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The boohoo share price is crashing again! Is now the time to buy?
As an existing shareholder, I have seen the value of my boohoo holding collapse recently. As its share price languishes is now the time to be greedy?
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YouTuber pleads guilty to intentionally crashing his plane for a wallet sponsorship
In the latest proof that satire is no match for today’s reality, The DOJ announced that a YouTuber pled guilty on Wednesday to obstructing a federal investigation by destroying the wreckage of an airplane he intentionally crashed for views and sponsorship money. Trevor Jacob, a 29-year-old former pro snowboarder turned YouTuber, recorded and uploaded his staged (yet very real) crash landing in Santa Barbara County, CA, in November 2021.
Jacob pled guilty to one count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, as first reported by Gizmodo. He admitted in his plea agreement that his motive was profiting from a wallet promotion attached to the video.
Before taking flight, Jacob equipped the plane with video cameras while arming himself with a parachute, video camera and selfie stick. He ejected himself from the aircraft about 35 minutes into the flight, recording himself parachuting to the ground as the plane crashed into a dry brush area in Los Padres National Forest. (A dry brush area in wildfire country sounds like a terrific place to send an aircraft to its fiery demise.) He then hiked to the crash scene to recover his cameras and recordings.
Unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of Jacob’s wallet-shilling shenanigans. He then waited two days to report the incident to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); in the report, he incorrectly described it as an accident. Then, after the NTSB told him he was responsible for preserving the wreckage for examination, he returned to the crash scene by helicopter, which he used to airlift the wreckage to a local vineyard and winery. There, he loaded it onto a trailer attached to his pickup truck and hauled it to Lompoc City Airport, where he cut the plane’s remains into pieces, dumping them into nearby trash bins. Around this time, he lied to investigators, telling them he didn’t know where the wreckage was.
Still wanting to ensure the wallet sponsorship money made its way to his wallet, Jacob uploaded the YouTube video “I Crashed My Airplane” on December 23rd, 2021. The video is still up and has tallied 3.3 million views. During a clip of his long hike back to civilization after the landing, Jacob says, “I’m so past the point of even saying I’m exhausted… but I saw a cow.”
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/youtuber-pleads-guilty-to-intentionally-crashing-his-plane-for-a-wallet-sponsorship-194604042.html?src=rss
YouTuber is facing 20 years in prison for intentionally crashing his plane in a real-life GTA stunt and then lying about it to the government
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Watch shocking dash cam footage of ‘stolen police car careering off the road and crashing into a ditch’
SHOCKING dash cam footage allegedly shows the moment a stolen police car careers off the road and crashes into a ditch.
The video begins with a police car appearing from around a bend at speed, followed by two other police vehicles in hot pursuit.
Dash cam footage allegedly shows the moment a stolen police car careers off the road and crashes into a ditch[/caption]
Dashcam footage then captures the car crashing into a ditch[/caption]
The police car then narrowly misses an oncoming vehicle while speeding around the corner on the narrow country lane before crashing over a hedge and into a field in the footage.
Cops said they received several reports of a civilian car allegedly being driven dangerously in Graig-Y-Rhacca in Caerphilly, Wales.
Officers said when they located the car and chased the driver on foot, the passenger made off with a police vehicle.
Gwent Police confirmed that a 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident, which happened on Saturday, April 8.
He has since been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs, driving with no insurance, assault and criminal damage.
He has been remanded in custody.
A 22-year-old man was also arrested in connection with the events on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving whilst under the influence of drugs, criminal damage and racially or religiously aggravated harassment, alarm or distress.
He has since been released on conditional bail.
Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis, issues software update after crashing into city bus
GM’s self-driving unit Cruise filed with federal regulators a voluntary recall to update the software in 300 robotaxis after one struck the back of a city bus in San Francisco. Cruise said in a report with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration that it initiated the recall because in rare circumstances the software could inaccurately […]
Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis, issues software update after crashing into city bus by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
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Fed up with Fitbit crashing? Shop smartwatch deals from Apple, Amazfit, and Samsung.
Smartwatches are the perfect companion for fitness enthusiasts who want to make the most of every workout. Fitbit is the brand nearly everyone’s heard of, but today Fitbit users are experiencing a glitch — the app is crashing when users attempt to open it to check their progress. Frustrated Fitbit users may be interested in jumping ship and giving another smartwatch brand a chance. Here are a few deals to help you pick the right one.
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BEST BUDGET SMARTWATCH: The Amazfit GTS 2 mini smartwatch is equipped with up to 14-day battery life. $89.99
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BEST GPS SMARTWATCH: The Garmin Venu is a GPS smartwatch with features to help you get an amazing workout. $209.95
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BEST CLEARANCE SMARTWATCH: The Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) is an excellent workout and work companion. $279.99
$699(save $419.01)
Best Budget Smartwatch
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Our pick: Amazfit GTS 2 mini smartwatch
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Why we like it
The Amazfit GTS 2 mini smartwatch packs a giant punch for a smartwatch costing under $100. It features more than 70 modes, so you can have an excellent workout regardless of your chosen sport. Typically sold at $99.99, the smartwatch is now on sale for $89.99, saving you $10. Enjoy both indoor and outdoor sports thanks to its waterproof exterior. Need more stats? The GTS 2 mini smartwatch keeps track of your heart rate, blood oxygen levels, stress levels, sleep cycle, and even menstruation cycles. You can also use it to keep track of work activities, get reminders, and get incoming calls and texts.
Best GPS Smartwatch
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Why we like it
The Garmin Venu features an elegant round face. Fully equipped with Garmun’s well-regarded GPS system, adventure enthusiasts can use up to 20 pre-loaded GPS apps to get to their destination. Typically sold at $349.99, the Garmin Venu is now on sale at Amazon for only $209.95, or $140.04 off. Keep track of steps, oxygen levels, menstrual cycles, heart rate, and more to maximize your activities. The watch screen can also follow pilates, cardio, and yoga workouts for effective training.
Best Clearance Smartwatch
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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
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Why we like it
The Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) offers its trademark reliability for only $279.99 thanks to Best Buy’s clearance sale. That’s a whopping $419.01 off its regular price of $699. This particular watch offers a retina display for better visibility and can be used with most cellular plans. It was built to be swim-proof, so even water won’t keep you from knowing how your workouts are going. Learn more about your heart rate, hearing health, and steps during workouts to optimize your physical activity. Use the watch’s GPS system and compass to guide you as you go on your adventures, and take calls or texts. The Apple Watch Series 5 also includes international emergency calling, so you know you’ll always be safe.
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Amazfit T-Rex Pro smartwatch $129.95
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