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South Korean dog meat farmers push back against growing backlash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

The dogs bark and stare as Kim Jong-kil approaches the rusty cages housing the large, short-haired animals he sells for their meat. Kim opens a door and pets one dog’s neck and chest.Kim says he’s proud of the dog meat farm that has supported his family for 27 years, but is upset over growing attempts by politicians and activists to outlaw the business, which he is turning over to his children.“It’s more than just feeling bad. I absolutely oppose these moves, and we’ll mobilize all our means to resist it,” Kim, 57, said in an interview at his farm in Pyeongtaek city, just south of Seoul.Dogs are seen in a cage at a dog farm in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Tuesday, June 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)Dog meat consumption is a centuries-old practice on the Korean Peninsula and has long been viewed as a source of stamina on hot summer days. It's neither explicitly banned nor legalized in South Korea, but more and more people want it prohibited. There's increasing public awareness of a...

Detectives investigating in-custody death of inmate in San Bernardino 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

Authorities with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department are investigating what led up to the in-custody death of an inmate.According to an SBSD release, deputies at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino discovered 41-year-old Anthony Edward Ramirez hanging inside a cell around 8:42 p.m. Saturday night. Deputies and jail medical staff quickly responded and began life-saving measures, and Ramirez was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Officials with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Specialized Investigations Division are handling the investigation into Ramirez's death.  Security guard beaten to death by mob in Hollywood identified Ramirez was arrested on Sept. 21, 2021, by the San Bernardino Police Department for possession of a controlled substance while armed, felon in possession of a firearm and prohibited person in possession of ammunition. Anyone with information regarding Ramirez’s death is urged to contact...

Woman Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Loop 101 [Scottsdale, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

Four-Vehicle Collision near Hayden Road Left One DeadSCOTTSDALE, AZ (July 31, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a multi-vehicle crash on Loop 101 left one woman dead.On July 26th, at around 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the westbound lanes of the highway near Hayden Road involving a four-vehicle collision.Furthermore, the investigation showed that a Ford pickup tried to merge into the lanes but was not successful causing it to crash into a Chrysler sedan. The collision caused a chain reaction crash involving three more vehicles.For reasons that are currently unclear, the Chrysler rolled over causing the female driver to sustain extreme injuries.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after and pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released by authorities.Meanwhile, the driver of the pickup truck suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.At this time, the conditions of the other involved drivers are unavailabl...

1 Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Alvarado Boulevard [Fremont, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

Pedestrian Crash on Merganser Drive Left One FatalityFREMONT, CA (July 31, 2023) – Friday evening, an individual died in a car crash on Alvarado Boulevard near Merganser Drive.The incident happened on July 30th, at around 9:30, near the intersection of Alvarado Boulevard and Merganser Drive.According to reports, the pedestrian was struck by the driver. The impact of the collision left the pedestrian with serious injuries.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly afterward. They later reported that the pedestrian died as a result of the injuries.Meanwhile, the driver of the involved vehicle remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.At this time, the identity of the deceased has not yet been released, and an active investigation into the pedestrian crash on Alvarado Avenue is still underway.The team at Sweet James sends their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May the memories of your loved one give you stren...

Rosanna Breuninger Killed after Hit-and-Run Crash on 12th Street [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

40-Year-Old BicyclistDies after Being Struck by Hit-and-Run Vehicle near Los Arboles AvenueALBUQUERQUE, NM (July 31, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Rosanna Breuninger died after a hit-and-run crash on 12th Street.The incident happened on July 22nd, just after 12:00 a.m., in the area of 12th Street Northwest and Los Arboles Avenue Northwest.Furthermore, a silver car took Breuninger to her home near Second and Mescalero Northwest, just a few miles from the incident.Afterward, a friend of Breuninger’s went to check on her when she did not show up at work. According to her friend, she went to the house at around 1:00 p.m. and saw 40-year-old Rosanna Breuninger without any signs of life on the floor.Consequently, she called the authorities to report the incident. Breuninger’s boss told the authorities that she went to a concert the night before she died and rode her bike.In addition, the police stated that Breuninger’s phone and other personal stuff were missing.Mean...

9 Injured in Red Light Crash on Owens Avenue [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

At Least 4 Seriously Injured after Juvenile Driver Runs Red Light near Marion DriveLAS VEGAS, NV (July 31, 2023) – Thursday evening, 4 seriously injured and 5 others sustained minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Owens Avenue.The collision happened at E. Owens Avenue and Marion Drive intersection around 8:30 p.m. on July 13th.According to authorities, the juvenile driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was speeding west on Owens and ran a red light at Marion, colliding with a 2019 Honda Civic coming from the south on Marion.The impact of the crash left life-threatening injuries to the 24-year-old woman driver in the Civic and three of the six juveniles in that vehicle. The other three juveniles in her vehicle had minor injuries.Meanwhile, medics took the 33-year-old woman passenger in the Tahoe and the juvenile driver with minor injuries to Sunrise Hospital.At this time, officers have no update on the name and current condition of all the injured victims until their next of k...

San Jose: Italian Family Festa returns Aug. 5-6 with food, music, grape stomping

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

Grape stomping. A Roman encampment. Food and wine booths. And a children’s fun zone.The Italian Family Festa, now in its 41st year, returns to History Park in San Jose this weekend with live entertainment, culinary demos, arts and crafts vendors, and a new Italia Cultural and Culinary Pavilion. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, with an evening street dance, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, with an Anthony Nino Band finale. Admission is free.Highlights will include a “living history” re-enactment of a Roman encampment and demos of Italian swordsmanship both days; grape stomping contests Saturday; and shows by the Fratello Marionettes and Satvik the Magician. The pavilion stage will host pizza tossing and recipe demos and talks on Italian heritage. Among the musical performers set to appear are Opera San Jose singers, John De Mers (aka the Bay Area Sinatra), Mike Annuzzi and Michela Musolino.Related ArticlesEntertainment | Trader Joe’s recalls 2...

Summer 2023: 9 new Bay Area rooftop bars and alfresco restaurants to try

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

It’s no wonder Southern Europe is so famous for its sidewalk cafes and alfresco feasts. Their summers have always been warm, but things have gotten so toasty over there, Italian meteorologists have started naming heat waves after characters from the Underworld.It hasn’t reached Cerberus levels of heat here in the Bay Area yet (knock wood), but it definitely teeters between very warm and wow. So we’re following that great alfresco tradition and heading for nine new rooftop bars, dining terraces and outdoor cafes. You, too, can eat, sip and make merry under market umbrellas, twinkle lights and shade trees at hot spots that range from Elia in Walnut Creek and Pleasanton to the President’s Terrace in Palo Alto and beyond.President’s Terrace, Palo AltoPalo Alto acquired its first rooftop bar in February as the crowning touch on a historic renovation of the former Hotel President. The six-story hotel is now The Graduate Palo Alto, with a bar that offers panor...

New Relic, Nikola rise; Tempur Sealy falls, Monday, 7/31/2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Monday:New Relic Inc. (NEWR), up $9.95 to $84.Francisco Partners and TPG are buying the cloud-based software analytics company.SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI),up $1.70 to $11.25.The personal finance company raised its revenue forecast for the year.Symbotic Inc. (SYM), up $10.22 to $52.40.The automation technology company beat analysts’ fiscal third-quarter revenue forecasts.Nikola Corp. (NKLA), up 40 cents to $2.67.The electric vehicle maker received an order for 13 trucks from J.B. Hunt Transport Services.ON Semiconductor Corp. (ON), up $3.12 to $108.21.The semiconductor components maker reported strong second-quarter financial results.Community Bank System Inc. (CBU), up 55 cents to $53.14.The bank reported strong second-quarter earnings.Tempur Sealy International Inc. (TPX), down $2.43 to $43.57.The mattress maker said its operations were disrupted by a cybersecurity incident.Freeport-McMoRan...

Brain fog and other long COVID symptoms are the focus of new small treatment studies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions.Monday’s announcement from the NIH’s $1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who’ve struggled for months or even years with sometimes-disabling health problems — with no proven treatments and only a smattering of rigorous studies to test potential ones.“This is a year or two late and smaller in scope than one would hope but nevertheless it’s a step in the right direction,” said Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly of Washington University in St. Louis, who isn’t involved with NIH’s project but whose own research highlighted long COVID’s toll. Getting answers is critical, he added, because “there’s a lot of people out there exploiting patients’ vulnerability” with unproven therapies.Scientists don’t yet know what causes long COVID, the catchall term for...