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Ex-Michigan governor takes the 5th at Flint water trial

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has invoked his right against self-incrimination during a civil trial related to the Flint water scandal.

Teachers prepare for new school year as so-called Don’t Say Gay bill becomes law

On Friday the Parental Rights in Education Bill, dubbed by critics as Don't Say Gay, will officially go into effect.

Inside the marathon Zoom call where Amazon seeks to overturn historic union victory

With the existence of a grass roots union at stake, the National Labor Relations Board is considering Amazon's objections to the Amazon Labor Union's historic victory.

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Wait, you heard that? Your mic might not really be muted during video calls, according to study

Fawaz and Yang tested videoconferencing applications on major operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, to see if the microphones were still accessed by the apps while muted.

Amazon’s request to close hearing on union victory to the public denied

The labor board just denied Amazon's request to ban the public from attending a hearing where it will make its case for overturning a historic union vote in Staten Island.

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Oprah Winfrey selects "Nightcrawling" by teen novelist Leila Mottley for next book club read

Leila Mottley began writing her new novel, "Nightcrawling," at 16 years old.

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Depp-Heard trial: Jury sides mostly with Depp in defamation case

Jurors award Mr Depp $15m in compensatory and punitive damages, but also award Ms Heard $2m.

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Top recruitment and tech execs give their tips for getting ahead at work

Executives at leading recruitment and technology companies shared with CNBC their top tips for getting ahead in the workplace.

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Stock futures fall after Dow’s 600 point comeback

Stock futures fell in overnight trading on Monday as the markets struggled to sustain a comeback rally following weeks of losses.

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Zoom pops 16% on first-quarter earnings beat and strong guidance

Zoom shares have lost about 85% of their value since peaking October 2020, and are down by more than half this year.

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Carolyn Hax: Child tires of mom ‘always defending’ her neglectful ex

Her ex-husband isn’t making time for their child. When she tries to be upbeat about it, the child says she’s “always defending him.”

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Carvana fires 2,500 workers, some via Zoom: "It was so disrespectful"

Online car seller said it was unable to tell every worker in person and relied on Zoom for some firings.

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Carvana fires 2,500 workers, some via Zoom. "I am sorry," CEO says.

Online car seller said it was unable to tell every worker in person and relied on Zoom for some firings.

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More than two dozen human rights groups call on Zoom to halt emotion tracking software plans

The groups say the technology is discriminatory, manipulative, punitive, a data security risk and based on pseudoscience.

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Ukrainian scientists see working amid war as act of defiance

Many Ukrainian scientists are continuing their research and teaching even amid Russia's war.

Virus is discovered in a pig heart used for first human transplant

David Bennett Sr., 57, died two months after a groundbreaking pig heart transplant. Researchers have discovered that the organ harbored an animal virus.

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5 tips on how not to run a meeting

Follow this advice to create the worst possible meeting ever!

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Most teams welcomed combine's comeback but some snubbed it

A year after having to rely solely on virtual visits the NFL returned to a normal spring evaluation process.

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I started working at Zoom remotely almost two years ago—here's how my first day at the office went

This is part of CNBC Make It’s My First Day Back series, where people share what it’s like to return to the office after working remotely during the pandemic.

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The Holocaust Memorial Undone by Another War

After eighty years, the site of a mass execution of Jews was about to be commemorated. Then Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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The Business Conference Is Back. Here’s How to Make It Better.

The time-honored corporate tradition is due for a radical reassessment.

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A Stop-Motion Tour of Memory in “Souvenir”

Paloma Canonica and Cristina Vilches created a vast visual world to show a father and daughter’s shared history.

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Kev Crane: Singing plumber signs Hollywood film deal

Kev Crane secured a record contract after being overheard singing while fitting a bathroom.

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Better.com Lays Off 3,000 More Employees After Firing 900 Over Zoom

The mortgage lending site's CEO Vishal Garg faced criticism last year after firing 900 employees during a Zoom meeting.

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Better.com Lays Off 3,000 More Employees After Firing 900 Over Zoom

The mortgage lending site's CEO Vishal Garg faced criticism last year after firing 900 employees during a Zoom meeting.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Thrive with a Modified Ministry

That abruptly changed in the spring of 2020 when Jehovah’s Witnesses suspended their in-person public ministry, meetings, and large conventions. I think because of everything people have gone through, they’re opening up and expressing themselves more,” observed the volunteer Bible teacher. “Staying active in our ministry while remaining safe has had a powerful preserving effect on our congregants and communities,” said Robert Hendriks, U.S. spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. I’m happy with it.”By sharing the Bible’s hope remotely, the fewer than 3,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses inAlaska can rapidly preach across the 586,000 square miles of their sparsely populated state. The official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, translated into more than 1,000 languages, has also leveraged the organization’s outreach.

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Where the Future Is Asian, and the Asians Are Robots

In “After Yang,” Kogonada expands on the genre of “techno-Orientalism.”

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Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax and Leonidas Kavakos are out to give Beethoven the power-trio treatment

The all-star musicians are coming to the Kennedy Center on March 7 behind their new recording, “Beethoven for Three.”

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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Zoom Video, Workday, Lucid Group and more

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell on Monday, Feb. 28.

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Blacks have adapted where necessary to the virtual world

This year, they had hoped to be able to hold it live, but again resorted to the virtual environment. While they are having limited attendance live services, they have added a state-of-the-art broadcast. However, many Black businesses, organizations and individuals have adapted to the use of technology to not only operate but thrive during this third variant of the global pandemic. Blacks have found a way to remain relevant by using technology and embracing the virtual methods of doing business. Fortunately for these organizations’ leaders, they stayed on the curve, and it has resulted in excelling even amid the effects of the global pandemic.

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UM class enters the future with virtual reality class

“Religion and Sacred Space in the Era of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence” began last Thursday. Teaching the course in a virtual reality setting helps intertwine the three focuses of the class. During the first class, students received their Oculus 2 virtual reality headsets and had an orientation with the product. “But VR endurance, as some people might say, is just something you build up naturally by using it.”As for the future of the MetaVerse, Green believes more classes will use virtual reality as the technology advances and new virtual reality tools are created. “Computers are second nature and already virtual reality will be for many students in the future.”

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'I have had more time, silence and solitude to write'

Why authors like Isabel Allende have moved the traditional book tour online.

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Cramer says he likes most of the Ark Innovation ETF's top holdings after growth stock meltdown

"Right now, I'd rather own than sell almost the entire ... Cathie Wood portfolio," the "Mad Money" host said.

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50 years ago, 'Zoom' spoke to children about their real lives

For the anniversary of the kids' TV show, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting has more than 100 episodes set to stream online. Original cast members are celebrating on, you guessed it, Zoom.

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The rise of the 15-minute meeting — and how to run one

Executives want meetings to be shorter and more engaging. A combination of technology and planning is helping them get there.

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Ron Klain had the perfect résumé. His first year showed the limits of that experience.

The expertise of Biden’s chief of staff is unmatched. But in a turbulent first year, he has drawn the ire of some top Democrats and is rethinking an inside-D.C. strategy.

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Covid left Manchester student who took own life 'literally isolated'

Finn Kitson took his own life while self-isolating after a flatmate tested positive, an inquest hears.

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Mexican abortion advocates look to help women in US

Decades ago, Mexican activists drove women into the United States to terminate their pregnancies at clinics

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First Lady visits tornado-stricken area in Kentucky ahead of problematic snow

Slow-going recovery efforts in parts of Kentucky that were hit hard by tornadoes in December will be disrupted even further by several inches of snow.

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Cloud stocks are off to a brutal start to 2022 as investors sour on pandemic's top performers

The Federal Reserve's move toward raising rates is pushing investors out of cloud stocks, which soared in recent years, and in search of safer assets.

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2021: A political year in words

From the jibes of Ant and Dec to the rise of Nadhim Zahawi, it's been a strange and busy 12 months.

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Zoom executive says hybrid work will continue to drive growth after the pandemic

More organizations are moving toward a hybrid work model, but Zoom will remain relevant — thanks to three big "post-pandemic" shifts, said a top exec.

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Employee Talks About Being One Of 900 People Laid Off On A Zoom Call

The CEO of Better.com asked the employees to participate in a Zoom call, during which he informed them they were dismissed.

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Scottish power station chimney demolished

The chimney of the former Longannet Power Station in Fife was demolished by a controlled explosion on Thursday.

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Stanford Virtual Reality Class Immerses Students In Metaverse

Students present in the form of an avatar loosely based off how they look in real life for the virtual reality class.

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Better.com CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call

The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.

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Learning the joy of improv at The Palace Coral Gables

Improbable actors are discovering newfound talents at The Palace at Coral Gables’ improv workshop. “Though they are neighbors, through the improv classes, they are learning this is a safe place and a time where they can be silly. Recently, Heiberger had an opportunity to visit The Palace and surprised his students by appearing in person for a class. The Palace Coral Gables is an independent and assisted living community for active retirement living with luxurious amenities and services. To learn more, call 305-445-7444 or to view a list of The Palace Group’s senior living communities, visit www.ThePalace.org.

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The worst-performing tech stocks this week suggest the U.S. is done with Covid lockdowns

DocuSign, Etsy, DoorDash and Zoom are among the biggest losers, while HP, Apple and Cisco saw gains.

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Why It’s So Weird to Meet Zoom Friends in Real Life

Virtual friendships are transitioning from grainy video to real life, and creating a pandemic-induced feeling akin to déjà vu.

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Learning the Joy of Improv Acting at The Palace Coral Gables

Improbable actors are discovering newfound talents at The Palace at Coral Gables’improv workshop. “The pandemic made us more reliant on Zoom and offering the workshop classes was a perfect fit. “Though they are neighbors, through the Improv classes, they are learning this is a safe place and a time where they can be silly. Recently, Heiberger had an opportunity to visit The Palace and surprised his students by appearing in person for a class. In addition to taking the Improv workshop, he’s taking banjo lessons just because he wants to try something new.

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Zoom vs. Microsoft: 'I don't see why you would choose Zoom' at these levels, trader says

Microsoft's user base, stock price and strategy make it a more compelling buy than video conferencing competitor Zoom, Chantico Global's Gina Sanchez says.

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Zoom and other stay-at-home tech stocks rise on new Covid variant fears

Shares of Zoom were up more than 10% before markets opened on Friday morning as a new Covid variant raised concerns in South Africa.

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Tesla bull Cathie Wood says Apple should've bought the EV pioneer, but 'we're happy they didn't'

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood told CNBC on Wednesday that Apple could have owned the driverless vehicle market by purchasing Tesla.

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Work-from-home stocks wane in November. One trader sees more pain ahead

After a momentum-fueled rush, names including Zoom and Peloton are due for a breather, Simpler Trading's Danielle Shay says.

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Best friends at 9, they were separated when they fled the Nazis. Now, 82 years later, they finally hugged again.

The last time they were together was 1939, when they shared a tearful hug in a Berlin schoolyard.

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Miami Beach chamber member disrobes on Zoom meeting

A man disrobed — at least partially — during Tuesday’s Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce meeting that was held on Zoom.

Freshman girl accused of assaulting Stoneman Douglas teacher faces expulsion

A 9th-grade student from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland appeared before a judge over Zoom on Tuesday morning after she was accused of attacking her teacher a day earlier.

A moving 'reunion' for descendants of Holocaust survivors

A remarkable get-together recently took place — in-person and also online — involving descendants of a group of Holocaust survivors.

Brazil tops 600,000 virus deaths amid doubts about delta

Brazil has topped 600,000 virus deaths as it bids to return to pre-pandemic normalcy.

Conservative hoaxers face $5.1M fine for election robocalls

Two conservative hoaxers face a record $5.1 million fine for allegedly making illegal robocalls to wireless phones without the owners' consent in the 2020 election.

Lisa Loeb and fellow Brown University alumni musicalize 2020

Group reunions on Zoom have rarely been the fuel for good art.

Fired Mets GM Porter suspended by MLB through 2022 season

Fired New York Mets general manager Jared Porter has been suspended by Major League Baseball through at least the end of the 2022 regular season following an investigation that began after a report that he sent sexually explicit text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 while he was working for the Chicago Cubs.

WH legislative team pursues 'politics is personal' strategy

While President Joe Biden pitches his infrastructure plan to the American public, the real work of delivering his legislative agenda takes place behind the scenes.

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‘Revenge shopping’ is at an all-time high, but what is it?

“Revenge shopping” is the idea that people are ready to refresh their wardrobes in order avenge what they were denied in 2020. Now, many people are ready to spend big bucks to refresh their wardrobes for upcoming vacations and social gatherings.

Ford is betting that solid-state batteries will cut EV costs

Ford has raised its stake in a manufacturer of solid-state batteries — a move that its chief product and operations officer, Hau Thai-Tang, says will strengthen the company’s effort to increase the range and reduce the costs of its next generation of electric vehicles.

Report: Pandemic gives rise to antisemitic 'Zoom bombing'

A Jewish civil rights group says antisemites adopted a new, digital form of harassment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Padre de Coral Springs intenta estrangular a su hijo porque clase por Zoom era demasiado ruidosa

Un hombre de Coral Springs, quien según la policía intentó estrangular a su hijo, enfrenta cargos por agresión doméstica. Richard Steven Cunningham de 53 años, supuestamente se puso violento después de pedir a su hijo de 21 años que bajara el volumen de su clase por Zoom porque estaba demasiado alto.

Coral Springs father tried to strangle son because Zoom class was too loud, according to police

A Coral Springs man is facing domestic battery charges after he put his son in a chokehold for not turning down the volume of a Zoom class.

The cast of 'Trial of the Chicago 7' on their SAG Awards win

Instead of congregating on the stage of Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium for their best-ensemble win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the cast of “The Trial of the Chicago 7” called in on Zoom.

Oscars add UK hub for broadcast after concerns about travel

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015 file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)With less than a month until showtime, the 93rd Oscars are taking another pass at the script. The main event will still take place at Los Angeles’ Union station which will include a red carpet component but they are planning something special for the UK location. The show is also working with local broadcast affiliates around the world to provide satellite links for other international nominees. The 93rd Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC on April 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Legislator being investigated for Weinstein backdrop on Zoom

Bickford apologized, calling it "inappropriate and in poor taste." Weinstein is a former Hollywood producer who faced accusations from more than 80 women that he sexually assaulted them. (Maine Legislature via Zoom via AP)AUGUSTA, Maine – A Maine legislator who appeared for Zoom meetings twice with a background that made a joking reference to convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is being investigated by the Legislature’s human resources department. Both times, Bickford quickly changed the background to a lake, which is his typical background for Zoom meetings. “It was inappropriate and in poor taste.

US jobless claims fall to 684,000, fewest since pandemic

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims fell from 781,000 the week before. All told, the number of applicants fell below 1 million for the first time since the pandemic. AdNationally, though, the number of recipients in an extended federal jobless benefits program jumped by 730,000 to 5.5 million. Historically, the weekly unemployment claims figure has been considered an accurate reflection of the pace of layoffs.

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Yankees' Boone back on bench 3 days after pacemaker inserted

This screengrab from a Zoom call, Friday, March 5, 2021, shows New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Boone said he's feeling better after getting a pacemaker and said he hopes to return to the team Saturday or Sunday. (AP Photo/Ron Blum)New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone returned to the dugout Saturday, three days after surgery to have a pacemaker inserted. Boone, who turns 48 in a few days, left the club Wednesday to get the pacemaker at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Boone, who had open heart surgery in 2009 for a congenital defect, had been experiencing light-headedness and fatigue this winter.

The glam was back at the Golden Globes, albeit at a distance

And they were ready, style wise, as the Globes split hosts, with Amy Poehler at the Beverly Hilton and Tina Fey at the Rainbow Room in New York. Backstage after the show, Sudeikis told reporters he owns a multitude of hoodies but chose the one emblazoned with “Forward” on the front and “Listen + Lead” on the back as fitting for the unusual night. “I wanted to feel festive and go for it,” she told NBC. Sarah Paulson held her little black pooch on screen and Emma Corrin's fluffy white cat grabbed a moment for itself. AdLydia Marks, a New York set decorator, told The Associated Press the evening's technical challenges were many.

Happ beats Cubs in arbitration; teams finish with 5-4 record

Happ asked for a raise from $624,000 to $4.1 million during a Zoom session Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, and the Cubs argued he should be paid $3.25 million. Teams finished with a 5-4 advantage in cases that went to a hearing, their second straight winning record after two consecutive years in which players had an advantage. A day after hearing arguments, arbitrators Frederic Horowitz, Steven Wolf and Jules Bloch decided in favor of Happ's figure rather than the team's $3.25 million. St. Louis pitcher Jack Flaherty ($3.9 million), Braves pitcher Mike Soroka ($2.8 million) and Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi ($2.45 million) also won their cases. Teams beat Atlanta shortstop Dansby Swanson ($6 million), San Francisco infielder Donovan Solano ($3.25 million), Tampa Bay pitcher Ryan Yarbrough ($2.3 million), New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D.

Aging desktop source of attorney's accidental cat filter

This image from video shows a hearing from the 394th Judicial District Court of Texas. A filter that had been activated on the attorney's device obscured his appearance and made him look like a cat. And in Florida, a judge told attorneys they must get out of bed and put on clothing before appearing on video for proceedings. Ferguson, the judge who oversaw Tuesday’s hearing and posted the video online, told The Associated Press he had no idea the clip would become an instant hit. In one of the more hilarious moments, Ponton tells the judge: “I'm prepared to go forward” with the hearing, despite his feline appearance.

Owner of Mets and hedge fund leaves Twitter, citing threats

This photo from a Zoom press conference shows New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (New York Mets via AP)NEW YORK – The owner of the New York Mets says he has dropped off Twitter because his family received threats that he attributed to “misinformation" that was not tied to the baseball team. Hedge funds that shorted GameStop have lost billions as small investors bid up the company's shares. One of the short sellers, Melvin Capital, announced this week that it received a $750 million infusion from Point72. The Mets tied for last place in the National League East division last season.

Miami-Dade inmate back in custody after being released by error

MIAMI – A fugitive who corrections officers erroneously released on Monday from the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County was taken back into custody Friday morning, authorities confirmed. Juan Diasgranados, a spokesman for the Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Department, said Orama was a minimum custody level inmate held on charges of probation violation, obstruction by a disguised person, shooting or throwing a deadly missile and criminal mischief. His Orama record in Miami-Dade shows a series of cases from the 80s, including cocaine and marijuana-related charges. The Miami-Dade record listing Orama as his last name showed he was convicted of throwing a deadly missile in 2010 and sentenced to five years in prison. Miami-Dade Corrections Division Chief Enrique Rodriguez told the judge Orama Cabana had promised to surrender and failed to do so.

Michigan official shows gun after public meeting criticism

Ron Clous, an elected member of the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners, was at home during the livestreamed meeting Wednesday, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. “The only thing I know about them (Proud Boys) is when they came and spoke to us," Clous said. "To have a public official do that during a public meeting is horrendous.”Betsy Coffia, a fellow county commissioner, labeled Clous' action “deeply disturbing." “I am not a member of Proud Boys,” Hentschel said Wednesday. I’ve met Black Proud Boys, I’ve met multi-racial Puerto Rican Proud Boys and they inform me they also have gay Proud Boys.

Attorneys: Ex-governor charged in wrong county over Flint

Attorneys for Snyder are telling prosecutors that the Flint water case should be dismissed because he was charged in the wrong county. (67th District Court in Flint via AP)LANSING, Mich. – Attorneys for former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder are striking back, telling prosecutors Tuesday that the Flint water case should be dismissed because he was charged in the wrong county. Snyder,” Lennon told the judge. Snyder was one of nine people charged in a new investigation of the Flint water crisis, including former state health department director Nick Lyon.

Mets fire GM after he sent explicit texts to female reporter

This screen grab from a Zoom call shows New York Mets general manager Jared Porter Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Mets general manager Jared Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, ESPN reported Monday night, Jan. 18, 2021. (Zoom via AP, File)NEW YORK – Jared Porter went from rising star to unemployed — literally overnight. “We have terminated Jared Porter this morning,” Cohen wrote Tuesday. She said the Cubs employee told her Porter wanted to apologize in person, but she didn't want to see him.

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Mets' new GM excited by Cohen's title expectations

This screen grab from a Zoom call shows new New York Mets general manager Jared Porter Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. “Hearing comments like that motivates me,” Porter said Monday after being introduced as New York’s general manager. IN THE DUGOUTAlderson confirmed the Mets are hiring Dave Jauss as the new bench coach for second-year manager Luis Rojas. It's a return engagement for Jauss, who was New York's bench coach in 2010 under Jerry Manuel. He replaces Hensley Meulens and becomes the Mets' fourth bench coach in four years.

New Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuild

This screengrab from a Zoom call shows David Dombrowski, the Philadelphia Phillies' new president of baseball operations, during a Zoom call Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. (Zoom via AP)Dave Dombrowski wants to win again sooner rather than later. So he finalized a deal Friday to become the Philadelphia Phillies’ president of baseball operations, convinced the team is not far from its first World Series title since 2008. Phillies president Andy MacPhail called again Saturday, and Dombrowski said he was told of the nebulous expansion timetable by MLB on Monday and Tuesday. “It was John reaching out and really trying to make me part of the Phillies organization,” Dombrowski said.

Zoom reports big 3Q gains, but slowing growth sinks stock

Zoom’s revenue more than quadrupled from the same time last year to $777 million, yielding a profit of $198 million, up from just $2.2 million a year ago. Zoom ended its latest quarter with 433,700 customers with at least 10 employees, an increase of 63,500 customers from July. In each of the previous two quarters, Zoom had added more than 100,000 customers with at least 10 employees. In a reflection of the high hopes for Zoom, analysts polled by FactSet predict the company’s revenue next year will reach $3.1 billion. That would be a roughly 20% increase from revenue of nearly $2.6 billion that Zoom is projecting for this year.

Don’t make this all-too-common mistake on your holiday cards this year

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6 ways to make virtual Thanksgiving entertaining for everyone

With many medical experts urging Americans to make this year’s Thanksgiving scaled down, many of us will probably only see people in our “bubble,” so holiday is going to feel a little bit different. Thanks to technology, you can still gather with your extended family.

Local hospital CEOs express concern about December peak of COVID-19

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – South Florida hospitals are preparing for the worst when it comes to a COVID-19 surge. Medical professionals on a Zoom call Friday said they plan on seeing a peak around mid- to late December. “If we don’t act now we could potentially see another surge,” warned Tony Gomez, CEO of Jackson North Medical Center. Here are where patient numbers stand at each hospital who had a representative on the call—Memorial Regional Hospital had 130 patients with COVID-19Jackson North reported 124 patients with COVID-19North Shore reported 99 patients with COVID-19. We have not seen big spikes yet,” said Peter Powers, CEO of Memorial Regional Hospital.

New Yorker fires writer Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom incident

NEW YORK – The New Yorker has fired longtime staff writer Jeffrey Toobin after he reportedly exposed himself during a Zoom conference last month. He had already been on suspension and is also on leave from CNN, where he is chief legal analyst. “I was fired today by @NewYorker after 27 years as a Staff Writer. I will always love the magazine, will miss my colleagues, and will look forward to reading their work,” Toobin tweeted Wednesday. He is a former associate counsel in the Department of Justice who for the New Yorker has written about everything from the O.J.

Prosecutor: Man accused of setting girlfriend on fire purchased bus ticket to Mexico

NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A South Florida man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire this week appeared in court Tuesday via Zoom, at which time he was ordered held without bond. During the hearing, prosecutors said Noe Jimenez-Cortes had purchased a bus ticket to Mexico for Tuesday. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the 4300 block of Northwest 54th Street in North Lauderdale around 4:30 a.m. Monday after the incident. “All you heard was ‘knock, knock’ through the wall,” neighbor Jamila Navarrete told Local 10 News. The victim apparently took off down the street when no one answered, and ended up at another neighbor’s home.

The Latest: Search of Princeton post office finds no backlog of vote-by-mail ballots

PRINCETON, Fla. – A federal hearing was held over Zoom on Tuesday with U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan to discuss backlogged mail at U.S. Post Office buildings. The U.S. Post Office facility provided evidence that there is no backlog and that all of the ballots found at the facility in Miami-Dade County’s Princeton area were returned to the elections headquarters in Doral. A notice stated that postal managers had completed searching all 180,000 pieces of delayed mail at the Princeton post office and no additional ballots were located Monday. Vote-by-mail ballots have to be delivered to the Elections Department by 7 p.m.Sullivan ordered the U.S. Postal Service to rush the delivery of vote-by-mail ballots and to “ensure that no ballots have been held up.”Judge Sullivan's order (U.S. federal court)

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12 last-minute Halloween costume ideas that are perfect for 2020

(Photo by APEX/MEGA/GC Images) (2020 MEGA)Who: The other star of Netflix’s irresistible “Tiger King." What you’ll need: Your hair pulled back in a bun, glasses, a judge’s robe and a fancy white collar. What you’ll need: A banana costume and a loaf of bread to carry around. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Who: A video conferencing program that became very popular once the pandemic started in early 2020. What you’ll need: A piece of cardboard cut with a whole in the middle to look like a screen.

Miami girl says she was target of racism in Zoom high school class

MIAMI – A 14-year-old girl was attending a high school class on Zoom when she says another student suddenly started using the n-word repeatedly. The girl named Jasmine, a freshman at Miami Senior High, was the only Black student in that online class and was the target of the racial bullying incident, an attorney representing her says. “All I wanted was to be able to go to school and have a regular high school experience,” Jasmine said. Jasmine’s attorney said another girl in the class used the slur 28 times, showing a screenshot of the word typed in all caps. They also say the school’s principal failed to take immediate action.

Japanese director known for single shots releases Zoom film

This undated photo provided by the @One Cut of the Dead Mission: Remote shows Shinichiro Ueda, director of One Cut of the Dead Mission: Remote, a YouTube spinoff of his 2017 award-winning film. A comedic horror film centered around teleworking, "One Cut of the Dead Mission: Remote” was released earlier this year and shared for free on YouTube. It features the same characters from his award-winning 2017 film “One Cut of the Dead,” which has one shot that was 37-minutes long. Ueda’s style incorporates slapstick comedy and focuses on visual, rather than explanatory verbal storytelling, an approach relatively rare in contemporary Japanese film. “It’s only after 200 or 300 bad films you will have that one great film,” he said.

They wanted disruption in 2016. Now they're Trump defectors

They wanted change and disruption, until they found out what that actually looked like under a President Trump. “I was super proud that day I walked out of voting,” said Jensen, who voted for Trump in the primary and general election in 2016. James Farr, a 77-year-old evangelical Christian who lives in Kissimmee, Florida, voted Republican in large part because of his opposition to abortion. While working as a Bible translator in Papua New Guinea in 2016, he voted for Trump by absentee ballot. On Nov. 8, 2016, Jensen posted on Facebook, “CNN having a meltdown,” referring to Trump’s unexpected win.

Images of 9/11 attack, porn interrupt voting machine hearing

The hearing in the long-running fight over Georgia's voting machines began Thursday afternoon and continued Friday. They've asked U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg to order the state to use hand-marked paper ballots for the November election. During the two-day hearing, Totenberg heard from experts in computer security, election technology and statistics, as well as from state and local election officials. Elections officials testified that switching to hand-marked paper ballots in time for the November election would be extremely difficult. ___AP’s Advance Voting guide brings you the facts about voting early, by mail or absentee from each state: https://interactives.ap.org/advance-voting-2020/

Zoom stock surges, market value tops Boeing, Starbucks

NEW YORK A Zoom call has become an integral part of daily life during the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, Wall Street acknowledged as much by boosting the videoconferencing company's market value above that of more established companies such as Citigroup, Boeing and Starbucks. Zoom's revenue more than quadrupled from the same time last year to $663.5 million and profits blew past Wall Street forecasts. At the current level, Zoom's market value exceeds the combined value of two storied automakers, General Motors and Ford, and is more than double the aggregate value of the nation's four biggest airlines. The forecast is now more than double the $910 million revenue that Zoom had anticipated as it began its fiscal year.

Jeter looks for Marlins to make strides during shortened season

MIAMI – Marlins CEO Derek Jeter is looking for big thing out of the Miami Marlins during the shortened 60-game schedule. Our guys need to improve, we need to improve year in and year out. Jeter added, “There’s a mindset that I believe is starting to change in the organization over the last couple of years. Jeter said he supports the health and safety protocols that MLB put in place at the ballparks. Jeter said he spoke to the team and told them they needed to be disciplined with how they conduct themselves outside of the ballpark.

Judge: Coronavirus to blame for Parkland shooting trial delay

During a virtual hearing held on Zoom, Scherer also said she was going to hold the next virtual status hearing at 11 a.m. on Aug. 25. “We have to take it one day at a time,” Scherer said, adding that she was open to hearing about creative solutions. Gabriel Ermine, a public defender representing Cruz, 21, said the coronavirus pandemic has also contributed to the delay of depositions and legal motions. The jail also hasn’t been safe for the experts who need to meet with Cruz, Ermine said. “We are ready to have them go in once everything is safe,” Ermine said.

Surfside rabbi conducts virtual religious services after recovering from novel coronavirus

SURFSIDE, Fla. – Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar, of The Shul of Bal Harbour, is making a steady recovery after being diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in March and has resumed conducting religious services via Zoom, a spokeswoman from the University of Miami Health System confirmed to Local 10 News. “My initial symptom was a high fever, but because of my age I had a high risk of complications,” Lipskar said. Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar and his wife, Chani. (Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar)“While I didn’t want to go to the hospital, that decision may have saved my life,” the rabbi said. “For the first time in my life, it was just me and Chani celebrating Passover,” Lipskar said.

How to get camera-ready for your next Zoom work meeting

With a lot of Americans working from their homes for the time being, meetings on Zoom have become the new normal. Just because you might be having your meeting from the comfort of your bed doesn’t mean that the professionalism of your workplace can’t exist at home -- so it’s a good idea to make sure you’re looking your best. StyleWise style editor Jon Jordan has a few simple ways you can easily transform your Zoom meeting aesthetic from casual at-home to business chic. Jordan says there are a few easy things you can do to improve the way you look on Zoom, including having a background with pop of color and having the perfect lighting. Check out Jordan’s latest StyleWise video, and make sure you like and subscribe to see more.

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