Florida vet gets 22 years for sexually abusing dogs, storing child porn

Veterinarian Prentiss Madden was sentenced to 272 months in prison after he plead guilty to child pornography and animal cruelty charges. Caring Hands Animal Hospital A Florida veterinarian was sentenced Friday to nearly 22 years in federal prison for recording videos of himself sexually abusing dogs and for collecting child pornography. Prentiss Madden, 40, was…
Reynolds, Charlotte hold off Florida International 45-33

MIAMI (AP) — Chris Reynolds passed for 203 yards and four touchdowns, Shadrick Byrd had two long kickoff returns that led to points and Charlotte defeated Florida International 45-33 on Friday night. An interception returned 39 yards for a touchdown by Jon Alexander with 5:45 left in the game sealed the win for Charlotte, although…
FDA inks mutual reliance agreements with California, Florida, Utah, Wisconsin

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday entered into domestic mutual reliance agreements with California, Florida, Utah and Wisconsin. Mutual reliance agreements mark a coordinated effort between the FDA and individual states with goals to reduce human foodborne illness outbreaks, reduce duplication of regulatory oversight, and increase public health protection by focusing on areas of…
Florida School Board Punishes Schools With Mask Mandates — And Tries To Neutralize White House Effort To Help Them Out

Topline The Florida State Board of Education voted Thursday to withhold funds from eight school districts that have imposed mask mandates in violation of a state-level ban on them—and moved to thwart the U.S. Department of Education’s plan to assist those districts through federal grants that would make up for the lost money. Students wearing…
Why is Invesco entangled in a legal dispute with Indian TV giant Zee

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Technology PMN Business Author of the article: Reuters Abhirup Roy and Aditya Kalra Article content NEW DELHI — India’s Zee Entertainment is locked in a legal battle with one of its biggest foreign investors, Invesco, after it called for ouster of the TV network’s CEO citing concerns around corporate governance…
Gaming’s short-sighted treatment of its own history | This Week in Business

Disinterest in making old games easily accessible misses out on a modest opportunity now and a much larger one in the future…
Courteney Cox Through the Years: Photos of Her ‘Friends’ Era and Beyond

Her beauty stands the test of time! Courteney Cox has been a beloved fixture in fans’ lives for decades, thanks to her starring role as Monica Geller on Friends. Throughout her years in show business, the actress has undergone a transformation — from a fresh-faced star in the making to a seasoned celebrity…
Biden Plans to Fine Businesses for Violating Vaccine Mandate

Within the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill that passed through the House Budget Committee are new fines that would apply to companies violating Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate. If the specific provisions of the bill are put into place, the fines – ranging from $70,000 to $700,000 – could bankrupt non-compliant companies…
How Business Leaders Can Reduce Polarization

Twelve strategies to help you bridge divides within your company — and your broader community…
7 Ways to Make More Confident COVID-Era Business Decisions
Running a business is inherently stressful. But labor shortages, vaccine protocols and shifts to remote work may be taking that stress to new heights — especially for small-business owners managing……