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Maui fire death toll expected to rise; feds promise strong recovery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

It’s been almost a week since the deadly wildfires broke out in Maui, basically wiping the historic town of Lahaina off the map.The wildfire has been the deadliest in over 100 years. At present, the death toll is 96 and is expected to climb. The owner of Cheeseburger in Paradise says 100 of her employees are missing. Approximately 3,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed, with damage estimates totaling $6 billion thus far.Horrific video shows people in the ocean trying to escape the deadly wildfire’s flames. Victims described it as a leapfrog of fire that pushed them farther into the water as they spent hours in the ocean trying to survive.FEMA has been out in force, looking at the damage and promising residents a strong recovery. Map: Which Missouri counties are home to the most excessive drinkers? "I want the people of Maui to know that, governor, we're gonna be with you every step of the way throughout this response," said Deanne Criswell, a FEMA administrator.Thousands o...

Charlie Blackmon activated from IL, returns to Rockies lineup; Jurickson Profar injury update

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

Charlie Blackmon was activated from the injured list Monday and inserted into the Rockies’ lineup, batting leadoff as designated hitter in the series-opener against the Diamondbacks.Blackmon missed 53 games after being placed on the IL June 10 with a fractured right hand. He played two games with Triple-A Albuquerque on a rehab assignment last week then rejoined the Rockies for the start of their homestand.Asked what felt different during the rehab assignment, Blackmon said, “I was able to play baseball. I played a couple games, and I can play. … I feel good.”Not knowing whether he would be in the outfield or DH-ing when he spoke to reporters pregame Monday, Blackmon said he would like to get back in the field. But returning to health has been a one-step-at-a-time process. He played outfield in his first rehab game then went to DH in the second game. “Being able to up the intensity and then not get sore the next day” was the sign Blackmon needed t...

In competition for starting safety spot, veteran Kareem Jackson wants to show he still has gas left in tank

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

Kareem Jackson has made it clear he wants to be more than just a veteran presence in the Broncos’ locker room.The 35-year-old safety has been productive during his four years with Denver, totaling 342 tackles in 61 games and a career-best 94 stops in 2022. Still, Jackson is entering his 14th season and understands that some in the league might view him as a player near the end of the road.Third-year Caden Sterns, 23, is primed to start alongside safety Justin Simmons in the regular season, as he has taken most of the first-team reps during training camp. Nonetheless, Jackson is not ready to take a backseat just yet.“Whether there (are) people in this building that think that or guys on the outside, I’m gonna come out and let my play do the talking,” Jackson said. “If I couldn’t play at a high level, I wouldn’t be here.”In the spring, Denver brought Jackson back on a one-year deal to strengthen the team’s secondary depth. Head coach Sean Payton thought h...

Former Clippers coach Doc Rivers named to ESPN, ABC's top NBA crew

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

Former Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers will be joining ESPN and ABC as part of the network's "reimagined" coverage plans for the upcoming NBA season. Rivers, who was fired as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in May, called games on ESPN during the 2003-04 season as well as the 2004 finals on ABC.Rivers coached seven seasons with the Clippers and is the winningest coach in the franchise's history, leading the team to an overall regular season record of 356-208. He was fired by the team at the end of the 2019-20 NBA season, after several postseason defeats and unexpected comebacks. Aside from his time with the Clippers and Sixers, Rivers has also coached the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics – the latter of which he led to an NBA title in 2008.He also played 13 seasons in the Association, and was a one-time NBA All Star.ESPN announced Monday that Rivers and Doris Burke will join Mike Breen on ESPN and ABC’s top NBA broadcast crew.NBA ESPN announcer Doris Burke looks on be...

Domino's halves pizza prices in honor of back-to-school week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

The return of the school semester and the inevitable end of summer can be a stressful time for kids and families.But as kids leave the beaches and blacktops and return to the classroom, the world's largest pizza chain is slashing prices to take some of the stress out of back-to-school week.Domino's is offering 50% off all pizzas on its menus this week and this week alone — when you place an order online or through the Domino's app.Orders can be made for delivery or carryout, but they must be placed through one of the company's online platforms. Kate Trumbull, Domino's senior vice president, said the half-off deals are meant to encourage Americans to enjoy the fleeting moments of summer with family and friends.The deal is happening now and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 20. The deal is limited to menu-priced pizzas at corporate and franchise-owned stores across the country.

6 Injured in Major Auto Collision on San Pasqual Valley Road [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

Multiple Hurt in 2-Car Accident near Viento ValleSAN DIEGO, CA (August 14, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, six victims sustained injuries in a major auto collision on San Pasqual Road.Officers responded to the scene around 4:08 p.m., at the 15000 block of San Pasqual Valley Road near Viento Valle.For reasons under investigation, a pickup-truck and a sedan collided on the eastbound lanes. Medics arrived and transported at least six injured occupants to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Crews say four of the victims remain in critical condition.Emergency crews closed off the eastbound lanes during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information about the auto collision on San Pasqual Valley Road is still currently underway.By driving defensively and following the conditions of the road, you can help prevent a dangerous accident. Do not engage in any non-driving activity that creates a potential distraction. Also, never drive when...

One Dead, Suspect Arrested after DUI Collision on Interstate 5 [Stockton, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

DUI Accident near March Lane Left Passenger Killed, Multiple People InjuredSTOCKTON, CA (August 14, 2023) – Late Saturday night, a DUI collision on Interstate 5 killed one person, police said.It happened just after 11:50 p.m., August 5th, in the southbound lanes near March Lane.According to the Stockton police, a drunk driver was driving a Dodge sedan when it struck an SUV with multiple occupants.Moreover, the impact of the collision sent the SUV into a center divider at the interstate.Unfortunately, one occupant of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased was not yet released at this time.Furthermore, multiple occupants of the SUV suffered non-life-threatening injuries and they were treated at the hospital.Meanwhile, the drunk driver was arrested and he faced charges of Driving Under the Influence.Also, the southbound lanes of the interstate were blocked for two hours before officers reopened it. Further investigation is still ongoing.In this sor...

Judge in Trump’s hush-money case won’t step aside

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

By Michael R. Sisak | Associated PressNEW YORK — The judge in Donald Trump’s Manhattan hush-money criminal case has rejected the former president’s demand to step aside, denying defense claims that he’s biased against the Republican front-runner because he’s given cash to Democrats and his daughter is a party consultant.New York Judge Juan Manuel Merchan acknowledged in a ruling late Friday that he made several small donations to Democratic causes during the 2020 campaign, including $15 to Trump’s Democratic rival Joe Biden, but said he is certain of his “ability to be fair and impartial.”Removing himself from the case “would not be in the public interest,” Merchan wrote. His six-page ruling echoed a state court ethics panel’s recent opinion that endorsed his continued involvement in the Trump case.The decision on recusal was entirely up to Merchan. He previously rejected a similar request when Trump’s company, the Tr...

San Jose averts largest city workers strike since 1980s; council to vote Tuesday on contract

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

Averting a potential strike that could have brought some services to a standstill, unions representing over half of San Jose’s administrative workforce struck a tentative deal Monday with city officials. The strike would have been the largest such action among the South Bay city’s employees since 1981.Details of the deal between the city and the two unions — which represent around 4,500 workers — were not immediately available but are likely to include a jump in yearly salary raises until 2026, a demand that workers have been pushing for months. The contract still needs approval from the San Jose City Council on Tuesday. Workers will also be voting at a time yet to be determined, according to a union spokesperson.If a deal hadn’t been reached, employees who staff the city’s parks, libraries, airport and other departments were set to walk off the job Tuesday for three days — an action that would have almost certainly had a major impact on San...

Paris Hilton enjoys beach and resort in Maui, as Lahaina residents reel from disaster

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:15 GMT

It doesn’t look like Paris Hilton let the destruction of the historic town of Lahaina and the deaths of upwards of 96 people spoil her vacation in Maui. It also looks like she didn’t heed the request of Hawaiian tourism officials, who asked tourists and other non-essential travelers to leave the island to free up hotel rooms for residents left homeless by the catastrophe.On Saturday, Hilton was pictured smiling on the beach at a resort in Wailea, with her husband and son, reported the Daily Mail, which published photos of the family.Paris Hilton is seen in Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/tqwHLHtngi— @21metgala (@21metgala) August 14, 2023Wailea is only 30 miles southeast of Lahaina, which last week suffered the worst wildfire in the United States in the past 100 years. As Hilton reportedly continued to enjoy her vacation, a smaller wildfire was burning Sunday in south Maui’s Kihei area, just five miles from her resort, the Daily Mail also said.Hilton, her husband Car...