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Felicity Huffman Takes Her Dog Out for a Walk Ahead of Prison Sentence for College Scandal

Felicity Huffmanis soaking up the fresh air before her upcoming prison sentence for her involvement in the college admissions scandal.TheDesperate Housewivesstar, 56, was photographed on Saturday, walking her dog alongside a friend in Lake Hollywood Reservoir trail.She looked casual for her trip, wearing black leggings, a coordinating athleisure white jacket, sneakers, shades, and an oversized sunhat.In May, Huffmanpleaded guiltyto paying disgraced admissions consultant Rick Singer $15,000 to have a proctor change 19-year-old daughter Sophia’s SAT answers after she took the test....

Firefighters Reportedly Struggled to Find Water as They Battled the Deadly Maui Fires

A Maui County firefighter on Aug. 13.Photo:PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesFirefighters dealt with a failing water system that was no match for the raging, deadly Maui wildfire as it spread from the outskirts of Lahaina and into the historic town the week of Aug. 7, according toThe New York Times.As first responders struggled to fight the flames and battled fierce hurricane-force winds, the out-of-control fire moved quickly from the hillside east of town and into Lahaina during the early part of last week — and they were virtually helpless....

First F1 Vegas Grand Prix Practice Canceled Due to Open Drain in Road: 'Just Unacceptable'

Formula One’s Las Vegas Grand Prix didn’t start as expected on Thursday night when a loose drain cover prompted the cancellation of the event’s first practice session. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was given a red flag for stopping on the strip less than 10 minutes into the practice session after he appeared to have run over the loose drain cover and damaged the bottom of his vehicle. Shortly after, F1 announced onX (formerly Twitter)that the session “will not be resumed” and that an FIA inspection found “a concrete frame around a manhole cover had failed during FP1....

First Man In Line for Palm Pre Shows Commitment, Mild Insanity

yield the possible shortfall of Pres at launch , we expected to see a picayune bit ofcamping outin melody . We just did n’t expect it so early — the Pre does n’t debut until Saturday , which mean this guy ’s got an awful lot of clock time on his hands . [ TinyComb , thanks Tess ! ] Smartphones Daily Newsletter Get the best technical school , scientific discipline , and culture news in your inbox daily ....

First Person to Person Transmission of Coronavirus in the U.S. Identified in Chicago

The first person to person transmission ofcoronavirusin the U.S. was identified in Chicago, the Centers for Disease Control said Thursday.The new case occurred in the husband of awoman who was previously confirmed to have the novel coronavirusa week earlier. Both the husband and wife are in their 60s, and are currently in the hospital. The wife is “doing quite well, and remains in the hospital for isolation,” Illinois health officials said in a press briefing, while the husband is newly diagnosed and “stable....

First Wolverine Spotted Outside Its Oregon Habitat in More Than 30 Years: 'Very Surprised'

Photo: Getty A couple fishing outside Portland, Ore. on Monday was surprised when they spotted a rare wolverine, which islisted as a threatened speciesin the state. The North American wolverine’s (Gula gula luscus) appearance on the Columbia Riverwas the first confirmed sighting of the animal outside its natural habitatof the Wallowa Mountains in more than 30 years, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announced in a news release....

Fla. Man Raised Thousands on GoFundMe After Husband Was Killed. Now, He's a Suspect

Photo:Tim Smith/ Facebook Tim Smith/ Facebook On March 25, Florida handyman Herbert Swilley shared the sad news that his “dearest friend and partner” Timothy Floyd Smith had died. Smith, 59, “passed away unexpectedly,” Swilley wrote in the post about his husband of nearly eight years, noting that “this has been one of the hardest thing[s] I ever had to share." Just after 11 a.m. on March 25, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies found Smith, executive director of a senior living community, dead inside a home in the Citrus Park neighborhood of Ocala, theOcala StarBannerreports....

Fla. Nursing Assistant Charged With Stealing $100k From Elderly Holocaust Survivors She Cared For

Photo: GoFundMe An elderly couple in Florida have lost almost all of their life savings after their caretaker allegedly stole more than $100,000 from them over the course of several years. “Not only has [Rella] had to endure the trauma of the concentration camps and losing her own mother at Auschwitz, but now she is the victim of elderly exploitation and grand theft,” Micah writes on the page. On Friday, the couple’s 56-year-old caretaker, Odalis Lopez, was taken into custody and charged with felony grand theft and elderly exploitation after investigators say she allegedly used the couple’s credit cards while providing care for them....

Fla. Woman and Infant Nephew Beaten to Death, Neighbors Say Suspect Complained About Baby Crying

Dale Spidle.Photo: Broward County Jail A Florida man is accused of killing a woman and her 10-month-old nephew in their home, then fatally shooting a third person after getting into a car accident. Dale Daniel Spidle, 35, faces charges of first-degree murder, premeditated murder, robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, leaving the scene of a crash involving damage, reckless driving and resisting an officer. He is currently being held without bond in Broward County Jail....

Flavor Flav Says He Was Spending Up to $2,600 a Day on Drugs for 6 Years Before Getting Sober

Flavor Flav.Photo: Marc Stamas/GettyFlavor Flavis opening up about how his drug addiction controlled his life.After celebrating two years of sobriety in October, thePublic Enemyfounding member, 63, said he “never really let people know exactly” what was going on with him at the height of his addiction as he appeared last week on the Off the Record with DJ Akademiks podcast.“There was a time that I was spending $2,400 to $2,600 a day… for six years straight, you do the math,” he said....

Florence Pugh and Lisa Rinna Discuss Their Unlikely Friendship: 'We've Been Messaging for 3 Years'

Lisa Rinna and Florence Pugh.Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harris Reed Florence PughandLisa Rinnahave struck up an unlikely friendship. TheDon’t Worry Darlingactress, 27, and theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsalumna, 59, revealed their bond as they attended the Harris Reed fashion show at the Tate Modern for London Fashion Week Thursday. Speaking in a video shared onRinna’s Instagram, the pair opened up about how they have finally met after three years of messaging one another on social media....

Florida AP Teacher Reveals Education Struggle Under DeSantis: ‘What Class Will They Get Rid of Next?’

Dr. Robert Hovel.Photo:Dr. Robert Hovel Dr. Robert Hovel As Florida becomes a hotbed of discussion about banned books and banned courses, one longtime educator worries about what the future has in store for the state’s students. “The hot topic among teachers right now is: What class will they get rid of next?” Dr. Robert Hovel tells PEOPLE in a recent interview. Hovel has for years taught AP Psychology at Lyman High School in Seminole County....

Florida Water Temperatures Exceed 100 Degrees for 2 Days in a Row: 'This Is a Hot Tub'

Photo:JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Researchers say the water surrounding the Florida Keys has registered seemingly record-setting temperatures in recent days, which may have a devastating effect on the region’s ecosystem. The temperatures rival those of a hot tub, which hovers around 100–102 degrees, Yale Climate Connections meteorologist Jeff Masters told the news agency. “This is a hot tub. I like my hot tub around 100, 101, (37....