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A magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit in Carson Thursday evening and was felt across the South Bay, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake had an epicenter across the street from Carson Park, a few blocks away from where the 4.3 magnitude temblor that rattled the area last week was epicentered. Thursday's quake struck about… [...]
Three men from Tennessee were in custody following a pursuit that ended in a crash in Koreatown Thursday evening, police said. The chase began in Hollywood, after police received a report of a man with a gun in the area Selma and El Centro avenues, said Officer Mike Lopez, a Los Angeles police spokesperson. Sky5… [...]
A man was in custody after shooting out windows of a Shake Shack restaurant in Canoga Park Thursday, police said. There were about 20 people were inside the burger chain’s location at 6443 Topanga Canyon Blvd. when shots were fired around 12:10 p.m., according to a Los Angeles Police Department news release and Officer Mike… [...]
The boyfriend of Gabby Petito, whose body was found at a national park in Wyoming after a cross-country trip with him, was charged with unauthorized use of a debit card as searchers continued looking for him Thursday in Florida swampland. A federal grand jury indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Wyoming alleges Brian Laundrie… [...]
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of starting a Northern California wildfire that spread rapidly, burning homes and prompting evacuation orders Thursday in a rural community, authorities said. Workers at a nearby quarry reported seeing a woman acting strangely and trespassing in the area in Shasta County where the Fawn Fire was sparked Wednesday… [...]
Heavy smoke entered much of Southern California Thursday from distant wildfires in Northern and Central California. Smoke from fires in the southern Sierra was pouring into the Los Angeles area and is expected to linger through Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. Some improvement is possible in southern areas Saturday as winds shift… [...]
A Thousand Oaks man was found guilty of murdering his wife during an argument at their home earlier this year, officials announced Thursday. A jury found Tim Gautier, 56, of Thousand Oaks, guilty of first-degree murder in his wife’s death, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said in a news release. He faces a maximum… [...]
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $523 million after no winning ticket was sold in Wednesday's drawing. The odds of winning are 1 in 24.9 no matter the size of the jackpot, according to Powerball. The odds of winning the full Powerball jackpot, however, are 1 in 292.2 million. While no one took home the… [...]
Millions of newborn baby loungers are being recalled due to the risk of suffocation after eight reports of infant deaths, officials announced Thursday. The infants who died had suffocated after being put on their backs, sides or stomachs on the lounger and were later found on their sides or on their stomachs, the U.S. Consumer… [...]
A federal judge’s sweeping order requiring the city and county of Los Angeles to quickly shelter all homeless people living on downtown’s Skid Row was overturned Thursday by an appeals court that called it an abuse of judicial discretion. The 9th U.S. Court of Appeals found extensive error by U.S. District Court Judge David O.… [...]
SoCal News NOW
- 2.7 magnitude quake strikes Carson after last week's bigger temblor September 24, 2021A magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit in Carson Thursday evening and was felt across the South Bay, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake had an epicenter across the street from Carson Park, a few blocks away from where the 4.3 magnitude temblor that rattled the area last week was epicentered. Thursday's quake struck about […]
- 3 detained after pursuit ends in crash in Koreatown: LAPD September 24, 2021Three men from Tennessee were in custody following a pursuit that ended in a crash in Koreatown Thursday evening, police said. The chase began in Hollywood, after police received a report of a man with a gun in the area Selma and El Centro avenues, said Officer Mike Lopez, a Los Angeles police spokesperson. Sky5 […]
Media
Après le succès fulgurant de la série aux USA, la comédienne joue avec Matt Damon dans “Stillwater”, de Tom McCarthy. “Vous ne pouvez quasiment pas la quitter des yeux quand… [...]
ESPN has the quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning. CBS has the slime and SpongeBob allure of Nickelodeon. A boxing upstart even got Trump. For viewers, it’s ever more options beyond… [...]
Known as “Africa’s answer to Oprah,” Abudu has built a media empire aimed at bringing Nigerian stories to the world. Her huge Netflix deal should help. [...]
Major outlets have highlighted the case of Gabrielle Petito while often ignoring stories about women of color who go missing. [...]
Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive, has signed off on an effort to show users pro-Facebook stories and to distance himself from scandals. [...]
Former President Donald J. Trump filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing Mary Trump and three Times reporters of conspiring to publish information about his tax records. [...]
The disappearance of a 22-year-old woman sparked national interest, in large part because of the online sleuthing of amateur detectives. [...]
On her new podcast, Ruth Rogers, the owner of the storied London restaurant, interviews her famous patrons about food and their lives. [...]
The roles include two new deputy managing editors and a number of positions for other editors as the news outlet expands its national and international coverage. [...]
The two women are joining Zando, an independent publishing company founded last year that plans to work with authors and sell books in unconventional ways. [...]
Media
- Camille Cottin, de "Dix pour Cent" à Hollywood September 23, 2021Après le succès fulgurant de la série aux USA, la comédienne joue avec Matt Damon dans “Stillwater”, de Tom McCarthy. “Vous ne pouvez quasiment pas la quitter des yeux quand elle est à l’écran,” dit le réalisateur.
- The Mannings Give TV Sports Yet Another Alternate Viewing Option September 23, 2021ESPN has the quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning. CBS has the slime and SpongeBob allure of Nickelodeon. A boxing upstart even got Trump. For viewers, it’s ever more options beyond just watching the game.
- Mo Abudu Isn’t Waiting for Permission September 23, 2021Known as “Africa’s answer to Oprah,” Abudu has built a media empire aimed at bringing Nigerian stories to the world. Her huge Netflix deal should help.
- How the Media Repeated ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome’ in Petito Case September 23, 2021Major outlets have highlighted the case of Gabrielle Petito while often ignoring stories about women of color who go missing.
- Inside Facebook’s Push to Defend Its Image September 22, 2021Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive, has signed off on an effort to show users pro-Facebook stories and to distance himself from scandals.
Health
Scientific advisers to the C.D.C. also recommended the coronavirus vaccine boosters for those with certain medical conditions, but excluded those at risk because of their jobs. [...]
Regulators said that people over 65 or at high risk of severe Covid-19 were eligible for an extra shot, setting up a staggered national booster campaign. [...]
Scientific advisers to the C.D.C. endorsed additional doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for older Americans but not for health care workers, in a possible rift with regulators. [...]
The discussion, which continues on Thursday, could result in most Americans qualifying for an extra shot, or only a select few. [...]
The committee said there was insufficient evidence to recommend third shots for all adult recipients of the vaccine, as Pfizer had requested. [...]
New research indicated the booster shots were not now necessary for everyone, a view that prevailed at the agency’s advisory committee meeting. [...]
A series of studies found that the Moderna vaccine seemed to be more protective as the months passed than the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Here’s why. [...]
The ’90s-era supermodel said side effects from a fat-freezing procedure caused her to become depressed and turned her into a recluse after “not looking like myself any longer.” [...]
The most common method of assessing the condition may make Black patients seem less ill than they really are, some experts say. A new report calls for scrapping the formula. [...]
Warning of Texas-style laws nationwide, the party believes it can use the issue to turn out suburban women in the Virginia governor’s race this fall and the 2022 midterms. [...]
Health
- C.D.C. Panel Recommends Pfizer Boosters for Many Americans, but Not Health Workers September 24, 2021Scientific advisers to the C.D.C. also recommended the coronavirus vaccine boosters for those with certain medical conditions, but excluded those at risk because of their jobs.
- F.D.A. Authorizes Pfizer Booster Shot for Higher-Risk People September 24, 2021Regulators said that people over 65 or at high risk of severe Covid-19 were eligible for an extra shot, setting up a staggered national booster campaign.
- Federal Panel Recommends Booster Shots, Opening New Campaign Against the Virus September 24, 2021Scientific advisers to the C.D.C. endorsed additional doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for older Americans but not for health care workers, in a possible rift with regulators.
- C.D.C. Panel Meeting on Who Gets Pfizer Vaccine Booster September 24, 2021The discussion, which continues on Thursday, could result in most Americans qualifying for an extra shot, or only a select few.
- F.D.A. Panel Recommends Pfizer Boosters for Those Over 65 or at Risk September 24, 2021The committee said there was insufficient evidence to recommend third shots for all adult recipients of the vaccine, as Pfizer had requested.
Science
Regulators said that people over 65 or at high risk of severe Covid-19 were eligible for an extra shot, setting up a staggered national booster campaign. [...]
Scientific advisers to the C.D.C. endorsed additional doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for older Americans but not for health care workers, in a possible rift with regulators. [...]
The agency’s ruling on who should be eligible for a third Pfizer-BioNTech dose is one of a series of vaccine decisions expected in the coming weeks. [...]
A series of studies found that the Moderna vaccine seemed to be more protective as the months passed than the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Here’s why. [...]
The panel was not asked to judge whether people who received the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines should receive Pfizer-BioNTech boosters. [...]
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a regulation on Thursday to sharply reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, which are widely used in air-conditioning and refrigeration. [...]
Cool conditions north of Alaska in August reduced melting, scientists say, but the overall trend is still downward. [...]
Human footprints found in New Mexico are about 23,000 years old, a study reported, suggesting that people may have arrived long before the Ice Age’s glaciers melted. [...]
The most common method of assessing the condition may make Black patients seem less ill than they really are, some experts say. A new report calls for scrapping the formula. [...]
Quotation of the Day for September 23, 2021. [...]
Science
- F.D.A. Authorizes Pfizer Booster Shot for Higher-Risk People September 24, 2021Regulators said that people over 65 or at high risk of severe Covid-19 were eligible for an extra shot, setting up a staggered national booster campaign.
- Federal Panel Recommends Booster Shots, Opening New Campaign Against the Virus September 24, 2021Scientific advisers to the C.D.C. endorsed additional doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for older Americans but not for health care workers, in a possible rift with regulators.
- F.D.A. Decision on Covid Booster Shots Is Expected In Days September 24, 2021The agency’s ruling on who should be eligible for a third Pfizer-BioNTech dose is one of a series of vaccine decisions expected in the coming weeks.
- Moderna vs. Pfizer: Both Knockouts, but One Seems to Have the Edge September 24, 2021A series of studies found that the Moderna vaccine seemed to be more protective as the months passed than the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Here’s why.
- Boosters for Moderna and J.&J. Recipients Not Up for Debate at C.D.C. Panel September 23, 2021The panel was not asked to judge whether people who received the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines should receive Pfizer-BioNTech boosters.
World of Tech
The push to make USB-C connectors standard on all mobile devices would primarily affect Apple, which uses proprietary technology for charging. [...]
Before you retire that smartphone or tablet to the bottom of a drawer, there are ways to get more life out of it around the house. [...]
As Apple and Google enact privacy changes, businesses are grappling with the fallout, Madison Avenue is fighting back and Facebook has cried foul. [...]
The new iPhone is 10 percent faster than the last one, and the photos are slightly better. In a word: Huh. [...]
Apple said its new iPhone 13 models have better screens, cameras and battery life, but it didn’t announce any major new advances. [...]
Get ready for more random ads online, higher prices and subscriptions galore. But your privacy concerns may still not fade. [...]
The company has teamed up with Ray-Ban to create glasses that can take photos, record video, answer phone calls and play podcasts. [...]
Contactless bagel orders and finding new routes can help you keep social distance in your commute. And don’t forget your vaccination card. [...]
Don’t get slowed down by the lock screen or stuck in the wrong shooting mode when you’re trying to capture those spur-of-the-moment photos and videos. [...]
Apple, Samsung y otras compañías quieren que sustituyamos nuestros teléfonos constantemente, pero muchos fallas tienen solución. [...]
World of Tech
- E.U. Seeks Common Charger for All Phones, Hurting Apple September 23, 2021The push to make USB-C connectors standard on all mobile devices would primarily affect Apple, which uses proprietary technology for charging.
- Upgrading? Here’s What You Can Do With an Old Mobile Device. September 22, 2021Before you retire that smartphone or tablet to the bottom of a drawer, there are ways to get more life out of it around the house.
- The Battle for Digital Privacy Is Reshaping the Internet September 21, 2021As Apple and Google enact privacy changes, businesses are grappling with the fallout, Madison Avenue is fighting back and Facebook has cried foul.
- Apple iPhone 13 Review: The Most Incremental Upgrade Ever September 21, 2021The new iPhone is 10 percent faster than the last one, and the photos are slightly better. In a word: Huh.
- How Good is Apple's New iPhone 13? Better, But Not By Much September 16, 2021Apple said its new iPhone 13 models have better screens, cameras and battery life, but it didn’t announce any major new advances.
Innovation
- Pizza as a Service: All-in-one robotic pizzeria aims to bake digital transformation into every pie September 21, 2021Pizza has thrived during the coronavirus pandemic as people looked to takeout and delivery options. An automated pizzeria in development could usher in a brave new slice era.
- Chip shortage: Should you buy tech now or wait out the silicon storm? September 21, 2021We spoke with tech pros to understand which products consumers should buy now, purchases to put on hold and when supplies could normalize, but don't expect a turnaround anytime soon.
- IonQ puts its newest quantum computer to a Monte Carlo test with partners Goldman Sachs and QC Ware September 21, 2021A pre-publication research paper is the latest proof of concept project from IonQ to apply the power of quantum to machine learning.
- Want to boost the ROI of data? Invest in DevOps and use innovation metrics that don't focus on money September 17, 2021Splunk's State of Data Innovation report identifies 9 strategies data leaders use to turn information into action and ideas into reality.
- Salesforce introduces three new low-code Einstein Automate products September 16, 2021RPA, ML-enabled document reading and digital process automation are all set to become part of the Einstein Automate software portfolio in the coming months.
Artificial Intelligence
- New Microsoft analytics tools help identify and understand trends without compromising privacy September 23, 2021Developed to help policy-makers research human trafficking, these techniques for synthetic privacy, casual inference and visualizing complex graph statistics could be useful for many other problems.
- Robots and machine learning researchers combine forces to speed up the drug development process September 22, 2021IBM Research and Arctoris announce a research collaboration to test a closed-loop platform.
- Managing change in AI: Don't forget about your staff's needs and abilities September 21, 2021When change affects people in your organization, remember that you have a wealth of talent that needn't go to waste. Consider re-skilling to meet the company's needs as well as the employees'.
- Don't forget the human factor when working with AI and data analytics September 17, 2021The best analytics and AI tools in the world can't account for the unique foibles of human beings.
- Salesforce introduces three new low-code Einstein Automate products September 16, 2021RPA, ML-enabled document reading and digital process automation are all set to become part of the Einstein Automate software portfolio in the coming months.