1671381333 Drunk investment banker arrested after slapping MTA workers in the

Drunk investment banker arrested after slapping MTA workers in the face: officials

A drunk investment banker repeatedly punched an MTA employee in an unprovoked attack at a Brooklyn subway station Friday morning and was arrested, officials said.

Jean-Francois Coste, 53, was at the Stillwell Avenue station in Coney Island around 12:15 a.m. when he punched the 56-year-old switchboard operator at the start of her shift, police officers said.

Tanya McCray, 56, was exiting the “team room” on the public mezzanine when she saw Coste — a senior equities analyst at Tocqueville Asset Management — trying to get in, an MTA spokesman said.

“It’s not a public area,” the spokesman said. “He was obviously drunk. She pushed the door so it clicked and clicked and he punched her in the face at least twice.”

McCray, a 21-year veteran of the MTA and train operator, fought back and began hitting Coste with her lunch bag, which contained a thermos, the spokesman said. After another transit employee came to her aid, the bank clerk ran down the platform.

“All the workers from the crew room come out and run after him,” the spokesman said. “He jumped on a train and the transit workers cornered him.”

Coney Island Stillwell Avenue Terminal.The attack happened at the Stillwell Avenue station in Coney Island.AP

Tanya McCray.Tanya McCray was exiting the crew room on the public mezzanine when she saw Coste trying to get inside. Facebook / Tanya Hinton McCray

Coste was arrested and charged with assaulting, molesting and threatening a transit worker. He was released without bail and his next court date has been set for March.

McCray said she was surprised by the attack.

“I didn’t see him hit me,” she said. “I didn’t see the shot, it went so fast.”

Jean Francois Coste.Jean-Francois Coste was arrested and charged with assault, harassment and threats. Tocqueville Asset Management LP

McCray, who suffered bruises and was taken to a local hospital, said she hopes her attacker will be punished.

“I just hope justice is done,” McCray said. “I hope he sees jail time. It’s not fair that people think they can just attack us, and that’s okay. It’s not okay. We’re just here to do our job.”

The Transit Workers Union plans to stage a show of force at Coste’s court hearing, the spokesman said.

Richard Davis, president of TWU Local 100, said the public “should treat transit workers as heroes, not as punching bags.

“We’ve always championed this city, most recently working through the pandemic, and that’s the thanks we get. It has to stop. We’ll see this guy in court.”

Coste could not be immediately reached for comment.

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A models bikini worn by her mother has stood the

A model’s bikini worn by her mother has stood the test of time

A model’s bikini worn by her mother stands the test of time as she showcases the flattering blue swimsuit from 2005

A model shared her surprise after trying on a flattering blue bikini, which turned out to be her mother’s.

Californian Madison Bruckner took to TikTok to show off a high-waisted string bikini, telling her followers, “I can’t believe this belongs to my mom!”

Joining other TikTokers who were sharing second-hand clothes passed down from their parents, Madison posted a clip of her sporting her mother’s Robin Piccone swimsuit.

Wearing a multicolored Pacsun set, she held the bikini up to the camera for a close-up and said, ‘This one she used to wear all the time but what I love about it is that it has this little butterfly on its back.’

Madison shared a close-up of her mother's blue bikini from 2005, which has a

Madison shared a close-up of her mother’s blue bikini from 2005, which has a “little butterfly on the back.”

The turquoise bikini also features the same cutout at the top, and she added, “I love it because you can get the butterfly tan line.”

After donning the swimsuit and showing off the figure-flattering, colorful full-length bikini, she exclaimed, “I’m freaking out!”

“The bottoms are a bit big in the back – they look like a diaper.

“But the front is a mood.”

Madison was shocked as she showed off the colorful, figure-flattering swimsuit in a full-length shot, saying,

Madison was shocked as she showed off the colorful, figure-flattering swimsuit in a full-length shot, saying, “I can’t believe this belongs to my mom.”

1671378571 357 A models bikini worn by her mother has stood the 1671378572 610 A models bikini worn by her mother has stood the 1671378573 51 A models bikini worn by her mother has stood the Madison's followers loved the style of the bikini, with the California beauty saying people should bring back the '00s look

Madison’s followers loved the style of the bikini, with the California beauty saying people should bring back the ’00s look

Madison’s followers fell in love with the set, with one commenting: “This looks so amazing on your skin tone! so incredible.’

Another delighted follower simply wrote: “YEAR”.

Another waved the flag for ’90s fashionistas, saying: “Girls we mums try to tell you girls our clothes rocked! I’m guessing your mom is early 40s, late 30s.”

Madison replied, “She was a year 2000 queen and she’s still rocking the current styles.”

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In a rare public appearance the Russian Defense Minister visited

In a rare public appearance, the Russian Defense Minister visited the battlefield

Sergei Shoigu went to the front to talk to soldiers. The move comes after a major shift in strategy, with Russia now targeting energy assets.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited the area of ​​the military operation in Ukraine to inspect Russian forces stationed there, the Russian military said in a statement on Sunday.

Sergei Shoigu “inspected the Russian forces stationed in the area of ​​the special military operation,” including going to the front to speak with soldiers, the statement said.

Military officials on the ground also provided him with reports on the current situation on the ground and the actions of Russian forces, according to the same source.

A massive hitting tactic

The press release does not specify when this trip took place, but its announcement comes two days after a meeting between Vladimir Putin and leaders of Russia’s operation in Ukraine, including Sergei Shoigu.

Faced with a string of military setbacks this fall, Russia, which launched an offensive in Ukraine at the end of February, has since October opted for a tactic of massive strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grids and transformers, dumping millions of civilians in the midst of cold and darkness winter

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Species Protection Conference: Draft agreement presented

At the UN species protection conference in Canada, the draft of an agreement on biodiversity has been on the table since today. According to the plan presented by China, rich countries will increase their financial support to developing countries for biodiversity to at least US$20 billion a year by 2025. By 2030, the sum should increase to US$30 billion. According to the project, 30% of the Earth’s surface must also be declared protected areas.

The latter was one of the central objectives of the COP15 UN biodiversity conference. Funding for wildlife conservation in developing countries is a particularly contentious issue in the negotiations. Developing countries have requested financial support of at least US$100 billion a year from richer countries.

That would be ten times the amount currently flowing from developed countries to developing countries to strengthen biodiversity – and the equivalent of the $100 billion pledged, but not yet fully disbursed, to combat global warming.

optimism about deal

Shortly before the planned end of COP15, key representatives from member states expressed optimism about a deal. “I am very confident that we can maintain our ambitions and reach a consensus,” Chinese Environment Minister Huang Runqiu said in Montreal yesterday.

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Brittany Murphys brother Tony Bertolotti searches for answers 13 years

Brittany Murphy’s brother Tony Bertolotti searches for answers 13 years after the actress’ death

Brittany Murphy’s brother Tony Bertolotti continues to search for answers 13 years after the actress’ mysterious death as he believes she was “pulled out”.

Brittany Murphy’s brother has spoken out as he continues to seek answers 13 years after her death as he believes she was “brought out”.

The actress died unexpectedly in December 2009, aged just 32, after collapsing at her Hollywood home. The coroner’s report said the primary cause of her death was pneumonia.

Murphy’s husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, 40, also died of pneumonia and anemia five months later.

Tony Bertolotti, 74, is linked to Brittany through father Angelo, who died in January 2019 at the age of 92 after years of trying to uncover the truth about his daughter.

Tragic: Brittany Murphy's brother has spoken out as he continues to search for answers 13 years after her death as he believes she has been 'pulled out'.

Tragic: Brittany Murphy’s brother has spoken out as he continues to search for answers 13 years after her death as he believes she has been ‘pulled out’.

Speaking to The Sun, Tony revealed he has discovered that three people are in control of the late Clueless stars’ estate – Sharon, a newspaper editor, and a doctor who treated her.

He explained that Brittany “has no control over her estate” and: “There were huge amounts of money in it [Brittany’s] Retirement plan and bank account and it’s all gone.”

Tony searches for answers about where Brittany’s $10 million fortune went and believes her mother Sharon, who lived with the couple before her death, knows the truth.

Looking for answers: Tony Bertolotti, 74, who is linked to Brittany through father Angelo, is looking for answers about where Brittany's $10 million fortune went and believes her mother Sharon, who was with the couple before her death lived, knows the truth

Looking for answers: Tony Bertolotti, 74, who is linked to Brittany through father Angelo, is looking for answers about where Brittany’s $10 million fortune went and believes her mother Sharon, who was with the couple before her death lived, knows the truth

He said, “Sharon knows the truth and she hasn’t picked up the phone with any family member and told them the truth.”

Monjack was reportedly written out of the will and the entire estate went to Sharon, but as Brittany’s estate was held in trust, the contents of her estate remain confidential.

Tony added: “There’s no way she died of natural causes. It is impossible. It’s bull***t, total c**p. It was clear to me she was taken out.’

Secret: The star's husband, Simon Monjack, died at the age of 40 - under the same strange circumstances - just five months after the actress (pictured in 2007)

Secret: The star’s husband, Simon Monjack, died at the age of 40 – under the same strange circumstances – just five months after the actress (pictured in 2007)

Murphy began her career in 1991 and is notable for starring in the Fox sitcom Drexell’s Class, which premiered that year.

She later transitioned to film roles and starred in numerous hit films including Drop Dead Gorgeous, Girl, Interrupted and Cherry Falls.

The actress has also pursued several ventures in voice acting, most notably voicing Luanne Platter on the long-running animated comedy show King Of The Hill.

Family: Unknowing star dad Angelo died in January 2019 at the age of 92 after years of trying to uncover the truth about his daughter

Family: Unknowing star dad Angelo died in January 2019 at the age of 92 after years of trying to uncover the truth about his daughter

However, Murphy passed away unexpectedly in December 2009 after collapsing at her Hollywood home; The coroner’s report said the primary cause of her death was pneumonia.

It was also revealed that the actress was suffering from the effects of iron deficiency anemia and was taking various over-the-counter and prescribed medications. both factors contributed to her death.

Months later, Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack was found dead at the couple’s home, and his death was also attributed to pneumonia and anemia, fueling tabloid rumors for a long period of time.

Tony said,

Tony said, “Sharon knows the truth and she hasn’t picked up the phone with any family member and told them the truth.” (Sharon Murphy and Angelo pictured)

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1671380308 Musk Bans Washington Post Reporter From Twitter After Allowing Others

Musk Bans Washington Post Reporter From Twitter After Allowing Others Again

Photo illustration of Elon Musk shrugging and holding his hands up

Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Liesa Johannssen-Koppitz/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Elon Musk banned another journalist over the weekend – after bringing some reporters back to the platform after their accounts were suspended by a Twitter poll to decide their fate.

The newest: Taylor Lorenz of The Washington Post, a technology and online culture columnist, said she learned Saturday afternoon that her Twitter account was “suspended,” she wrote on her substack.

  • Lorenz and Drew Harwell, another Washington Post tech reporter, were researching an article Musk was involved with. In an attempt to contact him, Lorenz tweeted Saturday asking for an interview, she wrote.
  • Later that day, when she checked to see if a response had been received, she received a notification that her account had been suspended.

The big picture: Musk has repeatedly said he supports freedom of expression and intends to use Twitter to promote it, writes Axios’ Sara Fischer. However, he has been inconsistent with content moderation decisions.

Game Status: musk asked Thursday evening whether the “accounts that have been doxxing my precise location in real time” should be unbanned from Twitter.

  • It was a reference to a number of prominent journalists being kicked off Twitter Thursday night, Axios reports.
  • The poll, which had more than 3.6 million votes, showed a majority of voters (58.7%) wanted accounts restored “now.”
  • “The people have spoken” Musk tweeted.

Flashback: Musk’s comments about his location stemmed from the controversy earlier this week when the account actively tracking Musk’s private jet was banned from the platform.

Driving the news: Musk on Saturday – after rehiring some journalists on the platform – blasted the “corporate media” on his account, Write: “They give up even the appearance of noble principles in their eagerness to maintain their monopoly on information seen by the public.”

  • Musk, too, in a separate Twitter reply said: “They think they are better than everyone else.”

Remarkable: A Twitter poll similarly helped Musk decide whether or not former President Trump should return to Twitter.

  • In late November, Musk reinstated Trump’s Twitter account after a poll by Musk found millions of accounts (52% out of 15 million total votes) wanted him back on the platform, Axios reports.
  • Trump said he has no plans to return to Twitter and will remain on his own social media platform, Truth Social.

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The parliamentary election resulted in two equally sized blocks now campaigning for a small party. The island nation is also the subject of geopolitics.

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Strict champion Hamza Yassin thanks his partner for being his “rock” as the pair celebrate triumph

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‘I didn’t think I was going to make it last week!’: Strictly Come Dancing champion Hamza Yassin thanks his partner for being his ‘rock’ as the pair celebrate Glitter Ball triumph

Strictly Come Dancing champion Hamza Yassin has revealed he didn’t think he “would make it past week one” and thanked his partner for being his “rock”.

The wildlife cinematographer, 32, and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal, 32, won season 20 of Strictly after battling stiff competition in Saturday night’s finale.

And now the children’s television presenter-turned-Glitterball Trophy holder has spoken of his excitement after beating Fleur East, Helen Skelton and Molly Rainford.

Master!  Strictly Come Dancing champion Hamza Yassin has revealed he doesn't think he would

Master! Strictly Come Dancing champion Hamza Yassin has revealed he doesn’t think he would “make it past week one” and thanked his partner Jowita Przystal for being his “rock”.

Hamza said: “I’m absolutely over the moon, I can’t believe it. I didn’t think I would make it past week one let alone make it to the finals and lift the glitter ball.

“This would not have been possible without Jowita, she has been my absolute rock throughout this entire experience and I would not have wanted this journey with anyone else and I will be eternally grateful for that.

“I can’t put into words what this means to us and I’m so grateful to everyone who voted, the long hours of training and hard work paid off.

“Everyone deserved to win tonight, the performances were outstanding and it was such a brilliant final to cap the most amazing experience.”

Cheers: The wildlife cameraman, 32, and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal, 32, won the 20th series of Strictly after fending off stiff competition in Saturday night's final

Cheers: The wildlife cameraman, 32, and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal, 32, won the 20th series of Strictly after fending off stiff competition in Saturday night’s final

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Professional dancer Jowita, 28, who made history as the first Strictly Pro in her freshman year, thanked fans for their votes and expressed pride in Hamza’s hard work.

“Thank you to everyone who voted for us,” said Jowita.

“I am so proud of Hamza, the sheer amount of hard work, determination and courage he has shown over the past 13 weeks has been incredible.

“I never thought I’d be lifting the glitterball in my freshman year as a Strictly Pro!

“We are so grateful for all the support and love we have received, it has been an amazing journey and I loved every minute of it.”

It comes after it was revealed Hamza was set to become the BBC’s next David Attenborough.

Yassin’s popularity with Strictly fans has led to the broadcaster launching plans for him to host his own wildlife documentary series.

1671378029 990 Strict champion Hamza Yassin thanks his partner for being his

They gave it their all: For their last dance of the evening, Hamza and Jowita performed their couple’s choice of Tanz to Jerusalema – a remix by Master KG with Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode

A source close to the star told the Chron: “Some of the BBC’s bosses knew few of the show’s loyal viewers would know who he was when Hamza was revealed in the Strictly series, but they did just knew he was going to end the series the most popular of all contestants.

“Getting him on the show was key to their endgame, which makes him another David Attenborough. Strictly has recently turned into a machine that highlights talent the BBC wants to make stars of.

“And they are absolutely thrilled that it has paid off. Work is already in progress for various programmes.’

Role model: A source said:

Irreplaceable: A source said: “Getting him on the show was key to her endgame that makes him another David Attenborough (pictured in 2022). Strictly has recently turned into a machine that highlights talent the BBC wants to make stars of.

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