The 22 trees planted in the arboretum are part of a larger Cal Fire grant to add 312 trees across the Ravenswood City School District Volunteers Ken Wang, left, Mary Dateo, center, and Cairo Simmons, right, plant trees at Los Robles Ronald McNair Academy on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in East Palo Alto, Calif. The tree planting event on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will qualify Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy as California’s first accredited arboretum on a K-12 public school campus. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group) An empty plot of land at Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy is being transformed into…
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The Chicago Blackhawks squandered two leads and couldn’t hold the Carolina Hurricanes at bay during a 4-3 overtime loss Monday at the United Center. Goalie Petr Mrázek faced 48 shots — the most the Hawks have allowed this season — and made 44 saves. “He was awesome,” Taylor Hall said. “He’s been really good for a huge portion of this season. That would’ve been a nice win to get for him, especially playing his former team. “We got just a bit overwhelmed by their shot quantity and how much time they spent in our end. We couldn’t hold on to…
NEW YORK — Garth Hudson, the Band’s virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician who drew from a unique palette of sounds and styles to add a conversational touch to such rock standards as “Up on Cripple Creek,” “The Weight” and “Rag Mama Rag,” has died at age 87. Hudson was the eldest and last surviving member of the influential group that once backed Bob Dylan. His death was confirmed Tuesday by The Canadian Press, which cited Hudson’s friend, Jan Haust. Additional details were not immediately available. Hudson had been living in a nursing home in upstate New York. A rustic figure…
The crowded dais in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world’s five wealthiest men, five U.S. presidents, tech titans and business moguls, and two foreign leaders with prime spots. President Donald Trump welcomed a mix of traditional, unprecedented and unorthodox guests — from Supreme Court justices to the vice president of China, and the head of TikTok, an app U.S. authorities have flagged as a national security risk, next to the person Trump has chosen to lead the intelligence community. Scattered throughout were the president’s family members and other familiar faces in Trump’s orbit. Lawmakers mostly…
Elgin-area agencies say they are working with undocumented immigrants as fears of mass deportations escalate with this week’s inauguration of President Donald Trump. Among the efforts underway have been workshops outlining immigrants’ rights and instructing people what to do if stopped by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE), both being offered by the Elgin YWCA and Centro de Informacion, based in Elgin. “There are so many fears. It’s a very stressful time,” YWCA Immigration Services Director Rose Diaz said. “We are all just waiting. All we can do is prepare for the worst and do our best and try…
TORONTO — Canada’s outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country’s oil rich province of Alberta are both confident Canada can avoid the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump says he will impose on Feb. 1. Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith will argue that Canada is the energy super power that has the oil and critical minerals that America needs to feed what Trump vows will be a booming U.S. economy. But Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, the manufacturing hub of Canada, said a trade war is 100% coming. Trump “declared an economic war on Canada,” Ford said in…
An out-of-state visitor’s $130.81 tab turned into a more than $5,000 bond after Miami Beach police said he went on a racist tirade during a drunken attack on staff at a bar, leading to his arrest on a hate crime charge. Leer en español Police said the incident happened just before 11:15 p.m. Sunday at Norman’s Tavern, located at 6770 Collins Ave. on North Beach. Authorities said it all began when a bartender asked Michael John Nixon, 42, of Arlington, Virginia, to pay his bill. Police said he replied by saying, “I won’t pay s—.” An arrest report states he…
Zoo Miami has announced the passing of Kara, its “Grand Dame” of giant river otters, who they said was euthanized on Jan.14 after suffering from multiple geriatric health issues. At nearly 20 years old, Kara was the oldest giant river otter in the United States, far exceeding the species’ typical lifespan of 8-13 years in the wild and up to 17 years in human care, Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director confirmed in a news release on Tuesday. Kara, born in 2005 at the Philadelphia Zoo, joined Zoo Miami in 2008 and left a lasting legacy as a devoted mother,…
Police are looking for a thief caught on camera stealing multiple pricey e-bikes belonging to Canadian snowbirds wintering in Pembroke Park. The victims, from Quebec, say they’re now left without their main form of transportation. “We are too old to walk,” victim Claude Gosslin said. “We ride e-bikes to go to the beach and the grocery store.” The overnight burglaries happened at the Holiday Park Mobile Estates off Hallandale Beach Boulevard. “When we woke up Friday morning, we went outside the camper and our friend said, ‘Ohhh,’ because two electric bikes were stolen,” victim Joanne Sevegny said. “We’ve been coming…
The only suspect ever to be charged in the 1990s killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas has lost a bid to have his murder case dismissed. In a ruling Tuesday from the bench, Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny said Duane “Keffe D” Davis isn’t protected against prosecution because he has not provided proof of immunity deals that he says he reached years ago with federal and local authorities while still living in California. Davis and his lawyer had argued that he never should have been charged with murder because of those deals. Attorney Carl Arnold…
Jules Feiffer, an Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and writer whose prolific output ranged from a long-running comic strip to plays, screenplays and children’s books, died Friday. He was 95 and, true to his seemingly tireless form, published his last book just four months ago. Feiffer’s wife, writer JZ Holden, said Tuesday that he died of congestive heart failure at their home in Richfield Springs, New York, and was surrounded by friends, the couple’s two cats and his recent artwork. Holden said her husband had been ill for a couple of years, “but he was sharp and strong up until…
Veteran Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook has wrapped production on No Other Choice, which stars Lee Byung-hun (Squid Game) and Son Ye-jin (Crash Landing on You). The five-month shoot kicked off in August 2024, with Moho Film attached as the production company and CJ ENM as distributor. Above is a first-look image released by CJ. Based […]Veteran Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook has wrapped production on No Other Choice, which stars Lee Byung-hun (Squid Game) and Son Ye-jin (Crash Landing on You). The five-month shoot kicked off in August 2024, with Moho Film attached as the production company and CJ ENM as…
The Home Secretary has ordered a “thorough review” of the Southport killer’s referrals to the Prevent anti-terror programme “to identify what changes are needed to make sure serious cases are not missed”. Yvette Cooper told MPs on Tuesday she had appointed Lord David Anderson KC as interim Prevent commissioner because “independent oversight” of the programme was needed. A litany of concerns have been raised over the years about how the deradicalisation programme works after several terror attacks were carried out by extremists who had been referred to Prevent. Ms Cooper’s comments come nearly two years after then-home secretary Suella Braverman…
DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares NFL Conference Championship daily Fantasy football picks for Eagles vs. Commanders in the NFC Championship Game and Chiefs vs. Bills in the AFC Championship Game in the NFL playoffs 2025 on Sunday DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares NFL Conference Championship daily Fantasy football picks for Eagles vs. Commanders in the NFC Championship Game and Chiefs vs. Bills in the AFC Championship Game in the NFL playoffs 2025 on Sunday USATSI The 2025 NFL Conference Championship Games will take place on Sunday as each conference’s representative for Super Bowl 59 will be decided. The Philadelphia Eagles…
A Welsh private has described the teamwork needed for the mammoth trip British troops are undertaking as part of Nato’s largest exercise of the year. Around 2,500 British personnel, along with hundreds of vehicles, are moving across Europe by land, air and sea to take part in Steadfast Dart, a showcase of the alliance’s readiness, capability and commitment to defend Nato territories. It comes ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday, with much of the exercise taking place in Romania, which borders Ukraine. Private Erica Simpson, 19, from Haverfordwest, Wales, said good teamwork was needed to…
It wouldn’t be Amy Huberman and Brian O’Driscoll if there wasn’t some sort of hilarious exchange between them, and she’s just shared a gas post to celebrate her hubby’s birthday. The rugby legend turns 46 today, and Amy’s not letting him forget it. The funny woman put a callout on social media in an attempt to play a thinly-veiled prank on Brian. Today’s top videos ‘If you see this man today please feel free to sing happy birthday to him, because he doesn’t expire from embarrassment from it whatsoever. Mezzo-soprano, falsetto, baritone, however you wish,’ she urged her followers. Pic:…
AMY Huberman has shared a hilarious birthday tribute to her husband Brian O’Driscoll. The former rugby star is celebrating his 46th birthday today. INSTAGRAM Brian O’Driscoll turned 46 today[/caption] INSTAGRAM Brian’s wife Amy Huberman shared a hilarious tribute for his birthday[/caption] INSTAGRAM Fans also wished Brian a happy birthday[/caption] Taking to her Instagram today, Amy shared a sweet tribute dedicated to her husband of 14 years. The Irish actress posted a handsome picture of Brian while he was mid laugh and dressed casually in a grey jumper and a pair of navy jeans. In another snap, the 46-year-old smirked to…
Jessica Chastain, Ben Whishaw, Rebecca Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Tilda Swinton and Marion Cotillard were among a first wave of star guests confirmed for the 75th edition of the Berlinale at its line-up press conference on Tuesday. Chastain will hit the festival as the co-star of Michel Franco’s Golden Bear Contender Dreams, while Whishaw and Rebecca […]Jessica Chastain, Ben Whishaw, Rebecca Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Tilda Swinton and Marion Cotillard were among a first wave of star guests confirmed for the 75th edition of the Berlinale at its line-up press conference on Tuesday. Chastain will hit the festival as the co-star of…
From seeding issues to incredible on-campus environments, takeaways from the inaugural 12-team CFP season From seeding issues to incredible on-campus environments, takeaways from the inaugural 12-team CFP season Getty Images The Ohio State football program captured history with claiming the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship when the four-team model made its debut in the 2014 season. A decade later, the Buckeyes have emerged again as postseason pioneers with another title after defeating Notre Dame to cap the first season of the 12-team College Football Playoff. Just like in 2014, there was a lot to learn about how the new…
DON’T let the snoopers win – there are simple iPhone tweaks that block nosy people from spying on you. If you’re worried that someone might be tempted by a quick snoop on your iPhone, sort it out today. Apple Make sure that your iPhone is set up to stop snoopers from prying on your personal life[/caption] The Sun You can change what’s visible while your iPhone is locked[/caption] There are five easy iOS changes that you should think about making right now. CONCEAL LOCK SCREEN You might be surprised by the amount of info that can be accessed from your…