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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man sitting on a bench in Palm Springs was dead, police say
PALM SPRINGS — Palm Springs Police say they found a dead man Friday morning sitting on a bench in front of a laundromat off Lake Worth Road. Police say they received a report of a possible dead body on the bench near the laundromat at about 8:40 a.m. July 4. The 49-year-old man's identity has been withheld pending notification of family members. Although the death is under investigation, police say they do not suspect foul play. Anyone with information about the man's death is urged to contact Detective Jan Hansen at 561-584-8300, ext. 8551, or via email at jhansen@ Mike Diamond is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. He covers Palm Beach County government. You can reach him at mdiamond@ Help support local journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Man sitting on a bench in Palm Springs was dead, police say
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Beastie Boys, UMG settle lawsuits against Chili's over ‘Sabotage' ads
Beastie Boys and Universal Music Group settled lawsuits accusing the parent of Chili's of using the legendary rap trio's 1994 song 'Sabotage' without permission in social media ads to promote the restaurant chain. Settlement notices were posted on Wednesday in Manhattan federal court and Dallas federal court, where Beastie Boys and UMG filed their respective cases against Chili's parent Brinker International. Terms were not disclosed. 3 Musicians Adam Horovitz, Mike Diamond and Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys arrive at the 11th Annual Webby Awards at Chipriani Wall Street June 5, 2007 in New York City. Getty Images Advertisement Lawyers for Beastie Boys, UMG and Brinker did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday. 'Sabotage' was a single from Beastie Boys' album 'Ill Communication.' It drew additional notice from its Spike Jonze-directed music video, a parody of 1970s TV police dramas. Beastie Boys objected to a Chili's video that they said included significant portions of 'Sabotage' and echoed the actual 'Sabotage' video. Advertisement 3 Beastie Boys and UMG are accusing Chili's of using their song 'Sabotage' without permission. REUTERS The video included 'three characters wearing obvious 70s-style wigs, fake mustaches, and sunglasses who were intended to evoke the three members of Beastie Boys,' according to the complaint. Beastie Boys said they do not license their intellectual property to third parties to advertise products, and late founding member Adam 'MCA' Yauch forbade such use in his will. The trio's members also included Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz and Michael 'Mike D' Diamond. Advertisement 3 Beastie Boys said they do not license their intellectual property to third parties to advertise products. WireImage Founded in 1981 in New York City, Beastie Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2012, less than one month before Yauch died. In June 2014, Beastie Boys won a $1.7 million jury verdict, opens new tab against energy drink maker Monster Beverage over a YouTube video that included a remix of its songs, including 'Sabotage'. Advertisement As of March 26, Dallas-based Brinker owned, operated or franchised 1,573 Chili's and 53 Maggiano's Little Italy restaurants. The cases are Beastie Boys et al v Brinker International Inc, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 24-05221; and UMG Recordings Inc et al v Brinker International Inc et al, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, No. 24-02535.
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
WWE star killed after being struck by vehicle while cycling home from work
Mike Raybeck, 63 — known to wrestling fans as Maxx Justin and Mike Diamond — has died, as confirmed by All-Pro Wrestling promotion on social media. The former wrestler was on his way home from work when he was fatally struck. UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2 | SUN 8 JUN 12PM AEST | Bantamweight champ Dvalishvili faces UFC superstar O'Malley in a highly anticipated rematch less than a year after their first encounter | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports. In a post on X, All-Pro Wrestling promotion said: 'All Pro Wrestling is saddened to learn about the passing of APW Original, Mike Raybeck, professionally known as Maxx Justice and Mike Diamond. 'His life was cut short following a bicycle accident where he was struck by a vehicle near Chabot College last Friday. 'Our most sincere condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of Maxx Justice!' Wrestling fans have flooded social media with heartfelt tributes to the WWE star. One user wrote: 'This sucks, he was really a sweetheart of a guy.' 'Saw Maxx Justice at Pinole Valley High back in like 99/00 Dude was legit fr,' another added. A third commented: 'RIP.' Mike started his career at All Pro Wrestling's Boot Camp, where he became a five-time APW Universal Champion. The six-foot-five, 250lb wrestler became a prominent figure in the California wrestling scene and later competed in three matches for the WWF. Mike would later star in the wrestling documentary called Beyond the Mat. It comes after wrestling legend Sabu passed away at the age of 60. Terry Brunk, known by his ring name 'Sabu', was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion and held the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice. The pro wrestler also held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once. Sabu wrestled his final match on April 18 in Las Vegas for GCW during WrestleMania weekend, where he defeated Joey Janela. He is said to have made his final public appearance at the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance reunion show convention last weekend. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) posted an image of Sabu on X, with the text 'In Memory of Sabu 1964 – 2025' written on it. AEW wrote in the caption: 'The wrestling world mourns the passing of Sabu. 'From barbed wire battles to unforgettable high-risk moments, Sabu gave everything to professional wrestling. 'Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.'
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Five things to know about the county's $100,000 down payment plan for first-time home buyers
For first-time eligible homeowners, a state program administered by the county is offering residents up to $100,000 that can be used as a down payment toward the purchase of a home. The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program is a Florida-based initiative that offers a huge assist for affordable housing. The goal is to help low and moderate-income families access affordable homeownership and rental housing. Local governments receive funds based on a population-based formula and then counties must outline their strategies. Funds are awarded as a deferred loan secured by a recorded mortgage, but the loan is forgiven at the end of the 30-year term. Here are five things to know and how the process works: The online application portal will open Monday, May 5 and close Friday, May 23, or until 100 applications have been submitted. About 40 awards are expected to be issued this year, with most of them at the $100,000 level. The program is only for first-time homebuyers, according to Sherrian Smith, who helps oversee the program. The county's allocation this year from the state is $3 million. Applications must be submitted online and will be processed on a first-submitted, first-qualified, first-served basis, subject to the money being available. Applicants must have a valid drivers' license or state identification card for all adult household members. An applicant may not currently own or have liquid assets exceeding $200,000. You can check the documents checklist webpage and also a list of eligibility requirements. Other things to know: A valid email address is required. Only one application per household will be considered. If the application is missing documents, the application will be marked incomplete. The applicant must complete and upload all required fields on the application for all household members 18 years and older. The application can be completed on a computer, laptop, smartphone, tablet or iPad. Internet Explorer does not support the application portal. Once someone is approved, the applicant must then find a house that falls within the program's guidelines and obtain a first mortgage for it. It is expected to take up to six weeks for county officials to begin making awards. The loan is forgiven at the end of the five-year term. Payment is deferred until one of the following events occurs: Sale of the property, transfer of property, property is no longer owner occupied or term has expired. The SHIP program in Palm Beach County is overseen by the county Department of Housing and Economic Development, Mortgage and Housing Investments. For more information about the program, applicants should visit the department's website. Mike Diamond is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. He covers Palm Beach County government and issues impacting homeowner associations. You can reach him at mdiamond@ Help support local journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 5 things to know about $100,000 down payment plan for first-time homeowners
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Palm Beach County invests in mental health care. Well done
Bravo to Palm Beach County commissioners, for pledging a substantial investment in mental health care. The board voted unanimously last month to contribute $10 million toward construction of a $60 million facility, possibly near Riviera Beach or Lake Worth Beach. The challenge now will be how to adequately serve those in need during the five years it will take to get the new center up and running. The board plans to consider funding for treatment of children in the meantime, at an upcoming workshop. The vote represents a serious response to a complex issue that affects many thousands of Palm Beach County residents and their families. Data provided by the county listed 27,397 mental disorders in 2022 that required emergency room visits or hospitalization. More than 2,000 of those hospitalized were children. More: Palm Beach County upset hospital ends Baker Act services for troubled children under 12 The vote comes with the realization that Palm Beach County cannot rely upon private-sector providers to handle the demand. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, for example, decided as of Dec. 1 to stop hospitalizing Baker Act patients under the age of 12, forcing them to be shuttled to Martin County for in-patient treatment. Florida's Baker Act law allows a person to be held involuntarily in a mental health center for up to three days. That means there's no room at the inn, so to speak, for 100 of our children a year in this county. One can only imagine what a cruelty that imposes on the children and their families already suffering from the heartache such circumstances present. That it should happen in a county with such a huge abundance of wealth is unforgivable. The facility plan, presented to commissioners by County Administrator Verdenia Baker, calls for an in-patient treatment center of about 60,000 square feet, at a 6-to-8-acre site yet to be determined. The facility, whose $30 million in annual operating costs will be covered by the county's taxpayer-funded Health Care District, will treat those with substance abuse as well as mental health problems. More than just a stand-alone center, it's intended to be part of a countywide strategy to develop "a coordinated, centralized mental health system," as reported by Palm Beach Post reporter Mike Diamond. The more in-patient capacity the county builds, the more it appropriately takes the burden and expense off police and jails to address individuals in crisis. They'll benefit instead from more sustained treatment by trained mental health professionals. The decision won support from the Palm Beach County Chiefs of Police Association, as well as prosecutors and public defenders. "It is the only program that is a solution from start to finish," Gulfstream Police Chief Richard Jones, president of the county chiefs association, told the commission. "There is clearly a void." Thanks again, to the county staff and commissioners, for stepping up. We look forward to them seeing this project through and to their building upon it. Tony Doris is editorial page editor for The Palm Beach Post. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach County smart to fill mental health care gap | Opinion
