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Zelenskyy says NATO’s “absurd” plans for Ukraine fall short

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, SEUNG MIN KIM and KARL RITTER (Associated Press)VILNIUS, Lithuania — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday blasted as “absurd” the absence of a timetable for his country’s membership in NATO, injecting harsh criticism into a gathering of the alliance’s leaders that was intended to showcase solidarity in the face of Russian aggression. The broadside from Zelenskyy could renew tensions at the summit shortly after it saw a burst of goodwill after Turkey agreed to advance Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Allies hope to resolve the seesawing negotiations and leave Vilnius with a clear path forward for the alliance and its support for Ukraine.Officials have drafted a proposal, which has not been publicly released, on Ukraine’s potential membership. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed support during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, but Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter that he was not satisfied.“We value our allies,” he said but added that “Uk...

Driver of allegedly stolen Kia leads deputies on multi-city pursuit

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pursued an allegedly stolen vehicle through multiple cities Tuesday morning, eventually taking the driver into custody after about 45 minutes.The silver Kia Soul was taken from the Compton area, sheriff's officials said, and the pursuit began at about 6:50 a.m.The vehicle spent time on surface streets in Compton, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Montebello, Rosemead and Pico Rivera while being pursued by multiple law enforcement vehicles.Through residential areas and a parking lot, the Kia managed to evade deputies. At about 7:25 a.m., the driver pulled into a Walmart parking lot, parked in a handicap spot and tried to enter the store, which was apparently closed. Deputies tried to corner the Kia in the parking lot, but the car was able to escape.Five minutes after that, however, the driver entered a dead end in South El Monte, where he was trapped by LASD vehicles. He surrendered to authorities after a few moments. Police have not identified him.

Dog kicked by homeless man in Venice dies

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

A small dog kicked by a homeless man in Venice last month has died, according to the organizer of his GoFundMe page. "I'm heartbroken to tell you all that little Barty succumbed to his injuries and despite a hard fight, passed away on Friday," Laura Valdivia stated in an update to the GoFundMe page Sunday.Laura Michele Rosenfeld was walking her dog, Bart, when a homeless man “danced” up to them and kicked Bart, causing severe injury on June 14, 2023. (Laura Valdivia/GoFundMe)Laura Michele Rosenfeld was walking her dog Bart on June 14 when a homeless man “danced” up to them and kicked Bart, the page stated.Bart flew into the metal claw of a bobcat tractor city workers were said to be using to repair the street. Rent prices in this Southern California city just surpassed San Francisco Valdivia ran to help Rosenfeld and Bart and drove them to an animal hospital, where Bart suffered from swelling in his head.Bart did get well enough to return home for several days before passing away...

Can AI save commercial real estate in San Francisco?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

By Samantha Delouya | CNNWhen MosaicML, a generative AI platform company, decided to upgrade its office space, its CEO and co-founder, Naveen Rao, was set on San Francisco, even though he lives in Southern California.“Everyone is talking about doom and gloom, this and that, but it’s still literally the best place in the world to build a company. There’s nothing like it,” Rao said of San Francisco.Indeed, the city’s economy was hit particularly hard by the pandemic and three years later, it is still dealing with the fallout after a string of high-profile retailers recently pulled out of the city’s once-vibrant downtown. But despite its economic troubles, San Francisco has quietly benefited from the recent generative AI boom.Artificial intelligence to the rescue?Alexander Quinn, senior director of research at commercial real estate company JLL, said his firm sees bright spots in San Francisco’s commercial real estate market as AI companies drive office leasing demand.“It’s driving dem...

Barefoot and in boxer shorts, murder suspect is captured after fleeing hospital near Sacramento

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

By TRÂN NGUYỄN | Associated PressSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A murder suspect who fled a hospital while under guard was recaptured Monday in a residential neighborhood after a barking dog alerted deputies to his hiding spot in heavy brush, authorities said.Eric Abril sits after being taken into custody by police in Rocklin, Calif., Monday, July 10, 2023. (Placer County Sheriff’s Office via AP) Eric Abril was caught around 12:20 p.m. in a forested area of Roseville about 3 miles from the hospital he ran away from before dawn Sunday, said Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo.Deputies had combed the area all day after receiving a tip about a possible sighting. A resident walking nearby said his dog had become focused on something in the bushes, the sheriff said.“The dog started barking. He saw somebody moving in that greenbelt area and, in fact, it was Abril. Law enforcement in the area descended quickly and Abril was safely taken into custody,” Woo said.Abril, 35, was wearing only...

Another major insurance company limits new homeowners insurance in California

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

By Ramishah Maruf | CNNNew York — Farmers Insurance has limited new homeowners insurance policies in California, joining other major national insurance providers.Farmers, the second-largest provider of homeowners insurance in the state, said it placed the cap on the number of policies in California effective July 3. The company cited high costs and wildfire risks.RELATED: California home insurance: What’s more important, coverage or cost?“With record-breaking inflation, severe weather events, and reconstruction costs continuing to climb, we are focused on serving our customers while effectively managing our business,” Farmers Insurance said in a statement, adding it will limit the new policies “to a level consistent with the volume we projected to write each month before recent market changes.”It’s getting harder and harder to find homeowners insurance in the states that are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.Related ArticlesBusiness | Does homeowners in...

Stolen wallet leads to multiple death threats

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

July 3Overnight in the 200 block of Hollis Avenue: A 2014 Hyundai Elantra was stolen and later recovered at Virginia and Budd.3:37 a.m. in the 300 block of North Central Avenue: Someone cut the lock to a garage and took a safe.Overnight in the 200 block of Hollis Avenue: Someone attempted to steal a 2016 Ford Fiesta but left it with a punched ignition.9:31 a.m. in the 400 block of Memphis Drive: A man, 19, punched his girlfriend several times during an argument, grabbed her and pulled her back into the car. He threated to kill her and took her phone away to prevent her from reporting the domestic violenceOvernight in the 2100 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone slashed all four tires on the victim’s car.3:46 p.m. at Campbell Avenue and Third Street: A man, 34, was causing a disturbance and was under the influence. He also had suspected Fentanyl.6:50 p.m. in the 00 block of East Hamilton Avenue: Two suspects entered a business and stole two purses.8:50 p.m. at highways 17 and 280: ...

California Grad Students Won a Historic Strike. UC San Diego Is Striking Back With Misconduct Allegations and Arrests.

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

On May 5, as Chancellor Pradeep Khosla began his opening remarks at the 44th University of California, San Diego Alumni Awards at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, some 60 academic worker activists took the stage carrying a cardboard sign. They were there to present him with UC’s “Most Overpaid Worker” award; Khosla had received a $500,000 raise while, the union says, the university was simultaneously refusing to fully implement their recently ratified collective bargaining agreement. Khosla quickly left the stage amid chants of “Pradeep, Pradeep, the rent is too steep!” When the police arrived, the graduate students had relocated outdoors to the sidewalk where, separated by a glass wall, they continued chanting their demands: “What do we want? Our promised wages. When do we want them? Now!”While the action ended peacefully, just over a month later, the university charged 59 graduate student workers from the event’s registration list with “physical assault,” “phy...

¿Qué es el Prime Day de Amazon y por qué es en julio?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

(CNN) — Amazon Prime Day está de regreso a partir de este martes 11 de julio. Pero un par de días al azar en julio, de hecho, se sienten un poco… al azar. He aquí por qué Amazon tomó la decisión aparentemente sin sentido de lanzar lo que podría ser uno de sus días de mayores ventas a mediados del verano boreal.Amazon celebra el Prime Day en julio de cada año para aumentar las cifras de ventas durante lo que suelen ser meses lentos de verano en Estados Unidos. También ayuda a Amazon a promover un comienzo temprano del período de compras para el regreso a la escuela y la universidad, según el analista de JPMorgan Doug Anmuth.Amazon probó su Prime Day inaugural en julio de 2015 para celebrar el vigésimo aniversario de la empresa. Diseñó el día para replicar el Viernes Negro  (Black Friday) para Amazon, pero contó con más ofertas que la tradicional jornada de compras de noviembre. “Hazte a un lado, Black Friday, conoce el Prime Day”, dijo Amazon en un comunicado ...

Tensión, interrupciones y argumentos sin contrastar: las claves del debate electoral en España

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:29:42 GMT

(CNN Español) — Cien minutos de debate, cuatro bloques temáticos y dos minutos de oro para cerrar el encuentro. Bajo este eje estructural, los espectadores de los medios de comunicación de la corporación Atresmedia asistieron con atención al debate electoral que enfrentó este lunes al presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, y al líder opositor Alberto Núñez Feijóo.El encuentro había generado mucha expectación en días anteriores no solo porque era la única oportunidad de ver enfrentados a los principales candidatos a la Presidencia del Gobierno de España durante la campaña electoral, sino porque se presentaba como la ocasión perfecta para que los electores conocieran un poco mejor las propuestas de cada uno para las elecciones generales del 23 de julio. No obstante, ese objetivo quedó desdibujado dado el tono bronco y solapado del debate.En el primer bloque, donde el asunto a abordar era la economía del país, una de las frases más escuchadas fue “déjeme hablar”. Quizás,...