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China sanctions Reagan library, others over Taiwanese President Tsai’s California trip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

By HUIZHONG WU | Associated PressTAIPEI, Taiwan — China retaliated for the United States House speaker’s meeting with the Taiwanese president by announcing sanctions Friday against the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and other organizations, adding to strains over the self-governed island democracy Beijing claims as part of its territory.Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held talks Wednesday with President Tsai Ing-wen at the Reagan library in Simi Valley, California, in defiance of Chinese warnings. McCarthy joined a growing series of foreign legislators who have met Tsai in a show of support for Taiwan in the face of Chinese intimidation.U.S.-Chinese relations have sunk to their lowest level in decades due to disputes over the status of Taiwan, which split with China in 1949 after a civil war, as well as security, technology and Beijing’s treatment of Hong Kong and Muslim ethnic minorities.The mainland’s ruling Communist Party says Taiwan is destined to reunite with China...

Fire at Oakland homeless camp shuts down freeway on-ramp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

OAKLAND — Fire crews worked early Friday to put out a fire at a homeless camp that authorities said forced them to close a freeway on-ramp.The fire was in the area of the 27th Street on-ramp to state Highway 24 and eastbound Interstate 80, according to the Oakland Fire Department and California Highway Patrol.Crews responded to it around 6:20 a.m., according to dispatchers.The smoke from the blaze could be seen from the two freeways.It was unclear how big the blaze was or how long it would take to put it out. There was no information on whether anyone had been injured.Please check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Two injured in I-880 collision involving Red Cross van

Lanes reopened after crash on Hwy 84 near Dumbarton Bridge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

(KRON) -- The California Highway Patrol reported a crash on westbound Highway 84 at Dumbarton Bridge around 6:13 a.m. in Fremont. The center and left lanes were blocked briefly, according to CHP. They have since reopened as of 7 a.m., according to CHP.Drivers should expect residual delays in the area.

Israeli Settlers Move on the Holiest Site in Jerusalem — Setting Off a New Crisis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

A woman performs the third Friday prayer during the month of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in Jerusalem on April 7, 2023.Photo: Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesRecent scenes of Israeli security forces beating Palestinians inside Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque have put the Middle East on the brink of a major conflict yet again. In response to Israeli raids on the site, videos of which inflamed the region and generated international condemnation, Palestinian militant factions in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon fired rocket barrages at Israeli territory. The fusillade from Lebanon was the largest since the 2006 Israeli invasion of that country.Following Thursday’s missile attacks, the Israeli government struck back, bombing targets in both Gaza and Lebanon and announcing a new military operation, codenamed “Strong Hand.”The conflict may seem like just another turn in an endless cycle of violence, but its proximate cause reflects a novel crisis, if only for its depth: the incre...

Lie Detector Firm Lobbies CIA, DOD on Automated Eye-Scanning Tech

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

A Utah-based outfit overseen by a former CIA consultant has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying intelligence and defense agencies, including the CIA and DHS, to adopt its automated lie detection technology, public lobbying disclosures reviewed by The Intercept show. Converus, Inc., boasts on its website that its technology has already been used for job screenings at American law enforcement agencies, corporate compliance and loss prevention in Latin America, and document verification in Ukraine. The company’s management team includes chief scientist John Kircher, a former consultant for the CIA and Department of Defense; Todd Mickelson, former director of product management at Ancestry.com; and Russ Warner, former CEO of the content moderation firm ContentWatch.Warner told The Intercept that lobbying efforts have focused on changing federal regulations to allow the use of technologies other than the polygraph for lie detection. “The Department of Defense National Center ...

Adamari López rompe el silencio y habla sobre su salida de Telemundo luego de 11 años

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

MIAMI, Florida – La presentadora y actriz puertorriqueña Adamari López habló por primera vez sobre su salida de Telemundo luego de 11 años. “Hoy me toca comunicarles que tras una decisión en conjunto ya no los acompañaré en Hoy Día, a través de la que ha sido mi casa por más de 10 años, Telemundo”, dijo en un video transmitido en el programa Hoy Día, el cual condujo hasta el jueves. La conductora dijo que con esta decisión llega a su fin “este hermoso capítulo” que vivió en la última década, en la que compartió sucesos de su vida tan privados como el nacimiento y crecimiento de su hija Alaïa. Así le celebraron Adamari y Toni el cumpleaños número ocho a su querida Alaïa Adamari López entra a La Casa de los Famosos y revela detalles polémicos con sus exparejas “Les confieso que seguiré con las mismas ganas y energías para entretenerle, trabajar y seguir ofreciendo lo mejor de mi siempre. Gracias,...

Peatón muere arollado en el condado Fairfax; policía anticipa retrasos en la Ruta 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

Un peatón fue atropellado cerca de Fort Belvoir, Virginia, el viernes por la mañana, lo que llevó a las autoridades a cerrar partes de la Ruta 1 y Fairfax County Parkway, informó la policía.La persona fue golpeada mientras caminaba cerca de la Ruta 1 (Richmond Highway) y Fairfax County Parkway (VA 286), una intersección concurrida con múltiples carriles en cada dirección.El conductor permaneció en el lugar del accidente, agregaron las autoridades.El hombre fue declarado muerto en el lugar. La policía del condado Fairfax no dio a conocer su nombre de inmediato ni compartió detalles sobre las circunstancias del accidente.Los cierres afectan la autopista Richmond en dirección sur hasta la ruta verde del condado Fairfax en dirección norte, inidcó la policía.Los conductores deben esperar retrasos en el tráfico mientras la policía investiga.Source

Today in Sports – Tiger Woods wins Masters, sweeps Majors.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

April 81935 — Gene Sarazen gets a double eagle on the 15th hole to erase Craig Wood’s three-stroke lead, then goes on to win the Masters.1941 — In his 4th title defense in 9 weeks Joe Louis beats Tony Musto by TKO in the 9th round.1943 — The Detroit Red Wings beat the Boston Bruins 2-0 to win the Stanley Cup with a four-game sweep.1956 — Jack Burke, Jr. comes back from eight strokes behind to beat Ken Venturi by one and win the Masters.1966 — American Football League votes in 36 year old Al Davis as commissioner after Joe Foss resigns. Appointment lasts 3 months when AFL merges with NFL.1968 — Major League Baseball decides to postpone Opening Day because of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.1969 — MLB expansion teams Royals, Expos, Padres & Pilots win their 1st games1971 — The first legal off-track betting (OTB) system in the United States opens in New York City.1974 — In the home opener in Atlanta, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s career record by hitt...

Sports on TV for April 10-16

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

Adv08(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, April 10COLLEGE GOLF7 p.m.GOLF — The Western Intercollegiate: First Round, Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz, Calif.NHL HOCKEY9 p.m.ESPN — Minnesota at ChicagoWNBA BASKETBALL7 p.m.ESPN — 2023 WNBA Draft: Rounds 1-3, New York______Tuesday, April 11COLLEGE GOLF7 p.m.GOLF — The Western Intercollegiate: Second Round, Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz, Calif.COLLEGE SOFTBALL6 p.m.ESPN2 — Tennessee at Virginia Tech7 p.m.ESPN2 — Oklahoma at LSUMLB BASEBALL7 p.m.TBS — San Diego at NY MetsNBA BASKETBALL7:30 p.m.TNT — Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament: TBD, Game 110 p.m.TNT — Western Conference Play-In Tournament: TBD, Game 1NHL HOCKEY7 p.m.ESPN — Toronto at Tampa Bay9:30 p.m.ESPN — Edmonton at ColoradoSOCCER (MEN’S)3 p.m.CBS — UEFA Champions League: TBD8 p.m.FS1 — CONCACAF Champions League: León at Violette, Quarterfinal, Leg 210 p.m.FS1 — CONCACAF Champions League: Vancouver at LAFC, Quarterfinal, Leg 2_____Wednesd...

80% of Denver-area renters can't afford to buy a home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Renters have a harder time breaking into homeownership in Colorado than most of the country, depending on the city. Both rental costs and homeownership costs in Colorado are some of the nation's most expensive, matching only coastal markets. As of March 2023, the median sales price for a Denver area single family detached home was $620,000, requiring a top-tier income to afford both down payment and monthly mortgage payments. Colorado homes are getting smaller and more expensive Renters have a such a large bridge to cross in much of Colorado that a majority will never be able to buy a home, according to an analysis by moving firm HireAHelper. Analysts crunched home prices and renter incomes in over 200 metro areas to see how many renters could afford a home assuming a 6% down payment and current interest rates.In most of the nation's cities, more than half of renters cannot afford to break into the homeownership market. In 17 of them, at least 90% of renters can'...