Was Kourtney Kardarshian’s labor induced so she’d give birth on Halloween?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

Was Kourtney Kardarshian’s labor induced so she’d give birth on Halloween? TMZ is reporting the “strong” possibility that Kourtney Kardashian gave birth to her son with Travis Baker this week and has raised the idea that the reality TV star’s labor was induced so that the baby would arrive on Halloween, which is what she and her musician husband were hoping for.TMZ cites several clues and “strong evidence” to bolster the case that Kardashian gave birth this week — possibly on Tuesday. First, the gossip site received tips that Kardashian showed up at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Monday. Cedars-Sinai is the preferred hospital for women in the Kardashian family to deliver their children, TMZ noted.TMZ also published photos showing Barker and Kardashian’s younger sister, Kylie Jenner, arriving separately at the hospital Thursday, perhaps to visit the mom and her new baby, People also reported that Jenner was photographed arriving at the hospital.Meanwhile, TMZ confirmed that Kardashian’s due date wa...

Police release video of fatal September shooting at Toyota service center in Albany

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

Police release video of fatal September shooting at Toyota service center in Albany Berkeley police released video footage Friday of a shooting in September where officers fatally shot a man accused of gunning down the mother of his 7-year-old child before turning his pistol on responding officers.The video — which was edited and included captions, radio snippets and selected body-worn camera footage — comes six weeks after Berkeley police fatally shot Lamar Walker, 24, on Sept. 21 at the Toyota of Berkeley Service Center near Berkeley’s border with Albany.Authorities suspect Walker, of Vacaville, killed Alonna Gallon, 24, of Richmond, before turning the gun on himself and attempting suicide.The video shows security camera footage of Walker approaching a desk in the service center were Gallon — whose face was blurred out — had been sitting in front of a computer and working. The clip ends a few seconds after he arrives at the desk, just as Walker began pulling a gun from his waistband.Subsequent footage shows Walker, dressed in a beige...

In testimony, Eric Trump says he relied on accountants for key financial documents

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

In testimony, Eric Trump says he relied on accountants for key financial documents By Jennifer Peltz | Associated PressNEW YORK — With Donald Trump due on the witness stand next week, testimony from his adult sons in his civil business fraud trial wrapped up Friday with Eric Trump saying he relied completely on accountants and lawyers to assure the accuracy of financial documents key to the case.Meanwhile, lawyers for the ex-president, his sons and their company again pressed allegations that Judge Arthur Engoron is being improperly influenced by his principal law clerk. Engoron strongly denied the claims and, as he had a day earlier, told the attorneys not to broach the matter again.Donald Trump is scheduled to testify Monday in the case, which comes as he leads Republican 2024 presidential hopefuls and fights four separate criminal cases.The unrelated civil case, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accuses him, his company and executives of deceiving banks and insurers by exaggerating his wealth on his annual financial statements.Trump and the ot...

Gaza peace activists chain themselves to U.S. ship at Oakland port

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

Gaza peace activists chain themselves to U.S. ship at Oakland port (KRON) -- A large demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was held at the Port of Oakland Friday morning as some activists chained themselves to a federal ship. A large banner displayed at the protest read, "No US military aid to Israel.""Cease Fire Now Action" activists held up Palestinian flags as they marched on a dock beside Cape Orlando, a reserve U.S. military vessel.The crowd stood on the dock and chanted toward crew members on the ship, "Oakland Port blood on your hands," and, "We charge you with genocide." Law enforcement officers responded to the protest scene, including members of the U.S. Coast Guard.Organizers with the Arab Resource and Organizing Center said they believe the moored ship is bound for Israel. A spokesperson for AROC wrote, "Community members demanding a ceasefire in the Israeli war against Gaza are blocking the entrance to Berth 20 at the Port of Oakland, where the Cape Orlando, a US military supply vessel bound for Israel is currently waiting to d...

Constuction crews break gas line in Lafayette, traffic detoured

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

Constuction crews break gas line in Lafayette, traffic detoured (KRON) -- Construction crews broke a PG&E gas line in the middle of a road in Lafayette, according to the Lafayette Police Department. People are being advised to avoid the area of 3675 Mt. Diablo Boulevard. ‘Large-scale’ forgery operation busted in Pleasanton Traffic is detoured at the following locations:Mt. Diablo at Risa Road traffic turned back westboundMt. Diablo at Dolores/Mt. View traffic turned back to eastboundPolice say it is not known how long it will take to repair the roadway and safely route traffic back through the area.

2 former SF Department of Building Inspection engineers charged with wire fraud conspiracy

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

2 former SF Department of Building Inspection engineers charged with wire fraud conspiracy SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) –  Two former San Francisco Department of Building Inspection construction plan engineers have been charged in federal court with participating in an honest services wire fraud conspiracy for accepting bribes in return for expediting and approving building and construction plan permits, Attorney for the United States Thomas A. Colthurst and Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent in charge Robert K. Tripp announced Friday.Millbrae resident Rodolfo “Rudy” Pada, 68, began accepting bribes from 2003 to his retirement in September 2017, according to prosecutors documents’ criminal information filed on Nov. 2.  Berkeley police release video of fatal police shooting at Toyota dealership in September According to the document, bribes consisted of cash, free meals, drinks, and other benefits bestowed upon Pada by executives at a construction planning and design firm in return for Pada expediting and approving permits for building and construction plans...

Patrick Mahomes feels ‘perfectly fine’ after illness, says he’s set for Europe debut versus Dolphins

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

Patrick Mahomes feels ‘perfectly fine’ after illness, says he’s set for Europe debut versus Dolphins FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Patrick Mahomes feels “perfectly fine” after an illness and said on Friday he’s ready to move on from last week’s subpar performance when the Chiefs face the Miami Dolphins.The Kansas City quarterback had flu-like symptoms before losing a fumble and throwing two interceptions in a 24-9 loss to the Denver Broncos.“I’m feeling perfectly fine,” Mahomes said Friday at a news conference after the defending Super Bowl champions landed in Frankfurt and held a practice. “It was kind of just that night and a little bit that next day. I kind of got back pretty quickly.”Mahomes also sustained a cut on his left hand. But he said he’s not worried about it ahead of Sunday’s game.“The hand is fine, just have to cover it up for some practices. But I don’t think I’ll have much of anything on it for the game,” he said.The Chiefs had key drops and five turnovers in the loss to the Broncos.“You find that stuff, you correct it, you talk about it with your coac...

Oklahoma, Oklahoma State created ‘Bedlam’ memories for over a century in series that ends this year

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

Oklahoma, Oklahoma State created ‘Bedlam’ memories for over a century in series that ends this year NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will meet one last time as conference rivals in their “Bedlam” series on Saturday.No. 10 Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1 Big 12, No. 9 CFP) will leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference after this season, ending the annual matchups in a series that began in 1904 — three years before Oklahoma became the 46th U.S. state.Oklahoma leads the series 91-19-7. But Oklahoma State (6-2, 4-1, No. 22 CFP) has been competitive enough for stretches in the past 50 years for some to call it a rivalry.Former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer said Mike Gundy’s current run of success as Oklahoma State’s coach has helped make the series better the past two decades. But though Gundy has a 162-77 overall record, he is 3-15 against Oklahoma.“The problem he’s always got is Oklahoma,” Switzer said. “You know, Oklahoma’s is Oklahoma, and good players want to come here because more good things have happened here than there have in Stillwater. Kids want to be a part...

Jorge Soler opts out of Marlins contract to become free agent, gives up $13 million salary

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

Jorge Soler opts out of Marlins contract to become free agent, gives up $13 million salary MIAMI (AP) — Outfielder Jorge Soler opted out of the final year of his contract with the Miami Marlins on Friday to become a free agent, giving up a $13 million salary for 2024.The 31-year-old Cuban agreed before the 2022 season to a three-year contract guaranteeing $36 million. Soler hit .269 with 36 homers and 75 RBIs this year, becoming a first-time All-Star. This was his best season since he had an American League-high 48 homers and 117 RBIs for Kansas City in 2019.A 10-year big league veteran, Soler has a .243 career average, 170 homers and 452 RBIs with the Chicago White Sox (2014-16), Kansas City (2017-21), Atlanta (2021) and Miami.His Marlins deal included salaries of $12 million for 2022 and $15 million for 2023 and an option that escalated from $9 million to $13 million based on plate appearances this year.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

TimberTech Championship Par Scores

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:29 GMT

TimberTech Championship Par Scores FridayAt Old CourseBoca Raton, Fla.Purse: $2.2 millionYardage: 6,943; Par: 71First RoundShane Bertsch33-34—67-4K.J. Choi32-35—67-4Padraig Harrington34-33—67-4David Toms33-34—67-4Marco Dawson36-32—68-3Ken Duke31-37—68-3Mike Weir33-35—68-3Steven Alker38-31—69-2Paul Goydos35-34—69-2Robert Karlsson35-34—69-2Rob Labritz34-35—69-2Justin Leonard35-34—69-2Vijay Singh35-34—69-2Paul Broadhurst37-33—70-1Alex Cejka35-35—70-1Joe Durant37-33—70-1Ernie Els36-34—70-1Scott McCarron36-34—70-1Rod Pampling33-37—70-1Harrison Frazar34-37—71EJohn Huston38-33—71ELee Janzen36-35—71EJerry Kelly37-34—71EBernhard Langer36-35—71EDicky Pride36-35—71EPaul Stankowski39-32—71EStuart Appleby37-35—72+1Tim Petrovic38-34—72+1Richard Green38-35—73+2Jeff Maggert37-36—73+2Colin Montgomerie37-36—73+2Ken Tanigawa38-35—73+2Stephen Ames37-37—74+3Scott Dunlap38-36—74+3Bob Estes40-34—74+3Retief Goosen39-35—74+3Brett Quigley39-35—74+3Charlie Wi37-37—74+3Darren Clarke38-37—75+4Rocco Mediate37-38—75+4Y.E. Yang37-38—75+4Thongchai J...