Global tech outage grounds flights, forces hospitals to cancel surgeries
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Snipers saw Trump gunman on roof 20 minutes before shooting, FBI investigates shooter's 2 cellphones. Here are the latest new developments in the attempted assassination.
Days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally, the FBI is still trying to figure out what motivated a Pennsylvania man to try to assassinate the 45th president of the United States. Here are the latest developments.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
RNC 2024 live updates: Trump becomes Republican nominee; vivid speech recalls 'blood' during assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is closing out the Republican National Convention.
1 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 RNC: Trump delivers a message of ‘unity’ in speech — until he doesn’t
Despite the former president's efforts to present a more empathetic image, he soon reverted to polarizing rhetoric, raising questions about his ability to truly unite America.
9 min read - NewsSacramento Bee
Dan cadena perpetua más 50 años a homicida de su excompañero de casa en Stanislaus
Eric Mills, de 41 años, disparó y mató a Teodoro “Teo” Gutiérrez, de 52, en la mañana de fin de año de 2021.
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Meghan McCain doubts Biden's COVID diagnosis, citing "egregious" health lies
McCain has a theory that Biden's reported illness “might just be an excuse for him to step down gracefully”
1 min read - BusinessINSIDER
CrowdStrike's terms and conditions say most customers would just get a refund due to the massive outage, cybersecurity lawyer says
CrowdStrike and cybersecurity insurers can expect years of lawsuits after a botched update sparked a devastating outage.
4 min read - WorldSacramento Bee
Citan o arrestan a 50 personas por robar en el Target del área de Sacramento
Cerca de $5,000 en productos electrónicos, cosméticos y otros artículos no “básicos” fueron devueltos al Target en 5001 Madison Ave. en Old Foothill Farms.
4 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Por qué migrantes hispanos que apoyan a Trump respaldan su postura sobre la frontera
“Estamos pasando por momentos muy difíciles en los que el actual presidente está regalando el país al mundo entero”.
9 min read - PoliticsNextShark
Trump suggests Taiwan pay for US protection
Former President Donald Trump said that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for protection from China, casting doubt about continued U.S. support if he wins the upcoming presidential election. In an interview with Bloomberg, Trump compared the U.S. to an insurance company and criticized Taiwan for insufficient contributions. Taiwan’s response: Premier Cho Jung-tai responded by emphasizing Taiwan's strong relationship with the U.S. and efforts to bolster its self-defense capabilities.
1 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
UAW President Rips “Scab” Trump a New One After RNC Speech
Shawn Fain didn’t hold back after Donald Trump criticized him during the Republican National Convention.
2 min read - USNextShark
Man pleads not guilty to assault on NY restaurant cook that left him in coma for 2 weeks
Lucas Healey, 42, appeared in Albany County court on Wednesday, pleading not guilty to robbery and assault charges. Healey allegedly punched Wen multiple times, leaving him in a coma for nearly two weeks. The initial charges against Healey included first-degree robbery as a hate crime due to his alleged use of racial slurs while attempting to flee the restaurant.
1 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
House Democrat says Biden 'didn't seem to recognize' him just weeks ago
Rep. Seth Moulton, one of the dozens of House Democrats who've called on Biden to drop out, recounted an exchange with the president in June.
2 min read - WorldNextShark
South Korea grants rights to same-sex couple in landmark ruling
The historic ruling marks a significant step toward recognizing the legal rights of same-sex couples in the country, which continues to outlaw same-sex marriage. About the case: So Seong-wook filed an administrative lawsuit against the National Health Insurance Service in 2021 after the agency reversed its initial decision to grant him coverage under the employer-based health insurance program of his partner, Kim Yong-min. The Supreme Court ruled that his exclusion constitutes discrimination ba
1 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Mark Zuckerberg Sucks Up to Trump After He Threatened to Jail Him
The Meta CEO is pathetically praising Donald Trump for his “badass” shooting response.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
‘We’re making history’: What it’s like to smoke cannabis at the California State Fair
The first-ever CA State Fair cannabis sale and consumption lounge is spotlighting local marijuana brands.
5 min read - EntertainmentNextShark
The army that recreated authentic feudal Japan in FX's 'Shogun'
FX’s historical drama “Shogun” set a record with its 25 Emmy nominations and became the second non-English language series nominated for outstanding drama. Set against the backdrop of early 17th century feudal Japan, the series’ groundbreaking achievement is attributed to an unseen army who has meticulously crafted the show’s historical richness and authenticity. In an interview with NextShark, co-creators and casts emphasized the extensive efforts and necessity of on-the-ground expertise, suc
1 min read - USNextShark
Indian student deported after confessing on Reddit to faking dad’s death for scholarship
A 19-year-old Indian student, Aryan Anand, was deported from the U.S. after he confessed on Reddit to a fraudulent scheme to secure a full scholarship at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Despite being rejected by most of the universities he applied to, Lehigh accepted him and offered full financial support. Although he faced a potential jail sentence of 10 to 20 years, a plea deal resulted in his admission to Lehigh being revoked, his expulsion from the institution and his deportation back t
1 min read - PoliticsSalon
Experts fear GOP's post-shooting Trump idolization could have "incredibly dangerous" effect
Republican "fight" chants are "fanning, not cooling down, the flames," extremism expert warns
9 min read - CelebrityNextShark
'Queen of martial arts films' Cheng Pei-pei dies at 78
Cheng Pei-pei, one of Asia’s first female action stars, passed away peacefully at her home in San Francisco on July 17 at age 78. Stellar career: Cheng, who began her illustrious career at Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers Studio, is celebrated for her groundbreaking roles in martial arts films such as “Come Drink with Me” (1966) and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000). Rich legacy: As a pioneering figure in martial arts cinema, Cheng left behind a rich legacy, with contributions to both Eastern a
1 min read - PoliticsSalon
"A ticket we can win on": Jeffries reverses course on Biden ouster calls
The top House Democrat, who privately told Biden he needed to leave the race, now publicly backs his candidacy
2 min read - BusinessINSIDER
The mass IT outage is disrupting Disney and other theme parks during the height of summer tourist season
A mass IT outage disrupted operations at theme parks across the world. Universal Studios Japan suspended in-person ticket sales this weekend.
2 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Inter Miami has won five of six games without Messi. Up next: Chicago Fire on Saturday
Lionel Messi is out indefinitely with an ankle ligament injury.
5 min read - PoliticsSalon
"Their plans are extreme": Kamala Harris takes on JD Vance, Project 2025 and GOP claims of "unity"
At a campaign stop Thursday in North Carolina, Vice President Harris accused Republicans of hiding their agenda
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Airlines may owe you for your flight chaos. Here's what to know.
Thousands of flights were canceled or delayed in the United States on Friday due to an IT issue caused by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
CrowdStrike-sponsored Mercedes F1 team hit by CrowdStrike outage
The Mercedes team was seen wearing shirts with CrowdStrike's name on it while addressing the problem, which originated from CrowdStrike itself.
2 min read - USBusiness Insider
Droughts are threatening California's water supply. The state is racing to save what's left.
The US faces a $625 billion cost to repair its drinking- and clean-water infrastructure.
7 min read - CelebrityKTLA articles
Glen Powell honors Bill Paxton as ‘Twisters’ hits theaters
As “Twisters” touches down in theaters, leading man Glen Powell honored another tornado-hunting movie star. In a post to X, formerly Twitter, Powell honored late actor Bill Paxton, the protagonist in the 1996 film “Twister.” He shared a photo from when the two appeared in the 2013 American Western film “Red Wing.” “As we release […]
1 min read - LifestyleKTLA articles
Here’s what guests can expect at the 2024 OC Fair
The 2024 OC Fair, returning for its 134th year, opened Friday at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa for its 23-day run. This year, the fair’s theme is “Always a Good Time,” highlighting nostalgia, cherishing good memories and creating new ones. Here are some of the experiences and activities guests can expect at this year’s OC […]
2 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Democratic group to air commercial calling on Biden to drop out during his favorite show
The group, Pass the Torch, said that it plans to air the advertisement on "Morning Joe" until Biden ends his reelection bid.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Crowdstrike shares plunge 12% after massive global IT outage
Airlines, banks, and supermarkets are reporting disruption after Microsoft reported problems with its services, linked to an issue at CrowdStrike.
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
"Pass the torch": Progressive and moderate Democrats join forces in asking Biden to go
Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, is the first member of the Congressional Black Caucus to call on Biden to step aside
2 min read - USBusiness Insider
Some US hospitals are canceling non-emergency surgeries and procedures amid the global IT outage
CrowdStrike's mass IT outage has led several major US health systems to cancel non-urgent surgeries and procedures.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Are shark attacks on the rise in Florida this year? Here’s what the experts say
Shark experts say that this year’s amount of attacks is nothing out of the ordinary.
4 min read - WorldINSIDER
7 creative ways hot destinations are combating overtourism, from obstructing views to etiquette violation fines
Local governments from Europe to Japan are blocking Instagram hot spots and fining tourists for etiquette violations.
6 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Why these 8 things have gotten much more expensive even as inflation cools
Inflation is cooling, but prices rose by more than 10% over the past year for eight expenses in the consumer price index.
8 min read - BusinessSalon
Bud Light loses number one spot, slips to No. 3 beer brand following consumer boycott
The brand trails behind Michelob Ultra and Modelo Especial
1 min read - BusinessINSIDER
I'm a software engineer stranded in the IT outage airport chaos. CrowdStrike broke a cardinal rule of software development and I can't believe the fallout.
Ahmed Al Sharif, a software engineer of nearly 20 years, was flying from Barcelona to the UK when the global outage disrupted his travel.
5 min read - USSacramento Bee
How is global tech outage affecting Sacramento airport? Hospitals? Here’s what we know
The outage has grounded flights, disrupted medical facilities and closed government offices across the world.
4 min read - USFox News
Harvey Weinstein's new sexual assault trial set after rape conviction overturned
Harvey Weinstein's retrial over accusations of sexual assault will begin on Nov. 12. A judge tentatively set the trial date during a pretrial hearing Friday.
3 min read - CelebrityINSIDER
I was given six months to live at 20. Years later, I'm a thriving college grad with a life partner.
At 20, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and given just six months to live. She started aggressive treatment and graduated from college.
4 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
Region’s most underrated Vietnamese restaurant is this south Sacramento ‘broken rice’ joint
You can find broken rice plates, pho, banh mi and other inexpensive Southeast Asian meals at this restaurant.
1 min read - OpinionSalon
The problem with "Cobra Kai" is "Star Wars"
The "Karate Kid" franchise creators called this story their "Star Wars." Is that why it lost its kick in the end?
6 min read - PoliticsFox News
Trump compared to Fidel Castro by CNN, MSNBC after lengthy acceptance speech
Multiple liberal political commentators compared former President Trump's address at the RNC to late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro's famously long speeches.
2 min read - LifestyleFox News
Teens' show-stopping prom outfits made only from duct tape score them $15K in scholarships
Two high school graduates in Texas and Ontario were awarded $15,000 in scholarship money after entering and winning a contest for the best prom outfits made out of duct tape.
4 min read - ScienceBusiness Insider
'Twisters' shows how tornado science has changed massively since the first movie nearly 30 years ago
When 'Twister' debuted nearly 30 years ago, it showcased some pretty new science. A lot has changed over the decades ahead of the sequel, 'Twisters.'
6 min read - EntertainmentSacramento Bee
Corrido viral mexicano elogia a Trump tras atentado. Esto es dice la canción
“Este corrido es más positivo que negativo. No creo que sea negativo en absoluto”.
3 min read - WorldMiami Herald
Vodou ritual with candles on migrant boat sets off explosion, kills 40 Haitians at sea
A Vodou ceremony aboard a boat filled with desperate Haitian migrants seeking a safe landing ended in tragedy after candles and matches used in the ritual set gasoline-filled drums on fire, setting off an explosion that killed at least 40 people.
5 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I booked an Airbnb in a Swiss village to save money while backpacking Europe for 2 weeks. It ended up being my favorite destination.
When BI's reporter visited Zurich, Switzerland, on a two-week backpacking trip, she booked an Airbnb in the village of Roggwil and found a hidden gem.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Wall Street banters about the effects of a Trump-led Republican sweep
Markets are reacting again to Trump. Here is some of the chatter on the Street after a few wild weeks in the political sphere.
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