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Jimmy Fallon’s staffers suggest host’s drinking contributed to ‘erratic’ behavior, ‘toxic workplace’: report

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

Over the years, there have been rumors and gossip about Jimmy Fallon’s allegedly unhealthy “relationship with alcohol,” with a 2016 report saying that NBC chiefs had asked “The Tonight Show” host to cut back on his drinking over concerns that he was “out of control.”In a lengthy new report by Rolling Stone, staffers suggest that that this unhealthy relationship is still an issue and has contributed to his erratic behavior on the set, which, in turn, has helped turn “The Tonight Show” into “a toxic workplace — far outside the boundaries of what’s considered normal in the high-pressure world of late-night TV.”Two employees told Rolling Stone that they had seen the outwardly affable and goofy Fallon “seemingly inebriated” at work in 2017. Another two employees say on separate occasions in 2019 and 2020 they thought they smelled alcohol on Fallon’s breath when they entered an elevator with him during the...

Square outage affecting balance and transfers being investigated

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There is a widespread Square outage that's impacting balance and transfers, the online payment platform confirmed on its website. According to the website, Downdetector, reported outages for the payment app have spiked in the last hour."Our engineers are all actively working on a fix to address this disruptions and have now received confirmation that Balance and Transfers are currently affected by this disruption," Square said on its website. Paqui ‘One Chip Challenge’ pulled from shelves following teen’s death The company said its engineering team is "actively working on a fix."On X, formerly Twitter, multiple users across several markets reported problems using the platform.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Parents arrested on child abuse charges in Campbell

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

(KRON) -- Two parents were arrested in Campbell after officers found three young children inside a broken down vehicle with drugs within arms reach, according to police. Child Protective Services agents were alerted about the three children, ages three, six, and eight, while the mother and father were transported to a Santa Clara County jail. Breanna Starrett, 27, and Joshua Parker, 28, were booked on child abuse and drug charges. Starrett and Parker were allegedly under the influence of drugs when officers conducted a welfare check on August 18, according to police. The homeless family was in a broken down vehicle parked outside of a Petco store on West Hamilton Avenue. "It was discovered that Joshua and Breanna were under the influence of drugs, and Joshua had an outstanding Protective Custody Warrant. Drug paraphernalia and oxycodone pills were also discovered within easy reach of the children inside the vehicle. The children's welfare was further compromised by unsanitary condit...

Colts are looking to end their opening day woes and start a new era against Jaguars

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen was willing to be patient with Anthony Richardson before naming the rookie quarterback his starter.The wait is almost over.On Sunday, a little more than four months after Indy selected the former Florida prep star with the draft’s fourth overall pick, Richardson will trot onto the field Sunday against Jacksonville as the face of the Colts’ future — and present.“I’m just trying to prepare for the game and make sure I’m on point,” he said Wednesday after spending eight hours on an off day preparing. “Running out of the tunnel and all that, that’s going to come, but me being on point and being ready — that’s all I’m focused on right now.”It’s been a crash course for the 21-year-old rookie who will become the youngest opening day starting quarterback in franchise history and the third-youngest in NFL history.For the Colts, this is more than just a new season. It’s a new era.This marks the seven...

Mayfield makes his Buccaneers debut for 4th team in 3 seasons, in opening visit to Vikings

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

TAMPA BAY (8-10) at MINNESOTA (13-5)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBSOPENING LINE: Vikings by 5½, according to FanDuel SportsBook.SERIES RECORD: Vikings lead 33-23.LAST MEETING: Buccaneers beat Vikings 26-14 on Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. BUCCANEERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (15), RUSH (32), PASS (2), SCORING (15).BUCCANEERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (T9), RUSH (15), PASS (9), SCORING (13).VIKINGS OFFENSE: OVERALL (7), RUSH (27T), PASS (6), SCORING (7).VIKINGS DEFENSE: OVERALL (31), RUSH (20), PASS (31), SCORING (29).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Buccaneers minus-2, Vikings plus-2.BUCCANEERS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Baker Mayfield is making his debut with Tampa Bay, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 draft’s fourth team in 15 months. He’s replacing Tom Brady after winning the job over third-year pro Kyle Trask. Mayfield has 16,288 passing yards and 102 touchdowns with 64 interceptions in five pro seasons and is 31-38 as a starter. He went a combined 2-8 last season with the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams...

I-70 closed for wildfire in Eagle County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Fire crews are working to contain a "large scale" wildland fire along Interstate 70 in Eagle County.According to the Eagle River Fire Protection District, the fire is between the interstate and Eagle River near the Horn Ranch Open Space. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox I-70 is closed in both directions between mile points 147 and 160 and U.S. Highway 6 is closed between mile points 150 and 160. There is no estimated time for reopening, the fire district said.The fire started after a vehicle crashed and ignited dry grasses in the area."This is an ever expanding, challenging incident with wind and weather also being a factor," a post from the fire district said.At this time there are no evacuations.SkyFOX is heading to the scene to see the current conditions. Check back on this story for the latest information as it becomes available.

Cat 4 Hurricane Lee charges through open Atlantic waters as it approaches northeast Caribbean

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Lee whirled through open waters on Thursday as forecasters warned it could become the first Category 5 storm of the Atlantic season.Lee was not expected to make landfall while on a projected path that will take it near the northeast Caribbean, although forecasters said tropical storm conditions are possible on some islands. Meteorologists said it was too early to provide details on potential rainfall and wind gusts.The Category 4 hurricane was located about 780 miles (1,260 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands. It had winds of up to 130 miles per hour (215 kilometers per hour) and was moving west-northwest at 15 mph (24 kph).The storm was expected to grow even more powerful late Thursday and remain a major hurricane into next week.“Lee continues to strengthen at an exceptional rate,” the National Hurricane Center said.U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday was given the hurricane’s latest trajectory and details of preparati...

‘He’s a political pawn’: Mother of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio reacts to son’s 22-year prison sentence

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

The mother of the former leader of the Proud Boys expressed her frustration with his prison sentence, claiming the federal government is using the Miami native as a “political pawn.”Speaking with 7News on Thursday afternoon, Zuny Duarte Tarrio expressed deep concerns, days after her son, Enrique Tarrio, was sentenced to 22 years in prison.“It’s extremely hard to see in our country that this is going on,” she said.Tarrio was linked to plotting the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, an attempt to prevent the peaceful transfer of power by force when President Joe Biden won the 2020 election“We believed in our system, and that’s why we kept quiet, ’cause we believed that at the end, justice would prevail, and it has not, it has failed us,” said Duarte Tarrio.Addressing her son’s sentence publicly for the first time, Tarrio’s mother said she wanted to raise awareness.She called her son’s sentence hurtful and...

Clevelander Hotel in Miami Beach to undergo transformation into affordable housing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

The iconic Clevelander Hotel and Bar in Miami Beach is set to undergo a significant redevelopment aimed at addressing the city’s affordable housing shortage. The groundbreaking residential project, said to be the first of its kind under Florida’s recently enacted Live Local Act, will help combat the lack of affordable housing options in the area.According to a press release sent to 7News, a prominent architect has been brought in to spearhead the development, which promises to be one of the most substantial affordable housing initiatives on private land within Miami Beach. The new development will transform the Clevelander from its current role as a hotel and bar with late-night entertainment into a residential complex, complete with hotel services and a high-end restaurant on the ground floor. The Live Local Act allows for a maximum height that can be as tall as the highest building within one mile of the site. In the Clevelander case, the maximum height allowed would b...

Fort Lauderdale Police seek public’s help to locate suspect in smoke shop burglary

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:15 GMT

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect responsible for the burglary of a smoke shop. The burglary occurred at 3224 W Broward Boulevard on Aug. 8, around 12:47 a.m. According to authorities, the suspect had previously scouted the smoke shop three days earlier. Surveillance footage shows the suspect wearing a red shirt and camo shorts with orange sandals. https://twitter.com/ftlauderdalepd/status/1699879202395218198?s=20On the night of the burglary, the suspect was captured on camera wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and similar orange sandals. An investigation into the incident is currently underway, and anyone with information is urged to contact Fort Lauderdale police to aid in locating the suspect.If you have any information on this crime, call Detective Taylor Hall at 954-828-5509 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $...