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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Porsche 911 burnt down in Paris as PSG win celebrations take violent turn
The celebrations in Paris after PSG's Champions League triumph took a violent turn on Saturday, resulting in the destruction of property and death of two people. Visuals shared widely across social media show a Porsche 911 that was set ablaze during the out-of-control celebrations. Paris St Germain brought the trophy back to Paris for the first time after thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich on Saturday night. However, the post-win celebrations were marred by riots that have led to the arrest of more than 500 people across France. The clashes broke out near the famous Parisian landmark Champs-Élysées and the Parc des Princes stadium. Supercar enthusiasts were saddened by the sight of a Porsche 911 caught in the crossfire in the French capital. A post shared by Tyler Weyman (@tylerweyman) Videos shared on social media show how the car's interiors were totally destroyed in the fire. A post shared by Cars_by_flo (@cars_by_flo) The Supercar Blog identified the black-coloured car as a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Porsche 911 prices in India start at ₹2 crore. The sight of an expensive car destroyed led to condemnation from auto enthusiasts. 'They don't know how hard the owner must have worked to get it,' wrote one Instagram user. 'Notice how this is the only car I can see that's burnt at first glance. No other car nearby has been damaged like this one. It's truly sad to see people destroying others' property just because it's expensive or out of the ordinary. Really disheartening to watch,' another pointed out. On Saturday night, police had made more than 500 arrests across France, the interior ministry said, after more than 200 cars were torched and police clashed with youths. In the southwest town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest. A 23-year-old man riding a scooter in central Paris also died after being hit by a vehicle. (With inputs from agencies)
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Motormouth: Fix it or risk it?
Q: I have a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet with 72,000 miles. It's a beauty, in perfect condition and fun to drive. I hear the IMS bearing can go out and ruin the engine. It can cost as much as $5,000 to replace the bearing. Should I bite the bullet and fix it now, wait till the clutch needs replacing and save money doing them both at the same time, or gamble and buy $5,000 of Tesla stock? When it doubles, I can fix it on Elon's dime! R.N., Los Altos, California A: Not replacing the intermediate shaft bearing is a big gamble. If your risk tolerance is high, your car may go well over 100,000 miles. Bearing replacement is expensive, so many owners wait for some other repair to take advantage of overlapping labor costs. Like any auto technician, I make mistakes occasionally. Do-overs are, unfortunately, part of the repair business. My knowledge of the securities industry is next to zero. You don't get do-overs in the stock market. Bottom line? It's a crap shoot and the dice are in your hand. Q: I have a 2025 CX-50 that I enjoy, however every once in a while, after going over potholes or train tracks, I get a brief wind chime tone in the car. My wife and I have heard this many times, however we couldn't get the dealer to reproduce. Any ideas? R.K., Chicago A: Mazda issued a technical service bulletin to fix rattles in the sunroof, but I am not aware of any others. The carmaker recommends removing the trim pieces and checking if all the bolts and plastic clips are properly installed. Dealers may also add sound-deadening material in some other places to eliminate rattles. Q: I read your reply to S.B. regarding his Kia Optima, and I was shocked that 1,000 mile loss of a quart of oil is accepted. Is this what is considered acceptable industry standard for Kias, for most automobiles, or what? I have a 2015 Honda Accord with 126,000 miles. I typically change the oil when the reminder hits 30% oil life left. I check my oil every time I fill up, which is usually around 400 miles. Rarely do I need to add any oil between changes. Is what I experience exceptional? H.R., Hanover Park, Illinois A: Although being down a quart of oil at 1,000 is an acceptable industry standard, it doesn't happen commonly. What you, and most motorists enjoy, is the norm. Q: I recently purchased a 2022 Ford Escape SEL with a 1.5-liter engine with 10,000 miles on it (leased vehicle). At lower speeds, mostly under 25 mph, it jerks quite a bit. Took it to the dealership and they said everything checked out. Any answer to why it does this? C.W., Red Wing, Minnesota A: Nope, but it sounds like they may have given your car the "sunshine treatment." Q: have a 1995 Chevy Cruze and have power steering warning lights showing up on the dashboard. The steering angle sensor is defective. GM has stopped making and stocking this part. Any suggestions on what to do? Thanks for your help. B.W., Chicago A: I am not in the business of locating obsolete parts, but in your case, I made an exception because I was curious and had time on my hands. I usually turn to auto parts recycling centers (formerly called junk yards when I was a kid). I may not have dug deeply enough in recycling places, but did discover one new part at Genuine Chevrolet Parts, Stingray Chevrolet. Google it. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
What to know about the Menendez brothers' lives and what lies ahead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lyle and Erik Menendez were 21 and 18 when they killed their parents. Now, at 57 and 54, the brothers are eligible for parole after a Los Angeles judge Tuesday reduced their sentences from life in prison without parole to 50 years to life. In August 1989, the brothers killed their father Jose Menendez and mother Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills home. While defense attorneys argued the brothers acted out of self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their father, prosecutors said they killed their parents for a substantial inheritance. The saga has captured the public's attention over the decades, spawning documentaries and television specials, as the brothers have lived out their adult years in incarceration. Here's what to know about their lives and what lies ahead: A wealthy upbringing After moving from New Jersey, the family settled into a multi-million dollar Spanish-style mansion in the wealthy Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Jose Menendez, was a powerful entertainment executive, and his wife, Kitty, a former beauty queen he met in college. At the time, Lyle was attending Princeton University but struggling academically, and Erik was a young tennis star. In the aftermath of the killings, the family discovered Jose Menendez's 1981 will, which left everything to the two brothers. An opinion from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals details the spending spree that Erik and Lyle went on, thinking they were poised to inherit millions. Lyle bought three Rolex watches, a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, and a restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey, while Erik purchased a Jeep Wrangler and hired a full-time tennis coach, according to the court document. The brothers addressed the lavish spending in a Netflix documentary, 'The Menendez Brothers,' that came out last October. 'The idea that I was having a good time is absurd,' Erik said in a recorded phone call from prison. 'Everything was to cover up this horrible pain of not wanting to be alive.' The family said that in reality there was no inheritance — whatever assets Jose had were gobbled up by legal fees and taxes, and both of his properties were sold at a loss. Reunited after decades apart Lyle Menendez was transferred to the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County in 2018, reuniting him with Erik Menendez, who was brought there in 2013. Before that Lyle spent decades housed at Mule Creek State Prison in northern California, while Erik was at Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, California. They could only keep in touch through letters. Anerae Brown, who spent time at both facilities as an inmate, described Pleasant Valley as a segregated and 'hyperviolent environment' while testifying at the brothers' resentencing hearing. There was one instance where Brown was attacked by five men with weapons. Doing the things that Erik participated in, such as school and self-help classes, would put a target on one's back, Brown said. The brothers each got married in prison Lyle Menendez first married Anna Erickson, a former model, in 1996 before he surrendered to prison. They divorced in 2001. In 2008, he married attorney Rebecca Sneed. She announced on Facebook last November that the two had separated but 'remain best friends and family.' She continues to run his Facebook page, where she has posted updates on the brothers' resentencing case. Erik Menendez married Tammi Menendez in 1999 after corresponding with her as a pen pal for years. She has a daughter from her first marriage, and both were at court Tuesday for the brothers' resentencing hearing. Conjugal visits are prohibited for those sentenced to life without parole under California law. Plans if released If the brothers are released from prison, their cousin, Diane Hernandez, and several family members said they would welcome the brothers into their homes. They also would immediately visit their aging aunts, Hernandez said. Joan VanderMolen, Kitty Menendez's sister, is now 93 and has been calling for Erik and Lyle's release since last fall. Her health has deteriorated since then, Hernandez said. Terry Baralt, Jose Menendez's sister, has been battling cancer and was recently hospitalized after attending a hearing in April. Her cancer recently advanced to Stage 4, her daughter said in court. Lyle Menendez said at his resentencing hearing Tuesday that he longs to reunite with his relatives. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'I look forward to be able to reunite with my extended family and continue the journey of healing that has sustained me through my incarceration,' he said. The brothers have also indicated they would continue the work they started in prison that has supported fellow inmates to help others in society. Lyle said he hoped to advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and serve the incarcerated community. Tamara Goodell, another cousin, said in court that Lyle was excited to expand the Green Space Project he had started at the Richard J. Donovan facility to other prisons. The project was inspired by the Norwegian approach to incarceration that believes humane prison environments leads to more successful reintegration into society. Erik Menendez has said he would like to expand the Life Care and Hospice program he co-founded, which connects elderly and disabled inmates with younger inmates to serve as aids. 'At a certain point, something shifted in me,' Erik said. 'I started living with purpose.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
What to know about the Menendez brothers' lives and what lies ahead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lyle and Erik Menendez were 21 and 18 when they killed their parents. Now, at 57 and 54, the brothers are eligible for parole after a Los Angeles judge Tuesday reduced their sentences from life in prison without parole to 50 years to life. In August 1989, the brothers killed their father Jose Menendez and mother Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills home. While defense attorneys argued the brothers acted out of self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their father, prosecutors said they killed their parents for a substantial inheritance. The saga has captured the public's attention over the decades, spawning documentaries and television specials, as the brothers have lived out their adult years in incarceration. Here's what to know about their lives and what lies ahead: A wealthy upbringing After moving from New Jersey, the family settled into a multi-million dollar Spanish-style mansion in the wealthy Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Jose Menendez, was a powerful entertainment executive, and his wife, Kitty, a former beauty queen he met in college. At the time, Lyle was attending Princeton University but struggling academically, and Erik was a young tennis star. In the aftermath of the killings, the family discovered Jose Menendez's 1981 will, which left everything to the two brothers. An opinion from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals details the spending spree that Erik and Lyle went on, thinking they were poised to inherit millions. Lyle bought three Rolex watches, a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, and a restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey, while Erik purchased a Jeep Wrangler and hired a full-time tennis coach, according to the court document. The brothers addressed the lavish spending in a Netflix documentary, 'The Menendez Brothers,' that came out last October. 'The idea that I was having a good time is absurd,' Erik said in a recorded phone call from prison. 'Everything was to cover up this horrible pain of not wanting to be alive.' The family said that in reality there was no inheritance — whatever assets Jose had were gobbled up by legal fees and taxes, and both of his properties were sold at a loss. Reunited after decades apart Lyle Menendez was transferred to the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County in 2018, reuniting him with Erik Menendez, who was brought there in 2013. Before that Lyle spent decades housed at Mule Creek State Prison in northern California, while Erik was at Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, California. They could only keep in touch through letters. Anerae Brown, who spent time at both facilities as an inmate, described Pleasant Valley as a segregated and 'hyperviolent environment" while testifying at the brothers' resentencing hearing. There was one instance where Brown was attacked by five men with weapons. Doing the things that Erik participated in, such as school and self-help classes, would put a target on one's back, Brown said. The brothers each got married in prison Lyle Menendez first married Anna Erickson, a former model, in 1996 before he surrendered to prison. They divorced in 2001. In 2008, he married attorney Rebecca Sneed. She announced on Facebook last November that the two had separated but 'remain best friends and family.' She continues to run his Facebook page, where she has posted updates on the brothers' resentencing case. Erik Menendez married Tammi Menendez in 1999 after corresponding with her as a pen pal for years. She has a daughter from her first marriage, and both were at court Tuesday for the brothers' resentencing hearing. Conjugal visits are prohibited for those sentenced to life without parole under California law. Plans if released If the brothers are released from prison, their cousin, Diane Hernandez, and several family members said they would welcome the brothers into their homes. They also would immediately visit their aging aunts, Hernandez said. Joan VanderMolen, Kitty Menendez's sister, is now 93 and has been calling for Erik and Lyle's release since last fall. Her health has deteriorated since then, Hernandez said. Terry Baralt, Jose Menendez's sister, has been battling cancer and was recently hospitalized after attending a hearing in April. Her cancer recently advanced to Stage 4, her daughter said in court. Lyle Menendez said at his resentencing hearing Tuesday that he longs to reunite with his relatives. 'I look forward to be able to reunite with my extended family and continue the journey of healing that has sustained me through my incarceration,' he said. The brothers have also indicated they would continue the work they started in prison that has supported fellow inmates to help others in society. Lyle said he hoped to advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and serve the incarcerated community. Tamara Goodell, another cousin, said in court that Lyle was excited to expand the Green Space Project he had started at the Richard J. Donovan facility to other prisons. The project was inspired by the Norwegian approach to incarceration that believes humane prison environments leads to more successful reintegration into society. Erik Menendez has said he would like to expand the Life Care and Hospice program he co-founded, which connects elderly and disabled inmates with younger inmates to serve as aids. 'At a certain point, something shifted in me," Erik said. "I started living with purpose.'
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Associated Press
What to know about the Menendez brothers' lives and what lies ahead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lyle and Erik Menendez were 21 and 18 when they killed their parents. Now, at 57 and 54, the brothers are eligible for parole after a Los Angeles judge Tuesday reduced their sentences from life in prison without parole to 50 years to life. In August 1989, the brothers killed their father Jose Menendez and mother Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills home. While defense attorneys argued the brothers acted out of self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their father, prosecutors said they killed their parents for a substantial inheritance. The saga has captured the public's attention over the decades, spawning documentaries and television specials, as the brothers have lived out their adult years in incarceration. Here's what to know about their lives and what lies ahead: A wealthy upbringing After moving from New Jersey, the family settled into a multi-million dollar Spanish-style mansion in the wealthy Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Jose Menendez, was a powerful entertainment executive, and his wife, Kitty, a former beauty queen he met in college. At the time, Lyle was attending Princeton University but struggling academically, and Erik was a young tennis star. In the aftermath of the killings, the family discovered Jose Menendez's 1981 will, which left everything to the two brothers. An opinion from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals details the spending spree that Erik and Lyle went on, thinking they were poised to inherit millions. Lyle bought three Rolex watches, a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, and a restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey, while Erik purchased a Jeep Wrangler and hired a full-time tennis coach, according to the court document. The brothers addressed the lavish spending in a Netflix documentary, 'The Menendez Brothers,' that came out last October. 'The idea that I was having a good time is absurd,' Erik said in a recorded phone call from prison. 'Everything was to cover up this horrible pain of not wanting to be alive.' The family said that in reality there was no inheritance — whatever assets Jose had were gobbled up by legal fees and taxes, and both of his properties were sold at a loss. Reunited after decades apart Lyle Menendez was transferred to the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County in 2018, reuniting him with Erik Menendez, who was brought there in 2013. Before that Lyle spent decades housed at Mule Creek State Prison in northern California, while Erik was at Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, California. They could only keep in touch through letters. Anerae Brown, who spent time at both facilities as an inmate, described Pleasant Valley as a segregated and 'hyperviolent environment' while testifying at the brothers' resentencing hearing. There was one instance where Brown was attacked by five men with weapons. Doing the things that Erik participated in, such as school and self-help classes, would put a target on one's back, Brown said. The brothers each got married in prison Lyle Menendez first married Anna Erickson, a former model, in 1996 before he surrendered to prison. They divorced in 2001. In 2008, he married attorney Rebecca Sneed. She announced on Facebook last November that the two had separated but 'remain best friends and family.' She continues to run his Facebook page, where she has posted updates on the brothers' resentencing case. Erik Menendez married Tammi Menendez in 1999 after corresponding with her as a pen pal for years. She has a daughter from her first marriage, and both were at court Tuesday for the brothers' resentencing hearing. Conjugal visits are prohibited for those sentenced to life without parole under California law. Plans if released If the brothers are released from prison, their cousin, Diane Hernandez, and several family members said they would welcome the brothers into their homes. They also would immediately visit their aging aunts, Hernandez said. Joan VanderMolen, Kitty Menendez's sister, is now 93 and has been calling for Erik and Lyle's release since last fall. Her health has deteriorated since then, Hernandez said. Terry Baralt, Jose Menendez's sister, has been battling cancer and was recently hospitalized after attending a hearing in April. Her cancer recently advanced to Stage 4, her daughter said in court. Lyle Menendez said at his resentencing hearing Tuesday that he longs to reunite with his relatives. 'I look forward to be able to reunite with my extended family and continue the journey of healing that has sustained me through my incarceration,' he said. The brothers have also indicated they would continue the work they started in prison that has supported fellow inmates to help others in society. Lyle said he hoped to advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and serve the incarcerated community. Tamara Goodell, another cousin, said in court that Lyle was excited to expand the Green Space Project he had started at the Richard J. Donovan facility to other prisons. The project was inspired by the Norwegian approach to incarceration that believes humane prison environments leads to more successful reintegration into society. Erik Menendez has said he would like to expand the Life Care and Hospice program he co-founded, which connects elderly and disabled inmates with younger inmates to serve as aids. 'At a certain point, something shifted in me,' Erik said. 'I started living with purpose.'
