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‘The level of anti-semitism in Europe increased by 1,200 percent,’ says leader of European Jewish group

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chariman of the European Jewxish Association (EJA): “Our communities and synagogues like Melilla in Spain, and in Germany are being attacked, antisemitism hate has multiplied over 1000% times from already alarming levels, we are being insulted, assaulted verbally and in many cases physically in the street.''In a resolution on the war between Israel and Hamas adopted in Strasbourg, the European Parliament called on the EU to take all appropriate measures to guarantee the safety of citizens of the Jewish faith. In a resolution adopted by 500 votes in favor, 21 against (mainly extreme-left MEPs) and 24 abstentions, the MEPs also strongly condemned the Hamas ‘’despicable terrorist attacks against Israel’’ while expressing serious concern over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. They expressed their support to Israel and its people and underlined the need to “eliminate the terrorist organisation Hamas” . They called for the immediate release of all host...

Driver killed in crash involving semi in downtown Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fatal collision involving an SUV and a big rig in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday.The collision occurred around 11 a.m. in a commercial area of Long Beach Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and East 14th Street and just north of the 10 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Sky5 footage showed a dark-colored SUV collided head-on with the semi, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.The accident scene on Long Beach Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Oct. 19, 2023. Fire crews extricated the driver of the SUV but they succumbed to their injuries at the scene, officials said.No other injuries were reported.Long Beach Avenue was expected to remain closed in the area for several hours for the investigation.No information about the victim was immediately released.

Residents of earthquake zones 'drop, cover and hold on' during annual ShakeOut quake drill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — People ducked under desks and tables in California and other earthquake-prone areas around the world for an annual drill held Thursday to practice ways to stay safe during quakes.Up and down the U.S. West Coast, the ShakeOut drill began at 10:19 a.m. PDT with a test alert from the region's ShakeAlert earthquake warning system that popped onto cellphone screens. For many, it was the second alert of the day after an errant predawn message hit some phones with a voice message announcing the test. The U.S. Geological Survey said it was likely due to a mix-up in time zones set in the test alert system.The real thing happened a day earlier, however, when a magnitude 4.2 quake struck southwest of California's capital in the agricultural Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region.The tremor triggered a warning from the ShakeAlert system, which detects the start of a quake and sends warnings to areas expected to experience shaking. The quake proved to be weaker than ...

Man Dies in Motorcycle/SUV Collision on North Mines Road [Livermore, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash at Shirley Way Left Livermore Motorcyclist DeadLIVERMORE, CA (October 19, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a man was declared dead in a motorcycle/SUV collision on North Mines Road.Officials received reports of the crash involving two vehicles around 4:50 p.m. on N. Mines Road and Shirley Way.The responding LPD officers learned that a Honda CR-V turning left onto Shirley collided with a northbound motorcycle.Despite the life-saving efforts of the firefighters, the motorcyclist died at the scene. At this time, his identity remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, the Honda driver, only identified as a Livermore woman in her early 60s, cooperated with the investigators.In the end, officials closed down Mines Road from East Avenue to Dana Circle and Shirley Way for investigation. However, the roadway has since been reopened to the public. Police ruled out drugs and alcohol to be a factor in the incident.In this sorrowful ...

How the Big Ten and SEC media deals cleared a path for more Pac-12 broadcasts on Disney networks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

As an epic Pac-12 football season hurtles toward its conclusion, numerous unknowns remain about the logistics of the stretch-run showdowns.Will Fox and ESPN use all four of the six-day selection options in November, thereby making travel plans difficult for fans?Will the rivalry games in cold-weather locations be played at night?How will the networks handle the mammoth Nov. 11 doubleheader in the Pacific Northwest, when USC visits Oregon and Utah heads to Washington?One broadcast matter seemingly has clarity:The Pac-12 will play more games than usual on ABC and ESPN thanks to a gap year in broadcast agreements for Disney-owned networks.For the massive exposure opportunity, the Pac-12 can thank the conference that delivered the realignment death blow: the Big Ten.The SEC is also involved, although not as directly.Let’s explain.Three years ago, the SEC agreed to sell its ‘Game of the Week’ package to ESPN, ending a long-term relationship with CBS. But the deal doesn’...

Panda Express tests Dim Sum Bites and Boba Black Tea Ice Cream

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

Panda Express has a spot in Pasadena where the menu is slightly different than other locations in the chain and new items created at headquarters in Rosemead get tested on the public.It’s called the Panda Express Innovation Kitchen and it’s currently serving new items called Dim Sum Bites.They include Lobster & Shrimp Dumplings, stuffed with lobster, shrimp, cream cheese and vegetables, and Mini Chicken Wontons. filled with chicken and vegetables, according to a news release.Dim Sum Bites also include Veggie Spring Rolls and Chicken Egg Rolls, which are available everywhere, and Apple Pie Rolls, which Panda Express calls its first-ever dessert item. It was introduced to mark its 40th anniversary. The chain began in the Glendale Galleria in 1983.Bites at the Innovation Kitchen cost $3.75 for two dishes and $5 for three dishes.Panda Express is testing another dessert called Boba Black Tea Ice Cream at the Innovation Kitchen and three other locations. It is a collaboration with Bob...

Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour visits San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

Bad Bunny is coming to the Golden State.The multiplatinum-selling artist has announced plans to perform five shows in California — March 1-2 at Chase Center in San Francisco, March 5 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and March 13-15 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.The dates are part of Bad Bunny’s 2024 Most Wanted Tour, which currently includes 31 cities and 47 dates.Fans are being asked to register in advance of tickets going on sale. They can do so through 8:59 p.m. (PT) Oct. 22 at https://registration.ticketmaster.com/badbunny2024.“Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the onsale on Wednesday, October 25,” according to a news release.BAD BUNNY 2024 MOST WANTED TOUR DATES21-Feb WED Salt Lake City, UT    Delta Center23-Feb FRI   Las Vegas, NV          T-Mobile Arena24-Feb SAT   Las Vegas, NV          T-Mobile Arena27-Feb TUE   Phoenix, AZ              Footprint Center28-Feb WED Phoenix, AZ    ...

Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ ‘dress rehearsal’ showed the same problems that plagued last season’s team

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

The Warriors wanted Wednesday’s preseason game against the Kings to be a dress rehearsal for the fast-approaching regular-season.All it showed was that this team might need more practice time.The Warriors coaches have prioritized two areas for improvement this preseason: limiting turnovers and defending without fouling.Against the Kings, the Warriors were unable to do either.The Warriors turned the ball over 22 times against the Kings, leading to 22 Sacramento points Wednesday.And after a solid first half, the Warriors also put the Kings on the free-throw line 22 times in the second half — a huge component of Sacramento’s 18-point late-third-quarter lead.It’s inauspicious stuff from the Dubs, to say the least.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Lacob expects ‘tremendous ovation’ from Warriors fans upon Durant return Golden State Warriors | Steph Curry hits game-winning 3 in Warriors’ preseason win over Kings Gol...

Communities struggle with disposing disposable e-cigarettes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

By Matthew Perrone | Associated PressWASHINGTON — With the growing popularity of disposable e-cigarettes, communities across the U.S. are confronting a new vaping problem: how to safely get rid of millions of small, battery-powered devices that are considered hazardous waste.For years, the debate surrounding vaping largely centered on its risks for high school and middle school students enticed by flavors like gummy bear, lemonade and watermelon.But the recent shift toward e-cigarettes that can’t be refilled has created a new environmental dilemma. The devices, which contain nicotine, lithium and other metals, cannot be reused or recycled. Under federal environmental law, they also aren’t supposed to go in the trash.U.S. teens and adults are buying roughly 12 million disposable vapes per month. With little federal guidance, local officials are finding their own ways to dispose of e-cigarettes collected from schools, colleges, vape shops and other sites.“We are in a...

Months after 2 killed in shooting-stabbing in Fairfax, family’s au pair charged with murder in 1 of the slayings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

Fairfax County police vehicle. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) Fairfax County police vehicle. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) It was a puzzling double killing in Fairfax County: A man shot to death inside the same Reston, Virginia, home where one of the residents, a 37-year-old mother, was found stabbed to death in her bedroom.At the time it happened in February, police said Christine Banfield’s husband had called 911 to report shooting a man he found inside his home who was stabbing his wife.But now, after nearly seven months and an “intensive and ongoing investigation,” police in Fairfax County say the family’s au pair has been charged with one of the killings.Juliana Peres Magalhaes, 23, has been charged with s...