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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Judge Jeanine goes to Washington
Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, D.C.'s new interim U.S. attorney, is leaping from one spotlight directly into another as she helms the investigation into the capital's most high-profile crime in years. Pirro — who President Donald Trump hosted for a ceremonial swearing in at the Oval Office Wednesday — made an abrupt departure from her longtime position at Fox earlier this month after Trump tapped her for the position in Washington, making her the latest in a string of former personalities at the president's favorite network to join the administration. Pirro was one of Fox's most visible stars, co-hosting the network's talk show 'The Five' since 2022 after an 11-year stint hosting her own program, 'Justice With Judge Jeanine.' But the television veteran found herself in front of the cameras again not two weeks after starting her new role — this time with a far more serious mission. Pirro has quickly become one of the faces of the prosecution against 31-year old suspect Elias Rodriguez, who was charged last week with the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers. Pirro visited the Capital Jewish Museum with Attorney General Pam Bondi just hours after the shooting outside the downtown Washington building left Israeli Embassy staffers Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky dead. She appeared again at a press conference about the shooting beside D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith the following day, where she announced murder and felony firearms charges against Rodriguez and promised to 'vigorously pursue' the case. Trump tapped the longtime Fox News host and stalwart MAGA supporter to the role on May 8, after Ed Martin's nomination for the job faltered in the Republican-controlled Senate, a rare loss for a Trump nominee. While Martin had never worked as a prosecutor and drew criticism for his defense of Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol rioters, Pirro has an extensive legal resume, serving as a district attorney and a judge in Westchester County, New York, before her shift to network fame. Her history on the bench earned her the TV-friendly nickname 'Judge Jeanine,' which followed her throughout her television career. Pirro was also a booster of Trump's unproven claims about a stolen 2020 election. She was a central character in the defamation lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems brought against Fox News, in which the voting machine company alleged that the network pushed falsehoods about its systems as part of a broader conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was rigged. Pirro, who had repeatedly made false claims that Joe Biden's election win was fraudulent, was named several times in the suit. The network ultimately reached a $787.5 million settlement with Dominion in 2023. But, in contrast to Martin's support for Jan. 6 rioters, Pirro denounced the Jan. 6 attack as 'deplorable' immediately following the attack, setting her up as a less controversial pick for the job than her short-lived predecessor. Pirro's office did not immediately provide a comment for this story. Pirro also has a long history of mutual support with Trump. She has been a frequent guest at Trump's Mar-a-Lago, and used her television platform to vociferously defend the president over the years. And Trump has delivered in return. Trump issued a pardon for Pirro's ex-husband, Albert Pirro, who had been convicted on conspiracy and tax evasion charges in 2000 as one of his last acts in office in 2021. After Trump tapped her for the interim U.S. attorney job, gushing in a May 8 Truth Social post announcing the move that Pirro is 'in a class by herself,' Pirro quickly jumped to serve her longtime ally. The then-Fox host quickly left her post at the network without a final farewell to her viewers, leaving a major hole on one of the most-watched shows in cable news and setting off a game of musical chairs to replace her. Pirro's new role in the U.S. Attorney's office is also not her first political rodeo. She launched — and soon abandoned — an unsuccessful bid to unseat then-Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) in 2005. Switching gears shortly thereafter, Pirro launched a bid for New York attorney general, but that campaign quickly derailed after she came under federal investigation for planning — with former city Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik — how to covertly record her husband to determine whether he was cheating on her. She was never charged, but ultimately lost the race to Andrew Cuomo. Pirro has already been on the job, even before Wednesday. But the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony at the White House put on display the bond between her and Trump, as the two exchanged flatteries in the Oval Office. 'She's been very, very successful at a thing called television,' Trump joked, going on to say that 'to me, she'll always be known as a great lawyer and great prosecutor, which is what she's doing now.' Pirro returned the favor, thanking Trump in her remarks for the move to 'bring me back to my roots,' before vowing that the killings of the two Israeli Embassy staffers 'will not go without just accounting' and promising that the nation's capital would 'become a shining city on a hill' under her watch. But the road to that gleaming city is long, particularly for Pirro, who is undergoing the trials of transitioning from network fame to the life of a federal worker. In a video posted to her X account last week — captioned 'the federal government has money for everyone but us' — Pirro made a pointed speech about the budgetary constraints of her new workplace. Standing by a water cooler in the U.S. Attorney's office, Pirro complained that attorneys and staff in the office must pay dues to join a 'water club' in order to stay hydrated. 'And today they asked for our patience,' Pirro waxed on. 'Why? Because we couldn't get water delivered today. Today there was no water delivered to the United States Attorney's office — and remember, it's only for those who pay $7 a month. Now ain't it grand to be part of the government? And I'm just thrilled to be here.'
Politico
3 days ago
- Politics
- Politico
Judge Jeanine goes to Washington
Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, D.C.'s new interim U.S. attorney, is leaping from one spotlight directly into another as she helms the investigation into the capital's most high-profile crime in years. Pirro — who President Donald Trump hosted for a ceremonial swearing in at the Oval Office Wednesday — made an abrupt departure from her longtime position at Fox earlier this month after Trump tapped her for the position in Washington, making her the latest in a string of former personalities at the president's favorite network to join the administration. Pirro was one of Fox's most visible stars, co-hosting the network's talk show 'The Five' since 2022 after an 11-year stint hosting her own program, 'Justice With Judge Jeanine.' But the television veteran found herself in front of the cameras again not two weeks after starting her new role — this time with a far more serious mission. Pirro has quickly become one of the faces of the prosecution against 31-year old suspect Elias Rodriguez, who was charged last week with the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers. Pirro visited the Capital Jewish Museum with Attorney General Pam Bondi just hours after the shooting outside the downtown Washington building left Israeli Embassy staffers Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky dead. She appeared again at a press conference about the shooting beside D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith the following day, where she announced murder and felony firearms charges against Rodriguez and promised to 'vigorously pursue' the case. Trump tapped the longtime Fox News host and stalwart MAGA supporter to the role on May 8, after Ed Martin's nomination for the job faltered in the Republican-controlled Senate, a rare loss for a Trump nominee. While Martin had never worked as a prosecutor and drew criticism for his defense of Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol rioters, Pirro has an extensive legal resume, serving as a district attorney and a judge in Westchester County, New York, before her shift to network fame. Her history on the bench earned her the TV-friendly nickname 'Judge Jeanine,' which followed her throughout her television career. Pirro was also a booster of Trump's unproven claims about a stolen 2020 election. She was a central character in the defamation lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems brought against Fox News, in which the voting machine company alleged that the network pushed falsehoods about its systems as part of a broader conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was rigged. Pirro, who had repeatedly made false claims that Joe Biden's election win was fraudulent, was named several times in the suit. The network ultimately reached a $787.5 million settlement with Dominion in 2023. But, in contrast to Martin's support for Jan. 6 rioters, Pirro denounced the Jan. 6 attack as 'deplorable' immediately following the attack, setting her up as a less controversial pick for the job than her short-lived predecessor. Pirro's office did not immediately provide a comment for this story. Pirro also has a long history of mutual support with Trump. She has been a frequent guest at Trump's Mar-a-Lago, and used her television platform to vociferously defend the president over the years. And Trump has delivered in return. Trump issued a pardon for Pirro's ex-husband, Albert Pirro, who had been convicted on conspiracy and tax evasion charges in 2000 as one of his last acts in office in 2021. After Trump tapped her for the interim U.S. attorney job, gushing in a May 8 Truth Social post announcing the move that Pirro is 'in a class by herself,' Pirro quickly jumped to serve her longtime ally. The then-Fox host quickly left her post at the network without a final farewell to her viewers, leaving a major hole on one of the most-watched shows in cable news and setting off a game of musical chairs to replace her. Pirro's new role in the U.S. Attorney's office is also not her first political rodeo. She launched — and soon abandoned — an unsuccessful bid to unseat then-Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) in 2005. Switching gears shortly thereafter, Pirro launched a bid for New York attorney general, but that campaign quickly derailed after she came under federal investigation for planning — with former city Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik — how to covertly record her husband to determine whether he was cheating on her. She was never charged, but ultimately lost the race to Andrew Cuomo. Pirro has already been on the job, even before Wednesday. But the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony at the White House put on display the bond between her and Trump, as the two exchanged flatteries in the Oval Office. 'She's been very, very successful at a thing called television,' Trump joked, going on to say that 'to me, she'll always be known as a great lawyer and great prosecutor, which is what she's doing now.' Pirro returned the favor, thanking Trump in her remarks for the move to 'bring me back to my roots,' before vowing that the killings of the two Israeli Embassy staffers 'will not go without just accounting' and promising that the nation's capital would 'become a shining city on a hill' under her watch. But the road to that gleaming city is long, particularly for Pirro, who is undergoing the trials of transitioning from network fame to the life of a federal worker. In a video posted to her X account last week — captioned 'the federal government has money for everyone but us' — Pirro made a pointed speech about the budgetary constraints of her new workplace. Standing by a water cooler in the U.S. Attorney's office, Pirro complained that attorneys and staff in the office must pay dues to join a 'water club' in order to stay hydrated. 'And today they asked for our patience,' Pirro waxed on. 'Why? Because we couldn't get water delivered today. Today there was no water delivered to the United States Attorney's office — and remember, it's only for those who pay $7 a month. Now ain't it grand to be part of the government? And I'm just thrilled to be here.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Expert's warning over common barbecue myths that pose ‘dangerous health risk' as Brits' grilling blunders revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up THE barbecuing myths that 'dirt adds flavour' and 'flames kill off bacteria' are dangerous health risks, according to an expert. Professor Christopher Elliott, founder of the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen's University Belfast, revealed such notions pose a serious health risk to those across the country heading into BBQ season. 1 More than half of Brits surveyed would be surprised if their BBQ had large amounts of bacteria in it Credit: SWNS A laissez-faire approach to cleaning your barbecue, including not checking the internal temperature of your meat or simply scraping a grill 'clean', could leave you – and your guests – in a spot of bother. It comes after research of 2,000 barbecue enthusiasts found one in six (15 per cent) believe flames kill off bacteria – with 27 per cent confident dirt adds flavour. Professor Elliott, who is consulting with Oven Pride, commissioned the research to launch its 'Grill With Pride' campaign to encourage people to properly scrub their barbecue and grill regularly, said: 'A dirty grill is not a badge of honour – it's a serious health risk. 'The belief that fire sterilises everything is a dangerous myth. 'Some bacteria – like E. coli and Salmonella – can survive if the grill isn't properly cleaned.' 'What's more concerning is how many people believe this. 'High heat doesn't guarantee a clean surface. Bacteria can survive in grease traps and cold spots. "And when that grease builds up, it doesn't just stay put – it flares up, scorches your food, and can even start a fire.' The survey also found 24 per cent have considered their grill is clean following a good scrape and 11 per cent have even thought it ok to pick up raw and cooked foods with the same utensils. Of the barbecue owners polled, excluding the grill itself, almost a quarter (22 per cent) had never bothered to clean theirs. Other hygiene 'sins' committed include not covering food to protect it from insects, leaving produce out in the open for too long, and putting things back on after they'd fallen on the floor. When asked how frequently you should clean your barbecue, 16 per cent thought you only needed to give it a scrub 'sometimes'. Of those who have never bothered, barring the grill, 35 per cent never thought you needed to, and 23 per cent considered the job too messy and unpleasant. But 28 per cent admitted they haven't bothered using theirs because it was too dirty or they didn't want to have to clean it. Why you should never eat food dropped on the floor And 48 per cent of barbecue owners see the level of cleanliness required as different to that required in their kitchen. As a result, 18 per cent are buying a new one at least every two years, with those replacing them doing so due to them rusting over time or being worn out. Despite a laxer approach outdoors, 42 per cent are more worried about germs and bacteria when it comes to barbecues compared to traditional indoor food prep. Professor Christopher Elliott, speaking in partnership with Oven Pride, added: 'Outdoor cooking should follow the same food safety standards as your indoor kitchen. 'Treat your BBQ like a pan or chopping board – clean it after every use. Fire alone won't protect your food or your health.' When cleaning their grill – 36 per cent used a grill brush to scrape it clean, followed by 35 per cent who give it a soak in soapy water. More than half (54 per cent) of all barbecue owners polled, via OnePoll, said they'd be surprised if theirs had large amounts of bacteria housed in them. Professor Christopher Elliot added: 'With barbecues, the best flavour comes from the smoke, the heat, and the food – not last week's leftover burgers. 'Cleaning your grill is the simplest way to ensure a safe, tasty summer – and as a bonus, you'll also avoid inviting pests into your garden.' 'If you wouldn't cook on a dirty pan, don't cook on a dirty grill.' TOP 10 DODGY THINGS ADULTS HAVE DONE WHEN COOKING ON THE BBQ: 1. Not checking the internal temperature of meat 2. Scraping the grill clean 3. Not cleaning the grill after each use 4. Believing flames kill off bacteria 5. Not covering food to protect from insects 6. Leaving cooked food out in the open for too long 7. Putting things back on the barbecue after it's fallen on the floor 8. Using the same utensils to pick up raw and cooked foods 9. Never actually cleaning the barbecue itself 10. Not properly storing leftovers
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kate Middleton vs Meghan Markle: which royal is winning the beekeeping competition?
Feels like a brewing royal roulette! In a span of a week – give or take – two royals have enlisted the testament of their 'favorite' passion! It's 'bee-spoke' beekeeping! A hobby that was once well-known in the royal circle might have become a point of yet another royal rivalry! At least, it seems so. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Only a week back, Kate Middleton's (Catherine, Princess of Wales) Instagram account was abuzz with a beehive video to celebrate World Bee Day. The minimalist video was captioned as, 'Happy World Bee Day! Celebrating a small insect with a big job. Bees pollinate our flowers, plants and crops, support biodiversity and keep our ecosystems thriving.' Nearly a week from that, now, (Duchess of Sussex), has posted a story on her Instagram account, where she takes her daughter Princess Lilibet along for a visit to an apiary. Are the estranged trying to beat each other at their beekeeping game? Who's keeping the score? Let's take a look at their apiary track records: Kate Middleton's beekeeping endeavors Kate Middleton, known for her environmental advocacy, has also embraced beekeeping. And as it turns out, beekeeping is something that runs in Kate's family – from both sides. Princess of Wales shares the hobby not only with her younger brother, James Middleton, but also with her mother-in-law, Queen Camilla. In fact, the Princess of Wales keeps a hive at her country home, Anmer Hall. In 2021, on a visit to London's Natural History Museum to promote their Urban Nature Project, Kate Middleton brought a jar of honey from her hives for school children to taste. In 2023, Princess Catherine shared a photo of herself in a full beekeeping suit, brushing bees off of a honeycomb frame, via Instagram to honor World Bee Day, writing, "We are buzzing about #WorldBeeDay. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem and today is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy.' Queen Camilla and King Charles love a good garden-themed hobby, so it's no surprise they're also avid apiarists. The King keeps beehives at various royal properties such as Windsor Castle and also at his country retreat, Highgrove House, and The Queen once sold honey from her Wiltshire home, Ray Mill, at iconic London department store Fortnum & Mason. Queen Camilla even sells her honey at the British department store Fortnum & Mason, with all proceeds going to ShelterBox, a disaster relief organization that provides shelter and emergency tools. In fact, Camilla is such a bee enthusiast that she recently awarded a royal warrant to bee venom facialist Deborah Mitchell. Meghan Markle's beekeeping journey Meghan Markle has developed a strong interest in beekeeping, transforming part of her Montecito estate into a sanctuary for thousands of bees. In 'With Love, Meghan', the Duchess of Sussex shared her Royal-approved hobby while she showed off her pristine white beekeeping suit and hood. Meghan was seen being excited while walking into the apiary as she whispered in excitement while scraping honey from a tray, saying, "Look at how much honey we have!" In a scene from the lifestyle series, Markle is seen pulling honey from a live hive, saying, "It's like also that little reminder to do something that scares you a little bit. I think that's part of it, but I'm trying to stay in the calm of it. Because it's beautiful to be this connected." In fact, Meghan even used 'organic honey' in her kitchen throughout the run of the series. In the most recent social post, the Duchess of Sussex was seen approaching an apiary while holding her 3-year-old daughter's hand. The pair were dressed in matching beekeeper suits. However, apart from her lifestyle series, she has not been seen being involved in the process of extracting the honey. So, who's winning the beekeeping game so far? While there is no official beekeeping competition between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, their underlying rivalry has been much-discussed and pondered over. Well, the scoreboard is in your court, and it's up to you to decide – who takes the 'bee-spoke' prize! Kate Middleton Gives Unexpected Nod To Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Wedding Anniversary
Perth Now
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Terry Crews wants Everybody Still Hates Chris to take on The Simpsons and Family Guy legacies
Terry Crews hopes 'Everybody Still Hates Chris' can match the longevity of 'The Simpsons' and Family Guy'. The 56-year-old actor has reprised his role as Chris Rock's father Julis in an animated sequel to the hit semi-autobiographical sitcom, and he would love to see the show build a legacy in the same vein as the iconic animated comedies. He told 'On With Mario Lopez': "To do it again animated, we can go forever. That's the plan. "Let's get some of that 'Family Guy', 'Simpsons' kinda stuff. I want that 20-year longevity on that show." Terry described the animated revival as "a dream", particularly to be reunited with Tichina Arnold, who plays Chris' mother Rochelle Rock. He added: "To do the live action and then bring it back as an animated show years later, it's a dream. "I know the character inside out. Me and Tichina Arnold - she actually taught me how to act back when I was doing that show." The original show ran from 2005 to 2009, with comedian and actor Chris narrating stories from his childhood in Brooklyn. Showrunner Sanjay Shah previously insisted he "would not have pursued" a reboot if it was live-action. He took inspiration from the likes of 'Hey Arnold' and 'King of the Hill' to give the programme a real feel while using a "floating timeline" like 'The Simpsons'. He previously told IndieWire: "I wanted to trap Chris in this period of time where he's still a Black Charlie Brown, before his road to fame begins. 'That's what we were trying to accomplish here.' The animated version also picks up where the original left off, as Chris realises he has failed his GED. In the show, his mother slaps him so hard that his entire world becomes animated. Shah added: "That required a lot of thought and talking to Chris, but we realised that there was still some cushion to tell stories when taking into account events from his real life."
