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1 week, 3 days ago

Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan

LA Times

UCLA guard Kiki Rice drives around Michigan forward Alyssa Crockett during the first half of the Bruins’ 86-70 win over Michigan on Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion. “I thought Londynn was excellent in terms of her ability to stretch the zone,” UCLA coach Cori Close said, “and we finally got her some good teamwork shots with that and I thought she …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture climate change in 2024

Associated Press

A world altered by climate change After heat records were smashed and a torrent of extreme weather events rocked countless countries in 2023, some climate scientists believed that the waning of the El Nino weather pattern could mean 2024 would be slightly cooler. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Residents collect drinking water …

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Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze

Associated Press

MALIBU, Calif. — Cooler temperatures, calmer winds and a chance of rainfall in Southern California this week are forecast to help firefighters as they battle a wind-driven blaze in steep, rugged terrain that’s driven thousands, including celebrities, from their homes in Malibu. The weather improved so much Wednesday that meteorologists said all red flag warnings, which indicate conditions for high …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The weather improved so much Wednesday that meteorologists …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Titanic widows' watch gift to hero rescuer: Gold timepiece given by wives of liner's wealthiest victims to captain of rescue ship after 1912 disaster is tipped to sell for £120,000

Daily Mail

A superb gold watch three wealthy widows gifted to the captain of the ship that saved them in the Titanic disaster is tipped to sell for £120,000. A superb gold watch three wealthy widows gifted to the captain of the ship that saved them in the Titanic disaster is tipped to sell for £120,000 Madeline Astor was married to John …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the mindset that led JJ Redick to coaching — and his first win

LA Times

JJ Redick always had fought. Lakers coach JJ Redick looks up the court toward forward LeBron James during the team’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. “I’d say every day has reinforced that,” Redick said. “Felt like he attacked the game the right way.” Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunks the ball, scoring two of his 36 …

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3 months, 1 week ago

How California politics killed a nationally important AI bill

Politico

They found a willing partner in Newsom, a tech-friendly former San Francisco mayor whose Sunday veto cemented his willingness to thwart the Democrat-dominated Legislature and reject bills regulating one of California’s core industries. “He’s trying to push AI forward in California, and I think that bill would have put the brakes on it,” said Jim Wunderman, who leads a business …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

A tiny village has commemorated being the first Dutch place liberated from World War II occupation

The Independent

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

A tiny village has commemorated being the first Dutch place liberated from World War II occupation

Associated Press

MESCH, Netherlands — Walking arm-in-arm with the Dutch queen, American World War II veteran Kenneth Thayer returned Thursday to the tiny village that he and others in the 30th Infantry Division liberated from Nazi occupation exactly 80 years ago. Thayer, now 99, visited Mesch, a village of about 350 people in the hills close to the Netherlands’ borders with Belgium …

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4 months ago

Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Nexus Capital to acquire stores

Hindustan Times

Big Lots has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg The retail chain giant announced that Nexus Capital Management, a private equity firm, will acquire “substantially all” of the company’s stores and business operations. Bruce Thorn, CEO of Big Lots, expressed, “The actions we are taking today will enable …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Vigil held for six Israeli hostages, including California-born man, killed by Hamas

LA Times

A vigil was held Sunday evening in Culver City just hours after Israeli authorities shared the news that six hostages had been killed by Hamas after nearly a year in captivity. The vigil was held to honor the six hostages seized Oct. 7, 2023, in southern Israel who were killed recently by Hamas militants. One of those Americans is our …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023

NPR

California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023 toggle caption Eric Thayer/AP So far in this year’s California’s wildfire season, about 20 times more acres of land have burned than around this time last year. “We are not just in a fire season, but we are in a fire year,” Joe Tyler, director of …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Wildfire North Of Los Angeles Spreads As Authorities Evacuate 1,200 People

Huff Post

Firefighters work against the advancing Post Fire on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Gorman, Calif. Eric Thayer via AP GORMAN, Calif. — A wildfire that forced the evacuation of at least 1,200 people in southern California has burned over 16 square miles, officials said Sunday. California State Park Services evacuated 1,200 people from the Hungry Valley recreation area in Gorman …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnam’s security chief To Lam becomes new president

Al Jazeera

Lam’s appointment comes after a major anticorruption drive that analysts say he has weaponised for his benefit. Vietnam’s rubber-stamp parliament has approved public security minister To Lam as the country’s new president after a major anticorruption campaign forced his predecessor to resign. ‘Stepping stone’ The state president holds a largely ceremonial role but is one of the country’s top four …

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8 months ago

As Steve McMichael battles ALS, old friends visit with stories to tell

New York Times

The doorbell rings, and it feels as if the sun has broken through the clouds. On McMichael’s 66th birthday last October, Padrino told him, “Let’s make it one more year.” In his eyes, Padrino saw determination. “It will be one of the most powerful things I will have seen.” During his playing days, McMichael hired Michael Kinyon, a friend of …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kentucky ballot measure should resolve school-choice debate, Senate leader says

Associated Press

Kentucky’s long-running political battle over whether taxpayer money should fund private or charter schools could be settled “once and for all” when voters decide the fate of a ballot measure in November, the state Senate’s top Republican leader said Tuesday. Asked if school choice efforts would be dropped or still pursued if the ballot measure fails, Republican Senate President Robert …

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1 year ago

United Airlines plane makes emergency landing at Tampa airport after open door alert

Hindustan Times

A United Airlines plane had to make an unscheduled landing at Tampa International Airport on Wednesday after a warning light indicated that a door was open, the airport said. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg The incident occurred just days after a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines plane in mid-air, causing a terrifying scene. ‘A possible mechanical issue’ A United …

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1 year ago

Experts reveal the alarming effect of STRESS on every part of the body - including your joints and skin

Daily Mail

Rapid heartbeats that make you feel like you're on the verge of a heart attack. Experts have long noted that stress impacts nearly every part of the body - with the sensation linked to a host of conditions including heart disease and bowel problems. The hormones also trigger a bigger supply of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, making you feel …

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1 year ago

Longtime Kentucky Senate leader Damon Thayer says he won’t seek reelection in 2024

Associated Press

Damon Thayer, a mainstay in the Kentucky Senate who played a key role in legalizing sports wagering and helped shape rafts of conservative policies, said Wednesday that he won’t run for reelection next year. “I am grateful to the residents of the 17th District who granted me the honor of representing them in the Senate, and to my colleagues in …

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1 year, 3 months ago

South Carolina speaker creates committee to scrutinize how state chooses its judges

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A special committee has been created in the South Carolina House to study how the state chooses its judges. In South Carolina, the Legislature elects judges, and Smith said while the committee can discuss the merits of other systems like where judges are appointed by the governor or popularly elected, he doesn’t think there is support to …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Legal sports betting opens to fanfare in Kentucky; governor makes the first wager at Churchill Downs

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. The Democratic governor placed the first sports bet at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, fulfilling a pledge that his administration would launch sports wagering in time for the NFL regular season. It’s going to make sure we don’t lose that many people to Vegas in the first couple rounds in the NCAA tournament.” …

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1 year, 4 months ago

‘Lahaina belongs to its people’: Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue

CNN

CNN — Amid concerns that speculators may snap up destroyed land, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green insisted Friday that the years-long undertaking of rebuilding Maui’s historic Lahaina community will prioritize residents’ desires over those of property developers. Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies Satellite images taken on June 25 and August 9 show an overview of Lahaina …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Maui’s emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons, a day after he defended sirens’ silence during deadly wildfires

CNN

CNN — The head of Maui’s emergency management agency has resigned, citing health reasons, Maui County said Thursday – a day after he defended the silence of the island’s siren system last week during the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years. As the deadly fires spread, no one tried to activate Maui’s 80-alarm, all-hazard outdoor siren system, a …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires

CNN

CNN — Lahaina resident Cole Millington, his dog and a go bag at his side, was already behind the wheel of his truck late Tuesday afternoon when an emergency alert appeared on his phone. “We have tsunami warnings that I think should have been utilized… So many of us … felt like we had absolutely no warning.” In fact, the …

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Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan

From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture climate change in 2024

Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze

Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze

Titanic widows' watch gift to hero rescuer: Gold timepiece given by wives of liner's wealthiest victims to captain of rescue ship after 1912 disaster is tipped to sell for £120,000

Inside the mindset that led JJ Redick to coaching — and his first win

How California politics killed a nationally important AI bill

A tiny village has commemorated being the first Dutch place liberated from World War II occupation

A tiny village has commemorated being the first Dutch place liberated from World War II occupation

Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Nexus Capital to acquire stores

Vigil held for six Israeli hostages, including California-born man, killed by Hamas

California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023

Wildfire North Of Los Angeles Spreads As Authorities Evacuate 1,200 People

Vietnam’s security chief To Lam becomes new president

As Steve McMichael battles ALS, old friends visit with stories to tell

Kentucky ballot measure should resolve school-choice debate, Senate leader says

United Airlines plane makes emergency landing at Tampa airport after open door alert

Experts reveal the alarming effect of STRESS on every part of the body - including your joints and skin

Longtime Kentucky Senate leader Damon Thayer says he won’t seek reelection in 2024

South Carolina speaker creates committee to scrutinize how state chooses its judges

Legal sports betting opens to fanfare in Kentucky; governor makes the first wager at Churchill Downs

‘Lahaina belongs to its people’: Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue

Maui’s emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons, a day after he defended sirens’ silence during deadly wildfires

Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires