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Int'l Business Times
5 days ago
- General
- Int'l Business Times
Italian Authorities Try To Identify Lampedusa Capsize Victims
Italian authorities on Friday sought to identify the bodies of 27 people who died when two crowded boats sank off the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa. One wooden coffin, marked with an "X", could be seen at the local cemetery, where the bodies of some of the victims were being held, an AFP journalist said. Lampedusa, just 90 miles (145 kilometres) off the coast of Tunisia, is often the first point of arrival for people trying to reach Europe in fragile or overcrowded boats. Its reception centre is currently home to 317 people, including about 70 mostly unaccompanied minors, said Giovanna Stabile, from the Italian Red Cross which runs the facility. Most of them come from Egypt, Somalia and Bangladesh, she added. Of the 60 survivors of Wednesday's capsize, 58 were at the centre. The two others were airlifted by helicopter to Sicily for treatment, she said. "Last night, the procedures for identifying the bodies began," said Stabile. "This was a delicate moment, which was supported by the psychologist, the linguistic-cultural mediator and the multidisciplinary team. "People reacted to the identification in a very composed manner." The 27 victims, including three minors, died when two crowded boats heading from Libya capsized about 20 kilometres off Lampedusa. The UN refugee agency said the boats were carrying at least 95 people, although the Italian news agency ANSA said 100 to 110 people may have been on board, meaning up to 23 could still be unaccounted for. On Thursday, the Italian coastguard published a video of the rescue operation, showing young men desperately trying to cling to a floating rescue cylinder in the water. The sombre scene at the reception centre was in stark contrast to elsewhere on the island, as throngs of tourists spent Friday's Ferragosto public holiday and long weekend. At the port, where dozens of migrants were still arriving by boat at the port, pleasure craft were bringing back tourists from sea trips to the sound of festive music, an AFP journalist said. "Migrants continue to arrive... our arms are always open but when these deaths occur, it hurts us deeply," one local woman, who gave her name only as Angela, told AFP.
Montreal Gazette
19-06-2025
- Business
- Montreal Gazette
Little Italy restaurateur to get terrasse permit after eight-year dispute with city
One day after a call from The Gazette, the City of Montreal will grant a Little Italy restaurant owner a long-awaited permit to build a terrasse. Roberto Stabile, the restaurateur behind the Italian fine-dining establishment Primo & Secondo, says he's been fighting to install a terrasse at his restaurant down the road from Jean-Talon Market since 2017. But because the street where the restaurant is located is zoned as residential, on St-Dominique St. near Mozart Ave., he has come up against roadblocks with the borough when applying for the permit. 'People want to eat outdoors. People would rather go somewhere they can sit outside than go indoors,' he said in an interview Wednesday, noting that dozens of other restaurants in the neighbourhood have terrasses and can seat more tables in the warmer months. 'It makes no sense to me. It's frustrating,' highlighting that the restaurant is a small family business that would benefit from the extra income. On Thursday following the interview with Stabile, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough mayor François Limoges called The Gazette saying they will offer Stabile a permit to build a terrasse outside Primo & Secondo. 'We are looking forward to being able to close the alley, to install it, and to authorize the terrasse in the alley,' he said. Limoges added that a terrace in the alley would be more spacious than a terrace on the street in front of the restaurant on St-Dominique St., which is where Stabile first came up against zoning issues. 'He's in a very special spot' in terms of zoning, said Limoges. The restaurant's location in front of the St-Dominique bike lane and next to a fire station poses certain safety issues. It also neighbours an apartment building, and Limoges said a terrasse in the parking lot behind the restaurant would disturb the building residents. Stabile alleges he was informally told by the city in 2021 that he may be able to build behind the restaurant. After he spent $25,000 on wood and patio furniture, he was told that the back terrace wouldn't be possible because of the residential zoning. Applying for a permit costs $300, he added, and the fees have added up over the years. The city confirmed that they had not sent a written agreement or given Stabile the go-ahead to start building before he bought the materials. Every year since, Stabile says he's applied for a permit to no avail, even though he believed he was changing the application to be compliant with the city's rules about keeping a minimum distance from the bike lane and the fire station. On Thursday afternoon, Stabile received an email from the city promising they will assess how Stabile can build a terrasse that complies with the multiple restrictions. 'Our team is currently looking at several factors in order to propose options by tomorrow afternoon. You'll be hearing from us shortly,' wrote Maude Lamarche, the permit manager for the borough. Limoges said pressure from the media had nothing to do with the city's recent decision. 'We're in the headspace of finding solution. He's a business owner that we appreciate. We're aware of the specific situation and trying to be proactive,' he said. When asked if he would be happy with a terrasse in the alley as a solution to bypass the zoning restrictions with the adjacent bike lane, apartment building, and fire station, Stabile responded: 'At this point, I'll do anything.' 'His restaurant is very good, by the way.' This story was originally published June 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The explosive takeaways from day one of Diddy jury selection as blockbuster trial begins
The first day of jury selection in the long awaited trial of Sean ' Diddy ' Combs did not disappoint - and has set the scene for a blockbuster of a court case. In Monday's episode of Daily Mail's The Trial of Diddy podcast, we break down all the highlights from Manhattan federal court. The celebrity names that could come up included actors Mike Myers, Michael B. Jordan and Lauren London. Some other famous names in the music industry were also revealed, including Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child, producer Dallas Austin and choreographer Laurieann Gibson. While not all celebrities who were named on the list will be called to testify, jurors were asked if they knew or had any connections to the potential star-studded line up. 'I think it's going to be a long, slow process this week, but remember all of the jurors already know what case they are here for because they have already filled out the written questionnaires,' said Renato Stabile, jury selection specialist and managing director at New York-based Dubin Research & Consulting. 'That is unusual. Everyone has had plenty of time to think about whether or not they want to be on this jury. The Trial of Diddy: The No.1 True Crime podcast is back, covering all of the most shocking details from the Diddy case. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 'If they don't want to be here, they will walk in with excuses already formulated. If they do want to be here, they will be sure to tell the court that they can be fair and impartial.' In a prior Trial of Diddy episode, Stabile also discussed how jury consultants such as himself are hired to identify 'stealth jurors' — individuals who purposely try to get on a jury for other purposes, such as writing a book once the trial ends. Combs' attorneys also added a 'secret weapon' to the defense team — famed jury consultant Linda Moreno, confirmed exclusively. Moreno is best known for consulting on high-profile terrorism cases, including the 2005 trial of Sami Al-Arian, a Florida college professor indicted on charges under the Patriot Act. Moreno was instrumental in picking the jury that ended up acquitting Al-Arian on 8 counts and deadlocking on the remaining 9 counts. Moreno's skills at dissecting jurors' backgrounds could be an essential key for picking a jury. On Monday, US District Court Arun Judge Subramanian also announced jurors will not be sequestered during this 10-week trial. Stabile told he is not surprised at that decision. 'Sequestration is really reserved where there a credible threats of violence, or jury tampering. 'This happened years ago with the OJ Simpson trial. Sequestration is very usually because given the jury is already going to be anonymous, the court fells that is sufficient protection. He added, 'You also have to keep in mind that if you tell jurors that you will be sequestered for 10 weeks, most people will want to drop out. People have lives and it's an incredible burden to sequester a jury.' Combs also made an appearance, but not dressed in the usual jail garb. On Monday, he was dressed in a 'preppy look' with gray pants, a navy crewneck and a sweater over his crisp white shirt. While Combs is facing potential jurors, his peers in the music and entertainment world are across town preparing for the annual Met Gala ball — an event the Bad Boy mogul attended regularly in prior years with former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. 'I guarantee you that if Diddy wasn't in court right now behind bars, he would be one of the co-chairs of the MET Gala,' said Trial of Diddy co-host Kayla Brantley. 'You have Louis Hamilton, you have LeBron James. Lots of successful Black men because the theme this year is 'tailoring black style, the black dandy style.' So this really would be Diddy's time to shine.' Ventura, who is one of the alleged victims in the criminal complaint, is expected to be one of the prosecution's key witnesses in the trial.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WNBA Prospect Sedona Prince Goes Undrafted Amid Explosive Allegations
Instagram | Sedona Prince Sedona Prince, a former standout at Texas Christian University and once a projected WNBA pick, went undrafted Monday night in what many are calling a dramatic fall from grace. The 6-foot-7 center, who had been expected to go as early as the late first round, was not among the 38 players selected, nor was she invited to attend the draft in person. Advertisement The snub comes as Sedona Prince faces growing controversy tied to multiple allegations of abuse, claims she has continuously denied. TikTok Series Sparks Backlash Against Sedona Prince Much of the recent backlash stems from a viral 10-part TikTok series posted by influencer Olivia Stabile, who recounted the turbulent end to their relationship. The series, titled 'Who the F-ck Did I Take To Mexico?', chronicled a birthday trip Stabile had planned for Prince in 2024 that allegedly turned chaotic. According to Stabile, the couple broke up during the vacation after a series of alarming events, including an incident where Prince allegedly pushed her off a moving ATV and left her alone in the jungle in the middle of the night. Stabile also claimed Prince warned her against discussing their split publicly, threatening legal action if she went online. Advertisement 'I've taken the time to try and stay silent, protect someone's peace who has done nothing but disturb my own,' Stabile said. 'But then when I get a text message by the same person telling me that what I have been posting online has been tarnishing the love that we shared, that it's disturbing their healing journey… What are you healing from? I'm the one who's having to re-learn how to love.' This isn't the first time one of Prince's exes has gone public. More Allegations Surface As Sedona's Past Relationship Draws Parallels Instagram | Sedona-Prince Prior to dating Stabile, Prince was in a relationship with fellow TikToker Rylee LeGlue, who later claimed Prince had been unfaithful. Advertisement After Stabile's posts began circulating, LeGlue weighed in by commenting, 'Truly glad she made it out. Very parallel. The behaviors/words/actions. Very triggering. Very scary. She wasn't exaggerating a single part. I don't want to insert myself any more than that luv u mwah.' As the videos gained traction, a petition was launched by user Leah Cole, calling for TCU to cut ties with the athlete. 'As an individual who has personally experienced the deep pain caused by abuse, it breaks my heart to see a known domestic abuser maintain a place of respect within our society, essentially being shielded by a reputable university,' Cole wrote. 'We firmly believe that allegations of such grave misconduct should be taken seriously and addressed urgently.' Sedona Prince Denies Abuse Claims These latest claims followed a February report from The Washington Post detailing a domestic dispute between Prince and a former partner. Advertisement The two women filed reports against each other after a physical altercation, with both sustaining minor injuries, according to police. No charges were filed. In response, Prince took to social media to publicly deny all abuse claims, saying, 'I have never abused anybody in my life. That's not who I am, that's not what I do, that's not what I stand for.' Sedona Prince Accused Of 2019 Assault In Locked Car Incident Instagram | Sedona Prince Additional allegations surfaced, including one from Alyssa Jimmie, who claimed Prince sexually assaulted her in 2019 after refusing to let her out of a locked car. Another unnamed woman alleged Prince forced a kiss and non-consensual sexual contact following a date in 2022. Advertisement That lawsuit was later withdrawn. Attorney Slams Accusers, Defends Sedona Prince Ahead Of Draft Snub Despite the social media firestorm, Prince's attorney insists the claims have no legal standing. 'Sedona has not been charged with a crime or found guilty of any wrongdoing,' her lawyer, A. Boone Almanza, told ESPN ahead of the draft. 'Rather, she has been convicted on social media by people who have attempted to use their relationship with Sedona to attract followers and to build their influencer careers and settle grudges. To the extent she has made any mistakes different from other young people in their early dating life, it was solely the decision to be on TikTok.' Advertisement Though she remains unsigned, there's still a possibility that Prince could earn a tryout or play professionally overseas. Still, the cloud of controversy hanging over her name continues to spark heated debate and could have long-lasting consequences for her future in the sport. If you or someone you know has been impacted by the topics discussed in this story, support is available. Call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daughter of 9/11 victim slams Etsy over crass shirt showing plane-shaped Garfield flying into lasagna towers: ‘Have some humanity'
The daughter of a 9/11 victim slammed online marketplace Etsy after she saw a targeted T-shirt ad showing comic cat Garfield flying head-first into two towers made of lasagna — a shocking reference to the terrorist attack on New York City more than two decades ago. Amy Stabile — whose father, Herman Broghammer, died during the 2001 tragedy — had been scrolling through Facebook when she came across the tasteless ad featuring a plane-shaped Garfield, which sold T-shirts bearing the design, she told Fox 5 New York. The shirt shows the famed orange tabby with his paws spread like wings as he careens into the two upright pans of lasagna — with the caption, '9/11? Yea! I'll take 911 … orders of lasagna!' 'I just couldn't believe my eyes,' Stabile told Fox 5. 'When I saw Garfield — I didn't even understand how it goes together. 'There are so many things you could put on a T-shirt,' she continued. 'Why this? You feel so crushed that someone, anyone, could think that the loss of these lives is funny.' The five-star seller marketing the garments — NellisNestStore of Australia — describes itself as a place that sells 'Silly Merch for Silly Dudes.' But apparently, it realized the shirts weren't all that silly — they'd been pulled off the website as of Saturday, according to People. Etsy's own policies bar items that promote, support or glorify hatred and violence. Etsy didn't respond to the magazine's request for comment, but a spokesperson told Fox 5 that the marketplace will make sure the T-shirts don't end up in ads. However, it won't demand their removal since humor is subjective, the rep added. But it still stings for Stabile, who says the selling platform should have stricter content policies. 'Maybe it's time to start creating policies where this goes against your company policies. You're making money [off] terrorism. Where are these companies? Stand up for the families of 9/11 and do something about this,' she said. 'At some point you want to say, 'Have some humanity and think about how you're making your money.' Broghammer, 58, who worked in insurance, had been attending a meeting on the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center's south tower when he died during the terror attack, according to his obituary.
