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Jay Johnston — best known for the animated sitcom “Bob’s Burgers” — looks like he’s going to spend just over a year behind bars for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot in Washington, D.C. The comedian’s lawyer told NBC News Jay was sentenced Monday to 12 months and a day in federal prison. As we reported … Jay pled guilty back in July to one count of obstructing officers during a civil disorder. Jay, who was facing up to 5 years in federal prison, was arrested in California last summer and initially hit with 4 charges ……

After previously taking issue with some of the forms generated as a result of the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement, University of Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier is now objecting to NAR’s settlement. In a document filed on Monday in U.S. District Court in Kansas City — less than a month before the NAR settlement is slated for its final approval hearing — Monestier took issue with the business practice changes, saying they don’t do enough to protect consumers. She also objected to the fees that are expected to be paid out to the…

Not every public apology from a CEO resonates — which is why a recent memo from Poshmark founder Manish Chandra stands out, says a leadership expert.Poshmark, which was acquired for roughly $1.2 billion by South Korean internet company Naver Corporation in 2022, is an online marketplace for buying and selling new and secondhand clothing. Anyone who sold a piece of clothing on the platform for more than $15 paid a 20% fee to the company, until October 3 — when the company shifted part of the fee off the sellers, and onto the buyers.Customers revolted, leaving Poshmark sellers stranded: For…

AFPSharmahd had told relatives he had been denied adequate healthcare while in custodyIran has executed German-Iranian dissident Jamshid Sharmahd, following his conviction for “leading terror operations”, state media is reporting.Sharmahd was sentenced to death last year for “corruption on Earth”, having been accused of leading the US-based pro-monarchist group Kingdom Assembly of Iran (KAI).He had denied the charges, with his family maintaining he was only a spokesman.Human rights organisations have condemned the execution of Sharmahd, who lived in the US.”The entire process, including his arrest, conviction, and execution, constitutes a serious violation of international law,” said Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of…

Stylish sisters! The Pitman Sisters, Hasley, 26, Hope, 21, and Halle, 19, are known for sharing dance, beauty, and style content with their 3 million followers across social media, and now, the Florida-born trio is spilling their fashion tips with ET. While the three are quick to swap style secrets, they each make sure to put a personal touch on their wardrobe choices.”My style is definitely more minimal, western-inspired and sporty, but I also love a fun statement piece. I think I gravitate to more traditional or timeless looks and my sisters are definitely quicker to take a fun fashion risk,”…

Photo: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg/Getty Images Stuck in the dark, hundreds of people were crammed aboard the 7:20 p.m. New Jersey Transit train to Trenton on July 31, as it sat in the tunnel beneath the Hudson River. They just wanted to get back to their homes in the suburbs, and the railroad that they depended on failed them in epic fashion, leaving them stuck under the river for two full hours. In an extra indignity, they’d bought their tickets just after a 15 percent fare increase on July 1, meant to patch NJ Transit’s threadbare post-pandemic finances. NJ Transit blamed Amtrak…

One of the longest flights of my life was between Los Angeles and New Zealand. Heading to New Zealand took 13 hours, and returning home took 12.  While I had the luxury of a business-class seat, I did a few things to make the flight easier. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email.…

For Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong, even their fame couldn’t fully protect them from the terrifying violence of Jim Crow. But the railroad, particularly the elegant Pullman sleeping car, provided a “home away from home.” Source link

Nick Cannon has felt majorly insecure for one big reason. And it might not be what you expect. Though he has had many women (and many children) since their time together, Nick Cannon still misses Mariah Carey. Thinking back, he’s opening up about the insecurities that plagued him while he was with his most famous, most successful ex. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon arrive with children Monroe Cannon (L) and Moroccan Scott Cannon (top) at the 31st Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on March 24, 2018. (Photo Credit: JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images) What made Nick Cannon feel insecure? On…

It might be fitting that Bob Broeksmit struck a more conciliatory tone during his speech to kick off MBA Annual than he did last year, when he said the mortgage trade organization was “playing offense” to “stop the madness.” After all, the general election is a little over a week away and the MBA has hedged its bets. “Republicans could sweep everything. Democrats could sweep everything. But we think the most likely outcome is divided government,” Broeksmit, the MBA’s president and CEO, said in the kick-off speech for the event in Denver. “Regardless of who wins the White House, they’ll…