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Maryanne Trump Barry dies at 86; former federal judge was ex-President Donald Trump’s sister

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

By Kristen Holmes, Shimon Prokupecz and Avery Lotz | CNNMaryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sister of former President Donald Trump, has died, two sources with knowledge of the matter told CNN. She was 86.Barry, a former federal judge and prosecutor, was selected by President Ronald Reagan to serve on the Federal District Court in New Jersey in 1983. She was subsequently nominated by President Bill Clinton to the 3rd Court of Appeals in 1999 and retired in 2019.Her retirement came amid an investigation into whether she violated judicial conduct rules by committing tax fraud following reporting from The New York Times that alleged the former president and his siblings utilized tax schemes to inflate their inheritances. A disclosure form from Barry’s Senate confirmation that presented a $1 million contribution from a Trump family-owned company reportedly played a vital – though inadvertent – role in uncovering the alleged fraud.Because she retired, the investigation into Barry closed, le...

Biden in San Francisco for APEC: Timeline of president's visit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The APEC conference is underway in San Francisco as world and economic leaders gather in the City by the Bay for a weeklong economic and trade summit. United States President Joe Biden is expected to arrive for the conference on Tuesday and will remain in San Francisco for several days.Biden has a number of events on his schedule and most notably, is expected to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping while both men are here for APEC. Here is a timeline of President Biden's San Francisco visit for APEC. APEC traffic, wet storms, protests: San Franciscans brace for rough week TuesdayPresident Biden will leave the White House and travel to San Francisco to host representatives from 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies. While in SF, Biden "will highlight the strength and resilience of the U.S. economy, our longstanding economic ties with the Asia-Pacific, the surge of job-creating investments from APEC economies into the United States in re...

Police activity on eastbound 580 in Richmond, all lanes blocked

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

(KRON) -- There is police activity on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 at Central Avenue in Richmond, according to the California Highway Patrol. All lanes are blocked. APEC traffic, wet storms, protests: San Franciscans brace for rough week Motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes when possible. There is no estimated time for when the roadway may reopen. The Richmond Police Department is on the scene handling the situation with assistance from the CHP.There are reports of a possible person in distress.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

AAA predicts busiest Thanksgiving travel season in years: Here's when not to drive

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Thanksgiving 2023 is already shaping up to be an especially frustrating one for lots of Americans, and that’s before they find out the stuffing has raisins in it.This year, AAA predicts that approximately 55.4 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles to get to Thanksgiving dinner, the vast majority of whom — 49.13 million — will be taking the journey by car, according to the organization's latest projections. That would make it the busiest Thanksgiving travel season since 2019, and the third-busiest (after 2005 and 2019) since AAA started posting its forecasts in 2000. Pedestrian deaths are spiking across the country: Why? With millions of motorists sharing the country’s busiest travel corridors in the days around Thanksgiving, it’s inevitable that many will get stuck in traffic for at least a portion of the trip. But drivers can reduce their chances of frustrating delays with a bit of forethought and flexibility, according to AAA.AAA used data from INRIX,...

Growing pains at Ibram X. Kendi’s antiracist center don’t signal a larger trend, experts say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

The award-winning author and academic Ibram X. Kendi has been a lightning rod for public discourse since publishing his book “How to Be an Antiracist” in 2019. But in September, the praise and criticism reached new intensity when Boston University acknowledged layoffs at the center he runs there along with a change to its operating model. The news prompted former colleagues and current collaborators to publicly question the BU Center for Antiracist Research’s ability to deliver on the promises it had made to funders. In news reports and op-eds, some former colleagues said too much power was concentrated in Kendi’s hands. People and organizations that oppose racial equity piled on. Earlier this month, the university said an initial inquiry found no issues with how the center managed its finances. Acknowledging the layoffs in September, the university and Kendi said it was not financially sustainable to conduct research and develop programs with its own employees, despite having...

Ex-leader David Cameron makes shock return to UK government as Sunak rolls the dice with a shakeup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

FILE - Britain's Home Secretary Suella Braverman pauses, during a press conference in the capital Kigali, Rwanda Saturday, March 18, 2023. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters. The government says Suella Braverman has left her job as part of a Cabinet shuffle on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. (AP Photo, File) FILE - Britain's Home Secretary Suella Braverman pauses, during a press conference in the capital Kigali, Rwanda Saturday, March 18, 2023. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters. The government says Suella Braverman...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson scheduled for MRI on left ankle injured in last-second win over Ravens

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will have an MRI on his left ankle after hurting it Sunday in Cleveland’s last-second win at Baltimore.Watson twice rolled his ankle in the first half but stayed in the game and went 14 of 14 for 134 yards after halftime as the Browns (6-3) rallied in the fourth quarter for a 33-31 win. Watson left M&T Bank Stadium in a walking boot.He said after the game he would be ready this week when the Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3).After twisting his ankle the second time, Watson left the field early to get treatment, and backup P.J. Walker threw a long pass on the final play before halftime.Coach Kevin Stefanski did not provide any specifics on Watson’s injury on Monday but did confirm his QB will have extra image testing done on his ankle.It’s the latest injury for Watson, who made just one start in four October games because of a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder.Stefanski also was awaiting MRI re...

Dr Pepper ofrece nuevo sabor picante por tiempo limitado

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

Dr Pepper está condimentando sus bebidas para la temporada de fútbol universitario de 2023 al lanzar un sabor de edición limitada llamado “Dr Pepper Hot Take”.El nuevo sabor se distingue por “aprovechar los sabores audaces de los pimientos picantes y honrar el deporte y todas las tendencias picantes que vienen con el fanático del fútbol universitario”, según un comunicado de prensa de la compañía.El nuevo sabor dice ser tan picante que viene en un kit equipado con vasos de muestra, en caso de que la gente quiera probarlo antes de beber una lata entera.Dr Pepper Hot Take está disponible para los miembros de Pepper Perks y solo se puede adquirir ganándolo entre muchos premios en un juego de raspadito o canjeando 3,000 puntos de beneficios.Aun así, el nuevo sabor seguramente será un producto de moda.La compañía dice que Dr Pepper Hot Take solo estará disponible hasta agotar existencias.Esta historia tiene elementos que podrían no funcionar en nuestra aplicación....

Prince William and Alex Ferguson attend funeral of Man United great Bobby Charlton

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Prince William headed the list of dignitaries who attended the funeral of Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton on Monday. The future king of England attended the service at Manchester Cathedral in his role as president of the Football Association. Charlton, who was widely regarded as the greatest English soccer player in history, died last month. He was 86. Around 1,000 guests, including former teammates and leading sporting figures, attended his funeral, while fans paid their respects outside United’s Old Trafford and the cathedral in the city center.Fan Derek Pratt said he travelled more than 160 kilometers from Hertfordshire to say farewell to “a real gentleman.”“He (Charlton) didn’t really want the limelight, he just got on with things,” Pratt said. “He was just a really nice person. If there were more Bobby Charltons in the world we would have a nicer place.”The funeral cortege began at Old Trafford, where it passed through a...

¿Qué pasa con el volcán de Islandia, qué riesgos hay y cuántas veces ha hecho erupción?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:07:13 GMT

(CNN) — Islandia declaró el estado de emergencia y ha instado a más de 3.000 residentes a evacuar la pequeña ciudad costera de Grindavík, ya que las autoridades del país prevén la inminente erupción de un volcán en su península suroccidental.Los científicos que vigilan la situación, incluidos los de la Oficina Meteorológica de Islandia, observaron el domingo cambios en la situación que podrían indicar que “el magma se está acercando a la superficie”, y concluyeron este lunes que “la mayor zona de afloramiento de magma” se encuentra en un área de 3,5 kilómetros al noreste de Grindavík.Reportan una “probabilidad significativa” de erupción volcánica cerca de la Laguna Azul de IslandiaEntonces, ¿qué sabemos de esta posible erupción, cuáles son sus riesgos, cómo podría afectar a los viajes y por qué Islandia, una isla de apenas 103.000 kilómetros cuadrados, es el centro de tanta actividad sísmica?¿Qué pasa si el volcán entra en erupción?Islandia ...