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A woman was airlifted to a trauma center after her Victorville home exploded early Wednesday, officials said. Sheriff’s dispatch received multiple calls reporting a loud explosion and a house on fire near Adalane Court and Llanada Avenue just before 3 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department said in a news release. Multiple agencies responded,… [...]
The man on trial for allegedly killing rapper Nipsey Hussle was assaulted at a Los Angeles County jail early Tuesday morning, officials confirmed. Multiple people assaulted 32-year-old Eric Holder while he was in a holding cell at the jail and waiting to be taken to court, his public defender, Aaron Jansen, told KTLA. “The attack… [...]
Despite an uptick in crime, there will soon be fewer sheriff's deputies patrolling West Hollywood. In a controversial move, the city council voted to redirect funding to other public safety programs and that idea has gotten a mixed reaction with many people in the West Hollywood community. Debate over the proposal went will into the… [...]
A spectacular crash in San Pedro was caught on security video Monday morning. The crash happened around 11:10 a.m. near the intersection of Gaffey and 25th streets, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Video from a Ring doorbell camera captured the moment a speeding SUV lost control and plowed into a power pole before… [...]
A Riverside man was arrested Friday for allegedly suffocating his 3-month-old baby girl to death, officials said. In December, police responded to a home in the Sycamore Highlands neighborhood regarding a baby found not breathing in her crib, the Riverside Police Department said in a news release Wednesday. Upon their arrival, the 3-month-old infant was… [...]
Disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans, including some who were just children, in a systematic scheme that went on for decades. Through tears and anger, several of Kelly's accusers told a court in New York City, and the singer… [...]
A pizza delivery driver who apparently stopped to help an assault victim in Stanton was then fatally shot by unknown suspects Tuesday night, authorities said. Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to an unknown trouble call at the 7000 block of Lessue Avenue about 7:20 p.m. They found a 49-year-old man and 76-year-old man in… [...]
A father and his 10-year-old son died after being found unconscious in a car Tuesday night in Chatsworth. The man and child were not breathing when they were found inside a parked vehicle on the 21000 block of Plummer Street between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD said… [...]
A homeowner who shot an intruder early Wednesday morning in Moreno Valley is unlikely to face criminal charges after the Riverside County Sheriff's Department determined he was justified in shooting the alleged suspect. The Sheriff's Department received a call about a burglary in progress happening at a home on the 24300 block of Eucalyptus Avenue… [...]
The direct payments, as large as $1,050, are part of an “inflation relief package” in California’s budget agreement. [...]
SoCal News NOW
- West Hollywood cuts sheriff funding in favor of alternative law enforcement methods June 30, 2022Despite an uptick in crime, there will soon be fewer sheriff's deputies patrolling West Hollywood. In a controversial move, the city council voted to redirect funding to other public safety programs and that idea has gotten a mixed reaction with many people in the West Hollywood community. Debate over the proposal went will into the […]
- Video: SUV loses control, crashes into pole in San Pedro June 30, 2022A spectacular crash in San Pedro was caught on security video Monday morning. The crash happened around 11:10 a.m. near the intersection of Gaffey and 25th streets, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Video from a Ring doorbell camera captured the moment a speeding SUV lost control and plowed into a power pole before […]
Media
The newsletter start-up discussed raising funding last year but abandoned the plan after the market for venture investments cooled. [...]
Without a federal right to abortion, questions about how states can regulate speech about it suddenly become much murkier. [...]
The same pace — about two closures per week — was occurring before the pandemic. [...]
The “Thor: Love and Thunder” director can’t say no — to starring in “Our Flag Means Death,” making a soccer movie, writing a “Star Wars” idea, adapting Roald Dahl. For… [...]
MSNBC’s president said Ms. Wagner’s experience covering politics would be crucial as the network prepared to cover the midterm elections. [...]
The ubiquitous 1992 remix of Robin S.’s song has endured in samples and covers. Its writers’ names appeared in the credits for Beyoncé’s track, were quickly removed and then restored… [...]
The dance-oriented surprise release debuts with the equivalent of 204,000 sales — the streaming star’s lowest opening-week tally for a studio album. [...]
Kareem Daniel has become one of the entertainment industry’s most powerful executives, exposing him to Hollywood’s slings and arrows. [...]
In May, Politico’s reporters published a draft opinion outlining the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Today, the high court made it official. [...]
The company is trying to reduce costs while it confronts declining subscriber growth. [...]
Media
- Taika Waititi on “Thor” and “Our Flag Means Death" June 29, 2022The “Thor: Love and Thunder” director can’t say no — to starring in “Our Flag Means Death,” making a soccer movie, writing a “Star Wars” idea, adapting Roald Dahl. For starters.
- First Amendment Confrontation May Loom in Post-Roe Fight June 29, 2022Without a federal right to abortion, questions about how states can regulate speech about it suddenly become much murkier.
- Substack Is Laying Off 14% of Its Staff June 29, 2022The newsletter start-up discussed raising funding last year but abandoned the plan after the market for venture investments cooled.
- Over 360 newspapers have closed since just before the start of the pandemic. June 29, 2022The same pace — about two closures per week — was occurring before the pandemic.
- Alex Wagner to Succeed Rachel Maddow at MSNBC June 27, 2022MSNBC’s president said Ms. Wagner’s experience covering politics would be crucial as the network prepared to cover the midterm elections.
Health
With Roe v. Wade overturned, states banning abortion are looking to prevent the distribution of abortion medication. Brazil shows the possible consequences. [...]
States will be given vaccine doses from the federal stockpile, but supplies of the safest type are limited. [...]
Demand for medication abortion is surging, setting the stage for new legal battles. [...]
The company is appealing the F.D.A.’s decision to ban sales of its vaping products. [...]
Recent studies in humans and mice have shown that late nights and early mornings may cause long lasting damage to your brain. [...]
Even as cases rise, genetic analysis suggests that the virus has been silently circulating in people since 2018. [...]
No cases of polio have been identified so far, but health officials urged those who were not fully immunized to seek vaccines immediately. [...]
So far, 26 cases, including seven deaths, have been identified, primarily in men who have sex with men. [...]
The move would be an effort to further wean Americans from addictive tobacco products and reduce smoking-related illnesses. [...]
Over six years, many doctors told the patient he had peripheral neuropathy. What they couldn’t tell him was why — or how to treat it. [...]
Health
- These TikTok Creators Are Fighting Health Myths June 30, 2022Meet the medical experts fighting bogus science, one “stitch” at a time.
- He Could Barely Walk and Had to Give Up Golf. What Was Wrong? June 30, 2022Over six years, many doctors told the patient he had peripheral neuropathy. What they couldn’t tell him was why — or how to treat it.
- McKinsey Guided Companies at the Center of the Opioid Crisis June 29, 2022The consulting firm offered clients “in-depth experience in narcotics,” from poppy fields to pills more powerful than Purdue’s OxyContin.
- In Light of Roe v. Wade Ruling, Men Share Their Abortion Stories June 29, 2022In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, advocates from all sides of the issue have called for men to be part of the conversation. The Times heard from hundreds who wanted to share their stories.
- The Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 have together become dominant in the U.S., the C.D.C. estimates. June 29, 2022The milestone comes less than six months since they were first detected in South Africa, and as the federal government considers an Omicron-specific booster dose for adults in the fall.
Science
Two different ancient wolf populations contributed DNA to modern dogs, according to a new study. [...]
Researchers found dozens of incidents where birds fell to the ground after being electrocuted on power lines, and sparked fires. They also proposed steps to prevent such incidents. [...]
The small spacecraft will be the first to head to the moon in a year when other planned missions have yet to get off the launchpad. [...]
The gene-editing technology has led to innovations in medicine, evolution and agriculture — and raised profound ethical questions about altering human DNA. [...]
What do infectious diseases, T-cells, tomatoes, heart failure, sickle cell anemia and sorghum harvests have in common? [...]
Tediously searching through imagery from a NASA spacecraft, researchers found where a discarded stage of a forgotten rocket crashed in March. But other questions remain. [...]
Delays in setting up the spacecraft’s navigation software mean the mission may not reach the asteroid until 2029 or 2030, rather than 2026. [...]
In a small study, researchers in an olfaction lab found that people who had an instant personal connection also had similarities in their body odors. [...]
Australia is the only major honey-producing country that has so far managed to contain the spread of a mite fatal to bees. That distinction is now in peril. [...]
An ancient shipwreck off the coast of Greece is yielding secrets as an archaeological exploration project dives deeper. The effort relies on technological innovation. [...]
Science
- To Save Its Honey Industry, Australia Is Killing Bees by the Millions June 30, 2022Australia is the only major honey-producing country that has so far managed to contain the spread of a mite fatal to bees. That distinction is now in peril.
- An Excavation in the Sea Depths Recovers Hercules From the Afterlife June 30, 2022An ancient shipwreck off the coast of Greece is yielding secrets as an archaeological exploration project dives deeper. The effort relies on technological innovation.
- McKinsey Guided Companies at the Center of the Opioid Crisis June 29, 2022The consulting firm offered clients “in-depth experience in narcotics,” from poppy fields to pills more powerful than Purdue’s OxyContin.
- A Canine Companion So Nice It (Maybe) Evolved Twice June 29, 2022Two different ancient wolf populations contributed DNA to modern dogs, according to a new study.
- How an Electrocuted Bird Might Start a Wildfire June 29, 2022Researchers found dozens of incidents where birds fell to the ground after being electrocuted on power lines, and sparked fires. They also proposed steps to prevent such incidents.
World of Tech
Artificial intelligence powers more apps on your mobile devices than you may realize. Here’s how to take advantage of the technology — or turn it off. [...]
These selfies, taken with an ultra-wide-angle lens, aren’t fussed over. Sometimes they are just “distorted and crazy.” [...]
Afterpay, Apple and other financial tech companies are popularizing installment plans for paying off shopping splurges. These programs can also cause confusion and a loss of control. [...]
A group supporting those who practice polyamory and other forms of “ethical non-monogamy” want more relationship-status options on Facebook. [...]
From power bricks to cables, it’s time to incorporate USB-C or wireless charging into your setup. [...]
Soon, iPhone owners will be able to edit text messages, and Android owners will be able to send high-resolution photos. Many of the changes are long overdue. [...]
Hate it or love it, your electronic inbox is still a popular point of contact and communication. Here’s how to keep it under control. [...]
Apple’s do-it-yourself tools and instructions are far from ideal for most of us. I know this because I broke my phone trying to use them. [...]
If you have decades of family history stored on old slides and negatives, you can easily convert those pictures to digital photos. [...]
Much like the fitness tools that count steps, these electronic devices help keep a record of the day’s religious recitations. [...]
World of Tech
- Should You Buy Now, Pay Later? Tread Carefully. June 29, 2022Afterpay, Apple and other financial tech companies are popularizing installment plans for paying off shopping splurges. These programs can also cause confusion and a loss of control.
- Use That Everyday A.I. in Your Pocket June 29, 2022Artificial intelligence powers more apps on your mobile devices than you may realize. Here’s how to take advantage of the technology — or turn it off.
- The Rise of the 0.5 Selfie June 24, 2022These selfies, taken with an ultra-wide-angle lens, aren’t fussed over. Sometimes they are just “distorted and crazy.”
- Non-Monogamy Advocates Ask Facebook to Be More Open June 17, 2022A group supporting those who practice polyamory and other forms of “ethical non-monogamy” want more relationship-status options on Facebook.
- What Europe’s Universal Charger Mandate Means for You June 15, 2022From power bricks to cables, it’s time to incorporate USB-C or wireless charging into your setup.
Innovation
- Intel® Edge AI Online Certification June 24, 2022Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification. The self-paced, online training course includes virtual classroom instruction and hands-on projects as you learn to use the latest Intel® developer tools and platforms to create your own portfolio of edge AI solutions. Register today to start earning your […]
- Intel® Edge AI Online Certification June 24, 2022Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification. The self-paced, online training course includes virtual classroom instruction and hands-on projects as you learn to use the latest Intel® developer tools and platforms to create your own portfolio of edge AI solutions. Register today to start earning your […]
- Intel® Edge AI Certification June 24, 2022Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification. The self-paced, online training course includes virtual classroom instruction and hands-on projects as you learn to use the latest Intel® developer tools and platforms to create your own portfolio of edge AI solutions. Register today to start earning your […]
- Intel® Edge AI Online Certification June 24, 2022Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification. The self-paced, online training course includes virtual classroom instruction and hands-on projects as you learn to use the latest Intel® developer tools and platforms to create your own portfolio of edge AI solutions. Register today to start earning your […]
- Intel® Edge AI Certification June 24, 2022Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification. The self-paced, online training course includes virtual classroom instruction and hands-on projects as you learn to use the latest Intel® developer tools and platforms to create your own portfolio of edge AI solutions. Register today to start earning your […]
Artificial Intelligence
- Plainsight introduces Vision AI for accurate livestock monitoring June 29, 2022The AI platform can be used to both count the number of livestock or monitor the health of the animals as needed. The post Plainsight introduces Vision AI for accurate livestock monitoring appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Intel® Edge AI Online Certification June 24, 2022Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification. The self-paced, online training course includes virtual classroom instruction and hands-on projects as you learn to use the latest Intel® developer tools and platforms to create your own portfolio of edge AI solutions. Register today to start earning your […]
- Intel® Edge AI Certification June 24, 2022Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification. The self-paced, online training course includes virtual classroom instruction and hands-on projects as you learn to use the latest Intel® developer tools and platforms to create your own portfolio of edge AI solutions. Register today to start earning your […]
- Intel® Edge AI Online Certification June 24, 2022Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification. The self-paced, online training course includes virtual classroom instruction and hands-on projects as you learn to use the latest Intel® developer tools and platforms to create your own portfolio of edge AI solutions. Register today to start earning your […]
- Intel® Edge AI Online Certification June 24, 2022Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification. The self-paced, online training course includes virtual classroom instruction and hands-on projects as you learn to use the latest Intel® developer tools and platforms to create your own portfolio of edge AI solutions. Register today to start earning your […]
