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According to the Center for Public Integrity (CPI), interviews with municipal officials and municipal records and statements show that Trump’s campaign has not paid at least 14 bills totaling more than $1.82 million. The unpaid money was used to cover public safety and police costs related to the president’s campaign rallies. The 14 cities are Spokane, Washington; Billings, Montana; Mesa and Tucson, Arizona; Albuquerque, New Mexico; El Paso, Texas; Minneapolis and Eau Claire, Minnesota; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Battle Creek, Michigan; Lebanon, Ohio; Erie, Pennsylvania; Burlington, Vermont; and Wildwood, New Jersey....

Whether it’s dropping out due to illness, creative differences or clashes on set, many an actor has unexpectedly left a project when the cameras were already rolling. Here are 15 stars who suddenly left their movie projects, and why they went. Jean Claude Van Damme, Predator Predator stars Kevin Peter Hall as the titular alien hunting down hostages in the jungle, with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the leader of the rescue team trying to defeat him....

Queen Elizabeth II, her father George VI and Princess Diana are just a few of the royals depicted by stars of stage and screen. Here are some of the best films to have covered the high drama of life behind palace walls. 1. The King’s Speech (2010) Colin Firth won an Oscar in 2011 for his portrayal of King George VI, the current queen’s late father. The actor starred in The King’s Speech, which picked out a lesser told story from the 1936 abdication crisis....

A total of 666 new laws took effect in the Lone Star State on September 1, covering issues ranging from homeless camps to open carry of firearms and the sale of beer and wine. While the Supreme Court’s decision on Wednesday not to grant a stay of Senate Bill (SB) 8 has dominated headlines, here is a list of 15 other noteworthy new laws in the state. 1. Voting restrictions The controversial new voting known as Senate Bill (SB) 1 is now in effect in Texas....

A serving of meat about the size of a deck of cards. A serving of fruit the size of a tennis ball A serving of vegetables around the size of a baseball A serving of carbs, like pasta or rice, the size of a hockey puck A serving of fats the size of a pair of dice Incorporate some red pepper or spice into your dishes to help you reduce your appetite even more....

Look down as you close your eyes to keep your eyelids from fluttering. Your eyes aren’t always fully closed when sleeping. Let your eyelids droop and close gently; you may still be able to see out of the slit of your eyelids. To fake REM sleep (the deep stage sleep when your eyes move rapidly) look from side to side quickly with your eyelids closed. You can even twitch the muscles in your face....

Like many families, we set out this summer for a vacation that included reconnecting with family members for the first time in over a year. This trip started in the early hours, taking two adults, two teens and a 7-month-old Golden Retriever from Ohio to the North edge of Florida. This is a long trip, about 14 hours one way, with breaks. Like all road trips, it can feel longer if you aren’t in the right vehicle....

The U.S. announced the layoffs Friday as the newest action in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that has dampened the relationship between the two nations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. hoped the layoffs could be avoided. Russia announced the ban of Russian staffers at the U.S. Embassy as well as the U.S. consulates in Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok earlier this year as a retaliatory measure in response to U....

Damian Powers and Giannina ‘Gigi’ Gibelli revealed during the reunion they were still dating, despite Damian saying “I don’t” at the altar, leaving Gigi on her own after saying “I do.” The pair were open about their ups and downs over the past two years but were committed to making things work. However, the seriousness of their relationship was called into question with Damian inviting Too Hot to Handle’s Francesca Farago to the Love is Blind: After the Altar party, just months after Damian had to squash rumours he and Francesca were dating....

The Netflix reality show introduced 30 singles through an odd dating tactic. No one could see their partner until they’d agreed to an engagement. Instead, they spoke with each other in pods, i.e., small rooms with nothing but a couch, and got to know each other without considering looks. Rory Newbrough, one of the 30 singles, told Women’s Health the time spent in the pods was dedicated to only a few people....

The educated and sophisticated singer possesses a captivating air of enchantment that was noticeable from her first appearance. In episode one of Lovecraft Country Ruby performs on stage in that curve-hugging blue dress—viewers start watching her then and just don’t stop. Although her little sister Leti (Jurnee Smollett) steals the spotlight after being coaxed onstage by the crowd, Ruby’s flair and sharp tongue made her a delight to watch, particularly during a haughty exchange in episode 3....

THOMAS: Many design critics say you are the most important furniture designer in business today. LIAIGRE: Well, in any case, the most copied. What do you think of that? I think it’s good, because it pushes me forward, speeds up my evolution of design. What are your inspirations? Simple, handcrafted wooden furniture, like what the Shakers did, or monks. That’s always in the back of my head: furniture that has survived and that we can live with....

In a viral Reddit post published on r/AmITheA**hole, Redditor u/anonymouslythrow7 (otherwise referred to as the original poster, or OP) said that she found the bracelet when she was cleaning the couple’s bedroom and detailed the ultimatum she gave her husband as a result. Titled, “[Am I the a**hole] for giving my husband one day to return the bracelet that he took from his daughter’s mom?,” the viral post has received nearly 17,000 votes and more than 2,200 comments in the last 10 hours....

As the sixth mainline title in the arcade sports franchise, the expectation was that this was going to be the biggest and best Mario Golf to date. Yet while the core gameplay mechanics and colorful aesthetic have been praised, one recurring criticism from early reviews is that there is simply not enough content in Super Rush, especially when compared to previous entries in the series. The Mario Golf Reddit is teeming with questions about whether certain features are either hidden or just straight-up missing....

Season 11 will include five couples from the Big Easy who will meet for the first time at the altar on their wedding day. Like previous seasons, Married at First Sight (MAFS) cameras will follow each of them on their newlywed journey as they get to know each other as husband and wife and as individuals who were complete strangers prior to tying the knot. Viewers will watch them on their honeymoon and through their early nesting phase before they determine whether or not to remain in their marriage or call it quits during the season finale’s decision day....

Line: Ohio State -13.5, Total: 53 Line movement: Ohio State spiked as a 14-point favorite within the first hour of trading at The Wynn after opening at -12.5. Michigan State money since pushed the line down to -13.5. As of this Friday publication, point spreads range from -13.5 to -14 around Las Vegas. Bet shops are offering 52.5 or 53 for totals. Visit our odds page for updated college football spreads and totals ....

“Modern Family” star and Oregon alumnus Ty Burrell is willing to prove just how much he loves the Ducks. In a new video from Oregon’s athletic department, Burrell shows he is “literally a duck.” MORE: Best Ducks of all time | Watch Oregon’s “Animal House” commercial With the Ducks (3-3) near the bottom of the Pac-12 North standings, Burrell’s desperate move might be exactly what Oregon needs to turn things around....

Fujin, the brother of Raiden and master of wind, will be the featured character for the latest Kombat Kast. Kombat Kasts are streams put on by the NetherRealm Studios team as they show gamers how characters play. This is especially helpful for upcoming DLC characters like Fujin to help players get an understanding on how they fight. This week’s Kombat Kast will be one Mortal Kombat 11 fans won’t want to miss....

Local 10 News reported Friday that the billboard’s journey to New York began when Andrew Astarita’s friends and family began raising money for his kidney transplant. Their efforts included reserving electronic billboard signs on I-95 that would air in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to spread the word. The billboard’s message is accompanied by a photograph of Astarita and his daughter, and a link to Astarita’s website detailing his battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)....