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Ultra-exclusive private golf course opens in South Florida — with $1 million membership fee

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

(CNN) — A world-class golf course, a racquet center, a private yacht club, and much more – all yours to enjoy, so long as you have a spare million dollars lying around.The Shell Bay Club in Hallandale Beach, South Florida, opened on Tuesday — a private leisure and residential development designed by Witkoff Group and PPG Development for “connoisseurs of life well lived.”Sprawled out along the Intracoastal Waterway, much of the 150-acre plot is dedicated to an 18-hole private golf course, designed by Australian two-time major winner Greg Norman.Clocking in at 7,254 yards in length, boasting no tee times and a “world-class caddy program,” the course is flanked by a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, a 12-acre practice facility and a nine-hole par three course.Courtesy Bill HornsteinCourtesy Shell Bay Club“The course at Shell Bay will be one of the most unique, pure golf experiences I have ever designed,” Norman said in a press release.“Completely isolated from its surroundings, the walkabl...

Giuliani’s South Florida condo placed under IRS lien as ex-NYC mayor owes nearly $550K in taxes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

(CNN) — A property owned by Rudy Giuliani in Palm Beach, Florida, has been placed under a federal tax lien by the Internal Revenue Service as he owes more than a half-million dollars in unpaid income taxes, according to a court filing.The tax lien for $549,435.26, which was recorded in Palm Beach County on September 1, is the latest sign of Giuliani’s financial struggles as he faces millions of dollars in legal bills amid a number of lawsuits and criminal charges. The former New York City mayor has publicly mentioned in court his struggle to pay for mounting legal fees and adverse court decisions, while even more are expected to pile up in the future.The tax lien’s existence was first reported by The Daily Mail.Property records reveal Giuliani and then-wife Judith Nathan purchased the three-bedroom unit in the Southlake Condominium complex in 2010 for $1.4 million, and Giuliani assumed sole ownership in 2020, following their divorce.The multiple listing service shows the Giulia...

Suspect in Tupac Shakur’s killing called it ‘the biggest case in Las Vegas history’ during his arrest, video shows

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

(CNN) — Duane Davis, accused in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, called it “the biggest case in Las Vegas history” during his arrest, police body camera footage shows.The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department footage was obtained by CNN affiliate KVVU.Davis, 60, was arrested last week, accused of arranging Shakur’s shooting on September 7, 1996. Davis appeared in court for the first time Wednesday, when a judge delayed his arraignment for at least two weeks, after Davis said his defense attorney needed that much time to be present.Davis, known as “Keffe D,” was expected to be arraigned on a charge of murder with use of a deadly weapon in a gang-related homicide.Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said this week Davis is being held without bail.Reached by phone Wednesday, Edi Faal, Davis’ Los Angeles-based personal attorney, declined to comment on the case but indicated he is working to assist his client in obtaining local representation in Nevada.Shakur, 25, was ...

Poland, Hungary threaten to derail EU leaders’ gathering in Granada

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

GRANADA, Spain — A gathering of EU leaders in Granada was on the brink of collapse on Friday as Hungary and Poland threatened to block a final statement summing up countries’ views on migration and Ukraine’s future accession to the European Union.On his way into the summit, Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki outlined his firm opposition to any statement supportive of a recently agreed European migration deal — effectively killing off chances for consensus around a final text.“There is no possibility of distributing illegal immigrants without the consent of individual member states,” said the Law and Justice party leader, who faces a parliamentary election on October 15. “Poland puts a strong veto to such a position.”Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was even more incendiary, saying that Poland and Hungary had been “pushed” to sign off on an EU migration reform plan earlier this week but would not endorse any compromise position in Granada. “After this, there is no chan...

Belgian socialist leader says sorry for racist remarks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

Flemish Socialist Party leader Conner Rousseau apologized for racist remarks he made last month, insisting that he was drunk and his comments were meant to be “a joke.” But his words were met with anger by several Belgian public officials, who slammed the socialist leader for his offensive remarks and criticized his apology as lackluster.Rousseau came under fire in September after it was reported that he made racist and xenophobic comments while talking to police officers during a festival in the Flemish city of Sint-Niklaas.Rousseau formally apologized during a press conference on Thursday, saying he was sorry for the “insulting statement” he made, which was offensive toward the Roma community.“It’s not consistent with who I am. My volunteer work, the person I am, my political commitment … weighs much more than one sad, clumsy moment,” Rousseau said, as reported by multiple local outlets.Rousseau insisted that he was “in a drunken state” and said t...

Massachusetts native mourned after deadly stabbing in New York City

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

A Massachusetts native who graduated from Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton is being mourned after he was killed in a stabbing in New York City earlier this week. Ryan Carson, 32, was stabbed in Brooklyn early Monday morning. School officials in Brockton have since said Carson grew up in East Bridgewater and graduated from Cardinal Spellman in 2010. His loss, officials said, is affecting many in the community.“May God be with his family and friends as they deal with this unimaginable tragedy,” the school said in a post on Facebook Thursday evening. New York Police said Carson was with his girlfriend heading home from a wedding when 18-year-old Bryan Dowling allegedly stabbed him. Surveillance video captured the attack, showing the man police say is Dowling first walk past Carson and his girlfriend while they were sitting on a bench. Moments later, the couple got up and walked down the street. Police said Dowling then turned around and confronted Carson and his...

Seeing son Pete Crow-Armstrong play for Chicago Cubs ‘doesn’t feel real’ to Matt Armstrong, a former Naperville resident

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

Matt Armstrong recalls tears were streaming down his cheeks.His son, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, had arrived in the majors.“I remember I just sobbed when Pete made that first catch,” Armstrong said.Crow-Armstrong’s first play in an MLB outfield came during the Cubs’ 5-4 win against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Sept. 11. He was wearing the Cubs’ gray road uniform, complete with the same blue ballcap his father grew up revering in Naperville.“I was sitting next to my wife (Ashley Crow),” Armstrong said. “My best friend was on my right, and I was sitting there with all the ghosts — my grandparents, my dad, my sister, all these people — and it was pretty overwhelming. It was quite a moment.”Armstrong, 50, teaches English and theater at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles. But Naperville was his home for nearly 25 years, until he and Crow moved to LA to pursue acting just bef...

Savannah Bananas to play at Fenway Park next summer

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

Banana Ball is officially on its way to the big leagues.Following a highly successful tour that included stops in nearby Brockton, Hartford and Portland this past summer, the Savannah Bananas are set to bring their unique spin on baseball to Fenway Park next year as part of the upcoming 2024 Banana Ball World Tour.The Bananas will play at Fenway Park on Saturday, June 8, 2024, marking one of six dates the Bananas will play at a big league venue. Renowned for their entertaining antics, the Bananas have taken the baseball world by storm thanks to their in-game dances, unique rules, frequent fan interactions and on-field celebrations, celebrity cameos and more.Former Red Sox outfielder Johnny Damon and New England football legend Doug Flutie both took part in August’s game in Brockton, and it’s a good bet the stars will be out in force for next summer’s showcase.Tickets for Bananas games are lottery-based, and fans interested in attending should visit thesavannahbanan...

Man pulled from burning home in El Cajon

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif. -- A man was pulled from a burning home in El Cajon Friday morning, fire officials confirmed.Fire crews responded around 3 a.m. to a resident located in a cul-de-sac on Ellen Lane, which is in the southwest corner of the city.The El Cajon Police Department arrived on scene first and helped a man, the homeowner, out of the burning house. Fire officials say he's uninjured. Mother suing county after missing son’s body was held unidentified for months The affected resident, an elderly man, told FOX 5's Elizabeth Alvarez that he has a wood shop in an area of his garage. This section of the home is where fire officials believe the fire originated. "The bulk of the fire is put out, however, due to the conditions and the amount of contents in the shop -- in the garage -- we're having to continue to dig through and pull things out so we can completely get the fire out. We call that our overhaul period," explained Battalion Chief Dave Hardenburger with Heartland Fire ...

Eligible electric and plug-in vehicle buyers will get US tax credits immediately in 2024

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:51:03 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.Eligible buyers, including those that bought an EV or hybrid this year, have had to wait until they filed their federal income tax returns to actually get the benefits. The Treasury Department says the near-instant credits of $7,500 for an eligible new vehicle and $4,000 for a qualifying used vehicle should lower purchasing costs for consumers and help car dealers by boosting EV sales.Under the Inflation Reduction Act, which included the credits, buyers can transfer the credits to dealers, which can apply them at the point of sale starting Jan. 1. Plus, the government says people can get the full credits from dealers regardless of how much they owe in federal taxes.The vehicles have to qualify under guidelines spelled out in the law, and buyers’ incomes have to fall below limits. Dealers have t...