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Authorities warn of dangerous crimes targeting drivers in SoCal

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

Authorities in Orange County are warning motorists to be aware of two different types of scams targeting drivers, one of which involves a dangerous crash-and-grab style robbery similar to an incident captured on cameras on the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles in late October.  According to officials at California Highway Patrol, thieves staged another crash-and-grab robbery on Nov. 14 at the Beach Boulevard on ramp to the northbound 405 Freeway near the Huntington Beach-Westminster border.  The staged collision involved two suspect vehicles, a maroon Infiniti SUV and a white Ford Explorer.  “Several suspects, dressed in dark clothing and wearing masks, approached the victim’s vehicle, robbed the victim at gunpoint of U.S. currency, jewelry, and fled the scene in the white Ford Explorer,” a CHP news release stated.  Investigators told KTLA’s Orange County Bureau Chief Chip Yost that there have been several such cases in the last few years and that the targets of these vi...

Fosters needed for Orange County animal shelter after historic hangar fire

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

An Orange County animal shelter is in crisis following the massive fire that destroyed a historic hangar in Tustin.The OC Animal Care shelter is located dangerously close to the WWII-era blimp hangars which means the animals have not been able to step outside due to poor air quality.The hangar fire that first ignited on Nov. 7., has spewed asbestos and other toxins into the air while prompting closures of all area schools and public parks.The structure has continued to see flare-ups and smoldering hot spots for over a week after county and city officials declared a local state of emergency. As crews continue cleaning up the toxic debris, the Tustin animal shelter is in desperate need of emergency foster homes as the animals have nowhere to play or be free from their kennels.Dogs needing emergency foster homes amid the local state of emergency caused by the destructive hangar fire in Tustin. (KTLA)Dogs needing emergency foster homes amid the local state of emergency caused by the des...

Wonderland 2023 Talks Psychedelic Progress and Living Longer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

The third annual installment of Microdose’s Wonderland show in Miami was another weekend to revel in the psychedelic progress of the moment; this year featured longevity, too. The weekend featured over 267 speakers. The halls and stages were stuffed with things worth checking out. Wonderland noted that the speaker lineup was diverse with 126 females making up almost half of the pack, and they brought with them a diverse array of experiences. Many of the 178 sessions weren’t necessarily speaker-driven, there were also a lot of inward focusing workshops.The weekend would see 2,363 attendees taking part. This number does not include sponsors, staff or speakers; there were  61 sponsors in total supporting the event. The smaller venue than last year made everything feel a bit more packed. The conference’s main sponsor was PsychMD, the ketamine telehealth network we recently profiled. Connor Haslam, Microdose’s CEO, was thrilled to see what he and the team were able to accomplish in...

6-year-old boy struck by FedEx driver in Montgomery Co.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

A child was injured when a FedEx truck struck him Wednesday afternoon in Silver Spring, Maryland, according to Montgomery County police.Officials told WTOP it happened at approximately 4 p.m. in the area of Manchester Road and Schuyler Road. Police responded to the report of a struck pedestrian and found the 6-year-old suffering from minor injuries.Police said the truck driver stopped to ask the child if he was OK, before leaving the scene. Shortly after leaving, the driver returned.The 6-year-old was taken to the hospital to treat his injuries which police described as “minor.”It isn’t clear whether the driver will be charged. WTOP has reached out to FedEx for comment on the status of the driver’s employment with the company.The approximate location of the incident is on the map below. Source

Moderate earthquake shakes northeast Myanmar and is felt in northern Thailand

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A moderate earthquake shook northeast Myanmar on Friday morning.The 5.7 magnitude quake was centered about 76 kilometers (47 miles) southwest of the town of Keng Tung in Shan state, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep.No details on any potential damage were immediately available.The area is near the borders of China, Laos and Thailand.Shaking was felt in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city and a popular tourist destination.Source

No. 19 Louisville women put 8 in double figures, romp past Bellarmine 111-33

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Elif Istanbulluoglu came off the bench for her first double-double and No. 19 Louisville put eight players in double figures to overwhelm Bellarmine 111-33 on Thursday night.It was Louisville’s largest margin of victory in coach Jeff Walz’s 17 years.Istanbulluoglu, a 6-foot-3 freshman from Turkey, had 10 points and 12 rebounds. Reserves Alexia Mobley and Merissah Russell had 12 and 10 points, respectively. All five starters were in double figures, led by Sydney Taylor with 15 and Nyla Harris with 14.The Cardinals (3-0) closed the first half on a 20-0 run and outscored the Knights 24-3 to lead 48-9 at the half. Louisville put 10 players in the scoring column, none with double figures. Bellarmine shot 14% (4 of 29).The Knights (0-3) more that doubled their score in the third quarter, scoring 12 but the Cardinals had 30 to up the lead to 78-21. Louisville never cooled off, making 10 of 14 shots in the fourth quarter, including 4 of 6 3-pointers.Louisv...

El Ministerio Público de Guatemala anuncia que pedirá retirar la inmunidad a Arévalo y Herrera

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

(CNN Español) — El Ministerio Público de Guatemala solicitará que se le retire la inmunidad al presidente electo Bernardo Arévalo y a la vicepresidenta electa Karin Herrera por su presunta participación en una toma de sede y las protestas realizadas en la Universidad San Carlos durante 2022, informó el órgano.“En el transcurso de las próximas 24 a 48 horas vamos a presentar los antejuicios correspondientes”, dijo en rueda de prensa el fiscal de delitos contra el Patrimonio Cultural de Guatemala, Ángel Sánchez.Presidente electo de Guatemala advierte sobre personas que se presentan como parte de su equipo de transiciónLa Universidad fue tomada por estudiantes en protesta por supuestas irregularidades en la elección en mayo de 2022 de Walter Mazariegos como nuevo rector, según reportes de medios de prensa locales. Mazariegos rechazó en su momento los señalamientos. El Consejo Superior Universitario desestimó las impugnaciones y lo ratificó en el cargo para el período 2022-2026.Se...

Elizabeth Kitley, Georgia Amoore lead No. 9 Virginia Tech past Houston Christian 105-36

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley scored 23 points and Georgia Amoore set a school record for assists in a game as No. 9 Virginia Tech beat Houston Christian 105-36 on Thursday.Kitley scored 19 points in the first half for the Hokies (2-1), who set a school record for margin of victory (69 points) and tied a school record for points in a home game. Amoore finished with 10 points and a record 16 assists, as Virginia Tech shot 64.5% (40 of 62).“We watched film, and we knew what they were going to do, but we just really walked out there and said, ‘OK, this is more about us,’” Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks said. “We’re just really trying to figure out who we are because we still don’t know. I think we’re getting closer to trying to figure out who we are, but we didn’t say, ‘Hey, this is a great game for us to do this, a great game for us to do that.’ No disrespect to our opponent, but we knew that if we came out and played well, we’d get a chance to really shine.”Freshman Clara...

Adams-Woods scores 17 points and St. Bonaventure beats Oklahoma State 66-64 in the Legends Classic.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Adams-Woods scored 17 points, Assa Essamvous had 13 points and seven rebounds and St. Bonaventure beat Oklahoma State 66-64 on Thursday night in the Legends Classic.Adams-Woods made a 3-pointer with 4:50 remaining — the final field goal for the Bonnies — to take a 58-54 lead. He added two free throws with just over a minute left to tie it at 62-all. Quion Williams gave Oklahoma State the lead with 37.6 seconds left on a contested layup. But the Cowboys fouled Daryl Banks III on a long 3-pointer at the other end, leading to three free throws for a 65-64 lead. Oklahoma State guard Javon Small drove the baseline for a reverse layup, but the ball hit the bottom of the backboard and Noel Brown secured the rebound before getting fouled. Brown missed St. Bonaventure’s first field goal of the second half — in 12 attempts — but made the second. Small had a good look at a step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer but it rattled out. Banks finished with 14 points and Chad Ve...

Alabama inmate executed for the shooting death of man in 1993 robbery

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:14:22 GMT

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama inmate convicted of killing a man during a 1993 robbery when he was a teenager was executed Thursday by lethal injection.Casey McWhorter, 49, was pronounced dead at 6:56 p.m. at a southwest Alabama prison, authorities said. McWhorter was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death for his role in the robbery and shooting death of Edward Lee Williams, 34, on Feb. 18, 1993.Prosecutors said McWhorter, who was three months past his 18th birthday at the time of the killing, conspired with two younger teenagers, including Williams’ 15-year-old son, to steal money and other items from Williams’ home and then kill him. The jury that convicted McWhorter recommended a death sentence by a vote of 10-2, which a judge, who had the final decision, imposed, according to court records. The younger teens — Edward Lee Williams Jr. and Daniel Miner, who was 16 — were sentenced to life in prison, according to court records.“It’s kind of unfortunate that we had to w...