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Has Justin Bieber finally given his wife Hailey a purpose in life?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

Nearly a year after Hailey Bieber was mocked in a blockbuster report for being yet another “nepo baby” with no clear, identifiable career, she has perhaps found her purpose: Taking control and being “a voice” in the business affairs of her sometimes troubled pop star husband Justin Bieber.A report in Page Six said that the 26-year-old has “taken on a larger role” in his business dealings, making sure she’s “in the room” whenever there is a meeting.“Hailey has taken control and is heavily involved,” a source told Page Six about the sometimes model and influencer, who has dabbled in various endeavors. She’s also launched a skincare line and hosted YouTube videos, in which she offers make-up tutorials and cooks favorite recipes with her famous friends.“She’s a part of meetings and she’s talking a lot for him,” the source continued. “She’s the voice. They’re becoming a power couple. She’s a big par...

Petaluma man wearing only fur-lined boots and speedo arrested on weapons charges

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

(KRON) -- A Petaluma man who was wearing only a speedo and fur-lined boots was arrested Saturday for illegally possessing a handgun with a high-capacity magazine, according the Petaluma Police Department. Petaluma PD received a call reporting a man who was walking through Steamer Landing Park naked at around 3:51 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 19Officers arrived on the scene and made contact with James Francis Johnson, 48, of Petaluma. At the time, Johnson was standing next to a vehicle wearing only a black speedo and boots. He was on local probation with terms that indicated he submit to a search of his person and property, police said. Roman Catholic Archbishop of SF files for bankruptcy to cover settlements with abuse survivors During the search, officers found a loaded Smith & Wesson .40-caliber handgun with a high-capacity magazine. As officers attempted to handcuff and arrest him, Johnson resisted. After a brief struggle, he was handcuffed and arrested.He was transported to Sonom...

Iowa State’s Jirehl Brock, among football players charged in gambling sting, leaves the program

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State football player Jirehl Brock, who was charged in the state investigation into illegal sports wagering by ISU and Iowa athletes, has left the program, the school confirmed Monday.Brock, the Cyclones’ leading rusher last season, was among five projected football starters since Aug. 1 to be charged with tampering with records for allegedly attempting to disguise his identity on a mobile sports betting account.Brock, who is from Quincy, Illinois, placed 1,327 illegal wagers totaling over $12,000 between February 2022 and February 2023, according to a criminal complaint. The bets were made on a FanDuel account controlled by him but registered under another name, the complaint said.Brock is accused of making bets on three Iowa State football games, two in which he played, and 13 ISU basketball games.Defensive lineman Isaiah Lee left the team last week. Quarterback Hunter Dekkers, offensive lineman Jacob Remsburg and tight end DeShawn Hanika remain on the...

Michigan and Ohio State again are a cut above the rest in Big Ten’s final season before expansion

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

If the Big Ten’s final season with a 14-team, two-division setup plays out the way it has since the conference expanded in 2014, an East team will win the championship and it will be Michigan or Ohio State.The preseason No. 2 Wolverines and No. 3 Buckeyes have flip-flopped as the team to beat now that Michigan has won two straight years over its bitter rival. No. 7 Penn State is also expected to be a factor.No. 19 Wisconsin, under first-year coach Luke Fickell, is the preseason media poll choice to win the West over No. 25 Iowa, where Kirk Ferentz begins his 25th season.The conference expands from 14 to 18 teams next year with the additions of Oregon, Southern California, UCLA and Washington, and divisions will go away.Jim Harbaugh, who has taken his last two teams to the College Football Playoff, said he believes the 2023 Wolverines will be his best group since he took over in 2015. Michigan announced Monday that Harbaugh would serve a three-game suspension to start the seaso...

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 8/21/2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

Wall Street closed mixed, holding a bit firmer following its three-week losing streak. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday as gains for Tesla, Microsoft and other Big Tech stocks lifted the index. That’s even though the majority of stocks fell. The Dow fell 36 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.6%. In the bond market, the 10-year Treasury yield touched its highest level since 2007. The week’s main event is likely to be a Friday speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Jackson Hole, Wyoming setting has been the site of major policy announcements in the past by the Fed. On Monday:The S&P 500 rose 30.06 points, or 0.7%, to 4,399.77.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 36.97 points, or 0.1%, to 34,463.69.The Nasdaq composite rose 206.81 points, or 1.6%, to 13,497.59.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 3.41 points, or 0.2%, to 1,856.01.For the year:The S&P 500 is up 560.27 points, or 14.6%.The Dow is up 1,316.44 points, or 4%.The Nasdaq is up 3,031.11 po...

American Sha’Carri Richardson caps comeback by winning wild 100 meters at worlds

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — American Sha’Carri Richardson won the women’s 100-meter world title Monday, outsprinting a star-studded field to take a gold medal two years after a positive marijuana test derailed her Olympic dreams.Running on the far outside in Lane 9, Richardson finished in 10.65 seconds to match the year’s best time and set the world-championship record.She beat Jamaicans Shericka Jackson by .07 seconds and five-time champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce by .12.This was Richardson’s first major competition on the world stage and she was listed as a 5-1 underdog even though she came in as the American champion and bested Jackson the previous two times they met this year.Though it was clear she had finished ahead of all those runners to her left in the gold-medal race, the 23-year-old Richardson looked stunned when she crossed the line.She blew a kiss toward the sky, cast her eyes on that beautiful scoreboard and walked toward the stands in a daze to accept the Ame...

Coffee shop uses glass jars to reduce plastic waste

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A coffee shop in the Five Points neighborhood is eliminating the guilt that comes with to-go drinks by offering glass jars in place of plastic cups for just a quarter.Hearth, located at 2500 Lawrence St., offers baked goods and drinks with coffee roasted by Denver-based sister brand Tablon Coffee. CU chemists say dissolving plastic with electricity could be future of recycling "We do have a dream that many local specialty coffee shops could join forces and accept jar returns from fellow shops further encouraging exploration and a reduction in waste," coffee director and roaster Kevin Mayberry told FOX31 in an email.Hearth is not alone in the effort. Mayberry said Unravel Coffee has been offering glass jars for a while now, and that gave him the confidence to pursue the idea.Mayberry said the positive response from the community has been overwhelming. While some prefer a more compostable option, particularly those traveling, he said they aren't confident that recyc...

Learn more about the 2-story sculpture new to Aurora Highlands

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A two-story sculpture named "Umi" came to life on Saturday at Hogan Park in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood. Daniel Popper added the interactive exhibit as part of the Art in the Park program. Popper is a South African sculpture artist specializing in large, human-like sculptures made of wood, fiberglass and natural fibers. He focuses on the relationship between humans and nature. Umi, the new sculpture in Hogan Park. (Photo courtesy of Liz Kotalik) ‘South Park’ fan Ed Sheeran dines at Casa Bonita during Denver tour stop Umi was part of Popper's human nature exhibit, which includes five sculptures commissioned by The Morton Arboretum. Umi sat in Chicago this past year before moving to Denver permanently. She joined over 20 other installations in Hogan Park at Highlands Creek this weekend. According to Popper's Instagram, "Umi" means "life" in Swahili and "mother" in Arabic. According to the Aurora Highlands press release, it also means “ocean” in Japanese. Umi i...

Biden visits fire-ravaged Maui as search efforts continue, with more than 800 people still missing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

(CNN) — President Joe Biden has arrived in fire-ravaged Maui to witness up close the devastation left by an inferno more than a week ago and assess for himself a government response that some residents initially found lacking.Monday’s trip brings Biden to the scene of the deadliest American wildfire in more than 100 years. His initial response to the Maui wildfires drew criticism earlier this month, mainly from Republicans, who seized upon a nearly five-day period of silence between Biden’s first comments about the fires to when he next publicly addressed the tragedy.With about 850 people still unaccounted for, according to Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen, the death toll which currently stands at least 114, is still expected to rise, as emergency responders and cadaver dogs search through the incinerated wasteland for victims. Biden is planning to name a senior federal emergency official to oversee long-term recovery efforts during his visit.The trip provides Biden with an opportun...

Boat fire erupts at Key Largo marina; No injuries reported

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:42:24 GMT

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a boat fire that ignited early Monday morning at a marina in Key Largo. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.The blaze consumed a docked boat, measuring approximately 37 feet in length. The fire was reported around 12:40 a.m. at the Manatee Bay Club situated on Morris Avenue, near Mile Marker 112.Multiple agencies, including Monroe County Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Police, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the U.S. Coast Guard, collaborated in managing the situation.As the investigation unfolds, the state Fire Marshal’s Office is working to determine the cause of the fire.