Video shows driver robbed on L.A. freeway after 'intentional' crash
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
In one of the more shocking robberies captured on video in Los Angeles in recent years, a driver was intentionally hit and then robbed by a group of thieves along the 10 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.A video shared on Citizen shows the scene unfolding on the shoulder of eastbound I-10 just west of Arlington Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.Video shared on Citizen shows a group of thieves rob the driver of an Alfa Romeo after a collision on the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles. Oct. 24, 2023. (Citizen)According to CHP, a black Dodge Caravan deliberately crashed into a black Alfa Romeo sedan. A Ford Mustang was also hit.With the Alfa Romeo disabled on the side of the freeway, video recorded by a driver shows four men wearing dark clothing and masks jump out of the Caravan and swarm the sedan, grabbing items from inside.The victim was on his knees with his hands raised as steam billowed from the engine of his badly damaged luxury car.Video shared on Citizen shows a group of t...Los Angeles Rams announce birth of head coach McVay's son
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
The Los Angeles Rams welcomed a new member to the family this week.On Wednesday, the team announced that Veronika Khomyn, the wife of head coach Sean McVay, gave birth to a baby boy.Jordan John McVay was born Tuesday to the first-time parents. The birth was announced by the team in the form of a boilerplate roster transaction on the team's social media pages."LA Rams Transactions: Delivered Jordan John McVay," the team wrote on X, formerly Twitter.The couple gave their baby the middle name John in honor McVay's grandfather who died nearly one year to the day of delivery."His original due date was, kind of eerie how things worked out, his original due date was when my grandfather passed a year ago on the 31st, which is pretty special," McVay said during a press conference Wednesday.McVay said his grandfather had a major influence on his life and had a special relationship with his wife. Bestowing his name on his first child "was only appropriate," McVay said."His legacy lives on and ...Bat infected with rabies found in Orange County
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
A bat found near the Irvine Regional Park in Orange County has tested positive for rabies, officials with the Orange County Health Care Agency announced Wednesday.The bat was found east of parking lot W at the community park on 1 Irvine Park Road in Orange on Oct. 21 at about 2 p.m.Rabies can be found in an animal’s saliva and transmitted to people if the infected animal bites them. Humans can also get the virus if silva from an infected animal contacts one’s eyes, mouth, or an open wound., a news release said. The pallid bat is California’s newest state symbol: Here’s what makes it special The first symptoms of rabies are similar to the flu and can include weakness, discomfort, fever, or headaches, according to the Centers for Disease Control.Discomfort, itching, or prickling may also occur near the bite site. Symptoms can also progress to cerebral dysfunction, anxiety, confusion, and agitation.Anyone who may have had physical contact with the bat or knows someone who has is enco...EDNA: Unlocking the Power of Your Genetic Code
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding genetic testing and whole genome sequencing as scientists continue to use these tools to collect the necessary data for medical breakthroughs and individualized healthcare. With so much information to be gathered, EDNA, Inc. offers groundbreaking solutions that empower individuals with their own genetic information. At the heart of their product suite is “DNA Advantage,” a game-changing platform that provides consumers with comprehensive genome sequencing and enables them to leverage the true value of their genetic data.EDNA’s DNA Advantage is a comprehensive solution comprised of sub-products, among which “Avalon” takes center stage. This cutting-edge technology is not just another genetic testing kit—it’s a state-of-the-art whole genome sequencing platform that offers unprecedented insights into your DNA. Avalon’s ability to fill in over 150 million previously unknown base pairs in ...Crawford Collins: The Social Media Influencer Who Keeps Reinventing Himself
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
In the Wild West of social media, Crawford Collins has carved out a name for himself as an influencer who knows how to engage his audience and adapt. Having spent over a decade online, Collins boasts an impressive resume spanning viral videos, reality TV victories, massive streaming numbers, and star-studded collaborations.Collins‘ journey began in the early days of Facebook, where the savvy 9-year-old started posting content. He quickly realized the potential of online platforms and decided to dive headfirst into this new frontier. When Vine launched in 2013, Collins immediately recognized its potential for bite-sized viral videos. He became one of the app’s top creators, amassing millions of followers and views.While continuing to explore each new emerging platform, Collins joined Instagram and Musical.ly during their nascent stages. His instincts proved correct again as he accumulated millions of engaged followers across these new apps. Collins had a knack for identif...Cyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash on Zuni Road [Albuquerque, NM]
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
One Hospitalized after Bicycle Accident near Kentucky StreetALBUQUERQUE, NM (October 25, 2023) – A cyclist was hospitalized following a hit-and-run bicycle collision that took place on Zuni Road on Sunday evening. The incident unfolded at approximately 8:00 p.m. near Kentucky Street on October 15th.According to the Albuquerque Police Department, a bicyclist was struck by an eastbound Ford pickup truck while attempting to cross Zuni Road. The cyclist sustained severe injuries and was promptly transported to UNM Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.Meanwhile, the driver of the Ford fled the scene before authorities arrived. Preliminary investigations indicated that the vehicle in question was a gray or charcoal Ford F-250, possibly a 2020 model, with front-end damage. The driver was last seen heading east on Zuni Road and then north on Louisiana Boulevard.An active investigation is currently underway to gather further information, and additional details will be pr...Taryn Southern: Bringing Humanity to AI
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
Navigating the Digital AgeThe dawn of the 21st century has witnessed a whirlwind of technological advances, reshaping many industries, including music. Within these evolving landscapes, some artists have seamlessly integrated new technologies into their craft, transcending traditional boundaries. At the intersection of innovation and possibility, we find Taryn Southern – not just a musician but a visionary artist and storyteller. As we peel back the layers of her multifaceted career, we uncover a story that begins on YouTube….traverses through the world of AI-generated music and neurotech….and lands more recently, in a world of personalized health and wellbeing.The AI Music RevolutionOnce relegated to the realms of science fiction, AI now sits at the heart of a contentious debate within the music industry. Tracks such as “Heart on My Sleeve,” originally said to be by mega artists like Drake and The Weeknd, captured the world’s attention in 2023, but only later did we di...White House welcomes Australian leader for state dinner
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
By Darlene Superville and Fatima Hussein | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The White House took the pizazz down a notch for Wednesday’s state dinner, but more than 300 guests from politics, business, government and beyond turned out to celebrate close U.S. ties to ally Australia while striking a measured tone in a time of death and suffering in the Middle East.The celebrity quotient was lower than usual for the fourth state dinner of President Joe Biden’s term, but actor John Leguizamo was happy to represent Hollywood and guessed that he’d snagged an invite because of all his work helping to elect the president.As for what legislator he’d most like to be cast as, Leguizamo thought for a minute and declared “Schumer” — as in Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York — and joked he might get a chance to talk it over with the lawmaker during the dinner.The gowns were more muted for this fall soiree than the eye-popping colors prominent at the sta...Single-family home in Piedmont sells for $2.2 million
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
111 Monticello Avenue – Google Street ViewA spacious historic house located in the 100 block of Monticello Avenue in Piedmont has new owners. The 2,699-square-foot property, built in 1926, was sold on Sept. 21, 2023. The $2,200,000 purchase price works out to $815 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Additionally, the house comes with a garage.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:A 2,264-square-foot home on the 100 block of Monticello Avenue in Piedmont sold in November 2022, for $2,100,000, a price per square foot of $928. The home has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.In June 2022, a 2,254-square-foot home on Arroyo Avenue in Piedmont sold for $3,828,000, a price per square foot of $1,698. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Moraga Avenue, Piedmont, in July 2022, a 1,074-square-foot home was sold for $1,400,000, a price per square foot of $1,304. The home has 4 bedrooms 1 bathroom.Letters: Gaza cease-fire | Super drugs | Plenty of guilt | Caring community
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:46:53 GMT
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Gaza cease-fireneeded to save livesI’m writing to ask that you do everything in your power to help stop a genocide in Gaza that is unfolding in front of our eyes. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be living through it, fearful every minute might be your last and seeing multiple generations of family lines being murdered and erased from their ancestral land.People in Gaza are literally pleading for their lives to the international community to do anything we can to stop this. I am urging you to stand on the right side of history and call for an immediate cease-fire.Sonja Goetsch-AvilaOaklandU.S. should supportmarket for super drugsRe: “Broken drug market hinders battle to contain superbugs” (Page A6, Oct. 19).The problem of antimicrobial resistance and the high toll infections with these superbugs take on us is incredibly important and unfortunately not reported on nearly eno...Latest news
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