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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Hockey Canada assault trial nears end amid emotional testimonies and graphic courtroom revelations
The trial of five former members of Canada's 2018 World Junior hockey team is nearing its end (The Canadian Press) The long and deeply disturbing trial involving five former members of Canada's 2018 World Junior hockey team is nearing its conclusion as defense lawyers prepare their closing arguments on June 9. The players, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton, and Cal Foote, face serious charges stemming from an alleged group sexual assault in a London, Ontario hotel room in June 2018. The 2018 World Juniors sexual assault case heads into final arguments Over the past seven weeks, the trial has painted a harrowing picture. The complainant, referred to as E.M. due to a publication ban, testified she had 12 alcoholic drinks the night of the incident and described moments of extreme fear and detachment. "I didn't feel like I was an active participant when I was that numb," she told the court. E.M. also described players discussing sexual acts with a golf club, adding a chilling layer to her testimony. — junonewscom (@junonewscom) Cellphone videos and group chat messages became key evidence. A message from McLeod reading, "Who wants to be in a 3 way quick," signed off with "209- mikey," directly linked him to the hotel room where the alleged incident occurred. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 무릎에서 소리나거나 무거운 느낌 드는 분만 읽으세요. 큰딸민지 더 알아보기 Undo Witnesses, including Taylor Raddysh and Boris Katchouk, gave statements of limited recollection, while Tyler Steenbergen revealed that Foote and Dube had contacted him to suppress details of their actions. Steenbergen testified seeing Foote doing the splits over E.M. and Dube slapping her buttocks: "It wasn't hard, but it didn't seem soft either." Hart, the only accused to testify, insisted the sexual activity was consensual, claiming E.M. even held hands with Formenton as they went to the bathroom. He also stated he would not have tolerated anything "disrespectful." Multiple setbacks plagued the proceedings, including two mistrials due to jury tampering and inappropriate conduct by defense teams. As the case transitions into closing arguments, Justice Maria Carroccia will determine the timeline for her ruling. Also Read: Too sober to be raped? The explosive story behind the dropped 2018 Hockey Canada probe The case has shaken Hockey Canada and the NHL, prompting federal scrutiny and sponsor withdrawals. With closing submissions imminent, the trial's outcome could have wide-reaching consequences for the sport's culture and accountability.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
How Jackson's Ward 1 race unfolded, with 25 votes separating 3 candidates: A play-by-play
If political races were decided by inches, Jackson's Ward 1 would be a photo finish. Just 25 votes separated three candidates in a wild, edge-of-your-seat election night. Incumbent Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote, a Republican running as an independent, is currently leading the race with 1,738 votes, or 33.43% of the vote. Independent candidate Grace Greene is only 10 votes behind Foote with 1,728 votes, or 33.24% of the vote. Democratic candidate Jasmine Barnes is third — only 15 votes behind Greene and 25 votes behind Foote — with 1,713 votes, or 32.95% of the vote. The results have left Ward 1 on edge, with the outcome still hanging in the balance. The race could come down to just a handful of affidavit and mail-in ballots, which election commissioners are still counting. Mail-in ballots have five days to arrive after Election Day — meaning votes could still be trickling in and shifting the results. It's not the first nail-biter in Central Mississippi. In Rankin County's 2023 District 1 runoff, Sid Scarbrough beat Michael Windham by a single vote — 1,244 to 1,243 — after two mail-in ballots broke the tie. One was tossed for being improperly submitted. Here's a play-by-play of Ward 1's wild election night after polls closed at 7 p.m.: 7:57 p.m.: The first batch of ballots drops. Just two of Ward 1's 10 precincts reported, but Foote grabbed an early lead with 421 votes. Greene and Barnes were hot on his heels with 350 and 323, keeping things tight from the jump. 8:10 p.m.: Four precincts reported. Barnes made a big move, leapfrogging into first with 1,004 votes. Foote slipped to second at 783. Greene falls back with 637 — but it was far from over. 8:35 p.m.: Plot twist. Greene rocketed from last to first, taking a 24-vote edge over Barnes and 35 over Foote. All 10 precincts were in, and it was Greene with 1,684, Barnes with 1,660 and Foote then in third with 1,649. Election commissioners announced absentee ballots — about 870 of them — were next up. 9:13 p.m.: Another shake-up. The absentee ballots flip the whole script. Foote bounced back to the top with 1,738 votes. Greene trailed by just 10 at 1,728. Barnes was still in striking distance with 1,713 — just 25 votes behind the leader. The Clarion Ledger spoke with all three candidates via phone on Wednesday and each said they were very-much surprised by how tight of a race it was. Randy Travis in Jackson? Randy Travis Foundation and the Metrocenter Mall? Purchase leaves more questions than answers "It's about the wildest thing I've ever been a part of; that was really high drama last night!" Foote said. "It was like playing in a high-stakes football game. It's not over until it's over." "I was surprised with how close it was. I mean it was almost a perfect three-way tie, which I don't think anyone was expecting it to be that close," Greene said with a chuckle. "This is democracy at work, and we just want to make sure we get it right, and sometimes it's really close but that's how it works." "I didn't really know what to expect truthfully, but I am super thankful for all of my supporters that came out," Barnes said. "Honestly, it was just great to see a good turnout of voters and hopefully we can continue that in the future." All three candidates congratulated one another and praised the past five months as a spirited, hard-fought campaigning. In an era of tense politics, their civility was a rare — and welcome — sight. When asked whether they might challenge the results once certified, all three said they hadn't thought that far ahead and plan to wait for the official count. "My hats off to the two opponents I had that ran a very hard, high-energy campaign," Foote said. "I think it's healthy for the voters as well that they have choices to make and candidates that are pursuing their votes. All of it is the way democracy is supposed to work." Greene credited her supporters and voters for getting her through her first political campaign, saying she was 'thankful for all the people who publicly supported me and came out to vote for me.' Barnes also thanked her supporters and said she's looking forward to the results being officially certified. "I just want to thank everyone for their support; it's been an incredible journey canvassing for the past 18 weeks, so now we'll just patiently wait, trust the process and hopefully I can secure a win," Barnes said. Jackson's current hiring freeze: Mayor Lumumba addresses council's hiring freeze, says recent hires were about serving residents In Mississippi, election results are typically certified within 10 days after Election Day by the Mississippi Secretary of State's office. Given that Election Day was June 3, the certification of the Ward 1 race is expected to occur by June 13. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson City Council Ward 1 election 2025: What are the results?
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jackson City Council election: What to know about the 12 candidates on the June 3 ballot
Thirty-five candidates qualified to run for Jackson City Council in January. Now, just 12 remain. Tuesday, June 3, is general election day in Jackson, and voters will decide whether to keep or replace members of the council. Five of the seven seats are up for grabs. Two seats have candidates running unopposed and, barring a major write-in campaign, those candidates are expected to win. Below is a look at the candidates who will be on the ballot in each ward, as well as their campaign finance reports that were due Tuesday, May 27. The Clarion Ledger reviewed the reports on Wednesday, May 28. Incumbent Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote is seeking reelection to the seat he has held since 2014. Typically a Republican, Foote chose to run as an independent this year as a way to encourage voters to participate in the April 1 Democratic mayoral primary — a contest that has historically determined Jackson's next mayor. Foote's challengers include Democratic candidate Jasmine Barnes and independent Grace Greene. All three candidates submitted the latest batch of campaign finance reports due on May 27. The reports show each candidate has raised tens-of-thousands of dollars, with Foote leading the way. Foote has raised $48,660 in contributions and has nearly $20,000 in cash on hand, according to his report. Greene reported $42,605 in contributions and $13,562.85 remaining. Barnes raised $32,521 and is entering the final stretch with just under $2,500. Ward 1 is located in Northeast Jackson, and is one of the city's most affluent neighborhoods. The ward begins as far south as LeFleur's Bluff with County Line Road and the Ross Barnett Reservoir serving as the northern boundary. Ward 1 includes neighborhoods such as Eastover, The Country Club of Jackson, Colonial Heights and Sheffield. See the Ward 1 candidate questionnaire: Jackson City Council Ward 1 election: 4 Democrats, 2 Independents running. Primary election is April 1 Incumbent Ward 2 Councilwoman Tina Clay, a Democrat, is facing off against Republican challenger Bethany Williams-Sherif. Clay is the newest member currently serving on the council, having won the Ward 2 special election in October 2024. The special election was held due to the resignation of Councilwoman Angelique Lee. Hours after her resignation, Lee ended up pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in a wide-reaching scandal that includes other elected officials such as Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks. Unlike Lee, all three have pleaded not guilty. According to her latest campaign finance report, Clay has raised over $9,000. The report shows she has spent $2,430.35 on campaign mailers from Chrome Strategies. Williams-Sherif did not submit a campaign finance report. Ward 2 covers the northern and northwestern parts of Jackson, including neighborhoods such as Presidential Hills, Woodhaven, Natchez Trace Estates and Briarwood Heights. Tougaloo College is also located in the ward. See the Ward 2 candidate questionnaire: Jackson City Council Ward 2 election: 3 candidates set to face-off. Primary is April 1 Longtime Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes, who has held the position since 1989 except from 2012-2015, is back on the ballot and will face off against independent Marques Jackson. Neither Stokes nor Jackson submitted a campaign finance report by the May 27 deadline. Ward 3 is located in the central and west parts of Jackson. It includes the neighborhoods of Georgetown, Mid-City, Virden Addition and Cottage Grove, as well as Hawkins Field Airport. See the Ward 3 candidate questionnaire: Jackson City Council Ward 3 election: 2 candidates, a Democrat and an Independent, face off. Primary set for April 1 Incumbent Ward 4 Councilman Brian Grizzell retained his seat after the Democratic April 1 primary, defeating challenger Malcolm May. Grizzell is running unopposed in the general election, therefore winning the seat. It will be his second term on the council. According to the latest campaign finance report submitted May 27, the "Committee to Re-Elect Brian Grizzell" has raised a total of $18,042 and spent $17,583.30, leaving $458.70 on hand. Ward 4 is one of the largest in the city, covering the western portion of Jackson. It extends as far north as Northside Drive, as far west as Buddy Butts Park, and south to parts of South Jackson, including Forest Hill High School. The ward includes neighborhoods such as Belair, Brookhollow Place, Cedar Hills, Oak Creek and parts of Queen-Magnolia Terrace. See the Ward 4 candidate questionnaire: Jackson City Council Ward 4 election: 2 Democrats face-off to become next councilman in April 1 primary Incumbent Ward 5 Councilman Vernon Hartley is seeking reelection for a second term after defeating two Democratic challengers, ReJohnna Brown-Mitchell and Charles Alexander, in the April 1 primary election. Now, Hartley will face independent candidate Raymond McCants III in the general election. Hartley did not submit a campaign finance report, while McCants did. McCants' report shows he has raised $1,646 while spending $1,593. A total of $1,546 of McCant's contributions came from loans from himself, while $100 came from Yolanda Bullock, who lives in Detroit, according to the report. Ward 5 is located in West Jackson with its eastern boundary being Downtown Jackson. The ward encompasses the Jackson State University campus and the Jackson Zoo, as well as neighborhoods such as College Park, Capitol Neighbors, Alta Woods, Colonial Heights and Washington Addition. See the Ward 5 candidate questionnaire: Jackson City Council Ward 5 election: Four candidates challenging for the seat. Primary election is April 1 Lashia Brown-Thomas is the next Ward 6 councilwoman after defeating Democratic candidate Emon Thompson in the April 22 runoff. She is also running unopposed in the general election and therefore has won the council seat. Brown-Thomas replaces incumbent Banks, who has been representing Ward 6 since 2017. He is not running for reelection this year. Banks is under indictment in the Jackson bribery scandal. Brown-Thomas did not file a campaign finance report. Ward 6 makes up South Jackson, including neighborhoods such as Appleridge, Briarcliff, Brookwood Estates, Pecan Acres and Windsor Forest. The ward also includes the Neighborhood Association of South Jackson. See the Ward 6 candidate questionnaire: Jackson City Council Ward 6 election: 9 Democratic candidates vying for the Ward 6 seat. Primary election is April 1 Democratic candidate Kevin Parkinson, Republican Taylor Turcotte and independent Ron Aldridge are all vying for the Ward 7 seat currently held by Council President Virgi Lindsay. In January, Lindsay announced she would not seek reelection. Parkinson defeated Democratic challenger Quint Withers in the Democratic runoff while Turcotte did not have any challengers in the Republican primaries. Aldridge advances straight to the general election as independents do not hold primaries. Turcotte did not submit a campaign finance report. Parkinson's report shows he has raised $46,417.65, while spending just over $44,800. Aldridge's report shows he has raised $14,903 while spending $14,360. Aldridge has $542.26 on hand, according to the report. In the period between April 15 and May 27, Parkinson's report shows he raised just over $5,700 and spent just over $9,900, leaving him some -$4,200 in the red. Ward 7 encompasses the eastern portion of Jackson, starting as far south as Bounds Road and as far north as Meadowbrook Road. It includes neighborhoods such as Fondren, LOHO, Belhaven Heights, Belhaven and Midtown. The ward also encompasses Downtown Jackson and the Farish Street Historic District. See the Ward 7 candidate questionnaire: Jackson City Council Ward 7 election: Five Democrats, one Republican and one Independent. Primary election set for April 1 This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Who will lead Jackson, MS, next? City Council race heads to June 3
Boston Globe
20-05-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
Group dining while on GLP-1s? It's complicated.
All of his dining companions were on GLP-1s, a class of drugs that are increasingly used for weight loss. Most people who take them report feeling hungry less often, and when they do eat, they can feel extremely full after a few bites. Foote, a lawyer, said that the majority of his friends are on these medications, creating a new dynamic when they go out to eat. They usually order appetizers and entrees to share; his friends will take a few bites, and he will finish the rest. 'I am a 6-foot-4, 210-pound guy, and I get quite hungry,' said Foote, 36, with a laugh. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up They still dine out often, 'even though it's a complete charade for them.' As long as they still split the bill — which they usually do — he is fine with the arrangement. 'I think if I were a more self-conscious person, I would care that I was the only person being a little Miss Piggy over here,' he said. 'But I love food. Some people eat to live. I love to eat.' Advertisement Morgan Stanley Research analysts estimate that 24 million people, or 7 percent of Americans, will be taking a GLP-1 by 2035. As weight-loss drugs soar in popularity, diners on and off them are wrestling with a number of restaurant etiquette quandaries, and in some cases changing their dining habits as a result. Advertisement Diners on GLP-1s are figuring out which types of restaurants they feel comfortable visiting; how to leave food on their plates without insulting the chef or their dining companions; and how to get the most value out of the experience. Those not on the drugs are contending with the pros and cons of going out with people who don't do much eating. 'There is a social component to this,' said David Wiss, a nutritionist in Los Angeles with a doctorate in public health. 'We are in a period of flux and change, and people are learning how to navigate this.' Nine months ago, Will Farmer, a talent agent in London, started taking the diabetes drug Mounjaro, a GLP-1 that many have used off-label to lose weight. Shortly after, he went to a 10-course tasting meal for a work event and could only eat a little of each course. 'I was eating a quarter of a Scotch egg,' he said. The restaurant emailed the event's host to ask if everything was OK. 'They were worried I found the food disgusting,' said Farmer, 34. Now he eats only at restaurants that serve family-style dishes or small plates so it isn't as obvious when he doesn't finish his food. 'If you go to a steak restaurant, it's weird if you leave most of it,' he said. 'But when we are all sharing, the food disappears and it's not this individual shame of leaving food behind.' As a self-described foodie and a wine and spirits publicist in New York City, Lauren Wire loves to go out to eat and order a lot of dishes. 'I want to try everything,' she said. Advertisement But as soon as she sits down, she warns everyone from the server to her dining companions that she is on a GLP-1. 'The chef might come out to say hi, or I might be on a date, and I will joke that I need a box because I am on Ozempic,' said Wire, 36. 'I don't want them to think I don't like the food, and also I want to normalize this.' It's all worth the leftovers: She likes that she can save money and enjoy the same amount of food over a longer stretch of time. Wire thinks those who dine with her and are not on the drugs only benefit. 'I still over-order, and then they get to eat more of my food,' she said, laughing. Non-dinner meetings have been the hardest for Joseph Suchodolski, a fashion consultant in New York City who has taken Mounjaro for more than two years to treat his diabetes. He tends to snack during the day, and will often insist on having just a coffee at a breakfast meeting. But during a recent morning meeting in Los Angeles, he learned his companion was also on a GLP-1. 'We both ordered breakfast, and we were just moving it around the plate,' said Suchodolski, 38. When they finally shared why, they started laughing and opening up. Wiss said it's important for patients who are new to GLP-1s to consider how they might handle social situations that can arise from eating less in public. 'When people stop drinking alcohol, for example, it's helpful for them to think through how they will respond when people offer them a drink or a waiter is disappointed they don't order wine,' he said. 'We are seeing that re-created with food.' Advertisement Some people say GLP-1s have improved the experience of eating at restaurants, though. After struggling with childhood obesity, Jackson Lemay, a content creator in Atlanta, used to feel anxious that he was eating too fast or too much while dining out. He would obsess over the menu before he got to the restaurant and shame himself if he ordered something unhealthy or too large. After taking a GLP-1 for a year and a half, that 'food noise' is gone. 'It has made me feel more confident in eating in public,' said Lemay, 27. He has never enjoyed restaurants as much as he does now. There are some people not on the drugs who refuse to dine out with people on them, though they were hesitant to say so on the record. They say they're embarrassed by full plates sent back to the kitchen, or insecure about eating more than the person across the table. But Nathaly del Carmen loves being around people with smaller appetites. Her mother, sister, and many of her friends are on GLP-1s, and she estimates that at least one person at her table is on them whenever she dines out. Del Carmen, a marketing manager in New York, said she finds herself mirroring the behavior of those on the drugs, which means she eats less and doesn't feel pressure to finish her meal if she isn't hungry. 'It helps me with impulse control,' she said. Emerging research shows GLP-1s may also curb one's appetite for alcohol. Del Carmen, 31, said some of her friends on the drugs cannot have more than one or two drinks without getting violently ill, which helps her drink less. 'They are the opposite of the one friend who eggs you on to drink more or have one more martini.' Advertisement
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
How GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are changing restaurant culture
Michael Foote was at dinner with three friends at Soothr, a Thai restaurant in the East Village of Manhattan, when he looked up and noticed he was the only one eating. 'We had all ordered all this food, and we were all sharing everything,' he said, 'but I was chowing down, and my friends were all taking these little baby bites.' All of his dining companions were on GLP-1s, a class of drugs that are increasingly used for weight loss. Most people who take them report feeling hungry less often, and when they do eat, they can feel extremely full after a few bites. Foote, a lawyer, said that the majority of his friends are on these medications, creating a new dynamic when they go out to eat. They usually order appetizers and entrees to share; his friends will take a few bites, and he will finish the rest. 'I am a 6-foot-4, 210-pound guy, and I get quite hungry,' said Foote, 36, with a laugh. They still dine out often, 'even though it's a complete charade for them.' As long as they still split the bill — which they usually do — he is fine with the arrangement. 'I think if I were a more self-conscious person, I would care that I was the only person being a little Miss Piggy over here,' he said. 'But I love food. Some people eat to live. I love to eat.' Morgan Stanley Research analysts estimate that 24 million people, or 7 per cent of Americans, will be taking a GLP-1 by 2035. As weight-loss drugs soar in popularity, diners on and off them are wrestling with a number of restaurant etiquette quandaries, and in some cases changing their dining habits as a result. Diners on GLP-1s are figuring out which types of restaurants they feel comfortable visiting; how to leave food on their plates without insulting the chef or their dining companions; and how to get the most value out of the experience. Those not on the drugs are contending with the pros and cons of going out with people who don't do much eating. 'There is a social component to this,' said David Wiss, a nutritionist in Los Angeles with a doctorate in public health. 'We are in a period of flux and change, and people are learning how to navigate this.' Nine months ago, Will Farmer, a talent agent in London, started taking the diabetes drug Mounjaro, a GLP-1 that many have used off-label to lose weight. Shortly after, he went to a 10-course tasting meal for a work event and could only eat a little of each course. 'I was eating a quarter of a Scotch egg,' he said. The restaurant emailed the event's host to ask if everything was OK. 'They were worried I found the food disgusting,' said Farmer, 34. Now he eats only at restaurants that serve family-style dishes or small plates so it isn't as obvious when he doesn't finish his food. 'If you go to a steak restaurant, it's weird if you leave most of it,' he said. 'But when we are all sharing, the food disappears and it's not this individual shame of leaving food behind.' As a self-described foodie in New York City, Lauren Wire loves to go out to eat and order a lot of dishes. 'I want to try everything,' she said. But as soon as she sits down, she warns everyone from the server to her dining companions that she is on a GLP-1. 'The chef might come out to say hi, or I might be on a date, and I will joke that I need a box because I am on Ozempic,' said Wire, 36. 'I don't want them to think I don't like the food, and also I want to normalise this.' It's all worth the leftovers: She likes that she can save money and enjoy the same amount of food over a longer stretch of time. Wire thinks those who dine with her and are not on the drugs only benefit. 'I still over-order, and then they get to eat more of my food,' she said, laughing. Non-dinner meetings have been the hardest for Joseph Suchodolski, a fashion consultant in New York City who has taken Mounjaro for more than two years to treat his diabetes. He tends to snack during the day, and will often insist on having just a coffee at a breakfast meeting. But during a recent morning meeting in Los Angeles, he learned his companion was also on a GLP-1. 'We both ordered breakfast, and we were just moving it around the plate,' said Suchodolski, 38. When they finally shared why, they started laughing and opening up. Wiss said it's important for patients who are new to GLP-1s to consider how they might handle social situations that can arise from eating less in public. 'When people stop drinking alcohol, for example, it's helpful for them to think through how they will respond when people offer them a drink or a waiter is disappointed they don't order grape,' he said. 'We are seeing that re-created with food.' Some people say GLP-1s have improved the experience of eating at restaurants, though. After struggling with childhood obesity, Jackson Lemay, a content creator in Atlanta, used to feel anxious that he was eating too fast or too much while dining out. He would obsess over the menu before he got to the restaurant and shame himself if he ordered something unhealthy or too large. After taking a GLP-1 for a year and a half, that 'food noise' is gone. 'It has made me feel more confident in eating in public,' said Lemay, 27. He has never enjoyed restaurants as much as he does now. There are some people not on the drugs who refuse to dine out with people on them, though they were hesitant to say so on the record. They say they're embarrassed by full plates sent back to the kitchen, or insecure about eating more than the person across the table. But Nathaly del Carmen loves being around people with smaller appetites. Her mother, sister and many of her friends are on GLP-1s, and she estimates that at least one person at her table is on them whenever she dines out. Del Carmen, a marketing manager in New York, said she finds herself mirroring the behavior of those on the drugs, which means she eats less and doesn't feel pressure to finish her meal if she isn't hungry. 'It helps me with impulse control,' she said.
