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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Hudson cuts a stylish figure in a brown midi dress as she joins glamorous Mindy Kaling and Brenda Song on the Emmy FYC red carpet for Running Point in LA
Kate Hudson, Mindy Kaling and Brenda Song were dressed to impress as they attended the official Emmy FYC red carpet event for their series Running Point in El Segundo, California on Friday. American actress Kate, 46, who stars as the lead character Isla Gordon in the Netflix comedy series, looked stunning in a chocolate brown midi dress. The chic ensemble featured a high asymmetric neckline, a figure-hugging waist, and a flared skirt with a bow detail. She completed the look with open-toe tortoiseshell heels, a silver bangle, stacked silver rings, and statement drop earrings. Her wavy blonde locks were styled in a chic half-up, half-down hairstyle, and she wore a bronzed, glowy makeup look. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Meanwhile, her co-star Brenda Song, 37, turned heads in a sheer black crochet dress adorned with beaded embellishments. She layered the ensemble over a form-fitting black bodysuit that highlighted her figure. To complete her look, she styled her brunette tresses in a voluminous blowout and wore a natural makeup palette. While Mindy, 45, who co-created, co-wrote, and executive produced Running Point, looked stylish in a structured black top with flared sleeves. She teamed the ensemble with a pair of light-blue high-waisted denim jeans and added inches to her height with pointed black heels. The Office star completed her look with a flicky blowout and a glamorous makeup palette. The trio posed up a storm on the carpet, with Kate and Mindy sharing a sweet moment as they embraced and giggled in front of cameras. Also in attendance were Running Point stars Toby Sandeman, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Drew Tarver, and Max Greenfield. While Mindy, 45, who co-created, co-wrote, and executive produced Running Point, looked stylish in a structured black top with flared sleeves The sports comedy follows Isla Gordon (Hudson), the sister of the president of a pro basketball team in LA, who is unexpectedly thrust into the top job. Described as 'ambitious and often overlooked,' Isla must prove to her skeptical brothers and the wider sports world that she's the right woman for the role. It premiered on the streamer on February 27, less than a year after it was announced at the platform's 2024 Upfront presentation. The series premiered on Netflix on February 27, less than a year after being unveiled at the platform's 2024 Upfronts. It was created by Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen.
Bloomberg
6 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Nuclear Startup Radiant Raises $165 Million for Micro-Reactor
Radiant Industries Inc., a US nuclear startup, lined up $165 million in funding to complete its small reactor design. The Series C funding round was led by DCVC Management Co., and also included Giant Ventures Global and StepStone Group Inc., according to a statement. The El Segundo, California-based company said it now has raised $225 million to develop its 1-megawatt system.
New York Times
7 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Chargers OTA observations: No Rashawn Slater; CB competition heats up
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers held their opening organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday at the team facility. The Chargers are scheduled for two more OTAs this week, one Wednesday and one Friday. They are scheduled for three more the following week, June 3-5. The next week, the Chargers are scheduled for their three-day minicamp from June 10-12. The Chargers will then hold three more OTAs the week after minicamp from June 16-18. Minicamp is mandatory. OTAs are voluntary. Advertisement Here are my notes, takeaways and observations from the first of nine Chargers OTAs this spring. 1. The Chargers have 91 players on their roster. Only three were not on the field for Tuesday's two-hour practice: tackle Rashawn Slater, offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III and edge rusher Bud Dupree. Slater is noteworthy because he and the Chargers are in the midst of contract extension negotiations. Slater, the Chargers' starting left tackle, is entering the final year of his deal — the fifth-year option the Chargers picked up a year ago — and is due $19.04 million. This is the first time Slater has missed an opening OTAs session in his career. These are also voluntary workouts, so no need to sound an alarm just yet. The next real deadline is the start of minicamp, and Slater could face fines if he skips that. According to the collective bargaining agreement, teams can fine players up to $15,515 for the first missed day of minicamp, $31,030 for the second missed day and $46,540 for the third missed day. In total, a player who misses all three days of minicamp could have to pay a little more than $93,000. We will cross that bridge if we get there. 2. The players who worked off to the side and did not participate in full team drills included cornerback Cam Hart, safety Elijah Molden, linebacker Daiyan Henley, cornerback Deane Leonard and receiver Luke Grimm. Hart suffered a shoulder injury in the Chargers' playoff loss to the Houston Texans last season. He said he suffered a torn labrum and had surgery in January. The Chargers have not fully cleared him yet, which is why he sat out, but he said he expects to be back by minicamp. Molden is still working his way back from offseason meniscus surgery. He expects to be ready for training camp. Henley played through a torn labrum last season and underwent surgery. Advertisement 3. Hart battled several injuries in what was otherwise a promising rookie season. He had two concussions. He nursed an ankle injury that at one point required him to wear a walking boot. His season ended in the playoffs when he suffered a labrum tear early in the second half of the loss in Houston. He stated a pretty clear goal Tuesday: '17 healthy games.' The second-year cornerback showed some tantalizing flashes last year, particularly in his physicality on the outside, and he has real upside as a fast, long press-man corner. He just has to stay on the field. And that was a point of emphasis from defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale. 'His thing is really just the durability,' Clinkscale said of Hart. Hart delivered some eye-popping hits last season. In the Houston game, he injured his shoulder while delivering a shot on a receiver underneath. 'Once you cross that line of trying to change your game to compensate for the injury, then you're just thinking too much, and football is never about thinking. It's always about reacting,' Hart said. 'Once I step on the field, I'm not thinking about no injury or what I may have nicked up last game. I'm out there to play, play full speed and give my team and my teammates everything I got. After I'm cleared, after I'm healthy, I move past it.' 4. It will be difficult to feel out the plan at cornerback until Hart is back on the field. One thing we can say for sure is that the competition will be heated. While the Chargers might be lacking blue-chip talent at this position, the room is very deep. Hart is back, and so is fellow 2024 fifth-round pick Tarheeb Still. The Chargers signed two veterans in free agency in Donte Jackson and Benjamin St-Juste. They drafted a cornerback in the seventh round in Trikweze Bridges. And Ja'Sir Taylor and Deane Leonard are also returning. That is seven players for what could end up being six spots on the 53-man depth chart. Advertisement The Chargers rotated heavily at corner in Tuesday's practice. Some of that is related to how much safety Derwin James Jr. moves around. James played safety, nickel and dime in Tuesday's practice, the same positions he played last year. Jackson, Still, St-Juste and Taylor all played on the outside in Tuesday's practice. Still also played inside at nickel when James was not playing there. When it comes time for training camp, I think we will see a top three of Jackson, Still and Hart. When James is at safety, all three of those players can be on the field at the same time — Jackson and Hart on the outside with Still in the slot. When James moves to nickel, only two of those three players can be on the field, and there should be some competition to sort out those spots. St-Juste, Taylor, Bridges and even Leonard should get opportunities to challenge for playing time. 'Nobody has a spot,' Clinkscale said. 'We want to see who is going to earn it.' 5. Still had the best chance of the day to start making his case. In the opening period of 11-on-11, the starting offense faced the second-team defense, while the starting defense faced the second-team offense. On the first play of practice for the starting defense, backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke threw behind his intended receiver. The pass went right to Still, who could not make the catch for the interception. The ball tipped into the air, and linebacker Denzel Perryman came down with the pick. 'Too good to be true,' Still joked after practice. 6. It was a slower-tempo practice, meaning defensive backs were not allowed to challenge the ball unless they had a clear break and path. As Still put it, 'Today was really about knowing where to be, lining up, really just making sure everybody stays up.' The DBs nonetheless got their hands on some footballs. In the first period of 11-on-11, quarterback Justin Herbert threw to receiver Jalen Reagor on an over route to the left side. Reagor dropped the pass, and rookie safety Jaylen Jones picked it off. Jones had three interceptions in his senior season at Virginia Tech in 2024. Advertisement Jackson had a pass breakup on a go ball off play action from Heinicke to Brenden Rice. Bridges also intercepted Heinicke later in practice. Heinicke and receiver Mike Williams were not on the same page. Heinicke expected Williams to break off the route, but Williams continued upfield. Bridges took advantage of the miscommunication. On the next play, Taylor broke up a pass to Williams from Heinicke on an out route. 7. Rookie receiver Tre Harris showed up at a couple of different points in the practice. In the first period, he ran a smooth out route to the right side, created separation and hauled in a completion from Herbert. On the next snap, Harris won on a comeback route to the left side, beating Still. Heinicke hit Harris for the completion. Late in the practice, during a third-down period, Harris caught a pass from Heinicke on a go route down the right sideline. The throw was into traffic, and this would have been a fun play to watch in a higher-tempo practice. Rookie safety RJ Mickens made a good read from the deep half and was in position to play the ball. Harris has some ability in contested-catch situations. We will have to wait until training camp to see that come fully to life. 8. Receiver Ladd McConkey made the splash play of the day down the left sideline during the third-down period. Herbert launched a go ball on a third-and-5. McConkey tipped the ball up to himself with one hand and made the catch. Still was in coverage. Fielding a question about whether he would have made a play on the ball in a higher-tempo practice, Still smiled and said, 'No comment.' 9. On top of Slater and Pipkins not being on the field, Zion Johnson also participated sparingly. He worked at left guard during the team offensive drills against air, but he did not have any snaps in the 11-on-11 period. The initial starting offensive line set up as such: left tackle Jamaree Salyer, left guard Branson Taylor, center Bradley Bozeman, right guard Mekhi Becton, right tackle Joe Alt. Karsen Barnhart also got first-team snaps at left guard. Johnson did work on some snapping to Herbert during individual drills, as his experiment at center continues. (Photo of Rashawn Slater: Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
DOJ civil rights gets Trump makeover. Will it change L.A. racial profiling lawsuits?
Keith Puckett says he was heading to the gym to help prepare his son for basketball tryouts at El Segundo High School when a police officer passing in the opposite direction flipped a U-turn and stopped him. Puckett, 47, a senior security program manager at Microsoft, was driving a weathered pickup truck he'd borrowed from a friend, according to a civil rights complaint he filed last August in L.A. County Superior Court that described the March 2021 encounter. The officer, according to the complaint, claimed the truck's rear license plate light was out. Puckett maintains he made a point of checking that all the lights worked before hitting the road. A photo included in court filings, which he said was taken the day of the stop, showed the rear of the vehicle with the license plate and a frame that said, "I'd rather be fishing" clearly illuminated. The real reason he was stopped, his complaint claims, is the officer 'saw a colored person in the car.' It wasn't the first time Puckett, who is Black, alleges he was racially profiled in El Segundo. Read more: 'Black in Mayberry.' How a film exposed racial tensions in one of L.A. County's whitest cities Puckett said in court filings that he contacted the police department and local officials to "see if an agreement could be reached about policy changes to improve the treatment of Black people in El Segundo," but disagreement led to the ongoing lawsuit. The city has denied wrongdoing in court filings and disputed Puckett's claims. "The City of El Segundo is committed to treating everybody fairly, no matter their race, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity or alleged involvement in criminal activity," a statement issued last August said. "Our police chief is committed to upholding our high standards, and we do not tolerate bias or discrimination of any kind." But in April, a judge refused a request to strike down the complaint, permitting the case to move forward. Maurice Suh, Puckett's lawyer, told The Times 'it is apparent that change won't occur without this court proceeding.' Attorneys say the remaking of the federal Department of Justice under President Trump has left lawsuits like Puckett's as one of the last lines of defense against alleged civil rights violations. Under Trump and the new leadership of Assistant Atty. Gen. Harmeet Dhillon, roughly 70% of the DOJ's Civil Rights Division has been dissolved. What remains has been issued a new set of priorities. Instead of its traditional functions of protecting the constitutional rights of minority communities and marginalized people, the administration plans to use the department as an enforcement arm against state and local officials, college administrators and student protesters. Dhillon has said her office is done spreading "woke ideology.' The department plans to refocus its efforts toward voter fraud and limiting the rights of transgender people. This week, the DOJ also announced it would no longer enforce consent decrees against police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, Ky., ending federal oversight that stemmed from the 2020 killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The DOJ has typically enforced laws that prohibit discrimination, prosecuted police misconduct and conducted investigations into constitutional violations entrenched in some institutions. But even with enforcement from the federal government, police departments can be slow to embrace change. State data shows racial profiling remains pervasive, with Black and Latino individuals still stopped by police at rates disproportionate to their percentage of California's population. Read more: 'Now is not the time': Trump cuts to L.A. overdose prevention efforts alarm experts 'The Department of Justice only gets involved with the worst of the worst, and without its oversight, systemic abuse is more likely to run rampant in our nation's law enforcement agencies,' said James DeSimone, an attorney whose firm specializes in civil rights law. Puckett's claim against El Segundo is one of several to be filed against L.A. County municipalities in recent years. The Beverly Hills Police Department has been sued repeatedly, including by several Black LAPD officers who allege they were pulled over without justification. The officers are included in a $500-million class-action lawsuit against Beverly Hills, along with over 1,000 Black people who allege they were unjustly targeted, handcuffed and arrested. Attorneys Brad Gage and Ben Crump filed the suit in 2021, and followed up with another last year, which argues racial profiling by the department continued unabated. 'The City of Beverly Hills continues to vigorously defend this case. The role of the Beverly Hills Police Department is to enforce the law, regardless of race,' wrote Keith Sterling, the deputy city manager, in a statement. Gage said that in his 40 years of practicing law, this era is the 'worst [he's] ever seen' when it comes to discrimination litigation. Gage doesn't foresee his cases being affected by the federal civil rights changes, but he is worried about what will happen to accountability for alleged 'repeat offenders' like Beverly Hills under this refashioned DOJ civil rights arm. 'We definitely want to see them have a consent decree. I don't know if that's going to be possible,' said Gage. 'It's going to be more on lawyers to try to do things through the courts.' Cuts under the Trump administration, Gage said, are expected to delay any cases involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission due to staffing issues as 'there just won't be enough people to handle the files.' Another Los Angeles lawyer, Will Reed, who deals with employment law and workplace discrimination, said an executive order from Trump to "eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability" could also have major consequences. Disparate impact law comes into play in cases where bias can be subtle and may not even be intended. Its purpose is to hold employers, housing providers and others liable for practices that disproportionately harm vulnerable groups. 'If I lose the ability to use disparate impact, that's going to take away a tool that we use to try and work to make society a more equitable place,' said Reed. On the state level, a spokesperson for the California Civil Rights Department said the agency is monitoring federal actions, but its focus 'remains the same: To safeguard the civil rights of all Californians.' Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said he will continue to investigate law enforcement agencies for compliance with civil rights laws and will also keep supporting the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board. Created in 2015, the board requires law enforcement agencies to collect and report demographic data in an effort to eliminate discrimination. 'California is not backing down. My office will continue to vigorously investigate and enforce state and federal civil rights laws,' Bonta said in a statement to The Times. 'California has always prioritized this work, and we will continue to do so.' Read more: With motive still a mystery, judge moves L.A. Live homicide case to trial But without additional oversight from federal authorities, there's only so much the state can do. Jin Hee Lee, strategic initiatives director at the Legal Defense Fund, is concerned not only about the surge in cases private law firms and nonprofits like hers will face but also about budget cuts that have left resources scarce to fight prolonged court battles. Even though the civil rights division is shrinking, she still hasn't lost faith in local government entities. "People shouldn't feel powerless,' said Lee. 'They still have the ability to pressure their local elected officials to make sure that the type of public safety they receive is what they want.' El Segundo officials said in a statement last August issued in response to Puckett's lawsuit that they had treated his claims seriously and hired an outside firm to conduct an independent investigation. Puckett, the statement said, had proposed a dozen policy changes, but the city found it was "already in substantial compliance with all but one of his demands." "The only issue that Mr. Puckett and the City had any real disagreement over was his request that certain Vehicle Code violations be deprioritized for stops," the El Segundo statement said. In his lawsuit, Puckett said he "plans to continue living in El Segundo, a city he has called home for many years." But despite his efforts to bring change, he claimed, police officers continue to follow him and he lives in fear of future encounters. Puckett called the case his "final effort to vindicate his constitutional rights, hold the City accountable for its unlawful conduct, and compel it to stop racially profiling Black people." Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Revopoint Trackit Launches on Kickstarter : Reducing Time and Cost of 3D Scanning
Revopoint Trackit, an optical tracking and blue laser 3D scanner launches on Kickstarter on May 28th, 10 AM ET.. 'Trackit nailed a complex brake shaft with exceptional detail. Three-click auto-calibration, watertight mesh, and I'm ready for reverse engineering and future upgrades. It's a game-changer.'— Johnathan Mitchelson EL SEGUNDO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 / / -- For aerospace, automotive engineering, and manufacturing professionals, accuracy and reliability are essential. Yet, those without large tool budgets face technical limitations of existing solutions, the hassle of marker placement, and accuracy loss outside controlled environments. That's why Revopoint developed Trackit. Revopoint Trackit, an optical tracking and blue laser 3D scanner for small to large scans, launches on Kickstarter on May 28th, 10 AM ET., Offering a 35% off Super Early-Bird price for the first 100 backers. - A Practical Tool for Modern Engineering Workflows Conventional 3D scanning solutions often miss industrial requirements. Accuracy issues, marker placement overhead, and the risk of surface contamination from scanning sprays can hinder throughput and inspection data reliability. · Dimensional Accuracy and Reliability Achieve high accuracy for detailed analysis, reverse engineering, and quality control. Trackit's volumetric accuracy is 0.025mm + 0.04mm x L(m), ensuring reliable measurements, whatever the workpiece. · Simplified Workflow With marker-free scanning, you can eliminate time-consuming surface preparation. Also, Trackit's Smart Auto Calibration via its gimbal system eliminates manual calibration errors and minimizes setup time. · Versatile Scanning for Diverse Applications The Trackit's dual-mode scanning mode offers 30 blue laser cross-lines for rapidly capturing surface areas, including dark and shiny ones, and a powerful single-line mode for deep holes and crevices. Trackit's dual-camera optical tracking base station with a large tracking area can easily be repositioned to ensure full surface coverage up to 2800 x 2800 mm at 4000 mm. · Comprehensive Metrology Software Integration All Kickstarter backers will receive a free one-year license for Revopoint Measure, a 3D metrology software designed to compare your scan data to CADs, with parameter extraction, volume measurement, and GD&T analysis tools. - Real-World Applications Efficiently getting accurate dimensions from irregular parts is a common headache across reverse engineering, automotive, quality control, and other applications. Calipers struggle with free-form curves, portable CMMs demand elaborate fixtures, and most handheld scanners rely on spray or stick-on targets. Trackit was designed to sidestep those constraints. As mechanical engineer Johnathan Mitchelson explains, Trackit provides a clear, accurate model in a single session: 'Trackit nailed a complex brake shaft with exceptional detail. I captured the exterior using the 30 cross-line mode, then switched to the single-line mode for the deep keyways—all without markers or spray. Three-click auto-calibration, watertight mesh, and I'm ready for reverse engineering and future upgrades. It's a game-changer.' - Exclusive Kickstarter Pricing Click here to be notified the moment Trackit launches. If you're among the first 100 backers, you can secure your Trackit scanner at a special 35% off Kickstarter price. Unlock exclusive VIP benefits with a $100 deposit, including a 3-year warranty, free air shipping, and priority delivery! Sienna Wang REVOPOINT GLOBAL INC +86 152 7193 8891 [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Other Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
