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Blockbuster heatwave helping drive summer movie box office in California, Western states

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

(CNN) — What are some of the most packed movie screenings at the Maya Cinemas Fresno 16 in Fresno, California, these days? “Oppenheimer?” The multiplex’s dozen daily showings of “Barbie?” Actually, it’s the matinees of both.In the early afternoons, when temperatures in central California have been circling triple-digits, people start heading into the theaters, said assistant manager Hope Torres. The heat is boosting attendance, she said — and the uptick started even before those blockbuster films opened. Maya Cinemas Fresno 16 keeps the thermostat at 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit, stocks up on frozen drinks and “when people come into the theater, they comment on how nice the air conditioning feels,” Torres said.This summer, scorching heat waves are helping take the movie box office to new levels. AMC, the world’s biggest theater chain, on Sunday reported its largest single-week admissions revenue (July 21-27) since the company’s founding in 1920. AMC attributed this 103-year high to the ...

SF Giants’ lineup reinforcements arrive: Thairo Estrada activated from injured list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants’ biggest midseason upgrade arrived Saturday: Thairo Estrada was activated from a monthlong stint on the injured list.The Giants, in desperate need of a jolt to their lineup, added Estrada to the roster Saturday before the start of their two-game Bay Bridge series in Oakland. Left-handed-hitting infielder Isan Díaz was optioned back to Triple-A Sacramento.Since Estrada fractured his hand on an errant pitch on July 2, the Giants went 15-11. But they averaged only 3.3 runs per game.Estrada, worth 2.6 Wins Above Replacement, was the Giants’ most valuable position players when he hit the IL. His 18 stolen bases still pace the team, while his .761 OPS this season would be better than any regular but Wilmer Flores over the past month.Related ArticlesSan Francisco Giants | SF Giants’ Beck impresses again out of the bullpen to help clinch series vs. Arizona San Francisco Giants | SF Giants announce self-driving car compa...

Santa Clara Sheriff's Office denies hijab removal allegations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

(BCN) -- The Santa Clara Sheriff's Office denied Saturday that one of its deputies forcibly removed a hijab of a Muslim woman that was arrested and booked in a Milpitas correctional facility. The statement came days after the Council on American-Islamic Relations in the Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA) said the Muslim woman, Asia Aden, had her hijab "violently yanked" from her while being booked into Elmwood Correctional Facility, even though she asked to keep the headwear out of religious beliefs. "The Sheriff's Office received the complaint and reviewed the surveillance footage. Force was not used to remove the Hijab and in fact the complainant was asked to remove it herself," the Sheriff's public information office said. "In general, these garments must be searched upon entering the facility before they are returned or another is issued. The Sheriff's Office is committed to protecting people's religious rights while also ensuring the safety of everyone in the facilities," the law enfor...

¿Cómo puede el caso de Nicolás Petro afectar la presidencia de su padre?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

(CNN Español) — Ahora que se cumple el primer año de su toma de posesión como presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro enfrenta la que para muchos es la mayor crisis política de su mandato. Esto, luego de que la Fiscalía informó este jueves que su hijo mayor, Nicolás Petro Burgos, reconoció que recibió dinero que habría entrado de forma irregular a la campaña presidencial de su padre en 2022.El presidente Petro se pronunció sobre lo que su hijo habría declarado durante una audiencia de medida de aseguramiento en la que se le otorgó este viernes la libertad condicional, relacionada con la acusación que enfrenta por enriquecimiento ilícito y lavado de activos, entre otros delitos.“No presionaré como presidente a la justicia en su caso, los funcionarios judiciales que intervengan en su proceso serán por mi respetados. La campaña no recibió dinero alguno de carácter ilícito”, publicó este sábado en su cuenta de Twitter.Gustavo Petro, sobre su hijo Nicolás: “Ojalá algún día pued...

Danish men’s pursuit team beats powerful Italians at the cycling world championships

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

The Danish men’s pursuit team avenged its loss to Italy at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.Just in time to send Denmark toward the next Summer Games with some momentum.The team of Niklas Larsen, Carl-Frederik Bevort, Lasse Leth and Rasmus Pedersen trailed the Italians after the first 1,000 meters of the 4,000-meter race at the world championships in Glasgow, Scotland. But a more balanced Danish lineup pulled even by the halfway point, quickly went ahead and eventually stretched its advantage to two seconds by the finish.Denmark stopped the clock in 3 minutes, 45.161 seconds to take the gold medal, which has eluded the proud track cycling nation for years. The Danes finished second to Italy in Tokyo and were third behind Britain and Italy at last year’s world championships, but now they set their sights on next summer’s Olympics in Paris as the favorites.“I’m really exhausted but also, just all the adrenaline kicks in,” Bevort said. “It’s really unbelieva...

Jake Rogers has 3 RBIs and Tigers top Rays 4-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Jake Rogers drove in three runs and Akil Baddoo homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Saturday.Detroit entered the game with a 3-17 record against American League East opponents and had lost all four meetings with the Rays.The Rays entered the ninth down 4-2, but closer Alex Lange walked the first two hitters. Yandy Díaz hit into a double play before Lange walked Wander Franco. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch brought in Beau Brieske, who struck out Isaac Paredes for his first career save.Tarik Skubal (2-1) picked up the win, allowing an unearned run and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out six while walking one.Aaron Civale (5-3) lost for the first time to the Tigers in his 11th start, giving up three runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings. Civale, who was making his Rays debut, had gone 7-0 with a 2.06 ERA in 10 starts against Detroit for Cleveland. The Guardians won all 10 games.Both teams scored a run in the second. Tampa Bay got a one-out RBI si...

Prince George’s Co. Schools to use AI, ‘next emerging technology’ in classrooms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

Can artificial intelligence be used to boost natural knowledge?That’s what the new Prince George’s County Public Schools superintendent is pushing this upcoming school year.Millard House II told Good Morning America Saturday morning that the school district is embracing what he believes is the next emerging technology.The superintendent said the school district recently announced a three-year partnership with aiEDU, a nonprofit that aims to create equitable experiences with artificial intelligence.House said the program is fully funded by a three-year, $1 million grant from the Pull Up Fund.“This can actually be a game changer for some of the most marginalized students out there,” aiEDU CEO Alex Kotran told the show.Like a lot of new technology that is introduced into schools, advancement comes with both improvements and challenges — the latter of which Kotran’s organization says it is working to address. “[AI] can improve accessibility, but there...

'Missing in Colorado' event provides hope for dozens of Colorado families

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

DENVER, (KDVR) -- Across the state of Colorado, 1,282 people are considered missing. People like Felicia Martinez, who disappeared in Aurora two years ago last week. Her cell phone and bank account haven't been used since, according to her family, leaving them with more questions than answers."Some days I'll have a lot of hope, and other days it will come to me that she's been missing for two years," her daughter, Maddie Martinez, said.Saturday, Maddie and dozens of others gathered inside a Denver convention center for a "Missing in Colorado" event hosted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Investigative Analyst Audrey Simkins said her team called every single family of those 1,282 missing persons and invited them to the event. Hydroponics bringing the farm to Denver with new market "It’s really just kind of illustrating that we leave no stone unturned when we’re looking for these folks and wanting to get answers for their families,” said Simkins. Simkins ...

Man found dead after plane crash near Falcon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) said a man believed to be the pilot of a crashed aircraft was found dead at the scene Saturday afternoon, Aug. 5.Courtesy of FOX21 Photojournalist, Sean ScottCourtesy of FOX21 Photojournalist, Sean ScottCourtesy of FOX21 Photojournalist, Sean ScottShortly after 12 p.m., EPSO received multiple reports of a plane crash near Meadowlake Airport near Falcon in unincorporated El Paso County.Arriving authorities found a man believed to be the pilot dead on scene. The crashed aircraft was a small, single-engine plane, according to EPSO.The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be the lead investigating agency for this incident. 

2nd victim dies in Cessna crash at North Perry Airport amid FAA, NTSB probe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:51 GMT

A second person has died a day after a small plane took a plunge at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, federal officials said.The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed the second death in Friday’s crash during a news conference held Saturday afternoon.According to fire rescue officials, the problems with the Cessna 172 began during takeoff, at around noon.“We’re going to abort takeoff,” said an air traffic controller. “There was a problem with that airplane.”It would crash just east of a runway.“Caller advised North Perry Airport, airplane crashed in the field at the end of the runway,” said a dispatcher over Broadcastify police scanner.First responders pulled two of the victims from the plane and transported them to an area hospital with critical injuries.The body of the third victim was pulled from the aircraft hours after the crash.Investigators said one of the two victims who were transported to the hospital succumbed to their injuries.The plane’s tail n...