Troy Warren

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Derek Chauvin considers plea deal in civil case to avoid life sentence

Derek Chauvin considers plea deal in civil case to avoid life sentence

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By Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News Troy Warren for CNT Former officer would serve time concurrently with 22½-year state sentence Former Minnesota police officer and convicted killer Derek Chauvin is considering a plea deal with federal prosecutors to avoid a potential life sentence on civil rights charges in George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis station WCCO-TV is reporting. The deal would allow Chauvin to serve a 20- to 25-year sentence concurrently with the 22½-year sentence that was handed down last week in state court, WCCO reported citing multiple sources. Chauvin would also be allowed to serve his sentence in a federal lockup.…
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Tested: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Brings Upscale Efficiency

Tested: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Brings Upscale Efficiency

Cars
BY DREW DORIAN | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT A smooth gas-electric powertrain, quiet cabin, and premium features give Hyundai's updated mid-size crossover an edge. Unlike Toyota, Hyundai isn't really known for its hybrids. Although its Ioniq hatchback is a solid shot across the Prius's bow, Hyundai doesn't broadly tout the fuel-sipping virtues of its hybrid powertrains, instead focusing on its familiar narrative of value and accessible luxury. But perhaps that's changing. Over the past year, the company has rolled out hybrid versions of several of its popular models, including the Sonata family sedan, the Elantra compact car, and the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs. For the 2021 model year, the…
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It’s not all in your head: Weather can trigger migraines

It’s not all in your head: Weather can trigger migraines

Health,
By Mayo Clinic News Service Troy Warren for CNT Does the heat and humidity of summer trigger your migraine? If so, you aren’t alone. Some people who have migraines appear to be more sensitive to changes in the weather. So how and why does summer weather sometimes trigger these headaches? “That is a great question,” said Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist. “Patients ask me that all the time. We don’t have a great answer.” By Northside Hospital Careers ADVERTISER CONTENT Guide to nursing residencies For some people, extreme weather conditions may cause imbalances in brain chemicals, which eventually can…
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Stolen Picasso painting found 9 years after it was stolen, builder arrested

Stolen Picasso painting found 9 years after it was stolen, builder arrested

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT   Artworks by Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian have been recovered after they were stolen nine years ago from the National Art Gallery in Athens. Picasso’s “Woman’s Head” and Mondrian’s “Stammer Mill with Summer House,” were discovered in a dried-up riverbend Monday, with one suspect arrested in connection with the theft, authorities confirmed. The suspect is a 49-year-old builder who reportedly confessed to the theft and explained in detail how he planned the raid in advance. “Almost every day he would monitor the movements of security guards and other staff. On…
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How to Arrange Dried Flowers

How to Arrange Dried Flowers

Home & Garden
By Leslie Poyzer and Emily VanSchmus | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT Skip the store-bought bouquets and make your own for a fraction of the cost. Dried floral bouquets have been making a huge comeback over the last year. The ultra-trendy arrangements of dried blooms and pampas grasses are so popular, stores can't keep them in stock. So while you might not be able to buy them from your favorite store, you can make your own arrangement at home—and it's easier than you might think.  Plus, store-bought dried flower arrangements can cost upwards of $100. We'll show you how to create your own arrangement for much less,…
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Gaming and Tech Veterans Join Scopely Board of Directors

Gaming and Tech Veterans Join Scopely Board of Directors

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BY TRILBY BERESFORD | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Former Activision Blizzard president Coddy Johnson and tech adviser Marcie Vu will work toward achieving growth goals for the Culver City-based mobile games company. Former Activision Blizzard president Coddy Johnson and veteran tech company advisor Marcie Vu have joined Scopely’s board of directors. Both Johnson and Vu will help achieve growth goals for the Culver City-based mobile games company, which is led by CEO Walter Driver and known for word game Scrabble Go, strategy game Star Trek Fleet Command, dice game Yatzee With Buddies, and numerous others. Johnson’s experience includes driving over $8 billion in annual…
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United Sends Messages With Biggest Plane Order in Company History

United Sends Messages With Biggest Plane Order in Company History

Business, Travel,
RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   United Airlines this morning sent a message to the aviation industry – the pandemic is over. The Chicago-based carrier announced it was placing the largest plane order in the company’s history and the largest order by any airline in the last 10 years, a clear signal that it believes the resurgence of air travel – from just 5 percent capacity at one point last year compared to 2019 to 79 percent this past week – will continue. Operating under the tagline of ‘United Next,’ United will purchase 270 planes and will…
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COVID-19 Delta strain spreading ‘rapidly’ in Mississippi

COVID-19 Delta strain spreading ‘rapidly’ in Mississippi

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by Will Stribling | MississippiToday.ORG Troy Warren for CNT   As Mississippi’s vaccination effort continues to limp forward, state health officials are warning of the massive threat the Delta variant of COVID-19 poses to the unvaccinated, and of a potential surge of infections set off by a strain that’s much more infectious and potentially deadlier than the original strain of the virus. “Delta variant increasing rapidly in Mississippi,” State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs tweeted last week. “Let’s pay attention to Missouri. I predict it will be our dominant strain in 1-3 weeks.” Missouri is certainly a cautionary tale for how…
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You Can Fill a Giant, One-Pound Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup With Whatever You Want This Summer

You Can Fill a Giant, One-Pound Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup With Whatever You Want This Summer

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT The new experience allowing visitors to stuff a giant Reese's Cup with up to ten "mix-ins" arrives at Hershey's Chocolate World. As the visitor center for one of America's largest candy companies, Hershey's Chocolate World has long offered the opportunity to indulge your sweet tooth. But starting this week, fans of one of Hershey's most popular products -- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups -- have a whole new path to excessive candy consumption. Hershey's Chocolate World (exclusively the one in Hershey, Pennsylvania) has officially launched their new Reese's Stuff Your Cup experience, allowing visitors to fill…
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