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Bodies of 18 people, believed to be migrants, found as Greek wildfires rage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

By Costas Kantouris and Elena Becatoros | Associated PressALEXANDROUPOLIS, Greece — Firefighters on Tuesday found the burnt bodies of 18 people believed to have been migrants who had crossed the Turkish border into an area of northeastern Greece where wildfires have raged for days.The discovery near the city of Alexandroupolis came as hundreds of firefighters battled dozens of wildfires across the country amid gale-force winds. On Monday, two people died and two firefighters were injured in separate fires in northern and central Greece.With their hot, dry summers, southern European countries are particularly prone to wildfires. Another major blaze has been burning across Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands for a week, although no injuries or damage to homes was reported.European Union officials have blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Europe, noting that 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfire damage on record after 2017.In Greece, pol...

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan addresses Nick Bosa’s holdout as it nears one-month mark

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Still no Nick Bosa? Correct, and still no panic from 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.“No, it’s going pretty much exactly how I expected it to go,” Shanahan said Tuesday, before the penultimate practice of a Bosa-less training camp.If Shanahan had such a strong feeling Bosa’s contract stalemate would drag on this close to the regular-season opener (Sept. 10 in Pittsburgh), then when does he feel a deal will be reached?“Hopefully sooner than later,” Shanahan said without a hint of anger.Bosa has been on the roster’s reserve list since not reporting to camp July 25. Shanahan said he hasn’t kept in touch with him since then, and Bosa has stayed out of the public eye while presumably training on his own in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where he works out in the offseasons.Bosa did post an Instagram picture earlier Tuesday from a skyscraper amid New York City, perhaps signaling that business is picking up between his agent, Brian Ayrault an...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2.5 million for a six-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

A spacious house located in the 100 block of Belwood gtwy. in Los Gatos has new owners. The 2,448-square-foot property, built in 1967, was sold on Aug. 8, 2023, for $2,500,000, or $1,021 per square foot. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its six bedrooms and three baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house is equipped with an attached two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The property’s backyard showcases both a spa and a pool.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:In March 2023, a 2,448-square-foot home on Belhaven Drive in Los Gatos sold for $2,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,164. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Bacigalupi Drive, Los Gatos, in April 2023, a 1,748-square-foot home was sold for $2,268,000, a price per square foot of $1,297. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,972-square-foot home on the 100 block of Belcrest Dri...

Tech companies reveal plans to jettison hundreds more Bay Area jobs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

SAN JOSE — Tech companies have revealed plans to jettison hundreds more Bay Area jobs, including layoffs in the semiconductor and circuit board sectors.Intel, SPT Microelectronics and Tempo Automation are among the tech companies that have filed layoff notices with the state Employment Development Department, public documents show.Together, the three companies intend to eliminate 351 jobs in the Bay Area, according to this news organization’s review of multiple WARN notices on file with the EDD.Here are the details of the job cuts being planned as revealed in the latest batch of EDD WARN notices:— Intel is cutting 226 jobs at locations in Santa Clara and San Jose. The chipmaking titan says its layoffs are slated to become effective on or around Aug. 31 of this year. Intel described the job cuts as permanent.— SPT Microtechnologies USA has decided to ax 67 jobs in San Jose at a site on Hellyer Avenue. The layoffs are permanent, the maker of semiconductor equip...

Buy Mega Millions Online – How & Where to Buy Official Tickets (2023)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

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CHP rescues kitten on I-580 in Livermore

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

(KRON) -- A tiny black kitten was recently rescued by a California Highway Patrol officer who chased the animal on Interstate 580 in Livermore, the CHP said.CHP Officer Piccinini found the frightened feline on the westbound lanes of I-580 near North Livermore Avenue. A foot chase ensued until the kitten darted into a crevice along the interstate's concrete wall.(Image courtesy CHP) The kitten attempts to hide in a concrete wall crevice next to a traffic signal. (Image courtesy CHP) The kitten was safely rescued from the wall by Piccinini and handed over to Alameda County animal control officers. "Alameda County Animal Control responded and took the kitty to its next adventure at the East County Animal Shelter," the CHP wrote.

Alabama Trans Health Care Ruling is a Worrying Omen for a Future SCOTUS Decision

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

A person holds up a sign reading “Trans People Belong in Alabama” during a rally outside the Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, 2023.Photo: Kim Chandler/APThree Trump-appointed federal judges ruled on Monday to allow one of the country’s harshest bans on gender-affirming care for minors to go into effect. In Alabama, a doctor who treats a trans person under 19 years old with puberty blockers or hormones could now face felony charges carrying up to 10 years in prison. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision reverses an injunction that temporarily blocked the health care ban and stands at odds with the majority of federal court decisions on the issue so far. The disturbing ruling gives the clearest outline yet of the reactionary judicial logic that could be used to decimate trans peoples’ right to necessary health care, should the issue be taken up by the far-right Supreme Court: the very same reasoning used...

World-record hurdler Amusan never had doubt she’d be at worlds to defend title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — History’s fastest 100-meter hurdler waved to the crowd, crouched into the starting block, cruised through her preliminary heat at world championships, then acted like she had no idea what all the fuss was about.To everyone outside of Tobi Amusan’s inner circle, making it to worlds to begin defense of her title Tuesday and maybe even improve on her world record later in the week was never a sure thing.The Nigerian hurdler’s status was in limbo until she received a favorable decision late last week in a case involving missed doping tests.“I’m here competing and that’s all that matters. Next,” she said when asked whether the uncertainty had bothered her.Was she planning on coming to worlds the whole time, even after she learned last month that she had been accused by regulators of an anti-doping violation for missing three tests over 12 months?“Was I planning to come and defend my title?” she said. “Next question.”Last year at worl...

Los Angeles Dodgers place designated hitter J.D. Martinez on injured list with groin tightness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed designated hitter J.D. Martinez on the injured list Tuesday with groin tightness.The team made the move with the All-Star hitter before opening a three-game series against the Guardians.To fill the roster spot, the NL West-leading Dodgers recalled infielder Michael Busch from Triple-A Oklahoma City.The 36-year-old Martinez hasn’t played since Saturday. He recently underwent an MRI and an epidural injection while being slowed by hamstring tightness and a lower back issue.Martinez is batting .256 with 25 homers and 78 RBIs in 92 games. But he’s been struggling since the All-Star break. He hit his 300th career home run in June.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Struggling Yankees promote OF Pereira and INF Peraza from Triple-A and activate LHP Rodón

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:45 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mired in their first eight-game losing streak since 1995, the New York Yankees added some youth by recalling outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Oswald Peraza from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Tuesday.New York also activated Carlos Rodón from the 15-day injured list to start the opener of a three-game series against Washington after the left-hander missed two weeks with a strained left hamstring.Pereira was starting in left field and batting seventh and Peraza was playing third base and batting eighth Tuesday night against the Nationals.To make room on the roster, outfielder Billy McKinney went on the 10-day injured list with a lower back spasm and outfielder Greg Allen was designated for assignment.Also, outfielder Jasson Dominguez, New York’s No. 2 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, was promoted from Double-A Somerset to Scranton.Pereira, the Yankees’ No. 3 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is expected to play regularly in left field.Since being promot...