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Man meditating shot on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

A man who was meditating on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood was wounded in an apparently random shooting early Sunday morning, authorities said. The victim, identified only as an approximately 44-year-old white man, was meditating on the sidewalk just after 3:20 a.m. in the 6300 block of Hollywood Boulevard, according to Los Angeles Police. That’s when another man walked up to him and opened fire, striking him at least once, police said.The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was said to be in stable condition. No suspect description has been released. The victim was not homeless, LAPD said. Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.

Chargers fans descend on SoFi Stadium for season opener against Dolphins 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

The 2023 NFL season began on Thursday with the Detroit Lions pulling off a surprise victory against the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, and the action has rolled into Los Angeles for Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Chargers and the Miami Dolphins. Fans of both teams were out as early as 9:15 a.m. setting up tailgate parties in the stadium parking lot before the game’s 1:25 p.m. kickoff, and the crowds only continued to grow as the morning progressed. Confident Chargers fans told KTLA 5’s Omar Lewis that the team’s new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, a former quarterback for the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, will help superstar QB Justin Herbert to his best season yet. “Herbert’s going to ball this year,” one Chargers fan said. “[He’s going to be the] MVP, I’m calling it right now.” Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in K...

Nearly 60% of California voters oppose reparation payments for Black residents

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

Over the last few years, the idea of reparations — which would compensate the descendants of American slaves — has surfaced across the country. Though a state task force recently recommended making cash reparations a reality in California, voters in the Golden State oppose doing so by a roughly two-to-one margin, according to a new poll from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies.“The findings reveal the racial and political contradictions of California voters,” Cristina Mora, co-director of the institute, said in a statement. “While many can empathize with the plight of Black Americans, not all of these feelings will translate into support for policies that address longstanding racial harms. And though this might be an information issue for some groups, the fact that even liberals are divided indicates that campaigns for racial redress will face a steep uphill climb.”The poll found that 43% of Democrats favor the idea, while 42% oppose cash reparatio...

The 2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Compact Pickup Truck

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

What is a Maverick? A Maverick is a compact pickup truck built in the Hermosillo assembly plant in Sonora, Mexico and sold in North America by the Ford Motor Company. Maverick is a 5 passenger, 4 door crew cab, compact pickup truck that lends itself to the old saying, “good things come in small packages.” That’s really true.The 2023 Maverick is good on capability, comfort, gas mileage and style. Maverick is the first standard hybrid pickup in America with a 2.5L hybrid gas engine and a CV(constant velocity) automatic transmission. It is America’s most fuel efficient hybrid pickup, with an EPA estimated rating of 40 mpg in city driving; the best you can get.The 2023 Ford Maverick base XL model starts at only $22,595, plus the $1,495 destination charge. The XLT edition is about $24,500 and the top of the line Lariat starts at $28,000. Adding AWD (all wheel drive) and the more powerful non-hybrid drive train is another $2,220. All Mavericks are FWD to start with and ride on...

49ers-Steelers live blog: Steelers score late in first half, but Niners hold lead

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

The 49ers have sky-high expectations entering the 2023 season, and their first chance to confirm the hype is Sunday in Pittsburgh against the Steelers.Follow along with our live blog tracking the game.HalftimeThe 49ers absolutely smothered the Steelers for the first 28 minutes of the game, holding Pittsburgh to minus-9 yards total over its first five drives. San Francisco has controlled the pace throughout as Brock Purdy has 154 yards and two touchdowns to Brandon Aiyuk on 14-of-21 passing.2Q, 0:10 — 49ers 20, Steelers 7The Steelers capped a 12-play, 95-yard drive with a 3-yard pass from Kenny Pickett to tight end Pat Freiermuth. Pittsburgh converted two third downs and a risky fourth down attempt within field goal range to keep the drive alive. The initial third down conversion was a 22-yard run from Antioch High grad Najee Harris.2Q, 8:22 — 49ers 20, Steelers 0The 49ers’ defense forces a fourth consecutive three-and-out (three punts, one interception), leading to...

Analysis: US Open champ Coco Gauff wants to get better and win more major titles. Don’t doubt her

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Now that Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion, she’s ready for stardom.“100%,” she said, without a hint of hesitation. “That was the dream since I started this sport.”She’s also eager.“I know that this feeling is incredible and I want to experience it again,” the 19-year-old from Florida said in an interview with The Associated Press at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night, a few hours after she defeated Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final. “So I guess what’s next is trying to keep going even further.”And what, in her mind, would that entail?“To keep winning more of these,” she said with a laugh. “That would be the biggest goal. I’m not going to put a number (on) how many I want to win. But as many as I can.”Anyone who would doubt Gauff clearly has not been paying attention. To the way she plays, to the way she can think her way through a match, to the way she handles herself the rest of the time.It’s not easy to be in the spotlight from 15, her age ...

Norrman captures Irish Open to follow Aberg as Swedish winner on European tour. McIlroy bid falters

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Vincent Norrman gave Sweden a second straight winner on the European tour when he shot 7-under 65 to capture the Irish Open title on Sunday as Rory McIlroy faltered in the final round by hitting into the water on three different holes.A week after 23-year-old Ludvig Aberg produced a stunning finish to win the European Masters in Switzerland and help secure a spot on Europe’s Ryder Cup team, the 25-year-old Norrman did the same at The K Club to earn his second victory in two months — after the Barbasol Championship in mid-July — and underscore the talent emerging from Sweden.Play was delayed for about 90 minutes because of bad weather soon after the leading groups teed off, with McIlroy at that stage in a four-way share of the lead on 12-under par.His bid for a second title at his home event, after 2016, tottered when he found water off wedge shots from the middle of the fairway at Nos. 7 and 11. By the time McIlroy went into the water twice at No. 16 i...

Parece probable una huelga en la industria automotriz de Estados Unidos. ¿Debo comprar un auto ahora?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

(CNN) — Si estás pensando en comprar un automóvil nuevo, es posible que estés atento a las noticias sobre una posible huelga del sindicato United Auto Workers (UAW). Y sí, según los expertos, podría haber serios inconvenientes para quienes compren determinados modelos de automóviles, camiones o SUV, al menos a largo plazo.Pero no hay una respuesta universal a lo que debe hacer un comprador de autos. Depende del vehículo que esté comprando y de su propio nivel de flexibilidad en la elección. En primer lugar, hay que tener en cuenta que solo General Motors, Ford y Stellantis se enfrentan a huelgas del sindicato United Auto Workers. Por tanto, si estás pensando en comprar un Toyota, un Honda o un Hyundai, cualquier posible huelga debería importarte poco.Y si estás pensando en comprar un Ford, un Chevrolet o un Jeep -marcas fabricadas por Ford, GM y Stellantis, respectivamente-, pero no eres muy exigente con el color o las opciones específicas, puede que aún estés a tiempo de comp...

South Africa squeezes Scotland to open Rugby World Cup defense with 18-3 win

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — South Africa put the squeeze on a brave Scotland, scoring two tries early in the second half to break open a close game and win 18-3 to start its Rugby World Cup title defense on Sunday.The Springboks showed both sides of their game at Stade Velodrome where flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit bashed his way over in the 46th minute and winger Kurt-Lee Arendse flew onto a perfect cross-kick from flyhalf Manie Libbok three minutes later to make a narrow 6-3 lead at halftime suddenly comfortable.There were no more points as South Africa closed it down in the last half-hour, using a set-piece dominance it ultimately gained and physical, rushing defense to keep the game Scots at bay.That forward dominance for the world champion wasn’t guaranteed, though, especially after Scotland held its own early in the scrum battle and even shunted the daunted Boks pack back on their own put-in to set up Finn Russell’s long-range penalty and Scotland’s only points on...

AP Top 25: Texas jumps to No. 4 after beating ‘Bama; Pac-12 sets conference high with 8 ranked teams

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:57 GMT

Texas jumped seven spots to No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday after beating Alabama, and the Pac-12 became just the second conference to place as many as eight teams in an AP Top 25.Georgia received 55 first-place votes to remain the clear No. 1. Michigan was No. 2, with two-first place votes. No. 3 Florida State received three first-place votes and moved up a spot.Texas received two-first place votes after its biggest regular-season victory in years. The Longhorns are in the top five for the first time since starting the 2010 season at No. 5 and have their highest ranking since finishing No. 2 after losing the BCS championship game to Alabama in 2009.Behind quarterback Quinn Ewers, Texas became the first team to beat Alabama by double-digits on its home field under coach Nick Saban.The loss dropped Alabama seven spots to No. 10, its lowest ranking since early last November, when the Crimson Tide also were 10th.Southern California moved up a spot to No. 5...