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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Lawsuit dropped against Kootenai sheriff; attorney intends to refile
Jun. 4—A lawsuit alleging Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris falsely suggested during a campaign event that a photographer was a pedophile has been dismissed, according to court records. Pennie Collinson, a photographer in Coeur d'Alene, originally sued Norris over comments she claims he made to her in July at the Kootenai County Republican Party Primary Election Forum in Cataldo. At the time, Collinson was working as a photographer for a candidate for sheriff. When candidates at the forum began taking questions, Collinson claims Norris pointed her out and accused her of photographing child pornography at the local library. While other people at the event have corroborated Collinson's claims in interviews and on social media, Norris maintained in a press release last year that he will "expose the extent of this hoax." The lawsuit was dismissed not because Collinson has chosen to let the claims go, but rather over a small technicality, according to her lawyer, Mark Ellingsen. An Idaho statute requires a plaintiff to pay an undisclosed "bond" or a fee before filing a suit. Collinson and her attorney paid a $5,000 bond after the filing of the suit. The judge dismissed the suit with prejudice, allowing attorneys to re-file. "We will file again with the bond," Ellingsen said.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
GA boy runs a mile in honor of fallen Clay Co. firefighter
GAINSVILLE, Ga. (WTWO/WAWV) — A teen boy in Georgia will be running a mile in honor of Clay County, Indiana, volunteer firefighter Roy Smith, who lost his life in the line of duty last week. Andrew Collinson is a ninth grader in Gainsville, Georgia, and on Friday night, he will be running a mile while carrying an American Flag with a red line on it to honor Smith. Andrew is part of the Running4Heros organization that consists of seven kids in the United States that run a mile in honor of fallen first responders and post the video on social media. ' When I heard it, I was like, of course I would love to do this. I would love to run for fallen first responders who gave so much to the community and did so much for this world, in serving our world, as they went through the danger,' said Collinson. 'On the videos, they leave comments and people are like 'thank you or running for my nephew', 'thank you for running for my brother, my sister.' Stuff like that just makes my heart feel like really good, it's just like wow.' If you want to watch Collinson's run from Friday night, or any other run the organization has done, you can find them on Facebook at Running4Heroes or by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Zawya
14-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Collinson International sponsors the inaugural 2025 Card & Payment Awards Middle East
Dubai, UAE – Collinson International, a global leader in customer engagement, loyalty, and travel experience solutions has announced its sponsorship of the Card and Payment Awards in the Middle East. Taking place on Thursday, 17 April at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, the event marks the prestigious awards' debut in the Middle East, following two decades of success in the UK. This expansion represents a pivotal moment for the region's payments and fintech landscape, bringing together senior executives, innovators, and key stakeholders from across the global card and payments ecosystem. The event will spotlight outstanding achievements and innovation shaping the future of the industry, with Collinson's clients among the nominees. As a global leader in customer loyalty and travel experience solutions, Collinson's involvement reflects its role in shaping how rewards and travel benefits influence cardholder loyalty, retention, and spend. Priyanka Lakhani, Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, at Collinson International, commented: ' We are proud to support the Card & Payment Awards as it launches in the Middle East, building on our longstanding sponsorship of the event in the UK. This partnership reflects our commitment to enhancing customer experiences and delivering tangible value through loyalty, engagement, and premium travel benefits – all of which play a critical role in influencing cardholder behavior and driving lifetime customer value. 'The Middle East continues to be a dynamic hub for fintech and payments innovation, and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our industry peers who are redefining how value is delivered in today's fast-evolving financial landscape.' Beyond recognising excellence, the event will provide valuable networking opportunities and a platform to explore emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and innovations shaping the future of payments. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, the Card & Payment Awards aims to foster strategic insight and promote industry collaboration in the Middle East's dynamic payments landscape. For more information on the 2025 Card & Payment Awards, please visit: For media inquiries, please contact: Eve Williams StickyGinger ewilliams@ About Collinson International Collinson International is the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence. We work with the world's leading payment networks, over 1,400 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups worldwide. We deliver market-leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over 400 million end consumers. Collinson International is the owner and operator of Priority Pass, the world's original and leading airport experiences programme. Travellers can access a network of over 1,700 lounges and travel experiences, in 725 airports in 145 countries. To learn more: Connect with us: LinkedIn @Collinson
BBC News
11-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
New world record-holder powerlifter says 'age is no barrier'
A former Royal Marine from Exmouth is proving that age is no barrier to success after he set a new world record in a recent Collinson, 61, bench pressed a new world record of 166 kg at the UK Single Lift Championships earlier this year, In 2024, he secured the British, European and world records at 160kg and increased it to 165kg at the World said he accepted that looks could be deceptive: "People who see me, and don't know me, think I'm an old man with beard in a gym. But I know I can bench press twice the weight they can, so I'm proud of what I can do." Paul said his target was just to improve his own personal bests and see how far he could go personally; but he also felt that exercise was good for anyone who was getting said: "Physically, it helps with muscles wastage. It stops it going. It helps with ligament strength, which helps people stay stable and prevent falls."You don't need to be a world champion to do some physical exercise, which then stimulates your mental health side as well."Paul said his next ambition was to retain his world title in Rome in June, and that he was hoping to push his world record a bit further too.
Bloomberg
09-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Priority Pass to Offer More Sleep Pods and Spas as Airport Lounges Get Overcrowded
Travelers wary of crowded airport lounges will be getting more options including sleep pods, spas and possibly gym access as Collinson International, the operator of Priority Pass and LoungeKey clubs accessed by millions of credit card users, looks to increase its offerings. London-based Collinson, which operates more than 750 lounges and airport experiences in Asia, is expanding in the region to add to its pre-departure offerings that include manicures, craft beer bars and dining discounts. The privately-held company plans to build out its inventory of lounges and experiences by more than 10% this year as its Asia network sees the biggest growth in demand worldwide, said Global Chief Commercial Officer Todd Handcock in an interview.
