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Plenty of blockbuster potential left this summer

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

The summer movie season goes into high-gear in July, with the arrival of the seventh “Mission: Impossible” movie followed by the “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” showdown on July 21.Not that you have to choose one or the other — as Tom Cruise said on Twitter, “I love a double feature, and it doesn't get more explosive (or more pink) than the one with Oppenheimer and Barbie.”August also promises a new take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and introduces a new DC superhero, Blue Beetle.Here's a month-by-month guide of this summer's new movies. Keep scrolling for more info and review links for May and June's releases.July 7” Insidious: The Red Door " (Sony, theaters): Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne are back to scare everyone in the fifth edition.“ Joy Ride ” (Lionsgate, theaters): Adele Lim directs this raucous comedy about a friends trip to China to find someone's birth mother, starring Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola and Sabrina Wu.“ The Lesson&...

Leading the Charge: 10 Trailblazing Digital Entrepreneurs You Need to Know

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, a new breed of entrepreneurs is making waves and rewriting the rules of success. These visionary individuals have embraced the endless possibilities offered by technology and have harnessed its power to build thriving businesses. They are the trailblazers who have shattered the barriers of traditional entrepreneurship, proving that anyone with a dream and determination can make it big in the digital world. From innovative startups to disruptive ventures, these 10 exceptional digital entrepreneurs have not only achieved remarkable success but have also become catalysts for change in their respective industries. Through their grit, creativity, and unwavering spirit, they have redefined what it means to be an entrepreneur in the digital age. Get ready to be inspired and embark on a journey to discover the stories and strategies behind these remarkable individuals who are leading the charge and paving the way for a new era of digita...

Death Valley tourist found dead, apparently from extreme heat

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

A tourist was found dead Monday in his car in Death Valley National Park, and investigators believe he was overcome by heat.The body was found around 10 a.m. by a National Park Service maintenance worker who went to check on a car that was about 30 yards off North Highway, the road to Scotty’s Castle.The victim was a 65-year-old man from the San Diego area, a park news release said.Tire tracks indicate the car ran along the road’s shoulder and the berm before veering onto the rocky desert flats. It didn’t crash but had two flat tires when it stopped.“The initial investigation suggests that heat-related illness may have caused the driver to run off road,” the park report said.Sunday’s high temperature was 126, and the overnight low was 98. The driver’s window was down, and the car’s air conditioning was found to be non-functional.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Police: Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills at least 16 ...

My house or my beach? Why California’s housing crisis threatens its powerful coastal commission

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

California lawmakers have been busy over the last decade trying to make it easier to build homes across a housing-strapped state. But there’s an 840-mile-long exception.In an undulating band that generally runs 1,000 yards from the shoreline, the 12 members of the California Coastal Commission have the final say over what gets built, where and how.Voters empowered the commission to protect the state’s iconic beaches in 1972, responding to a crisis of despoiled seas and the prospect of the Miami-fication of the California coast.But five decades later, the state faces a different crisis as millions of Californians struggle to find an affordable place to call home. Now, a growing number of legislators and housing advocates are trying to wrest away some of the commission’s power.Legislation by San Francisco Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener would fast-track apartment development in parts of the state that haven’t met their state-set housing goals, exempting them from lengthy public hearings ...

Authorities are on the hunt for a Humvee stolen from a Bay Area National Guard armory

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

By Cheri Mossburg | CNNCalifornia Highway Patrol officers are on the hunt for a green military vehicle stolen from a National Guard armory north of San Francisco on Monday.Santa Rosa Police initially responded to a call about debris and discovered a trail leading back to the armory where they discovered damaged gates.“There is an indication that someone scaled the fence to get inside,” California Highway Patrol Officer Marcus Hawkins told CNN.The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle – known as a Humvee – was “used as a battering ram to break through the gates” when it was driven out of the Santa Rosa armory late Monday, leaving behind a trail of debris in the roadway, Hawkins said. Another military vehicle was vandalized as well, he said.The highway patrol then took over the investigation into the stolen vehicle, described as having canvas doors and a roof and lacking license plates. The vehicle was not armed and there were no weapons on board, according to Hawkins.CNN has rea...

Police identify person of interest in fatal Oakland shooting

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland police have identified a man they describe as a person of interest in connection with a June 21 fatal shooting, according to a news release Wednesday from police. A week after first releasing photos of the two people, police said they have identified Eric Locelvira as one of the individuals and are still seeking his location. Police are also seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a woman. 2 killed, 14 shot in violent July 4th in Hayward Police said both were walking in the area prior to the shooting of Matheus Gaidos, which occurred on June 21 just before 6:30 p.m. in the 400 block of 26th Street. Police and CrimeStoppers of Oakland are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.Anyone who knows the individuals in the released photos should contact the Oakland Police Department's Homicide Unit at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { posi...

¿Por qué la palma aceitera se ha convertido en un negocio clave en Venezuela?

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

(CNN Español) — En Venezuela, la palma aceitera representa una de las oportunidades más atractivas para los agricultores, según expertos del sector. El World Wildlife Fund calcula que el aceite de palma se utiliza en casi el 50% de los productos envasados en los supermercados. A esto se le suma su aplicación en los biocombustibles, un mercado que se prevé que siga creciendo.Indonesia, líder mundial en producción de aceite de palma, suspendió recientemente sus exportaciones para garantizar el suministro interno, y a pesar de que ha vuelto a abrir sus puertas, este incidente ha encendido las alarmas y ha puesto a América Latina como una posible fuente alternativa de abastecimiento.Actualmente, Venezuela satisface solamente una quinta parte de su demanda nacional, según la Sociedad Venezolana de Ingenieros Agrónomos y afines. Sin embargo, las proyecciones futuras son optimistas, anticipando que se podrá cubrir la totalidad de la demanda en los años venideros. Aquí te explicamos p...

Memphis prosecutors seek death penalty against man charged with kidnapping and killing teacher

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a man charged with kidnapping a Memphis, Tennessee, school teacher during an early-morning run and killing her.Cleotha Abston is charged with snatching Eliza Fletcher from a street near the University of Memphis on Sept. 2 and putting her in an SUV. Her body was found days later near an abandoned house. He has pleaded not guilty.Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy has filed notice with the court that prosecutors will seek the death penalty, Judge Lee Coffee said.No trial date has been set.Source

Shakira luce un llamativo vestido con la palabra “No”: ¿qué mensaje quiere transmitir?

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

(CNN) — Más de 8 millones de personas en TikTok han visto a Elizabeth Olsen compartir el mantra que su familia repite a menudo: “‘No’ es una oración completa”. Inculcada en ella por sus hermanas gemelas mayores, dos veteranas del mundo del espectáculo, Olsen insiste en que a veces “simplemente puedes decir que no”.Y Shakira, quien fue vista en primera fila en el desfile de alta costura de Viktor & Rolf en la semana de la moda de París este miércoles, claramente siente lo mismo. Su elegante bata blanca, de la colección Otoño-Invierno 2008 de la marca, estaba dominada por la palabra “No”, estampada en su pecho con letras tridimensionales.La cantante colombiana combinó el atuendo con sandalias de plataforma doradas y un mini bolso de mano a juego de la marca italiana Aquazzura. En las fotos tomadas en el evento, incluida una que Shakira publicó en las redes sociales junto a Camila Cabello, ella mueve el dedo, como indicando “No”...

5-year construction project begins on I-70 at Floyd Hill

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:14:00 GMT

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — Pack a lunch and your patience if you’re heading to the high country anytime during the next five years. Construction on the Floyd Hill project starts Thursday along the east section of Interstate 70.The Colorado Department of Transportation project will cover an area notorious for backups and accidents on a roadway in desperate need of improvements.The project will encompass an eight-mile section of the mountain corridor. The area affected sits between Evergreen and Idaho Springs with mile points stretching from 241 near Idaho Springs to 248 west of Evergreen. Why you may be seeing more black widow spiders in Colorado this season Construction will last five years. It’s expected to end in 2028.One piece of the project includes the construction of an entirely new express lane. The lane will be built from west of Homestead Road through the Veterans Memorial Tunnels to the Colorado Boulevard/Idaho Springs exit 241.Some bridges will also be rebuilt.Work o...