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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
ACLU of Kentucky dismisses lawsuit challenging Kentucky abortion laws
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — The ACLU of Kentucky has dropped its lawsuit challenging the state's two abortion bans. The case, known as Poe v Coleman, was filed last November on behalf of a Louisville woman who was about seven weeks pregnant at the time. Kentucky leaders deny not upholding federal immigration laws Long-time Kentucky Democrat switching parties ACLU of Kentucky dismisses lawsuit challenging Kentucky abortion laws 'Today, attorneys dismissed a lawsuit challenging Kentucky's two abortion bans, Poe v Coleman. Decisions about healthcare care are and should remain private, and we will not be providing additional details about the dismissal,' Kentucky's ACLU Executive Director Amber Duke said. She added that the organization is strategizing its next steps to restore abortion access in Kentucky. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman called the dismissal a win for those in the anti-abortion camp. Kentucky's most misspelled word, according to study Drug overdoses see major decline: How Kentucky measures up UFO sightings in Kentucky: A look back on past 30 years 'Kentuckians can be proud that our pro-life values won the day today, and innocent lives will continue to be saved as a result,' said Attorney General Coleman. 'I'm grateful to our dedicated team, who continues to uphold the law as passed by our General Assembly.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
International Burger Day: Spice up your burger game with these three Indian street food classics to try
Burgers are the ultimate comfort food worldwide, but in India, the simple joy of some stuffing nestled between bread transforms into a deeply local experience. This International Burger Day, let's dive into three iconic Indian burgers that outshine the classic American hamburger with their quintessential regional charm. If you've never tried Poe, you're missing out on a bread lover's delight. This Goan speciality is soft, slightly chewy, and has a hint of fermented sourdough flavour. Its slight give makes it perfect for any filling, turning it into a decadent burger. Let's talk about the Chorizo Poe, recipe by Hilda's Touch of Spice. 8 to 10 Goan bead sausages, 4 medium onions, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp Goan vinegar, a few tbsp water, salt to taste Remove the chorizo meat from the casing. Slice onions and sauté in hot oil until translucent. Add chorizo and soften until it releases oil. Add water as needed to prevent sticking and further soften the mixture. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Fill your Poe bread with this savoury mixture and add cold coleslaw or cucumber and tomato slices for the perfect Goan burger experience. Mumbaikars take their vada pav seriously — this humble 'burger' packs powerful flavours without the fuss of mayo or fancy meats. A potato cutlet sandwiched in soft pav, it's arguably one of the best street food pairings in the world. This recipe is courtesy of Dassana Veg Recipes. 350 grams potatoes or 2 medium to large potatoes, 6 to 7 small garlic cloves, 1 to 2 green chillies, ½ tsp mustard seeds, pinch of asafoetida, ⅛ tsp turmeric powder, 7 to 8 curry leaves, 1 to 2 tbsp chopped coriander, salt as needed 1 cup chopped coriander, 1 to 2 garlic cloves, 2 to 3 drops lemon juice, 2 to 3 green chillies, salt as needed ½ cup seedless tamarind, 1.75 cups water, ½ tsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp ginger powder, pinch of asafoetida, ¼ tsp red chilli powder, 7 to 8 tbsp jaggery powder, 1 tsp oil, salt or black salt as required Oil for deep frying, 2 tbsp dry red chutney (optional), 8 pav, 3 to 4 fried green chillies with salt (optional) Prepare green chutney by grinding all ingredients with minimal water. For tamarind chutney, soak tamarind, strain pulp, cook with spices and jaggery until thickened, then cool. Boil and mash potatoes. Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida in oil; add garlic-chilli paste and turmeric, then mix into potatoes with coriander and salt. Form into balls, coat with a batter made from besan, turmeric, asafoetida, salt, baking soda (optional), and water; deep fry until golden. Assemble vada pav by spreading chutney on pav, adding fried vada, and serving immediately to avoid sogginess. Serve with fried green chillies and tea for the authentic Mumbai experience. While similar to vada pav with its potato base and chutneys, Dabeli shines with its distinct Gujarati spice mix that adds warmth and punch. 1 tsp coriander seeds, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp fennel, ½ tsp pepper, ½ inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom pod, 6 cloves, 1 star anise, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp dry coconut, 3 dried red chillies, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp aamchur, 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp tamarind chutney, ¼ cup water, 2 tbsp oil, 3 boiled and mashed potatoes, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp grated coconut, 1 tbsp chopped coriander, 2 tbsp sev, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 2 tbsp spiced peanuts 5 pav, 5 tsp green chutney, 5 tsp tamarind chutney, 5 tsp finely chopped onion, butter for toasting Dry roast the masala spices until fragrant, cool, and grind with turmeric, aamchur, sugar, and salt into a fine powder. Heat oil, mix masala powder with tamarind chutney and water, and cook till fragrant. Add potatoes and salt, mash well, then garnish with coconut, coriander, sev, pomegranate, and spiced peanuts. Spread green and tamarind chutneys inside pav, stuff with the aloo mixture and onion, toast in butter until golden, then roll in sev and serve immediately. This International Burger Day, celebrate by indulging in these Indian variations that bring rich regional flavours and textures to a simple sandwich; sometimes, the best bites come from local streets, not fancy menus.
Los Angeles Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy serves up laughs, cocktails and chills at Fairhaven cemetery in Santa Ana
A red glow fills the chapel as narrator Patrick O'Sullivan introduces the main attraction: Edgar Allan Poe. 'Over a century and a half since his death in 1849, no one remains as synonymous with mystery and macabre and literature as he — a true master of his words,' O'Sullivan intones. 'EAP, as he's known on the streets, is often attributed with being the first American author to make a living exclusively through writing. So much like writers today, he didn't make any money.' Laughter, cocktails and a whole lot of Poe makes up 90 minutes of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. This unique theatrical reading of four of Poe's works pairs up literature with alcoholic beverages designed to match each story. Launched in January 2023, the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a national tour that first came to Orange County's Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary in Santa Ana in February 2024. After making a one-day stop at the Huntington Beach Central Library in Huntington Beach on May 24 this year, the speakeasy returns to the cemetery June 5-7 with new stories and fresh cocktails for Chapter Two. 'As a lifelong Poe enthusiast, I've always wanted to create a unique experience that combines libations with literature. These are two of my favorite things. I've felt for a long time that there is a void for an event like this,' said Julia Tirinnanzi, creator of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. 'It just seemed like such a natural pairing. It's no secret that Poe loved literature and libations alike. This is why the event really comes to life — as you walk through his life and watch his work being performed, you also sip on his personal favorite drinks and classic beverages of the 1800s.' Last year's Poe story lineup included 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' 'The Raven,' 'The Masque of the Red Death' and 'The Black Cat.' The accompanying cocktails included Pale Blue Eye (a twist on the Tom Collins) with citrus- and blueberry-infused vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water topped with blueberry, and Nevermore with fresh lime juice, peach and orange blossom-infused vodka, simple syrup and dehydrated lime. The Cocktail of Red Death was rosemary-infused watermelon juice, 100-proof vodka, citrus vodka and fresh lime juice. The Cat's Meow — a twist on Poe's favorite, brandy milk punch — included aged bourbon, apple brandy, vanilla milk, sweet cream and maple syrup. 'Each cocktail is served just before each monologue is performed,' Tirinnanzi said. 'As you are sipping on a classic 1800s-style cocktail, you instantly feel transported into the Victorian era. It's a huge part of the experience.' This year's Poe stories are 'The Cask of Amontillado,' 'Annabel Lee,' 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher.' The cocktails for this year are still under wraps until the event opens. Though this is now the speakeasy's second time at the Santa Ana cemetery, it usually takes place at theaters, museums and even estates that have a Victorian-era vibe. 'A few years back, I attended an event at Hollywood Forever, and the setting of a cemetery was surprisingly so peaceful at night,' Tirinnanzi said. 'Once we started looking for the perfect venue home for the show in OC, Fairhaven fit the bill and we knew it would be a great venue. It's beautiful and chilling at the same time, just like Poe's work.' O'Sullivan said he joined the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy tour in 2024. 'This is the sequel to our first EAP Speakeasy that we brought to Fairhaven last year,' he said. 'It's a selection of four new stories from Poe that weren't in the first tour. So if you came last year, you are in for a different experience but with the same dark, mysterious tone and atmosphere that is a staple of Poe. There will be four new themed drinks, too.' He said he will likely serve as narrator of the show again as well as perform 'The Fall of the House of Usher.' 'A lot of what [Poe] represents, or what the idea of him represents has influenced and continues to influence modern fashion, music, television and more,' O'Sullivan said. 'He's a whole vibe, as they say. Regarding only his work though, it covers so much. There are love stories, tales of those drunk with power and many spirals into madness. His writing explores dark thoughts that are fascinating to many people. There is definitely an angst to it too, which I think keeps Poe influencing younger generations.' The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is for guests 21 years and up. For more information, including tickets, visit
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man receives three life sentences after attempted murder of Lynchburg Officers in 2022
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Commonwealth's Attorney in Lynchburg said a man has been given three life sentences after pleading guilty to Attempted Aggravated Murder for extreme acts of violence carried out against three police officers on New Year's Eve in 2023. In January 2025, Johnathon D'Keith Poe pleaded guilty to three counts of Aggravated Murder, two counts of Use of a Firearm During the Attempted Commission of a Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Malicious Shooting from a Vehicle. 'Much is required of our law enforcement officers,' Commonwealth's Attorney Bethany Harrison said. 'With these life sentences for Johnathon Poe, it is clear that our courts and our community reject any claim or excuse for extreme acts of violence and attempts to kill those men and women who are charged with keeping the rest of us safe.' ORIGINAL COVERAGE | Three Lynchburg officers placed on limited duty after New Year's Eve shooting Around 11:19 p.m. on December 31, 2022, officers with Lynchburg PD tried to pull over 29-year-old Johnathon D'Keith Poe after he nearly hit two pedestrians in a Chrysler sedan near Main Street. A pursuit ensued when Poe fled from the officers. He then crashed into a parked vehicle on Memorial Avenue before opening fire on three LPD officers, including seven-year veteran Joshua Massie, three-year veteran Raymond Shelton, and three-year veteran Michael Donellan, who then returned fire. No officers were injured; however, Poe was hit during the exchange and received medical treatment at the scene from the officers whom, moments before, he was shooting at. He was then taken to the hospital for treatment of critical injuries. On May 21, 2025, Poe was sentenced to three life sentences, plus an additional 10 years for shooting a vehicle, 8 years for firearm use, and two years for weapon possession by a felon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Two new raven chicks arrive at the Tower of London
Two five-week-old raven chicks, Henry and Poe, have arrived at their new home in the Tower of London. "Troublemakers" Henry and Poe will spend the next few weeks in the enclosure before being introduced to the six other ravens there and eventually encouraged to explore their new residence. Henry is named after all of the Henrys who have lived at the 900-year-old palace and Poe is named after the writer Edgar Allan Poe whose works include the poem The Raven. The Tower usually has six ravens at any time and, according to legend, if they ever leave, it is said that both the fortress and the kingdom will fall. The new arrivals were born in April as part of the Tower of London's raven breeding programme and join Jubilee, Harris, Poppy, Georgie, Edgar and Chaos at the fortress. The group of ravens - known as an unkindness or conspiracy - are cared for by the Ravenmaster Barney Chandler and his team. "It's an honour to be introducing our new raven chicks Henry and Poe to the Tower of London, and I'm absolutely delighted with how they've settled in so far," said Mr Chandler. "The team and I have had a busy couple of weeks looking after these troublemakers, who require a lot of care and attention when they're very young, but now that they're almost fully fledged we're ready to bring them into the fold and let the other ravens take over showing them the ropes." Special biscuit treats The corvids are fed a variety of raw meat each day, an egg once a week and blood-soaked biscuits as a special treat. The Tower of London added that the ravens' important duties included "posing for photographs and taste-testing packed lunch items". Legend says that King Charles II was the first to insist that the ravens of the Tower of London be protected. The story is that the King's astronomer John Flamsteed, who had an observatory in the White Tower, complained that the resident ravens were impeding his work and requested their removal. The king was advised that if the ravens left the Tower of London the kingdom would fall - the legend has been kept alive ever since. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to London Birds
