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Slovakian skier Vlhova uses frenetic final run to beat Shiffrin in rainy World Cup night race

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova used a frenetic final run to edge out Mikaela Shiffrin and earn her 30th career win in tough conditions at a women’s World Cup slalom Thursday.Racing in the rain, Vlhova trailed the American by 0.17 seconds after the opening run but posted the fastest second-run time to lead the race.Shiffrin, as the last starter, lost time on Vlhova at each split and ultimately came up 0.24 short.“I am feeling great, with big confidence,” Vlhova said. “The last races, I was always there but something was missing. This victory is really important. I know that I can be fast, and today I showed.”The rest of the field finished more than two seconds off the pace. Austrian skiers Katharina Truppe and Katharina Gallhuber were third and fourth, respectively, and Shiffrin’s American teammate Paula Moltzan dropped from fourth after the first run to fifth, 2.64 behind Vlhova.It was Vlhova’s 21st career win i...

Jo Koy to host 2024 Golden Globe Awards

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

Comedian Jo Koy has been tapped to host the Golden Globe Awards in January."We are thrilled to announce that Jo Koy is hosting the 81st Annual Golden Globes," the show posted to X, formerly Twitter.The account's caption accompanied a video message from the comedian himself."Okay, I'm making this video because I'm super excited to announce that the Golden Globes are in a couple (of) weeks and you're probably wondering who the host is - it's me! Jo Koy!" he exclaimed.Comedian and "Easter Sunday" star Jo Koy visits the KTLA 5 Morning show. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning Show on August 17, 2022."I can't wait to see you guys there, I love you," he ended his message saying.“We are thrilled to have Jo host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards and bring his infectious energy and relatable humor to kick off Hollywood’s award season. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for the stars in the room and a global audience,” said Helen Hoehne, Golden Globes president. “We know Jo...

Tinder offers new subscription service for nearly $500

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

It turns out love, or a fling, does cost a thing.Tinder is offering an invite-only subscription for people wanting to see the app's so-called most sought-after profiles.However, it will cost you a pretty penny. Jo Koy to host 2024 Golden Globe Awards The exclusive membership is called Tinder Select and will run you $499 a month.Subscribers can also turn off ads and message other users without even matching them first online.People you like on the app will be able to see an unblurred photo of you in their Likes You grid, even if they don't have a Gold or Platinum subscription. Hannah Waddingham talks Golden Globes excitement and holiday special You profile also "remains prioritized" on their Likes You grid for a week. Those who are interested need to apply here, as well as meet a strict set of criteria, which are as follows:Have 5 InterestsHave 4 picturesHave a bio of min. 15 charactersIndicate a relationship goalBe Photo VerifiedThe company says less than one percent of people ...

2 Killed in Solo-Car Crash on Interstate 680 [Pleasanton, CA]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Single-Car Accident near Sunol BoulevardPLEASANTON, CA (December 21, 2023) – Two victims died Monday afternoon in a solo-car collision on Interstate 680 near Sunol Boulevard.At approximately 2:36 p.m., police officers responded to calls regarding an incident on the southbound lanes of the freeway near Castlewood Drive. The driver of a vehicle veered off the road under circumstances currently under investigation.The vehicle, occupied by at least six adults and two juveniles, was involved in the incident. Two adults were declared dead at the scene, and their identities are being withheld from the public at this time.Emergency responders transported two additional adults to the hospital, while the remaining occupants sustained minor injuries. Paramedics promptly conveyed the two children to an Oakland hospital for medical assessment.As of now, no additional details concerning the solo-vehicle crash on Interstate 680 have been disclosed to the public. Ple...

San Jose: Death after 2022 street fight declared a homicide

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

SAN JOSE — Coroner’s officials have concluded that a man’s death following a street fight on the southern edges of the city last year was a homicide, according to San Jose police.The death was reported July 11, 2022, at around 12:50 p.m. in the 6400 block of Hellyer Avenue. Responding police officers found a man who was receiving CPR from a bystander; he was eventually taken to a hospital, where he died.An ensuing investigation determined that the man who died had been in a fight with an unknown person before the police call. The site of the call is an empty stretch of Hellyer Avenue that runs alongside Coyote Creek and is surrounded by open land.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man sentenced to 10 years after killing another driver while on fentanyl following San Bruno police pursuit Crime and Public Safety | East Bay attempted robbery suspects take jail, probation in plea deal Crime and Public Safety | Sales fin...

Sharks’ center had procedure done to fix year-long issue

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm remains out indefinitely but is slowly starting to make progress from an injury he suffered to his hand/wrist area earlier this month.Sturm, who hasn’t played since Dec. 12 when he was injured in the third period of San Jose’s game with the Winnipeg Jets, is at least now able to tie his skates and grip his stick as he continues to keep up his conditioning with some on-ice drills after the Sharks finish practice.Sturm said he had a procedure done on the inside of his hand last Friday to correct a problem that he’s had for about a year.Sturm, one of the NHL’s faceoff leaders, credited Sharks head athletic trainer Ray Tufts for getting him ready to play in the past whenever he’s had issues with his hand. But with his latest injury, Sturm felt something needed to be done to fix the problem for the long-term.“They do such a good job, but it was just at the point where there was so much inflammation in there,” Sturm told this news organization ...

Person injured in Daly City shooting remains in critical condition, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

DALY CITY – A man was in critical condition Thursday following a shooting in the Daly City neighborhood of Bayshore Heights on Wednesday, according to authorities.Police received reports of a shooting around 4:35 p.m. Wednesday in the area of MacDonald Avenue and Schwerin Street, near Bayshore Elementary School. Upon arrival, police found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Redwood City car wash burglary suspect found hiding on roof Crime and Public Safety | Man stabbed in robbery at Half Moon Bay grocery store Crime and Public Safety | Redwood City police searching for man who carjacked vehicle and set it on fire Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man charged in connection with San Francisco mass shooting Crime and Public Safety | Victim snaps photo of vehicle after San Mateo hit-and-run collision, leading to suspect’s arrest First responders prov...

San Jose: Celtic Winterdance returns for Trinity concert tonight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

A holiday tradition will return to downtown San Jose tonight when the musicians of Winterdance take the stage at the historic Trinity Cathedral for a two-hour show that begins at 7:30 p.m.Related ArticlesEntertainment | Bay Area New Year’s Eve 2023: Here are 3 best bets for music fans on Dec. 31 Entertainment | One of 2023’s best new Christmas songs comes courtesy of church in Aptos Entertainment | New Year’s Eve 2023: 15 shows worth checking out on last night of year Entertainment | Legendary Anita Baker is ready to give Bay Area fans the best that she’s got Entertainment | Bay Area music community goes to bat for beloved ailing singer The 17th annual Celtic music celebration will feature two stars of the West Coast Celtic music scene, former Molly’s Revenge musicians John Weed on fiddle and Stuart Mason on guitar and bouzouki, along with Tyler Weed on mandolin and banjo, A...

Quaker Oats recalls products over possible salmonella contamination

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

Associated PressCHICAGO — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella.Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In rare cases, the bacterial disease can be fatal.Quaker, which is owned by PepsiCo, said in a news release that it has not received any reports of salmonella infections related to the recalled granola products. The full list of recalled foods includes granola oats cereals and Quaker Chewy Bars, which are also sold in PepsiCo’s snack mixes.The affected products have been sold in all 50 U.S. states, as well as U.S. territories, Quaker said. The company is asking customers with recalled products to throw them away and contact its customer support line or visit the recall website for more information and reimbursement.According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Cont...

KRON4 to broadcast 'Las Vegas Countdown to 2024' and 'KRON4 New Year's Live'

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

LAS VEGAS, NV (December 21, 2023) – KLAS-TV (CBS), Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s local television station serving the Las Vegas area (DMA #40), announced today that it will host “Las Vegas Countdown to 2024,” a live New Year’s Eve special on Sunday, December 31, 2023, with coverage from 8:58 p.m. to 12:35 a.m. PT. The extravaganza will feature musical performances, special entertainment, and a countdown to midnight across all four-time zones. Viewers will be treated to the midnight ball-drop in New York City, and spectacular firework shows from Dallas' Reunion Tower and from Denver's downtown area, as well as a 10-minute firework show launched from the rooftops of eight Las Vegas Strip hotels.The women may have rocked the stage in 2023, but watch out, THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN to ring in the New Year LAS VEGAS STYLE! The hot 90s boy band , 98 Degrees, is back together to ring in the New Year, performing for the first time anywhere their newest song, “Got U,” at the stroke of midnight ...