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Man convicted of making criminal threats after threatening to blow up SF synagogue

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A jury has convicted a man of making criminal threats after he threatened to blow up a San Francisco synagogue in April 2022, the San Francisco District Attorney's office announced. Anatoly Smolkin, 39, walked into Temple Emanu-El, located at 2 Lake St. in the Inner Richmond, and threatened to kill everyone inside and blow the place up, according to the DA's office. The incident happened just after noon on April 7, 2022. 21 people exposed in Redwood Shores HazMat incident Security notified SFPD, and Smolkin was arrested shortly after the incident. “Mr. Smolkin’s conduct directly endangered not just the victim, but also, the congregants of Temple Emanu-El at large, said Assistant District Attorney Samantha Adhikari. “I am grateful to the jury for their swift, yet thoughtful deliberation despite challenging legal issues, and returning a verdict that contributes to ensuring public safety.”Smolkin has been in custody since the day of the incident. He faces up ...

Yankees put LHP Carlos Rodón on the 15-day injured list and activate reliever Jonathan Loáisiga

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Rodón was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday by the New York Yankees, who activated reliever Jonathan Loáisiga before their series opener against the Chicago White Sox.Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Rodón has a “minor, low-grade” left hamstring strain. The left-hander exited his start against the Houston Astros in the third inning Sunday with tightness in the hamstring.Rodón’s injury is the latest blow to a shaky Yankees rotation as New York tries to stay close in the American League playoff chase. Boone said the two-time All-Star should be able to maintain a throwing program while he recovers, beginning by tossing on flat ground. He hopes Rodón can return when eligible after 15 days.“Carlos wants to pitch through it and it doesn’t sound like he’s going to have to be shut down at all,” Boone said.Boone wasn’t certain who would take Rodón’s rotation spot, but mentioned right-hander Randy Vásquez, currently with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.Rodón ...

U.S. Women’s World Cup loss to Sweden draws combined audience of 2.79 million on Fox, Telemundo

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The United States’ early Sunday morning loss to Sweden in the Round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup averaged a combined English- and Spanish-language audience of 2.79 million viewers.The game, which kicked off Sunday night in Melbourne, Australia, began at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT in the U.S.Fox averaged 2,515,000 viewers according to Nielsen. The audience peaked at 4,072,000 during penalty kicks, when Sweden won 5-4 after a scoreless draw in regulation and extra time. The Americans four matches averaged 3,795,000 on Fox, an 2% increase over four years ago, when the tournament took place in France.The first two matches took place in prime time. The July 26 1-1 draw against the Netherlands was the most-watched U.S. group stage match in Women’s World Cup history, averaging 6,429,000.The Spanish-language audience of 274,000 across Telemundo, Peacock, Universo and Telemundo streaming platforms was the largest for a nonprime-time match.___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnew...

Investigan como feminicidio la muerte de Luz Mery Tristán, excampeona mundial de patinaje

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

(CNN Español) –– La expatinadora colombiana Luz Mery Tristán fue asesinada el sábado en su vivienda del oeste de Cali, informó la Secretaría de Seguridad de la ciudad en su cuenta de Twitter.De acuerdo con las primeras investigaciones, a las 11 de la noche de ese día la Policía Nacional de Cali y la Fiscalía recibieron reportes de discusiones y disparos en la vivienda de la exdeportista.Al llegar al lugar, las autoridades encontraron el cuerpo sin vida de Tristán, varias armas de fuego y detuvieron a una persona como sospechosa de cometer el crimen, dijo Jimmy Dranguet, secretario de Seguridad y Justicia de Cali en declaraciones a la prensa local.Dranguet no identificó al sospechoso, pero dijo que se trata de la pareja de la excampeona mundial de patinaje. “Se sospecha que es un feminicidio, pero será la Fiscalía quien lo confirme”, agregó.El funcionario dijo que no tenía reportes previos violencia familiar o de agresión a la mujer.Este lunes, la Fiscalía de Colombia confirmó que se...

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone passes on defending world title in the 400 hurdles to focus on 400

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will pass on defending her title in the 400-meter hurdles at the world championships later this month to concentrate on her newest event, the 400.McLaughlin-Levrone’s name wasn’t listed as an entrant in the 400 hurdles when USA Track and Field announced the team Monday for the world championships in Budapest, Hungary. The championships will be held Aug. 19-27. Despite being new to the 400, McLaughlin-Levrone has the top time in the world this season at 48.74 seconds. She’s the world-record holder in the 400 hurdles. The U.S. squad is coming off a 33-medal performance — including 13 gold — at the world championships last summer in Eugene, Oregon. Among the winners was Noah Lyles in the 200. He will also compete in the 100 in Budapest, along with defending champion Fred Kerley and 2019 winner Christian Coleman. Sha’Carri Richardson is slated to race in both the 100 and 200 at worlds. The colorful sprinter won the 100-mete...

ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

The four remaining Pac-12 schools still aboard for next season — California, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State — have options if they are looking for another conference.The Atlantic Coast Conference is exploring the possibility of adding the West Coast schools, with an emphasis on California and Stanford in the San Francisco Bay Area, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the ACC was not making its internal discussion public and the conversations were still in early stages.The American Athletic Conference also has interest in expanding West and adding all four Pac-12 teams, a person with direct knowledge of that league’s internal discussion told AP on condition of anonymity. The AAC has schools as far West as the Dallas area.The UC Board of Regents scheduled a special closed-session meeting for Tuesday morning to discuss Cal’s conference affiliation.The Pac-12 lost five...

Texans minority owner Javier Loya is facing rape charge in Kentucky

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Javier Loya, a minority owner of the Houston Texans, is facing a rape charge in Kentucky, according to court records.Loya has been charged with one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse in Jefferson County, Kentucky.The 53-year-old Loya was indicted and pled not guilty in May. He posted a $50,000 bond.“We are aware of the serious charges filed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky against Javier Loya, one of our outside limited partners,” the Texans said in a statement. “We have agreed with Mr. Loya that while those charges are pending, he will remove himself entirely from any team or league activities.”A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Loya’s stake in the team is less than 1%. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because ownership stakes aren’t publicly disclosed. “The club promptly notified the league of the serious pending charge...

Police search for missing 21-year-old man in Lauderhill

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

The Lauderhill Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 21-year-old man. Deoun Jackson was last seen near the area of North State Road 7 and Northwest 19th Street, Wednesday.He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and ripped blue jean pants.Jackson stands at 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds and has a dark scar on the right side of his face near his eyebrow. According to his family, Jackson is known to react negatively to loud or aggressive voices.Anyone with information on Jackson’s whereabouts is urged to contact the the Lauderhill Police Department at (954)-497-4700

Experience thrills as Popcorn Fright Film Festival returns to Miami

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

South Florida is the sun and fun capital of the world. We’re also home to some of the spookiest new films being made.You’ll see plenty of them, and more, now that Popcorn Frights is back in town.Yes. Be afraid Because Popcorn Frights Film Festival is back.Igor Sheyterneberg: “It celebrates the best and most glorious genre films from around the world. It’s a summer camp for horror film lovers.”Fun fact: The co-founder’s name just happens to be Igor.Igor Sheyterneberg: “Film makers are able to push the boundaries to show the most scariest, the most fun-est, the most compelling genre films.”Scary and “fun” are two words that perfectly sum up “Big Easy Queens.”Erynn Dalton: “It focuses on the rivalry between two really scary ladies who are running the French Quarter in New Orleans.”It checks all the right boxes for a freaky film.Erynn Dalton: “There’s blood, zombies, romance, glitter, murder,...

Drive on the water with JetCar in Miami

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:30 GMT

It’s one thing to walk on water, but not driving on water, that’s truly unbelievable. Or it was. Until we found JetCars.All the speed of a car, with all the fun of a boat. What could be better?You may have seen these cars on Instagram in Dubai but Miami raced to catch up.JetCars are the hottest thing on the water right now. So hot, you might feel like a celebrity with all the attention you get.It feels surreal.Fred: “This is now your opportunity to come and drive on water.”Yes, on water. And we don’t mean like South Florida streets after it sprinkles.Alex Miranda: “What do we call it?”Fred Kouakou: “JetCar, car boat, it’s up to you.”It’s JetCar, officially. A boat, technically. But, sports car in attitude.Fred Kouakou: “This can go up to 65 miles per hour, which is pretty fast on the water. So we set a limit to around 40, 45 miles per hour. And still very fast.”Plenty fast but plenty easy, too.Alex Mirand...