The San Carlos City Council voted unanimously on Monday evening to pass a resolution of “no confidence” in embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, a move that follows the release of a scathing 400-plus page independent audit that details allegations of corruption and misconduct, fueling growing calls for her resignation. San Carlos, a city […]
Assisted dying ads covered up with suicide prevention posters on the Tube
The controversial posters were placed by Dignity in Dying, which backs the assisted suicide bill being debated by MPs on Friday (Picture: REX/ X/fleurmeston) Assisted dying adverts have sparked a poster war on the London Underground. The billboards – from the Dignity in Dying campaign group – sparked sparked outrage when they appeared at Westminster […]
As of the week before Thanksgiving, just 1 in 10 Californians have received an updated COVID vaccine
While the chance of a heated political discussion at your Thanksgiving table might be extra high this year, the chance of getting COVID at your family gathering is lower than it has been in the past several years. That’s even with millions of Californians expected to travel for the holiday. “The bottom line is that […]
Brit wins third-biggest Lottery fortune of all time with huge £177,000,000 prize
We’re not jealous at all, honest (Picture: Getty Images) A lucky ticket holder in the UK has just won the third-biggest National Lottery jackpot of all time. One person has just won the EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday evening’s draw, winning a massive £177million. The hunt is now on for the person who bought that incredibly […]
At least 6 dead in political protests in Pakistan’s capital
By Riazat Butt | Associated Press ISLAMABAD — Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through a ring of shipping containers blocking off the capital on Tuesday, and battled security forces despite a government threat to respond with gunfire. Six people have died in the violence. Thousands of security […]
Pleasanton appoints first-ever permanent female police chief
PLEASANTON — Foster City police Chief Tracy Avelar is leaving the Peninsula to become Pleasanton’s new top cop, officials announced Monday. Avelar, who joined the Foster City Police Department in 2002, will begin her new job in the Tri-Valley on Dec. 9. She will be the first woman in Pleasanton’s history to serve as a […]
I’m A Celebrity star holds back tears while sharing ‘hell’ of daughter’s premature birth
Oti Mabuse and Richard Coles share an emotional moment in the jungle (Picture: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock) In a heartbreaking moment, former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse shared the ‘hell’ she went through after the birth of her daughter. During tonight’s episode of I’m A Celebrity, she held back tears as she discussed her experience with […]
Steve Borthwick seems no closer to solving England’s identity crisis
Marcus Smith has been a shining light for England but questions remains (Picture: Getty Images) A potential banana skin avoided and a victory secured was as much as could be made from England’s last game of the year. In all honesty it was a procession even if Storm Bert threatened to blow Steve Borthwick’s battle-weary […]
Butterball accused of sexually abusing turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
PETA resurfaced a 2006 video from inside a Butterball slaughterhouse in Ozark, Arkansas, claiming abuse of turkeys (Pictures: PETA) Disturbing footage of Butterball workers allegedly sexually abusing turkeys has been resurfaced ahead of Thanksgiving by animal rights activists pushing for a boycott. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) posted a compilation of clips […]
Pingpong hybrid nets $150K from restaurant founder on “Shark Tank”
Pepper Pong, a portable game that combines elements of ping pong and pickleball, had done roughly $350,000 in sales as of last Friday afternoon, according to founder Tom Filippini. Twenty-four hours later, that figure had more than doubled — thanks to the company’s appearance that evening on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” “They were buying the connection […]
Fresh cancer dismay revealed for Ruby in Emmerdale
The bad news never ends for her (Picture: ITV) There’s not much good news knocking around for Emmerdale’s Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) these days. Her estranged dad is back in her life to taunt her, her estranged daughter wants very little to do with her, and she somehow ended up sleeping with Cain Dingle (Jeff […]
Why Gabriel copied Viktor Gyokeres celebration in Arsenal Champions League win vs Sporting
Gabriel copied Viktor Gyokeres’ celebration after scoring Arsenal’s third goal against Sporting CP (Getty) Gabriel Magalhaes pulled out Viktor Gyokeres’ celebration after scoring in Arsenal’s Champions League 5-1 win against Sporting CP on Tuesday night. Gabriel Martinelli gave Mikel Arteta’s side an early lead in the seventh minute in Lisbon before Kai Havertz doubled the […]