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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Sport
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The Eminent Doctor Dionisio Has A Cure For The Rangers
Not that I blame them, but the Blueshirts talk optimistically about a revival because that's what they're supposed to do but we – feet firmly on the ground – take their "talkin' the talk" with two grains of salt and a glass of Ovaltine. What matters about Rangers futures is what independent NHL thinkers have to say. One such Wise Man is Joltin' Joe Dionisio, former Newsday columnist. Now running the Hockey Program at Santa Barbara's Ice In Paradise rink, Joe D does not hold back. "Most of the Rangers' challenges are mental," says Dionisio who points a pinky at Mike Sullivan. "If the coach can cultivate a better attitude from his players, they'll behave better on the ice. "If Sully can quell the bad locker-room karma lingering from Trouba, Goodrow and the like, he might well steer his club back on course." Joe does not wear NHL blinders. He knows all about the Mika Zibanejad "You-can't-trade-me" issues and Iggy Shesterkin's bumpy-slumpy play last season. Dr. Dionisio doesn't care if The Mighty Mika has Blue Cross or not, Jultin' Joe has the prescription. "Zibanejad was mentally fatigued from his pedestal as whipping boy," Dionisio argues. "The coach needs to play shrink and rebuild Z's confidence. If he can do that, it would be a huge boost. "As for Shesterkin, Sully has to find a cure – same as for Alexis Lafrenière – for what ails them. I diagnose it as 'Bloated Contract Syndrome.'' Hustling back to his real job, Joltin' leans on that legendary catcher-philosopher Yogi Berra for a cool thought: "Hockey is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical!"
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
ICE Is Making an Example of California
In California, well before federal immigration agents reach their targets, their regular, brutal raids are sometimes augured by a video. 'They passed Ventura, entering Santa Barbara, 10am,' read the caption on an Instagram post the morning of Thursday, July 10. Shot through the windshield of a moving car on the freeway, it showed a line of vans, SUVs, and other large vehicles, the type often spotted at raids. 'Fucking caravan, you guys—fucking caravan,' a voice in the car added. The footage was reposted by two immigrant rights groups in Ventura County, 805 Immigrant Coalition and VC Defensa. Then it spread over social media. A few hours later, an ABC7 news chopper hovered over the scene as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents descended on farms near Camarillo. It was late afternoon on the East Coast when I opened the news station's live feed on YouTube. Almost instantly, I felt sick. From high overhead, the chopper's camera zoomed in on ICE agents in an apparent standoff, their vehicles parked in dusty brown earth at the roadside, as if abandoned. Striding around casually while dressed for war, agents could be seen lining up farm workers. Some agents stood a few feet from a stretcher with a person lying on it. All told, the arrests a week ago may add up to the largest single roundup yet by this administration. According to the Department of Homeland Security, more than 300 people were arrested in the raids on farms in Camarillo and Carpinteria. But the arrests did not target only workers. Additional federal agents, their faces covered with neck gaiters and reflective sunglasses, launched smoking canisters into the group of witnesses and community members gathered behind a length of flimsy yellow police tape drawn across the road. Stacks of water bottles appeared roadside, to drink and as an eye flush in case of tear gas. This was direct action more than protest; few, if any, signs could be seen. People were putting their bodies in ICE's way, a rolling vigil over hours. Periodically, different witnesses raised their phones aloft, pointing them at officers blocking the road. The whole thing was recorded from so many angles. At times, individuals stood motionless, inches from the front of the federal agents' vehicles. The live feed of the arrests and protests, almost completely silent except for an eerie mechanical buzz, went on for hours, too. It was numbing to watch until those moments when the scene seemed to mark itself for future inclusion in a documentary series or a civil rights case (or a news story). That quantity of footage may be too much to consume, especially on top of the myriad videos that demonstrators themselves shot and shared on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky. As available as all of this material was, a record right at our fingertips, the simple facts of the raid could get submerged. Breaking news stories euphemistically described an 'immigration enforcement action' and 'clashes'—a disingenuous term that suggests equal force on both sides—between protestors and federal agents. But the story is both clear and simple: Federal agents arrested workers at a large commercial farm near Camarillo, and federal agents also arrested the people who came out to defend the workers. Defending workers is something Californians have been doing in rising numbers for weeks now, ever since Trump's close advisor, Stephen Miller, and Trump's 'immigration czar,' Tom Homan, selected California residents as the people to be made an example of in their contemptible national crackdown. This week marked the fortieth day of ICE raids in California, during which an estimated 3,000 people have been arrested, and 2,000 National Guard and 700 active-duty Marines remain stationed in Los Angeles. In mid-June, Border Patrol released a video of its agents, also faceless and in full gear, making arrests in Los Angeles. The video, titled 'A Relentless Mission – LA Protests – U.S. Border Patrol,' underlines the extent to which these 'immigration enforcement actions' are deliberately choreographed displays of power, meant to suppress and shrink immigrant communities and political opposition alike. The raids are spectacles, designed for the rest of the country to applaud or fear, in which immigrants are scapegoated and dissenters are punished for the cameras: a cautionary action-horror movie playing out in real time. In addition to the Border Patrol, National Guard and police blockaded access to the farms, reported Mel Buer, an independent journalist in Los Angeles who has been covering the response to ICE raids. 'But people,' she wrote, 'came anyway.' Arriving as the sun set, Buer could hear them chanting well before she reached them. She saw more than 100 demonstrators facing down 'a thick line of Border Patrol agents and National Guard kitted out in riot gear–helmets, gas masks, and shields.' Angelmarie Taylor, a student at California State University Channel Islands and part of 805 Immigrant Coalition, was one of those demonstrators. 'We are average community members who have been volunteering our time to patrol our own streets to keep each other safe from these ICE agents,' Taylor said on Democracy Now on Friday. While the federal agents harmed the demonstrators and violated their rights, she said, those agents used 'even more intense violence' on the farmworkers themselves. Also among the witnesses and protesters was Jonathan Caravello, a professor at California State University, whom Taylor said had been targeted for speaking out in defense of the immigrant community. After he was arrested on Thursday, Caravello vanished for days. The California Faculty Association, Caravello's union, condemned his 'abduction and disappearance,' and said they were still working to locate him. 'The Trump Administration's barbaric attacks on peaceful observers aim to force people of good conscience into silence and complicity while Trump tears our nation apart,' said Arnulfo De La Cruz, President of SEIU Local 2015 and Executive Board Member of SEIU California. CFA and SEIU California jointly called for the release of all the people who were taken by immigration agents in the raid on Thursday and for 'a stop to all immigration raids, immediately.' Late Monday afternoon, Caravello was released from federal detention. Unusually, federal prosecutors did not announce the charges against him until Sunday, and when they did, it was in a post on X by Bill Essayli, the interim U.S. attorney for the Central District of California. The same office is pursuing federal charges against an activist who brought face shields to distribute at a protest, to protect people from chemical agents used by police. In the Department of Justice, such overreach is now par for the course: The day after Caravello was released, federal prosecutors in Spokane, Washington, charged a group of protestors, including the former city council president, for 'conspiracy to impede or injure officers.' Most of those who were charged in Spokane had merely blocked a bus carrying people whom ICE had detained, a type of intervention we are seeing now across U.S. cities. 'This politically motivated action is a perversion of our justice system,' said Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown. In bringing such specious prosecutions, the Trump administration is hunting for ways to criminalize people who oppose the ICE raids, including those engaging in nonviolent self-defense. Protestors are not a monolith. In opposing the raids, they offer a range of arguments and tactics. Some defend the contributions of immigrant workers. Some do practical work like documenting ICE raids. But the point of these raids is to demonstrate that no one, no matter what they contribute to the community, will be spared arrest. In fact, some, including citizens and elected officials, were targeted precisely for their contributions. Ultimately, neither 'good' immigrants nor 'good' protestors can use their goodness as a shield from ICE's violence. Trump's campaign of 'mass deportations' was never just about carrying out more immigration raids. We knew this campaign would reach far beyond those immigrants who are living in the country without authorization—not just because the number of people he said would be deported exceeds the numbers of undocumented, but because his plans also involve making more and more people deportable. Sure enough, some of the workers who were detained in the July 10 raids were citizens, the United Farm Workers said in a statement. George Restes, a disabled veteran and American citizen, was arrested and held for three days without a phone call, he said, and without treatment after agents pepper sprayed him. These detentions may have been aimed at managing perceptions of the raid. The UFW pointed out that many of those detained reported being released only 'after they were forced to delete photos and videos of the raid from their phones.' ICE's project goes well beyond the violent scenes of the raids: It has transformed everyday life in California. Family pets are filling Southern California shelters, given up by owners who have been forced to leave the United States. At a Glendale hospital, ICE agents camped out for days, scaring people away from seeking care; National Nurses United shared Know Your Rights guides for all health care workers. Countless children are left waiting for parents to return, like 16-year-old Alexa, whose pregnant mother was arrested Thursday, forcing Alexa to become the caretaker for her younger siblings until their mother returns. Other family members of missing workers, including their young children, went to the farm the next day, hoping to be reunited. The family of Jaime Alanís, one of the workers gravely injured in the chaotic raid, reunited with him in the hospital, where he died on Saturday. His surviving family members have said that he will be brought to Huajumbaro, Michoacán, his hometown: 'His wife and daughter are waiting for him.' People have long asked themselves what they would do when faced with something like these mass roundups and detentions—an injustice of historic proportions. Until recently, this question may have seemed to be asking you to imagine yourself into the past. But then the Trump administration opened an American concentration camp in the Everglades. What would you do? You would do what you're doing right now. Now it is becoming routine in California for armed agents, without warning or cause, to arrest and detain and deport the people who have, for years, been vilified by an unpopular regime leader. That's why any resistance to these raids is being met with such fierce repression and reprisal. Seeing the evidence of the roundups in front of us doesn't necessarily lead people to do anything differently. But seeing other people push back sometimes does. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The chilling reason Katy Perry got a restraining order against homeless man following terrifying incident
Katy Perry has been granted a restraining order against a homeless man who's repeatedly showed up at her Santa Barbara home. The Firework songstress, 40 — who recently split from Orlando Bloom, 48 — filed a temporary restraining order against a man named Ross Elliott Hendrick on June 18. And on Monday, a judge granted Katy's permanent restraining order according to TMZ. In her filing, Katy claimed that the homeless man has visited her property various times throughout the month of May and continues to return. In her request Katy also sought protection for Orlando — with whom she recently had an awkward lunch — calling him her 'partner' who lives with her. The first time he attempted to trespass at her Santa Barbara abode, he was arrested - and her security team stated that Hendrick had a butane lighter and an aerosol can with him. The second time he returned to the pop star's home, the man threw a blanket over the security gate. Katy's security has backed up her worries and agree that Hendrick could pose a potential threat. She has requested that the homeless man not only stay 100 yards away from her, but also her properties, job, car and now-ex Orlando. The legal documents were filed on June 18 - shortly before it was reported that Perry and Bloom had separated after nine years together and welcoming daughter Daisy, four. The actor recently shared a cryptic post to his Instagram stories in the wake of his split from Katy. The Pirates Of The Caribbean star - who partied with A-listers at the Venice wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez last month - shared a quote from Gautama Buddha to his 7 million followers. The quote that Bloom reposted read: 'Each day is a new beginning. What we do today is what matters most.' He additionally shared a separate slide which had another quote which was titled 'Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda.' In her filing, Perry claimed that the homeless man has visited her property various times throughout the month of May and continues to return; seen in 2024 in NYC In her request Katy also sought protection for Orlando, calling him her 'partner' who lives with her; Bloom seen in June in NYC It continued, 'The important thing is to take that first step. Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.' Last month it was revealed that Orlando and Katy officially called it quits after dating for nine years. At the time, a source told Us Weekly: 'Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,' while also adding that the separation has been 'not contentious' thus far. 'Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.' The Teenage Dream hitmaker - who is currently embarking on her Lifetimes Tour - was previously married to Russell Brand from 2010 until their divorce in 2012. The insider further added that the reported breakup had been 'a long time coming' and that their relationship had also been 'tense for months.' In the wake of the separation, Bloom whisked himself away to Venice to attend the star-studded nuptials between Bezos and Sanchez. The actor was spotted mingling with a number of celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Sydney Sweeney. PR and brand expert Chad Teixeira talked to MailOnline about the split, labeling it as 'incredibly well-timed' for Orlando. 'The breakup has created a brand window for Orlando, and one that he's stepping into with just the right amount of presence. Teixeira added, 'He's not chasing the spotlight, but he's not hiding either. That's a savvy move in today's fame economy and it'll stand him in better stead when Katy's fame is disappearing more than ever. 'From a brand and public image standpoint, Orlando Bloom's recent split from Katy Perry appears to be incredibly well-timed, whether intentionally or coincidentally. 'In the wake of a high-profile relationship that often placed him in the shadow of Perry's headline-making career, Orlando now has the opportunity to reestablish his own narrative, independent of her increasingly complex public perception.' Chad then expressed that Perry has 'struggled to gain traction' in the spotlight and has received 'lukewarm reception' when it comes to her recent projects - such as her 143 album which dropped last year. Teixeira later explained that Bloom 'is not trying to dominate headlines, but he's appearing at exactly the right places, looking relaxed, charismatic, and unburdened. 'The media is responding positively, capturing him enjoying life, socializing, even partying, which feeds into a well-worn but effective Hollywood archetype.' Chad added, 'He's now coming across as the effortlessly cool, slightly mysterious leading man who doesn't need to try too hard. Perry and Orlando sparked up a romance in early 2016 - and he later popped the big question in 2019. They welcomed their daughter Daisy in 2020; seen in March in Beverly Hills 'In PR terms, this is a textbook soft rebrand, it's low on drama, high on visibility, and perfectly timed to capitalize on a shift in public sentiment...' The actor first sparked up a romance with Perry in early 2016 - and he later popped the big question in 2019. They welcomed their daughter Daisy in 2020. Bloom was previously married to supermodel Miranda Kerr from 2010 until their divorce was finalized in 2013.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Katy Perry is granted a restraining order against stalker after split with Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry has won a restraining order against a homeless man who's repeatedly showed up at her Santa Barbara home. The singer, who recently split from Orlando Bloom, filed the order against the man on June 18. A judge granted her a permanent restraining order on Monday, according to TMZ. Relative issues: In her request, the singer also sought protection for Orlando Bloom, and called him her 'partner' following their recent split In her filing, Katy claimed that the man visited her property on various occasions throughout May and continued to return. In her request, she also wanted protection for Orlando, and said her ex 'partner' lived with her. The first time the snooper attempted to trespass at her Santa Barbara home, he was arrested and Katy's security team stated that he had a butane lighter and an aerosol can with him. The second time he returned, the man threw a blanket over the security gate. Katy's security backed up her worries and agreed that the man could pose a potential threat. Katy requested that the man not only remained 100 yards away from her, but also her properties, job, car, and Orlando. The legal documents were filed shortly before it was reported that the parents-of-one had separated after nine years together. Orlando celebrated with other A-listers at the Venice wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez last month in Italy. Last month, it was revealed that Orlando and Katy officially called it quits after dating for nine years. An insider said the reported break up had been 'a long time coming' and that their relationship had also been 'tense for months'. A source told Us Weekly: 'Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable.' The insider added that the separation had not been 'contentious' so far: 'Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.' The singer was previously married to Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
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Katy Perry Granted Legal Protection Against Alleged Stalker Amid Orlando Bloom Split
has been granted a permanent restraining order against a homeless man who allegedly made multiple attempts to access her Santa Barbara home. The legal development comes amid Katy Perry's quiet but significant split from longtime partner . According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Perry filed for a temporary restraining order on June 18 against a man identified as Ross Elliott Hendrick, citing repeated and unsettling visits to her property throughout May. On Monday, a judge approved her request for a permanent order of protection. In her filing, Perry revealed that Hendrick had returned to her home multiple times despite a prior arrest. During his first attempt to trespass, security apprehended him and found he was carrying a butane lighter and an aerosol can, items Perry's team viewed as potentially dangerous. On another occasion, Hendrick allegedly threw a blanket over her security gate. The "Firework" singer's security team supported her concerns, stating in court that Hendrick poses a possible threat. Perry requested that the man stay at least 100 yards away from her, her workplace, vehicles, properties, and from Bloom as well. Despite the couple's recent split, Perry still referred to Bloom as her "partner" in the filing, noting they had been living together. The restraining order request came just before news broke that Perry and Bloom had officially ended their nine-year relationship, which included an engagement and the birth of their daughter, Daisy, who is now four. Though the breakup was not contentious, sources say it was "a long time coming." A source told Us Weekly, "Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable. Katy is, of course, upset but is relieved not to have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life." The singer was previously married to comedian from 2010 to 2012. Just days after confirming their split, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were spotted vacationing together in Italy, sparking intrigue about their relationship status. On July 6, the exes enjoyed a scenic day on a yacht off the Amalfi Coast with their daughter and Bloom's son Flynn. The group was also joined by billionaire and , who stopped by during the outing. Perry and Bloom appeared relaxed and cheerful, strolling through a coastal town hand-in-hand with Daisy and playing together on deck. Perry kept it chic in a black bikini with a matching cover-up set and sunglasses, while Bloom kept things casual in swim trunks, a T-shirt, and a baseball cap. The sighting marked Perry's first public appearance outside of her ongoing "Lifetimes Tour" since news of the breakup surfaced. Bloom, on the other hand, had just attended Bezos and Sánchez's star-studded wedding in Venice in late June, an event Perry missed due to her tour commitments in Australia. Despite going their separate ways romantically, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom remain united in their most crucial role as co-parents. On July 3, just days before they were spotted vacationing together in Italy, a joint statement was released on their behalf, confirming the couple's evolving relationship dynamic. "Due to the abundance of recent interest and conversation surrounding Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry's relationship, representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting," the statement read. The message emphasized that while their romantic relationship has ended, their family bond remains strong. "They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is, and always will be, raising their daughter with love, stability, and mutual respect." While Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom appeared to maintain a united front, insiders say the cracks in their relationship began forming long before the public announcement. According to a source close to the couple, their romance had become "tightly wound" over time, with tension escalating to the point where it turned "borderline toxic." "They started to bicker, and it got worse from there," the insider shared, noting that the strain of Perry's highly scrutinized American Idol exit took a toll. "The criticism rattled her, and the pressure bled into her home life." Though Bloom was "sympathetic" to Perry's challenges, the source claims his support had limits, especially when she expressed interest in joining the Blue Origin space crew. "He thought the trip to space was a bad idea," the insider revealed, pointing to it as one of several disagreements that deepened the divide.
