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SSF police arrest suspect in attack that left victim in critical condition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

(KRON) -- A Redwood City man was arrested in connection with an assault earlier this week in South San Francisco that left another man in critical condition, police said.The attack happened on Airport Boulevard about 5:10 p.m. Monday, when Kenneth Joseph Hamilton, 26, got out of his car and allegedly assaulted his passenger, a 27-year-old man, according to South San Francisco police. SF police arrest 17 adults at 1 store in 1 day during shoplifting ‘blitz’ operation The pair had been returning from a function and alcohol might have been involved, police said.Witnesses to the attack got out of their cars and tried to intervene as Hamilton allegedly assaulted the other man. The victim was taken to a local trauma hospital and was in stable but critical condition, police said Thursday.San Mateo County sheriff's deputies helped South San Francisco police by locating and detaining Hamilton.South San Francisco detectives also executed a search warrant at Hamilton's residence. The suspect...

Flu season prompts health advice from county officials

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

(BCN) -- Public health officials in the Bay Area and surrounding counties are reminding people to stay safe this holiday season by following some basic medical advice. As flu season settles in for the winter months and the spread of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, increases, people are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID, the flu and RSV.Health officers are recommending that everyone ages 6 months old and older get an updated COVID vaccine and kids 6 months to 4 years old, along with immunocompromised people who have never been vaccinated, are recommended to get additional doses. One person stabbed and killed, Oakland PD investigates People without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the vaccine can get one for free by visiting www.vaccines.gov. Also, everyone 6 months old and older should get a flu shot every year, while people over 60 and people who are 32 to 36 months pregnant should get the RSV vaccine. Health officers are also urging people who are ...

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower following its best month in more than a year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street as the market comes off its best month in more than a year. The S&P 500 was off 0.2% in the early going Friday. If the losses hold, the benchmark index could break a four-week winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed and the Nasdaq composite was down 0.5%. In company news, Ulta Beauty soared 10% after reporting better-than-expected results for its latest quarter and raising its forecast. Treasury yields held steady and crude oil prices were flat. European markets were slightly higher and Asian markets closed mostly lower.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.Wall Street is mixed early Friday after closing out the best month of the year. Futures for the S&P 500 edged 0.2% lower before the bell while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were essentially flat.Markets marched steadily higher through much of November as investors grew hopeful that the Fed...

Top UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory; doesn’t specifically ban referendum

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Top UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory; doesn’t specifically ban referendum.Source

El máximo tribunal de Rusia prohíbe el “movimiento internacional LGBTQ” y dice que es una “organización extremista”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

(CNN) — La Corte Suprema de Rusia declaró que lo que llaman el “movimiento internacional LGBTQ” es una organización extremista y prohibió todas las actividades asociadas con este en el país.El histórico fallo de este jueves erosionará aún más los derechos de la comunidad LGBTQ de Rusia, que ha enfrentado una represión cada vez más intensa en los últimos años, mientras el presidente Vladimir Putin busca apuntalar su imagen como defensor de los valores morales tradicionales contra el Occidente liberal.El tribunal más alto de Rusia falló a favor de una moción presentada por el Ministerio de Justicia que afirmaba que la comunidad LGBTQ puede “incitar a la discordia social y religiosa”, en violación de la Ley rusa de lucha contra el extremismo, según un comunicado de la ONU que condena la decisión.El Tribunal Supremo de la India rechaza legalizar el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo en una sentencia histórica para el colectivo LGBTQSi bien no existe una comunidad LGBTQ legal...

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur likely to be out for about two months with ankle injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is likely to be out of action for about two months with an ankle injury, manager Ange Postecoglou said Friday.The Uruguay international was hurt after a challenge from Matty Cash in last week’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa and appeared to be in pain clutching his right leg.Bentancur had only recently returned from a nine-month absence following an ACL injury.After scans on his ankle, Tottenham said he was expected to miss the rest of 2023. Postecoglou thinks it will take even longer to fully recover.“It’s disappointing for him,” the Tottenham manager said. “I kind of saw it on the day and the outcome wasn’t great. He’ll probably miss a fair chunk of time between now and the New Year. It’s probably a couple of months for him to get back, which is disappointing for him because we alll know and have witnessed how hard he has worked to get back.“For him personally, everyone is fairly gutted but he is such a positive guy. He can’t wai...

Mediators scrambling for Israel-Hamas truce extension, as hostages-for-prisoners swaps get harder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

A man smiles as he is welcomed after being released from prison by Israel, in the West Bank town of Ramallah, early Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. International mediators on Wednesday worked to extend the truce in Gaza, encouraging Hamas militants to keep freeing hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further relief from Israel's air and ground offensive. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)(AP/Nasser Nasser) A man smiles as he is welcomed after being released from prison by Israel, in the West Bank town of Ramallah, early Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. International mediators on Wednesday worked to extend the truce in Gaza, encouraging Hamas militants to keep freeing hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further relief from Israel's...

Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman to serve on Supreme Court, dies at 93

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court and who emerged as the swing vote on some of the court’s biggest cases, died Friday. She was 93.O’Connor died in Phoenix of “complications related to advanced dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness,” the court announced in a statement.Just over a decade after she retired, O’Connor had announced in 2018 that she was withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia.Nominated by then-President Reagan in 1981, O’Connor became the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest bench.Over her more than two decades on the Supreme Court, O’Connor became an independent voice, at times siding with the liberal wing and guiding many of the court’s consequential cases.Originally personally opposed to abortion, O’Connor ultimately wrote majority opinions upholding the constitutional right to the procedure. She also wrote the court’s landmark decision upholding affirmative actio...

Festivus grievances welcomed: Tampa Bay Times opens platform for year-end venting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (WSVN) – If you’re ready to bid farewell to 2023 and have some grievances to air, the Tampa Bay Times has your outlet. The eighth annual Tampa Bay Times Airing of Grievances for Festivus is here, providing a platform for individuals worldwide to share their complaints.This “fictional” holiday tradition, inspired by the 90’s sitcom, Seinfeld, invites participants to voice their biggest pet peeves from the past year. Whether you’re frustrated with global events or personal matters, this is your chance to gripe and complain.To participate, submit your grievances by December 7, giving you the opportunity to unload your frustrations and join the collective venting for a lighter start to the upcoming year.

NFL suspends credentials of videographer who was involved in backflip celebration with Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:00 GMT

(CNN) — The NFL suspended the credentials of a videographer who was involved with an on-field touchdown celebration by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill – and in response, Hill said he will pay the videographer’s salary.The incident took place during the Dolphins’ October 15 win against the Carolina Panthers. After scoring a touchdown, Hill grabbed a camera from University of Miami student Kevin Fitzgibbons on the field sidelines and performed a backflip selfie.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Fitzgibbons said he shared a friendship with Hill, describing him as “one of my best friends.” Fitzgibbons said Hill noticed him standing in the sidelines after scoring the touchdown and “surprised me by grabbing my phone and doing a backflip.”“It was the coolest moment ever, and I ran into the tunnel to send the clip to the NFL,” the student said in his video. Fitzgibbons said he began working for the NFL at Dolphins home games in 2022.Hill was not fined for t...