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'Batkid' is cancer free 10 years after 'saving' San Francisco in viral moment

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Exactly one decade ago, 5-year-old Miles Scott transformed into "Batkid," saved the city of San Francisco through Make-A-Wish, and endeared countless news viewers. Miles’ wish happened on November 15, 2013. With help from then-Mayor Ed Lee, the police and fire departments, the San Francisco Giants, and countless others, San Francisco transformed into Gotham and more than 25,000 people crowded the streets to cheer Miles on. He battled villains, thwarted crime, freed San Francisco Giants mascot Lou Seal, and earned a key to the city.The crowd cheers for Miles, aka "Batkid," on Nov. 15, 2013. (Image courtesy Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area)His story was so heart-warming, Warner Bros. Pictures turned it into a film, "Batkid Begins." Released in 2015, the documentary follows Patricia Wilson, the executive director of the San Francisco Make-A-Wish chapter, and her team as they work to ensure Miles' day goes according to plan. It won three awards, according to IMDb. G...

Texas education board rejects climate change lessons in textbooks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The State Board of Education on Wednesday gave an initial rejection to some science textbooks after concerns over their lessons on climate change.Members of the 15-seat education policy committee voted on party lines to withhold approval from numerous textbooks that recognize fossil fuels as a cause of manmade climate change.Among the rejections were publisher Green Ninja's middle school science textbooks, which provides exercises that direct students to write about the future changes to weather and climate. Another publisher, EduSmart, was struck from the list for depictions that one board member worried cast the oil and gas industry in a "negative light.""There's an overemphasis on the evils of oil and gas and virtues of renewables," District 15 board member Aaron Kinsey said of another textbook. Kinsey is a Midland Republican and CEO of the oilfield services company American Patrols, which contracts with oil and gas companies to provide aerial surveys."I just ...

Nuggets Podcast: Denver dispatches the Clippers, Draymond Green escalates matters and threats emerging in the West

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando catch up after the Nuggets’ win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Among the topics discussed:Where does Draymond Green choking Rudy Gobert rank among the great fights in NBA history? Who are the NBA’s real tough guys? Fake tough guys? The fellas provide a semi-definitive list.What teams on the rise appear to be legitimate threats to the Nuggets’ repeat championship hopes? Minnesota is balling, the Oklahoma City Thunder are making noise and the Phoenix Suns are setting.The new-look L.A. Clippers came to Denver and got sent home with an “L” once again. Should the Nuggets be at all worried about them? Or is this just the same, old Clippers?Listener reviews! All five stars, and at least one of them is pretty saucy.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | RSSProducer: AAron OntiverozMusic: “The Last Dragons”...

Southbound I-25 closed at U.S. 50 near Pueblo after truck hits bridge

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

Southbound lanes of Interstate 25 are closed for about two miles near Pueblo after a vehicle carrying an oversized load hit the Highway 50 Bypass Bridge.Alternate Routes Advised Due to Traffic Crash on Southbound Interstate 25 at the Highway 50 Bypass.The Pueblo Police Department is asking the public to use alternate routes due to a traffic crash on Southbound Interstate 25 at the Highway 50 Bypass.— Pueblo Police Department (@PuebloPolice1) November 16, 2023Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Woman charged in crash that killed Littleton middle school student Crashes and Disasters | I-70 westbound reopened at Vail Pass Summit after crash closed roadway Crashes and Disasters | Aurora woman running across South Parker Road dies after collision with SUV Crashes and Disasters | Colfax Avenue eastbound reopened west of I-25 after crash Crashes and Disasters | Colorado weather: Snow and ice on Colorado ro...

Everything you need to know about the Taylor Swift themed Cruise

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

Ahoy Swifties! If you’ve ever imagined yourself in a picturesque moment, staring out at sea in a nice dress during sunset as the chorus of “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)” plays in the background, now’s your chance.A Taylor Swift themed cruise is setting sail in 2024. The fan sponsored event organized by Marvelous Mouse Travels will take Swifties on a Royal Caribbean cruise sailing from the port of Miami to Nassau, Bahamas. According to a post by event organizers in the Facebook group for the Taylor Swift themed cruise, because of limited capacity they are operating on a waitlist model, showcasing the impact a Swift theme can have on businesses.This experience is a chance for Swifties to make the friendship bracelets yet again, connect with other fans and make memories to hold onto.Related: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ is one of the greatest concert films of all timeHere’s what you need to know:When is it?The 5 day/4 night cruise departs on Oct. 21, 2024 from Miami, Florid...

F1 roars into Las Vegas with parties, concerts, celebrities and, eventually, an actual race

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

By JENNA FRYER (AP Auto Racing Writer)LAS VEGAS (AP) — Racing in Texas and then Mexico City and then Brazil, followed by a quick trip back to the United Kingdom before finally arriving in Las Vegas, Formula One driver Alex Albon could not stop thinking about his golf game. He felt up to speed on the Las Vegas street circuit after turning about 500 laps on a simulator. His golf game? Not as sharp. Albon was among the four drivers who competed in “The Netflix Cup,” a made-for-TV golf match that paired F1 drivers with golfers from “Full Swing.” The streaming giant’s first foray into live sports coverage kicked off a week of parties and concerts ahead of Saturday night’s race down the Las Vegas Strip. “We’ve had three races, been in Mexico, Brazil and the United States, and all I was worried about was this match,” said Albon, who upon landing in Las Vegas played a round with a golf coach and his girlfriend, Lily Muni, a player ...

Repeat offender involved in follow-home robbery seen on video, police say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

Two suspects remain at large after a violent follow-home robbery in North Hollywood that was captured on video.One of the suspects, Dashawn Dow, 20, is believed to be involved in multiple robberies, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Dow is also a repeat offender with multiple arrests under his file, police said. Surveillance video of the recent robbery shows a couple being cornered after returning home to a parking garage at their North Hollywood apartment complex on Oct. 10.Two hooded men are seen approaching the male victim while trying to forcibly remove a watch from his wrist. When the man tries to resist, one suspect presses a gun up to the victim’s stomach as the second continues wrangling the victim's wrist to remove the watch.Surveillance video on Oct. 10, 2023 captured two suspects wanted for a series of violent follow-home robberies across North Hollywood. (Los Angeles Police Department)Surveillance video on Oct. 10, 2023 captured two suspects wanted for a se...

L.A. Sheriff speaks out after 4 suspected deputy suicides in 24 hours

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

After three active-duty personnel and one retired member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department died by suspected suicides in a 24-hour span last week, sending “shockwaves of emotions” through the local law enforcement community, Sheriff Robert Luna is speaking openly about the need for mental health treatment among his ranks.  While the sheriff’s department has yet to identify the employees or confirm that their deaths were self-inflicted, the Los Angeles Times cites numerous sources who agreed to talk about the suicides on the condition of anonymity.  The first victim was discovered Nov. 6 at around 10:30 a.m. in Valencia. A little more than two hours later, at 12:53 p.m., LASD detectives responded to another death in Lancaster and a third at 5:40 p.m. in Stevenson Ranch. The fourth victim was discovered Tuesday at around 7:30 a.m. in a Pomona hospital.  “They’re suffering,” Sheriff Luna said of the men and women in his department. “This ...

Compton to name street after Eazy-E

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

Soon, it will be possible to pull up to Eazy Street in your '64 Impala.The 100 block of Auto Drive South will soon be known as “Eazy Street” after the Compton City Council recently voted to rename the street after late rapper Eazy-E.Eazy-E, whose real name was Eric Lynn Wright, was born and raised in Compton before he rocketed to stardom in the late 1980s with N.W.A. The group consisted of Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, MC Ren and Arabian Prince.  The city will celebrate the newly renamed street with a block party on Nov. 22 that will feature performances and appearances from the late rapper's children and former collaborators. Hip-hop and history: The story behind one of L.A.’s most famous streets In 1988, N.W.A. released its debut album “Straight Outta Compton,” which included the hit song of the same name. Wright also released his solo project, “Eazy-Duz-It,” which included the highly popular song “Boyz in the Hood.”The rap legend died in March 1995 at the age of 30 shortly ...

10 Freeway Fire: Crews completely clear hazardous materials 2 days ahead of schedule

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:54:28 GMT

Crews working to clear hazardous materials left behind from the destructive fire that significantly damaged the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles have finished ahead of schedule, clearing the way for Caltrans crews to begin the work needed to reopen the vital roadway.On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Caltrans emergency contractors cleared all the hazardous materials from the repair site two days earlier than originally expected.With that milestone reached, repair crews now have full access to the site to shore up support pillars and speed up repairs, Newsom said."This critical, ahead-of-schedule milestone helps us safely get Los Angeles’ traffic moving in December," Gov. Newsom said. "I’m grateful for Caltrans District 7’s around-the-clock work to safely repair the 10 as quickly as possible. California is leveraging an all-of-government approach working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get this done." Closure of 10 Freeway in downtown L.A. bad for busi...