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USA TODAYA residential fire in Chicago left no survivors and killed 10 children who were attending a slumber party. At the time of the fire, no adults were at home and the apartment had no working smoke detectors. Officials announced Tuesday the 10th fatality …Chicago firefighters work to remind families about fire safetyWLS-TVInvestigators still looking … Read more
Las Vegas Review-JournalThe Clark County coroner’s office identified the man fatally shot Monday morning in the eastern Las Vegas Valley. Lawrence Jackson Jr., 34, drove up to a Metropolitan Police Department officer, whose car was stopped at a red light at Boulder Highway … …read more Source:: Las Vegas News By Google News
KGO-TVOakland Raiders owner Mark Davis tells ABC7 News exclusively why the team pulled out its checkbook to help save high school sports in the Oakland Unified School District. Last week, district officials announced budgets were forcing them to drop 10 …Raiders make huge donation to save Oakland high school sportsLas Vegas Review-JournalRaiders’ $250000 donation helps … Read more
AppleInsiderApple on Wednesday confirmed the purchase of Colorado-based Akonia Holographics, a startup focused on the development and production of specialized lenses used in augmented reality headsets. Magic Leap AR headset. Terms of the acquisition are …Apple buys Denver startup building waveguide lenses for AR glassesTechCrunchApple Purchased Akonia Holographics, a Company That Makes Lenses for AR … Read more
Las Vegas Review-Journal“We are installing a new pipeline in Elvis Presley roughly from Las Vegas Boulevard to Paradise and a new pipeline in Paradise roughly from Convention Center Drive to just north of Turnberry Towers,” said Damon Hodge, a spokesman for the Las Vegas … …read more Source:: Las Vegas News By Google News
MLB.com (press release) (blog)SAN FRANCISCO — Giants center fielder Steven Duggar bruised his left shoulder while diving back into second base in the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over the D-backs at AT&T Park. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, and the …San Francisco Giants: Time to make the tough … Read more
Fox NewsRain Dove, the model Rose McGowan named in her statement on Monday, confirmed giving investigators a series of text messages in which Asia Argento allegedly admitted to a sexual encounter with a minor. “I did it because it’s just the right thing to do …Rain Dove speaks out about Asia Argento allegationsCNNRain Dove makes … Read more
San Francisco ExaminerThe Board of Supervisors first rejected then-Mayor Mark Farrell’s nominations of Melara and Marshall in May amid criticism that the appointees were too close with the San Francisco Police Officers Association at a time of police reform. Farrell later … …read more Source:: SF Board Of Supervisors News From Google News
New York Times… • Serena Williams and Venus Williams won on Wednesday at the 2018 U.S. Open to set up a match between the sisters in the third round. • Andy Murray, in his first Grand Slam tournament in more than a year, lost in the second round to Fernando Verdasco.Alize Cornet gladly leads charge … Read more
KTNV Las VegasLAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Police said a man in front of a southwest Las Vegas residence threatened a child Wednesday morning. The incident happened around 8 a.m. in the 7500 block of Timber Gate Street, near Warm Springs Road and Rainbow Boulevard. …read more Source:: Las Vegas News By Google News
SwimSwamSpecial Olympics USA Games gold medalist and subject of one of this year’s most inspirational videos, Ashton Smith, is heading to Abu Dhabi for the Special Olympics World Games in March 2019. Smith won gold in the 100-meter butterfly high-performance … …read more Source:: U.S.A Olympics News from Google News
Heads up, Labor Day travelers: Honolulu’s airport has 600 fewer parking spacesHawaii News NowThe state Department of Transportation expects an increase of passengers traveling starting Friday. What could exacerbate the problem at Honolulu’s airport: There are 600 fewer parking spaces available due to ongoing construction. Instead of trying to … and more …read more Source:: … Read more
The News TribuneAnd just about all those UW starters in the secondary could be seeing their names called in the NFL draft next spring. The Huskies will need all of that against this Auburn quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, who is considered among the top quarterback … and more …read more Source:: NFL Combine News By Google … Read more
Business InsiderApple has acquired a startup focused on making lenses for augmented reality glasses, the company confirmed on Wednesday, a signal Apple has ambitions to make a wearable device that would superimpose digital information on the real world.Apple buys Denver startup building waveguide lenses for AR glassesTechCrunchApple acquires startup focused on lenses for AR glassesCNETApple … Read more
CNETStar Wars actor Mark Hamill heard about the story and commended the young fan on Twitter for his bravery. “I’m so proud of you for showing that you can be a Jedi in real life,” Hamill tweeted Wednesday to Vazquez. “Congratulations, Aiden – The Force …Star Wars: Mark Hamill Shares Support for Bullied Child Who … Read more
WTOPWASHINGTON — Police have made another arrest Wednesday in connection to an assault of an off-duty officer and attempted carjacking in D.C. last week. On Tuesday, police had arrested and charged two teenage boys. Thomas Cooley, 19, of Northwest … and more …read more Source:: Washington DC News From Google News
Honolulu Star-AdvertiserSTAR-ADVERTISER / 2008. Honolulu Police officers direct traffic as they manned a DUI checkpoint on Monsarrat Ave in 2008. While summer is coming to a close, the Honolulu Police Department said it will continue to set up impaired driver checkpoints at … …read more Source:: Honolulu News By Google News
San Francisco ExaminerSpecial to S.F. Examiner. It’s the last week of the NFL preseason and the San Francisco 49ers are gearing up to take on the visiting Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. While sightings of starting players will be limited at best, the fourth and …49ers‘ preseason finale isn’t meaningless to bubble playersSan Francisco … Read more
WPLG Local 10According to the arrest report, police pulled over Lil Pump while he was driving a Rolls-Royce with incorrect plates near Northwest 17th Avenue and Northwest Ninth Street in Miami’s Little Havana section. The plates belonged to a blue Mini Cooper, the …Lil Pump Arrested in Miami Over Invalid Driver’s LicenseComplexLil Pump Arrested for … Read more
ForbesSimilarly, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell urged Congress in May to enact uniform standards for states that opt to legalize sports betting in order to ensure robust consumer protections and to protect the leagues’ intellectual property. An NFL … and more …read more Source:: NFL Commissioner News from Google News
East Bay TimesA family of four is receiving assistance from the Red Cross after a vehicle left the roadway and struck their empty East Oakland apartment Wednesday, authorities said. At 8:37 a.m., Oakland police and firefighters responded to reports of the crash in … …read more Source:: East Oakland News By Google News
Roanoke TimesAccording to Forbes Magazine, in 2017 the Power Five conferences — ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Southeastern and Pac 12 — earned more than $350 million through participation in the College Football Playoff system. That means 64 schools, plus Notre Dame, … and more …read more Source:: College Football News By Google News
9to5MacAccording to a report from Reuters this evening, Apple has acquired a startup that focuses on making “lenses for augmented reality glasses.” Details – such as a price – are unclear at this point, but Apple did confirm the acquisition.Apple buys startup focused on lenses for AR glassesReutersApple smart glasses practically confirmed by new acquisitionSlashGear … Read more
USA TODAYOK, it’s not the world famous Rodeo Drive of Beverly Hills, but Los Angeles has approved a move to rename Rodeo Road of the Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw area for former President Barack Obama, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced in a tweet Tuesday.LA’s newest street: Obama BoulevardLos Angeles TimesLos Angeles street to be renamed after ObamaFox NewsLos … Read more
NBCSports.comGinobili came to the NBA at the age of 25 after establishing himself as one of the best players in Europe, and had to work hard to earn the confidence of coach Gregg Popovich and many of the veteran players on the Spurs’ roster. But once he figured out … …read more Source:: NBA News … Read more
Yahoo SportsGinobili came to the NBA at the age of 25 after establishing himself as one of the best players in Europe, and had to work hard to earn the confidence of coach Gregg Popovich and many of the veteran players on the Spurs’ roster. But once he figured out … and more …read more … Read more
Bay Area ReporterParmer-Lohan is one of five candidates vying for three open seats on the San Carlos City Council. In an interview with the B.A.R., she said she is part of a rainbow family that includes her wife, Kathy Parmer-Lohan, executive director of the San Carlos … …read more Source:: Oakland City Council News From … Read more
Chron.comA suspected carjacker is dead after allegedly trying to run over a state police officer in east Houston on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect, a young male, was killed as three law enforcement officers opened fire on him in a car along the East Freeway …Robbery suspect shot and killed after ramming deputies’ vehicles in NE … Read more
Reuters(Reuters) – Apple Inc has acquired a startup focused on making lenses for augmented reality glasses, the company confirmed on Wednesday, a signal Apple has ambitions to make a wearable device that would superimpose digital information on the real …Apple buys AR headset lens maker Akonia Holographics, fuels ‘Apple Glasses’ rumorsAppleInsiderApple acquires startup focused on … Read more
Streetwise ReportsBrian: So one of the things that myself and my team think about a lot is the micro-cap space. We are new to it. Allen Wilson has been a great guide; he’s our president and he’s been in the junior markets for 20 years. If you were to take the team that … …read … Read more
KSN-TVPEABODY, Kan. (KSNW) – A small Kansas town is making headlines tonight with a debate over an adult entertainment business. A few questions in a Peabody City Council meeting have led to a lot of concern from community members. Residents and the …Adult shops concern PeabodyPeabody Gazette-Bulletin all 2 news articles …read more Source:: Entertainment … Read more
CardsChat.comAnother one bites the dust. The seven-table poker room at Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip closed its doors for good on Monday. Management determined that despite Sin City’s thriving poker industry, competition with larger card rooms nearby … …read more Source:: Las Vegas Strip News By Google News
The Mercury NewsSan Francisco Mayor London Breed tours Safer Inside, a prototype of a safe injection site for intravenous drug users at Glide in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. The Trump administration has vowed to block San Francisco from opening …VIDEO TOUR: Prototype of safe injection site in San FranciscoKRON4San Francisco Mayor London … Read more
The Denver PostIt started when two Denver police officers approached Jennifer Knowles and her three young kids. Her 4-year-old ran toward the officers, thinking they wanted some icy refreshment. “And his smile turned to a frown,” Knowles recalled, “when he realized … …read more Source:: Denver, Colorado News From Google News
RTREAD MORE:Jewish Labour group may take legal action against Al Jazeera over undercover filming. The footage features Noah Pollak, executive director of the Emergency Committee on Israel, along with fellows from the Hoover Institution. A fellow named … and more …read more Source:: Middle East News Al Jazeera Israel, Israeli, Palestine, Palestinian – Google News