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Warned not to, Trump assails judge in election case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

By Michelle L. Price | Associated PressNEW YORK — Donald Trump is assailing the federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against him, days after she warned him not to make inflammatory statements about the case.The former president made posts Monday on his social media network calling U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan “highly partisan” and ” VERY BIASED & UNFAIR!” because of her past comments in a separate case overseeing the sentencing of one of the defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.Chutkan in a hearing Friday imposed a protective order in the case limiting what evidence handed over by prosecutors the former president and his legal team can publicly disclose. She warned Trump’s lawyers that his defense should be mounted in the courtroom and “not on the internet.”Trump posted about the case online anyway, firing off about the judge.A spokesperson for special counsel Jack Smith declined to comme...

Can luxury real estate help fight climate change?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

Patrick Blennerhassett | (TNS) Las Vegas Review-JournalMichael Gardner understands the words “luxury” and “sustainability” sounds a bit of an oxymoron. However, he thinks the luxury real estate market could help lead the charge against climate change.Gardner, the principal and founder of Studio G Architecture and Luxus Design Build, designed and built the 2023 New American Home at Ascaya in Henderson, Nevada. The home, a two-story property with 7,575 square feet that features four bedrooms, six bathrooms plus an outdoor kitchen, also has National Green Building Standard “Emerald” certification, Energy Star Certification, Indoor airPLUS Certification, DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program Certification and net-zero status. The home is currently on the market for $15 million.Gardner, who lives in Las Vegas, spoke earlier this week at the Inman Connect Conference, on the future of luxury sustainability, making the argument that these two buzzwords don’t necessarily have to be contrarian...

Mother confirms human remains found near Castle Rock Park were Katie Schneider's

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

(BCN) -- The mother of a missing 17-year-old girl confirmed on social media Sunday that human remains found near Castle Rock Park were her daughter's. Nola Schneider, the mother of Katherine "Katie" Schneider, said her daughter died in a car accident. The girl was reported missing on July 5 and was last seen leaving her Saratoga home in a white 2019 Honda Accord. Woman’s body found at Golden Gate Park The mother confirmed that the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office found Katie's remains near her car in a ravine. The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation, she said. She continued to thank the community for their assistance, and requested privacy as the family grieves their loss. "It is hard to put into words how much Katie will be missed. Katie was a bright light that brought emotional vibrancy to our everyday lives," Schneider wrote on Instagram. "She radiated authenticity, thoughtfulness, a great sense of humor, and an unyielding determination....

Dead body found in Oakland's Eastmont neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

(KRON) -- A dead body was found in the Oakland's Eastmont neighborhood Monday morning, according to police. Oakland police received a report of a deceased person in the 2700 block of 79th Avenue just after 8:45 a.m. Officers located the dead body and OPD's Homicide Section took over the investigation. Woman’s body found at Golden Gate Park The cause of the person's death is currently unknown. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD's Homicide Section at 510-238-3821.

Robbery suspect who tried to swim from police captured in San Mateo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

(KRON) -- A robbery suspect who allegedly tried to escape police by jumping into a lagoon was arrested Sunday morning, according to the San Mateo Police Department. San Mateo PD officers responded at 6:41 a.m. Sunday to the 600 block of Vanessa Drive in response to a resident who saw two men on security camera trying to enter a locked gate onto their property.Unable to open the gate, the men left, according to police. Federal workers in SF told to work from home due to safety concerns: reports Multiple officers were deployed in the area to look for the suspects. One neighbor told police he was attacked by men who matched the description of the suspects and that his phone had been stolen.One suspect, identified as Marvin Serrano, was located by officers and stopped. Serrano then attempted to escape by running through various streets and jumping fences, police said.Photos: San Mateo PDA foot pursuit lasting 11 minutes ensued. Officers eventually pursued Serrano into the parking lot ...

2 dead in 2 separate traffic collisions in San Jose

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people are dead following two separate traffic collisions that occurred in San Jose over the weekend, according to the San Jose Police Department. Friday, August 11Around 5 p.m., a collision involving two cars occurred at the intersection of Berryessa Road and Sabal Drive. A 2016 Chrysler 200 was traveling eastbound on Berryessa Road when it struck a 2012 Honda Accord as the Chrysler was turning onto Sabal Drive, police said. Both drivers were transported to local hospitals. The driver of the Chrysler, a man who was the sole occupant of the car, sustained major injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly after, SJPD said.  This incident marks the city's 29th fatal collision of 2023. Mother confirms human remains found near Castle Rock Park were Katie Schneider’s The driver of the Honda suffered non life-threatening injuries and cooperated with police.Sunday, August 13Just after 5 a.m., a 2013 Cadillac sedan was traveling eastbound on Story Road at a high rate of sp...

Security National Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Security National Financial Corp. (SNFCA) on Monday reported profit of $6.4 million in its second quarter.The Salt Lake City-based company said it had net income of 28 cents per share.The mortgage and life insurance company posted revenue of $83.8 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SNFCA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SNFCASource

For Tyronn Lue, this trip to the Basketball World Cup was a long time coming

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tyronn Lue has waited a long time for this trip.He was supposed to have the USA Basketball logo on his chest on foreign soil long ago — 1997, actually, when he was starring as the point guard at Nebraska and picked to represent his country at the men’s 22 and under world championships in Australia.But a nagging right leg injury flared up, causing numbness so severe he couldn’t navigate stairs without falling. The team ruled him out, and he flew home alone.Fast forward 26 years: Lue, the coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, is now wearing the logo overseas. It’s not on a jersey, but on polo shirts, as he’s part of the staff that will guide the U.S. men’s team through the Basketball World Cup in Manila starting later this month.“I think it’s an honor,” Lue said. “You grow up watching basketball, watching the Olympic team, the Dream Team, you always want to play for those teams. I wasn’t good enough, but it’s amazing to have an opportunity to repres...

Stormy Monday? Flood watch issued for most of DC region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

The Monday afternoon commute in the D.C. area could be messy with potential heavy rain and thunderstorms. A flood watch goes into Monday evening and last through early Tuesday. Heavy rain, thunderstorms and even isolated tornadoes may also be a possibility. Here’s what you need to know.Around 2 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for D.C., parts of Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The watch goes into effect at 5 p.m. Monday and lasts through 2 a.m. Tuesday.The weather service said heavy rain could result in the flooding of rivers, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone areas.Be on the lookout for additional severe weather watches and warnings Monday afternoon as an approaching front is making for a “slight risk” of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.“We could see some pockets of heavy rain — also thunder, lightning, damaging winds and hail,” said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan.Isolated floodi...

Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, has died at age 21

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:13:46 GMT

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has died less than 2 years since being diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was 21.Agent Dan Milstein confirmed to The Associated Press that Amirov died Monday in Munich, Germany. The team said in February 2022 that Amirov had a brain tumor and would go to Germany for treatment, in the hopes of being able to resume his hockey career at some point.“From the moment he received the news, he refused to speak in the negative, determined to enjoy every day, facing it with the same positive attitude he showed during his hockey career,” Milstein said in a message posted on social media in English and Russian. “We will always remember his courage, his desire, his will, his smile — all of the great things about him.”Milstein also thanked the doctors who took care of Amirov, as well as the Maple Leafs and KHL’s Salavat Yulayev Ufa, who “did everything possible to help in any way.”The Maple Leafs said their organization was devastated by the news of ...