Sometimes a person's alleged behavior preceding a tragedy -- even one resulting from an accident -- strikes us as sadly predictable. According to Variety‚ jurors in Santa Fe‚ New Mexico‚ on Thursday saw never-before-publicly-viewed footage from the set of the film "Rust‚" where an accidental shooting in Oct. 2021 took...

You may have noticed some changes to the Rider website the past couple months. Some of these changes are more subtle. For example‚ gone are the page numbers when you scroll down on each page‚ replaced by “Load more” for a more seamless navigation experience. We’ve also changed the size of the featured photo frames to capture more of the stunning main photos that accompany each story — including more bike details of course. “At Rider‚ we know that most readers come to us for our First Look‚ First Ride‚ and Road Test reviews of new bikes‚” said Rider magazine EIC Greg Drevenstedt‚ “but once you’ve got that new bike‚ you’re going to want to have somewhere to take it.” Enter the Rider Touring page of the website‚ where we’ve made more significant changes to help you find the perfect ride‚ regardless of where you live. If you’re looking for a shorter trip‚ the Touring dropdown menu still includes our “Favorite Rides” features‚ but we’ve also narrowed down the previous lengthy list of U.S. regions to the more recognizable Midwest‚ Northeast‚ South‚ and West‚ as well as International rides and tour reviews. If you don’t want to limit yourself to a particular region‚ on the main “Touring” page‚ you can hover over any state and click on it for stories that take riders through that state. Or click on the globe for stories that detail international riding. All rides include a route map‚ and rides since 2021 include a link to online REVER routes with downloadable GPX files. We hope you find these new changes to the website helpful in finding your next great adventure. The post Rider Magazine Revamps Touring Webpage appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to make documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2006 grand jury investigation public. The grand jury pertained to allegations against Epstein that he sexually assaulted underage girls. “All files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activity should be made public. While the federal government continues to stonewall accountability‚ I’m glad the Legislature has taken action to release the grand jury material from the Florida state case. I will sign the bill into law‚” DeSantis previously said. Florida Legislature Passes Bill To Release Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Documents‚ DeSantis Says He Will Sign “Justice delayed is justice denied‚” DeSantis said at a news conference. "Today I signed HB 117‚ authorizing the public release of grand jury documents like those in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Nobody should be above the law‚ regardless of wealth‚ status‚ or connections. The public deserves to know who participated in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation‚ and the survivors deserve justice‚" DeSantis said Thursday. Today I signed HB 117‚ authorizing the public release of grand jury documents like those in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Nobody should be above the law‚ regardless of wealth‚ status‚ or connections. The public deserves to know who participated in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking… — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 29‚ 2024 WATCH: #BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation allowing release of Florida grand jury Epstein documents alongside victims "That's in the books. A long time coming." pic.twitter.com/fplGSllqkV — Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) February 29‚ 2024 NewsNation reports: HB-117‚ which would become effective July 1‚ creates a narrowly tailored exception for a judge to order the release of the grand jury records from a 2006 criminal investigation into Epstein. Grand jury transcripts can be released‚ according to the new law‚ if the subject of the grand jury inquiry is dead‚ the investigation was about sexual activity with a minor‚ the testimony was previously disclosed by a court order and a state attorney is notified. Under the law‚ a judge could release the transcripts sooner than July as part of a lawsuit filed by the Palm Beach Post. In 2019‚ the newspaper sued the Palm Beach County state attorney and court clerk for a court order to unseal the grand jury proceedings and reveal why it returned only minimal charges. Asked when the documents could be made available‚ DeSantis said he doesn’t think it should take “forever and a day.” “This has been my goal from the beginning‚ to find a way for the grand jury records to be released so Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and our community can get the answers they deserve‚” Palm Beach County Court Clerk Joseph Abruzzo previously said. “Two years ago‚ I said that the Florida Legislature was the best option for the grand jury records to be released. Thanks to the Florida Legislature’s actions today‚ I am proud to deliver on my promise that I would leave no stone unturned to have these records released for full transparency to the public‚” he added. From The Hill: Prosecutors in Florida brought one victim before the jury in Epstein’s case even with law enforcement saying the wealthy financier sexually abused several girls‚ according to Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown’s book “Perversion of Justice.” The new law was already cited by the local judge‚ who denied the release of the jury’s record‚ according to The Associated Press. The Palm Beach Post filed the lawsuit to obtain records. Circuit Judge Luis Delgado‚ who denied the release citing the current statute‚ said he would consider the petition when the new legislation takes effect in July. A federal judge unsealed names of Epstein’s associates in January in a different lawsuit involving one of his accusers and his former girlfriend‚ Ghislaine Maxwell‚ who is serving a 20-year prison sentence. NewsNation shared the full press conference:

While on a visit to the border in Texas‚ President Trump admits the Texas Governor‚ Greg Abbott‚ is on the shortlist for Vice Presidential candidates. Of all the names often mentioned‚ this is not a common one and it took many by surprise.   Governor Abbott was recently seen highlighting the major differences between President Trump and Biden during the border visit. He openly praised President Trump‚ while digging into the downfalls of Biden in office. BREAKING: Governor Greg Abbott of Texas highlights the contrast between Trump and Biden visiting the border at the same time‚ praises Trump‚ roasts Biden. WATCH pic.twitter.com/KxyfBBVB5a — Simon Ateba (@simonateba) February 29‚ 2024 This led to many people shouting their praises of Abbott on Twitter about his The difference between Trump and Biden on the border issue? Trump knows there is a border‚ where it is and that it needs to be defended. Biden is wondering what flavor ice cream he will get this afternoon. — Dale (@DBCopa) February 29‚ 2024 Greg is an honest man committed to fighting lawlessness and putting America first. His sincerity and concern for our country are palpable‚ reminding us to stay informed in these changing times. — Tim (@TimothyDawkin14) February 29‚ 2024 The Texas Tribune adds more about President Trump’s comments: During a joint interview with Abbott on Fox News‚ the former president was asked by host Sean Hannity whether Abbott was under consideration for the position. Trump responded that Abbott is “a spectacular man” and he was honored when Abbott endorsed him for president last year. “And he’s done a great job‚” Trump said. “Yeah‚ certainly he would be somebody that I would very much consider.” “So he’s on the list?” Hannity said. “Absolutely‚ he is‚” Trump replied‚ as Abbott looked on. This may come as a shock to many people as Abbott did not always embrace President Trump when compared to other statewide officials like Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. Despite President Trump admitting he is on the shortlist‚ Abbott did have some comments regarding the Vice Presidency position – CBS News has more on his comments: After the event‚ Abbott told CBS News Texas’ Jack Fink that his focus is on Texas‚ saying he could have run for a national office; however‚ he did not want to. “I’ve already thought about running for reelection again and I can tell you from the people talking to me here today‚ taking pictures with me today‚ same thing I hear every day‚ Governor please stay in Texas‚ please run again‚” Abbott said. “That’s what I hear every day from my fellow Texans and that’s what I intend to do.” Many have flocked to X to voice their opinions with Abbott as a Vice Presidential pick: I would vote for VP Greg Abbott! In a heartbeat! I attended a gathering with Greg Abbott as the speaker‚ recently. His speech was about the border and the exact things Texas is doing. The man is just simply awesome and inspiring. He’s determined. I’ve been voting for him since… — FreeBird (@Natural_Rights) March 1‚ 2024 This would be awesome if Abbott was on the VP list. He’s just as popular ascDeSantis &; Vivek. — LadyJustice2000 (@MilaniFisher) March 1‚ 2024 While Abbott is certainly on the shortlist‚ there are a few others that President Trump has mentioned for the Vice President role. The Hill has more on the list: Fox host Laura Ingraham asked Trump during a recent town hall event if Scott‚ entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy‚ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R)‚ Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.)‚ South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) and former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard‚ who served in Congress as a Democrat but has since shifted to more conservative views‚ were on his list. Trump confirmed all of them were‚ though it’s unlikely he would select DeSantis‚ as the former president aggressively attacked the Florida governor during his own 2024 bid. Others believed to be in the running for the post include Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.)‚ Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)‚ as well as Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.)‚ who will deliver the GOP response to President Biden’s State of the Union address next week. Who is your top choice for VP? NATIONAL POLL: Who Is Your Top Choice For Trump’s VP?

FBI agents arrested Blaze Media investigative journalist Steve Baker for his coverage of the January 6‚ 2021 protests. Baker‚ an independent reporter at the time‚ reportedly entered the U.S. Capitol that day. WATCH: Blaze Media Investigative Journalist @TPC4USA has now been taken into FBI custody for his J6 reporting Watch: pic.twitter.com/OF9WVh26ER — TheBlaze (@theblaze) March 1‚ 2024 “On January 6‚ 2021‚ defendant Baker entered the U.S. Capitol building and remained within‚ near the rotunda‚ for approximately one hour. The defendant live-streamed his time in and around the Capitol building‚ using a cellular phone to broadcast a real-time video of his time inside. At one point‚ the defendant attempted to enter the rotunda‚ at which point his feed was disrupted. When his feed was restored‚ the defendant said‚ ‘I can’t go into the chamber‚ my stream drops‚'” a statement of offense reads. “The defendant maintained a social media presence on various websites‚ including the video sharing site YouTube. There‚ and elsewhere‚ he used the name ‘Stephen Ignoramus’ or some variation of the name. On multiple occasions during the live-stream‚ while filming and narrating‚ the defendant identified himself to off-camera individuals as ‘Stephen Ignoramus‚’ and said that he was streaming to YouTube and Instagram. Additionally‚ in response to a question by an off-camera individual asking what his ‘channel’ was‚ the defendant said‚ ‘Stephen Ignoramus.’ The defendant used various social media platforms associated with his ‘Stephen Ignoramus’ handle to broadcast his video in real-time‚” it continued. “The Biden regime just arrested journalist Steve Baker for covering Jan6. Owen Shroyer was locked up as well. Free Press is dead in America when the government jails journalists who refuse to report the regime’s political agenda and lies‚” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) commented. The Biden regime just arrested journalist Steve Baker for covering Jan6. Owen Shroyer was locked up as well. Free Press is dead in America when the government jails journalists who refuse to report the regime’s political agenda and lies. https://t.co/Sn2SD9FXyD — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) March 1‚ 2024 The Blaze reports: Steve was in Washington‚ D.C.‚ on January 6‚ 2021‚ as a reporter. Why aren’t other reporters being arrested? Or is it just that he’s reporting the truth‚ using the actual tapes and videos‚ to show America what really happened? Why is the FBI after him? When you do investigative work‚ it isn’t usually just one guy doing all the work. It is a team. You have to go and vet every single thing that they come back with. Some independent person on our staff has to go through Steve’s work line by line‚ and then it goes through attorneys to make sure the legal language is accurate. We are very buttoned up. Baker is the guy who has gotten a lot of the tape out about January 6‚ the guy who has been putting the pieces together before anybody else was putting them together. This man is a journalist — and an excellent one. And that’s why they’re after him. On Friday‚ the FBI arrested this journalist and put him in handcuffs without even telling him what he’s charged with in advance. He could serve prison time — because he is a journalist doing his job. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that it’s a reporter with Blaze News whom they are arresting. There are lots of people who have reported on January 6. Why is the Blaze News reporter the one they put in cuffs? Is it because we are on to something? Are we getting closer to the truth of what happened that day? Are the elites afraid that their house of cards will come tumbling down? Blaze News investigative writer Steve Baker says FBI wants him to self-surrender Friday in Dallas over his Jan. 6 reporting https://t.co/YgPOGgO4aP pic.twitter.com/4DdJakAVFT — TheBlaze (@theblaze) February 28‚ 2024 “I’ve been under federal investigation for the better part of two years. Last Wednesday morning‚ my attorney spoke with FBI Special Agent Craig Noyes‚ one of the lead investigators in my case. He confirmed that the Department of Justice is continuing its probe into my journalistic activities on January 6‚ 2021‚” Baker wrote in 2023. Baker wrote at Blaze Media in October 2023: Like many other reporters and photojournalists — both independents and those working directly for established media companies — I followed the story that day where it went. And it happened to be inside the Capitol Building. Depending on who is doing the counting‚ between 100 and 200 journalists were either already inside the Capitol‚ covering the event from restricted grounds‚ or followed the crowd inside. The left-wing Sedition Hunters compiled a rather impressive spreadsheet of all types of journalists‚ with designations of “Interior (Breach)‚” “Interior (Press Corps)‚” and “Restricted Grounds” assigned to 160 different “confirmed” journalists‚ and an additional spreadsheet tab listing 45 “unconfirmed” reporters and videographers. When I first looked up the Sedition Hunters’ spreadsheet over a year ago‚ I wasn’t listed. So I contacted them and asked to be added. They didn’t respond to me directly. Instead‚ they blocked me from their Twitter page. A more recent search shows they added my name‚ along with my Locals blog link‚ my Twitter handle‚ and my Rumble page‚ with the “Interior (Breach)” designation under the “confirmed” tab. (My journalistic activities on January 6 took place before I became a Blaze Media contributor.) I made no effort to hide what I was doing on January 6. I did two different interviews that same day with WUSA‚ a CBS News affiliate in Washington‚ D.C. I also uploaded a short YouTube video commentary later that same evening. Upon returning to my home in Raleigh‚ North Carolina‚ I socked myself away for five days‚ doing a frame-by-frame analysis of my own videos. I then wrote and published on January 13‚ 2021‚ a 9‚500-word opus to my blog detailing what I experienced that day‚ titled‚ “What I Saw on January 6th in Washington‚ D.C.” That piece‚ and a February 24‚ 2021‚ follow-up‚ “Who was ‘Up the Chain’ on January 6?” has been viewed and read by hundreds of thousands of readers on my blog and various social media pages. I always expected that I would be contacted by the FBI at some point‚ at the very least to acquire my videos for the bureau’s investigations. I did no violence or property destruction on January 6‚ and I certainly did not interfere with the election certification‚ as I didn’t enter the Capitol Building until well after both the Senate and House of Representatives had been evacuated. “Unlike the two previous threats my attorneys received from @FBI/@thejusticedept (Nov. 21 and Dec. 23)‚ my self-surrender for alleged J6 crimes is set for this Friday morning in Dallas‚ TX. There is now a signed arrest warrant‚” Baker said Tuesday. “I must turn myself in to the @FBI at 7 am‚ and then the FBI (or US Marshalls?) will transport me to the Dallas courthouse‚ where I can meet my attorney at 9:30 am. I’m then scheduled for a 10 am hearing before the magistrate‚” he added. I must turn myself in to the @FBI at 7 am‚ and then the FBI (or US Marshalls?) will transport me to the Dallas courthouse‚ where I can meet my attorney at 9:30 am.I’m then scheduled for a 10 am hearing before the magistrate. — Steve Baker – TPC (@TPC4USA) February 28‚ 2024 “We do not yet know the specific charges. Technically … they are still ‘under seal’ until the warrant is served. All else is as yet unknown. By this weekend‚ I will officially be a misdemeanor domestic journo-terrorist. (Something like that.) And so it begins‚” Baker continued. We do not yet know the specific charges. Technically … they are still “under seal” until the warrant is served. All else is as yet unknown. By this weekend‚ I will officially be a misdemeanor domestic journo-terrorist. (Something like that.) And so it begins. — Steve Baker – TPC (@TPC4USA) February 28‚ 2024 Baker spoke with Glenn Beck before turning himself in to the FBI: .@TPC4USA was told by federal authorities to wear "shorts and sandals" when he turns himself into the FBI tomorrow morning. Instead of abiding by the humiliation process he tells me: "I'm going to pray‚ and then I'm going to put on my suit and tie and walk in with my head up." pic.twitter.com/uokMFqVxkc — Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) February 29‚ 2024 More from The Blaze: Baker told Blaze News he’s been instructed to turn himself in at the agency’s field office at 7 a.m. wearing “shorts and sandals” — which he said signals that the plan likely is to go for “humiliation” and place him in an orange jumpsuit‚ handcuff him‚ and do the “prisoner transport routine.” He added that after he’s taken to the Dallas courthouse‚ he’ll appear at a 10 a.m. hearing before a federal magistrate. “They didn’t have to go this route‚” Baker told Blaze News on Tuesday evening. “We have been told that my charges are only misdemeanors. And my attorneys have been assured that this will be an ‘in and out’ affair with ‘no intention’ to detain me. But rather than issuing a simple order to appear‚ they went the ‘arrest warrant’ route.” What’s more‚ Baker said he still does not know what the charges against him are‚ noting to Blaze News that the powers that be won’t tell his attorney about the charges because they believe Baker will post them on social media. Baker’s Dallas attorney‚ James Lee Bright‚ added to Blaze News that withholding the nature of the charges against his client is a “really unusual” move. Bright also said he’s hoping to get a copy of the complaint against Baker as early as possible Friday morning. Baker also said his legal team was told there was no request to the court for detention‚ no need for bail‚ and the expectation is that he’ll be released after the proceedings. Bright told Blaze News that he anticipates Friday’s hearing to be simple. “We do not know if there will be pretrial travel restrictions‚ although that has been the norm for J6 defendants — even for misdemeanor defendants‚” Baker also said. “It has also been universal that no J6ers are allowed to travel to Washington‚ D.C.‚ which for obvious reasons will have a deleterious impact on my work. We also do not know if there will be any other accompanying restrictions or orders: gag order from talking about my case‚ no social media‚ limited social media‚ order to surrender devices and/or firearms. All unknowns.”

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued JBS USA‚ the world’s largest beef producer‚ over climate change and the company’s environmental impact. “New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Food Company Holdings (JBS USA)‚ the American subsidiary of the world’s largest producer of beef products‚ for misleading the public about its environmental impact. JBS USA has claimed that it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040‚ despite documented plans to increase production‚ and therefore increase its carbon footprint‚” Letitia James’ office said in a press release. REPORT; NEW YORK TYRANNY EXPANDS!First She Came For #Trump‚ Now She's Coming For Your Steak!NYAG #LetitiaJames Sues World's Largest Beef Producer @JBSFoodsUSA Claiming The 'Meat Industry Is Leading Contributor To Climate Change' https://t.co/mhcEO17nnz — John Basham (@JohnBasham) March 1‚ 2024 NY Attorney General sues world's largest beef producer over climate change concerns Letitia James accuses the world's largest beef producer of 'greenwashing' and endangering consumer trust.https://t.co/OAX2sPHpNU — Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) February 29‚ 2024 “Attorney General James seeks to stop JBS USA from continuing these false and misleading marketing practices‚ pay disgorgement of all ill-gotten profits‚ and penalties‚” the press release continued. “As families continue to face the daily impacts of the climate crisis‚ they are willing to spend more of their hard-earned money on products from brands that are better for the environment‚” James said. “When companies falsely advertise their commitment to sustainability‚ they are misleading consumers and endangering our planet. JBS USA’s greenwashing exploits the pocketbooks of everyday Americans and the promise of a healthy planet for future generations. My office will always ensure that companies do not abuse the environment and the trust of hardworking consumers for profit‚” she added. “JBS USA has made several misleading claims about its environmental impact‚ including pledges to curb deforestation and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions‚” the press release added. New York AG Letitia James sues the world's largest beef producer over methane emissions and climate commitmentshttps://t.co/xtsw5dYfKs — Ben Owen (@hrkbenowen) March 1‚ 2024 Fox News reports: The lawsuit was applauded by state Democrats and national climate advocacy organizations like Earthjustice‚ Mighty Earth‚ Friends of the Earth US‚ Citizens Campaign for the Environment and Stand.earth. “JBS repeatedly claims that it will reach net zero by 2040. This claim was found to be misleading and yet JBS continues to assert it‚” said Peter Lehner‚ an attorney at Earthjustice. “While it is critical for every company to reduce its climate change impact‚ JBS would need to implement enormous operational changes to achieve this goal. However‚ JBS is doing very little and is not taking anywhere close to the steps that would be required.” In her announcement and lawsuit‚ James pointed to several instances in which JBS USA and its executives made pledges to reduce the company’s impact on the environment. She also stated the company — which has a market cap of more than $10 billion and whose North American beef business earns tens of billions of dollars annually — has acknowledged consumers are more interested in sustainable products. For example‚ in March 2021‚ JBS announced a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 across global operations and including indirect downstream emissions. The company then began a publicity campaign touting the pledge‚ running a full-page advertisement one month later in The New York Times stating “it’s possible” for meat production to be “part of the climate solution.” Since then‚ JBS and its subsidiaries have continued to tout the 2040 pledge and other sustainability goals. The company even presented at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai late last year‚ announcing additional sustainability initiatives and investments.

A.F. Branco Cartoon – The real National threat to America? Joe Biden‚ Obama‚ and the Democrats. Their open-border policies have endangered American citizens more so than at any time in recent history. Rape‚ Murder‚ Fentanyl deaths‚ disease‚ Terrorists‚ MS-13 gangs‚ Human Trafficking‚ and assorted high rise in crime. Trump fixed this problem through executive orders that Biden ended when he came into office. This is not a Congress problem; this is a Biden problem‚ and he and the Democrats have blood all over their hands. Joe Biden Is America’s Biggest National Security Threat By New American Prophet At the end of President Donald Trump’s administration‚ there was peace abroad and prosperity at home. After three years of President Joe Biden‚ Americans no longer enjoy economic prosperity‚ but face inflation and high interest rates. Also‚ there are major wars raging in Ukraine and in Gaza‚ while additional wars  may be started by the brutal dictators in China and Venezuela. READ MORE…   DONATE to A.F. Branco Cartoons – Tips accepted and appreciated – $1.00 – $5.00 – $25.00 – $50.00 – it all helps to fund this website and keep the cartoons coming. Also Venmo @AFBranco – THANK YOU! A.F. Branco has taken his two greatest passions (art and politics) and translated them into cartoons that have been popular all over the country in various news outlets‚ including NewsMax‚ Fox News‚ MSNBC‚ CBS‚ ABC‚ and “The Washington Post.” He has been recognized by such personalities as Rep. Devin Nunes‚ Dinesh D’Souza‚ James Woods‚ Chris Salcedo‚ Sarah Palin‚ Larry Elder‚ Lars Larson‚ Rush Limbaugh‚ and President Trump