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Travis Kelce notes Taylor Swift’s “bold” appearance at Chiefs game but is mum about any relationship

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce calls Taylor Swift’s appearance at the Chiefs’ victory over the Chicago Bears “pretty bold” but wants to remain private about any relationship with the superstar singer.Speaking on his podcast “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” that premiered Wednesday morning, Kelce discussed Swift’s well-publicized appearance in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium with his family during Sunday’s 41-10 victory. The 12-time Grammy Award winner sat next to Kelce’s mom, Donna, and yelled during the game.Kelce said it was “awesome” how everyone treated Swift in the suite and added that they all had great things to say about her.“She looked amazing,” he added. “Everybody was talking about her and in a great light. And on top of that, you know, the day went perfect for Chiefs fans. Of course, we script it all, ladies and gentlemen.”Kelce and Swift were seen leaving the stadium together after the game, with the two-time Super Bowl winner joking that they “slid off into t...

Clinkunbroomer family 'shocked' by decision not to seek death penalty

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

Kim Clinkunbroomer says her family was in a "state of shock" when Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón dismissed the possibility of the death penalty for the man accused of murdering her son, L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer.“[With] life in prison … I’m still paying for that as a parent,” Clinkumbroomer told "Good Morning America" in an interview that aired Wednesday. "As a taxpayer, it just seems that the District Attorney wants to spare a life when [the gunman] didn’t spare my son’s life." Jay Leno makes donation to family of slain L.A. County Deputy Sheriff  Investigators say Kevin Salazar, 29, fatally shot Clinkunbroomer in a seemingly random ambush on Sept. 16 as the deputy was stopped at a red light in his patrol vehicle near the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.Salazar, whom his family says suffers from mental health issues, was arrested two days later after a standoff at his Palmdale home.Last Wednesday, Clinkumbroomer’s immediate family, ...

This Bluetooth speaker uses the sun to stay charged

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

When you go to a tech trade show like IFA Berlin, interesting products are around every corner.Here are a few gadgets for life and home that caught my eye.QelviQ is like a high-tech wine bucket. You scan a wine label, and the app helps the electronic, thermodynamic device get reds or whites to the perfect serving temperature."Ask any sommelier, ask anyone who loves wine, it’s the piece that people forget about," said Helena Verellen of QelviQ. "A red wine at room temperature vs a wine at the QelviQ temperature, the difference is incredible."QelviQ sells for about $500. There are a lot of appliances at IFA. One trend I saw: a washer and dryer in one unit.The Robobock Zeo One holds a month of detergent, has a self-cleaning lint filter and uses an algorithm to dry your clothes so even wool comes out perfect, at least according to the rep I spoke to."Using this kind of technology, your clothes will not shrink, and it will not damage to the clothes," said Elena Yang of Roborock.Although ...

Fatal Fiery Collision on Barranca Parkway [Orange County, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Fiery Car Accident on Alton ParkwayORANGE COUNTY, CA (September 27, 2023) – Sunday night, a fiery collision on Barranca Parkway resulted in the loss of one life.At approximately 8:35 p.m., first responders arrived at the location near Alton Parkway.According to investigators, the male driver of a gold Ford Explorer was traveling westbound when he lost control of his vehicle. Subsequently, the Ford collided with the curb and a traffic signal pole, leading to a fire.Medical responders reached the scene and declared the driver dead at the scene. The identity of the driver has not been disclosed by authorities at this time.To facilitate the cleanup and preliminary procedures, emergency personnel temporarily closed off the surrounding area. Additional information regarding the fiery collision on Barranca Parkway will be made available as soon as it is provided.The team at Sweet James would like to offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends o...

One Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Crash at MoPac Service Road [Austin, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash at MoPac Service Road near Northland Drive Claimed the Life of OneAUSTIN, TX (September 27, 2023) – On Saturday evening, one adult died in a motorcycle crash at MoPac service road.The fatal crash occurred on September 9th, at around 9:46 p.m., near the 10200 block of North MoPac service road.According to reports, the impact of the collision left the rider with serious injuries.First responders arrived at the site of the collision shortly after and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. At this time, the identities of those involved in the collision remain unclear.Following the collision, crews shut down both directions of the roadway to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.No further details regarding the MoPac Service Road motorcycle crash have been released to the public. Officials will provide more information once available.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May the memories of your lov...

One Person Died in Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10 [Chambers County, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10 near 806 Mile Marker Leaves One Individual DeadCHAMBERS COUNTY, TX (September 27, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, one person died in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near 806 mile marker.The accident happened on September 9th, at around 2:01 p.m. at the 806-mile marker at Interstate 10.According to reports, a construction-style front-end loader heading eastbound on the Interstate 10 Trinity River Bridge while being trailed by another vehicle with its hazards turned on. A semi-truck driving in the same direction collided with the back of the passenger car and front-end loader as they were slowly making their way down the other side of the bridge.Emergency crews at the site of the collision pronounced the driver of the passenger car dead due to the extent of his injuries.Furthermore, authorities are currently conducting an active investigation into the crash. More details will be reported once they become available.No words can mend the broke...

Top concerts: Perry Farrell’s Porno for Pyros and other best bets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

Here are three Bay Area shows worth checking out in October:The return of Porno for PyrosPorno for Pyros is embarking on its first full-length tour since 1998.The trek celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Perry Farrell-led band, which formed after Jane’s Addiction called it quits (for the first time) in 1991.Porno for Pyros delivered two albums during its original run. The first offering, 1993’s eponymous effort, was quite likeable and did good business on the charts, hitting No. 3 on the Billboard 200 on its way to gold certification. Much of that success could be credited to the album’s catchy “Pets,” which was a No. 1 Modern Rock hit.Porno for Pyros — which also includes drummer Stephen Perkins, guitarist Peter DiStefano and bassist Martyn LeNoble — plays the Masonic in San Francisco on Oct. 10. Showtime is 8 p.m. The group also performs Oct. 8 at Hard Rock Live Sacramento in Wheatland. Visit livenation.com for information on both shows...

Late-night shows announce return as writers strike ends

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

By Mark Kennedy and Andrew Dalton | Associated PressNEW YORK — TV’s late-night hosts planned to return to their evening sketches and monologues by next week, reinstating the flow of topical humor silenced for five months by the newly ended Hollywood’s writers strike.Bill Maher led the charge back to work by announcing early Wednesday that his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher” would be back on the air Friday. By mid-morning, the hosts of NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS had announced they’d also return, all by Monday. “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver was slated to return to the air Sunday.Fallon, Meyers, Kimmel, Colbert and Oliver had spent the latter part of the strike teaming up for a popular podcast called “Strike Force Five” — named after ...

Fire damages Oakland’s Lake Merritt Rotary Nature Center

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

OAKLAND — The Lake Merritt Rotary Nature Center suffered some damage from a fire Tuesday night, officials said.The fire started about 7:25 p.m. Tuesday at the center at 600 Bellevue Avenue near Lake Merritt. Some 20 firefighters had the fire under control by about 7:45 p.m. No injuries were reported.Fire Department spokesman Michael Hunt said the fire burned some of an exterior wall, a staircase and roof area and caused some interior water and smoke damage.The cause of the fire is under investigation. A damage figure was not available.It was not immediately known when the center would reopen.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Fire in East Bay destroys marijuana grow house Crashes and Disasters | Vacant Oakland commercial building “total loss” after fire Crashes and Disasters | Vacant Oakland structures, previously fire-damaged, hit by new blazes The nearby Oakland Junior Center of Art and Science, 558 Bellevue Av...

Hijacker ‘D.B. Cooper’ jumped from a plane with $200,000 and vanished. This man is suing the FBI to get potential new clues

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:00 GMT

By Faith Karimi | CNNEric Ulis was only 5 when a dapper man in a suit and sunglasses boarded a commercial flight in Portland, Oregon, ordered a bourbon and soda from his seat in 18E and then handed a flight attendant a handwritten note saying he had a bomb.It was November 24, 1971, and the unidentified man, who later became known as D.B. Cooper, had a one-way ticket on the flight to Seattle.Cooper opened his carry-on bag to reveal a jumble of wires and red sticks and demanded four parachutes and $200,000 in cash. After the plane landed in Seattle he swapped three dozen passengers for the cash and parachutes, then ordered the pilot to fly to a new destination: Mexico City.RELATED: Was D.B. Cooper from Santa Cruz? Netflix series explores hunt for famed hijackerBut soon after takeoff, Cooper did something incredible: With the money strapped to his waist, he parachuted out of the rear of the plane and into the night, vanishing over the vast wilderness of the Pacific Northwest.Cooper has...