You know those free USB charging stations at airports? Don’t use them.
Even if you’re at 3% and the battery bars are quickly dying, the TSA warns not to give in to temptation of convenient airport charging ports because your personal information can be stolen.
It’s called “juice jacking,” a shady tactic used by hackers who target public USB ports commonly located in airports. Once plugged in, innocent travelers looking for a charge will instead get malware installed into their phones while they are charging.
Unbeknownst to the traveler, hackers are then able to steal passwords and identities, access your passwords and private info, drain bank accounts or even lock your device and demand money to unlock it.
Seriously scary stuff.
But what are travelers to do when they have no juice and they’re intensely working to meeting a deadline, booking excursions, or worse, texting a new love interest and the batter bars turn red (for dangerously low)?
For starters, always bring your own portable charger or TSA-approved portable battery pack. Plug that into an outlet, not a random USB port that could’ve been tampered with.
If you’re still not convinced of the potential dangers, know that it’s not just the TSA saying this — the FBI, FCC, and cybersecurity experts are all backing this advice.
Hackers are getting more creative, and travelers are, unfortunately, unsuspecting, easy targets.
Also, while we’re talking safety: Free airport Wi-Fi? Also too risky and should be avoided.
If it’s not secure (and it usually isn’t), hackers on the same network can spy on you. That includes things like your banking info, logins or personal messages.
Finally, some thieves even buy cheap flights just to get past security and steal from duty-free stores or passengers.
Others carry scanners that can steal credit card info just by walking past you. To combat this particular scam, there are wallets that prevent this kind of theft, available on Amazon.
Bottom line: The juice isn’t worth the squeeze. Keep your phone and data safe — bring your own power source and be smart about where you plug in and log on.
While the prosecution has called nearly 30 witnesses, the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs has primarily relied on a handful of people who have accused the hip-hop mogul of sex trafficking, prostitution, kidnapping, arson, forced labor and more.
Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
With the racketeering conspiracy charge, the prosecution alleges Combs and his businesses made up a criminal enterprise that committed a number of crimes, including sex trafficking, kidnapping, forced labor and arson. To convict Combs of racketeering, the prosecutors have to prove he committed at least two acts of racketeering activity.
Here’s a closer look at the key witnesses in his federal trial so far, what they said on the stand, how their allegations against Combs are tied to the charges and the defense’s counterpoints.
Who she is: Cassie Ventura, a pop singer signed to Combs’ Bad Boy record label, dated Combs on and off from 2007 to 2018.
What she said: Ventura testified over four days that Combs used physical violence, threats and blackmail to coerce her into participating in drug-fueled sexual encounters with male escorts known as “Freak Offs.” These took place at hotels across the United States and even abroad, she testified.
“It got to a point where I just didn’t feel like I had much of a choice, didn’t really know what ‘no’ could be or what ‘no’ could turn into,” she testified.
In one notable incident, Combs assaulted and kicked Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles in March 2016, which was captured on surveillance footage. Ventura testified the assault occurred after she left a “Freak Off” before it was “over.” The jury was shown video of the assault multiple times.
Ventura also accused Combs of raping her in 2018.
Why it matters: Her allegations are key to Count 1, racketeering conspiracy; Count 2, sex trafficking; and Count 3, transportation to engage in prostitution; of Combs’ superseding indictment.
Defense position: In its opening statement, the defense acknowledged Combs used violence against romantic partners and had a “different” sex life. But they argued these acts were committed due to his jealousy and drug and alcohol use – not to coerce Ventura into participating in “Freak Offs.” They said Ventura consented to these sexual encounters.
On cross-examination, the defense challenged Ventura’srape allegation and highlighted the $20 million financial settlement she received from Combs as well as $10 million she expected to receive from the InterContinental Hotel. They also questioned Ventura about the role of jealousy and drugs in their relationship.
Who she is: A woman testifying under the pseudonym “Jane” – identified as “Victim-2” in Combs’ indictment – who had an intimate relationship with Combs from 2021 to 2024.
What she said: Jane testified that Combs pressured and manipulated her into having sex with other men in drug-fueled encounters that she referred to as “hotel nights.” She said she grew frustrated over time with these “hotel nights” but felt “obligated” to continue participating because he threatened to cut her off financially and because she wanted to spend time with him.
“That was the only option I was given and I wanted to see my lover,” she testified.
She said these encounters took place across the country and in Turks and Caicos, and the men were flown in to participate. She also testified that Combs gave her drugs during the “hotel nights” and that he called his aides to bring more drugs when he ran out.
Last year, while fightingabout another woman, Jane pushed Combs’ head into a marble counter and threw candles at him, she testified. Combs then kicked several doors down to get to her, put her in a chokehold and assaulted her, she testified. Jane said Combs then insisted she participate in a “hotel night” with another man despite her saying “I don’t want to.”
Why it matters: Her allegations are key to Count 1, racketeering conspiracy; Count 4, sex trafficking; and Count 5, transportation to engage in prostitution; of Combs’ superseding indictment.
Defense position: Like with Ventura, the defense in its opening statement said Jane was a “willing participant” in these sexual encounters, which they described as “like a consensual threesome.”
“The evidence is going to show you that she is a capable, strong woman who willingly engaged in their sex life so they could spend time together,” defense attorney Teny Geragos said in its opening statement about Jane. “That is simply not sex trafficking.”
To that point, Jane testified there were aspects of their “hotel nights” she enjoyed, mainly when she got to spend time alone with Combs beforehand and afterward. She also testified Combs is still paying her $10,000-per-month rent and still pays for her attorney. She testified Combs wired her about $150,000 from Combs over the course of their relationship.
Who she is: A woman testifying under the pseudonym “Mia” who worked for Combs, including as his personal assistant, from 2009 until 2017.
What she said: Over three days on the stand, Mia testified that Combs physically and sexually assaulted her several times during her employment and used his business empire to silence her.
Mia detailed several instances in which she said Combs physically assaulted her, threw objects at her or yelled at her. She described a “chaotic” and “toxic” work environment in which she was forced to work long hours on little sleep and wasn’t allowed to leave Combs’ homes without his permission.
She said she “froze” and didn’t react during the alleged sexual assaults and did not say “no” because she was afraid Combs would fire her, ruin her future or physically hurt her. “I couldn’t tell him ‘no,’ like, about a sandwich, I couldn’t tell him ‘no’ about anything. There’s no way I could tell him ‘no,’” Mia said.
Why it matters: Her allegations are key to the forced labor element of the racketeering conspiracy charge.
Defense position: On cross-examination, the defense highlighted loving and supportive texts Mia sent Combs in the years after her employment ended. Further, defense attorney Brian Steel asked Mia if she retained an attorney to “join the #MeToo money grab against Mr. Combs.” The judge sustained an objection to the question.
Mia also said on cross-examination she didn’t have any contemporaneous writings or conversations documenting the alleged assaults.
Who he is: Scott Mescudi, the Grammy-winning musical artist known as Kid Cudi, briefly dated Ventura in late 2011.
What he said: Mescudi testified his house was broken into and his Porsche was set on fire with a Molotov cocktail after Combs learned that Mescudi and Ventura were dating. The Porsche was damaged beyond repair, he said.
Mescudi said he suspected Combs was responsible. At an in-person meeting, Combs denied knowledge of the incidents, but Mescudi said he thought he was lying. Years later, Combs apologized to Mescudi for “all that bullsh*t,” Mescudi said.
Why it matters: Mescudi’s allegations are key to the arson element of the racketeering conspiracy charge.
Defense position: No one was arrested in either the break-in or the arson at the time. Mescudi also testified Ventura had “played” him by saying she was not with Combs anymore.
Who she is: Capricorn Clark worked for Combs and his companies off and on from 2004 to 2018.
What she said: Clark testified that Combs kidnapped her in December 2011. She said he showed up to her home carrying a gun and demanded she come with him to “go kill” Mescudi.
Clark said they then drove to Mescudi’s house, and Combs and a security guard entered the home. Clark said she stayed in the car and called Ventura and Mescudi to tell them what was happening. Afterward, Clark said Combs threatened her with violence if she spoke about the incident.
In addition, Clark testified that she worked grueling hours under Combs, purchaseddrugs for him, prepared his hotel rooms and witnessed him assault Ventura. Clark also said he physically assaulted her on one occasion when she expressed her displeasure with her job.
Why it matters: Her allegations are key to the kidnapping element of the racketeering conspiracy charge.
Defense position: Despite the alleged kidnapping, Clark continued working with Combs for years afterward. On cross-examination, she said that she met with Combs’ attorneys just last year and discussed the possibility of working for him again.
Who he is: Eddy Garcia worked as a security officer at the InterContinental Hotel in March 2016.
What he said: Garcia testified that Combs gave him $100,000 in cash in exchange for the surveillance video showing Ventura’s assault at the hotel. Garcia said he signed paperwork, including a non-disclosure agreement and a declaration noting it was the only existing copy of the video, on Combs’ company letterhead. Garcia said he split the cash payment with two other colleagues.
Garcia, who testified under an immunity order, said he was initially not honest about the payment when he spoke to law enforcement in June 2024.
Why it matters: His allegations are key to the bribery and obstruction of justice elements of the racketeering conspiracy charge.
Defense position: On cross-examination, defense attorney Brian Steel highlighted a section of the non-disclosure agreement that included provisions for when Garcia could discuss the information with law enforcement. The document also said he had to notify Combs’ company if he did.
It is a village of just a few hundred people, yet it is going to host to one of the major cricket teams in the world.
Magheramason, in County Tyrone, is the home of Bready Cricket Club where the West Indies are seeking revenge against Ireland for a sore that has lasted more than half a century.
The last time the two sides faced off in the north west was back in 1969 at Sion Mills, when Ireland recorded a historic victory over the “Windies” by bowling them out for just 25 runs.
Now, weather-permitting, thousands will attend three T20 matches between the teams on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, with many more around the world watching on TV.
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Ossie Colhoun played against the West Indies at Sion Mills in 1969
Chairman of Bready Cricket Club Norman Allen said the bigger games tend to go to Dublin and Belfast, so for them to get the West Indies was “huge”.
“We are determined to show Cricket Ireland that we can put on cricket as good as anybody,” he told BBC Radio Foyle’s North West Today programme.
Ossie Colhoun, 87, from Sion Mills, was Ireland’s wicketkeeper in the clash against the West Indies 56 years ago.
“The ground was completely packed, there was maybe 3,000 people because this was a really big deal to have the West Indies here,” he said.
As the local boy, he was tasked with taking the West Indies team to their hotel in Lifford, County Donegal.
This led to speculation that Ossie had taken the team for a drink and that that was why they were off their game the next day.
“When we went over the bar was closed, they got no drink at all,” he insisted.
Ossie will be at the match on Saturday to ring the bell.
‘Mops and brushes’
Kathryn Rough says the final preparations were stressful but it was worth it
The final preparations to get the cricket ground ready have been taking place all week.
Kathryn Rough, the interim general manager for the North West Cricket Union, said it was all hands to the pump.
“We’ve got people who normally work in finance and people who go out coaching dressing curtains, running around with mops and brushes, everybody is prepared to help,” she said.
In addition to the matches, there are corporate events, a kids zone and a food village showcasing local produce.
The half-time entertainment will be Irish and Scottish dancers and bagpipes.
“It is stressful but it is really exciting, we are all really invested,” added Kathryn.
As head groundsperson, Trevor Hamilton is not sleeping well ahead of the series
However, the biggest pressure is probably being felt by Trevor Hamilton, who is in charge of making sure the ground is in peak condition.
“I would say my sleep at night isn’t the same as usual, so it comes with a lot of nerves,” he said.
“But I’ve been a lifelong member of Bready Cricket Club and so it’s an immense honour to be hosting Ireland and the West Indies.”
Ironically, Bready’s cricket colours are similar to the West Indies kit.
That is because the people who set up the club loved the West Indies and were inspired by their culture of cricket.
“For this club to actually be able to host the West Indies is really special for all the cricketers here, but also for the local people to have international sport on their doorstep,” added Kathryn Rough.
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the second T20I between Ireland and West Indies at Bready Cricket Club on Saturday, June 14.
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The first T20I between Ireland and West Indies on Thursday was called off due to consistent rain at Bready Cricket Club. Both teams will hope to get clear skies and face off in the remainder of the series.
Shai Hope’s West Indies will be aiming to bounce back after a difficult tour of England, where it lost all six white-ball matches. Ireland is not as formidable an opponent as England — the Paul Stirling-led side gave a good account of its competitiveness last month as it drew a three-match One-Day International series against the Windies 1-1.
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THE SQUADS
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Ross Adair, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Benjamin White, Joshua Little, Liam McCarthy.
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (wk) (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford (vc), Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Keacy Carty, Jyd Goolie.
Washington — President Trump attended a military parade in Washington, D.C., Saturday to celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary, as he also celebrated his 79th birthday.
The 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration, as it’s officially called, featured thousands of soldiers, an array of tanks and other military vehicles, and dozens of aircraft. A large crowd of spectators lined the parade route along the National Mall to watch.
Mr. Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked on stage to the tune of Hail to the Chief and a 21-gun salute before the parade began. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth were also in attendance.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the Army 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025.
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Following the parade, Mr. Trump delivered remarks for about eight minutes where he defended his decision to hold the celebration and praised the Army as the “oldest branch of the greatest fighting force ever known to man.”
“Every other country celebrates their victories,” Mr. Trump said. “It’s about time America did too.”
The military parade began at 6 p.m. ET. (It had been scheduled for 6:30 p.m., but organizers moved up the start time on Saturday due to weather conditions.)
Members of the military march over the Memorial Bridge during the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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Members of the military march during the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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Members of the U.S Army driving in a Sherman tank participate in the Army’s 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C..
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Spectators watch as helicopters, including CH-47 Chinnok aircraft, are flown as part of a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025.
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Preparations had been underway all week in Washington, with tanks and other military equipment arriving and fencing going up in parts of the city around the White House and National Mall.
What’s the purpose of the military parade?
Saturday’s events were intended to mark the 250th birthday of the Army. The U.S. Army was established on June 14, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress, a little over a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed. It was first called the Continental Army, and George Washington was appointed its first commander.
More broadly, the president declared Saturday a celebration of the country, intended to recognize America’s accomplishments both on the battlefield and off it. Mr. Trump has particularly touted America’s victories in World War I and World War II.
“I think it’s time for us to celebrate a little bit, you know,” the president said Wednesday. “We’ve had a lot of victories. We’ve won two world wars … I think it’s a time to celebrate our military.”
Military equipment and soldiers, by the numbers
Here’s what Army officials say to expect to see in the parade:
About 6,600 soldiers
Six M1A1 Abrams tanks
Two World War II Sherman tanks
Eight CH-47 helicopters
16 UH-60 Black Hawks
Four WWII-era P-51 aircraft
Visitors look at a tank on display ahead of the Army 250th anniversary parade on the National Mall, in Washington, D.C.. on June 14, 2025.
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Protests held on Saturday
Protesters showed their opposition to the military parade and to Mr. Trump himself incitiesacrossthe country.
Labor unions and liberal activists aimed to counter-program the day’s festivities with “No Kings” rallies to protest what they see as Mr. Trump’s overreach in his role as chief executive.
The organizers had not planned major demonstrations in D.C., although some protesters did congregate across from the White House.
“Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption,” they said on their website. “For that reason, NO KINGS is not hosting an event in Washington, D.C.”
Political backlash to the president’s military parade
The president’s parade plans have been criticized for both the cost and the optics. As the administration and the Department of Government Efficiency have been touting their efforts to eliminate waste, the parade and festivities to celebrate an armed services branch anniversary are estimated by the Army to cost between $25 million and $45 million.
“Trump is throwing himself a $30 million birthday parade just to stroke his own ego,” Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a veteran who lost both of her legs in Iraq, said on X last week.
Some think military parades are evocative of authoritarian regimes. “Never been a big fan of goose-stepping soldiers and big tanks and missiles rolling down the street,” Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told reporters this week. “So, if you ask me, I wouldn’t have done it.”
“We were always different than the images you saw of the Soviet Union and North Korea,” Paul added. “We were proud not to be that. And I don’t — I’m not proposing that that’s the image people want to project, but I’m worried about the image that it isn’t necessarily the best image to show.”
Democrats have also criticized the president for warning people against participating in protests against the parade.
“If there’s any protesters that want to come out, they’re going to be met with very big force,” the president told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday.
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware called the president’s message an “authoritarian tactic.”
“He wasn’t talking about people who were engaged in violence,” Murphy said of Mr. Trump’s remarks in an interview with podcaster Joe Gallina. “He wasn’t talking about people who were doing property damage in D.C. He just said anybody who comes out to protest my military parade is going to be treated roughly. That’s an authoritarian tactic.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, however, told reporters Wednesday that “the president absolutely supports peaceful protests.”
“He supports the First Amendment. He supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard,” she continued. “He does not support violence of any kind. He does not support assaulting law enforcement officers who are simply trying to do their job.”
What is the schedule?
8:15 a.m. – Wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Fitness competition and awards ceremony on the National Mall
11 a.m.-6 p.m. – Army Birthday Festival on the National Mall
6 p.m.-7 p.m. – U.S. Army 250th Birthday Parade
9:45 p.m. – Fireworks on the National Mall
Here’s the parade route
The parade route runs along Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., parallel to the National Mall. It kicks off at 23rd Street NW, near the Lincoln Memorial, before proceeding along the Mall past the White House and the Washington Monument. It concludes at 15th Street NW. The parade begins at 6 p.m. and should run for about an hour.
The parade and other festivities mean traffic will be shut down or restricted in large swaths of downtown Washington. Visitors are encouraged to take public transit or walk, rather than drive.
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Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C.
Its Friday, June 13 and the Marlins (25-41) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (30-38).
Edward Cabrera is slated to take the mound for Miami against Mitchell Parker for Washington.
Thursday was a travel day for Miami following a series in Pittsburgh. The Bucs took two of three from the Marlins earlier this week. The Nationals were even less fortunate as they were swept by the Mets including a 4-3 loss Thursday. Washington has now lost five in a row.
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There’s been recent speculation about the idea of the Vikings pursuing one of the star cornerbacks that has become available, namely the Dolphins’ Jalen Ramsey and recently-released ex-Packers standout Jaire Alexander. Because corner appears to be the one remaining non-quarterback question mark on Minnesota’s loaded roster, it’s easy to see the appeal of going out and getting a great player who can raise the floor and ceiling at that important position.
Maybe that’s something GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will consider. But there have also been rumblings that the Vikings are more confident in their current cornerback room than some might think. It’s a room led by Byron Murphy Jr., who re-signed with Minnesota after a six-interception Pro Bowl season in 2024. The leading candidate to be the Vikings’ CB2 is Isaiah Rodgers, who was signed in free agency this year after a few solid seasons as a rotational player with the Colts and Eagles.
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores spoke about several of the Vikings’ corners at a press conference after Tuesday’s practice, starting with Rodgers, who the team is very high on. A sixth-round pick out of Massachusetts in 2020, Rodgers served a season-long gambling suspension in 2023 but bounced back nicely last year with the Super Bowl-winning Eagles.
“Zay’s been on my radar since he was at UMass,” Flores said. “Fast, playmaker, I think he’s one of these late-round guys who found his way in the league in the kicking game and got in some games and made some plays. I’ve always thought he was a good player and was ascending, and when the opportunity presented itself that we could maybe acquire him, I was all in. I’m happy we got him. He’s been a great addition. He’s got great football IQ and acumen. That’s something we’ve stressed throughout the group at all levels: secondary, second level, and D-line.”
After the top two, you’ve got a couple intriguing 26-year-olds who are eager to compete. One of those is Jeff Okudah, who has become a journeyman after flopping as the No. 3 overall pick in 2020. He’s on his fourth team in as many seasons, but the Vikings think they might be able to bring out some of the tools that made him such a great prospect coming out of Ohio State. Physicality is a big part of Okudah’s game.
“He’s really come in and, similar to Zay, not necessarily found a role, because we’re not there yet, but between lifts and walkthroughs and meetings, trying to build a rapport with the guys on the back end, but also the guys at the second level,” Flores said. “And asking questions, both guys have been great from that standpoint. Excited about them both and really excited about that entire group.”
Another key name to know is Mekhi Blackmon, who was a third-round pick in 2023. He had a solid rookie season and was likely in line for a big role last year when he tore his ACL on the first day of training camp. Coming up on 11 months removed from his injury, Blackmon practiced on Tuesday and was moving around well.
“As a rookie, you saw the quickness, the speed, the acumen,” Flores said of Blackmon. “I think he needs to build right on that. It was unfortunate when he went down last year, because we were excited about the possibility of him playing quite a bit. The way he rehabbed was incredible, honestly. Just kind of watching that. I remember we’re in October, November, he’s up, he’s moving around, he’s training. It was kind of a running joke, ‘I’ll see you in two weeks.’ Now we’re here, and to see him back out on the field is really a testament to his work ethic, his want-to, his belief in himself.”
As things stand, the CB3 spot is likely between Blackmon and Okudah. Further down the depth chart, Flores brought up several other names in his presser. There’s Dwight “Nudie” McGlothern, who made the roster last year as an undrafted rookie. There’s also newcomers Ambry Thomas, Kahlef Hailassie, and Reddy Steward, who have all seen some playing time in the NFL for other teams.
Veteran Tavierre Thomas wasn’t one of the names Flores brought up, but he’s a key special teams addition who has played plenty of nickel during his career. Rounding out the room are undrafted rookies Zemaiah Vaughn and Keenan Garber.
“You can’t have enough at that position,” Flores said.
That quote from Flores was about the Vikings’ current depth at corner. But one could also make the argument that the importance of cornerback depth is exactly why Minnesota should look to go out and add Ramsey or Alexander or another experienced player. It’ll be interesting to see if Adofo-Mensah, in making a move or not making one, feels like the Vikings have enough at that spot.
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Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Friday, June 13 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $264 million ($117.3 million cash option).
The winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing are: 47, 22, 40, 10 and 8. The Mega Ball is 1.
Check back to see if anyone won the Mega Millions jackpot.
The next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday, June 17. Drawings are held at 11 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday.
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Mega Millions costs $5 to play.
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Witness details rocky relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A witness using the name Jane said Sean Combs dismissed her when she refused sex with other men, and threatened to stop paying her rent.
More than eight months after accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually abusing and manipulating her over a four-year period in a 2024 lawsuit, a woman has come forward to identify herself.
Chelsea Lovelace, described as a Florida business owner, entrepreneur, and model, on June 13 filed an amended complaint in the New York Supreme Court using her own name as plaintiff, replacing the anonymous name Jane Doe she’d used in her Sept. 27 filing.
She alleges that between 2021 and 2024, Combs pressured her to regularly travel to meet him, ingest “illicit substances,” have sex with other men and women and otherwise do his bidding by leveraging the allowance he was paying her. The claims and timeline mirror testimony Combs’ former partner gave on the stand in his criminal trial.
Lovelace’s filing comes after Combs’ legal team sought the court to issue a ruling that would compel her to use her legal name, Lovelace’s attorney, Joseph L. Ciaccio, said in a statement to USA TODAY. “Before the Court made any decision on that, my client decided herself to come forward publicly on her own terms,” Ciaccio said.
In response to Lovelace’s amended complaint, Combs’ team told USA TODAY in a statement reiterating, “Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process. In court, the truth will prevail: That Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone – man or woman, adult or minor.”
Combs is on trial for charges of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The Grammy-winning rapper and producer has faced a barrage of civil lawsuits – many of them from unnamed accusers – since November 2023, alleging sexual assault, abuse and trafficking dating back to the 1990s. Combs denies all misconduct claims.
Chelsea Lovelace says alleged relationship with Diddy ‘turned into manipulation, control and abuse’
He also shared a statement from Lovelace, who said of her alleged relationship with Combs, “There was a time I truly believed we shared something real. In my heart, for a time, I believed he genuinely cared about me. That we both cared for one another in a way that meant something.
“But over time, that illusion shattered. And with it, so did parts of me,” Lovelace continued. “What I once thought was love and loyalty, quickly turned into manipulation, control and abuse. I was not seen as a person with a soul, but as a pawn in a much larger game. I didn’t want to believe it. I wrestled with God, with my heart, with my own silence.”
‘Coercive control’ and Diddy: You won’t hear about this during the trial — here’s why it’s still important.
She clarified the lawsuit was “not an act of revenge,” but rather “an act of release. Of standing in my truth. Of choosing healing over hiding.” Lovelace added that eventually, “silence became too heavy to bear.”
Lovelace concluded by saying she believes “that light exposes what needs to be healed. And I believe that the truth, even when it hurts, is the beginning of freedom.” She also noted, “Today, I choose to walk forward with my head held high and my voice intact.”
Chelsea Lovelace’s lawsuit mirrors testimony from Diddy’s ex, ‘Jane’
Lovelace sued Combs for sexual assault, sexual battery and infliction of emotional distress.
She alleges she’d first met him on Nov. 5, 2020, on a three-day trip to Turks and Caicos for which he’d paid. (Lovelace’s initial complaint did not specify this “overseas location.”) She says he flew her back to his Miami estate via a private plane on Nov. 7, 2020, and sent her home Nov. 9. They started “seeing each other regularly” in early 2021, Lovelace alleges.
However, she claims her monthly trips with Combs, or to meet him, were “not of her own volition.” Combs and his accomplices “would use coercive and harassing language to compel her to comply,” Lovelace’s lawsuit states. She went on to detail several alleged incidents, including forced and coerced sex with Combs as well as other people, blacking out from “alcohol and substances” various times and the realization that he was tracking her phone.
Lovelace also described Combs allegedly discouraging her from working and paying her an allowance that he would use as leverage “to control her.”
Diddy trial recap: Diddy’s ex, Jane, says she felt obligated to have sex with male escorts for him
The amended complaint includes details that have emerged throughout Combs’ trial, which wrapped its sixth week in Manhattan federal court on June 13. Though Lovelace’s September complaint included allegations about “City Girls” rapper Yung Miami, whose legal name is Caresha Brownlee, the new filing does not make mention of the musician, who is Combs’ ex-girlfriend.
Lovelace’s claims are reminiscent of testimony given by one of Combs’ other ex-partners, who used the pseudonym Jane in federal court and alleged Combs took her on multiple trips to the islands and pressured her to do so-called “hotel nights” with sex workers. Jane also told jurors Combs allegedly paid her $10,000 per month rent but regularly threatened to revoke it if she didn’t do his bidding.
They dated between 2021 and 2024, Jane said, at one point noting on the stand that while she was monogamous, Combs was not.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and Spanish via chat and at 800-656-4673.
Morgan Wallen will kick off his “I’m The Problem” tour in Houston, Texas, at the NRG Stadium on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. Both concerts start at 5:30 p.m.
Where to find the cheapest tickets for Morgan Wallen’s Houston concerts
Although the “I’m The Problem” tour is nearly sold out, fans can still find last-minute tickets through verified resale platforms like Vivid Seats, SeatGeek and StubHub.
Here’s a look at the best prices available (including fees):
Prices and availability are noted at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Discount: First-time Vivid Seats customers can use code SYRACUSE20 for $20 off a $200+ ticket order.
Who will open for Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m The Problem’ tour?
Support for the Houston shows will come from Koe Wetzel and Corey Kent, part of a rotating roster of openers that includes Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson on other dates.
Where else is Morgan Wallen playing?
After the Houston concert, the 20-stadium tour will take Morgan Wallen to Madison, Wisconsin, on June 28 and 29.
Other stops include Miami Gardens, Glendale, Seattle, Santa Clara, Cleveland, Foxborough, Toronto and Edmonton.
A complete list of Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” tour dates is available here.
