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San Jose approves $3.3 million settlement for George Floyd protest injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

San Jose will pay more than $3 million to a group of people who sued the city and police department over injuries they suffered during the infamous 2020 George Floyd demonstrations downtown, with the bulk of the funds going to a man who lost an eye when police fired a projectile at him while trying to disperse a crowd.Tuesday, the City Council unanimously approved the payout after reviewing two settlement agreements that first surfaced in federal court records and city records at the end of last month. A few weeks earlier, a federal judge ruled that five of the eleven original plaintiffs could take their injury claims to trial, which led to a deal being reached.Under the terms of the agreements, the city admits no fault, and lead plaintiff Michael Acosta, who lost his left eye, will receive $2.9 million, while four other claimants will share $450,000.“I’m glad the lawsuit has been resolved, but no amount of money could ever return to me what has been taken,” Acosta...

CDC recommends new COVID-19 vaccine — what you need to know about getting it

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday by Pfizer and Moderna tailored to a recent variant of the virus for everyone 6 months and older.The recommendation followed a 13-1 vote Tuesday of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Food and Drug Administration’s approval Monday of the new vaccine formula, based off of a recently circulating version of the omicron virus variant known as XBB.1.5, to replace earlier vaccines and boosters.“We have more tools than ever to prevent the worst outcomes from COVID-19,” said CDC Director Mandy Cohen. “CDC is now recommending updated COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 6 months and older to better protect you and your loved ones.”Here’s what you need to know:Q Do I need to get this new COVID shot?A The CDC panel wrestled with the question of whether to focus its recommendation on those most at risk of severe COVID or urge the shots for everyon...

Westfield mall operators sued by American Eagle over 'rampant criminal activity'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The company that owns and operates the American Eagle retail chain is suing the company that owned the Westfield SF Center on Market Street for letting "the mall deteriorate into disarray," according to a filing in the San Francisco Superior Court. In the filing which was made Monday, AE Retail West, LLC, which operates American Eagle, stated that "in exchange for millions of dollars in rent, Westfield obligated itself to maintain the common areas of the mall and promised American Eagle would have quiet enjoyment of the store for the duration of the lease."But, according to court filings, "Westfield neglected its obligations, allowing the mall to become a lightning rod for, in Westfield's words, 'rampant criminal activity.'" San Francisco tech company laying off 17% of its staff American Eagle accuses the mall owner of investing more than $2 billion in upgrades and maintaining other malls in the region, while neglecting Westfield. That neglect "came to a he...

Bay Area serial killer Anthony Sully dies in custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco Bay Area serial killer died from natural causes after spending the last four decades of his life on San Quentin prison's death row, state officials said.Anthony J. Sully was sentenced to death on June 3, 1986 for murdering six victims. Sully was a former Millbrae police officer who beat, raped, and killed prostitutes. "Anthony J. Sully, housed at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center on condemned status, died of natural causes Sept. 8," California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials wrote. Sully, 79, was pronounced deceased at 2:21 a.m. Friday at an outside medical facility. A Marin County Sheriff's coroner will conduct an autopsy.The policeman-turned serial killer had been locked in San Quentin since June 15, 1986. Sully was convicted by a San Mateo County jury of murdering Kathryn Barrett, 24; Barbara Searcy, 22; Gloria Jean Fravel, 24, Brendan Oakden, 19; Michael Thomas 24, and Phyllis Melendez, 20.There are currently 654 con...

Fall means wildfire season at Shenandoah National Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

Amanda Swasta, who lives near Shenandoah National Park, told WTOP that she was outside her home in downtown Luray Friday afternoon when she saw light and smoke coming from the mountains. (Courtesy Amanda Swasta)Many head out to Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park in the fall to see the changing leaves, but this year, it might be hard to see through the haze of wildfire smoke.Park officials spent the weekend battling the Millers Head wildfire, which they believed was ignited by natural causes.“Plants are very dry and with the drought conditions we have had, they’re extremely dry,” said Carly Adams, spokesperson for the Shenandoah National Park.According to Adams, recent rain showers brought some relief to the area. “We’ve had some rain over the weekend, which was definitely something we were excited about,” she said.However, a dry summer means the area needs more than just a weekend rainstorm to reduce the risk of fires.“With moderate t...

Josh Allen’s turnover troubles too much to overcome in Bills season-opening loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The many assurances Bills quarterback Josh Allen provided in April and repeated throughout the summer over how he was placing an emphasis on cutting down on turnovers suddenly seem like empty promises entering Week 2 of the season.There, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, an emotionally drained Allen sat at the podium having to explain how his four-turnover outing ultimately cost Buffalo in a 22-16 overtime loss to the New York Jets.“Trying to force the ball. “Same (stuff), same place, different day,” the player who graces this year’s Madden video game cover said glumly, spiking his words with a profanity. “I can’t. I hurt our team tonight.”This was hardly the first time Allen has been required to explain himself in front of cameras following an error-filled performance.And it may not be the last for someone who is just as capable of throwing three or more touchdowns — he’s 19-1 when he does that — as he is committing two or more turnovers (9-12) in an ...

Bellingham stars as England beats Scotland 3-1 in international soccer’s oldest rivalry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland vs. England is international’s soccer’s oldest rivalry. Jude Bellingham is one of the sport’s brightest young stars.And on Tuesday the Real Madrid midfielder continued his outstanding start to the season by inspiring England to a 3-1 win at Hampden Park.Bellingham scored a goal and provided an assist for Harry Kane after Phil Foden had fired the Three Lions ahead in the game that celebrated the 150-year anniversary of the Scottish Football Association. A Harry Maguire own goal provided the only moment of cheer for the hosts.Bellingham is back with his England teammates after making a sensational start to life at Madrid, where he has scored five goals in four games since joining from Borussia Dortmund in June for a fee that could reach $139 million.He is quickly establishing himself as one of the world’s elite players and is likely to be central to England’s bid to win next year’s European Championship.“He’s so mat...

New Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock blasts report suggesting he was invading his players’ privacy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

New Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday he had done nothing wrong in asking players to show him photos off their phones, clarifying he was trying to get to know them after a report emerged criticizing him for invasion of privacy.Paul Bissonnette said on the ‘Spittin’ Chiclets’ podcast he was told by an unidentified player that Babcock asked captain Boone Jenner to show him photos. Bissonnette, a former NHL player-turned-analyst for TNT, relayed he was informed Babcock told Jenner: “Let me see the photos in your phone. I want to know the type of person you are.”Babcock and Jenner in a joint statement released by the Blue Jackets called it “a gross misrepresentation of those meetings and extremely offensive.” Jenner said the meeting was a good start to his relationship with Babcock and expressed disappointment.“While meeting with our players and staff I asked them to share, off their phones, family pictures as part of the process of getting to know them better,”...

Demolition work begins on Olde Towne Inn in Manassas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.With the site’s ultimate fate still up in the air, crews in Manassas have begun the teardown of the Olde Towne Inn.Last week, the city announced that the parking lot would be closed off for good as workers began the demolition process. The first step, Manassas Communications Director Patty Prince said, will be asbestos removal.Built in 1965, the increasingly dilapidated motel-style lodging was a target for redevelopment for years until officials announced in February that they’d agreed to purchase the 1-acre property for $5.75 million. Now, after over 50 years at the heart of Old Town Manassas, the building is coming down.“We don’t know how long it’s gonna take because they’re removing asbestos,” Prince told InsideNoVa. “We’re hoping the next couple of weeks and then the building will go down.”While there’s no firm timeline on how...

Spain routs Cyprus 6-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying after judge issues Rubiales order

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:49 GMT

GRANADA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s men restored normal service on the field Tuesday, beating Cyprus 6-0 in a European Championship qualifying game two days after disgraced soccer federation president Luis Rubiales resigned.Rubiales still managed to cast a further shadow over Spanish soccer that has been in turmoil because of his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final on Aug. 20 and in the fallout since.At almost exactly the time Gavi gave Spain an 18th-minute lead Tuesday, a television interview given by Rubiales began broadcasting on a British cable news channel. Excerpts from the interview on TalkTV aired Sunday and were widely reported.The full interview aired hours after it was reported Rubiales has been summoned by a judge to a Madrid court on Friday as part of a criminal investigation into him kissing star player Jenni Hermoso at the trophy ceremony in Australia.Spain kept on scoring to keep its fans focused on the soccer action and Mikel Merino doubled the lead in the ...