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Netflix raises prices on basic and premium plans in select markets worldwide

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

Netflix will increase the price for both basic and premium plans in the U.S., France, and the U.K. starting on Wednesday, multiple outlets reported.In the U.S., the prices for the basic plan, the lowest tier which doesn’t include advertisements, will increase from $9.99 to $11.99. This plan is no longer available to new subscribers, so the price increase impacts existing users. Disney+ is raising prices as huge losses continue Those on the streamer’s premium plan, which allows users to watch in Ultra HD and download on six supported devices, increased from $19.99 to $22.99.The $6.99 plan with ads and the $15.49 standard plan will remain the same price.In France and the U.K., the prices for standard and ad plans remained the same. In contrast, the basic plan increased to 7.99 pounds and 10.99 euros, respectively, and the standard plan increased to 17.99 pounds and 19.99 euros, respectively, according to the Hollywood Reporter.“While we mostly paused price increases as we rolled out...

Man Dead following Pedestrian Collision on Kimber Drive [Thousand Oaks, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

One Person Dead in Car Versus Pedestrian Crash Near Baxter StreetTHOUSAND OAKS, CA (October 18, 2023) – Sunday morning, a man was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on Kimber Drive.According to the report, the collision happened around 9:48 a.m. in the area of Kimber Dr. and Baxter Street in Thousand Oaks.County Sheriff’s officials claimed that a vehicle hit a man walking in the bicycle lanes. Tragically, the man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the female driver, identified only as a 16-year-old juvenile, stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police.The identity of the deceased victim remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for clean-up and preliminary duties.No further details regarding the Kimber Drive pedestrian accident have been released. Thousand Oaks officials will provide more information once available.Sw...

One Hospitalized after Pedestrian Accident on La Cumbre Road [Santa Barbara, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

Santa Barbara Pedestrian-Auto Collision Left One Person HospitalizedSANTA BARBARA, CA (October 18, 2023) – Friday night, a pedestrian accident on La Cumbre Road sent one person to the hospital.Police responded to reports of the incident shortly before 9:00 p.m. at the 1st North block of La Cumbre Road.According to the officers, a vehicle hit the victim walking in the roadway, leaving the pedestrian with serious injuries.The first responders transported the pedestrian to the Cottage Hospital Emergency Room for treatment of unspecified injuries.Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Police do not suspect intoxication to be a contributing factor in the incident.Santa Barabara Officials will provide more information about the La Cumbre Road pedestrian crash once available.Whether you are a driver or a pedestrian, it is important to abide by all traffic laws and observe safety precautions. If you’re behind the wheel, do your part...

SF Giants’ rookie catcher named finalist for Gold Glove

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

As soon as he was called up, almost two months into the season, Patrick Bailey showed why evaluators expect him to one day fill his mantle with Gold Glove trophies. He turned balls into strikes, nabbed about as many would-be base stealers as he had arm angles and even ended a game with his arm — not once, but twice.It didn’t take long for it to become apparent that Bailey, with only 28 games above A-ball under his belt, was already among the game’s elite defenders.On Wednesday, the 24-year-old rookie was announced as one of three finalists for the National League Gold Glove. His competition for the award, the Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto and Diamondbacks’ Gabriel Moreno, another rookie, are currently facing off in the NLCS.If Bailey wins — results announced Nov. 5 — it would be historic. No Giants rookie at any position has ever won the Gold Glove, and it has been awarded to only two NL rookie catchers, Johnny Bench in 1968 and, most recently, Charles Johnson in 1...

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Hayward in the week of Oct. 9

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

A house that sold for $1.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hayward in the past week.In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.3 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $604.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 9 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $880K, single-family house in the 22400 block of South Garden Ave.The property in the 22400 block of South Garden Ave. in Hayward has new owners. The price was $880,000. The house was built in 1947 and has a living area of 1,848 square feet. The price per square foot is $476. The house features five bedrooms and two bathrooms.South Garden Avenue9. $900K, single-family home in the 3000 block of Randall WayThe property in the 3000 block of Randall Way in Hayward has new owners. The price was $900,000. The house was built ...

Coalition forces in Iraq hurt in string of drone attacks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

By Abby Sewell, Tara Copp and Qassim Abdul-Zahra | Associated PressBEIRUT — Coalition forces were slightly injured in Iraq in a spate of drone attacks over the last 24 hours at U.S. bases in Iraq as regional tensions flare following the deadly bombing of a hospital in Gaza.Two drones targeted a base in western Iraq used by U.S. forces and one drone targeted a base in northern Iraq. U.S. forces intercepted all three, destroying two but only damaging the third, which led to minor injuries among coalition forces at the western base, according to a statement Wednesday by U.S. Central Command.“In this moment of heightened alert, we are vigilantly monitoring the situation in Iraq and the region. U.S. forces will defend U.S. and coalition forces against any threat,” Central Command said in the release.Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have threatened to attack U.S. facilities there because of American support for Israel.The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iranian...

Man killed in Pescadero beach cliff crash identified

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

(KRON) -- A Santa Cruz County man who was killed in a harrowing cliff crash at Pescadero State Beach last week was identified by his family. Nicolas Laron Vargas, 29, of Watsonville, was a backseat passenger inside a Kia when the car went off Highway 1, plunged over a beach cliff, and landed 100 feet below in the ocean on October 12.The Kia was partially submerged in the water due to the ocean's high tide, the California Highway Patrol said. Madeline St. Pierre, 22, of Arcata, Calif., was behind the wheel of the Kia when it crashed at 9:55 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. St. Pierre and her front seat passenger, 22-year-old Elyse Pickart of Arcata, Calif., were transported to Stanford Medical Center. Vargas was pronounced deceased by San Mateo County Fire paramedics at 10:20 p.m. His parents wrote on a GoFundMe page, "In the late hours of October 12th, our worst nightmare became reality as we received the devastating news of Nick’s sudden passing."St. Pierre suffere...

Over $130K of property stolen from rental car parked in San Mateo

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects were arrested Tuesday after an auto burglary in San Mateo, the San Mateo Police Department said. The alleged burglary happened Monday around 8:09 p.m. on the 100 block of East 4th Avenue.A rental car was parked when witnesses saw a suspect break into the car's window and steal a purse, according to police. The suspect then fled the scene in a gray minivan, which police were able to obtain the license plate for. Bay Area Heat Advisory begins, high surf expected Over $130,000 worth of property was stolen from the rental car. The victim said luggage that had electronic devices and jewelry inside, which were valued at over six figures, was also stolen.Two suspects connected to the car burglary were arrested the following day in Menlo Park, with assistance from the local police department. The suspects were identified as 42-year-old San Francisco resident Antonio Taylor and 28-year-old Oakland resident Njeri Harambe.Both were booked into San Mateo County Ja...

Wisconsin Senate gives final approval to bill banning gender-affirming care for minors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gender-affirming surgery and other care for minors would be banned in Wisconsin under a Republican-sponsored bill that won final approval in the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday.Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vowed to veto the measure that drew dozens of people in opposition to a hearing at the Capitol earlier this month. The Assembly passed the rapidly moving bill last week and the Senate passed it Tuesday. Democrats were united against it in both the Assembly and Senate, but didn’t have the votes to stop it. The bill would ban gender-affirming surgeries, which are rare, as well as all forms of gender-affirming care for minors in Wisconsin, including puberty blockers and hormone treatment using estrogen and testosterone. “This bill is nothing short of cruel,” Democratic Sen. Mark Spreitzer said during debate. He questioned why the Senate was taking it up given Evers’ vow to veto it. “Stop hurting LGBTQ kids.”Democrats and other bill oppon...

Hurricane Norma forms off Mexico’s Pacific coast, could hit Mexican resorts at Los Cabos

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:59:59 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Norma formed off Mexico’s Pacific coast Wednesday and is heading toward Los Cabos, at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Norma became a hurricane Wednesday with top sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph).Norma is forecast to reach Los Cabos, made up of the twin resorts of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, by Sunday with hurricane force winds. The center said Norma could strengthen briefly to as much as 115 mph (180 kph) before weakening somewhat. On Wednesday afternoon, the center of the storm was located about 520 miles (835 kilometers) south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas, and was moving north at 8 mph (13 kph).Source