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Review: Doja Cat kicks off first-ever arena tour with so-so Halloween show

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

Doja Cat delivered a bit of a mixed trick-o-treat bag as she kicked off her first-ever arena headlining tour on Halloween night at Chase Center in San Francisco.The Cat woman, herself, was mostly on point, sounding especially strong as she showcased her rapping abilities. She’s a real talent, one that should be a force in the industry for years to come.Yet, she also showed her inexperience in the arena realm as she did very little try to connect with the crowd or make the evening feel “live” on Night 1 of the Scarlet Tour, which supports the 2023 album of the same name.Instead, it often just felt like we were just watching something like “Doja Cat: The Concert Movie,” which — who knows? — could be heading to a theater near you in the not-so-distant future.More significant, the touring production — while arena-style big — wasn’t as thrilling as it should have been. There was a numbing sameness to everything that took place o...

Fire breaks out on 3 boats at Oyster Cove Marina in South SF, 1 person injured

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

(KRON) -- Three boats caught fire at the Oyster Cove Marina near Oyster Point in South San Francisco Wednesday morning, according to the South San Francisco Fire Department. Multiple agencies are on the scene responding. Convicted felon arrested for firearm and cocaine after South SF police respond to fight Firefighters were alerted to the blaze shortly before 7:30 a.m., according to South SF Deputy Chief Matt Samson. The three boats were tied together when the blaze broke out. There were several adults onboard the boats, according to Samson. All of them were successfully rescued from the water. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, firefighters confirmed.Firefighters began fire suppression efforts once they confirmed there was no one on the boats. At that point, crews also began environmental containment efforts to minimize contamination to the bay.Photos from the scene showed several boats engulfed in flames and large amounts of smoke emanati...

Schiff campaign releases ads touting Pelosi's endorsement in U.S. Senate race

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

Democrat Adam Schiff is getting some star power from a leading figure in California and national politics in the competitive 2024 race for California's open U.S. Senate seat.Schiff's campaign released two ads on Wednesday featuring former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The ads were shown first to Inside California Politics before their wider release. 10-time MLB All-Star Steve Garvey talks decision to run for U.S. Senate "I've given Adam Schiff the toughest jobs," Pelosi says in a video. "He confronted terrorism, he helped pass healthcare, he led the impeachment of a president and took him on again for insurrection. Adam delivers."The ads began appearing on Instagram and Facebook on Wednesday and will continue running through November, when the state Democratic Party holds its fall endorsing convention in Sacramento. ‘Insurrectionist,’ ‘MAGA extremist’: Leading CA Senate candidates react to new Speaker This same week, the mayor of Burbank, where Schiff resides, withdrew his endo...

The Supreme Court seems likely to rule against a trademark in the ‘Trump too small’ case

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court signaled Wednesday that it would rule against a man who wants to trademark the suggestive phrase “Trump too small.” The dispute is over the government’s decision to deny a trademark to Steve Elster, a California man seeking exclusive use of the phrase on T-shirts and potentially other merchandise. It is the latest case relating to former President Donald Trump to reach the Supreme Court, following arguments Tuesday in social media cases with echoes of Trump.The justices repeatedly invoked the phrase as they questioned whether the government was justified in denying the trademark. Elster’s lawyers argue that the decision violated his free speech rights, and a federal appeals court agreed.Chief Justice John Roberts, positing what might happen if Elster were to win, said people then would race to trademark “Trump too this, Trump too that.”The Justice Department is supporting President Joe Biden’s once and possibly future rival. Government...

Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI’s potentially ‘catastrophic’ risks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

BLETCHLEY PARK, England (AP) — Delegates from 28 nations, including the U.S. and China, agreed Wednesday to work together to contain the potentially “catastrophic” risks posed by galloping advances in artificial intelligence.The first international AI Safety Summit, held at a former codebreaking spy base near London, focused on cutting-edge “frontier” AI that some scientists warn could pose a risk to humanity’s very existence.British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the declaration was “a landmark achievement that sees the world’s greatest AI powers agree on the urgency behind understanding the risks of AI – helping ensure the long-term future of our children and grandchildren.”But Vice President Kamala Harris urged Britain and other countries to go further and faster, stressing the transformations AI is already bringing and the need to hold tech companies accountable — including through legislation.In a speech at the U.S. Embassy, Harris said the world needs to start acting no...

King Charles III visits a war cemetery in Kenya after voicing ‘deepest regret’ for colonial violence

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — King Charles III visited a war cemetery in Kenya on Wednesday, laying a wreath in honor of Kenyans who fought alongside the British in the two world wars, a day after the monarch expressed “greatest sorrow and the deepest regret” for the violence of the colonial era.Charles, who with Queen Camilla arrived on Monday in what is his first state visit to a Commonwealth country as monarch, cited the “abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence” committed against Kenyans as they sought independence. However, he didn’t explicitly apologize for Britain’s actions in its former colony as many Kenyans wanted.At the state banquet hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday, Charles said there “can be no excuse” for the “wrongdoings of the past.” He said that addressing them with honesty and openness could “continue to build an ever closer bond in the years ahead.”After the wreath-laying, the king handed replacement medals to four war veterans who had lost the...

The woman accused of killing pro cyclist Mo Wilson tracked her on a fitness app, prosecutors say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The murder trial of a woman accused of gunning down rising pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson and fleeing the country began Wednesday with Texas prosecutors telling jurors they would hear Wilson’s final screams and the shots that killed her.Kaitlin Armstrong, 35, has pleaded not guilty to murder and faces up to 99 years in prison in the May 2022 slaying of Wilson, a competitive gravel and mountain bike racer. Wilson had been shot several times when she was found at a friend’s home before a race that she was among the favorites to win. “The last thing Mo did on this earth was scream in terror,” Travis County prosecutor Rickey Jones told jurors in opening statements.He said nearby surveillance equipment captured the screams.“Those screams are followed by ‘Pop! Pop!’” Jones said, punching his fist into his hand for emphasis. “You won’t hear any more screams after that.”Seconds after those shots, Jones said, “Kaitlin Armstrong stood over Mo Wilson and ...

Falcons bench Ridder, announce Heinicke as starter against Vikings

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Taylor Heinicke has moved past turnover-plagued Desmond Ridder as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.Coach Arthur Smith said Wednesday the decision to start Heinicke was made “with all the variables considering everything.” Smith would not commit to Heinicke keeping the job past Sunday.“Really our focus is short term and what gives us the best chance for Sunday,” he said.Heinicke took over in the second half of last week’s 28-23 loss at Tennessee. At the time, Smith insisted that benching Ridder was not a performance-based move. Ridder was evaluated for a concussion and the second-year quarterback remained on the sideline after being cleared.Smith said Wednesday that Ridder is “clear and available” and will be Heinicke’s top backup against the Vikings.Ridder continued to be plagued by turnovers and the offense struggled in the first half against Tennessee. He was sacked five tim...

Nicklas Backstrom to step away from Capitals due to ongoing health issues

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom during an opening night NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(AP/Andrew Harnik) Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom during an opening night NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(AP/Andrew Harnik) The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that alternate captain Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game due to ongoing health issues.Backstrom, who turns 36 later this month, underwent hip-resurfacing surgery in June 2022 and returned last January. Backstrom struggled to find his old form this season, avera...

Quinton de Kock scores fourth century at Cricket World Cup as South Africa beats NZ by 190 runs

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:02:39 GMT

PUNE, India (AP) — Quinton de Kock scored his fourth hundred at the Cricket World Cup as South Africa handed New Zealand a heavy 190-run defeat on Wednesday.De Kock scored 114 runs off 116 balls, including 10 fours and three sixes, as South Africa reached an imposing 357-4 after being asked to bat first. He also had hundreds against Sri Lanka, Australia and Bangladesh, and now has the most runs scored in the tournament with 545 in seven matches.In reply, New Zealand crashed to 167 all out in 35.3 overs, with Marco Jansen taking 3-31 in eight overs. Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj finished with 4-46 in nine overs.The massive defeat means New Zealand is now fourth in the points’ table, level on eight points with Australia but trailing on net run-rate as it went from 1.232 to 0.484. South Africa moved to the top, level on India with 12 points but ahead on run-rate. It is now one win away from confirming its semifinal spot. De Kock became the first South African batter to score 500 runs...