The show is based on the book series written byJenny Han. During a July 10 chat withTeen Vogue, Tung shared, "I think we see with a lot of these love-triangle stories, people want the leading girl to end up with someone." The actress continued, "When people have an attachment to the characters, they want to see it come together at the end. I'm so grateful that they care so much, but people get a little scary about it." Tung added, "Please don't threaten to kill someone if something doesn't go your way— I promise you, it's not that serious. Jenny [Han] is so smart and she cares so much about the story and making it the best story that it can be. It will be okay." The first two episodes ofThe Summer I Turned PrettySeason 3 drop at 3 a.m. ET on Prime Video, with a new episode added weekly until the series finale on Sept. 17. Next:Taylor Swift Fans Are "Shaking" Over Exciting New Teaser 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Sends Bold Warning to Fans Ahead of Season 3 Premierefirst appeared on Parade on Jul 15, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.

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