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So, have you heard about the latest LA obsession? Anita Gelato

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

Tucked away in the San Fernando Valley, I stumbled upon this little gem called Anita Gelato, and seriously, I get the hype now. If LA’s scorching summer heat is getting to you, this is your go-to place. When I asked my NY friends they all knew about it, as it’s already a craze in NY as well.Drive by their spot in Tarzana on Ventura Boulevard any day, and you’re bound to see a sea of people queued up, all waiting for their turn. No joke, it’s *that* popular. And it’s not just us regular folks—Selena Gomez, Carly Rae Jepsen, and even Noah Schnapp from Stranger Things have been spotted digging into a scoop or two in one of Anita Gelato’s locations.Here’s the deal: They make everything in-house, from gelato and sorbets to waffles, and they’re big on quality. I mean, have you tried gelato made with the freshest cream and high-grade chocolate? And the flavor range is insane. From tasty creations like Cappuccino with Butter Cookies and Crumble Cheesecake...

Crypto Chaos Unleashed: Modern Outlaws – A Deserted Press Film by Sonny Sheehan and Charlie Klaesius

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

As the digital revolution continues to reshape our world, it has also spawned a new breed of criminals who exploit technology for their nefarious purposes. In recent years, news outlets have been abuzz with stories of crypto scams and schemes, exposing the sordid machinations of unscrupulous individuals preying on the unsuspecting.Against this backdrop, Modern Outlaws, a cinematic tour de force by the visionary duo Sonny Sheehan andCharlie Klaesius, emerges to shine a spotlight on the chaos of crypto crime. Produced by their groundbreaking media company, Deserted Press, this enthralling tale of adventure and intrigue promises to captivate audiences worldwide and shed light on the tumultuous world of digital currency heists.Deserted Press was founded in 2019 following a life-changing trip to New York City the previous year. Sonny and Charlie, seemingly an odd pairing at first glance, discovered their shared love for art, taste in film, and a burning desire to create something differe...

Killing of O’Shae Sibley will be tried as a hate crime

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

By Samantha Beech | CNNA 17-year-old has been indicted on a charge of second-degree murder as a hate crime over the killing of O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old professional dancer who was stabbed to death at a Brooklyn gas station after dancing to a Beyoncé song.Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez did not name the 17-year-old who was indicted Thursday due to the teen’s age, he told reporters outside Brooklyn Supreme Court. The indictment has not yet been publicly released.Gonzalez said a Brooklyn grand jury heard evidence in the case and returned the indictment of murder in the second degree as a hate crime, in addition to other charges.Because the murder charge is elevated as a hate crime, the defendant faces a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 25 years in jail to life if convicted, he said.CNN has asked the 17-year-old’s legal representative for comment but did not receive an immediate response.“The death of this young man is both tragic and senseless,” Gonzalez said. “O’Shae ...

Oakland police identify man who was recently shot and killed in front of his wife

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

OAKLAND — Police here have identified a 46-year-old man who was shot and killed outside of a local gas station, in front of his wife.Andre Stevenson, of Oakland, was shot and killed by an unknown assailant at around 8:15 p.m. July 27, on the 9800 block of Edes Avenue, near a 76 Gas station.Police have not announced any arrests, nor publicly revealed a suspected motive. They say, though, that Stevenson appeared to be targeted.Stevenson had just purchased something at the convenience store and was walking back to his Chrysler 300 when at least one person pulled alongside him in another car and opened fire, authorities said. Police impounded the Chrysler after arriving at the scene.The fatal shooting was one of two reported homicides that occurred on July 27.

Storm inundates South Korea’s coast before hitting Seoul

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Yong Jun Chang and Ahn Young-Joon | Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea — Tropical Storm Khanun poured intense rain on South Korea on Thursday, turning roads into chocolate-colored rivers and leaving at least one person dead, before weakening as it reached major urban centers near the capital.More than a foot of rain fell in eastern and southern areas after the storm made landfall on the mainland in the morning. Emergency workers responded to increasing reports of flooding and landslides by the afternoon.More than 15,000 people, mostly in southern regions, were evacuated from their homes as emergency workers responded to landslides, flood-damaged homes and rising rivers and streams. As of Thursday night, workers managed to restore electricity to 38,000 of the 40,300 homes that experienced power outages.Officials shut down hundreds of freeways, streets and public parks and sent text alerts warning about the perils posed by Khanun, which is hitting South Korea weeks ...

Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Trump documents case

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

By Alanna Durkin Richer | Associated PressProsecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team asked a judge on Thursday to set a Jan. 2 trial date for former President Donald Trump in the case charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.If U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan agrees with prosecutors’ proposal, the case against the early front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential primary would open right before the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, which was fueled by Trump’s false claims about the election.The proposed date is also just under two weeks before the first votes are set to be cast in the Republican presidential race, with Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses scheduled for Jan. 15.Prosecutors said in court papers that they want the case to move to trial swiftly in Washington’s federal court, setting up a likely battle with defense attorneys who have already suggested they will try slow things down...

Caltrain to suspend services from Millbrae to San Francisco during Outside Lands

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

Outside Lands attendees hoping to take Caltrain to the festival this weekend are out of luck as the public transit agency is suspending service from Millbrae to San Francisco as it works to meet its fall 2024 goal of electrification.The San Francisco festival, which is having its 15th anniversary this year in Golden Gate Park, runs from Aug. 11 through 13 and boasts headliners like Kendrick Lamar, the Foo Fighters, Odesza, Zedd and Lana Del Rey.While Caltrain has encouraged festivalgoers in the South Bay and along the Peninsula year after year to ride the rail at least part of the way — Muni will get you the rest of the way — this year will be different.On Tuesday, Caltrain announced it would be suspending service from Millbrae to San Francisco on the weekends of August 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, marking the 17th, 18th and 19th weekend of the year where service will be impacted for construction and testing of the train’s upcoming electrification.Caltrain spokesperson ...

Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers get sentimental at Vegas reunion, to an extent

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. – Fred Warner called Jimmy Garoppolo “my guy.” Christian McCaffrey said he owes Garoppolo a “big hug.” Brock Purdy enjoyed seeing “good ol’ Jim.”Gawking at Garoppolo in a Raiders uniform, against his former 49ers’ teammates, tapped into an emotional vein Thursday, the first of back-to-back days of joint practices before Sunday’s preseason opener in Las Vegas.As genuinely grateful as everyone came across about Garoppolo’s 5 ½-year engagement with the 49ers, a sense of resentment sears in the background.Garoppolo indeed can claim “I treasure those times” and that “those are my brothers, I love those guys.” Coach Kyle Shanahan can go so far as to say “he was the best quarterback here in about 20 years, since Steve Young.”Big picture: the 49ers never got their sixth Lombardi Trophy, and Garoppolo did not get to keep his job, though he was handsomely rewarded with more than $121 million. A divorce was inevitable, starting with Trey Lance’s 2021 arrival a...

Syndergaard helps Guardians earn 4-3 victory over Blue Jays

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Noah Syndergaard won for the first time since April 30, rookies Brayan Rocchio and José Tena sparked Cleveland’s offense, and the Guardians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursday.Syndergaard (2-5) allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings and was removed with the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth. Nick Sandlin retired Nathan Lukes on a ground ball to end the inning.Syndergaard made his third start with Cleveland since being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers for shortstop Amed Rosario on July 26. He allowed a career-high four home runs against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The 30-year-old right-hander has battled injuries over the past several seasons. He made 12 starts with the Dodgers before being sidelined with a blister and also underwent Tommy John surgery in 2020. “There’s really no excuse or no reason why I should not be the pitcher that I was before, but every five days I got to go there and compete with what I got,” Syndergaard said.Syndergaard ...

‘Ash and debris’: Journalist covering Maui fires surveys destruction of once-vibrant Hawaii town

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:55:16 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — I’ve seen my share of a wildfire’s destruction on a community, but in more than eight years of covering these disasters as a video and photojournalist, the scene over Hawaii was one of the worst. Based in Las Vegas, I’m used to being dispatched to wildfires in other places. I flew to Hawaii on Wednesday, and by Thursday morning, I was in a helicopter flying over Lahaina, a normally vibrant west Maui town that draws visitors from all over the world. What struck me the most was the lack of color of the scorched earth sandwiched between glistening blue ocean and deep green-brown mountains in the distance. No plants or trappings of island life. Just gray.Street after street after street was nothing but rubble and foundation. Ash and debris. It was so one-dimensional that it was hard to imagine the scenic town that was once here. King Kamehameha III Elementary School was decimated, a mess of collapsed steel. There was a neighborhood near the water...