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President Biden leaves Bay Area after busy week of meetings at APEC conference

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

(BCN) -- President Joe Biden has left the Bay Area after spending four days in the region for the Asia-Pacific Economic Summit in San Francisco to meet with other world leaders. Biden departed from San Francisco International Airport on Friday afternoon following a busy week that included a bilateral meeting in Woodside with Chinese President Xi Jinping and various meals and events involving the 21 heads of state who attended APEC. Bay Bridge protest: Dramatic photos capture hours-long shutdown The conference drew several protests, including one that shut down the Bay Bridge on Thursday morning by people calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas in Gaza.Heavy security measures were in place around San Francisco's Moscone Center where many of the APEC events were held, including Friday's meeting between Biden and Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and an event in which he officially transferred the APEC chair position to President Dina...

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

ChatGPT-maker Open AI said Friday it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors.“The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI,” the artificial intelligence company said in a statement.In the year since Altman catapulted ChatGPT to global fame, he has become Silicon Valley’s most sought-after voice on the promise and potential dangers of artificial intelligence and his sudden and mostly unexplained exit brought uncertainty to the industry’s future.Mira Murati, OpenAI’s chief technology officer, will take over as interim CEO effective immediately, the company said, while it searches for a permanent replacement. The announcement also said another OpenAI co-founder and top executive, Greg Brockman, the board’s chairman, would be stepping down from that role but remain at the company, where he serves as president. But later on X, Brockman wrote, “b...

Lewis’ 18, Balanc’s double-double lead Quinnipiac past Army 67-58

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Savion Lewis had 18 points in Quinnipiac’s 67-58 win against Army on Friday night.Lewis added five assists for the Bobcats (3-1). Matt Balanc added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Alexis Reyes scored 10 points.The Black Knights (0-4) were led in scoring by Ryan Curry, who finished with 15 points. Blake Barker added 10 points and Josh Scovens had eight points, eight rebounds and three blocks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Morton-Robertson’s 27 lead Purdue Fort Wayne over Northern Arizona 77-67

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Quinton Morton-Robertson scored 27 points and Purdue Fort Wayne beat Northern Arizona 77-67 at the Arizona Tip-Off on Friday night.Morton-Robertson also contributed three steals for the Mastodons (4-0). Anthony Roberts scored 13 points and added 10 rebounds. Rasheed Bello added 13 points, five rebounds and three steals.Trenton McLaughlin led the way for the Lumberjacks (1-3) with 14 points, five steals and two blocks. Oakland Fort added 14 points and five assists for Northern Arizona. Jayden Jackson had 11 points, six rebounds and three steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

1 hurt in Denver shooting near Coors Field

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police said they were investigating a shooting Friday evening in Denver.One person was transported to a hospital, but the extent of their injuries was unknown, according to the Denver Police Department. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox It happened on Park Avenue between Wazee and Blake streets. Police posted about the shooting at 5:03 p.m. and told drivers to expect delays in the area.FOX31's Greg Nieto arrived at the scene, just a block from Coors Field. Two vehicles were seen stopped behind crime scene tape.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Democrats advance key policy items, Republicans slow session schedule

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado lawmakers are back to work at the state Capitol. Some legislators are sticking with their plans and working quickly to get things done, while others are urging their colleagues to slow down a bit.Members of the House of Representatives got right to work after gaveling in, both parties seemingly ready to work through this weekend. That was not the case in the state Senate."Members, a few announcements to help clarify rules for our approach on rules during the special session," House Speaker Julie McCluskie said during her opening speech on the House floor.Representatives were able to gavel in, introduce eight bills and go to their respective committees."I hereby call to order the House of Representatives for the first, and hopefully last, extraordinary session of the 74th General Assembly of the state of Colorado," McCluskie said from the well. Judge rules Trump can appear on Colorado 2024 Republican primary ballot No Republican efforts passed out of commi...

Larkspur shelter-in-place issued for escaped inmate

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Parts of Larkspur near Fox Farm and Spruce Mountain were under a shelter-in-place Friday while police searched for an escaped inmate.According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the county's SWAT team was in the area looking for Luis Fernando Certa-Regaldo. Investigators remained there Friday night, but they had not found him "after an exhaustive search."The sheriff's office said he is considered armed and dangerous. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Certa-Regaldo was arrested Wednesday in Weld County on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, obstruction and attempting to influence law enforcement.While in custody, he was taken to the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley for medical clearance before being booked into the county jail.Around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Certa-Regaldo escaped from the hospital on foot.Certa-Regaldo is a white 27-year-old man, around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds. He has brown...

Immersive ‘Avian Oasis’ exhibit evokes memories of Pinecrest Gardens’ past

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

In Western cultures, birds have been used as symbols of freedom, peace and the Thanksgiving feast, but at Pinecrest Gardens, birds are used as towering sculptures. Get ready for your imagination to take flight this weekend, as Pinecrest Gardens unveils its new art exhibit.At Pinecrest Gardens…The Trashmen (singing): “Bird, bird, bird. Bird is the word.”But no. These birds aren’t your average frequent flyers. In fact, they don’t fly at all.The garden is inviting guests to see a new immersive art exhibit called “Avian Oasis.”Cristina Blanco: “We have ‘Avian Oasis’ opening on Saturday, November 18th, to the public, where we welcome six larger-than-life outdoor bamboo sculptures.”That’s right. Six, 20-foot-tall bird sculptures — intended to evoke memories of the Gardens’ past.Cristina Blanco: “The Pinecrest Gardens property opened in 1936 as the Parrot Jungle. The vision of the Scherr family was to intro...

Security officer killed in shooting at state hospital in Concord, NH

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

A security officer was shot and killed Friday when a suspect opened fire in the lobby area of a psychiatric hospital in Concord, New Hampshire, officials said. The shooting happened at New Hampshire Hospital and ended when a state police trooper fatally shot the suspect, according to New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark Hall.In an update near 6:30 p.m., Hall said dispatchers received an initial call at 3:38 p.m. reporting an active shooter at the hospital. “Upon entering the lobby, the suspect shot one individual,” Hall said.Hall said the state police trooper who ultimately shot the suspect was already at the hospital and “immediately engaged” the suspect.The entire incident was contained in the hospital lobby, according to Hall. While the shooting victim was given CPR and taken to nearby Concord Hospital, Hall said he was later pronounced dead. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s office identified the victim as Bradley Hass, 63, of Franklin, New Hampshire. A form...

Guard at New Hampshire State Hospital shot dead, identified

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:43:51 GMT

A 63-year-old guard at the New Hampshire State Hospital in Concord was shot to death Friday afternoon while working in the lobby.Bradley Haas, 63, of Franklin, N.H., a state Department of Safety Security Officer, was working at the hospital’s front lobby entrance when an unidentified assailant shot him at around 3:30 p.m. Friday, according to a statement from the New Hampshire attorney general’s office.“We are shocked and saddened by today’s incident at the New Hampshire State Hospital,” Lori Weaver, the commissioner of the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, said at a press conference held later in the day. “All patients and hospital staff are safe. Our hearts go out to the family of the victim as well as our colleagues who have been impacted.”The State Police received a call about the shooting at 3:38 p.m., according to a press conference held by Col. Mark Hall later in the day. He said that while CPR and other life-savi...