As around 1,062 firefighters continuing to battle the Thompson Fire near Oroville, in Butte County, on Thursday, there were reports that some of the 28,000 residents forced to evacuate might be returning home. The fire, the cause of which is still under investigation, had consumed an estimated 3,500 acres by Thursday, according to Cal Fire, […]
Chelsea warned player they want to sell will become ‘one of the best strikers in Europe’
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly (Picture: Getty) Chelsea have been warned a player they are planning to sell this summer will become ‘one of the best strikers in Europe’. While Todd Boehly has already shown he is intent on bolstering the Stamford Bridge squad during this summer’s transfer window – bringing in the likes of Kiernan […]
Green liquid seeps from airport ceiling disrupting July 4 holiday travel
A green liquid covered a gate at Concourse G of Miami International Airport on July 4 (Picture: Miami International Airport) A lime green liquid rained down from the ceiling and drenched the floor of Miami International Airport and disrupted travel on the Fourth of July. The initially mysterious liquid covered tiles around seating areas of […]
What’s my horoscope for today? July 5, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Let’s harness the Moon’s power to manifest our desires. Taurus, it’s an incredible time for growth – put yourself out there. Cancer, your Moon will propel you toward the future you’ve always dreamed of. It’s not overconfidence, it’s second-sight. Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for today: Friday […]
Letters: Firing required | Trump undeserving | Fact-checker gold | ‘Failing nation’ | Biden should withdraw | Better serve
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. VTA chief’s behavior requires her firing Re: “VTA needs new leader after its BART debacles” (Page A8, June 9). The editorial has clearly demonstrated that GM Carolyn Gonot has shown incompetence and lack of transparency and misled other board members. […]
Sharks fans turn out for Celebrini at scrimmage: ‘He’s given a buzz back to the organization’
SAN JOSE — It remains unclear whether Macklin Celebrini will turn pro, join the NHL, and play with the San Jose Sharks this season. But already, Celebrini’s impact on the Sharks franchise has been unmistakable, as evidenced by the 3,000 or so people — on a national holiday – who paid money to see him […]
Knifeman pins female police officer to floor and laughs while slashing at her
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Video footage captures the moment a man laughs as he attacks a female police officer with a Stanley knife. Gordon Finnlayson, 39, attacked the officer at a home in Northampton, on March 8, when officers attended […]
Arsenal’s proposed £40m deal for Riccardo Calafiori branded a ‘disaster’
Mikel Arteta looks set to bring the Serie A star to Arsenal (Pictures: Getty) Arsenal’s proposed £40m deal for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori has been branded a ‘disaster’ for Serie A. The Gunners are making good progress in their pursuit of Calafiori, who was one of the few bright sparks for Italy during their underwhelming […]
One day after complete game shutout, Oakland A’s celebrate Independence Day with more dominant pitching
OAKLAND – The booms, cracks and thuds echoing around the Oakland Coliseum weren’t Independence Day fireworks going off in the East Bay. It was the sound of JP Sears’ diverse arsenal of pitches missing Angels’ bats and burying itself into catcher Kyle McCann’s glove in the A’s 5-0 victory over Los Angeles. Along with a […]
Parents charged with manslaughter after son, 3, was mauled to death by dog
Mark Twigg, 42, and Joanne Bedford, 36, have been charged with the gross negligence manslaughter of their toddler Daniel Twigg (Pictures: SWNS) The parents of a three-year-old boy mauled to death by a dog have been charged with manslaughter. Daniel Twigg died after being attacked on a farm in Milnrow, Rochdale, in May 2022. His mum […]
Joey Barton to pay Jeremy Vine even more money after calling him a ‘bike nonce’
Joey Barton posted a statement on X (Picture: Ashley Crowden/JMP/REX/Shutterstock) Joey Barton has confirmed he is to pay Jeremy Vine a further £35,000 in damages, after also previously being instructed to pay £75,000. Vine, 58, sued Barton, 41, for libel and harassment over 14 online posts, including where he called Vine a ‘big bike nonce’ and […]
Who is the A’s fan who went viral for holding John Fisher, Dave Kaval puppets?
OAKLAND – There have been reverse-boycotts, chants to sell the team and parking lot protests. You can add puppets to the list of ways Oakland A’s fans have expressed displeasure with team ownership. While Joey Estes was in the process of throwing a complete game shutout for the home team on Wednesday evening, longtime fan […]