By MAX DARROW Click here for updates on this story SANTA, California (KPIX) — A group of students and faculty from Santa Clara University is trying to make a difference for those caring for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. With support from a grant from the Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation in Seattle, they’ve
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN When “Cocaine Bear” ads started going viral, the immediate question was whether this was another one of those titles in search of a movie (see “Snakes on a Plane”) or an idea worthy of a ticket. The answer lies somewhere in between, as director Elizabeth Banks conjures bursts of absurdist
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN When “Cocaine Bear” ads started going viral, the immediate question was whether this was another one of those titles in search of a movie (see “Snakes on a Plane”) or an idea worthy of a ticket. The answer lies somewhere in between, as director Elizabeth Banks conjures bursts of absurdist
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN The US is planning to increase the number of US troops training Taiwanese forces on the self-governing island in the coming months, according to US officials. It is unclear how many additional US troops will take part in the expanded training efforts. On Tuesday, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen told a visiting
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A New York-based Asian American writer, who was visiting San Francisco, found herself among the victims of an egg throwing attack from a man voicing racist comments on the 38-Geary Muni bus. The incident took place last Thursday and Michelle Young
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By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Noah Song threw and performed agility drills on a back outfield wearing Philadelphia Phillies shorts and T-shirt, a far different different uniform for the 25-year old. Song had been a flight officer training on a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft before transferring
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN HBO Max is scaring up a new tale in the world of Stephen King’s “It.” The streaming network on Thursday announced it will be bringing an “It” prequel series to the service, tentatively titled “Welcome to Derry.” The show was developed by the filmmakers behind the recent movie remakes, Andy Muschietti
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By Sydney Kashiwagi, CNN The voting rights of thousands of convicted felons in Minnesota are poised to be restored this summer once they leave prison, instead of after they complete parole, thanks to new legislation that is poised to be signed into law by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. SF26 was passed by the state Senate
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By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer A diversity study finds women are still significantly underrepresented in leadership positions at the Football Subdivision level of college athletics. The report card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) issued another F for gender hiring, a C for racial hiring and an overall grade of
Continue Reading By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer A diversity study finds women are still significantly underrepresented in leadership positions at the Football Subdivision level of college athletics. The report card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) issued another F for gender hiring, a C for racial hiring and an overall grade of
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Cuando comenzó la invasión de Rusia en Ucrania, hace ya un año, uno de los grandes temores era que el conflicto se extendiera y provocara una Tercera Guerra Mundial. ¿En qué situación estamos? Batallas en Ucrania, pero con armas de afuera Tras la invasión rusa de su territorio el
Continue Reading By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Angel Di Maria scored a hat trick as Juventus advanced in the Europa League playoffs by beating Nantes 3-0. Juventus won 4-1 on aggregate to ensure another of Europe’s giants will play in the round of 16 and will be joined by the winner of
Continue Reading By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Bryce Harper’s arrival at spring training camp remains a couple of weeks away as the Philadelphia Phillies slugger recovers from offseason elbow surgery. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Thursday that Harper is taking dry swings with a bat at home in Las Vegas and will report
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By JASMINE ARENAS Click here for updates on this story COLORADO (KCNC) — In Denver thieves are stealing donation boxes from a local church. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church shared surveillance video with CBS News Colorado in hopes of helping police find the thief or thieves. Pastor Benito Hernandez says they’ve increased security in
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By Holly Yan, Christina Maxouris and Nicki Brown, CNN Federal investigators released a spate of new details Thursday about the fiery train derailment that spewed toxic chemicals and wreaked havoc in East Palestine, Ohio. The initial fire started February 3 when a Norfolk Southern rail car carrying plastic pellets was heated by a hot axle,
Continue ReadingBy AMY KAWATA Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Do you live in a “food swamp?” Do you know what a food swamp is? Chances are, you’re probably living near one and that’s potentially putting you at a higher risk of suffering a life-threatening stroke. A food swamp is an
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La Academia no quiere otro incidente como la bofetada de Will Smith a Chris Rock en plena ceremonia de los Oscar el año pasado. Así que se prepara para lo inesperado. En una entrevista con la revista Time, el director ejecutivo de la Academia, Bill Kramer, dijo que ahora contarán un
Continue Reading DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Coco Gauff set up a semifinals match against top-ranked Iga Swiatek at the Dubai Championships by beating Madison Keys 6-2, 7-5. Swiatek is 5-0 against Gauff and beat the 18-year-old American in last year’s French Open final. Gauff is yet to win a set against the three-time Grand Slam
Continue Reading FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Infielder Donovan Solano finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, who added another productive and versatile player to an already deep bench. He can earn an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances. Solano hit .284 with 16 doubles and four home runs last season in
Continue Reading SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Jacob deGrom has thrown his first bullpen session at spring training for the Texas Rangers. The two-time National League Cy Young winner threw 22 pitches off the mound on Thursday. That came eight days after the team’s first official workout, when the newly acquired right-hander was held out because of tightness
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