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San Jose music icon Steve Harwell of the band Smash Mouth dies at 56.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

Steve Harwell, the singer who took one of the most popular San Jose rock bands of all time – Smash Mouth – to great heights in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, died Monday at the age of 56.“Steve Harwell was a true American Original,” the band posted Monday about the passing of its former lead singer on X (formerly known as Twitter). “A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle. Steve will be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom.“Rest in peace knowing you aimed for the stars, and magically hit your target. Rest easy.”Harwell died from liver failure at his home in Boise, Idaho, the band’s manager, Robert Hayes, confirmed to the New York Times.Harwell will be remembered as the rowdy, upbeat voice of the Smash Mouth hits “Walkin’ on the Sun,” “I’m a Believer” and, especially, “All Star.”Originally released on Smash Mouth’s sophomore album, 1999’s “Astro Lounge,” the entirely catchy “All Star” w...

Crews respond to fuel spill in the Delta

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

(BCN) -- Crews are responding Monday morning to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, where a submerged tugboat is leaking diesel fuel and oil. The leaking vessel was reported about 8 a.m. in the Empire Tract area, near Herman and Helen's Marina, San Joaquin County Sheriff's spokesperson Deputy Nicholas Goucher said. Mission Peak pole vandalized in East Bay The boat is sinking and leaking fuel into the Delta waterway, and the sheriff's boating safety unit and other crews are coordinating efforts to contain the spill. It's not yet known how much oil and fuel has spilled into the waterway, Goucher said. Agencies responding include California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Woodbridge Fire Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard Pollution Response Team. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Detienen a dos personas sen China por supuestamente dañar la Gran Muralla con una excavadora

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

(CNN) — Dos personas fueron detenidas en China tras supuestamente dañar con una excavadora un tramo de la Gran Muralla en la provincia norteña de Shanxi, según la emisora ​​estatal CCTV.Las autoridades del condado de Youyu dijeron que recibieron un informe el 24 de agosto de que se había creado un hueco en el muro, en el municipio de Yangqianhe, informó CCTV.Seis de los tramos más hermosos de la Gran Muralla ChinaDespués de una investigación, la policía descubrió que un hombre de 38 años y una mujer de 55 habían utilizado una excavadora para romper el muro con el fin de crear un atajo para atravesarlo, causando daños “irreversibles” a la integridad y seguridad de esa parte de la pared, dijo la emisora.La Policía dijo que la investigación estaba en curso.El área, conocida como la 32ª Gran Muralla, es una de las murallas y torres de vigilancia completas que se conservan y que datan de la dinastía Ming (1368-1644) y está catalogada como un sitio de reliquia cultural p...

Biden acusa a Trump de ser uno de los presidentes en perjudicar el empleo de EEUU

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

WASHINGTON – El presidente de EEUU, Joe Biden, afirmó este lunes, Día del Trabajo en Estados Unidos, que su predecesor, Donald Trump, es uno de los pocos presidentes que destruyó empleo durante su mandato.“No hace mucho tiempo que estamos perdiendo empleos en este país. De hecho, el tipo que ocupó el puesto antes que yo fue uno de los dos presidentes de la historia que dejó el cargo con menos puestos de trabajo que cuando asumió el cargo”, afirmó el mandatario.Biden participó este lunes en un evento con líderes sindicales para conmemorar el Día del Trabajo, que se celebra en Estados Unidos el primer lunes de septiembre. Estas 35 tiendas estarán abiertas en Labor Day, desde supermercados hasta farmacias y más Labor Day: ¿Por qué EEUU no celebra a sus trabajadores el 1 de mayo? El evento tuvo lugar en la ciudad de Filadelfia, Pensilvania, un lugar clave de cara a las elecciones presidenciales de 2024 a las que Bide...

Former Spain defender Sergio Ramos returns to Sevilla 18 years after leaving for Real Madrid

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Former Spain defender Sergio Ramos completed a return to Sevilla on Monday, 18 years after he left the club to join Real Madrid.The 37-year-old Ramos has signed a one-year deal after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired.Ramos was born a few kilometers from Sevilla and joined its academy at the age of 7.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Miles de personas en el festival Burning Man continúan aislados mientras otros intentan escapar

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

NEVADA – Muchos de los asistentes a Burning Man, conocidos como “Burners”, empacaron y se alejaron de Black Rock City en Nevada el viernes. Otros se marcharon a pie, caminando kilómetros en el barro para poder regresar a casa.“Son alrededor de 1.8 pulgadas de lluvia”, dijo Maria Gretchnykh, empleada del aeropuerto de Burning Man, “por lo que son alrededor de seis pulgadas de barro. No puedes caminar, no puedes conducir. Los coches se están hundiendo”.Los Burners que se fueron tomaron la decisión a pesar de las condiciones húmedas y embarradas y de la orden de refugio en el lugar por parte de los organizadores del evento. Están decididos a volver a casa como sea. Algunos van en coche.“Dicen que las puertas están cerradas, pero tengo un automóvil con tracción en las cuatro ruedas”, dijo Joe Harrington, residente del condado Marín. “Y voy a intentar lograrlo”.Otros están optando por marcharse.“Terminamos teniendo que dejar nuestro camión y remolque allí, para poder re...

Daniel Ricciardo could miss Singapore and Japan GPs as he recovers from broken hand

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

MONZA, Italy (AP) — AlphaTauri driver Daniel Ricciardo could miss the next two Formula One races as he continues to recover from a broken hand.Ricciardo fractured his left hand in practice for last month’s Dutch Grand Prix and had surgery on Aug. 27.The 34-year-old Australian was sidelined for the race in Zandvoort and last weekend’s Italian GP and it is unclear when he will return for Red Bull’s feeder team.“Certainly Singapore, I don’t think there’s any chance he will be ready for then. It would be optimistic for Japan,” Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told reporters at Monza. “We’ve seen with motorcyclists rushing comebacks, they sometimes do more damage so I think we just want to make sure he’s fully fit before he gets back in the car.”The Singapore GP is on Sept. 17 and the race in Suzuka a week later.New Zealander Liam Lawson has stood in for Ricciardo for the past two races and he finished 11th at Monza after coming 13th on his F1 debut.Ricciardo, an eight-time Grand...

Man arrested on suspicion of assault after incident involving Roy Keane at Arsenal-Man United game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium during which former Manchester United captain Roy Keane, working as a TV analyst, was reportedly headbutted.The incident took place Sunday at the Premier League match between Arsenal and United, where Keane was working for Sky Sports.Footage was posted on social media of former Manchester City defender Micah Richards, who also works as a pundit for Sky Sports, pinning a man against a wall in the moments after the alleged assault.The Metropolitan Police said in a statement the incident was being investigated and a 42-year-old man had been arrested. The force didn’t identify anyone involved.Sky said the alleged assault by a member of the public preceded the footage that was circulating on social media.“In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation,” Sky said.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Man struck, killed by train in Loveland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police in Loveland are investigating a deadly train collision that killed a 29-year-old man.According to the Loveland Police Department, officers were called to the 400 block of West 37th Street on Sunday at around 9 p.m. Officers received reports that a man had been hit by a train.When officers arrived in the neighborhood, they found a 29-year-old man. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Suspect wanted in armed robbery of Arvada liquor store At this time, Loveland Police do not know why the man was on the tracks.BNSF Railway also responded to the crash and will conduct its own investigation.Police are actively working to learn more. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information is asked to call Detective Gladu at 970-667-2151.

1 person dies, more than a dozen swimmers rescued after rip current warnings along the New Jersey Shore over Labor Day weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:29:47 GMT

(CNN) — One person died and more than a dozen swimmers were rescued from the ocean along the New Jersey Shore on Sunday amid warnings of dangerous rip currents over the Labor Day weekend, authorities said.The National Weather Service had warned of “a high risk for the development of dangerous rip currents for the New Jersey and Delaware Beaches” since at least last Tuesday. The warnings will remain in effect through Labor Day into Monday evening, according to the weather service.Three people were caught in a rip current while swimming in Beach Haven on Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from the Beach Haven Police Department.Two of them were brought to shore safely, while a 22-year-old male was pronounced dead, according to the statement.During the attempted rescue, about 15 lifeguards formed a chain and began a systematic search for the one victim who had been submerged, the statement said.“Simultaneously, five lifeguards began a deep water grid search of the deep...