Comment on State of the State: Gov. Bill Haslam says state is closing in on the "Drive to 55" goal

By LARRY NEUMEISTER and MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury’s finding in a civil case that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. The 2nd U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a written opinion upholding the $5 million award that the Manhattan jury granted to E.

Warm up your dog’s feet with these boots While some dogs may love long walks in the winter or bounding through the snow, they need to be protected from colder temperatures and inclement weather. Frozen ground, icy terrain, salted sidewalks and streets covered in chemicals can harm paw pads, leading to discomfort, pain and even permanent damage. Wearing dog boots in the winter is the best way to protect your dog’s paws from the terrain and temperature. Some may suit adventurous dogs in need of support, while others are best for more casual outings in chilly winter. Best dog boots Spark Paws Flex Shell Water-Resistant Dog Boots Shield your dog’s paws from snow, salt, mud, and sharp terrain with these convenient-to-wear boots.

The German government on Monday sought to downplay efforts by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to get involved in the country’s general election campaign by again endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party. Musk caused uproar over the weekend after backing the AfD in an opinion piece in a major newspaper, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. “Freedom of expression also includes the greatest nonsense,” government spokesperson Christiane Hoffmann said, adding that she wouldn’t comment further on Musk’s statements. She did, however, say that “it is indeed the case that Elon Musk is trying to influence the federal election through his statement.” In that context, Hoffmann also pointed out that the AfD is being monitored by Germany’s domestic intelligence service on suspicion of being right-wing extremist and that it has already been recognized as such in some individual German states. Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb.

MIAMI — After Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest product Amen Thompson took down Tyler Herro during the Miami Heat’s takedown of the Houston Rockets on Sunday night at Toyota Center, the wait for what next will come down from the NBA office begins. Suspensions from the fracas appear inevitable, assuredly for Thompson, the second-year Rockets forward, and possibly for Heat guard Terry Rozier, who immediately jumped into the fray on the inbounds play with 35.7 seconds remaining in the Heat’s 104-100 victory. The Heat and Rockets each do not play again until New Year’s Day, giving the league office ample time before Wednesday to assess in the wake of the referees on Sunday ejecting the Heat’s Herro and Rozier, the Rockets’ Thomson and Jalen Green, as well as Rocket coach Ime Udoka and assistant Ben Sullivan. Based on NBA precedent, Thompson could receive a sanction for multiple games, while Rozier faces possible suspension for escalation.

Walt Disney World will again offer hotel deals that include two Disney Dining Plan options on select dates in 2025. The offer will be available from Jan. 2-Feb. 10. It will be valid for “most arrivals” between May 27 and June 26 and then again from July 7-Aug. 6. Visitors can get free dining plans with the purchase of a nondiscounted three-night, three-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Co.

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