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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tyreek Hill accused of using intimidation tactics in messy divorce battle with estranged wife Keeta Vaccaro
Tyreek Hill dragged into controversy as Keeta Vaccaro accuses him of manipulation during ugly divorce (Getty Images) The divorce between Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill and Keeta Vaccaro has turned into a bitter courtroom feud that's now being publicly aired in documents and legal filings, with accusations flying from both sides. What began as a private split is rapidly becoming a high-profile legal spectacle, revealing not only strained personal dynamics but also an increasingly contentious battle over control, reputation, and custody. Keeta Vaccaro calls out Tyreek Hill 's alleged 'silencing tactics' in explosive twist to divorce proceedings Vaccaro's legal team is pushing back hard against Hill's recent motion for a gag order, labeling it a veiled attempt to silence her in court. The motion, originally filed by Hill's lawyers on June 23, requested a Miami judge to bar Vaccaro from making statements in legal documents that could harm Hill's public image. But Vaccaro's attorneys argue that the move reeks of intimidation and hypocrisy. 'In terms of purpose, the Husband's motion is a clear attempt to silence and intimidate wife's counsel and control the representation that she receives in this litigation,' they stated in the response, which was first obtained by Daily Mail. They also pointed out, 'He wants to silence the wife's lawyers while his own pleadings disparage and denigrate the wife. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo ' Tyreek Hill & Keeta Vaccaro Divorce: Toxic Breakups | Humble Baddies The irony of Hill's complaint wasn't lost on Vaccaro's lawyers, who referenced what they called 'The Goose-Gander Rule,' pointing to what they see as double standards. They argue that while Hill wants to censor Vaccaro's legal commentary, he himself has made damaging allegations. In one such filing, Hill accused Vaccaro of stealing from him and fraudulently accessing his financial accounts to benefit herself and her mother. 'Three days before he filed his motion to enjoin, he filed a pleading in which he alleged… that the wife 'has a history of stealing,'' her lawyers noted, citing a headline that subsequently ran in media reports. Hill's attorneys, Michael Gottlieb and Christi Bright, claim the gag order is necessary to prevent further reputational damage, suggesting that the NFL player is a public figure under greater scrutiny. Vaccaro's response firmly counters that argument, claiming Hill simply doesn't want to 'look bad.' Beyond the battle over speech, the divorce has sparked disputes over finances and custody. Vaccaro, who shares an 8-month-old daughter named Capri with Hill, alleged that he has failed to pay temporary spousal or child support. She also accused him of withholding access to their shared home and a vehicle, denying her financial stability in the process. 'The motion is another example of the Husband's pattern of coercive control,' the response claimed. Tensions escalated further following a domestic dispute at the couple's Miami apartment in April — the same month Vaccaro filed for divorce, citing the marriage as 'irretrievably broken.' Police reports revealed that Hill had thrown a laptop and walked toward a balcony with their daughter. Though no arrests were made, officers noticed a bruise on Vaccaro's chest. In an emergency filing, Vaccaro claimed Hill disappeared for two nights following the incident and later took their daughter without her consent. She is now seeking exclusive use of the home and supervised visitation for Hill. The couple had married in November 2023 during the Dolphins' bye week, after being engaged for over two years. This unraveling, however, has exposed a much deeper breakdown than what the public had previously known, with both sides now prepared for a long legal confrontation. Also Read: Brittany Mahomes gets surprise message from Baker Mayfield's wife after sending unexpected gift package For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Tyreek Hill's messy divorce gets uglier as estranged wife blasts NFL star for trying to ‘silence and intimidate' her
Tyreek Hill and Keeta Vaccaro are continuing to trade jabs through their divorce proceedings. Vaccaro has accused the Dolphins wideout of trying to silence and intimidate her, according to a filing by her lawyers that was obtained Tuesday by the Daily Mail, which was in response to Hill's motion requesting a gag order on their legal battle, originally filed by his attorneys on June 23. 'In terms of purpose, the Husband's motion is a clear attempt to silence and intimidate wife's counsel and control the representation that she receives in this litigation,' Vaccaro's legal team stated, accusing Hill of displaying a 'pattern of coercive control' in the matter. Advertisement 5 Keeta Vaccaro and Tyreek Hill are in the midst of divorce battle. Instagram/Keeta Vaccaro 'The Goose-Gander Rule is instructive, and its application reveals the hypocrisy of husband's position,' Vaccaro's lawyers said. 'He wants to silence the wife's lawyers while his own pleadings disparage and denigrate the wife.' Advertisement The remarks from Vaccaro's lawyers were in reference to Hill's June 23 filing, in which his attorneys, Michael Gottlieb and Christi Bright, asked Miami Judge Spencer Multack to prohibit Vaccaro from making 'denigrating, disparaging and uncivil statements' that may harm his reputation in future filings. 5 Tyreek Hill speaks onstage at the Catching Fire panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center on June 21, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images In her response, Vaccaro's attorneys, Evan Marks and Carolyn West, said the eight-time Pro Bowler wants a special grant for a gag order 'because he is famous' and doesn't want to 'look bad.' Vaccaro also alleged Hill, with whom she shares an 8-month-old daughter, Capri, hasn't paid temporary spousal or child support, among other things. Advertisement 'In the context of Husband not providing exclusive use of the martial residence, not providing use of a vehicle, not providing temporary spousal or child support or attorney's fees pendente lite, not agreeing to any timesharing schedule if it is not 50/50 and other behaviors and demands of Husband, the motion is another example of the Husband's pattern of coercive control, and it must be denied, because there is no legal basis for it,' her filing read. Since filing for divorce from Hill earlier this year, the split between Vaccaro and the Dolphins wideout has only gotten messier. Hill — currently entering his fourth season with the Dolphins amid offseason trade rumors — accused Vaccaro of stealing cash and 'fraudulently obtaining access' to his financial accounts to make unauthorized transfers to herself, her business and her 62-year-old mom, according to the Daily Mail. Advertisement 5 Keeta Vaccaro in Miami in June 2025. Instagram/Keeta Vaccaro 'Three days before he filed his motion to enjoin, he filed a pleading in which he alleged, through counsel, that the wife 'has a history of stealing; and related statements, leading to the publication of one article with the headline: 'NFL Star Tyreek Hill Accuses Ex Keeta of Stealing From Him,'' Vaccaro's attorneys wrote. 'Instead of asking this court to enjoin the husband's lawyers from making such statements, the wife is marshalling the evidence that she will present to prove they are false.' 5 Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) practices during mandatory minicamp at Hard Rock Stadium on June 10, 2025. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Vaccaro filed for divorce in April, calling her marriage to Hill 'irretrievably broken.' The filing took place a day after police responded to a domestic dispute at their Miami residence, during which Capri was present. Vaccaro's mother, Alesia Vaccaro, said she called 911 because she feared for her daughter's safety after seeing a 'very aggressive and impulsive' Hill throw a laptop on the floor and walk toward the 35th-floor balcony with her granddaughter, according to an incident report. Police said Capri appeared to be in good health, but did notice a bruise on Vaccaro's upper chest. No arrests were made in the incident. Advertisement 5 Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins and Keeta Vaccaro look on prior to a preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Getty Images In a separate emergency court filing, Vaccaro alleged that Hill disappeared in the aftermath of their dispute for two nights only to return and take the couple's infant daughter without the mother's consent. The motion requested temporary exclusive use of the couple's home for Vaccaro, along with limiting Hill's access to Capri to 'supervised timesharing.' Advertisement Hill and Vaccaro tied the knot during Miami's bye week in November 2023, after the pair had been engaged since July 2021. Hill has three children with ex-fiancée Crystal Espinal — son Zev and twins Nakeem and Nyla — in addition to multiple alleged children from other relationships.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Is It Safe To Cook With A Scratched Dutch Oven?
For many home cooks, a high-quality enameled Dutch oven represents one of the most valuable and serious cookware investments. Elite brands like Le Creuset and Staub sell Dutch ovens for hundreds of dollars each, and part of what justifies the high price tag is the assumption that these artisanally crafted pieces can last a lifetime (and beyond). So when you spot a scratch (or even a chip) on the enamel of your Le Creuset, it can send you into a not-so-minor tailspin. But how disastrous are enamel scratches really? Is it still safe to use a scuffed Dutch oven, or is your beloved pot now doomed for the dumpster? We asked a group of professional chefs and food safety experts to break down the potential health consequences of using a scratched Dutch oven, when a scratch needs to be taken seriously, and whether it's possible to bring a badly worn Dutch oven back to life. Here's what they had to say. First of all, we asked the experts to explain why exactly a scratch or a chip on an enameled Dutch oven can prove dangerous. 'Enameled cast iron that is chipped can present a physical hazard because the enamel coating is essentially glass that is fused to the iron,' said Bryan Quoc Le, a food scientist and food industry consultant for Mendocino Food Consulting. So if bits of enamel are coming off and landing in your food, you're essentially eating glass, which can lacerate your mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and/or intestines. Melissa Vaccaro, a food safety expert at the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), added that 'if the enamel coating is chipped or cracked, exposing the cast iron underneath, food can come into contact with bare metal, leading to rust and metal leaching.' Rust is made of iron oxide, which isn't easily absorbed into the body and is not considered food-safe by the USDA. If your Dutch oven is a vintage version inherited from a parent or grandparent, Vaccaro pointed out another important consideration: 'Some older or low-quality enamel coatings may contain lead or cadmium (modern reputable brands like Le Creuset or Staub do not), [and] if the enamel flakes off, there's a potential risk of ingesting [these] hazardous substances.' Lead and cadmium poisoning can lead to high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, kidney damage, stomach irritation and pregnancy complications. While serious scratches and enamel chipping are bad news for Dutch oven users, we're happy to report that light scratches and scuffs on the exterior and interior won't negatively impact your health or the quality of your food. 'Minor, superficial scratches in the enamel (that don't expose the metal underneath) are typically cosmetic and not a health hazard. Scratches that don't penetrate the enamel layer are safe for cooking and occur naturally over time,' Vaccaro assured us. But while light scrapes and scratches aren't an inherent problem, Vaccaro and other experts recommend keeping a close eye on these marks and tracking their progress. According to Vaccaro, it's time to worry when 'you feel rough edges, see bare metal, [or see that] the enamel is peeling off.' In these cases, 'if the damage is in an area that comes into direct contact with food or liquids,' the Dutch oven can pose the health risks that we detailed earlier. Imagine that the worst-case scenario has come to pass: Your much-loved Dutch oven has a big, deep, metal-exposing scratch or a visible enamel chip. What's the next course of action? Is there a way to repair this pricey piece of cooking equipment, either at home or by a professional artisan? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is generally 'no.' 'Re-glazing at home isn't an option. Those enamels are fired at over 1,400°F in a kiln and need industrial-grade equipment,' pointed out Chris Van Dyne, head chef at Cosmic Pie Pizza in Santa Fe, New Mexico. If you're hoping that you might be able to take your chipped Le Creuset to a ceramic repair shop, you're about to be further disappointed. 'The enamel is a coating applied once at production through a special process, and is intended to be a permanent, continuous layer, so there is no way to rehabilitate it once damage has occurred. Even sanding down the spots to smooth out the scratches and chips won't help, and may even accelerate future breakdown of the enamel, due to the weakened structure,' Le told us. And while a bare cast-iron skillet can be scraped down and re-seasoned, 'you cannot re-season or patch enamel,' Vaccaro said. If your Dutch oven comes from one of the more reputable and high-end brands like Le Creuset and Staub, Van Dyne recommended 'checking their warranty. They often replace chipped units for free or at a discount, even years later.' But if you can't trade in your chipped Dutch oven for a replacement, there are other ways to make use of these colorful pots. Clever DIY-ers on YouTube, TikTok and Pinterest have repurposed their Dutch ovens as planters, storage vessels for home goods, ice buckets, bird baths, humidifiers, and much more. Do some searching on those platforms and see what you can find. Now that we've established the risks associated with chipped and deeply scratched Dutch ovens, you're likely wondering how you can avoid such a grievous fate for your own enameled pot. Luckily, Melissa Araujo, chef/owner of Alma Cafe in New Orleans, offered us some helpful pointers for keeping a Dutch oven in top shape. 'Make sure that [the Dutch oven] is cool before you wash it, and make sure you use non-scratch sponges, [as] anything abrasive will scratch it.' Araujo also warned against 'soaking it in the sink for a long time. [That] will allow water to seep under the coating, and you run the risk of rusting the outer rims.' Speaking of rust, it's important to 'dry the Dutch oven completely so it doesn't rust.' Should you find yourself with a particularly nasty stain from cooking in your Dutch oven, Araujo recommended mixing 'baking soda and water and putting it on [the stain] for about 10 minutes.' You can then rinse the pot and wash with a soft sponge and gentle dish soap, and if the stain still lingers, repeat the baking soda mixture and handwashing process. Whatever you do, don't even think about 'putting the Dutch oven in the dishwasher, even if it says 'dishwasher safe.' Constant water [pressure] and high heat are bad for the coating.' Finally, when it comes to storing the Dutch oven (whether you keep it in a cabinet, on a shelf, or on your stovetop), 'put a towel inside to keep it protected. I also store it with the lid slightly moved so there's air flow that moves in and out,' Araujo said. 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Business Insider
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Shake Shack (SHAK) Receives a Buy from Raymond James
In a report released today, Brian Vaccaro from Raymond James reiterated a Buy rating on Shake Shack (SHAK – Research Report), with a price target of $140.00. The company's shares closed today at $128.52. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Vaccaro is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 9.6% and a 54.90% success rate. Vaccaro covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Shake Shack, Chipotle, and Darden Restaurants. Shake Shack has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $114.60. SHAK market cap is currently $5.43B and has a P/E ratio of 435.82. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 38 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of SHAK in relation to earlier this year. Earlier this month, Katherine Irene Fogertey, the CFO of SHAK sold 71.00 shares for a total of $8,948.13.
New York Post
12-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
NY's ‘Italian American of the Year' shares dream of Smithsonian museum — and why he's rubbing elbows with MLB stars
Rome wasn't built in a day, either. New York's 'Italian American of the Year' has big aspirations to spotlight the powerful paesans who have been the nation's backbone for generations: a Smithsonian museum dedicated to culture Italiano. 'It's not about the Sunday sauce,' Chris Vaccaro, founder of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island, told The Post. Advertisement 6 Chris R. Vaccaro grabs a slice at Little Vincent's Pizza in Huntington, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post 'I have this really personal quest to make sure that we don't take for granted the journey that they made here…I'm living their American dream — and their American dream is to not forget Italy.' Vaccaro, a 38-year-old dad of three who also teaches media at Hofstra University, strives to leverage success on Long Island for the broader goal of achieving nationwide recognition in DC. Advertisement It is an initiative shared with the Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, which comprises approximately 70 individual branches across America. 'The bottom line is, it would be great if Italian Americans had a national museum,' Vacarro said. 'It would be important for our heritage group.' 6 Chris R. Vaccaro poses for a portrait by the Columbus statue in Huntington, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post Advertisement The Lake Grove man, who also runs the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame, was given the annual honor of 'Italian American of the Year' by the New York Conference of Italian American Legislators in late May. It was a no-brainer, considering he is known to enjoy espresso with Mets Italian legend Mike Piazza in a baseball dugout — when he has spare time from running conferences, speaking to schools, and organizing collaborative events showing that Italy is anything but little on LI. 'This is one of the most populated areas of Italians outside of Italy in the world, and that's something that we should all recognize,' said Vaccaro, whose family came from Palermo, Sicily, in the 19th century. 6 Chris R. Vaccaro wears pocket squares with the colors of Italy while posing for a portrait in Huntington, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post Advertisement 'There are nearly a million Italian-Americans here,' added Vaccaro, who notes radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi operated out of Babylon, and the nation's first Italian-American elected to Congress, Francis B. Spinola, was from Suffolk County. A real hit The way that Vaccaro gets people to connect more with their heritage is a method close to home — plate, that is. He knocks it out of the park in the sports world as a board member of the Italian American Baseball Foundation, which works with a majority of MLB teams to spray the tricolore around diamonds with special heritage nights at the ballpark. 6 Vaccaro also runs the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame. They've also honored Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, among others like Piazza, and work closely with former Bronx Bomber Francisco Cervelli to operate a youth training academy in Tuscany. He's involved in the Mets' AA affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, turning into 'The Southern Tier Spicy Meatballs' for a few saucy games this upcoming August, as well. 'We have a hell of a lot of fun doing it,' said Vaccaro, who is hoping to toss out the first pitch for one. 6 Vaccaro is a board member of the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Advertisement He also boasts that the inadvertent influence of Italian food 'has been celebrated to the grandest scale' on social media and is another ideal lure for people to scratch beneath the surface and learn the boot's true culture brought to the states. He lauds the work of fellow Italian American of the Year Dr. Joe Scelsa, who operates NYC's Italian American Museum, and said success there will ideally pave the way for something in the nation's capital. Vaccaro also has an ambition to work with the third and final winner of the Empire State's spaghetti superlative, pal Christopher Macchio of Holbrook — known more widely as President Trump's favorite tenor — on a White House Columbus Day commission ahead of October. 6 Chris R. Vaccaro poses for a portrait at Little Vincent's Pizza in Huntington, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post Advertisement More locally, however, the objective is to stop stunads from stereotyping and instead recognize how Italians built Long Island from the ground up for decades — literally. 'When you're looking at our roads, our buildings, the railways and expressway, the Italian-Americans had a really major piece of that…that has now evolved into Italian-Americans succeeding in all areas of American life,' he said. 'There's a very important piece of 'you work very hard, you come from this family that worked hard to get here,' and let's keep that going.'
