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Samantha Mitling The Rising Martial Artist Marked As The #1 Upcoming World Champion Martial Star

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

17-year-old Martial Artist Samantha Mitling becomes a warrior sensation. From Lino Lakes, Minnesota, her impressive regional and national titles showcase her viral talents and dedicated skillsets. Samantha Mitling started martial arts when she was just 5 years old and has been doing karate for over a decade & still counting. In February 2022, Samantha Mitling was rewarded with the 4th Dan black belt in Taekwondo. Samantha’s undeniable dedication to her profession is what makes her the #1 star in her field of martial arts as bo-staff fanatic, a world champion title holder.In 2021, Samantha Mitling made her performances with her notable bo-staff routine on “Game of Talents” France (Season 1). But Mitling doesn’t just keep her talents in the glamorous world of TV, she spreads it with aspiring youth & upcoming martial artists alike. “I have been teaching martial arts for over 6 years.” Samantha Mitling explains to us. For learners who aren’t able to meet her in person, Samantha ...

Daring to Dream: How Skydiving Redefined Leonardo Schober’s Filmmaking Journey

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

As a Swiss Director of Photography living in Brooklyn, Leonardo Schober has always been driven by a passion for creativity and storytelling. However, it was an unexpected adventure that would elevate his craft to new heights – obtaining his skydiving license. In a candid interview, Leonardo shares how his experiences in the sky have shaped his approach to filmmaking.Embracing the Fear“For me, skydiving was more than just a thrilling experience; it was a transformative journey,” Leonardo explains. “As a filmmaker, conquering fear is crucial. The fear of failure, of not meeting expectations, or taking creative risks can be paralyzing. But skydiving taught me that embracing fear is the only way to evolve and grow as an artist.”The parallels between skydiving and filmmaking became evident as Leonardo elaborates on timing and precision. “In both worlds, timing is everything,” he remarks. “Skydiving demands flawless execution, from exiting the pla...

Yonta Taiwo: Pioneering the Future of Creative and Artist Management

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

Talented artists and creatives are masters of their craft, telling unique stories with every tool at their disposal. However, behind these masters are unseen hands, often guiding and shaping raw talent, behind the scenes before the world gets to know them. Yonta Taiwo is one such guiding force, standing tall as a beacon of innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence.A visionary in fashion and artist management, Taiwo is renowned for her phenomenal achievements in the international entertainment and fashion industries. From her humble beginnings orchestrating cover shoots with international supermodels for prestigious publications like Harper’s Bazaar, to her position as the VP of Artist Management for Simon Fuller, she has made her mark on the global stage like only a few have. With her keen eye for talent and unmatched ability to nurture it, Taiwo does more than just ride the wave of the creative space, she fearlessly navigates its dynamic currents and steers it toward unexplor...

49ers don’t expect Nick Bosa at training camp until contract extension is signed

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Day 1 of 49ers training camp arrived Tuesday, and Nick Bosa did not.“I have not seen Nick. And I would expect he’s not here, to start off,” general manager John Lynch said at the team’s camp-opening news conference. “We’re working. We’re having really good communication with (his agent) Brian Ayrault.”Bosa, rather than play out his rookie contract’s fifth and final year, is poised to land the richest contract extension in 49ers history and perhaps the NFL’s largest for a non-quarterback.“The interest is mutual,” added Lynch, also noting a desire on both sides to keep negotiation details private.Bosa’s agent, Brian Ayrault, did not immediately return messages seeking comment and confirmation.Bosa will incur a $40,000 daily fine for missing camp, according to the league’s collective bargaining agreement for players on a fifth-year option from their rookie contract, under which Bosa is set to earn a $...

‘We will not be robbed’: A-list stars join rally of striking actors and writers in New York

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

By Jake Coyle | Associated PressNEW YORK — SAG-AFTRA held its largest and most star-studded rally yet Tuesday in Times Square in a picket sign-waving show of solidarity 12 days into the actors strike.A day after a Variety report questioned the lack of A-listers that have hit picket lines thus far, the rally Tuesday boasted more star wattage than perhaps any single strike action yet. Among those joining throngs of demonstrators were Jessica Chastain, Bryan Cranston, Brendan Fraser, Ellen Burstyn, Wendell Pierce, Steve Buscemi, Rachel Zegler, Michael Shannon, Jane Curtin, Christian Slater and Chloe Grace Moretz.Taking up a full city block, actors and representatives from the actors union took turns giving fiery speeches on a stage in the heart of Times Square while tourists gawked and passing trucks honked in support. At times, the actors took aim at the corporate lights and billboards around them, including the Walt Disney-owned ESPN and ABC studios that sat alongside the rally.“We’v...

Missing girl who bicycled away from home with her cat is found living in tent; mother’s ex arrested

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

A 14-year-old Minnesota girl who was missing after bicycling away from her home with her cat spent two months living in a tent — allegedly with the aid of her mother’s former boyfriend, a criminal complaint says.Police released a surveillance video image showing the girl on a bike with a trailer. (Forest Lake police) The teen was found safe and healthy on Friday, July 21, in a wooded area in Pokegama Township, about 50 miles north of her home in the Twin Cities suburb of Forest Lake. The man was arrested and faces a felony count of deprivation of parental rights, causing a child to be a runaway.The girl left home on May 19, two weeks after her 14th bithday. She took $3,000 in cash from babysitting and her cat Cosmo in her bike trailer; she left a note saying she was going to be “traveling around the United States with her boyfriend,” her mother told the Pioneer Press in June.The mother said the girl, who is homeschooled, is “super-introverted” and didn&#...

Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A car that veered off a San Francisco street and went crashing down the Sanchez Street Stairs on Saturday evening was carjacked moments before, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Dramatic video caught the car hurling off the road and tumbling through trees before landing upside down on the street below.As onlookers rushed to assist the five occupants of the car, they quickly excused themselves and fled the scene before first responders arrived -- despite some of them being visibly bloodied in the crash. San Jose suspects with nearly $1M in illegal drugs and guns arrested Firefighters and police arrived on the scene within minutes. By then, all five occupants of the car were gone.When officers did arrive on the scene, they were approached by a victim who identified himself as the owner of the car. He told police he was sitting in his car near 19th Street and Dolores Street when he was approached by unknown suspects who carjacked his vehi...

Vallejo considering emergency declaration due to police staffing

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

(KRON) -- The City of Vallejo is considering adopting an emergency proclamation due to staffing levels in the Vallejo Police Department. A recommendation to declare an emergency proclamation will be voted on in Tuesday's Vallejo City Council meeting. Suspect who stole $2K of merchandise from Cupertino Target arrested Members of the public who wish to address the city council on this matter or others may do so in-person by signing into the Public Speaker's kiosk or via Zoom.The recommendation is listed as item A under the meeting's Action Calendar.Tonight's city council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Universal Health Realty: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter.The real estate investment trust, based in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, said it had funds from operations of $10.6 million, or 77 cents per share, in the period.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $3.5 million, or 25 cents per share.The real estate investment trust, based in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, posted revenue of $23.8 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on UHT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UHTSource

Western New England Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:47:21 GMT

WESTFIELD, Mass. (AP) — WESTFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) on Tuesday reported net income of $2.8 million in its second quarter.The bank, based in Westfield, Massachusetts, said it had earnings of 13 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $26.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $18.4 million, which missed Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WNEB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WNEBSource