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Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect found competent to stand trial after long delay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

The man accused of killing 10 people in a mass shooting at a Boulder King Soopers was found mentally competent to stand trial by state evaluators, the Boulder County District Attorney’s office said in a statement Wednesday.The criminal case against Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, 24, has been delayed since December 2021, when Alissa, who defense attorneys say has schizophrenia, was found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial. He has been undergoing treatment and regular mental competency evaluations since then.The Boulder County District Attorney’s office said in a news release Wednesday that state evaluators determined that Alissa “is now competent to proceed in this case.”“The defendant has been deemed as restored to competency,” the news release said. The determination means the criminal case against Alissa can now move forward.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Psychologists say Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect isn’t co...

Yevgeny Prigozhin killed in plane crash says Russia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

Yevgeny Prigozhin has been killed in a private jet crash in the Tver region north of Moscow, Russian agencies have reported.   The Wagner mercenary boss was on board the aircraft when it crashed killing all 10 passengers, authorities have said.According to Russia’s federal air transport agency: “An investigation of the Embraer plane crash that happened in the Tver Region this evening was initiated. The plane that crashed was a private jet belonging to Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to the Associated Press.“According to the passenger list, the first and last name of Yevgeny Prigozhin was included in this list.”The flight appears to have been travelling between Moscow and St. Petersburg. Wagner-linked Telegram channels have reported that the plane was shot down by Russian air defences.Mr Prigozhin led an abortive coup against Russia’s military leadership in June, which ended after Wagner fighters were promised amnesty in neighbouring Belarus.

L.A. County beachgoers asked to avoid water days after Tropical Storm Hilary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

Tropical Storm Hilary did a number at Los Angeles County beaches, with some areas seeing trash and debris accumulation at the shore.An ocean water quality rain advisory is in effect until at least 9 a.m. Thursday, and beachgoers are being asked to avoid water contact.It is common for bacterial levels in coastal levels to increase after a storm, as rainfall flushes contaminants like trash, metals and car fluids from streets into the ocean through rivers, creeks, storm drains and others.Debris is seen on rocks in Seal Beach on Aug. 23, 2023. (KTLA) Two people pick up trash and other debris along the shore in Seal Beach on Aug. 23, 2023. (KTLA) Trash and other debris builds up along the water in Long Beach days after Tropical Storm Hilary slammed Southern California. (KTLA) Aerial video from Sky5 captured garbage, debris and seaweed at Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey.A cleanup is under way in Long Beach at the end of the Los Angeles River, where trash accumulated after the storm.Furt...

Disneyland releases menu for Tiana's Palace restaurant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

Disneyland is giving guests an inside look at the food expected to be served at Tiana’s Palace, a new restaurant coming to the theme park on Sept. 7.The new menu items, which include Gulf shrimp and grits, plant-based gumbo and beignets, all represent Tiana’s story and honor the flavors traditionally found in New Orleans cuisine, park officials said. Disneyland’s ‘Rogers: The Musical’ scheduled to end in August Some ingredients will also be directly sourced from the Crescent City when possible, a news release said.7 Greens Gumbo (plant-based) (Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA) – white beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes and heirloom rice. Available beginning Sept. 7, 2023. For more details, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (David Nguyen/Disneyland Resort)Gulf Shrimp and Grits (Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA simmered in creole sauce with cheesy grits. Available beginning Sept. 7, 2023. For more details, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (David Nguyen/Disneyland R...

WGA shuts down AMPTP proposal hours after it was made public

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

While SAG-AFTRA and WGA members took to the picket lines of the Disney Studios on Tuesday, more talks resumed between writers and producers.In an undisclosed location, actual studio executives met face-to-face with the WGA's negotiating committee. Among them were David Zaslav of Warner Bros. Discover, Robert Iger of Disney and Ted Sarandos of Netflix. The big wigs were hoping to end the stalemate by telling the writers to end the strike and offered what they thought was a good deal and kind of their final offer. Despite what has been reported, an AMPTP spokesperson says there was no agreement on a media blackout during the talks.Members of the Writers Guild of America, WGA picket outside CBS Television City in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles on May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)However, about 20 minutes afterward the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers sent out a press release with details of their Aug. 11 proposal to writers. "This new package substanti...

Rider Airlifted after Motorcycle Crash on Highway 128 [Napa County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

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One Pronounced Dead, Three Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Crash on West Russel Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

Three-Car Collision on Lindell Road Left 1 Killed, 3 InjuredLAS VEGAS, NV (August 23, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a multi-vehicle crash on West Russel Road left one person dead and three others injured.The collision happened around 1:43 p.m. at West Russel Road and Lindell Road.According to LVMPD, a Toyota Rav-4 traveling north on Lindell Road halted at a stop sign, but then entered the intersection, colliding with two vehicles traveling westbound on Russell Road, a Kia and a Ford Ranger.The Toyota hit Ford’s left rear, leading it to turn off the road and collide with a light pole and an oak electricity pole. The Toyota then collided with the Kia.According to the news in the press release, one died at the site. Another two were rushed to a medical facility with significant wounds.Authorities did not release any additional information at this time. However, a further investigation is underway to determine the cause and factors leading up to the fatal collision.Authorities did not...

60s Aura Exudes From Gadsby & Skol, The Cult-Hit Album Finally Released On Vinyl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

Toronto musician Rick Skol shares the story of his 1970 psyche-rock group, Gadsby & Skol, following a vinyl release over 50 years in the making. The needle settles on the vinyl with a warm thud. That’s when things get loud and heavy!Rick Skol kicks off on the drums. Not a moment later, we hear the ecstatic guitar of Charles Gadsby. Then Drew Tjernstrom drops in with his bass. You’re trying to stay grounded–but the spaceship’s already taking off.It’s “Guitar Dog”: the first offering in Gadsby & Skol, the album by the Toronto psychedelic-rock group of the same name. It’s a high-flying instrumental opening inspired by ex-Blue Cheer guitarist Randy Holden’s LP ‘Guitar God’. This intro hangs with the best of them–and serves as a prologue of what’s to come.From the ebbing melody of Skol’s “Stop!” and the hard driving “Fools Like You” to the contemplative lyrics of Gadsby’s “You Could Have” and “I Don’t Know”, bona-fide 60s aura flows like a wellspring out of your speakers. T...

Conner McDougall and Kaden Mackowiak Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run Collision on Interstate 90 [Spokane, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

Two Hospitalized and Two Suspects Arrested after a Two-Vehicle Hit-and-Run IncidentSPOKANE, WA (August 17, 2023) – Late Monday night, Conner McDougall and Kaden Mackowiak were hospitalized following a deadly collision.The incident took place on August 14th, at around 11:30 p.m., in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90.Investigation showed that a 2008 Honda Accord and a 2010 Acura TSX collided in the area. The Accord was driven by 22-year-old Dustyn Forrest with 21-year-old Gabriel Aparicio, and the Acura was occupied by 21-year-old McDougall and 22-year-old Mackowiak.According to reports, both vehicles were headed west when the Accord cut in front of the Acura. This causes the Honda to strike the guardrail and rollover. The Acura continued to veer off the road and slammed into a bridge abutment.Moreover, Forrest and Aparicio drove away from the scene after causing the incident. Officers later found them.Paramedics arrived at the location after and transported McDougall and Mac...

Lesli Vega Bolanos Killed in 2-Car Accident on 35th Avenue [Laveen, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMT

19-Year-Old Female Passenger Pronounced Dead after Speeding Collision near Southern AvenueLAVEEN, AZ (August 23, 2023) – Saturday evening, Lesli Vega Bolanos was killed in a 2-car accident on 35th Avenue.The incident occurred just before 9:30 p.m., near Southern Avenue on August 19th.Per reports, two vehicles were street racing when they collided, sending one vehicle into a power pole. Upon impact, one of the vehicles also rolled over.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 19-year-old Bolanos dead at the scene. In addition, crews say four others also suffered injuries, one in critical condition.Moreover, at least 7,200 people were affected by the power outage caused by the incident. And on Sunday, power was restored to almost everyone.The loved ones of Bolanos set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs during this difficult time.Following preliminary duties, impairment was not listed as a factor of the incident, but speed is suspected. No arrests have been made at this time, ...