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CinemaCon's rave reviews of 'The Flash'

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

CinemaCon is underway in Las Vegas.The convention is the largest gathering of movie theater owners from around the world. Attendees on Tuesday got a chance to see the highly anticipated DC Film, "The Flash," two months before it hits theaters. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said the film was "the best superhero movie I’ve ever seen," according to The Hollywood Reporter. He's seen it about three times. The film stars Ezra Miller as The Flash, Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck both play different versions of Batman and Sashe Calle plays Supergirl. Miller's transgressions off-screen did spark controversy. He's been charged with theft and physical assault. He reportedly apologized to Warner Bros. execs, promising to get his life together. For the theater owners who have seen the movie, the reviews are strong. "DC’s #TheFlash is TREMENDOUS! Forget DC, it is without a doubt among the best superhero films ever made," tweeted Erik Davis of Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes. "An all-timer. ...

Man Fatally Injured in Pedestrian Collision on North White Road [San Jose, CA]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Accident near Kentridge DriveSAN JOSE, CA (April 26, 2023) – Tuesday night, a man was fatally injured in a pedestrian collision on North White Road.First responders arrived to the scene around 6:15 p.m., near Kentridge Drive after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.Per reports, the driver of a northbound grey 2001 Chevrolet PT Cruiser veered into the southbound lanes for reasons unknown. As a result, the driver struck a pedestrian that was standing in the bike lane, waiting to cross the street.Responding personnel transported the male pedestrian to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Due to the extent of his condition, medics later pronounced him dead on Thursday.Meanwhile, the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Police took the driver into custody, however, it was unclear whether charges were filed. Officers are currently waiting for a toxicology report from the driver.At this time, San ...

Officer Injured in Motorcycle Collision on Jackson Street [Indio, CA]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

Motorcycle Officer Hospitalized after a Collision near Odlum DriveINDIO, CA (April 26, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, an Indio police officer sustained injuries in a motorcycle collision on Jackson Street.Authorities responded to the scene on April 15th, at around 3:30 p.m., near the Indian Palms Country Club and Resort.According to reports, the officer was on traffic duty when he was involved in a vehicle collision. Medics airlifted the officer to a hospital for treatment of his injuries. Meanwhile, there were no reports of other injuries.Following the crash, the involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the authorities during the investigation.At this time, officials report that it was unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in the incident.Consequently, the lanes of Jackson Street between Avenue 50 and Avenue 48 were blocked during the length of the investigation.When driving, always focus on the road and be aware of your surroundings. This is especially true w...

Man’s death in Oakland’s Chinatown being investigated as homicide

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

OAKLAND — A man found dead Wednesday morning in a doorway to a vacant Chinatown business had major trauma to his body, and the death is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said.Authorities are trying to identify the man, who might be unhoused.An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.The man was found dead about 7:33 a.m. in the doorway to a vacant business in the 300 block of Tenth Street at Harrison Street.The man may have been sleeping in the doorway when he was attacked, as numerous pieces of cardboard that he may have been lying on or using for warmth could be seen at the site. An uneaten apple was also in the entranceway.Police don’t have a motive yet for the killing. No arrests were announced and no suspect description was released.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 31 years after East Bay robbery-murder conviction, man to be freed from prison after two key witnesses change their testimony Crime and Public Safety | ...

Abortion access has dropped, but US support has not

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

By Deirdre McPhillips | CNNThe US Supreme Court decision that revoked the federal right to an abortion led to significant restrictions to abortion access, but hasn’t affected public support, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.About a year after the court’s Dobbs decision, 80% of US adults say that their views on abortion have not changed. More than 6 in 10 say that abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while about a third say that it should be illegal in all or most cases. This divide has changed little over the past few decades, Pew data shows.Most adults nationwide say that it would still be easy to get an abortion where they live, but that has dropped significantly over the past four years — especially in states where abortions are currently banned.Now, more than 70% of adults in states where abortion is prohibited say that it would be difficult to get one in their area, up from 50% in 2019. In states where there are restrictions or ...

Teacher was fatally shot in Dunkin’ drive-thru by a hitman hired by romantic rival, DA says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man and Montgomery County woman have been arrested in the fatal shooting of Rachel King in the Dunkin’ drive-thru lane in Cheltenham, Montgomery County.Zakkee S. Alhakim, 33, and Julie Jean, 34, of Elkins Park, with first-degree murder, conspiracy and related offenses in the shooting death of the 35-year-old mother on April 11.Julie Jean “This cold-blooded killing of Rachel King was a targeted murder of an innocent person, planned by these two defendants and horrifically carried out in front of King’s son,” Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. “It is a tragic killing of a good person, all because of an ended affair.”Cheltenham Township police were dispatched about 7:30 a.m. to the Melrose Shopping Center for the report of a shooting.On arrival, police found King dead in the driver’s seat of her Ford Edge, which had come to a rest on a parking island near the Dunkin’ drive-thru lane.In processing the murder scene, detectives recov...

Disney sues Ron DeSantis, alleging ‘government retaliation’ in Reedy Creek feud

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

Skyler Swisher | Orlando SentinelThe Walt Disney Co. is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials in federal court, accusing them of engaging in a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” in the feud over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.The entertainment giant filed the lawsuit on Wednesday as DeSantis’ hand-picked tourism oversight board declared Disney’s agreements seeking to retain control over development in Central Florida were null and void.“A targeted campaign of government retaliation — orchestrated at every step by Gov. DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech — now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights,” the suit filed in Tallahassee reads.The tourism oversight board’s lawyers say the previous Disney-friendly Reedy Creek Improvement District board failed to follow procedural requirements and properly notify affected property owners of the development agreements.B...

For supporting drag performers, likable Kevin Bacon gets dragged into vicious culture wars

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

Kevin Bacon, the prolific, acclaimed and non-controversial star of TV and beloved films, is one of the last Hollywood celebrities you’d expect to be caught in a culture wars firestorm or face conservative calls to effectively be canceled.But he and Kyra Sedgewick, his wife of 35 years, are facing a fierce online response after he posted a video of them joyfully dancing together to Taylor Swift’s song “Karma” to show their support for drag performers, amid Republican-led efforts to limit drag shows and transgender rights across a number of states in recent months.In their dance video that has gone viral, the couple both wear T-shirts that read: “Drag is an art and drag is a right.” In a caption on Twitter and Instagram, Bacon wrote: “Drag bans are bad karma. Right now, drag performers and the LGBTQIA+ community need our help”#DragBans are bad karma. Right now, drag performers and the LGBTQIA+ community need our help. Shop the @SixDegreesofKB campaign supporting the @ACLU ...

Five-bedroom home sells for $1.7 million in Fremont

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

37963 Canterbury Street – Google Street ViewA 2,005-square-foot house built in 1965 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 37900 block of Canterbury Street in Fremont was sold on March 17, 2023. The $1,700,000 purchase price works out to $848 per square foot. The property features five bedrooms, three baths, a garage, and two parking spaces. It sits on a 5,446-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:A 1,680-square-foot home on the 3500 block of Sutton Loop in Fremont sold in December 2022, for $1,455,000, a price per square foot of $866. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Park Place cmn., Fremont, in January 2023, a 1,546-square-foot home was sold for $1,450,000, a price per square foot of $938. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 3,364-square-foot home on Norris Road in Fremont sold for $2,560,000, a price per square foot of $761. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 

E. Jean Carroll testifies: ‘Donald Trump raped me’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:24:08 GMT

By Lauren del Valle | CNNFormer magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll took the stand Wednesday morning in her battery and defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.“I’m here because Donald Trump raped me, and when I wrote about it, he said it didn’t happen,” Carroll testified. “He lied and shattered my reputation and I’m here to try to get my life back.”Carroll is suing Trump for battery and defamation, alleging that he raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the spring of 1996 and then defamed her years later when she went public with the allegations. Trump has repeatedly denied her allegations.On the stand, Carroll recalled being “delighted” to be shopping with Trump, thinking it’d be a great story to tell friends.“Well, it was such a funny New York scene,” Carroll said she thought at the time. “I love to give advice and here was Donald Trump asking me for advice about buying a prese...