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Fans share memorable run-in with Taylor Swift’s mom at Minneapolis concert 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

Kathleen Wrigley is a writer, public speaker, health/child advocate, counselor, professor, parent and the former second lady of North Dakota, but this weekend she was the latest gal pal of Taylor Swift’s mom.Okay, “gal pal,” might be too strong a moniker, but the two women definitely did a little mom-bonding at Andrea Swift’s daughter’s concert in Minneapolis Friday — capped off with Swift sharing a meal of concession stand hot dogs with Kathleen and her entire crew from Bismarck, N.D.“It was kind of surreal. I’m not gonna lie,” said Wrigley.‘A girls’ weekend’Wrigley’s “surreal’ night began as it did for the 120,000 or so other fans who eventually made their way to Swift’s concerts at U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday and Saturday: with the decision to try to get tickets to see one of music’s biggest superstars.Kathleen Wrigley, right, gets a hug from Taylor Swift’s mother, Andrea after telling her how proud she must be of Taylor. (Courtesy of Quinn Wrigley)Wrigley...

Gent's Barber Co. Lucky Puppy fundraiser results

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

ARGYLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Gent’s Barber Company has donated a large load of supplies to the Lucky Puppy Rescue over in Argyle that really got those dogs barking. From food and leashes to treats and soap, Barber, Anthony Weils, brought a lot of love thanks to a lot of haircuts. “We were able to raise $1,760. We got roughly 685 pounds of food," stated Weils.These hardworking barbers from Cohoes unloading the fruits of their charitable labor Sunday. Owner of Gent’s, Sean Quell, says he's proud to take the community's support for his shop and pay it forward. Gent’s Barber Co. fundraising for Lucky Puppy Rescue “Ever since I started the business, I’ve always wanted to give back. People have been good to me, so I want to be good to the community," explained Quell.As a non-profit, Lucky Puppy relies mostly on a team of volunteers and donations. Director of the rescue, Tabitha Toledo, says all the supplies will keep their dogs happy and fed that much longer. “We can hold about 50 dogs here....

Authorities seek public's help locating teen girl missing out of East Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

Authorities with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old girl missing out of East Los Angeles.  Savannah Angel Alaniz, who authorities say is a "critical missing juvenile," was last seen on June 24 in the 3600 block of Ramboz Drive in East L.A. The 13-year-old is described as 5 foot 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.  Authorities said the teen has no prior history of running away. Savannah Angel Alaniz, 13, was last seen on June 24, 2023. (LASD)“Her family is worried for her well-being and is asking for the public’s help,” the LASD missing person’s bulletin stated.  Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact LASD’s East Los Angeles Station at 323-264-4151. Anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online at L.A. Crime Stoppers.  An at-risk ...

New details revealed in Walnut Creek racist fliers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KRON) -- Last week, the Walnut Creek Police Department began an investigation on a number of racist fliers going around in the city. New details have emerged on what the fliers' messages were and who they were targeting. Last Friday, police say they had reports of anti-Juneteenth flyers circulating. KRON4 spoke to someone who found those fliers in their neighborhood. VIDEO: Cashier held at gunpoint during robbery at Oakland donut shop The people I spoke to about the flyers say they are horrified and disgusted by the message. They say they don't want to see this in their community, and that's why they reported it to police.The fliers were found on a Walnut Creek street near Ygnacio Valley Road and Homestead Avenue. Racist flyers have been found on people's property"Why put your energy into hate when you could put your energy into love and make the world a better place? It doesn't make sense to me," one Walnut Creek resident said. Max Kessler says he found one ...

Thousands pack SF streets for Pride Parade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Pride weekend is in full swing. The streets were packed Sunday -- filled with color and music for the annual San Francisco Pride Parade.All the fun kicked off around 10:30 a.m. with more than 200 groups marching along Market Street. The parade ended around 4 p.m. A number of roads were closed for the parade, causing heavy traffic in the downtown area.San Francisco Mayor London Breed made an appearance and gave a speech. Watch a snippet of it in the video player above.

Controversial retiro del mercado: Ford es investigada por el Departamento de Transporte

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO— La Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras está investigando el retiro del mercado de más de un cuarto de millón de SUV Explorer de Ford Motor Co. en los Estados Unidos después de recibir quejas sobre reparaciones destinadas a evitar que los vehículos se desplacen inesperadamente incluso estando estacionados.El problema, atribuido a fracturas de un perno de montaje del eje trasero que podría hacer que el eje de transmisión se desconectara, fue abordado por una actualización de software de Ford diseñada para aplicar el freno de estacionamiento electrónico si falla el eje de transmisión, dijo la agencia. Pero según dos quejas de propietarios de vehículos, sus SUV se comportaron de forma errática después de la reparación.En uno de esos casos, según los informes, el Explorer se detendría por completo a velocidades de hasta 30 o 40 millas por hora. En el otro, según los informes, se pondría en movimiento mientras el conductor intentaba desactivar...

Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la IA pero no te atreves a preguntar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

(CNN) — Los ejecutivos de las empresas no dejan de hablar de ello. Los profesores se preguntan qué hacer al respecto. Y artistas como Drake parecen enfadados ante la situación.La amemos o la odiemos, todo el mundo presta atención a la inteligencia artificial en estos momentos. Casi de la noche a la mañana, una nueva generación de herramientas de IA se abrió camino en productos utilizados por miles de millones de personas, cambiando la forma en que trabajamos, compramos, creamos y nos comunicamos entre nosotros.Los defensores de la IA destacan el potencial de esta tecnología para aumentar nuestra productividad, al crear una nueva era de mejores empleos, mejor educación y mejores tratamientos para las enfermedades. Los escépticos de la IA expresan su preocupación por el potencial de la tecnología para trastornar puestos de trabajo, engañar a la gente y, tal vez, provocar el fin de la humanidad tal y como la conocemos. Algunos ejecutivos de Silicon Valley parecen tener ambas opin...

Lynn Williams scores in Gotham win before heading to the World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

Lynn Williams and Allie Long scored in Gotham’s 2-1 win at home against the Chicago Red Stars on Sunday in the National Women’s Soccer League.Williams scored less than a minute into the second half when she collected a throw-in and turned quickly to chip a shot into the far post with her left foot.After returning from a 50-minute lightning delay, the Red Stars equalized in the 55th minute. Cari Roccaro ran onto a cutback pass from Sarah Griffith and slammed her shot into the goal.Long put Gotham (6-4-3) up again in the 70th, chipping a free kick over goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher from about 25 yards out. The shot hit the crossbar and spun into the goal at Red Bull Arena. Williams’ seventh goal this season was her last before departing for her first World Cup. She was named to the U.S. roster for the upcoming tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Teammates Kristie Mewis and Kelley O’Hara will join her on the U.S. squad, while Ifeoma Onumonu will represent Nigeri...

Mexico beats Honduras 4-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener behind 2 Romo goals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Mexico won its first game under interim coach Jaime Lozano, opening the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 4-0 victory over Honduras on Sunday night.Luis Romo beat goalkeeper Luis López with an 18-yard left foot shot about 50 seconds in, Mexico’s fastest Gold Cup goal. He doubled the lead in the 23rd minute with his third international goal, a close-range header after Jesús Gallardo nodded a corner kick in front of the net.Orbelín Pineda scored in the 52nd minute, dribbling just into the penalty area before scoring his eighth international goal, and Luis Chávez added his second international in the 64th from near the penalty spot.Diego Cocca was fired as Mexico coach after the CONCACAF Nations League, where Mexico lost to the U.S. 3-0 in a semifinal before beating Panama 1-0 for third place.In the first game of the Group B doubleheader, Haiti beat invited guest Qatar 2-1 after Frantzdy Pierrot poked in a centering pass in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time. Y...

Bregman’s RBI in the 11th gives the Astros a win over the Dodgers as Freeman gets 2,000th hit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:32:15 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Bregman drove in the game-winning run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros beat Los Angeles 6-5 Sunday despite squandering a three-run lead on a night the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman collected his 2000th hit.Bregman’s leadoff single to left field scored Mauricio Dubón from second. Ryan Pressly (2-2) got credit for the win, and Houston avoided a three-game sweep.Jeremy Peña and José Abreu hit two-run homers, Hunter Brown threw six strong innings, and the Astros won for just the seconds time in nine road games.Freeman had two doubles to reach the hits milestone and Mookie Betts led off the bottom of the first with a home run, but the Dodgers couldn’t rally for the second straight game. Yency Almonte (3-1) took the loss.Los Angeles tied it up with three runs in the eighth off reliever Rafael Montero, starting their push when Freeman drove in Betts by becoming the 295th player in major league history to record 2,000 hits.Will Smith then blasted a two-run ...