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  Trump repeats claims — without evidence — that his trial was rigged  The day after being convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, former President Donald Trump addressed the public from Trump Tower, asserting his innocence. During his remarks, he reiterated several false claims about his criminal trial and expressed frustration over an ongoing gag order. He also mentioned his desire to testify in his own defense, claiming he was advised against it. Trump's speech blended elements of self-defense against the guilty verdict with offensive rhetoric characteristic of his presidential campaign. He repeatedly criticized the court and President Joe Biden, attempting to create a misleading association between them. "They are in total conjunction with the White House and the DOJ," Trump said of the court. "Just so you understand, this is all done by Biden and his people." There is no evidence to support this claim. The case against Trump was brough

Hurricane Season 2024: NBC 6's Guide for South Florida Residents By NBC 6 • Published 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago  <script type="text/javascript" charset="UTF-8"     src="https://nbcmiami.com/portableplayer/?CID=1:10:3318894&videoID=2340291139775&origin=nbcmiami.com&fullWidth=y"></script> As hurricane season 2024 approaches, NBC 6 is dedicated to ensuring South Florida residents are well-prepared and informed. The season, running from June 1 to November 30, brings a heightened risk of tropical storms and hurricanes, which can have devastating impacts on the region. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you and your family stay safe and ready for any potential storms. #### Understanding Hurricane Season Hurricanes are powerful tropical cyclones that can cause extensive damage through high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and flooding. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admini

 Italy, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, is equally famous for its culinary traditions. Italian cuisine, known for its simplicity and variety, is a delightful mosaic of flavors and ingredients that have evolved over centuries. Rooted deeply in the Mediterranean diet, Italian traditional food emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients, making it one of the most beloved cuisines worldwide. ### Regional Diversity Italian cuisine is notably regional, with each of Italy’s 20 regions boasting its unique specialties. This diversity results from varied climates, terrains, and historical influences. For instance, northern Italy, with its cooler climate and fertile plains, favors rice, corn, and dairy products, leading to iconic dishes like risotto and polenta. In contrast, southern Italy, blessed with a warmer climate, has a cuisine rich in tomatoes, olives, and citrus fruits, exemplified by dishes such as pasta alla Norma and Neapolitan pizza. ### Pasta and Pizz

By David Chang • Published  The mayor of a town in Atlantic County has extended an apology to Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie after a viral video surfaced showing a woman confronting and yelling at "On behalf of the City of Margate, I’d like to formally apologize to Jason and Kylie Kelce for their unfortunate experience in Margate City over the holiday weekend," wrote Margate City Mayor Michael Collins on Facebook on Wednesday. "As a father with young children, I understand the value of a date night with your spouse and would like to offer a redo date night with dinner on me."

 The Minnesota Timberwolves remain in contention in the NBA Western Conference finals, propelled by Anthony Edwards' game-high 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns' impressive three-point shooting, securing a 105-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4. This victory on Tuesday night marks their first in the best-of-seven series, earning them a Game 5 at home on Thursday night. The Timberwolves aim to make history by becoming the first NBA team to rally from a 3-0 deficit and advance in a playoff series.Winning the series wasn't the team's primary focus in Game 4, Anthony Edwards emphasized afterward. "We just wanted to get one game and extend the series," he said. "I've never been swept in my career. I didn't want to get swept, especially not on their home court, with their fans talking trash all day." Luka Doncic recorded a 28-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double for the fifth-seeded Mavericks, who had won the first two games of the se

 Israel has continued its assault on Rafah, disregarding a UN Security Council draft resolution calling to "stop the killing" in the southern Gaza city. On Wednesday morning, new airstrikes were reported across Rafah, just hours after witnesses and a Palestinian security source indicated that Israeli tanks had reached the city's center.    

Earlier on Monday, I was preparing an analysis of what was heralded as a “historic” agreement between the Power 5 Conferences and the NCAA. This complex topic is fraught with legal and business intricacies and many uncertainties yet to unfold. The "agreement" resembles more of a preliminary term sheet, raising more questions than it answers. Caught in the midst of this internal debate about what might be informative for the average fan versus delving into the complex legalities of antitrust issues, I decided to call my old friend, Bill Walton, for some perspective and levity on this dry subject. Just moments before making the call, I received a text informing me that Bill had passed away earlier today. **GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST** Out of respect for him, I feel compelled to emphasize what a great and dominant player Bill Walton was when he was healthy. It's understandable that he might be underappreciated today, as most co

 The VAILO Adelaide 500 After Race Concert Series is set to ignite with rock legends Cold Chisel headlining on Sunday, November 17. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Cold Chisel will bring 'The Big Five-0' concert tour to the VAILO Adelaide 500 on this special night. The tour will take the iconic band around Australia, culminating in the city where they first formed. Their anniversary concert promises to showcase all the classic hits that have cemented Cold Chisel's place in Australian rock history, including "Khe Sanh," "Bow River," "Flame Trees," "You Got Nothin’ I Want," "When The War Is Over," "My Baby," "Cheap Wine," "All For You," "Choir Girl," "Last Wave Of Summer," "Saturday Night," "Breakfast At Sweethearts," "Forever Now," and many more. Jimmy Barnes remarked, “Some of the best moments of my life have been spent on stage with Cold Chi

The 2024 Copa Libertadores Round of 16 matches are scheduled for the weeks of August 14 and 21. The 16 qualifying teams will be determined by the final group stage matches, which conclude on Thursday. The matchups for the Round of 16 will be decided by a draw, with the exact date yet to be announced by CONMEBOL

 Gurmeet Ram Rahim, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, was acquitted today in a 22-year-old murder case, with the Punjab and Haryana High Court citing lapses in investigation and lack of solid evidence against the accused. The court detailed the investigation's deficiencies, including issues with the murder weapon, ballistic reports, postmortem report, and polygraph test, none of which supported the prosecution's claims regarding the murder of former sect manager Ranjit Singh. Influenced by media scrutiny, the investigating officers "carried out a tainted and sketchy investigation into the crime," stated the bench of Justices Sureshwar Thakur and Lalit Batra. "This case starkly illustrates the necessity for courts to conduct an incisive and objective analysis of the evidence on record," the judges added. Ram Rahim is currently serving a 20-year sentence for raping two of his disciples and is also facing a 16-year-old murder case. Ranjit Singh was allegedly killed fo

 Pope Francis has issued an apology for using a derogatory term referring to gay men during a closed-door discussion with bishops earlier this month. "The Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms," said Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office. "He apologizes to those who felt offended by the use of the term." The incident occurred during a meeting with Italian bishops at the Vatican last week, where they discussed the potential admission of gay men to Catholic seminaries in preparation for the priesthood.  

 **Burbank, Calif. – May 28, 2024 – Warner Bros. Games announced today the official launch of MultiVersus, a free-to-play platform fighter video game, now available on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) with full cross-play and cross-progression support.** Developed by Player First Games with support from Warner Bros. Games San Diego, MultiVersus features a continually expanding roster of popular characters from Warner Bros. Discovery franchises. Starting today, Season 1: Puns & Villainy introduces new fighters including DC Super-Villain The Joker, Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise, Banana Guard from Adventure Time, and later in the season, Agent Smith from The Matrix series. MultiVersus launches with a new PvE mode called Rifts, offering unexpected twists and a different gameplay experience outside of competitive PvP matches. Players can also battle in various reimagined environments, including ne

 One of the enjoyable yet often overlooked aspects of a seven-game series against a formidable team is observing the opposing coaching staff in action. What strategies do they implement? How do they utilize their players? Perhaps most crucially, how do they adjust their tactics and player deployment based on the unfolding game dynamics?   In Game 3 of the Dallas-Edmonton series, we witnessed an adept coaching staff make subtle yet impactful adjustments to their game plan, which significantly altered the course of the match. This strategic shift may have also changed the trajectory of the series. The challenge for Edmonton Oilers fans is that it was the Dallas Stars' coaching staff who executed these changes, resulting in a 5-3 loss for the Oilers and putting them down 2-1 in the series. Let's delve into what changed and why.

 *Düsseldorf. VfL Bochum celebrates staying in the Bundesliga in dramatic fashion! After a penalty shootout, VfL remains in the top tier.** The miracle is complete—VfL Bochum retains its Bundesliga status! Despite a 0-3 deficit from the first leg against Fortuna Düsseldorf, the team turned things around dramatically, clawing their way back to win the return match on penalties, with Fortuna's Takashi Uchino missing the final spot-kick. The players celebrated ecstatically in front of their fans, celebrating a seemingly impossible survival. **++++++++++ VfL Bochum celebrates: The best pictures from the class maintenance celebrations +++++++++++++++++++++** **The Fortuna fans joineOn Sunday, Butscher seemed almost disbelieving of the outcome. The team, however, believed. Perhaps the players had responded to the coach's challenge to their character. Fortuna, whose fans were primed for promotion with a march along the Rhine and an impressive choreography, surprisingly unde