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Blinken calls for united Palestinian government for Gaza and West Bank after war ends

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and JOSEF FEDERMANWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Wednesday for a united and Palestinian-led government for Gaza and the West Bank after the war ends, as a step toward Palestinian statehood. That vision sharpens U.S. differences with ally Israel on what the future should look like for the Palestinian territories once Israel’s military campaign against Hamas winds down.Blinken’s outline of what Americans think should come next for Gaza also serves as a check on the postwar scenarios floated by officials of Israel’s hard-right government and its supporters. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement Monday that Israel’s military would likely maintain security control of Gaza for an “indefinite period” appears to have heightened U.S. concerns.Any postwar governing plan for Gaza “must include Palestinian-led governance and Gaza unified with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority,” Blinken told reporters in Japan.APPEALING TO PRESIDE...

Elon Musk almost needed SFPD wellness check after ‘breakdown,’ getting booed at Dave Chappelle show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

Elon Musk reportedly suffered a mental breakdown after facing angry boos at Dave Chapelle’s San Francisco show in December 2022, which added to the billionaire’s fears that his reputation as a tech visionary had been damaged by his seemingly chaotic moves in buying and running Twitter, the once iconic social media platform he rebranded as X.Musk’s mental breakdown is being reported by Ben Mezrich, the author of a new book, “Breaking Twitter,” which covers the billionaire’s haphazard acquisition of X, Insider reported. “He got to a point where he locked himself in his office, was so upset that the Twitter employees were considering calling a wellness check by the San Francisco police because they thought he was going to self-harm himself,” Mezrich said in an interview Tuesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box, Insider said.“I think he truly cares about his reputation, and he was shocked,” Mezrich said.Mezrich cited several i...

Police seek suspect after fatal shooting inside Pittsburg residence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

PITTSBURG — A 42-year-old man died Tuesday after being shot inside a residence, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Vengeance or self-defense? Trial opens for man accused of beheading woman with sword in San Carlos Crime and Public Safety | Jewish man dies after altercation during competing pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests in Southern California Crime and Public Safety | Police capture Bay Area man suspected of decapitating female relative Crime and Public Safety | An Oakley woman insisted she would never deliberately crash the car with her kids inside. But her daughter had been filming, police say Crime and Public Safety | Authorities ID teens killed in Bay Point shooting, fatal crash on Cummings Skyway after pursuit Officers provided aid to the man after being called to the residence in the 900 block of Carpino Avenue about 6:25 p.m., according to a statement from Pittsburg ...

49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks shifts to sideline for Jaguars game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Steve Wilks, come on down, your new spot is on the sideline, signifying the latest change to the 49ers’ underachieving defense.Wilks, the 49ers’ first-year defensive coordinator, will move down from the coaching booth for Sunday’s game at the Jacksonville Jaguars, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.Players did not react as if Wilks’ move is the solution to their three-game losing streak. After all, trading for defensive end Chase Young last week should have a bigger impact — on whatever and wherever Wilks makes calls.So, why move Wilks, a long-time NFL coach whose stated preference was to call plays from above as he keeps his emotions in check?“I kind of wanted him to be down and be near our players,” Shanahan said. “They’ve had that more, just with the linebackers’ communication in the past. And I want him to be down there so he can talk to guys more.”Both of Wilks’ predecessors, Robert Saleh (2017-20) ...

Oakland Arena, Coliseum record best fiscal year ever after sold-out Bad Bunny, K-pop concerts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

(KRON) -- Despite the Golden State Warriors leaving the venue more than four years ago, Oakland Arena has remained alive and well by hosting many big events, including numerous sell-out concerts. Right next door is the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, which also had a successful year despite dwindling attendance at A's games. In 2023, Oakland Arena and the Coliseum recorded their best fiscal year ever, a venue spokesperson said this month. For the first time since the venues opened in 1966, the Coliseum and Oakland Arena combined to record a surplus of $10 million. The fiscal year ran from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. According to an Oakland Arena-Coliseum spokesperson, these were the five biggest events during that time period.Bad Bunny (Coliseum)Suga (Oakland Arena)TWICE (Oakland Arena)Kendrick Lamar (Oakland Arena)My Chemical Romance (Oakland Arena)The venue spokesperson did not provide information about how much revenue each event generated individually when asked by KRON4. So...

Two-alarm fire guts 7-Eleven in San Leandro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

(KRON) -- Firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm fire at a 7-Eleven store in San Leandro, according to the Alameda County Fire Department. The building is located at East 14th Street and 136th Avenue. Dorsey’s Block, formerly Square, to slash 1,000 jobs Two people were inside the store at the time but were able to get out safely, officials said. There are no reports of any injuries. Alameda County FD says it will provide more information soon. As of 2 p.m., the fire was largely under control, but a large firefighter presence remained at the scene.The fire started outside in bushes on the side of the store but spread to the building and "ripped through the entire store," Alameda Couty FD spokesperson Cheryl Hurd said.Video from the scene indicated the 7-Eleven suffered heavy damage as a result of the blaze. Hurd said the roof of the structure collapsed as a result of the fire.Northbound traffic on East 14th Street was closed, according to San Leandro police, while 136th Avenu...

Ivanka Trump offers subdued testimony in New York fraud trial: Recap

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

Unlike her father and brothers before her, Ivanka Trump’s testimony in a civil case that targets the family business was largely subdued on Wednesday.The former president’s daughter spent hours on the witness stand, fielding questions from both state lawyers and those representing former President Trump, who is one of several defendants in the case. Ivanka Trump was later previously as a defendant in the matter.The trial began on Oct. 2 and is expected to last until mid-December. Ivanka Trump was the state’s last witness to be called to the stand this week. The defense will present its case to the judge, and it’s own set of witnesses begining Monday.Follow below for a recap of the day’s events from The Hill’s Ella Lee in the courtroom in New York.

Martínez comes off the bench to fire Inter into last 16 of Champions League with 1-0 win at Salzburg

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Lautaro Martínez came off the bench and scored as Inter Milan won 1-0 at Salzburg on Wednesday to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League with two matches to spare.Martínez was one of the players initially rested by Inter coach Simone Inzaghi. He was brought on in the 68th minute along with Nicolò Barella, who won the penalty which Martínez tucked away in the 85th.It was the 14th goal of the season in all competitions for Argentine World Cup winner Martínez.Inter, last season’s runner-up, is level on 10 points with Real Sociedad at the top of Group D. Sociedad also booked its place in the round of 16 thanks to Inter’s result, after earlier beating Benfica 3-1. Salzburg has three points and Benfica zero.Serie A leader Inter knew victory in Austria would see it advance in Europe and the team was coming off a run of five straight wins.The match was played at a high tempo from the start but both teams struggled to create clear opportunities before ...

B&G Foods: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — B&G Foods Inc. (BGS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $82.7 million in its third quarter.The Parsippany, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.11 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 27 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 23 cents per share.The food producer posted revenue of $502.7 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $504 million.B&G Foods expects full-year earnings in the range of 93 cents to $1.13 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.05 billion to $2.07 billion.B&G Foods shares have decreased 22% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $8.71, a drop of 43% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automated...

Affirm Holdings: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:36 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Affirm Holdings Inc. (AFRM) on Wednesday reported a loss of $171.8 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the San Francisco-based company said it had a loss of 57 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and restructuring costs, came to less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 8 cents per share.The operator of digital commerce platform posted revenue of $496.5 million in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $444.9 million.For the current quarter ending in December, Affirm Holdings said it expects revenue in the range of $495 million to $520 million.Affirm Holdings shares have more than doubled since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $21.76, a rise of 39% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insigh...