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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Vocal coach Helene Hørlyck has vowed to keep sharing memories of Liam Payne and expressed gratitude to the late singer-songwriter's family following his funeral. Liam, 31, tragically passed away last month after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina . His funeral was held in the UK on Wednesday, 20 November , with guests including his former One Direction bandmates, ex Cheryl and X Factor mogul Simon Cowell attending a service in the Home Counties. Helene, who worked with Liam and One Direction as a vocal coach, posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, explaining how after spending a week in London she'd been left feeling full of "love and sadness". In addition to this, she thanked Liam's parents, Karen and Geoff Payne, and his sisters, Nicola and Ruth Payne, and promised to continue sharing stories about Liam. Alongside photos from her trip to the UK, as well as some snaps with Liam, Helene wrote: "As my week in London comes to an end I am filled with love and sadness. Thank you Karen, Geoff, Ruth and Nicola - I will as promised continue to tell Liam's story and share my memories." In response to the heartwarming post, fans filled the comments section with messages of support for Helene. "He will live forever in our memories and in our stories," wrote one. Another fan offered condolences, saying: "I'm so sorry for your loss Helene," reports the Mirror . "My heart goes out to you his friends his girlfriend and his son," a third added. Others shared heart emojis. Last month, vocal coach Helene penned a heartfelt tribute to Liam following his tragic death. "My heart is heavy writing this. Liam was the loveliest young man who just loved to sing. He was only a teenager when I met him and One Direction was formed," she wrote. She went on to praise his influence on the band, adding that: "His talent and professionalism had a big impact on the band especially in the early days as Liam always strived for the best during all of our sessions. Liam was fun and a joy to spend time with, he even re named some of my vocal exercises as he had such a wonderful sense of humour and upbeat energy." Helene also shared personal memories of the Teardrops singer. "I will always remember Liam as a polite young man who was caring and kind. Whenever my son Cai would join the world tours Liam would invite him along on his tourbus, sit and play video games with him, make sure he was OK, such a person was Liam, warm and friendly," she continued. She concluded with a touching farewell: "Thank you for all the wonderful years dear Liam, you will forever be in my heart and your voice will live on, not only in my memories but also in the incredible songs. Rest in peace sweet darling."HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001. If its return is comedic, some former employees who lost everything in Enron’s collapse aren’t laughing. “It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?” said former Enron employee Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what to know about the history of Enron and the purported effort to bring it back. Once the nation’s seventh-largest company, Enron filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 2, 2001, after years of accounting tricks could no longer hide billions of dollars in debt or make failing ventures appear profitable. The energy company's collapse put more than 5,000 people out of work and wiped out more than $2 billion in employee pensions. Its aftershocks were felt throughout the energy sector. Twenty-four Enron executives , including former CEO Jeffrey Skilling , were convicted for their roles in the fraud. Enron founder Ken Lay’s convictions were vacated after he died of heart disease following his 2006 trial. On Monday — the 23rd anniversary of the bankruptcy filing — a company representing itself as Enron announced in a news release it was relaunching as a “company dedicated to solving the global energy crisis.” It also posted a video on social media, advertised on at least one Houston billboard and a took out a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle In the minute-long video full of generic corporate jargon, the company talks about “growth” and “rebirth.” It ends with the words, “We’re back. Can we talk?” In an email, company spokesperson Will Chabot said the new Enron was not doing any interviews yet, but "We’ll have more to share soon.” Signs point to the comeback being a joke. In the “terms of use and conditions of sale” on the company's website, it says “the information on the website about Enron is First Amendment protected parody, represents performance art, and is for entertainment purposes only.” Documents filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show College Company, an Arkansas-based LLC, owns the Enron trademark. The co-founder of College Company is Connor Gaydos, who helped create a joke conspiracy theory claiming all birds are actually government surveillance drones. Peters said she and some other former employees are upset and think the relaunch was “in poor taste.” “If it’s a joke, it’s rude, extremely rude. And I hope that they realize it and apologize to all of the Enron employees,” Peters said. Peters, 74, said she is still working in information technology because “I lost everything in Enron, and so my Social Security doesn’t always take care of things I need done.” “Enron’s downfall taught us critical lessons about corporate ethics, accountability, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Enron’s legacy was the employees in the trenches. Leave Enron buried,” she said. But Sherron Watkins, Enron’s former vice president of corporate development and the main whistleblower who helped uncover the scandal, said she didn’t have a problem with the joke because comedy “usually helps us focus on an uncomfortable historical event that we’d rather ignore.” “I think we use prior scandals to try to teach new generations what can go wrong with big companies,” said Watkins, who still speaks at colleges and conferences about the Enron scandal. This story was corrected to fix the spelling of Ken Lay’s first name, which had been misspelled “Key.” Follow Juan A. Lozano on X at https://x.com/juanlozano70
Madigan would have his staffers keep close tabs on which seats were coming open and would routinely make recommendations about who should fill them, Jessica Basham, who left the speaker’s office in 2021 and is now a lobbyist, told jurors in her ex-boss’ corruption trial. Unbeknownst to Madigan, Solis was wearing a wire for the FBI, and his request for the recommendation was part of an FBI ruse. Madigan, 82, of Chicago, who served for decades as speaker of the Illinois House before stepping down in 2021, faces a wide array of racketeering charges alleging he used his significant political and governmental power to execute a number of corrupt schemes. He is charged alongside Michael McClain, 77, a former ComEd contract lobbyist from downstate Quincy, who for years was one of Madigan’s closest confidants. Both men have pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. Prosecutors on Wednesday displayed internal memos about state boards and commissions as well as lists of Madigan’s recommendations to Pritzker, a Democrat who took office in 2019. Solis did not appear on the lists — likely because in January 2019, his cooperation with federal investigators had become publicly known. But jurors have previously watched undercover video in which Solis asked Madigan for help getting on a state board that paid at least $100,000, including either the Labor Relations Board or the Illinois Commerce Commission. Prosecutors have also presented evidence that Madigan sent Solis information about state boards and commissions in response. The indictment against Madigan alleges he sat down with Pritzker in December 2018 and mentioned Solis as a candidate for a board. Prosecutors said Wednesday that they intend to call U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) to the stand, who is expected to testify about that meeting. Budzinski was a key Pritzker aide before being seated in Congress. Among the names on Madigan’s recommendation list was Madigan’s wife Shirley, who served on the Illinois Arts Council, and Carrie Zalewski, the wife of state Rep. Michael Zalewski, who was appointed to head the Illinois Commerce Commission, which determines rates that can be charged by utilities like Commonwealth Edison. Madigan and McClain are charged with getting utility giant ComEd to hire Zalewski’s father, former Ald. Michael Zalewski Sr., as a no-work subcontractor, which prosecutors allege ComEd did to sway Madigan’s support for utility-friendly legislation. Also on Madigan’s list was Carol Sente, a former Democratic state representative who was recommended for a “position at DCEO (not Director).” Sente testified for the prosecution earlier in Madigan’s trial about the workings of the General Assembly and the power Madigan wielded there. On cross-examination, Basham was shown notes she made in 2019 that tracked which of Madigan’s 91 recommendations for state boards and other positions in Pritzker’s administration were successful. Only about 47 percent of the people Madigan suggested actually were named to state boards, according to Basham’s notes. Defense attorneys also took the chance to boost Madigan’s image for jurors, eliciting testimony from Basham about his work ethic and values. “I don’t think anybody works harder than Mike Madigan,” she said. The trial, which began Oct. 8, might be coming to a speedier end than anticipated. Prosecutors said Wednesday they plan to wrap up their case in chief next week, though attorneys have discussed the potential for last-minute scheduling changes that could alter that estimate. Solis, meanwhile, left the stand Tuesday after lengthy testimony about his undercover recordings.Florida State continues torrid star with rout of UMassDutton’s ‘brave’ nuclear bet relies on coal plants. Their owners are concerned
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Jake Paul's victory over Mike Tyson has once again made him the talk of the boxing world. Despite 'The Problem Child' not yet defeating a top-ranked, active boxer, speculation is rife about who he will face next. Paul comfortably defeated 'Iron Mike' in eight two-minute rounds, but fans and critics alike are hoping his next opponent will provide a greater challenge. There are several potential paths for Paul to take in 2025. The Ohio native has been smart in choosing opponents that benefit him most so far, but taking on a riskier fight could pay off next year. In line with Paul's strategy of pursuing lucrative fights, a match against Conor McGregor could be his best move. After all, it wouldn't be his first time defeating a UFC fighter, even if 'Notorious' hasn't fought in more than three-and-a-half years. Among Paul's previous MMA opponents are Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley (twice), Ben Askren and Mike Perry. However, a fight against arguably the most famous UFC fighter of all time would surpass the profile and potential earnings of all those victories combined, reports the Irish Star . It was back in December 2020 when Jake Paul made headlines by publicly calling out Conor McGregor with a whopping $50 million offer (£40m) for a bout. By then, the YouTuber had just a couple of wins under his belt and taunted McGregor about his single pro boxing match – a loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr by TKO. After triumphing over Ben Askren, Paul took to social media challenging the 36 year old McGregor to an MMA fight, stating: "Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170 pounds. That's never happening. But let's run it in MMA. No weight class. Just like how it used to be done. But you won't." Meanwhile, ahead of Paul's matchup with Tyson, McGregor didn't hide his loathing, hoping Mike would "rattle the little dope." Despite their differences - not least their nine-year age gap - it may well be that money will bridge the divide, potentially coaxing McGregor back into the ring. . And who could forget the singular blot on Paul's near-flawless 11-1 record? Tommy Fury edged out Paul with a split decision in their February 2023 showdown. For all the changes since their first fight, the animosity between the two seems as intense as ever. There are doubts whether a second fight with Tyson Fury's half-brother, Tommy, would be a wise move for Jake Paul in terms of its appeal. Nevertheless, Tommy Fury, readying himself for a bout against former UFC welterweight Darren Till in January, feels the rematch with Paul is certain. "In a heartbeat, yeah. I mean at the end of the day I think me and him, we're set in stone," he said during an interview with ESPN. "He's only got one defeat and that's to me, so it's inevitable that we are going to get back in the ring." Paul's ex-trainer BJ Flores had told The Sun that Fury was making "unreasonable" demands about the fight purse for another bout with Paul. However, if the financial aspects can be resolved, the opportunity for Paul to redeem his only loss in boxing could be on the table. As for a world title chance, if Paul decides to pursue a more challenging path than fighting retired athletes and former basketball stars, offers are already on the table. One such offer came from IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, who threw down the gauntlet on Instagram. Paul shared a DM from Dubois saying: "Hi Jake, good business on the weekend but how would you feel fighting for the legitimate heavyweight championship of the world this is Daniel Dubois calling you out. Let's get it on." Dubois, who recently knocked out Anthony Joshua, was told by his target to "get in line," although Paul did say he'd consider the offer. He seemed more open to this opportunity than the one he received from undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, who also offered Paul a shot at his belts. "@JakePaul what can you do in the ring against the current undisputed champion. Just know I'm always open to any suggestions," Beterbiev wrote on Instagram. Paul responded that he "runs this sport" but has yet to accept or decline the challenge. If he truly wants to establish a lasting legacy in the sport, then defeating McGregor like Mayweather did, avenging his only career loss against Fury, and then taking on a reigning world champion would make 2025 a highly successful year for him.
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