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Amazon boldly goes where SpaceX has gone before

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

Online behemoth Amazon finally laid out a timetable Wednesday for its ambitious plan to offer internet access from space.The company's Project Kuiper will start producing over 3,000 satellites this year and plans to get them into low Earth orbit by the first half of 2024.Beta testing of space-based internet access will begin the same year, Amazon said.It's getting crowded up there. Elon Musk's SpaceX has thousands of satellites of its own already offering internet service."We'll definitely be beta testing with commercial customers in 2024," Dave Limp, senior vice president of Amazon devices, announced at a business conference.Why would the company invest an estimated $10 billion in being a space ISP? That's not hard to figure.Amazon's various businesses, from retail to healthcare, depend on internet connections.However, many parts of the world are still without broadband access, and they're a stretch for wired connections and cell service.Raining down data from space is the obvious ...

California resident wins over $2 million from Mega Millions ticket

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

Another California resident just became the state’s newest millionaire after winning over $2 million from a Mega Millions ticket that was purchased in Southern California, the California Lottery Office announced Wednesday.The lucky ticket was purchased at Home Style Donuts located at 12840 Pioneer Blvd. in Norwalk. Multiple California residents win a combined amount of $7 million from scratcher games Home Style Donut owner, An Chao, was ecstatic to learn that her donut shop sold a winning lottery ticket, which was the largest monetary value lottery ticket the shop has ever sold, according to a news release.The shop, which has been a part of the Norwalk community for 20 years, received an $11,483 bonus for the lottery ticket sale.The winner, whose identity wasn’t disclosed, won the second place prize after their ticket matched five out of the six numbers during Tuesday night's drawing, missing out on the Mega number. Some California lottery winners not claiming prizes; unclaimed ...

Kobe Bryant's hand and footprints on permanent display at TCL Chinese Theatre

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

Kobe Bryant's legacy is now permanently cemented in Hollywood history.On Tuesday morning, the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre permanently placed the Los Angeles Lakers star's footprints and handprints in the forecourt of the landmark.His daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri appeared at the ceremony along with Bryant's widow, Vanessa. Lakers President Jeanie Buss and former Lakers Head Coach and player Byron Scott were also on hand.Now, the public can place their hands and feet inside the NBA icon's prints. Due to the size of the theater's courtyard, not all handprints made of hundreds of celebrities can be displayed all the time. They're often switched out for new ones, but the Mamba's will now be there forever.Bryant became the first athlete to have his hands and feet imprinted in cement at the theater back in February 2011. Bryant died in 2020 alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles.

USC to open a new campus in Washington, D.C.

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

The University of Southern California announced the opening of its new Capital Campus in Washington, D.C., Wednesday. The new campus will extend the university’s “deep academic and research expertise, innovation and talent on the East Coast,” a news release said.“Washington, D.C., is the natural place for us to establish a thriving hub. It is a nexus for the arts, public policy organizations, research agencies and foundations,” USC President Carol Folt said in a statement.The new 60,000-square-foot campus, located at 1771 N St. NW, will also become the new home for the Washington, D.C.-based USC Office of Research Advancement, which has helped faculty researchers receive funding for research projects since 2006, a news release said.A look inside USC's new Washington D.C.- based campus. (Alan Karchmer)The outdoor terrace with panoramic views at USC's new campus. (Alan Karchmer)USC announced the opening of its new Washington D.C.- based campus on Wednesday. (Alan Karchmer)The new prop...

The Spannabis 2023 Travel Diary

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

Spannabis 2023 once again proved to be a can’t-miss international event, as cannabis access levels continue to rise around the world. It was fair to say, this year proved Spannabis had exited the pandemic slump in its 19th edition. It certainly felt a lot more crowded than last year, as visitors interacted with the 280 exhibitors, 500 companies and nearly 5,000 cannabis industry professionals at the show. Prior to the pandemic, attendance numbers had been as high as 35,000.It’s important to note all the things that happen in the orbit of Spannabis. While the main show over the weekend is massive, there are a lot of big annual events taking place throughout the week also drawing tons of attention. A lot of that attention goes to hash. The week of Spannabis is essentially home to the biggest flower and hash contests in the world outside of America. The week also features Spain’s largest business conference, the Barcelona edition of The International Cannabis Business Conference. As fo...

Pittsburg police seeking tips in search for hit-and-run driver who killed teen

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

PITTSBURG — More than a week after a teenage girl died in a hit-and-run crash near a school, Pittsburg police said they still have not identified the person or vehicle involved.Now, they’re asking for the public’s help in doing so.Police appealed on social media Wednesday for tips in the death of 17-year-old Brooke Jeffrey, who was hit as she was walking toward the Golden Gate School northbound on Stoneman Avenue at Briarcliff Drive about 7:15 p.m. on March 7. They do not have a description of the driver or the vehicle.An online fundraiser for Jeffry seeking $15,000 to help her family pay her expenses had raised about $13,800 by Wednesday afternoon.Jeffrey was a dancer for the previous 12 years at Melody’s Dance Studio in Pittsburg, which started the fundraiser. The studio said the incident “has left us devastated and heartbroken.”Officers arrived to find Jeffrey down in the street and immediately provided medical aid, according to a statement fro...

Free Psychic Reading Online [2023] Best Psychics Sites for Free Readings

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

SPONSORED CONTENTReliable psychic readings are hard to come by in the digital age. While there are numerous sites offering free psychic readings, how do you know which ones can be trusted? To help make your search easier, we’ve looked over some of the more popular “free” psychic reading websites and compiled a list of our favorites here.Before going any further, it’s important to note that no reputable site offers completely “free” readings. Psychics need to make a living, too, after all! Typically, these so-called “free” readings are really just teaser sessions meant to draw customers into a paid subscription service. So, while you may get an initial free session or two, be prepared for the psychic to eventually suggest that you pay for additional readings.At this point, you’re probably wondering why you should trust our list of the best free psychic reading sites. The answer is simple: we’ve done the legwork for you! We’ve scoured the web in search of reliable and affordable psych...

Four-bedroom home sells in Oakland for $2.3 million

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

5757 Buena Vista Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,915-square-foot house built in 1996 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 5700 block of Buena Vista Avenue in Oakland was sold on Jan. 31, 2023. The $2,325,000 purchase price works out to $798 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. It sits on a 7,200-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:In July 2022, a 3,686-square-foot home on Acacia Avenue in Oakland sold for $5,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,411. The home has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.A 2,510-square-foot home on the 6100 block of Ocean View Drive in Oakland sold in June 2022, for $3,350,000, a price per square foot of $1,335. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.On Roble Road, Oakland, in September 2022, a 2,920-square-foot home was sold for $2,230,000, a price per square foot of $764. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 

Bay Area storm cleanup: Highway 1 to reopen across Pajaro River

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Another atmospheric river storm made its way through the Bay Area Monday night through Tuesday. The storm brought significant rainfall and strong winds to the region, leading to flooding, downed trees and power lines, and traffic incidents. Yet another atmospheric river is on its way to the Bay As the Bay Area picks up ahead of another storm expected next week, we're bringing you the latest updates on Bay Area storm cleanup.Bay Area storm cleanup latest:2:38 p.m. -- Low temps for Thursday morningThe rain and wind may be behind us -- for now -- but low temperatures are set to return Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Frost is expected for the North Bay Interior Valleys, Santa Cruz Mountains and Northern Monterey Bay, the NWS said. "Cold conditions will impact unsheltered and displaced populations, those experiencing power outages, and may damage sensitive plants," the NWS advised.2:30 p.m. -- Burlingame residents on edge after tree...

Stanford employee arrested after allegedly lying about being raped twice on campus

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:23:59 GMT

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KRON) -- A Stanford University employee has been arrested after allegedly lying to police about being raped on the school's campus last year, according to a statement from the County of Santa Clara Office of the District Attorney. Stabbing reported at San Jose middle school Jennifer Gries, 25, of Santa Clara was arrested on Wednesday, and will be arraigned at a later date. Gries has been charged with felony perjury, and she could face jail time if convicted. On August 9, 2022, Gries reportedly told county sexual assault forensic exam nurses at Valley Medical Center that a Black man attacked her inside of a campus garage. Though she did not want to involve law enforcement, she signed the consent form acknowledging that the nurse was a mandated reporter who must inform law enforcement of the incident. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News ...