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California among dozens of states suing Meta, alleging its harmful to kids

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms.The lawsuit filed in federal court in California also claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.“Meta has harnessed powerful and unprecedented technologies to entice, engage, and ultimately ensnare youth and teens. Its motive is profit, and in seeking to maximize its financial gains, Meta has repeatedly misled the public about the substantial dangers of its social media platforms,” the complaint says. “It has concealed the ways in which these platforms exploit and manipulate its most vulnerable consumers: teenagers and children.”In addition to the 33 states, nine other attorneys general are filing in their respective states, bringing the ...

Douglas McIntire Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 152 [Merced County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

59-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Gonzaga RoadMERCED COUNTY, CA (October 24, 2023) – Sunday night, a motorcycle accident claimed the life of Douglas McIntire on Highway 152.Around 11:30 p.m., law enforcement and emergency responders were dispatched to the westbound lanes of the freeway near Gonzaga Road.Preliminary investigations are underway to ascertain the factors leading to the accident. It appears that the operator of a 2022 Honda motorcycle collided with a wooden construction closure sign while attempting to exit the highway.The motorcyclist lost control and collided with the rear attenuator of a 2013 Freightliner parked on the on-ramp.First responders pronounced the motorcyclist, later identified as 59-year-old McIntire from Los Banos, deceased at the scene.Currently, authorities are actively working to determine whether drugs or alcohol played a role. If you have any additional information related to this incident, please reach out to lo...

Miles Jackson Killed in Pedestrian Collision on North Main Street [Borger, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

Vehicle Crash Killed 65-Year-Old Borger Resident on North Main StreetBORGER, TX (October 24, 2023) – On Sunday evening, a collision between a car and a pedestrian left Miles Jackson dead.The incident occurred on October 1st, in the 1600 block of North Main Street near the north Borger City Limits.According to BPD, medical personnel responded to a crash report involving a 2015 Ford Pickup and a pedestrian. The man tried to cross the lane and walked into the southbound road where a pickup was traveling.As per the preliminary investigation, the Ford Pickup driver swerved in an attempt to avoid colliding with the pedestrian but failed.Police identified the pedestrian as 65-year-old Miles Jackson. Rescue professionals arrived on the site and immediately started lifesaving measures but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, Ford Pickup passengers and the driver remained unharmed.Furthermore, a portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and pre...

Walter Wilkins Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on 98th Road [Lubbock, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

78-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash on Slide RoadLUBBOCK, TX (October 24, 2023) – A pedestrian collision took place on 98th Road Wednesday night, resulting in the fatality of Walter Wilkins on October 11th.At approximately 8:00 p.m., officers arrived at the scene near Slide Road in response to the incident. According to initial reports, the collision occurred as a passenger van was traveling in an eastward direction and collided with a pedestrian who was crossing from the south side of the road.On-site medics later pronounced the male pedestrian dead, due to the extent of his injuries. The victim was later identified by authorities as 78-year-old Wilkins.Currently, an active investigation is underway to determine the events leading up to the incident.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Walter Wilkins. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.It is important to have strong leg...

8 children abducted from Arkansas foster homes rescued in Northern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

ANDERSON  — Authorities rescued eight children in California on Saturday after they were abducted by their biological mother and found roughly 1,500 miles  from their foster homes in Arkansas, police said.The 36-year-old mother had lost her custodial rights, according to police in Anderson, a tiny city in a rural part of Northern California about 140 miles north of Sacramento.Law enforcement in Arkansas had previously issued a warrant for her arrest, though it was unclear when that occurred and how she transported the children.This photo provided by the Anderson Police Department shows the inside of a pick-up driven by a woman who had abducted her children in Arkansas. The photo was taken in Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Anderson, Calif. Authorities say they rescued eight children after they had allegedly been abducted by their biological mother from their foster homes in Arkansas. (Anderson Police Dept. via AP) A “concerned citizen” reached out to authorities around 12:30 a.m. S...

Single-family residence in Saratoga sells for $3.9 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

13755 Dolphin Drive – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 13700 block of Dolphin Drive in Saratoga was sold on Oct. 2, 2023 for $3,900,000, or $1,578 per square foot. The house, built in 1977, has an interior space of 2,471 square feet. This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and two baths. In addition, the house provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The property’s backyard is further enhanced by both a spa and a pool.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:In August 2023, a 2,101-square-foot home on Alcott Way in Saratoga sold for $3,820,000, a price per square foot of $1,818. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Dolphin Drive, Saratoga, in September 2023, a 1,963-square-foot home was sold for $3,330,000, a price per square foot of $1,696. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,703-square-foot home on the 13600 block of Westover Drive in Saratoga so...

Taco Bell claims victory in the battle to free ‘Taco Tuesday’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

By Jordan Valinsky | CNNTaco Bell has won its fight over the “Taco Tuesday” trademark in all 50 states now that lone holdout — a restaurant in New Jersey — has “parted ways” with the term.The chain’s months-long efforts to cancel usage of the trademark ended Tuesday, with Taco Bell saying that its “ambitious goal has been met” after Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar in Somers Point, New Jersey, forfeited its trademark this week after more than four decades of owning it. Taco Bell didn’t reveal if a financial settlement was involved.“The response we’ve seen over the last six months since taking action to free ‘Taco Tuesday’ is the exact reason we felt it was worth freeing it in the first place,” Taco Bell’s chief marketing officer Taylor Montgomery told CNN.Taco Bell scored a significant win in July when Taco John’s, a smaller regional chain, abandoned its trademark registration in the other 49 states because it didn’t want to pay the legal fees that come with a fight against its larger r...

Trump’s ex-fixer Cohen takes stand against him in NY

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

By Jake Offenhartz and Jennifer Peltz | Associated PressNEW YORK — Five years after publicly turning on Donald Trump, his former fixer Michael Cohen faced off with him Tuesday at the civil fraud trial that threatens to upend the ex-president’s real estate empire.Cohen didn’t look at Trump while walking past him to testify as a key witness against his former boss.Trump, the former president and Republican 2024 front-runner, voluntarily came to court for the highly anticipated testimony, attending the Manhattan trial for a sixth day this month. Cohen, whose appearance was delayed from last week by an unspecified health issue, has said it is his first time seeing Trump in five years.“This is not about Donald Trump vs. Michael Cohen or Michael Cohen vs. Donald Trump,” Cohen said as he arrived at the courthouse. “This is about accountability, plain and simple.”Trump, heading into court, noted that Cohen served prison time after pleading guilty to tax e...

Cruise driverless taxi and testing permits suspended by DMV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Cruise's autonomous vehicle deployment and driverless testing permits were suspended by the California Department of Motor Vehicles Tuesday morning. The DMV cited "an unreasonable risk to public safety" as being behind the closure.The DMV said its autonomous vehicle regulations "provide a framework to facilitate the safe testing and deployment" of autonomous vehicle technology on California's public roads. "When there is an unreasonable risk to public safety, the DMV can immediately suspend or revoke permits," the DMV said. Who is pilot Joseph Emerson? Pleasant Hill neighbors say he’s ‘very friendly’ The DMV said it notified Cruise of the suspension on Tuesday and that the suspension was effective immediately. The agency said it had provided Cruise with the steps needed to reapply to reinstate its suspended permits.The DMV said it would not approve the reinstatement until the company "has fulfilled the requirements to the department's satisfaction."There ha...

Gas leak in San Ramon closes Crow Canyon Road

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:57 GMT

(KRON) -- Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon is closed in both directions from Barbados Drive to Alcosta Boulevard due to a 2-inch gas line break, according to the City of San Ramon.San Ramon police officers are on the scene, officials said, and the Pacific Gas and Electric company is en route. Authorities are advising motorists to use alternative routes.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.